Inspired, Motivated, & Ready: Part 2

skkroll said:
Jello pudding cups are better than pizza, at least you resort to healthy snacking :) lol and yes you better get your booty to kettle bell tonight!... the hardest part is putting on the shoes and getting there! Have a healthy day! :D
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That's only because I threw out the PB and any other "bad" food in the house!
I hate making promises and not sticking to them so I'll just say it's looking really good to make it to kettle bell tonight!!
 
Day 9 = SUCCESS! Here's how it looked:

Breakfast - Egg whites w/cheese on english muffin (220)
Snacks - Banana (120), Gatorade (130)
Lunch - Crackers w/hummus + chicken (125), 1 c organic white cheddar rosemary popcorn (65)
Snacks - Apple (80), almonds (90), string cheese (80)
Exercise - 1 hour step class
Dinner - Wrap (light sun dried tomato basil wrap, 1 tbsp hummus, feta cheese, onion, 2 tomato slices, balsamic vinaigrette, lettuce... 200), light yogurt (80)
Snack - Fiber bar (120)
= 1,310

I'm finding it easier and easier to resist temptation... I don't want to eat peanut butter out of the jar, I am not going to the kitchen constantly looking for something to eat. I'm not always looking forward to the next snack or meal... my body is learning to wait! And it's learning to not crave junk food! My (skinny) roommate ate like crap yesterday... she ate a personal pizza on campus, I saw her snack on an apple with about 4TBSP peanut butter, like 3 bowls of sugary cereal... mindless eating! She was also telling me she wanted something sweet... I said "you can have one of my granola bars, they're cookies and cream flavor!" and she said "no, i want something real sweet, not just something to trick me into thinking i ate something sweet.. i want a cupcake or something" and then later on said she wanted to go get ice cream - i just ignored it! I'm SO glad that I am not tempted by any of it!

So here we go.... day 10!!!

PLAN FOR DAY 10:

Breakfast - Oatmeal (160)
Snack - Coffee energy drink (100)
Lunch - Wrap (200), granola bar (90)
Snack - Crackers w/hummus (100), grapes (40)
Dinner - Grilled cheese (220), soup (80)
Snack - Apple (80)
= 1,070

I am not sure if I will make it to the gym (MORE studying and homework tonight) but I will try to if I have time!

GOAL OF THE DAY: If I can't make it to the gym... do some exercises at home!

Alright... off to study! ANOTHER exam this afternoon!!!
 
Awesome day Sarah!! I love it how it gets easier to resist temptation! I think we are both going to end the week on a high note! I'm excited to work hard for my weigh-in next week and start to see the scale go down. It's such a good feeling when you start to feel strong and tight again too.
Let's keep it up! Good luck on your exam!! Awesome work stopping after the granola bar and resisting all your roomies tempting ideas! Stay strong!
 
I'm very jealous of your self-control! As soon as I smoke I devour everything in the house! Congrats on doing so well, miss :)
 
Thanks ladies! Ok... so day 10 was PERFECT! Here is how it looked:

Breakfast - Oatmeal (160)
Snack - Coffee energy drink (100)
Lunch - Wrap (200), granola bar (90)
Snacks - Juice (30), apple (70), crackers w/hummus (100), popcorn (130)
Dinner - Grilled cheese (220), small salad (40)
Exercise - Treadmill (0.15 min walking warm up @ 4.0 mph, incline 1.0 / 1 mile run @ 6.8 mph, incline 1.0 / 0.15 mile walking cool down @ 4.0 mph, incline 1.0) Elliptical (20 min, highest incline @ 20, resistance @10) 40 crunches, 10 bicycles, 30 sec left side plank, 10 bicycles, 30 sec right side plank, 10 bicycles, 1 min regular plank, stretch
Snack: Red grapes (40)
Then some of this.... :sifone:
Snack: Yogurt (80)
= 1,260

YEAH, THAT'S RIGHT! I ONLY HAD ONE YOGURT AT THE END OF THE NIGHT! I was watching TV and smoking with my roomies... they ordered buffalo wings from Pizza Hut (6 boxes) and I didn't order any OR eat any of theirs!!!! I chose a light vanilla yogurt and went to bed before I started looking for more! YES!!! :D I even got a work out in last night that I didn't think I would!

