I made it through another day! Woo Hoo! Got on the scale today and I am 230.5. I don't think I have seen the 220s in over a year. Super excited to see them again, since my highest pregnancy weight with Tyler was 229, and that was me being pregnant with a 9lb 10 oz baby. There is no excuse for me being at the weight I am at now. No excuse at all. Before I got pregnant with Caleb, I was 140, and wasn't even 200 lbs. after I had him, so I can't blame it on having kids at all. I have been blaming it on my hysterectomy, but I can't really do that either considering nothing changed with my hormones. This is just unbelievable to me.
Tonight, I added weight to my bar in my Group Power class. It made it sooooooo hard, and I am so incredibly sore tonight. After Group Power, I did Group Groove. I had a good time!
Let's see this morning I had oatmeal with fruit. For lunch I had a salad with a scoop of tuna fish. For dinner, I had habanerro wings (6). That's it! So TTFN!
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
A Double Dose
Today I have had a boat load of energy. Actually my energy level has been awesome lately. This morning, I had a banana nut loaf from school. It's only 190 calories and of course I had my coffee. For lunch, I started to eat a salad, but got full after a few bites which was a sweet surprise. Maybe my body is all about quality now. I had an apple for a snack. Some asparagus, green beans, and a small piece of turkey for dinner.
Prior to dinner, I worked my butt off in Group Power (all weights class), and then I did Cardio Combat (aerobic kickboxing). I had a good time, and my AWESOME daughter, Malea, joined me for both classes. It really kept me motivated, plus it teaches my kids to stay fit.
Annette and her daughter, Sam, joined us for Cardio Combat. We were cracking up at ourselves and had a great time. I was sitting there thinking...hmmmm...if we all keep this up, in a few months this will be a breeze.
Feeling a little nauseous right now, but I think that might be because of the Zinc and Selenium I just took. I take those to help with my thyroid issues. I don't know if I have told you all about that before or not. Forgive me if I repeat myself.
Prior to dinner, I worked my butt off in Group Power (all weights class), and then I did Cardio Combat (aerobic kickboxing). I had a good time, and my AWESOME daughter, Malea, joined me for both classes. It really kept me motivated, plus it teaches my kids to stay fit.
Annette and her daughter, Sam, joined us for Cardio Combat. We were cracking up at ourselves and had a great time. I was sitting there thinking...hmmmm...if we all keep this up, in a few months this will be a breeze.
Feeling a little nauseous right now, but I think that might be because of the Zinc and Selenium I just took. I take those to help with my thyroid issues. I don't know if I have told you all about that before or not. Forgive me if I repeat myself.
Monday, November 28, 2011
The Fight Never Ends
Today started off great. I got up, got my kids and I out the door, and when I arrived at work I received several comments about how I looked like I had lost weight over the last week. That of course made me feel great and motivated to keep on doing what I have been doing. I kept up my diet today while I was at work, and had a pretty busy day with all of the kids at work, which of course kept my mind completely occupied.
Then it happened, I received the nastiest email from my ex-husband, who was kind enough to try to put a rift in my day. I swear to you all, the fight will never end with the man, but I didn't feed into the negativity. I talked to a few wonderful friends of mine at work, Jen, and then I spoke to my fantastic friend,Michelle, and they helped to keep me grounded. Nothing better than a few good friends. I kept myself focused on the evening ahead, and kept moving forward.
Caleb, my youngest, and I, decided to go hang out with a few of our friends at the gym. Caleb did Zumba for kids from ages 5-12 with his best friend, Allie, and myself and Allie's Mom, Annette, hit the adult Zumba class. Talk about a workout! Sheesh! The place was packed! We did the soul train line, and had a blast. We felt really good after. It's amazing what a little exercise can do for your mood.
Tonight, I am hoping to get some sleep. For some reason last night, I was unable to sleep. I tossed and turned all night, but amazingly I had enough energy to get me through the entire day and night. So here I am....it is almost 11pm, and I am ready to get some sleep. My goal is to wake up early in the morning and walk to the dog around the neighborhood. It's a mile one lap around, so I think that would be a great start to the day, and then I plan on ending the day with Cardio Combat. I think the key for me is to keep on moving, which is what I am trying to do!
Good Night Friends!!!!
