Icon: Welcome back! Hope you're feeling better soon . Plenty of vitamin C (which you probably know, working in a hospital, lol). HH4L: Yikes! I know you'll do fine. Watch out for the "Freshman 15!" I remember it used to be so tough not eating from vending machines and fast food places, so much studying to do! You can do it! I've got your blog saved! It's the support that motivates me to keep going (and the sight of shed pounds and/or inches lol).
I have to work tres early today, but I surprised myself by not snoozing my alarm, and didn't need any devices to lure me out of the room! I just got out, turned off the alarm on the other side of the room, stood there for a second, sat on the bed to get my bearings, and then put my shorts on, and worked out! I started Hip Hop Abs to compliment my regular work out routine, and am tracking it in my blog .
Mande - Good job for staying on plan with your calories! And yes, like HH4L said, I have a blog too! I haven't been posting as much lately because of how busy I am, but I do post at least a weekly weigh-in. I will follow you!
HH4L - On an avg. day...hmm...well, my days vary. Mondays and Wednesdays I'm at an elementary school for 8 hrs each day and then Tuesdays, I have class for a little over 8 hrs, and then Thursdays are my short days, but I stay at the school and try to work on assignments. So, I guess I avg about 8 hrs. per day except for Friday, which is my off day during the week. I am a senior and the work load is so much more than being a freshman. I have always enjoyed college...you probably will too. I wouldn't worry too much until the time gets here. There are always ways to work around your schedule and make good choices. Also, universities usually offer so many opportunities to stay healthy with clubs, gyms, etc.
Hi ladies! Not got much time for personals, need to get ready for work in 10 minutes and have a bit of a rant to do! But Day 5 of Insanity is done =D. When Shaun T says "I'm getting nervous about this next workout" I felt a sinking feeling...HE FELT NERVOUS?! That warm up is just ridiculous too, I felt like I've done my days work after the third circuit!! Dayum!!
I had to take quite a few breaks, but boy did I need em! Definitely need to be drinking more water in the days!
My weight has been flickering around 172/173 lbs this week. Would LOVE a 171 lbs but I've not seen it at all so I'm thinking I'll be the same this week as last week (I have "official" weigh ins on Sunday).
My Mum is continuing to annoy me slightly. She gets all happy and excited about planning exercise and getting a schedule, but just doesn't stick to it. She's bought a couple of books and wants to train to do an Iron Man (she tried to do one a few years ago but her bike broke during the race so she couldn't carry on) next year but wants to lose weight first. She's always been overweight, and she tried the Iron Man and did a Half Iron Man overweight (perhaps even obese)...she just needs to get her eating right and stop drinking wine!
But anyway, she said she lost 3 pounds this week, then she went to the store and bought a big box of white wine to drink tonight =/. It's just difficult seeing her make progress only to drink alcohol and ruin it. But the thing is: she knows that she shouldn't do it! I heard her talking to a friend at a meal and she said "I do really well in the week then ruin it by drinking wine over the weekend."
She also tries to bring me into her guilty pleasures. When we were in town a while back she said "Do you want a Pizza Hut?" I declined, because I had already eaten and she just scoffed and said "Suit yourself then." Yesterday she said "We're on our own tomorrow, I bought us both a pizza" and I said "Well, I'm working tomorrow night" "You can have it for lunch!" But...I don't want to eat a whole pizza for my lunch!! I'm trying to lose weight here!
Also last night at dinner she made us fajitas, then she put Cheesy Dorritos in the oven and covered them with more cheese. I'm not a huge fan of cheese, in fact I hate the stuff most the time, so she put this big bowl of Doritos that were plain for me. I had 3 of them (not an exaggeration!) then when I was done she said "Aren't you going to eat your Doritos?!" Did she expect me to scoff down 2 big fajitas packed with chicken and vegetables and eat a whole bowl of Doritos too?! *sigh*
Whenever I decline food or eat something healthy or say I don't want any treats from the shops I just get this vibe from her...she's supportive of me in ways, she has done and still does a lot for me, gives me compliments by commenting on how "slim" I'm looking - but there are moments where I swear she wants to see me gorge on crap so she feels better about herself.
