Ok, so the calorie counting is totally working. Who knew? :)
Since I seriously started keeping track of calories less than a week ago...I've lost 4lbs. I know it's not really a good idea to have that much come off at once, but I assure you that I'm eating plenty and exercising a lot, but not over-exercising.
I'll take it.
Only .9lbs til I reach a new decade of weight. I never thought I'd see this number again. Ever. And now I'm OH SO CLOSE.
I have a bridal shower on Saturday that I would totally love to wear this outfit to. .9lbs until that's an option. Let the record show that I don't yet own this outfit, so I will be very busy in the next two-ish days with trying to get that last less-than-a-pound off, shopping (!!!) and of course, finishing the gift for the shower.
This can be done.
The next time you hear from me, it will likely be in photo-form so I can show you the outfit on my new decade body.
Until then...
Thursday, April 22, 2010
Sunday, April 18, 2010
Inching Closer...
Finally, FINALLY, seeing a return of weight loss. Yay, yay, yay!
As I mentioned before, I knew inches were coming off. I randomly tried an old pair of jeans yesterday that are 2 sizes smaller, and the size that I was when I moved here pre-gaining lots of weight, and they buttoned. Mind you, I've still got a ways to go until they look good, but THEY BUTTONED. Huge progress!
I'm owing my recent weight loss progress to a new app I discovered for my phone. Yay, technology! It has a calorie counting program that is very thorough and even has a barcode scanner that will import the nutrition info right from the container. So cool! It has helped me track how many calories I'm taking in each day, as well as how many I am expending. As I thought I might be, I haven't been eating enough calories during the daytime, and have had to eat nearly 1000 calories around dinner to make up for it. That's something I need to work on so that I'm spreading out those calories better throughout the day. Though, I won't lie. I've enjoyed eating double cheeseburgers and still losing weight. :) But I should probably be eating something with a bit more nutritional value. :)
Only 2.9lbs to go until I get to wear the outfit below! So excited to shop for it!
As I mentioned before, I knew inches were coming off. I randomly tried an old pair of jeans yesterday that are 2 sizes smaller, and the size that I was when I moved here pre-gaining lots of weight, and they buttoned. Mind you, I've still got a ways to go until they look good, but THEY BUTTONED. Huge progress!
I'm owing my recent weight loss progress to a new app I discovered for my phone. Yay, technology! It has a calorie counting program that is very thorough and even has a barcode scanner that will import the nutrition info right from the container. So cool! It has helped me track how many calories I'm taking in each day, as well as how many I am expending. As I thought I might be, I haven't been eating enough calories during the daytime, and have had to eat nearly 1000 calories around dinner to make up for it. That's something I need to work on so that I'm spreading out those calories better throughout the day. Though, I won't lie. I've enjoyed eating double cheeseburgers and still losing weight. :) But I should probably be eating something with a bit more nutritional value. :)
Only 2.9lbs to go until I get to wear the outfit below! So excited to shop for it!
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
Still Finding My Way...
I'm still working hard. Really, really hard.
Upon completion (YAY!) of the 30 day Shred, I began run/jog/walking 4-5 days a week and doing one of the shred workouts the other days. I'm LOVING this regimen. I never thought I'd be one to really push myself during the run/jog/walking, but I totally am. I'm doing the same route every time, so I remember just how far I made it last time and just how far I want to go this time. My new phone has a cardio counter, and according to that, I'm burning over 400 calories during these sessions. Amazing!
That being said, the pounds are not falling off. I 100% believe and KNOW that I'm losing inches. Some of my clothes are starting to fall off me, and others I'm wearing that I haven't worn in a few years. Those are GREAT feelings. However, I am a bit bummed about that number on the scale.
I'm definitely still learning the dieting part of dieting and exercising. I'm eating really, really well- I have no doubts about this. However, given the amount of activity I'm doing, I'm not sure I'm eating enough calories. I know that counting calories would be immensely helpful... but it's SUCH A PAIN. I've been down that road. I know it works, but I just don't want to deal with all the math involved. I want it to be easy- to just eat well and weight to fall off. If I am NOT eating enough calories, I'm not all that interested in adding more. I'm finally used to eating less and eating well... I don't want to bring more food into the picture.
I know this is all going to balance itself soon, but I'm really ready to buy the outfit below and leave this decade of weight.
One thing I do want to leave you with, dear readers, is a book that is AMAZING. If you are in the same boat that I've been in for years, I promise that this book will at least have lots of good pointers for you and it may just change your life.
Annnnd for some reasons blogger isn't letting me upload a photo. So, the link is:
http://www.formerfatgirl.com/
Besides book info, there is lots of other good stuff on the website. Check it out!
Upon completion (YAY!) of the 30 day Shred, I began run/jog/walking 4-5 days a week and doing one of the shred workouts the other days. I'm LOVING this regimen. I never thought I'd be one to really push myself during the run/jog/walking, but I totally am. I'm doing the same route every time, so I remember just how far I made it last time and just how far I want to go this time. My new phone has a cardio counter, and according to that, I'm burning over 400 calories during these sessions. Amazing!
