Friday, March 12, 2010
Kim's Weigh In
I am officially down 2 lbs this week. After I got over the fever I started eating again so I got 2 back from the 4 I lost. I got another shot in my foot today so hopefully it works this time. We'll just have to see. I can't afford to keep getting shots so I'm just gonna have to lose weight. I guess that means I have to stop slacking off! =) haha... I know, I've been sick. Seriously though, I can't change much about what I'm eating so I'm just gonna have to kick up the working out a notch or two....or three or four...well, you get the point. =) I'm gonna try and get out 5 days a week, but I can't guarantee it with my crazy schedule. Calories in calories out. I really need to save some money and get a polar so I know how many calories i'm burning. Birthday is coming in 2 1/2 months...we'll see.
Monday, March 8, 2010
The Positive Side
So, this weekend I came down with this HORRIBLE cold. Normally when I get sick I end up eating all day cuz there is nothing else to do. Well, since I got sick I have dropped 4 lbs because I don't feel like eating! That isn't a good way to lose weight, but at least I lost something. That's the positive side to being sick. Let's just hope I get better soon. So far, unless I've got drugs in me, I'm death warmed over.
Saturday, March 6, 2010
Lost but now found
This week I have a tough week!! I think coming back from a weekend of doing everything wrong and trying to get back on the horse has been really hard. I have had no motivation this week. To be honest the only thing that kept me going was that I have to much pride to tell Sarah or Kim that I QUIT and to let all the work I have done go to waste!! So today when we met up to run the 6 miles I was like GREAT(NOT) but I knew I just had to prove to myself that I could do it. Then Sarah came over and we decided we should do 7 miles to prepare for the earlier half marathon. So we ran and I finished without walking!! :) A little slow, but as long as I finish is the only thing I care about!! I am not going to lie at first I had the worst shin splits. They hurt so bad. Finally they went away and I coasted then I got really hungry. I know weird right? My stomach was growling then my legs started getting sore yes while I was running!! But I finished and it gave my the motivation that I needed!! So I found my MOTIVATION!!! and I am very happy to have it back!! My new goal and something to help me keep my motivation is to loose 5lbs by the time Gary's sister and her family come visit us.. They are coming during spring break. So weigh in I maintained this week. I did gain just about 6lbs in California so to loose all that is a good thing!
Training schedule:
Okay Sarah I looked at the Calendar if we add a mile every week until April 10 we will be up to 12 miles. Then on the 17th run 7 miles and the following week is the half marathon. What do you think?
Kim I believe they do have a 5K I will email the website!
Training schedule:
Okay Sarah I looked at the Calendar if we add a mile every week until April 10 we will be up to 12 miles. Then on the 17th run 7 miles and the following week is the half marathon. What do you think?
Kim I believe they do have a 5K I will email the website!
Sarah's Weigh In
I am SO excited. I lost 4 lbs this week!! And last night I squeezed into a size smaller pants! They are still a bit to tight to wear in public, because of my major problem area - muffin top!
Korina found a cheaper 1/2 marathon that we can do instead of the one in California. The California one isn't a horrible price for the registration, but when you add the gas, plus hotel stay in there it was adding up to be an expensive trip. So this 1/2 marathon will be only $35 for early registration, and it's in Hurricane, UT. Still, because it starts so early in the morning we'll have to get a cheap hotel, but it will be easier to get a cheap hotel there, than in CA. We can even stay in Mesquite if we have to and it would be super cheap. That way, Jerry and the kids could also come to cheer us on! The only problem with it is that it is 3 weeks earlier than the other one. (And I'm not quite sure how hard AKA hills, the course is) SO today, instead of running 6 miles we bumped it up to 7 miles. I won't lie. It was hard, and right now I'm not sure how on earth we'll be able to run 13.1 miles in 7 weeks. BUT on the other hand, I was remembering how we were SO scared to do our 4 mile run. I didn't think I'd be able to do it without walking, and today we did 7! We can do it! Nothing like pushing yourself to the limit right?!
Korina found a cheaper 1/2 marathon that we can do instead of the one in California. The California one isn't a horrible price for the registration, but when you add the gas, plus hotel stay in there it was adding up to be an expensive trip. So this 1/2 marathon will be only $35 for early registration, and it's in Hurricane, UT. Still, because it starts so early in the morning we'll have to get a cheap hotel, but it will be easier to get a cheap hotel there, than in CA. We can even stay in Mesquite if we have to and it would be super cheap. That way, Jerry and the kids could also come to cheer us on! The only problem with it is that it is 3 weeks earlier than the other one. (And I'm not quite sure how hard AKA hills, the course is) SO today, instead of running 6 miles we bumped it up to 7 miles. I won't lie. It was hard, and right now I'm not sure how on earth we'll be able to run 13.1 miles in 7 weeks. BUT on the other hand, I was remembering how we were SO scared to do our 4 mile run. I didn't think I'd be able to do it without walking, and today we did 7! We can do it! Nothing like pushing yourself to the limit right?!
