So I am very excited that there are only 5 more working days till I leave for NB. And really it could be 4 working days, cause Friday afternoon is a Christmas Luncheon, and Tuesday I am leaving early to get the car all packed up and ready to head out bright and early on Wednesday!
So I am hoping to get a chance to see some of you while I am home.
Did I mention it hasn't stopped snowing since I moved here. Atleast 4 hours of everyday is snow...but it isn't the messy yucky city snow like in Ottawa, is teh nice, pure white, fluffy stuff like back east. I LOVE it. Josh and I went for a walk in a blizzard the other day...nothing makes me happier then being all bundled up, walking in gorgeous snow, holding the hand of the person I lvoe more than anything in this world! Life if so awesome!!!
I can't wait to be home!!!
December 14, 2005
All Settled In
I can't believe how fast time is going by these days.
Josh and I are all moved into our place and everything is unpacked and cosy...thanks 100% to Josh. He is very bored not having a job right now, so he whipped right through getting boxes unpacked, painting, and cleaning, as well as hanging up pictures and organizing knick knacks and stuff...I could get used to this ;)
I have really been missing my Goodlife though. Such a great gym...but the closest one to me now is 2 hours away...not quite worth it. There is a gym here in Kincardine, actually a couple, but I am waiting to join after christmas...since I only have 1 week left till I go home, and I will be home for 2 1/2 weeks.(WOOHOO!) I will have to take some pictures of teh new place and post them up...it is my favourite place I have lived so far (and trust me, I have lived in a lot of friggin places). My kitty likes it lots too, and has adjusted well.
More exciting news is that I have lost a few more pounds and am currently at 200.2 (I swear that body knows how bad I want to be below 200 for Christmas). I am more than positive I will be able to reach my goal of 199 by the end of the year now...thanks to the weight watchers group here in Kincardine. I like their approach, and I find it more welcoming then some of the meetings I attended in Ottawa.
So that is a grand total of 43.8 pounds! WOOHOO! only 56.2 to go (almost half way there).
Josh and I are all moved into our place and everything is unpacked and cosy...thanks 100% to Josh. He is very bored not having a job right now, so he whipped right through getting boxes unpacked, painting, and cleaning, as well as hanging up pictures and organizing knick knacks and stuff...I could get used to this ;)
I have really been missing my Goodlife though. Such a great gym...but the closest one to me now is 2 hours away...not quite worth it. There is a gym here in Kincardine, actually a couple, but I am waiting to join after christmas...since I only have 1 week left till I go home, and I will be home for 2 1/2 weeks.(WOOHOO!) I will have to take some pictures of teh new place and post them up...it is my favourite place I have lived so far (and trust me, I have lived in a lot of friggin places). My kitty likes it lots too, and has adjusted well.
More exciting news is that I have lost a few more pounds and am currently at 200.2 (I swear that body knows how bad I want to be below 200 for Christmas). I am more than positive I will be able to reach my goal of 199 by the end of the year now...thanks to the weight watchers group here in Kincardine. I like their approach, and I find it more welcoming then some of the meetings I attended in Ottawa.
So that is a grand total of 43.8 pounds! WOOHOO! only 56.2 to go (almost half way there).
November 15, 2005
Busy Busy
It has been a long time....crazy!
Things on the weight front are holding steady. It is like my body knows how bad I want to be below 200, so it teases me by hovering by 1 or 2 pounds from week to week. I have a good feeling that the upcoming move will give me the shift in my routine I need to shake things up a abit and get those last 50-60 pounds off of my a$$. I was getting a bit discourages at one point, but I need to look at it over all...I have lost 43 pounds, which is no small feat. I am totally proud about that and I am loving the way I am looking. Clothes that haven't fit in a few years are fitting great, too bad they are things like button fly jeans that are not quite "in" any more.
Another positive note, Josh is also reaping some serious benefits of my cooking healthier along with his Karate. The bugger has lost
somewhere between 40 and 50 pounds...I am so proud of him. He is looking even more fabulous than he was a while ago. I am so excited at how great we are going to look when we get married in a little over a year. Maybe that dream dress will be mine after all!!
On another, exiting note...I am moving yet again. This time I am leaving Ottawa and going to a fairly rural area of Ontario, the town is Kincardine. It is one of the most beautiful places I have ever seen! For those of you who don't know where that is (which is probably EVERYONE), the map below shows where it is in relation to Toronto...about 2 hours North West, where most people in Toronto refer to as Cottage Country.
Not the most fabulous place to visit in the winter, but come summer the beaches along Lake Huron are amazing, and there is an open invite to any of you who'd like to come visit at ANY time!!! An interesting fact for you...I will be about 30 minutes from the longest fresh water beach in North America...Sauble Beach. There will be no dull moments!
October 13, 2005
October 10, 2005
Been a While
wow..I really thought that I had posted since the last post...but I guess not.The run went great...I ran the whole thing...and was able to shave about 4 minutes off of my personal best time (although the time is not a big deal for me, as long as I can run teh distance I am happy). I am starting training for a 10K distance wednesday, and I am very excited.
Last weigh in I was down 3 pounds. Sounds great, but with the gains a few weeks ago, I am just back to where I was a while back...but I am back there, so that is good.
Have had company for the last little while, and we are having a blast! We are on our way to a Sens Leafs game in a few minutes, and we spent the day having fun and taking pictures with Josh on Saturday. Yesterday I made my first ever turkey dinner! So Yummy!!! Complete with apple Pie (I so rock).
Last weigh in I was down 3 pounds. Sounds great, but with the gains a few weeks ago, I am just back to where I was a while back...but I am back there, so that is good.
Have had company for the last little while, and we are having a blast! We are on our way to a Sens Leafs game in a few minutes, and we spent the day having fun and taking pictures with Josh on Saturday. Yesterday I made my first ever turkey dinner! So Yummy!!! Complete with apple Pie (I so rock).
September 27, 2005
Phew........
Alright, so the scales are now going in the right direction...down! I had a small loss today, but a loss none the less, and I will take that.
September 22, 2005
My First 5K
Good news all...
I am going to be participating in the CIBC Run for the Cure 5K run. I use dto think 5K was a pretty long distance and that it would be a tough race...now I kinda feel like it will be no problem, and find myslef a bit dissapointed that they don't have a 10K distance at the event...
All in all, it is a great cause, and I am just happy to be abel to contribute to something so worth while. If there is a run in your area you shoul go out and support the runners. And to those of you that are doing the run, best of luck to you and remember to have fun!
I am going to be participating in the CIBC Run for the Cure 5K run. I use dto think 5K was a pretty long distance and that it would be a tough race...now I kinda feel like it will be no problem, and find myslef a bit dissapointed that they don't have a 10K distance at the event...
All in all, it is a great cause, and I am just happy to be abel to contribute to something so worth while. If there is a run in your area you shoul go out and support the runners. And to those of you that are doing the run, best of luck to you and remember to have fun!
Frustration
I haven't posted in a few weeks...and I am now biting the bullet and posting to explain why.
I have gained a few pounds over the last few weeks, my weight last week and this week were both up. A total of only 4 pounds, so it isn't the end of the world by any means, and as much as I hate to admit it, I know exactly why. When I got back from the Wedding in New Brunswick I weighed in and I was down 3 pounds...I was thrilled because I didn't really pay very close attention to what I ate when I was home. So it kind of gave me a false sense of security in that I could do the same all the time. And to top it off I have had 2 weekends that included licorice and nachos (they just go so well with movies)...both of which are problem foods for me that ALWAYS lead to over eating. 1 or 2 Nibs, I think not, the whole bag more like it.
So this is my confession post...as much as I hate to post bad reults I need to do it and I need to keep myself accountable. I recommitted to journaling my food and activity yesterday and am fully committed to going back to the basics and rereading a lot of my "motivational" material.
I have gained a few pounds over the last few weeks, my weight last week and this week were both up. A total of only 4 pounds, so it isn't the end of the world by any means, and as much as I hate to admit it, I know exactly why. When I got back from the Wedding in New Brunswick I weighed in and I was down 3 pounds...I was thrilled because I didn't really pay very close attention to what I ate when I was home. So it kind of gave me a false sense of security in that I could do the same all the time. And to top it off I have had 2 weekends that included licorice and nachos (they just go so well with movies)...both of which are problem foods for me that ALWAYS lead to over eating. 1 or 2 Nibs, I think not, the whole bag more like it.
So this is my confession post...as much as I hate to post bad reults I need to do it and I need to keep myself accountable. I recommitted to journaling my food and activity yesterday and am fully committed to going back to the basics and rereading a lot of my "motivational" material.
September 06, 2005
All Grown Up!
What a week!!! My best bud in the whole wide world got married on saturday, and I was her maid of honour. Doesn't she look amazing! That is me and Josh in the picture with her. I had such a great time the whole week at the Stagette party, the wedding shower, the rehersal, the actual wedding, the open house, and I didn't want to leave when I did. I realized this past week how much I miss having her around...it is so nice to have someone that knows you better than anyone else, and has shared more with you than anyone else. Miss you Mrs. Alward!!!
August 23, 2005
Can't Believe I Didn't Tell You
So I lost three pounds, and reached my 10% last week! WOOHOO!! This means I got a really nice keychain from weight watchers and I have had my eye on it for about a month now....things were slow for a while. So this puts me at a total of 24 pounds lost since I started weigt watchers, and 39.5 pounds in total. That is a lot of pounds...actually...you know those 18L jugs of water that you put in water coolers, the really ginormous ones....well one of those weight 39.6 pounds. Go ahead, next time you ar ein a grocery store, pick one of those suckers up! That is the extra weight I had previously been carrying around!
Will update tomorrow with today's results ;)
Will update tomorrow with today's results ;)
August 18, 2005
Thank Yous
I have been realizing lately just how many people it takes as a support network in order to lose weight...and I have quite a support network. It consists of so many people, some I hardly know, others I have known forever and love with all my heart. So I decided that they deserve some recognition...In the style of my "fat-loss Grammy award winning moment" I'd like to thank,
Michelle, Sara, Bill, June (class instructors from Goodlife) for being kick ass instructors and really knowing how to keep a girl motivated. Special props to Michelle for taking a true interest in my progress and giving me someone I want to impress. I need that to be successful.
Brooke (running trainer) for really knowing how to get a group of non-running girls motivated enough to get up at 5:00 am in the morning to run atleast 6 kilometers...and having the great sense of knowing when and how to push us, as well as when to back away.
Kelly - the girl who asked me to go to the gym with her...you hardly knew me at the time yet was willing to bring me with you to the gym, show me around AND go with me almost every day. Despite the fact that you are in fabulous shape you made me feel like we were at the level...that means more to me then you will ever know! Knowing that you'd be disappointed in me not going gave me the extra push I needed to get my butt in gear. Please hurry up and come back to Ottawa :)
Heather D. and Tineka - the gals who introduced me to weight watchers - Although both with very different goals then me, the two of you more than willingly set me up with the info I needed to get started and the motivation I needed to stay on track in attempting to do weight watchers at home. The great snack ideas and food items that you guys told me about made getting through the cravings much easier and having people that didn't think I was crazy when talking about "2 points" for food made me feel a bit more sane.
