My back has been hurting a LOT more these days... especially after these 30 minute runs...
must be getting old :)
But I know I'm doing a good thing... just hope my back gets better/stronger/whatever it needs
Down another 1.6 this week. Yeariversary is only 2 weeks away!!!
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Monday, March 5, 2012
Chugging Away
Just call me the Little Engine that Could (and Can! and Will!)
I had a 4.0 gain over a week ago that was really frustrating. Yes, I did participate in Cake Day at school (aka Kimmie's cell project)... but I had allotted the points for it! I guess it just goes to show how little tolerance my body has toward carbs!
But I kept at it, had a BIRTHDAY, and STILL lost 5.0 pounds this past week! Woot!
I've really been going strong, making smart eating choices, kicking my butt on the treadmill at the gym, and I'm down an even 30 pounds...
I would LOVE to be down to 155 for my Yeariversary on March 26th - but I don't know if I can lose 6.4 pounds in 3 weeks... we'll see... I feel like I'm sweating it off at the gym, that's for sure!
Onward and upward...
xoxo
I had a 4.0 gain over a week ago that was really frustrating. Yes, I did participate in Cake Day at school (aka Kimmie's cell project)... but I had allotted the points for it! I guess it just goes to show how little tolerance my body has toward carbs!
But I kept at it, had a BIRTHDAY, and STILL lost 5.0 pounds this past week! Woot!
I've really been going strong, making smart eating choices, kicking my butt on the treadmill at the gym, and I'm down an even 30 pounds...
I would LOVE to be down to 155 for my Yeariversary on March 26th - but I don't know if I can lose 6.4 pounds in 3 weeks... we'll see... I feel like I'm sweating it off at the gym, that's for sure!
Onward and upward...
xoxo
Sunday, February 12, 2012
Told ya I meant it :)
Two weeks ago I blogged and recommitted myself to this weight loss journey.
Here I am to say, see, told ya I meant it.
Last Saturday I lost 6.6 pounds. This past Saturday I lost 1.2 - That puts my total loss back over 30 pounds...
My 1 year anniversary is in 6 weeks... can't wait to see what I've accomplished at that time.
Yeah 2012!
:)
Here I am to say, see, told ya I meant it.
Last Saturday I lost 6.6 pounds. This past Saturday I lost 1.2 - That puts my total loss back over 30 pounds...
My 1 year anniversary is in 6 weeks... can't wait to see what I've accomplished at that time.
Yeah 2012!
:)
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Where I've Been and Where I'm Going
Hi, my name is Katie and I'm a blog slacker.
"Hi, Katie!"
Okay, first the excuses. The whole inspiration for this quest was looking good for Becky and Jason's wedding on 9/3/11. Success. At that point, I had lost 25.4 pounds and was doing great. Shortly after, I was cast in a production of "Rent", the musical. Great, more inspiration to look good... have to impress the fans. :)
Then things went downhill. As my theater friends will tell you, an intensive rehearsal schedule can kill you. Once I hit tech week, my eating patterns went back to fast food extremes, I didn't have time to exercise, blah blah blah... Then Bob got really sick and eventually passed, then I was in NY for a stint, then it was the holidays, then I went on a cruise... blah blah blah.
So yeah, I was busy. An excuse? A reason? Don't know, don't care - it's in the past. At my best, I was down 34.6 pounds. The last 2 months I gained a bunch of that back. As I sit here typing, I've gained back 12 of those pounds.
The bad news - that sucks. That was 12 pounds that took forever to take off. It's 12 pounds that's gonna take ANOTHER forever to take off again.
The good news - I'm back on track. Back at my WW meetings, back at Planet Fitness, back in a motivated mind set.
So now, I just need to keep my eyes on the prize and go. I'm still 22.6 pounds lighter than I was when I started March 26, 2011. I'm healthier, and I'm in better shape...
Now it's just time to keep going. Time to be skinny. Or at least sweetly slender.
<3
"Hi, Katie!"
