Day 1 of 46

I couldn't resist! Sometimes, I think like that! LOL!

Day 1: I did not get up and weigh myself this morning. It was weird! I usually wake up, hit snooze, then really get out of bed...stumble to the bathroom and drag the scale out and get on it. That is usually followed by some choice words that I won't repeat here and then I decide I must eat, skinny or not. It was weird, but still nice to have a break from it all.

Food for today:
Breakfast: Multi-Grain Cheerios, almond milk, and light grapefruit juice
Morning snack: Low fat mozzarrella cheese stick
Lunch: Chicken dish leftovers that I made and posted about Monday, Carb Master Yogurt (Kroger), and an orange.
Dinner: not sure yet

Exercise today: When I get home I am going to do Insanity Cardio Abs and then I am going to try out the CrossFit workout I found in Fitness magazine. I can't wait. I will let you know how it goes. If I like it, I will add it to my rotation.

Let the Lent CHALLENGE begin!

I woke up this morning a little excited and a whole lot nervous! Today was my last day to weigh, measure and do all that number crunching junk! I have already been slowly weaning myself off of these things. I took my HRM away last week and I haven't been tracking everything! So here it is:

Scale, measuring tape, and HRM put away! Zipped up in a suitcase out of sight!

Here were my measurements this morning:

Weight: 166 (still stuck there!)
Hips: 37"
Waist (I measure around the area where my belly button is because that is where the fat hangs out, so it's not the traditional waist area) but it was 34 1/2"
Thigh: 22"
Arm: 12"


There you have it!
My GOAL: to keep the tools away until Easter Sunday. To focus on healthy eating and working out because I love it, not because I am number crunching! I hope I don't gain 20 lbs! :/

On another note, I read this last night:

I love fitness magazine.... I was really interested in reading the story "Yes, You can! Run your first 5k, 10k, Half Marathon". I ended up finding a great HIIT workout and Cross Fit type workout in there too! SCORE! Check it out! Have a great day!

Almost time.... I am kinda scared!

So, tomorrow is the day... FAT Tuesday.... my last day to weigh in, meausre, track.... I am scared! I have been so reliant on these things to help me get through the day and I obsess over it! I am not sure what will happen when they are gone. I already put up my HRM last Thursday. It has been hard, but I know that the workouts I am doing are good and I am burning calories, so I let that go pretty easily. The rest will be REALLY hard (that's what she said..lol) I know I need a break. I know I need to focus on healthy eating and not stress over everthing. I will post weight and measurements tomorrow after I use those tools for the last time! (EEEEEEEEK!)

Weekend recap:

This weekend was Mardi Gras in my hometown. It's a small parade, but lots of fun. Anyways, I drank TOO much and then ate a big plate of mexican food. BAD, I know (slaps my hand), but sometimes you have to let go and have some fun and I did. Yesterday I got up and busted out TurboFire HIIT 20, ran 3.1 miles, and did a new arm workout I found on Pinterest

The dips hurt so good! :)

Last night I decide to make something to take for lunch the next few days. Here is what I whipped up: (Should have taken a pic!)

3 Chicken breasts cut in small pieces

1 bag chopped broccoli

Philadephia Cooking Creme Italian Cheese and Herb (I used about half the container)

Artichoke hearts (I put about 1/4 cup)

1/2 cup white mushrooms

It smelled good! We will see if it tastes as good! The whole thing was around 900 calories and I split it in 3... so 300 calories for lunch! :) Easy!

P.S. I have recruited Hubby Jack to revamp the blog so it will be nice and fancy... COMING SOON! :) I can't wait!

I suck at blogging... and my Lent challenge!

So, I really suck at this! I can't keep up with this blog on a regular basis. Maybe if I got a blog revamp and made it look all pretty and cute I would be more excited about it. :)

So, here's an update: I have struggled, over and over and over again. I struggle with eating, running, everything. Here is the schedule I am currently on:

Monday- Jillian workout (Banish Fat, Boost Metabolism or No More Trouble Zones), 2.0 mile run
Tuesday- Insanity, speed work on treadmill
Wednesday- TurboFire, rest day
Thursday- Jillian workout (Shed and Shred or Ripped in 30), 3.1 mile run
Friday- Insanity, rest day
Saturday- TurboFire (short workout), 3.1 mile run
Sunday- OFF DAY! :)

I have been counting calories religiously. I measure everything and try to eat healthy. I mess up sometimes, weekends are hard, I just went on a trip to New Orleans where I indulged. I like to have a drink on the weekend or drinkS, so sue me. All in all, I run in circles and I end up in the same spot. Today I weighed in at 166. No big change right? I am happy that I am not back to 175 like I was before. I am happy that my measurements show a change:

1/17/2012                                                               1/2/2013
Hips- 38                                                                  Hips- 37
Waist- 37                                                                Waist- 35
Thighs- 23                                                               Thighs- 21
Arm- 13                                                                  Arm- 12

Total inches lost: 6! Not a big number, but a change. I will take it. 

