Another successful week much to my surprise. I was not as active this week. My body was still recouping from the challenge with my cousin. I still managed to get my minimum calorie burn in. But did have a little splurge and a lot of sodium this week and did not realize my sodium until after I had eaten.
With that being said. I was down another 2.2 pounds this week. A total of 62.4 pounds now and I just cannot wait to reach my goal. 37.6 pounds left to get to goal and I plan on being there by Christmas.
I have had a lot of messages from people since I posted a current picture and I thank you for every one of your messages. I have also had people reach out for some guidance and information and I am only too happy to lend some support. I would not be as successful without my BodyMedia Armband. If your interested in purchasing it. Please follow the link. If you have a smart phone you can download the app and sync it to your armband to see the live data. This is the armband I have and it is The Link Armband. Again if you have any questions, please feel free to contact me directly.
http://bodymedia.extole.com/a/clk/1rnzkJ
Until next time. Be Kind.
Cheers!
Wednesday, August 14, 2013
Wednesday, August 7, 2013
Onward and upward. Or should I say downward?
Wow! I need to wrap three weeks of posts into one. First of all. Thank you to all of you who took the time to message me to see how I was doing because you had not seen a post update. Messages of a lot of you on your own journey in secret as well telling me how you follow me and that I inspire you. That really made my day, my week, my year.
The last three weeks have been a whirlwind. Work got crazy busy for me and when that happens things get out of whack. Long hours means eating on the road when not prepared (which means foods full of sodium) and not being as active as I have been. With that said. Although I kept my calories in check. I did not always get my minimum hour jog in every day. I also had at least 3 days of high sodium. Sodium can be just as bad for you as high calories or fat can be. So the scale 3 weeks ago didn't move. I was the same. I was ok. I knew it was going to take my body a few to level back out and get back to normal.
The week after was better. Time was a little more manageable and I planned better with making my lunches to take with me and not being strapped for time. I also got my jogging in. Big difference!!! The scale was my friend that week. I was down 3.4 pounds. Woo Hoo! Happy dance! The last 2 weeks have now balanced out. So here I sit at 56.8 pounds lost. Wow! I can't tell you how much better I feel. More energetic. Sleeping better too. It is also quite noticeable now. I get many comments every day about how I look and that makes me want to strive for more.
I have people asking me almost daily about what is on my arm. I am only too happy to share how my BodyMedia Armband has helped me on my journey. It's my accountability partner. When I see how close I am to a goal, because of checking my live data. I can push myself that much more.
I was asked recently if you can still have a social drink? Go without? Let's be clear. If I had to give anything up all together. I would not be successful at this. Everything in moderation. When I go state side. I still go to Frank and Teresa's Anchor Bar for Beer and Wings. I also know I will be doing some extra steps to make up for those beer and wings. Piece of delicious red velvet cake with cream cheese icing for my grand daughter's birthday. Of course I had it. I also had to work a little for it. You cannot totally deprive yourself of things you love. It's when you do that you fall off the wagon and the binge eating starts and it's hard to get back on track. Remember. This is not an over night fix. This is life long. I have been at this 7 months now and this is a day in the life now.
I generally jog now 1 to 3 hours daily. Depending. I have not been able to jog since my 20's. The smoking held me back. Then it was the weight. Now it's neither. I actually feel crappy now if I don't get a jog in.
Summer is a hard time as well. There are a lot more social commitments where the food that is being served might not be what you eat. Or it's your time to indulge in some drinks and desserts. Again. Moderation and my commitment to myself was to move extra for those extra calories. One of the things that helped me this summer was 2 challenges I have done with my cousin Val. God love her. We have done some silly stuff trying to get our steps in to beat one another. If only there were hidden camera's taping what we were doing. I am sure you all would be laughing as much as we have. But it helped me strive for more. Strive to beat her and strive to beat MYSELF. Something I really challenged myself with this week and hope it pays off on the scale.
This was the end of a challenge week for Val and I. So I pushed myself a lot further then even I thought I could. I am attaching pictures of my BodyMedia App so you can see what I mean by the data is right in front of you. So on a normal day. I want to get in a hour of jogging. You don't have to jog. Even start by walking 30 to 60 minutes a day. Just get that body moving. I generally keep my calories between 1200 and 1400 a day. Women should never be below 1200 calories a day. Your body goes into starvation mode and stores the fat. So in order to lose 2 pounds a week. I need to burn 1000 more calories then what I consume. So if I eat 1200 calories, I need to burn 2200 calories. If I burn 1400 calories, I need to burn 2400 calories. Easy math right? Well it's trying to figure out what your body does burn is the hard part. Your body burns while sleeping, while cleaning, while walking and while I am sitting here typing this. Figuring out what your body burns is the hard part. That's where the BodyMedia Armband comes in. I am attaching 2 pictures. 1 of a normal workout day with an hour jog and an extreme day where I pushed myself for 6 hours.
I hope this explains it more for a lot of you asking questions. It is far easier for me to explain in person or on the phone even. But if you do have any more questions. Please feel free to ask me.
Now for this past week. I have worked hard pushing more than I thought. Thanks to wanting to beat Val in our current step challenge. We have been tied 2 weeks a piece. I however did win the tie breaking week and it helped me push more than I thought possible. I also needed to make up for a Red Lobster night. That being said. The scale this morning read 187.8! Down another 3.4 pounds for a total of 60.2 pounds! I am a VERY HAPPY GIRL this morning!
So thank you everyone for your support, words of encouragement, compliments and questions. You help me keep going. Find your motivation and start your own journey with No Excuses.
Until next time. Be Kind!
Cheers!!!
The last three weeks have been a whirlwind. Work got crazy busy for me and when that happens things get out of whack. Long hours means eating on the road when not prepared (which means foods full of sodium) and not being as active as I have been. With that said. Although I kept my calories in check. I did not always get my minimum hour jog in every day. I also had at least 3 days of high sodium. Sodium can be just as bad for you as high calories or fat can be. So the scale 3 weeks ago didn't move. I was the same. I was ok. I knew it was going to take my body a few to level back out and get back to normal.
The week after was better. Time was a little more manageable and I planned better with making my lunches to take with me and not being strapped for time. I also got my jogging in. Big difference!!! The scale was my friend that week. I was down 3.4 pounds. Woo Hoo! Happy dance! The last 2 weeks have now balanced out. So here I sit at 56.8 pounds lost. Wow! I can't tell you how much better I feel. More energetic. Sleeping better too. It is also quite noticeable now. I get many comments every day about how I look and that makes me want to strive for more.
I have people asking me almost daily about what is on my arm. I am only too happy to share how my BodyMedia Armband has helped me on my journey. It's my accountability partner. When I see how close I am to a goal, because of checking my live data. I can push myself that much more.
I was asked recently if you can still have a social drink? Go without? Let's be clear. If I had to give anything up all together. I would not be successful at this. Everything in moderation. When I go state side. I still go to Frank and Teresa's Anchor Bar for Beer and Wings. I also know I will be doing some extra steps to make up for those beer and wings. Piece of delicious red velvet cake with cream cheese icing for my grand daughter's birthday. Of course I had it. I also had to work a little for it. You cannot totally deprive yourself of things you love. It's when you do that you fall off the wagon and the binge eating starts and it's hard to get back on track. Remember. This is not an over night fix. This is life long. I have been at this 7 months now and this is a day in the life now.
I generally jog now 1 to 3 hours daily. Depending. I have not been able to jog since my 20's. The smoking held me back. Then it was the weight. Now it's neither. I actually feel crappy now if I don't get a jog in.
Summer is a hard time as well. There are a lot more social commitments where the food that is being served might not be what you eat. Or it's your time to indulge in some drinks and desserts. Again. Moderation and my commitment to myself was to move extra for those extra calories. One of the things that helped me this summer was 2 challenges I have done with my cousin Val. God love her. We have done some silly stuff trying to get our steps in to beat one another. If only there were hidden camera's taping what we were doing. I am sure you all would be laughing as much as we have. But it helped me strive for more. Strive to beat her and strive to beat MYSELF. Something I really challenged myself with this week and hope it pays off on the scale.
