I can hardly believe that I have made it 7 weeks and only missed one day of exercise. Today was really hard, but I took a nap and then restarted my day. I did the TaeBo Fat Blasting Cardio workout. Kicked my bootie! I weighed this morning, and the scale is not my friend. We are still having an enormous amount of stress, and I am taking it out on myself through food. I keep teling myself I don't want to do this, but the temptations are still there. We got rid of most of the junk, but I still manage to sabotage myself. I know that Heavenly Father doesn't allow us to be tempted beyond our capacity, but I sure can put myself right in the middle of it all.
I should be happy even though the scale says 258. I remeasured, and I have lost one inch off my waist, 1.5 off my hips, 2 off my chest, and 1.5 off my thighs. My arms are still the same, but I have been doing a lot of strength training. I also have to consider monthly changes, so maybe next week will be kinder to me.
Thursday, February 25, 2010
Monday, February 22, 2010
Week 6 Determination
I have not fallen off the wagon yet. I am still exercising everyday, just not blogging. I will get back to it, it has just been a crazy week. I have had just enough time to do my exercise and that's about it. I am determined to keep going. I love all the new changes in my body. It's fun to find new muscles in places I've never had them before. I remember when I was young, 4th or 5th grade, giving up my spot in the line for kick-ball. I think that is when I stopped exercising. I really love the feeling I get from moving and strengthening my body. My kids are benefiting too. They love to come downstairs and workout with me. Especially my oldest. They are such great motivation! I decided to blog before I exercise today, since I have a little time this morning. So for today my goal is to keep moving and not give up.
Update from last week-weight loss was 1 pound--247. I will be taking my measurements every other week. Off to exercise!
Update from last week-weight loss was 1 pound--247. I will be taking my measurements every other week. Off to exercise!
Monday, February 15, 2010
Week 5 Monday Blahs...
I am trying to not let this feeling defeat me. I did my exercise this morning with my workout Buddy, aka #1 daughter. It's a holiday today so they are all home from school. Tomorrow will be another day off.
I am going through kind of a tough time right now, but I know that I can get through it. Unfortunately, for me, food is my comfort measure. This weekend was not my finest in the food area. I keep telling myself it's okay because I'm just going to work it off. I better get to moving more, and comforting less.
One of my mini goals for the week is to move my body more even when I am not exercising. For example, getting things for myself instead of sending a child to fetch them, tapping my feet while I watch tv, dancing to the music, physical play with my girls, you get the idea.
I am also working on my posture. I used to be so proud of my posture. As a singer, it is very important for a supported sound. I have let motherhood and years weigh me down to the point of constant slouching. I am trying to stand, and sit, tall and be proud of who I am becoming, a wonderful wife and mother, a beautiful daughter of God!
Today's Stats
Exercise-1 hour Stability ball/strength workout
Attitude-Low but rising
I am going through kind of a tough time right now, but I know that I can get through it. Unfortunately, for me, food is my comfort measure. This weekend was not my finest in the food area. I keep telling myself it's okay because I'm just going to work it off. I better get to moving more, and comforting less.
One of my mini goals for the week is to move my body more even when I am not exercising. For example, getting things for myself instead of sending a child to fetch them, tapping my feet while I watch tv, dancing to the music, physical play with my girls, you get the idea.
I am also working on my posture. I used to be so proud of my posture. As a singer, it is very important for a supported sound. I have let motherhood and years weigh me down to the point of constant slouching. I am trying to stand, and sit, tall and be proud of who I am becoming, a wonderful wife and mother, a beautiful daughter of God!
Today's Stats
Exercise-1 hour Stability ball/strength workout
Attitude-Low but rising
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Week 5 Hoorah!!!
I think 2 is my new favorite number. I weighed in this morning after my workout and I have lost another 2 pounds. Yay me! However, I am most excited to report on my body measurements. Waist -2 inches, Hips -2 inches, Thighs -2 inches, Arms -1.5 on left, -1 on right, Chest no change (who wants their chest to get smaller anyway right). Seriously!! I knew I was shrinking. I am very excited with my progress. WOOHOO!! Yes I am shouting! Two pounds is nothing to complain about either.
I have tried many times to lose weight and exercise, but this is by far the most successful I have been; not because of the number on the scale, but because of my attitude and the hope that I feel everyday that I can do this. I owe it all to my sweetheart. He is so supportive and encouraging. Plus the fact that I have been working my bootie off, so I deserve some credit too. Thanks to all of you for your love and support. I have a lot farther to go, but I am doing it little by little, day by day.
Today's Stats
Weight-248-- Total loss 8 pounds
Exercise- 1 hour Turbo Jam Cardio Party
Attitude-Cloud Nine!!
