I'm so glad to get back on track. The week break from blogging about it gave me some time to think and organize my weight loss plan. I made a list of things to eat for the week and went grocery shopping. My husband had today off so it threw my week off a little bit. Tomorrow feels like my Monday now, so that's the day I'm going to start writing down every.single.thing. that I put in my mouth. I have several fun exercise dvds including Carmen Electra's strip dancing dvds and the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders workout dvds. I plan to do those 3 evenings a week. Here's my loose diet plan for this week.
Breakfast: 2 high fiber waffles with low fat syrup and 2 slices of bacon -or-low fat oatmeal
2-3 snacks per day picking from the following options: jello, fruit, raw veggies, low fat wheat crackers with hummus, skinny cow ice cream sandwhich, pickles, brussle sprouts with cheese, triscuits, low fat popcorn, or no sugar added applesauce
Lunch and Dinner will be choosen from: sandwhich (turkey, tuna, or ham on wheat bread with lettuce, tomatoe and pickles) low fat progresso soup, smart one meal, low fat hot dog on wheat bun, or salad.
I tried to give myself plenty of options without being overwhelmed. Sometimes, I will munch on a snack while trying to decide what to eat. I also bought some diet green tea and crystal light and plan to be drinking throughout the day. I'm not going to cut out my morning coffee or diet soda yet. but, I'm going to try and drink water, crystal light, or green tea as much as possible. Sometimes diet soda really helps curb my appeitite, so it helps when I first start trying to eat better because it seems like I'm always hungry.
I'm excited to have such a specific plan in place. I think I can meet my final weight loss goal by this time next year if I stick to it and don't get off track. That's really motivating to me. Also, my sister losing 4lbs last week when we were taking a break is also the kick in my butt that I need to get it in gear.
Monday, October 10, 2011
back from "break" (M)
We're back after taking a week off and we're ready to get started.
I weighed in this morning at 227.5, a 4 pound loss! I'm so excited to get into the 220's. I'm motivated and I'm ready to get out of the 220's and into the 210's, something I haven't seen on the scale in a LONG time.
My birthday was this past weekend, so I had a bit of a rough time sticking to my diet. I went out to eat a couple of times and ate plenty of cake and ice cream, but thankfully it didn't mess up my weigh-in that much. I've always celebrated with food. I've always gone out to eat with my family or friends to celebrate a birthday or big event, and I hope that as I get older and lose weight, I stop doing that. There's really no need to eat an entire Bacon Cheeseburger from Red Robin (delicious, but HUGE!) and then turn around and eat cake and ice cream 2.5 hours later when I'm still full from dinner. That doesn't mean that I'm going to start eating salads for my birthday, but I think that after this year, I won't be so excessive about it.
When we started this blog, one of our blogs was about what we'll treat ourselves to for every 10 pounds we lost. I couldn't think of anything at the time, but I know what I'm going to get for myself when I reach 10 pounds: I'm going to get something from Philosophy. Whenever I go into Sephora I always like to smell all of the Philosophy soaps, but I can never justify spending that much on soap. So I'm going to treat myself to one when I've lost 4 more pounds :)
I weighed in this morning at 227.5, a 4 pound loss! I'm so excited to get into the 220's. I'm motivated and I'm ready to get out of the 220's and into the 210's, something I haven't seen on the scale in a LONG time.
My birthday was this past weekend, so I had a bit of a rough time sticking to my diet. I went out to eat a couple of times and ate plenty of cake and ice cream, but thankfully it didn't mess up my weigh-in that much. I've always celebrated with food. I've always gone out to eat with my family or friends to celebrate a birthday or big event, and I hope that as I get older and lose weight, I stop doing that. There's really no need to eat an entire Bacon Cheeseburger from Red Robin (delicious, but HUGE!) and then turn around and eat cake and ice cream 2.5 hours later when I'm still full from dinner. That doesn't mean that I'm going to start eating salads for my birthday, but I think that after this year, I won't be so excessive about it.
When we started this blog, one of our blogs was about what we'll treat ourselves to for every 10 pounds we lost. I couldn't think of anything at the time, but I know what I'm going to get for myself when I reach 10 pounds: I'm going to get something from Philosophy. Whenever I go into Sephora I always like to smell all of the Philosophy soaps, but I can never justify spending that much on soap. So I'm going to treat myself to one when I've lost 4 more pounds :)
Monday, October 3, 2011
Week Off
Michelle is in the process of Moving and getting settled in her new house and Lynn is getting caught up from the rough week of everybody in the house being sick. We know we both gained and wanted to take a week off and regroup. We need to find our motivation and reason for doing this. We both want to lose weight and need to lose weight. We know this is going to be hard, but we have to find a way to push through and go more than a day or two without faltering. We both plan on taking this very seriously and are starting right away, however, we will be taking a week off from blogging about it. Hopefully we can come back for next Mo day's weigh in refreshed and ready to don this right.
