I have to admit when I started doing this I did not have a whole lot of confidence in myself. I knew I could do the work but reality set in that I like to be lazy. I like television and my kids love cartoons...how do I lose? Don't get me wrong I am very active with them or am I? I take them to swing, play outside...kinda...Then it hit me..I am never an active participant. I randomly get on the jungle gym with them but I usually sit and watch them play. That is not the type of parent I want to be. So here is cheers to myself (with a glass of water) and everyone else who is looking to be more active with their kids.
Moving on...
Day 2 was perfect...I went to work, me and a friend (have not asked her permission to list her name) went and rocked out the gym with the arm pyramid via Tone It Up, ab machines, and the elliptical. I am still in the writing all my food down stages and next week starts the calorie counting. For the most part I ate really well. I also got my car inspection which was like pulling teeth and when I could have had a margarita I choose water.
Day 3. Me and my husband started the day fighting. We found out that the car we were trying to get approved for did not match our ideal percentage rate. So no new car for us....that alone put a bad taste in my mouth. I got to work and right away one person got under my skin...it was all down hill from there. I was lucky that everyone else I worked with was in a bad mood or had something going on as well (maybe we were syncing up!) so my bitchiness did not stand out but I felt like it did. I got off work and my husband decided he would like to go running with me. I love running with my husband. It's outdoors, we get time to talk, and it is kind of like alone time for us. It put me in a great mood. I did notice that I ate a lot though. None of the items I ate were high in calories I just consumed more food then usual. I also drank a lot more water. I guess I am more of an emotional eater then I thought. After our run we grilled, played outside and I cooked some side dishs. So horrible day to start and delightful day to end.
I still have not weighed myself and I am thinking of only doing it on Monday's. I do not want to discourage myself.
So recap....recording what I eat..GREAT..exercising...FANTASTIC...I could actually dominate my weight loss this time. Instead of trying to lose it fast I am taking it one day at a time. I am paying attention to my body not the scale which is really hard. I know I am doing it right and the fact that I have my best friend yelling DO IT through text, a great friend working out with me, and the support and workout buddy in my husband is amazing. I CAN do this!
Thursday, October 6, 2011
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
Day 1
Yesterday was my day one and all though I had some family things I needed to do it really turned out to be a great day.
I got to see my wonderful sister. I missed her so much while she was gone. I also got to see my mom and stepdad. They all love the kids so much and the kids love seeing them. My daughter cried for an hour after we left.
I started working out yesterday. I did the leg pyramid by Tone It Up and then I ran a mile. It was a slow mile but it was in the heat of the day so I decided it was good enough.
Eating went okay. I started off with a wonderful bowl of honeycombs measured of course. I then had crawfish volcano sushi and a wrap for lunch with a bite of a fish stick. For dinner I had some sweet tea and two tacos (shrimp and crawfish), bites of a burrito, and a hot fudge sundae.
I could not resist the scale this morning I just wanted to see if anything I did yesterday paid off. I stepped on the scale biting my lip.....I lost 1 pound!!! YAY!! I totally fist pumped. I promise I will not weigh again until friday but I am really excited to see the scale move down. (153.8)
Personal life.....we are in the middle of an intimate challenge!!
Last but not least I got to see my daughters first horse riding lesson. I was scared she would lose focus or not pay attention but she was totally into it. She liked the one on one with her wonderful teacher and she is learning safety and getting to ride. I would pay double to see my daughters face light up like that everyday.
All in all yesterday was a great day. Hopefully today works out just as well!!
I got to see my wonderful sister. I missed her so much while she was gone. I also got to see my mom and stepdad. They all love the kids so much and the kids love seeing them. My daughter cried for an hour after we left.
I started working out yesterday. I did the leg pyramid by Tone It Up and then I ran a mile. It was a slow mile but it was in the heat of the day so I decided it was good enough.
Eating went okay. I started off with a wonderful bowl of honeycombs measured of course. I then had crawfish volcano sushi and a wrap for lunch with a bite of a fish stick. For dinner I had some sweet tea and two tacos (shrimp and crawfish), bites of a burrito, and a hot fudge sundae.
