Wednesday, March 21, 2012
I changed scales :)
Today I tried a different scale at the gym. I was unhappy with the results as it felt like I have lost more than it showed. Todays scale gave me an extra 5 lbs :) So whether its right or wrong, I liked the way it looked better. So I've decided that is my new scale for my weight :) Yes I realize I won't have the same jump, but I have thought the scale in the locker room was weighing heavy from day one. It makes me happy for today :)
Tuesday, March 20, 2012
Back to the gym :)
It is amazing to me how quickly I get out of shape :O I was out of the gym of just over a week, but I had taken a nice walk at a decent pace at one point. But today, in step class, I couldn't breathe. I felt out of breath from just about the moment we started. I don't get it, I suppose it proves the need to be there, that I just can't afford to quit! NOT that I have any intention to.
All said and done, I'm really feeling good about what I'm doing for myself! I'm anxious to go back to my home town this summer and feel the pride of who I have become and see the faces on people. NOT that they don't already expect to see me in my skinnier state since many of them will read this, and see the pictures, and of course when they knew me back in the day I was much smaller than I am now, and even smaller than I will be when I'm all done. BUT, I will have muscles!!! More than I ever remember having in my life. My hubby and I were talking the other day, I have never once in my life been able to cross the monkey bars on the playground, or have I ever completed a single chin-up unassisted. I know, not huge, lofty accomplishments in the span of a life time, but it shows you my lack of upper body strength. I am trying to lift weights at least twice a week now (more than ever before as well). So hopefully by Summer, I will A - have the upper body strength to lift my own body weight, and B - have less body weight to have to lift :):):)
I did my weigh in today, only 3 lbs. :(:(:( Not as much as I'd hoped, but that is okay, it wasn't UP :):):) I still have my food log going on MyFitnessPal.com if you would like to look me up - Bleueponytail.
I had a HORRIBLE calorie day on Saturday. Hubby and I decided to spend the day with the kiddos. We ran some errands, and took them to the park. Hubby practiced some soccer and I took Karate kid to get a hair cut. Needless to say, it was a fun and productive day (we don't usually get those in combination around here, so it was good). That being said, we also decided to take the kids out to dinner. Steak N Shake :):):) Well, I ate my daily allowance (plus some) of calories in that one meal :):):) Oh well, sometimes you have to sacrifice for the fun of the family.
All said and done, I'm really feeling good about what I'm doing for myself! I'm anxious to go back to my home town this summer and feel the pride of who I have become and see the faces on people. NOT that they don't already expect to see me in my skinnier state since many of them will read this, and see the pictures, and of course when they knew me back in the day I was much smaller than I am now, and even smaller than I will be when I'm all done. BUT, I will have muscles!!! More than I ever remember having in my life. My hubby and I were talking the other day, I have never once in my life been able to cross the monkey bars on the playground, or have I ever completed a single chin-up unassisted. I know, not huge, lofty accomplishments in the span of a life time, but it shows you my lack of upper body strength. I am trying to lift weights at least twice a week now (more than ever before as well). So hopefully by Summer, I will A - have the upper body strength to lift my own body weight, and B - have less body weight to have to lift :):):)
I did my weigh in today, only 3 lbs. :(:(:( Not as much as I'd hoped, but that is okay, it wasn't UP :):):) I still have my food log going on MyFitnessPal.com if you would like to look me up - Bleueponytail.
I had a HORRIBLE calorie day on Saturday. Hubby and I decided to spend the day with the kiddos. We ran some errands, and took them to the park. Hubby practiced some soccer and I took Karate kid to get a hair cut. Needless to say, it was a fun and productive day (we don't usually get those in combination around here, so it was good). That being said, we also decided to take the kids out to dinner. Steak N Shake :):):) Well, I ate my daily allowance (plus some) of calories in that one meal :):):) Oh well, sometimes you have to sacrifice for the fun of the family.
Monday, March 19, 2012
Latest pictures
I took these last week, can't remember when but I haven't had time to put them up yet. The fun thing is that I'm wearing the same t-shirt in this picture that I wore on Day 1 so I have a pic trying to show you how loose the shirt is on me now.
The big changes I'm noticing that you may not see are that I am wearing all my watches with a tighter hole. Same with my belts, all are at least one if not two holes tighter. I tried on some of my shorts for summer, and quickly realized that I'm going to need new clothes for summer, however I don't want to get new clothes to turn around and get MORE new clothes, so I'm holding off as long as possible and cinching the belt to hold them up. I only have two pairs of jeans that I can wear, but again, holding off as long as possible. I'd love to be able to buy two sizes smaller when the time comes.
