Most woman will tell you that you can measure weight loss by a pair of jeans. They are the hardest garment to fit properly, well besides a swimming suit! I am wearing a pair that hasn't been on my body in over a year!! I am so excited to have lost enough weight that I can wear more than one pair of jeans. I bought a pair that became my "fat pants". They were the only ones that fit. It's really hard to only have one pair of jeans. Well at least for me. I had taken all my bigger clothes to Goodwill and had nothing else to wear. I can't wait to drag all my jeans back out and wear them until they fall off! Then I can drag out the next size down. I stockpile smaller sizes like the freakin Gap. At one point, I was really close to being in a 14 and since the jeans were on sale I bought them. I think I jinxed myself. There is no chance in hell of me buying a size 12 until I walk in the store and it fits! I am glad to see 30+ pounds gone and even happier that I can fit into my jeans!!
Sometimes it's the small victories that mean more!!
Friday, August 27, 2010
Thursday, August 26, 2010
Blasted food sabotager....
My weekend festivities only showed a gain of 0.6! Phew, not as bad as I feared. I can get that off pretty quickly. I hope...
I came home from the gym to an angry mom. [Note: I live with my mother by choice to help her out since she is getting older.] I had to train on T/TH this week and I threw her completely off. She was hungry and cranky waiting for me to feed her. So she was in the process of ordering Chinese food. I love Chinese food. It was torture to tell her no and that I'll make myself something. I had soup. I kind of pigged-out a bit during lunch. It was so sad not to have any lemon chicken or fried rice but I am proud of myself for saying no. Thank goodness I didn't like anything my mom ordered and I could ignore it. I did steal a crab rangoon after my walk with the puppy. Food is constantly a struggle. It isn't always easy to have just a bite and be satisfied. Yet, I know that I can't completely ignore my trigger foods for the rest of my life. Each day I have to choose to eat this or that and remember not to beat myself up when I make a mistake.
On a side note....stupid Cardinals....booo! I should have gone to bed and not wasted my time on this game. Geesh!
I came home from the gym to an angry mom. [Note: I live with my mother by choice to help her out since she is getting older.] I had to train on T/TH this week and I threw her completely off. She was hungry and cranky waiting for me to feed her. So she was in the process of ordering Chinese food. I love Chinese food. It was torture to tell her no and that I'll make myself something. I had soup. I kind of pigged-out a bit during lunch. It was so sad not to have any lemon chicken or fried rice but I am proud of myself for saying no. Thank goodness I didn't like anything my mom ordered and I could ignore it. I did steal a crab rangoon after my walk with the puppy. Food is constantly a struggle. It isn't always easy to have just a bite and be satisfied. Yet, I know that I can't completely ignore my trigger foods for the rest of my life. Each day I have to choose to eat this or that and remember not to beat myself up when I make a mistake.
On a side note....stupid Cardinals....booo! I should have gone to bed and not wasted my time on this game. Geesh!
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
To 10k or not
I have never viewed myself as a distance runner. However, I've been toying with the idea of running a 10k. Over the last 5 years, I've done a dozen 5ks and while I enjoy doing them I feel like I could accomplish more. The next logical step is doing a 10k. Yikes, 6.2 miles all at once. I am shaking in my Nikes just thinking about it. I bit the bullet and signed up for a race the weekend of Halloween. It's a race to cure lymphoma. My mom was diagnosed in 1999 and through miracle treatments is living cancer free 11 years later!! So with the heart strings tugged, I registered for the perfect race to test out my next running level! Now I just need to add 2 more miles to my runs...I can do this! When I survive this race, I suppose that a 1/2 marathon is next. (Double Yikes) Mardi Gras in NOLA anyone?
I love kettelbells! I think they are fun! But I may have one hell of a bruise on my shoulder after last nights session. God bless Ms. All-star for having patience because I could not get the newest exercise at all. Ok, well at the end I kind of got it. She was worried about my wrist hurting (which they should if done properly) and they do a little but nothing like the bruise I can feel forming! I think some more practice will be in order and probably another 100 bruises!! And perhaps I need to keep in mind that 15lbs of cast iron can hurt you....yep, Ms. AS is totally going "I told you so".
I love kettelbells! I think they are fun! But I may have one hell of a bruise on my shoulder after last nights session. God bless Ms. All-star for having patience because I could not get the newest exercise at all. Ok, well at the end I kind of got it. She was worried about my wrist hurting (which they should if done properly) and they do a little but nothing like the bruise I can feel forming! I think some more practice will be in order and probably another 100 bruises!! And perhaps I need to keep in mind that 15lbs of cast iron can hurt you....yep, Ms. AS is totally going "I told you so".
