Week 13 Weigh-In

Filed Under General, Weigh-Ins, Weight Watchers | 3 Comments

YESSSSS!!!!  I’m down another 1.2 lbs!  Total loss is 11.4 lbs, and current weight is 175.6 lbs.

So excited :)  Dare I say that I think maybe my body is cluing into this whole weight loss thing?

I’m really glad I saw a loss today. I was really dedicated to my exercise program, even though I was exhausted for most of the week.  Last night I went to a dinner party at a prof’s house where there was a TON of food.  I acutally thought I did really well, considering the circumstances.  It was one of those situations where you feel guilty for not eating certain things, you know?  We’ve discussed this at WW, and I just went with the “That looks amazing, but I want to save room for everything else!” tactic.  It worked well enough, but I still felt awkard.  Anyway, I had poached salmon, which was delicious, broccoli (topped with olive oil), salad (balsamic and olive oil), and a zucchini dish with cheese.  I had small servings of all of them, and tried to fill up on the broccoli and salad.  I skipped the rice and the quiche (I don’t eat eggs, so that was easy), but I was AMAZED by how much food everyone ate!  My appetite has really been reduced since starting WW. I had a bit of dessert (no idea how many points that was, but I had a lot of extra APs and all of my flex points, so I figured it was ok), but I did NOT eat any of the after-dinner cheese.  Now, I believe I’ve mentioned before how much I love cheese.  I love love love love it. I’m completely unwilling to give it up.  BUT, I was stuffed from dinner, so I didn’t eat any.  I actually listened to my body, and it was a huge accomplishment for me!

I went for sushi today with my WW buddy.  It’s becoming our Wendesday ritual.  If I’m going to have sushi I generally try to do it before Saturday, since the soy sauce causes me to retain water.  I like having this weekly sushi date, because it feels like a big treat and yet it’s healthy.  It also keeps us from feeling deprived.  I love WW.

Today my leader pointed out the lifetime members in the group.  What an amazing feeling that must be!  I really hope I reach my goal before I finish law school so that I can be with my leader when it happens (I’ll be moving back to my home province when I’m done, so I’ll have to find another meeting).

I missed Biggest Loser last nght, but luckily the repeat is about to start!  Have a great Wenesday, everyone :)

50.4 more lbs to go…

Thank GOD that’s over…

Filed Under General, Thinspiration, Turbo Jam, Weight Watchers | 2 Comments

Paper is done! :) :)

Now I can get back to the fun things in life…Like studying for exams. Yahoo.

I did the Turbo Jam Cardio Party again today. It was a bit better than yesterday, but I still was totally bagged by the end. I can’t believe that I actually like Chalene.  I thought she’d be SO annoying, but…I’m officially a convert! It is a really great workout, and it’s more fun than a lot of others I’ve tried. I definitely like that I get 6 APs for it!  I’m not sure that it’s more effective than something like the 30 Day Shred…the jury is still out on that one. I’m going to continue with my measurements, so I’ll keep you all posted.

I’m really interested in hearing what all of you do for exercise- do you ever do workout dvds? I have been compiling a wish list on Amazon. So far, I have: Biggest Loser Boot Camp, Biggest Loser Cardio Max (Vol 3), Biggest Loser Weight Loss Yoga, Jillian Michaels’ No More Trouble Zones, and New York City Ballet Workout Vol 2 (I figure since I used to be a semi-professional dancer I could handle the more advanced version!)  Right now I’m leaning towards the Weight Loss Yoga, but who am I kidding, I’ll probably order all of them eventually.  I’ve decided to actually make a list of rewards so that I have something to work towards.  Here’s my list:

- Any of the above dvds

- Dr. Brant Microdermabrasion in a Jar (if you haven’t tried it, do it.  Best money you’ll ever spend! Dry skin will be eliminated, guaranteed.)

- A magazine subscription (Shape? Fitness? Women’s Health? Weight Watchers? I love them all…)

- Fit Flops (If you’re not in the loop on these, check it out: www.thefitflop.com)

- Bath and Body Works Lotion (this is a big deal in Canada- we only have B & B in a few cities, and mine is not one of them.  I’ll be ordering my delicious Midnight Pomegranate body butter online!)

- A massage…in fact, I think I’m going to do this anyway.  I have benefits for another 2 months, and I intend to take full advantage of them!

