I'm just going to let everyone use their imagination with that title. Trust me, the story is fun, haha.
In my haste, I forgot to weigh in again this morning, but I can guarantee that it wasn't good news. I did sneak a peak at the damage I'd done earlier this week, and have definitely gained a few pounds.
I've made a conscious decision not to let it get me down, and have already begun stocking my fridge with all high protein and healthy veggie foods. My plan is to go no-carb through the holiday season (with the exception of Thanksgiving, and at least until we leave for St. Maarten), so that I can enjoy some traditional foods (mashed potatoes, yum!).
Hopefully it will help me drop some significant weight in a few weeks. I'd really love to see my weight under 200lbs before the end of the year. Erin and I are already gearing up for the 1st of the year push. We are both in weddings next year, and are ready to fab for them!
I'm off to Pensacola this weekend, but other than seeing lots of friends in celebration of Ali's birthday tomorrow, I have no idea what we're doing.
Short post, that's it!
Friday, October 26, 2012
Friday, October 12, 2012
The beginning of my crazy month
Last weekend I began a month of craziness and travel by attending my dear friend Amanda's wedding in ATL. As with most people, I struggle when I travel, so I went into the weekend armed with a game plan. I packed my dinner Friday night (and ate only that dinner), I was determined to work out on Saturday (and did, 30 mins on the elliptical), I ate a healthy breakfast Saturday morning (egg white omelet, yum!), and then walked 3 miles round trip to the World of Coke (but it's ALL THE WAY downtown!). And that's where the game plan went off track. On the way back from World of Coke we stopped at The Varsity for chili burgers, onion rings and ice cream, oy. Then of course the wedding (dinner, cake, alcohol, sigh).
Sunday we went to brunch, and there was a serious lack of willpower on my part (and tough food choices). Bagels and cream cheese, breakfast casseroles and cookies, oh my! I was so full afterward that I was determined not to eat the rest of the day, and almost stuck to that. Until about 8 pm when I decided that I was hungry (I wasn't) and the only thing around was leftover pizza.
Monday and Wednesday were great days, and I had no indulgences. I got in a good work out on Monday and was feeling re-energized. Until I woke up on Tuesday that is. I have had zero energy since, and have therefore not been able to get my lazy butt to the gym. Case in point: this morning I was still so tired that I used shampoo as body wash. Not because I was too lazy to go to the store for body wash, there is plenty in my shower, but because in my still delirious state, that's what I chose to put on my loofa.
Tuesday I had a work dinner, and well, many courses of amazing food later and I actually regret nothing. It was delicious.
The moral of the story is, that indulging is perfectly acceptable. But when you indulge too much, it works against you. I gained two pounds back this week. And I'm ok with that because I can be honest with myself about what I ate and my lack of working out.
My parents are in town this weekend to play with Maiya while Adam and Erin are at ACL, which actually means I'll easily get myself back on track. Them being in town probably means added eating out, however, they are two of my biggest supporters, and I'm always hesitant to eat poorly around them (the exception, Erin's spaghetti last night, noms). That also keeps me feeling positive about traveling to San Diego next week, since my mom will be there with me every meal.
I am determined to weigh less than 200 lbs by the time we go to St. Maarten (Dec 22, ahh!), which means I have a little over two months to lose 16.5 lbs. It's doable, but considering how slow my weight loss has been (mostly my fault), is going to be a serious challenge. Especially with a trip to PCola, an extended visit from Sakief, and Thanksgiving in the middle.
Today was my original deadline to weigh less than 200, and obviously I've missed that. But I have lost about 10 lbs, which is nothing to be upset about.
Stats this week:
Total weight loss: 68.5 lbs
To go: 16.5/31.5
Work outs: 2 (ugh)
Sunday we went to brunch, and there was a serious lack of willpower on my part (and tough food choices). Bagels and cream cheese, breakfast casseroles and cookies, oh my! I was so full afterward that I was determined not to eat the rest of the day, and almost stuck to that. Until about 8 pm when I decided that I was hungry (I wasn't) and the only thing around was leftover pizza.
Monday and Wednesday were great days, and I had no indulgences. I got in a good work out on Monday and was feeling re-energized. Until I woke up on Tuesday that is. I have had zero energy since, and have therefore not been able to get my lazy butt to the gym. Case in point: this morning I was still so tired that I used shampoo as body wash. Not because I was too lazy to go to the store for body wash, there is plenty in my shower, but because in my still delirious state, that's what I chose to put on my loofa.
Tuesday I had a work dinner, and well, many courses of amazing food later and I actually regret nothing. It was delicious.
