OK--here's the full Monty of measurements from yesterday (sorry I didn't post them Thursday but it was a CRAZY day and I didn't have a chance).
Weight 210.5 pounds (down 2.5 pounds from last week and 44.5 total)
YAHOO!! 11 pounds from "ONE-derland"!!
Abs 41 (no change) Sucked In Abs 39
Chest 44.75 (up 1/2 inch)
R arm 14 (no change) L arm 13.5 (no change)
R thigh 24 (d0wn) L thigh 24.5 (down)
Pannus 48.5 (up 1/4 inch)
Neck 16 (down 1/2 inch)
I was happy with the weight, a tad disappointed at the measurements but I knew it was going to start to level off a bit. I'm sure I'll have a decent sized change in the next week or so.
I am proud of myself for sticking to this. I can't believe that 50 pounds is almost gone. WOW! 5.5 pounds to 50 pounds gone....whew. That's A LOT of weight. I think about carrying a 50 pound bag of dog food (for my Great Dane) and I think "DAMN--50 pounds, holy COW!".
This afternoon we leave for Boulder, so I won't be writing again until Wednesday. I'm geared to "hike the rim". I hope it happens. I'm going to do everything in MY power to MAKE it happen. I'm SO excited!!
I better run, I have 30 more minutes until I close the office and I still have a few more things to do. I hope everyone has a fun and safe weekend!
Hugs,
Shannon
Friday, August 31, 2007
Wednesday, August 29, 2007
Winners!
Well, Bec won her badminton match! She's the only one out of ALL the JV & Varisty girls to win a match! HOW COOL is that?! Needless to say she was pretty happy and me & her pops were pretty proud of her. It's unbelievable what a 360 she has done in the past year. She has really grown and matured. She has a much better outlook and I can't help but think that it's partially due to her weight loss (even though it's only about 25 pounds...it has made a difference).
Sarah didn't win hers but she went down fighting. She was happy for her sister though and said they'd probably make a big deal about it on the announcements at school. That's so cool!
Hubby & I went to the gym alone last night, the girls were spent from the badminton games and cheerleading (my Freshman). We spent 30 minutes on the Cybex Gazelle, 35 minutes on the stationary bike and 15 minutes doing strength training on our biceps & triceps. Hubby griped ALOT about the strength training but did it anyway. It was amusing!
Weekly weights & measurements are tomorrow. I'm curious to see how I've done this week. I am thinking, as I shared with my YOAD message board group, that I'm going to start to level out to a 2-3 pound loss weekly vs. the larger losses that I've had in the past. I know that the more fit I'm getting, the harder it is going to be to lose the weight. It's going to get tough but I'll have to push through it (even on the days that I don't want to). The rest of the family is going to have to weigh & measure too--all of them but hubby skipped it last week. I think they were feeling bad and knowing that it wasn't going to be good. Hubby is still hanging in there but the girls waiver a bit at school. (They don't have any junk food at home so I know it has to be coming from school---I sure don't buy it). We'll see. I hope they'll get a bit more focused about weight loss. It's one thing to complain about losing weight BUT if you don't want to do something about it, DON'T complain.....ya know?!
I guess that's about it for now. I'll be going to the gym after dinner tonight, as usual. I think I'll do a class tonight though, instead of 60 minutes on the machines. It's time to mix it up a bit. I get bored with the machines sometimes, especially lately and I don't want my body to get into a rut or routine. I think tonight is 50/50--I'll have to check the schedule. If it is, I like that class and so does hubby.
Have a super day! Believe in yourself! YOU can do this! I CAN and AM doing it too!
Hugs,
Shannon
Sarah didn't win hers but she went down fighting. She was happy for her sister though and said they'd probably make a big deal about it on the announcements at school. That's so cool!
Hubby & I went to the gym alone last night, the girls were spent from the badminton games and cheerleading (my Freshman). We spent 30 minutes on the Cybex Gazelle, 35 minutes on the stationary bike and 15 minutes doing strength training on our biceps & triceps. Hubby griped ALOT about the strength training but did it anyway. It was amusing!
Weekly weights & measurements are tomorrow. I'm curious to see how I've done this week. I am thinking, as I shared with my YOAD message board group, that I'm going to start to level out to a 2-3 pound loss weekly vs. the larger losses that I've had in the past. I know that the more fit I'm getting, the harder it is going to be to lose the weight. It's going to get tough but I'll have to push through it (even on the days that I don't want to). The rest of the family is going to have to weigh & measure too--all of them but hubby skipped it last week. I think they were feeling bad and knowing that it wasn't going to be good. Hubby is still hanging in there but the girls waiver a bit at school. (They don't have any junk food at home so I know it has to be coming from school---I sure don't buy it). We'll see. I hope they'll get a bit more focused about weight loss. It's one thing to complain about losing weight BUT if you don't want to do something about it, DON'T complain.....ya know?!
I guess that's about it for now. I'll be going to the gym after dinner tonight, as usual. I think I'll do a class tonight though, instead of 60 minutes on the machines. It's time to mix it up a bit. I get bored with the machines sometimes, especially lately and I don't want my body to get into a rut or routine. I think tonight is 50/50--I'll have to check the schedule. If it is, I like that class and so does hubby.
Have a super day! Believe in yourself! YOU can do this! I CAN and AM doing it too!
Hugs,
Shannon
Tuesday, August 28, 2007
Monday Munchies hit HARD
Hello!
Wow! I was hit hard by the "Monday Munchies" and a sweet tooth yesterday. It was crazy! I usually have Monday's off so I was just wandering around the house (between cleaning and stuff) munching on stuff (it was all YOAD but it was just constant). I had a CRAZY sweet tooth so I made some YOAD ok oatmeal bars (vs. oatmeal cookies because I was afraid I would eat too many cookies). They were good but I ended up eating two of them *sigh*. Which in some ways is good because the "old me" would have eaten the entire pan OR gone to the store for brownie mix and made a pan of brownies (I was TOTALLY tempted to do that too). So I guess....after all that....I am kind of proud of myself for not totally going off the rails. I ended up with about 400 calories more than I was supposed to have for the day (I self corrected in the evening somewhat to manage what I had munched and eaten during the day). Needless to say, I was hungry at bedtime! LOL!
I didn't get to the gym yesterday either, so that almost started a "guilt spiral" (but I didn't let it). On Sunday, we had done lots of yardwork and we also went to the gym for about an hour, and then on Monday my muscles were screaming at me. My hamstrings were SOOOO tight, I just couldn't go to the gym. I was worried that I was going to pull one and be sidelined for awhile, so I let them have a day off. They feel much better today but I am still a bit sore in my lower back. I'll definitely be at the gym today for my usual hour.
I have to run shortly. Two of the girls have a badminton game today, it's the first of the season. I can't miss that! They are really excited for it. They've been practicing hard and getting lots of extra workouts because of it. I'm glad it's a way for them to build confidence AND exercise at the same time.
I'm getting pretty excited about this weekend. We'll be going to Boulder Friday after school (on our annual Labor Day camping trip). I have been preparing to "hike the rim" this trip. It's something I've ALWAYS wanted to do but have NEVER been in good enough shape to do it. Well....I'm doing it! I'm excited! I'm a little scared but more excited. I'm definitely going to take pictures of this monumental occasion.
I better run, before I'm late for the game! I still have to close up the office and get to the school.
Hugs,
Shannon
Wow! I was hit hard by the "Monday Munchies" and a sweet tooth yesterday. It was crazy! I usually have Monday's off so I was just wandering around the house (between cleaning and stuff) munching on stuff (it was all YOAD but it was just constant). I had a CRAZY sweet tooth so I made some YOAD ok oatmeal bars (vs. oatmeal cookies because I was afraid I would eat too many cookies). They were good but I ended up eating two of them *sigh*. Which in some ways is good because the "old me" would have eaten the entire pan OR gone to the store for brownie mix and made a pan of brownies (I was TOTALLY tempted to do that too). So I guess....after all that....I am kind of proud of myself for not totally going off the rails. I ended up with about 400 calories more than I was supposed to have for the day (I self corrected in the evening somewhat to manage what I had munched and eaten during the day). Needless to say, I was hungry at bedtime! LOL!
I didn't get to the gym yesterday either, so that almost started a "guilt spiral" (but I didn't let it). On Sunday, we had done lots of yardwork and we also went to the gym for about an hour, and then on Monday my muscles were screaming at me. My hamstrings were SOOOO tight, I just couldn't go to the gym. I was worried that I was going to pull one and be sidelined for awhile, so I let them have a day off. They feel much better today but I am still a bit sore in my lower back. I'll definitely be at the gym today for my usual hour.
I have to run shortly. Two of the girls have a badminton game today, it's the first of the season. I can't miss that! They are really excited for it. They've been practicing hard and getting lots of extra workouts because of it. I'm glad it's a way for them to build confidence AND exercise at the same time.
I'm getting pretty excited about this weekend. We'll be going to Boulder Friday after school (on our annual Labor Day camping trip). I have been preparing to "hike the rim" this trip. It's something I've ALWAYS wanted to do but have NEVER been in good enough shape to do it. Well....I'm doing it! I'm excited! I'm a little scared but more excited. I'm definitely going to take pictures of this monumental occasion.
I better run, before I'm late for the game! I still have to close up the office and get to the school.
Hugs,
Shannon
Sunday, August 26, 2007
Early, Early Sunday AM
Hi!
Just a quickie post as it's 1:26 AM on Sunday here. I'm getting pretty tired and plan to head to bed. The entire house, even all the teenagers, have beaten me to it.
Busy day today! I ate fine, actually almost a little too low on calories, but it worked out OK. I didn't go to the gym today because I had a travel seminar this morning and worked at the Cardinal's concession stand all afternoon until about 11:30 PM tonight! (Working on earning funds for our GS troop trip to Europe this summer). I'm sure I burned LOTS of calories running around trying to get everyone their drinks and snacks during the game. If the way my feet feel is any indication....WOW, I must have burned a TON of calories! LOL!!
Had a nice day yesterday and a good evening. I went to the gym with my two oldest daughters. We worked out for about an hour. Bec and I tried the stationary bike, as I'm getting bored with some of the other equipment in the gym. We had a BLAST! We'll definitely do that again...TOGETHER! We were laughing and joking together. It was really nice!
I'm feeling confident and happy. I bought some new make up and hair stuff at Walgreens yesterday. I think I'm subconsciously feeling more self confident. I'm getting ready to put myself out there a bit more and show off this HOT BOD! LOL! (Ok, not quite hot yet but it's getting LUKE warm...LOL!!).
