Checking in…

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It’s been a while… I have some bad news. I’m almost definitely back up to 173. I don’t know how I keep yo-yoing so much! Every time I have a victory (like getting under 170) it’s followed by another roadblock.  Actually, that’s a lie about not knowing why I’ve been yo-yoing. I haven’t been working out, I’ve been overworked, and my eating hasn’t been the best (although I have been trying).  I need to get re-focused. I feel fat and jiggly all over.  I have also missed my last 2 meetings because I’ve been out of town and believe it or not, there are no other meetings that I can make it to with my schedule the way it’s been lately.  BUT, I am going to face the music on Saturday morning, and I’m sure it’s going to be UGLY.  I actually got on my scale this week and was up to 176. YIKES!! How is it possible for me to gain 6 lbs in a week?!

I need a plan. I need to get re-focused.

I need to remember the reasons why I’m doing this. Let’s review:

1) I am 25. I’m too young to feel bad about my appearance. These are supposed to be the best years of my life!!

2) I have a great life. I have a great career, a great family and a great boyfriend who loves me no matter what I look like.  The only thing that’s holding me back is how I feel about myself.

3) I want to be able to fit into my old clothes and purge my current wardrobe and buy cute new clothes to fit my cute new body!

4) I feel better when I exercise and eat right- I like how i feel when food isn’t running my life.

5) Diabetes runs in my family. I don’t want it.

6) I want to be able to enjoy a weekend at the cottage and not worry about looking fat in pictures.

and a new one….

7) My mom is taking me to Greece next year, and I want to be able to wear a bikini in Santorini!

It’s time for me to get back into an exercise program, too….Turbo Jam, here I come!

Thanks for stopping by :)

Things are looking up…

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One exam done, one to go!

I am exhausted.  I didn’t sleep well last night…never do before an exam.  I have no idea how it went- my prof is so flaky that it really could go either way.

Today was day 10 of Turbo Jam!  I’ve tried all of the workouts now, and my definite favourite is Cardio Party Mix 1.  I’ve gotten the hang of it now, and I find that it’s a really good mix of exercises.  Plus, it’s a CRAZY good workout- I have never sweat so much in my life! I always thought that I didn’t have 40 mins to workout, but really it’s not that much more difficult to find 40 mins than it is to find 20.  I’m loving the cardio party and I’m really feeling it in my arms! I’ve been using the “turbo gloves”…those hook punches make my arms burn.  It’s a great balance because it’s not too difficult when you’re doing it, but you feel it after.  I especially love the cooldown at the end of Cardio Party- it’s SO relaxing! I also like the 20 minute workout, although I haven’t done it for a while since I’ve been opting for the longer one.  My one objection to the 20 minute is that it doesn’t include “the wheel”, which is one of my favourite moves- great for toning the waist!  I did the Punch, Kick, Jam for the first time yesterday, and I have to say- not my favourite.  It is much more difficult to follow and I didn’t enjoy the routine as much.  PKJ is supposed to be more intense than Cardio party, but I found the opposite.  There’s a weird capoeira break in the middle that doesn’t really fit, and it really brought my heartrate down.

Overall, Turbo Jam is money well spent for me! I obviously don’t follow their eating plan or use any of that other crap that they sent with the dvds, but for 5 workouts and the gloves, I’m very satisfied with it. I definitely feel like it’s making a difference in my body, especially my legs.  Not sure if this is a result of general weight loss, but I feel like everything is tightening up.  As I mentioned before, I’ve been especially devastated by the discovery of cellulite on my legs, as they were aways the one thing on me that I was more or less happy with.  Although I haven’t seen a huge difference in measurments (I measure right around the biggest part, at the top), I feel like I see improvements.

So, as usual, I did my post-Biggest Loser last chance workout tonight in anticipation of the week 13 weigh in tomorrow.  Now I’m all hyped up and awake, and can’t sleep! Wednesday morning always comes too early for my liking.  I relish my sleep-ins. I’m NOT a morning person. Sometimes I scare myself with how unpleasant I can be in the morning!!

I hope my weigh in goes well tomorrow.  I’m still trying to do a catch up to meet my 1 lb a week goal.  Last week was week 12, and I was at 11.4 lbs lost.  So this week, I would have to lose 1.6 to get to my 13 week goal. Probably won’t happen, but these days I’m happy with any loss.

I was thinking today about my cousin’s wedding next year- I’m SO excited! I can’t wait to wear a bridesmaid dress and not feel awful….I have another wedding to go to this summer, so I’m hoping to be down 30 lbs by then- that would put me at 157.  If I reach that goal, I’ll buy a new dress for the occasion.  I honestly can’t remember the last time I was in the 150 zone.  If I could achieve that, I would be in good shape for my goal of losing 40 lbs by January 2010 (this was the goal I came up with when asked to do so at a WW meeting).  Although I’m not a fan of putting dates on my goals, I think my ultimate goal is to lose the 62 lbs by my graduation from law school in May 2010.  I think it’s do-able, provided that my body continues to cooperate.  Sometimes it likes to get mad at me (like those 3 weeks that I maintained…) but hopefully we have an understanding now!

Most of all, I’m looking forward to shocking my friends and family.  I want jaws to hit the floor. I can’t wait. I’m going to do it this time, and since I never see them it’s going to be even more shocking than if they were around to watch me lose the weight.

Updates on Weigh-In tomorrow!

I leave you with this, my dream dress…Herve Leger… someday, when I reach my goal and have the income of a lawyer and not a law student, it shall be mine…

Thank GOD that’s over…

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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…

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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 :)