Sonia - for asking me to join you in running, not once, not twice but three times. Even after I said no, you asked again and made me question why I was saying no. It was the best decision I have made in a long time!
Sean - my first weight watchers leader - When I decided to first officially join weight watchers (i.e. go to meetings rather than do it on my own)I was very nervous You were the BEST leader a girl could ask for, so motivational and always had the right words to say when the scale was up or down...I always left there feeling like a better person, whether I was heavier or lighter. The new leader just isn't the same. I miss you a lot!
Therese - for understanding without questioning. I love you!
Gilly, Donna, the Australian Gals, random posters - For offering such words of encouragement and knowing what to say to put a smile on my face...despite the fact that you hardly even know me. When someone replies to anything I post on here, it makes me want to post more, and that is what keeps me accountable, and that is what I need!
Melissa - For knowing exactly what I am going through because you are in the exact same place. You are the person I can really relate to, and I know that you feel the same. Being able to share our ideas and recipes while on totally different plans, makes things so much more fun!
Mom and Jody (my sister) - for keeping up to date with my weight loss and giving me the support I didn't really think I'd be able to get from home since I am away...I didn't really know either of you knew how to work a computer! Also for actually being interested in my progress, calling the minute I get home form my meetings to see how it went, and congratulating me with every small step. This means more to me then you will ever know!
Dad - for writing me a small email that said the weight loss was fantastic and that you could really see a difference. You can't possibly know how much that meant to me!
Barb - for having the personality I wish I had when it comes to my body. You carry yourself with such pride and confidence I only wish I had. You can talk to anyone and be comfortable with who you are. I hope someday I can say the same about myself.
My Uncles - you buggers who always are the ones to have something to say when it comes to teasing me about my weight - when you actually commented on the loss I was so shocked, and impressed!
Josh - you are my rock, my beacon, my peace. For saying you are proud of me at 5:00 in the morning when I get up to run. For eating anything I give you and appreciating that I am contributing to a healthier life for both of us, for telling me on the day I felt like I looked horrible that I was looking great and you really were noticing a huge difference, for pushing me to stay motivated, and not letting me buy the tub of ice cream, for making me feel special, for loving me.
To all of you (and I am sure this list is only going to expand as I think of people I may have forgotten) I have times when I think no one understands, and no one cares or even is there for support. Making this list gives me something to look at to see just how many people I have for support! Thank you for being a part of the toughest thing I have ever done in my life.
Michelle, Sara, Bill, June (class instructors from Goodlife) for being kick ass instructors and really knowing how to keep a girl motivated. Special props to Michelle for taking a true interest in my progress and giving me someone I want to impress. I need that to be successful.
Brooke (running trainer) for really knowing how to get a group of non-running girls motivated enough to get up at 5:00 am in the morning to run atleast 6 kilometers...and having the great sense of knowing when and how to push us, as well as when to back away.
Kelly - the girl who asked me to go to the gym with her...you hardly knew me at the time yet was willing to bring me with you to the gym, show me around AND go with me almost every day. Despite the fact that you are in fabulous shape you made me feel like we were at the level...that means more to me then you will ever know! Knowing that you'd be disappointed in me not going gave me the extra push I needed to get my butt in gear. Please hurry up and come back to Ottawa :)
Heather D. and Tineka - the gals who introduced me to weight watchers - Although both with very different goals then me, the two of you more than willingly set me up with the info I needed to get started and the motivation I needed to stay on track in attempting to do weight watchers at home. The great snack ideas and food items that you guys told me about made getting through the cravings much easier and having people that didn't think I was crazy when talking about "2 points" for food made me feel a bit more sane.
Sonia - for asking me to join you in running, not once, not twice but three times. Even after I said no, you asked again and made me question why I was saying no. It was the best decision I have made in a long time!
Sean - my first weight watchers leader - When I decided to first officially join weight watchers (i.e. go to meetings rather than do it on my own)I was very nervous You were the BEST leader a girl could ask for, so motivational and always had the right words to say when the scale was up or down...I always left there feeling like a better person, whether I was heavier or lighter. The new leader just isn't the same. I miss you a lot!
Therese - for understanding without questioning. I love you!
Gilly, Donna, the Australian Gals, random posters - For offering such words of encouragement and knowing what to say to put a smile on my face...despite the fact that you hardly even know me. When someone replies to anything I post on here, it makes me want to post more, and that is what keeps me accountable, and that is what I need!
Melissa - For knowing exactly what I am going through because you are in the exact same place. You are the person I can really relate to, and I know that you feel the same. Being able to share our ideas and recipes while on totally different plans, makes things so much more fun!
Mom and Jody (my sister) - for keeping up to date with my weight loss and giving me the support I didn't really think I'd be able to get from home since I am away...I didn't really know either of you knew how to work a computer! Also for actually being interested in my progress, calling the minute I get home form my meetings to see how it went, and congratulating me with every small step. This means more to me then you will ever know!
Dad - for writing me a small email that said the weight loss was fantastic and that you could really see a difference. You can't possibly know how much that meant to me!
Barb - for having the personality I wish I had when it comes to my body. You carry yourself with such pride and confidence I only wish I had. You can talk to anyone and be comfortable with who you are. I hope someday I can say the same about myself.
My Uncles - you buggers who always are the ones to have something to say when it comes to teasing me about my weight - when you actually commented on the loss I was so shocked, and impressed!
Josh - you are my rock, my beacon, my peace. For saying you are proud of me at 5:00 in the morning when I get up to run. For eating anything I give you and appreciating that I am contributing to a healthier life for both of us, for telling me on the day I felt like I looked horrible that I was looking great and you really were noticing a huge difference, for pushing me to stay motivated, and not letting me buy the tub of ice cream, for making me feel special, for loving me.
To all of you (and I am sure this list is only going to expand as I think of people I may have forgotten) I have times when I think no one understands, and no one cares or even is there for support. Making this list gives me something to look at to see just how many people I have for support! Thank you for being a part of the toughest thing I have ever done in my life.
August 11, 2005
Things that make me happy
Okay, so I am a big copy cat and saw this on a few other people's blogs...but I thought it was a great idea...so here goes:
...someone I miss LOTS AND LOTS coming to visit very soon
...knowing that when I get to see that person I will have a fabulous day, no matter what we do
...a co-worker I hardly know commenting on how I look so healthy, and saying that I am just glowing compared to a few months ago
...dreading going home all day knowing the dishes and laundry need to be done and arriving home to find out your fabulous fiance has taken the evening off to get it done before you got home
...getting a window seat on the bus
...going to a class at the gym
...completing a run with my running group
...cuddling up with my fiance and my kitten to watch a great movie
...going back to NB for a visit
...being the maid of honour in my best friend's wedding, and getting to look really glamourous
...someone I miss LOTS AND LOTS coming to visit very soon
...knowing that when I get to see that person I will have a fabulous day, no matter what we do
...a co-worker I hardly know commenting on how I look so healthy, and saying that I am just glowing compared to a few months ago
...dreading going home all day knowing the dishes and laundry need to be done and arriving home to find out your fabulous fiance has taken the evening off to get it done before you got home
...getting a window seat on the bus
...going to a class at the gym
...completing a run with my running group
...cuddling up with my fiance and my kitten to watch a great movie
...going back to NB for a visit
...being the maid of honour in my best friend's wedding, and getting to look really glamourous
August 04, 2005
Looking Hot
Today I am wearing the dress that I talked about in an earlier post. Just wanted to say that I am looking hot...it feels so great to be able to wear something that is so flattering for a change!
Speedbump
Its true...I was up by 1.5 stinking pounds this week...but I can feel that I have lost that already. You see I kind of decided I wanted to have a splurge all you can eat anything you want weekend. And I REALLY enjoyed eating ANYTHING I wanted too...it was a long weekend and I need to do this once and a while to get in some goodies (I mean pizza, ice-cream, chocolate, licorice, nuts, you name it I ate it!). Oh and I did nothing as far as working out on Sunday or Monday.
And this was the consequence. The BEST part is that I know how to get back on track after having a pig out fest like that and that I still fell great (although I was a bit down on Weight In day, I did bring it on myself).
So I dusted the dirt off, pulled my socks up and I am back in the game. No more pig out fests for me...
And this was the consequence. The BEST part is that I know how to get back on track after having a pig out fest like that and that I still fell great (although I was a bit down on Weight In day, I did bring it on myself).
So I dusted the dirt off, pulled my socks up and I am back in the game. No more pig out fests for me...
August 03, 2005
What do you think?
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July 27, 2005
ALMOST 10%
Yesterday I got to go to Smiths Falls with my Josh since he had to write a test for a job he is hoping to get and hence I was not able to go to my usual WW meeting. Instead I decided to go on Monday and I was pretty excited cause I only had 1 pound to loose to get my awesome pewter keychain, which represents that you have lost 10% of your original starting weight...for me this is 37.5 pounds (but 22 since I started WW). They say that if you lose this much weight you have decreased your risk for many diseases by quite a substantial amount (In theory I have already reached this mark...but in the official ww records I have not)... So I was all excited when I went to the meeting, and I stepped on the scales, and I was only down 0.5 pounds...that 1 extra day may have been enough...stinking Mondays!
So I need to lose 0.5 pounds this week to get my keychain...very doable. I went to Macdonald's for fries and nuggets last night, I don't think that is going to help...but I just needed a grease fix ;) So the sail is set for a (rest of) week on track so that I can get the keychain. And then I am on my way to hitting the 40 pound mark. It would be great to be in Onederland (i.e. the 100's) by the time I go home at the end of August for a wedding...here is hoping!
So I need to lose 0.5 pounds this week to get my keychain...very doable. I went to Macdonald's for fries and nuggets last night, I don't think that is going to help...but I just needed a grease fix ;) So the sail is set for a (rest of) week on track so that I can get the keychain. And then I am on my way to hitting the 40 pound mark. It would be great to be in Onederland (i.e. the 100's) by the time I go home at the end of August for a wedding...here is hoping!
July 22, 2005
July Challenge
I am going to participate in a challenge that a fellow blogger is giving herself. The goal...to do 1200 minutes of working out this month. I am a bit off track since I didn't do any gym for the 1-3 of the month, but we will see how I do...here she goes:
01/07/05 - None
02/07/05 - None
03/07/05 - None
04/07/05 - 60 minutes(pm-BodyPump)
05/07/05 - None
06/07/05 - 60 minutes(pm-BodyStep)
07/07/05 - 60 minutes(pm-BodyPump)
08/07/05 - 60 minutes(pm-BodyStep)
09/07/05 - None
10/07/05 - None
11/07/05 - 60 minutes(am-learn to run clinic...Loving It)
- 60 minutes(pm-BodyPump)
12/07/05 - 60 minutes(pm-BodyStep...new release holy frig was it awesome!)
