March 30th

No exercise today but I didn't eat tons of junk either so that's good right? I think I might try a cleanse I saw on this website starting tomorrow. I've never been one for cleanses based on the fact that if something says you shouldn't eat all the healthy foods out there something's not right. But it's only 7 days and I figure I can do something for 7 days, right? I'll let you know tomorrow whether I'm on or off that wagon ride.

In sadder news, relatively, I checked my approximate body fat on a website and it said I was like 38% or some crazy amount and that if I wanted a toned stomach I would have to lose 25 pounds which coincidentally is how much I want to lose! I want to be 125 lbs and not have a muffin-top belly. So here's to a cleanse and a healthier me!

Goal Check #4

It's been a while! I guess that's what a trip and recovering from a trip will do to ya! I did have lots of fun on vacation and I did gain a teensy bit of weight but it's coming off fast so maybe it was water weight? :) Before my trip I talked about keeping track of everything I ate and counting calories and posting. Well, I did everything but the posting so at least I got something accomplished!

So on to the goals!
#1-vegetables-I didn't get my 3 servings in a day but I did get at least one so
#2-exercise-I definitely got my goals in during our trip so that's good!
#3-BMI-It's going down slowly after my trip yay!

So, not much to report except now I am losing weight I've already lost like a million times. At least hopefully this time I can keep it off, at least until I get pregnant again!

Goal check #3

I don't even want to do this this week. I am feeling a teensy bit like a failure. Over the weekend I way overindulged at the cabin and when I got on the scale this morning I had gained 3 pounds since the last time I weighed myself! So I am counting calories again. I really want to be under 150 for my trip this Saturday. I am going to do daily weigh-ins and nightly reports on food. Last weigh-in will be Friday morning.

Anyone else out there have goals for this week?

Go team!

Goal Check #2

I have been icky icky sick the last few days. I really hope I feel better soon. But on to the goals:

#1-Veggies: I have been doing great with eating more veggies! I decided today i need to start a food journal. I've always had a hard time keeping my food journal because I don't bring it everywhere. But I think I'm going to start wearing a purse ( I just use a diaper bag) and then I can bring my planner with me which will include my food journal.

#2-Cardio: Not so great this week. I did 1 workout which was 30 min long. It was really nice but my motivation is in the clouds....

#3-BMI: Still the same, basically. Actually I weighed myself yesterday and I weighed 1 pound more than last week! Oh my heck!! Ugh...

Bring on the cardio!

Goal check #1

So I wanted to do a goal check today to see how I'm doing. I think I should do this weekly? I mean why make new years resolutions if you just forget about them until December and then say, oh well, next year...

So, here they are again!

#1-eat 3 servings of vegetables a day--I have been trying to eat more vegetables each day but I'm not sure I am getting three every day. So I will be more committed to writing that down this week.

#2-Do cardio exercise 30 minutes a day 3 times a week--Well, I did the elliptical for 30 min. and went on a 45 min walk later on Saturday but that was really the first long workout(s) I did this year. I know, it's sad, but that's why we make goals. They are supposed to be something we need to work towards. So this week, I will try and workout 2 X for 30 min to try and get up to my goal of 3x a week.

#3-Obtain a healthy BMI (18.5-24.9--currently: 25.7) No change here. I think this goal can only be accomplished by doing the previous two goals (and other stuff but don't worry I know that)

So here's to a new week of exercise and eating right!

Push-ups

I just did 15 push ups! My arms are burning but it felt great! Now, if only I could do that on a more regular basis haha

Wii fit

The Hubs and I recently bought a Wii with the Wii fit and a bunch of other fitness games. I did my first trial run today and thought it was pretty fun. I wasn't very motivated though. Tomorrow I want to try something a little more upbeat.

Also, I did a weight check today: 151

I also did a measurement check and I am up 1/2 inch overall.

So what that means is that I am not gaining weight but I'm getting fluffy! Time to step up the workouts!

weight check, 2010 goal re-cap

Ok, well I did a weight check this morning and I was 150 lbs. Not too bad but not too great either. I am proud to say that I didn't gain a lot of weight during the holidays, only 1 pound! Last year I gained 8.5 pounds! Wow! I was definitely not in control. So, re-cap for 2010 goals:

#1-Short-term goal-lose 10 lbs by Hannah's first birthday, August 24 (then I'll be at my pre-preg weight) (not complete)
#2-Lose another 10 lbs by October 31st (not complete)
#3-Lose 5 more lbs by the end of the year totaling 25 lbs (not complete)
#4-Do some form of exercise each day, at least 20 minutes (biking, running, walking, etc) (semi-complete)
#5-Cut down on sweets. This one is really hard for me. I don't know how to set limits for candy/sweets eating so if anyone has any good ideas let me know! : ) (semi-complete--I had my days but I have been much more aware of what I'm eating and I'm trying to not be so crazy)

So...2010 wasn't such a great year for weight loss. This year my goals are going to start out differently. I want to concentrate more on exercise and eating well and not necessarily weight loss. The goals for 2011 are:

#1-Eat 3 servings of vegetables a day.
#2-Do cardio exercise 30 minutes a day 3 times a week.
#3-Obtain a healthy BMI (18.5-24.9--currently: 25.7)

Go good luck with your goals and hopefully I can attain mine! Luckily I have all year to work on them!

motivation and moving

oh man, right now I have no motivation, all I want to do is unpack my house! Hopefully soon my house will look better and I will be motivated to workout again. Tomorrow I'm doing a measurement check so we'll see how it goes!