This was the end of a challenge week for Val and I. So I pushed myself a lot further then even I thought I could. I am attaching pictures of my BodyMedia App so you can see what I mean by the data is right in front of you. So on a normal day. I want to get in a hour of jogging. You don't have to jog. Even start by walking 30 to 60 minutes a day. Just get that body moving. I generally keep my calories between 1200 and 1400 a day. Women should never be below 1200 calories a day. Your body goes into starvation mode and stores the fat. So in order to lose 2 pounds a week. I need to burn 1000 more calories then what I consume. So if I eat 1200 calories, I need to burn 2200 calories. If I burn 1400 calories, I need to burn 2400 calories. Easy math right? Well it's trying to figure out what your body does burn is the hard part. Your body burns while sleeping, while cleaning, while walking and while I am sitting here typing this. Figuring out what your body burns is the hard part. That's where the BodyMedia Armband comes in. I am attaching 2 pictures. 1 of a normal workout day with an hour jog and an extreme day where I pushed myself for 6 hours.
I hope this explains it more for a lot of you asking questions. It is far easier for me to explain in person or on the phone even. But if you do have any more questions. Please feel free to ask me.
Now for this past week. I have worked hard pushing more than I thought. Thanks to wanting to beat Val in our current step challenge. We have been tied 2 weeks a piece. I however did win the tie breaking week and it helped me push more than I thought possible. I also needed to make up for a Red Lobster night. That being said. The scale this morning read 187.8! Down another 3.4 pounds for a total of 60.2 pounds! I am a VERY HAPPY GIRL this morning!
So thank you everyone for your support, words of encouragement, compliments and questions. You help me keep going. Find your motivation and start your own journey with No Excuses.
Until next time. Be Kind!
Cheers!!!
Wednesday, July 17, 2013
Challenges are always in front of us
This past week has been a difficult one. For a couple of reasons. First and foremost stress. It was one of those where I could feel my blood pressure rising. And of course, I am, like many others a stress eater. I think if I hadn't come as far as I have, I probably would have blown the whole week. Made excuses and tried to get back on track this week. Or blown 2 weeks. Been there, done that... you know the rest.
I have to tell you. I think hitting ONEderland last week help keep me grounded. Not only did I not want to lose the hard work I have done. I NEVER WANT TO SEE THE 200's AGAIN. And that kept me going. I still jogged every day. And for the first time in a while, there were days I didn't want to. But I made the choice. I was doing this.
Thankfully something else kept me going. My cousin Val. I could not let that woman beat me again this week in our challenge. So on our new challenge, Val won week 1. I won week 2. Onto week 3.
Carabram was this past weekend here in Brampton. It was a let down yet again. But of course we also ate at Carabram. I did try to track my calories as best I could without knowing what exactly was in everything. I had sausage, perogies, cabbage rolls and ono ono. Oh my goodness. Was going to have to work for all this.
Dalton and I went to the movies as well and shared a movie popcorn. No butter. But still. All in all. A lot of extra calories and things I would not normally touch.
With that said. The scale still went down. 194.6.....another 1.8 lost!!!! Very happy with that considering. A couple things that are hard when eating out and you are not preparing the food. Number 1 is the actual amount of calories you are eating. Number 2 is how it is prepared, sodium, fat, oil, etc. So I will happily take that 1.8 and add it to my total to make 53.4 pounds lost. I am thrilled and never felt better. My feet on the other hand. lol. I am in desperate need of a pedicure.
Till next time. Be kind.
Cheers!!!
I have to tell you. I think hitting ONEderland last week help keep me grounded. Not only did I not want to lose the hard work I have done. I NEVER WANT TO SEE THE 200's AGAIN. And that kept me going. I still jogged every day. And for the first time in a while, there were days I didn't want to. But I made the choice. I was doing this.
Thankfully something else kept me going. My cousin Val. I could not let that woman beat me again this week in our challenge. So on our new challenge, Val won week 1. I won week 2. Onto week 3.
Carabram was this past weekend here in Brampton. It was a let down yet again. But of course we also ate at Carabram. I did try to track my calories as best I could without knowing what exactly was in everything. I had sausage, perogies, cabbage rolls and ono ono. Oh my goodness. Was going to have to work for all this.
Dalton and I went to the movies as well and shared a movie popcorn. No butter. But still. All in all. A lot of extra calories and things I would not normally touch.
With that said. The scale still went down. 194.6.....another 1.8 lost!!!! Very happy with that considering. A couple things that are hard when eating out and you are not preparing the food. Number 1 is the actual amount of calories you are eating. Number 2 is how it is prepared, sodium, fat, oil, etc. So I will happily take that 1.8 and add it to my total to make 53.4 pounds lost. I am thrilled and never felt better. My feet on the other hand. lol. I am in desperate need of a pedicure.
Till next time. Be kind.
Cheers!!!
Wednesday, July 10, 2013
ONEderland!!!! Woo Hoo!!!
To say that I am a happy camper right now is an understatement. With having our company golf day yesterday I weighed in a day early. It's never good to weigh after a splurge day. With that being said. I ate very lean this week and kept my calories to about 1250 a day. I jogged for an hour 4 days and 2 hours 2 days. Really got my calorie deficit up. I quite enjoy jogging and it's something I have not been able to since my very early 20's and I am actually better at it now since I smoked back then.
When I got on the scale yesterday morning. I was thrilled!!! ONEderland has arrived!!!!! I lost 3.6 pounds this week. Bringing my total so far to 51.6 pounds lost. 196.4 on the scale! This is big for me. I have not been able to get below 200 since about 2008. I am so glad that I got the BodyMedia Armband. It has really helped me stay on track and meet my goals. Seeing the numbers in front of you not only take the guess work out. But helps me push myself more.
I cleaned out my closet this past week as well. What a great feeling to get rid of the size 20, 18 and some of the 16's. And what is waiting for me is almost a whole new wardrobe. When I was on my "weigh" down before I had started buying clothes the next couple sizes down. So there are clothes with the tags still on them in the closet and in the drawers. I can't wait till I am able to wear them.
I started a new challenge with my cousin Val this week as well. And guess what? She beat me this week. Bugger!!! Can't let her do that again! Watch out couz!!! I am coming.
For anyone that would like to purchase the armband I have included the link here. Or message me with your email and I will email it to you.
http://bodymedia.extole.com/a/clk/1rnzkJ
Till next week. Be Kind.
Cheers!
When I got on the scale yesterday morning. I was thrilled!!! ONEderland has arrived!!!!! I lost 3.6 pounds this week. Bringing my total so far to 51.6 pounds lost. 196.4 on the scale! This is big for me. I have not been able to get below 200 since about 2008. I am so glad that I got the BodyMedia Armband. It has really helped me stay on track and meet my goals. Seeing the numbers in front of you not only take the guess work out. But helps me push myself more.
I cleaned out my closet this past week as well. What a great feeling to get rid of the size 20, 18 and some of the 16's. And what is waiting for me is almost a whole new wardrobe. When I was on my "weigh" down before I had started buying clothes the next couple sizes down. So there are clothes with the tags still on them in the closet and in the drawers. I can't wait till I am able to wear them.
I started a new challenge with my cousin Val this week as well. And guess what? She beat me this week. Bugger!!! Can't let her do that again! Watch out couz!!! I am coming.
For anyone that would like to purchase the armband I have included the link here. Or message me with your email and I will email it to you.
http://bodymedia.extole.com/a/clk/1rnzkJ
Till next week. Be Kind.
Cheers!
Wednesday, July 3, 2013
Breaking the Barrier
This week was a very important week for me. They all are. But this one especially. When I first started on this journey a few years ago I was losing and doing quite well at it. I had dropped 46.5 pounds and that was it. I just could not get past it and eventually started gaining again. NOT THIS TIME!!!!
With that said. It was going to be a difficult week to get through with Canada Day Long weekend and a couple of BBQ's that I had been invited to. If you have been reading my journey. You know that I don't believe in depriving yourself. NOT OF ANYTHING!!!! A piece of cake, wings, beer etc. However, it's within reason. And I know I have to work for it.