I woke up this morning feeling so good that I even weighed myself and I was happy to see that today I'm down to 142.6! WOO HOO! This really motivates me to keep it up throughout the weekend. Which BTW my weekend starts today once classes are done :)

PLAN FOR DAY 11:

Breakfast - Kix cereal w/almond milk (140), banana (110)
Snack - Coffee energy drink (100), granola bar (90)
Lunch - Wrap (200), light pringels chips (70)
Snack - Apple (70)
Exercise - 1 hour step, 15 min core complete
Dinner - Smart Ones meal (320), toast (50)
Snack - Grapes (40)
= 1,190 calories

GOAL OF THE DAY: Take BOTH step and core complete! Don't skip step (I skipped last week's Thursday class!)
 
Day 11 = FAIL. Complete fail! No workout whatsoever AND I got the munchies at night so I ended up eating a lot. I have good reason for skipping the gym, the munchies... well, that was my fault! But I woke up nice and early today so I'm going to work out after I finish writing this :)

Ok... EXCITING NEWS and the reason I skipped the gym yesterday. So I'm working on this group project. We have to host some kind of event, or do some kind of fundraiser and then make a presentation on it to show to the class. WELL... my group decided that we want to have a 5K run/walk here on campus!!!

BUT it gets better.... IDK if any of you know who Ashley Kumlien is, but she is a 26 year old from Wisconsin (lives close to my hometown) who earlier this year RAN ACROSS AMERICA! She ran from San Francisco, CA to New York, NY in 6 months! Ashley ran 20-30 miles a day, 6 days a week... all to raise awareness for Multiple Sclerosis! Her mom is in a wheelchair from the disease and was the inspiration behind it all. Ashley has an organization called MS run the US... so my group wants to try to raise $3,200 (a dollar for every mile she ran) to donate to her organization by hosting our own 5K on campus!!! :D (her website is if you're interested in reading more about it!)

BUT we only have a few weeks to do it so I was running around like a chicken with its head cut off yesterday figuring out what I need to do to get the project moving along. We are also thinking of making t-shirts for it.

OK but I have MORE good news. I contacted Ashley on facebook and she wrote me back.... with a LOT of information and questions to think about because she wants to help me make this event a huge success! She is in Australia with her fiance right now though so we set up a time tonight to video chat on skype!!! I GET TO MEET THIS AMAZING WOMAN!!! I am sooooo excited you guys have no idea!!!! My mom has MS too so this is something that I'm really passionate about right now and I know it's going to take so much work over the next few weeks but I am going to put all I can into making this happen! :D

Alright... now it's time to get my workout for the day!

PLAN FOR DAY 12:

Exercise - 30 min cardio / 20 min strength training
Breakfast - Egg whites w/cheese on english muffin (220), coffee (100)
Snack - Grapes (40)
Lunch - Peanut butter sandwich (180), apple (80), yogurt (80)
Snack - Granola bar (90)
Dinner - Sub (350)
= 1,140 calories

GOAL FOR DAY 12: No snacking after dinner! Already treating myself to a Jimmy John's sub but ordering it without cheese/mayo for less calories :)
 
That group project sounds like a lot of fun and a great cause!! I wish I had projects like that in uni! I hated all the groups I had to work with.
I'll forgive you for last night because the day before that was perfect and I imagine you are going to have a great weekend.
Last time I joined WW I was pretty good on weekends - no great but better than lately so I'm hoping that momentum is back and I'm looking forward to updating with how I did Monday - trying my hardest to stay strong!! You can do it too!! Let's keep it going!!
Great weigh-in too!! Have a good one!
 
Day 12 = not the best. Had a great workout, I ate healthy meals, but got into some sweets at work :( I also ended up drinking a little for my roommate's birthday at night, but I only had one mixed drink and the rest was shots (maybe 4?) I didn't get drunk and eat though so that was good!

