Thursday, January 31, 2013
Cheesy
I know it's totally cheesy to take self portraits in the bathroom. But I haven't felt this good in my own skin in a long time!
It's Not A Lie
I can now honestly say, my driver's license weight is not a lie. It says 180lbs, and that's what the scale told me this morning.
I'm on day 30 of this round of hCG. I had hoped to have lost closer to 30 at this point, but with some of my bad days, I guess I'm pretty happy with the 20 I've lost so far. 15 more days to lose 10 pounds if I want to reach my goal, which means, no more cheating of any kind.
I let stress get the better of me the other night and had some bad things, it sets you back a day or two when that happens. I didn't gain, but I also didn't lose for a day or two either.
I have been faithful with the exercising and I'm proud of myself for that. I'm getting ready to head outside now and get on the TreadClimber and do another days training for the Couch to 5K.
Here's to being losers! Losers of weight that is!
I'm on day 30 of this round of hCG. I had hoped to have lost closer to 30 at this point, but with some of my bad days, I guess I'm pretty happy with the 20 I've lost so far. 15 more days to lose 10 pounds if I want to reach my goal, which means, no more cheating of any kind.
I let stress get the better of me the other night and had some bad things, it sets you back a day or two when that happens. I didn't gain, but I also didn't lose for a day or two either.
I have been faithful with the exercising and I'm proud of myself for that. I'm getting ready to head outside now and get on the TreadClimber and do another days training for the Couch to 5K.
Here's to being losers! Losers of weight that is!
Tuesday, January 29, 2013
Totally Stoked
I bought a pair of jeans today....size 14.....they fit beautifully!! You have no idea how stoked I am about that! It's been probably 10 years since I've been in that size. Makes it all worth while, and gives me the determination to continue on. Next up, size 12, I'm coming for you!!
Sunday, January 27, 2013
Weekends Are The Toughest
I did not exercise yesterday, I had a lazy day. Last night we went to some friends house and played games. I stayed strong at first, then caved and had a few bites of some of the yummy food they were having. It didn't hurt me too much, I weighed 182.2 this morning.
I did exercise today, I did day 2 for my 5K training, I'm not sure I'm cut out to be a runner, but I do enjoy walking, so that's something. I'll keep plugging at it and see if I can make it through the 8 weeks and actually run for 30 minutes by the time I'm done.
I did get a nice compliment from Ross yesterday. I asked him to put some lotion on my back after my shower. He noticed that it's no longer a straight line from my shoulders down to my booty, but that there is a nice curve in and then back out. I actually have a waist again! YAY!! Looking forward to another good week, with more pounds going bye bye and a lot of exercise too.
I did exercise today, I did day 2 for my 5K training, I'm not sure I'm cut out to be a runner, but I do enjoy walking, so that's something. I'll keep plugging at it and see if I can make it through the 8 weeks and actually run for 30 minutes by the time I'm done.
I did get a nice compliment from Ross yesterday. I asked him to put some lotion on my back after my shower. He noticed that it's no longer a straight line from my shoulders down to my booty, but that there is a nice curve in and then back out. I actually have a waist again! YAY!! Looking forward to another good week, with more pounds going bye bye and a lot of exercise too.
Friday, January 25, 2013
On A Roll
Had another good loss yesterday, down to 181.8! I woke up this morning with a pounding headache. You aren't supposed to take any over the counter medication when you're doing hCG. I'm not sure if the headache was from my glasses being too tight behind my ears or my monthly cycle. I'm going to get my glasses adjusted on Monday. Anyway, it started to get better mid afternoon, but then came back with a vengeance. I laid down for a few hours, still didn't help. I finally decided to take some ibuprofen and shortly after I was much better. Hopefully it won't affect my weight loss for tomorrow.
I'm proud to say that I've now exercised 4 days in a row! That's a record for me, it's been a long time since I've done any regular exercise.
I'm on day 24 of ? I've been undecided as to how long I was going to do this round. I'm confident that I can make it the 45 days if I really set my mind to it. If I keep on track like I have been this week, I might just get under 170 by the time I'm done. Fingers crossed!
I'm proud to say that I've now exercised 4 days in a row! That's a record for me, it's been a long time since I've done any regular exercise.
I'm on day 24 of ? I've been undecided as to how long I was going to do this round. I'm confident that I can make it the 45 days if I really set my mind to it. If I keep on track like I have been this week, I might just get under 170 by the time I'm done. Fingers crossed!