Then it happened, I received the nastiest email from my ex-husband, who was kind enough to try to put a rift in my day. I swear to you all, the fight will never end with the man, but I didn't feed into the negativity. I talked to a few wonderful friends of mine at work, Jen, and then I spoke to my fantastic friend,Michelle, and they helped to keep me grounded. Nothing better than a few good friends. I kept myself focused on the evening ahead, and kept moving forward.
Caleb, my youngest, and I, decided to go hang out with a few of our friends at the gym. Caleb did Zumba for kids from ages 5-12 with his best friend, Allie, and myself and Allie's Mom, Annette, hit the adult Zumba class. Talk about a workout! Sheesh! The place was packed! We did the soul train line, and had a blast. We felt really good after. It's amazing what a little exercise can do for your mood.
Tonight, I am hoping to get some sleep. For some reason last night, I was unable to sleep. I tossed and turned all night, but amazingly I had enough energy to get me through the entire day and night. So here I am....it is almost 11pm, and I am ready to get some sleep. My goal is to wake up early in the morning and walk to the dog around the neighborhood. It's a mile one lap around, so I think that would be a great start to the day, and then I plan on ending the day with Cardio Combat. I think the key for me is to keep on moving, which is what I am trying to do!
Good Night Friends!!!!
Sunday, November 27, 2011
I HURT!!!
I hurt all over today! From my head to my toes. I wanted to take a 5 mile hike today with my kids, but forgot that I had gotten my windshield repaired, and they took my park pass on the old windshield. Now I have to get next years pass, but didn't have the cash with me to buy it today. I didn't even realize it until we got all the way down to the park. The kids were disappointed, but what can you do? So we took the dog to the dog park instead, did a little shopping, and now I have to get ready to go back to work after 9 days off.
This is where the test comes in. I am beat after I get home from work, so I don't truly want to go to the gym when I get home, but I HAVE TO! I can't make excuses! I have to get my behind moving and get to the gym.
The other trial is that I have to make sure that I eat healthy! There are some days I have no time to eat at work, and other days where I might have too much time on my hands and want to eat because there is nothing better to do. I just have to fight my inner demons and eat right.
Well, wish me luck! I am going to need it!
This is where the test comes in. I am beat after I get home from work, so I don't truly want to go to the gym when I get home, but I HAVE TO! I can't make excuses! I have to get my behind moving and get to the gym.
The other trial is that I have to make sure that I eat healthy! There are some days I have no time to eat at work, and other days where I might have too much time on my hands and want to eat because there is nothing better to do. I just have to fight my inner demons and eat right.
Well, wish me luck! I am going to need it!
Saturday, November 26, 2011
"Women's Health" and Jillian Michaels
I don't know why, but I love the articles in Women's Health. I especially love the articles where real women share their weight loss stories. For some reason they motivate me. It's uplifting to know that there are other women out there that have struggled with their weight, and have succeeded in losing the weight and keeping it off. They all have different reasons for gaining weight whether it be health related or just forgetting to take care of themselves.
I also like any article I can find that talks about a thyroid imbalance, which I have! I know exactly when my levels are off with my thyroid. All I want to do is sleep. I get depressed for no reason. I get irritable and really sluggish. It's debilitating to say the least, but I have just recently learned that taking Selenium, Zinc, and Iodine supplements may help with thyroid levels. I have been taking the Selenium and Zinc, but I am allergic to Iodine (could be causedby my thyroid), and my levels have been pretty regular lately. For awhile there I was having to increase my dose of medication every three months, and now I have been on the same dose for a year. I just found an article in Women's Health that talks about how the Bisphenol A (BPA) in plastics can imbalance thyroid hormones, so I guess I will be staying away from plastic to see if that helps as well.
So I have been reading alot of Jillian Michael's Books. I love the woman! She is not a girly girl, has a thyroid imbalance, and is really willing to help people. She rocks!!!! I have been following alot of what she says. I have been eating more organic than anything. I don't think we realize how much junk is in processed foods that can cause us issues later in life. It's amazing how detailed she gets into the whole physical anatomy and how we metabolize our food and nutrients. Just looking at what she says....it actually scares me a bit, and makes me want to eat better. Don't get me wrong...I am tempted by my sweets, but I think of the long term effect and it is definitely keeping me on the straight and narrow.