The moral of the story is, that indulging is perfectly acceptable. But when you indulge too much, it works against you. I gained two pounds back this week. And I'm ok with that because I can be honest with myself about what I ate and my lack of working out.
My parents are in town this weekend to play with Maiya while Adam and Erin are at ACL, which actually means I'll easily get myself back on track. Them being in town probably means added eating out, however, they are two of my biggest supporters, and I'm always hesitant to eat poorly around them (the exception, Erin's spaghetti last night, noms). That also keeps me feeling positive about traveling to San Diego next week, since my mom will be there with me every meal.
I am determined to weigh less than 200 lbs by the time we go to St. Maarten (Dec 22, ahh!), which means I have a little over two months to lose 16.5 lbs. It's doable, but considering how slow my weight loss has been (mostly my fault), is going to be a serious challenge. Especially with a trip to PCola, an extended visit from Sakief, and Thanksgiving in the middle.
Today was my original deadline to weigh less than 200, and obviously I've missed that. But I have lost about 10 lbs, which is nothing to be upset about.
Stats this week:
Total weight loss: 68.5 lbs
To go: 16.5/31.5
Work outs: 2 (ugh)
Friday, October 5, 2012
Quick Update
I only have a few minutes in between work and an appointment, but I didn't want to miss my opportunity to write my usual Friday update.
Considering that Sakief was in town last weekend, which always screws with my diet, I had a really good week. I got in 3 good work outs, and mostly stuck to healthy eating, with few indulgences.
Then of course, I was so discombobulated this morning that I ate breakfast before I weighed in. BUT I did still get on the scale just to see, and after eating a full breakfast and drinking about a pint of water, I was still at 214. Which tells me that I probably lost a little weight this week, but I'm not will to guesstimate how much that may have been.
It's got me really pumped to keep up the momentum this weekend while in ATL, so hopefully I won't go to crazy off diet. I have packed a sandwich and baby carrots for dinner, so that's covered. I also have clothes for a morning work out tomorrow, but every time I intend to work out, I never do, so yeah. Here's hoping I don't flake out on myself.
Have a good weekend all!
Considering that Sakief was in town last weekend, which always screws with my diet, I had a really good week. I got in 3 good work outs, and mostly stuck to healthy eating, with few indulgences.
Then of course, I was so discombobulated this morning that I ate breakfast before I weighed in. BUT I did still get on the scale just to see, and after eating a full breakfast and drinking about a pint of water, I was still at 214. Which tells me that I probably lost a little weight this week, but I'm not will to guesstimate how much that may have been.
It's got me really pumped to keep up the momentum this weekend while in ATL, so hopefully I won't go to crazy off diet. I have packed a sandwich and baby carrots for dinner, so that's covered. I also have clothes for a morning work out tomorrow, but every time I intend to work out, I never do, so yeah. Here's hoping I don't flake out on myself.
Have a good weekend all!
Friday, September 28, 2012
Another Milestone!
It happened earlier than I thought it would, but I have now lost over 70 lbs (70.5 lbs to be exact)! Not that it was out of reach after last week's weigh in, but since the scale has been creeping slowly downwards, I certainly did not expect to see so much loss in one week.
Of course it comes right at the beginning of my craziest month(s) this year. Sakief is here this weekend (yay!). I'm in ATL for Amanda's wedding next weekend. My parents come to visit the weekend after. Then a long girls weekend in San Diego. And to wrap things up I go back to Pensacola for my last (sniff) visit before Sakief makes his way to Austin for good. I do get one weekend off to relax, but then Sakief comes to visit Austin again. Another weekend to relax before I head to Maryland for Thanksgiving. Oy vey! But I love it. And hate it... travel always kills my diet. So here is my plea friends... help me!
Remind me to pack food for the planes. That's a big one. I'm not a big fan of people making comments when I've already chosen what I want to eat, but I think in this case I can make an exception. I've only got a few short months to get in beach shape, and so much travel before then!! So shame away :)
I could not be happier today. Thanks for all of the continued support. I've gotten a lot of love over the past few weeks, and it means so much!
Stats this week:
Weight lost: 2.5 lbs
Total weight lost: 70.5lbs
To go: 29.5/14.5
Work outs: 2 (boo me)
Of course it comes right at the beginning of my craziest month(s) this year. Sakief is here this weekend (yay!). I'm in ATL for Amanda's wedding next weekend. My parents come to visit the weekend after. Then a long girls weekend in San Diego. And to wrap things up I go back to Pensacola for my last (sniff) visit before Sakief makes his way to Austin for good. I do get one weekend off to relax, but then Sakief comes to visit Austin again. Another weekend to relax before I head to Maryland for Thanksgiving. Oy vey! But I love it. And hate it... travel always kills my diet. So here is my plea friends... help me!