*Yawn* Goodness, I'm going to run. I'm super tired now. I'll write more during the DAY on Sunday or on Monday.
Biggest hugs from AZ,
Shannon
Just a quickie post as it's 1:26 AM on Sunday here. I'm getting pretty tired and plan to head to bed. The entire house, even all the teenagers, have beaten me to it.
Busy day today! I ate fine, actually almost a little too low on calories, but it worked out OK. I didn't go to the gym today because I had a travel seminar this morning and worked at the Cardinal's concession stand all afternoon until about 11:30 PM tonight! (Working on earning funds for our GS troop trip to Europe this summer). I'm sure I burned LOTS of calories running around trying to get everyone their drinks and snacks during the game. If the way my feet feel is any indication....WOW, I must have burned a TON of calories! LOL!!
Had a nice day yesterday and a good evening. I went to the gym with my two oldest daughters. We worked out for about an hour. Bec and I tried the stationary bike, as I'm getting bored with some of the other equipment in the gym. We had a BLAST! We'll definitely do that again...TOGETHER! We were laughing and joking together. It was really nice!
I'm feeling confident and happy. I bought some new make up and hair stuff at Walgreens yesterday. I think I'm subconsciously feeling more self confident. I'm getting ready to put myself out there a bit more and show off this HOT BOD! LOL! (Ok, not quite hot yet but it's getting LUKE warm...LOL!!).
*Yawn* Goodness, I'm going to run. I'm super tired now. I'll write more during the DAY on Sunday or on Monday.
Biggest hugs from AZ,
Shannon
Friday, August 24, 2007
Today's Thoughts
Hello!
Today is a wonderful day? Why? Well there are so many reasons. I am happy, I am healthy, my kids & my husband are (well as happy as they can be...I think! LOL), I feel good, I'm losing weight, my clothes are smaller, I have more energy, I get complimented almost daily on my weight loss, I'm following my eating plan, I'm recording my daily intake on Spark People, I'm exercising daily, I'm recording that exercise on Spark People, I'm posting regularly on my YOAD message board, I've started posted on Spark People boards.....sigh. Life is good! :-)
Last night I saw Mamma Mia with my daughters, niece's, sisters (2 of the 3), my Mom and my Aunt. It was fun. We had a girls night out, went to dinner (yes, I ate very sensibly!!) then went to the show. It was nice! The girls enjoyed it too, especially the older ones! It's a cute musical. It's silly but fun.
You know, I've been doing a lot of thinking lately. I'm wondering if I will see myself differently when I continue to lose weight. I was talking to my husband the other night and I honestly think that I see myself differently than what I am. I see my weight, myself, in the mirror and pretty much see the same person that I've always seen in there. I don't seem to look much different (although I FEEL way different--more energy, happier, etc.) than I did before, to myself. Now others, they are complimenting me all the time, telling me how great I look, etc.
What I'm wondering is....will that change? Will I still see myself as a 200+ lb. woman when I weigh 180, 160, 150, 135?? I am really curious about that. Perhaps my mind just sees what it wants to see and just didn't let me "see" what I was at my heaviest. Could that be? Hmmmm....I KNOW that there are changes--my old clothes don't fit anymore, I'm in stuff that's 4 sizes smaller than I used to be, so I KNOW there is a difference. I'm trying to figure out why I can't see it in myself though...it's strange. Is it a defense mechanism?? I'm kind of excited to see if that's going to change over the next few weeks and months. I'll be sure and keep you posted on it. :-)
You know what? Last night while trying to get ready for the evening, I wanted to find something great to wear. I wanted to "show off" the weight loss a little bit, so I went in my closet to find an outfit I hadn't worn in a long time. A nice one that would look nice on me. Guess what? I COULDN'T FIND ONE! LOL! They were all HUGE! One of my former favorites, I only wore a couple of times, and I could pull the waist out farther than my fist (without sucking in). I took a few steps in the pants and they slipped down to under my hips. I laughed but I was kind of sad too. All those clothes, expensive clothes, going to waste. Now I will have to get ALL new clothes for nice occasions too. (As I mentioned a few weeks ago, I got some new clothes for my b-day, but really only about 5 or 6 outfits. Enough to tide me over but not too many so that I didn't have to ditch them all in another 2 or 3 months). Even my SHOES fit loosely. I love the weight loss, I TRULY DO, but it's an expensive proposition!! LOL!
Well, I finally found the best of the "clown pants" (as my sister calls them) and put on my best jewelry, did my hair & make up and put on some grapefruit essence perfume and AWAY I went.
It was fun! Next time I go out though, I will definitely have a new outfit that will fit me! I want to look as GREAT as I feel!!
Biggest Hugs,
Shannon
P.S. Don't give up on yourself!! YOU can do this!! I can do this!! One bite at a time, one meal at a time, one day at a time, one step at a time!!
Today is a wonderful day? Why? Well there are so many reasons. I am happy, I am healthy, my kids & my husband are (well as happy as they can be...I think! LOL), I feel good, I'm losing weight, my clothes are smaller, I have more energy, I get complimented almost daily on my weight loss, I'm following my eating plan, I'm recording my daily intake on Spark People, I'm exercising daily, I'm recording that exercise on Spark People, I'm posting regularly on my YOAD message board, I've started posted on Spark People boards.....sigh. Life is good! :-)
Last night I saw Mamma Mia with my daughters, niece's, sisters (2 of the 3), my Mom and my Aunt. It was fun. We had a girls night out, went to dinner (yes, I ate very sensibly!!) then went to the show. It was nice! The girls enjoyed it too, especially the older ones! It's a cute musical. It's silly but fun.
You know, I've been doing a lot of thinking lately. I'm wondering if I will see myself differently when I continue to lose weight. I was talking to my husband the other night and I honestly think that I see myself differently than what I am. I see my weight, myself, in the mirror and pretty much see the same person that I've always seen in there. I don't seem to look much different (although I FEEL way different--more energy, happier, etc.) than I did before, to myself. Now others, they are complimenting me all the time, telling me how great I look, etc.
What I'm wondering is....will that change? Will I still see myself as a 200+ lb. woman when I weigh 180, 160, 150, 135?? I am really curious about that. Perhaps my mind just sees what it wants to see and just didn't let me "see" what I was at my heaviest. Could that be? Hmmmm....I KNOW that there are changes--my old clothes don't fit anymore, I'm in stuff that's 4 sizes smaller than I used to be, so I KNOW there is a difference. I'm trying to figure out why I can't see it in myself though...it's strange. Is it a defense mechanism?? I'm kind of excited to see if that's going to change over the next few weeks and months. I'll be sure and keep you posted on it. :-)
You know what? Last night while trying to get ready for the evening, I wanted to find something great to wear. I wanted to "show off" the weight loss a little bit, so I went in my closet to find an outfit I hadn't worn in a long time. A nice one that would look nice on me. Guess what? I COULDN'T FIND ONE! LOL! They were all HUGE! One of my former favorites, I only wore a couple of times, and I could pull the waist out farther than my fist (without sucking in). I took a few steps in the pants and they slipped down to under my hips. I laughed but I was kind of sad too. All those clothes, expensive clothes, going to waste. Now I will have to get ALL new clothes for nice occasions too. (As I mentioned a few weeks ago, I got some new clothes for my b-day, but really only about 5 or 6 outfits. Enough to tide me over but not too many so that I didn't have to ditch them all in another 2 or 3 months). Even my SHOES fit loosely. I love the weight loss, I TRULY DO, but it's an expensive proposition!! LOL!
Well, I finally found the best of the "clown pants" (as my sister calls them) and put on my best jewelry, did my hair & make up and put on some grapefruit essence perfume and AWAY I went.
It was fun! Next time I go out though, I will definitely have a new outfit that will fit me! I want to look as GREAT as I feel!!
Biggest Hugs,
Shannon
P.S. Don't give up on yourself!! YOU can do this!! I can do this!! One bite at a time, one meal at a time, one day at a time, one step at a time!!
Thursday, August 23, 2007
Weekly Measurements
Hello! It's Thursday so it's time to post the weekly measurements for 8/23/07.
Weight 213 (down 2.5 lbs from last week)
Abs 41" (no change from last week)
Abs Sucked In 38.25" (down 1.25" from last week)
Right Arm 14" (no change from last week)
Left Arm 13.5" (down 1.25" from last week)
Right Thigh 24.5" (down 1" from last week)
Neck 16.25" (down .5" from last week)
Pannus/Hips 48.25" (down .75" from last week)
Chest 44.25" (no change from last week)
I'm happy with that progress. I was a little disappointed with the 2.5 lb. weight loss until I realized that a 2.5 lb weight loss is a very HEALTHY loss. I'm eating right, exercising and feeling great!! The fat is melting away and I'm toning up every day! I AM PROUD! I AM INVINCIBLE! I AM WOMAN! LOL!!! (jk, jk) OK---well I am proud!
I'm off to the gym right now, after I post my results on my weekly YOAD results board (pick & stick). I'll share the results with my message board family after the gym.
Tonight I'm going with my Mom, sisters, kids and nieces to see Mamma Mia. I'm excited! We're going out to dinner and then to the show. I'll be sure to make a healthy choice, no matter where we go!
:-)
YIPEE for me!!
Hugs,
Shannon
Weight 213 (down 2.5 lbs from last week)
Abs 41" (no change from last week)
Abs Sucked In 38.25" (down 1.25" from last week)
Right Arm 14" (no change from last week)
Left Arm 13.5" (down 1.25" from last week)
Right Thigh 24.5" (down 1" from last week)
Neck 16.25" (down .5" from last week)
Pannus/Hips 48.25" (down .75" from last week)
Chest 44.25" (no change from last week)
I'm happy with that progress. I was a little disappointed with the 2.5 lb. weight loss until I realized that a 2.5 lb weight loss is a very HEALTHY loss. I'm eating right, exercising and feeling great!! The fat is melting away and I'm toning up every day! I AM PROUD! I AM INVINCIBLE! I AM WOMAN! LOL!!! (jk, jk) OK---well I am proud!
I'm off to the gym right now, after I post my results on my weekly YOAD results board (pick & stick). I'll share the results with my message board family after the gym.
Tonight I'm going with my Mom, sisters, kids and nieces to see Mamma Mia. I'm excited! We're going out to dinner and then to the show. I'll be sure to make a healthy choice, no matter where we go!
:-)
YIPEE for me!!
