I have lost 9 pounds so far since I got serious with this whole counting calories and exercising thing. It is very exciting to look in the mirror and see my face coming back! It feels amazing that yesterday, the pair of XL jammy pants I put on promptly fell off. One step at a time right?
This weekend, I went out for Girl's Night!! Woot Woot!! Some very special ladies and I met at On the Border for some dinner and drinks. I ate fajitas and way too many chips. I'm pretty sure I blew my calorie count with my 3 rather large margaritas and all those chips.
But, we ended up at a great bar, where after a few more calorie killing drinks, I danced my ass off!! I am not a good dancer. I mean, I was in show choir for two years in high school and I did do Colorguard(flag core) one year, so I can do just about anything that is choreographed and do it pretty well. But, put me on a dance floor with hip hop/dance music, or any kind of music really and let me have free reign and I am pretty sure I look like I'm doing some weird version of the chicken dance.
Even so, I love to dance anyway and have alot of fun doing it. So, I did, ALL night long and am still sore today. I am certain I burned off some calories. So, in conclusion, I say that margaritas make you skinny!!!
Monday, July 25, 2011
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
Billy Blanks is Evil!!
But I love him. It's more of a love/hate relationship right now. I have his Tae Bo Cardio video. It is a WORKOUT!!! Let me tell you. I'm talking about a dripping sweat, screaming, grunting, panting, hardcore work out!
Last week, on Tuesday, I started using an app on my phone called My Fitness Pal and started eating well(mostly) and tracking my calories. I weighed 204 pounds on Tuesday of last week, which is 7 pounds more than I weighed when I started this blog. I also started working out. Currently, I have a goal of working out 3 days a week. Last week, I stayed at or under(after working out) my calorie goal all week and met my goal of working out 3 days a week! Today I stepped on the scale and it said 196.8!!!
I started using the C25K app on my phone. It alternates jogging and walking during a 9 week period to prepare you for a 5k supposedly. I've only done two days of week 1 so far. But I've taken lots of walks and I've done the Billy Blanks video.
Last Friday, I didn't make it through the whole video. I turned it off, cursing Billy and his muscles and his good mood and took a shower, wishing I hadn't done that. Last night, I made it through the entire video!! It felt SO good! Okay, so I spent half the time, yelling at Billy, "I hate you!!!" "NO!! I don't want to to that!!" "Billy, you suck!!" "OUCH!!!" and a few other expletives. The sweat was dripping down my body. I was breathing hard. I was pushing myself in ways I have not pushed myself in years! But I made it through! And at the end, he does a cool down stretch and he tells you how great you are and how there is nothing you can't do! I'm so glad I made it to the end!!!
Oh and by the way, I have only had two sodas since last Tuesday!!!!
Last week, on Tuesday, I started using an app on my phone called My Fitness Pal and started eating well(mostly) and tracking my calories. I weighed 204 pounds on Tuesday of last week, which is 7 pounds more than I weighed when I started this blog. I also started working out. Currently, I have a goal of working out 3 days a week. Last week, I stayed at or under(after working out) my calorie goal all week and met my goal of working out 3 days a week! Today I stepped on the scale and it said 196.8!!!
I started using the C25K app on my phone. It alternates jogging and walking during a 9 week period to prepare you for a 5k supposedly. I've only done two days of week 1 so far. But I've taken lots of walks and I've done the Billy Blanks video.
Last Friday, I didn't make it through the whole video. I turned it off, cursing Billy and his muscles and his good mood and took a shower, wishing I hadn't done that. Last night, I made it through the entire video!! It felt SO good! Okay, so I spent half the time, yelling at Billy, "I hate you!!!" "NO!! I don't want to to that!!" "Billy, you suck!!" "OUCH!!!" and a few other expletives. The sweat was dripping down my body. I was breathing hard. I was pushing myself in ways I have not pushed myself in years! But I made it through! And at the end, he does a cool down stretch and he tells you how great you are and how there is nothing you can't do! I'm so glad I made it to the end!!!
Oh and by the way, I have only had two sodas since last Tuesday!!!!
