A Day In The Life Of Me

I hope I can get my computer replaced this week - I don’t like being computerless at home!!  So I’m writing today about yesterday.  I did the "ab sculpt" DVD yesterday.  That was pretty intense!!  I LIKED IT!!  I’ve never felt a burn in my obliques before - sure did yesterday!!  And I know it’s only been three days, but I feel tighter… I dont’ think it’s my imagination!

So far today my diet has been pretty good.  I did have a blood sugar drop around 11:15.  Surprised me…  good thing Randy had some M&Ms and Dave gave me some black licorice drops.  I didn’t pig out tho.  Ate my lunch early because of it.  I feel better now.

I think Dave is making some kind of chicken enchilada dish for supper.  He’s cleaning it up so it’s not as fat, but I’m sure it’s still not clean.  But that’s ok…    he’s leaving tomorrow and I’ll have *sob* 3 weeks to eat whatever I want. *sob-sob*

Tonite is cardio burn again.  I do look forward to the workouts.   Oh, and I’m actually drinking plain ole water today - no diet soda, no crystal light.  YAY!!

What a sucky day so far…  had a crappy Sunday.  But I did start my workouts.  I started Saturday because I was bored and wanted to DO something.  Since Dave will be gone for the next 3 weeks, I figured I would be able to workout Saturdays, so Fridays will be my off day.

So far on the hip hop abs… it’s a good thing I don’t have to make my living as a dancer… lol!!  But the cardio burn is pretty fun.  The first day I was mostly catching on and trying to keep up.  I did sweat, but didn’t feel that I got my heart rate up very high.  The second day (yesterday) was much better.  I was breathing harder and definitely sweating.  I can feel the muscles I’m supposed to be working.

My diet over the weekend was pretty much crap.  Today I’ve got it planned out and it should be much better.  I know none of this is going to work if my diet isn’t on track, so why waste more time… ?  lol

At least the sun is shining and it’s a beautiful day outside!!  I wish “life” wasn’t so hard sometimes…    POOH.  Have a great day!

I finally received my hip hop abs package today.  I haven’t actually looked at the DVDs yet, but I read all the material.  I thought I’d have to create my workout schedule, but they’ve given me a 4 week schedule all ready to go.  There is a menu guide, which is pretty much the way I’ve been eating, so that’s GOOD.  It’s a 1200 calorie guide, and I’ve been eating 1436.  I don’t know if I can maintain my energy at 1200 calories; we’ll see how it starts out!

This is a 6 day schedule with the 7th day off.  It seems that Saturdays are the hardest days for me to get in my workouts, so I will officially start the schedule on Sunday.

OK, HERE WE GO!!!!

Woo-hoo!!  I get to go out for lunch!! LOL!  Of course I will eat smart…  I’m already thinking about my choices.

I updated my weight goal yesterday on my goal tracking thingie… I like it because it tells you how much you have to lose per day/ per week/ per month to hit your goal.  I am on track for today… yay!

I also did extra cardio last night.  Paula and I are going to try something "new and exciting" for our next 6 weeks.  It involves mega more cardio, so I tried to implement it a little early yesterday.  I jumped rope for my 15 mins and then did my cardio kickbox DVD soon after.  Total of 35 mins…  and a lot of sweat!  and very tired!!  But I feel good that I did it.

Expecting my hip hop abs today…  Tomorrow should be an interesting day.

have a great day!

I know tomorrow is "officially" the end of our six weeks, but… my computer got fried on Friday from lightning, (boo) so I’m here at work updating and uploading pictures.  I really dont’ want to do this with people watching lol.

My goal was to weigh 10 lbs less, see muscles in my arms, and a noticable difference in my belly.  I have achieved 2 of those 3 goals.  I can’t get any pictures of my arms - they wont’ come out!  BUT *I* can see my triceps - there is a little bulge where there used to be blob.  I can feel them, too.  I like my tricep workout I’ve been doing, so I’m going to keep it up!  1 goal, check.  My weight is the same - GRR - FRUSTRATION.  but I have not given up.  I’m hoping when I start the hip hop abs thing, I will be burning a lot more fat… and I will be tighter on my diet, too. 2nd goal, no check.  I have taken a picture of my lovely belly - sans bathing suit.  I am contracting my muscles a little, I will admit,  BUT  I dont’ feel this is a totally cheating shot - my muscles were cut for my surgery, and I feel if I am able to contract them like this, then I should be able to tighten them up with work, too.  I can still see where the fat is, which only encourages me more to burn burn burn!!  But seeing this helps me visualize that my end result is attainable, and keeps me pushing myself.  I have a front shot, too, I know it’s gross, but you can see more of my problem, and also that there are muscles under that fat!!  If these shots come out tooooo big, I will have to edit this post later when I get my computer back to make them smaller! LOL!

Anyway, Paula, I am looking forward to your return and our next six weeks!!!

 oh yeah, the pile of clothes behind me is the "fat clothes" I am getting rid of!! WOO-HOO!!