Hugs,
Shannon
Tuesday, August 21, 2007
Late....tired but hanging in there!
Hello!
I thought I'd pop in for a quickie on the blog. It's almost 11 pm and I'm tired. It's been a nice evening tonight. Hubby and I spent just over an hour at the gym tonight. We did 33 minutes on the elliptical (burned 400 calories) and then did about 30 minutes with weights. I did about 10 different machines focusing on my legs and chest today. On each machine I did 3 sets of 10 reps--all the chest stuff was with 70 lbs worth of weight. All the leg stuff, with the exception of the hamstring and leg raises, I did 140 lbs (I did 70 lbs worth on the two exceptions). After the work out, I spent about 5-10 minutes stretching too. It was so funny, when hubby and I walked up the stairs one of the trainers gave us both a "high 5". He said that he loves to see us there all the time and said "Now, that's what I'm talking about! We gonna be burning some calories now!". He's a really nice guy. It was a good feeling too!
Guess what? I can now touch the floor when I bend over to stretch. That's SO cool!
My eating was good today, it's actually pretty good most days. I'm trying to focus on bringing in more veggies and protein daily. I stepped it up today and I was OK in both areas.
I'm drinking plenty of water, a minimum of 8 glasses a day.
None of the kids went to the gym today. I'm going to start enforcing the minimum of 3x a week rule as of tomorrow. The girls begged and begged for me to join the "expensive gym" and cancel our "Y" membership. They promised they'd go to the gym a minimum of 3x a week, if we did. Well...it's been about 3 weeks of not going that often. They've only gone once or twice a week since school started. That's going to change....everyone needs to get fit at our house AND needs to follow through on their promises.
Well.....I think that's about it for today. Pretty quiet and boring. I worked, went to the gym, made dinner, played cards with hubby, helped youngest with Math homework (and encouraged her to start using the tutor at school), did some GS stuff and was on the computer a bit (not in that order).
I'm pretty tired now though, so I'm going to bed.
I hope everyone is doing well! Keep up the awesome work! Two days until my weekly weigh in and measurements!!
:-)
Hugs,
Shannon
I thought I'd pop in for a quickie on the blog. It's almost 11 pm and I'm tired. It's been a nice evening tonight. Hubby and I spent just over an hour at the gym tonight. We did 33 minutes on the elliptical (burned 400 calories) and then did about 30 minutes with weights. I did about 10 different machines focusing on my legs and chest today. On each machine I did 3 sets of 10 reps--all the chest stuff was with 70 lbs worth of weight. All the leg stuff, with the exception of the hamstring and leg raises, I did 140 lbs (I did 70 lbs worth on the two exceptions). After the work out, I spent about 5-10 minutes stretching too. It was so funny, when hubby and I walked up the stairs one of the trainers gave us both a "high 5". He said that he loves to see us there all the time and said "Now, that's what I'm talking about! We gonna be burning some calories now!". He's a really nice guy. It was a good feeling too!
Guess what? I can now touch the floor when I bend over to stretch. That's SO cool!
My eating was good today, it's actually pretty good most days. I'm trying to focus on bringing in more veggies and protein daily. I stepped it up today and I was OK in both areas.
I'm drinking plenty of water, a minimum of 8 glasses a day.
None of the kids went to the gym today. I'm going to start enforcing the minimum of 3x a week rule as of tomorrow. The girls begged and begged for me to join the "expensive gym" and cancel our "Y" membership. They promised they'd go to the gym a minimum of 3x a week, if we did. Well...it's been about 3 weeks of not going that often. They've only gone once or twice a week since school started. That's going to change....everyone needs to get fit at our house AND needs to follow through on their promises.
Well.....I think that's about it for today. Pretty quiet and boring. I worked, went to the gym, made dinner, played cards with hubby, helped youngest with Math homework (and encouraged her to start using the tutor at school), did some GS stuff and was on the computer a bit (not in that order).
I'm pretty tired now though, so I'm going to bed.
I hope everyone is doing well! Keep up the awesome work! Two days until my weekly weigh in and measurements!!
:-)
Hugs,
Shannon
Monday, August 20, 2007
BTW---Measurements started on 7/12/07
By the way----I started the weekly measuring on July 12th, 2007. I have lost significantly more than that, but I hadn't started to take measurements until then. The only numbers I have a true baseline for are my weight and my abdomen, as those were both taken at the gym on May 1st.
:-)
Just thought I'd clarify that.....
Shannon
:-)
Just thought I'd clarify that.....
Shannon
Measurements from 8/17/07 & Total Losses to Date
8/17/2007 (decrease from last week/decrease since beginning measurements)
Weight 215.5 (-3.5 lbs/-39. 5 lbs total since 5/1/07-start of YOAD)
Abs 41.5" (-0.5"/-4.5" total since 5/1/07-start of YOAD)
Sucked In Abs 39.5" (-0.5"/3.25" total)
Chest 44.25" (-1.25"/-4" total)
Right Arm 14" (-0.75"/-3.5" total)
Left Arm 14.75" (-0.25"/-3" total)
Neck 16.75" (+0.25"/-0.75 total)
Right Thigh 25.5" (-1"/-2" total)
Left Thigh 25.75" (-0.25"/-1.25" total)
Pannus 49" (-1.25"/-1.75" total)
I'm going DOWN!! Whether by millimeter, centimeter, inch or pound...it's going, going, GONE FOREVER!!
Weight 215.5 (-3.5 lbs/-39. 5 lbs total since 5/1/07-start of YOAD)
Abs 41.5" (-0.5"/-4.5" total since 5/1/07-start of YOAD)
Sucked In Abs 39.5" (-0.5"/3.25" total)
Chest 44.25" (-1.25"/-4" total)
Right Arm 14" (-0.75"/-3.5" total)
Left Arm 14.75" (-0.25"/-3" total)
Neck 16.75" (+0.25"/-0.75 total)
Right Thigh 25.5" (-1"/-2" total)
Left Thigh 25.75" (-0.25"/-1.25" total)
Pannus 49" (-1.25"/-1.75" total)
I'm going DOWN!! Whether by millimeter, centimeter, inch or pound...it's going, going, GONE FOREVER!!
Busy, busy, BUSY!
Hi everyone!
Wow, it's been a busy few days. On Friday, I went to the gym in the AM because my Dad had to have a cardiac cath at 2pm. I did 40 minutes on the treadmill (from 5-12 elevation and from 3-4 mph) then did 20 minutes on the Cybex. It was a good workout and I was glad I made time to do it.
After the gym, I came home and showered so I could meet my Dad up at the hospital.
Everything went great for him! He didn't have to have any more stents! It was wonderful! He even got to go home that night, vs. both of us spending the night in the hospital. (I'm an RN, so whenever he has to stay the night at a hospital, I always stay with him. It gives him extra security so he doesn't worry as much).
On Saturday, I (and many of the parents from our troop) worked/volunteered to sell concessions at the AZ Cardinals game. My GS troop is working to earn enough money to go to Europe this summer, so we've committed to sell concessions every game. We're hoping it will gain us about $10K towards the trip. WOW, were my feet tired. It I spent about 11 hours on them and they were ready for a break. We won't know how much we earned until next week. I hope we did OK. I know the tips were bad...LOL! We only made $18.50 in tips.
On Sunday, we spent about 1.5 hours at the gym (I did 35 minutes on the treadmill and 31 minutes on the Cybex. I also did some stretching). We hung around the house some and played cards. We went to church and just really enjoyed the day.
Today has been pretty good. I've just been doing some housework (dishes, laundry, basic cleaning up) and reading posts on my YOAD message board. (I'm off on Mondays, so I like to catch up on everything) I am hoping to have my sister come with me to the gym this afternoon. We'll see if she'll come. We have a GS meeting tonight, so I'll be doing some prep work for that AND we have "Meet the Teacher Night" at the high school. It'll be prety busy later on, so I have to fit the gym in today instead of tonight.
I made some YOAD oatmeal cookies yesterday. They were yummy! I had 5 small cookies (they were about the size of a 50 cent piece) and some non fat milk. YUM!! That's the first time I've had cookies since beginning on YOAD. It also is the first YOAD cookie I've ever had. It really was delicious! I used the Splenda brown sugar for the first time too.....it was good.
That's about it for now. I'm going to input some measurements from last week shortly. I'm going to create a more organized format so I can see a week by week change at a glance.
Keep an eye out for it.
:-)
Shannon
Wow, it's been a busy few days. On Friday, I went to the gym in the AM because my Dad had to have a cardiac cath at 2pm. I did 40 minutes on the treadmill (from 5-12 elevation and from 3-4 mph) then did 20 minutes on the Cybex. It was a good workout and I was glad I made time to do it.
After the gym, I came home and showered so I could meet my Dad up at the hospital.
Everything went great for him! He didn't have to have any more stents! It was wonderful! He even got to go home that night, vs. both of us spending the night in the hospital. (I'm an RN, so whenever he has to stay the night at a hospital, I always stay with him. It gives him extra security so he doesn't worry as much).
On Saturday, I (and many of the parents from our troop) worked/volunteered to sell concessions at the AZ Cardinals game. My GS troop is working to earn enough money to go to Europe this summer, so we've committed to sell concessions every game. We're hoping it will gain us about $10K towards the trip. WOW, were my feet tired. It I spent about 11 hours on them and they were ready for a break. We won't know how much we earned until next week. I hope we did OK. I know the tips were bad...LOL! We only made $18.50 in tips.
On Sunday, we spent about 1.5 hours at the gym (I did 35 minutes on the treadmill and 31 minutes on the Cybex. I also did some stretching). We hung around the house some and played cards. We went to church and just really enjoyed the day.
Today has been pretty good. I've just been doing some housework (dishes, laundry, basic cleaning up) and reading posts on my YOAD message board. (I'm off on Mondays, so I like to catch up on everything) I am hoping to have my sister come with me to the gym this afternoon. We'll see if she'll come. We have a GS meeting tonight, so I'll be doing some prep work for that AND we have "Meet the Teacher Night" at the high school. It'll be prety busy later on, so I have to fit the gym in today instead of tonight.
I made some YOAD oatmeal cookies yesterday. They were yummy! I had 5 small cookies (they were about the size of a 50 cent piece) and some non fat milk. YUM!! That's the first time I've had cookies since beginning on YOAD. It also is the first YOAD cookie I've ever had. It really was delicious! I used the Splenda brown sugar for the first time too.....it was good.