It's been a bad week for exercise as the kids were off school and they are not members of my gym. We did walk to the park one day last week (they rode bikes) which once calculated ends up around 3 miles. I worked on cleaning out our garage, and getting rid of stuff, so I broke a sweat, but I wouldn't call it exercise :) Kids go back to school tomorrow, so I will be back at the gym at 9am :):):) Looking forward to it, cuz I really want to weigh in. Since I don't have a scale at home I use the one at the gym.
Anyway, that is what is new. Enjoy the pictures. I am noticing a difference, but I don't know how much it shows in the pictures.
The big changes I'm noticing that you may not see are that I am wearing all my watches with a tighter hole. Same with my belts, all are at least one if not two holes tighter. I tried on some of my shorts for summer, and quickly realized that I'm going to need new clothes for summer, however I don't want to get new clothes to turn around and get MORE new clothes, so I'm holding off as long as possible and cinching the belt to hold them up. I only have two pairs of jeans that I can wear, but again, holding off as long as possible. I'd love to be able to buy two sizes smaller when the time comes.
It's been a bad week for exercise as the kids were off school and they are not members of my gym. We did walk to the park one day last week (they rode bikes) which once calculated ends up around 3 miles. I worked on cleaning out our garage, and getting rid of stuff, so I broke a sweat, but I wouldn't call it exercise :) Kids go back to school tomorrow, so I will be back at the gym at 9am :):):) Looking forward to it, cuz I really want to weigh in. Since I don't have a scale at home I use the one at the gym.
Anyway, that is what is new. Enjoy the pictures. I am noticing a difference, but I don't know how much it shows in the pictures.
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Survived the In-laws
If you remember back when I started this process my in-laws had come to town on their way to Texas for the winter. Well Sunday they came back by on their way home to Iowa. Last time they had come through they brought us all this food, homemade candy, and junk that I was in the process of ridding from our lives. Although grateful for their generosity, frustrated by the abundance of HFCS and other stuff that was brought in. Anyway, this time they came through and brought us no food :) In fact since I've was sick the three days before they came, I hardly had any food in the house :( Then in true host-like fashion hubby and I had to go to work so we left them home with our three kiddos, no food, and no vehicle (theirs was connected to their giant camper parked up the road). Needless to say, they ended up shopping in the camper for groceries and managed to scrounge up some lunch, but I felt really bad. Thanks to the in-laws for feeding my kiddos :):):) It truly is appreciated! Since I'm the only one home for most lunches (if I'm not working) I just don't think about lunch food anymore. Being Spring Break for the kids, and the in-laws being here, it wasn't such a great plan. Oh well, I guess no one starved so that is good.
On the bright side I managed to eat fairly well even with company in town. I ate left over eggs for breakfast one day, made the whole gang one of my protein smoothies, and then made 93% ground beef cheese burgers last night (which I had on a lettuce wrap), with Sweet potato fries, and a salad.
I haven't made it to the gym, or any exercise since Thursday. A little bummed about it, but I was really sick Friday, and sick but swamped on Saturday. Then Sunday was the mad scramble to clean for the in-laws :):):) Monday I worked, and today well, the kids are out of school this week, and since they are not on my membership I won't be going unless I go at night. Maybe the kids and I will walk to the park? That would give me a couple of miles in at least and the kids would like it. Now to convince them :):):):):):):):):):)
Remember if you would like to track my food intake, check me out on MyFitnessPal.com. I'm really liking the ability to track my calories. I have it set at 1450 calories, which SHOULD equal 1.5 lbs a week, HA! Doubt that, I just don't lose pounds like that, but I'm trying to stick to it anyway and see what happens. Next time I go to the gym I'm going to weigh in (I don't own a scale) and maybe an updated photo will be next. I found a dress I want, but I want it in a smaller size :) So I'm motivated :)
I hope you have a good week, talk to you soon!
On the bright side I managed to eat fairly well even with company in town. I ate left over eggs for breakfast one day, made the whole gang one of my protein smoothies, and then made 93% ground beef cheese burgers last night (which I had on a lettuce wrap), with Sweet potato fries, and a salad.
