Hey! I'm feeling too wiped to post right now, but don't give up on me:) Check back later in the week---I've got lots of blogging to do about a change in perspective, some good lessons I've learned, and a big change I'm making in my weight loss strategy.
Hope you're all well!
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Monday, June 21, 2010
Meh...
So, as far as weight loss goes---last week was meh, and the last three days, TERRIBLE!:) We were camping, and all resolve went out the window! There were bacon, eggs, s'mores, donuts, restaurants, juice, chips, and the list goes on! So, I'm thinking getting down to 40 lbs off now in the next TWO weeks isn't going to happen, but I can still get close! I'm back on track today, just finished my bowl of oatmeal, and I'm planning on working out tonight. I want to have 2 really great weeks and at least meet a goal I set awhile ago, to be down to 215 by July 4th--I can do that if I'm diligent! I'll post at the end of this week and let you know how it goes!
Saturday, June 12, 2010
I've Got Good News and Bad News...
And I'll start with the good. Well, it's actually not good, it's GREAT NEWS!!! I lost SIX POUNDS!!! It's a 2 week loss because I didn't weigh in last week, but still, SIX!!! That loss took me to 2 big goals:
1. I've passed the 30 lb mark!! I've officially lost 32.8 pounds!!!
2. I broke through the 20's---I now weigh 219.6! This was my big weight goal for the week that I didn't want to share, and I did it!!
I'm so excited, this weigh in and meeting (where I got awarded my 30 lb sticker and everyone clapped for me:) Yay me--recognition motivates me:) have just catapulted me into being motivated to hit more milestones quickly! My next big goal is to lose 7.2 lbs in the next three weeks to hit that 40 mark! I know I can do it, I just have to stay on track!
So now, for the bad news. I have to stop running:( I'm so frustrated and upset over this. Last year I had a stress fracture in my left shin and had to stop running, and then I found out I was pregnant, and b/c I was so sick and exhausted, would've had to stop anyways. So I basically avoided all high impact or repetitive activities for over a year. But still, in the last two weeks, my left shin has become so painful, I could barely walk at times:( I wanted to just push through and keep running, but a good friend pointed out how ridiculous it was to do permanent damage just because I had set running goals. So right now, I'm stopping. But I'm definitely not happy about it:( It makes me a little nervous about future weight loss (and meeting that 40 lb goal so soon), just because I know that the running really kicked it into high gear. My leg was fine for awhile, and other high impact activities didn't bother it, it was just the repetitive impact of running I think that really did damage. So right now, I'm going to take a week off from all impact activities (including walking) b/c even casual walking causes me pain right now. I'm going to concentrate on abs and weights this week, and then try more activity next week.
I've had to change my workout plan drastically, and I'm hoping I'll still get great results. Starting next week, my plan is:
3 days a week, 5K walk
3 days a week, a workout video that involves weights and cardio or circuit training of some kind
6 days a week, Abs (my big push to do abs is my back pain right now, I'm counting on strengthening those muscles to alleviate some of the pain I'm dealing with 24 hrs a day!)
Last week was a so-so week food wise, and I'm actually surprised I lost so much weight! I was a bit off track as far as my 2 food changes (no eating after 7 and a big salad every day) so this week that's my main focus. Because I have to step back from working out, I'm going to have to be extra careful where food is concerned. I also want to be more consistent with my water intake. I'm generally really good at drinking lots of water, but I've been really sporadic about it lately. So, 10 glasses a day minimum is my plan---and hopefully more since I'm breastfeeding.
We're going away for the weekend, camping in Grand Marais! Should be a super fun time, we're going with two other families for the Wooden Boat Festival. It'll be interesting to see how the kids do camping:) So, I won't be weighing in this week, but my goal is still to lose at least 2 lbs to keep me on track for my 3 week goal (remember, lesson learned---no weigh in doesn't have to mean no weight lost!:).
Have a great week everyone! I'll still post next week to stay accountable!
1. I've passed the 30 lb mark!! I've officially lost 32.8 pounds!!!
2. I broke through the 20's---I now weigh 219.6! This was my big weight goal for the week that I didn't want to share, and I did it!!
I'm so excited, this weigh in and meeting (where I got awarded my 30 lb sticker and everyone clapped for me:) Yay me--recognition motivates me:) have just catapulted me into being motivated to hit more milestones quickly! My next big goal is to lose 7.2 lbs in the next three weeks to hit that 40 mark! I know I can do it, I just have to stay on track!