I could not resist the scale this morning I just wanted to see if anything I did yesterday paid off. I stepped on the scale biting my lip.....I lost 1 pound!!! YAY!! I totally fist pumped. I promise I will not weigh again until friday but I am really excited to see the scale move down. (153.8)
Personal life.....we are in the middle of an intimate challenge!!
Last but not least I got to see my daughters first horse riding lesson. I was scared she would lose focus or not pay attention but she was totally into it. She liked the one on one with her wonderful teacher and she is learning safety and getting to ride. I would pay double to see my daughters face light up like that everyday.
All in all yesterday was a great day. Hopefully today works out just as well!!
Sunday, October 2, 2011
Relapse....
So I have not blogged since September 7th. So there is a lot to go over.
My 18 month old daughter is BANANA'S....She is in her tantrum stage and everything is the end of the world for her unless I am carrying her. She is lucky she is sooo stinkin cute.
Kylie my 3 almost 4 year old has learned that she can talk back and for the most part she only gets a time out. She picks out her own cloth's but is scared to sleep alone. Sooo she has pushed her way into sleeping in her mommy and daddys bed everynight. It's super fun.....not....she is lucky she is adorable. On a high note she is a really good cuddler!
Finances....Me and the hubster took all of september and documented EVERY penny we spent...including 1.00 on a ballon animal. We also documented how much money I made everyday (I am a waitress and I had never tracked it before) and every other ounce of income we have had coming in. It was amazing the amount of money we spent on going out to eat and random expenses. Granted some were needed like me getting a new pair of glasses and the dog getting it's vaccinations, new tires, oil changes, diapers...you name anything random and I probably bought it in september. That being said, October has not started off great either but now we have the tools and the knowledge to fix it! Wish us luck this month!!
Weight loss....not so much (I am chuckling to myself with embarrassment right now). I did not gain but it feels like I am going to be forever 10 pounds away from my goal. I am an excuse maker and have to admit the excuses are getting the better of me. I had nothing to look forward to, nothing to train for until now (family pictures, new cloths, and an awesome girls maybe couples getaway in Feb). I have discovered I HAVE to have a plan. So here are some rules I made up for myself.
1. Always have my gym bag ready to go.
2. Always have a plan...eating is the most important part of this. I always use a fast meal plan that is so unhealthy for me but if I plan ahead I can make healthy choices.
3. Recruit if I can but do not count on my friends or family helping me through. I have done this in the past and used them not doing the work as my excuse not to do the work.
4. Have fun with it again. I lost 50 and 80 pounds when I was just having a blast with my workouts. 80 pounds with my first daughter was because I wanted to be healthy to have another baby, and 50 now because I want to not only look sexy but feel sexy and I am just not there yet.
5. If you feel it write it. I am such an emotional person and this will help me get out idea's, frustrations, and any other emotion.
That's all I have so far. Tomorrow is day one so wish me luck!!
My 18 month old daughter is BANANA'S....She is in her tantrum stage and everything is the end of the world for her unless I am carrying her. She is lucky she is sooo stinkin cute.
Kylie my 3 almost 4 year old has learned that she can talk back and for the most part she only gets a time out. She picks out her own cloth's but is scared to sleep alone. Sooo she has pushed her way into sleeping in her mommy and daddys bed everynight. It's super fun.....not....she is lucky she is adorable. On a high note she is a really good cuddler!
Finances....Me and the hubster took all of september and documented EVERY penny we spent...including 1.00 on a ballon animal. We also documented how much money I made everyday (I am a waitress and I had never tracked it before) and every other ounce of income we have had coming in. It was amazing the amount of money we spent on going out to eat and random expenses. Granted some were needed like me getting a new pair of glasses and the dog getting it's vaccinations, new tires, oil changes, diapers...you name anything random and I probably bought it in september. That being said, October has not started off great either but now we have the tools and the knowledge to fix it! Wish us luck this month!!
Weight loss....not so much (I am chuckling to myself with embarrassment right now). I did not gain but it feels like I am going to be forever 10 pounds away from my goal. I am an excuse maker and have to admit the excuses are getting the better of me. I had nothing to look forward to, nothing to train for until now (family pictures, new cloths, and an awesome girls maybe couples getaway in Feb). I have discovered I HAVE to have a plan. So here are some rules I made up for myself.