I haven't made it to the gym, or any exercise since Thursday. A little bummed about it, but I was really sick Friday, and sick but swamped on Saturday. Then Sunday was the mad scramble to clean for the in-laws :):):) Monday I worked, and today well, the kids are out of school this week, and since they are not on my membership I won't be going unless I go at night. Maybe the kids and I will walk to the park? That would give me a couple of miles in at least and the kids would like it. Now to convince them :):):):):):):):):):)
Remember if you would like to track my food intake, check me out on MyFitnessPal.com. I'm really liking the ability to track my calories. I have it set at 1450 calories, which SHOULD equal 1.5 lbs a week, HA! Doubt that, I just don't lose pounds like that, but I'm trying to stick to it anyway and see what happens. Next time I go to the gym I'm going to weigh in (I don't own a scale) and maybe an updated photo will be next. I found a dress I want, but I want it in a smaller size :) So I'm motivated :)
I hope you have a good week, talk to you soon!
Thursday, March 8, 2012
The UNWICH
Have you ever used the Jimmy John's website? It is pretty cool if you are counting calories, fat, carbs whatever. It's easy to use, and it will tell you what you are getting precisely. You enter in your order, with or without tomato, mayo, cheese, whatever, and you get your calorie count.
I realized yesterday after I ordered, that although I was trying to be better, and ordered a sandwich with the 7 grain bread vs. the traditional italian sub bun that my sandwich was still over 1000 calories, OUCH!!! That being said I realized that if I skip the bread and order the "unwich" I save over 400 calories. So when I ordered it again today :):):) I ordered the Unwich, and I have to say, I didn't even miss the bread. It was just as yummy, and flavorful as the one yesterday without the extra calories, and carbs. I am NOT saying that 600 calories for one super yummy sandwich is healthy, but, if I'm going to order it anyway as I was working and needed something other than a cheeseburger and fries, well it's was a good option for me.
So if you are a huge fan of Jimmy John's as I am, try the unwich, and see if you really miss the bread. I was worried, but very pleasantly surprized :):):)
I realized yesterday after I ordered, that although I was trying to be better, and ordered a sandwich with the 7 grain bread vs. the traditional italian sub bun that my sandwich was still over 1000 calories, OUCH!!! That being said I realized that if I skip the bread and order the "unwich" I save over 400 calories. So when I ordered it again today :):):) I ordered the Unwich, and I have to say, I didn't even miss the bread. It was just as yummy, and flavorful as the one yesterday without the extra calories, and carbs. I am NOT saying that 600 calories for one super yummy sandwich is healthy, but, if I'm going to order it anyway as I was working and needed something other than a cheeseburger and fries, well it's was a good option for me.
So if you are a huge fan of Jimmy John's as I am, try the unwich, and see if you really miss the bread. I was worried, but very pleasantly surprized :):):)
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Girl Stuff = SABOTAGE!!!
Okay, so this is about girl stuff. You know the stuff guys desperately avoid, dislike, feel uncomfortable talking about. But here it is... (if you choose to continue reading :)
Why is it that right before that time of month I gain 5 sometimes 10 pounds? I get all bloated, and feel fat, and just simply lose motivation. Now I'm not asking for the "real" biological reason, cuz I understand it, but it is really frustrating when I feel like I'm making progress towards my weight loss goals, and my clothes are getting loser, and I'm feeling really good, then I wake up one morning and you would think I ate an entire Chinese restaurant the night before with all the salt and fried food they have to offer. I don't get it. How am I supposed to accurately track my progress on a daily, or even weekly basis if 1 1/2 - 2 weeks of the month are shot to hell regardless of my stick-to-it-ness. It makes me want to cheat (not that I am) but I certainly want to. My brain starts saying demotivated things like, "you look fat anyway, why not have a bowl of ice cream at 10pm" or "those potato chips and french onion dip can't hurt, the scale says you already went up 5 lbs."
The other part to this healthy life style sabotage is the hormonal part. My stomach not only bloats, but also lacks a FULL button. I can eat and eat and it takes a really long time to feel full. NOT GOOD!!! Not to mention the salt cravings. I want salty snacks constantly! I have managed to find some substitutes that help me feel like I'm eating salt without the salt such as garlic, if I put enough garlic into it that helps. Or onions, adding raw onion to a salad, or sandwich, helps my taste buds feel like they are eating salty :):):)
Anyway, that is my rant for today. Feeling demotivated, but I still made it to Step class this morning. I had a Breakfast on the Go pack before, then a jimmy johns sandwich (on 7 grain bread) for lunch with 1 Vlasic pickle. I still want the chips and dip to accompany my sandwich, but I will refrain. Of course now that I'm tracking my calories, I realized how many calories Jimmy John's really has. Although I believe regardless of calories it is better than the McD's cheese burger my son wanted for lunch, I think next time I will try the "unwich" and save the 400 calories from the bread.