Okay, first the excuses. The whole inspiration for this quest was looking good for Becky and Jason's wedding on 9/3/11. Success. At that point, I had lost 25.4 pounds and was doing great. Shortly after, I was cast in a production of "Rent", the musical. Great, more inspiration to look good... have to impress the fans. :)
Then things went downhill. As my theater friends will tell you, an intensive rehearsal schedule can kill you. Once I hit tech week, my eating patterns went back to fast food extremes, I didn't have time to exercise, blah blah blah... Then Bob got really sick and eventually passed, then I was in NY for a stint, then it was the holidays, then I went on a cruise... blah blah blah.
So yeah, I was busy. An excuse? A reason? Don't know, don't care - it's in the past. At my best, I was down 34.6 pounds. The last 2 months I gained a bunch of that back. As I sit here typing, I've gained back 12 of those pounds.
The bad news - that sucks. That was 12 pounds that took forever to take off. It's 12 pounds that's gonna take ANOTHER forever to take off again.
The good news - I'm back on track. Back at my WW meetings, back at Planet Fitness, back in a motivated mind set.
So now, I just need to keep my eyes on the prize and go. I'm still 22.6 pounds lighter than I was when I started March 26, 2011. I'm healthier, and I'm in better shape...
Now it's just time to keep going. Time to be skinny. Or at least sweetly slender.
<3
Friday, August 5, 2011
10%
WHOHOO!!!
I never got around to posting last week - but last week I lost 3.8 pounds!!!
WHOHOO!!!
My calorie count was almost identical to the week before, as was my workouts... so I don't get it - but WHOHOO!!!
The only thing I started doing differently was taking Green Tea extract, CLA, and a multivitamin each day - hey, if that's it, rock on.
I celebrated in Weight Watchers for losing 10% of my body weight since I started March 26th. I needed 19.1 pounds to hit that goal, and I am now 22 pounds down... WHOHOO!
Still keeping on.
Have I mentioned, WHOHOO!?!?!?! :)
I never got around to posting last week - but last week I lost 3.8 pounds!!!
WHOHOO!!!
My calorie count was almost identical to the week before, as was my workouts... so I don't get it - but WHOHOO!!!
The only thing I started doing differently was taking Green Tea extract, CLA, and a multivitamin each day - hey, if that's it, rock on.
I celebrated in Weight Watchers for losing 10% of my body weight since I started March 26th. I needed 19.1 pounds to hit that goal, and I am now 22 pounds down... WHOHOO!
Still keeping on.
Have I mentioned, WHOHOO!?!?!?! :)
Saturday, July 23, 2011
Almost 4 months
This coming Tuesday marks the 4 month mark in my journey.
Not much new to report. I'm averaging about 1 pound a week weight loss. My total lost is 18.2 pounds in 17 weeks. Not terrible, not great.
I'm currently eating between 1100-1300 calories a day and working out 4-5 times a week. How I only lose 1 pound a week is beyond me. The other women at weight watchers continue to lose quicker than I do even though I'm busting my butt.
So, yes, I'm bummed - super bummed... I was hoping to be down 25-30 pounds at this point, but there is literally nothing more I can do.
So let's focus on the positive:
~ I've lost 18.2 pounds
~ My pants are starting to feel looser
~ I'm now able to run a full 5K again without stopping
~ I MUST be healthier
There's my update in a nutshell. Keep on keepin' on.
Not much new to report. I'm averaging about 1 pound a week weight loss. My total lost is 18.2 pounds in 17 weeks. Not terrible, not great.
I'm currently eating between 1100-1300 calories a day and working out 4-5 times a week. How I only lose 1 pound a week is beyond me. The other women at weight watchers continue to lose quicker than I do even though I'm busting my butt.
So, yes, I'm bummed - super bummed... I was hoping to be down 25-30 pounds at this point, but there is literally nothing more I can do.
So let's focus on the positive:
~ I've lost 18.2 pounds
~ My pants are starting to feel looser
~ I'm now able to run a full 5K again without stopping
~ I MUST be healthier
There's my update in a nutshell. Keep on keepin' on.
Saturday, June 25, 2011
Trying Something New
As of tomorrow, I am at my 3 month mark from when I began this journey (March 26, 2011). Although I'm proud of the weight I've lost - I really wish it was more than 13.6 pounds.