My plan over this this past long weekend, hoping to do some damage control in regards to the food and drinks I was going to consume. Simply put. Work my A** off! And that I did. Before the BBQ on Saturday I jogged for 2 Hours. And again on Sunday for 2 Hours before that BBQ. By the time I arrived at the BBQ on Sunday I could barely move to get a beer. Every time I got up from the chair I winced. I was quite the site. Needless to say, I was so sore Sunday I could not move. I had a veg day but my body needed it. It was telling me enough. Then Tuesday rolled around and I was worried about the scale this morning. So, I took 2 Advil and jogged for another hour.
My running joke lately....Advil Liquid Caps, Breakfast of Champions.
Let me tell you. I earned every Ounce I lost this week. This has been my hardest week so far. I had a barrier I had to break through on a week that I was going to and did enjoy myself. With that said. I managed to drop 1.8 Pounds. Very happy with that. I BROKE THROUGH THE BARRIER!!!!! 48 POUNDS LOST!!!!! And I am 1 pound away from ONEderland. And I just cannot wait!!!!
This past week I have met a couple of fantabulous ladies that wanted to hear how I have been doing this and I was only too happy to share. I can't even explain the feeling when I was told that I was truly inspiring. My heart swelled. Thank you. Not only is this about me. IT'S ABOUT YOU TOO!!!!! If I help even 1 person get through their journey. I would be THRILLED!!!! If any of you out there want to know more. I am more than willing to chat with you. Just let me know.
With that said. It's time for another week. Another Challenge. But I know you will hear from me before Wednesday again. As soon as I see ONEderland. You will all know!
Till next time. Be Kind.
Cheers!
With that said. It was going to be a difficult week to get through with Canada Day Long weekend and a couple of BBQ's that I had been invited to. If you have been reading my journey. You know that I don't believe in depriving yourself. NOT OF ANYTHING!!!! A piece of cake, wings, beer etc. However, it's within reason. And I know I have to work for it.
My plan over this this past long weekend, hoping to do some damage control in regards to the food and drinks I was going to consume. Simply put. Work my A** off! And that I did. Before the BBQ on Saturday I jogged for 2 Hours. And again on Sunday for 2 Hours before that BBQ. By the time I arrived at the BBQ on Sunday I could barely move to get a beer. Every time I got up from the chair I winced. I was quite the site. Needless to say, I was so sore Sunday I could not move. I had a veg day but my body needed it. It was telling me enough. Then Tuesday rolled around and I was worried about the scale this morning. So, I took 2 Advil and jogged for another hour.
My running joke lately....Advil Liquid Caps, Breakfast of Champions.
Let me tell you. I earned every Ounce I lost this week. This has been my hardest week so far. I had a barrier I had to break through on a week that I was going to and did enjoy myself. With that said. I managed to drop 1.8 Pounds. Very happy with that. I BROKE THROUGH THE BARRIER!!!!! 48 POUNDS LOST!!!!! And I am 1 pound away from ONEderland. And I just cannot wait!!!!
This past week I have met a couple of fantabulous ladies that wanted to hear how I have been doing this and I was only too happy to share. I can't even explain the feeling when I was told that I was truly inspiring. My heart swelled. Thank you. Not only is this about me. IT'S ABOUT YOU TOO!!!!! If I help even 1 person get through their journey. I would be THRILLED!!!! If any of you out there want to know more. I am more than willing to chat with you. Just let me know.
With that said. It's time for another week. Another Challenge. But I know you will hear from me before Wednesday again. As soon as I see ONEderland. You will all know!
Till next time. Be Kind.
Cheers!
Friday, June 28, 2013
Bragging Rights!!!! Woo Hoo!!!
Another good week on the scale. Down another 2.2 pounds. Woo Hoo! Total of 46.2 pounds so far. Feeling great and loving the compliments. This is where I had difficulty the last time I was losing. I got to 46.5 pounds lost and as they say. Hit the wall. That is not going to happen this time. I am a lot more aware and thanks to my BodyMedia armband, it is keeping me motivated and on top of my weight loss.
Now for bragging rights. If you remember, I had told you about a step challenge I was having with my cousin Val. Well.....I am going to use Val's words.
2 months ago Tammy Harnum convinced me to get a BodyMedia armband, which I too swear by now. I now call it my 'odometer'. 6 weeks ago I challenged her to a 30,000 steps per week / 10 week challenge whereby, starting on Wednesdays the first person to hit 30,000 steps would be crowned CHAMP OF THE WEEK! and the most weekly wins would be CHAMP OF THE CHALLENGE . I now must confess and say she has won, 6 out of the last 10 weeks, but wait!! I have never laughed so much, walked so much, stomped so much, danced so much, been so aggressive and quite frankly did not realize how competitive she was!!! By the time week 6 rolled by, she was getting 30,000 steps ON THE FIRST DAY!! . Ouch!! I salute her feet and possible the podiatrist, I'm sure she needs now. I never dreamed this would so exciting fun and inspirational as during the weeks we helped keep each other motivated, that even though the steps and workouts were there the scale wasn't co-operating. I owe her a lot for the changes she has brought about in me and I feel it's time to shout WAY TO GO GIRL AND THANK YOU GIRL!!! You definitely are aggressive, competitive and without a doubt a hoot and a half. There was times I was like a hamster on a wheel, marching while talking to my family, marching while brushing my teeth and yes, when I knew I might have a chance one night I laid my head on a pillow and let my lower body keep moving because quite frankly I was dead tired at the end of the day. My family has laughed at me, my friends have wondered why I sound like I'm walking while on the phone, I've done it all, to no avail. I had no sympathy for any of her pain LOL, but I do commend her on the drive, the ambition and the down right edge she put out on me. !! Wednesday, Thursday, Friday would be WTF for me, and I would open facebook with one eye open and scream a loud DAMN as soon as I knew she got me. So, Thank you Tammy, thanks thanks thanks, this was great! I can officially say I had NO EXCUSES, but walked, danced, ran, stomped my way into some memorable weight loss moments.
Thank you Val for doing this with me. It has been a blast and one of the reasons I have been so successful on this journey. Now we need to come up with a new challenge to help get us through the rest of the summer. I am currently awaiting my prize for winning the challenge. Hopefully it will be here shortly.
Now the challenge will be the up coming week. Long weekend with 2 BBQ's. So, lots of food and copious amounts of alcohol. Which means, I need to try and step up my calorie burn. Either way. I am going to enjoy my 2 BBQ's and if I gain. I gain. And will get right back on track.
Till Next week. Be kind.
Cheers!
Now for bragging rights. If you remember, I had told you about a step challenge I was having with my cousin Val. Well.....I am going to use Val's words.
2 months ago Tammy Harnum convinced me to get a BodyMedia armband, which I too swear by now. I now call it my 'odometer'. 6 weeks ago I challenged her to a 30,000 steps per week / 10 week challenge whereby, starting on Wednesdays the first person to hit 30,000 steps would be crowned CHAMP OF THE WEEK! and the most weekly wins would be CHAMP OF THE CHALLENGE . I now must confess and say she has won, 6 out of the last 10 weeks, but wait!! I have never laughed so much, walked so much, stomped so much, danced so much, been so aggressive and quite frankly did not realize how competitive she was!!! By the time week 6 rolled by, she was getting 30,000 steps ON THE FIRST DAY!! . Ouch!! I salute her feet and possible the podiatrist, I'm sure she needs now. I never dreamed this would so exciting fun and inspirational as during the weeks we helped keep each other motivated, that even though the steps and workouts were there the scale wasn't co-operating. I owe her a lot for the changes she has brought about in me and I feel it's time to shout WAY TO GO GIRL AND THANK YOU GIRL!!! You definitely are aggressive, competitive and without a doubt a hoot and a half. There was times I was like a hamster on a wheel, marching while talking to my family, marching while brushing my teeth and yes, when I knew I might have a chance one night I laid my head on a pillow and let my lower body keep moving because quite frankly I was dead tired at the end of the day. My family has laughed at me, my friends have wondered why I sound like I'm walking while on the phone, I've done it all, to no avail. I had no sympathy for any of her pain LOL, but I do commend her on the drive, the ambition and the down right edge she put out on me. !! Wednesday, Thursday, Friday would be WTF for me, and I would open facebook with one eye open and scream a loud DAMN as soon as I knew she got me. So, Thank you Tammy, thanks thanks thanks, this was great! I can officially say I had NO EXCUSES, but walked, danced, ran, stomped my way into some memorable weight loss moments.