That's about it for now. I'm going to input some measurements from last week shortly. I'm going to create a more organized format so I can see a week by week change at a glance.
Keep an eye out for it.
:-)
Shannon
Thursday, August 16, 2007
3.5 lbs down---39.5 lbs gone FOREVER!!
Well Mr. Scale was friendly to me again this morning for my weekly Thursday weigh in. I've lost another 3.5 pounds. That makes me down 39.5 pounds since starting YOAD in mid-May.
How cool is that?! Almost 40 pounds....GONE FOREVER!! YIPEE!! (I did my weekly measurements too but I forgot to bring them to work. I'll have to post them later on.).
I came into work today and told my sister that I had a 14-16 sized shirt on. She said, "Oh my God, when is the last time you wore a shirt that size?". You know what? I had to really think about that. Guess when it was? It was in high school. Holy cow, I have not worn the size I'm wearing, right this very minute, since high school. That kind of took me back a little bit. It's pretty exciting....a little bit scary too. I'm really happy about this weight loss, really, really happy!
I truly understand the old saying "nothing tastes as good as thin feels". Although I'm not "thin" yet, I'm getting there and I can totally relate to how much better I feel. I have more energy, I'm not tired all the time, I'm not crabby all the time and I'm enjoying & experiencing LIFE! It's AWESOME!
Hubby and I did a new class last night at LF called 50/50. It was a good one. We both enjoyed it and got a good workout. We even did a little extra at the end, since we were about 5 minutes late to class. We did 10 minutes on the Stair Master too. I tell you, we are in such better shape than we were 3 months ago, I can't even express it in words.
Tonight I have a GS Parent Meeting so I'm not sure if I'll get to the gym. If not, I'll be sure to walk at least 30 minutes in the Neighborhood (I am thinking I'll get to the gym though, after the meeting). I'm excited to get the troop going again this year. We've got some AMAZING things planned!
I better run! Keep on keeping on! Drink your water, get moving and believe in yourself! YOU can do this!! WE can do this!
Hugs from AZ,
Shannon
How cool is that?! Almost 40 pounds....GONE FOREVER!! YIPEE!! (I did my weekly measurements too but I forgot to bring them to work. I'll have to post them later on.).
I came into work today and told my sister that I had a 14-16 sized shirt on. She said, "Oh my God, when is the last time you wore a shirt that size?". You know what? I had to really think about that. Guess when it was? It was in high school. Holy cow, I have not worn the size I'm wearing, right this very minute, since high school. That kind of took me back a little bit. It's pretty exciting....a little bit scary too. I'm really happy about this weight loss, really, really happy!
I truly understand the old saying "nothing tastes as good as thin feels". Although I'm not "thin" yet, I'm getting there and I can totally relate to how much better I feel. I have more energy, I'm not tired all the time, I'm not crabby all the time and I'm enjoying & experiencing LIFE! It's AWESOME!
Hubby and I did a new class last night at LF called 50/50. It was a good one. We both enjoyed it and got a good workout. We even did a little extra at the end, since we were about 5 minutes late to class. We did 10 minutes on the Stair Master too. I tell you, we are in such better shape than we were 3 months ago, I can't even express it in words.
Tonight I have a GS Parent Meeting so I'm not sure if I'll get to the gym. If not, I'll be sure to walk at least 30 minutes in the Neighborhood (I am thinking I'll get to the gym though, after the meeting). I'm excited to get the troop going again this year. We've got some AMAZING things planned!
I better run! Keep on keeping on! Drink your water, get moving and believe in yourself! YOU can do this!! WE can do this!
Hugs from AZ,
Shannon
Wednesday, August 15, 2007
Yoga Master.....NOT! LOL!
This morning I tried Yoga for the first time. It was fun! I bought a DVD called "Yoga for Dummies" and a yoga mat over the weekend so I figured I'd give it a shot. I really enjoyed it and I need to work on increasing my flexibility (that was one of the things I was still not doing well with when I re-took my fitness test at the gym). I think I'll add the yoga DVD to my fitness regime 2-3 times a week. I couldn't believe how sweaty I got. It was quite a workout for the muscles and helped me do some great stretching. This will be a nice compliment to what I'm doing at the gym.
Speaking of the gym, last night I did the Advanced Step class....OMG what a JOKE that was. I felt like a complete idiot most of the time. I couldn't get a bunch of the steps she was doing so spent most of the class doing side step knee raises and double time basics. UGH! I actually think she was trying to make some of us look stupid. We had three ladies even leave the class before it was over. I was relieved to know that I wasn't the only frustrated one in there. I was pretty bummed because I was looking forward to a hard core cardio work out last night. I know I won't be back in that class any time soon. I think tonight I'll try the 50/50 in addition to some time on the treadmill. We'll see how that one goes.
Tomorrow's weight and measurement day. I think I'll be fine, I'm sure the large losses are going to slow down here pretty soon and get on the 2-3 lbs. a week schedule. I sure have enjoyed losing 5+ lbs a week though...it's a real morale booster!
Keep drinking water, get moving and turn off the TV! YOU can do this and so can I!!
Hugs from AZ,
Shannon
Speaking of the gym, last night I did the Advanced Step class....OMG what a JOKE that was. I felt like a complete idiot most of the time. I couldn't get a bunch of the steps she was doing so spent most of the class doing side step knee raises and double time basics. UGH! I actually think she was trying to make some of us look stupid. We had three ladies even leave the class before it was over. I was relieved to know that I wasn't the only frustrated one in there. I was pretty bummed because I was looking forward to a hard core cardio work out last night. I know I won't be back in that class any time soon. I think tonight I'll try the 50/50 in addition to some time on the treadmill. We'll see how that one goes.
Tomorrow's weight and measurement day. I think I'll be fine, I'm sure the large losses are going to slow down here pretty soon and get on the 2-3 lbs. a week schedule. I sure have enjoyed losing 5+ lbs a week though...it's a real morale booster!
Keep drinking water, get moving and turn off the TV! YOU can do this and so can I!!
Hugs from AZ,
Shannon
Tuesday, August 14, 2007
Nickelback and Determination
Well...last night hubby and I went to see Puddle of Mud, Daughtry and Nickelback in concert. Do you know how long it's been since I've been to a rock concert? LOL! Well, Nickelback was AMAZING! It's funny, I was complaining about how expensive the tickets were, until they came on. Now I think they were worth every dime. Go figure! LOL.
Guess what else? I was actually dancing around the floor...in my size 18 pants. It was fun. I even got a few smiles my way. Hubby liked that too. He said I looked "hot". Awwww....isn't he a charmer! LOL!I made sure to go to the gym yesterday morning, because I knew I'd be busy last night. I did 40 minutes on treadmill from 3-4mph from a level 3 warm to level 15. Felt good! I even did lunges for the last minute at level 15. WOW...are my legs sore today! I'll be going to the gym tonight with the family. I think I'll do an aerobics class....we'll see.
Food intake is a-ok. Nothing too exciting happening but it's still all YOAD. Hey, I made the YOAD rice pudding and added raisins to it. YUM, YUM! My family loved it! I think everyone may have loved it too much.....makes them crazy when I limit the portion or the serving number. I think hubby would have eaten a trough of it, were it available! LOL! I must admit, it was yummy enough to graze on, no question.
Thinking a lot about some of the stuff I wrote about yesterday. One of my YOAD friends told me that some of the fear may be a deep rooted fear of change and actually succeeding. I think she may be right, especially the succeeding part. I literally can not imagine me thin. I never have been, I don't know how to imagine that. I have decided that it's time to start trying! I'm going to get there...I KNOW IT! With the support of my friends/family, my strong will, my exercise & diet ethic, it's GOT to happen. I just need to remember it's one bite, one meal, one day and one pound at a time. This is not a race. It needs to be slow & steady with constant determination.
Just for the record....I AM DETERMINED!
Hugs from AZ,
Shannon
Guess what else? I was actually dancing around the floor...in my size 18 pants. It was fun. I even got a few smiles my way. Hubby liked that too. He said I looked "hot". Awwww....isn't he a charmer! LOL!I made sure to go to the gym yesterday morning, because I knew I'd be busy last night. I did 40 minutes on treadmill from 3-4mph from a level 3 warm to level 15. Felt good! I even did lunges for the last minute at level 15. WOW...are my legs sore today! I'll be going to the gym tonight with the family. I think I'll do an aerobics class....we'll see.
Food intake is a-ok. Nothing too exciting happening but it's still all YOAD. Hey, I made the YOAD rice pudding and added raisins to it. YUM, YUM! My family loved it! I think everyone may have loved it too much.....makes them crazy when I limit the portion or the serving number. I think hubby would have eaten a trough of it, were it available! LOL! I must admit, it was yummy enough to graze on, no question.
Thinking a lot about some of the stuff I wrote about yesterday. One of my YOAD friends told me that some of the fear may be a deep rooted fear of change and actually succeeding. I think she may be right, especially the succeeding part. I literally can not imagine me thin. I never have been, I don't know how to imagine that. I have decided that it's time to start trying! I'm going to get there...I KNOW IT! With the support of my friends/family, my strong will, my exercise & diet ethic, it's GOT to happen. I just need to remember it's one bite, one meal, one day and one pound at a time. This is not a race. It needs to be slow & steady with constant determination.
Just for the record....I AM DETERMINED!
Hugs from AZ,
Shannon
Monday, August 13, 2007
Thoughts & Fears
OK--now back to the worries I that I mentioned yesterday. I posted a message similar to this on my YOAD message board this morning. I needed to share and I feel very "safe" there. They are my friends and they want to help.
I'm starting to have fear. I'm afraid I'll get unmotivated. I'm afraid I'll be a size 24 again. I'm afraid that I'm going to mess up. Why? I'm not sure really. Could it be that I just bought an entire wardrobe of size 18 pants and 1X shirts and I don't want to jinx myself? The only other time I have ever lost to an 18 was about 4 years ago, during the Atkins craze. I lost about 25 pounds and went to buy some clothes. I tossed out some of "my fat clothes", as my sisters called them, and bought a few outfits in the smaller size. Well, once I went off Atkins, I gained back the weight (plus). I was then left with 2 size 18 pants/shirts that I could never wear again (until NOW...YIPEE). They were an actual external sign of my failure to myself. I hated them and I really was ashamed of myself for gaining back the weight (over about a 2 year period).