I’ve lost track of the days, can you tell??  I didn’t eat within my calorie limits over the weekend, but I ate within my smart choices, that I know!  I did get in my workouts, too.  I feel really, really good!  I can actually SEE my tricep muscles!!  I don’t know if they will show up on a picture, but I know they are there!!  My shoulders look better, I actually wore a camisole t-shirt two different nights to bed and felt comfortable in my skin.  My stomach looks smaller, I will be taking pictures Saturday for the end of our challenge.  I know my weight won’t be down, but right now that’s ok, I feel the other results are awesome. 

I also ordered Hip Hop Abs…  gonna keep working hard!!  I got that bikini to fit into this summer! 

One thing I have noticed about myself.  I think I have been eating right long enough that when I crash emotionally, I don’t blow it with stupid junk anymore.  Gorging myself on cookies or snickers bars doesn’t appeal to me anymore.  In fact, I feel sick just thinking about it.  I still like the crunchy stuff, like chips, but even the regular greasy fat chips get passed by in favor of something more healthy.  I haven’t completely weaned myself off bad stuff, but it’s getting farther and farther away!  In fact, someone at work said to me yesterday I was getting real good at saying No.  ! LOL!!

Ok, back to your regularly scheduled day.  Sorry "B" I left you hanging for a few days.    P - glad you are hanging in there despite all the c**p!!!  When you get back from vacation we have to start a new short goal!  And Pam - GOOD LUCK THIS WEEKEND!!!!

Last night, I forget what my calories were… I was a little low on my protein, I had about 10 carbs to spare and right on for my fat. figuring my ratios were 50/30/20.  I gave myself a complete rest day.  I did good drinking water!  I went to bed kind of late, though.  I woke up at 1:30 AM not feeling real great, and didn’t get back to sleep until 4 AM.     I overslept this morning, of course, and was late for work. However, I did manage to weigh in, and it was 155.6 - lowest yet!  I am getting closer!!  I know the scale means nothing, but to me it helps me keep on track for the day if I see a great number in the morning.  And I know I’ve been working out hard, so even if it is muscle, I’ve still lost some.  I’m not going to make my weight goal of 10 lbs less by April 21, but I should be close.  And I will STILL be very happy! 

I have on my new black Lee jeans today and a size M T-shirt that I haven’t worn in 11 years - that sounds bad, holding on to a T-shirt all this time, but it’s a pocket T in a real pretty color and I hadn’t worn it much before it didn’t fit me because I got pregnant. lol   I got many compliments today that I looked very slim, so I feel good.  (am I on the road to becoming a C.W. ?!) 

Maybe Saturday I can take some new pictures… I plan on working out tonite after work and before I eat.

my butt is wiped.  I jumped outside last night for 15 mins, my legs were screaming.  It was kinda humid, and I was drenched.  My lungs were doing fine, but my calves were hurting OW OW OW.   I stretched beforehand, and after, but for some reason yesterday they just didn’t want to play.  I soaked in the tub for 10 mins after.  Today they don’t feel too bad, but my outer thigh and the side of my butt are a little sore.  I was so tired this morning I couldn’t get up to workout.  So I thought well maybe today should be a completely off day, and I’ll resume tomorrow.

I feel pretty good, though, overall.  I brought my whole refrigerator to work today for lunch - veggies/salad mix, and stuff to make a sandwich.  Should be a good day.

Oh yeah, I bought an MP3 player last week and it should be here today.  I’m excited - finally catchin up with the times ha ha. 

Paula - if you’re reading this - hope you are ok!!!!

food for today:

breakfast oatmeal, eggbeaters

snack: 1% cottage cheese

lunch: turkey sandwich on whole wheat pita pocket, with mustard, cherry tomatoes, zucchini, mushroom, radish, green bell pepper

snack: protein shake with yogurt, peanut butter, banana and frozen raspberries

dinner:  chicken breast

totals: cals: 1493  prot 162g  carb 152g  fat 25g; ratios:  45/40/15

15 mins of jump rope (cardio only day)

I think the great weather has a huge impact on my mood.   This weekend was absolutely beautiful!  I worked out both Sat and Sun, and I ate pretty clean, too.  I weighed myself this morning, first time in about a week. (that is GOOD for me!!)  I am happy to say I am the lowest I’ve been so far!!  That was a VERY pleasant surprise this morning!!

Seeing a low number helps me throughout the day to stick to my food plan.  And hopefully I won’t be too tired at the end of the day, so I can get in my cardio.  Today is cardio only.

I am focused for this week!  If I can stick to my food plan, and workout each planned workout day, I should be in a good place come Saturday!  I will be VERY happy 

I tried on those size 10 non-stretchy GAP jeans - I GOT THEM BUTTONED AND ZIPPED!!!   Last time I tried (6? weeks ago?) I couldn’t get them even close to buttoning.  THIS IS HUGE    Granted, they are still tight, and I displayed the dreaded "muffin-top" but it is PROGRESS!!  And I tried on my pajamas, and they weren’t even tight on my butt or thighs.  Not quite ready to wear ‘em yet, but I feel very good about that too.

So, all I need is the sun to keep shining, the humidity level to stay reasonable, and to get enough sleep, and I should be golden by Saturday!!