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Crockpot Brown Sugar Chicken
I found this recipe over at A Year of Slow Cooking.
--12 boneless, skinless chicken thighs, or 6 boneless, skinless breast halves
--1 cup brown sugar
--1/4 cup lemon-lime soda
--2/3 cup white wine vinegar
--3 cloves smashed and chopped garlic
--2 T soy sauce
--1 tsp ground black pepper
The Directions.
Plop the chicken into your crockpot. Cover with the brown sugar, pepper, chopped garlic, and soy sauce. Add the vinegar, and pour in the soda. It will bubble!
Cover and cook on low for 6-9 hours, or on high for 4-5. The chicken is done when it is cooked through and has reached desired consistency. The longer you cook it, the more tender it will be.
Serve over a bowl of brown rice with a ladle full of the broth.
Crockpot Brown Sugar Chicken
--12 boneless, skinless chicken thighs, or 6 boneless, skinless breast halves
--1 cup brown sugar
--1/4 cup lemon-lime soda
--2/3 cup white wine vinegar
--3 cloves smashed and chopped garlic
--2 T soy sauce
--1 tsp ground black pepper
The Directions.
Plop the chicken into your crockpot. Cover with the brown sugar, pepper, chopped garlic, and soy sauce. Add the vinegar, and pour in the soda. It will bubble!
Cover and cook on low for 6-9 hours, or on high for 4-5. The chicken is done when it is cooked through and has reached desired consistency. The longer you cook it, the more tender it will be.
Serve over a bowl of brown rice with a ladle full of the broth.
Verdict: We liked it. I used the skinless breast and in the future I would probably buy with the skin on. The chicken was a little dry. The broth did help moisten it up. I will totally make this again!
Is it nap time?
I had a wonderful weekend celebrating my BFF's birthday! We went to two Cardinal baseball games and spent a day at the Herman MO Wineries. It was an action packed weekend and I could really use a nap about now. :P We had a lot of fun eating, drinking and cheering! I can't wait to see what next year brings! Hurray for birthday celebrations!
Having all this fun pretty much meant I took my diet and drowned it in the mighty Mississippi! It was a big, fat binge of a time! I'll now spend the next month trying to recover but who cares. A girl needs to have some fun from time to time. Of course this is easier to say before I step on the scale and see the damage. Then the reality of the wine, cheese and pulled pork nachos will slap me in the face. Can someone hand me some wine?
There is good news amidst the sea of gluttony. On Saturday, I FINALLY hit my highest heart rate zone. Ms. All-star did lower the ranges and it was somewhat easier to reach but I still ran my ass off to hit it! I was pretty darn proud of myself! Then on Sunday, I ran 4 miles and didn't pass out (remember those nachos were consumed prior to hitting the gym)! So at least, I ended the besties weekend of fun with an attempt at redemption.
After all, tomorrow is another day!
Having all this fun pretty much meant I took my diet and drowned it in the mighty Mississippi! It was a big, fat binge of a time! I'll now spend the next month trying to recover but who cares. A girl needs to have some fun from time to time. Of course this is easier to say before I step on the scale and see the damage. Then the reality of the wine, cheese and pulled pork nachos will slap me in the face. Can someone hand me some wine?
There is good news amidst the sea of gluttony. On Saturday, I FINALLY hit my highest heart rate zone. Ms. All-star did lower the ranges and it was somewhat easier to reach but I still ran my ass off to hit it! I was pretty darn proud of myself! Then on Sunday, I ran 4 miles and didn't pass out (remember those nachos were consumed prior to hitting the gym)! So at least, I ended the besties weekend of fun with an attempt at redemption.
After all, tomorrow is another day!
Thursday, August 19, 2010
Weigh and Measure Day
Do you know who is a weight loss rock star? This girl! Yesterday, was my monthly weigh and measure day with Ms. All-star. I was apparently stressing for no real reason. I'll chalk it up to my OCD tendencies. I really should write down the numbers or copy them but I'm not that smart! So we'll have to go with the things I can remember!
I lost 7.4 lbs for a weigh-in at 232.6! That is 9.6 from hitting the 100 pound mark of my weight loss journey! [I'll have to post before and after pix when I hit that point.] I've lost 23.4 lbs since starting with Ms. AS only 2 short (err long) months ago!! I lost 10 lbs of fat and gained a little muscle. So a total of 27 lbs of fat is off my body in two months!! Woo hoo! It is so reassuring to know that the fat is disappearing and the muscle is starting to build! Contrary to popular belief, the fat has not migrated to my booty and it is still flat as ever. Damn!
