Here we go! A diary for 'the last 20'!!

[thelast20]

Your on tonight! I hope it works for me - I know it will for you! I'm not ready for the gym though - maybe tomorrow, one step at a time.

You're already setting yourself up for failure with that statement!! "I 'HOPE' it works for me". Don't you mean, "It WILL work for me"?!?! You're only 1thought away from happiness. Change that 1 thought and change the whole outcome. Don't give yourself the excuses b/c you'll use them

I didn't do the gym today either. I still feel like crap, and The Man came home this morning right after I got the girls to school so we were able to have some alone time

I have to admit that I am the WORST when I'm sick So whiney, and I think I have the ulimate excuse to eat. Unfortunately, there is no crap in my house so I have to be crafty I made a oven pizza for supper last night and was not hungry at all before bed, but I was feeling really sorry for myself. On the Biggest Loser, Jillian gave a recipie for a baked apple in the microwave... with water. Well, I took the unhealthy route... with butter... and brown sugar, and cinnamon. It was really good, but not what she had in mind I'm sure Well I am deciding to STOP!! My goal of toning my body is not going to work if I keep it up. It's not going to matter how much I workout or that I'm staying with my cals for the day. If I keep puting the crap in on a daily basis I'm going to fail. I am making the choice right now to take the control back!! It's my body, it's my life!!

 

[Marathon Man]

If I keep puting the crap in on a daily basis I'm going to fail. I am making the choice right now to take the control back!! It's my body, it's my life!!

Hoo-AH!

Although I think a fresh apple with a sprinkling of brown sugar IS a healthy snack. Heck, I convinced myself that my 2 oatmeal rasin cookies at Subway were healthy today.

 

[thelast20]

Ok, I'm in bed, my stomach is growling away and I can honestly say "I DID IT"!!!!!!

 

[chubbygirl]

Good work Marie! You win! I had two pickles - big improvement but it's only because I went to bed at 8:30 last night or else I wouldn't have been good at all and I know it. I am going to take control back this weekend - I need to do some self reflecting and set up some goals I am really going to stick to. Another huge thing for me is also getting back to the gym - that is going to happen this weekend I promise!
You have the right attitude and a good plan so I am sure it will happen for you! Keep it up! Thanks for the motivation last night. Have a great weekend!

 

[thelast20]

132.4lbs!! It's always dissapointing to not see a loss, but this week I'm very happy with this number. Usually I go up more than that at "this time of the month", so I'm thinking I may have actually lost... maybe...

 

[thelast20]

Good work Marie! You win! I had two pickles - big improvement but it's only because I went to bed at 8:30 last night or else I wouldn't have been good at all and I know it. I am going to take control back this weekend - I need to do some self reflecting and set up some goals I am really going to stick to. Another huge thing for me is also getting back to the gym - that is going to happen this weekend I promise!
You have the right attitude and a good plan so I am sure it will happen for you! Keep it up! Thanks for the motivation last night. Have a great weekend!

2 pickles?!?! We won!!! Don't put down your small accomplishments. I don't know about you, but I have to have a small healthy snack in the evening... I'm starving!!! Last night I had 2 mini rice cakes with a small amount of chunky peanut butter and nuttella on each on... less than a 100cals, but good protien with a little sweet to keep both me and my body happy. I had to chew a piece of gum b/c I really wanted to keep going and eat more. When I went to bed my stomach was growling and it felt great!! So yes, I did eat after supper, but I always have... it's the snacks "after" my snack that I have to stop

I'm looking forward to getting back to the gym this weekend too. The girls are both home from school and have a playdate, I have a massage this afternoon, and the olympic torch is here with big celebrations tonight so today is a mystery.

 

[skkroll]

Hey Marie! You're doing great still and hangin' in there... the gain is nothin, and I think you'll reach goal by next week That time of the month for me is next week, so I'll have to hang tight and hopefully have some good news in 2 weeks

I'm proud of you for being able to take control and move forward - I remember when I was ahead of you in this whole thing, but I've let go of that drive now and I'm behind. You're still hanging on - and you've proved yourself! I hope to catch up soon!

TTYL!
~ Sarah

 

[thelast20]

I remember when I was ahead of you in this whole thing, but I've let go of that drive now and I'm behind.

