sun It was the hardest Zumba class I've ever done haha...my legs ached in all sorts of weird places, and my hips as well..and the weird muscles on the inside of the thigh if that makes sense. Plus I had terrible TOM cramps and my constipation (TMI, sorry) just felt so uncomfortable the whole time. Urgh. Next week will be better! Good on you for another day down! And a movie sounds so good! What did you see??
~I feel good that I've done exercise Monday and Tuesday...but now it's Wednesday and I am still really sore in the legs so I'm going to give myself a day off. I know it's not ideal, but it's a huge improvement on last week, where I only exercised once. And I still have all day tomorrow to get something in as well! Plus I am doing well with my calories, got a nice banana smoothie in for breakfast this morning.
I know I sound like I'm making excuses...and I guess I kind of am, but I think I'm doing well given my current mental state. I'm feeling pretty depressed and overwhelmed by my situation at the moment - the job I really dislike, applying for other jobs, waiting to hear things, the prospect of moving out next month and not being able to afford it...eep.
Hi Ladies!!! I got out of the loop for a while there, but I'm back for Feb!
I've restructured a lot and really only consider myself to be actively trying to lose for the last 7 days. This is because I found through a calorie counter that I was "trying to lose" prior to that by eating ~1950 calories/day with no exercise (and that was on "good" days!). I was shocked to say the least so have been very carefully logging my calories so that I get back on the track I want to be on!
I've also broken through the mental wall that was stopping me from going to the gym for months now! It may sound super silly, but I feel so alive now! LoL
So, for February, I had my DH hide the scale so that I can solely focus on tracking calories and going to the gym. We'll see what that means for me on Feb 28th when I weigh-in again!
Accountability for Feb:
- Log foods online
- Yoga every Monday
- Strength Training 3+ per week
- Spinning on Sat or Sun
- In bed by 11pm
- Keeping positive and being aware of day to day changes since I can't measure progress by the scale this month!
I look forward to seeing all of your progress for February!
I'm gonna jump right in here! Yesterday was my weigh-in day and I'm down to 161!! I'm almost out of the 160s and the 150s can't come soon enough! I usually work out every morning for about 45 minutes (turbojam), but I felt a little guilty today because I overslept and only got a 20 minute in, boo! I finally bought a tape measure last night so today was also day 1 of taking my measurements. Hopefully all continues to go well!
prepping Sounds like you've got good plans in place for Feb! I'm sure you'll do great!
jmko Hey there! You'll be in the 150s in no time! Don't feel guilty about oversleeping and getting in a shorter workout - at least you did one! Measurements are awesome, I love seeing the difference from when I started!
~Me...well...motivation to exercise today is just not there. I don't feel like it AT ALL. I am feeling kind of depressed and I know I should exercise. I also need to keep my calories a bit lower today since the next two days could potentially be a bit higher due to going out tomorrow night and my mum's birthday on Saturday.
I really want to go shopping. I feel like I need new clothes so badly.
~Me...well...motivation to exercise today is just not there. I don't feel like it AT ALL. I am feeling kind of depressed and I know I should exercise.
These are the days when it's most important to exercise! I have days (many many days, in fact) when I really don't want to roll out of bed and exercise. But after I do I feel really great and energized and proud of myself that I'm still on my way to losing all this weight! Hopefully exercising will take your mind off of being depressed. And I think a shopping trip is definitely in order to boost your spirits!
I caved last night and had a little bit of multigrain pasta when we went out to eat at CPK. UGH. Back up to 162, but hopefully this will trick my body and tell it to keep burning!
jmko Are you on a low carb type diet? If not...multigrain pasta isn't exactly a bad thing hehe.
~I did get exercise done; I'm now showered and dressed and feeling kind of good. Probably will go shopping in a little bit and then homemade burgers for dinner at my cousin's place.
jmko Are you on a low carb type diet? If not...multigrain pasta isn't exactly a bad thing hehe.
I'm on a no-carb diet ( Well, in the sense of no rice (super hard cause i'm really asian!), pasta, bread, etc. If it's in fruits and veggies I can't help it. I'm starting Medifast tomorrow so we'll see how it goes.
rainbowI watch The King's Speech and it was really good! Great job on working out! Did you go shopping? Find anything good?
preppingGreat job on your diet overhaul! Good luck with not weighing yourself I have to weigh everyday!
jmko welcome! You will be in the 150's in no time!
Well I got on the elliptical this evening and it felt good. My legs are sore! eating was decent but I am really hungry tonight and I need to just drink alot of water and go to sleep. see you all in the AM!
sun Oh cool, I've heard it's really good! Congrats on your workout and good eating day!
~I did go shopping and I was really happy with my purchases up until 20 mins ago. I got a dress (that I still really like) and I got a black see-through billowy sleeveless blouse thing and I also got a purple crushed velvet swingy mini skirt. I felt great in the store, I felt great when I tried it on for my aunt (I went to my cousin's for dinner) and then I got home and tried it on and all of a sudden it looked bad. I dunno. I really want to wear it tomorrow night out with friends (the skirt and blouse combo) but now I'm unsure about it?
rainbow I know what you mean about thinking u look good and then later feeling like you don't. I sometimes get up and put something on, look in the mirror and think I look decent even attractive and then later in the day see myself and feel so frumpy! Post a pic and I will give you an honest opinion.
So far so good today.dd not feeling good but hubby is home to help out long day with treatment and therapies but soon I. Will be home and snuggling with dd watching my shows on this rainy day
sun I'll try to post a pic later on...I've left my camera at my parents house so I can only do it if I can find my boyfriend camera haha...or attempt to use the webcam on my laptop somehow! You are doing so good!!
~A decision I have to make is whether to wear the outfit out tonight. I'm supposed to be hanging out with some friends, maybe going out - unless they cancel. I bought the outfit specifically thinking I'd debut it tonight but now I'm scared haha. It's stupid, I know...
On a positive note, I'm now down to 64kg/141 pounds. I'm happy with that.
Kay Thanks! The problem is I won't get to post pics and wait for a response before I have to go out haha...so I guess I'll just have to trust my instincts. I feel like the skirt is maybe a bit short and the shirt is sheer - the woman in the shop and my cousin and my aunt both said it was nice and sexy and not too slutty because the skirt is worn on the actual waist so that and the fact my bra is pretty full coverage means there isn't really a lot of skin showing. I don't know why I am so easily stressed!
rainbow Did you wear your skirt? I am sure you looked great and I hope you had fun.
Well its 9 and my dd is up after a late nap. Oh boy. I am still in my food range and although I haven't done the elliptical I think I will get on it in the next few minutes. how was everyone's day?
sun It's only 3.45pm here so I'm still at work...ho hum, really ready for the day to be over! I'm still feeling nervous about the outfit so I guess I'll try it on when I get home from work and see how I feel! I think tights/pantihose would make it a lot easier to deal with, but it's too hot for them! You are doing so well! I hope you get to go on the elliptical
( Well, in the sense of no rice (super hard cause i'm really asian!), pasta, bread, etc. If it's in fruits and veggies I can't help it. I'm starting Medifast tomorrow so we'll see how it goes. 
long day with treatment and therapies but soon I. Will be home and snuggling with dd watching my shows on this rainy day 
