Monday, April 30, 2012

Week 3

I am so happy still. I still feel great. I am down 6 pounds to 220 now. :) And Cody is going to start next week when he gets home from his first race of the year.  It has taken a little bit of work, and a lot of help from my wonderful Coach, but I even managed to go to a wedding reception/bbq and not overdo it! I had lots of veggies, and fruit, and I did have a hamburger that I piled high with lettuce, and tomato, and I did not put any mayo on it. Just relish and mustard (a little) and a little bit of ketchsup. It still tasted like a good ol' bbq hamburger so I wasn't missing anything. I completely avoided the potato and pasta salads that were there, and I had one bite of cake from a slice Cody had. And it wasn't even a big bite. I am very optimistic about this. I don't think I have ever felt this great still heading into my 4th week of a diet or weight loss plan before. Usually by now I am bored or I feel deprived or I make up some excuse not to stick with it.

My coach did tell me that I am in the first plateau area. So I need to keep believing, and remember this feeling and also remember that the scale is just a number, and numbers can not measure everything! It is like your age, you are only as old or young as you think you are!
I know that it will take a while to get to my goal weight. Right now I need to keep putting one foot in front of the other and keep working towards that ultimate goal.  I need to remember that every day that I am getting healthier is a victory and that every great achievement starts small.

Next week is measuring week so I will have inches lost to report! I am not sure how many it will be, but again it will be a start. I know that this isn't as dramatic as watching the Biggest Loser, or anything like that, but I am still living my life and doing what I need to do. Speaking of which, I need to make up my grocery list and menu. So I will be back Next week! Have a great May and Cinco de Mayo!

Tuesday, April 24, 2012

Week 2

This is the second week post. I did alright last week. I only lost  1/2 a pound, but I had two horrible eating nights, when we went out with friends and my choices were limited. Plus I didn't exercise as much as I normally do. So I will still take the loss. It is still a loss.

I feel awesome though. I have tons of energy still, and even getting waylaid with a migraine it was still a great week.
The weekends are definitely going to be my hardest time. I don't have the same schedule on the weekends as I do during the week. Hubby is home, and we are so busy with life that things get super crazy, I have a hard time getting my snacks in since we are on the go so much, but I am trying.

I am so excited still. It is such an awesome feeling knowing that I am getting healthier every day. I know that the weight didn't come on over night and it won't go off overnight so as long as I am continuing to lose, even if it is small amounts I will take it.

I am really looking forward to better selections at the farmers market and supermarket. I have also been trying new recipes for dinners and have found a few good ones. However now that it is getting warmer I need to find more things that I can grill and or cook in a way that wont heat up the house. :)

I started the Couch to 5k training program today. I had an awesome workout. I feel good. I need a shower though! I am so excited. I know I keep saying that, but it is true. I haven't ever been this excited about a "weight loss" program or diet before in my life.

A big shout out to my Coach, Nique,, girl, this is the second time you have helped me save my life! Love You!

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Monday, April 16, 2012

Week One complete :)

Well I have been doing this for a week,  and I feel great! The weekend was a little tougher since we had so much going on and errands and running around to do. I know I missed a couple of snacks, but I was still able to get all my water, and both shakes. We did eat out both days, and I had a low fat sub from Subway on Sat, full of veggies and with no mayo or mustard or anything added, and I didn't even notice it was missing.

Then on Sunday, I bought a salad, and didn't add the dressing that came with it, instead I just squeezed a lemon wedge on it. So I still tried to make really good choices.
I also went to the farmers market to get some good fresh fruits and veggies, however, their wasn't much available. I am sure it is still too early in the season.

I also did my first 5k event. It was a blast, and I didn't come in first, but I didn't come in last either. But it made me realize that I want to start running. So I have done some research and found a website that details how to change your walk to a run in 30 days. :) So I am going to give it a try. I feel like I could tackle the world right now.

Now on to the best part,,, I have lost 3 pounds! And 3% body fat. I know I still have a ways to go, but every journey starts with one step. :)

I am so excited.

Sunday, April 8, 2012

Starting Tomorrow!



I am so excited about starting tomorrow. I went to the store today and loaded up on high protein snacks, and fruit for the week. Plus I had my Hubby take pictures and measurements.

I am not happy with where I am at, but that is the reason for the change! Right? :) And of course I look like crap because I have been doing yard work for two days straight, and I don't have makeup or anything on.

I have been working on making sure that I am getting enough water in every day too. Plus I am rubbing off on Hubby, who has drank more water this weekend than he has since last summer, and he is also interested in my progress. I think it is great that he is being supportive, and it shouldn't impact him much at all since we will still have the same dinner.

OK, well I am off  till later this week.

Wednesday, April 4, 2012

Getting started!!

I have always been a heavy girl. Even as a child I was bigger than my classmates. I have never been skinny. Not to say that I am unhealthy, but every Doctor has recommended me to loose weight. I had one Dr put me on a 1200 calorie diet for a year, and I lost 4 pounds. 4 pounds in a year! Then when I gave up on that, I gained the 4 pounds back along with 10 more.

At my heaviest I was 238. I am currently at 225. I want to be at 180. I have tried so many things, some with success, and most without, but nothing that has ever been a good plan for me.

So a high school friend of mine started a business with Herbalife. She has been doing it for a yearish, and I have been reading her posts on Facebook with skepticism, and jealousy. So off to the research phase. Company has been around for a long time, major research, endorsed by real Doctors, affiliated with UCLA Medical School.

So on to the phone call. Answered a bunch of questions, and figured out a program for me. I should get my supplies tomorrow and I will start on Monday. I will take some pictures and get some measurements before then, and update as often as I can with results!

I look forward to meeting the New Skinny Me!