Thursday, January 24, 2013
Lucky 13
Only 13 more pounds to reach my goal for this round. This morning I weighed 183.2, my newest low! I really can't remember how many years it's been since I weighed that. For a lot of years I didn't ever weigh myself. In Dec. 2000 when Ross and I started dating, I believe I weighed around 150 or so. Over the 4 1/2 years we dated I had worked my way up to 186 when we married in 2005. My weight continued to climb over the years. Lack of exercise, stress eating and overeating the wrong foods being the leading culprits. Oh, and three pregnancies, or 2 1/3 rather.
It's still a struggle and takes making the right choices every day. I want to be healthy, fit and able to keep up with my kids. I want to be able to walk into any store and find something that fits me, not from the plus size section. On a more personal level, when Ross and I both did the diet, it made our intimate relationship better. It's amazing how much better we fit with each other when there wasn't an extra 85lbs. between us!
I am a little sore after my 5K workout yesterday, my right hip is really bothering me. I'm going to push through and see how it does over the next few weeks. I might be going to the chiropractor to see if he can do anything with it. I've never done running of any kind, I'm sure my body is going to revolt a bit at first.
Hope all of you who are watching their diets, exercising, or whatever you are trying to improve on, are having a good week. Stay strong! 2013 is our year to be fit, trim, healthy and happier!
It's still a struggle and takes making the right choices every day. I want to be healthy, fit and able to keep up with my kids. I want to be able to walk into any store and find something that fits me, not from the plus size section. On a more personal level, when Ross and I both did the diet, it made our intimate relationship better. It's amazing how much better we fit with each other when there wasn't an extra 85lbs. between us!
I am a little sore after my 5K workout yesterday, my right hip is really bothering me. I'm going to push through and see how it does over the next few weeks. I might be going to the chiropractor to see if he can do anything with it. I've never done running of any kind, I'm sure my body is going to revolt a bit at first.
Hope all of you who are watching their diets, exercising, or whatever you are trying to improve on, are having a good week. Stay strong! 2013 is our year to be fit, trim, healthy and happier!
Wednesday, January 23, 2013
Mid Week Update
After having a HORRIBLE weekend on my diet, I'm back on track now. I didn't gain any this weekend, just didn't lose either. This morning I was at 184, 16.8 pounds down since the beginning of this round.
I'm also pleased to say that I've begun exercising as well. Yesterday, the girls and I did about 40 minutes of Just Dance on the Wii. Today, I did the first day of a Couch 2 5K app. I did 30 minutes on the Treadclimber, 5 minute walking warm up, 20 minutes of 60 second intervals of jogging with 90 seconds of walking, then a 5 minute cool down of walking. For not being on the Treadclimber in a very long time, I'm proud of myself for making it all the way through. According to the Treadclimber, I burned over 300 calories. Since I'm only consuming 500 calories a day, I should hopefully see a weight loss tomorrow.
From my highest non pregnant weight (237), I'm down 53 pounds. That feels good, and it helps me to keep focused on the goal. I would like to get down to 170 before I end this round of hCG. We do have plans for a third baby to be made sometime this year, so anymore I can lose after reaching 170 would be great. My goal for my next pregnancy is to stay under 200lbs. I should hopefully be able to do that if I get to 170, but another 5-15lbs of insurance couldn't hurt before I get pregnant.
I'm also pleased to say that I've begun exercising as well. Yesterday, the girls and I did about 40 minutes of Just Dance on the Wii. Today, I did the first day of a Couch 2 5K app. I did 30 minutes on the Treadclimber, 5 minute walking warm up, 20 minutes of 60 second intervals of jogging with 90 seconds of walking, then a 5 minute cool down of walking. For not being on the Treadclimber in a very long time, I'm proud of myself for making it all the way through. According to the Treadclimber, I burned over 300 calories. Since I'm only consuming 500 calories a day, I should hopefully see a weight loss tomorrow.
From my highest non pregnant weight (237), I'm down 53 pounds. That feels good, and it helps me to keep focused on the goal. I would like to get down to 170 before I end this round of hCG. We do have plans for a third baby to be made sometime this year, so anymore I can lose after reaching 170 would be great. My goal for my next pregnancy is to stay under 200lbs. I should hopefully be able to do that if I get to 170, but another 5-15lbs of insurance couldn't hurt before I get pregnant.
Wednesday, January 16, 2013
Today's Lunch
I only went down .2 yesterday, but that was similar to how I lost the first time around. A good loss one day, the next, not as much. Hopefully tomorrow will reflect another pound or two.
I am proud of the fact that I exercised yesterday. Ross was cutting down a tree in the yard and the girls wanted to watch. We bundled up and while they played, I spent about 20-25 minutes walking the yard. It felt good to be moving, even if it was freezing.
Here's a picture of what I had for lunch today, it was super yummy!
