Sunday Weigh In

Last week: 218.5
This week: 217.5

DOWN 1 lbs

Dude... I'll that that! I did really well from Wed. til last night... stayed within my calorie range and worked my butt off.. Doing this weight class has really inspired me to push my self during my cardio.. so I am hoping to up that some this coming week as well.

Taking it easy today as it is easter sunday.. and my day off.. so have a great day everyone!

Sunday Weigh In!

Last week: 221
This week: 218

-3 lbs GONE!

And I think I can officially say I am OUT of the 220's!

I really really watched what I ate this week and stayed in my calorie range... I did not get to the gym once, however, and will be getting back into that tomorrow.

This past week has been busy... dealing with car issues.. getting ready for a concert.. and then singing through all these emotions!

Tonight is my concert... 7pm.. I'm taking it easy this morning.. going to go do some yoga... take a long shower... just take it easy! I'm really looking forward to the concert tonight.. the music is gorgeous and no matter what happens, its going to be great!

I'm sorry I haven't been around to comment and what not.. I'm finding after I spend the day infront of the computer at work, I really don't want to stare at it when I get home! I'll play catch up tomorrow!! I hope you all have a great rest of your weekend!

Sunday Weigh In!

DOWN 2.8 lbs
Current Weight: 219.6

I managed to turn my thoughts around, made some better choices in food and exercise...

I needed this loss after the past few weeks. I was definitely in a mini-depression.. mostly about $. I am extremely grateful to a bunch of friends who really stepped up to lend a hand and helped me realize that there is help if needed and I do not have to do this all on my own... that it is 'OK' to ask for (and receive) help.

Planned out my food for the week... yogurt w/granola and berries for breakfast... I may still do protein shakes in the afternoon.. grilled chicken sandwich w/avocado for lunch, with grapes.. and salad or veg and bean/turkey chili for dinner... I can never get sick of chili.. it's been a few weeks since that's been on my menu..

Things are looking up for this coming week...hitting the gym M-F. Will practice music after work then go to the gym.. then home for dinner. May be a later dinner then normal... like 7 or 8.. but I don't got to be until 11, so I think that's enough time to digest...

Just gotta keep doing what works.. I can't worry about the future.. I'll get there when I get there.. I need to stay focused on what is going good for me now... prepare as much for the future as I can.. but really.. just let it happen. I can't sit here today worry about what may happen in the future with my $ issues... with losing weight... with finding a good job... It made me just tailspin into depression, anger, and sadness.. all things that work against me and make me miserable.. which in turn stall any weight loss and emotional well-being efforts....

I hope you all had a good weekend and have a great week!

WI results

Not surprised at all..

gained 2.4lbs

putting me back to 222.4

Will be changing up my diet and exercise this week...
and ofcourse drinking tons of water...

Here's to a good week and a productive March!!!!!

Weigh-In

Moved my WI to monday mornings so I can keep on track on the weekend... It's kind of working... I weighed Sat. morning and Monday morning and there was no change..



still at 223.5



I FEEL smaller..and I am noticing more muscle in my legs.. so I'm just going to go with 'I am gaining muscle..which weighs more than fat (and is helping me get RID of my fat)... so I'm not stressing... If I'm *still* at 223.5 next weekend.. I will take measurements..



This week I will not waste time at night.. I have fat to lose and a concert to prepre for.. so.. After work M-F I will go to the gym.. 30-45m walk.. if I can walk fast(er) I will do less time.. I also want to add the weight machines, just for the upper body 2-3 times per week



I am having more food and breakfast and lunch so I can have a smaller meal/light meal after the gym.. then it's up to the college to practice



In bed..lights off by 11... up at 7am...



I need to be consistent. I looked back at the weeks where I lost..and my calories were between 1600-1800... this past week I was above 2000 the majority of the week..and only worked out 3 times. I need to move 5-6 days/week. I will take sunday off.. but perhaps will do yoga or pilates.. and I will still go practice. Just like being consistent with working out.. I have to be consistent with singing. The voice is a muscle and needs to be worked out too.. It's been awhile since I practiced daily.. and my voice is showing that... It was very tired yesterday.. I just need to take it slow this week.. don't get ahead of myself. I'm warming up before work for 20 minutes.. in the car.. but better than nothing.. I can do this...



Have a good week everyone.. not sure how much I will be posting during the week!

a few things

Lots of awesome prize giveaways this week! Check out Mizfit for some awesome prizes EVERY DAY THIS WEEK!

Also, check out Hangrypants, they are giving away some yummy looking almond butter!

I ofcourse entered.. I have yet to win any prizes since blogging.. not that that's why I blog.. I actually had no idea people did that. If my blog ever got big, id totes do some giveaways!

As for the Month of January... had some gains and some major losses..
but ended up losing 9.2lbs

not too bad! It beat my goal of 6 - 8lbs a month..
I've got some great plans for Feb..
I am starting the Couch 2 5k , jogging program today
and this Friday is my first BODY PUMP class.. and I'm freakin scared to death of it.. but SOOOOO want the challenge (and results) from it.

Eating is back to good.. eliminating sneaky sugars and keep tracking on sparkpeople.
Staying positive and looking forward.. I can do this...

WI results

It sure was a crazy week but I think I managed to come out with a loss. My original WI date was Saturday.. and I weighed 222, but I wanted to switch to Mondays to help me be more accountable over the weekend. It did.. I definently ate better (and found a new favorite fruit - TANGELOS!).. I checked my weight Sunday (because I'm obsessive like that ) and it was 223.6 ... and this morning... 225?!

THIS is exactly why the scale is not a good tool for determining where you are. I ate really well all weekend, but am a little backed up if ya know what I mean.. and I attribute that to todays high number. I think i was getting a little high on the carbs.. mainly bread.. but it couldve been the tofu last night too.. had teriakiy sauce on it... EITHER way.. I averaged my weekend to be 223.5 which puts me at least down from my last 'official' WI.

I'm still trying to decide if I want to wi on saturday or monday... my schedule is off on the weekend so I'm not getting all my meals/snacks in.. I guess I can just keep it Saturday and just make myself stay on track as best I can on the weekend.

stupid scale...

Have a great day everyone!

Holy Crap(?)!!!!

And no.. not that kind of crap, Tamzin!

WI this morning...

DOWN 5.4 lbs


Wiggley WHA?!!

Yeah.. no joke.. I have never in my LIFE lost that much in a week... and while I know that weight is not the over all determining factor of where we stand in weight loss.. I *DO* feel thinner..and clothes are feeling loose... so.. More on that later

I have a crazy day ahead of me and had a crazy night last night! So many ideas flying through my head and SO much I want to blog about this weekend but It will have to wait..

I have to go look for a new car today.. not by choice..more by necessity.. It's not the best time for me to being doing so.. but my santa fe is not a happy suv anymore and I refuse to put anymore $ into a 2002. So.... off I go today to see what I can get. I'm working 2 different dealers and plan to be a strong ass woman today and stick to my guns... but please to still think positive thoughts and send them my way... I will update tonight

Life is E'ffing amazing right now... my best to you all.. have a great day! and I will be back tonight!!!