Thank you Val for doing this with me. It has been a blast and one of the reasons I have been so successful on this journey. Now we need to come up with a new challenge to help get us through the rest of the summer. I am currently awaiting my prize for winning the challenge. Hopefully it will be here shortly.
Now the challenge will be the up coming week. Long weekend with 2 BBQ's. So, lots of food and copious amounts of alcohol. Which means, I need to try and step up my calorie burn. Either way. I am going to enjoy my 2 BBQ's and if I gain. I gain. And will get right back on track.
Till Next week. Be kind.
Cheers!
Wednesday, June 19, 2013
Even I'm amazed at my results this week
Well.... to say that I am thrilled is an understatement. And again, my success is linked to the BodyMedia armband. I had a lot going on this past weekend. So to try to stay ahead. I again reduced my calories to about 1200 a day. However, I did not get a lot of park time in this week.
I was preparing for my grand daughter's 1st Birthday Party. And anyone who knows me. Knows I throw a party. So in preparation. I was doing A LOT of running around. This helped with my calorie burn and my deficit was always much higher than the 1000 a day I needed.
With that being said. My daughter and her family came in Friday afternoon. Something easy for dinner? Chinese food. Needless to say. I did not count my calories. Do I need to mention as well the amount of MSG and sodium in Chinese food.
Moving on. Saturday was Izzy's 1st Birthday and we had it pot luck. What was on my plate? How about Wings, Meatballs, Jamaican Patty, Pasta Salad, Potato Salad and Breaded Chicken. All the things I would not normally touch. Ohhh...I forgot to mention the slice of Red Velvet Cake with Cream Cheese Icing I had as well. Later that night. A few pints and some more pasta salad and breaded chicken. The scale was not going to like me Wednesday morning. Oh well. You don't do it often. Sunday came and I was just so tired. I barely moved all day. In fact, it was a rare day. I did not even get my minimum calorie burn in. And to top it off. Guess what? I had some more Wings, Meatballs, Pasta Salad. And Yep! Another slice of Red Velvet Cake with Cream Cheese Icing!
Needless to say. I did not count my calories for 3 days!!!! Come Monday morning knew I had to get back on track. Dropped the calorie intake again to 1200 and MOVED MY BUTT!!!!!
Guess what I saw this morning? 204!!! REALLY????? I dropped 2 pounds from last week? I'll take it! lol. After 11 weeks of using the BodyMedia Armband I am still amazed at how much it helps me. Yes I did extra work. But I also ate extra. But 44 pounds...Woo Hoo! That much closer to the next Milestone!
Till next time. Be kind!
Cheers!
I was preparing for my grand daughter's 1st Birthday Party. And anyone who knows me. Knows I throw a party. So in preparation. I was doing A LOT of running around. This helped with my calorie burn and my deficit was always much higher than the 1000 a day I needed.
With that being said. My daughter and her family came in Friday afternoon. Something easy for dinner? Chinese food. Needless to say. I did not count my calories. Do I need to mention as well the amount of MSG and sodium in Chinese food.
Moving on. Saturday was Izzy's 1st Birthday and we had it pot luck. What was on my plate? How about Wings, Meatballs, Jamaican Patty, Pasta Salad, Potato Salad and Breaded Chicken. All the things I would not normally touch. Ohhh...I forgot to mention the slice of Red Velvet Cake with Cream Cheese Icing I had as well. Later that night. A few pints and some more pasta salad and breaded chicken. The scale was not going to like me Wednesday morning. Oh well. You don't do it often. Sunday came and I was just so tired. I barely moved all day. In fact, it was a rare day. I did not even get my minimum calorie burn in. And to top it off. Guess what? I had some more Wings, Meatballs, Pasta Salad. And Yep! Another slice of Red Velvet Cake with Cream Cheese Icing!
Needless to say. I did not count my calories for 3 days!!!! Come Monday morning knew I had to get back on track. Dropped the calorie intake again to 1200 and MOVED MY BUTT!!!!!
Guess what I saw this morning? 204!!! REALLY????? I dropped 2 pounds from last week? I'll take it! lol. After 11 weeks of using the BodyMedia Armband I am still amazed at how much it helps me. Yes I did extra work. But I also ate extra. But 44 pounds...Woo Hoo! That much closer to the next Milestone!
Till next time. Be kind!
Cheers!
Wednesday, June 12, 2013
Have I raved about BodyMedia?
It was a somewhat challenging week for me. I found myself in the middle of meltdown last Wednesday. Yes. After a good weigh in. It was the starting day of my step challenge with my cousin Val. Not only did I want to get a week ahead of her in weeks won. But I wanted to beat my personal best. That was my goal.
It's a good thing I know my device so well. That's what tipped me off. I know I do about 900 to 1000 Steps per lap at Loafer's Lake. When I got there I was around 2000 Steps. After 2 Hours and 40 Minutes I was just over 11,000. Trust me when I say, you would have thought there was a death in the family. lol. But to me. There was. I quickly came to realize that this armband has become my lifeline. I called BodyMedia immediately and they did some trouble shooting and I was on my way again. As sore as my body was. I went out walking again. Put in another 45 minutes and killed my personal best!!!!
Did I mention I still won week 4? Still got my bragging rights. lol. Anyway, things still seemed a little off and then Sunday came around. Teresa, Mags and I went to do laps again. Teresa now has her armband as well. When we got there. We both checked our armbands. I was about 2000 and Teresa was about 2500. The long and the short of it. Teresa sat out a lap and when we finished. She was at 13400 steps and I was just over 10,000. Yep! Glitch in my device again.
First thing Monday morning I was on the phone with BodyMedia. I didn't even have to ask. 2 glitches in a week. My new device will arrive tomorrow. I have been very happy with my armband and all it does. And I have been happy with BodyMedia and the customer service they have provided until now. But I will RAVE again!!!!! I LOVE BODYMEDIA AND THEIR CUSTOMER SERVICE!!!
If you are looking to get started on a personal journey. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND BODYMEDIA. For those that have been asking for the link, here it is again.
http://bodymedia.extole.com/a/clk/1rnzkJ
Just for the record. Even though my device was a little off. I had a splurge this week and my steps were off. I still managed to lose another 2 pounds. I am very happy with that. 42 pounds total so far and that much closer to ONEderland.
Until next time. Be kind.
Cheers!
It's a good thing I know my device so well. That's what tipped me off. I know I do about 900 to 1000 Steps per lap at Loafer's Lake. When I got there I was around 2000 Steps. After 2 Hours and 40 Minutes I was just over 11,000. Trust me when I say, you would have thought there was a death in the family. lol. But to me. There was. I quickly came to realize that this armband has become my lifeline. I called BodyMedia immediately and they did some trouble shooting and I was on my way again. As sore as my body was. I went out walking again. Put in another 45 minutes and killed my personal best!!!!
Did I mention I still won week 4? Still got my bragging rights. lol. Anyway, things still seemed a little off and then Sunday came around. Teresa, Mags and I went to do laps again. Teresa now has her armband as well. When we got there. We both checked our armbands. I was about 2000 and Teresa was about 2500. The long and the short of it. Teresa sat out a lap and when we finished. She was at 13400 steps and I was just over 10,000. Yep! Glitch in my device again.
First thing Monday morning I was on the phone with BodyMedia. I didn't even have to ask. 2 glitches in a week. My new device will arrive tomorrow. I have been very happy with my armband and all it does. And I have been happy with BodyMedia and the customer service they have provided until now. But I will RAVE again!!!!! I LOVE BODYMEDIA AND THEIR CUSTOMER SERVICE!!!
