2010 is THE Year for me!

[mjultis]

Well, my New Year's Resolution was a bust...actually to tell you the truth...there never really was one because I knew I would fail.

I first found this forum a couple of years ago and was so inspired by the fantastic people on here-but I don't think I was serious enough to want to lose the weight.

Fast forward to February 1, 2010 and it hit me in the face like a brick wall-I have GOT to do something about my health. I know it is the cause of so many things I have been complaining about: Sluggishness, depression, insomnia, acne...the list could go on and on. I know for a fact if I started to take care of myself-these things could easily be eliminated.

So, without further ado-the stats...
Feb 1st: Weigh in (I'm going to weigh in every Monday)
165 lbs
5'4" tall
28 yrs old

My short term goal is to not focus on the numbers but how my clothes fit. I have some super cute jeans that I would love to fit into by summer! Oh and we spend a lot of time at the pool and I would love to look nice in a bikini.
So I am shooting for a short term goal of 145lbs.

My long term weight goal is around 130. I know it is possible, I've been there-about 6 years ago (before my 2 wonderful kids!)

I know I can do this...it is time to take control of my health.

So since I didn't post yesterday (the 1st) I am going to write an entry about that day here, and then every night I wish to write about how my day. I will post a picture once a week. You will find my face pic below, (taken on Feb 1st 2010) I'll have to get someone to take a full body shot for me.

My day started out perfect, woke up to my alarm (usually push snooze) and got up and did an exercise video. That was the first time in MONTHS that I have worked out. It felt amazing to sweat and get my heart pumping.
For breakfast I had 2 oranges and a banana
Snack: Pistachios
Lunch: Simply Asia Rice Noodle bowl
Snack: Nature Valley Nut Clusters
Dinner: Baked Wild Salmon, Green Beans and Stove Top Stuffing
Snack: 1 Hersey kiss, a spoonful of peanut butter
I went a little over my daily caloric intake of around 1,200. But since I worked out that morning it probably cancelled out!

Once I got home from work, I didn't sit down until about 9:00 which is a huge difference - I normall come home, put on my pajamas and sit on the couch for the rest of the night...but this night I made dinner, cleaned the kitchen and dining room, cut coupons, did laundry and put kids to bed. I know the energy was from eating healthy and exercise! What a difference just one day makes.

Another thing that I want to monitor is my acne, I am *this close* to getting on accutane because nothing else has worked, but I'm willing to bet after taking care of myself it will start to go away.

I'm excited to start this new area of my life-I am confindent and willing!!!

 

[skkroll]

You're really pretty! I love your hair I myself am 5'4" and my goal right now is 130 (125 eventually...) but I started at 156 pounds (heaviest weight almost 160). Though I'm 9 years younger than you, we are the same height and I started out somewhat close to your weight. I've managed to lose 20 pounds so far and I am THE laziest person ever... so if I can do it, anyone can! Really! lol The key is consistency! You can do it!! Oh and your daily caloric intake should be at the very LEAST 1,200. If you go under that your body will go into starvation mode and hang on to whatever it can. At your age/height/weight you should be consuming around 1,550 as this is your BMR (measures the calories your body needs just to live... and these are the calories you burn throughout the day just living) so try to aim towards 1,500 at least! The number will change as you lose weight. There is a calculator on fitness.com homepage... here is the link:

BMR Calculator - Basal Metabolic Rate - Lean Body Mass - Caoloric Needs - Fitness: Exercises, Fitness & Nutrition, and Fitness Articles - Fitness: Exercises, Fitness & Nutrition, and Fitness Articles

Well good luck! If you have any questions, need any advice, or want to follow along with me... my journal is here so stop in and say hey

~ Sarah

 

[mjultis]

Well thanks to Sarah for the pump up for the day!
So yesterday was a good day for the most part. I woke up early and did a Crunch Cardio Dance workout-FUN! I love FUN workouts!

For breakfast I had cream of wheat with a little brown sugar (can't eat that stuff plain you know) and a banana.
Snack: Pistachios
Lunch: Mandrain Chicken salad from Wendy's (I know, it's fast food, but I used to get a burger and fries AND a frosty! So this is definately a step in the right direction.)
Snack: String Cheese
Dinner: Cheese Quesadilla and Edamame (Again, I know this is not the healthiest and also a weird combination, but it's all I had that was quick and easy.)
Snack: One Brownie (and I know what you're thinking..."this girl is trying to lose weight?" but yes I had ONE brownie, usually I would have 3 or 4 in one sitting. So therefore, I am very proud of myself!)

So my calories were around 1,735 (yikes!) but I'm thinking I burned maybe 300 with my workout.
So that would put me around 1,400. Which is still higher than I would like to be. But Sarah's calculations are correct, I should be around 1,550 is my BMR. I'm wondering if that is what it should be after you calculate calories burnt?

Anyways, I felt great all day yesterday, had a little bit of a tummy ache but I think that was the cream of wheat! LOL.

Here's to another great day!

 

[mjultis]

Well today was kind of a crazy day, hit snooze on the alarm clock and didn't wake up in time to work out, but I am working out tomorrow morning. I also had a friend over and we ate chips and dip and had some wine so I am pretty sure I overdid it on my calories...but tomorrow is a new day.

I am spent so not much of an update today.

 

[mjultis]

I did wake up on Friday morning and worked out...but I started my period (I know, TMI) and this always makes me mess up on my diets. Those Brownies I made...well yeah I ate the rest of them...by myself. This is going to be harder than I thought. My first week and I've already fallen off the wagon. Today is SuperBowl and I feel like I will have no control over the many food choices. I think I will just give in and Monday will be a new day. I'm disappointed in myself...this always happens and this is what causes me to quit.
But I'm not quitting this time-nope-I am going to keep on truckin'~