But I really can't be upset with myself - there was really nothing I could've done better. I've been busting my butt at the gym and COMPLETELY changed my entire nutrition plan... for the better.
But all that being said, it should be coming off faster and easier.
So I went to see a Weight Loss Specialist this past week. I'm paying him a lot of money to help me lose quicker. He's prescribed me blood work just to check everything out, and when I go back in two weeks he's giving me a metabolism test to determine my Resting Metabolic Rate.
In the meantime, he's put me on 1300 calories a day... regardless of exercise - 1300 calories, period.
Wow - that's hard! Cutting down to 29 points was a challenge... this new program makes 29 points look like a flippin' feast!!! Yippers.
But again, I'm doing it.
Thank goodness I'm so determined. Thank goodness I have a bridesmaid dress to fit into in 2 months... it's truly keeping me going.
We'll see how this new plan works itself out... in theory I should be losing 2 pounds a week from here out - regardless of exercise... so hopefully my next post reflects that!
Fingers crossed...
But I really can't be upset with myself - there was really nothing I could've done better. I've been busting my butt at the gym and COMPLETELY changed my entire nutrition plan... for the better.
But all that being said, it should be coming off faster and easier.
So I went to see a Weight Loss Specialist this past week. I'm paying him a lot of money to help me lose quicker. He's prescribed me blood work just to check everything out, and when I go back in two weeks he's giving me a metabolism test to determine my Resting Metabolic Rate.
In the meantime, he's put me on 1300 calories a day... regardless of exercise - 1300 calories, period.
Wow - that's hard! Cutting down to 29 points was a challenge... this new program makes 29 points look like a flippin' feast!!! Yippers.
But again, I'm doing it.
Thank goodness I'm so determined. Thank goodness I have a bridesmaid dress to fit into in 2 months... it's truly keeping me going.
We'll see how this new plan works itself out... in theory I should be losing 2 pounds a week from here out - regardless of exercise... so hopefully my next post reflects that!
Fingers crossed...
Sunday, June 12, 2011
Frustrations and Reaffirmations
I've lost 10.8 pounds in 11 weeks.
That's awesome. And that sucks.
I figured I'd be losing quicker than this. Especially because I've been BUSTING my butt doing all the right things. I'm eating my WW points each day. I'm filling up on fruits and vegetables. I'm going to the gym - making cardio my main focus, but also doing a variety of weights each week. I've limited my martini intake (and we all know how tough THAT is!)... so why am I not losing any quicker??
I sit in my WW meetings and listen to women all around me losing 3, 4 pounds a week WITHOUT going to the gym.
I talk to friends who lose 1-2 pounds a week just by cutting out sweets or soda.
I have a colleague at work who lost 9 pounds in half the time I did, and who eats at McDonalds and Dunkin Dounuts.
How is this fair??
I've been a queen of weight loss for a while. It has always come off quicker than this. Especially in the beginning. I was really thinking I'd lose the first 10 pounds in 3 weeks and then settle down to a 1-2 pound a week loss. I would've been tickled with this. Yet I'm fighting the fight of my life and don't even have a 1 pound a week weight loss to show for it.
Last week I talked to my WW group leader. She thinks I'm nuts - that I should be thrilled with what I've accomplished. I also met with my General Practitioner. She thinks I'm nuts too. I've had my thyroid tested. I'm the the normal range of normal normalness.
SO WHY IS IT COMING OFF SO SLOW? AND WHY AM I NOT NOTICING A DIFFERENCE YET??
It's not like it's been a week, or a month... it's been 11 weeks - when do I get to see the change??
I'm going to a weight loss seminar this week. A specialist is running a program where you can get your own personal metabolism tested to see how you tolerate certain foods, certain combinations of foods, at certain times, etc.
Anyway, I hope it sheds some light on my situation and I can start picking up the pace on this weight loss.
But I LITERALLY cannot do anything more. I cannot eat any healthier, I cannot work out any more frequently.
So I hope it starts to give - soon.
But 10.8 pounds - yay, right? A bit.
That's awesome. And that sucks.
