Current Weight: 173.8
Lost so far: 33.2
Pounds to go: 13.8
So I'm only down 2.2 pounds in the last *3 weeks* which was starting to bum me out but today I took measurements and I'm also down 1.5 inches on my hips (to 40.5) and a half inch from my waist (to 29.5). Clearly I'm losing some fat and gaining some muscle. I still can't fit my tight pair of 10 jeans but my regular 8 jeans fit and my regular 10s are getting a little big. So, I'll take my victories where I can get them. Today is a good day.
Saturday, June 30, 2012
Thursday, June 28, 2012
Pluggin' Along
Current Weight: 173.8
Lost so far: 33.2
Pounds to go: 13.8
I'm almost back to our weigh in day so that's a good victory for this week. The morning hikes are getting a LOT easier than they were and I'm able to go faster. In Zumba I'm just as tired at the end of the class but I can follow along better and I'm certainly more energetic and getting more exercise than I used to. So, yay for some progress.
Lost so far: 33.2
Pounds to go: 13.8
I'm almost back to our weigh in day so that's a good victory for this week. The morning hikes are getting a LOT easier than they were and I'm able to go faster. In Zumba I'm just as tired at the end of the class but I can follow along better and I'm certainly more energetic and getting more exercise than I used to. So, yay for some progress.
Tuesday, June 26, 2012
Better Day
Yesterday I was having an off day. I kept focusing on how far I have to go instead of how far I've come. Yes, there's still more weight to lose, more days of calorie deficits BUT I've lost over 35 pounds this year. THAT is what I should focus on because if I can do that then I just have to keep going and carry on and I will reach my goal. I think I can, I think I can...
Monday, June 25, 2012
Photos
We all have those photos that someone else took that are unflattering. Doesn't matter how skinny/fit/pretty you are, those photos exist. I don't usually take photos of myself (hard to do without a mirror) so I went looking back at photos I was tagged in on Facebook so I could a before/after and yup, there were those awful pics. What's odd, though, is the pics that were NOT "bad pictures". I looked at several otherwise decent pics and thought "wow, I was fat" but then realized that I never felt all that fat and right now, 35+ pounds lighter, I don't really feel much different. Was I too easy on myself then? Too hard on me now? I don't know. Certainly it's possible that I will feel differently in the coming months as I lose a few more pounds and get used to this changed body but today I still feel like that same physical me that I was.
At that time I thought I looked pretty good but now looking at them I think I looked fat. I was kinda pretty fat, but I was fat. So... I thought I looked good but I didn't really (in my current opinion). Well, I think I look good now but if I was wrong then? I don't know, maybe I'm over thinking this. Hard to motivate myself when I can see a difference but I'm not feeling one (isn't it supposed to be the opposite that is usually the problem?). Sigh... I guess it doesn't help that the swimsuit that fit me last year still fits now and I don't even know how that's possible.
At that time I thought I looked pretty good but now looking at them I think I looked fat. I was kinda pretty fat, but I was fat. So... I thought I looked good but I didn't really (in my current opinion). Well, I think I look good now but if I was wrong then? I don't know, maybe I'm over thinking this. Hard to motivate myself when I can see a difference but I'm not feeling one (isn't it supposed to be the opposite that is usually the problem?). Sigh... I guess it doesn't help that the swimsuit that fit me last year still fits now and I don't even know how that's possible.
Saturday, June 23, 2012
Self Challenge
Current Weight: 175.4
Lost so far: 34.6
Pounds to go: 15.4
Yes, I am up 3 pounds over yesterday. We took a day off from the every day of being good and since I am down over 35 pounds I'm ok with getting a couple back. Mostly it's probably water weight tied to that many carbs and the upcoming cycle, along with just the weight of the food itself because no one can gain 3 'real pounds' in 1/2 a day. In any event, I am back on my better habits today and the number can start falling again.
Okay, so Biggest Loser is over and I need motivation again. So, I'm going to try a 2 week challenge against myself. If I complete it (meaning I do the exercises specified for each day) then I get a little money to go shopping for a cute pair of shoes or a pair of jeans.
I found this list from Prevention magazine (found it on Pinterest, of course) and it's worth a shot so here we go. 'A Days' are M/W/F and 'B Days' are Tu/Th/Sa. Since Zumba is on Tu/Th I will substitute that for the cardio on those days.
What are you challenging yourself with right now?
Lost so far: 34.6
Pounds to go: 15.4
Yes, I am up 3 pounds over yesterday. We took a day off from the every day of being good and since I am down over 35 pounds I'm ok with getting a couple back. Mostly it's probably water weight tied to that many carbs and the upcoming cycle, along with just the weight of the food itself because no one can gain 3 'real pounds' in 1/2 a day. In any event, I am back on my better habits today and the number can start falling again.
Okay, so Biggest Loser is over and I need motivation again. So, I'm going to try a 2 week challenge against myself. If I complete it (meaning I do the exercises specified for each day) then I get a little money to go shopping for a cute pair of shoes or a pair of jeans.
I found this list from Prevention magazine (found it on Pinterest, of course) and it's worth a shot so here we go. 'A Days' are M/W/F and 'B Days' are Tu/Th/Sa. Since Zumba is on Tu/Th I will substitute that for the cardio on those days.
What are you challenging yourself with right now?
Friday, June 22, 2012
Biggest Loser Completion
Current Weight: 172.8
Lost so far: 37.2
Pounds to go: 12.8
First off, at 5'10", I am finally in a healthy weight range. Woot!
We had our final weigh in today for our Biggest Loser style competition. I took third place with 20 pounds lost and at that amount I am SO okay with third. One person lost 33 pounds (15.86% of body weight) and the winner lost 29.25 pounds (17.00% of body weight). My loss came in at 9.87% of body weight. All total, between the 6 participants, we lost 108.25 pounds over 8 weeks and EVERYONE who participated lost weight of at least 6.5 pounds. Go team!
Now we will move on to our "Biggest Maintainer" contest. Over the next 2 months we can lose or maintain but we cannot gain, weighing in on August 21st. Anyone who does gain will owe a very steep $100/pound. Luckily, I am still aiming to lose another 13 pounds or so and I want to have lost it by early August, which makes this a little easier for me to stay motivated.
Lost so far: 37.2
Pounds to go: 12.8
First off, at 5'10", I am finally in a healthy weight range. Woot!
We had our final weigh in today for our Biggest Loser style competition. I took third place with 20 pounds lost and at that amount I am SO okay with third. One person lost 33 pounds (15.86% of body weight) and the winner lost 29.25 pounds (17.00% of body weight). My loss came in at 9.87% of body weight. All total, between the 6 participants, we lost 108.25 pounds over 8 weeks and EVERYONE who participated lost weight of at least 6.5 pounds. Go team!
Now we will move on to our "Biggest Maintainer" contest. Over the next 2 months we can lose or maintain but we cannot gain, weighing in on August 21st. Anyone who does gain will owe a very steep $100/pound. Luckily, I am still aiming to lose another 13 pounds or so and I want to have lost it by early August, which makes this a little easier for me to stay motivated.
Thursday, June 21, 2012
1 Year Ago
Current Weight: 173.2
Lost so far: 36.8
Pounds to go: 13.2
One year ago I pinned this. I didn't start then but a few months later I did and I am SO glad I did.
Lost so far: 36.8
Pounds to go: 13.2
One year ago I pinned this. I didn't start then but a few months later I did and I am SO glad I did.
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