Starting Weight: Jan 1 – 278 lbs
Previous Week’s Weight: July 2 – 229.8 lbs
Current Weight: July 9 – 229.4 lbs
Week 27 Weight Loss: .4 lbs
Total Weight Loss: 48.6 lbs
Exercise Report:
Cardio x 7 walk and bike
Strength Training (upper body) x 3
Abs x 5
Pilates x 3
Food Report:
Average daily calories: 1813
Notes:
Argh! For the first time in a long time, I gave in to a major craving.
Why is it that I can be going along just fine with no thoughts of "unhealthy" food whatsoever and then Wham! it hits me…hmmmmm…."Maybe I should order a pizza tonight?"
Once the thought is there, I’m pretty much goin for it. 😉 Ok, this is after I get out my calendar and realize that it HAS to be PMS induced. This makes everything a lot better as I know this is not going to turn into anything more than a 1 night stand. 😉 …well until next month anyways.
I figure that if I’m doing so well during the majority of the time, if I do get a craving and want to splurge a bit every 4-6 weeks or so, I’ll be fine. This also assumes that it will not turn into more than 1 day – meaning next day, up and at em!
So, I had ordered from Incredible Pizza last night. Had the small Canadian Bacon with low fat cheese. (now, that’s a good choice, right?) Errr….AND I had 12 teriyaki chicken wings which for some reason sounded SO good to me even through I rarely have them. I did use my own Light Ranch as opposed to their sauce.
Yes, I’m sad to say that I did eat everything AND it was too much! Didn’t feel great this am and am vowing that if there is a next time, I’ll eat only 1/2 the pizza! 😉
Moving on…
This month I’m going to be really intent on adding some bike rides to my normal exercise routine. I am focussing on riding more frequently and for longer periods of time. I’ve read that this is really the only way to get over the booty getting sore. 😉 I’m determined!
I also want to experiment and get used to riding on some busier roads. I really want to be able to use my bike for transportation and my goal would be to be able to ride anywhere in town that I need/want to get to.
Wish me luck and I will keep you posted.
Starting Weight: Jan 1 – 278 lbs
Previous Week’s Weight: June 25 – 230.2 lbs
Current Weight: July 2 – 229.8 lbs
Week 26 Weight Loss: .4 lbs
Total Weight Loss: 48.2 lbs
Exercise Report:
Cardio: Walk (60 minutes) x 6 and Bike (40-45 minutes) x 2
Strength Training (upper body) x 3
Strength Training (lower body) x 2
Abs x 3
Pilates x 3
Food Report:
Average daily calories: 1567
Notes:
Weight Loss and Fitness Goals:
Starting Weight: Jan. 1 – 278 lbs
Starting Weight: July 1 – 230 lbs
Q3 Weight Goal: 204 (26 lb loss) – adjusted goal from original (yearly)
Weight loss goal for month: 8.7 lbs (221.3)
Weight loss goal per week: 2+ lbs
July Exercise Goals:
July Food/Nutrition Goals:
Starting Weight: July 1 – 230 lbs
Q3 Weight Goal: 204 (26 lb loss)
Q3 Fitness Goals:
Q3 Food/Nutrition Goals:
Starting Weight: Jan 1 – 278 lbs
Previous Month Weight: June 1 – 235.8 lbs
Current Weight: July 1 – 230 lbs
Month 6 Weight Loss: 5.8 lbs
Total Weight Loss: 48 lbs
Initial Measurements (1 month in):
Arms: 15.5 in.
Chest: 46 in.
Waist: 44 in.
Hips: 56 in.
Thigh: 29 in.
Measurements: July 1:
Arms: 14.5 in. (-.5 in.)
Chest: 44 in.
Waist: 40 in. (-1 in.)
Hips: 50 in. (-1 in.)
Thigh: 27.5 in. (-.5 in.)
Month Decrease in Inches = 3 in.
Total Decrease in Inches = 14.5 in.
*6 month Check-in/Revision in red
In 2007, I will focus on 2 main areas – Physical (weight loss/fitness/health) and Financial (which included personal business goals)
Tho I will revise my weight loss goal for the year, I feel that this is an area of my life that is going very well. I’m feeling fit, strong and unstoppable! 🙂 I know that I will reach my ultimate goal and am not discouraged that it may take a bit longer than 1 year.
For the second half of 2007, I intend to continue working on this goal while pouring the same kind of initial intensity (as with my fitness goals), into the area of Finance/Business.
Physical:
Today was the day! The pups are gone, the wedding’s over, it’s time to test out the bike that I bought a few weeks ago. I was very excited and a tiny bit nervous. Who knew if I even could ride this thing after so much time as passed since getting on a bicycle.
I decided that I would just ride around the neighborhood as it is pretty quiet and definitely a good place to start with not much traffic.
From the moment I took off, I completely felt like a kid again! I had no idea it would be so much fun to ride. I had been thinking about transportation and fitness, while completely forgetting how much I used to love riding my bike as a child. It was the weirdest feeling – and wonderful!
I rode for about 45 minutes and as I was heading home it started to rain a bit which actually made it even more fun! 😉 I can tell right now that it’s my "backside" that gonna have to get used to it…hmmm…wonder how long that takes. I’m going to press in and try to go for a least a short ride every day or so. I feel a bit timid around traffic, so I also have that to get used to as I know I want to be able to ride all over town. That would be amazing for me!
WooHoo!
🙂
You’ll see in yesterday’s check-in that I’ve lost 8+ lbs which is awesome! This puts me back on track from the weight I put on during the Chicago trip and wedding week.
I’ve been working hard to get back on track and it’s definitely paying off!
I think there are some important lessons to be learned from this. We need to realize that "life" is going to keep happening around us so we will need to adapt routines, diets, schedules – everything that’s making us feel so good about our weight loss.
I think that weight loss is not only about food and exercise but mental attitude as well. Having a "roll-with-it" attitude can do wonders to help you survive the curve balls that WILL come your way during this process. Long-term consistency is key and getting right back to it, when we do have those extra calories, lapse in exercise and weight gain.
Keep at it!