I am proud of the fact that I exercised yesterday. Ross was cutting down a tree in the yard and the girls wanted to watch. We bundled up and while they played, I spent about 20-25 minutes walking the yard. It felt good to be moving, even if it was freezing.
Here's a picture of what I had for lunch today, it was super yummy!
Tuesday, January 15, 2013
Weight Loss Stalled
For a few days my weight loss was stalled, for 4 days I bounced between 191.2 and 191.4. According to the book, it says if you plateau or have a weight fluctuation, you should have an apple day to boost your weight loss. Weight fluctuations occur more in women than men, go figure. As recommended when this happens, I had an apple day, which means, I ate only apples, up to 6 of them and only drank as much water as needed to quench my thirst. That was on Saturday. Sunday morning weight finally showed a loss, I went down to 189. I felt good, like I was back on track and ready to start taking off some serious pounds after seeing the same number for 4 days.
Monday morning comes, and I expect a loss again. I had a great day Sunday, stayed strong, had no bites of anything bad, ate only what I was supposed to and drank a ton of water and the herbal teas (which are great for flushing out your body). Scale said 189, same as the day before. I was so discouraged, but not ready to give up. After my shower, I started putting on my lotion like I always do. It occurred to me, "Check your ingredients." There are three ingredients that are found in many skincare products that you are supposed to avoid, propylene glycol, sodium laureth sulfate and mineral oil.* "Remember, the skin is the largest organ in the body. Whatever you put on your skin is absorbed into the bloodstream. When you put toxic, poisonous chemicals on your skin, they enter the bloodstream and adversely affect the organs and glands. These products also block the pores of the skin, reducing the body's ability to naturally detoxify, thus creating internal imbalances. This all leads to health problems, lower metabolism, and ultimately, obesity." So, as I'm rubbing lotion onto my first foot, I always start with my feet and work my way up, it occurs to me to check the ingredients on my gold bond lotion. I was almost positive that it was okay from when we checked everything on the first round of our diet. It was not okay, it has propylene glycol in it, darn it! So, now I know why I haven't been seeing the weight loss I expected. And I'm very proud to report, my weight this morning was 186.8.
Take a look at the labels on your skin care products. Unless you are using all natural products, I'm guessing you'll find these ingredients in them. We now get our shampoo and conditioner over the internet, it's called Desert Essence, and it smells wonderful and does a great job. We use Rain Soft bar soap, we couldn't find a body wash that didn't have the offending ingredients in it. I can't use any of my Mary Kay skin care products. The only lotion I've found is Aveeno, or the Great Value Brand of the same kind. Plus, we got some coconut lotion from the same place we get our shampoo and conditioner. The only toothpaste we found is some of the ones for sensitive teeth. I'm sure Tom's would be fine too, I think that's what my parents use. It's hard to believe that something so small as an ingredient can affect your weight loss, but with this diet using the hCG hormone and it working in your body the way that it does, it does matter.
On today's menu, for lunch, will be a burger and probably tomatoes, my apple and a serving of melba toast or grissini bread sticks. Supper is going to be cod, with asparagus, half of a grapefruit and my other serving of the bread choices. Here's to more weight loss tomorrow!
*The Weight Loss Cure by Kevin Trudeau
Monday morning comes, and I expect a loss again. I had a great day Sunday, stayed strong, had no bites of anything bad, ate only what I was supposed to and drank a ton of water and the herbal teas (which are great for flushing out your body). Scale said 189, same as the day before. I was so discouraged, but not ready to give up. After my shower, I started putting on my lotion like I always do. It occurred to me, "Check your ingredients." There are three ingredients that are found in many skincare products that you are supposed to avoid, propylene glycol, sodium laureth sulfate and mineral oil.* "Remember, the skin is the largest organ in the body. Whatever you put on your skin is absorbed into the bloodstream. When you put toxic, poisonous chemicals on your skin, they enter the bloodstream and adversely affect the organs and glands. These products also block the pores of the skin, reducing the body's ability to naturally detoxify, thus creating internal imbalances. This all leads to health problems, lower metabolism, and ultimately, obesity." So, as I'm rubbing lotion onto my first foot, I always start with my feet and work my way up, it occurs to me to check the ingredients on my gold bond lotion. I was almost positive that it was okay from when we checked everything on the first round of our diet. It was not okay, it has propylene glycol in it, darn it! So, now I know why I haven't been seeing the weight loss I expected. And I'm very proud to report, my weight this morning was 186.8.