Day 13 = Ate somewhat healthy during the day. No exercise. Had my ex come out to visit and go to a party with me. We ordered some pizza for dinner and I ate basically the whole thing... no joke. But we did go to a dance party where I danced my booty off the whole night! So I guess that can could for my exercise... I was sweatin' up a storm! The picture I attached is from that night.

Day 14 = No exercise again. Ate alright but once again, got into some sweets. I think I've been craving sweets lately because I've been so stressed out with work/school. It's really no excuse but seriously... I'm burnt out right now.

And so begins day 15 - I'm going to make it a good one! Weigh in this morning was 142.6 - that's only 0.6 down from last Monday, but I also did not eat very well this weekend or workout so a loss is a loss, and if I do great today I'm sure the scale will go down a little more by tomorrow.

Breakfast was an english muffin w/cream cheese (180) and a very small apple (60). I need to go grocery shopping, I have like noooo food in my house so I don't have a meal plan for today.

Will go to multistep tonight for a nice workout - I'm looking forward to it! I hope it helps me relieve some stress as well :( Sorry I'm bummin' a little this Monday morning... just so much on my mind and so much going on with school, it's a little hectic right now.
 
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Good Morning! I'm sure you can make up for the weekend over the next couple days - just make sure to go to step class! A workout will lift your spirits - maybe a run would be a good idea too!
Write yourself a to do list and start early to get things checked off - you will feel better once you see it all on paper. I know once you get a few things done that are on your mind you will be in a better position to think about yourself.
A loss is a loss so just be happy about that and I'm sure you have some water weight from the weekend too - I always do!! Get lots of water today! Try not to get too stressed out and let's make it another good week!
 
Lisa - Slowly but surly things are getting checked off from my to do list but i feel like it's a never ending list :( this semester is so busy... i still have 3 group projects to do and there's less than a month left! busy busy busy :ack2:

Day 15 was a fail, but day 16 was good!!! :)

Breakfast - Oatmeal (160)
Snack - Smoothie (70)
Lunch - Turkey sandwich (140), light pringles (70), apple (80)
Snacks - Granola bar (90), peanut butter (100)
Exercise - 1 hour step class! I was DYING because I hadn't worked out since FRIDAY!!! Eeeek but I felt great after!
Dinner - Smart Ones meal (230), salad (60)
Snacks - Yogurt (80), juice box (60)
= 1,140 calories

I even :sifone: last night but I didn't let it ruin my day!

I have to go to the library and finish this paper I've been working on.. I only have 4 pages done and I need at least 6 more!! AHHH!!! It's due at 2:15 this afternoon so I've got some time I just gotta pound it out and get it over with!

Later :waving:
 
Good job getting back on track! I just noticed that pic above and you look so tiny in it!! Your waist is so small!! Looking good Sarah!
That's awesome you are getting a better handle on the snacking after smoking - it takes a lot of mind control so great job! I've been getting better myself - mind over matter! It makes waking up feel so much better the next day. Good luck with that paper - I for sure do not envy you!!
 
Alright... last week was pretty much terrible. Got very little exercise and didn't eat very good. I was very stressed with school so I think that got in the way. BUT I now have a little room to breathe and I'm ready to turn things back around!

Here's to day 22!

Breakfast - 3/4 cup Special K protein plus cereal w/ half cup almond milk (130)
Snack - Yogurt (80), coffee (30)
Lunch - Chicken sandwich (140), almonds (90)
Snacks - Granola bar (90), salad (40), crackers w/hummus (100)
Dinner - Egg and cheese english muffin (220), applesauce (50)
Exercise - 1 hour multi step
Snack - Half cup frozen yogurt (90)
= 1,060

Goal today = no snacking at work other than what I bring with me!

Forgot to weigh in this morning, will do tomorrow!
 
