Lovestocook’s BodyBlog

Well, here we are. Another month, definitely improved. I am pleased with my work. I am going to take my measurements on the 6th, since I took the last ones Oct 6th. I have kept my same workouts at the gym, but I decided to add a morning workout video again, 3 x a week. I like it, it really wakes me up. It is only 20 mins, but it is continuous circuit training, so it really makes me sweat. I have to push my way through.

Anyway, I am glad my body is responding to my diet and workouts. I’ve been working on the mind lately too, I’ll go into that another day

I made it through last week’s brownie torture with not so much as a crumb! It may seem ridiculous to some, and easy for people to say just don’t eat it, don’t give in, ect…but when you come from where I came from, it is a victory to completely avoid stuff like that. It has been a lifelong habit to just indulge, and deal with the consequences. Yay me!

Otherwise, I had a really fabulous week. I am going to take new measurements next week, there has defintely been some improvement. I’ve been really working hard at the gym, and my diet has been flawless. And I have to say, I am not thinking about carbs anymore! (I am eating high protein low carb and restarted my eating plan Nov 15th and plan on staying this way throughout the holidays so I break the holiday habit of gaining 5-10 lbs…I will ring in the new year lighter & smaller instead of heavier) I am over the hump. I know as long as I can keep finding new ways to cook my protein and veggies, I will be able to rock this eating plan.

Now if only I can get more sleep! I’ve got part of the equation mastered…

So, I’ve had a really good week so far. I am so on track it is almost unbelievable. I haven’t even thought about eating anything that isn’t written down in my little book. I do need to hit up the market tonight for a big veggie shop, but I plan on going to the little market so I don’t have to look at everything else…

Then, today, about an hour ago, my boss walks in the door with a massssive box of 2 bite brownies from costco! Nobody has brought any goodies of any type for ages. I am not even having 1, because I know myself, and 1 will lead to 10. I have no self control when it comes to goodies, I need to abstain or it is all I will think about for the rest of the afternoon. Those darn brownies will be calling my name. I was quite annoyed, but, I guess it is just something we all have to deal with in life. There will always be challenges. I am winning this one.

I am going to do something nice for myself after getting through this day. I’ve had my eye on a new workout tank top.

Oh, how I love the holidays. In Canada we already had Thanksgiving, so that one is out of the way, but Christmas party season is looming. I am going to do my best to be different this year. I am struggling with weight loss lately. I keep letting excuses get in my way. I went away in the end of Sept where one of my best friends totally sabotaged my efforts(I will get into that later). Then we had our Thanksgiving. Then I went to Texas, and well, lets just say there was a lot of drinking and eating, and not a lot of exercise or sleep. So, now we are halfway through November, and I am still no futher ahead…it has been too long with no progress. So, I am going to take this time to focus. No matter what is ahead of me, I am going to have to work around my eating and exercise. And it is never the exercise for me that is hard, I totally love it. It is just the diet. And diet is the biggie. So, thinking as positively as I can, I am going to do my best to lose weight this holiday season. I am not going to put a specific weight goal down, but for dress size…I am a 12-14 right now, so my goal for New Years is to be a 10-12.

Wish me luck!

Hello my body friends! I have been a bad girl, not writing like I am supposed to. I’ve not checked in on the bad days, or the good days. I have read some stuff here and there, but not blogging and keeping in touch here has left me struggling. I am on track now, I am killin it at the gym and really focusing on my eating plan. Gotta reach those goals! I wanna drop 2 sizes by Christmas. I will be following my plan religiously to get there.

Posted some progress pics, some from beginning of sept and some from today. I am always so apprehensive still when I post photos. I can’t wait for the day when I post

Kickin a** & taking names. That’s me. Very happy with my progress. And I’m feelin hot. I’m having no problem sticking with the program. It is almost my birthday. I am not exactly where I thought I was going to be, but I am definitely on a successful path and I am proud of myself. I have my ups and downs, but don’t we all. My new goal is to take things a week at a time. By the end of this year I will have met and exceeded my goals and expecations.

I am feeling better today. Not so blah. I had one of those days yesterday. Couldn’t focus, felt like the world was against me. I had a decent workout through, and got a few things done at home. I almost lost it, and wanted to stuff my face. I started to. Then I put down the chocolate, and ran out the door. I went to the mall, and did some errands. I needed a serious distraction. I went to Build a Bear and made my niece a birthday gift. I made this cute leopard, and dressed it in a karate outfit, and named it Chop Suey. That store is crazy. Super cute for the kiddies. I’m excited to see my niece and the rest of my family, I am heading out to see them this Friday for a week. Going to celebrate my niece’s first birthday, my 30th, and my brother’s 40th.

Coping with emotions with methods other than eating is tough business. I think I am getting somewhere. I couldn’t sleep last night though, it took me forever to fall asleep and now I am tired. But, off to the gym tonight, and it will be a good one. I love chest day. Makes me feel strong and I know it makes my boobs look nicer. Lol!

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Hello friends Just finishing my 1st week on the EFD program from SteveP. Is it wierd that I already feel stronger and slimmer? I am so glad that my bloating is all gone and I can feel good about what I see in the mirror.

I am loving this workout. I have been really sore, every day. And that means I am doing some work. I have found the meal plan pretty good too, not even really tempeted to eat junk. Today is one of my co-worker’s birthdays, and I made her a cake. I make everyone’s cakes at work, and for all my friend’s birthdays. It is something I love to do. But today, I have made the decision to let everyone else enjoy it for me. I am not having any. I have a friend who is joining me in not having a piece, so I brought some fresh strawberries for her and I to eat. I am her maid of honour for her wedding in April next year, and she has made me accountable for her to get in the best shape of her life as well, for her wedding especially. So we are both saying no to the cake.

It is the first time I am saying no to cake! Especially a cake I made, which I know will be so good. But I think it is my way of changing some habits that have been holding me back lately. I feel so good on my new plan, and I don’t want to derail my success. Good things are coming, I know it.

Only 26 days till the big 30th bday, but 23 days until I leave to go up north for the bday celebrations(I am going to post results the day before I go). I have been tracking immaculately, all my workouts and every bite I put in my mouth, in this little notebook I have. I am optomistic about the birthday goal, even though I won’t have reached my 30 lb goal, every pound & inch counts and I have been feeling really good about my workouts. So that matters. I am getting my birth control issues under control, so I shouldn’t be getting my ‘lady time’ every two weeks, which has been happening for the last 3 months(sorry guys that are reading this). So that should take care of things and make me feel better. I am really bloated right now, but I am downing as much water as possible, and taking in as little sodium as possible too to help feel better. I am going to wait until the end of this goal to take measurements and photos, and in the meantime, just giver as much as I can and see what comes out of it.

I’ve had a really good week so far. I am feeling in tune with my body. I worked out hard sun, mon, tues, then took wed off. I was just not feelin it. I felt really tired and worn out. I have had the tail end of a cold that has lasted wayyyy too long, and it usually doesn’t get me down but I was feelin it yesterday. So I relaxed, did some housework, and visited a friend. I still am having a hard time getting to bed early, and I think that is why my cold is lingering. I am hoping to kick it in the ass tonight, have a great workout then get to bed early for once. Tonight is legs/butt/obliqies/HIIT cardio. I am pumped and ready to bring it.

My eating has been excellent too, might I add. I am going to wait another week or two to fix my scale so I can update stats and pics and stuff at that time. I know it is time Hope everyone is having a good week!!!