This week has thrown me off. I can't quite put my finger on it. Nothing was out of the ordinary but it just didn't feel normal. I did lose 2 pounds which is still pretty great. I am now at 259.2 and glad to be back in the 250s! But even that feels off (okay maybe I was spoiled by my previous weigh-ins).
We ate out on Saturday. This is only the second time I've done it. I'm still really uneasy not eating my dish of carefully measured food that I made in my crockpot. I need to get over this because I leave for Disney in 21 days and will need to eat something while I am there! :)
The hardest part of changing my diet is finding the balance between eating enough calories to function, then eating enough to run and ultimately eating just the right amount to lose weight. I should throw in that I am not hunger. I literally have to force myself to eat most meals. Last night was the first time in 4 weeks that I was actually hungry. Hopefully, it is the start of keeping myself in the mood to eat.
I've been really tired this week and that could be due to the fact that the past two weeks I have actually stuck to my workout routine. I haven't talked myself out of a run or session at the gym. Some nights I felt like I went kicking and screaming but I did it.
I think this week could be labeled as my first real challenging week. I do need to reward my success and not focus on the nagging weirdness! I drank water, I exercised, I lost weight and I tracked my food. All little steps to keeping on track. I just have to remember to take one day at a time.
We've made it to week 4 and all the girls are figuring out what works for them. It is much easier losing weight with a group of people that have your back and understand that you want to mix up a batch of cookie dough and scoop it out with potato chips!
Until next week!
Wednesday, January 29, 2014
Meal Plan for January 26, 2014
We have been eating a ton of soups lately! This weather really dictates it!
Meal Plan for January 26, 2014
Sunday: LO
Monday: LO
Tuesday: Macaroni and Cheese
Wednesday: LO
Thursday: Fish
Friday: LO
Saturday: White Bean Chicken Chili
Wednesday, January 22, 2014
Week 3: The art of saying no
Challenge Week 3
Food or the image of food is everywhere. It isn't easy sticking to your guns. It is especially hard when you are on a diet. Suddenly, the whole world is eating pizza and sweets. Every. Single. Day. I just glance at them and my metabolism slows to a crawl.
Then there are the enablers out there. Your mom, friends, etc. It just means having more willpower on my part. Learning to say no to these enablers is really hard. Of course, I want whatever yummy treat you are offering but I don't need that yummy treat!
So far my willpower is holding out and I know that one day I will say yes to the yummy treat. I just need to remember that saying yes once in awhile isn't the end of the world. I chose to have Chick-fil-a over the weekend. I weighed my choices and ended up getting what I wanted rather than something that wouldn't have hit the spot. That craving was satisfied and I can move on. After the first week of wanting to eat every morsel of food in sight, I don't feel that excruciating hunger anymore.
The hardest part of weight loss is the food choices but deprivation isn't going to work either. The goal is to find that happy medium. I know this is something I am going to work at each day.
This week was a great success for me. I lost 5 lbs. New weight of 261.2
Here is to the trials of next week!
Food or the image of food is everywhere. It isn't easy sticking to your guns. It is especially hard when you are on a diet. Suddenly, the whole world is eating pizza and sweets. Every. Single. Day. I just glance at them and my metabolism slows to a crawl.
Then there are the enablers out there. Your mom, friends, etc. It just means having more willpower on my part. Learning to say no to these enablers is really hard. Of course, I want whatever yummy treat you are offering but I don't need that yummy treat!
So far my willpower is holding out and I know that one day I will say yes to the yummy treat. I just need to remember that saying yes once in awhile isn't the end of the world. I chose to have Chick-fil-a over the weekend. I weighed my choices and ended up getting what I wanted rather than something that wouldn't have hit the spot. That craving was satisfied and I can move on. After the first week of wanting to eat every morsel of food in sight, I don't feel that excruciating hunger anymore.
The hardest part of weight loss is the food choices but deprivation isn't going to work either. The goal is to find that happy medium. I know this is something I am going to work at each day.
This week was a great success for me. I lost 5 lbs. New weight of 261.2
Here is to the trials of next week!
Tuesday, January 21, 2014
Meal Plan Week of January 19. 2014
I really suck at updating from home. I try to stay off the computer and don't like blogging from the ipad. Here is this week's menu....
Meal plan for week January 12, 2014
Meal plan for week January 12, 2014
Sunday: LO
Monday: LO
Tuesday: Jambalya with turkey sausage
Wednesday: LO
Thursday: Cornish Hens
Friday: Fish
Saturday: Taco Soup
Thursday, January 16, 2014
Week 2: The week when having a cold and being a girl suck
Challenge - Week 2
On the Biggest Loser, week 2 is notoriously a tricky week. It never fails that the trainers are baffled by the results. It is always a difficult week mentally and physically for the contestants. Our group fell right into sync with the craziness that is week 2. Some of us had a fantastic week and some of us struggled.