Take a look at the labels on your skin care products. Unless you are using all natural products, I'm guessing you'll find these ingredients in them. We now get our shampoo and conditioner over the internet, it's called Desert Essence, and it smells wonderful and does a great job. We use Rain Soft bar soap, we couldn't find a body wash that didn't have the offending ingredients in it. I can't use any of my Mary Kay skin care products. The only lotion I've found is Aveeno, or the Great Value Brand of the same kind. Plus, we got some coconut lotion from the same place we get our shampoo and conditioner. The only toothpaste we found is some of the ones for sensitive teeth. I'm sure Tom's would be fine too, I think that's what my parents use. It's hard to believe that something so small as an ingredient can affect your weight loss, but with this diet using the hCG hormone and it working in your body the way that it does, it does matter.
On today's menu, for lunch, will be a burger and probably tomatoes, my apple and a serving of melba toast or grissini bread sticks. Supper is going to be cod, with asparagus, half of a grapefruit and my other serving of the bread choices. Here's to more weight loss tomorrow!
*The Weight Loss Cure by Kevin Trudeau
Thursday, January 10, 2013
Struggling
Today has been a struggle to stick with the food plan.
Here's all the things I wanted to eat: (I'm hoping listing everything will help me realize that I do have to will power to get through this successfully)
Cheese Balls
Peanut Butter
Cheese
Spaghetti
A gigantic salad with tons of cheese, croutons and ranch dressing
Dark Chocolate
Banana Bread, warm with butter slathered all over it.
I managed to get through the day with only have a forkful of spaghetti when I was making plates for the girls.
I knew this round was going to be a bit harder than the first time around. Ross isn't doing it with me this time, so I'm cooking for him and the girls, lots of yummy things I can't have right now. I decided I was going to quit smoking when I started the diet as well. If I had quit any other time, I would have undoubtedly gained weight. This diet is so strict and limited on what you can eat and I've already done it once so I figured that would be the best time to get over smoking as well since I'm not allowed to go munchies wild when I have a nicotine craving. But, I also don't have the nicotine to depend on when I'm hungry, which is what I did the first time around. When I was hungry, I'd just go out and have a cigarette and then I'd be fine. I've been kinda cranky today, but I made it through.
Tomorrow is a new day, a fresh start and more pounds to lose. I'm currently at 9.6lbs down since the 4th. This mornings weight was 191.2. I'm just a few pounds away from my lowest weight after the first round, and then I'm moving on to new pounds!!
I haven't started with any exercise yet, but I'm thinking I'll get one of my Walk Away The Pounds DVD's out tomorrow. This weekend I plan to clean off the treadclimber so I can start training for the 5K.
Here's all the things I wanted to eat: (I'm hoping listing everything will help me realize that I do have to will power to get through this successfully)
Cheese Balls
Peanut Butter
Cheese
Spaghetti
A gigantic salad with tons of cheese, croutons and ranch dressing
Dark Chocolate
Banana Bread, warm with butter slathered all over it.
I managed to get through the day with only have a forkful of spaghetti when I was making plates for the girls.
I knew this round was going to be a bit harder than the first time around. Ross isn't doing it with me this time, so I'm cooking for him and the girls, lots of yummy things I can't have right now. I decided I was going to quit smoking when I started the diet as well. If I had quit any other time, I would have undoubtedly gained weight. This diet is so strict and limited on what you can eat and I've already done it once so I figured that would be the best time to get over smoking as well since I'm not allowed to go munchies wild when I have a nicotine craving. But, I also don't have the nicotine to depend on when I'm hungry, which is what I did the first time around. When I was hungry, I'd just go out and have a cigarette and then I'd be fine. I've been kinda cranky today, but I made it through.
Tomorrow is a new day, a fresh start and more pounds to lose. I'm currently at 9.6lbs down since the 4th. This mornings weight was 191.2. I'm just a few pounds away from my lowest weight after the first round, and then I'm moving on to new pounds!!
I haven't started with any exercise yet, but I'm thinking I'll get one of my Walk Away The Pounds DVD's out tomorrow. This weekend I plan to clean off the treadclimber so I can start training for the 5K.
Tuesday, January 8, 2013
hCG Diet Update
Ross and I at the beach in September when I was at my smallest, 187ish during that week.
I finished up our first round of the hCG at 193.8lbs. I lost a few more and the lowest I got down to was around 186 while we were on vacation. I maintained for several months around 188. Over the holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year) I splurged a little too much and got up to 200 again. I began my second round of hCG on January 4, 2013. I'm already back down to 192.8. My goal with this second round is to end up somewhere between 165-170lbs. I am also going to begin exercising this time around. My sister Jaimee invited us all to join her on a 5K this year. Looks like we'll be trying for the Color Run in St. Louis in April. I'm looking forward to it. I may never become a serious runner, but at least on this more laid back race, it's okay if I walk it if necessary.
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