I am off to bed. Seriously sore from the workouts today. I am ready to hit the pillow, so that I am ready to hit the gym again in the morning. Hope that I can walk!!!! We will soon find out!
I also like any article I can find that talks about a thyroid imbalance, which I have! I know exactly when my levels are off with my thyroid. All I want to do is sleep. I get depressed for no reason. I get irritable and really sluggish. It's debilitating to say the least, but I have just recently learned that taking Selenium, Zinc, and Iodine supplements may help with thyroid levels. I have been taking the Selenium and Zinc, but I am allergic to Iodine (could be causedby my thyroid), and my levels have been pretty regular lately. For awhile there I was having to increase my dose of medication every three months, and now I have been on the same dose for a year. I just found an article in Women's Health that talks about how the Bisphenol A (BPA) in plastics can imbalance thyroid hormones, so I guess I will be staying away from plastic to see if that helps as well.
So I have been reading alot of Jillian Michael's Books. I love the woman! She is not a girly girl, has a thyroid imbalance, and is really willing to help people. She rocks!!!! I have been following alot of what she says. I have been eating more organic than anything. I don't think we realize how much junk is in processed foods that can cause us issues later in life. It's amazing how detailed she gets into the whole physical anatomy and how we metabolize our food and nutrients. Just looking at what she says....it actually scares me a bit, and makes me want to eat better. Don't get me wrong...I am tempted by my sweets, but I think of the long term effect and it is definitely keeping me on the straight and narrow.
I am off to bed. Seriously sore from the workouts today. I am ready to hit the pillow, so that I am ready to hit the gym again in the morning. Hope that I can walk!!!! We will soon find out!
Oh Yeah!
So yesterday, I took a break from working out. After boot camp, I felt like my whole entire body was on fire when I woke up.
Today, I woke up, went to the gym, got on the eliptical and did a good 1/2 hour, and a little over 2 miles. Sorry about the sideways picture. I then went up to take a Group Power Class which is basically weight training to music. I did this with my friend Michelle. It was a killer. I am sure I will be walking funny again tomorrow. (God help me)
So far all I have had today is a cup of coffee, but I have to get some nourishment in me, so that my body doesn't feel starved. Not sure what I will put in my body, but it will have to be something good.
I will keep you all updated on my progress.
So far all I have had today is a cup of coffee, but I have to get some nourishment in me, so that my body doesn't feel starved. Not sure what I will put in my body, but it will have to be something good.
I will keep you all updated on my progress.
Thursday, November 24, 2011
Happy Turkey Day!
Woke up early and went to Boot Camp with my Son. My Son is tall and skinny, but he wanted to go to support me which was awesome. Needless to say we walked out of the class with both of us feeling like our legs were going to fall out from underneath us, but we both felt accomplished.
I was upset while looking in the mirror of the class. Here I am 34 years old and the fattest one in the class. Yes, I said fat! I felt like a whale compared to everyone else, and I was probably one of the younger ones in the class. I was mortified when I had to do everything low impact, and there are women in their 50s kicking butt and taking names. Reality hit me. I can't be 234lbs with a 5'7" frame!
My Son said something that really hit home today as well. Here I was complaining about being so fat, and my Son says to me..."Mom, you always lose some weight and then you look at yourself and think you are so fat. Then you get discouraged and gain it all back." Mind you my Son is only 13, but apparently a very observant 13 year old, who basically just told me to stop discouraging myself and keep on going. He made me feel like I could do it, but I had to stop battling myself and push forward. There is no instant gratification in the weight loss business.
I didn't pig out at dinner, and I didn't put myself into a carb coma, so I am proud of that. I did eat a piece of pie with whip cream, but that was really my only downfall all day. So I am pretty happy with my will power tonight, but time to get back in the groove and keep on keeping on in the morning.
I was upset while looking in the mirror of the class. Here I am 34 years old and the fattest one in the class. Yes, I said fat! I felt like a whale compared to everyone else, and I was probably one of the younger ones in the class. I was mortified when I had to do everything low impact, and there are women in their 50s kicking butt and taking names. Reality hit me. I can't be 234lbs with a 5'7" frame!