If you would still like to follow my food journal, I am entering it all on MyFitnessPal.com on a daily basis. It seemed a bit redundant to put it out there twice. I'm going to still continue with my blog, however it will be more dedicated to the process, and what I'm feeling/doing vs. food records. I will also update from time to time on my food, just not daily. Make sense? If you want to find me on MyFitnessPal let me know, and I'll give you my "code name" :):):)
Thanks for listening :)
Why is it that right before that time of month I gain 5 sometimes 10 pounds? I get all bloated, and feel fat, and just simply lose motivation. Now I'm not asking for the "real" biological reason, cuz I understand it, but it is really frustrating when I feel like I'm making progress towards my weight loss goals, and my clothes are getting loser, and I'm feeling really good, then I wake up one morning and you would think I ate an entire Chinese restaurant the night before with all the salt and fried food they have to offer. I don't get it. How am I supposed to accurately track my progress on a daily, or even weekly basis if 1 1/2 - 2 weeks of the month are shot to hell regardless of my stick-to-it-ness. It makes me want to cheat (not that I am) but I certainly want to. My brain starts saying demotivated things like, "you look fat anyway, why not have a bowl of ice cream at 10pm" or "those potato chips and french onion dip can't hurt, the scale says you already went up 5 lbs."
The other part to this healthy life style sabotage is the hormonal part. My stomach not only bloats, but also lacks a FULL button. I can eat and eat and it takes a really long time to feel full. NOT GOOD!!! Not to mention the salt cravings. I want salty snacks constantly! I have managed to find some substitutes that help me feel like I'm eating salt without the salt such as garlic, if I put enough garlic into it that helps. Or onions, adding raw onion to a salad, or sandwich, helps my taste buds feel like they are eating salty :):):)
Anyway, that is my rant for today. Feeling demotivated, but I still made it to Step class this morning. I had a Breakfast on the Go pack before, then a jimmy johns sandwich (on 7 grain bread) for lunch with 1 Vlasic pickle. I still want the chips and dip to accompany my sandwich, but I will refrain. Of course now that I'm tracking my calories, I realized how many calories Jimmy John's really has. Although I believe regardless of calories it is better than the McD's cheese burger my son wanted for lunch, I think next time I will try the "unwich" and save the 400 calories from the bread.
If you would still like to follow my food journal, I am entering it all on MyFitnessPal.com on a daily basis. It seemed a bit redundant to put it out there twice. I'm going to still continue with my blog, however it will be more dedicated to the process, and what I'm feeling/doing vs. food records. I will also update from time to time on my food, just not daily. Make sense? If you want to find me on MyFitnessPal let me know, and I'll give you my "code name" :):):)
Thanks for listening :)
Saturday, March 3, 2012
My Fitness Pal
A friend of mine mentioned to me that he was using an App for his phone that helped count calories, track excercise etc. Thursday I decided to look into it. Mostly because I feel like I'm eating a ton. I'm eating less per portion, but I feel like I'm eating all the time because I'm snacking, and eating breakfast etc. So I thought I should count the calories I'm intaking to see where what's really going on.
I did a little research, not a lot, but I found one I'm happy with. I couldn't remember what version my friend Tony used, and had I been thinking I would have called to ask, but I didn't. The one I joined is called MyFitnessPal.com. It had good reviews from users, and the thing that really sold me was it's actually a website that syncs with your phone. Some of them, are only on your phone which eats up memory. The first thing it asks is to enter you weight, height, etc. and your goals. It then gives you an estimated Calorie allowance to help you get there. They have a HUGE database full of foods, or you can scan the label of something with your phone and it will calculate the calories, fat, etc. You can also add custom things that you eat often and it will save it for you. Part of the database is sort of a wikapedia style format where you can look up other peoples entries and tweek it to fit your needs.
So I started it on Thursday March 1st. Feel free to look me up on there, I'm bleueponytail. I blew my calories out of the water last night for my birthday celebration, but I'm back on the wagon today :):):)
That's the latest :)
I did a little research, not a lot, but I found one I'm happy with. I couldn't remember what version my friend Tony used, and had I been thinking I would have called to ask, but I didn't. The one I joined is called MyFitnessPal.com. It had good reviews from users, and the thing that really sold me was it's actually a website that syncs with your phone. Some of them, are only on your phone which eats up memory. The first thing it asks is to enter you weight, height, etc. and your goals. It then gives you an estimated Calorie allowance to help you get there. They have a HUGE database full of foods, or you can scan the label of something with your phone and it will calculate the calories, fat, etc. You can also add custom things that you eat often and it will save it for you. Part of the database is sort of a wikapedia style format where you can look up other peoples entries and tweek it to fit your needs.
