Untrapping Myself

Down 6inches from December, 15 from August!

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 15:23:24 -0400

Down 6inches from December, 15 from August!

Egg white omelet with asparagus, portobella mushrooms, onions,...

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 14:39:10 -0400

Egg white omelet with asparagus, portobella mushrooms, onions, turkey, goat cheese & mozzarella.

So good, who needs carbs?

April Goals

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 15:16:07 -0400

No Soda

I gave this up for Lent, but have been slack with it. It’s funny because before I told myself I couldn’t have it, I barely drank it. Once it was on the NoNo list, I couldn’t resist.

I’ve stocked up on soda water & iced tea, so I’m hoping these things will help me get through it this go around.

Exercise 4 times a week

Even if it’s just a walk with Dad, I really need to get back in the habit of making time to workout.

Sticking with the Couch to 5k program, too. I’ve been lax as of late, because I haven’t been working out as much, but it is still something I want to finish & successfully be able to do.

I also want to work on my arms more. The summer is coming and I want to wear cute dresses without feeling the need to put a sweater over it.

Cook More

Since I’ve been living at home my dad has been cooking dinner. He normally does a protein, a veggie and a starch. All good, since I keep away from the starch (usually). But sometimes he’ll boil the veggies so all their goodness is taken out - basically, he doesn’t make the food I like to eat. But it makes my life simple, so I eat it.

I’m going to try to make 1-2 items over the weekend and save it for the rest of the week either as dinner or take it to work for lunch. I also want to bring snacks to work to keep my eyes off the candy pile.

Catch Up!

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 13:56:00 -0400

Challenge Failure

A friend of mine & I had a challenge going with one another to see if we could lose 17lbs by March 31. We started in mid-January… so that gave us about 12 weeks.

She did great and lost 13lbs (so proud of her!) and I lost about 8. (I’m offically weighing in at WW tomorrow morning). Obviously, I didn’t do as well as I set out to do, but with a vacation in there, a few nights of drinking and not a terrible amount of exercise the last few weeks.. I’ll take it. 8 pounds is 8 pounds.

Diet Change Up

I’ll be moving in about 4 weeks (fingers crossed I find an apartment by then) for work. And I’ll have to cancel my current WW membership. I’m thinking of starting fresh in the new place and just going Paleo, or something similar. I know the basics, but will read more on it in the next few weeks.

I’ve enjoyed WW, but spending $50 a month is a lot and I’m so busy, half the time I don’t stay for the meetings. Although, it is something I would love to finish through & become a lifetime member.

Has anyone attempted doing WW & Paleo? What are your thoughts on starting fresh in a new place?

ONEderlands for Twenty Five

I’m turning 25 in 6 days. EEEEEK! And my scale this morning read 200.0. This gave me the idea (and incentive) to kiss the 200’s goodbye and keep them a far away memory.

I think that would set the tone for not only a fantastic year, but for the second half of my 20s!

A few things I’m thinking of doing the next few days to get me there are cutting the sweets & soda (for real) and increasing my water & exercise. Any other suggestions?

Even though I've lost 22 lbs (19 w/ WW so far) I still feel the same size ... Or even bigger some days.

Sat, 19 Mar 2011 02:35:16 -0400

Maybe this is all bc ill be on vacation in 6 days and the thought of shorts and tanks and bathing suits (OH MY) is not a happy one. Not to mention I’m supapale.

This mornings breakfast!! Omelet had spinach, pepper and bits of...

Fri, 18 Mar 2011 15:51:02 -0400

This mornings breakfast!! Omelet had spinach, pepper and bits of turkey bacon (sorry God, I forgot it was a Lenten Friday!)

Did a 5K this afternoon. Completed in 40 mins. Which means I cut...

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 21:39:57 -0500

Did a 5K this afternoon. Completed in 40 mins. Which means I cut 5 mins off of my last one!! (Back in June ‘10). YAY!!

Meatless friday dinner

Fri, 11 Mar 2011 21:42:46 -0500

Meatless friday dinner

Silk Chocolate (light) + Frozen Banana + Magic Bullet = DELICIOUS

Thu, 10 Mar 2011 09:06:03 -0500

i would have shared a picture but i drank it way too fast.

C25k w4d1

Thu, 24 Feb 2011 17:24:07 -0500

C25k w4d1

Breakfast: scrambled egg whites wrap with asparagus, tomato and...

Fri, 18 Feb 2011 13:02:39 -0500

Breakfast: scrambled egg whites wrap with asparagus, tomato and goat cheese

Deeeelish.

C25K w3d2 (I did w3d1 last friday) Today I also did some situps...

Thu, 17 Feb 2011 16:56:01 -0500

C25K w3d2
(I did w3d1 last friday)

Today I also did some situps and arms.

I’m starting to get a lot of “Are you losing weight?” “Looks like you’ve lost a good amount.” Which is awesome.

And I can tell my clothes are fitting much looser. Pants & shirts (especially in the sleeves!!)

I weigh in tonight so fingers crossed!! :)

Wishing this was a beer. But I’m ok with it since I lost...

Tue, 08 Feb 2011 19:33:13 -0500

Wishing this was a beer.

But I’m ok with it since I lost 1.2 lbs since Thursday!!!!!

Total lost on WW is 16.2!

C25K w2d3

Tue, 08 Feb 2011 17:50:25 -0500

2.25 miles in 32 mins

Progress little by little. I’m a sweaty mess but am LOVIN’ IT!!!!!!!

Questions for the Weight Watcher(s) out there

Tue, 08 Feb 2011 10:30:08 -0500

OK.

So during the week, I usually have oatmeal in the AM and a salad at lunch. Some days I’ll have some fruit as a snack. Ideally, I would pack snacks, but I’m always pressed for time in the mornings and never plan ahead.

So here’s where I need help, I have all these points for the rest of the night like 6pm onward:

a) is that “normal/typical” for anyone else?

b) is it ok to eat the majority of pts at night? (I don’t go to bed until at least midnight)

c) is there a limit to the amount of points they suggest eating at once?

Lunchtime Workout - 2/7/11

Mon, 07 Feb 2011 12:30:52 -0500

1 mile (mostly walking) in 15 minutes.
21 dead lifts
21 burpees
15 dead lifts
15 burpees
9 dead lifts
9 burpees
30 situps

C25K W2D2

Sun, 06 Feb 2011 19:29:16 -0500

2.2 miles in 31mins … OUTSIDE in 40something degree weather.

First run I’ve done outside on the program. It felt great and my mileage really wasn’t much different compared to when I’ve done it on the treadmill.

Happy!! :)

Weigh In

Thu, 03 Feb 2011 19:12:02 -0500

Down 2lbs in 2 wks since I skipped last week due to ice!

Pretty happy since my exercise has been minimal.

C25K w2d1: completed! Did it on a 1 incline, small but better...

Thu, 03 Feb 2011 18:40:44 -0500

C25K w2d1: completed!

Did it on a 1 incline, small but better than 0

Feelin’ Good!!

I weigh in in a few minutes … Wish me luck!

C25K w1d3

Sat, 29 Jan 2011 21:00:23 -0500

Finished!!!!

2.12 miles in 31 mins.

Longest I’ve stuck to a running program! Woowhooooo