Whats up Wednesday: on a Saturday

So, after I posted what I thought was a late post last week and really was a day early here I am posting a truly late post this week. Truth is, sometimes I forget its Wednesday or I get distracted and never get my post typed. Then here comes Saturday and I know I need to hold myself accountable even if I am late!
The kicker... I stepped on my scale this morning fully expecting I was gonna sigh and shrug my shoulders. I had a much needed girls night with my sisters last night and we ate junk - fried foods, chips, triple double oreos, gummy worms, and wild cherry Pepsi. I just knew I wasn't gonna gain any ground but to my surprise my scale says 194!! I weighed myself three different time to be sure. I just couldn't believe it! This marks my first TEN pounds... gone!!! Yay!! *small (OK big) happy dance here*.
Now let's talk about what I did this week. As promised I worked out at least 5 days. I started with some dance workout DVDs I have but I just wasn't feeling it. I mean I enjoyed them but I didn't feel like they were doing much for me. So Monday I pulled out a DVD that was loaned to me and gave it a try. Let me tell you what it was great! She loaned me The Biggest Loser: cardio max and super sculpt. I started the first day with cardio max. They have varying levels and I started with level 1 and it challenged me in new ways and I FELT it. I finished and I had this realization that I was able to do the whole workout without modifications or breaks. That meant something to me. That's one of my biggest struggles. The workout video had people like me instead of skinny fit people and it was focused on people like me but it was no simple video. While I made it through I still felt the challenge. It literally kicked my rear. The next day I couldn't walk, sit, stand... it hurt!! The video suggested I alternate the 2 different ones so that's exactly what I did. Power sculpt focuses on sculpting but was still very beneficial in my opinion and gave e a break from the hurt I was feeling in my muscles while still working them! So.. right now I'm more impressed with these workouts than I've ever been with a workout in my life. Yes I'm suggesting them! I know what its like to feel inferior - its nothing new to me especially when you're doing the modifies workout on a DVD and can't do it all. I felt renewed and confident and most of all I felt like I found something that was made for me to use.
My eating habits this week were nothing special. I have modified portion sizes and tried to make semi better choices and drink plenty of water.
Here we go - ready for the next 10 pounds!! :

What's up Wednesday: Accountability

It's been a couple weeks since I've posted and while at the time I thought it was really no big deal the truth is that means I haven't been holding myself accountable like I should be. Accountability was one of my number one reasons for starting this blog. I'm tired of falling off the wagon and failing and I'm tired of not being happy with myself. This being said I haven't done too bad in my journey to get fit and lose some weight but had I been accountable as I should be - might I have done better?
I weighed in this morning at 197. That equals a total weight loss of 7 pounds so far. While this is nice I want more. I'm glad to know I've still been losing, but it seems very slow!! I have struggled with this funk lately, making excuses to myself for not working out... we're so busy or I'm so tired. Several weeks ago I mentioned I wad going to start c25k again and I still have not done that. I've literally done very minimal working out for almost a month! Enough I say!!
So here I am again... holding myself accountable!! This week I'm going to workout 5 days (that's the plan) and continue my changing eating habits and see what I see next week. I once read another bloggers words stating that the hardest part is putting your feet on the floor. This IS the truth!! Its so hard to talk myself into getting off my rear and being productive but when I do it feels good!
We all fall back, not one of us is perfect. We all struggle but making it through those struggles and moving forward continuing to make the effort to better ourselves is simply the best we can do!!
Here's to accountability!! Have a good week!

What's up Wednesday: some thoughts

I missed posting last week - I really just didn't know what to say so I figured you could survive a week without me ;)
I had a tough couple weeks on the diet front. I gained back 2 pounds because of carelessness but I made some major adjustments and am back at 199 this morning. Hopefully I'll see some more good progress this week. I have not worked out at all this week, but I will I just need to get my act together. Last Friday I set a goal to drink 60-70 ounces of water a day, before 6:00 pm.
I read an interesting article last week. Now before I share this information let me just say I'm not posting this as "the word" it is simply a doctor's article that I found interesting.
The doctor states that food choices and drinking water are the absolute keys to weight loss. Now this is something we all know is important but do you know what water does to help you? Drinking enough water allows your body to flush out waste. When you don't drink enough water the body thinks you're going to deprive it and stores fat to protect itself - drink your water!! I can say that adjusting my water intake had made in obvious difference in my hunger and energy. The article states that the doctor believes exercise is useless when it comes to weight loss (my opinion in a minute). Before you disagree or shake your head read on. According to the doctor it takes burning 3500 calories to burn away a pound of fat. In his calculations he estimates that women burn calories in every day life up to 2500 per day. His rationale at this point was that if burning calories caused weight loss everyone would be skinny. Now let me say my brain struggles with this but at the same time I see the logic. However while he makes the statement that he simply does not believe in exercising I say this. Whether or not his words are true, exercise is important. We may not need to exercise to lose weight but we do need exercise to tone our bodies. Our bodies need that exercise to remain strong and healthy and full of life.
I am not going to say his statements are true or false because the fact is I just don't really know. I'm not a doctor or a health specialist, I just found it interesting.
Food for thought!!
Here's to more success this week and open minds for learning and hopefully bettering ourselves as well!

