Lecture day today, so I ate a decent breakfast, ate a decent lunch, and sat on my butt all day. Decided to follow a Buzzfeed workout challenge for the next month and the workouts happen on Monday/Wednesday/Friday/Saturday, so I'll be hitting the gym tomorrow (no if's, and's or but's)! I'm kind of excited to start it, because it looks like my friend will be doing it with me so I'll be able to keep myself accountable. Also bought myself a fitness tracker watch last night on Amazon and it should arrive on Thursday...I feel like it'll help a lot with keeping me motivated to just keep moving.
Diane: Something is still waaay better than not doing anything at all! The kitty was very, very sad about the whole situation - she was upset with me for a while after the bath lol. But she got over it with treats, cuddles and warm blankets!
LaurieDawn: You can do it! You sound super motivated and all the weight check will do is make you even more motivated.
Kelly: I couldn't help but laugh at her in the bath when she looked like a drowned rat. Felt so bad for her! She was so sad lol.
Late check-in. Court hearing this afternoon, so this will be quick.
Weighed in. Somehow, I've managed to gain yet another 10 pounds. Up to 237.4. Celebrated the achievement by dusting off the cookies on the counter before work. Changing my ticker tomorrow. But it is what it is. Can't change the past. Can change the future.
I am going to go to the gym after my hearing this afternoon. Going to tighten up the food and make lots and lots of better decisions.
1 - Weigh tomorrow morning.
2 - Go to the gym after my court hearing.
3 - Don't give in to the "super hungry afternoon" feelings that have been occurring lately.
Went to spin class this morning. It was kind of hard, but I think it was more because I was totally distracted by my job and some issues I had going on. I think they're finally resolved, so I'm doing better now. I will go running tonight after work. I probably would rather go home, but I don't want to lose my progress on running. Besides, I haven't had the best of days with food lately, so I need some extra calorie burn. Not sure why I think cupcakes are ok to buy.
Laurie: Well, at least you know and it isn't horrible!!! You can totally reverse directions and start getting that scale back down. You have a good plan and good attitude!! Way to go!
Dread: Sounds like you have a good plan with your fitness tracker watch! You'll have to tell us how you like it once you start using it.
MissLoud: I've heard that having a fitbit really helps keep you on track. That's good to hear that it is working for you!
Its been a week. Been applying like crazy. Went to a temp agency. Also heard yesterday that that interview I went to had already done reference check on me. They are still doing interviews through this friday. It is also a limited duration job through the state lasting 16 months but at least I would get my foot in the door! Food wise I have been off but committing today to get back on it!
Well I feel like I'm getting into the swing of things again, I have a family trip to Dunedin in three weeks so I'm really making a big push to get to double figures by then. It might be just doable. Other than that just trucking along really.
Jenni ~ I have my fingers and toes crossed for you on the job hunt, its got to be a good sign they are checking references
Laurie ~ good work for getting on the scales, and like you said it is what it is it doesn't change anything just by knowing the number. Totally reverseable otherwise we all wouldn't be here.
Diane ~ may your stars align and food and excercise is on track at the same time. Definitely finding the fitbit interesting, even if I only use it as a fancy pedometer! I don't know how much I trust the calorie count
Off to do Pilates before I get lost in Aliexpress putting things in my Wish list but not actually buying
I have a big meeting today, and I was going to wear the suit that I almost gave away because it was falling off of me. And the pants were too tight to wear in public. <sigh>
Kelly - Double digits would be such a great milestone! Your stats are a great reminder that this process really can work.
Jenni - The job search. UGH. State employment tends to mean stability, good benefits, and not-insane hours, even if the pay doesn't tend to be spectacular. From one state employee to a prospective state employee, I am sending good vibes. And still working on this through that. So impressive.
Diane - I am back on C25K. I did Day 1 a week or so ago, and I did Day 2 yesterday. It was really hard, and my body is quite unhappy about it. But I did do a bonus minute at the end, and went about two miles total. Long way to say -- it really is possible to lose a ton of fitness in a relatively short time. Way to stay focused and moving forward. And yes about the cupcakes. I am not okay to buy them ever.
Amanda - Your workout challenge sounds crazy cool. You'll have to let us know how it goes. I just graduated from school in 2012, so I hear you on the challenges of being a student and the endless lectures. But it's temporary, and you're making it all work together.
Toasted - Glad you're getting your work-out mojo back. It can be so hard to recapture it. Also - have I mentioned how much I LOVE your check-ins? I know sometimes it's tough for you to get them in, but they always brighten my day.
Did Day 2 of C25K yesterday afternoon. I planned on going after a court hearing, so I was out of the office already, and could not procrastinate going because I had to choose between going straight back to work and hitting the gym. But man - I struggled to make myself drive to the gym, to get out of the car, to get dressed, and then to actually complete the work-out. But I did it. I am hurting some, but not seriously, and at least I did it.