So now, for the bad news. I have to stop running:( I'm so frustrated and upset over this. Last year I had a stress fracture in my left shin and had to stop running, and then I found out I was pregnant, and b/c I was so sick and exhausted, would've had to stop anyways. So I basically avoided all high impact or repetitive activities for over a year. But still, in the last two weeks, my left shin has become so painful, I could barely walk at times:( I wanted to just push through and keep running, but a good friend pointed out how ridiculous it was to do permanent damage just because I had set running goals. So right now, I'm stopping. But I'm definitely not happy about it:( It makes me a little nervous about future weight loss (and meeting that 40 lb goal so soon), just because I know that the running really kicked it into high gear. My leg was fine for awhile, and other high impact activities didn't bother it, it was just the repetitive impact of running I think that really did damage. So right now, I'm going to take a week off from all impact activities (including walking) b/c even casual walking causes me pain right now. I'm going to concentrate on abs and weights this week, and then try more activity next week.
I've had to change my workout plan drastically, and I'm hoping I'll still get great results. Starting next week, my plan is:
3 days a week, 5K walk
3 days a week, a workout video that involves weights and cardio or circuit training of some kind
6 days a week, Abs (my big push to do abs is my back pain right now, I'm counting on strengthening those muscles to alleviate some of the pain I'm dealing with 24 hrs a day!)
Last week was a so-so week food wise, and I'm actually surprised I lost so much weight! I was a bit off track as far as my 2 food changes (no eating after 7 and a big salad every day) so this week that's my main focus. Because I have to step back from working out, I'm going to have to be extra careful where food is concerned. I also want to be more consistent with my water intake. I'm generally really good at drinking lots of water, but I've been really sporadic about it lately. So, 10 glasses a day minimum is my plan---and hopefully more since I'm breastfeeding.
We're going away for the weekend, camping in Grand Marais! Should be a super fun time, we're going with two other families for the Wooden Boat Festival. It'll be interesting to see how the kids do camping:) So, I won't be weighing in this week, but my goal is still to lose at least 2 lbs to keep me on track for my 3 week goal (remember, lesson learned---no weigh in doesn't have to mean no weight lost!:).
Have a great week everyone! I'll still post next week to stay accountable!
Sunday, June 6, 2010
Week In Review
Ok, some good lessons learned this week that are really going to help me going forward:) I haven't posted an actual weight update in awhile, I'm sorry for that. I was absolutely planning on going to my weigh-in on Saturday, especially because when I stepped on my own scale I was down about 3 pounds! But, we got invited to our wonderful friends' house for breakfast and stayed for 5 hours:)!!! We had a super fun morning with them, and there's no way I'm going to let a number on the scale interfere with my friendships:) The big positive for me was that I found out Friday night that I was going to miss my weigh-in, and I STILL went for a run, even though it was the last thing I wanted to do and it almost killed me! That's a huge step in the right direction for me, a couple weeks before, I would have thought, 'yay! No weigh-in, that means I can eat whatever I want, scrap exercise, and make up for it next week!!!' So I'm happy that I've realized that my WW weigh-ins aren't the only gauges of weight loss, ACTUAL WEIGHT LOSS IS!!! HELLO ME!!! The reason I haven't lost weight for two months is b/c I've been totally focused on my WW weigh-ins, and b/c I've had to miss so many, I just want to make sure I'm ok for when I step on that scale. Lesson #1 LEARNED:)
Lesson #2: Life (especially one with children) calls for compromise and adjustments constantly.
I'm going to do a little run down of what my week SHOULD have, DID, and COULD have looked like:
Should Have:
Monday-Run, Weights, Abs
Tuesday-Run, Abs
Wednesday-30 Day Shred (Jillian Michaels Circuit Training Video)
Thursday-Run, Abs
Friday-Run, Weights, Abs
Saturday-Walk
Sunday-Rest
Did:
Monday-Run, Weights, Abs
Tuesday-5k walk, Abs
Wednesday-Rest
Thursday-Run, Weights
Friday-Run
Saturday-Rest
Sunday-Rest
Could Have (if I had just let things happen, not tried to make things work, and only worked out when I really felt like it)
Monday-Run, Weights, Abs
Tuesday-rest
Wednesday-rest
Thursday-rest
Friday-rest
Saturday-rest
Sunday-Rest
So, you get the picture:) I was a little disappointed at first looking at the comparison between what it was supposed to look like and actually did, until I really studied my week (which was jam-packed and quite sleep deprived) and realized how well I really did! I'm very encouraged that I ran as many times as I did, and I think even more encouraged that I did it when I really didn't want to. Sheena and I run at about 9pm, just when the full weight of not sleeping much at night and a busy day with lots of kids hits me---so to go three nights was great!