If you are looking to get started on a personal journey. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND BODYMEDIA. For those that have been asking for the link, here it is again.
http://bodymedia.extole.com/a/clk/1rnzkJ
Just for the record. Even though my device was a little off. I had a splurge this week and my steps were off. I still managed to lose another 2 pounds. I am very happy with that. 42 pounds total so far and that much closer to ONEderland.
Until next time. Be kind.
Cheers!
Wednesday, June 5, 2013
40 Pound Milestone!!!!
It has really been an up and down week. Let me tell you. I left you with a gain last week that I was ok with. And this past week was my birthday and there was going to be some celebrating going on. So this week I made a promise to myself to do as much damage control as I could. What did that mean? I was going to drop my calorie intake for a couple days to 1200 and I was going to move my body more and burn more calories. And that's what I did!
I was on the scale a little more this week. Only to try and keep a handle on my splurges and the work I needed to do to burn it off. I got on the scale Saturday morning before my party to see where I was. I had lost 2 pounds since Wednesday. NICE!!! But of course the next days of celebrations was about to happen. Had a great Birthday. Thank you everyone! I did not track my food Saturday. But of course there were wings, ribs, sausages, plus many other delicious dishes. And of course, alcohol. And I enjoyed every bit of it!!! When I checked the scale Sunday morning I was only up a pound. Not too bad. I could deal with that. But then of course Sunday was my actual Birthday. So Mom treated me to Red Lobster. Yep! Monday morning I was up now a total of 3 pounds. Now it was time to get my butt moving again.
As I mention in a previous blog. My cousin Val and I have a challenge happening. First person to 30,000 steps in a week. We are doing it for 10 weeks. I WON WEEK 3!!!!!!! I actually got to 30,000 steps in 2 days. OMG!!! Do not try this at home. My body ached something fierce. Today is the start of week 4. I am loving this challenge as it helps keep me motivated by being competitive with my cousin. And again. Help keep me on track over the summer months.
So I dropped my calories again for the last 2 days to 1200 a day. And burned as many calories as I could. Which meant I did 71,960 this week. The result? Down 2.4 pounds overall from last week. 40 POUNDS BABY!!!!!!! Can you say happy dance? I AM THRILLED!!!!
The next goal? 50 pounds and ONEderland!
It's funny what you consider celebrations. Mine this week? Besides the 40 pound mark of course. Was uploading pictures from my birthday party and seeing that my double chin was gone. lol. I know. Silly right? But I hated that double chin. And it's gone!!!!!
Time to start the next chapter and challenge.
Till next week. Be Kind!
Cheers!
I was on the scale a little more this week. Only to try and keep a handle on my splurges and the work I needed to do to burn it off. I got on the scale Saturday morning before my party to see where I was. I had lost 2 pounds since Wednesday. NICE!!! But of course the next days of celebrations was about to happen. Had a great Birthday. Thank you everyone! I did not track my food Saturday. But of course there were wings, ribs, sausages, plus many other delicious dishes. And of course, alcohol. And I enjoyed every bit of it!!! When I checked the scale Sunday morning I was only up a pound. Not too bad. I could deal with that. But then of course Sunday was my actual Birthday. So Mom treated me to Red Lobster. Yep! Monday morning I was up now a total of 3 pounds. Now it was time to get my butt moving again.
As I mention in a previous blog. My cousin Val and I have a challenge happening. First person to 30,000 steps in a week. We are doing it for 10 weeks. I WON WEEK 3!!!!!!! I actually got to 30,000 steps in 2 days. OMG!!! Do not try this at home. My body ached something fierce. Today is the start of week 4. I am loving this challenge as it helps keep me motivated by being competitive with my cousin. And again. Help keep me on track over the summer months.
So I dropped my calories again for the last 2 days to 1200 a day. And burned as many calories as I could. Which meant I did 71,960 this week. The result? Down 2.4 pounds overall from last week. 40 POUNDS BABY!!!!!!! Can you say happy dance? I AM THRILLED!!!!
The next goal? 50 pounds and ONEderland!
It's funny what you consider celebrations. Mine this week? Besides the 40 pound mark of course. Was uploading pictures from my birthday party and seeing that my double chin was gone. lol. I know. Silly right? But I hated that double chin. And it's gone!!!!!
Time to start the next chapter and challenge.
Till next week. Be Kind!
Cheers!
Wednesday, May 29, 2013
Busy...Busy
Sometimes these are good words and not so good words. The last couple of weeks have been busy with work but also socially. And socially is what kills me. Anyone who truly knows me. Knows that I am a social butterfly.
To catch you all up a little. I have not posted in 2 weeks. Last weigh in I only lost .4 pounds. But hey, a loss is a loss. The scale was going in the right direction. This week however. Got me. And that's ok too. I had 3 social functions. And I enjoyed every one of them!!!! So this week I gained 1.4 pounds. And it didn't kill me. lol. I enjoyed myself and I gained. And I am ok with it. I was also high in SODIUM again! That sodium sneaks into sooo many things. Never a good thing before a weigh in.
But it's also about not continuing our bad habits. We can splurge. But we need to get back on track. So I had 2 things against me last week. 3 FUN Social functions and I also was not as active last week. That hurts as well. So this coming week isn't just about getting back on track. It's about doing a little more. I was at it for 2 hours today and my body is screaming. But that's ok. I should sleep well tonight. I need to do a little bit more this week. 2 reasons. I need to get back my loss. And I need to stay ahead. My birthday party is this Saturday and I don't want to gain 2 weeks in a row. And here's the thing. I just may. And if I do. Then I need to just push myself that much more to get over the birthday festivities and move my buns.
Funny how a year ago, I would have a week of birthday celebrations. But not this year. ONEderland is so close and that is a priority.
I also have found a new place that I love and want to share with you. It's a park here in Brampton that I have been going to the last few weeks. It's in West Heart Lake at the top of Loafer's Lake. What a great find!!!!! You enter the park and there is a path that goes around. Great path by the way for walking, jogging, biking, skate boarding or roller blading. And then there are 5 different areas around the park with work out equipment. I highly recommend this place. And never very busy. Of course till this post. lol. I may regret giving away my spot. But I am sure you will all love it!!!!!
Also, in my last post I told you about a challenge that I hoped was going to help me get through the summer. A step challenge with my cousin Val. So far we are 1 a piece. I won week 1. She won week 2. Week 3 is now under way.
To wrap it all up. I am down a total 37.6 pounds. And I can't wait for ONEderland. It's ok to splurge. But it's more important to get back on track.
Till next week. Be kind.
Cheers!
To catch you all up a little. I have not posted in 2 weeks. Last weigh in I only lost .4 pounds. But hey, a loss is a loss. The scale was going in the right direction. This week however. Got me. And that's ok too. I had 3 social functions. And I enjoyed every one of them!!!! So this week I gained 1.4 pounds. And it didn't kill me. lol. I enjoyed myself and I gained. And I am ok with it. I was also high in SODIUM again! That sodium sneaks into sooo many things. Never a good thing before a weigh in.
But it's also about not continuing our bad habits. We can splurge. But we need to get back on track. So I had 2 things against me last week. 3 FUN Social functions and I also was not as active last week. That hurts as well. So this coming week isn't just about getting back on track. It's about doing a little more. I was at it for 2 hours today and my body is screaming. But that's ok. I should sleep well tonight. I need to do a little bit more this week. 2 reasons. I need to get back my loss. And I need to stay ahead. My birthday party is this Saturday and I don't want to gain 2 weeks in a row. And here's the thing. I just may. And if I do. Then I need to just push myself that much more to get over the birthday festivities and move my buns.
Funny how a year ago, I would have a week of birthday celebrations. But not this year. ONEderland is so close and that is a priority.
I also have found a new place that I love and want to share with you. It's a park here in Brampton that I have been going to the last few weeks. It's in West Heart Lake at the top of Loafer's Lake. What a great find!!!!! You enter the park and there is a path that goes around. Great path by the way for walking, jogging, biking, skate boarding or roller blading. And then there are 5 different areas around the park with work out equipment. I highly recommend this place. And never very busy. Of course till this post. lol. I may regret giving away my spot. But I am sure you will all love it!!!!!