Short term goal- To lose 10% of my body weight by my birthday, that's 17 more pounds in 9 weeks.
I have tried many times to lose weight and exercise, but this is by far the most successful I have been; not because of the number on the scale, but because of my attitude and the hope that I feel everyday that I can do this. I owe it all to my sweetheart. He is so supportive and encouraging. Plus the fact that I have been working my bootie off, so I deserve some credit too. Thanks to all of you for your love and support. I have a lot farther to go, but I am doing it little by little, day by day.
Today's Stats
Weight-248-- Total loss 8 pounds
Exercise- 1 hour Turbo Jam Cardio Party
Attitude-Cloud Nine!!
Short term goal- To lose 10% of my body weight by my birthday, that's 17 more pounds in 9 weeks.
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Week 4 Last Day
Today I thought I would talk a bit about planning. It seems so easy to get caught without a plan. I had to take some kids to the Doctor on very short notice, and ended up being out of town at dinner time. I just really didn't want fast food. It's hard to feel satisfied and make good choices with the limitations of a fast food menu. So what to do? We went over our options, and decided to go to Sam's Club and buy a rotisserie chicken and some rolls. It would have been ideal to get some veggies in there too, but we didn't have a way to wash them and the prepackaged stuff is a bit pricey. I got some gogurts for the kids and we made our sandwiches on the go. Pretty tasty, and we had enough chicken and cheese for another meal.
What I hope to have ready for the future is another story. I would like to do my refrigerator restock and have cut up fruits and veggies in containers and prepared meats all ready to go. That way I can just grab and pack it in the car for later. Both Patrick and I are losing our appetite for junk food of all types, so it makes the packed lunch more appealing.
I am excited to weigh in tomorrow. I have been watching a certain Loser tv show and find it really motivating. Many of the contestants are the same size as me and it shows me that I am capable of so much more. I am actually thinking of expanding my workout. We'll see what time allows, but I still am able to watch tv for an hour or 2 a day, so I could be doing something during that time.
Today's Stats
Exercise 1 hour Total Body Workout Stability Ball
Attitude-Hopeful--Looking forward to tomorrow
Body measurements to come tomorrow!
What I hope to have ready for the future is another story. I would like to do my refrigerator restock and have cut up fruits and veggies in containers and prepared meats all ready to go. That way I can just grab and pack it in the car for later. Both Patrick and I are losing our appetite for junk food of all types, so it makes the packed lunch more appealing.
I am excited to weigh in tomorrow. I have been watching a certain Loser tv show and find it really motivating. Many of the contestants are the same size as me and it shows me that I am capable of so much more. I am actually thinking of expanding my workout. We'll see what time allows, but I still am able to watch tv for an hour or 2 a day, so I could be doing something during that time.
Today's Stats
Exercise 1 hour Total Body Workout Stability Ball
Attitude-Hopeful--Looking forward to tomorrow
Body measurements to come tomorrow!
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Week 4 Wednesday I can't count
Yeehaw! Today is a snow day. I love snow days..."stop touching me, I'm telling, That's mine, etc., etc., etc.," Really I do love snow days, but my children need some focused activity. We got to exercise this morning. At least me and one or two of the girls at a time. Kicking in a small space with spastic children, not such a good idea. We had fun though. I am loving Turbo Jam Cardio Party! I think I may have to invite some friends to try it. Any takers??
Okay, so I have been thinking about flexibility, in more than one way. First the flexibility to alter your plans and go with the flow of things. I may not be able to get all my workout in at one time, but I can break in the middle and feed a baby or take care of a child and get back to it. I can change the time of my appointment and still schedule myself in. I am working really hard on being more flexible. As far as my body is concerned, flexibility is a goal of mine. I want to be able to get down and play with the girls without hurting and straining. I want to stretch and reach for things up high without needing a stool, not that it will make me any taller, but maybe I can reach a little farther. I want to improve my overall strength.
So today is going to be great! I can already tell.
Today's Stats
Exercise 1 hour Turbo Jam Cardio Party
Attitude-Excellent-Why not?!
2 more days to weigh in!
Okay, so I have been thinking about flexibility, in more than one way. First the flexibility to alter your plans and go with the flow of things. I may not be able to get all my workout in at one time, but I can break in the middle and feed a baby or take care of a child and get back to it. I can change the time of my appointment and still schedule myself in. I am working really hard on being more flexible. As far as my body is concerned, flexibility is a goal of mine. I want to be able to get down and play with the girls without hurting and straining. I want to stretch and reach for things up high without needing a stool, not that it will make me any taller, but maybe I can reach a little farther. I want to improve my overall strength.
