Weigh In Wednesday 1/16

Well here we are again…Wednesday, the day I will probably dread when I hit a plateau…but for now I am loving it!

I am feeling better with each passing day. I am feeling lighter and have a nice little spring back in my step. 

 

My working out is now becoming a habit, second nature.  I did however fall down a little bit these past couple days because LIFE.INTERRUPTED and I didn't get to the club until today.  (My goal is 3-4 times a week for at least an hour).

 

With that being said I prepared myself for the worse when I stepped on the scale BUT....

 

It wasn't so bad afterall, thankfully.  I weighed myself on Saturday and I am still the same, haven't gained any from then or lost any.  I am now at 12.6 lbs lost. I figure slow and steady wins the race, right?  I didn't put this weight on over night and I can not lose it overnight. 

 

I am still drinking lots and lots of water and  have decided I am going to start writing a food journal.  I did this several years ago when I lost 60lbs through Weight Watchers.  I have also decided to eat more green salads at lunch and dinner to "fill me up".  This was another habit WW taught me way back when and helped me.  It may not help everyone but it helped me.

 

I am down a size so this evening I did some retail therapy and bought myself 3 (new to me) shirts. 

 

Which reminds me, I have a new little venture I am working on as a result of my current and ongoing weight loss.  I figured I am not going to have the money nor will I want to buy a new wardrobe every time I lose a few pounds, drop a size, so I am in the early stages of creating a community clothing swap for women.  This is not a new concept by any means but something that I have seen only a handful of times around our area and mostly for childrens clothing.  It will be for women of all shapes and sizes and will not only be geared to those that have lost weight but for those that have gained weight as well.  Everyone is welcome.

 

I have started a website for it and am slowly working towards getting it off the ground.  My goal is to have the first swap the first part of March 2013.   

 

Evolving Closet Clothing Swap: Let your clothes EVOLVE with you.

 

As soon as I have the website up and running I will put a link on my blog.  I hope you will check it out.

 

I am excited for both my ongoing weight loss and this new venture. 

 

How did you do this week?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tuesday Archive Link Up 1/15

Ok, so I am uber late to the party. I apologize.

This is actually the first time I had a minute today to post anything. I know I should have been more organized and scheduled the post ahead of time. But I didn't (hangs head in shame).

I hope you all have been having fun with the other ladies who host this weekly....


Anne, author of Life On The Funny Farm

Debbie, author of Wrinkled Mommy


If you get a chance link up a post that you think deserves a second chance and make sure to visit others. Tell them you found them on TALU!

---->--->---->Did You See?

I weighed in this afternoon after publishing my post earlier today and yup, I lost a little bit more....


See my ticker.


I have lost a total of 11 lbs!


Woot!  Woot! High Five!  Fist Bump!

I'm not excited or anything.

Have a good evening!

Weigh In Wednesday 1/9

It's time.  Weigh In Wednesday.  I promised ya'll so I am going to deliver.


Are you ready?

Drum roll, please.....


Since 12/27/12 I have lost 9.8 lbs. 

I weighed in on Monday since I didn't go to the gym yesterday but I am going to weigh in again this afternoon and may revise this based on those numbers.  I am crossing my fingers that I can report a little bit more weight loss.

Overall though, 9.8 lbs in 13 days I think is a pretty darn good start.  Like I said in another post, I know a lot of the initial weight loss is water weight and shock to your system, but I will take every ounce.

What have I been doing? 

I have been working out on average every other day.  Nothing majorly intense yet.  I am easing my way into things.  I don't want to over do it too quickly and then burn out.  My work outs generally have consisted of 20-30 mins cardio (either treadmill or bike) and 20-30 mins of free weights.  On the treadmill, I am working my way up every other day to higher inclines and speed.  As long as I can get through the first 15 minutes, then I am usually good for the rest of the time.  It is just getting through that first 15 where my body is telling me to, "Stop, I'm tired.  Go sit down."  LOL.  Actually because of my weight, both my knees and hips hurt from the impact which is why I have been riding the bike at times instead.  I might even try the elliptical to see if that is less impacting.  I know I need cardio though so even if I am in pain, I am pushing through.  For me, in the past, cardio is what has helped me shed the pounds quickly.