My Son said something that really hit home today as well. Here I was complaining about being so fat, and my Son says to me..."Mom, you always lose some weight and then you look at yourself and think you are so fat. Then you get discouraged and gain it all back." Mind you my Son is only 13, but apparently a very observant 13 year old, who basically just told me to stop discouraging myself and keep on going. He made me feel like I could do it, but I had to stop battling myself and push forward. There is no instant gratification in the weight loss business.
I didn't pig out at dinner, and I didn't put myself into a carb coma, so I am proud of that. I did eat a piece of pie with whip cream, but that was really my only downfall all day. So I am pretty happy with my will power tonight, but time to get back in the groove and keep on keeping on in the morning.
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Day 1 Complete
All in all, I think I did well. Now if I can just get through tomorrow without killing myself with an abundance of food. I am going to try to stick with veggies to nibble on, so I don't get tempted by all of the other junk that will be staring me in the face.
Start The Day With A Prayer
Woke up this morning, and immediately said a prayer to help me to resist any temptations throughout the day. I ate berries and ground flaxseeds for breakfast, and I had to have my coffee. Coffee is the one thing that I can't let go of. I took a Vitamin B12 to help with my energy and of course I took my daily thyroid medication.
I had to go to the store and looked at all of the junk that surrounded me at the check out stand, and thought to myself....this is exactly what I am talking about. I am surrounded by junk and temptations, as I am trying to make my great escape from the store with nothing but healthy food. I made it out safe and sound. No candy bars followed me out. :)
Now, I just have to make it through the rest of the day, get my exercise in (planning on taking a step and abs class later on). Then to gear up for tomorrow and to resist the Turkey Day temptations.
I had to go to the store and looked at all of the junk that surrounded me at the check out stand, and thought to myself....this is exactly what I am talking about. I am surrounded by junk and temptations, as I am trying to make my great escape from the store with nothing but healthy food. I made it out safe and sound. No candy bars followed me out. :)
Now, I just have to make it through the rest of the day, get my exercise in (planning on taking a step and abs class later on). Then to gear up for tomorrow and to resist the Turkey Day temptations.
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Set Up To Fail
Are we all set up to fail? Society bombards us with commercials filled with burgers, ice cream, fried chicken, sodas, and candy, but ask yourself when do you ever see commercials filled with fruits, vegetables, or anything that may be good for you? Almost never! So I feel like as people we have been set up to fail in a fast paced, fast food society. It's easy and convenient, and it also has added so much weight to my waistline that I now am starting to struggle to bend over and put on my shoes. Really you may ask. Yes, really!
Unless you are fat, there is no way for you to understand the effects of weight gain. I can tell you as a 35 year old woman, going from naturally athletic and thin, to being a Mom who almost has no time for herself after a day at work, homework, dinner, baths, dishes, and a few loads of laundry. Now, I do alot, but I also grab and go alot. The truth is, I grab all of the wrong stuff like pure fat because it's convenient, and I am too tired to do it any different. I struggle to run up and down the steps of my house. I suffer from fatigue daily, and I think my extra large coffee with a boat load of cream and sugar will keep me going, all the while it is giving me a quick high and then a quick crash which just makes me more fatigued.
Look, I want to be able to look down and see my toes again. I want to be able to bend over without huge rolls holding me back. I want to look in the mirror and see one chin and be happy with the person looking back at me.
Yes, we are two days till Thanksgiving, but if I don't start controlling it, I never will! This is it, People! I am setting myself up to win! Watch me go from being the Fat Mom to the PHAT Mom.
Unless you are fat, there is no way for you to understand the effects of weight gain. I can tell you as a 35 year old woman, going from naturally athletic and thin, to being a Mom who almost has no time for herself after a day at work, homework, dinner, baths, dishes, and a few loads of laundry. Now, I do alot, but I also grab and go alot. The truth is, I grab all of the wrong stuff like pure fat because it's convenient, and I am too tired to do it any different. I struggle to run up and down the steps of my house. I suffer from fatigue daily, and I think my extra large coffee with a boat load of cream and sugar will keep me going, all the while it is giving me a quick high and then a quick crash which just makes me more fatigued.
Look, I want to be able to look down and see my toes again. I want to be able to bend over without huge rolls holding me back. I want to look in the mirror and see one chin and be happy with the person looking back at me.
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