What's up... Thursday??

Ok... so I forgot yesterday was Wednesday! ! It's been a long trying and stressful week.  I managed to control myself and not eat everything I desired but I generally failed at working out, however my scale didn't move up or down so I'd call it at least a decent week.  I'm making progress slowly but surely.  I can tell a difference in the eating choices I'm making.  If I could find a way to be faithful with working out I'd be golden!! One of my problems is I tend to let outside things in my life get to me and then use those as an excuse.  That's a very bad habit I'm trying to break.  Rather than saying oh I had a bad day I'm not working out tonight I should be wanting to work out to relieve tension of that day.  Forming new habits is just as challenging as breaking old ones,  but I believe coming to this realization will be a major help for me as I continue through this journey.  Last week I spoke of my desire to wear shorts,  this week I put a more short term goal out there.  I have the pleasure of wearing a bridesmaid dress in October for my final sisters wedding.  It's very hard for meto watch both of my sisters married off and know I'm 26 and still remaining (yet another issue I have. .. I'm full of them! ) but I've made it my goal to look good in that dress, to feel comfortable with the way I look in front of all those people.  Who knows maybe I'll even be able to achieve a thigh gap (yes its exactly as it sounds, gap between the thighs when standing)!! I know I will win this challenge!! As I continue with my baby steps, I know I will get there!!
To close I'm going to restart my couch to 5k running program. I've said before I'm not a runner and I still think that but I'd love to run a 5k so I can say I did it!!
For those struggling... I'm just like you, lets just keep on keeping on!! I'm more than happy to be there for you!!

What's up Wednesday: not my scale!!

 Oh happy day! This morning I stepped on the scale (only because it's my check in day) and was pleasantly surprised to see I'm finally in the 100s!! 199 does count and equals 5 pounds gone!! Woot woot!!! Let me just say I cannot tell you how wonderful that feels - and I'm still at the beginning of this journey!!
I didn't check in last week, I've been in a bit of a downer mood and I almost let it win, but here I am with a renewed spirit!
I've been considering what I can do to maybe see a jump start (yes I'm inpatient). An advocare challenge may be in my future. I'm extending my 30 day shred one more week to account for my "unfaithful" days.
My goal: to feel comfortable in shorts. I've always hated my legs, especially my knees!! This girl has not worn shorts in public since the 7th grade - that's about 15 years ago!! But I will win, and I will wear shorts again and I WILL feel good in them!! Have a good week!! Enjoy the holiday! !

What's up Wednesday: no bueno

What's up this Wednesday?
Well to be downright honest I was not very faithful this week. Between all the goings on for my sisters wedding and well all of my other excuses, I just don't stick it out like I shoul have! This tends to be a problem of mine. I always find an excuse and then I struggle to get back on track, but not this time. I had my off time and today is a new day!! I will persevere!! Today it's back to the drawing board.
The good news I didn't gain anything back I just didn't lose anymore.
Goal today - drink 75 oz of water AND burn extra calories, which could mean an extra workout.
Here's to a better week this week and remembering that while we all struggle and have rough weeks we have to keep moving forward and overcome these obstacles! I can do it!!

What's Up Wednesday!

Wednesdays are going to be my normal check in days since I started blogging my journey on a Wednesday. Today marks one week from the beginning of this "new" journey. I stepped on the scale this morning (we are not friends) and found myself 2 pounds down. While some may think that's not much I see that I won this weeks battle. That sale hasn't moved in a long time despite varied efforts. I have to say I did fairly well this week. There were times I could have eaten better, but I definitely improved my eating habits. I was faithful to my morning and evening workouts. I have also had a couple people tell me they can tell a difference (without my prompting). These small victories are what really count! Throw out that scale and look at yourself!
Today I advanced to level 2 on my 30-day shred... It was significantly more challenging to me! I've done the shred before but never really put a lot of effort into it!
Here's to more victories in the coming week!