Could it be hearing the compliments of my Mom at dinner the other night? (My mother has always been horrid at diet sabotage and turning her nose up at failing dieters--but not meaning to be intentionally mean or unsupportive, it's just the way it comes out. She has never been truly overweight, like I am/was, she's always been about 20-30 pounds overweight). Something about when she brings up eating or exercise....it almost makes me want to do the opposite. I'm sure this stems from being a child & adolescent and always getting the "you need to lose weight", "you are getting so big", "wow, what do you weigh" kind of stuff thrown at me. She also always put a carrot out on a string everytime I'd try to lose weight to try and motivate me (in her own way). She'd say stuff like, "If you'd lose 30 pounds, I'll buy you this", "If you lose 50 pounds, I'll take you here", "If you lose 100 pounds, I'll buy you a new wardrobe". I know that those things sound nice BUT for some reason they've always been the kiss of death. The other night, at my birthday dinner she said "You know, when you get down to the weight you want to be, I'll pay to have that big flab of skin cut off your stomach". UGH---I know that she means well and that she loves me, I really do...but SHIT! I wish she wouldn't say stuff like that to me. I'd just prefer the compliment and nothing afterwards, no string, no carrot, no "reward" for doing the right thing, for becoming healthier and for being happy.
In my mind, I'm thinking that's where some of these negative thoughts and worries are coming from. Almost like, she's actually wanting me to fail. Could that be possible? I don't know....I just know that I don't want to fail. I want to succeed. I am doing great with my food choices (staying at around 1,500 calories daily and eating YOAD approved foods), doing well with exercise as I'm going to the gym at least 5x a week and I have support from hubby at home (most of the time). Am I being a spaz? Are these irrational fears? Is this common to have fears like this during the journey?
I do know that I'm still on a journey. A journey that will take me down a path that's at least 70 more pounds, probably more. I really, REALLY feel like THIS is the journey and the path that is going to get me there. THIS is going to be the time that I lose the weight and get healthy...FINALLY. Maybe that in itself, is part of it. Maybe somewhere, deep inside me, I'm actually afraid to be thin. Could that be it? Hmmmm......
Shannon
I'm starting to have fear. I'm afraid I'll get unmotivated. I'm afraid I'll be a size 24 again. I'm afraid that I'm going to mess up. Why? I'm not sure really. Could it be that I just bought an entire wardrobe of size 18 pants and 1X shirts and I don't want to jinx myself? The only other time I have ever lost to an 18 was about 4 years ago, during the Atkins craze. I lost about 25 pounds and went to buy some clothes. I tossed out some of "my fat clothes", as my sisters called them, and bought a few outfits in the smaller size. Well, once I went off Atkins, I gained back the weight (plus). I was then left with 2 size 18 pants/shirts that I could never wear again (until NOW...YIPEE). They were an actual external sign of my failure to myself. I hated them and I really was ashamed of myself for gaining back the weight (over about a 2 year period).
Could it be hearing the compliments of my Mom at dinner the other night? (My mother has always been horrid at diet sabotage and turning her nose up at failing dieters--but not meaning to be intentionally mean or unsupportive, it's just the way it comes out. She has never been truly overweight, like I am/was, she's always been about 20-30 pounds overweight). Something about when she brings up eating or exercise....it almost makes me want to do the opposite. I'm sure this stems from being a child & adolescent and always getting the "you need to lose weight", "you are getting so big", "wow, what do you weigh" kind of stuff thrown at me. She also always put a carrot out on a string everytime I'd try to lose weight to try and motivate me (in her own way). She'd say stuff like, "If you'd lose 30 pounds, I'll buy you this", "If you lose 50 pounds, I'll take you here", "If you lose 100 pounds, I'll buy you a new wardrobe". I know that those things sound nice BUT for some reason they've always been the kiss of death. The other night, at my birthday dinner she said "You know, when you get down to the weight you want to be, I'll pay to have that big flab of skin cut off your stomach". UGH---I know that she means well and that she loves me, I really do...but SHIT! I wish she wouldn't say stuff like that to me. I'd just prefer the compliment and nothing afterwards, no string, no carrot, no "reward" for doing the right thing, for becoming healthier and for being happy.
In my mind, I'm thinking that's where some of these negative thoughts and worries are coming from. Almost like, she's actually wanting me to fail. Could that be possible? I don't know....I just know that I don't want to fail. I want to succeed. I am doing great with my food choices (staying at around 1,500 calories daily and eating YOAD approved foods), doing well with exercise as I'm going to the gym at least 5x a week and I have support from hubby at home (most of the time). Am I being a spaz? Are these irrational fears? Is this common to have fears like this during the journey?
I do know that I'm still on a journey. A journey that will take me down a path that's at least 70 more pounds, probably more. I really, REALLY feel like THIS is the journey and the path that is going to get me there. THIS is going to be the time that I lose the weight and get healthy...FINALLY. Maybe that in itself, is part of it. Maybe somewhere, deep inside me, I'm actually afraid to be thin. Could that be it? Hmmmm......
Shannon
Sunday, August 12, 2007
Quickie
Hi!
Just a quickie today, as it's pretty late. We spent most of the day doing the post b-day shopping with the gift cards I got for my birthday.
Well....38 is pretty good, so far. It's been a pretty nice day today and yesterday was too. The first 48 hours of 38-hood are a-ok! LOL!
I'll get into all the "goods" about shopping tomorrow. I've also had some fears creeping in about re-gaining weight (although I'm still doing great with my eating and exercise AND I'm still very motivated). I'll share those tomorrow too.
I have the day off tomorrow. I'll get caught up on my blog, some G.S. stuff and get ready for the Nickelback concert tomorrow night. YIPEE!!
Hugs for now,
Shannon
Just a quickie today, as it's pretty late. We spent most of the day doing the post b-day shopping with the gift cards I got for my birthday.
Well....38 is pretty good, so far. It's been a pretty nice day today and yesterday was too. The first 48 hours of 38-hood are a-ok! LOL!
I'll get into all the "goods" about shopping tomorrow. I've also had some fears creeping in about re-gaining weight (although I'm still doing great with my eating and exercise AND I'm still very motivated). I'll share those tomorrow too.
I have the day off tomorrow. I'll get caught up on my blog, some G.S. stuff and get ready for the Nickelback concert tomorrow night. YIPEE!!
Hugs for now,
Shannon
Friday, August 10, 2007
Birthday Eve---Quiet Day
Hello!
Kind of a quiet day today. It's been nice. I've just been getting ready for a big Girl Scout Registration event that I'm hosting tomorrow. I didn't have to work today so it's given me lots of extra time. I cleaned up the house, did the rest of the laundry, played with the dogs and didn't have anything else to do! LOL! I watched TV for a bit but I really didn't just want to sit around (wow, talk about a change! In the "old days" I would literally watch TV for hours).
The family & I are going to the gym this evening to try a new class called 50/50. It's supposed to be 50% cardio and 50% strength training. We'll see how it goes. I'm excited!
We went to the gym last night and I spent about 40 minutes on the treadmill and about 30 minutes doing weights. Guess what?! I'm actually jogging now at times on the treadmill!! How cool is that?! I'm so impressed with myself! I'm going to be able to do that 5K yet! (I am thinking about the 'Couch to 5K' program---I'm not at the "couch" level but I am certainly not a runner). Hmmm.....another possible goal.
I joined a challenge on Spark People last week called 31 by 31 the "Halloween Challenge". These folks are trying to lose 31 pounds by Halloween. I'm not sure if I'll be able to hit that mark, as they started back in July, but hey, I'm going to give it my best shot. Wanna join us? Why don't you try 21 by 31 or something like that?
OK, I better run. I need to drink another glass of water and visit with my daughter for a bit (she just got home from school).
Have a super day! YOU can do THIS!
Hugs,
Shannon
P.S. Tomorrow is my 38th birthday! YIPEE! You know what?! By the time I hit "the big 4-0", it really may be "the new 20", as they say! That will be AWESOME!
Kind of a quiet day today. It's been nice. I've just been getting ready for a big Girl Scout Registration event that I'm hosting tomorrow. I didn't have to work today so it's given me lots of extra time. I cleaned up the house, did the rest of the laundry, played with the dogs and didn't have anything else to do! LOL! I watched TV for a bit but I really didn't just want to sit around (wow, talk about a change! In the "old days" I would literally watch TV for hours).
The family & I are going to the gym this evening to try a new class called 50/50. It's supposed to be 50% cardio and 50% strength training. We'll see how it goes. I'm excited!
We went to the gym last night and I spent about 40 minutes on the treadmill and about 30 minutes doing weights. Guess what?! I'm actually jogging now at times on the treadmill!! How cool is that?! I'm so impressed with myself! I'm going to be able to do that 5K yet! (I am thinking about the 'Couch to 5K' program---I'm not at the "couch" level but I am certainly not a runner). Hmmm.....another possible goal.
I joined a challenge on Spark People last week called 31 by 31 the "Halloween Challenge". These folks are trying to lose 31 pounds by Halloween. I'm not sure if I'll be able to hit that mark, as they started back in July, but hey, I'm going to give it my best shot. Wanna join us? Why don't you try 21 by 31 or something like that?
OK, I better run. I need to drink another glass of water and visit with my daughter for a bit (she just got home from school).
Have a super day! YOU can do THIS!
Hugs,
Shannon
P.S. Tomorrow is my 38th birthday! YIPEE! You know what?! By the time I hit "the big 4-0", it really may be "the new 20", as they say! That will be AWESOME!
Thursday, August 9, 2007
Thoughts
Well as you can see, I have posted my weekly measurements and FINALLY posted my gym measurements. I am happy. I am doing well. You know, I am starting to actually think that this is IT, this is THE time that I'm actually going to make it to my goal. I am confident and fit. I am enthused and I have energy. I love going to the gym. I love eating healthier! I'm not hungry. I'm less stressed, less angry and rarely am discouraged.
WOW---I am just SOOOOOOOO excited about this and so excited about ME!!
I am 20 pounds away from 199---OMG! 36 pounds is the most weight I've lost in my entire life! Can you see me dancing on air here? I AM! :-)
Thanks to everyone that's been so supportive-my DH, my kids, my YOAD Family, Rich, Elizabeth and the new folks I'm meeting on Spark Pages.
I'm going to do this! YIPEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
Have a super day!
YOU CAN DO IT TOO!! I BELIEVE IN YOU!
Shannon
WOW---I am just SOOOOOOOO excited about this and so excited about ME!!
I am 20 pounds away from 199---OMG! 36 pounds is the most weight I've lost in my entire life! Can you see me dancing on air here? I AM! :-)
Thanks to everyone that's been so supportive-my DH, my kids, my YOAD Family, Rich, Elizabeth and the new folks I'm meeting on Spark Pages.