So today is going to be great! I can already tell.
Today's Stats
Exercise 1 hour Turbo Jam Cardio Party
Attitude-Excellent-Why not?!
2 more days to weigh in!
Monday, February 8, 2010
Week 4.4 Addendum
Here's the link I was talking about. http://www.wholeliving.com/photogallery/the-healthy-refrigerator
Week 4.4 Ode to Exercise
Ode To Exercise
I love to feel the burn
I love to get up and groove
I can see one less chin
I am feeling a little thin
My pants are not quite as tight
It isn't such a daily fight
To move my body for an hour
I have rewards that last forever
Now that we have all had our daily dose of cheese...
I love to exercise I really do! I am not just trying to convince myself here. I really love it. I have one sick little girl and I wasn't able to get away from her on Saturday to exercise. I really felt bad. Not because I didn't accomplish my daily goal, but because I really missed it. I even had Turbo Jam dreams last night. Weird I know, but the music was playing in my head and my body just wanted to groove along. I got my hour in this morning. I tried a new workout from BYU Channel. I didn't like it too much. I finished it, but it was just a little off. You know when you're trying to keep the beat and the moves are out of sink. It bugged me. Anyway I get to chose something else for tomorrow, and hopefully soon we will have our treadmill up and running with me on it. I have lots of little goals and one of them is to actually be able to run. I don't think I have run since I was a child.
Another small goal is to revamp our refrigerator. I saw a snippit of Martha Stewart where she was talking about reorganizing your refrigerator with healthy choices in front at eye level. I know I am not the only one who cools the kitchen with daily visits to look and snack. I have tried to find the actual article that she was referring too, but haven't found it yet. As soon as I do I will post it.
Today's Stats
Exercise 1 hour Step Aerobics-minus the step.
Attitude- Good, I am back on track for the week!
I love to feel the burn
I love to get up and groove
I can see one less chin
I am feeling a little thin
My pants are not quite as tight
It isn't such a daily fight
To move my body for an hour
I have rewards that last forever
Now that we have all had our daily dose of cheese...
I love to exercise I really do! I am not just trying to convince myself here. I really love it. I have one sick little girl and I wasn't able to get away from her on Saturday to exercise. I really felt bad. Not because I didn't accomplish my daily goal, but because I really missed it. I even had Turbo Jam dreams last night. Weird I know, but the music was playing in my head and my body just wanted to groove along. I got my hour in this morning. I tried a new workout from BYU Channel. I didn't like it too much. I finished it, but it was just a little off. You know when you're trying to keep the beat and the moves are out of sink. It bugged me. Anyway I get to chose something else for tomorrow, and hopefully soon we will have our treadmill up and running with me on it. I have lots of little goals and one of them is to actually be able to run. I don't think I have run since I was a child.
Another small goal is to revamp our refrigerator. I saw a snippit of Martha Stewart where she was talking about reorganizing your refrigerator with healthy choices in front at eye level. I know I am not the only one who cools the kitchen with daily visits to look and snack. I have tried to find the actual article that she was referring too, but haven't found it yet. As soon as I do I will post it.
Today's Stats
Exercise 1 hour Step Aerobics-minus the step.
Attitude- Good, I am back on track for the week!
Thursday, February 4, 2010
Week 4.1 Lesson Learned
Okay folks here we go. I have so much on my mind that I may need to spread it out into more than one post. Last night I went to a wellness class offered by a friend at church. I love going for so many reasons. I feel like I am really making progress in my life, and yes today is weigh in day, and I am getting to that.
One of the things that Margie talked to us about was a talk given by Jeffrey R. Holland entitled, "The Best is Yet to Be", from the January 2010 Ensign. The quote that has been ringing in my heart says, "The past is to be learned from and not lived in. We look back to claim the embers from glowing experiences but not the ashes." What a powerful statement. I mentioned how I made some bad choices over the weekend, and as I predicted they showed up on the scale, but I am not upset. I made my choices, and now I need to refocus and work a little harder for next week. My current weight is 250. I gained one pound, and considering the amount of junk I ate, that is really not too bad.
So lesson learned, I cannot eat willy nilly and exercise and expect that the 2 have no effect on each other. I am recommitted to my food plan, and this week I will have a new focus. My goal for the week is to evaluate how much protein I am eating. I will do this by reading labels more carefully, and logging my meal choices. I still believe that I can eat whatever I want and continue to lose weight, as long as I am exercising, the amount of each is the key. I understand too that the intensity at which I exercise is a big factor. I have decided that as much as I love yoga, it needs to be in addition to a regular cardio workout. Cardio is vital for me.