Also, in my last post I told you about a challenge that I hoped was going to help me get through the summer. A step challenge with my cousin Val. So far we are 1 a piece. I won week 1. She won week 2. Week 3 is now under way.
To wrap it all up. I am down a total 37.6 pounds. And I can't wait for ONEderland. It's ok to splurge. But it's more important to get back on track.
Till next week. Be kind.
Cheers!
Friday, May 17, 2013
That Much Closer
A couple days late with my blog. But I am still here and getting that much closer to my goals. I wanted to hit 40 pounds by 41st Birthday which is in a couple weeks. Looks like I will get there next week. This week was another good week. Lots of stress, but I did not let it get me off track. But I am also finding that my BodyMedia Armband is not only helping in regards to keeping me on track. It is also helping me strive for more.
Even though I had high sodium dinner the night before I weighed in. (I really try to watch my sodium). I still found myself to be down 1.8 Pounds Wednesday morning. Woo Hoo! Total of 38.6 pounds so far. I am that much closer to ONEderland and I just cannot get there fast enough. (For those of you unfamiliar with ONEderland. It's when the scale reads in the 100's.) It's been since about 2009 since I have seen that.
I have mentioned that recently I made one of the best choices I could have made by getting the BodyMedia Armband. In case you missed it. They use this tool on The Biggest Loser. Not only do they use it on the ranch. They use it when they get home as well. After my 6th week with now. I still believe it is truly one of the BEST inventions EVER!!!!! Did I mention that it is actually considered a medical device in the States? But if you have been following since I started back on my journey on January 2nd. I haven't done too bad. But I have lost 13.6 pounds in 6 weeks using BodyMedia with My Fitness Pal. JUST LOVE IT!!!!!
Summer is hard for me. Hot weather and beer are just a couple of my favourite things. And then throw in BBQ's and parties and I'm screwed! So, I have a new challenge for the next 10 weeks. My cousin Val had a great idea. She's using BodyMedia as well. One of the many things the armband tracks is your steps. So Val cam up with the idea of a step challenge over 10 weeks. WONDERFUL IDEA!!!! Will definitely help over the summer to keep on track.
So this is how it works. First person to hit 30,000 steps in a week. Wins that week. The person that wins the most amount of weeks, wins the challenge. But, if a tie happens. 5 a piece. Then it will come down to the total amount of steps walked. Prize? An Edible Arrangement and bragging rights. So, unless she beats me in the morning. I think I got this weeks bragging rights in the bag!!!!!
I'll fill you in Wednesday! Have a great long weekend!
Be Kind!
Cheers!
Even though I had high sodium dinner the night before I weighed in. (I really try to watch my sodium). I still found myself to be down 1.8 Pounds Wednesday morning. Woo Hoo! Total of 38.6 pounds so far. I am that much closer to ONEderland and I just cannot get there fast enough. (For those of you unfamiliar with ONEderland. It's when the scale reads in the 100's.) It's been since about 2009 since I have seen that.
I have mentioned that recently I made one of the best choices I could have made by getting the BodyMedia Armband. In case you missed it. They use this tool on The Biggest Loser. Not only do they use it on the ranch. They use it when they get home as well. After my 6th week with now. I still believe it is truly one of the BEST inventions EVER!!!!! Did I mention that it is actually considered a medical device in the States? But if you have been following since I started back on my journey on January 2nd. I haven't done too bad. But I have lost 13.6 pounds in 6 weeks using BodyMedia with My Fitness Pal. JUST LOVE IT!!!!!
Summer is hard for me. Hot weather and beer are just a couple of my favourite things. And then throw in BBQ's and parties and I'm screwed! So, I have a new challenge for the next 10 weeks. My cousin Val had a great idea. She's using BodyMedia as well. One of the many things the armband tracks is your steps. So Val cam up with the idea of a step challenge over 10 weeks. WONDERFUL IDEA!!!! Will definitely help over the summer to keep on track.
So this is how it works. First person to hit 30,000 steps in a week. Wins that week. The person that wins the most amount of weeks, wins the challenge. But, if a tie happens. 5 a piece. Then it will come down to the total amount of steps walked. Prize? An Edible Arrangement and bragging rights. So, unless she beats me in the morning. I think I got this weeks bragging rights in the bag!!!!!
I'll fill you in Wednesday! Have a great long weekend!
Be Kind!
Cheers!
Thursday, May 9, 2013
Difficult But Good Week
This past week was a challenging one for me. I ended up having 3 days of meals that were really high in sodium. Sodium as most of you know is not good for you. The first 2 days, I knew I had. But the 3rd. Needless to say, I felt very bloated for the rest of the week. Up until today that is.
I did get out walking 3 times this past week and had my steps surpass my goal of 8000 steps a day. I was a happy camper. I felt that this was really going to help get a little boast going toward my goal. So when I got on the scale yesterday morning an saw that I was only down .4. I was a little upset and discouraged. But my cousin Val was there to lend an ear and help me remember things I tell all of you.
It's right there in the first paragraph. SODIUM.....BAD......RETAIN WATER. And I did feel it all week. Also, your body can fluctuate 2 pounds any given day. And I kept telling my cousin all week that I have not had a skinny day since weighing last Wednesday.
So, we decided that I was going to get on the scale again today and see where I was. Guess what? Magic happened! lol. I saw 211.2. I am down 3.8 from last week. Now that's more like it!!!! Woo Hoo! 36.8 Pounds!!!! I am that much closer to ONEderland and I am so very thrilled.
We have to remind ourselves that one or two bad days do not destroy our progress. That we have to get right back on track and follow through. I am so happy to have the support I do and I just cannot wait to see ONEerland. I cannot get there fast enough. But is in sight now. And I am not giving up. So thank you to my supporters. Much Love. xoxo
Till next week. Be kind.
Cheers!
I did get out walking 3 times this past week and had my steps surpass my goal of 8000 steps a day. I was a happy camper. I felt that this was really going to help get a little boast going toward my goal. So when I got on the scale yesterday morning an saw that I was only down .4. I was a little upset and discouraged. But my cousin Val was there to lend an ear and help me remember things I tell all of you.
It's right there in the first paragraph. SODIUM.....BAD......RETAIN WATER. And I did feel it all week. Also, your body can fluctuate 2 pounds any given day. And I kept telling my cousin all week that I have not had a skinny day since weighing last Wednesday.
So, we decided that I was going to get on the scale again today and see where I was. Guess what? Magic happened! lol. I saw 211.2. I am down 3.8 from last week. Now that's more like it!!!! Woo Hoo! 36.8 Pounds!!!! I am that much closer to ONEderland and I am so very thrilled.
We have to remind ourselves that one or two bad days do not destroy our progress. That we have to get right back on track and follow through. I am so happy to have the support I do and I just cannot wait to see ONEerland. I cannot get there fast enough. But is in sight now. And I am not giving up. So thank you to my supporters. Much Love. xoxo
Till next week. Be kind.
Cheers!
Wednesday, May 1, 2013
A Third of the Way There
Now I feel like I am well on my way to goals. I have lost 1/3 of my goal. Not sure why 1/3 feels so significant. But it does.
I just finished my 4th week with my BodyMedia Armband and still loving it!!!! My Doctor was quite impressed with it as well and couldn't believe all the things it is capable of doing. So now he is doing his research as well and wants to see me again in 30 Days.
I had 3 splurges this week. Yep! 3!!! Not a typical week. Wings twice this past week and a girls night filled with food and drinks. With that being said. I am down 1.4 pounds this week. VERY HAPPY!!!!! My Doctor said with what I ate this week, I should not be down. That's the great thing with the armband. Takes out the guess work. Not matter what I consume. (Within reason of course). As long as I burn 1000 more calories than I take in. I'm good. And it is hard when your having a pot luck and you don't know how things are prepared. So you won't know calorie counts. But that's ok. You can't completely deprive yourself.