Sorry for the rant, I really had better get going! Thanks for listening!
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Okay so yesterday was hubby's bday and I surprised him by ripping out wallpaper and painting the bathroom lol! So I didn't have time to post. Hit Insanity this morning early, Max Interval Circuit 59 minutes, holy cow it's SO LONG LOL! Got it done, and then hit the gym for cardio and ab workout training my friend. Feeling good today, not too discouraged but the weight didn't move this week yet, although I know that I am retaining an INSANE amount of water from Week 1 Month 2 of Insanity. Muscles are so torn down that there is so much H2O in there lol! Hope you all are having a great day, and I am getting excited for the holiday season and to be looking good for it! Let's all get super hot for this holiday season girls!
Rie-OMG I hate it when he says that during the stretch for Pure Cardio! The first time I heard that I was like "ok holy sh!t I am going to die this time" LOL! Good job on getting through it and digging deeper! I hope that the situation with your mom gets better soon, I know how hard it can be to have someone who isn't super supportive around. The sabatoge is the hard part to deal with, having someone trying to push pizza and chips on you isn't the best thing for you lol! But, maybe you can have some influence on here in the future, watching you (especially after you finish Insanity ) might just kick her butt into gear!
Mande- it will get there I promise! HAHA on the alarm and phones! I love that idea! Keep working hard and you will get where you want to be . Staying OP with diet is the most important, but the fitness and workouts will only make it go that much faster I promise!
sgregg-KEEP IT UP!!!!!!!!! You are doing great, just keep trucking. That is tough being so far out of the way . Do you like workout DVDs at all? I would say having one or two that you like that you could do 2x a week when you don't get to the gym might be really helpful and would keep you sweating and working. That's why I do Insanity before anyone is up, so that if I DON'T get to the gym I don't feel blah or guilty for not working out lol! Just a thought .
HH4L-I have two really good friends who just finished Pharm D programs, and it was CRAZY work lol! Congrats! We were all pre-med/pharm majors and they now have great jobs and great lives lol! It is ridiculous on the amount of work you have to do, but one of them is INSANE about working out and he stuck with it like crazy even during all of it. YOU CAN DO IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Okay girls, hoping to have a great weekend, it is starting off with dinner out tonight with the hubby for his bday, grandma coming over to watch the LOs . Wow date nights, so few and far between you are lol! It's okay though because I am saving calories to have a strawberry margarita OMG soooooooooooo yummy lol. Have a great day ladies!
Munster - Have fun on your date night!!! And I hope you enjoy every single minute of that strawberry margarita! Also, I hate workout DVD's. I have some and I guess I could do them. I may just do my Pilates one in the morning after DD goes back to sleep. Yep, I'm going to. I have 30DS, but I hate it, so I don't do it. I don't like being so sore that I can't move. Plus, I want some low impact so I'll be able to keep my running up on Tues and Thurs, so yep, Pilates it is.
Riestrella - I'm so sorry about your mom. That would really annoy me too and I would just have to tell her like it is, I'm afraid. Hang in there. Hopefully, your will power will just rub off on her.
I went walking this morning after dropping DS off at school. I had a couple of friends join me and it was really great getting out in the cool weather and having a good walk and talk. Then, me and a friend ate lunch at the Chinese place....and I stuffed myself, but that's ok because it's gonna happen occasionally and I only eat that once in a long while.
OH, OH, OH...NSV!!....I am wearing a pair of 16's that I had in the back of my closet and haven't worn in about 2 years!!! I've been in 20's and 18's for the longest time now. I've been trying on these 16's occasionally and today was the first day that I thought I could wear them comfortably. They are definitely still a little snug, but not so snug to where they are unbearable. I'm so happy. Also, I went to Walmart to grab a new pair of workout pants since my current ones are falling off when I'm running and I was able to get a size Large!! I don't even remember the last time I have worn a size Large in workout pants. Woohoo!