13/07/05 - 60 minutes(am-learn to run clinic...didn't know I HAD that much sweat)
60 minutes(pm-BodyStep...I am so sore!)
14/07/05 - 60 minutes(pm-BodyPump)
15/07/05 - None (I wimped out)
16/07/05 - 120 minutes (am-BodyPump followed by BodyStep)
17/07/05 - None
18/07/05 - 60(tough)minutes (am-learn to run clinic)
60 minutes (pm-BodyPump)
19/07/05 - 45 minutes (pm - Body Step, had to cut it short for WW meeting)
20/07/05 - 60 minutes (am - learn to run clininc)
21/07/05 - 60 minutes (pm- BodyPump)
22/07/05 - None
23/07/05 - 60 minutes(am - running)
- 60 minutes (am -BodyPump)
24/07/05 - None
25/07/05 - 60 minutes (am - Running Clinic)
60 minutes (pm - BodyPump)
26/07/05 - None
27/07/05 - 60 minutes (am - running clinic)
(p.s. I bought new running outfit as a reward...it was on sale for a great price AND it looks totally cute on me!)
28/07/05 - 45 minutes (pm - run)
- 60 minutes (pm- BodyPump)
29/07/05 - None
30/07/05 - 40 minutes (am-run)
- 60 minutes (am - Body Pump)
31/07/05 - None
2310 down, I DID IT!!!!
01/07/05 - None
02/07/05 - None
03/07/05 - None
04/07/05 - 60 minutes(pm-BodyPump)
05/07/05 - None
06/07/05 - 60 minutes(pm-BodyStep)
07/07/05 - 60 minutes(pm-BodyPump)
08/07/05 - 60 minutes(pm-BodyStep)
09/07/05 - None
10/07/05 - None
11/07/05 - 60 minutes(am-learn to run clinic...Loving It)
- 60 minutes(pm-BodyPump)
12/07/05 - 60 minutes(pm-BodyStep...new release holy frig was it awesome!)
13/07/05 - 60 minutes(am-learn to run clinic...didn't know I HAD that much sweat)
60 minutes(pm-BodyStep...I am so sore!)
14/07/05 - 60 minutes(pm-BodyPump)
15/07/05 - None (I wimped out)
16/07/05 - 120 minutes (am-BodyPump followed by BodyStep)
17/07/05 - None
18/07/05 - 60(tough)minutes (am-learn to run clinic)
60 minutes (pm-BodyPump)
19/07/05 - 45 minutes (pm - Body Step, had to cut it short for WW meeting)
20/07/05 - 60 minutes (am - learn to run clininc)
21/07/05 - 60 minutes (pm- BodyPump)
22/07/05 - None
23/07/05 - 60 minutes(am - running)
- 60 minutes (am -BodyPump)
24/07/05 - None
25/07/05 - 60 minutes (am - Running Clinic)
60 minutes (pm - BodyPump)
26/07/05 - None
27/07/05 - 60 minutes (am - running clinic)
(p.s. I bought new running outfit as a reward...it was on sale for a great price AND it looks totally cute on me!)
28/07/05 - 45 minutes (pm - run)
- 60 minutes (pm- BodyPump)
29/07/05 - None
30/07/05 - 40 minutes (am-run)
- 60 minutes (am - Body Pump)
31/07/05 - None
2310 down, I DID IT!!!!
July 21, 2005
Goal Rewards
So I have decided to set myself up with rewards for achieving small goals along the way on this adventure of mine. Thought I would share them with you:
Weight Lost Anticipated Date Reward
30 21-Jun New Gym Shirt (already done by the way)
40 23-Aug New Gym Pants/shorts
50 06-Sep Full Body Massage...ahhhhh
60 11-Oct New Gym Shirt
75 29-Nov Spa Day - Pedicure, manicure, facia...more ahhhh
85 03-Jan New Gym Pants/shorts
100 28-Feb Hot air balloon ride - Josh Promised!
Goal (115 lost)30-May $500 summer clothing shopping spree (bikini included)
Maintain 6 mos 30-Nov $500 winter clothing shopping spree
Anyone is welcome to come with for the shopping sprees..I WILL FINALLY BE ABLE TO BUY ANYTHING I WANT!!!!
Weight Lost Anticipated Date Reward
30 21-Jun New Gym Shirt (already done by the way)
40 23-Aug New Gym Pants/shorts
50 06-Sep Full Body Massage...ahhhhh
60 11-Oct New Gym Shirt
75 29-Nov Spa Day - Pedicure, manicure, facia...more ahhhh
85 03-Jan New Gym Pants/shorts
100 28-Feb Hot air balloon ride - Josh Promised!
Goal (115 lost)30-May $500 summer clothing shopping spree (bikini included)
Maintain 6 mos 30-Nov $500 winter clothing shopping spree
Anyone is welcome to come with for the shopping sprees..I WILL FINALLY BE ABLE TO BUY ANYTHING I WANT!!!!
Today can ONLY get better
Holy camole! Yesterday was an all around craptacular day. To start off with, after running (which was great) I went to work and prepared to get my shower...lovely convenience having a shower at work...and I realized that I forgot my brush. For you people out there that have lovely curly locks and don't require brushes...I wish I were you yesterday. Straight, tangley hair is not fun to deal with when you have no brush...I had it in a VERY MESSY pony tail all day. So that sounds kinda bad...oh wait it gets worse.
So I get out of the shower and deal with the messy hair and go to get dressed...looking forward to the fun outfit I had prepared for the day (consisting of clothes which I haven't been able to wear in 2 years, and yes they are still cool, or atleast I hope they are) when I realize...WTF?...Wait no....seriously?!? I forgot a freaking bra! Oh man! Well I had my sports bra...sweaty wet BLACK sports bra, and I decided that would have to do. I was lucky that I was wearing a shirt that didn't allow any sight of what was going on underneath it. So that is how the day started.
So how did it end? WORSE. I decided that I was not going to go to the gym after work yesterday cause my legs needed a bit of a break...plus I had gone running that morning. So I was on the bus on my way home by 4:30 (instead of the usual 6:30 or 7:00) and VERY excited about getting some cleaning done at the apartment and organizing the last few boxes of stuff. I get home and open my bag to grab my keys and it hits me...your keys are in the hoodie you wore to the gym this morning...which is on your desk! MOTHERF*&^$! So if this was a month ago, no big deal, I lived 5 minutes (walking) away from work. Now I live 30 minutes (by BUS) away from work...but I remember Josh is off work at 5:00 and he will be home soon...wow that was a close one, it would have really sucked to have to go all teh way back to town. So I resort to cleaning up the back yard (patch of grass) that has some nasty weeds and weird looking wrappers that blew in from neighbouring yards, and it hits me! JOSH HAS KARATE AFTER WORK...TILL 7:30....FRIG. He has a 1 hour break in between work and his class in which time he usually just sticks around the shopping area by his work since Karate is only steps away...so I jump on a bus and go to the nearest bus station with a phone and try to call the cell phone (cause it is now 5:20 which means he is done work)...DAMN IT the cell phone is not turned on. Now I have to decide if I go to find josh and get the car, or do I go back downtown and get my keys. I decide that I don't want to have to go back for josh when Karate is done...so back to downtown I go. I get my keys, hop on a bus, transfer busses (cause the bus that goes by my house stops running from downtown at 6:00) and get home at 7:20....so much for my relaxing evening...
On a happier note, Casey is still on Canadian Idol, and that made me happy! Yeah she wasn't fabulous on Tuesday, but she usually is, and she is just so darn loveable!
So I get out of the shower and deal with the messy hair and go to get dressed...looking forward to the fun outfit I had prepared for the day (consisting of clothes which I haven't been able to wear in 2 years, and yes they are still cool, or atleast I hope they are) when I realize...WTF?...Wait no....seriously?!? I forgot a freaking bra! Oh man! Well I had my sports bra...sweaty wet BLACK sports bra, and I decided that would have to do. I was lucky that I was wearing a shirt that didn't allow any sight of what was going on underneath it. So that is how the day started.
So how did it end? WORSE. I decided that I was not going to go to the gym after work yesterday cause my legs needed a bit of a break...plus I had gone running that morning. So I was on the bus on my way home by 4:30 (instead of the usual 6:30 or 7:00) and VERY excited about getting some cleaning done at the apartment and organizing the last few boxes of stuff. I get home and open my bag to grab my keys and it hits me...your keys are in the hoodie you wore to the gym this morning...which is on your desk! MOTHERF*&^$! So if this was a month ago, no big deal, I lived 5 minutes (walking) away from work. Now I live 30 minutes (by BUS) away from work...but I remember Josh is off work at 5:00 and he will be home soon...wow that was a close one, it would have really sucked to have to go all teh way back to town. So I resort to cleaning up the back yard (patch of grass) that has some nasty weeds and weird looking wrappers that blew in from neighbouring yards, and it hits me! JOSH HAS KARATE AFTER WORK...TILL 7:30....FRIG. He has a 1 hour break in between work and his class in which time he usually just sticks around the shopping area by his work since Karate is only steps away...so I jump on a bus and go to the nearest bus station with a phone and try to call the cell phone (cause it is now 5:20 which means he is done work)...DAMN IT the cell phone is not turned on. Now I have to decide if I go to find josh and get the car, or do I go back downtown and get my keys. I decide that I don't want to have to go back for josh when Karate is done...so back to downtown I go. I get my keys, hop on a bus, transfer busses (cause the bus that goes by my house stops running from downtown at 6:00) and get home at 7:20....so much for my relaxing evening...
On a happier note, Casey is still on Canadian Idol, and that made me happy! Yeah she wasn't fabulous on Tuesday, but she usually is, and she is just so darn loveable!
July 20, 2005
Running away the pounds!
Running on Monday morning was TOUGH! The humidex made it feel like 38 degrees at 6:30 in the morning AND the humidity was near 95%, making it difficult to be able to breathe...but I made it through! There was a girl that couldn't run the entire last bit, so I went back with her and ran at a slower pace so she didn't have to be alone. In about 3 minutes, two other girls joined us and we encouraged each other to push through it, it was great.
Today running felt awesome. We ran a total of 33 minutes, plus the stretching and walking warm up and cool down. Not to shabby for just 2 weeks of training...we rock! Last night at step class I was burning bad...I think I need to take a rest day tonight to give my legs a break. Usually in step I am breathing pretty heavy but my body feels fine, yesterday I seriously thought that I was going to break my legs were so tense. Probably should have done a bit of a warm up and some stretching first.
