I drank little to NO water today and didn't realize it until about 4pm. Today was spent working in the field and therefore I didn't even really think about it...I've got to do better with my water.
But in good news I've been keeping up with my Lose It app and haven't eaten more calories yet each day than I should and haven't felt hungry or unsatisfied. I also haven't had any alcohol since Saturday-- going to keep it going hopefully for a while. Feeling good.
Lastly, I finished a great book last night-- The Art of Hearing Heartbeats...it didn't flow as nicely as I would have liked but the story was beautiful.
That's all I got right now...tired.
Thursday, November 29, 2012
Wednesday, November 28, 2012
Lemons
It's amazing how shitty occurrences in your life can just throw you completely off kilter. Bad news came through at work today that just made me fucking furious. I mean mad. I thought that going to the gym would help me calm down, work it out and that I would come out leaving fresh and care free. Well, that didn't happen. The entire time I was in class I wanted to leave. I think at one point I actually said out loud "I want to kill myself". Obviously, I don't want to kill myself. Nor should I let work ever get me this riled up BUT DAMN.
In the past I would have skipped the workout and gone straight to the bar. Or perhaps straight to a bowl of pasta. But no. Not this time.
I'm at home. About to make myself a salad and then have an Amy's bowl...total maybe 500 calories or so. According to my Lose It App I have 700 or left for the day (without incorporating the workout-- which was lame as duck).
Losing weight is going to be a daily battle like this one. I'm going to go ahead and let you know I'm not going to win all of these battles. I will lose some-- but hopefully I'll win many more than I lose. I know I'm also not going to lose 5lbs every week (WOULDN'T THAT BE AWESOME?)....but rather it will be up and down.
Here's some interpretive dance to cheer me up...http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bxUiHNyO04c&feature=youtu.be
In the past I would have skipped the workout and gone straight to the bar. Or perhaps straight to a bowl of pasta. But no. Not this time.
I'm at home. About to make myself a salad and then have an Amy's bowl...total maybe 500 calories or so. According to my Lose It App I have 700 or left for the day (without incorporating the workout-- which was lame as duck).
Losing weight is going to be a daily battle like this one. I'm going to go ahead and let you know I'm not going to win all of these battles. I will lose some-- but hopefully I'll win many more than I lose. I know I'm also not going to lose 5lbs every week (WOULDN'T THAT BE AWESOME?)....but rather it will be up and down.
Here's some interpretive dance to cheer me up...http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bxUiHNyO04c&feature=youtu.be
Double Take
I tossed and turned all night. Dreamt of weighing myself. Both things that possessed crazy people do actually. I digress. I woke up about 5 minutes ago, went to take a tinkle and hopped on the scale. 217.5 That's a 5lb weight loss from last week. Holy shit. You know...I always wondered on the Biggest Loser those weeks where they wouldn't lose ANYTHING and then come back the next week and pull a big number...turns out...it actually happens. Why is that? I'll ask someone smarter than me sometime soon.
Now, I'm fully aware that a lot of this weight is water weight from my juice cleanse. But, when I think about the biggest difference in my diet between this week and the last it's the alcohol-- and the hungover eating situation. DAMN YOU ALCOHOL and SAUSAGE GRAVY.
Now, I'm fully aware that a lot of this weight is water weight from my juice cleanse. But, when I think about the biggest difference in my diet between this week and the last it's the alcohol-- and the hungover eating situation. DAMN YOU ALCOHOL and SAUSAGE GRAVY.
Tuesday, November 27, 2012
Nervous Tuesdays
Since I've decided to weigh myself every Wednesday morning to keep up with my progress I've been a nervous wreck on Tuesday's. (ok...so it's just been 2 Tuesday's but you get the point). I was so nervous I even weighed myself tonight with all of my clothes on just to give myself a since of what I was going to see in the morning. It's like I'm scared to succeed. Also, I've been very nervous about the copious amounts of macaroni and cheese I consumed on Saturday and Sunday for Thanksgiving. Argh.
Tonight I'm going to decorate the Christmas tree, listen to Sharon Van Etten (who, interestingly enough, attended my alma mater MTSU) and drink water. The juice cleanse has given me horrible heartburn but I'm pretty dedicated to keep on the plan until tomorrow. This evening I went grocery shopping so tomorrow when I'm back on the regular foods I have some good healthy options in the house (veggies).