It's just a number Sarah and it's the absolute ONLY thing I've got on you!! After you took your progress pics last week, I did too... but I was too embarrassed to put it up. I didn't look half as good as you, and I didn't want to be compared to your hotness. I maybe 2lbs lighter, but you're about 2 inches smaller!!! Therefore I'm the one who is behind...



On a much lighter tone, we got to see the Olympic torch tonight. GO CANADA!!!!

 

[skkroll]

OMG!!! You and your girls are too cute!! I love the pic!

POST THOSE PROGRESS PICS!

 

[chubbygirl]

So adorable! How was your weekend?

 

[thelast20]

OMG!!! You and your girls are too cute!! I love the pic!
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Thanks!! I think they're pretty cute too... most of the time

Monday, Monday, Monday The weekend was ok, not great. I made it to the gym on Saturday and did a Fusion class which is yoga/pilates/strength. I really pushed myself and felt great after. Yesterday was very busy day just getting things done around the house. It snowed so I did get a good shovel in!! I have to say I'm getting good... I beat my neighbor with the snowblower Ya, that's right... I'm the cool kid with the shovel!! Food has been ok. I picked up a dish of apple turnovers at Costco on Sat, I really don't know why

I thought for sure I was going to be down once my cycle was done, but it turns out my body had other plans... I was 134.4 this morning But I also got up early and did a Vinyasa flow yoga this morning too. I want to get up and do it every morning, just to get myself in the right mindset for the day. I meditated for about 5min on my goals and then when through a nice gentle flow for about 20min, ending with a relaxation tech. I had a horrible sleep last night and did NOT want to get out of bed, but I'm so glad I did. I'm thinking eliptical and 30min shred today.

I spent some time yesterday going through all my info on food, trying to wrap my brain around the reasons I'm choosing this healthier lifestyle. I need that reminder every once in a while.

Hope everyone had a great weekend... HAPPY MONDAY!!

Marie

 

[skkroll]

Damn girl you should start a snow-shoveling business or something! LOL Great job getting the work outs in. Don't worry about the gain.... weekly weigh in's are what really counts! So let's step it up this week... I'll be right there with ya! Have a great day!
~ Sarah

 

[thelast20]

So let's step it up this week... I'll be right there with ya!
~ Sarah

DEAL!!!

Just did the 30min Shred this morning, level 1. I really love these routines. I can push myself, keep my HR up and get a great sweat.

I read an interesting article which says 100cals worth of "added sugar" should be the MAX you take in daily. And an "added sugar" would be any sugar that's been added to foods or beverages during processing or preparation, be it sweetened yogurts, cereals, or candies. It also said that most of us get around 430cals worth... yikes! I've always tried to limit my sugar, but I'm not doing THAT good. 1gram of sugar has 5cals so a daily sugar allowance would be 20grams. Thats an insanly small amount!!! No wonder we're all addicted...

 

[chubbygirl]

Yes addicted is the word! That is crazy - I'm sure I never get that low. I might have to start paying more attention.
I think maybe I need to get that 30 day shred dvd - you all say such good things about it. Maybe when I order that book again - I was hoping someone would have turned it in by now but I haven't heard anything. How's the night time snacking going? Mine has calmed a bit but I still think about snacks all night - I need to train my brain to think of something else - like losing weight! It's getting better since I'm back to the gym and dinners are around 7pm again. I just need to be more dedicated.
Have a great day! Keep it up HOT momma!

 

[thelast20]

How's the night time snacking going? Mine has calmed a bit but I still think about snacks all night - I need to train my brain to think of something else - like losing weight! It's getting better since I'm back to the gym and dinners are around 7pm again. I just need to be more dedicated.

Night snacks are not too bad. I did have an apple turnover last night with my tea and a few of the hubbies chips, so definately not great!!

Today my goal is to work on my positive energy. My inner thoughts have been really negative the last couple of weeks and it's really starting to take it's toll. I did my yoga flow this morning and meditated on positivity and graditude.

