Weigh-in, lost 2.6 pounds
I figure there could be one of three reasons for my recent loss.
1. My body needed more calories than I realized. Admission time--I had an awesome dinner at Maggiano's last Thursday night with a friend. We split an order of calamari, we split a side salad, and I had about 1/3 of an order of lasagna. I also ordered 2 Italian margaritas--a rare treat as I am a beer drinker. Honestly, I felt a little sick after my dinner and wondered if I could even eat rich food anymore. On Monday night, I had MNO where I drank beer and ate 1/2 of a spicy guacamole burger plus the patty of the other half. On Tuesday night, I went to Cracker Barrel with my boys to celebrate their last day of preschool where I had breakfast for dinner. Other than that, I really did make healthy choices with my typical breakfast and lunch and choices out included Wahoo's blackened fish tacos and the new Subway Orchard Chicken Salad.
2. My continued mission to diversify my workouts is actually helping in my weight loss. I have been going to as many group fitness classes as possible and really enjoying them. I also decided to beef up my elliptical workout and drop the bike on my "easy" days. When my baby wasn't feeling well on Monday, I decided to run four miles in the neighborhood, which was challenging in a good way (although I've been pretty sore since). I haven't been to a spin class in 2 years and finally made it back for the first time yesterday and remembered what an awesome 45 minute workout spinning really is!
3. It could be a little bit of luck or even a combination of the things I am doing. This is most likely the most probable reason for my loss over the past week. For those of you who read this, I'm sure you have noticed that I've moved to posting every other week while taking a break from Weight Watchers. I would really like to believe that a combination of my workouts in addition to making healthy food choices and thoughtful splurges will lead me down a road of natural weight loss and increased fitness without having to attend weekly meetings. Cheers to that dream! :)
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
Wednesday, May 4th
Weigh in, zero loss, zero gain
Between a yummy dinner for date night and losing a day at the gym due to a terrible Spring cold, I am okay with a maintenance number at the scale this week. I am still striving towards losing those 3 pounds to get to another 50 pounds lost, though. It really comes down to figuring out how to lose the 3 pounds (and a few more) to get past this plateau I seem to struggling with. I have been pretty steadfast in my diet approach these days by not deviating from what got me here, but also not making any drastic cuts or changes. I have noticed that my appetite seems to be decreasing a little, which is interesting...could this actually be happening naturally without suffering through hunger in an attempt to reach the next level?
I have been enjoying switching up my workouts lately, though. I think group fitness classes are exactly what I needed to remain challenged while pushing past boredom on the elliptical and bike. A glimpse into my fitness routine this week--
Monday: The Mixx cardio class (kickboxing and athletic drills to music), 1 hour
Tuesday: 40 minutes on the elliptical, level 7, hills program, ~6 mph on the hills, ~7 mph on the flat intervals. 15 minutes on the bike, level 5, maintaining at least a .25 mile per minute pace
Wednesday: Strike! kickboxing class, 1 hour
Thursday: 40 minutes on the elliptical, level 7, hills program, ~6 mph on the hills, ~7 mph on the flat intervals. 15 minutes on the bike, level 5, maintaining at least a .25 mile per minute pace
Friday: Zumba class or 60 minute LSD (long slow distance) workout on the treadmill (3.5 mph, 4 incline)
Saturday and Sunday, days off
Between a yummy dinner for date night and losing a day at the gym due to a terrible Spring cold, I am okay with a maintenance number at the scale this week. I am still striving towards losing those 3 pounds to get to another 50 pounds lost, though. It really comes down to figuring out how to lose the 3 pounds (and a few more) to get past this plateau I seem to struggling with. I have been pretty steadfast in my diet approach these days by not deviating from what got me here, but also not making any drastic cuts or changes. I have noticed that my appetite seems to be decreasing a little, which is interesting...could this actually be happening naturally without suffering through hunger in an attempt to reach the next level?
I have been enjoying switching up my workouts lately, though. I think group fitness classes are exactly what I needed to remain challenged while pushing past boredom on the elliptical and bike. A glimpse into my fitness routine this week--
Monday: The Mixx cardio class (kickboxing and athletic drills to music), 1 hour
Tuesday: 40 minutes on the elliptical, level 7, hills program, ~6 mph on the hills, ~7 mph on the flat intervals. 15 minutes on the bike, level 5, maintaining at least a .25 mile per minute pace
Wednesday: Strike! kickboxing class, 1 hour
Thursday: 40 minutes on the elliptical, level 7, hills program, ~6 mph on the hills, ~7 mph on the flat intervals. 15 minutes on the bike, level 5, maintaining at least a .25 mile per minute pace
Friday: Zumba class or 60 minute LSD (long slow distance) workout on the treadmill (3.5 mph, 4 incline)
Saturday and Sunday, days off
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Wednesday, April 20th
Weigh in, lost 1 pound.
