Weight Loss Wednesday

Well, not much to report, still holding steady at 170 lbs. I went to a Kick box class yesterday morning, instead of my normal evenings and what a difference! I ran into my sis-in-law there and we did the class together. I really like that class better, it felt like more of a work out. She then talked me into staying for the next class which was a flexibility strength class. I thought this should be a piece of cake after what I just endured! HA! I thought I was pretty good getting the hang of yoga moves and stuff. OMG, that certainly was using all my strength. I was doing yoga moves, I never knew existed. But again, once I was done, I felt so much better.

Tonight, I just had a little time, so I ran into an exco-worker and I talked her into staying and doing the abs and more class. It's 30 minutes of pure crunches. When we were done, I thought she was going to tell me to take a hike, but she agreed to meet me tomorrow for stability ball. Yeah, I converted another one!

Anthony shot a turkey last night, we had grilled turkey. I thought is would taste gamy, but it was so good. It was very lean, no fat. That's my kind of dinner. We froze the rest of the bird for another lean meal! Thank you Anthony!

This is pretty much how I feel tonight!

Fitness Friday

Well its Friday again, TGIF! I did my normal routine this week with my cardio kick box, yoga, & stability ball. The stability ball class was a bit tougher this week, because we had a different instructor and she work us harder I think. My tummy muscle still ache!
Yoga was great this week too. We did more sitting poses this time, which you would think would be easier, but I can tell you, it wasn't! For beginners, it's hard to stretch past your feet! The stretching feels good though. At the end of the class, we did downward dogs, of course, my favorite!
The best part of the week was shopping for some clothes. I have a special training I have to attend for work tomorrow, and most of my clothes are falling off. So I went over to TJ Maxx tonight and went for my pant size, and then I took one size smaller. Hallelujah, something is working, I'm down a size! Progress is made. I will become the skinny bitch!

Weight Loss Wednesday

Well here it is, another Wednesday, and nothing to report. I think I'm definitely at the plateau mark. I already know what this means. It's time to step up the game. What is my plan? I'm not sure yet!? I don't have much more time in the week to exercise any more than I already do. So I think it must mean I have to change the diet some more. YUCK!

With the gas prices continually on the rise, I have considered riding my bike to work. I'm fortunate enough to live about 2 miles from work. Although, there is a huge hill between us. :(

Ok, I need some motivation right? I asked for a pretty pink nike back pack, so at least I can be fashionable while riding my bike to work. Is that too much to ask?

Kick Box

I'm getting ready to go to the Y to attend my Kick Box Cardio class. Over the weekend, we went to the Y to workout, but I struggled very much from boredom. I can't do the treadmill for 20 minutes, I'm so bored with it. So both Saturday and Sunday I did 1o minutes treadmill, 5 minutes of that machine I think its the olypical? and 10 minutes stair master. I think I'm the only one in the cardio center moving from machine to machine. And I have to listen to Fergie when I work out.
I made it through, so I look forward to my week full of classes to take. Yoga tomorrow, YEAH!

Fitness Friday #2

This week, I was back into the routine. I missed my kick box on Monday, but I did do Billie Blanks workout at home. I am proud to say that I did keep up with him pretty good. I have the kick box cardio workout DVD, and it's different from what I'm used to, but I made it through!

A brand new session of Yoga started on Tuesday, with some new faces in the bunch. My instructor mostly focused on the breathing and holding the poses this time. I struggle with more of the balancing poses, but I have to say my downward dog is looking better! Progress, progress :)

The stability ball class was last night, and I just love this class. The instructor incorporates yoga/pilates along with the ball, so lots of stretching and strengthening the core! I felt so good last night when I got home. Relaxed.....

My weigh in on Wednesday was disappointing, but I have noticed a difference in my stomach and legs. I keep telling myself, I'm building muscle. Muscle weighs more than fat. On the bright side, I didn't gain any weight either!

Weight Loss Wednesday

After watching TBL finale last night, I was so ready this morning to step on the scale and feel confetti streaming down on me......
My weight is the same as last week. Holding steady at 170.
I'm not going to feel discouraged yet, because while examining my muffin top belly a.k.a butt in the front, I have noticed much looser skin. So, pounds are holding steady, inches are still melting. Slooow progress, but there is progress. Could this just be muscle I'm building?
I really could use this....

Why is it that men have to grunt while they are weight lifting? I noticed that at the Y, they stand in front of the mirrors and grunt while they lift weights? Any ideas why?