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Weigh in- lynn
I'm writing this post on my iPad, while rocking a sick baby, so it's going to be short. I weighed in at 226.9 yesterday which puts me up a pound from last week. I know why, I didn't make eating healthy and working out a priority. I chose unhealthy food and being lazy because it was easier. Of course, I felt like crap afterwards. I hate that guilt that goes with making bad decisions and you'd think I'd learn to quit making bad decisions. If I did good most of the time, then I'd allow myself a guilt free treat or a night off from the gym, but until those are far and few between instead of my normal behavior, I will have the guilt.
I know why I gained, I need to work harder this week.
I know why I gained, I need to work harder this week.
Monday, September 26, 2011
week 3 review - M
This morning I weighed in at 231.5. I gained a pound and am now 1.5 pounds away from where I started. I don't know why I'm having so much trouble sticking to this diet. I'm thinking it might be because I'm not being really strict. I didn't want to start counting calories or anything, and maybe this is tricking my brain into thinking I'm not on a diet. Last week I said I was going to start a food log, but I didn't. So this week I am. A few days this week, I will post my food log at the end of the day, to keep myself accountable. There's not much else to say this week.
Saturday, September 24, 2011
Easy Slow Cooker Soup (M)
Today I used a slow cooker for the first time and made a soup recipe I found on Pinterest a while back.
Combine all ingredients in crock pot and cook 6-8 hours. Shred chicken, and enjoy!
I thought this soup was really good. It definitely tasted very southwestern, with the black beans and corn. The only problem (and it isn't a problem, really) is that it wasn't very soupy. Mine turned out nothing like the picture, mine was really think and chunky. Like I said, it wasn't a problem because it was still really good, but I don't know if I would really classify it as a "soup."
- can of Rotel
- can of corn
- can of black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 2 frozen chicken breasts
- 8 ounces cream cheese (I used fat free)
- 1 packet dry ranch dressing
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
Combine all ingredients in crock pot and cook 6-8 hours. Shred chicken, and enjoy!
I thought this soup was really good. It definitely tasted very southwestern, with the black beans and corn. The only problem (and it isn't a problem, really) is that it wasn't very soupy. Mine turned out nothing like the picture, mine was really think and chunky. Like I said, it wasn't a problem because it was still really good, but I don't know if I would really classify it as a "soup."
Pumpkin Pie Dip (M)
Yesterday I made a pumpkin pie dip from a recipe I found on Skinnytaste.
The recipe can be found here.
Mix pumpkin with brown sugar, vanilla and spices, blend well. Mix in yogurt. Fold in cool whip and chill in refrigerator until ready to eat.
I thought this dip turned out really well! I've been dipping ginger snaps in it, and it's delicious. Apple slices and graham crackers would also be good.
If I make it again, I will probably cut down on the amount of brown sugar. 3/4 cup is A LOT of brown sugar! I will probably use 1/4 cup next time and see how that works .
The recipe can be found here.
- 15 oz can pumpkin
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1/8 tsp cinnamon
- 1/8 tsp pumpkin pie spice (or more to taste)
- 6 oz fat free Greek yogurt
- 8 oz cool whip
Mix pumpkin with brown sugar, vanilla and spices, blend well. Mix in yogurt. Fold in cool whip and chill in refrigerator until ready to eat.
I thought this dip turned out really well! I've been dipping ginger snaps in it, and it's delicious. Apple slices and graham crackers would also be good.
If I make it again, I will probably cut down on the amount of brown sugar. 3/4 cup is A LOT of brown sugar! I will probably use 1/4 cup next time and see how that works .
Thursday, September 22, 2011
Pinterest-Lynn
This week's theme is Inspirational Quotes.
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Source: tumblr.com via Michelle on Pinterest
Source: skinnyminnyjourney.tumblr.com via Michelle on Pinterest
Source: miscfinds4u.com via Michelle on Pinterest
Source: saucyglossie.com via Michelle on Pinterest
Source: skinnyminnyjourney.tumblr.com via Michelle on Pinterest
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
Motivation-Lynn
Somebody asked me at the park today "when was I due". I have never had anybody ask me that except when I was actually pregnant. I was beyond mortified and I still feel so embarrassed and humiliated about it.
Another reason to get my butt to the gym and watch what I eat. I don't ever want to get asked that again.