Friday, March 5, 2010
Kim's Weigh In
I realized a little late, but IT'S FRIDAY!! I have been SO BAD this week. Let's just say I had many cravings and satisfied them. I was craving chocolate so on my weekly trip to the nearby Walmart Supermarket I picked up a gallon of chocolate milk. While I know I had help, I still feel like I drank the whole gallon myself this week.
Once you fall off the wagon it is very difficult to get back on. I fell off the wagon at the end of January when I was in such despair over no weightloss. I have been gradually getting better at watching what I eat, but today I finally took charge and made a change. Korina has been telling me to get on Spark People for months now and I finally did. I have input every little thing I've put in my mouth today so far. The trouble I'm going to run into is tonight. I have no dinner planned and we're going on a trip to Costco....never a good combination.
Now to the weigh in:
Good News: All my bad eating didn't make me gain weight
Not so Good News: I didn't lose anything either, but that was expected.
I'm going to try and be dilligent next week and call that my RE-DO. My motivation is lacking and I'm really trying to force myself out there to exercise. It has just been so hard the last two weeks because taking care of 7 kids every day is just wearing me out. It is non-stop around here lately. The thing that makes it so difficult is the fact that I absolutely have to get to the park by 6am because I have to be home at 7. I, like Korina, am NOT a morning person so going to bed late with my hubby and then getting up at night with kids + waking up at 6am is not an easy task. Especially when I know there is absolutely no chance for a nap during the day. I guess that's where I'm having the most trouble...lack of sleep. If you don't get enough sleep you can't lose weight. Honestly though, I don't know a mom who does get enough sleep. Isn't in our job description...to work 24 hours a day?? LOL
Someday this weight will come off. I'm just gonna keep on trucking through. If anything I am at least stronger.
Once you fall off the wagon it is very difficult to get back on. I fell off the wagon at the end of January when I was in such despair over no weightloss. I have been gradually getting better at watching what I eat, but today I finally took charge and made a change. Korina has been telling me to get on Spark People for months now and I finally did. I have input every little thing I've put in my mouth today so far. The trouble I'm going to run into is tonight. I have no dinner planned and we're going on a trip to Costco....never a good combination.
Now to the weigh in:
Good News: All my bad eating didn't make me gain weight
Not so Good News: I didn't lose anything either, but that was expected.
I'm going to try and be dilligent next week and call that my RE-DO. My motivation is lacking and I'm really trying to force myself out there to exercise. It has just been so hard the last two weeks because taking care of 7 kids every day is just wearing me out. It is non-stop around here lately. The thing that makes it so difficult is the fact that I absolutely have to get to the park by 6am because I have to be home at 7. I, like Korina, am NOT a morning person so going to bed late with my hubby and then getting up at night with kids + waking up at 6am is not an easy task. Especially when I know there is absolutely no chance for a nap during the day. I guess that's where I'm having the most trouble...lack of sleep. If you don't get enough sleep you can't lose weight. Honestly though, I don't know a mom who does get enough sleep. Isn't in our job description...to work 24 hours a day?? LOL
Someday this weight will come off. I'm just gonna keep on trucking through. If anything I am at least stronger.
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Pre Vacation Weight
After the workout this morning I am back to pre Vacation weight!! YIPPEE!! I am hoping to lose at least one more pound by the end of the week.
Mid week check, I am doing pretty good. I am having a hard time drinking the 8 glasses of water. I have been working out, but I have had a hard time getting back into it. I am so worried about the run on Saturday, after taking a few days off I already feel so out of it. So I am just going to take it slow and hopefully be able to finish even if it takes 2 hours to run 6 miles. (Hopefully not that long) On Calorie Counting there is a great website it is http://www.sparkpeople.com/ and it is a free diet website. It is awesome has food journal, your own profile, counts calories, tons of recipes with Nutritional Info, support groups, fun little water triggers. Check it out it is awesome. The problem with Calorie Counting is I don't have time to go online to put everything in. But I have been doing it in my head. I have been eating a orange for breakfast, for lunch I have been having pita pizza, and for dinner I have been trying recipes from this site. They have been really good so far!! So I have been under my calorie count this week! I still am not back to normal my body still feels gross from all the crap this weekend. I would like to loose 15 pounds by May 1, 2010!