Not much to report today! Going bra shopping today, I think I might even be down a size! I'll have to measure and get back to you all. I'm also going to book an appointment for some new glasses + eye test, because the pair I got the first time (only need them for reading) were so cheap because I was a student! They're all wonky now!
I'm also starting the pill tomorrow - Yasmin I've been prescribed. I've been on it before when I was going through depression, so I wasn't sure if it was the pill that made a difference so I stopped it. When she weighed me she congratulated me on my loss, because I have lost 14 lbs since they last weighed me! I also had bulky clothes on, so I'm convinced it should have been lower but hey ho ;p.
I really miss the BF!! =( I'm going to start the chain of sharing pictures, so here is one of my favourite pictures of us together!
That was in 2009 when we went to Italy together, it was the start of our "official" relationship since we'd been the "will they, won't they?" couple for about 5 years before then!! That was taken in the gorgeous Venice, my favourite place we went to in Italy. That's probably the thinnest I've been in my adult life, I didn't weigh myself but I'm getting super close to the same measurements (for boobs anyway, I used to subconsciously cheat at stomach ones!) so huzzah! My hair is a bit of a mess because I didn't bring any hair stuff with me!! Keeping it real, yo.
MandeLea - So happy you turned your mood around and started working out more. Sounds like you're doing amazing - and not just because you're keeping on track, but because you're actually seeking out exercise!! So proud of you!! I used to wake up around 9:30am but it's being pushed back to 10:30am these days, need some of your 'let's GO!' energy!
Oooh, will have to check out your blog! I don't update the posts as much but I definitely use it to keep track of my weigh ins/measuring and pictures. Oh, and my mini goals too!
HH4L - You're absolutely right. Go at the slow pace if that's how it works for you. I am not a dieter either, until last month I've been eating what I wanted but just exercising. But now that I'm so focused on getting the best performances out of my workouts, I actually seek out the healthier option because I want to. It was a huge shock to me that I was feeling that way! I was quick to get out of old eating habits after my third year at Uni because quite frankly they were disgusting! But holidays and special occasions were my biggest downfall - just wanted to eat out all the time!!
I'm so happy to hear that you've settled into a healthy mentality behind your weight loss. You're right - there is no time limit! Do what works, not what's going to make you unhappy. I was going to be training for a half marathon, but I stopped because running in the cold made me unhappy. Now I'm inside and doing Insanity and I'm loving it! It's all about finding what works for you, what makes you feel good and what isn't going to make you miserable!
Good luck at College, I'm sure you'll do fine. How come you're not living near the campus though? Seems like quite a trek! Don't worry about the reputation of the college, just focus and you'll do fine. Oh, and I DO love Shaun T!! He just makes me hurt so much haha!
sgregg - Well done on your workouts in the morning! Feels good knowing you get them done doesn't it? And I will be kicking any of your ladies in the fine behinds if I find you're making excuses! =p All out of <3 though. Congrats on the NSV! It feels like you can lose all the weight you want, but until you need smaller clothes it doesn't feel like a victory, haha! You rock it girl!
munster - You crazy woman! Happy birthday to your hubby though =). And 59 minutes Insanity?! What the Jebus! I will die!! I think my Mum has already been influenced by me, I can just tell by the way she sees me making progress and actually sticking to the workouts that it makes her feel like she should do something too. I think once I'm down to my goal weight and I have a flat stomach THAT'S when it'll really hit her. And if she uses the whole "Well, you weren't that fat to begin with" I can show her my before picture!!
Mande As long as I don't start eating while studying I'm not afraid of gaining lbs, and I'll be sure not to start developing such a useless habit.
Sgregg yes, I wil deffinitely remember you if I start looking for excuses! Congrats on a size down!!!
MMommy thank you! It was my big desire to pursue a health-related career so I hope that'll provide enough motivation to me! Hope you had a great date night
Rie you are a cute couple
And you asked me about campus - I live in the other city. There are no classical campuses for Universities here. The whole education system is different then American, or English (you're from UK wright?), I can explain but I don't think you'll be interested....
