| My trainer is really working me out. He tried to make me do the stair climber. I literally had to jump off the thing when I was too tired to go on and had to hike to get up on it in the first place!
We did legs today. I definitely think I'll be feeling it tomorrow. The ab machine almost killed me. Since I'm wearing white (and it's so unforgiving), I refused to lay down and do the hamstring machine. Last thing I need is for everyone around me to see how big my butt is and where my panty line is!
I've not overeaten since I started this. The test will be this weekend at the wedding. I don't know if I've lost anything yet, but I sure hope I have. I'd love to see the scale down a few by the end of the weekend! Maybe I can take a nice walk after the wedding or at least walk around the outlet mall on Sunday before I drive home. If the resort has a gym, I might just go there and do the treadmill just to get some exercise going!
My hope is to be down 1 size by October. It's certainly doable! I'm going to focus on 1 day at a time and do my best. |
| Posted By: JulianneC123 on 8/27/10 |
| Feeling good. Had a good night. Did a little Zumba. Studied and got an A on my Devices quiz. Also did not cheat on my diet last night. Someone had an almond pound cake this morning. I barely had a morsel (literally just a crumb you could see through).
Just had an early snack. Think I'll be heading to the gym within the hour to do a Nautilus circuit. If I have any extra time left over, I might get on the treadmill a bit, but I'm not going to push it. I can always return to the gym after work for an extra bit of calorie burn. I'm determined to make this work. I have to do it for myself. Besides, there are all kinds of hot guys at the gym. Talk about motivation! |
| Posted By: JulianneC123 on 8/26/10 |
| I haven't been online for a while because I haven't been focused on my diet. I'd gone back to my old knee-jerk reactions to stress (eating sweets & carbs) and wasn't thinking. Since the anniversary party is in 3 days, there's no hope of losing a ton of weight between now and then. What I will hope for is that I do the best I can on my finals and finish this semester strong.
After a long talk with my mom on the phone today about my lack of weight loss, I was proud of myself. I didn't need to be defensive with her and I didn't let her negative comments hurt me. I was a realist. I have a lot of weight to lose. While she lost 50 lbs 10 years ago, I have 150 lbs to lose now. We are different people.
I went to the gym today (the second time in a week) and I worked up a sweat. I felt good about it. I'd like to go back now but I've got 2 finals on Friday, so I need to study. I ate reasonably well today. I didn't go overboard on my calories but I did cheat and have a potato chip and a half of a chocolate donut from Dunkin Donuts (thanks to co-workers bringing in fattening food). All-in-all, that's remarkably well. I'm proud that I had a taste but didn't indulge in sweets.
I just had a chicken salad sandwich for a late lunch and am stuffed. I will try to do a little bit of some exercise video when I get home, but not more than 20 minutes to be fair to my schoolwork.
Watching Dance Your Ass Off has been such a great motivator. These people were so unhealthy 20 weeks ago. A few of the guys are down 80 - 101 lbs, while the girls are down anywhere from 50 - 85 lbs. What an achievement. Whatever I do, it will be because of me and I won't compare myself to anyone but me. |
| Posted By: JulianneC123 on 8/25/10 |
| The scale hasn't moved. I'm wondering if I have too much salt in my diet. After the funeral & repast are over, I'm going to really concentrate on my diet. I've got 4.75 weeks until the Anniverary party, so I've really got to be on it in order to lose 25 lbs. Guess I'll finally have to exercise! With the amount of weight I have to lose, I should be able to get 25 lbs off in just under 5 weeks. Gotta commit to it and do it though. |
| Posted By: JulianneC123 on 7/26/10 |
| Haven't been able to put my left foot in front of my right this week. Ever since I got the news of a death in the family, I haven't been able to focus. I've not eaten horribly, but I haven't eaten 100% on plan as I've been skipping meals orhaving larger portions when I do eat.
I'm disappointed but not discouraged. This is real life. |
| Posted By: JulianneC123 on 7/25/10 |
| Kudos to you! Now, when I walk by a candy isle, it feels good when I can said "No, I don't REALLY want that." I do keep a bar of 72% dark chocolate (I had to adjust my taste a little for that) in the house, but only for the once in a while that I decide I really want a few bites enough to spend the calories on that instead of something like an apple that will make me more full. I've discovered that normally if I eat an apple or banana with 1 teaspoon of hershey's choc. syrup, it's even better tasting than the candy, because I'm more full (& the teaspoon is only 17 calories - drizzled on fruit, a teaspoon goes a long way). We can do this - find creative ways to be satisfied & eat fewer calories. Blessings & Have a great day! :- ) |
Posted By:  achapman7 on 7/21/10 |
| The scale showed an increase this morning. I know I didn't gain 4 lbs over night, so it's either my scale or my hormones. Either way, I'm not letting it derail my progress. I'm going to keep focused on what I need to do in order to be successful.
Even when I went to Target last night, I managed to walk past the candy aisle without flinching. I also went through the checkout line and the only things I picked up were a paack of sugar-free gum and a bottle of water.
I've had a fruit smoothie today and am drinking lots of water. I'll keep lunch simple and just focus on my goals. I don't anticipate any other work functions or celebrations today, so I think I'm good. I should definitely be able to stick within my calorie budget today.
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| Posted By: JulianneC123 on 7/21/10 |
| Great job. I know the work celebrations can be hard at times. I work in a dept where there is almost always a vendor bringing in food, although they have tried to balance between the sweets and the fruit basket.
You'll be surprised, how far you mactually go when you focus on small goals along the way. |
Posted By:  morgel on 7/20/10 |
| I am pleased about my progress and am not beating myself up too much these days. I was down another pound this morning, so hopefully by this time next week, I'll be back to where I was in February.
We had a celebration at work today with some decadent chocolate cake. I had a sliver with 1/2 scoop of ice cream and I'm okay. I've stuck to my plan otherwise and am even eating cantaloupe for an afternoon snack. My water consumption is where it should be, so I'm feeling good. I had to walk all over the building today and have sweated to the "n"th degree.
I got on the scale at work and it reads higher than at home. I'm still happy because it's 5 lbs less than it was the last time I got on it! Yay me!!!! I can do this! |
| Posted By: JulianneC123 on 7/20/10 |
| Congratulations on your losses so far. Give yourself a pat on the back and high five! There is a web site called T-tapp that addresses exercise that is rehabilitative. there is try before u buy and it does work. do u have 15 minutes a day? Have a marvelous day! |
Posted By:  skminny on 7/19/10 |