So last night was weigh-in at weight watchers. I decided to go back to the meeting that I started out on. Not sure if I mentioned it before but the leader at that meeting was awesome...he unfortunately had to stop being the leader because he got a new position at his real job and had to do a lot of traveling. So I was a bit disappointed that I wouldn't have his smiling face to encourage me. For the last 2 weeks I have been trying other meetings that fit my schedule a bit better to see how they worked out. The first week I went to a meeting close to my house, and the ladies there were almost all about 20 years older than me. Not that that is a bad thing, but I can't relate to them as much.
Last week I tried hitting the lunchtime meeting near work. Only 3 people (including me) actually stayed for the meeting, so it was really boring. Plus when you get rewards at certain weight loss levels, it is no fun if only 2 people see you get them...what can I say I love attention. So even though it meant cutting step class 15 minutes short, I decided to go back to the group that I felt really comfortable with. Crappy thing is...they changed the meeting time on me starting next week and it is earlier. If I want to go to this ww meeting, I have to miss step class all together (30 minutes just doesn't cut it). It usually wouldn't bother me too much to have a reason NOT to go to class, but the girl that teaches on Tuesdays is my favourite...and I will miss her too....ahh decisions decisions.
So, back to weighing in...I was really nervous because I have really been working harder than I ever have as far as the gym goes...and I was hoping to see results on the scale...plus I was getting close to my next 10 pound ribbon. I decided that I would be happy with a 1 pound loss, because it is a pound, and that is a lot of crap out of my body. I stepped up on the scale with my eyes closed, and when I opened them I almost wanted to cry.....in a good way though. 3.5 pounds gone! That put me over my next 10 pound ribbon and 1 pound away from my 10% goal that ww sets for you (they say that if you lose only 10% of your body weight you are already 50% healthier...or something like that). So I was pretty happy. Unfortunately with a different leader comes a different way of doing things, and I didn't get a 10 pound ribbon, only a second 5 pound star. I guess I am supposed to be putting the 5 pound starts on my 10 pound ribbon to see my totals...guess it makes sense? So now I am 36 pounds down. I can't believe it, I am feeling great!
Today running felt awesome. We ran a total of 33 minutes, plus the stretching and walking warm up and cool down. Not to shabby for just 2 weeks of training...we rock! Last night at step class I was burning bad...I think I need to take a rest day tonight to give my legs a break. Usually in step I am breathing pretty heavy but my body feels fine, yesterday I seriously thought that I was going to break my legs were so tense. Probably should have done a bit of a warm up and some stretching first.
So last night was weigh-in at weight watchers. I decided to go back to the meeting that I started out on. Not sure if I mentioned it before but the leader at that meeting was awesome...he unfortunately had to stop being the leader because he got a new position at his real job and had to do a lot of traveling. So I was a bit disappointed that I wouldn't have his smiling face to encourage me. For the last 2 weeks I have been trying other meetings that fit my schedule a bit better to see how they worked out. The first week I went to a meeting close to my house, and the ladies there were almost all about 20 years older than me. Not that that is a bad thing, but I can't relate to them as much.
Last week I tried hitting the lunchtime meeting near work. Only 3 people (including me) actually stayed for the meeting, so it was really boring. Plus when you get rewards at certain weight loss levels, it is no fun if only 2 people see you get them...what can I say I love attention. So even though it meant cutting step class 15 minutes short, I decided to go back to the group that I felt really comfortable with. Crappy thing is...they changed the meeting time on me starting next week and it is earlier. If I want to go to this ww meeting, I have to miss step class all together (30 minutes just doesn't cut it). It usually wouldn't bother me too much to have a reason NOT to go to class, but the girl that teaches on Tuesdays is my favourite...and I will miss her too....ahh decisions decisions.
So, back to weighing in...I was really nervous because I have really been working harder than I ever have as far as the gym goes...and I was hoping to see results on the scale...plus I was getting close to my next 10 pound ribbon. I decided that I would be happy with a 1 pound loss, because it is a pound, and that is a lot of crap out of my body. I stepped up on the scale with my eyes closed, and when I opened them I almost wanted to cry.....in a good way though. 3.5 pounds gone! That put me over my next 10 pound ribbon and 1 pound away from my 10% goal that ww sets for you (they say that if you lose only 10% of your body weight you are already 50% healthier...or something like that). So I was pretty happy. Unfortunately with a different leader comes a different way of doing things, and I didn't get a 10 pound ribbon, only a second 5 pound star. I guess I am supposed to be putting the 5 pound starts on my 10 pound ribbon to see my totals...guess it makes sense? So now I am 36 pounds down. I can't believe it, I am feeling great!
July 17, 2005
July 15, 2005
Nerves
Do you ever get nervous about something that really shouldn't make you nervous? I have to give a presentation for work tomorrow (that is right Saturday) at 8:00 in the am to a group of high school students. These are not your regular high school students though, these are very bright students that are attending a summer long camp at a Nuclear Research company, and I have to talk to them about the organization that I work for. Doesn't sound like such a hard thing to do, but I have only worked here for a year, and there are still lots of things I don't know... and I am worried about the questions that they might ask me.
I have a standard presentation that is given at these types of things from work, and I have been practising all week...yet I still can't shake the nerves. I also have a killer outfit to wear, which may sound silly...but it will boost my confidence a bit (I guess if I think I LOOK professional then I feel a bit more professional). I have never been a huge fan of public speaking, yet at work this will be the third presentation I have given to an outside group...so I should be getting used to it right?? Here is hoping ;)
I have a standard presentation that is given at these types of things from work, and I have been practising all week...yet I still can't shake the nerves. I also have a killer outfit to wear, which may sound silly...but it will boost my confidence a bit (I guess if I think I LOOK professional then I feel a bit more professional). I have never been a huge fan of public speaking, yet at work this will be the third presentation I have given to an outside group...so I should be getting used to it right?? Here is hoping ;)
July 14, 2005
Holy Thunder Batman
So yesterday was the most ridiculous thunder and lightening storms I have ever seen in my life...it was amazing to watch, I was very intrigued. The storms (there were many going on at once) lasted atleast 3 hours and made me have to cancel plans to see a movie when the theatre got shut down. I figured why pay for a movie anyway when you can look at the sky for free. The beauty of nature! We wanted to take pictures, but no one wanted to leave to get the camera since it looked so awesome...not a minute passed without lightening...It was spectacular!
July 12, 2005
Great Day - Reason #2 (The BIG one)
So after the run I showered and went to work. Worked for the mandatory 7.5 and then headed back to the gym for pump class. I was sooooo tired, but I made it through and it felt really good.
Then I was walking through the mall to get to my bus stop and I see this HUGE sale at a store I LOVE but reminded myself that I can't fit into their clothes.
Let’s rewind for a second. For about the last 3 years I have not been able to buy any clothing at a store that doesn't sell "Plus" sized clothing. I absolutely HATE shopping for clothing and when I absolutely had to do it (usually cause the clothes I had were getting too tight) I got so depressed and sad and would literally cry in the changing room because I realized I had to go up another size....or because the clothes that I loved just wouldn't fit and I couldn't find anything that did. It didn't help that there was a HUGE mirror that I could look in and see how bad I actually looked. It actually got to a point where I didn't even care what the clothes looked like; if they fit I bought them. My fiancé or my mom would usually be the one with me when shopping (hardly ever my friends, I was too embarrassed to get them to go to a plus sized store) and I know it killed them to see me so upset when I came out empty handed, or with nothing I really liked again and again...jeans were the HARDEST thing to find!
I would get really upset when I would go out shopping with my friends because they could see something they liked and buy it...no worries if it would fit, they ALWAYS had their sizes. Their biggest dilemma was seeing TOO MANY clothes they liked and having to decide what they could buy. And sometimes getting mad cause they had to buy a6 or an 8, and complaining about how they didn't realize they were that fat (for those of you reading that I ever shopped with, this is why I was always a cranky shopper)
When I started on this journey a few months ago I knew that the biggest marker of success for me was going to be able to go into ANY store I wanted to, see and outfit I liked, and KNOW that it would be available in my size. I wanted to be a normal 25 year old girl that loved shopping not loathed it.
So now back to yesterday. I saw the sale and was hit with the pain of wishing so bad that I could just browse through and pick up a few things at this sale. Then I started to think, well maybe now some things in there will fit...but do I dare try. If I do go in and try on a dress and it doesn't fit it would crush me I would be upset for at least the rest of the day, if not longer, and I would feel like all my hard work isn't paying off. I was a size 20(XXL, or XXXL at some stores) so to think that a 14-16, or an XL would fit now is probably way too optimistic.
Then I said, yes, but you can try it on and see how far away you are from fitting into normal size clothes right? You might be surprised. So I walked over to the rack I was eyeing from the escalator and looked at some of the sale items. They were so pretty. I picked up an XL and walked slowly to the changing room, having second, and third, and fourth thoughts the whole way over...but then I walked in.
Thought process while trying on the dress....
- Okay so don't look in the mirror you will just get discouraged
- okay clothes off...wait is the door locked, yup okay...clothes off
- why are you doing this you are just going to go home sad cause you know it won't fit
- but you will see how close you are, just try it
- okay untie, unzip really hot dress....
- how the heck do you work this thing...oh okay, here we go
- okay dress on now for the zipper
- holding breath...zipping...omigosh...
- omigosh, omigosh, omigosh it fits!! it fits!! IT FITS!!!!!
- okay now you have to look in the mirror to see if it actually looks okay
- okay slowly turning...
- standing in front of mirror
- open your eyes moron!
- Wow, is that me?? The dress actually fits and looks pretty decent if I may say so myself
- having mini crying spell...but happy instead of sad as usual
- walk straight to the register with red eyes looking like a knob and get ready to buy
dress
- realize I didn't even check the price tag
- realize I don't really care how much it costs, cause IT FITS!!!!!!!!
I don't even think that words can almost describe the UNBELIEVABLE happiness I felt when that dress fit. I am sure that not everything in the store would fit, and that I still can't walk into ANY store I want to and have something fit, but it validated my success so far. WOW does it feel good!
Then I was walking through the mall to get to my bus stop and I see this HUGE sale at a store I LOVE but reminded myself that I can't fit into their clothes.
Let’s rewind for a second. For about the last 3 years I have not been able to buy any clothing at a store that doesn't sell "Plus" sized clothing. I absolutely HATE shopping for clothing and when I absolutely had to do it (usually cause the clothes I had were getting too tight) I got so depressed and sad and would literally cry in the changing room because I realized I had to go up another size....or because the clothes that I loved just wouldn't fit and I couldn't find anything that did. It didn't help that there was a HUGE mirror that I could look in and see how bad I actually looked. It actually got to a point where I didn't even care what the clothes looked like; if they fit I bought them. My fiancé or my mom would usually be the one with me when shopping (hardly ever my friends, I was too embarrassed to get them to go to a plus sized store) and I know it killed them to see me so upset when I came out empty handed, or with nothing I really liked again and again...jeans were the HARDEST thing to find!