In the spirit of taking a mental break, I decided not to post last week. I have to come clean, though. I gained almost 5 pounds in a week after my last weigh-in! Ugh! I was so ashamed, I couldn't bear to report it before doing something about it. Somehow, I was able to lose the 5 pounds plus another pound this past week.
It is important to note that I didn't starve myself or put in crazy amounts of cardio work at the gym. Really, the only thing I did differently was switching up my workout routine a little. I am feeling more confident about attending (and keeping up with) group fitness classes. Last week I attended the Mixx cardio class (athletic drills, kickboxing, and funky dance moves) and I also tried out Zumba. Zumba was lots of fun and I burned lots of calories even though it didn't feel like it. I still did 2 of my 8+ miles cardio sessions (40 minutes on the elliptical, hill program, at least 6 mph on hills, 7mph on flat intervals plus 4 miles on the bike at a quarter plus mile per minute pace), but I am not enjoying them nearly as much now that I am participating in the group fitness. Today I tried Strike! for the first time and also really enjoyed it. In fact, I feel like I could become one of the better ones in the class after attending a few times.
So, while I am in the mental break mode, I am still going to try to keep my workouts going strong and focus on fitness since I can't seem to wrap my head around changing up my food intake. Having said that, I am only about 3 pounds away from hitting a huge milestone--another 50 pounds lost! A couple of fun things to report on that note--I tried on those famous Paige jeans for the first time in 2 1/2 years and I am getting closer (I still hate these jeans, what was I thinking buying low rise anyway???). And, I had to get my wedding ring sized down for fear of losing it!
In the spirit of taking a mental break, I decided not to post last week. I have to come clean, though. I gained almost 5 pounds in a week after my last weigh-in! Ugh! I was so ashamed, I couldn't bear to report it before doing something about it. Somehow, I was able to lose the 5 pounds plus another pound this past week.
It is important to note that I didn't starve myself or put in crazy amounts of cardio work at the gym. Really, the only thing I did differently was switching up my workout routine a little. I am feeling more confident about attending (and keeping up with) group fitness classes. Last week I attended the Mixx cardio class (athletic drills, kickboxing, and funky dance moves) and I also tried out Zumba. Zumba was lots of fun and I burned lots of calories even though it didn't feel like it. I still did 2 of my 8+ miles cardio sessions (40 minutes on the elliptical, hill program, at least 6 mph on hills, 7mph on flat intervals plus 4 miles on the bike at a quarter plus mile per minute pace), but I am not enjoying them nearly as much now that I am participating in the group fitness. Today I tried Strike! for the first time and also really enjoyed it. In fact, I feel like I could become one of the better ones in the class after attending a few times.
So, while I am in the mental break mode, I am still going to try to keep my workouts going strong and focus on fitness since I can't seem to wrap my head around changing up my food intake. Having said that, I am only about 3 pounds away from hitting a huge milestone--another 50 pounds lost! A couple of fun things to report on that note--I tried on those famous Paige jeans for the first time in 2 1/2 years and I am getting closer (I still hate these jeans, what was I thinking buying low rise anyway???). And, I had to get my wedding ring sized down for fear of losing it!
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
Wednesday, April 6th
Weigh in, lost 2.4 pounds
Last week was our Spring Break vacation at Copper Mountain. I skied on Tuesday and Wednesday and took the rest of the week off from working out. From a food standpoint, I indulged in meals but I did practice moderation.
I am feeling like I need a mental break from the weight loss journey these days and I am not sure why. I remember seeing an interview with someone who had lost a lot of weight and she commented on how weight loss isn't pretty. Her comment has been on my mind lately as I think I am becoming really critical of my body. While it is true that I am wearing smaller sizes, I see the results of being extremely overweight for years and two pregnancies--my body has taken a toll! I wish for smoothness and tone. Some say the short-term answer is Spanx, but I am looking to the future and wonder if I can swing plastic surgery someday.
Last week was our Spring Break vacation at Copper Mountain. I skied on Tuesday and Wednesday and took the rest of the week off from working out. From a food standpoint, I indulged in meals but I did practice moderation.