I was a good mix of both. I struggled physically. My body was tired and it took a bunch of effort to even get to the gym. On the other hand, I had success and lost 3.2 pounds. New weight 266.2 and total 12.6 lbs.
I know why I was tried and dragging....a cold and that awful bitch, Aunt Flo. I am just now with the help of medicine feeling better and luckily Flo has stopped. But man, did both of these whammy my motivation to workout. My long run on Sunday felt like I was running through quicksand in the arctic (there was a bunch of ice covered snow). I guess the good part is I did it and most of my other workouts for the week. I can't say I had that euphoric moment of "heck yeah, I feel great" but I definitely felt better than lying on the couch in self pity. I just made up for it by sleeping...a lot!
I feel like I have been doing a pretty great job with diet. I again tracked everything this past week. We stuck to the meal plan except for one night of ordering Jimmy Johns. I had plenty of calories remaining to even get bacon. It really is the little pleasures when you are trying to be good. I even went to a happy hour with co-workers and neither drank nor ate any of the yummy goodness. It was torture but the wonderful conversations made it easier to withhold.
I find even this early in the challenge that doing this with my girls is way better than alone. I know as the weeks go on and I am more into training mode and less in the I need to lose weigh mode, they will keep me motivated to try and accomplish both. That is really my challenge; to lose weight and training for half marathons. However, I really need to drop some pounds before the double in May or that will be real torture! I know that I can do it. It will just take a bunch of discipline and shoulders to cry on!
Until next week!
Meal plan for week January 12, 2014
On the Biggest Loser, week 2 is notoriously a tricky week. It never fails that the trainers are baffled by the results. It is always a difficult week mentally and physically for the contestants. Our group fell right into sync with the craziness that is week 2. Some of us had a fantastic week and some of us struggled.
I was a good mix of both. I struggled physically. My body was tired and it took a bunch of effort to even get to the gym. On the other hand, I had success and lost 3.2 pounds. New weight 266.2 and total 12.6 lbs.
I know why I was tried and dragging....a cold and that awful bitch, Aunt Flo. I am just now with the help of medicine feeling better and luckily Flo has stopped. But man, did both of these whammy my motivation to workout. My long run on Sunday felt like I was running through quicksand in the arctic (there was a bunch of ice covered snow). I guess the good part is I did it and most of my other workouts for the week. I can't say I had that euphoric moment of "heck yeah, I feel great" but I definitely felt better than lying on the couch in self pity. I just made up for it by sleeping...a lot!
I feel like I have been doing a pretty great job with diet. I again tracked everything this past week. We stuck to the meal plan except for one night of ordering Jimmy Johns. I had plenty of calories remaining to even get bacon. It really is the little pleasures when you are trying to be good. I even went to a happy hour with co-workers and neither drank nor ate any of the yummy goodness. It was torture but the wonderful conversations made it easier to withhold.
I find even this early in the challenge that doing this with my girls is way better than alone. I know as the weeks go on and I am more into training mode and less in the I need to lose weigh mode, they will keep me motivated to try and accomplish both. That is really my challenge; to lose weight and training for half marathons. However, I really need to drop some pounds before the double in May or that will be real torture! I know that I can do it. It will just take a bunch of discipline and shoulders to cry on!
Until next week!
Meal plan for week January 12, 2014
Sunday: Pork Chops/couscous/veggies (squash,peppers)
Monday: LO
Tuesday: Chicken & Dumplings in Crockpot
Wednesday: LO
Thursday: Fish
Friday: LO
Saturday: Salsa Chicken
Thursday, January 9, 2014
Challenge - Week 1
The first week of our WL challenge has come to an end. We all did well but realize there is a long way to go -- 11 weeks to be exact. We can accomplish so much during this time and I can't wait to see what each of us can do.
I made the decision to be all in this time. In previous years of the gym's corporate challenge, I gave up after the first couple of weeks. I had little motivation to succeed or a reason to keep going. It feels very different to be in a challenge with some of your best friends. We can support and motivate each other to succeed. We all understand exactly what the other girl is thinking or feeling. There is nothing more encouraging than tackling this battle with your girls.
