Friday Weigh In

Well, today was weigh in and YET AGAIN.... I am up 2 pounds.
It's my own fault, I've been eating out of stress and boredom, and haven't been exercising. So it's a minor set back...I got back on track today.... Today would've normally been my cheat day, but I've had 2 full cheat weeks!

I'm going to do a 7 day challenge until next fridays weigh in hoping to shed the pounds I gained!

Food will consist of:
A visalus shake for Breakfast and Lunch
A low carb dinner
(2) 100-150 calorie snacks.

Exercise:
Walking either around the neighborhood, or on my dreadful treadmill
Jillian Michaels ripped in 30, and a couple other workouts I got off Pinterest.
Definitely doing the Tone your arms in 7 days...

motivate me

Exercise with a little noticed progression!

Well, today I haven't had much of an appetite, and I really cannot complain, the less calories I consume the better off I am!

I did some laundry today, so I've been up and down the basement times probably 20 times. I'm counting it as exercise lol. I also went for a 2.1 mile walk around the neighborhood like I generally do. I feel better having done it. I just have to make it a habit.

WEEKLY GOAL:

WALK 2.1 Miles EVERYDAY(until weigh in Friday)

I was looking at myself in the mirror today, and I was trying to notice if I could see where the 12.2 pounds were lost, and I do see it a little bit. So I'm happy, it makes me want to keep going and to be better!

12.2 pounds lost.

 

Actually, Since the picture on the left, I have lost 16.2 pounds but since I started my Journey for the millionth time on June 25th, I am only down 12.2 pounds. It's been a fluctuating battle, but I have to keep going no matter the gain or loss! My weight is such a roller coaster, but I feel like I can see a bit of a difference in my stomach area, not much but enough.

I've worked out a method to my madness. HAHA! I've decided that until further notice or plans, my cheat days will be after I weigh in on Friday mornings. If I solely have 1 cheat day to eat 1 cheat meal a week and I do it the day of my weigh in, that literally gives me the entire week to work it off, and I can live with that! It prevents me from being sooo discouraged by the results of my bad habits!

At this point I'm not so sure I will reach my goal of losing 10 pounds this month, if so that means I need to lose 8 more pounds, I'm hoping for about 5 more though. But that means I am really going to have to work for it!

I've also started taking vitamins, and it's really helping with my energy!
Women's One A Day Energy Multi-vitamin
B Complex
Biotin (hair skin and nail growth a must have!)
Folic Acid (eventually I'd like to have children, being a nurse and knowing the importance I want to make sure its abundant in my system)

Hope you all are having a wonderful weekend!

UPDATE

So my measurements.... I NEVER WANT TO SEE NUMBERS LIKE THESE AGAIN!!!!!

I know I'm still at the top end of my highest weight ever, but I'm still in a mindset that my body can handle what it used to when I was 50 pounds lighter, and it just cannot. I am much slower paced than I was before, and my ankles and knees just dont handle the weight so well when jogging. I definitely am no where near being able to run because the strain on my joints is a bit much. I know it's all this extra weight. But I pushed and did what I could.

I completed the first mission on the Zombie run, and I'm not gonna lie, they say to run throughout the whole thing, but I just can't I walked most of it, and jogged as I could. My body is in no shape to do any running, but I pushed through it and completed my first mission. I get a little confused sometimes though because the app kinda goes silent for periods of time, and from what I'm getting is I'm supposed to be running during those 10 minute silences, but I just can't I tried to do intervals of jogging for as much as i could, then walking to catch my breath, then going back to jogging. I spent more time walking though because my body is waaaay out of shape.

I just keep telling myself today was only the first day, it's going to get easier, but at least I got up and finished it!

The mission itself was about 32 mins. I did it around my neighborhood which is a 2.1 mile walk so in all it took me about 45 mins to complete.

I CANNOT GIVE UP.

Last day of the month...

Today is my brothers 25th birthday. I don't know where time has gone. I feel so old saying my brothers are 25 and 11- people generally tend to think the 11 year old is mine. Buuuuuuuuuut he's not. Anyhoo- I'm trying to avoid cake and junk. lol

Today I'm taking my measurements to see where I am starting at on this 1 month journey of fitness/exercise. I'm not going to post them until the end of the month when I have my comparison results. So for now, I'll write them down and keep them in a spot for safe keeping and later posting.

I don't care if I don't feel the greatest... I AM going to start my c25k app today. I think the first day is only a 32 minute workout and consists of mostly walking, so I am going to get up and get myself going with this app. I think I read all the reviews posted for it, and everyone loved it, and said that once you get past the initial stages you get really involved in the story line, and feel guilty if you skip a workout and don't keep up with the story, so I am very interested in seeing how true this is for me.

I read all the things about statistics and how long it will take to make and break a habit, and it looks as though the happy medium is somewhere around 21 days. So THREE weeks. It seems like such a long time, but in actuality those 3 weeks will fly by like they never even came. So, that was a major reason why I am forcing myself to commit to the 30 days because every 4 days is a rest day according to these calendars. I want to make changes in my lifestyle and I WANT to see RESULTS.... I just have to get together the energy and will power. I am already saying I have to and NEED to do this, my mind is there, but I just need to get over other things causing my problems in my life and FORCE myself to get through. It's always the hardest in the beginning. And this 10 pound loss from July is some motivation, but not enough on its own. SO OFF I GO.... to do what I need to do. :)

August 30 Day Challenge....

I've decided to make a 30 day Challenge for myself. I'm going to be using 3 of the 30 day workout schedule calendars to follow from August 1st to August 30th. I have to commit to these next 30 days to MAKE THIS A HABIT!!!!

SQUATS

ARMS

ABS

I plan to take my latest measurements August 1st, so that after 30 days of these sem-intense toning exercises I will hopefully see some results. I'm doing this because I want to see a difference in my measurements. I'm not going to focus so much on the number on the scale this month. I more so want to see what exercise is going to do for my body.

I'll also be doing cardio which will range from 30-60 minutes a day.
These activities will probably consist of the 2 mile walk around my neighborhood, as well as Jillian Michaels 30 day Shred, and I am really going to try to commit to the 6 week Zombies Run C25K app.

I'm pretty confident in saying that I have maintained my 10 pound loss for the month of July, However, after my 10 day prescription of Provera to force my period, I am definitely feeling the effects of having it! I finally got it, after going without it for over 2 months. I'm hoping that since this medication caused it, that it will now regulate my body back to normal, even though this isn't typical of the "norm" for me. I know my weight has caused many changes in me, so I'm a work in progress trying to get HEALTHY again.

August is going to be my month! I'm going to form the habit of EXERCISING, and I am going to change my body.

Pinterest Arm Workouts

I've suddenly become completely addicted to pinterest! I didn't realize until now all these wonderful inexpensive workouts that can be done at home! This is exactly what I need! I've had gym memberships, and I have an elliptical and I have a treadmill, but I SO EASILY get bored with these things. I also have a collection of workout DVDs that I can use, however.... back to pinterest. I found some really great things on there for toning, and working out without the monthly expense of a gym.

One of my trouble areas

My arms are on thing I absolutely dislike about myself. Button up shirts with sleeves that don't stretch generally tend to be something I can't buy because their too tight on my arms. My measurements are ridiculous. One of the major goals I have is to tone my arms so that shirts like these as well as jackets fit me better.

One thing I also want to get into is Yoga. I know me and Yoga? Yes... I want to use it as more of a stress reliever and relaxer that has toning benefits. So I found another great workout to try.




 I also found another workout using water bottles! This seems so easy! I'm going to be doing these very often!