I would get really upset when I would go out shopping with my friends because they could see something they liked and buy it...no worries if it would fit, they ALWAYS had their sizes. Their biggest dilemma was seeing TOO MANY clothes they liked and having to decide what they could buy. And sometimes getting mad cause they had to buy a6 or an 8, and complaining about how they didn't realize they were that fat (for those of you reading that I ever shopped with, this is why I was always a cranky shopper)
When I started on this journey a few months ago I knew that the biggest marker of success for me was going to be able to go into ANY store I wanted to, see and outfit I liked, and KNOW that it would be available in my size. I wanted to be a normal 25 year old girl that loved shopping not loathed it.
So now back to yesterday. I saw the sale and was hit with the pain of wishing so bad that I could just browse through and pick up a few things at this sale. Then I started to think, well maybe now some things in there will fit...but do I dare try. If I do go in and try on a dress and it doesn't fit it would crush me I would be upset for at least the rest of the day, if not longer, and I would feel like all my hard work isn't paying off. I was a size 20(XXL, or XXXL at some stores) so to think that a 14-16, or an XL would fit now is probably way too optimistic.
Then I said, yes, but you can try it on and see how far away you are from fitting into normal size clothes right? You might be surprised. So I walked over to the rack I was eyeing from the escalator and looked at some of the sale items. They were so pretty. I picked up an XL and walked slowly to the changing room, having second, and third, and fourth thoughts the whole way over...but then I walked in.
Thought process while trying on the dress....
- Okay so don't look in the mirror you will just get discouraged
- okay clothes off...wait is the door locked, yup okay...clothes off
- why are you doing this you are just going to go home sad cause you know it won't fit
- but you will see how close you are, just try it
- okay untie, unzip really hot dress....
- how the heck do you work this thing...oh okay, here we go
- okay dress on now for the zipper
- holding breath...zipping...omigosh...
- omigosh, omigosh, omigosh it fits!! it fits!! IT FITS!!!!!
- okay now you have to look in the mirror to see if it actually looks okay
- okay slowly turning...
- standing in front of mirror
- open your eyes moron!
- Wow, is that me?? The dress actually fits and looks pretty decent if I may say so myself
- having mini crying spell...but happy instead of sad as usual
- walk straight to the register with red eyes looking like a knob and get ready to buy
dress
- realize I didn't even check the price tag
- realize I don't really care how much it costs, cause IT FITS!!!!!!!!
I don't even think that words can almost describe the UNBELIEVABLE happiness I felt when that dress fit. I am sure that not everything in the store would fit, and that I still can't walk into ANY store I want to and have something fit, but it validated my success so far. WOW does it feel good!
Great Day - Reason #1
I had a FABULOUS day yesterday...seriously.
So I started by getting up at 5:15am....should be illegal, but I did it anyway. I had to bus for 30 minutes to join a friend of mine at a learn to run clinic that started yesterday morning. Got there, realized how much smaller EVERY other girl that was doing this learn to run clinic was and was a bit scared, and nervous that I may not be able to keep up with these gals...really wanted to back out...but I had already paid and there was no getting you money back...guess I was stuck.
So the trainer goes over good running posture with us and we head out for a quick walk to the trail we will be running on. She takes us through some AMAZING stretches and lets us know that we will be starting the program today with a 4 minute run, 1 minute walk cycle. I realize that I have done this before...but at my pace, what is my pace compared to the pace of these other girls. So we buddy up and start the run...4 minutes flies by, actually the whole hour flew by and before I knew it we were done and I was still alive :) Actually I found the pace a bit slow and noticed I wasn't huffing and puffing near as much as some of the smaller girls. This is when I realized that just because someone is smaller than me they are not necessarily in better shape...I can't wait for tomorrow's class (too bad it means getting up at 5:15 again).
So I started by getting up at 5:15am....should be illegal, but I did it anyway. I had to bus for 30 minutes to join a friend of mine at a learn to run clinic that started yesterday morning. Got there, realized how much smaller EVERY other girl that was doing this learn to run clinic was and was a bit scared, and nervous that I may not be able to keep up with these gals...really wanted to back out...but I had already paid and there was no getting you money back...guess I was stuck.
So the trainer goes over good running posture with us and we head out for a quick walk to the trail we will be running on. She takes us through some AMAZING stretches and lets us know that we will be starting the program today with a 4 minute run, 1 minute walk cycle. I realize that I have done this before...but at my pace, what is my pace compared to the pace of these other girls. So we buddy up and start the run...4 minutes flies by, actually the whole hour flew by and before I knew it we were done and I was still alive :) Actually I found the pace a bit slow and noticed I wasn't huffing and puffing near as much as some of the smaller girls. This is when I realized that just because someone is smaller than me they are not necessarily in better shape...I can't wait for tomorrow's class (too bad it means getting up at 5:15 again).
July 07, 2005
One more week down
Last week I missed my weightloss update post since I was in the middle of moving. I was down 2 pounds which put me at 32.5 for a total. Pretty good stuff. Then I had my parents come to visit and I had no groceries for a few days (due to moving in) and made some pretty bad food choices while eating out and well...this week I was up a pound. But it was only a pound, and that really isn't too bad I think, seeing as I didn't follow one aspect of the plan, or step foot in a gym for almost a week. So not to shabby.
I am now going to a new gym...still Goodlife, just a different location. My new place conviently has a goodlife about 20 minutes walk away. It is an all women's version of the gym, which is different but still fun. The classes are not quite as intense in energy, but I still enjoy them. I will still be going to the other gym 2 times a week or so since I LOVE their instructors and they are close to work.
I also made a commitment with a girl at work to join a running program at the gym. It will have me running 10K in 8 weeks. I am pretty excited about that. Then we will be actually running in a 10K charity event some time in the fall. I would love to be able to do a half marathon, and eventually a full marathon in the near future...baby steps. I decided atht when I am capable of doing a full marathon it will be in Saint John...the marathon by the sea. I could do the one here in Ottawa...it is a huge event here...but I would have more people to cheer me on at home...and I think I would need that....baby steps carolyn....baby steps.
I am back on track with my meals and the gym since my life has regained a bit of its order. Hopefully we will see some results this week at weigh in. I really want to reach my goal of 44 pounds down by the end of August...to just be in the 100's is all I am asking ;)
Gym time....Pump today....best instructor ever! I am excited...toodles all.
I am now going to a new gym...still Goodlife, just a different location. My new place conviently has a goodlife about 20 minutes walk away. It is an all women's version of the gym, which is different but still fun. The classes are not quite as intense in energy, but I still enjoy them. I will still be going to the other gym 2 times a week or so since I LOVE their instructors and they are close to work.
I also made a commitment with a girl at work to join a running program at the gym. It will have me running 10K in 8 weeks. I am pretty excited about that. Then we will be actually running in a 10K charity event some time in the fall. I would love to be able to do a half marathon, and eventually a full marathon in the near future...baby steps. I decided atht when I am capable of doing a full marathon it will be in Saint John...the marathon by the sea. I could do the one here in Ottawa...it is a huge event here...but I would have more people to cheer me on at home...and I think I would need that....baby steps carolyn....baby steps.
I am back on track with my meals and the gym since my life has regained a bit of its order. Hopefully we will see some results this week at weigh in. I really want to reach my goal of 44 pounds down by the end of August...to just be in the 100's is all I am asking ;)
Gym time....Pump today....best instructor ever! I am excited...toodles all.
All Moved In
I am all moved in to the new place!! Woohoo!! I will post some pictures when I get home so you can check it out...definately a step up from the place I was in...although I do miss being only steps away from parliament hill...but I do not miss the sirens, the heat-sucking-up-and-re-emitting-at-night concrete that looks horrible, drunk people dropping beer bottles off of their balconies trying to hit people and being crammed in like a sardine. So I'd say that the good outweighs the bad in this instance.
Everything I owned that completely filled my other place all fit into 1 room in the new place...1 room....seriously! And the best part, it os only 35 dollars more a month...to clarify I went from a teeny tiny 1 bedroom with only 2 windows apartment on the 10th floor of a 28 floor high rise to a 3 bedroom, 3 storey townhouse with my own yard (fit for bbq's) and HUGE windows in every room (some have 2) and lots of room for entertaining guests...dinner parties here I come!
Everything I owned that completely filled my other place all fit into 1 room in the new place...1 room....seriously! And the best part, it os only 35 dollars more a month...to clarify I went from a teeny tiny 1 bedroom with only 2 windows apartment on the 10th floor of a 28 floor high rise to a 3 bedroom, 3 storey townhouse with my own yard (fit for bbq's) and HUGE windows in every room (some have 2) and lots of room for entertaining guests...dinner parties here I come!
June 23, 2005
Stressful week ahead
I am going to be moving in the next week...mostly packed...looking forward to a bigger place...but I am still feeling a bit stressed. I think it has a lot to do with not being able to plan my meals as well as I have been, since I don't want to but a bunch of fresh food that might not get eaten and then has to be moved...just doesn't make sense. I am sure all will work out well.
On a positive note, I was down another 2 pound this week..that is 30.5 in total! I was so excited. I got a 5 lb sticker which I can put up on my calendar, and I am that much closer to another ribbon. Woo hoo!
And it is my Birthday in a couple of days...which is always fun. I have a present that I recevied in the mail 2 weeks ago, with strict instructions to NOT open until my birthday. It has been driving me crazy. But only a few more days and I can open it up.
Hopeing to be able to still loose with birthday cake and moving...we will see what happens...
On a positive note, I was down another 2 pound this week..that is 30.5 in total! I was so excited. I got a 5 lb sticker which I can put up on my calendar, and I am that much closer to another ribbon. Woo hoo!
And it is my Birthday in a couple of days...which is always fun. I have a present that I recevied in the mail 2 weeks ago, with strict instructions to NOT open until my birthday. It has been driving me crazy. But only a few more days and I can open it up.
Hopeing to be able to still loose with birthday cake and moving...we will see what happens...
Since everyone else is doing it...
100 THINGS ABOUT ME
1. Full name: Carolyn Gail Campbell
2. Nickname(s): C, carolyna, caro
3. Shoe size: 71/2, 8 depending on the style
4. Height: 5’7”
5. Hair: Blond, although it is getting darker by the day
6. Siblings? 2 sisters, I am the middle child.
7. Do you like to sing in the shower? I am a quick shower takes, no time for singing
8. Do you like to sing? I love it, people around me on the other hand, no so fond :Þ
9. Birthday: June 27th
10. Sign: Cancer , which means that I am emotional and loving, but at the same time clingy and moody. (what a range eh)
11. Lefty or righty? righty
12. Shoes or sandals? Sandals, my feet feel fresher that way
13. Coke or Pepsi? Used to be Pepsi, but now that I have converted to diet pop, I actually prefer Diet Coke.
14. What do you want in a relationship? Everything I have, honesty, humous, spontanaiety, romance, support, love…...
15. Have you ever cheated? I have been cheated on, and tehrefore know what it feels like and refuse to ever do that to another person.
