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Month 18 Goals: June 08

June 1, 2008 by Leave a Comment

Weight Loss and Fitness Goals:

Starting Weight: Jan. 1, 2007 – 278 lbs
Starting Weight: Jan. 1, 2008  – 193 lbs
Starting Weight  June 1, 2008 – 169
YR 2 Q2 Weight Goal: 163 (15.8 lb loss)
Weight loss goal for month: 6 lbs (163)
Weight loss goal per week: 1.5 lbs

June Exercise Goals:

  • Cardio/walking or biking 5 times/wk – biking goal is 80-100 miles/wk
  • Strength Training 3 times/wk – upper body (new routine includes 11 exercises at home with dumbells and balance ball – 2 sets of each)
  • Lower body work 3 times/wk (new routine includes 9 exercises at home – 2 sets of each)
  • Abs 5 times/wk (8 Minute Abs Dvd)
  • Pilates 3 times/wk – (video)

June Food/Nutrition Goals:

  • At end of May, did 1400 calories – continue with less calories while it’s working – open to increasing tho as needed with additional exercise 😉
Filed Under: 2008 Monthly Goals

Month 17 Check-in: May 08

June 1, 2008 by Leave a Comment

Starting Weight: Jan 1, 2007 – 278 lbs
Previous Month Weight: May 1, 2008 – 174.8 lbs

Current Weight: June 1 – 169 lbs

Month 17 Weight Loss: 5.8 lbs

Total Weight Loss: 109 lbs

Initial Measurements (1 month in):

Arms: 15.5 in.
Chest: 46 in.
Waist: 44 in.
Hips: 56 in.
Thigh: 29 in.

Measurements: June 1:

Arms: 12.5 in.
Chest: 37 in. 
Waist: 32 in.
Hips: 42 in.  (-1)
Thigh: 22.5 in.

Month Decrease in Inches = 1 in.
Total Decrease in Inches = 44.5 in.

Filed Under: Monthly Check-in

Week 73 Check-in: May 26, 2008

May 26, 2008 by Leave a Comment

Starting Weight: Jan 1, 2007 – 278 lbs
Previous Week’s Weight: May 19, 2008  – 177

Current Weight:  May 26, 2008 – 172 lbs

Week 73 Weight Loss:   5 lbs

Total Weight Loss: 106 lbs

Exercise Report:
Cardio  x 8 (walk – 5, bike – 3: 28.4 miles))
Strength Training  (upper body) x 3
Strength Training (lower body) x 5 (lunges, step, squats)
Abs x 5
Pilates x 3

Food Report:
Average daily calories: 1830

Notes:

  • As I suspected, last week’s gain came off pretty quickly so I’m sure it was water weight!
  • Went to a wedding Sat and the food was Southern BBQ – yummy! Didn’t go crazy! 😉
  • I’m determined to meet me goal for the month of 169, so I’m attempting a mini bootcamp this week and low calories (1400) until weigh in
Filed Under: Weekly Check-in

Week 72 Check-in: May 19, 2008

May 19, 2008 by Leave a Comment

Starting Weight: Jan 1, 2007 – 278 lbs
Previous Week’s Weight: May 12, 2008  – 171.2

Current Weight:  May 19, 2008 – 177 lbs

Week 72 Weight Loss:   + 5.8 lbs

Total Weight Loss: 101 lbs

Exercise Report:
Cardio  x 6 (walks)
Strength Training  (upper body) x 3
Strength Training (lower body) x 5 (lunges, step, squats)
Abs x 5
Pilates x 3

Food Report:
Average daily calories: did count M-F, but weekend no so did not do an average

Notes:

  • Friend in town for weekend
  • Did get all my exercise in and we also walked a bit together
  • Had 2 meals out – pizza (did not go overboard here) and chicken fingers and mashed potatoes – yum!
  • I also only had about 1/2 the water (or less) that I normally have and I’m 99% sure that the weight gain us water weight – we shall see as I get back to it this week! 😉
Filed Under: Weekly Check-in

Week 71 Check-in: May 12, 2008

May 12, 2008 by Leave a Comment

Starting Weight: Jan 1, 2007 – 278 lbs
Previous Week’s Weight: May 5, 2008  – 174

Current Weight:  May 12, 2008 – 171.2 lbs

Week 71 Weight Loss:   2.8 lbs

Total Weight Loss: 106.8 lbs

Exercise Report:
Cardio  x 6 (walk – 3, Bike – 3: 38 miles)
Strength Training  (upper body) x 3
Strength Training (lower body) x 5 (lunges, step, squats)
Abs x 5
Pilates x 3

Food Report:
Average daily calories: 1563

Notes:

  • Lower calories this week – did not really feel that hungry
  • Also gearing up for friend in town this weekend
Filed Under: Weekly Check-in

Week 70 Check-in: May 5, 2008

May 6, 2008 by Leave a Comment

Starting Weight: Jan 1, 2007 – 278 lbs
Previous Week’s Weight: Apr. 28, 2008  – 176.6

Current Weight:  May 5, 2008 – 174 lbs

Week 70 Weight Loss:   2.6 lbs

Total Weight Loss: 104 lbs

Exercise Report:
Cardio  x 7 (walk – 4, Bike – 3: 60.1 miles)
Strength Training  (upper body) x 3
Strength Training (lower body) x 5 (lunges, step, squats)
Abs x 5
Pilates x 3

Food Report:
Average daily calories: 1817

Notes:

  • Did have pizza/wings on the 1st! (split it into 2 meals-leftovers for next day)
  • Having a bad day emotionally today (re: a relationship) and I’m recognizing that I am NOT using food to "stuff" my feelings – Now, that’s a good thing! 😉
Filed Under: Weekly Check-in

Month 17 Goals: May 08

May 1, 2008 by Leave a Comment

Weight Loss and Fitness Goals:

Starting Weight: Jan. 1, 2007 – 278 lbs
Starting Weight: Jan. 1, 2008  – 193 lbs
Starting Weight  May 1, 2008 – 174.8
YR 2 Q2 Weight Goal: 163 (15.8 lb loss)
Weight loss goal for month: 5.8 lbs (169)
Weight loss goal per week: 1.5 lbs

May Exercise Goals:

  • Cardio/walking or biking 5 times/wk – more biking now that it is getting warm
  • Strength Training 3 times/wk – upper body (3 sets of each machine/exercise)
  • Lower body work 5 times/wk (3 sets of 10 each-lunges, step, squats)
  • Abs 5 times/wk (8 Minute Abs Dvd)
  • Pilates 3 times/wk – (video)
  • May try the indoor wall climbing

May Food/Nutrition Goals:

  • Continue month of May with calorie cycling – conscious of possibly needing more calories on big bike ride days
Filed Under: 2008 Monthly Goals

Month 16 Check-in: April 08

May 1, 2008 by Leave a Comment

Starting Weight: Jan 1, 2007 – 278 lbs
Previous Month Weight: Apr. 1, 2008 – 178.8 lbs

Current Weight: May 1 – 174.8 lbs

Month 16 Weight Loss: 4 lbs

Total Weight Loss: 103.2 lbs

Initial Measurements (1 month in):

Arms: 15.5 in.
Chest: 46 in.
Waist: 44 in.
Hips: 56 in.
Thigh: 29 in.

Measurements: May 1:

Arms: 12.5 in.
Chest: 37 in.  (-1)
Waist: 32 in.
Hips: 43 in. 
Thigh: 22.5 in.

Month Decrease in Inches = 1 in.
Total Decrease in Inches = 43.5 in.

Filed Under: Monthly Check-in

Week 69 Check-in: April 28, 2008

April 28, 2008 by Leave a Comment

Starting Weight: Jan 1, 2007 – 278 lbs
Previous Week’s Weight: Apr. 21, 2008  – 180

Current Weight:  Apr. 28, 2008 – 176.6 lbs

Week 69 Weight Loss:   3.4 lbs

Total Weight Loss: 101.4 lbs

Exercise Report:
Cardio  x 7 (walk – 5, Bike – 2: 30.2 miles)
Strength Training  (upper body) x 3
Strength Training (lower body) x 5 (lunges, step, squats)
Abs x 5
Pilates x 3

Food Report:
Average daily calories: 1743

Notes:

  • WooHoo! Now we’re cooking!
  • Did eat out with some friends one night
Filed Under: Weekly Check-in

Major Milestone Achieved! 100 Pounds Gone!

April 23, 2008 by Leave a Comment

WooHoo!!!!  As of this morning, I’ve lost 100 lbs!  I was beginning to wonder if this day would come as I’ve really been battling a bit of a plateau lately. To mark this occasion, I’m going to post a first pic.  😉

The before shot was taken at the end of 2006 and was me at (or close to) 278 lbs.

100lbsgone.gif

I think I look sad in the before shot and I know how I was feeling back then – depressed, tired, unhealthy, a bit hopeless.

It’s amazing that now, almost 16 months later, I feel like a completely different person. I can honestly say that I’ve never felt better or more fit than I do at this time. I know that I still have 40+ lbs to go, but the energy and zest for life that I feel now will carry me through to my ultimate goal…I feel confident in that! 😉

Thanks for the support and celebrating with me! 🙂

Filed Under: Weight Loss Journal
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