What do you reward yourself with?

For some reason I’m feeling really motivated and encouraged about my weight loss this week. I’m really hoping that my body has clued in to what’s going on and that it will finally let the extra weight go.

2.8 lbs until I go down another notch on the BMI…I can’t wait. It’s SUCH a great feeling.  I think it’s even better than the number on the scale.

Tuesday is my day from hell…Looking forward to the end of the day when I can relax with some Biggest Loser! :)

Pondering…

Filed Under General, Thinspiration, Turbo Jam, Weight Watchers | 3 Comments

I should have titled this “avoiding work”, since that’s what I’m doing… I have written 15 pages now, so I’m taking a break! I think I deserve it :)

I’ve been stalking some vacation websites this week….I’m so desperate to get out of the Canadian winter! I’ve always wanted to go to Cuba, and there are so many great deals right now… I decided a while ago that I was going to go on a beach vacation when I reach my goal, but I really really reaaaaallllly want to go now! I really should wait. I think I’m just consumed with hating school and this is an easy way out.

I had a hard time with Turbo Jam today. I was exhausted! I think I drank too much water, too, so I felt a bit sick with all the jumping around. I made it to the end, though, and even did the Ab Jam. Yay me. I’m feeling encouraged after a few good weigh-ins, and I’m trying to use that to my advantage.

I’ve decided that my blog needs pictures, so I’m starting a new feature I’m calling “Thinspiration”. Today’s reason for working out: This super cute Victoria’s Secret bikini. I want to be wearing this on the beach at this time next year!
Can I order the body by express post, too?

I have resolved not to buy ANY clothes at all until absolutely necessary. I’m going to get to my goal, and I don’t want to waste my money buying a new wardrobe every time I lose 10 lbs. The only replacement jeans I’m going to buy are $40 Bluenotes, and ONLY when my other jeans are literally falling off me. I’m hoping that my shirts can last me for at least another 30 lbs. Then, when I get to my goal (125) I’m going on a crazy shopping spree in NYC. It’s going to be insane. Yes, I have a shopping problem, but I figure if I’m going to curb my spending until I reach my goal, I’ll have a lot of cash saved up :) Until then…accessories only!

Speaking of which, I’m currently obsessed with this shoe:

Too bad it’s impossible to find, not to mention I’d have to sell a kidney to afford it….someday! Until tomorrow, enjoy the shoe porn :)

Sunday Already? Boo :(

Filed Under Uncategorized | 2 Comments

Well, it’s Sunday, and I’ve done essentially nothing on my paper.  I’m clearly an excellent student.  My goal is to get as much of it done today as possible so I can edit on Monday.

I have some encouraging news to report- I was able to wear my “less fat” jeans yesterday! I tried them on on a whim, and they actually  did up….I didn’t even have to lie down.  I bought 2 pairs of jeans over Christmas 2007, and gradually got too fat to wear them. Now I can wear both pairs and they don’t even cut off my circulation!  I was super excited about the pair I wore yesterday, because being able to fit into them means I’ve lost considerable girth in my butt and thighs….I couldn’t even get them up before!  Anyway, they’re Silver jeans, 32″ waist, and I’m a happy camper.  I can’t wait until I have to buy new jeans because those ones are falling off! Maybe another 15-20 lbs down the road.

I had unexpected company yesterday and didn’t end up doing my workout.  I guess yesterday was my rest day. My body has been a bit sore from Cardio Party, so I guess taking a rest day isn’t a bad thing. I’m getting right back at it today, though. I never thought I would like Turbo Jam- I was SURE I would find Chalene totally irritating- but I actually really like it a lot! It was surprisingly fun, and definitely challenging (at least the cardio party is- the 20 minute, not so much..but I’d do it if I was short on time).

Yesterday I ate some tostitos.  It was a moment of weakness because I was STARVING (BF was in charge of dinner and he moves at a snails pace in every aspect of life- we didn’t eat until 10pm!!).  In retrospect I should have just made something else, like veggies.  I counted the points (6 per serving, in case you were wondering) and got on with life. I’m now in the low sodium zone for the week- I don’t want a salt baby weighing me down for my weigh-in on Wednesday!