My goal since getting the armband is to lose 2 pounds a week. On a whole. I have lost 8 pounds in the last 4 weeks. So I have hit my goal there. My 41st Birthday is in 4 weeks. So the next goal is to hit 40 Pounds lost for my 41st Birthday. However, I am striving for 41 as that will be 2 pounds a week again.
With that being said. I am down 33 pounds so far. Very happy and well on my way to the 100 I want to lose. 1/3 of the way there. And ONEderland is getting very close!!!! I can't wait!!!!
Till next time. Be Kind.
I just finished my 4th week with my BodyMedia Armband and still loving it!!!! My Doctor was quite impressed with it as well and couldn't believe all the things it is capable of doing. So now he is doing his research as well and wants to see me again in 30 Days.
I had 3 splurges this week. Yep! 3!!! Not a typical week. Wings twice this past week and a girls night filled with food and drinks. With that being said. I am down 1.4 pounds this week. VERY HAPPY!!!!! My Doctor said with what I ate this week, I should not be down. That's the great thing with the armband. Takes out the guess work. Not matter what I consume. (Within reason of course). As long as I burn 1000 more calories than I take in. I'm good. And it is hard when your having a pot luck and you don't know how things are prepared. So you won't know calorie counts. But that's ok. You can't completely deprive yourself.
My goal since getting the armband is to lose 2 pounds a week. On a whole. I have lost 8 pounds in the last 4 weeks. So I have hit my goal there. My 41st Birthday is in 4 weeks. So the next goal is to hit 40 Pounds lost for my 41st Birthday. However, I am striving for 41 as that will be 2 pounds a week again.
With that being said. I am down 33 pounds so far. Very happy and well on my way to the 100 I want to lose. 1/3 of the way there. And ONEderland is getting very close!!!! I can't wait!!!!
Till next time. Be Kind.
Wednesday, April 24, 2013
Milestone 30
Week 3 finished with the BodyMedia Fit Armband and loving it more each day, each week. The only down side. Is that I keep trying to test it. So I have been on the scale almost daily. 3 weeks in on the the armband and I KNOW it works. No more being silly.
So, it seems that the spring weather has finally hit and this is where my journey becomes difficult. When the nice weather hits. I would much rather be on a patio, enjoying a beer or two. Would have loved to do that today. Then I went....NOPE! Having wings at the ever Famous Anchor Bar on Thursday. Girls night on Friday, which means big splurge!!!!
I really only allow 1 splurge a week. It helps me keep on track. It also depends on my work week and how active I am. The more I walk at work, the more I burn.
So beyond my final goal. I have another. Some friends and I are going to Mexico this fall. I would like to wear a bikini. Its not a numbers goal. But its a goal all the same.
As for this week's progress. I am down 3.2 Pounds this week for a total so far of 31.6. Woo Hoo! I am very happy this morning!
Till next week. Have a good week, this week.
Be kind!
So, it seems that the spring weather has finally hit and this is where my journey becomes difficult. When the nice weather hits. I would much rather be on a patio, enjoying a beer or two. Would have loved to do that today. Then I went....NOPE! Having wings at the ever Famous Anchor Bar on Thursday. Girls night on Friday, which means big splurge!!!!
I really only allow 1 splurge a week. It helps me keep on track. It also depends on my work week and how active I am. The more I walk at work, the more I burn.
So beyond my final goal. I have another. Some friends and I are going to Mexico this fall. I would like to wear a bikini. Its not a numbers goal. But its a goal all the same.
As for this week's progress. I am down 3.2 Pounds this week for a total so far of 31.6. Woo Hoo! I am very happy this morning!
Till next week. Have a good week, this week.
Be kind!
Wednesday, April 17, 2013
The times you like being a loser!
Another week has passed and I am quite happy to say the least. I had about 2.5 to 3 splurge days in the last week. Very unusual!!!! I usually allow for one day and get right back on track again.
Last Wednesday was a splurge day and so was Friday and Saturday. However, Last Friday especially, I did do a lot of walking. With that being said. I still managed to lose 1.4 pounds this week. After my splurges. I would have been happy to remain the same as last week. So, I will happily take that 1.4. Taking my total now 28.4 lost.
At one point this week I was up 2 pounds. I know your body can fluctuate 2 pounds any given day. But considering the splurges. I figured this was quite accurate.
I made sure to keep on track the rest of the week. Wear my BodyMedia armband. And burn a few more calories where I could.
Week 2 with the new device and still LOVING it! One of the greatest inventions I must say. A couple other people on their own journey have received one as well and loving it as much as I am. So with that said. If you need the link to order, (You will get 15% off through my link) please let me know.
Have a great week, this week. Be Kind!
Cheers!
Last Wednesday was a splurge day and so was Friday and Saturday. However, Last Friday especially, I did do a lot of walking. With that being said. I still managed to lose 1.4 pounds this week. After my splurges. I would have been happy to remain the same as last week. So, I will happily take that 1.4. Taking my total now 28.4 lost.
At one point this week I was up 2 pounds. I know your body can fluctuate 2 pounds any given day. But considering the splurges. I figured this was quite accurate.
I made sure to keep on track the rest of the week. Wear my BodyMedia armband. And burn a few more calories where I could.
Week 2 with the new device and still LOVING it! One of the greatest inventions I must say. A couple other people on their own journey have received one as well and loving it as much as I am. So with that said. If you need the link to order, (You will get 15% off through my link) please let me know.
Have a great week, this week. Be Kind!
Cheers!
Wednesday, April 10, 2013
A New Tool to Help in the Journey
Just finished my first full week with my new gadget. And I LOVE it! If you are a fan of The Biggest Loser like I am. Then you will have noticed the armband that they wear while on the ranch. Most of the contestants continue to use it long after leaving the ranch as well. It helps keep them accountable and on track. Whether it's to lose or maintain.
I have looked at the BodyMedia FIT armband and was quite interested in how it worked. One of the hardest things to gauge is how many calories you burn in a day. The armband does this for you. I use mine with My Fitness Pal to log all the food/calories I consume. I track my water as well. And the armband does the rest. There are four sensors that help determine your sleep patterns. How many calories you burn in a day. How many steps you walk. Etc. This will help you 24/7.
This is considered a medical device in the states and there are numerous studies posted on the BodyMedia site. Have a visit and check it out along with the many testimonials. Like I said. I have only been using it a week and I LOVE IT!
Please follow the link below to order.
http://bodymedia.extole.com/a/clk/1rnzkJ
I have lost 2 pounds this week! Woo Hoo! Total of 27 Pounds so far. I am really happy with this new device and I think it will be the key to my success.
As for today. It is a hard one for me. My dad died 10 years ago today. So I guarantee I will be off track a little today. But get right back to it tomorrow.
Till Next Time. Be kind!
Cheers!
I have looked at the BodyMedia FIT armband and was quite interested in how it worked. One of the hardest things to gauge is how many calories you burn in a day. The armband does this for you. I use mine with My Fitness Pal to log all the food/calories I consume. I track my water as well. And the armband does the rest. There are four sensors that help determine your sleep patterns. How many calories you burn in a day. How many steps you walk. Etc. This will help you 24/7.
This is considered a medical device in the states and there are numerous studies posted on the BodyMedia site. Have a visit and check it out along with the many testimonials. Like I said. I have only been using it a week and I LOVE IT!
Please follow the link below to order.
http://bodymedia.extole.com/a/clk/1rnzkJ
I have lost 2 pounds this week! Woo Hoo! Total of 27 Pounds so far. I am really happy with this new device and I think it will be the key to my success.
As for today. It is a hard one for me. My dad died 10 years ago today. So I guarantee I will be off track a little today. But get right back to it tomorrow.
Till Next Time. Be kind!
Cheers!
Monday, March 4, 2013
Good Start to March!
I apologize for not being better with the blog updates. I have a private group that I am being accountable to and I do find it helping. I also find that what I would update there. I do here as well. Its just a much shorter version there. I would like to thank however, the people that have message me asking if they missed an update because they follow me here. So I am going to try to keep on both.