Well I am off and running, not literally, but I am getting closer to getting my feet off the ground.
Today's Stats
Current Weight-250
Attitude-Still Positive, not giddy mind you, but at least not depressed.
Exercise- 1 hour Turbo Jam
Thoughts for next time-Refrigerator Reorganizing, Flexibility, Planning!
One of the things that Margie talked to us about was a talk given by Jeffrey R. Holland entitled, "The Best is Yet to Be", from the January 2010 Ensign. The quote that has been ringing in my heart says, "The past is to be learned from and not lived in. We look back to claim the embers from glowing experiences but not the ashes." What a powerful statement. I mentioned how I made some bad choices over the weekend, and as I predicted they showed up on the scale, but I am not upset. I made my choices, and now I need to refocus and work a little harder for next week. My current weight is 250. I gained one pound, and considering the amount of junk I ate, that is really not too bad.
So lesson learned, I cannot eat willy nilly and exercise and expect that the 2 have no effect on each other. I am recommitted to my food plan, and this week I will have a new focus. My goal for the week is to evaluate how much protein I am eating. I will do this by reading labels more carefully, and logging my meal choices. I still believe that I can eat whatever I want and continue to lose weight, as long as I am exercising, the amount of each is the key. I understand too that the intensity at which I exercise is a big factor. I have decided that as much as I love yoga, it needs to be in addition to a regular cardio workout. Cardio is vital for me.
Well I am off and running, not literally, but I am getting closer to getting my feet off the ground.
Today's Stats
Current Weight-250
Attitude-Still Positive, not giddy mind you, but at least not depressed.
Exercise- 1 hour Turbo Jam
Thoughts for next time-Refrigerator Reorganizing, Flexibility, Planning!
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Technical Difficulties Week 3
Well I have not taken a break from exercise, but my laptop decided to take a break. I am in the process of getting a new power cord to remedy the situation, but I am a little behind in my journaling because of it.
I have been working out hard, sticking to my hour a day goal. I have alternated between strength training and cardio, with a bit more emphasis on cardio. Lately, I have gravitated more towards Turbo Jam, and Taebo. Today I wanted something different. I remembered that I had seen an exercise show on BYU Channel. I thought the instructor varied the workout from day to day. So, with some minor interruptions from #1, 3, and 4, I tried out The Total Body Workout. It was fun and different, so I decided to DVR some more episodes. Today was kick boxing and step aerobics with some strength training thrown in at the end. My workout ended up being an hour and 15 minutes with all the starting and stopping I did.
I have come to the conclusion that my body no longer handles junk well. With the changes I have made so far, which have not been huge, I just can't take the garbage I used to eat. We went to an old favorite last night and before we even made it home both Patrick and I were sick. Let's just say Kentucky can keep their chicken, mine is way better! I made some really bad food choices over the weekend and I think I have backtracked a bit. I don't believe in feeling guilty though. I have made the choice to move forward and not make those mistakes again. Isn't that what this life is all about anyway.
I also decided to take my body measurements so that I have more to judge my progress with. I have chosen to not publish those for the world to see. It was hard enough to put my actual weight on here. I will however post my losses.
Today's Stats
1 hour kick step
Blood Sugar-Going down, 92 before lunch WOW!
Food Journal--Still working on this one.
I have been working out hard, sticking to my hour a day goal. I have alternated between strength training and cardio, with a bit more emphasis on cardio. Lately, I have gravitated more towards Turbo Jam, and Taebo. Today I wanted something different. I remembered that I had seen an exercise show on BYU Channel. I thought the instructor varied the workout from day to day. So, with some minor interruptions from #1, 3, and 4, I tried out The Total Body Workout. It was fun and different, so I decided to DVR some more episodes. Today was kick boxing and step aerobics with some strength training thrown in at the end. My workout ended up being an hour and 15 minutes with all the starting and stopping I did.
I have come to the conclusion that my body no longer handles junk well. With the changes I have made so far, which have not been huge, I just can't take the garbage I used to eat. We went to an old favorite last night and before we even made it home both Patrick and I were sick. Let's just say Kentucky can keep their chicken, mine is way better! I made some really bad food choices over the weekend and I think I have backtracked a bit. I don't believe in feeling guilty though. I have made the choice to move forward and not make those mistakes again. Isn't that what this life is all about anyway.
I also decided to take my body measurements so that I have more to judge my progress with. I have chosen to not publish those for the world to see. It was hard enough to put my actual weight on here. I will however post my losses.
Today's Stats
1 hour kick step
Blood Sugar-Going down, 92 before lunch WOW!
Food Journal--Still working on this one.
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