Long couple of weeks

So I it's been a couple of weeks.  I don't know what is going on but dang it needs to stop.  The first week I was happy with my previous month but determined to make this one better.  Then it all went to HELL.  I found myself not eating like I should, not eating enough, and eating things I shouldn't.  I didn't have any soda but I did have junk food and fast food one night.  Then week 2 came around and not only did Kendal have Strep Throat but I was also feeling like crap.  

So I got little to no exercise last week.  I am a month and half in but find out how EASY it is to slip back into old habits.  It's a struggle everyday to make the best of everything.  I have to do what I can, when I can instead of making excuses.

The 1st Month

So I am really loving this Quote ^^  It really hits close to home.

I started my journey at the beginning of the year.  My goal is to lose 80 lbs in one year.  This will happen!

Well let's get to the RESULTS of my first month.  I lost a total of 6.8 lbs, 3 inches off my waist, and about an inch or more everywhere else.  I think that is pretty darn good.

This is a results picture.  Top row was Jan 1st and bottom row was Jan 31st.

Confession time!!!  I didn't get my workouts in every day AND I did cheat a couple times on food. I haven't had a soda in a month.  I don't even want soda anymore which I love.  I feel that my results were good but they could have been better.  I don't feel like I was giving it the 110% that I need to.  So for the month of Feb I am going to amp it up.  I want to aim for 10lbs gone this month. I guess we will see if I can make it happen.

3 Weeks In

Feeling good.  I only lost one pound last week but that's ok.  A loss is a loss and since I am also retaining water due to "Woman Issues" that makes it even better.  So far in 20 days I have managed to lose 5.4 lbs with healthy eating and exercise.

I had what I would call a "temptation" this weekend.  My great Uncle died and I went to a family gathering after his service.  At this gathering there was every comfort food that I used to eat.  Fried Chicken, Pulled Pork, bake beans, mac & cheese, potato salad....and soda everywhere.  I stayed strong and while feeding the kids, this mama didn't eat any of it.  I sat there chewing my gum and drinking my water.  I was so proud of myself.  THEN we went out to dinner at another favorite place--Cracker Barrel.  I love all the deep fried southern foods.  So we get there an again this is my 2nd time eating out and 2nd time I order myself a water to drink.  GO HEATHER GO HEATHER!!  I start looking through the menu and it is so hard because I am really hungry, everything looks good, and I know I have to be careful.

So what did I order -- I got the grilled Rainbow Trout with fresh apple slices, a small baked sweet potato, and salad (mixed greens, 3 grape tomato's, 3 cucumbers).  They didn't have any dressing for me so I got Ranch but only used half of their little cup they bring out.

The food was so dang good and I couldn't be more proud of myself.  I maintained my better eating with great choices and they filled me up.

So now this week is going to be fun.  Wednesday I will be flying most of the day.  I will be out of my element from Wednesday coming back on Saturday.  I have a plan in place and hope I can maintain my good ways and I would love to see a loss at the end of the week.

What is my key for this week??  Planning.

2 Weeks In

I have no idea how I let another couple days pass by without posting.  So let's do an update.  I am going strong with my workouts.  I am 12 days soda & sweet tea free.  I am making good food choices.  So I guess so far so good.

I started the C25K program on Monday.  For anyone that does not know what that is, it is the Couch to 5K program.  I really like it.  You do it 3 times a week and for me I am doing it the same day I do Sculpt so I get Cardio 6 days a week.  For the 1st week you trade off running for 60 seconds and then walking for 90 seconds.  You do this eight times back and forth.  The next week you will run longer and walk shorter and keeps going each week until you are running.  The first 2 intervals were really hard.  Not on my body but on my breathing.  Once I stopped focusing on my breathing and just taking in my surroundings and enjoying the run it was easy.

I feel really good about myself and the choices I am making.  I have to work on getting to bed earlier and actually doing my workout in the morning's to get it done & over with.  I normally try to do it when Caleb naps but the last few days he has been all over the place with naps and going to bed later.  So if I can get it done after I get Kendal out the door for school all would be done.

