New Stats!

I have some new stats... I didn't do my stats the day I got back from Mexico because I was feeling a little bloated.  I also got really sick from being in Mexico and basically was unable to workout or eat normally (hello rice and bread for 3 days straight) for the rest of the week.  I was on 3 different meds and finally this week I started to feel better.  However, I got my you know what, so these stats reflect that issue! 


I will say that I did the best I could in Mexico.  I worked out about two hours the entire time I was there which isn't bad.  I never work out on vacation so I was happy that I actually did this!  It felt great too. 


I'm really happy with my results so far and I am feeling A LOT better about myself and also I have noticed just my mood!  Today is the first day I put on a pair of pants in a while and it felt great that they fit!  Okay my stats are below:






total
weight loss: 8.9lbs
body fat %: -0.8%
chest: -2"
arms: -1"
hips: -1.5'
waist: -3"
thighs: -1"
calves: -0.5"

I also took before and after pictures (which I will NOT show here!) and I have noticed a difference :)  Taking measurements, having photos to compare and seeing numbers on the scale move is so encouraging.  This is the most I have lost all year and I have been trying to loose all year! 

I have a race this weekend with my friend Sarah, 4 miles, I am very nervous!  But all I know is just being out there and moving makes me happy!

See ya in a week.

My Journey - Week #1

I finished week #1.  I'll get straight to my stats and offer some of what helped me.

Stats:
Weight: Lost 6.4lbs
Body Fat: Down 0.4%
Measurements:
Chest: Lost 1"
Arms: Stayed same
Hips: Lost 1"
Waist: Lost 2"
Thighs: Lost 1"
Calves: Stayed Same

Here's what I learned:

1. Taking my before picture, my measurements and weight helped!  All 3 things helped me see results!!  WOW can I see results already with the photo.  I'm sure glad I did this!
2. PLAN PLAN PLAN.  As Pam says, "If you fail to plan, you plan to fail".  What got me through this week was planning.  Last Sunday, I added ALL my meals for the week in my www.myfitnesspal.com.  I also put all my vitamins (for 7 days) in baggies.  I put my lunches together the night before.  I packed my gym bag the night before.  I made sure my dinners were ready to cook and meat was out thawing.  On days were I had something to do at night I made sure to get in my workout.
3. Making it my priority.  This is my priority RIGHT NOW.  In the past I let too many things get in the way.  I'd say "well I want to go out and do that" which in change caused me not to work out and an excuse to eat crap.  Weight loss and feeling good is my #1 right now.
4. Keep reading.  Each day I blogged something that I was either looking up, questioning, thinking or doing.  I learned something new each day.  
5. Took my Vitamins.  This gave me energy, believe me!  I even got my you know what this week and I had more energy than ever!!
6. Positive.  It's not going to happen overnight.  I took one day at a time.  
7. 6 meals per day.  I kept to my 6 meals per day and I made sure not to skip!
8. Exercise.  I exercised everyday except Thursday.
9. Read my Eat-Clean book.  I want to keep reading this b/c it is so positive and motivating.
10. Do things other than just drink and eat.  With friends instead of just going to brunch and getting stuffed pancakes, I asked them if they wanted to do a yoga class and then go to lunch at an organic place - they said YES!  
11. Realize results only continue if you continue.  Now, I have to take week #2 and keep moving.  I realize that week #2 may not have the results that I got in week #1.  Realizing this now = not becoming sad and wanting to give up later.

Today is my tomorrow I dreamt about. I am making it a yesterday worth remembering.

Today is my tomorrow I dreamt about.  I am making it a yesterday worth remembering. My friend Pam sent that to me an email a week ago and it stuck.  I have been on the up hill climb of weight gain for the last year and at my witts end I decided that I reached the peak and need to start heading back down to where I was minus another 15-20lbs! 

My friend Pam recently went through a 40lb weight loss and her new found energy, happiness and self confidence really struck a cord with me.  So one email from Pam later, here I am a week later and 6.9lbs lighter.  During the last week I've read a book, I've emailed with Pam, I've friended fitness guru's on facebook, I've googled enough diet things than I know what to do with.  It's all sitting in my head and some are saved in bookmarks, printed out or in my email box and thus I decided the best way to bring all that information into one place is through a blog.  This is for me and also for anyone begining their own journey on the climb down.  I hope I can bring to you what Pam brought to me, motivation and education!

And remember: Today is my tomorrow I dreamt about.  I am making it a yesterday worth remembering