Remind me to pack food for the planes. That's a big one. I'm not a big fan of people making comments when I've already chosen what I want to eat, but I think in this case I can make an exception. I've only got a few short months to get in beach shape, and so much travel before then!! So shame away :)
I could not be happier today. Thanks for all of the continued support. I've gotten a lot of love over the past few weeks, and it means so much!
Stats this week:
Weight lost: 2.5 lbs
Total weight lost: 70.5lbs
To go: 29.5/14.5
Work outs: 2 (boo me)
Thursday, September 27, 2012
Remembrance
Today marks one year since I lost my grandfather. This morning I have been reflecting on my time with him, the past year, and all of the events that were happening around the time of his death. And what I take away from all of it is how thankful I am to all of the wonderful people that I get to share my life with.
Bumps had been hospitalized several weeks before he passed away, right before I took my board exam. I didn't learn that he had been hospitalized until after the exam was over. While I was angry at the time, I can't help but be thankful now. I'd like to think that I'm a strong enough person that I could have kept myself focused on my boards, but the fact is, I would have been thinking about him constantly, and really struggled to concentrate on the most important test of my life. So thank you to all of my family members, who I know were suffering, for sheltering me from that so that I could do my best. And thank you of course to Sakief who helped me study, kept pushing me, and put up with my nasty mood swings in the several months leading up to the exam.
On the day that he died, I was preparing to leave for my best friend's wedding. I had stitches removed from my leg. I needed to go get my nails done for the wedding. I had things to finish up at work before being out for several days. Needless to say, it was a hectic day. I ended up leaving work early because I was such a mess, knowing that his time was coming. I was in such a frenzy when I got home that I busted my leg wound back open. Thank you to Joyce who stayed late at work to patch me back up. Thank you to Mollye who kept me company at my nail appointment, and for holding the phone for me when my dad called to give me the news. And thank you to Laura to who kept tabs on my family in DC for me, and who so generously (and sneakily) paid for my nails to be done so that I didn't have any additional worries.
Sakief and I (with the blessing of the rest of my family) still attended Rachel and Robert's wedding that Friday. As soon as I arrived in Ohio I was surrounded with love from Rachel and her family. It was so great to celebrate the marriage of two wonderful people and spend time with some of my best friends, and let me forget my sadness for just a little while.
After the wedding I got to spend several days with my family as we remembered the life of my grandfather. Those are days that I will cherish forever. It's amazing what you learn about someone after they have passed. I am so in awe of my grandfather and the life that he led. Another huge thank you to Sakief here, who went home to Pensacola to care for my pets (and who had to spend almost an entire day in the Columbus airport) so that I could be with my family.
I miss my grandfather everyday, and am so thankful to have gotten to spend 25+ years with him. I'm thankful that he got to see his children and grandchildren grow up; and I'm thankful that he had the chance to meet his first great grandchild. That, to me, is what makes life worth living.
I'm thankful for my two grandmothers, who I am so lucky to have. And for the rest of my family, my parents, brothers, sisters in law, niece, aunts, uncles, cousins, etc. I don't know many families who are able to keep in touch like my family is (like cousins cousins cousins, I know them all it seems!).
In a few months I am heading back to Maryland for the first time since Bumps's memorial. I am so excited to see my family, most of whom I haven't gotten to see since the memorial. Corrie and I are hoping to go visit Bumps, who is buried at Arlington. It's nice to think that I will have someone who understands there to hold my hand, and vice versa.
I love you Bumps. Miss you everyday.
Bumps had been hospitalized several weeks before he passed away, right before I took my board exam. I didn't learn that he had been hospitalized until after the exam was over. While I was angry at the time, I can't help but be thankful now. I'd like to think that I'm a strong enough person that I could have kept myself focused on my boards, but the fact is, I would have been thinking about him constantly, and really struggled to concentrate on the most important test of my life. So thank you to all of my family members, who I know were suffering, for sheltering me from that so that I could do my best. And thank you of course to Sakief who helped me study, kept pushing me, and put up with my nasty mood swings in the several months leading up to the exam.
On the day that he died, I was preparing to leave for my best friend's wedding. I had stitches removed from my leg. I needed to go get my nails done for the wedding. I had things to finish up at work before being out for several days. Needless to say, it was a hectic day. I ended up leaving work early because I was such a mess, knowing that his time was coming. I was in such a frenzy when I got home that I busted my leg wound back open. Thank you to Joyce who stayed late at work to patch me back up. Thank you to Mollye who kept me company at my nail appointment, and for holding the phone for me when my dad called to give me the news. And thank you to Laura to who kept tabs on my family in DC for me, and who so generously (and sneakily) paid for my nails to be done so that I didn't have any additional worries.