Another reason to get my butt to the gym and watch what I eat. I don't ever want to get asked that again.
Monday, September 19, 2011
week 2 review - M
This morning I weighed in at 230.5. I lost half a pound, which is better than nothing but I am still disappointed.
I exercised 3 times this week, but when it came to eating, it was like I completely forgot I was on a diet and trying to eat better. I snacked a lot and ate a lot of unhealthy meals.
In the past when I've done this, I've always gotten discouraged if I have a bad day or week and think to myself, "What's the point?" and go off my diet completely. Because of this blog, I'm trying really hard to not get discouraged and instead stay focused and on track. I had a bad week and that's okay because there will be other weeks to make up for it.
This week I am going to try to do really well to make up for last week. I am going to try to push myself at the gym, and eat as healthy as possible. I am going to limit snacking to just when I'm actually hungry and I will eat things that will keep me full instead of snacking on things like cheese dip and ice cream, which is what I did last week. I start a new job this week, so that should also help curb my snacking, since I'll be at work some of the time instead of laying around the house snacking on things out of boredom.
I exercised 3 times this week, but when it came to eating, it was like I completely forgot I was on a diet and trying to eat better. I snacked a lot and ate a lot of unhealthy meals.
In the past when I've done this, I've always gotten discouraged if I have a bad day or week and think to myself, "What's the point?" and go off my diet completely. Because of this blog, I'm trying really hard to not get discouraged and instead stay focused and on track. I had a bad week and that's okay because there will be other weeks to make up for it.
This week I am going to try to do really well to make up for last week. I am going to try to push myself at the gym, and eat as healthy as possible. I am going to limit snacking to just when I'm actually hungry and I will eat things that will keep me full instead of snacking on things like cheese dip and ice cream, which is what I did last week. I start a new job this week, so that should also help curb my snacking, since I'll be at work some of the time instead of laying around the house snacking on things out of boredom.
Weekly Weigh In-Lynn
I forgot to weigh in again on Sunday, so I weighed in today. I weighed 225.8.
I did not do great with eating healthy this week. I have a bad habit of eating really unhealthy food when I'm stressed or overwhelmed. Sometimes, I feel that it's the only "fun" thing that I can do during the day if I'm stressed out. Since I'm a stay at home mom without any family around, if my kids are really fussy or teething, I can't take a break or grab coffee with a friend. I can think of a million things that I could do that would be better than eating bad, but most of them require a babysitter. This is definitely not an excuse, but it's just why I eat bad when I'm stressed. I need to find things that I can do to relax or relieve stress besides eating unhealthy food.
I went to the gym only once last week. I'm more motivated to go this week because I still lost a pound last week. I would like to know how much I would have lost if I would have gone more than once.
So, I'm still doing much better than before we started this, but last week was rough. I'm excited to start a new day and get back on track.
I did not do great with eating healthy this week. I have a bad habit of eating really unhealthy food when I'm stressed or overwhelmed. Sometimes, I feel that it's the only "fun" thing that I can do during the day if I'm stressed out. Since I'm a stay at home mom without any family around, if my kids are really fussy or teething, I can't take a break or grab coffee with a friend. I can think of a million things that I could do that would be better than eating bad, but most of them require a babysitter. This is definitely not an excuse, but it's just why I eat bad when I'm stressed. I need to find things that I can do to relax or relieve stress besides eating unhealthy food.
I went to the gym only once last week. I'm more motivated to go this week because I still lost a pound last week. I would like to know how much I would have lost if I would have gone more than once.
So, I'm still doing much better than before we started this, but last week was rough. I'm excited to start a new day and get back on track.
Thursday, September 15, 2011
Healthy Food Ideas-Pinterest
I've been looking for some healthy food ideas and recipes on Pinterest and here's some things I want to try.
This is ice cream made from frozen bananas and peanut butter.
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Cut up bananas, freeze for 10-15 minutes and then top with some caramel sauce and a few mini chocolate chips for an easy and delicious 2 point snack.
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Zuchinni Pizza.
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Weight Watcher Deviled Eggs
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This healthy wrap looks amazing and I can't wait to make one of my own.
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Bubble Up Weight Watcher Enchiladas
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100 Calorie Buffalo Wraps
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Weight Watcher taco casserole
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I love to cook and eat, so I have to have lots of delicious and healthy food around to munch on and fun recipes to make or I won't be able to stick with my weight loss plan. I'm so glad that Pinterest makes it so easy to find recipes and I love having a picture of the recipe I'm making.
Lynn
This is ice cream made from frozen bananas and peanut butter.
