I am SUCH a huge friggin' slacker! I haven't been keeping up with my blog and I haven't been keeping up with my exercise plan!
SO! Today I am starting my 30-Day Shred FOR SURE! I am super excited!
My appetite has been SO weird since I got back from vacation. Some days I don't feel like eating at ALL....I don't get what that's all about. I force myself to have a least something, but I don't want to. But it's funny....I always have the desire to drink a beer if it's available - I guess that's one way to get your calories ;)
I promise I will be back to update!!!
Tuesday, March 27, 2012
Monday, March 19, 2012
All I gained...
...was a tan!
I have been on vacation (in New Orleans and on a cruise, no less) for the last 8 days and I honestly don't believe I gained any weight!!! How crazy is that?? I am super excited :) I say "I don't believe" because my scale isn't digital and I get frustrated trying to figure which little tick the hand hands on!
I didn't work out every day like I promised myself I would, but I did do a whole lot of walking around both on and off the ship and I didn't over-eat. GO ME!
My Jillian Michael's 30-Day Shred starts today (if I am feeling up to it), too!
Now you have been updated, sorry I was MIA :)
I have been on vacation (in New Orleans and on a cruise, no less) for the last 8 days and I honestly don't believe I gained any weight!!! How crazy is that?? I am super excited :) I say "I don't believe" because my scale isn't digital and I get frustrated trying to figure which little tick the hand hands on!
I didn't work out every day like I promised myself I would, but I did do a whole lot of walking around both on and off the ship and I didn't over-eat. GO ME!
My Jillian Michael's 30-Day Shred starts today (if I am feeling up to it), too!
Now you have been updated, sorry I was MIA :)
Monday, March 5, 2012
I survived....
A weekend on my diet and I didn't TRULY cheat! Admittidly I allowed myself some Reese's Peices, but I am sorry - you have to allow yourself sweets once in a while or you will go bonkers. I think I went over my WW points by a couple on Sunday, but that's only because I didn't sit down and plan and one meal I couldn't determine the points. I am actually pretty proud of myself! Weekends are where I either get bored and feel hungry or where I just snack all day and skip meals because the day isn't structured.
I find myself actually counting out servings of stuff like crackers, chips, etc. I have a new obession over Cheez-Its and it would be SO easy to just scarf a whole box!! But I count the serving (usually I end up just doing half, to be perfectly honest), eat slowly and I get statsfied just the same :)
I only worked out Friday, though...so shame on me, but I will be working out tonight!
I find myself actually counting out servings of stuff like crackers, chips, etc. I have a new obession over Cheez-Its and it would be SO easy to just scarf a whole box!! But I count the serving (usually I end up just doing half, to be perfectly honest), eat slowly and I get statsfied just the same :)
I only worked out Friday, though...so shame on me, but I will be working out tonight!
Friday, March 2, 2012
Love/Hate
I hate Jillian Michaels....
I LOVE Jillian Michales!!!
I just did her "Burn Fat, Boost Metabolism" and WHEW! I thought I was about to DIE. But the good thing is this: she is working me exactly how I need to be worked and I KNOW I will see the results I want.
Still COMPLETELY motivated :)
I stayed within my WW points, too!
I LOVE Jillian Michales!!!
I just did her "Burn Fat, Boost Metabolism" and WHEW! I thought I was about to DIE. But the good thing is this: she is working me exactly how I need to be worked and I KNOW I will see the results I want.
Still COMPLETELY motivated :)
I stayed within my WW points, too!
Thursday, March 1, 2012
Well then...
So my office is starting at Weight Watchers program here at the office. An official Weight Watchers facilitator is going to come up here and conduct meetings, do weigh-ins, etc...peer pressure made me sign up for the Monthly Pass.
I did WW in 2008 and ended up losing about 30 pounds, and only gained back about 15 of it very slowly when I stopped the program AND working out. So I can't say it doesn't work, but there are so many tools online these days for free. I did it because they needed at least 20 people to sign up in order to have the meetings and once 20 is obtained, 6 weeks is locked in guaranteed.