For anyone who knows me at all. This is a hard time of year for me. I hate the cold. I hate the snow. And we have had a lot of both this year. So I hibernate. I am not very active at all. And to be completely honest. All of any weight loss that is happening right now is strictly because of how I eat. I have not gotten back on any regular work out regimen at all. I know. Bad girl. But, it also goes to show. If you stick to it. You can lose.
I know I have not updated since January 21st, 2013. So just to give you the facts. I was down 1, then down 1.2, then up 2.6, then down 4.2. To fill in the specifics of all that would drive you all crazy. I don't want to that to you. There are ups and downs everyday of life. Weight being one of them. I have been my own worst enemy lately doing what I tell everyone else NOT to do. Do not get on the scale daily! Once a week! That is it!.. Please remember the scale can change 2 pounds any given day and it can drive you nuts! I can give the testimonial for that too. lol.
Let's face it. Life is not always perfect. And we have obstacles. It's getting back on track that is important. As I have said before. Cheat days are important without going crazy. I usually reserve them for one day a week. However this month, I did have 2 in the same the week!!!! OMG! Catastrophe! lol. NO! I prepared myself mentally to be ok. They were celebrations to be celebrated. And I'm glad I did. As long as you get back on track is all that matters.
With that being said. I am down 4.2 this week. So I am down 22 pounds total and I am 2.8 pounds away from hitting my 10% weight loss. Which is where you find a big difference in how you feel.
My challenge is there is a celebration this week. My friend Mags is having her birthday. So I will celebrate. And then get back on track. And that's ok.
What we tend to forget. This weight didn't go on overnight. And its not coming off over night either. Some quit due to slow progress, without realizing, progress is progress.
Until next time!
Cheers!
Tammy
For anyone who knows me at all. This is a hard time of year for me. I hate the cold. I hate the snow. And we have had a lot of both this year. So I hibernate. I am not very active at all. And to be completely honest. All of any weight loss that is happening right now is strictly because of how I eat. I have not gotten back on any regular work out regimen at all. I know. Bad girl. But, it also goes to show. If you stick to it. You can lose.
I know I have not updated since January 21st, 2013. So just to give you the facts. I was down 1, then down 1.2, then up 2.6, then down 4.2. To fill in the specifics of all that would drive you all crazy. I don't want to that to you. There are ups and downs everyday of life. Weight being one of them. I have been my own worst enemy lately doing what I tell everyone else NOT to do. Do not get on the scale daily! Once a week! That is it!.. Please remember the scale can change 2 pounds any given day and it can drive you nuts! I can give the testimonial for that too. lol.
Let's face it. Life is not always perfect. And we have obstacles. It's getting back on track that is important. As I have said before. Cheat days are important without going crazy. I usually reserve them for one day a week. However this month, I did have 2 in the same the week!!!! OMG! Catastrophe! lol. NO! I prepared myself mentally to be ok. They were celebrations to be celebrated. And I'm glad I did. As long as you get back on track is all that matters.
With that being said. I am down 4.2 this week. So I am down 22 pounds total and I am 2.8 pounds away from hitting my 10% weight loss. Which is where you find a big difference in how you feel.
My challenge is there is a celebration this week. My friend Mags is having her birthday. So I will celebrate. And then get back on track. And that's ok.
What we tend to forget. This weight didn't go on overnight. And its not coming off over night either. Some quit due to slow progress, without realizing, progress is progress.
Until next time!
Cheers!
Tammy
Monday, January 21, 2013
Monday's can be great!
You have to love Monday's when you get on the scale and are down. Always helps make my Monday. I have not had a lot of time the last few weeks to post so here it is.
I have stayed very diligent the last weeks. Only allowing for one really big splurge day. I have always found in the past that allowing yourself one splurge day a week helps you not to binge. Also, it helps fool your body. If you eat the same all the time. Your body gets used to it and starts to plateau. Most of the programs out there. Whether you follow Chris Powell or Bob Harper. The encourage 1 cheat day a week.
My first week back on track I lost 5.6 pounds. As with any diet (lifestyle change) you start. You generally lose the most the first 2 weeks. Water weight is what they call it. Week 2 was a 1.6 pound loss. Weeks 1 and 2 were also 6 day weeks instead of 7. I was weighing a day earlier every week until I got back to my Mondays. Week 3's weigh in was today. Woo hoo! Another 3.4 pounds. The last 3 weeks on track has given me a 10.6 pound loss. Love it! Still down a total of 16.8 Pounds.
It's a start. But it makes me very happy and make me want to continue. Thanks for the support and followers. Till next time.
Cheers!
I have stayed very diligent the last weeks. Only allowing for one really big splurge day. I have always found in the past that allowing yourself one splurge day a week helps you not to binge. Also, it helps fool your body. If you eat the same all the time. Your body gets used to it and starts to plateau. Most of the programs out there. Whether you follow Chris Powell or Bob Harper. The encourage 1 cheat day a week.
My first week back on track I lost 5.6 pounds. As with any diet (lifestyle change) you start. You generally lose the most the first 2 weeks. Water weight is what they call it. Week 2 was a 1.6 pound loss. Weeks 1 and 2 were also 6 day weeks instead of 7. I was weighing a day earlier every week until I got back to my Mondays. Week 3's weigh in was today. Woo hoo! Another 3.4 pounds. The last 3 weeks on track has given me a 10.6 pound loss. Love it! Still down a total of 16.8 Pounds.
It's a start. But it makes me very happy and make me want to continue. Thanks for the support and followers. Till next time.
Cheers!
Saturday, January 5, 2013
A New Year with a New Start
Well it's definitely been awhile since I have done a post or even thought about it. 2012 was not a great year for many reasons that I wont go into right now. But 2013 is a new year with a new start. So, with that said. I will be starting back on my journey again.
I have to say that was over whelmed by messages from people that said they missed my blog, my recipe's, my stories and my progress. I was also sorry that I let a lot of people down. Apparently a few were following right along with me and when I lost my focus, so did you. For that I apologize. I am going to try to use that as one of my focus's this year to keep me on track.
The fact of the matter is this. It doesn't mater if it's a weight loss journey, personal, or business. We have all have good days and unfortunately we all have bad one's too. I think the important thing to remember is picking ourselves back up, brushing off the dirt and get right back at it.
With that said. I am sorry to say, I am almost back to where I started. I started back on my journey on January 2nd, 2012. I was not a happy camper when I got on the scale to say the least. I gained almost all of the weight back. So here it is, where we lay it out there. 241.8 pounds. OUCH!!!!! I guess the positive is that I am still down 6.2 pounds. lol. It is what it is really. And I have no one to blame but myself. Onward and upward. 13 is a lucky number.
I will try to get back to posting weekly and adding recipe's again. And, please. If you have a great, flavourful, low cal recipe that I may like. Please let me know.
So here's to a new year, a new start and to everyone else quietly on the journey too. Good Luck. Let's stick together.
Cheers!
I have to say that was over whelmed by messages from people that said they missed my blog, my recipe's, my stories and my progress. I was also sorry that I let a lot of people down. Apparently a few were following right along with me and when I lost my focus, so did you. For that I apologize. I am going to try to use that as one of my focus's this year to keep me on track.
The fact of the matter is this. It doesn't mater if it's a weight loss journey, personal, or business. We have all have good days and unfortunately we all have bad one's too. I think the important thing to remember is picking ourselves back up, brushing off the dirt and get right back at it.
With that said. I am sorry to say, I am almost back to where I started. I started back on my journey on January 2nd, 2012. I was not a happy camper when I got on the scale to say the least. I gained almost all of the weight back. So here it is, where we lay it out there. 241.8 pounds. OUCH!!!!! I guess the positive is that I am still down 6.2 pounds. lol. It is what it is really. And I have no one to blame but myself. Onward and upward. 13 is a lucky number.
I will try to get back to posting weekly and adding recipe's again. And, please. If you have a great, flavourful, low cal recipe that I may like. Please let me know.
So here's to a new year, a new start and to everyone else quietly on the journey too. Good Luck. Let's stick together.
Cheers!
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