I don't really have a subject for this post. I haven't been working out as much this week, just walking. I don't know but for some reason I feel like I have to get my workout done in the morning and if I don't then I don't even try in the afternoon/evening. Maybe it's because I like to shower in the morning and I don't like feeling grungy all day...Anyway, I'm really hoping with this move that I will be able to wake up early and workout and shower all before baby wakes up. It will be hard, I'm sure, but I really want to do it. And I would really really like to get the weight off before I get pregnant again. We'll see, hopefully!

Running

Yesterday I was hanging out with my sister and she asked if I wanted to come over and workout tomorrow (today). So, she did some weight training while I ran on her treadmill for 25 minutes and little baby cakes played in her pack 'n play with some toys. It was great. It makes me really want a treadmill again. Some day! I do have an elliptical in storage which I am really excited to get out and start using. Only a few more weeks!

Anyway, running felt really nice. I just wish the weather/air was better right now for running but it's just gross and cold.

30 day shred-day 18

Ok, it's been a while, like almost 2 weeks?? I don't know but I was sitting down today thinking how depressed I was that I gained 2 pounds in a weekend and can't seem to lose weight, and la dee la dee la. So, I decided to get off my butt and workout. I don't want to be a quitter, except maybe of chocolate. So, workout completed! It felt good and now I have a more recent reminder of how much I like to workout!

Thanksgiving

While I am grateful for the wonderful day I had with family and friends and hanging out, and especially food. I am not as grateful for my inability to have control! I also spent the weekend at the family cabin which didn't help because that's a total snack fest. So, alas, I have gained 2 pounds. No! haha. Oh well. I have a huge driveway to shovel and haven't hardly made a dent. So hopefully with some healthy eating after this weekend, a good shovel, and 30 day shred, I will be on my way back to where I was and beyond!

4 lbs in 10 days??

I don't know if I can lose 4 pounds in 10 days, especially with Thanksgiving.... But I would really love to be in the healthy range for my BMI so I am going to make it happen! 145 here we come!

BMI

Right now my BMI is 25.6 which is considered overweight for my height.

Weighing 145 lbs will take my BMI to 24.9 which is considered healthy. I definitely want to be there soon, before the end of the month!

Ultimate goal of 125 will make my BMI a healthy 21.5 I can't wait!


BMI Categories:

• Underweight = <18.5
• Normal weight = 18.5–24.9
• Overweight = 25–29.9
• Obesity = BMI of 30 or greater

What's YOUR BMI? Check it out here!

30 Day Shred-Day 17

Today was tough! I am sweating a lot!I think I'll stick to level 2 until day 20. I might as well since I only have a couple more days for it. In other news I did a measurement check today and I've lost 2 3/4 inches all around. Not as good as last time but with the bad weather I haven't been going out running/walking as much as I should...

P.S. I just updated my Friday weigh-ins and for the past 5 months I haven't lost a single pound and actually kept it off! That's gotta change!!

30 day shred- day 16

Today was good. Not too much to report. but I am half-way done woo hoo! I do like these workouts but it's getting a little boring. I might go to level 3 sooner than later and just push through that.

30 day shred-Day 15

Yay! I'm half way done! Today I felt so sore at the beginning of the workout and then I felt much better and much sweatier at the end. I am glad that I got the motivation to do it today. Doing this program or any other exercise program for that matter every other day isn't going to help with weight loss, just maintenance.

30 day shred-day 14

Oh, I wanted to just pass out during today's work out. It's been a crazy week with my dad in town and I've been devoting more time to family than to working out. Thus only day 14 but I'm still sticking with it. I'm almost halfway done!

I also did a weight check last Friday: 150 lbs. Lame. But I attribute it to my bad eating while with all my family and not exercising because of weather and family coming into town. I need to stay more motivated and be flexible!

30 Day shred-Day 13

Today was great. My arms are so sore and I sweat like crazy! It must've been that I was wearing yoga pants and it was like 72 degrees in my house. oh man! The long weekend off plus Halloween did me in! Luckily I didn't gourge like I did in years past and I don't feel too bad. I didn't do a weigh in on Friday though so we'll have to wait and see what the damage is this Friday :)