I'm going to do this! YIPEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
Have a super day!
YOU CAN DO IT TOO!! I BELIEVE IN YOU!
Shannon
Today's Measurements (Weekly Thursday Measurements)
As of this morning, here are my numbers and what they are compared to last weeks:
Weight 219 (down 5 pounds)
Abs 42" (down 1/4") Sucked in Abs 39" (down 1 inch----OMG I am in the 30's!!!)
Chest 45 1/2" (no change)
R arm 14 3/4" (down 3/4")
L arm 15" (no change)
Neck 16 1/2" (no change)
R thigh 26 1/2 (no change)
L thigh 26 (no change)
Abd Apron/Pannus 50 1/4 (no change)
Numbers since beginning measurements on 7/12/07
Down 16 pounds
Abs Down 2.5 inches, 3.1 inches "sucked in"
Chest Down 2.8 inches
Right Arm Down 2.75 inches
Left Arm Down 2.75 inches
Neck Down 1 inch
Right Thigh Down 1 inch
Left Thigh Down 1 inch
Abd Apron down 1/2 inch
Weight 219 (down 5 pounds)
Abs 42" (down 1/4") Sucked in Abs 39" (down 1 inch----OMG I am in the 30's!!!)
Chest 45 1/2" (no change)
R arm 14 3/4" (down 3/4")
L arm 15" (no change)
Neck 16 1/2" (no change)
R thigh 26 1/2 (no change)
L thigh 26 (no change)
Abd Apron/Pannus 50 1/4 (no change)
Numbers since beginning measurements on 7/12/07
Down 16 pounds
Abs Down 2.5 inches, 3.1 inches "sucked in"
Chest Down 2.8 inches
Right Arm Down 2.75 inches
Left Arm Down 2.75 inches
Neck Down 1 inch
Right Thigh Down 1 inch
Left Thigh Down 1 inch
Abd Apron down 1/2 inch
IMPRESSIVE NUMBERS, I'm very excited & proud of myself!!
I CAN DO THIS!! I AM DOING THIS!!!
Yipee!!!!!
Gym 13 Week Follow Up Test & Measurements
Here are the initial measurements from the fitness test I took at my gym on 4/29/07
Weight 255 pounds
Height 5'4
Body Mass 43.8 (considered Obese Class III)
Max VO2 26.3 (considered Low)
Bicep Strength 68 pounds (considered Good)
Sit & Reach 9.4 inches (considered Poor)
Body Composition 41.8% (considered Very High)
Overall Fitness 29.6% (considered Fair)
Actual Age 37
Body Age 46
Here are my measurements as of 8/5/07 (13 week follow up test)
Weight 220 pounds (35 pounds LOST)
Height 5'4
Body Mass 37.8 (DOWN 6 kg/m2-now considered Obese Class II)
Max VO2 33.1 (UP 7.7 ml/kg-now considered Moderate)
Bicep Strength 74 (UP 6 pounds-now considered Excellent)
Sit & Reach 9.5 (UP .1-still considered Poor)
Body Composition 38% (DOWN 3.8%-still considered Very High)
Overall Fitness 40.7!! (UP 11.1%-now considered Average) YIPEE!!
Actual Age 37
Body Age 42. I TOOK 4 YEARS OFF!! WOW!!!
Pretty exciting results!! I'm just going to keep on working! This is SO great! In 12 more weeks, I'll take the test again. My goals are to continue my improvement. My specific goals are:
1. To be <>
2. BMI-Obese Class I Range
3. Sit & Reach-Fair Range
4. Body Composition-High Range
5. Overall Fitness-Good Range
I CAN DO IT!!
:-)
Weight 255 pounds
Height 5'4
Body Mass 43.8 (considered Obese Class III)
Max VO2 26.3 (considered Low)
Bicep Strength 68 pounds (considered Good)
Sit & Reach 9.4 inches (considered Poor)
Body Composition 41.8% (considered Very High)
Overall Fitness 29.6% (considered Fair)
Actual Age 37
Body Age 46
Here are my measurements as of 8/5/07 (13 week follow up test)
Weight 220 pounds (35 pounds LOST)
Height 5'4
Body Mass 37.8 (DOWN 6 kg/m2-now considered Obese Class II)
Max VO2 33.1 (UP 7.7 ml/kg-now considered Moderate)
Bicep Strength 74 (UP 6 pounds-now considered Excellent)
Sit & Reach 9.5 (UP .1-still considered Poor)
Body Composition 38% (DOWN 3.8%-still considered Very High)
Overall Fitness 40.7!! (UP 11.1%-now considered Average) YIPEE!!
Actual Age 37
Body Age 42. I TOOK 4 YEARS OFF!! WOW!!!
Pretty exciting results!! I'm just going to keep on working! This is SO great! In 12 more weeks, I'll take the test again. My goals are to continue my improvement. My specific goals are:
1. To be <>
2. BMI-Obese Class I Range
3. Sit & Reach-Fair Range
4. Body Composition-High Range
5. Overall Fitness-Good Range
I CAN DO IT!!
:-)
Wednesday, August 8, 2007
WHEW!
Well--the in laws came, broke, ate and moved in a 24 hour period. We helped them move into the house they are renting for the next 6 months yesterday after work. They spent the night in their new house. It's been an interesting day, to say the least. I'm going to cut and paste what I posted in my YOAD message board yesterday morning so you have an idea of the evening.....
Ugh what a night with the inlaws. I had forgotten what it was like to have so many little ones around. They were like a 5 man wrecking crew! My dogs are freaked out, my kids are freaked out and I'm a little freaked out too! They are supposed to sign the lease to their home today, so hopefully we'll be able to get them in there today or tomorrow. I'm not sure how long my sanity can take them. When they got here I made dinner of turkey burgers, corn and salad. They all pretty much turned their noses up and gagged it down. They kept complaining they were hungry later. I offered them anything I had but their mom said "We don't eat that stuff" (Mind you, she's about 150 pounds over weight). She asked if we could go to Wal Mart at about 9 PM, so we did. She bought basically junk--cereal full of sugar, sugar yogurts, cookies, whole milk (UGH). When she got home 4 of 5 kids all ate a big bowl of fruity pebbles....UGH! (The oldest one, who is also at least 100 pounds overweight, didn't eat anything. She loved the dinner and is an absolute doll)! My stomach was just churning at the thought of consuming all that sugar. (Which by the way, I thought was extremely rude to buy all that junk in the first place and bring it into the house--is that petty?)I can't even begin to share what a fiasco it is having them around. I have honestly never had guests that just are on a literal seek and destroy mission (a pair of 4 year old fraternal girl/boy twins--that hardly speak--and a 7 year old boy with NO manners and that don't listen to instructions AT all). The older two girls, 11 and 14 are adorable and stuck watching the little ones most of the time while their Mom sits around. GRRRRR!
Lots of fun huh? Well, needless to say I sent all the junk food home with her. Packed it up and moved it along---I don't need that stuff around. Last night I pulled out the produce drawer, of my less than 6 month old refrigerator, and they broke that too (the little ones had to have been standing on it to have broken the track like that). I was so pissed! I'll have to contact the company to see if I can get a replacement drawer. GRRRRRR!! (Later on my oldest daughter said that they broke the chair in her room too--mind you, they were only there for about 20 hours...isn't that CRAZY?!?!).
OK--enough negativity! Enough of that vibe. Past is past, and I'm on to the NOW and the future. Hubby and I are getting back to the gym tonight, after a 4 day lay off (due to cleaning, prepping and having them here). I can't wait, I need to feel the relief from the built up stress!
I forgot to bring the gym measurements to work today. If I remember to post them tonight, I will. If not, I'll post them tomorrow with my weekly measurements (that I take at home myself).
Remember, if you are reading this YOU CAN DO THIS! Even with set backs, even if you are frustrated, even if your in-laws break all your shit (LOL!!!)....YOU CAN SUCCEED!! Keep moving forward, keep thinking positively, make good choices, drink your water and GET MOVING!
Hugs,
Shannon
Ugh what a night with the inlaws. I had forgotten what it was like to have so many little ones around. They were like a 5 man wrecking crew! My dogs are freaked out, my kids are freaked out and I'm a little freaked out too! They are supposed to sign the lease to their home today, so hopefully we'll be able to get them in there today or tomorrow. I'm not sure how long my sanity can take them. When they got here I made dinner of turkey burgers, corn and salad. They all pretty much turned their noses up and gagged it down. They kept complaining they were hungry later. I offered them anything I had but their mom said "We don't eat that stuff" (Mind you, she's about 150 pounds over weight). She asked if we could go to Wal Mart at about 9 PM, so we did. She bought basically junk--cereal full of sugar, sugar yogurts, cookies, whole milk (UGH). When she got home 4 of 5 kids all ate a big bowl of fruity pebbles....UGH! (The oldest one, who is also at least 100 pounds overweight, didn't eat anything. She loved the dinner and is an absolute doll)! My stomach was just churning at the thought of consuming all that sugar. (Which by the way, I thought was extremely rude to buy all that junk in the first place and bring it into the house--is that petty?)I can't even begin to share what a fiasco it is having them around. I have honestly never had guests that just are on a literal seek and destroy mission (a pair of 4 year old fraternal girl/boy twins--that hardly speak--and a 7 year old boy with NO manners and that don't listen to instructions AT all). The older two girls, 11 and 14 are adorable and stuck watching the little ones most of the time while their Mom sits around. GRRRRR!
Lots of fun huh? Well, needless to say I sent all the junk food home with her. Packed it up and moved it along---I don't need that stuff around. Last night I pulled out the produce drawer, of my less than 6 month old refrigerator, and they broke that too (the little ones had to have been standing on it to have broken the track like that). I was so pissed! I'll have to contact the company to see if I can get a replacement drawer. GRRRRRR!! (Later on my oldest daughter said that they broke the chair in her room too--mind you, they were only there for about 20 hours...isn't that CRAZY?!?!).
OK--enough negativity! Enough of that vibe. Past is past, and I'm on to the NOW and the future. Hubby and I are getting back to the gym tonight, after a 4 day lay off (due to cleaning, prepping and having them here). I can't wait, I need to feel the relief from the built up stress!
I forgot to bring the gym measurements to work today. If I remember to post them tonight, I will. If not, I'll post them tomorrow with my weekly measurements (that I take at home myself).