Lastly, today I made arrangements to start working out with a personal trainer at my gym-- her name is Brandy and I adore her classes. She's in stupid ridiculous amazing shape and is super motivating in class. While I know that my weight loss will be mostly about my food (and drink) choices I want to continue to be very active to increase my strength, flexibility and agility.
Alright...back to the tree!
Tonight I'm going to decorate the Christmas tree, listen to Sharon Van Etten (who, interestingly enough, attended my alma mater MTSU) and drink water. The juice cleanse has given me horrible heartburn but I'm pretty dedicated to keep on the plan until tomorrow. This evening I went grocery shopping so tomorrow when I'm back on the regular foods I have some good healthy options in the house (veggies).
Lastly, today I made arrangements to start working out with a personal trainer at my gym-- her name is Brandy and I adore her classes. She's in stupid ridiculous amazing shape and is super motivating in class. While I know that my weight loss will be mostly about my food (and drink) choices I want to continue to be very active to increase my strength, flexibility and agility.
Alright...back to the tree!
Monday, November 26, 2012
Arden's Garden Juice Detox..yum?
I'm back bitches.
Atlanta has welcomed me with open arms and the Arden's Garden saw me first thing this morning to purchase my 2-day Juice Cleanse. The goal for Wednesday's weigh in is to not have gained weight over Thanksgiving. I have no doubt that my mac & cheese consumption did not help. But hopefully the juice cleanse will even some things out.
The next exciting thing is that I've started using the Lose It! app with my friend John Wells (Wells). We're in this together and it's going to be awesome. It tracks our calories and other pertinent food information like fiber, protein, carbs, etc. We can also enter our weight and it tells us how many calories we can intake to accomplish our goal. I have a daily allowance of 1562 (it will decrease as my weight decreases-- which kind of sucks, but I suppose I get it). When I work out I can add the calories I burned to my allowance. My goal is to stick to the calorie intake without factoring in the working out.
The good thing is that the juice itself is only 550 calories per day so I'll start the week off well. I just have to remember when it's Friday and I have 5,000 calories to eat over the weekend that I don't actually consume all of them!
OK. Off to pee.
Atlanta has welcomed me with open arms and the Arden's Garden saw me first thing this morning to purchase my 2-day Juice Cleanse. The goal for Wednesday's weigh in is to not have gained weight over Thanksgiving. I have no doubt that my mac & cheese consumption did not help. But hopefully the juice cleanse will even some things out.
The next exciting thing is that I've started using the Lose It! app with my friend John Wells (Wells). We're in this together and it's going to be awesome. It tracks our calories and other pertinent food information like fiber, protein, carbs, etc. We can also enter our weight and it tells us how many calories we can intake to accomplish our goal. I have a daily allowance of 1562 (it will decrease as my weight decreases-- which kind of sucks, but I suppose I get it). When I work out I can add the calories I burned to my allowance. My goal is to stick to the calorie intake without factoring in the working out.
The good thing is that the juice itself is only 550 calories per day so I'll start the week off well. I just have to remember when it's Friday and I have 5,000 calories to eat over the weekend that I don't actually consume all of them!
OK. Off to pee.
Saturday, November 24, 2012
Cheese on cheese on cheese
It's officially Laiolo Thanksgiving day...this is day 2 of cooking for more than 4 hours. Yikes! Today I'm responsible for green beans (not a casserole), sweet potatoes and mac & cheese. Now these aren't your traditional recipes...oh no, I like to throw a little unconventional into my cooking. Needless to say, I'm a little pooped.
I did manage to get to hike Ganier Ridge yesterday with Lacey-- about 5 miles-- about 2 of which are fucking difficult. But-- it was well worth it-- felt great all day.
Today I woke up early and headed to Pure Barre with Cara-- similar to the Exhale Core Fusion Barre classes I take. It was a great workout and another good start to the day. Today I'm dragging a bit and might cheer myself up with a Red Bull.
Tomorrow I'll head back to Atlanta and will work to get back on more of a normal eating schedule although I'm happy to say my workout regime has continued with me to Nashville and I couldn't be prouder of myself. Next Wednesday I'm going to start counting my calories with the Loose It app with my friend Wells.