16. Marital status: Engaged
"FAVOURITE" QUESTIONS:
17. Song? It changes lots…there is this really catchy tune I heard while in Vienna, it is in german and I have no idea what it is called, but I remember the video having a marching band walking all over the place with this great looking girl singing in front of them…
18. Cologne or Perfume? Anything fresh and light
19. Movie? Too many to list. I love movies
20. Number? 5
21. Card games? Skip-Bo, crib, crazy eights, hearts, I love playing cards….i haven’t playe din a long time….hmmmm
22. Radio station? Hot 89.9
23. Sports? Rugby, car racing, beach volleyball is pretty fun too
25. Food? My new fav is pitas stuffed with roasted veggies….oh so yummy
26. TV show? I have taken a liking to the new show Veronica Mars…but my favourite is Joan of Arcadia
27. Cartoon? Lion King
28. Character? I like thumper in Bambi
29. Colour? Yellow
30. Do you plan on having kids? Yes.
31. How many do you want? 2 or 3, we will see how it goes
32. What's something you can't wait to say? "I am so glad to be home"
33. Get married? Planning on it, May 2007
34. Would you have kids before marriage? Not intentionally, and I am pretty cautious, but things happen…and everything that does happen, happens for a reason.
EITHER/OR QUESTIONS:
36. Do you have a crush? Of course
37. What hurts you the most? Being let down by someone you care about and trust
38 Music/TV? Depends on my mood…
39. Guys/Girls? Depends on what we are talking about
40. Green/Blue? Blue
41. Pink/Purple?Pink
42. Summer/Winter? Winter
43. Night/Day? Night
44. Hanging Out/ Chillin? Difference?
45. Dopey/Funny? Funny
46. You know I'm around when you hear: My laugh…everyone recognizes it, and I really don’t think it is THAT loud
47. What school do you go to? I am no longer in school..WOOHOO
48. Do you enjoy what you do? As in my job, I love it…how can you not love getting a chance to travel all over the country (and to Vienna) and get paid for it.
49. What's a major turn on for you? Someone who gets me…
FRIENDS:
50. Who Are They? Loving T-rex’s poem, so I am keeping it here:
all are special, all are neat
some are oh so fabulously sweet
they are many they are few
some are old and some are new
I love them all in different ways
in different methods on different days
and I can't answer "who are they?" here
it would take me more than a year! –T-rex
I have too many friends to list here…they all know who they are
51. Most blonde: I am the most blonde as far as actual hair colour…and probably Heather for personality.
52. Nicest: Well one of the guys at work volunteered to take a day off work and help me move, so he wins this one for today.
53. Funniest: They all are funny in their own way
54. Tallest: I don’t really know many tall people. Heather at work is 5’9”…so is Josh…my dad is 6’3”, but he is my dad…
55. What's the worst thing a friend could do to you? Tough question…anything that would mean I would lose their trust.
58. Is it right to flirt if you have a g/f or b/f: Intentional flirting not so much, but if you don’t even realize your doing it….
OTHER RANDOM QUESTIONS:
59. What was the last thing you cried over or got teary about? I cry way too much…remember cancer=emotional...I guess the LAST thing I got teary eyed about was a personal story I heard that I could really relate to.
60. What's something about guys/girls you don't get? Guys – why do you always pretend to be so tough? Girls – young ones (13-17ish) when you are so pretty , why do you have to go and ruin it by dressing so much older and wearing so much make-up?
62. What's one thing you can't live without? Water...I hear it is essential to living
63. Love or Lust: Lust can be fun in the moment, but love lasts a lifetime
64. Silver or Gold: White gold
65. Diamond or Pearl: Diamonds
66. Sunset or sunrise: Both
67. Have you ever gone Skinny-dipping? Yes. It's wild.
68. Do you sleep with stuffed animals: No, but I used to…my fiance made me stop, it mad ehim feel insignificant
69. Do you have any piercings: 2 in my ears
70. What colour underwear are you wearing right now: why do you want to know?
71. What song are you listening to right now? “Why They Call It Falling” by Lee Ann Womack
72. What are the last 4 digits of your home phone: lets see, there are many, 7809, 3304, 6784, 8365
73. Where would you want to go on your honeymoon? I think we re going to go to Scotland
74. Who do you want to spend the rest of your life with? Josh
75. What are some of the first things you notice about the opposite sex? Eyes and smile
77. What's the next CD(s) your going to buy? Tough one…not sure
78. Do you wear contacts or glasses? Rarely, but yes
79. What was the best advice ever given to you? Be your own best friend, treat yourself with the respect you would give to others.
81. Do you like Funny or Scary movies better? Funny. I cried at a scary movie the other day, it really freaked me out!
83. Hugs or kisses? A nice strong hug
84. What song seems to reflect you the most? My sisters say it is “Little Miss Can’t Be Wrong”…I would have to say... “Happy Girl” by Martina McBride
85. If you died tomorrow who would you leave everything you own to? Josh, he would know how to divide it up amongst the people I care about
86. Do you have any enemies? Not that I know of…but I am sure they are out there somewhere.
87. Who was the last person to hug you? Josh
88. Would you rather be rich or famous? Neither thanks
89. What time is it in Albania? Lets guess…8:44
90. What time is it where you are now? 11:44
91. Have you ever met Santa? Many times, he is awesome1
92. Name something pretty: Babies
93. When did you last talk to the person that you like? As in my crush…I talek dto Josh every day, so this morning
94. Do you have any pets? Daze, he is THE cutest bestest cat ever
95. Who was the last person you danced with? Josh
96. Last time you were stressed: 2 weeks ago when I had to write an exam at work
97. Are you an alcoholic? Furthest thing from
98. Who sent this to you/ what do you think of them: Nobody, I just saw it everywhere and felt the need to go ahead and do it.
99 What do you want to do/be when you grow up: Do I have to grow up?
100. Do you want people to send this back? Or they can fill it out and stick it on their blog too.
1. Full name: Carolyn Gail Campbell
2. Nickname(s): C, carolyna, caro
3. Shoe size: 71/2, 8 depending on the style
4. Height: 5’7”
5. Hair: Blond, although it is getting darker by the day
6. Siblings? 2 sisters, I am the middle child.
7. Do you like to sing in the shower? I am a quick shower takes, no time for singing
8. Do you like to sing? I love it, people around me on the other hand, no so fond :Þ
9. Birthday: June 27th
10. Sign: Cancer , which means that I am emotional and loving, but at the same time clingy and moody. (what a range eh)
11. Lefty or righty? righty
12. Shoes or sandals? Sandals, my feet feel fresher that way
13. Coke or Pepsi? Used to be Pepsi, but now that I have converted to diet pop, I actually prefer Diet Coke.
14. What do you want in a relationship? Everything I have, honesty, humous, spontanaiety, romance, support, love…...
15. Have you ever cheated? I have been cheated on, and tehrefore know what it feels like and refuse to ever do that to another person.
16. Marital status: Engaged
"FAVOURITE" QUESTIONS:
17. Song? It changes lots…there is this really catchy tune I heard while in Vienna, it is in german and I have no idea what it is called, but I remember the video having a marching band walking all over the place with this great looking girl singing in front of them…
18. Cologne or Perfume? Anything fresh and light
19. Movie? Too many to list. I love movies
20. Number? 5
21. Card games? Skip-Bo, crib, crazy eights, hearts, I love playing cards….i haven’t playe din a long time….hmmmm
22. Radio station? Hot 89.9
23. Sports? Rugby, car racing, beach volleyball is pretty fun too
25. Food? My new fav is pitas stuffed with roasted veggies….oh so yummy
26. TV show? I have taken a liking to the new show Veronica Mars…but my favourite is Joan of Arcadia
27. Cartoon? Lion King
28. Character? I like thumper in Bambi
29. Colour? Yellow
30. Do you plan on having kids? Yes.
31. How many do you want? 2 or 3, we will see how it goes
32. What's something you can't wait to say? "I am so glad to be home"
33. Get married? Planning on it, May 2007
34. Would you have kids before marriage? Not intentionally, and I am pretty cautious, but things happen…and everything that does happen, happens for a reason.
EITHER/OR QUESTIONS:
36. Do you have a crush? Of course
37. What hurts you the most? Being let down by someone you care about and trust
38 Music/TV? Depends on my mood…
39. Guys/Girls? Depends on what we are talking about
40. Green/Blue? Blue
41. Pink/Purple?Pink
42. Summer/Winter? Winter
43. Night/Day? Night
44. Hanging Out/ Chillin? Difference?
45. Dopey/Funny? Funny
46. You know I'm around when you hear: My laugh…everyone recognizes it, and I really don’t think it is THAT loud
47. What school do you go to? I am no longer in school..WOOHOO
48. Do you enjoy what you do? As in my job, I love it…how can you not love getting a chance to travel all over the country (and to Vienna) and get paid for it.
49. What's a major turn on for you? Someone who gets me…
FRIENDS:
50. Who Are They? Loving T-rex’s poem, so I am keeping it here:
all are special, all are neat
some are oh so fabulously sweet
they are many they are few
some are old and some are new
I love them all in different ways
in different methods on different days
and I can't answer "who are they?" here
it would take me more than a year! –T-rex
I have too many friends to list here…they all know who they are
51. Most blonde: I am the most blonde as far as actual hair colour…and probably Heather for personality.
52. Nicest: Well one of the guys at work volunteered to take a day off work and help me move, so he wins this one for today.
53. Funniest: They all are funny in their own way
54. Tallest: I don’t really know many tall people. Heather at work is 5’9”…so is Josh…my dad is 6’3”, but he is my dad…
55. What's the worst thing a friend could do to you? Tough question…anything that would mean I would lose their trust.
58. Is it right to flirt if you have a g/f or b/f: Intentional flirting not so much, but if you don’t even realize your doing it….
OTHER RANDOM QUESTIONS:
59. What was the last thing you cried over or got teary about? I cry way too much…remember cancer=emotional...I guess the LAST thing I got teary eyed about was a personal story I heard that I could really relate to.
60. What's something about guys/girls you don't get? Guys – why do you always pretend to be so tough? Girls – young ones (13-17ish) when you are so pretty , why do you have to go and ruin it by dressing so much older and wearing so much make-up?
62. What's one thing you can't live without? Water...I hear it is essential to living
63. Love or Lust: Lust can be fun in the moment, but love lasts a lifetime
64. Silver or Gold: White gold
65. Diamond or Pearl: Diamonds
66. Sunset or sunrise: Both
67. Have you ever gone Skinny-dipping? Yes. It's wild.
68. Do you sleep with stuffed animals: No, but I used to…my fiance made me stop, it mad ehim feel insignificant
69. Do you have any piercings: 2 in my ears
70. What colour underwear are you wearing right now: why do you want to know?
71. What song are you listening to right now? “Why They Call It Falling” by Lee Ann Womack
72. What are the last 4 digits of your home phone: lets see, there are many, 7809, 3304, 6784, 8365
73. Where would you want to go on your honeymoon? I think we re going to go to Scotland
74. Who do you want to spend the rest of your life with? Josh
75. What are some of the first things you notice about the opposite sex? Eyes and smile
77. What's the next CD(s) your going to buy? Tough one…not sure
78. Do you wear contacts or glasses? Rarely, but yes
79. What was the best advice ever given to you? Be your own best friend, treat yourself with the respect you would give to others.