Cut up bananas, freeze for 10-15 minutes and then top with some caramel sauce and a few mini chocolate chips for an easy and delicious 2 point snack.
Zuchinni Pizza.
Weight Watcher Deviled Eggs
This healthy wrap looks amazing and I can't wait to make one of my own.
Bubble Up Weight Watcher Enchiladas
100 Calorie Buffalo Wraps
Weight Watcher taco casserole
I love to cook and eat, so I have to have lots of delicious and healthy food around to munch on and fun recipes to make or I won't be able to stick with my weight loss plan. I'm so glad that Pinterest makes it so easy to find recipes and I love having a picture of the recipe I'm making.
Lynn
Monday, September 12, 2011
Lynn's Week 1 Review
This week I weighed in at 226.8, I weighed in on Monday because I forgot to on Sunday. Last Sunday I was 230.9.
I went to the gym twice at the beginning of the week. I kept meaning to go later in the week, but didn't. This week I hope to do better about committing to the gym and making it a priority even if things are crazy around the house. (i.e.-two teething one year olds)
As far as my eating habits last week, I feel that I did much better than I was before deciding to lose weight. I was conscious of what I was putting in my mouth and made an effort to pick healthier choices. I did slip up some, there was about a 24 hour period where I ate like crap. Normally when I eat bad, I will just say "screw it" and make the decision to start my diet over the next day or the following Monday. This time, I realized where my eating habits were going and starting eating better with my next meal. I'm trying to get out of that "all or nothing mentality"
Another thing that I worked on last week was cutting out that glass (or bottle) of wine or mixed drink in the evenings. It used to be something for the weekends, and then it kinda turned into something to do to relax at the end of the day and alcohol has a lot of empty calories!! Those drinks add up, and I'm also more likely to eat bad when I'm drinking and less likely to go to the gym the next day if I've been drinking at all. So, last week, I replaced my alcoholic drink with hot cocoa. I have to have something to sip on in the evenings and usually I need a snack, I hope to eventually get out of that habit, but for now, I'm just trying to replace my bad choices with good choices. This week, I hope to drink hot tea in the evenings instead of hot cocoa. (or switch to fat free cocoa)
That's pretty much how my week went.
I went to the gym twice at the beginning of the week. I kept meaning to go later in the week, but didn't. This week I hope to do better about committing to the gym and making it a priority even if things are crazy around the house. (i.e.-two teething one year olds)
As far as my eating habits last week, I feel that I did much better than I was before deciding to lose weight. I was conscious of what I was putting in my mouth and made an effort to pick healthier choices. I did slip up some, there was about a 24 hour period where I ate like crap. Normally when I eat bad, I will just say "screw it" and make the decision to start my diet over the next day or the following Monday. This time, I realized where my eating habits were going and starting eating better with my next meal. I'm trying to get out of that "all or nothing mentality"
Another thing that I worked on last week was cutting out that glass (or bottle) of wine or mixed drink in the evenings. It used to be something for the weekends, and then it kinda turned into something to do to relax at the end of the day and alcohol has a lot of empty calories!! Those drinks add up, and I'm also more likely to eat bad when I'm drinking and less likely to go to the gym the next day if I've been drinking at all. So, last week, I replaced my alcoholic drink with hot cocoa. I have to have something to sip on in the evenings and usually I need a snack, I hope to eventually get out of that habit, but for now, I'm just trying to replace my bad choices with good choices. This week, I hope to drink hot tea in the evenings instead of hot cocoa. (or switch to fat free cocoa)
That's pretty much how my week went.
Sunday, September 11, 2011
week 1 review - M
I weighed in this morning at 231.0 pounds, so I lost 2 pounds! I'm really happy to know that the changes I've been making are working.
I only went to the gym 3 days last week, so this week I am aiming to go 4 or 5. I also want to try to increase my workouts from 30 minutes to 40, and adding a bit more variety into my workouts instead of doing the same thing every time.
As far as eating, I want to start recording everything I eat, what time I eat it, and how hungry I was on a scale of 1-10. I think one of my biggest problems is snacking when I'm not hungry, just bored. So I think having to write down what I'm eating should help put an end to that.
I only went to the gym 3 days last week, so this week I am aiming to go 4 or 5. I also want to try to increase my workouts from 30 minutes to 40, and adding a bit more variety into my workouts instead of doing the same thing every time.
As far as eating, I want to start recording everything I eat, what time I eat it, and how hungry I was on a scale of 1-10. I think one of my biggest problems is snacking when I'm not hungry, just bored. So I think having to write down what I'm eating should help put an end to that.
