My indulgences are getting a little out of control. I need to reign them in. I feel like I am sabotaging my efforts, but still seeing success. I feel like if I didn't give in to so many indulgences, I would see even better results. Gah, frustrating.
On the positive side though, I had some amazing workouts this past week! I had a killer leg day where I felt shaky when I was finished and then my legs let me know they were there the next day. I try to push myself every time I work out.
I found my anatomy book. Well, really, it is a book that breaks down muscle groups and gives exercises to do to target specific muscles. I need to spend some time developing some routines so that I can change up my workouts. This will only help my body be stronger.
I had a success. My mother-in-law gave me some cloths out of her closet that no longer work for her. I have been wearing them, but there was one cute, red blouse that felt just a little too tight. I pulled it out Saturday to put it on and guess what? It wasn't tight! I decided not to wear it on Saturday, but ironed it up to wear on Sunday. Man, that felt good. I love these celebration moments!
I also realized that, even though I have been stuck at 219 for a few weeks, that is the lowest Mike has ever seen me weigh. When I pointed that out to him, he looked at me and said, yea, that has been for awhile. Even though I weighed 220 a few years before, I didn't weight 220 working out. I weighed 220 through eating alone and some walking. My 219 that I weigh now is through really working out at the gym, building muscle. I have been striving for that number on the scale while my sweet husband reminded me that I have been the smallest he has ever seen me for a while now. I love that he sees me as beautiful, no matter how I am.
Weight: 219
Chest: 41"
Waist: 41"
Hips: 48"
Thigh: 25"
Calf: 17"
Bicep: 14 1/2"
Forearm: 11"
Monday, July 21, 2014
Monday, July 14, 2014
Week 27
This was my birthday week. I may have eaten 3 donuts on my birthday. Uggg...but, my eating the rest of the week was really good and my exercise was good. On Saturday, I went with my family to Red Robin. It has been a long time since I have eaten food like that, and guess what? It made me sick. I didn't even want to eat the rest of the day. I just felt blah. So, count that as a success! I have spent so much time working on putting healthy, nutritious food into my body that when I give it something that isn't up to par, it makes me sick. That will make it easier to avoid that type of food more often, right?
Because I felt blah all day after lunch, I didn't eat dinner. This is not the smartest choice. My body needed the fuel, but I just couldn't bring myself to eat. Then, at 10:20 PM, I ran to Wal-Mart to get diapers. I know, why do it in the middle of the day when you are out running all your other errands, right? Nah, I like to make things hard for myself. I had also needed some greek yogurt because I thought I had more of it in my fridge than I really did. Oops, my bad. Well, while I was wandering around Wal-Mart, trying on clothes (I fit into an XL top, can't tell you the last time that happened!) I decided I was finally hungry. I got the diapers and then wandered up and down the frozen food aisle. I kept thinking, "I am hungry. This is fast. It is late. It will be ok." Nothing looked good. Nothing. Anything that normally would have tempted me fell flat. I ended up going home and eating a string cheese (fat,) a greek yogurt (protein) and some edamame (vegetable.) It was good, and much more healthy than anything else that I would have eaten. Baby steps.
Weight: 219
Chest: 41"
Waist: 41"
Hips: 48 1/2"
Thigh: 25"
Calf: 17"
Bicep: 14 1/2"
Forearm: 11"
My measurements stayed the same as last week, but I am still going strong!
Because I felt blah all day after lunch, I didn't eat dinner. This is not the smartest choice. My body needed the fuel, but I just couldn't bring myself to eat. Then, at 10:20 PM, I ran to Wal-Mart to get diapers. I know, why do it in the middle of the day when you are out running all your other errands, right? Nah, I like to make things hard for myself. I had also needed some greek yogurt because I thought I had more of it in my fridge than I really did. Oops, my bad. Well, while I was wandering around Wal-Mart, trying on clothes (I fit into an XL top, can't tell you the last time that happened!) I decided I was finally hungry. I got the diapers and then wandered up and down the frozen food aisle. I kept thinking, "I am hungry. This is fast. It is late. It will be ok." Nothing looked good. Nothing. Anything that normally would have tempted me fell flat. I ended up going home and eating a string cheese (fat,) a greek yogurt (protein) and some edamame (vegetable.) It was good, and much more healthy than anything else that I would have eaten. Baby steps.
Weight: 219
Chest: 41"
Waist: 41"
Hips: 48 1/2"
Thigh: 25"
Calf: 17"
Bicep: 14 1/2"
Forearm: 11"
My measurements stayed the same as last week, but I am still going strong!