81. Do you like Funny or Scary movies better? Funny. I cried at a scary movie the other day, it really freaked me out!
83. Hugs or kisses? A nice strong hug
84. What song seems to reflect you the most? My sisters say it is “Little Miss Can’t Be Wrong”…I would have to say... “Happy Girl” by Martina McBride
85. If you died tomorrow who would you leave everything you own to? Josh, he would know how to divide it up amongst the people I care about
86. Do you have any enemies? Not that I know of…but I am sure they are out there somewhere.
87. Who was the last person to hug you? Josh
88. Would you rather be rich or famous? Neither thanks
89. What time is it in Albania? Lets guess…8:44
90. What time is it where you are now? 11:44
91. Have you ever met Santa? Many times, he is awesome1
92. Name something pretty: Babies
93. When did you last talk to the person that you like? As in my crush…I talek dto Josh every day, so this morning
94. Do you have any pets? Daze, he is THE cutest bestest cat ever
95. Who was the last person you danced with? Josh
96. Last time you were stressed: 2 weeks ago when I had to write an exam at work
97. Are you an alcoholic? Furthest thing from
98. Who sent this to you/ what do you think of them: Nobody, I just saw it everywhere and felt the need to go ahead and do it.
99 What do you want to do/be when you grow up: Do I have to grow up?
100. Do you want people to send this back? Or they can fill it out and stick it on their blog too.
June 21, 2005
June 16, 2005
Could it be true???
This week I was down 2 pounds...getting really close to that 30 pound mark...I can't believe it...I figured that my scale was just lyeing to me! And I actually couldn't really see a BIG difference until now...but I could definitely feel the difference. With the heat wave that was here for the last week I was sure I was going to feel gross and disgusting as I usually do with hot weather (sweat pours out for between the rolls and it isn't pretty)...but that didn't happen. In fact, there were fewer rolls for the sweat to pour from...and I guess having 30 less pounds means I sweat less as well....it was great (well it was freaking hot...but still great).
I just came from the washroom where I had to go primp myself after my walk to work, and I was looking in the mirror...I thought I saw something when I looked, but it couldn't be true....I lifted my shirt up a bit to investigate this unknown thing further, was it possible....were my eyes playing tricks on me...no they were not, it WAS true...to my surprise it WAS really there. A waist!!!! One that actually curves in....this was more then I could ask for. I have never had a waist...well technically I have always had one...but not one that was smaller than the rest of my torso, unless you counted the crevice between the rolls, which I don't think counts. I am excited about this, even though to others it is no big deal. I am very very excited.
Next body part goal.....cute bum;)
I just came from the washroom where I had to go primp myself after my walk to work, and I was looking in the mirror...I thought I saw something when I looked, but it couldn't be true....I lifted my shirt up a bit to investigate this unknown thing further, was it possible....were my eyes playing tricks on me...no they were not, it WAS true...to my surprise it WAS really there. A waist!!!! One that actually curves in....this was more then I could ask for. I have never had a waist...well technically I have always had one...but not one that was smaller than the rest of my torso, unless you counted the crevice between the rolls, which I don't think counts. I am excited about this, even though to others it is no big deal. I am very very excited.
Next body part goal.....cute bum;)
June 09, 2005
I got it...the 10 Pound Ribbon
I know what you are all thinking...10 pounds is a really big ribbon, how did you carry it home...what is it made of...you are reall lucky to have a ribbon that weighs 10 pounds.
Well you can stop thinking that you silly people. I am happy to say that I was down 2 pounds this week (for a total of 11.5 since I joined weigt watchers, and 26.5 since I started my Journey) which means that I got a ribbon at my meeting this week. We get a ribbon for every 10 pounds we loose...and I have been wanting this ribbon for about 4 weeks now (I should have had it a few weeks ago but I went off track for a while). So I am pretty pumped this week. And according to my scales at home, I have lost another 2 pounds since the meeting...I am well on my way to another 10 pound ribbon!! WoooHooo!!
Well you can stop thinking that you silly people. I am happy to say that I was down 2 pounds this week (for a total of 11.5 since I joined weigt watchers, and 26.5 since I started my Journey) which means that I got a ribbon at my meeting this week. We get a ribbon for every 10 pounds we loose...and I have been wanting this ribbon for about 4 weeks now (I should have had it a few weeks ago but I went off track for a while). So I am pretty pumped this week. And according to my scales at home, I have lost another 2 pounds since the meeting...I am well on my way to another 10 pound ribbon!! WoooHooo!!
June 07, 2005
Weigh in Day
The past week has been my buggest success yet...I think. We will see what the scales have to say about that. I stuck with my dinner planning for the whole week, only went off 1 evening, and we had subway for supper instead (which I am sure was equal in points anyway). I am very anxious to see what my weight will be tonight...see if I get that ribbon (only 0.5 needed, so I am hoping I get it).
Been back on track with Body pump, and cardio has been going quite well too...although I don't find I have to work as hard at that as I do with eating right. Will fill you in with my results this evening.
Been back on track with Body pump, and cardio has been going quite well too...although I don't find I have to work as hard at that as I do with eating right. Will fill you in with my results this evening.
June 03, 2005
Danger - Weekend Ahead
I was down 3 pounds this week...which makes it 9.5 since I started at weight watchers and 24.5 since I started on my own. Pretty great so far.
I skipped the gym Tuesday so that I could get some studying in for this nasty test I have at work today (thought I left this behind with University)...but I made it on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday. I also walked on Monday at lunch and in the evening and on Thursday at lunch. It is great out there today, so I should be getting out again a couple of times to get some sun and walking in.
Going to look at a townhouse for rent this evening...should be exciting, I don't even know what to expect really. Have a couple more to look at next week and we will have to pick one really soon...since we want to move in for the first of July.
Time to go write that test...Instrumentation and Controls, and mechanical equipment and pumps...here I come ;)
I skipped the gym Tuesday so that I could get some studying in for this nasty test I have at work today (thought I left this behind with University)...but I made it on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday. I also walked on Monday at lunch and in the evening and on Thursday at lunch. It is great out there today, so I should be getting out again a couple of times to get some sun and walking in.
Going to look at a townhouse for rent this evening...should be exciting, I don't even know what to expect really. Have a couple more to look at next week and we will have to pick one really soon...since we want to move in for the first of July.
Time to go write that test...Instrumentation and Controls, and mechanical equipment and pumps...here I come ;)
May 30, 2005
Oopsie
Haven't been around much these past few days. Had a lot of work to get done, was away for work actually so had no computer access.
Was doing badly the past few weeks, but I am back in control. Realized on the long weekend that weekends are my main downfall, and that I need to smarten up or else. This past weekend Josh and I did quite well. We still went out for dinner, as is our weekend tradition..but we went to a place that had healthier options than usual. I order a chicken breast and steamed veggies, so I was right on plan. We did plit a small piece of cheesecake...but it was nothing compared to my usual weekend binge.
I also started planning my dinners for the week, and used the recipes to limit my groceries...only what I needed (to avoid any temptation) We will see how that goes.
Weigh in last week was a bummer, no loss (but also no gain). I feel lik eI am more in control now that I was for the past few weeks, and I am hoping to see that at the scales this week (fingers crossed).
Time for my lunch time walk.
Was doing badly the past few weeks, but I am back in control. Realized on the long weekend that weekends are my main downfall, and that I need to smarten up or else. This past weekend Josh and I did quite well. We still went out for dinner, as is our weekend tradition..but we went to a place that had healthier options than usual. I order a chicken breast and steamed veggies, so I was right on plan. We did plit a small piece of cheesecake...but it was nothing compared to my usual weekend binge.
I also started planning my dinners for the week, and used the recipes to limit my groceries...only what I needed (to avoid any temptation) We will see how that goes.
Weigh in last week was a bummer, no loss (but also no gain). I feel lik eI am more in control now that I was for the past few weeks, and I am hoping to see that at the scales this week (fingers crossed).
Time for my lunch time walk.
May 20, 2005
Friday (and a long weekend to boot!)
Ahhh, only a few more hours and it is time to go home and enjoy a nice three day weekend. I am a bit dissapointed, sinec it was supposed to be sunny and hot all weekend, and not they are calling for rain ;(
Yesterday I did everything I was aiming for in my goals, and then some! I walked at lunch for my 45 minutes, went to pump class, ran for 30 minutes & walked for 10 on the treadmill, walked home the really really long way (about 5k), got home and was so full of energy that I went for another long walk (about 10k), and got home just in time to watch the season finale of the apprentice.
Looking forward to some fun activities this weekend, there are fireworks here in Ottawa on Saturday and Sunday night, and some fun concerts (Sarah Harmer), and a fun boat parade thing, and Josh bought be a glove so we can play some serious catch in the park.....should be a great weekend!! My goals for the weekend are not to go off plan too bad (I do get my one cheat day in there though) and to get to the gym on Saturday, Sunday and Monday for classes and running...of course to walk as well...Josh and I are aiming to walk the length of the canal from the Rideau Centre to Mooneys bay and back again (20 K total). When the scenery is so great, the walk is fun!
Yesterday I did everything I was aiming for in my goals, and then some! I walked at lunch for my 45 minutes, went to pump class, ran for 30 minutes & walked for 10 on the treadmill, walked home the really really long way (about 5k), got home and was so full of energy that I went for another long walk (about 10k), and got home just in time to watch the season finale of the apprentice.
Looking forward to some fun activities this weekend, there are fireworks here in Ottawa on Saturday and Sunday night, and some fun concerts (Sarah Harmer), and a fun boat parade thing, and Josh bought be a glove so we can play some serious catch in the park.....should be a great weekend!! My goals for the weekend are not to go off plan too bad (I do get my one cheat day in there though) and to get to the gym on Saturday, Sunday and Monday for classes and running...of course to walk as well...Josh and I are aiming to walk the length of the canal from the Rideau Centre to Mooneys bay and back again (20 K total). When the scenery is so great, the walk is fun!
May 19, 2005
Keep on Truckin'
Things are still going strong. Have been getting in lots of exercise. Tuesday I walked at lunch again (about 3k) and I also went to the gym and ran for 20 minutes. I realized I was going to miss my WW meeting if I didn't get my butt off of the treadmill. So on to weight watchers I went, and I was down by 0.5 pounds....not the number I was hoping for, but at least I was down. I didn't get in a walk after supper because Josh was working, and I really need him to push me for that walk (about a 5k walk we do). I stayed within my points on Tuesday as well, actually had 5 left at the end of the day...pretty crazy.