That being said, the pounds are not falling off. I 100% believe and KNOW that I'm losing inches. Some of my clothes are starting to fall off me, and others I'm wearing that I haven't worn in a few years. Those are GREAT feelings. However, I am a bit bummed about that number on the scale.
I'm definitely still learning the dieting part of dieting and exercising. I'm eating really, really well- I have no doubts about this. However, given the amount of activity I'm doing, I'm not sure I'm eating enough calories. I know that counting calories would be immensely helpful... but it's SUCH A PAIN. I've been down that road. I know it works, but I just don't want to deal with all the math involved. I want it to be easy- to just eat well and weight to fall off. If I am NOT eating enough calories, I'm not all that interested in adding more. I'm finally used to eating less and eating well... I don't want to bring more food into the picture.
I know this is all going to balance itself soon, but I'm really ready to buy the outfit below and leave this decade of weight.
One thing I do want to leave you with, dear readers, is a book that is AMAZING. If you are in the same boat that I've been in for years, I promise that this book will at least have lots of good pointers for you and it may just change your life.
Annnnd for some reasons blogger isn't letting me upload a photo. So, the link is:
http://www.formerfatgirl.com/
Besides book info, there is lots of other good stuff on the website. Check it out!
Monday, March 29, 2010
30 Days of Shredding
I completed the 30-day Shred workout at approximately 7AM this morning. I didn't know I had it in me. I'm so excited, proud of myself and am feeling more confident than I have in years. I'm going to keep doing the workout because it is indeed a WORKOUT, but it's nice to know that I could change it up and do something different without fear of jeopardizing getting the 30 days done in 30 days. I HIGHLY recommend this workout. It's tough but in a really, really good way!
Go here for more info: http://www.jillianmichaels.com/
Go here for more info: http://www.jillianmichaels.com/
Sunday, March 28, 2010
Outfit #1 Reaching a new decade of weight.
My next big goal will come in about 4 pounds. That will enter me into a new "decade" of weight (the 2nd one thus far!) and it is a very welcome decade. Part of my fashion planning is thinking about just what event I can wear the outfit to once it fits. Something I have plenty of in the next month (which I fully intend on losing 4 pounds in) are showers. I know approximately a million people getting married this year, so this outfit will get lots of wear. This will also work on a casual day in the office. Here's what I'm thinking...
Top: Old Navy- $24.50
Top: Old Navy- $24.50 Pants: Old Navy -$29.50
Purse: Target- $16.99
Bracelet: Maurices- $10.00
Sandals: Target - $15.00
Outfit Total: $95.99
And here we go...
I began my weight loss journey about...ergh...15 years ago. Actually what I should say, is I really started my weight loss journey about a month ago. For the first time in those (ergh) 15 years, something finally clicked. I've known what I need to do every day for the past 15 years, but about a month ago, I put that knowledge to use. I know in the real world, a month isn't that long to diet & exercise, but for me, I've typically given up after about ...3 days... if that long. So, I know that I'm now in it to win it. {Please expect lots and lots of cheese.*} I can excitedly inform the world that I'm down 15 pounds. Will I ever tell you my starting weight? Well, we aren't that close yet. Let's give it time.
What this weight loss means for me is that I'm finally able to start shopping for the clothes I've wanted to wear FOR AGES but haven't been able to. I will tell you that I've been out of the "supercute clothes" range by many pounds for quite a while. I've always really, really loved fashion but for the past several years my choices have been limited. When I first started thinking about trying to lose weight (again) I started online shopping for all the things I would wear if it would fit (and probably look remotely decent).* Now, I'm using that idea as the premise of this blog. As I'm meeting my weight loss goals, I'm getting new outfits to celebrate the occasion. Seems like a pretty sweet reward, eh?
So, join me, won't you? I promise three things:
1) There will be loads of cute clothes and where to find them.
2) There will be photos of me in said outfits when I reach each goal.
3) I'll be funny. At least sometimes.
*Bloggers Notes:
"Cheese" refers to silliness, because right now in life, just about every kind of cheese is on the "I don't think so" list. But more on that later.
*My budget is slim (get it?). I will lust after many an outfit from stores that are out of my current price range BUT I'll find a cheaper alternative whenever possible. I'm good at that.
What this weight loss means for me is that I'm finally able to start shopping for the clothes I've wanted to wear FOR AGES but haven't been able to. I will tell you that I've been out of the "supercute clothes" range by many pounds for quite a while. I've always really, really loved fashion but for the past several years my choices have been limited. When I first started thinking about trying to lose weight (again) I started online shopping for all the things I would wear if it would fit (and probably look remotely decent).* Now, I'm using that idea as the premise of this blog. As I'm meeting my weight loss goals, I'm getting new outfits to celebrate the occasion. Seems like a pretty sweet reward, eh?
So, join me, won't you? I promise three things:
1) There will be loads of cute clothes and where to find them.
2) There will be photos of me in said outfits when I reach each goal.
3) I'll be funny. At least sometimes.
*Bloggers Notes:
"Cheese" refers to silliness, because right now in life, just about every kind of cheese is on the "I don't think so" list. But more on that later.
*My budget is slim (get it?). I will lust after many an outfit from stores that are out of my current price range BUT I'll find a cheaper alternative whenever possible. I'm good at that.
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