I am meeting a friend to work out at 5:15 today, so I am definitely doing it again today. She doesn't push very hard, which has historically been an annoyance to me, but it works very well for me today. I am planning on all day at an amusement park tomorrow, so I don't want to disable myself with too vigorous a work-out.
Goals
1 - Drink water. For some reason, I am reluctant to do so today.
2 - Eat reasonably. Don't get caught in the lying "just one Tootsie roll" trap.
3 - Weigh in tomorrow morning.
Oh boy, feeling a little stiff today. I did go running last night. It seemed way harder than it should have, but I think my mind wasn't committed to being there. Things finally worked out at my job, so that was better, but I kept thinking about how much I wanted to go home. Anyway, made it through and then went to body pump this morning. The squat track was ridiculously hard, so now I'm sitting at my desk, with the air conditioner on high (at least, that's what it feels like), and just getting stiff. Oh well. I'll go outside at lunch to warm up. I'm going to try to pull some weeds tonight. I'll be by myself, I think, so I'll have to really push myself out the door instead of enjoying the luxury of being alone!
Laurie: Congrats on getting back to C25K. That is such a good program to help ease back into running. You'll definitely get there!! Sometimes it is so hard to get yourself into the gym, but it sounds like you didn't give in to an option of not going. Well done!
MissLoud: Ok, I'm not sure why I'm not getting it... what do you mean by double figures? Maybe type a little slower so that I can get it. How did Pilates go?
Jenni: Good luck on the job search! That is so tough. I'm sending good vibes your way!
Lol sorry Diane - Metric system here! 99kg which is 219 pound. Sorry to break you brain
Mmm all I seemed to do was eat yesterday, I was still under my calories but feel heavy. My muscles are sore from pilates, my core strength is horrendous! And a sick child which all in all is making me feel less than flash maybe I'll slap some lipstick on see if that helps.
Laurie so pleased you are getting into the swing of things even if the first few times its hard to pull finger. Hmm my stats don't read to well if you look at my graph, I'm not where I wanted to be and that has been playing on my mind lately.
*sigh* all I want to do is go for a walk but little man is in bed so I'm stuck and bored, not a good combo for me. Would do a spot of gardening if there wasn't a -7º frost brrrr over housework. Maybe meal prep to the weekend so I can gave the weekend off cooking! Geez I'm exciting
Kelly - I am just looking at your tracker and your mini-goals. I know your progress has not been linear, but I also know how long you have stuck with it (and are still sticking with it) and know how fantastic your progress has been because you just are not quitting.
Diane - I absolutely have those days when I am just not feeling it, even when I am being as faithful to my work-out program as you are. (Okay - almost as faithful. I never quite reach your commitment, but I don't have to reach your level of commitment to be very committed.) Glad you pushed through it. Hope you got some warmth for those muscles.
Went to the gym yesterday. Not a fantastic work-out. Some soreness today, but not much, and that's a relief. Today I will be going to an amusement park (yes - again!), so I will be doing a lot of walking.
I'm 333.0 this morning, so I'm almost back to where I was when I began the challenge. =)
Goals for today -
1 - Walk most of the day at the amusement park
2 - Don't eat an outrageous amount. Lunch will be the challenging part, as we will probably do either pizza or McDonald's. But I can at least restrict the amount of food I eat.
3 - Weigh in tomorrow morning.
Oh so thankful it is Friday! Oh my gosh. Anyway, I went to spin this morning, and I'm planning to run after work. I have a lot to do this weekend to get caught up after being gone last weekend, so I'll just try to keep from being lazy and sitting on the couch. It is supposed to be a really nice weekend weather wise, so that should help.
Laurie: Glad you are seeing some progress! I had to chuckle a little that you wrote that you were at "333", rather than "233". But you are getting it back and that's great!
MissLoud: Ohhhh! I get it now. That makes a lot of sense now. Hope you can make it through the day with all the stuff going on. Sick kids are no fun!!
Weekend check-in! That means I'm either really committed or that I came into work on a Saturday, and checking in to 3FC is part of my daily work process.
Diane - I didn't notice my "333" until you pointed it out. THAT kind of a gain would be pretty discouraging, I must admit. =) Your updates regarding your work-outs makes me think that I should do mornings, too. But that would take a whole lifestyle overhaul, as the just-pre-midnight hours (and too often post-midnight hours) tend to be the best, most relaxed, hubby times, and I definitely need as much of that as I can right now. But the afternoon thing worked for me for about a year. I can get back on track with that again! Hope you have a productive, on-plan weekend.