Not to be 'shrouded in mystery', I'm from Serbia. If you heard about us, you probably heard the bad stuff - politics, wars in early '90s, Kosovo and such... Or you might heard about our sport results, we're quite good at sports, basketball, waterpolo, handball, volleyball and of course, tennis - Novak Đoković won this year Wimbledon, US Open and Australian Open.
So that was not my picture, but was a little bit about me
I'll try to find a nice pic on my computer tonight, but honestly I hated having my pictures taken because of my weight. And you've already seen how I look in that yt video!
HH4L - I am interested! I love hearing about the different systems. Yes, I am from the UK! One of my closest friends is from Serbia, his name is Srdan. I have such a hard time pronouncing it haha! After years of friendship you'd think I'd have it down >_<.
Well, slavic languages are hard to learn for foreign speakers, at least that's what I've heard
Anyways, just popping in to say I had a good day today. I finally added some exercises, and even tough I wasn't feeling very energetic while working out, I'm glad I've started,cause everyday will get better and easier!
hothealthy- thanks! seemed to be a 24 hour bug but im pretty weak now. Pharmacy sounds like fun, dont freak out, try to enjoy it and do start things early! You'll do fine When people talk about Serbia i think of snow and huskies xD I have no idea if you have that much snow or huskies in Serbia. Probably not
Mande-thanks! I think i need more of vitamin everything >.< Congrats on getting up and working out! Thats something i want to work on more now.
Rie- its probably a bit of cognitive dissonance on your mum's side. I mean, when havent we justified having something off plan because we're out with friends/family and theyre having it? Plus you are doing something that she wants to do and probably feels a little bit of pressure about doing for her health etc, so it makes her uncomfortable. This is speculation but thats just what came to mind when i read your troubles. Not that this means its ok for her to do that or that it makes it any easier for you lol. Also, super cute photo!!
I'm doing better today. Managed to have a smoothie and some fries for dinner and lunch and it was too big and isnt agreeing with me >.< It is now that i read online that sugar/fruit juice etc is not a great idea for stomach viruses. Fantastic. But ive managed to keep it down and thats a plus. The worst part now is the tiredness and not knowing whether im feeling ill because of the virus or because i havent eaten. And then being so hungry/thirsty that its really easy to over eat, plus not having eaten a full meal in about 4 days its hard to judge a good meal size. I lost 2.6kg in the first 2 days of this, ive been pretty ill But ive managed to gain a little bit back which im actually happy about for once lol xD Its a crazy world we live in
Day 4 of Hip Hop Abs out of my way, woo! I'm only now starting to be totally aware of whether I'm "tightening up" lol.
Yesterday for my birthday, the DF took me out to Banff for some hiking, which kicked our butts in a good way. It was amazing! Who would've thought being fit on my birthday would be something I wanted and had fun doing? I realized yesterday that I like exercising, I like being fit. I just hate being bored by the same old workouts all the time! Engage me, videos, engage me! LOL.
Do not be fooled by the angle! My chin is much more robust than that LOL.
I have to run, but I will be back later to give some TLC
Icon haha, you think Siberia then No, we have an average climate, snow in the winter, yes, huskies....only as pets, no use of sleds here Glad to hear you're feeling better
Mande oh, hiking is a mean thing. I live in..hmm, I don't know how to say in in english - the opposite of mountain area - flat area, but once this spring I went with a group of mountain climbers to a 'very relaxing, hill route of only 15k'...I ended up ripping both of my sneakers, sleeping 12 hours that night and being sore for a week...my point is - hiking can be a great calorie burner
And happy birthday!!!!
Al right people, you wanted to see my face, so here it is:
Bad quality, but that's the only recent picture showing my face.
And here's another one, it was taken 'bout 3 weeks ago, in Greece. My mom is next to me
Clilck to see them larger!
Going trough all those pictures from previous years, I realized in how few I appear. And back then I really did look good, and of course I thought I was fat....
I'm the girl in high rise jeans...ironically those jeans are my goal pants now, the waist on that thing is tiny!