I was talking with my friend and workout buddy last night about my reluctance to share my weight with the group. I wanted to control the spreadsheet because that way I wouldn't have to tell them. I ended up sharing but I hated it. I realized the reason is because I have failed myself and I've failed those I care about (including these girls). I conquered this mountain once and I was embarrassed that I was having to do it again. I gained 80 pounds in a year-ish. Who does that? Especially someone who runs half marathons and works out. The answer: a person who actually struggled through half marathons and ate whatever the hell she wanted. My diet choices had flown out the window. I didn't want to cook or take care of any of those mundane details anymore. I wanted life to be easy. And sadly, the bad choices are usually much easier. In addition, my job had gotten super stressful and I was barely treading water. The stress from that hectic study was alleviated so I am starting to feel more like my old self again. I can do this and I need to do this.
My starting weight was 278.8 pounds. Yikes. It actually feels good to put it out there.
The first week went really well for me. I planned out meals through March (long reason for this). I tracked my food. I cooked. I measured. I exercised and tried to reach my step goal. I even drank water (not nearly what I should but some is better than nothing).
I lost 9.4 pounds!
That is a pretty good start to this challenge. Here's to Week 2.
I made the decision to be all in this time. In previous years of the gym's corporate challenge, I gave up after the first couple of weeks. I had little motivation to succeed or a reason to keep going. It feels very different to be in a challenge with some of your best friends. We can support and motivate each other to succeed. We all understand exactly what the other girl is thinking or feeling. There is nothing more encouraging than tackling this battle with your girls.
I was talking with my friend and workout buddy last night about my reluctance to share my weight with the group. I wanted to control the spreadsheet because that way I wouldn't have to tell them. I ended up sharing but I hated it. I realized the reason is because I have failed myself and I've failed those I care about (including these girls). I conquered this mountain once and I was embarrassed that I was having to do it again. I gained 80 pounds in a year-ish. Who does that? Especially someone who runs half marathons and works out. The answer: a person who actually struggled through half marathons and ate whatever the hell she wanted. My diet choices had flown out the window. I didn't want to cook or take care of any of those mundane details anymore. I wanted life to be easy. And sadly, the bad choices are usually much easier. In addition, my job had gotten super stressful and I was barely treading water. The stress from that hectic study was alleviated so I am starting to feel more like my old self again. I can do this and I need to do this.
My starting weight was 278.8 pounds. Yikes. It actually feels good to put it out there.
The first week went really well for me. I planned out meals through March (long reason for this). I tracked my food. I cooked. I measured. I exercised and tried to reach my step goal. I even drank water (not nearly what I should but some is better than nothing).
I lost 9.4 pounds!
That is a pretty good start to this challenge. Here's to Week 2.
Wednesday, January 1, 2014
Meal Planning for Week January 1, 2014 and January 5, 2014
January 1 - I planned meals to start on Wednesday.
Here is the menu for this week:
Here is the menu for this week:
Wednesday: Chili
Thursday: Fish
Friday: LO
Saturday: Tortilla Soup
January 5
January 5
Here is the menu for this week:
Monday: LO
Tuesday: Chicken & Rice in Crockpot
Wednesday: LO
Thursday: Fish
Friday: LO
Saturday: Taco Soup
I need to ease into this eating and cooking thing. We haven't planned meals and our house since um, well I can't remember! I think the first success was sitting down and planning out three months of meals!
I need to ease into this eating and cooking thing. We haven't planned meals and our house since um, well I can't remember! I think the first success was sitting down and planning out three months of meals!
2014 Here we go....
Welcome to 2014! That seems weird not sure why...but I digress. Today marks the start of our group weight loss challenge! I have some great and amazing girlfriends that need encouragement from all who read this entry! Feel free to comment here or on whichever social media outlet got you here!
Today was weigh-in day. We probably all had to force ourselves on and off the scale. I know I made myself re-do it about 10 times. I was shocked at how much weight I had gained. Wow!
The good news is that all changes now. We have all lapsed and we have all had weight loss success. As a group we can't help but succeed!
Personally, I did my first workout to motivate me. I ran 4.33 miles (pacing). It was rough with an ankle that is cranky but I did it!
I can't wait to see what the next 12 weeks bring!
Girls, let's kill some fat cells!!!
Today was weigh-in day. We probably all had to force ourselves on and off the scale. I know I made myself re-do it about 10 times. I was shocked at how much weight I had gained. Wow!
The good news is that all changes now. We have all lapsed and we have all had weight loss success. As a group we can't help but succeed!
Personally, I did my first workout to motivate me. I ran 4.33 miles (pacing). It was rough with an ankle that is cranky but I did it!
I can't wait to see what the next 12 weeks bring!
Girls, let's kill some fat cells!!!
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