Thursday, July 14, 2011
Feeling Good
Today, I am in a rare moment of feeling really good about myself. I mean, I am energized. I'm in a great mood. I've been smiling. I feel like I can do so much!
This almost never happens. I suffer with depression and anxiety. Although I am getting treatment for it, there are days where it is all consuming and I am just so tired and so down and so freaked out about everything and nothing at the same time. Today is carefree. I feel fabulous. Jack Johnson on the radio helps alot too. Super happy music.
I haven't had Dr. Pepper or any soda for that matter since Monday. I also have not had any fast food since breakfast on Monday. Surprisingly, I haven't been as tired or cranky without the soda as I thought I would be. I joined http://www.myfitnesspal.com/ and have one friend(my sister of course, who else?), to give me encouragement and have been tracking my food and water intake. Feel free to check it out and join me as a friend and we can be fitness pals! I took a walk on Tuesday. There was a heat advisory and it was so muggy. It was hard. But I did it.
Yesterday, I started C25K. Essentially, it is a 9 week program designed to get you in shape to run a 5k. I used to run cross country and track as a young girl. I'd say I was pretty good. I had a butt injury(yes for real. Funny story actually-Dr: "You have strained your gluteous something or other." Me: "My what? What is a gluteous something or other?" Dr:"Your buttox Miss Owens." Me: "Oh. Well, ok then.") in the 8th grade which put me out of track for the rest of the season. I stepped in a pot hole during our morning run in cross country. It hurt. I never returned to running. I chose choir instead. Anyway...
It hurt pretty bad. My legs burned. My lungs burned. Luckily there was a nice wind blowing, and the sun was setting, so the heat wasn't too bad. The app on my phone chimed when I needed to jog or walk, which alternated-60 seconds of jogging, 90 seconds of walking. I took my son with me. He is so awesome. He was in charge of the water. He carried the bottle and kept asking, "Mom, do you need some water? You don't want to dehydrate." When I complained he would say, "Mom, you're doing great! This is fun! Keep going Mom!" At one point, I said, "I don't think I can do this." He said, "Yes you can Mom. You don't want anyone to think you're a loser, do you?" LOL. No, son, I don't want anyone to think I'm a loser. When we got home, he helped me stretch. I think I may have found my support! He rocks.
All in all, I felt pretty good about completing the workout. I plan to do it as much as possible. I am proud of myself. I think I can really do this. Oh, and I really appreciate all the encouragement and advice I have been getting from all of my friends and family.
This almost never happens. I suffer with depression and anxiety. Although I am getting treatment for it, there are days where it is all consuming and I am just so tired and so down and so freaked out about everything and nothing at the same time. Today is carefree. I feel fabulous. Jack Johnson on the radio helps alot too. Super happy music.
I haven't had Dr. Pepper or any soda for that matter since Monday. I also have not had any fast food since breakfast on Monday. Surprisingly, I haven't been as tired or cranky without the soda as I thought I would be. I joined http://www.myfitnesspal.com/ and have one friend(my sister of course, who else?), to give me encouragement and have been tracking my food and water intake. Feel free to check it out and join me as a friend and we can be fitness pals! I took a walk on Tuesday. There was a heat advisory and it was so muggy. It was hard. But I did it.
Yesterday, I started C25K. Essentially, it is a 9 week program designed to get you in shape to run a 5k. I used to run cross country and track as a young girl. I'd say I was pretty good. I had a butt injury(yes for real. Funny story actually-Dr: "You have strained your gluteous something or other." Me: "My what? What is a gluteous something or other?" Dr:"Your buttox Miss Owens." Me: "Oh. Well, ok then.") in the 8th grade which put me out of track for the rest of the season. I stepped in a pot hole during our morning run in cross country. It hurt. I never returned to running. I chose choir instead. Anyway...
It hurt pretty bad. My legs burned. My lungs burned. Luckily there was a nice wind blowing, and the sun was setting, so the heat wasn't too bad. The app on my phone chimed when I needed to jog or walk, which alternated-60 seconds of jogging, 90 seconds of walking. I took my son with me. He is so awesome. He was in charge of the water. He carried the bottle and kept asking, "Mom, do you need some water? You don't want to dehydrate." When I complained he would say, "Mom, you're doing great! This is fun! Keep going Mom!" At one point, I said, "I don't think I can do this." He said, "Yes you can Mom. You don't want anyone to think you're a loser, do you?" LOL. No, son, I don't want anyone to think I'm a loser. When we got home, he helped me stretch. I think I may have found my support! He rocks.