I did manage to get to hike Ganier Ridge yesterday with Lacey-- about 5 miles-- about 2 of which are fucking difficult. But-- it was well worth it-- felt great all day.
Today I woke up early and headed to Pure Barre with Cara-- similar to the Exhale Core Fusion Barre classes I take. It was a great workout and another good start to the day. Today I'm dragging a bit and might cheer myself up with a Red Bull.
Tomorrow I'll head back to Atlanta and will work to get back on more of a normal eating schedule although I'm happy to say my workout regime has continued with me to Nashville and I couldn't be prouder of myself. Next Wednesday I'm going to start counting my calories with the Loose It app with my friend Wells.
Friday, November 23, 2012
Oh, Nashville...
It's been so great being home in Nashville over the past few days and I'm happy to report I've kept my glutony to minimum of sorts. Wednesday morning I worked out in Atlanta before the drive and ate relatively well-- in fact, I had dinner with my good friend Lacey and didn't have any wine (well, maybe a few sips of her glass) but-- pretty stellar. Then we all went out to meet friends for drinks and I had 1 beer- not perfect, but still, much better than the alternative.
Yesterday had its ups and downs, I only had one plate at granny's for lunch but did a little bit of picking afterwards. I must stop picking at food. It's either on my plate or it's not going in my mouth.
Last night dad made my favorite dish of curry, shrimp pasta-- it was good but I tried to focus on the shrimp and less of the pasta. I had a glass or so of white wine and then met Matt, Carrie and Charlie out for 1 beer and a whiskey drink.
Today will be difficult. I'm making 2 versions of Lasagna for dinner for about 8 of my family members-- one will be vegetarian with brown rice lasagna noodles-- super healthy(ish).
Oooohh-- also yesterday, I went on a hike at Radnor Lake. Go Me!
Today I'm planning on hitting Radnor again, this time for a more serious hike in terms of difficulty. And tomorrow I'm going to the Nashville version of Barre-- Pure Barre with Cara. Staying active is so important mentally in my goal.
Alright, now to make some eggs for breakfast and get ready for working out and shopping (food). You couldn't fucking PAY ME to go shopping on Black Friday. Nope. Nope. Nope.
Peace out turkey's.
Yesterday had its ups and downs, I only had one plate at granny's for lunch but did a little bit of picking afterwards. I must stop picking at food. It's either on my plate or it's not going in my mouth.
Last night dad made my favorite dish of curry, shrimp pasta-- it was good but I tried to focus on the shrimp and less of the pasta. I had a glass or so of white wine and then met Matt, Carrie and Charlie out for 1 beer and a whiskey drink.
Today will be difficult. I'm making 2 versions of Lasagna for dinner for about 8 of my family members-- one will be vegetarian with brown rice lasagna noodles-- super healthy(ish).
Oooohh-- also yesterday, I went on a hike at Radnor Lake. Go Me!
Today I'm planning on hitting Radnor again, this time for a more serious hike in terms of difficulty. And tomorrow I'm going to the Nashville version of Barre-- Pure Barre with Cara. Staying active is so important mentally in my goal.
Alright, now to make some eggs for breakfast and get ready for working out and shopping (food). You couldn't fucking PAY ME to go shopping on Black Friday. Nope. Nope. Nope.
Peace out turkey's.
Wednesday, November 21, 2012
It's weigh day...
222.5. Well, I lost 2 lbs or so from the doctor scale (the original scale and weight that I'm measuring my progress from). So that's awesome. I gained a pound from my scale. Not so awesome. I now drive home to Nashville for 5 days of friends and family. I'll do my best but am not fucking starving myself on Thanksgiving week. I WILL, however, plan to work out every day (maybe not one---I'm super sore and I hear its good to give your body one day off to recover).
Right now, I'm headed to my Atlanta gym for the end of the Turkey Challenge. 14 classes in 17 days. And dear lord I feel it. But I feel good. Last night in Cardio I did almost every single one of the mountain climbers the REAL way...not the modified way that I have pussied my way through the past few months. GO ME!
OK. Must go back, hit the gym and hit the road. Happy Turkey Day eve!
Right now, I'm headed to my Atlanta gym for the end of the Turkey Challenge. 14 classes in 17 days. And dear lord I feel it. But I feel good. Last night in Cardio I did almost every single one of the mountain climbers the REAL way...not the modified way that I have pussied my way through the past few months. GO ME!