Remember, if you are reading this YOU CAN DO THIS! Even with set backs, even if you are frustrated, even if your in-laws break all your shit (LOL!!!)....YOU CAN SUCCEED!! Keep moving forward, keep thinking positively, make good choices, drink your water and GET MOVING!
Hugs,
Shannon
Monday, August 6, 2007
OMG!! I weigh 220 pounds!
Hello!!
What a wonderful day yesterday was!! Hubby & I went to our gym for our 13 week follow up appointment with a trainer. Guess what the results were?!?! I weigh 220 pounds! I've lost 35 pounds since May 1st. I've also lost 5 inches of my waist. Hubby has lost 15 pounds and 5.5 inches off his waist. How exciting is that?!?! I'll post all of the specific measurements either tonight or tomorrow (I'm at work and I don't have them with me). I'm so PROUD of myself!! It's the most weight I have EVER lost in my life. I'm just happy, happy, happy!!
My sister said it's time for me to "ditch the clown pants" and buy some new clothes. Clown pants? Damn, that's rude! (Even though I know that she doesn't mean it that way). She said its hard to appreciate all the weight I've lost because I'm "drowning in my clothes". Hmmmm...perhaps she has a point. My b-day is Saturday and I've asked for some new clothes. It's weird but I'm almost reluctant to get new clothes. I don't want to jinx anything. I know that sounds stupid, but it's true.
On a more upbeat note. You know what I realized at the grocery store yesterday? I'm actually proud of what's in my cart. I have such a wonderfully healthy selection of food in my cart when I shop: fresh fruits & veggies, turkey, eggs, natural cereals, eggs and more. It's really nice! I keep my head held high and stroll right through the store. It's funny because I know that some folks may be looking at me and judging me because of my weight, however, they don't know that I've lost 35 pounds. It makes me smile a little. It also makes me realize how much we judge and are being judged on a daily basis. I'm working on doing it much less! I KNOW that someones value as a person has NOTHING to do with their weight--regardless of how big or small they are. It's not only what's on the inside that counts, it's what you do with the talents/skills you've got.
I've got to run. Hubby's brother & his family will be here soon. I'm going to be leaving the office to do some last minute things at home.
Hugs from AZ,
Shannon
What a wonderful day yesterday was!! Hubby & I went to our gym for our 13 week follow up appointment with a trainer. Guess what the results were?!?! I weigh 220 pounds! I've lost 35 pounds since May 1st. I've also lost 5 inches of my waist. Hubby has lost 15 pounds and 5.5 inches off his waist. How exciting is that?!?! I'll post all of the specific measurements either tonight or tomorrow (I'm at work and I don't have them with me). I'm so PROUD of myself!! It's the most weight I have EVER lost in my life. I'm just happy, happy, happy!!
My sister said it's time for me to "ditch the clown pants" and buy some new clothes. Clown pants? Damn, that's rude! (Even though I know that she doesn't mean it that way). She said its hard to appreciate all the weight I've lost because I'm "drowning in my clothes". Hmmmm...perhaps she has a point. My b-day is Saturday and I've asked for some new clothes. It's weird but I'm almost reluctant to get new clothes. I don't want to jinx anything. I know that sounds stupid, but it's true.
On a more upbeat note. You know what I realized at the grocery store yesterday? I'm actually proud of what's in my cart. I have such a wonderfully healthy selection of food in my cart when I shop: fresh fruits & veggies, turkey, eggs, natural cereals, eggs and more. It's really nice! I keep my head held high and stroll right through the store. It's funny because I know that some folks may be looking at me and judging me because of my weight, however, they don't know that I've lost 35 pounds. It makes me smile a little. It also makes me realize how much we judge and are being judged on a daily basis. I'm working on doing it much less! I KNOW that someones value as a person has NOTHING to do with their weight--regardless of how big or small they are. It's not only what's on the inside that counts, it's what you do with the talents/skills you've got.
I've got to run. Hubby's brother & his family will be here soon. I'm going to be leaving the office to do some last minute things at home.
Hugs from AZ,
Shannon
Saturday, August 4, 2007
Saturday
Hey there! Kind of a moderately busy Saturday. We've been cleaning the house as my brother and law & family are coming out from OK tomorrow. They are moving here and will be staying at our house until they move into their rental (I think, hubby is a little vague on the details). We're getting some long overdue cleaning done though. It's nice.
I started a Spark Page yesterday (Shannon in AZ). I decided to do that so that I can track my daily dietary intake and exercise. So far, I really like it. I really had no idea of the actual calories I was taking it but I knew it was under 1,800. I think I was at 1,500 ish yesterday. It shows I'm supposed to be between 12-16K. I can do that!!
When I added my exercise, for just one day, I had almost met my requirements for the week! LOL! Guess I'm doing OK in the exercise department. I know I'm feeling good about it and myself. I know I'm in MUCH better shape than when I started this in mid-May. Actually, I think I'm in the best shape of my life! I know I can still get much better though and will continue to work on doing so.
I was hoping to go to "Strictly Strengthening" this morning at 11AM. I was ready to go out the door, practically, and my oldest daughter said "Mom, that class is on Sunday's". LOL! I'm glad she caught me before I left. I guess today will just be a 'regular gym day' or a neighborhood walk day and I'll save the class for Sunday.
I have to run! Gotta drink some more water and get moving.
Have a great day!
Shannon
I started a Spark Page yesterday (Shannon in AZ). I decided to do that so that I can track my daily dietary intake and exercise. So far, I really like it. I really had no idea of the actual calories I was taking it but I knew it was under 1,800. I think I was at 1,500 ish yesterday. It shows I'm supposed to be between 12-16K. I can do that!!
When I added my exercise, for just one day, I had almost met my requirements for the week! LOL! Guess I'm doing OK in the exercise department. I know I'm feeling good about it and myself. I know I'm in MUCH better shape than when I started this in mid-May. Actually, I think I'm in the best shape of my life! I know I can still get much better though and will continue to work on doing so.
I was hoping to go to "Strictly Strengthening" this morning at 11AM. I was ready to go out the door, practically, and my oldest daughter said "Mom, that class is on Sunday's". LOL! I'm glad she caught me before I left. I guess today will just be a 'regular gym day' or a neighborhood walk day and I'll save the class for Sunday.
I have to run! Gotta drink some more water and get moving.
Have a great day!
Shannon
Friday, August 3, 2007
IS it HOT in here or is it just ME? LOL!
Hey there!
Today is a new day. I'm sitting here having my lunch of a rolled ww tortilla w/organic pb & no sugar jelly, a Blue Bunny no sugar added blueberry yogurt and a Mixed Berry Propel (I didn't have any more water bottles in the pantry this morning so I just grabbed what I had). For a mid-morning snack I had 14 almonds. For breakfast I had 1.5c of cherrios with about 1/2 c. of skim milk. So far...a pretty good day. I'm not sure what dinner will be yet. I'm thinking I'll go home and try out some new brown rice concoction in my new rice cooker. I bought one about three weeks ago (just before vacation) and I've yet to use it. My YOAD message board family convinced me it'd be a good purchase so I got one. Now it's time to pull it out of the box and try it out.
Last night I walked with hubby about 3-3.5 miles vs. going to the gym. He wanted to watch "Shooter", a movie we rented that was due by midnight. I told him I would watch it with him as long as we'd walk over to pick up our daughters from my sister Tracy's afterwards. He agreed. It was fun but HUMID! Ack! That's the only downside to Monsoon season....HOT and HUMID. The walk was nice. The girls complained a bit when we picked them up and my sister kept trying to offer to drive us home. Nope, we were walking. We are getting healthier and in better shape. It is work but I know it's worth it. It sure makes me feel good inside. It's a feeling that no food can ever give me....EVER!
Tonight we'll go back to the gym. I need to do some strengthening too. I'll do my 1 hour work out then do about 20-30 minutes of weights too. My muscles are really needing it. I want to be sure to continue to firm as I burn. I don't want to be a giant skin suit, when I lose this weight. I'm trying hard to prevent that.
I guess I'll run, for now. I hope you have a great weekend! Remember, drink that water, get off the couch, walk for 30 minutes every day NO excuses, YOU turn if you need it! YOU CAN DO THIS! WE can do this!!
Hugs,
Shannon
Today is a new day. I'm sitting here having my lunch of a rolled ww tortilla w/organic pb & no sugar jelly, a Blue Bunny no sugar added blueberry yogurt and a Mixed Berry Propel (I didn't have any more water bottles in the pantry this morning so I just grabbed what I had). For a mid-morning snack I had 14 almonds. For breakfast I had 1.5c of cherrios with about 1/2 c. of skim milk. So far...a pretty good day. I'm not sure what dinner will be yet. I'm thinking I'll go home and try out some new brown rice concoction in my new rice cooker. I bought one about three weeks ago (just before vacation) and I've yet to use it. My YOAD message board family convinced me it'd be a good purchase so I got one. Now it's time to pull it out of the box and try it out.
Last night I walked with hubby about 3-3.5 miles vs. going to the gym. He wanted to watch "Shooter", a movie we rented that was due by midnight. I told him I would watch it with him as long as we'd walk over to pick up our daughters from my sister Tracy's afterwards. He agreed. It was fun but HUMID! Ack! That's the only downside to Monsoon season....HOT and HUMID. The walk was nice. The girls complained a bit when we picked them up and my sister kept trying to offer to drive us home. Nope, we were walking. We are getting healthier and in better shape. It is work but I know it's worth it. It sure makes me feel good inside. It's a feeling that no food can ever give me....EVER!
Tonight we'll go back to the gym. I need to do some strengthening too. I'll do my 1 hour work out then do about 20-30 minutes of weights too. My muscles are really needing it. I want to be sure to continue to firm as I burn. I don't want to be a giant skin suit, when I lose this weight. I'm trying hard to prevent that.
I guess I'll run, for now. I hope you have a great weekend! Remember, drink that water, get off the couch, walk for 30 minutes every day NO excuses, YOU turn if you need it! YOU CAN DO THIS! WE can do this!!
Hugs,
Shannon
Thursday, August 2, 2007
Updated BMI
Hey! I was sitting here at work with nothing to do so I thought I'd check my BMI. Guess what? On May 17th, it was 45.3 and today it's 39.8!!! YIPEE!! Just another indication of progress.
Hey....every bit helps!!
I can DO this! I know I CAN!
Shannon
Hey....every bit helps!!
I can DO this! I know I CAN!
