Okay, so we've all kinda been slackin' on this, so I thought I would get it going again...so here it is...
I've been mentally berating myself for my one month of convalescence due to my knee being all silly, so I've been trying to get back on the horse in order to get back to some small part of where I was before and work on getting myself healthier...
Well I saw this in Jinny's blog and checked it out. I'm hoping that this is the motivation that I need to get back on the horse. And hopefully by doing this blog, I can work towards a tangible goal.
So, Day 1 is all about getting prepared for the challenge, my Daily Check List involves...
-Putting away the scale: Well, technically the scale is Jen's but I'm going to put it in the closet for the time being.
-Get rid of all diet/weight loss paraphernalia: I don't have any so this one is easy=Done!
-Purchase of create a workout/food journal: Easy, Done!
Gather all tools needed for the challenge: I have some bands and both the gyms I go to have all the fitness/weight/exercise equipment I'm going to need. Done!
-Plan your strength activities: I hadn't really planned on working out today but I will do a small band workout when I get home.
-Plan your cardio activities: Unless they have something different, I'll probably go for a walk when I get back to the apartment.
-Do you feel ready for the 30-Day Challenge: I hope so! let's kick this pig!
And that's it for Day 1-I think...Let's do it!
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Thursday, February 25, 2010
So...
Previous weight: 220 lbs
Current weight: 211 lbs
It's been awhile. It's been a little rough, I got down to 208 a week or two ago but have gained some of it back. January, so many birthdays, so much cake. February, so much valentine's candy and the dreaded Girl Scout cookie shipment just arrived. I work at an Elementary school and after some serious haggling with several very serious girl scouts, I agreed to buy 1 box per girl scout. So I've got quite a few thin mints coming my way, if anyone is interested. The sensible thing would be to donate/give them away. We'll see what happens. I've gotten one of my boxes and haven't touched it yet, though I did come home last night to Megan's awesome baking. So there was one cookie down for the count.
I feel like my eating habits are slipping out of control. Just have to, have to stay conscious of what I'm eating. As long as I'm aware, I think I'll do fine.
Current weight: 211 lbs
It's been awhile. It's been a little rough, I got down to 208 a week or two ago but have gained some of it back. January, so many birthdays, so much cake. February, so much valentine's candy and the dreaded Girl Scout cookie shipment just arrived. I work at an Elementary school and after some serious haggling with several very serious girl scouts, I agreed to buy 1 box per girl scout. So I've got quite a few thin mints coming my way, if anyone is interested. The sensible thing would be to donate/give them away. We'll see what happens. I've gotten one of my boxes and haven't touched it yet, though I did come home last night to Megan's awesome baking. So there was one cookie down for the count.
I feel like my eating habits are slipping out of control. Just have to, have to stay conscious of what I'm eating. As long as I'm aware, I think I'll do fine.
Friday, January 29, 2010
Ugh
Okay, so this whole weight loss thing is totally not working out. In fact, I think I'm getting worse. I've started having like indigestion and just some other weird things going on with my body, I think it's protesting.
Truth of the matter is, I haven't been on the weight watchers site. Half the time cause I'm not at work anymore and therefore going through my day at the end of the day ends up being tedious and oftentimes what I have eaten for the day isn't on the site and I really don't wanna create it. So call it lazy, call it what you will, it just is. I'm acutally pretty disappointed in myself for this.
Add to that the fact that I haven't been working out and my body hates me. I think my arms are jiggling more out of sheer protest. It's gotten so bad that I haven't been to Zumba in over a month. That's pretty much unheard of for me since I love that class so much.
Well, I can't make any more excuses. I have a new phone and it has internet access which saves my weight watchers page. So no more excuses about not remembering or not being able to access a computer. Now I have no excuses. I need to stop making them and get my ass moving.
Truth of the matter is, I haven't been on the weight watchers site. Half the time cause I'm not at work anymore and therefore going through my day at the end of the day ends up being tedious and oftentimes what I have eaten for the day isn't on the site and I really don't wanna create it. So call it lazy, call it what you will, it just is. I'm acutally pretty disappointed in myself for this.