I lost 2.75 inches from my waist, in a month....Seriously? No wonder some of my pants are falling down! I am down one entire chunk roll from my mid-section. In case you were wondering what the heck is a chunk roll, that is what I call the rolls of fat that make up my tummy area. I had three. One whole roll has melted away! For the record, I don't miss it!! I think I've lost close to 4 inches off my middle...but I'm not positive.
My other measurements were incredibly awesome as well but I can't remember all the specifics because I was so enamored with the above!! I think neck, chest, hips, and calves were all down a little.
Apparently, I don't need a reward to motivate my fitness. Because I totally forgot to pick something and I still haven't watched last months reward. LOL I know small goals are supposed to motivate you and keep you going along the way but my eye is on the big prize at the end. I can't wait to reach goal and be down an entire person! Then again there is always those gorgeous shoes I saw on my shopping trip.....doh stupid car window. (long negative story)
Any who! I am so grateful that God saw fit to put Ms. AS into my plan! I think having someone to push me is just what I needed to bring me back on the right path. I may bitch about having to do push ups, etc but I understand the reason she makes me do them! All our hard work is starting to show and one day I may even be able to balance, right?
So thanks to Ms. AS and my awesome new gym friends for all their support and encouragement!!
I lost 7.4 lbs for a weigh-in at 232.6! That is 9.6 from hitting the 100 pound mark of my weight loss journey! [I'll have to post before and after pix when I hit that point.] I've lost 23.4 lbs since starting with Ms. AS only 2 short (err long) months ago!! I lost 10 lbs of fat and gained a little muscle. So a total of 27 lbs of fat is off my body in two months!! Woo hoo! It is so reassuring to know that the fat is disappearing and the muscle is starting to build! Contrary to popular belief, the fat has not migrated to my booty and it is still flat as ever. Damn!
I lost 2.75 inches from my waist, in a month....Seriously? No wonder some of my pants are falling down! I am down one entire chunk roll from my mid-section. In case you were wondering what the heck is a chunk roll, that is what I call the rolls of fat that make up my tummy area. I had three. One whole roll has melted away! For the record, I don't miss it!! I think I've lost close to 4 inches off my middle...but I'm not positive.
My other measurements were incredibly awesome as well but I can't remember all the specifics because I was so enamored with the above!! I think neck, chest, hips, and calves were all down a little.
Apparently, I don't need a reward to motivate my fitness. Because I totally forgot to pick something and I still haven't watched last months reward. LOL I know small goals are supposed to motivate you and keep you going along the way but my eye is on the big prize at the end. I can't wait to reach goal and be down an entire person! Then again there is always those gorgeous shoes I saw on my shopping trip.....doh stupid car window. (long negative story)
Any who! I am so grateful that God saw fit to put Ms. AS into my plan! I think having someone to push me is just what I needed to bring me back on the right path. I may bitch about having to do push ups, etc but I understand the reason she makes me do them! All our hard work is starting to show and one day I may even be able to balance, right?
So thanks to Ms. AS and my awesome new gym friends for all their support and encouragement!!
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Push ups are the devil
Hello Blog Friends! The weather in the STL is absolutely beautiful! Moses and I are outside taking advantage of our patio! I am killing time before heading off to the gym. Tomorrow is my big weigh and measure day with the trainer. I am going into it with anticipation and trepidation. This past week hasn't been my best for eating but I have been exercising on schedule. I am excited to see how much body fat I've lost and if I gained any muscle. Keep your fingers crossed! A la Biggest Loser, I will be last chance working it tonight, lol!
Typically, I like to exercise. It's never a joyful, fun event but I do like the sense of accomplishment. But I really hate doing push ups. And of course because of my desire to never do them again, Ms. All-star manages to work them into every freakin circuit. Well not every circuit but most of them! :P I think she enjoys torturing me! My arms and shoulders are so sore today that I can barely raise them above my head. I can't wait to do more tomorrow! What exercises are your least favorite? I am sure that everyone dislikes doing something!
Typically, I like to exercise. It's never a joyful, fun event but I do like the sense of accomplishment. But I really hate doing push ups. And of course because of my desire to never do them again, Ms. All-star manages to work them into every freakin circuit. Well not every circuit but most of them! :P I think she enjoys torturing me! My arms and shoulders are so sore today that I can barely raise them above my head. I can't wait to do more tomorrow! What exercises are your least favorite? I am sure that everyone dislikes doing something!
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