All in all, I felt pretty good about completing the workout. I plan to do it as much as possible. I am proud of myself. I think I can really do this. Oh, and I really appreciate all the encouragement and advice I have been getting from all of my friends and family.
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
Must. Not. Drink. Soda.
I will not drink soda. I will not go to the coke machine. I will not get Dr. Pepper. I will not drink soda. I will not drink soda. Soda is bad for me. Water is good for me. I will not drink soda. OHMYGOODNESSIWANTADRPEPPER!!!!!!
Good morning all! Today is my first day-ok, let's be honest-today is the 25th first day of not drinking soda. HA! Yes, I've quit before. It never really lasts too long. This time, I think I can do it. I think I can. I think I can!!!
Yesterday, after a good butt kicking by my amazing sister, I realized that while I know what needs to be done to make this weight loss journey go anywhere, I have not been forcing myself to do it! It is one thing to eat that breakfast burrito from sonic filled with bacon and zesty cheese sauce and think that it will be ok because I won't eat much the rest of the day. It's another thing to enter in my food for the day into the calorie counting app on my phone just after lunch time and see that I am already negative in my calories for the day...meaning there really is no chance for me to redeem the day. Wow.
So, here is how I feel so far without my soda...or a big ol' burrito. I chose a lovely Nature Valley peanut granola bar and some yogurt instead...
Good morning all! Today is my first day-ok, let's be honest-today is the 25th first day of not drinking soda. HA! Yes, I've quit before. It never really lasts too long. This time, I think I can do it. I think I can. I think I can!!!
Yesterday, after a good butt kicking by my amazing sister, I realized that while I know what needs to be done to make this weight loss journey go anywhere, I have not been forcing myself to do it! It is one thing to eat that breakfast burrito from sonic filled with bacon and zesty cheese sauce and think that it will be ok because I won't eat much the rest of the day. It's another thing to enter in my food for the day into the calorie counting app on my phone just after lunch time and see that I am already negative in my calories for the day...meaning there really is no chance for me to redeem the day. Wow.
So, here is how I feel so far without my soda...or a big ol' burrito. I chose a lovely Nature Valley peanut granola bar and some yogurt instead...
Monday, July 11, 2011
26 lbs of CUTENESS
This weekend, I decided I needed to add some steps to my pedometer, so I told the kids we were going to the park! We got our shoes on and set off on foot towards the park in our neighborhood. It is not very far. The school is .6 of a mile away by foot and the park is about halfway to the school...so as you can see, it isn't very far.
For some reason, I thought it would be a great idea to let my toddler walk the whole way. She never wants to be in the stroller, I thought to myself...She will love the independence!! She ran full speed into the street as soon as I got her outside. So, of course, I had to get her back to the sidewalk. Then she saw some grass she thought was particularly interesting. Of course, I had to veer her back towards the sidewalk. Then she found a nice flower she thought looked pretty tasty, which I promptly told her to spit out. She did and ran away...the opposite way of the park. I chased her and got her headed back the correct way. Meanwhile, her big brother is already a speck on the horizon, having gotten so far ahead of us! I yelled to him to wait for us. Finally, we caught up to him. By this time, we had made it to the pond, at which I tortured both children by posing them on a cool looking tree for pictures. My daughter screamed in protest and threw her body from the tree onto the ground. My son just gave me a dirty look and said, "MOM...can't we go to the park yet?"
So, we moved on. We got to the park and the kids played for a while until they were both covered head to toe with dirt from the wood chips on the ground. We got on the sidewalk to head back home when it happened. My sweet baby girl tugged on my leg and held her arms up for me to hold her. I picked her up and carried her for a few feet, which caused me to lose my breath. I mean, you should know by now that I am hideously out of shape and rather overweight. I am not one to turn down a cheeseburger. I attempted to put her down, telling her, "Let's walk like a big girl!" She didn't care for that idea, so I carried all 26 pounds of her home. I was out of breath and sweating!!!