I figured I'd be losing quicker than this. Especially because I've been BUSTING my butt doing all the right things. I'm eating my WW points each day. I'm filling up on fruits and vegetables. I'm going to the gym - making cardio my main focus, but also doing a variety of weights each week. I've limited my martini intake (and we all know how tough THAT is!)... so why am I not losing any quicker??
I sit in my WW meetings and listen to women all around me losing 3, 4 pounds a week WITHOUT going to the gym.
I talk to friends who lose 1-2 pounds a week just by cutting out sweets or soda.
I have a colleague at work who lost 9 pounds in half the time I did, and who eats at McDonalds and Dunkin Dounuts.
How is this fair??
I've been a queen of weight loss for a while. It has always come off quicker than this. Especially in the beginning. I was really thinking I'd lose the first 10 pounds in 3 weeks and then settle down to a 1-2 pound a week loss. I would've been tickled with this. Yet I'm fighting the fight of my life and don't even have a 1 pound a week weight loss to show for it.
Last week I talked to my WW group leader. She thinks I'm nuts - that I should be thrilled with what I've accomplished. I also met with my General Practitioner. She thinks I'm nuts too. I've had my thyroid tested. I'm the the normal range of normal normalness.
SO WHY IS IT COMING OFF SO SLOW? AND WHY AM I NOT NOTICING A DIFFERENCE YET??
It's not like it's been a week, or a month... it's been 11 weeks - when do I get to see the change??
I'm going to a weight loss seminar this week. A specialist is running a program where you can get your own personal metabolism tested to see how you tolerate certain foods, certain combinations of foods, at certain times, etc.
Anyway, I hope it sheds some light on my situation and I can start picking up the pace on this weight loss.
But I LITERALLY cannot do anything more. I cannot eat any healthier, I cannot work out any more frequently.
So I hope it starts to give - soon.
But 10.8 pounds - yay, right? A bit.
Sunday, May 22, 2011
Weight Watchers - end of week 8
nothing lost, nothing gained.
Guess that's okay.
Friggin' SUCKS being a woman - the way your cycle can MESS up your weight loss plan. But I can't be too upset - this week last month I GAINED a pound... so I'll take a 0.
Gonna hope (assume?) I get a big number next week like I did last month and try not to stress about it...
Awesome news is I ran 2 consecutive miles Sunday morning... more on that later - but I'm feeling pretty good.
:)
Guess that's okay.
Friggin' SUCKS being a woman - the way your cycle can MESS up your weight loss plan. But I can't be too upset - this week last month I GAINED a pound... so I'll take a 0.
Gonna hope (assume?) I get a big number next week like I did last month and try not to stress about it...
Awesome news is I ran 2 consecutive miles Sunday morning... more on that later - but I'm feeling pretty good.
:)
Sunday, May 15, 2011
Weight Watchers - end of week 7
lost 1.2 this week
I'm aboard the weight loss train - who-whooooooooooo :)
Wasn't sure what this week would bring - after looking at how my body functioned month 1... so I was happy to see a loss of any kind.
Continuing to track everything I eat and workout as often as I can...
No new tricks this week - just the same old.
8.8 lost total!
woot :)
I'm aboard the weight loss train - who-whooooooooooo :)
Wasn't sure what this week would bring - after looking at how my body functioned month 1... so I was happy to see a loss of any kind.
Continuing to track everything I eat and workout as often as I can...
No new tricks this week - just the same old.
8.8 lost total!
woot :)
Monday, May 9, 2011
Weight Watchers - end of Week 6
down 2.2 this week!
Can I get a woot, woot?!?!?
SOO glad that my body seems to be catching up with itself.
The ironic thing is - I've lost more in the last two weeks and have done the least workouts in the last two weeks (still working out, just not as often as in other weeks)... so yeah, explain that one to me.
But I've stayed on track with my points, and got the gym when I could. I only had 3 workouts this week after the Cancer Walk killed my legs... they hurt from Sunday-Thursday... like, HURT, hurt.
Total weight loss is 7.6 pounds. That finally seems like something substantial to me. Clothing still isn't feeling any different on, but I know that will come with time...