Btw back than, I was 16 (I'm 19 now) I was 5'9'' and I weigh-ed about 148lbs or so...
Ok, now I put too many pics!
Anyways, the day was...meh.Ok. I did 10.000+ steps today, but I ate a few too many biscuits (In my small defence - they were the good - lots of fiber, no hydrogenated fats kind). Also I did not workout So that's a fail.... And I am seriously catching a cold, my throat aches, my nose is runny and my eyes are watery....I just hope I don't get fever during the night - if I don't I'll be good, if I do...damn, then I'll be in bed with high fever for the next couple of days...
That's why I can't promise I'll work out tomorrow, I really don't want to be sick now, college starts in a week!
Hope everyone had a great weekend, and let's finish September strong!
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sgregg- i hate 30DS too >.< Congrats on the NSV!!!
munster- sounds like you are doing awesome! I wouldnt worry about the weight either if i were you, if you are feeling great and a little sore then i would just enjoy that, the weight will come later im sure
hothealthy- i am probably very geographically confused >.< Its my normal state of being really. Isnt it crazy of how our view of ourselves when we were teenagers was pretty much completely off the mark? I thought the same about myself, and then i see photos and i was all arms and legs, there really wasnt that much on me at that time. Being sick sucks, take care!
mande- happy birthday! I love your photo. Ive always wanted to be able to pull off hair that short but my face is too round >.<
Are we sharing photos? Here is one of me from June (I hope its not too big >.<)
So, another busy day yesterday that got in the way of posting . Dang it! Okay so today was an Insanity day (supposed to be day off but I didn't get to workout AT ALL yesterday, I think I was going through withdrawls lol!) so got that done, Max Interval Plyo, and then hit the gym for running/weight lifting. Hoping to see SOME scale movement this week, and I am adamant about staying off the scale until Thursday (we will see if that actually happens haha). So I hope everyone's weekend is ending well, and here's to a fresh start coming up in the morning!
sgregg-Thanks, date night was great . I didn't get a strawberry margarita but I was saving calorie room for the slice of cheesecake hubby and I got to share because it was his bday lol! OMG it was amazing!!!!!!! I had an AWESOME dinner, got to hang kid-free with DH, AND cheesecake. That's a recipe for awesomeness lol! I think that you are doing great and Pilates sounds like a perfect idea! That is a good alternative and that way you can feel good about working out without having to haul so far away! Keep it up !!!!!!
Rie-I know 59 minutes is a freakin lot lol! Once you get there you will be fine though. Month 1 builds you into it . I am glad that you might be rubbing off on your mom. Maybe it will help so that you two can support each other instead of her sabotaging both you and her. Bra shopping woohoo! LOL, I need to do the same thing. My bands are too big and I need to get some that fit much better than what I have right now. Have fun!
HH4L-We had fun . Serbia sounds like an interesting place to live. It sounds like you have most everything figured out right now for the way you want your life to go so that is awesome! Keep plugging away on the fitness/health front, I know how hard it is to keep up with it during college when you have so many other things on your plate. YOU CAN FREAKIN DO IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Icon- I hope that you are feeling better. I know how yucky it can be to be physically sick. It just sucks the life right out of you . I hope that you are feeling better and can get back on track soon .
Mande-Great pic . Good job on the HHA, I have heard that it is a fun workout by Shaun T (?). I think that he is awesome, so I am sure that you have a great time doing that workout with him . YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS exercise is AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Keep with it .
Okay ladies I will talk to you all soon, I will stay on track better this week! Hit it people!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
. Plenty of vitamin C (which you probably know, working in a hospital, lol).
) might just kick her butt into gear!
it will get there I promise! HAHA on the alarm and phones! I love that idea! Keep working hard and you will get where you want to be 
. Do you like workout DVDs at all? I would say having one or two that you like that you could do 2x a week when you don't get to the gym might be really helpful and would keep you sweating and working. That's why I do Insanity before anyone is up, so that if I DON'T get to the gym I don't feel blah or guilty for not working out lol! Just a thought 
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