To be honest, I will probably only do it for the first month. $40/month is A LOT for something I could easily do for FREE. I don't really need to go to the meetings because MyFitnessPal.com and the community there is just as good to me. But the more I thought about it, doing it for the month with my co-workers will really get me back into the habit of truly watching what I do.
OH....by the way....I get 27 points a day and I ate 44 at lunch alone. So, there is that. I used a lot of my bonus weekly points. I am in a major slump today and all I wanted was to eat something so disgustingly good it was painful...so I did :) Judge me, I don't care! I won't even need diner because I am still full!
I did WW in 2008 and ended up losing about 30 pounds, and only gained back about 15 of it very slowly when I stopped the program AND working out. So I can't say it doesn't work, but there are so many tools online these days for free. I did it because they needed at least 20 people to sign up in order to have the meetings and once 20 is obtained, 6 weeks is locked in guaranteed.
To be honest, I will probably only do it for the first month. $40/month is A LOT for something I could easily do for FREE. I don't really need to go to the meetings because MyFitnessPal.com and the community there is just as good to me. But the more I thought about it, doing it for the month with my co-workers will really get me back into the habit of truly watching what I do.
OH....by the way....I get 27 points a day and I ate 44 at lunch alone. So, there is that. I used a lot of my bonus weekly points. I am in a major slump today and all I wanted was to eat something so disgustingly good it was painful...so I did :) Judge me, I don't care! I won't even need diner because I am still full!
I can't believe I am sharing this...
So....I measured myself this morning.... Yup.
And I can't believe I am sharing these with the world!
I did it all by myself in the mirror, so it may not all be perfectly exact, but it's a good general idea and I will do them the same way when I get my results, so it's accurate enough.
Reminder: I am 5'5" and 163-sih
Chest (under breasts) - 33"
Chest (above breasts) - 36"
Bust - 40"
Waist (at the smallest point) - 34"
Hips (at the widest point) - 40.5'' ... take into account this also goes around the biggest part of my belly, where I hold all my weight!
Butt - I forgot about this one...I will do it tonight :)
Thighs (and the biggest point) - 23
Calves (and the biggest point) - 15
^^^^ How about those?! Mostly muscle! Friggin' hoss.
Uper arm (at the biggest point) - 11.5
So there you have it! Tell me what you think...unless it's mean...because I know this ain't cute!
And I can't believe I am sharing these with the world!
I did it all by myself in the mirror, so it may not all be perfectly exact, but it's a good general idea and I will do them the same way when I get my results, so it's accurate enough.
Reminder: I am 5'5" and 163-sih
Chest (under breasts) - 33"
Chest (above breasts) - 36"
Bust - 40"
Waist (at the smallest point) - 34"
Hips (at the widest point) - 40.5'' ... take into account this also goes around the biggest part of my belly, where I hold all my weight!
Butt - I forgot about this one...I will do it tonight :)
Thighs (and the biggest point) - 23
Calves (and the biggest point) - 15
^^^^ How about those?! Mostly muscle! Friggin' hoss.
Uper arm (at the biggest point) - 11.5
So there you have it! Tell me what you think...unless it's mean...because I know this ain't cute!
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Diary Entry
Workout:
Remember to click the picture to enlarge it :)
Food:
Did a little better today, but I still need to find a steady meal plan. I didn't get near the nutrients I need but I stayed full all day and didn't need to snack! And yes, I had a dadgum dinner roll :(
*Just realized I forgot to put my sunflower seeds in there, but it wasn't many!*
Remember to click the picture to enlarge it :)Food:
Did a little better today, but I still need to find a steady meal plan. I didn't get near the nutrients I need but I stayed full all day and didn't need to snack! And yes, I had a dadgum dinner roll :(*Just realized I forgot to put my sunflower seeds in there, but it wasn't many!*
Day 2 - Buckle my shoe?
Yeah...there is a taste of my random :) How'd you like that?!
So today has been a little hard, I can't even lie right now!
I gave up restaurant breakfast for Lent (which also helps my diet) and a vendor brought a BUNCH of Oscar's burritos today. I just wanted to give up right there but when I thought about my faith and my goals, I was able to abstain. Good ol' will power muscles are getting stronger!