OK. Must go back, hit the gym and hit the road. Happy Turkey Day eve!
Tuesday, November 20, 2012
ARGH.
So I got on the scale this morning. I gained a pound. Up to 222.5. WTF?
I've been working out like crazy and have been relatively watching what I eat-- except for Sunday. And well, there was all the drinking on Saturday. Hmmm...OK. I know what I need to do. Eat more veggies, drink more water, and eat less calories. That's going to be the only way this works.
The good news? I'm getting stronger. I can feel it when I'm working out. I'm working harder, I'm moving quicker, I'm recovering faster-- and that is a blessing. It's amazing how quickly your body can and will respond when you train it properly.
I can't thank the awesome staff at Exhale http://www.exhalespa.com/locations/atlanta/ in Atlanta more...they are so motivating and of course my workout buddy Ashley-- I swear she gives me so much motivation to get my ass to the gym and work hard while I'm there. It's amazing what good will of others will do for you.
On a funny note, I think I've found my actual butt. It was hiding behind lots of other un-namely sources (fat) but it seems to be appearing slowly. Now, don't get the wrong-- the fat isn't gone-- nowhere nearly close but the shape of an actual butt seems to starting to form on my backside. Interesting. Apparently it is a muscle after all.
Oh and its Thanksgiving week. I can do this. I can do this. I can do this.
I've been working out like crazy and have been relatively watching what I eat-- except for Sunday. And well, there was all the drinking on Saturday. Hmmm...OK. I know what I need to do. Eat more veggies, drink more water, and eat less calories. That's going to be the only way this works.
The good news? I'm getting stronger. I can feel it when I'm working out. I'm working harder, I'm moving quicker, I'm recovering faster-- and that is a blessing. It's amazing how quickly your body can and will respond when you train it properly.
I can't thank the awesome staff at Exhale http://www.exhalespa.com/locations/atlanta/ in Atlanta more...they are so motivating and of course my workout buddy Ashley-- I swear she gives me so much motivation to get my ass to the gym and work hard while I'm there. It's amazing what good will of others will do for you.
On a funny note, I think I've found my actual butt. It was hiding behind lots of other un-namely sources (fat) but it seems to be appearing slowly. Now, don't get the wrong-- the fat isn't gone-- nowhere nearly close but the shape of an actual butt seems to starting to form on my backside. Interesting. Apparently it is a muscle after all.
Oh and its Thanksgiving week. I can do this. I can do this. I can do this.
Sunday, November 18, 2012
This is going to be hard
So this weekend was filled of a little bit of good and a little bit of atrocious. Friday night I worked out and ate healthy-- big win. Saturday I got up and worked out, ate relatively well but drank too much.
- 2 Miller Lites- GA tech tailgate
- split 2 bottles of wine with Ashley
- bottle service of vodka and champagne at Koo Koo Room
I was celebrating Vandy's big win against UT-- suck it BIG ORANGE. But Saturday's debauchery lead to a Sunday of relative poor food decisions. Have you ever been to Homegrown? I officially crown it the best southern food I've ever had in a restaurant. http://www.homegrownga.com/ You must visit. There may have been some pimento cheese covered salmon patties and fried green tomatoes. There might have also been some fried chicken on a biscuit and sausage gravy. IT MIGHT HAVE BEEN AMAZING.
Tomorrow will be a new day...heading to the gym, eating well-- one day at a time.
- 2 Miller Lites- GA tech tailgate
- split 2 bottles of wine with Ashley
- bottle service of vodka and champagne at Koo Koo Room
I was celebrating Vandy's big win against UT-- suck it BIG ORANGE. But Saturday's debauchery lead to a Sunday of relative poor food decisions. Have you ever been to Homegrown? I officially crown it the best southern food I've ever had in a restaurant. http://www.homegrownga.com/ You must visit. There may have been some pimento cheese covered salmon patties and fried green tomatoes. There might have also been some fried chicken on a biscuit and sausage gravy. IT MIGHT HAVE BEEN AMAZING.
Tomorrow will be a new day...heading to the gym, eating well-- one day at a time.