Kicking butt and taking names... :)
Can I get a woot, woot?!?!?
SOO glad that my body seems to be catching up with itself.
The ironic thing is - I've lost more in the last two weeks and have done the least workouts in the last two weeks (still working out, just not as often as in other weeks)... so yeah, explain that one to me.
But I've stayed on track with my points, and got the gym when I could. I only had 3 workouts this week after the Cancer Walk killed my legs... they hurt from Sunday-Thursday... like, HURT, hurt.
Total weight loss is 7.6 pounds. That finally seems like something substantial to me. Clothing still isn't feeling any different on, but I know that will come with time...
Kicking butt and taking names... :)
Sunday, May 1, 2011
Weight Watchers - end of Week 5
down 2.8 pounds!!!!
THANK GOODNESS.
I was ready to go jump off a bridge if this number wasn't a good one.
I'm hoping now that all things have caught up with me and I'm good to go. I really didn't do anything different this week compared to the 2 previous ones that I gained weight in. In fact, I went to the gym LESS (only 3 days) due to being in NY for Easter. So explain me that.
But as mom said, I can't keep eating the way I'm eating and working out the way I'm working out without the weight coming off... so gonna keep on doing what I'm doing and hope this trend continues.
Was VERY proud of myself that I stayed to my diet over Easter weekend. Didn't have delicious looking biscuits, didn't have delicious looking desserts... it was hard, but I prevailed :)
Side note: Got my first 5lb star from at the meeting... total lost so far is 5.4 pounds for 5 weeks.
Wish it came off quicker, but if it's gonna be 5 a month, that'll be 10 in 2 months and 20 in 4... can't really complain.
Bring it, week 6! :)
THANK GOODNESS.
I was ready to go jump off a bridge if this number wasn't a good one.
I'm hoping now that all things have caught up with me and I'm good to go. I really didn't do anything different this week compared to the 2 previous ones that I gained weight in. In fact, I went to the gym LESS (only 3 days) due to being in NY for Easter. So explain me that.
But as mom said, I can't keep eating the way I'm eating and working out the way I'm working out without the weight coming off... so gonna keep on doing what I'm doing and hope this trend continues.
Was VERY proud of myself that I stayed to my diet over Easter weekend. Didn't have delicious looking biscuits, didn't have delicious looking desserts... it was hard, but I prevailed :)
Side note: Got my first 5lb star from at the meeting... total lost so far is 5.4 pounds for 5 weeks.
Wish it came off quicker, but if it's gonna be 5 a month, that'll be 10 in 2 months and 20 in 4... can't really complain.
Bring it, week 6! :)
Monday, April 25, 2011
Weight Watchers - mid of Week 4
gained 1.0
getting extremely frustrated.
everyone seems to think it's growing muscle... and I almost feel like it HAS to be with me working out hardcore 5 days a week and eating within my points.
still - i'm really ready for the scale to reflect my efforts.
sigh.
getting extremely frustrated.
everyone seems to think it's growing muscle... and I almost feel like it HAS to be with me working out hardcore 5 days a week and eating within my points.
still - i'm really ready for the scale to reflect my efforts.
sigh.
Sunday, April 17, 2011
Weight Watchers - end of Week 3
FML
gained 0.4 pounds this week and I have NO IDEA WHY!!!
I worked out 5 times this week and ate well within my points.
So what gives?
Too much fluid the night before?? Coming on that time of the month?? Building muscle?? I don't know - and the weight watchers lady offered me all these possible reasons. All I know is, it's frustrating.
I understand at some point that fat turns to muscle, and I understand at some point that my weight will start leveling out - BUT NOT AT WEEK 3!!!! NOT AFTER BUSTING MY ASS ALL WEEK!!!
So yeah, frustrated.
And angry.
After crying when I saw the scale, I sat through the meeting and beat myself up at the gym. And then did the same thing Sunday. There is no way in HELL that I will have anything less than a spectacular number when I weigh in this coming Thursday.
ARG.
gained 0.4 pounds this week and I have NO IDEA WHY!!!
I worked out 5 times this week and ate well within my points.
So what gives?