Now, if that wasn't enough to test me...the department celebrated February birthday's today. Yep, cake and all. I sat in a conference room with, I dunno, about 20 other people who were all eating a rather delicious looking and smelling cake and I declined. Honest to Mary! It was hard hard HARD...boy...I mean it was physically affecting me!
Anywho! I made it through all of that thanks to some support around the office and my iPod...barely.
Today is Pilates day as well! Weeee! I am actually starting to get very excited about Pilates days and I will be SO sad when the semester is over! But by then I will be really fit from the 30DS (30 Day Shred) and P90X, so it'll be cool :)
'Till next time...
Quote of the day:
::I am eating sunflower seeds::
Me: Mmm you got popcorn?
Kristina: Yeah, I had to or I would eat that cake!
Me: I know what you mean, that's why you are hearing non-stop crackin' and poppin' over here!
So today has been a little hard, I can't even lie right now!
I gave up restaurant breakfast for Lent (which also helps my diet) and a vendor brought a BUNCH of Oscar's burritos today. I just wanted to give up right there but when I thought about my faith and my goals, I was able to abstain. Good ol' will power muscles are getting stronger!
Now, if that wasn't enough to test me...the department celebrated February birthday's today. Yep, cake and all. I sat in a conference room with, I dunno, about 20 other people who were all eating a rather delicious looking and smelling cake and I declined. Honest to Mary! It was hard hard HARD...boy...I mean it was physically affecting me!
Anywho! I made it through all of that thanks to some support around the office and my iPod...barely.
Today is Pilates day as well! Weeee! I am actually starting to get very excited about Pilates days and I will be SO sad when the semester is over! But by then I will be really fit from the 30DS (30 Day Shred) and P90X, so it'll be cool :)
'Till next time...
Quote of the day:
::I am eating sunflower seeds::
Me: Mmm you got popcorn?
Kristina: Yeah, I had to or I would eat that cake!
Me: I know what you mean, that's why you are hearing non-stop crackin' and poppin' over here!
Monday, February 27, 2012
Diary Entry
Okay, here is my food diary for the day. It looks tiny, but you can click on it and it will enlarge it. I didn't do any workouts, but I did opt for the stairs all day today, instead of the elevator (I am on the 4th floor!).
It looks like I have a lot left over, but I did have this random dessert bar at work that someone made and as far as the casserole, it was handmade so I don't know if the calorie count is exact...in other words, "good enough".
I promise to get healthier snacks and meals and be more precise, I just need to go shopping :)
Day 1...ready...GO!!!
How many diets and exercises will I try before I actually get the job done? How ever many I have done before today, that's how many!
Seriously, I am actually sort of tired with myself giving up all the time! It takes commitment, dedication and positivity, I think I FINALLY have it all, plus an ever-growing support system. If I want to look and feel a certain way, it's not going to happen by magic and it's certainly not going to be achieved by quick fixes. I had to fail a few times for it to finally click.
One big thing that really got some fire up my butt was when I realized that, as of today, there is NO way I would pass the physical test to get into the Academy...not even a little bit. How stupid would it be if I worked this hard to get my degree and then couldn't do what I wanted to because I am slightly over-weight and not so fit? I can tell you, it would be VERY stupid. And sure, I can start training when I get closer to graduating...but why not start now and blow it out of the water then, impress the poo out of some of those men? I see myself in that uniform, running 90 in my cruiser, then chasing down a suspect and instantly I feel the passion to be a better me.
And I can't lie....looking good is totally something I look forward to as well. People can say they are doing it "for themselves" all day long, but you know you want a slamming body! You want have men wanting you and women wanting to be you. Stop lying in your brain and just admit it!
So in a very general overview, here is a plan that I am setting in motion:
*Started* A general calorie-counting diet on MyFitnessPal.com. I am going to post my food and exercise journals on here daily (hopefully). I was going to do WeightWatchers again (because I lost 30 lbs on that) but I don't want to spend the money, to be honest.
*Started* A separate savings account that will be used to by myself a whole new wardrobe when I get done with the "hard part" and start my maintenance program. I will probably use it to buy things here and there to get me through until I get to go on a shopping spree as well. I think this is a majorly good idea for anyone who is starting a program. It's a non-food treat and it sure will make you feel stellar when you HAVE to buy new clothes because nothing else fits.