1. Always have my gym bag ready to go.
2. Always have a plan...eating is the most important part of this. I always use a fast meal plan that is so unhealthy for me but if I plan ahead I can make healthy choices.
3. Recruit if I can but do not count on my friends or family helping me through. I have done this in the past and used them not doing the work as my excuse not to do the work.
4. Have fun with it again. I lost 50 and 80 pounds when I was just having a blast with my workouts. 80 pounds with my first daughter was because I wanted to be healthy to have another baby, and 50 now because I want to not only look sexy but feel sexy and I am just not there yet.
5. If you feel it write it. I am such an emotional person and this will help me get out idea's, frustrations, and any other emotion.
That's all I have so far. Tomorrow is day one so wish me luck!!
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
My BIRTHDAY!
My 25th Birthday celebration was AMAZING!
With out planning I ran into my Daddy, Stepmom, my Aunt and Uncle. (I was not sure if they wanted me to post their names so I won't!)
We went to one of my favorite Restuarants RAZOO'S. I am not a huge shot person but I was able to hold down 3 patron shots, 1 vegas bomber, and a bucket of beer!! Anyone who knows me is clapping and in shock right now.
My closest friends all attending and that is my two BESTEST friends since high school, My Best friend who also attended high school with me, and all the men I have known and loved since high school!! It was amazing. We had not all been together since well...high school.
Everyone knows I am not a club person so after words we went to Main Event. I was beat at bowling by a 5 year old and the worst part was I actually tried to be kick-butt. (Again I am not naming names because I do not want anyone to get mad!) I played lunar golf, played arcade games, and rode a rollercoaster!
I could not have asked for a betting ending to my first 25 years or a better beginning for the next chapter in my life.
With out planning I ran into my Daddy, Stepmom, my Aunt and Uncle. (I was not sure if they wanted me to post their names so I won't!)
We went to one of my favorite Restuarants RAZOO'S. I am not a huge shot person but I was able to hold down 3 patron shots, 1 vegas bomber, and a bucket of beer!! Anyone who knows me is clapping and in shock right now.
My closest friends all attending and that is my two BESTEST friends since high school, My Best friend who also attended high school with me, and all the men I have known and loved since high school!! It was amazing. We had not all been together since well...high school.
Everyone knows I am not a club person so after words we went to Main Event. I was beat at bowling by a 5 year old and the worst part was I actually tried to be kick-butt. (Again I am not naming names because I do not want anyone to get mad!) I played lunar golf, played arcade games, and rode a rollercoaster!
I could not have asked for a betting ending to my first 25 years or a better beginning for the next chapter in my life.
Something New...
So I got a few emails asking about my weigh in's and how I am doing and all that jazz.
I have decided to try something NEW for me. I am not going to weigh myself for two weeks. I started training again but right now it is not consistant. I have been eating better but still over my calorie intake. I will let everyone know if I lost anything after the two weeks. I am trying to focus on me and enjoying working out and preparing healthy things then counting and stressing over the calories having to do certain workouts. I am mixing it up!! I am also getting back into the racing thing!!
So far being 25 has not had the sensational arrival I thought it would. Money has been crazy, for the second time our airconditioner in our rent house has gone out, kids are spastic, ummm what else.....everything has been crazy. I feel like it is extremely hard to keep my head above water. I am fighting so hard and it feels like someone keeps pushing me down...trust me I am fighting with every last breath. Enough of the Debbie Downer stuff though.
I am slowly realizing that I can not have a plan for everything. Plan's never workout the way I think they will.
The one thing that is constant in my life I my amazing family and friends. They are always there for me when I need them.
Moving on...
I am planning my daughters birthday parties and everything is coming together great. I can't wait to celebrate them!
I have decided to try something NEW for me. I am not going to weigh myself for two weeks. I started training again but right now it is not consistant. I have been eating better but still over my calorie intake. I will let everyone know if I lost anything after the two weeks. I am trying to focus on me and enjoying working out and preparing healthy things then counting and stressing over the calories having to do certain workouts. I am mixing it up!! I am also getting back into the racing thing!!