Friday, September 9, 2011
Cauliflower Pizza Dough (M)
I'm trying to learn how to cook, and my goal is to try one new recipe a week. This week I tried cauliflower pizza dough.
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It was a pretty simple recipe that didn't take long to make and was a perfect lunch.
Ingredients:
1 cup cooked, grated cauliflower (I used frozen cauliflower)
1 egg
1 cup mozzarella cheese
1/2 tsp fennel (I omitted this because we didn't have it and I didn't feel like buying it)
1 tsp oregano
2 tsp parsley
You will also need extra mozzarella cheese (and other cheese you want) and any toppings you want to put on your pizza.
For my pizza, I used mushroom and green pepper spaghetti sauce. I topped it with tomatoes, spinach, red onions, jalapeno black olives, and then covered the entire thing with Parmesan cheese and mozzarella.
It was a pretty simple recipe that didn't take long to make and was a perfect lunch.
Ingredients:
1 cup cooked, grated cauliflower (I used frozen cauliflower)
1 egg
1 cup mozzarella cheese
1/2 tsp fennel (I omitted this because we didn't have it and I didn't feel like buying it)
1 tsp oregano
2 tsp parsley
You will also need extra mozzarella cheese (and other cheese you want) and any toppings you want to put on your pizza.
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Spray a cookie sheet with non-stick spray.
- In a medium bowl, combine cauliflower, egg and mozzarella. Press evenly on the pan. Sprinkle evenly with fennel, oregano and parsley.
- Bake at 450 degrees for 12-15 minutes (15-20 minutes if you double the recipe).
- Remove the pan from the oven. Add sauce, then toppings and cheese.
- Place under a broiler at high heat just until cheese is melted.
For my pizza, I used mushroom and green pepper spaghetti sauce. I topped it with tomatoes, spinach, red onions, jalapeno black olives, and then covered the entire thing with Parmesan cheese and mozzarella.
Thursday, September 8, 2011
Pinterest - Fall outfits - M
I almost didn't do this post because I have TERRIBLE style. Since I'm in college, I can get away with wearing men's gym shorts and T-shirts most of the time. I feel so sloppy. Finding clothes that 1) fit and 2) look good and 3) don't cost a fortune (which is most clothes at plus size stores) is next to impossible. I have a few "nice" outfits, but I usually end up wearing the same things over and over. I am currently looking for a job and I honestly don't know what I'll do if I find a retail job where I have to look nice every day!
But anyway, this update is about posting Fall inspiration outfits. I hope to one day wear cute outfits like this :)
But anyway, this update is about posting Fall inspiration outfits. I hope to one day wear cute outfits like this :)
Pinterest-Fall Outfits (Lynn)
Each week, we'll post pictures from Pinterest with a different theme (i.e. recipes, workouts, quotes, etc) this week's theme is cute outfits. Since the weather is cooling off and it's starting to feel like fall, I decided to post fall outfits. These are one of the main motivaters for me! I want to be able to dress like this next fall.
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Fat people cannot pull off the short sweater with a longer shirt underneath
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I can't wear heels like this now because I'm so heavy, I can't walk in them and they hurt my toes.
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I cannot fit tall boots over my fat calves.
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Besides not feeling comfortable in a tank to and skinny jeans, I also feel like casual looks so cute on skinny people but can come off as sloppy on fat people.
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Leggins are another look that fat people cannot carry off.
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And those are some of the styles I hope that I can wear next year. Just looking at them makes me want to hit the gym.
Fat people cannot pull off the short sweater with a longer shirt underneath
I can't wear heels like this now because I'm so heavy, I can't walk in them and they hurt my toes.
I cannot fit tall boots over my fat calves.
Besides not feeling comfortable in a tank to and skinny jeans, I also feel like casual looks so cute on skinny people but can come off as sloppy on fat people.
Leggins are another look that fat people cannot carry off.
And those are some of the styles I hope that I can wear next year. Just looking at them makes me want to hit the gym.
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
Reasons, Goals, and Rewards - M
Reasons That I Want to Lose Weight
- To prevent future health problems that may [and WILL] arise from my unhealthy habits.
- So I can stop feeling badly about the way that I look.
- To get in shape and start doing more physical things - running, swimming, biking, etc.
- I live somewhere where it's hot as hell. Literally. Sometimes I wake up in the morning and think I've died and woken up in hell. Being fat in a hot and humid environment is NOT fun. I'd love to be able to spend more time outdoors and not be miserable.
- To be able to wear cute and age-appropriate clothes. Most clothes that I can fit into have a very "old lady" look to them.