Shannon
Measurements & Weigh In
Alright time for the weekly measurements. You know what? I am SOOOOO glad I started doing this! Thanks so much to my friend Rich, who is a true inspiration, for giving me the idea. It sure makes things more REAL when they are in black and white.
Weight & Measurements as of 8/2/07 at 8:35AM (last measured 7/19-pre vacation)
Weight-224 lbs (down 3.5 lbs since last measurement)
Abs-42.5 inches (down 1/4 inch since last measurement)
"Sucked In" Abs-40 inches (no change)
Chest-45.5 inches (down 1/2 inch since last measurement)
Right Arm-15 inches (down 1.5 inches since last measurement)
Left Arm-15 inches (down 1/2 inch since last measurement)
Neck-16.5 inches (no change)
Right Thigh-26.5 inches (down 1/4 inch since last measurement)
Left Thigh-26 inches (down 7/8 inch since last measurement)
Abd Apron (Pannus)-50.25 inches (down 1/2 inch since last measurement)
GRAND TOTALS SINCE BEGINNING MEASUREMENTS ON 7/12/07
-11 pounds
-2.25 inches off abdomen
-2.15 inches off "sucked in" abdomen
-3.25 inches off chest
-2.5 inches off right arm
-2.75 inches off left arm
-1 inch off neck
-1.5 inches off right thigh
-1 inch off left thigh
-1/2 inch off pannus (abdominal apron)
GRAND WEIGHT WEIGHT LOSS TOTAL SINCE STARTING YOAD IN MID-MAY
(didn't start measuring until 7/12/07)
Weight & Measurements as of 8/2/07 at 8:35AM (last measured 7/19-pre vacation)
Weight-224 lbs (down 3.5 lbs since last measurement)
Abs-42.5 inches (down 1/4 inch since last measurement)
"Sucked In" Abs-40 inches (no change)
Chest-45.5 inches (down 1/2 inch since last measurement)
Right Arm-15 inches (down 1.5 inches since last measurement)
Left Arm-15 inches (down 1/2 inch since last measurement)
Neck-16.5 inches (no change)
Right Thigh-26.5 inches (down 1/4 inch since last measurement)
Left Thigh-26 inches (down 7/8 inch since last measurement)
Abd Apron (Pannus)-50.25 inches (down 1/2 inch since last measurement)
GRAND TOTALS SINCE BEGINNING MEASUREMENTS ON 7/12/07
-11 pounds
-2.25 inches off abdomen
-2.15 inches off "sucked in" abdomen
-3.25 inches off chest
-2.5 inches off right arm
-2.75 inches off left arm
-1 inch off neck
-1.5 inches off right thigh
-1 inch off left thigh
-1/2 inch off pannus (abdominal apron)
GRAND WEIGHT WEIGHT LOSS TOTAL SINCE STARTING YOAD IN MID-MAY
(didn't start measuring until 7/12/07)
Total weight loss to date....................(drum roll please)
31 pounds
Isn't that exciting!! I've met my initial goal of 30 pounds!! My next goal is to break the 200 mark. I have 25 pounds to go for that. I want to have that lost in the next 10-12 weeks, so basically by Halloween I want to be 199 or less. I know I can do it! With the help of my friends on my YOAD message board, I know I can get there!!
OK. Back to the daily info.
Last night I exercised 30 minutes on the Cybex Gazelle and burned 400 calories. Then I used the treadmill for another 35 minutes and burned another 332 calores. Total calorie burn for last night's exercise=732 calories. That's pretty good. I know I need to step up the intensity of the work outs soon though. I need to get my heart rate up a bit more. I'm going to be working on that over the next few weeks. I can't wait to start my step aerobic rountine again, I really missed that while I was on vacation. I think I'll start with the "Strictly Strenghening" class on Saturday. We'll see how that pans out. I'm going to go check the message board. Hope you all are doing wonderful! Remember to walk 30 minutes every day, no excuses! YOU CAN DO IT!
Hugs,
Shannon
Shannon
Wednesday, August 1, 2007
Today's My Anniversary!!
By the way, today is my husband's and my 18th wedding anniversary!
We're not sure what we are going to do to celebrate, but it will surely be a YOAD evening. No binges for me! I'm on a MISSION!
Shannon
We're not sure what we are going to do to celebrate, but it will surely be a YOAD evening. No binges for me! I'm on a MISSION!
Shannon
Back from River Rafting & American Idol Try Outs
I'm back!! Just returned home last night after being gone 10 days. I spent the first 7 days on the Colorado River. Which was AMAZING!! The last 3 days were spent in San Diego, with my niece, trying out for American Idol. FUN but a freak fest! LOL
The Colorado trip was wonderful. We went approximately 188 miles from Lee's Ferry to Whitmore Wash on a "boat" down the river. It was so pretty! We had sun, rain and lots of clouds. For the most part, the weather was wonderful. Only one hot day and one very rainy night (the last one). We went hiking every day to waterfalls and scenic areas. We ate wonderful food (Yes I stayed YOAD true--with the exception of a piece of dutch oven pineapple upside down cake on day 5. It was delish!). I learned about the geology of the canyon, folk lore of the pioneers and saw a few watery graves along the way. I'd highly recommend that trip to anyone!
American Idol try outs? Wow, that was an adventure too. Spent Sunday, after getting our wristbands for my niece to try out late Saturday night at 11:55 PM (note that we'd been up since about 4:30 AM that morning on the Colorado), at the San Diego Zoo. It was fun! We pretty much just hung out together all day. (My niece is 19, I went with her for moral support). Monday morning we arrived at Qualcomm Stadium at about 5:15 AM. We stood in line until about 9 AM, then they started letting people in. At around 9:45 AM, they started singing some group songs "California Dreaming" and "Walking on Sunshine". (Keep an eye on the AI try out San Diego show. We were a part of that). At about 10:30 AM they actually started the try outs/auditions. There were 13 tents set up, 12 of them had a producer and an "industry person" at them to hear auditions. They lined people up in rows of four to audition in front of the people in the tents. About 24,000 people and 14 hours later, it was my niece's turn. She didn't even get to sing to the chorus of the song and they told her "you have a lovely voice but you're not quite what we're looking for this year". Unfortunately, all the freaks that tried out (bikini girl, hugely obese girl, rollerskating girls, mime girl, giant sombrero boy....to name a few), made it. I think of the 70 or so that moved forward (out of approximately 25,000 folks that tried out) at least 30 of them were gimmick type of people. She said that she'll try again next year and be sure to have a gimmick as a back up. LOL! It was fun but very cut-throat. How could it not be? If I had to weed out 24,920 people--that'd be tough work! I can't imagine having to listen to those auditions all day. They turned away some amazing talent too! We heard some really good singers that didn't make it. "Not what they're looking for this year"....hmmmm.
Now that I'm home, it'll be time to do the weekly weight tomorrow. I "cheated" and snuck on the scale this morning. It said 226 lbs. That'll work! It'd be nice if it said 219, but I'll take 226....for now! :-) I'll do the full measurements and post them tomorrow. This morning, for breakfast, I had a Kashi instant oatmeal (150 cal) for breakfast, about 1/2 c. of Vanilla soy milk & 10 oz. of water. Mid morning snack was 1 oz. of raw almonds. For lunch I had a ww pb&j sandwich (organic pb & sugar free j), c. of raw baby carrots and 12 oz. of water. I have a small sugar free applesauce and a sugar free yogurt for mid-day snacks too. I think I'm going to eat the yogurt when I'm finished typing here. I'm still hungry. :-)
Glad to be back! (But I had an amazing time!!)
Shannon
The Colorado trip was wonderful. We went approximately 188 miles from Lee's Ferry to Whitmore Wash on a "boat" down the river. It was so pretty! We had sun, rain and lots of clouds. For the most part, the weather was wonderful. Only one hot day and one very rainy night (the last one). We went hiking every day to waterfalls and scenic areas. We ate wonderful food (Yes I stayed YOAD true--with the exception of a piece of dutch oven pineapple upside down cake on day 5. It was delish!). I learned about the geology of the canyon, folk lore of the pioneers and saw a few watery graves along the way. I'd highly recommend that trip to anyone!
American Idol try outs? Wow, that was an adventure too. Spent Sunday, after getting our wristbands for my niece to try out late Saturday night at 11:55 PM (note that we'd been up since about 4:30 AM that morning on the Colorado), at the San Diego Zoo. It was fun! We pretty much just hung out together all day. (My niece is 19, I went with her for moral support). Monday morning we arrived at Qualcomm Stadium at about 5:15 AM. We stood in line until about 9 AM, then they started letting people in. At around 9:45 AM, they started singing some group songs "California Dreaming" and "Walking on Sunshine". (Keep an eye on the AI try out San Diego show. We were a part of that). At about 10:30 AM they actually started the try outs/auditions. There were 13 tents set up, 12 of them had a producer and an "industry person" at them to hear auditions. They lined people up in rows of four to audition in front of the people in the tents. About 24,000 people and 14 hours later, it was my niece's turn. She didn't even get to sing to the chorus of the song and they told her "you have a lovely voice but you're not quite what we're looking for this year". Unfortunately, all the freaks that tried out (bikini girl, hugely obese girl, rollerskating girls, mime girl, giant sombrero boy....to name a few), made it. I think of the 70 or so that moved forward (out of approximately 25,000 folks that tried out) at least 30 of them were gimmick type of people. She said that she'll try again next year and be sure to have a gimmick as a back up. LOL! It was fun but very cut-throat. How could it not be? If I had to weed out 24,920 people--that'd be tough work! I can't imagine having to listen to those auditions all day. They turned away some amazing talent too! We heard some really good singers that didn't make it. "Not what they're looking for this year"....hmmmm.
Now that I'm home, it'll be time to do the weekly weight tomorrow. I "cheated" and snuck on the scale this morning. It said 226 lbs. That'll work! It'd be nice if it said 219, but I'll take 226....for now! :-) I'll do the full measurements and post them tomorrow. This morning, for breakfast, I had a Kashi instant oatmeal (150 cal) for breakfast, about 1/2 c. of Vanilla soy milk & 10 oz. of water. Mid morning snack was 1 oz. of raw almonds. For lunch I had a ww pb&j sandwich (organic pb & sugar free j), c. of raw baby carrots and 12 oz. of water. I have a small sugar free applesauce and a sugar free yogurt for mid-day snacks too. I think I'm going to eat the yogurt when I'm finished typing here. I'm still hungry. :-)
Glad to be back! (But I had an amazing time!!)
Shannon
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