Saturday, July 12, 2014
Week 26
It has been quite a few weeks since I last updated. Things got really busy and I had some good weeks and some bad weeks. While I didn't update the blog with my progress, I did still take my weight and measurements every week, except one. The week of my brother's wedding was just crazy and I didn't weigh or measure. Well, if I did, I didn't write it down.
I have been horrible at going to bed by 9:30 PM. I guess I am lucky to get in bed by 10:30 PM. It is my style to get things done after my boys are in bed, and well, they are just not going to bed early enough and then I try to rush to get things done to still get in bed. One week, I only made it to the gym twice in the morning. And one of those times, I was so tired when I got there, I just did cardio. But, I was there. The week of the fourth wasn't much better either. I slept through my alarm on Thursday and then Friday, the fourth, was just too crazy. I got my boys up early and we went and enjoyed some parade action.
My eating plan has been mostly good, with more indulgences than needed. I am having a harder time saying no to sugar. Especially donuts. I have had too many of those lately. Ah, donuts would be one of my major downfalls. While one part of me says I need to be stronger, the other part of me says it is ok every once in awhile.
My progress has slowed way down with the weight and measurements, but when I compare pictures, my body is still changing. My waist line is definately slimming down. My sister got tired of my pants always falling down and she bought me a belt. I have been putting it on the 2nd notch in and today, without even thinking about it, I put it on the 3rd notch in. It is the little victories that make this worth it.
Weight: 219 (this is 46 pounds down from the start of my journey!)
Chest: 41" (this is 4 1/2" down from the start!)
Waist: 41" (6" down from the start!)
Hips: 48 1/2" (8" down from the start!)
Thigh: 25" (3" down from the start!)
Calf: 17" (2" down from the start!)
Bicep: 14 1/2" (2 1/2" down from the start!)
Forearm: 11" (1" down from the start!)
Did you get that? P.R.O.G.R.E.S.S. A total of 27" from when I started this journey the beginning of January. I should note that I only measure my right side. Part of me wishes I had measured the left also. Another part of me wishes that I had also included my neck measurement. I am the shrinking woman! I just want to note that this has been a TON of hard work. But it has been so worth it.
I have been horrible at going to bed by 9:30 PM. I guess I am lucky to get in bed by 10:30 PM. It is my style to get things done after my boys are in bed, and well, they are just not going to bed early enough and then I try to rush to get things done to still get in bed. One week, I only made it to the gym twice in the morning. And one of those times, I was so tired when I got there, I just did cardio. But, I was there. The week of the fourth wasn't much better either. I slept through my alarm on Thursday and then Friday, the fourth, was just too crazy. I got my boys up early and we went and enjoyed some parade action.
My eating plan has been mostly good, with more indulgences than needed. I am having a harder time saying no to sugar. Especially donuts. I have had too many of those lately. Ah, donuts would be one of my major downfalls. While one part of me says I need to be stronger, the other part of me says it is ok every once in awhile.
My progress has slowed way down with the weight and measurements, but when I compare pictures, my body is still changing. My waist line is definately slimming down. My sister got tired of my pants always falling down and she bought me a belt. I have been putting it on the 2nd notch in and today, without even thinking about it, I put it on the 3rd notch in. It is the little victories that make this worth it.
Weight: 219 (this is 46 pounds down from the start of my journey!)
Chest: 41" (this is 4 1/2" down from the start!)
Waist: 41" (6" down from the start!)
Hips: 48 1/2" (8" down from the start!)
Thigh: 25" (3" down from the start!)
Calf: 17" (2" down from the start!)
Bicep: 14 1/2" (2 1/2" down from the start!)
Forearm: 11" (1" down from the start!)
Did you get that? P.R.O.G.R.E.S.S. A total of 27" from when I started this journey the beginning of January. I should note that I only measure my right side. Part of me wishes I had measured the left also. Another part of me wishes that I had also included my neck measurement. I am the shrinking woman! I just want to note that this has been a TON of hard work. But it has been so worth it.
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| Front picture is from July 6, 2014 |
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| Side picture from July 6, 2014 |
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| Back picture from July 6, 2014 |
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| Comparison: Back Left from May 4, 2014 Right July 6, 2014 |
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| Comparison: Front Left May 4, 2014 Right July 6, 2014 |
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| Comparison: Side Left May 4, 2014 Right July 6, 2014 |
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| Comparison: Front Left January 6, 2014 Right July 6, 2014 |
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| Comparison: Back Left January 6, 2014 Right July 6, 2014 |
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| Comparison: Side Left February 2, 2014 (I wish I had one from the start) Right July 6, 2014 |
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