*Started* 10-Day Whole Body Cleanse by Enzymatic - I am actually doing this to CLEANSE my body, what it's intended to do. I am not looking to lose weight with it or anything like that. Just a nice kick-start to my diet!
March 19 (after my cruise) - I will start Jillian Michaels' 30-Day Shred along with a fitness and meal plan from her site - This will give me a good base for the next step....wait for it...
April 23 - P90X BABY! That's right. I have committed myself to P90X! I have read stories and stories and seen many results and let me tell you, I am PUMPED! That should finish up in July, right in the middle of bathing suit season...I see a bikini in my future :)
Whenever that's over - I will being hiring a personal trainer for a week to get a good maintenance program going so I won't have to do the above ever again. By this time I know I am going to look AHHHH-mazing and I will want to keep it that way.
At some point - I am going to do Insanity! I just want to see what it's all about! Maybe do it every so often to challenge my body and such.
To there you have it! This chubby chick is ready to be a fit fox yet again! I am very, VERY excited and full of motivation at this point. I hope you share this journey with me and you find it useful in your world!
Current: "OMG he is looking fat stomach, isn't he?!"
Goal: ::shirt rides up and I don't even adjust it::
Seriously, I am actually sort of tired with myself giving up all the time! It takes commitment, dedication and positivity, I think I FINALLY have it all, plus an ever-growing support system. If I want to look and feel a certain way, it's not going to happen by magic and it's certainly not going to be achieved by quick fixes. I had to fail a few times for it to finally click.
One big thing that really got some fire up my butt was when I realized that, as of today, there is NO way I would pass the physical test to get into the Academy...not even a little bit. How stupid would it be if I worked this hard to get my degree and then couldn't do what I wanted to because I am slightly over-weight and not so fit? I can tell you, it would be VERY stupid. And sure, I can start training when I get closer to graduating...but why not start now and blow it out of the water then, impress the poo out of some of those men? I see myself in that uniform, running 90 in my cruiser, then chasing down a suspect and instantly I feel the passion to be a better me.
And I can't lie....looking good is totally something I look forward to as well. People can say they are doing it "for themselves" all day long, but you know you want a slamming body! You want have men wanting you and women wanting to be you. Stop lying in your brain and just admit it!
So in a very general overview, here is a plan that I am setting in motion:
*Started* A general calorie-counting diet on MyFitnessPal.com. I am going to post my food and exercise journals on here daily (hopefully). I was going to do WeightWatchers again (because I lost 30 lbs on that) but I don't want to spend the money, to be honest.
*Started* A separate savings account that will be used to by myself a whole new wardrobe when I get done with the "hard part" and start my maintenance program. I will probably use it to buy things here and there to get me through until I get to go on a shopping spree as well. I think this is a majorly good idea for anyone who is starting a program. It's a non-food treat and it sure will make you feel stellar when you HAVE to buy new clothes because nothing else fits.
*Started* 10-Day Whole Body Cleanse by Enzymatic - I am actually doing this to CLEANSE my body, what it's intended to do. I am not looking to lose weight with it or anything like that. Just a nice kick-start to my diet!
March 19 (after my cruise) - I will start Jillian Michaels' 30-Day Shred along with a fitness and meal plan from her site - This will give me a good base for the next step....wait for it...
April 23 - P90X BABY! That's right. I have committed myself to P90X! I have read stories and stories and seen many results and let me tell you, I am PUMPED! That should finish up in July, right in the middle of bathing suit season...I see a bikini in my future :)
Whenever that's over - I will being hiring a personal trainer for a week to get a good maintenance program going so I won't have to do the above ever again. By this time I know I am going to look AHHHH-mazing and I will want to keep it that way.
At some point - I am going to do Insanity! I just want to see what it's all about! Maybe do it every so often to challenge my body and such.
To there you have it! This chubby chick is ready to be a fit fox yet again! I am very, VERY excited and full of motivation at this point. I hope you share this journey with me and you find it useful in your world!
Current: "OMG he is looking fat stomach, isn't he?!"
Goal: ::shirt rides up and I don't even adjust it::
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