What have I been eating?

I have not changed my eating habits drastically.  I am not starving myself or even counting calories.  I am just being more diligent of what I am eating, when I am eating and even why I am eating.  No more boredom eating or late night snacks.

Here is what I ate yesterday.

Breakfast: Turkey Sausage Whole Wheat Bagel w/Egg.  Skinny Hot Chocolate.

Snack:  3 celery stocks with peanut butter.

Lunch:  Lean Cuisine Salisbury Steak and Mashed Potatoes. Pear.

Snack:  Banana

Dinner:  Raviolis & Brussel Sprouts

Snack:  Popcorn

And of course throughout the day, tons and tons and tons of water.  Did I mention tons of water?  I have a liter Dasani bottle that I refill several times throughout the day at work/home, add 2 packets of Crystal Light and I am good to go.  It has to be super cold though.  I can not drink warm or even room temperature water.  Ick.  Water.  It does a body good.  Rids your body of toxins. Appetite suppressant.  Next time you think you are hungry, drink an 8oz glass of water.  You were probably thirsty, not hungry.

We even had a birthday lunch on Sunday (for my husband) complete with a big juicy burger and fries which I thought would totally do me in but it didn't because I was conscious to what I  ate the rest of the day.  Instead of baking or buying a whole cake for him, I bought a single slice of German Chocolate Cake at the bakery and we shared it.  No risk of having a full cake hanging around, calling my name. "Jennifer, eattt me....Eattt me".   No, thank you!

I know 9.8 lbs doesn't sound like a lot but I already feel lighter.  My skin looks better.  My body isn't as achy all the time and I have been sleeping more sound too.  I am hoping that I can keep up this pace because if I can, I will be at my goal weight in no time at all.  I'm excited!

I found this 10 Commandments of Weight Loss and thought I would share it.  It sums it up pretty nicely.

Source

Until next time, keep walking and drink lots of water!

Have you had success/failure with your weight loss this week?  Please email or comment.  I would love to support and encourage you on your journey.

Can I Just Say....WOW!

I mean I knew I had ahhhhsome readers and followers...and I knew that the blogosphere is full of great supportive people but ....the responses I have been receiving on a few of my recent weight loss posts, have been more than I ever anticipated and they are so helpful in motivating me even more.

I am doing this for me but now I will be doing this for you too!  I am the everyday average women who struggles with her weight.  I want to share it all with you which is why I had to *get real* and post that picture of myself at my starting point.   

A few of you have chimed in that you are on the same journey and I commend you and want to support you just as you are supporting me!  I think support, encouragement and accountability help everyone be successful in many endeavours. 

A few have said you are not ready or just don't think you can do it and that is ok.  It will only work for you, when you are ready.  Only you can make the change.  But I hope that I can be an inspiration to you that you really can do this without the gimmick diets, without the magic pills, meal replacement shakes/bars, etc. 

I posted this quote on my personal Facebook status a few days ago....Did you know I have a I'm Not Superwoman fan page? 

A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step – Lao Tzu.

And it is so true.  For those of you who are still on the fence about starting your weight loss journey start out with a single step. 

:::Take the stairs.

:::Park further away at the mall or store. 

::::No going back for seconds.

::::Cut out that pop a day habit.  (or several)

::::Walk.  If only for 20-30 mins a day.  Walk. 

::::Drink lots of water.

I am by no means an expert, obviously, but I have implemented a few of these small changes and they have already shown me results that I will write about tomorrow in my Weigh In Wednesday post.  I am still on the fence whether or not I am going to do a linky.  Maybe I will find some time this weekend to set it up and create a really cool button.  We'll see. 


Again, thank you all so much for your supportive words.  I appreciate you all more than words can even convey.

See you tomorrow.