So far being 25 has not had the sensational arrival I thought it would. Money has been crazy, for the second time our airconditioner in our rent house has gone out, kids are spastic, ummm what else.....everything has been crazy. I feel like it is extremely hard to keep my head above water. I am fighting so hard and it feels like someone keeps pushing me down...trust me I am fighting with every last breath. Enough of the Debbie Downer stuff though.
I am slowly realizing that I can not have a plan for everything. Plan's never workout the way I think they will.
The one thing that is constant in my life I my amazing family and friends. They are always there for me when I need them.
Moving on...
I am planning my daughters birthday parties and everything is coming together great. I can't wait to celebrate them!
Friday, September 2, 2011
The rest of the Survey
75% of everyone who took the survey said they feel others judge them.
85% of everyone who took the survey said they judge others.
55% of everyone who took the survey said their weight affects their sex life.
90% say they are going to choose healthy eating and exercise to meet their weight goals.
10% say they are choosing programs such as weight watchers in order to stabalize their eating habits.
I will add all the quotes this weekend!!
85% of everyone who took the survey said they judge others.
55% of everyone who took the survey said their weight affects their sex life.
90% say they are going to choose healthy eating and exercise to meet their weight goals.
10% say they are choosing programs such as weight watchers in order to stabalize their eating habits.
I will add all the quotes this weekend!!
Thursday, September 1, 2011
Real Women Have Curves
I conducted a survey called "Real women have curves". I asked 10 simple questions that all of 100 ladies answered. Here are some of the findings that I came up with so far. I am not done though!
Things that Women love most about themselves.
27% butt
15% boobs
11% legs
8% arms
8% smile
8% stomach
4% hair
4% face
4% eyes
4% shoulders
4% back
3% height
Things that women hate most about themselves
42% stomach
11% legs
8% stretch marks
8% thighs
8% boobs
4% complexion
4% butt
4% arms
4% calves
4% cellulite
3% ears
And Drumroll......
Here is a healthy weight chart for everyone. The minimum is having a BMI no less the 20. For those who are underweight because they want to be skinny I suggest putting on a few pounds of muscle. NO cheeseburger runs please!! For the record I know due to the survey that some underweight are trying to put on weight by working out and increasing healthy calorie intake. The maximum of course is the maximum not to exceed a BMI of 25.
5"1' 106-132
5"2' 109-137
5"3' 113-141
5"4' 117-146
5"5' 120-150
5"6' 124-155
5"7' 128-160
5"8' 132-164
5"9' 135-169
5"10' 139-174
5"11' 143-179
6"0' 147-184
These weight goals can be found by doing any BMI calculator and also on nutrition.gov and usda.
I am not saying that anyone is overweight or underweight if you do not fall into these numbers. These numbers are what is considered a healthy and optimum weight.
Further research updates from all of your questions/Surveys will be up by tomorrow evening!!
Things that Women love most about themselves.
27% butt
15% boobs
11% legs
8% arms
8% smile
8% stomach
4% hair
4% face
4% eyes
4% shoulders
4% back
3% height
Things that women hate most about themselves
42% stomach
11% legs
8% stretch marks
8% thighs
8% boobs
4% complexion
4% butt
4% arms
4% calves
4% cellulite
3% ears
And Drumroll......
Here is a healthy weight chart for everyone. The minimum is having a BMI no less the 20. For those who are underweight because they want to be skinny I suggest putting on a few pounds of muscle. NO cheeseburger runs please!! For the record I know due to the survey that some underweight are trying to put on weight by working out and increasing healthy calorie intake. The maximum of course is the maximum not to exceed a BMI of 25.
5"1' 106-132
5"2' 109-137
5"3' 113-141
5"4' 117-146
5"5' 120-150
5"6' 124-155
5"7' 128-160
5"8' 132-164
5"9' 135-169
5"10' 139-174
5"11' 143-179
6"0' 147-184
These weight goals can be found by doing any BMI calculator and also on nutrition.gov and usda.
I am not saying that anyone is overweight or underweight if you do not fall into these numbers. These numbers are what is considered a healthy and optimum weight.
Further research updates from all of your questions/Surveys will be up by tomorrow evening!!
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