Friday, November 16, 2012
I went to JCT Kitchen and ordered a salad
I'm not sure how many of you guys have been to JCT Kitchen in Atlanta but they are known for their southern food with an upscale flair...the menu is filled with things like:
Southern Fried Chicken Salad
Grilled Cheese w Tomato Soup
Pork 3 ways salad
Shrimp & Grits
YOU GET THE POINT...
I went to this establishment for the first time today at lunch with my Field Marketing Manager Bean and you know what? I WAS GOOD! I ordered the poached shrimp salad with bibb lettuce and avocado and a side of brussels sprouts. I really wanted the truffle fries, and the pimento cheese fry bread...I have no idea what fry bread is but I'm pretty certain my feelings on pimento cheese.
The good news? I LEFT HAPPY. I was happy about my decisions and I left satisfied-- my food was great, light and filled with vegetables and protein-- GO ME!
Oh, you want to know about my workout regime? Well, I've taken Barre for the last 2 days and am planning on going again tomorrow-- BOOM! Might also add a walk in tomorrow if the weather is nice.
Lastly, I'm giving a big shout out to my work buddy AK for helping me stay focused, guiding me and always providing great support. He would be proud of the yummy dinner I just made: broiled asparagus, brown rice, chicken curry.
Southern Fried Chicken Salad
Grilled Cheese w Tomato Soup
Pork 3 ways salad
Shrimp & Grits
YOU GET THE POINT...
I went to this establishment for the first time today at lunch with my Field Marketing Manager Bean and you know what? I WAS GOOD! I ordered the poached shrimp salad with bibb lettuce and avocado and a side of brussels sprouts. I really wanted the truffle fries, and the pimento cheese fry bread...I have no idea what fry bread is but I'm pretty certain my feelings on pimento cheese.
The good news? I LEFT HAPPY. I was happy about my decisions and I left satisfied-- my food was great, light and filled with vegetables and protein-- GO ME!
Oh, you want to know about my workout regime? Well, I've taken Barre for the last 2 days and am planning on going again tomorrow-- BOOM! Might also add a walk in tomorrow if the weather is nice.
Lastly, I'm giving a big shout out to my work buddy AK for helping me stay focused, guiding me and always providing great support. He would be proud of the yummy dinner I just made: broiled asparagus, brown rice, chicken curry.
Thursday, November 15, 2012
Day 2
I'm not sure how many people start out DAY 1 by not working out but yesterday when I woke up I was so swore and my body ached from going hard the 3 previous days that I took a rest day. I also drove to Charlotte yesterday and was able to keep my food reasonable while traveling.
In the AM I had:
-Breakfast tea with 1.5 splenda packets and a dollop of skim mill
-egg white/spinach wrap from Starbucks
-Lunch was a salad with black beans, egg, red peppers, tomatoes, feta cheese and balsamic vinegar dressing
-afternoon snack was another egg white/spinach wrap
-dinner was an Amy's bowl and some fresh strawberries.
Total calories I estimate to be around 1300.
TODAY I'm about to head to the gym for a 12:15 workout-- I usually workout after work but I'm trying this to see how my energy levels are different during the day. I made a yummy smoothie for breakfast with: 1 teaspoon peanut butter, protein powder, banana, and 1/4 cup of choc soy milk-- The smoothie comes in around 250 calories but is filled with GREAT stuff and keeps me full all morning.
AND IN REALLY GOOD NEWS...I weighed myself yesterday on my scale at home and I came in at 221.5. My plan will be to weigh myself 1 time a week (Wednesday) (no MORE than that or I'll make myself crazy). I'm going to weigh myself in the morning as that's when you're the lightest :).
Mental thought: I'm actually excited to go to the gym today-- feeling good-- physically and mentally.
In the AM I had:
-Breakfast tea with 1.5 splenda packets and a dollop of skim mill
-egg white/spinach wrap from Starbucks
-Lunch was a salad with black beans, egg, red peppers, tomatoes, feta cheese and balsamic vinegar dressing
-afternoon snack was another egg white/spinach wrap
-dinner was an Amy's bowl and some fresh strawberries.
Total calories I estimate to be around 1300.
TODAY I'm about to head to the gym for a 12:15 workout-- I usually workout after work but I'm trying this to see how my energy levels are different during the day. I made a yummy smoothie for breakfast with: 1 teaspoon peanut butter, protein powder, banana, and 1/4 cup of choc soy milk-- The smoothie comes in around 250 calories but is filled with GREAT stuff and keeps me full all morning.