Recipes:
Sarah actually gave me the idea on the Pita Pizza
Wheat Pita Bread-130 calories (Pita Bread is really cheap at Fresh & Easy)
Pizza Sauce-15 calories (you use just half of a serving so it last forever)
Cheese-110 Calories
One Slice of lunch Meat- 15 calories
Bake in the oven at 400 for about 10mins.
So only 270 calories!!
Taco Salad- I made this the other night I got it from Sparkpeople. It is more like Chicken Chili but the kids also enjoyed it!
1lb Chicken breast
1 large onion, chopped
1 pkg taco seasonings
1 pkg Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing mix
1 16 oz-Can Pinto Beans
1 16 oz-Can Chili Beans (Hot, medium, or mild to taste)
1 16 oz-Can Whole Kernel Corn
1 8 oz-Can Mexican tomatoes
1 8 oz-Can Tomatoes
Cook chicken breast and cut into bite-sized pieces. Chop onion. Combine chicken breast and onion with remaining ingredients and simmer for 1 hour.
Total Calories: 145.6!! Isn't that wonderful!!
I also added Cheese which is 110 calories
Crackers-60 Calories
Fat Free Sour Cream-20 Calories
A whole meal for only 335 calories! It was very yummy!! There was also leftovers and Gary brought it to work.
Mid week check, I am doing pretty good. I am having a hard time drinking the 8 glasses of water. I have been working out, but I have had a hard time getting back into it. I am so worried about the run on Saturday, after taking a few days off I already feel so out of it. So I am just going to take it slow and hopefully be able to finish even if it takes 2 hours to run 6 miles. (Hopefully not that long) On Calorie Counting there is a great website it is http://www.sparkpeople.com/ and it is a free diet website. It is awesome has food journal, your own profile, counts calories, tons of recipes with Nutritional Info, support groups, fun little water triggers. Check it out it is awesome. The problem with Calorie Counting is I don't have time to go online to put everything in. But I have been doing it in my head. I have been eating a orange for breakfast, for lunch I have been having pita pizza, and for dinner I have been trying recipes from this site. They have been really good so far!! So I have been under my calorie count this week! I still am not back to normal my body still feels gross from all the crap this weekend. I would like to loose 15 pounds by May 1, 2010!
Recipes:
Sarah actually gave me the idea on the Pita Pizza
Wheat Pita Bread-130 calories (Pita Bread is really cheap at Fresh & Easy)
Pizza Sauce-15 calories (you use just half of a serving so it last forever)
Cheese-110 Calories
One Slice of lunch Meat- 15 calories
Bake in the oven at 400 for about 10mins.
So only 270 calories!!
Taco Salad- I made this the other night I got it from Sparkpeople. It is more like Chicken Chili but the kids also enjoyed it!
1lb Chicken breast
1 large onion, chopped
1 pkg taco seasonings
1 pkg Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing mix
1 16 oz-Can Pinto Beans
1 16 oz-Can Chili Beans (Hot, medium, or mild to taste)
1 16 oz-Can Whole Kernel Corn
1 8 oz-Can Mexican tomatoes
1 8 oz-Can Tomatoes
Cook chicken breast and cut into bite-sized pieces. Chop onion. Combine chicken breast and onion with remaining ingredients and simmer for 1 hour.
Total Calories: 145.6!! Isn't that wonderful!!
I also added Cheese which is 110 calories
Crackers-60 Calories
Fat Free Sour Cream-20 Calories
A whole meal for only 335 calories! It was very yummy!! There was also leftovers and Gary brought it to work.
Monday, March 1, 2010
2 months of progress
Here are the pictures to show the progress. I wasn't sure if I should put last month's pictures again, but I decided to just put my beginning pictures -as much as I hate them. In the first two months of this year I have lost a total of 26 lbs!!! That shocks me. I know a good portion of that was holiday weight, and I know it will definitely slow down now. I'm sure I'll hit a plateau, but hopefully it won't get me too discouraged. I am only 3 lbs away from my weight that I was when I got pregnant with Sydney. I'm hoping to lose that within the next two weeks.
I'm very happy that I reached my 20 Lb goal, and it's time to set another. I would like to lose 9 pounds by April 1st. This month will include a trip to Disneyland and I hope that doesn't do too much damage. But we'll also be increasing miles on our Saturday runs.
It really is amazing to me that I have lost more weight these last two months than I did all last year - well, the 10 months after I had Sydney. And I was trying to lose weight last year, it just wouldn't come off. I owe that to you girls for getting me motivated, and encouraging me! I'm so proud of all of us!
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