I’m going to be moving back home in about a year (I’m away for law school).  I am already stressed about packing up all the stuff I’ve accumulated here, but I was thinking- the move is really good motivation to lose weight because I can just get rid of all my fat clothes!  Stress level immediately lower.  I recently visited a safe house for battered women with my law school, and they have a “store” where the women can go and get whatever they need to set up their own homes (stuff like clothes, bedding, dishes, etc.).  It’s all free, so they really depend on donations. I’m definitely going to be donating a lot of my stuff to that shelter when I leave.

While I’ll be happy to get rid of my fat clothes, I really hope my feet don’t change size too much…I have heard of people dropping shoe sizes when they lose weight.  I have a bit of a shoe obsession and have accumulated a decent collection of Manolos Blahniks, Christian Louboutins, and others….I am NOT getting rid of them, so help me God!!  I’m a fairly skilled ebay shopper, which is how I have managed to afford most of them, but these deals are hard to come by.  Plus, a lot of the styles I have are hard to find..I’d never be able to replace them.  Interestingly enough, the one part of me that has stayed skinny throughout my battle with weight is my ankles.   I think my ankles are the only part of my body that I’m actually 100% happy with.  I’m hoping that means that my feet aren’t carrying extra weight either!

BF’s mom gave me a gift certificate for a high-end department store at Xmas.  I’ve been saving it, trying to decide what to spend it on. Yesterday I randomly wandered into the Chanel boutique to admire all the beautiful things that I can’t afford, and ended up using it to buy a necklace- It’s GORGEOUS! And surprisingly reasonable in price.  Actually, all of their jewellery is very reasonable.  I don’t think there was anything over $450 (which, by Chanel standards, is dirt cheap).  Anyway, I’m super excited about it- I’ve been trying to find a picture of it to post, but apparently it’s a rare design.  I’ll try to take my own photo of it and post it later! I think it’s really unique- it’s a black flower with tiny crystals and pearls embedded into it, and then there’s another little dangle with the CC logo on it.  It’s on a gold chain. I’m not really a gold person but I’ve come to like it recently.

That’s enough about my shopping- I’m off to do some work and then “jam”!  Have a great Sunday, everyone :)

On the benefits of exercise…

Filed Under General, Turbo Jam, Weight Watchers | 1 Comment

Okay, so I have been having a pretty bad evening…  I’m not really sure why, but I’ve been feeling really upset.  I actually thought I might be having an anxiety attack.  I decided to get up and do Turbo Jam Cardio Party, which is 45 minutes of jumping around.  I feel INFINITELY better.  I guess I buy that whole thing about exercise and endorphins now….

I’m excited for dinner….we’re having soy burgers with homemade ww french fries.  Have you tried President’s Choice soy burgers? Delicious.  I’ve been experimenting with soy products a lot lately due to BF’s dietary restrictions, and I’ve found some really great products. In particular, I made the Orange-Beef stirfry from the WW 20 Minute Cookbook with faux beef strips. I thought it would be vile, but it actually tasted REALLY good.  Like VERY tender beef.  My super-picky WW buddy also loved it!  That stirfry is really great, by the way…if anyone wants the recipe, let me know and I’ll post it!

As I write this, I’m looking up the points for dinner… I was flipping through the Canadian Food Companion and “brioche” caught my eye…What I wouldn’t do for one of those right now!! So buttery and bread-y and delicious….But my whole wheat bun and soy burger will be great, too, right? Right?

Brioche…someday we shall meet again.  BF and I are thinking about going to Paris at the end of the summer.  I NEED A VACATION!! Let’s see…if I kept up my weight loss at the rate I’m going (averaged out to 0.9 lbs per week), I could be…..159 lbs by August…what a fabulous thought.  I don’t remember a time in my adult life when I was that light.  I would love it if my body would clue in and start moving a bit faster in the downward direction, but my 3 week plateau taught me that any loss is good.

I’m starving…it’s dinner time!

Working out > Essay

Filed Under General, Turbo Jam, Weight Watchers | 1 Comment

I hate school. I really do.

I have an epic paper due on Tuesday which I (obviously) haven’t started yet.  I never thought I’d say this, but I’d actually rather work out.

Yesterday I did the 20 Minute Turbo Jam and Ab Jam.  It was surprisingly enjoyable, but I definitely didn’t find it as challenging as the 30 DS.  It’s more cardio, and I don’t find cardio as tedious as strength training.  Oh well, it’s nice to have a change.