228 this morning. (Not 328, Diane.) Spent a day in the sun walking around an amusement park and playing at the waterpark. AND did not order anything from McDonald's for lunch, but instead ate a protein bar. Protein bars are not nutritionally ideal, but I actually enjoy them, and I cannot say the same for McDonald's foods. The abrupt weight loss has more to do with hydration, I'm sure, so I will be okay if the scale rebounds up a bit. But I am finally on course again, and I just need to stay on course. That's not easy, but it is easier than starting again after being completely off course.
Saturday check-in after a few days of absence! The last couple of days have been a little rough...this current clinical rotation has been less than ideal (to be tactful). My proctor's teaching style isn't my favorite, but she's not a bad teacher. The site, however, is driving me crazy. The place makes me sad and angry on the patient's behalves, and I'll be assigned there for two and a half more weeks. Add in waking up ridiculously early, going to bed ridiculously late because of ridiculous amounts of paperwork, and we have a very cranky Amanda and very cranky classmates. I haven't weighed myself since Wednesday after the gym and I don't plan on weighing myself till Monday. Thursday I had chicken strips and fries, then Jack in the Box for dinner. Friday I had pizza for dinner and two strawberry margaritas. This morning, I finished all the leftover pizza for breakfast and lunch.
And now...now I start regrouping and drinking water like crazy. I'm going to weigh myself Monday morning and be extra good for my beach trip in a week! And lots of studying and workouts so I can just relax while I'm there.
Laurie: So it turned out to not be that bad, huh? And it looks like you're getting right back on track pretty darn quick as well! The workout routine from Buzzfeed is pretty awesome, but I'm sure it was meant for someone already in much better shape than me. I'm adjusting what I need to and doing less reps than is prescribed, but it definitely gave me good workout! I like your daily goals. I feel like if
Diane: I'm right there with you. I can never be trusted with cupcakes or pizza or ice cream. I'm super excited about the fitness tracker watch. It's currently sitting in my apartment's office, so I'll need to wait till Monday to get it and start using it. I'm impressed with how often you workout....I think one of my goals is to be as dedicated as you are to it!
Jen: Good luck with all the applications! I know job hunting is never fun. Them doing a reference check on you so quickly can only mean good things, right? Fingers and toes are crossed for you!
Kelly: I keep looking longly at your ticket. I'd love to be back in the 220's already. It looks like you're doing awesome at getting back into it! Sick babies are no fun...hope your little man is feeling better!
Well a complete turn around of a weekend, my littlest perked up and had a great Friday so my husband decided to take them up to our holiday home in Monowai for a boys weekend... I knew I loved him for a reason!!! So two whole nights by myself!! Now for the old me that would have been a box set and copious amounts of junk food. Oh how I have changed, I went shopping in the morning (half price boots yes please) then off to look at wedding dresses for my friend, then a big walk with my dog and a dvd night with my girlfriend .. with healthy snacks. Very proud of myself because that little voice was in my head to make fried chicken, no one would know Kelly. I told it to shut up and had a beautiful piece of smoked salmon with salad. All and all feeling pretty darn good about myself right now, all swungs and roundabouts for me!!
Amanda ~ sounds like you have some challenges there! Plan plan plan
Laurie ~ ik working on the weekend! Amusement park sounds like fun, I wish we had something like that here
Diane ~ pilates darn near kills me! I have zero core strength, but it can only get better right??
I feel like I've taken another step towards a healthy pregnancy and delivery.
I can no longer walk outside, because it's just too stupid hot, so I ordered prenatal yoga and prenatal pilates DVDs, and picked up a fairly inexpensive yoga mat. Now, if I can make myself use them, life will be good!
I have another glucose test coming up this week, and it has me a bit stressed. I was only a few points below the cut off last time (I was at 131 and the limit is 135, eek!) and I'm worried I'll have to do the awful 3 hour test that requires 3 blood draws. Though I'm told most women who have to do that one end up doing just fine with it and it's usually not a big deal. We shall see!
Also, I am hoping that eating a little something a few hours before will help out. I was fasted last time, and drank that super sugary glucose drink on an empty stomach... So maybe eating a multigrain/high fiber english muffin with cream cheese and a plum (I love plums!) will help get my pancreas in gear to keep that number where it belongs!
Quick check-in! So what's the end result of three days of not really caring what I eat or how much I exercise? I'm at 256...which means I gained a whole 1.2lbs back. Not so bad! Guess the weight I lost to get down to 254.8 really was real weight and not water weight.
I know I told myself I wasn't going to weigh myself until Monday but I was staring at the scale this morning and just had to know the damage. It should be pretty easy to get back down to 254 and then below if I keep my cool this week and focus on what's important (like wearing a bathing suit in front of people this coming weekend)!
The kitty was very, very sad about the whole situation - she was upset with me for a while after the bath lol. But she got over it with treats, cuddles and warm blankets!
maybe I'll slap some lipstick on see if that helps.