Wednesday I again did my walk at lunch and I went to the gym...this time running for 25 minutes (goal is 30 for today). I also did my walk in the evening with Josh...It is such a great way to spend quality time together. I was also able to stay on my points...no flex points used today! I am hoping to find some new recipes that I can try...ones without pasta...any suggestions?
Goals for today: Body Pump, run 30 minutes, walk at lunch, stay on plan.
Will update again in a day or so!
Wednesday I again did my walk at lunch and I went to the gym...this time running for 25 minutes (goal is 30 for today). I also did my walk in the evening with Josh...It is such a great way to spend quality time together. I was also able to stay on my points...no flex points used today! I am hoping to find some new recipes that I can try...ones without pasta...any suggestions?
Goals for today: Body Pump, run 30 minutes, walk at lunch, stay on plan.
Will update again in a day or so!
May 17, 2005
Great Day!
Yesterday I decided that I would start walking on my lunch break, and it actually felt really great to get out of the office for 45 minutes and get some fresh air. I ended up doing a loop around parliament at a fairly quick pace, gave me the energy I needed to get through the afternoon.
After work I headed to the gym for about an hour and a half. Did some running on the treadmill (10 minutes walking, 20 minutes running) and also did my Pump class, which as usual felt great. I wasn't 100% into the class yesterday for some reason, but tried to give it my all, just kept the weights a bit lower than usual.
After supper I again went for a walk, this time with Josh. It took us about an hour to get in our route...by the time I got home I was completely wiped...a lot to do in one day. I am going to try and keep the pace up like that for at least the weekdays, maybe stay a little lower key on the weekends.
As far as eating went, I pretty stayed on plan yesterday. After dinner and the walk I was too tired to eat. I did have a giant freezie, mostly to quench my thirst, and it tasted great, but it is only 2 points, so it kept me on track.
Had full intentions of getting up this morning to walk, since Josh won't be here this evening...but I was too tired. He came with me to work this morning and continued his walk from there. I am going to try my hardest to get in a walk after dinner. We will see.
After work I headed to the gym for about an hour and a half. Did some running on the treadmill (10 minutes walking, 20 minutes running) and also did my Pump class, which as usual felt great. I wasn't 100% into the class yesterday for some reason, but tried to give it my all, just kept the weights a bit lower than usual.
After supper I again went for a walk, this time with Josh. It took us about an hour to get in our route...by the time I got home I was completely wiped...a lot to do in one day. I am going to try and keep the pace up like that for at least the weekdays, maybe stay a little lower key on the weekends.
As far as eating went, I pretty stayed on plan yesterday. After dinner and the walk I was too tired to eat. I did have a giant freezie, mostly to quench my thirst, and it tasted great, but it is only 2 points, so it kept me on track.
Had full intentions of getting up this morning to walk, since Josh won't be here this evening...but I was too tired. He came with me to work this morning and continued his walk from there. I am going to try my hardest to get in a walk after dinner. We will see.
May 16, 2005
A Journey Begins
I have recently been making a lot of changes in my lifestyle and decided that if it is really going to work I am going to have to journal pretty much everything I do towards reaching my 145 pound goal, to keep myself on track.So to remind myself, and to let anyone else interested know, here is an overview of the last year of my life and the choices I have made to start living a better life.
In May of 2004 I was offered a fulltime job in Ottawa. Being from a little town in New Brunswick, I was timid at first to accept the job and move to "the big city", although it really isn't all that big in hindsight. But I did it and decided at the same time it was going to be a life changing decision for me. I was going to start changing things to become the person that I have always wanted to be, both on the inside and on the outside. Once I got moved to Ottawa, I wasted no time and joined a gym...best decision I had made up to that point in my life. I had joined gym's a thousand time's before, but this time it felt different, because it was becoming a part of my new life. It helped lots that a girl I just met through work was willing to bring me to her gym and show me around, help me get signed up, and go with me as much as she possibly could. I owe a lot to her for helping me that way, although she probably has no idea how much it meant to me...I think I should let her know. I had a personal trainer show me how to use all of the equipment at the gym, and set up a program for me, Three days a week of strength training and 4 days of cardio is what I was aiming for.
After being at the gym for 1 month, I found out I had to go away for 2 months to a pretty rural area for work...no gym. I was scared that the routine I was just getting into was about to be destroyed...and it was actually;) While away I really did not do any exercise or watch what I ate, but as soon as I got back, I got into the swing of things again. I was doing my cardio on an eliptical machine for about 20 minutes at a time, and forcing myslef through the strength training (but hating it). The girl that originally got me signed up was also going to classes with me 1 or 2 times a week (step and kickboixing), and it was feeling good, I had lots of energy, it was amazing.
After about 4 months of this routine I had seen little results in the pounds department, or the inches department for that matter. I had not dropped at all from my 245 that I was when I started at the gym, and my size 20 pants were still a size 20 (this is january now). I decided I had to evaulate my program and change something...but I wasn't really sure what. I thought about it and decided that my cardio routine was a bit too easy...I didn't really sweat on the elliptical, and the only person I was fooling was myself. So I jumped on to the internet and found me a learn to run program. A walk/run program, that would get me running for 30 minutes in about 3 months. I also started watching in on some of the classes at the gym, and saw one that I think has changed the way I view weight training. I hated using the machines, they were so boring to me...this class is with great instructors and fabulous music, using free weights works most of your major muscle groups. I tried for 3 weeks to get someone to go with me, but the class did look intimidating and no one else was up for it. I bit the bullet and did something for myslef...went to the class. I fell in love with it instantly and new that it would now me my weight training program.
At the same time as all this was going on some girls at work let me know about the weight watchers program and how they were following it (although they were teeny tiny, but whatever), so I hopped on the bandwagon with them and starting couting points....woooooo this is where the structure was missing. Within the first week I lost 6 pounds, and the next week 3 more, it was fabulous! Then the girls started going for cheesburgers and fries and my suport system was gone, so I wasn't as motivated to follow the plan, and I was back in a rut.
3 weeks ago I decided to joing weight wacthers officially, and go to their meetings, see what it was all about. Now I look at this as being the best decision I have ever made. In my first week I lost 2 pounds. Not great I thought, but it is a loss. The next week I was down 4 pounds, for a total of 6. Getting that 5 pound star felt fabulous!!! I am currently at 222 pounds, and a size 18.So now we are up to date. I am still following my 30 minute running program a few days a week and my Pump class (the weight lifting one) 3 days a week. I also joined a message board healthdiscovery.net to have some supporters along the way. For the first time in my life I feel like my weight is in my control, and I will be the great looking girl that has always lived inside, on the outside!
One of the girls on the Health Discovery page has a saying..."nothing tastes as good as skinny feels"... I am hoping to find that out for sure in the next phase of my life!I am going to use this blog as a sounding board for myself, to write down my daily and long term goals, my progress, and perhaps some pictures along to the way. Anyone who stumbles upon this blog, feel free to add any words of advice, encouragement, or experiences you have had along the way , or just say hi and let me know you stopped by.
In May of 2004 I was offered a fulltime job in Ottawa. Being from a little town in New Brunswick, I was timid at first to accept the job and move to "the big city", although it really isn't all that big in hindsight. But I did it and decided at the same time it was going to be a life changing decision for me. I was going to start changing things to become the person that I have always wanted to be, both on the inside and on the outside. Once I got moved to Ottawa, I wasted no time and joined a gym...best decision I had made up to that point in my life. I had joined gym's a thousand time's before, but this time it felt different, because it was becoming a part of my new life. It helped lots that a girl I just met through work was willing to bring me to her gym and show me around, help me get signed up, and go with me as much as she possibly could. I owe a lot to her for helping me that way, although she probably has no idea how much it meant to me...I think I should let her know. I had a personal trainer show me how to use all of the equipment at the gym, and set up a program for me, Three days a week of strength training and 4 days of cardio is what I was aiming for.
After being at the gym for 1 month, I found out I had to go away for 2 months to a pretty rural area for work...no gym. I was scared that the routine I was just getting into was about to be destroyed...and it was actually;) While away I really did not do any exercise or watch what I ate, but as soon as I got back, I got into the swing of things again. I was doing my cardio on an eliptical machine for about 20 minutes at a time, and forcing myslef through the strength training (but hating it). The girl that originally got me signed up was also going to classes with me 1 or 2 times a week (step and kickboixing), and it was feeling good, I had lots of energy, it was amazing.
After about 4 months of this routine I had seen little results in the pounds department, or the inches department for that matter. I had not dropped at all from my 245 that I was when I started at the gym, and my size 20 pants were still a size 20 (this is january now). I decided I had to evaulate my program and change something...but I wasn't really sure what. I thought about it and decided that my cardio routine was a bit too easy...I didn't really sweat on the elliptical, and the only person I was fooling was myself. So I jumped on to the internet and found me a learn to run program. A walk/run program, that would get me running for 30 minutes in about 3 months. I also started watching in on some of the classes at the gym, and saw one that I think has changed the way I view weight training. I hated using the machines, they were so boring to me...this class is with great instructors and fabulous music, using free weights works most of your major muscle groups. I tried for 3 weeks to get someone to go with me, but the class did look intimidating and no one else was up for it. I bit the bullet and did something for myslef...went to the class. I fell in love with it instantly and new that it would now me my weight training program.
At the same time as all this was going on some girls at work let me know about the weight watchers program and how they were following it (although they were teeny tiny, but whatever), so I hopped on the bandwagon with them and starting couting points....woooooo this is where the structure was missing. Within the first week I lost 6 pounds, and the next week 3 more, it was fabulous! Then the girls started going for cheesburgers and fries and my suport system was gone, so I wasn't as motivated to follow the plan, and I was back in a rut.
3 weeks ago I decided to joing weight wacthers officially, and go to their meetings, see what it was all about. Now I look at this as being the best decision I have ever made. In my first week I lost 2 pounds. Not great I thought, but it is a loss. The next week I was down 4 pounds, for a total of 6. Getting that 5 pound star felt fabulous!!! I am currently at 222 pounds, and a size 18.So now we are up to date. I am still following my 30 minute running program a few days a week and my Pump class (the weight lifting one) 3 days a week. I also joined a message board healthdiscovery.net to have some supporters along the way. For the first time in my life I feel like my weight is in my control, and I will be the great looking girl that has always lived inside, on the outside!
One of the girls on the Health Discovery page has a saying..."nothing tastes as good as skinny feels"... I am hoping to find that out for sure in the next phase of my life!I am going to use this blog as a sounding board for myself, to write down my daily and long term goals, my progress, and perhaps some pictures along to the way. Anyone who stumbles upon this blog, feel free to add any words of advice, encouragement, or experiences you have had along the way , or just say hi and let me know you stopped by.
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