I’ve had 3 meals out in the past 3 days…..probably not the best, but I’ve stayed in my points, so it’s not the worst.  If I’m going to eat out, I generally try to do it before Saturday- that way the extra sodium has made its way out of my system by my weigh-in on Wednesday.  I’m planning to stay in the rest of the weekend, so I hope I’ll be okay this week.

A few weeks ago I resolved to focus on the good instead of the bad….So, in that tradition, I only ate half of the wrap that I got for brunch.  I took the other half home and had it around 5pm, since I’m going to be eating late when BF gets home.   Before I started WW I would have eaten the entire thing…and I would have ordered it with fries instead of black bean soup.

I’m off to “jam”….have a great weekend, everyone! :)

Week 12 Weigh-In/30 Day Shred Roundup

Filed Under 30-Day Shred, General, Measurements, Turbo Jam, Weigh-Ins, Weight Watchers | 2 Comments

I am ecstatic!!  Down another 1.4 LBS!!

Total loss to date is 10.2 lbs, so I’m down to 176.8.  I got my 5% star and a 5 lb star today!  I feel like a child, getting so excited about stickers.  Today makes up for the terrible day I had yesterday.

I worked really hard this week, so I’m glad that my body cooperated.  I wouldn’t be surprised if I didn’t lose next week, though..that seems to be the way it goes!

I feel super accomplished having lost 10 lbs. I’ve fought hard for each and every one of them, too.  I only have to do this 5 more times, and then I’ll be at goal :)   That seems manageable, right?

I even got up SUPER early today to do my 30 Day Shred before my meeting, since I knew I wouldn’t want to do it later.  If I’m feeling really motivated I may do some turbo jam later on, too.  Today marks my 30th day of the 30DS!  So, here are my post level 3 measurements:

Waist: 38.5 (- .5)

Thighs: Left- 25.25 (-.25), Right- 25 (-.5)

Arms: Left- 12.4 (-.35), Right 12 (stayed the same)

Hips: 42 (-.75)

Bust: 38.5 (-1)

Neck 14.25 (-.25)

Total Inches lost on level 3: 3.6 (Total since starting WW: 9.6)

So, I started the 30DS on Feb 19th, and I’ve (obviously) take a few days off here and there- usually no more than 1-2 days a week.  I did each level for 10 days. Here’s the summary:

Starting Weight: 181.4 lbs.

End Weight: 176.8

Total Weight lost: 4.4 lbs (not exactly 20 lbs, Jillian!! But, I’ll take it…)

Total Inches lost: 6.2

That’s that!  On to the next adventure…

This month I’m doing Turbo Jam.  If anyone else has done this or wants to start, let me know! :)

The only bad news today is that I have to take a point off my daily target- I’m down to 24 now!

I had a daydream today about ordering a bikini from Victoria’s Secret and actually wearing it in public…wouldn’t that be amazing?!  I can’t wait.

My next 2 mini-goals are:

1) To drop from 31 to 30 on the BMI scale- 174 lbs- 1.8 lbs to go!

2) Total loss of 15 lbs - 4.8 more lbs to go!

Gross

Filed Under Uncategorized | 2 Comments

You’ve been warned by the title….

Today was basically the worst day ever. I got up and got ready to go to my presentation.  I had my usual glass of water and multivitamin and packed my breakfast for the road.  BF and I were driving to school, and all of a sudden I feel extremely nauseous.  Next thing I know I’m throwing up IN THE CAR.  We were on a highway, and there was nowhere to stop.  You can imagine what happened to my suit.  I had to clean myself up with paper towel and do my presentation because I didn’t have time to go home and change.  WORST DAY EVER.

I felt better earlier, but I kind of feel sick again now…the only thing I can think of that could have caused this is that I just started a new multivitamin today.  I googled it, and apparently vitamin-induced nausea is quite common.  Either way, what a disgusting experience. I hope I feel better tomorrow.

I just did my 2nd last day of the 30 day shred.  I’m getting kind of bored, so I’m looking forward to doing something different!

Weigh in tomorrow….today really threw me off my game, so I hope my body isn’t protesting as a result. Weigh-In and final 30 Day Shred Measurements coming tomorrow!

« go back