So I started it on Thursday March 1st. Feel free to look me up on there, I'm bleueponytail. I blew my calories out of the water last night for my birthday celebration, but I'm back on the wagon today :):):)
That's the latest :)
Thursday, March 1, 2012
Group Kick Boxing
Today I went to the gym at 9:30am planning to take the Group Power class that I took (and loved) the other day. Well when I got there I realized I had looked at the schedule wrong and today at 9:30 was the Group Kick class. Needless to say, I was there, the class was getting ready to start, and I thought, I'll give it a shot.
Let's just say NOT my favorite. One thing for sure is I hate jumpy excersices. I know there are benefits to all the jumping, and maybe when I lose more weight and get stronger it won't bother me as much, but jumping hurts my knees and wears me out is 1/4 of the time other excercises do, and so then I'm not going all out, and just trying to get through which is not as much fun. I won't say that I will never take another kick class, cuz I'm sure I'll try it again someday, but it's down on my list of preferred classes.
I will gladly stick with my Zumba and Power classes. I get my cardio and strength training in a group setting, with fun music. Throw in a Step class here and there and you have my workout routine. I have found my favorite teacher thus far at Healthridge though. Her name is Shelly. She taught the Power, and the Step, and today's Kick classes. She is strong and lean, but not bulky. She keeps you motivated and is so positive and supportive throughout the class it just makes you want to keep going when you fell like you may fall over and die :):):)
Let's just say NOT my favorite. One thing for sure is I hate jumpy excersices. I know there are benefits to all the jumping, and maybe when I lose more weight and get stronger it won't bother me as much, but jumping hurts my knees and wears me out is 1/4 of the time other excercises do, and so then I'm not going all out, and just trying to get through which is not as much fun. I won't say that I will never take another kick class, cuz I'm sure I'll try it again someday, but it's down on my list of preferred classes.
I will gladly stick with my Zumba and Power classes. I get my cardio and strength training in a group setting, with fun music. Throw in a Step class here and there and you have my workout routine. I have found my favorite teacher thus far at Healthridge though. Her name is Shelly. She taught the Power, and the Step, and today's Kick classes. She is strong and lean, but not bulky. She keeps you motivated and is so positive and supportive throughout the class it just makes you want to keep going when you fell like you may fall over and die :):):)
Food Journal - February 29th, 2012
LEAP DAY!!!
Breakfast -
Left over Jazz - I was not in the mood for breakfast so I reheated some lunch from the other day. 1/2 of a blackened chicken breast, about 1/3 cup jambalya, and 3/4 new potato. There were a few mushrooms left as well.
Lunch -
chicken salad on a pita, and bowl of minestone soup
Snack -
5 triscuits
5 slices of Cabot Cheddar cheese - I learned that many chesses, have extra ingredients such as anti-mold agents, and coloring. The Cabot brand had less or none of many of the extra ingredients, and it wasn't that much more expensive than regular Cheddar. Oh, and it's really good!!!
5 slices of deer sausage
Dinner -
Breaded and baked porkchop - about 7oz. - I say breaded, but there was actually very little breading, but lots of seasonings. I like my food flavorful.
2 Pierogies - sauteed is coconut oil & butter (1/2 and 1/2) with onions
Veggies with fiesta ranch dip - several cauliflower, and green peppers. One or two celery. The dip is made with Daisy Lite sour cream and a packet of hidden valley fiesta ranch seasoning. I was out of the regular ranch, so I made due with what I had.
Breakfast -
Left over Jazz - I was not in the mood for breakfast so I reheated some lunch from the other day. 1/2 of a blackened chicken breast, about 1/3 cup jambalya, and 3/4 new potato. There were a few mushrooms left as well.
Lunch -
chicken salad on a pita, and bowl of minestone soup
Snack -
5 triscuits
5 slices of Cabot Cheddar cheese - I learned that many chesses, have extra ingredients such as anti-mold agents, and coloring. The Cabot brand had less or none of many of the extra ingredients, and it wasn't that much more expensive than regular Cheddar. Oh, and it's really good!!!
5 slices of deer sausage
Dinner -
Breaded and baked porkchop - about 7oz. - I say breaded, but there was actually very little breading, but lots of seasonings. I like my food flavorful.
2 Pierogies - sauteed is coconut oil & butter (1/2 and 1/2) with onions
Veggies with fiesta ranch dip - several cauliflower, and green peppers. One or two celery. The dip is made with Daisy Lite sour cream and a packet of hidden valley fiesta ranch seasoning. I was out of the regular ranch, so I made due with what I had.
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