I went to take my daughter to dance yesterday and my van didn't start so I have to take it in this morning. I should still have time to get to the gym first... as long as it starts. I started it last night before bed and my husband started it at 6:30 before he left for work, so fingers crossed it starts when we need to leave. It's an 07 so everything should still be under warrarty... which I am grateful for

I've been wearing my watch all morning (50min) and it's says that I've burned 211 cals already. Definately another benefit to moving my body first thing in the morning

Here's to a beautifully positively charged day!!!
Marie

 

[thelast20]

OMG what a morning!!! I went to leave the house and of course the van wouldn't start Not impressed. Seemed like it just needed a little more "juice", so I shut everything off (radio, heat, lights) and finally got it going. Dropped both girls at school and figured I better take it straight to the dealership... which is only about 5 blocks from the gym, so it actually worked out pretty good. Dropped it off, walked over to the gym, got on a treadmill right away and I was off!! I haven't ran in a while so I knew it wasn't going to be pretty Walked 5min, 4.0mph, incline 5.0; intervals 15min - run 1min, 6.0mph, incline 3.0 - walk 2min, 4.0, incline 5.0; walk 5min, 4.0mph, incline 10.0 (trying VERY hard not to hang on); 1min walk/2min run, incline 0.0; Total: 2miles in 27min, then cooldown for 3min. Then went through the weight circuit, really good stretch and my hour was up. Hubby picked me up and we still had an hour to kill before picking up the little one, so we came home for a quicky. It's very rare that we ever have the house to ourselves and so nice to not have to worry about if the door is locked, being quiet, etc. I took my watch off, but I'm pretty sure we made it over 11cals Amazing what a little positive thinking will do!!

I've got my van back, it's working, and only cost $100 so we're good there too Now I'm thinking, NAP

Marie

 

[skkroll]

Woo! You go girl Sounds like a fantastic day, minus the van acting up! I'm making Thursday's goal to incorporate interval training... I always forget about how good it is for you!!!

 

[thelast20]

Woo! You go girl Sounds like a fantastic day, minus the van acting up! I'm making Thursday's goal to incorporate interval training... I always forget about how good it is for you!!!

Thanks I love the intervals, but I really need to be working on my stamina too.

If you don't count the 3 apple turnoverseek2 I ate yesterday you could say it was a perfect day It's funny, I've never been one to crave baked goods, but I was looking back on my food log and I've had something everyday. Well, there is nothing in my house now (b/c I ate them all yesterday) and I am NOT going to the grocery store so in theory I won't be able to eat anything bad b/c it's not here.

I got up and did some meditation and yoga again this morning. I really want to keep this up... just puts me in such a good mood first thing

Bathrooms are cleaned, bedrooms are tidied and vacumned, just need to finish dusting and washing floors and I'm done for the day!! I plan to do the 30min Shred when I'm done. I just took a break b/c I hadn't eaten yet and was starving. Small bowl of cereal with skim milk.

Ok, breaks over. Time to get back to work Hope everyones having a great day!!

Marie

 

[chubbygirl]

Looks like you have the same problem with stopping after one! I honestly think for me it's a matter of not having one at all because it never ends there - I just know that so I shouldn't even try it.
Your morning yoga sounds great - if I can ever get up early before work again that's something I would like to do!
Oh and yesterday afternoon sounded like so much fun and very romantic! I picture him sweeping you off your feet and carrying you to the bedroom!
I'm going to attempt some running tonight - I have been sticking to the intervals lots lately too. I'm a little nervous for the jiggling to hurt again but I know it won't last long.
I wish I was at home cleaning today, I'm jealous - have fun Marie!

 

[thelast20]

Ok, here are some progress pics. I wanted to wait till I hit 130lbs, but here they are anyway. In the before pics I was 147lbs, today I am 133lbs.

Measurements today are:
Bust - 34.5in
Waist - 27in
Belly - 34in
Hips - 37.5in
Thighs - 22
Arms - 11.5

When I first looked at the pictures I was really dissapointed b/c I feel like should look smaller than I do. I don't see a bug difference... but then I look at the back pics and that's where i see it. I was also going through my measurement book and I am now the same size as I was when I got married, 6 yrs ago!!! I was 127lbs, but my measurements were almost the same (smaller in the belly). That made me feel really good... it also made me realize that going the way I'm going is not working. My focus is changing from losing weight to toning and firming. I may be smaller, but I'm still just as squishyiggy: I think that's while I feel dissapointed when I look at the pics. Maybe it's time to book another appointment with the trainer and find out what I need to be doing.

All the cleaning is done. Feels so good Did level 1 of the 30min Shred and then the squat video. Just sitting down with a cup of tea and a couple pieces dark chocolate. Life is good