Goals
Right now my goal is to get under 200 pounds. My ultimate goal is to weigh 160 pounds, but I'm trying not to get too bogged down in numbers. As long as I'm healthy (meaning I have good eating habits and I'm exercising regularly), I'll be fine with my weight.
Rewards
For every ten pounds that I lose, I will reward myself with something. I don't know with what, but I'll update this after I've got it figured out. I don't want to go too crazy since I'm a poor college student, but I think it would be nice to treat myself to something for accomplishing a goal.
Reasons, Goals, and Rewards-Lynn
I wanted to make a list of reasons why I want to lose weight so I could refer back to it when I'm having a hard time sticking to my plan. I also wanted a list of short term and long term goals as well as small little rewards so I have some fun things to work towards. I'm 60lbs overweight .It's going to take me a long time to lose that, so I think some little rewards along the way will be great motivators as I work towards that larger goal.
Reasons That I Want To Lose Weight
1. I'd like to set a good example for my kids, I want them to grow up in a healthy enviroment eating healthy foods and being active. I never want them to struggle with weight like I have.
2. I don't want my kids embarrassed of me because I'm fat.
3. I'd like to fit into cute clothes.
4. I'd like to feel better about myself, have more confidence
5. I'd like to feel better, physically.
6. I'd like to be able to start running, I can't do that until I've lost some weight.
7. I'd like to be able to be able to get rid of the guilt that goes along with my bad eating habits and sedentary lifestyle.
8. I'd like to know that I've done what I could to lower my chance of cancers, heart attack, diabetes, high blood pressure, etc. I don't want to get something later down the road and wonder if I would have just ate healthier and exercised, would I still have that ailment.
9. I want to feel confident in pictures. I have just a handful of pictures of me with my kids because I hate having my picture taken at this weight. I have not had any professional family pictures taken because of my weight.
10. I don't want my weight holding me back from anything anymore.
I'm sure there's many more and I'll add to this list when I need to. I'll also try and write a post going into detail into some of these reasons, because it seems like a short list, but each reason up there has several things that go with it. Like, fit into cute clothes means more confidence, looking forward to clothes shopping, being able to get more clothes for less money, being able to shop at any store I want, feeling good around the house instead of like a slob, not being embarrased of running into somebody I know in the store, etc.
Goals
I have several small and large goals, some that deal with numbers on a scale, some with size of clothes, and some physical ones that deal with the exercise and getting physical part of my plan. I've listed some of the goals below.
My first goal is to lose 10lbs, my next goal is 214, which will put my BMI in the overweight category instead of the obese category, then my next goal is to be the weight I was when I got pregnant which was 207, my next goal after that, which will be a big milestone, is to get to 199lbs. My weight goal after that is 189 and then 178 which will put me in the healthy weight range for my height. My final goal is between 160-165.
My first clothing goal is to fit into normal x-large shirts. Right now I have to by a XXL or XXXL, which is humiliating. I don't have any loose t-shirts to work out in because they are all too tight on me. So, my main focus is to be able to fit into the big t-shirts I have and into my XL clothes. I'm just concentrating on that right now, and when I reach that goal, I'll set some more.
Exercise, my exercise goals are to go to the gym 3-4 days a week and do 30 minutes of cardio each time. Then, I'd like to increase that to 4-5 days a week, increasing the amount of cardio I do. I'd then like to add in strength training and switch up my cardio routine by doing a mix of treadmill, elliptical, stair climber, etc. In addition to my gym time, I'd like to get some physical activity in on other days with walks around my neighborhood with my family. My ultimate goal is to start running. I'd love to eventually be able to do 5ks and run several times a week--indoors and outdoors. My gym membership isn't cheap and I would love to be able to drop it and get a treadmill instead and be able to work out at home with free weights and my treadmill and running outdoors when the weather permits.
Rewards
I realize that the weight loss, better health, more confidence, etc. is a reward in itself, but I think fun little tangible rewards along the way would be a great motivator. I'd like to do a small reward for each weight goal that I acheive as well as a small goal each week if I meet my workout goals that week.
With a week being from Sunday-Monday, if I go to the gym 3 times in a week, then my reward will be to get a healthy Starbucks drink. Pumpkin Spice is coming out this week and in a few months the holiday flavors will be out. I love Starbucks and this will be a major motivator for me.
229- Professional Blog Design for my Family Blog
214- $40.00 worth of make-up
207- $40.00 purse or shoes
199- new workout clothes $60.00 worth
189- new clothes $60.00 worth
178- new clothes-$100.00 worth
165- New clothes, shoes, purse--shopping spree--250.00 worth
Reasons That I Want To Lose Weight
1. I'd like to set a good example for my kids, I want them to grow up in a healthy enviroment eating healthy foods and being active. I never want them to struggle with weight like I have.