Add to that the fact that I haven't been working out and my body hates me. I think my arms are jiggling more out of sheer protest. It's gotten so bad that I haven't been to Zumba in over a month. That's pretty much unheard of for me since I love that class so much.
Well, I can't make any more excuses. I have a new phone and it has internet access which saves my weight watchers page. So no more excuses about not remembering or not being able to access a computer. Now I have no excuses. I need to stop making them and get my ass moving.
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
Week 1 - Mel
Current weight: 220 lbs
In the spirit of the New Year (and my unwillingness to count), I've decided to start the week numbers over.
I actually managed to come out of the holidays still losing some pounds. I still don't work out as much as I should but I've really noticed how my eating habits have changed overall. I still can't say no to sweets but I can keep it down to one or two. That saved my ass big time over the holidays.
Today was the first real day back to work and it's back to really watching my food and making sure I'm eating a little bit every couple hours.
In the spirit of the New Year (and my unwillingness to count), I've decided to start the week numbers over.
I actually managed to come out of the holidays still losing some pounds. I still don't work out as much as I should but I've really noticed how my eating habits have changed overall. I still can't say no to sweets but I can keep it down to one or two. That saved my ass big time over the holidays.
Today was the first real day back to work and it's back to really watching my food and making sure I'm eating a little bit every couple hours.
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
Week.........
Current weight-230
So yeah, been awhile eh?
I gave up. Not completely, because I was still running. But weight watchers and trying to control my eating, that went right out the window. Then I hurt my ankle or achilles tendon in some way or form so I can't run anymore.
I'm paying for this weight watchers thing, and I wasn't even using it for over two weeks. Not great money management at all.
I needed a kick in the ass basically. And I got it this weekend.
My cousin Jinny, who did the fabulous layout for our page, has done amazingly well on weight watchers. She looks absolutely amazing and she's almost to her goal and I'm so envious.
That was the drive I needed, to see the success right in front of my face, to know that it can happen. It can be achieved. Thanks Jinny, :)
So yeah, been awhile eh?
I gave up. Not completely, because I was still running. But weight watchers and trying to control my eating, that went right out the window. Then I hurt my ankle or achilles tendon in some way or form so I can't run anymore.
I'm paying for this weight watchers thing, and I wasn't even using it for over two weeks. Not great money management at all.
I needed a kick in the ass basically. And I got it this weekend.
My cousin Jinny, who did the fabulous layout for our page, has done amazingly well on weight watchers. She looks absolutely amazing and she's almost to her goal and I'm so envious.
That was the drive I needed, to see the success right in front of my face, to know that it can happen. It can be achieved. Thanks Jinny, :)
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
Monday, December 7, 2009
Week 11ish - Mel
Previous weight: 231-233lbs
Current weight: 229
Oy, the past few weeks have been hectic as all get out. Went to Houston for Thanksgiving, moved into a new place with Meg, boy shenanigans, busy time for both jobs, etc.
Thanksgiving I really didn't do all that bad. I ate all the good stuff, had a slice of my aunt's pecan pie, drank my dranks... overall didn't go crazy though since I just ate a little bit of everything. Thanksgiving without a tummy ache, woot!
The thing I'm having trouble with now is that it's the holidays... I work at a well-to-do private school with well-to-do moms who love to bring homemade holiday treats for the staff. One mom brought this crazy molasses bar thing, just omg.
Here's to trying to go to the gym more often next week :P
Current weight: 229
Oy, the past few weeks have been hectic as all get out. Went to Houston for Thanksgiving, moved into a new place with Meg, boy shenanigans, busy time for both jobs, etc.
Thanksgiving I really didn't do all that bad. I ate all the good stuff, had a slice of my aunt's pecan pie, drank my dranks... overall didn't go crazy though since I just ate a little bit of everything. Thanksgiving without a tummy ache, woot!
The thing I'm having trouble with now is that it's the holidays... I work at a well-to-do private school with well-to-do moms who love to bring homemade holiday treats for the staff. One mom brought this crazy molasses bar thing, just omg.
Here's to trying to go to the gym more often next week :P
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