All I know is that if I didn't burn any calories from that, then the world is completely unjust!
For some reason, I thought it would be a great idea to let my toddler walk the whole way. She never wants to be in the stroller, I thought to myself...She will love the independence!! She ran full speed into the street as soon as I got her outside. So, of course, I had to get her back to the sidewalk. Then she saw some grass she thought was particularly interesting. Of course, I had to veer her back towards the sidewalk. Then she found a nice flower she thought looked pretty tasty, which I promptly told her to spit out. She did and ran away...the opposite way of the park. I chased her and got her headed back the correct way. Meanwhile, her big brother is already a speck on the horizon, having gotten so far ahead of us! I yelled to him to wait for us. Finally, we caught up to him. By this time, we had made it to the pond, at which I tortured both children by posing them on a cool looking tree for pictures. My daughter screamed in protest and threw her body from the tree onto the ground. My son just gave me a dirty look and said, "MOM...can't we go to the park yet?"
So, we moved on. We got to the park and the kids played for a while until they were both covered head to toe with dirt from the wood chips on the ground. We got on the sidewalk to head back home when it happened. My sweet baby girl tugged on my leg and held her arms up for me to hold her. I picked her up and carried her for a few feet, which caused me to lose my breath. I mean, you should know by now that I am hideously out of shape and rather overweight. I am not one to turn down a cheeseburger. I attempted to put her down, telling her, "Let's walk like a big girl!" She didn't care for that idea, so I carried all 26 pounds of her home. I was out of breath and sweating!!!
All I know is that if I didn't burn any calories from that, then the world is completely unjust!
Friday, July 8, 2011
Sparkly!!!
Well, my sister got engaged!!! SO very excited! She has a huge sparkly on her finger. Seriously. It is SO very pretty. She asked me to be her matron of honor! Of course, I said yes! And now I have a real goal for losing some weight. I still ate a burrito smothered in queso sauce with Mexican rice for lunch today though. Ooops.
Joe and I got some detox pills. They were called 7 day detox. We tried to take them to "clean" out our system to kind of jump start our healthy eating goals. Basically, they just rid your body of some toxins. But...they were humongous pills. You had to take 12 a day. 6 in the morning and 6 before lunch. You had to drink a crap load of water with the pills. This part was fine with me. I feel alot better when I drink gallons of water. But those pills! UGH. I had to do one at a time because they were so big. They tasted awful and I gagged more in the few days I took them, than ever before! I literally peed like twice an hour while taking them. Neither of us finished the 7 day detox. Oh well.
I got a pedometer through my medical insurance at work. I am supposed to walk 10,000 steps a day as part of a program called "Healthy Pursuits". It's designed to get people in shape and healthy and stuff. But they give you a huge discount towards your deductible. Lots of people do it for the discount. When the representative calls you, they ask if you are doing it for your health or just for the discount. Well...I can't lie. It's wrong. So, I said, "Well, obviously I'm doing it for the discount." The representative laughed. But I wasn't kidding. Ha.
Joe and I got some detox pills. They were called 7 day detox. We tried to take them to "clean" out our system to kind of jump start our healthy eating goals. Basically, they just rid your body of some toxins. But...they were humongous pills. You had to take 12 a day. 6 in the morning and 6 before lunch. You had to drink a crap load of water with the pills. This part was fine with me. I feel alot better when I drink gallons of water. But those pills! UGH. I had to do one at a time because they were so big. They tasted awful and I gagged more in the few days I took them, than ever before! I literally peed like twice an hour while taking them. Neither of us finished the 7 day detox. Oh well.
I got a pedometer through my medical insurance at work. I am supposed to walk 10,000 steps a day as part of a program called "Healthy Pursuits". It's designed to get people in shape and healthy and stuff. But they give you a huge discount towards your deductible. Lots of people do it for the discount. When the representative calls you, they ask if you are doing it for your health or just for the discount. Well...I can't lie. It's wrong. So, I said, "Well, obviously I'm doing it for the discount." The representative laughed. But I wasn't kidding. Ha.
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