Last night felt good.  I was watching some Big Bang Theory with hubbs and he wanted a snack.  I got up and got his snack as I fixed our drinks but I did not have the urge to eat.  See that has always been hard for me--not eating when someone is-- but I had this warm fuzzy feeling about the fact that I had such a great day and felt even better about ending it right.

So I go on...It's raining today and it's supposed to be Day 2 of C25K.  I am going to watch for breaks in the rain and try to get out there but I might end up just running in the light drizzle.

Just A Bump

UGH...Let me start off by saying I really do believe in weight loss the right way woman have it harder --KIND OF.  We have to go through the water retention and bloating of our monthly guest.  Now if you are watching your weight in #'s then this can be upsetting.  Truth be told you do not need to weigh yourself that often.  The look and feel of your clothes or the tape measurement should tell you what you need to know.  But it is hard to stop getting on the scale.  So I have worked really hard this week starting my workout program and eating right but the scale has not moved.

This is upsetting but does not change my plans or outlook either. I think the problem is not eating enough.  You would think eating 1200 calories a day and working out would make you lose weight but truth is I need more calories than that to fuel my body.  Right now I should be taking in an average of 1500 calories a day and I am not doing that everyday.  That could have something to do with the scale not moving.

Either way I am proud of myself this week and want to keep it going forward because I know it will pay off. I just need to concentrate on getting in more healthy calories and more water.

Still Kickin

Sorry I haven't put a post up in a couple days.  I have been pretty darn busy.  So the last few days have been pretty good.  I have been getting some cravings but I expected that.  I did give in once and have about 4-5 Hersey Kisses.

So what has been going on...Well Jan 4th was the last time I have any soda (and even on that day it was a sip to take meds) so today being the 10th I am 6 days no soda at all--no sip, nothing.  I haven't had sweet tea since about the 31st so I am going really good.  Yes I still have soda in the house in fact there is Mt. Dew in the garage right now but I am staying strong.

I started my workouts Monday the 7th and have done it everyday.  Today is the first day I am not completely sore but I did wake with some sinus pressure and a headache.  Caleb took and early nap so I haven't gotten in my workout as normal today.  Normal would be when he takes a nap sometime between noon & 1, I have my date with Tony Horton.  So today it looks like either daddy will have to take the kids outside to play or I will have to do it when they go to bed.  Either way it will get done today.  I don't have a rest day until day 7 which would be Sunday.  Even then I think we will do some walking.  

My eating is getting better.  This week has been hard because I can't go to the grocery until Friday so I am having to make due with that I have here.  I have decided I will go to the grocery twice a week instead of once so that I always have the freshest of foods.  I also discovered I like Sweet Potato's (plain) last night.  I have not liked them in the past but I think it will be in my new rotation.

I have my flight booked and ready to go to Fort Sill Oklahoma on the 23rd.  I am a little nervous.  Not about flying or anything but this will be my first TRUE test.  I am flying out with my mom and we are meeting my sister there.  Neither of them are doing what I am.  So the test will be to keep eating right and making SMART choices while traveling AND getting to the gym.  The hotel we are at has a "Cardio Gym" so I will make sure to at least get in some cardio.

One Week In

I know I promised pics so here they are....

This is my "Before" pics.  I started off on January 1st at 221.4 lbs.  As of today I am at 219.0 so my week loss is 2.4lbs.

Measurements...UGH...

Arms --Left 15.5   Right 15.5

Thighs -- Left 30.75  Right 29.75  (funny)

Hips -- 51.25  <---yup big butt here

Chest -- 43.5

Stomach -- 47

I can say 2 things this morning.  The pictures and measurements disgust me beyond belief.  I can not believe I have allowed myself to get this far gone.  I can also say I am proud of myself this week for much more clean eating, sticking to what I need (not just what I want) and losing 2.4 lbs.

Today start's my actual workout training.  I will start the C25K program in preps for the Foam 5K and be doing my Power 90 workout.  I am excited for the changes.