My kids and I took a 5 day weekend to visit my cousin and her family in Ft. Drum, NY. Thursday morning before we set out on our 6 hour trip, I hopped on the scale hoping to see a friendly number. I did!! It was 205. I'm not sure why, but this number was absolutely thrilling!! I smiled so happily and got dressed with more confidence than I've had in at least 3 years.
I thought about this number constantly throughout the last 5 days. I couldn't even bear the thought of seeing anything higher at the end of my trip. The scary part is, I didn't count any calories and I was pretty sedentary the entire trip (I burned fewer calories on each of those 5 days than I do in a normal work day when I sit at my desk all day). It was a kick back and relax type of weekend that can easily pack on pounds...the thought was daunting.
Because of my long weekend/ mini vacation, I gave myself a week break from TurboFire last week after my last official weigh-in/measure. This week, I'll be starting week 9 which focuses on HIIT workouts. They are fast and furious which I like because being a mom of three it can be hard (but it's not impossible) to fit in a long workout. I start tonight...I can't wait!! I'm hoping to see big changes on the scale this week as well. I can taste being under 200lbs. It's just sooo close!!!
<3 Erin
BTW: The scale said 205 this morning. Happy Tuesday!
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
A Recent Change
Just last week, I started eating Lean Cuisine frozen dinners for my lunch with a serving of fruit. Prior to that, I had been eating a subway sandwich packed with veggies, a bag of baked lays, and a chocolate chip cookie. While all of those calories were accounted for, I was constantly feeling bloated after lunch and knew deep down that this extremely satisfying lunch wasn't helping in my journey.
Lately, I have been feeling so much better throughout the day. I had always steered clear from frozen processed meals because of the sodium content (among other things), however, it occurred to me that the sodium in the Lean Cuisine is no greater than what I was eating at Subway.
The greatest change this made for me is that I am no longer consuming the majority of my daily calorie goal before 12pm. This is allowing me to enjoy my dinners more and is also giving me wiggle room for a family ice cream outing after dinner or even a missed workout. I'm no longer playing catch-up late at night. We'll see how this helps in the next few weeks...stay tuned.
Lately, I have been feeling so much better throughout the day. I had always steered clear from frozen processed meals because of the sodium content (among other things), however, it occurred to me that the sodium in the Lean Cuisine is no greater than what I was eating at Subway.
The greatest change this made for me is that I am no longer consuming the majority of my daily calorie goal before 12pm. This is allowing me to enjoy my dinners more and is also giving me wiggle room for a family ice cream outing after dinner or even a missed workout. I'm no longer playing catch-up late at night. We'll see how this helps in the next few weeks...stay tuned.
Coming Clean: My Stats
I will post my stats here every 4 weeks.
This is hard. Really hard. I haven't even come clean to my husband about what you are about to see.
5/23/2011
Weight: 207 **Down 8.5lbs (13.5 Total)
Inches: 206" **Down 8" (18.5" Total)
Summary: This was my first weigh-in/measure after using my bodybugg for 4 weeks. My bodybugg has allowed me to take a better look at my activity levels and also helped me pay better attention to my food intake. I didn't, however, keep a journal of my food. I strictly used my own mental calculations to calculate my caloric intake. I also continued to follow Chalene Johnson's Turbofire workout each day.
4/18/2011
Weight: 215.5 **Down 5lbs
Total inches: 214" **Down 10.5 inches
Summary: I started the Chalene Johnson TurboFire program. I did the daily workouts and did a mental calculation of the food I was eating.
3/14/2011 (Start Day)
Weight: 220.5
Total inches: 224.5"
This is hard. Really hard. I haven't even come clean to my husband about what you are about to see.
5/23/2011
Weight: 207 **Down 8.5lbs (13.5 Total)
Inches: 206" **Down 8" (18.5" Total)
Summary: This was my first weigh-in/measure after using my bodybugg for 4 weeks. My bodybugg has allowed me to take a better look at my activity levels and also helped me pay better attention to my food intake. I didn't, however, keep a journal of my food. I strictly used my own mental calculations to calculate my caloric intake. I also continued to follow Chalene Johnson's Turbofire workout each day.
- Chest: 45"
- R Arm: 13.5"
- L Arm: 13.5"
- Waist: 45.5"
- Hips: 41.5"
- R Thigh 23.5"
- L Thigh 23.5"
4/18/2011
Weight: 215.5 **Down 5lbs
Total inches: 214" **Down 10.5 inches
Summary: I started the Chalene Johnson TurboFire program. I did the daily workouts and did a mental calculation of the food I was eating.
- Chest: 46"
- R Arm: 14"
- L Arm: 14"
- Waist: 48.5"
- Hips: 43"
- R Thigh 24"
- L Thigh 24.5"
3/14/2011 (Start Day)
Weight: 220.5
Total inches: 224.5"
- Chest: 49"
- R Arm: 15"
- L Arm: 14.5"
- Waist: 50.5"
- Hips: 44.5"
- R Thigh 26"
- L Thigh 25"
Where am I?
I'm in here someplace.The only time I don't know where I am is when I look into a mirror. When people look at me, they think they see me but it's not me. I'm on the inside. I'm not this fat person who looks inferior because I've let myself go. I'm strong, I'm smart, I'm friendly, and I'm skinny...on the inside. I started my weight loss journey in 2003 and then again in 2004, again in 2007, a few times after that, then once again on March 14th, 2011. THIS WILL BE THE LAST TIME.
My goal is to lose about 85lbs. Let's put that into perspective, shall we? 85lbs is equivalent to:
My goal is to lose about 85lbs. Let's put that into perspective, shall we? 85lbs is equivalent to:
- 17 bags of sugar
- my 7yo and my 4yo combined
- 770 Krispy Kreme donuts
- 10 gallons of milk
- $1,700 in quarters
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