Lesson #3: Nothing is set in stone. Just because I set a goal, doesn't mean I'm a failure if I realize that it's not within my reach and I need to make an adjustment. Such as aiming to run 4 5K's a week---TOO MUCH! I haven't run in a long time, 3 times a week plus one 5k walk in a week is sufficient. Along with some weights and abs thrown in, it's definitely going to move me towards where I want to be!
So, for this week ahead, my 'change' is actually going to be just focusing on the 3 I've already made: No eating after 7 pm, a big salad every day (not necessarily for lunch anymore, just have to get it in!) and solidifying my week of workouts. This is the plan:
Monday-Run, Abs
Tuesday-Walk, Abs, Weights
Wednesday-Run, Abs
Thursday-30 Day Shred
Friday-Run, Abs
Saturday-Abs, Weights
Sunday-Rest
It's all about figuring out what works for me, and how I can reach my goals in a way that fits my lifestyle. We'll see how this schedule goes! I'm looking forward to posting an official weight loss post this coming Saturday, it's been too long! I have a number goal I'm aiming for this week, but I'm going to keep it to myself for now! Have a great week everyone:) (see below for some lovely before pictures;) EDIT--I'm having some technical difficulties, I really do have pictures, they just won't upload! Soon, soon:)
Lesson #2: Life (especially one with children) calls for compromise and adjustments constantly.
I'm going to do a little run down of what my week SHOULD have, DID, and COULD have looked like:
Should Have:
Monday-Run, Weights, Abs
Tuesday-Run, Abs
Wednesday-30 Day Shred (Jillian Michaels Circuit Training Video)
Thursday-Run, Abs
Friday-Run, Weights, Abs
Saturday-Walk
Sunday-Rest
Did:
Monday-Run, Weights, Abs
Tuesday-5k walk, Abs
Wednesday-Rest
Thursday-Run, Weights
Friday-Run
Saturday-Rest
Sunday-Rest
Could Have (if I had just let things happen, not tried to make things work, and only worked out when I really felt like it)
Monday-Run, Weights, Abs
Tuesday-rest
Wednesday-rest
Thursday-rest
Friday-rest
Saturday-rest
Sunday-Rest
So, you get the picture:) I was a little disappointed at first looking at the comparison between what it was supposed to look like and actually did, until I really studied my week (which was jam-packed and quite sleep deprived) and realized how well I really did! I'm very encouraged that I ran as many times as I did, and I think even more encouraged that I did it when I really didn't want to. Sheena and I run at about 9pm, just when the full weight of not sleeping much at night and a busy day with lots of kids hits me---so to go three nights was great!
Lesson #3: Nothing is set in stone. Just because I set a goal, doesn't mean I'm a failure if I realize that it's not within my reach and I need to make an adjustment. Such as aiming to run 4 5K's a week---TOO MUCH! I haven't run in a long time, 3 times a week plus one 5k walk in a week is sufficient. Along with some weights and abs thrown in, it's definitely going to move me towards where I want to be!
So, for this week ahead, my 'change' is actually going to be just focusing on the 3 I've already made: No eating after 7 pm, a big salad every day (not necessarily for lunch anymore, just have to get it in!) and solidifying my week of workouts. This is the plan:
Monday-Run, Abs
Tuesday-Walk, Abs, Weights
Wednesday-Run, Abs
Thursday-30 Day Shred
Friday-Run, Abs
Saturday-Abs, Weights
Sunday-Rest
It's all about figuring out what works for me, and how I can reach my goals in a way that fits my lifestyle. We'll see how this schedule goes! I'm looking forward to posting an official weight loss post this coming Saturday, it's been too long! I have a number goal I'm aiming for this week, but I'm going to keep it to myself for now! Have a great week everyone:) (see below for some lovely before pictures;) EDIT--I'm having some technical difficulties, I really do have pictures, they just won't upload! Soon, soon:)
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