Weight loss is hard for me. Like everyone else- I love to eat. I struggle when I am out with friends. I want to have a beer sometimes. I come from a family that loves to cook and eat. It's hard. 

Some good things: recently I ran my first ever 3.1 miles without stopping. I love it! I love working out. I love running. 

So, this brings me to my Lent challenge. I must warn you- you very well might think I am crazy after you read this! 

I will not count calories during lent... goodbye Calorie Count app!
I will not weigh myself- that number does not define me!
I will not measure myself- screw you tape measure!
I will not wear my HRM and obsess over how many calories I am burning per minute! 

NO MORE NUMBER CRUNCHING! I am giving it up! I will eat healthy, I will run and workout, I will do all things in moderation. I am going to spend that 40something days loving myself and my body. I am healthy, I am alive, and no number is going to define me! I need the break. I am borderline   nevermind, I AM obsessed with these numbers and I think giving them up may be the hardest thing I have ever given up for Lent. Wish me luck! I may go crazy, but I think it will be worth it.

What am I adding in for Lent? I am adding in 10 k training. I think I can do it!

So, there you have it ladies..... an update! I will try to stay on track with this blog more and I will have a weight and measurement update before I take all my tools away. I will do that on Tuesday, Lent starts on Wednesday. Thanks for reading! I love reading blogs... sorry if mine sucks!

SUCCESS! Small, but still SUCCESS!

A couple weeks ago I was still weighing in at 170, even after doing Insanity Month 1. I was struggling. Weekends were getting to me. I need a CHANGE. Last week I started Weight Watchers again. I worked hard all week, ran every day and did my "off week" of Insanity, which is still a 38 minute workout, but not as hard. Friday I weighed in at 165! Yep, you heard right! This weekend I took Saturday off. I will admit it was a day when I had a few (too many drinks) and didn't eat the best. So, when I got back on the scale today I was 167... but guess what it is NOT 170! I have faith that slow and steady wins the race and I will get there. I WILL! I started month 2 of Insanity today and it is challenging but I love to sweat with Shaun T! OH HELL YES! I was beyond excited to see that I burned almost 700 calories in 1 hour of Insanity. I am going to continue and am still going to try and run 2 times a week at least. I am going to kick this weight's booty! Here's to a start to a great week :)

Still struggling..... but still trying

Well, I started doing Insanity about a month ago. I hate to say it, but I have not lost a pound. The weekends are hard to deal with and lately I have been going out of town a lot. I know, NO EXCUSES. I could do better and I will. This is just a hard time right now, but I will make it through it. I have heard a lot of people say that they lose more in the 2nd month of Insanity, so we will see. I still jog a couple times a week and I still count calories. I have been thinking about trying out weight watchers again. It's been a long time since I have done that and maybe it's time to change it up. The key is to never stop trying. Keep working out, keep making better, healthy choices and eventually we can all get there! :)

I am back... after a LONG break! and the weight is back too!

After summer school ended and I actually was OFF work, I left this blog behind and took a break from it all. I had a great summer planned and I knew that although I still worked out and tried not to eat like complete crap, that I was probably going to cheat and drink and eat more than I should. It was great to just be able to enjoy life and live. I went on a trip to Vegas in mid July and I had still maintained my weight up to that point and actually after getting back. Then, I was hit with a bomb. My grandfather was put in the hospital in ICU and we were unsure of what was going to happen, at times we were even afraid he might not make it. During stressful times like that, you would think we would not be able to eat, but when you are sitting in a waiting room staring at the wall- eating sounds like a great break from that. That brought back 5 lbs and put my back up to about 170. Am I disappointed? Yes. Do I know that life happens and sometimes you can't always worry about your weight? YES. I will get back on track and even do better this time. I have faith in myself. I actually bought INSANITY. Yes, I think I may be insane for doing it. I did the first day on Saturday and could not walk correctly for about 3 days. My calves felt like they were going to fall off and hurt SO BAD. Yesterday I did it again and it was easier. Just like anything, if you put your mind to it- you can do it. I am hoping to see amazing results from it and will post before and after pics once I complete the 60 day challenge. :) Hopefully I don't die in the process of it all, because it is a brutal workout and Shaun T makes you feel like you might just fall over and stop breathing. It will be worth it though :) So, here I am- back on track with eating right and working out. We will see how this adventure goes.