Sakief and I (with the blessing of the rest of my family) still attended Rachel and Robert's wedding that Friday. As soon as I arrived in Ohio I was surrounded with love from Rachel and her family. It was so great to celebrate the marriage of two wonderful people and spend time with some of my best friends, and let me forget my sadness for just a little while.
After the wedding I got to spend several days with my family as we remembered the life of my grandfather. Those are days that I will cherish forever. It's amazing what you learn about someone after they have passed. I am so in awe of my grandfather and the life that he led. Another huge thank you to Sakief here, who went home to Pensacola to care for my pets (and who had to spend almost an entire day in the Columbus airport) so that I could be with my family.
I miss my grandfather everyday, and am so thankful to have gotten to spend 25+ years with him. I'm thankful that he got to see his children and grandchildren grow up; and I'm thankful that he had the chance to meet his first great grandchild. That, to me, is what makes life worth living.
I'm thankful for my two grandmothers, who I am so lucky to have. And for the rest of my family, my parents, brothers, sisters in law, niece, aunts, uncles, cousins, etc. I don't know many families who are able to keep in touch like my family is (like cousins cousins cousins, I know them all it seems!).
In a few months I am heading back to Maryland for the first time since Bumps's memorial. I am so excited to see my family, most of whom I haven't gotten to see since the memorial. Corrie and I are hoping to go visit Bumps, who is buried at Arlington. It's nice to think that I will have someone who understands there to hold my hand, and vice versa.
I love you Bumps. Miss you everyday.
Friday, September 21, 2012
Another 20ish pounds!
I felt like it was time for another photo update. I know it's hard for me to see changes in myself since I see myself everyday. Comparing pictures is what works best. Considering how impressed all of my friends were a few weeks ago while I was in Pensacola, I thought it was time to impress myself as well.
This outfit is no longer going to be a good one to compare myself in, as my sweater is WAY too big, and therefore I think it's hard to see how different I look. I tried to capture just how big the sweater is on me with a side view where you can see that it kind of hangs, whereas in the older picture, it's pretty obvious that the sweater is flush against me.
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| 49 lbs down! |
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| 68 lbs down! |
I didn't lose any weight this week, but I also didn't gain, so it's a win! Especially since I was little miss piggy last weekend. I'm really looking forward to hitting the 70 lb mark, and hopefully not too long from now, breaking into the next decade. Weight loss is definitely slowing down for me, I'd say partially due to the fact that it just gets harder the closer you get to your goal, and partially because I'm still having a hard time keeping my will power in check. But I'm getting there again, and as long as my weight doesn't start to creep back up, I'm good with that.
My injuries are also healing, which will mean that I can resume a normal work out again. Muscle relaxers are working wonders for my back and I'm going to try to get a massage this weekend which I'm hoping will only speed up recovery. My toe also isn't bothering me so much, and I got in a few long elliptical runs this week (I decided not to push it and run on the treadmill with a broken toe, no point in knocking me out of work outs all together!). In a few more days (once the swelling is down more) I'll resume running on the treadmill. Need to get ready for Color Me Rad!
Stats this week:
Weight lost: 0 lbs
Total: 68 lbs
To go: 32/17
Work outs: 3
Monday, September 17, 2012
I'm a Mess
BEWARE: Complaining ahead
I have a muscle spasm in my back, a broken toe, and a stupid haircut. First world problems to the max. I'm on muscle relaxers that are "non drowsy" and make me feel like I have narcolepsy.
At least I now know what's wrong with me. Here's the problem. No weight lifting is official by doctor's orders, and now that I broke my toe, it looks like I'm restricted to the elliptical.
Despite my explicit haircut instructions, I managed to end up with feathers, again.
And I ran into a door with my foot, hence the broken toe (yeah, hence!).
Ugh. Over it. I just want to work out! And not have stupid hair!
I have a muscle spasm in my back, a broken toe, and a stupid haircut. First world problems to the max. I'm on muscle relaxers that are "non drowsy" and make me feel like I have narcolepsy.
At least I now know what's wrong with me. Here's the problem. No weight lifting is official by doctor's orders, and now that I broke my toe, it looks like I'm restricted to the elliptical.
Despite my explicit haircut instructions, I managed to end up with feathers, again.
And I ran into a door with my foot, hence the broken toe (yeah, hence!).
Ugh. Over it. I just want to work out! And not have stupid hair!
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