Hey Sarah - thinking about you today and wondering how your doing. Hope you are getting together with family to celebrate thanksgiving and everyone is happy and healthy. Only a month till Christmas and some much needed holidays from school coming up - hang in there friend! :grouphug:
 
Hey Sarah - how are you friend? It's a new week and I'm hoping you are feeling better. Lots on your plate still? Did you enjoy some turkey this weekend? Big hugs
 
Hey Lisa - doing much better than last week, however I still have so much on my plate left until school begins. I have 3 group projects, 4 exams, a paper... plus putting on this 5K run this Sunday on campus!! Thank god the semester is almost over though. I've literally not been able to / not had time to work out for over a week now but I am definitely going to try to squeeze some time in today even if it's just to do the exercise bike so i can read/study at the same time! Eating has been OK but I think the place I have most improved on is learning how to not snack and over eat during meals. I usually always bring snacks with me when I know I have a long day but then I eat it all at once and end up hungrier later. Now I don't eat as often and I'm not looking for more food when I'm done eating my meals. I've also been listening to my body more and eating what it wants... not over thinking things to the point of driving myself crazy.
Did you hear about WW's new points system? I guess most fruits now count for 0 points! Grapes, apples, blueberries, pomegranates... google it if you haven't heard yet :) Take care... 40 days til Hawaii for me so you bet I'll be back regularly once I have less stress with school! <3
 
Hey Sarah - good to see you around! I was really worried.
Listening to your body is great and I'm glad to see it's working for you. I'm trying not to think about things as much too but I do tend to get obsessed a little. I love the natural high feeling when you know the day is done and you've done good.
I can't believe that 5km run is this weekend already! It feels like you just told us about the idea - no wonder you are stressed girl! I like the idea of doing the bike while reading - I see lots of girls at the gym doing that and used to do that myself. It's relaxing and the times goes by so quick because your mind is totally focused on the reading.
40 days only till Hawaii!! That is some major motivation!!
Have a good day!! Again...good to see you back!
 
Hey Sarah. Missed you this week again. I understand how crazy things must be though. Good luck at your race this weekend - you should be really proud of yourself for putting it together - I'm sure it will be a great success.
You should read the message Alta left for me - I think it might apply to you too. Just remember your awesome and do the best you can with your exams and papers. There will be lots of time to exercise over the Christmas break :smilielol5: Have a great weekend - take care of yourself!!
 
chubbygirl said:
Hey Sarah. Missed you this week again. I understand how crazy things must be though. Good luck at your race this weekend - you should be really proud of yourself for putting it together - I'm sure it will be a great success.
You should read the message Alta left for me - I think it might apply to you too. Just remember your awesome and do the best you can with your exams and papers. There will be lots of time to exercise over the Christmas break :smilielol5: Have a great weekend - take care of yourself!!
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I miss you too! And I have been keeping up on your journal... you're kicking so much ass right now and I'm taking your motivation to get me back in the game. Because I haven't had much time to work out I have been eating junk food like crazy... carbs GALORE! And it's starting to show. So I am back at it tomorrow! Plus I just realized that I'm leaving for Hawaii in only 35 DAYS!!! So it's REALLY crunch time now and that has me so motivated as I will be in a bikini the majority of the time I am there!

The 5K was today and it went great!! I even ran it myself (in the 22 degree weather.. wind chill at 14 degrees!) in about 27 minutes time so, not bad! We raise $520 this morning and had a great turnout. It was so much fun and I can't wait to put another one together!

I did read what Alta wrote for you and I couldn't agree more with her! Even though I can FEEL the difference from the lack of exercise and crappy food choices, I still have been feeling good about myself at the way I look. Normally I would be so upset with myself but I have just been a lot happier. That doesn't mean I'm not going to work hard though the last few weeks before Hawaii! Plus I just have so much more energy when I'm working out regularly. I miss it so much..

Take care.. this is my last week of classes before exams so I will try to stop by when I can but it is still a very busy time! Keep up the good work and the positive energy, I need it!!! :)
 
Went to the gym last night and it felt AWESOME. I'm going again this morning :) The stresses of school are finally starting to wind down (well, exams are still next week but at least all of my big projects are almost done and that's been putting the most stress on me!) so now I am able to start working out regularly again. Eating has been getting better and I bought a lot of fresh stuff last night at the grocery store - apples, clementines, celery, salad, tomatoes. I think the rest of the week is going to be a healthy one :)

32 days til Hawaii! It's crunch time!
 
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