Too much fluid the night before?? Coming on that time of the month?? Building muscle?? I don't know - and the weight watchers lady offered me all these possible reasons. All I know is, it's frustrating.
I understand at some point that fat turns to muscle, and I understand at some point that my weight will start leveling out - BUT NOT AT WEEK 3!!!! NOT AFTER BUSTING MY ASS ALL WEEK!!!
So yeah, frustrated.
And angry.
After crying when I saw the scale, I sat through the meeting and beat myself up at the gym. And then did the same thing Sunday. There is no way in HELL that I will have anything less than a spectacular number when I weigh in this coming Thursday.
ARG.
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Soooo much harder
I've done this all before...
the weight loss
the running
the eating right
Why, oh WHY is everything so much harder this time around?? Everyone says it's harder to lose weight/ harder to get in shape the older you get - and boy are they right! I lost 60 pounds doing Weight Watchers my first year teaching and on weeks where I worked hard - I could lose several pounds. Now I'm busting my ass to just get a pound or two down. Frustrating.
Then there was 2005 when I decided that I was going to train for a 5K. Took a couple of months, but I was running with relative ease. My legs were stronger, my breathing was easier - and it's SO hard coming back to it.
I figured it would be EASIER the second time around. But I guess extra years and extra weight have other plans for me.
I'm not giving up. Oh no - don't you worry about that... It's just frustrating how much harder (and PAINFUL) it is doing this now...
Truckin' on.
the weight loss
the running
the eating right
Why, oh WHY is everything so much harder this time around?? Everyone says it's harder to lose weight/ harder to get in shape the older you get - and boy are they right! I lost 60 pounds doing Weight Watchers my first year teaching and on weeks where I worked hard - I could lose several pounds. Now I'm busting my ass to just get a pound or two down. Frustrating.
Then there was 2005 when I decided that I was going to train for a 5K. Took a couple of months, but I was running with relative ease. My legs were stronger, my breathing was easier - and it's SO hard coming back to it.
I figured it would be EASIER the second time around. But I guess extra years and extra weight have other plans for me.
I'm not giving up. Oh no - don't you worry about that... It's just frustrating how much harder (and PAINFUL) it is doing this now...
Truckin' on.
Sunday, April 10, 2011
Weight Watchers - end of Week 2
Lost 2.4 pounds this week - WHOHOO!!!!
Made it to the gym 3 times this week and did about 14 miles of walking around DC for the Cherry Blossom Festival. I stayed within my allowance points, but ate slightly more than last week.
It goes to show how weird my body works - I had less workouts this week, more food, and lost almost a pound more - go figure.
But the bottom line is, I'm doing what I need to be doing. I'm eating smarter, staying in my points, and working out as much as possible. It felt great this week to see more than a 2 pound weight loss... if I can keep that up, I'll be a happy camper.
And yes, I'm still having 3 or less martinis per week. Had 2 week 1 and had 2 this past week. Talk about deprivation! lol
Ready for week 3! :)
Made it to the gym 3 times this week and did about 14 miles of walking around DC for the Cherry Blossom Festival. I stayed within my allowance points, but ate slightly more than last week.
It goes to show how weird my body works - I had less workouts this week, more food, and lost almost a pound more - go figure.
But the bottom line is, I'm doing what I need to be doing. I'm eating smarter, staying in my points, and working out as much as possible. It felt great this week to see more than a 2 pound weight loss... if I can keep that up, I'll be a happy camper.
And yes, I'm still having 3 or less martinis per week. Had 2 week 1 and had 2 this past week. Talk about deprivation! lol
Ready for week 3! :)
Monday, April 4, 2011
Weight Watchers - end of Week 1
Down 1.6 pounds after my first week on Weight Watchers!
Truthfully, I was a bit disappointed with this number. I ate within my points everyday, and I worked out 6 out of 7 days. I know once I'm knee deep in this journey that losing 1-2 pounds a week is going to be normal - and the HEALTHY way of losing weight as well.
Still, after my first week, I wanted more.
But as my mom said, it's going in the right direction.
And at the end of the day, THAT's what matters. If I could do that for the next 23 weeks, I will be down 35 pounds for the wedding - so I just have to keep looking long term and big picture.
