Update

Okay, so this past week wasn't that great. I didn't exercise not one fricking time. But previously I have been working out 3 days a week. I am also going to get back to that this week. I'm still doing what I should be doing. I just wanted to update. Not much to say. I am now down a total of 74.8 pounds. So no complaints here!

Checking In, Again

Okay so I went on vacation and for a week my eating went OK...not good...not bad...but OK. I didn't stick with WW totally, but I definitely didnt' go overboard as I typically do once I am on vacation. I also started to slack on exercise. Okay let's just say technically haven't been doing well. But I went to the meeting Sunday...I actually STAYED and listened and I am motivated to keep it going. I actually don't feel BAD about myself right now. I am dressing better...I actually purchased a pair of jeans from Lane Bryant yesterday (with a coupon...that damn store is tooooooo expensive) and I'm feeling awesome! Mind you I want to keep losing weight...but I don't HATE myself as I did when I weighed almost 70 pounds more.
I have always been a "big" girl...but now that I'm a less bigger girl...still big, but not as big...I'm happy. Well as happy as I can be. So I'm back to tracking my food and exercising. OH and a BIG NSV...so I woke up this morning at 6:30a as usual to work out and I'm usually in there alone...but this morning there was a guy in there working out. Instead of turning around (as I have done before due to embarrassment) I went in there and STILL worked out...YAY. That's huge for me! I was like...shoooot I woke up this early and no way in hell I'm going to turn around. Plus I needed to work out, period. I need to tone up...and keep losing weight. I'm super proud of myself. Yay. Well that's my update...I am feeling good and staying motivated!

Checking In...

Okay so this past Sunday I lost 1.2. I feel like saying "only" 1.2, but I know it all adds up the end. It's just kind of hard to keep that in mind when you lose 1.2. I am happy I did lose though rather than gain. I did lose 3 pounds last week, so I should have known this week wouldn't be awesome. I also went out to dinner to Texas Roadhouse (a steak place) last Monday, so I'm sure that didn't help. This week I have worked out 2 days so far. I had to take Monday and Tuesday off because my leg (non exercise pain) has been hurting. But I did get up this morning and worked out for 32 minutes. I burned 383 calories. Not bad though last time I burned 402 calories...but it's alright. I am just proud of myself for getting up at 6:30 am this morning to work out.

So yeah that's pretty much my update. I plan on working out Friday morning also. I am a bit concerned because next week I am going out of town from Tuesday to Friday. I plan on still working out...or at least walking on the beach in the mornings (woot! beach...here I come!). I also think I'll buy a dining out companion book at WW on Sunday just so I'll have more info. at my finger tips. I'll also be bringing lots of snacks and fruit. So I do have a game plan. Well guess I'm out! Until next time....

BTW...the picture associated with this post is 1 pound of fat. I posted this to show myself and remind myself that THIS is what I lost this week...actually a tad bit more. So never should I feel bad for losing "just a pound"...it's hard work! :)

NSV {Non Scale Victory}

Okay so I have been getting up at 6:30 am to exercise and then be at work by 9 am. Well this morning I had a meeting at 8 am. So rather than skipping exercise I got up at 6 am and exercise. WHAT??! Yeah that's a big NSV for me. I realllllllllly didn't want to get up....I really, really didn't. But I did it and I feel darn good about myself for it. I worked out for 32 minutes and burned 395 calories. It's a record for me. Woot! Anywho I just wanted to post this b/c I'm so proud of myself. I do believe I shall give myself a pat on the back! :)

Weigh In...

Woot! So this week I lost 3 pounds. Woot, woot, woot! :) I'm soooo excited! I worked out 3 days last week elliptical 20 minutes. I'm so happy. My new total is down 66 pounds. I feel so good about myself on days I workout.

I watched my points much closer. I ate every, single damn point...every single damn day. I also made a point to try to drink more water. Unfortunately I've recently developed a Starbucks skinny vanilla latte habit. Luckily those are only 3 points. But I have decided I can only have a latte on days I work out. Boo! lol But it's good that I am giving myself peremeters.

This morning I did the elliptical and did 32 minutes, 2 miles and burned 378 calories. Woot! I am aiming for 30 minutes when I exercise now. I really started to feel the burn. I believe I started getting use to the 20 minutes...so good thing I pushed myself. So excited. I love the elliptical. I need to change it up though...which brings me to the groupon.com deal today. It's 30 classes for $20 at 11 locations around town that have classes like jazzercise, zumba, spin...etc. I'd love to give it a sho and for ONCE it's something I can afford. However, I don't want to do it alone. UGH. UGH...UGH!!! I don't have many friends and the 2 people who I do know won't do it with me. SIGH. I still feel like buying it...but I'm scared. Yikes! I need to get over my shyness...and my social anxiety...but it's so hard. UGH. I'm still debating. Stay tuned...

Weigh In #I have no idea

I gained .6. I was sooooo pissed. I mean PISSED. I ate what I was suppose to eat...not binging...no eating anything crazy. And I got up early 3 days this week and worked out. Hmph! That's some bull. It's all good, I have now dusted myself off and moved on. As of today I have worked out twice. I left the meeting and went to the gym and this morning I worked out. I am up to 20 mins on the elliptical. I would also like to increase my weight lifting. Nothing crazy...but hopefully it can help tone my arms for my wedding dress...hell and just in general. Well that's my update. Nothing much to tell. I gained. Sigh.

Oh yeah so this week I am going to track closer and be a bit more vigilant. I am also going to try to increase my water. Also I will still be working out as usual. At least 3 days...perhaps even 4, fingers crossed on that.

Weigh In

WOOT! So I had weigh in Sunday and I lost 2.2. OH SNAP! I haven't lost over 1.6 pounds in MONTHS at one weigh in. I guess exercise is a good thing. Who knew??! lol Yeah I'm super excited! Oh and guess what I did?? I purchased several pairs of capris from Lane Bryant...I haven't worn pants in many years so I'm thrilled! Oh and guess what?? I can wear a size 20! WOOT!