2. I don't want my kids embarrassed of me because I'm fat.
3. I'd like to fit into cute clothes.
4. I'd like to feel better about myself, have more confidence
5. I'd like to feel better, physically.
6. I'd like to be able to start running, I can't do that until I've lost some weight.
7. I'd like to be able to be able to get rid of the guilt that goes along with my bad eating habits and sedentary lifestyle.
8. I'd like to know that I've done what I could to lower my chance of cancers, heart attack, diabetes, high blood pressure, etc. I don't want to get something later down the road and wonder if I would have just ate healthier and exercised, would I still have that ailment.
9. I want to feel confident in pictures. I have just a handful of pictures of me with my kids because I hate having my picture taken at this weight. I have not had any professional family pictures taken because of my weight.
10. I don't want my weight holding me back from anything anymore.
I'm sure there's many more and I'll add to this list when I need to. I'll also try and write a post going into detail into some of these reasons, because it seems like a short list, but each reason up there has several things that go with it. Like, fit into cute clothes means more confidence, looking forward to clothes shopping, being able to get more clothes for less money, being able to shop at any store I want, feeling good around the house instead of like a slob, not being embarrased of running into somebody I know in the store, etc.
Goals
I have several small and large goals, some that deal with numbers on a scale, some with size of clothes, and some physical ones that deal with the exercise and getting physical part of my plan. I've listed some of the goals below.
My first goal is to lose 10lbs, my next goal is 214, which will put my BMI in the overweight category instead of the obese category, then my next goal is to be the weight I was when I got pregnant which was 207, my next goal after that, which will be a big milestone, is to get to 199lbs. My weight goal after that is 189 and then 178 which will put me in the healthy weight range for my height. My final goal is between 160-165.
My first clothing goal is to fit into normal x-large shirts. Right now I have to by a XXL or XXXL, which is humiliating. I don't have any loose t-shirts to work out in because they are all too tight on me. So, my main focus is to be able to fit into the big t-shirts I have and into my XL clothes. I'm just concentrating on that right now, and when I reach that goal, I'll set some more.
Exercise, my exercise goals are to go to the gym 3-4 days a week and do 30 minutes of cardio each time. Then, I'd like to increase that to 4-5 days a week, increasing the amount of cardio I do. I'd then like to add in strength training and switch up my cardio routine by doing a mix of treadmill, elliptical, stair climber, etc. In addition to my gym time, I'd like to get some physical activity in on other days with walks around my neighborhood with my family. My ultimate goal is to start running. I'd love to eventually be able to do 5ks and run several times a week--indoors and outdoors. My gym membership isn't cheap and I would love to be able to drop it and get a treadmill instead and be able to work out at home with free weights and my treadmill and running outdoors when the weather permits.
Rewards
I realize that the weight loss, better health, more confidence, etc. is a reward in itself, but I think fun little tangible rewards along the way would be a great motivator. I'd like to do a small reward for each weight goal that I acheive as well as a small goal each week if I meet my workout goals that week.
With a week being from Sunday-Monday, if I go to the gym 3 times in a week, then my reward will be to get a healthy Starbucks drink. Pumpkin Spice is coming out this week and in a few months the holiday flavors will be out. I love Starbucks and this will be a major motivator for me.
229- Professional Blog Design for my Family Blog
214- $40.00 worth of make-up
207- $40.00 purse or shoes
199- new workout clothes $60.00 worth
189- new clothes $60.00 worth
178- new clothes-$100.00 worth
165- New clothes, shoes, purse--shopping spree--250.00 worth
Monday, September 5, 2011
Introduction - M
Hi, I'm Michelle. I'm a 21-year old college student who is deciding, for the last time, to get in shape and lose weight. I've struggled with my weight for pretty much my entire life and I am the textbook definition of a "yo-yo dieter." Over the past several years, especially since starting college, my weight has been steadily climbing. And climbing, and climbing, and climbing...
I'm not looking at this as a diet. A diet, to me, implies that it's something temporary. I don't want to eat healthy and exercise and lose a ton of weight, just to gain it right back (which is what I've always done). I want to learn healthy habits so I can remain at a healthy weight for the rest of my life. I'm tired of being ashamed of the way that I look. I'm tired of being embarrassed at how little physical activity I am able to do. I'm tired of not being able to find cute clothes that fit me and look good on me. I'm tired of cringing whenever I see pictures of myself. I'm tired of vowing to myself that I'll eat healthy, and then turning around and eating the exact opposite.