So, gonna keep on keeping on... :)
Truthfully, I was a bit disappointed with this number. I ate within my points everyday, and I worked out 6 out of 7 days. I know once I'm knee deep in this journey that losing 1-2 pounds a week is going to be normal - and the HEALTHY way of losing weight as well.
Still, after my first week, I wanted more.
But as my mom said, it's going in the right direction.
And at the end of the day, THAT's what matters. If I could do that for the next 23 weeks, I will be down 35 pounds for the wedding - so I just have to keep looking long term and big picture.
So, gonna keep on keeping on... :)
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Mom's Words
Today was the hardest day of the past week. I was at school much later than expected, I had a huge headache and the gym was the LAST place I wanted to be...
but I went!
I have my mom's words to thank for that.
She made the point last night that actually getting changed for a workout and getting there is the hardest part. Once you're there, dressed, ready to go - you're good. So although I had to FIGHT my inner demons that wanted me to come home and nap I kept telling myself, just get to the gym... just get to the gym.
And once there - I was fine! Caught my 2nd wind, lost the headache, and pushed myself to my hardest workout yet.
Mom knows best.
Go figure. ;)
but I went!
I have my mom's words to thank for that.
She made the point last night that actually getting changed for a workout and getting there is the hardest part. Once you're there, dressed, ready to go - you're good. So although I had to FIGHT my inner demons that wanted me to come home and nap I kept telling myself, just get to the gym... just get to the gym.
And once there - I was fine! Caught my 2nd wind, lost the headache, and pushed myself to my hardest workout yet.
Mom knows best.
Go figure. ;)
Sunday, March 27, 2011
Weight Watchers - Week 1
Well, I did it... I bit the bullet and registered for Weight Watchers this weekend.
I have mixed feelings about this. It was through using the Weigh Watchers POINTS system in 2003 that I lost 60 pounds. I never attended a single meeting during this time, but had a colleague who was a member buy me the books so I could do it on my own.... and to great success!!!
Then, I joined (officially) in 2006-2007 when I had put some weight back on. I did the POINTS again, went to meetings, etc. But this time I did not succeed. I had small losses here and there, but ended up quitting after a few months. I could not get into the flow this time.
This time, however, I'm optimisitic. They have revamped their system and it is now called POINTS PLUS. Smartly, this time, carbohydrates are factored in when determining point values. So, long story short, I get more points a day, but foods that are higher in carbs have higher point values. There are other differences, but that's it in a nutshell.
And because I'm a teacher, organizer dork - I got completely excited about getting a new journal, having a new tracker, new food books, etc. - it really felt like a new start. I really liked the people at the center and already became friends with the other newbie that was there.
So I did my weigh in, spent a good amount of time on Saturday reading through all the materials and getting myself organized and am ready to go! I'm very excited about officially beginning this journey. I have a gut feeling that this time is for real and for life.
And I'm ready. :)
I have mixed feelings about this. It was through using the Weigh Watchers POINTS system in 2003 that I lost 60 pounds. I never attended a single meeting during this time, but had a colleague who was a member buy me the books so I could do it on my own.... and to great success!!!
Then, I joined (officially) in 2006-2007 when I had put some weight back on. I did the POINTS again, went to meetings, etc. But this time I did not succeed. I had small losses here and there, but ended up quitting after a few months. I could not get into the flow this time.
This time, however, I'm optimisitic. They have revamped their system and it is now called POINTS PLUS. Smartly, this time, carbohydrates are factored in when determining point values. So, long story short, I get more points a day, but foods that are higher in carbs have higher point values. There are other differences, but that's it in a nutshell.
And because I'm a teacher, organizer dork - I got completely excited about getting a new journal, having a new tracker, new food books, etc. - it really felt like a new start. I really liked the people at the center and already became friends with the other newbie that was there.
So I did my weigh in, spent a good amount of time on Saturday reading through all the materials and getting myself organized and am ready to go! I'm very excited about officially beginning this journey. I have a gut feeling that this time is for real and for life.
And I'm ready. :)
Saturday, March 26, 2011
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