Fitness Friday #1

This is my first Fitness Friday post. This was a strange week for me, because I didn't follow my normal routine, life got in the way. I did manage to make it to my kick box cardio on Monday, I tried a new class on Wednesday, abs and more (it was ugly) and last night I did the stability ball. I missed my yoga this week and I was really disappointed in that.

I had my normal diet this week. I had my kashi cereal for breakfast. I love kashi, it contains the highest amount of protein and fiber to keep you full until lunch. Lunch, however is a struggle, since I work in a medical clinic we have lunches brought in to us everyday, so I try to stay good. If its pizza, just one piece etc. Dinner, well that's been going OK, its mostly been on the run this week. If I cant get a "normal" dinner, I'll grab some yogurt with kashi granola for extra protein.

I don't feel like I've lost much pound wise. But I was applying lotion to my arms this morning and I noticed my skin has become more loose there. So the inches are melting, just not the pounds. So at least I can see some progress made for all the hard work this week!

Weight Loss Wednesday

I don't have much to report for my weight loss this Wednesday. I did go to the Y and participated in a new class called abs and more. Trust me, you worked your abs. Lots of crunches, using the stability ball. My abs are a little sore tonight.

No pain, no gain......

Do I measure up?

I thought I should measure and weigh myself, as a starting point for this blog so I know and can see my progress. So I totally braved it and stepped on the scale. To most people the scale is not our friend. It can be a harsh, cruel reality. I was prepared for it this morning. I figure if the contestants on the biggest loser can weigh in front of millions of people, I can suffer through it.
My weight this morning: 170.3 lbs still :(
My waist measured 35 inches
My hips measure 40 inches
My chest measured 34 inches
I felt like no accomplishments have been made. I've been exercising everyday, eating my protein, drinking my water, whats the problem?
Then in my self pity, I found old measurements. On March 3, 2007, I weighed 185.6 lbs, my hips were 45 inches, my waist was 35 inches. So I felt some what better, I had made some progress over the past 12 months.
But then next to those numbers were my starting measurements. OMG! I can't believe it. My hips were 53 inches, and my waist was 42 inches, and I weighed 250lbs.

I talked to an exercise physiologists today, and he assured me that these last 20lbs are the hardest for everyone. The body doesn't shed it off as much as it did when I was heavier. He encouraged me to continue my exercise regimen and the correct nutrition, and I will see results. It will just take longer.
So, hang in there! I'm a Mama on a Mission, watch out!

Lazy Sunday

My day today started out as a lazy Sunday. Lazy Sundays in our house are sitting on the couch all day and watch movies. So needless to say I had a very slow start today. Once I did get moving, I decided to go workout at the Y. I did 25 minutes of cardio, and then some strength training.

I actually was jogging on the tread mill today. I had my heart rate up to 180. Honestly, I wanted to die. It was horrible. But once I was done, I was better. I then went to the evil stair master machine. We are not good friends. I feel like swearing at it the whole time I'm on it. I've worked myself up to 10 minutes on it, and then I really feel like dying. What am I killing myself for? A bikini this summer, that's what for!

Next I went to strength training weight machines. I did the crunch machine(for my muffin top) and I did the leg machine. I did 2 (10) reps of each, and I wanted to go back home for my lazy Sunday.

My diet today was pretty simple. I had my normal Kashi cereal this morning, for lunch I had 2 chicken tenders. The best was dinner tonight. Anthony caught a coho from Lake Michigan, and he grilled that tonight. I had some fish, cottage cheese and some peas. It was yummy.

It was very hard today not to have a lazy Sunday, but once I'm home from working out, I felt so much better.

From Flab to Fab

Hello, I wanted to start a blog to mark my progress on my weight loss. I have been overweight my whole life. About 2 years ago, I made the choice to finally do something about it. I was tired of being the fat mom. Natalie's friends mom were all thin. I was missing out on many things with Natalie, all because I was too heavy. I needed to loose at least 100 lbs. This is what I looked like 2 years ago when my journey began.

Today, I am much more healthier and 80lbs thinner. I have more weight to loose, to meet my personal goal.
The diet that works for me is 1500 calories per day, 30 grams of fat, and 60 grams of protein. Also 64oz of fluid (32oz of water). I've joined the YMCA and have a cardio routine with yoga.
This is me today
......stayed tuned