AND IN REALLY GOOD NEWS...I weighed myself yesterday on my scale at home and I came in at 221.5. My plan will be to weigh myself 1 time a week (Wednesday) (no MORE than that or I'll make myself crazy). I'm going to weigh myself in the morning as that's when you're the lightest :).
Mental thought: I'm actually excited to go to the gym today-- feeling good-- physically and mentally.
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
The Journey Begins. Officially.
Welcome to the blog about my goal to lose 48 pounds by my 33rd birthday-- May 15, 2013. Today is November 13th which means I have almost exactly 6 months to achieve the goal...and the smart people say that 2lbs a week is healthy and do-able, so damnit, here goes nothing.
I went to the doctor today (more on that later) and I got on the always present scale...OH DEAR LORD YOU WILL NEVER BELIEVE WHAT IT SAID. 224 lbs. Of course I immediately started making excuses as to how I'm sure I actually only weigh 215 or so....I was wearing a big baggy sweater, I'm PMS'ing and definitely bloated, I've been working out a lot in the past week and my muscle gain has been so tremendous that it's added 5-10 lbs already....bullshit I tell you. All of it.
The reason I weigh 224 lbs is because I love to eat food. And drink beer, and wine, and vodka, and bushwackers. I enjoy cheese more than other humans-- in fact I cannot control myself around a bag of string cheese. I also really like to eat more than I SHOULD...I'm fully aware that the reason we eat is to keep us moving, give us energy to get through the day-- but I get some sort of sick enjoyment from being FULL. I also weigh 224 lbs because I haven't been on a regular workout routine, since, oh...1998 or so. Now, don't get me wrong-- I'm one of those in shape fat people. I workout, lift weights, go on hilkes and if I had to run a marathon tomorrow I could finish it. It wouldn't be pretty, and I certainly couldn't run more than a mile or 2 at a time, but I would finish it.
The bottom line (no butt comments, please) is that I'm going on this journey right now because there's no time like the present. And because I'm 32. For those who know me well, 32 is my favorite number and I would like to end the last six months of this year achieving something. Striving for a goal and making it happen. I know exactly HOW to do it. I just have to make it happen.
This blog will chronicle by daily food journal, my workouts, wanting to kill my co-workers for crazy late night pizza & room service orders, my friends who like me, love cheese and just about anything else that inspires me.
I'm fully aware that I need to lose more than 48 lbs but one goal at a time people.
Here we go!
I went to the doctor today (more on that later) and I got on the always present scale...OH DEAR LORD YOU WILL NEVER BELIEVE WHAT IT SAID. 224 lbs. Of course I immediately started making excuses as to how I'm sure I actually only weigh 215 or so....I was wearing a big baggy sweater, I'm PMS'ing and definitely bloated, I've been working out a lot in the past week and my muscle gain has been so tremendous that it's added 5-10 lbs already....bullshit I tell you. All of it.
The reason I weigh 224 lbs is because I love to eat food. And drink beer, and wine, and vodka, and bushwackers. I enjoy cheese more than other humans-- in fact I cannot control myself around a bag of string cheese. I also really like to eat more than I SHOULD...I'm fully aware that the reason we eat is to keep us moving, give us energy to get through the day-- but I get some sort of sick enjoyment from being FULL. I also weigh 224 lbs because I haven't been on a regular workout routine, since, oh...1998 or so. Now, don't get me wrong-- I'm one of those in shape fat people. I workout, lift weights, go on hilkes and if I had to run a marathon tomorrow I could finish it. It wouldn't be pretty, and I certainly couldn't run more than a mile or 2 at a time, but I would finish it.
The bottom line (no butt comments, please) is that I'm going on this journey right now because there's no time like the present. And because I'm 32. For those who know me well, 32 is my favorite number and I would like to end the last six months of this year achieving something. Striving for a goal and making it happen. I know exactly HOW to do it. I just have to make it happen.
This blog will chronicle by daily food journal, my workouts, wanting to kill my co-workers for crazy late night pizza & room service orders, my friends who like me, love cheese and just about anything else that inspires me.
I'm fully aware that I need to lose more than 48 lbs but one goal at a time people.
Here we go!
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