I'm excited to start this project with my sister. I know that nobody will probably ever read this, so this is basically just between us. It's nice to have an accountability partner. I think that knowing I have to post my weight and how I've been doing every week will keep me on track. I've always dieted alone in the past, and since there was never anybody or anything to help keep me on focused, I lost my motivation really quickly.
I don't have a set plan right now. I just joined a gym and my goal is to exercise 30 minutes 5-6 days a week. Right now I'm really out of shape, so I'm trying to start slow and slowly build up to doing 60 minutes of cardio + strength training. I'm not going to be counting out my calories exactly, but I will be watching what I eat, cutting out unnecessary snacking, and trying to eat more natural foods versus packaged foods. I am also trying to learn how to cook and will hopefully begin making more and more of my own meals so that I'll know exactly what ingredients are going into my meals.
I weighed in this morning:
233 pounds is the most I've ever weighed. I'm trying hard to not let it get me down because this is just a starting point. I'm 5'10 and my weight puts me into the "obese" category, which is really scary. Like Lynn said, one of my main goals right now is to be considered "overweight" and not "obese."
To close, here are some "before" pictures.
I'm not looking at this as a diet. A diet, to me, implies that it's something temporary. I don't want to eat healthy and exercise and lose a ton of weight, just to gain it right back (which is what I've always done). I want to learn healthy habits so I can remain at a healthy weight for the rest of my life. I'm tired of being ashamed of the way that I look. I'm tired of being embarrassed at how little physical activity I am able to do. I'm tired of not being able to find cute clothes that fit me and look good on me. I'm tired of cringing whenever I see pictures of myself. I'm tired of vowing to myself that I'll eat healthy, and then turning around and eating the exact opposite.
I'm excited to start this project with my sister. I know that nobody will probably ever read this, so this is basically just between us. It's nice to have an accountability partner. I think that knowing I have to post my weight and how I've been doing every week will keep me on track. I've always dieted alone in the past, and since there was never anybody or anything to help keep me on focused, I lost my motivation really quickly.
I don't have a set plan right now. I just joined a gym and my goal is to exercise 30 minutes 5-6 days a week. Right now I'm really out of shape, so I'm trying to start slow and slowly build up to doing 60 minutes of cardio + strength training. I'm not going to be counting out my calories exactly, but I will be watching what I eat, cutting out unnecessary snacking, and trying to eat more natural foods versus packaged foods. I am also trying to learn how to cook and will hopefully begin making more and more of my own meals so that I'll know exactly what ingredients are going into my meals.
I weighed in this morning:
To close, here are some "before" pictures.
Introduction-Lynn
Hi, I'm "Lynn". I'm a married, stay at hom mom of two. I've never been skinny, but have been moving slowly moving away from slightly chubby to severly obese over the past several years. I've tried several things, weight watchers, no carbs, etc. and have lost weight several times, only to put it back on. Now that I'm a mom and 30 is right around the corner, I've decided to change my life. I'm sick of being fat and unhealthy. I'm sick of not fitting into any cute outfits, being embarrased of the way I look, being out of breath going up a flight of stairs, etc. I want to set a good example for my children and I also want to have the energy to run around and play with them. Every single day I think about how I need to lose weight, work out, etc. but I continue to do it. I've decided that enough is enough and I'm changing my lifestyle once and for all. I started this blog with my sister, "Michelle" so we can hold each other accountable, have a place to track our progress and also a place to post ideas, recipes, thoughts, etc. I'm excited to finally turn my life around and get healthy. I joined a gym that is right across from my neighborhood. I've got out all my old Weight Watcher information for reference, I've gone grocery shopping for healthy food to stock our fridge and pantry, I've stocked our Pinterest with tons of outfits that I want to fit into (I love fashion, and being able to fit into cute outfits is a major motivater for me) and I'm ready to go.
I'm 5'11 and my starting weight is 230.9
I have several long term and short term goals that I'll post in an upcoming post. My first goal is to lose enough weight to be considered "overweight" instead of "obese".
Here's my before pictures. I usually lounge around the house in old maternity clothes, which is very embarrasing. Instead of changing for these pictures, I wanted them to truly reflect how I look now for comparison later when I hopefully dress in normal, decent clothes around the house.
I'm 5'11 and my starting weight is 230.9
I have several long term and short term goals that I'll post in an upcoming post. My first goal is to lose enough weight to be considered "overweight" instead of "obese".
Here's my before pictures. I usually lounge around the house in old maternity clothes, which is very embarrasing. Instead of changing for these pictures, I wanted them to truly reflect how I look now for comparison later when I hopefully dress in normal, decent clothes around the house.
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