I am feeling like I need a mental break from the weight loss journey these days and I am not sure why. I remember seeing an interview with someone who had lost a lot of weight and she commented on how weight loss isn't pretty. Her comment has been on my mind lately as I think I am becoming really critical of my body. While it is true that I am wearing smaller sizes, I see the results of being extremely overweight for years and two pregnancies--my body has taken a toll! I wish for smoothness and tone. Some say the short-term answer is Spanx, but I am looking to the future and wonder if I can swing plastic surgery someday.
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Wednesday, March 23rd
Weigh in, .8 pound gain
There is no secret that every other week I seem to go up and down. I am trying to keep in mind that my losses seem to be more significant than my gains.
Even though I am not surprised by my gain this week, I still feel a little let down. I have evaluated my behaviors I don't see myself making any big changes over the next couple of weeks while we are on vacation and have family in town. This past week, I ate out three different times (two more than normal), enjoyed a date with one of my twins where I indulged in movie theater popcorn, and missed out on a ski day which I was counting on for a workout.
I think I need to adjust my expectations from trying to continue my weight loss journey over the next couple of weeks to actually just maintaining my current weight through healthy food choices, controlled splurges, and continued exercise. Then I will evaluate my nutrition and make some minor changes in order to get into those Paige jeans soon.
There is no secret that every other week I seem to go up and down. I am trying to keep in mind that my losses seem to be more significant than my gains.
Even though I am not surprised by my gain this week, I still feel a little let down. I have evaluated my behaviors I don't see myself making any big changes over the next couple of weeks while we are on vacation and have family in town. This past week, I ate out three different times (two more than normal), enjoyed a date with one of my twins where I indulged in movie theater popcorn, and missed out on a ski day which I was counting on for a workout.
I think I need to adjust my expectations from trying to continue my weight loss journey over the next couple of weeks to actually just maintaining my current weight through healthy food choices, controlled splurges, and continued exercise. Then I will evaluate my nutrition and make some minor changes in order to get into those Paige jeans soon.
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Wednesday, March 16th
Weigh in, lost 2.8 pounds
Being that my upcoming Wednesday mornings are insane, I have decided to take a hiatus from Weight Watchers. My last few weigh ins have been documented by my home scale, which is extremely close to the official scale at WW, no need to calibrate. I have been completely honest about my lack of tracking points for months now, but I held on to the WW meetings. I feel like I have accountability with my blog and even with the friends I have made at WW and Lifetime Fitness, but there is something about making it official at a Weight Watchers location. So, I have no doubt that I will be back at WW--the program really works. I think I will be ready to re-commit to the program again in the near future, but for now I am going to go it alone and watch my nutrition and workouts on my own.
Something worked for me this week. I skied for the second Friday in a row and have kept up with my workouts. I even indulged in a couple of splurge meals. Maybe tweaking my cardio routine a little inspired my loss. Everyone knows I am a die-hard elliptical fan, but I discovered a new group fitness cardio class at Lifetime called the Mixx and I easily fell into step with the other participants. Adding skiing and switching out a cardio workout adds variety and that has been really good for me.
Being that my upcoming Wednesday mornings are insane, I have decided to take a hiatus from Weight Watchers. My last few weigh ins have been documented by my home scale, which is extremely close to the official scale at WW, no need to calibrate. I have been completely honest about my lack of tracking points for months now, but I held on to the WW meetings. I feel like I have accountability with my blog and even with the friends I have made at WW and Lifetime Fitness, but there is something about making it official at a Weight Watchers location. So, I have no doubt that I will be back at WW--the program really works. I think I will be ready to re-commit to the program again in the near future, but for now I am going to go it alone and watch my nutrition and workouts on my own.
Something worked for me this week. I skied for the second Friday in a row and have kept up with my workouts. I even indulged in a couple of splurge meals. Maybe tweaking my cardio routine a little inspired my loss. Everyone knows I am a die-hard elliptical fan, but I discovered a new group fitness cardio class at Lifetime called the Mixx and I easily fell into step with the other participants. Adding skiing and switching out a cardio workout adds variety and that has been really good for me.
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
Wednesday, March 9th
Unofficial weigh-in, .6 lb gain
I totally own my gain this week. I had a great time skiing for the first time in two seasons and didn't hold back with my food choices that day. Apres ski was especially yummy with beer and appetizers. To top it off, I went out with co-workers on Saturday night and shared an appetizer trio.
I also tried a new group fitness class this week, a cardio class called the Mixx. I had so much fun and loved the variety--I will definitely be back for more. I'm not sure why I am surprised that I am sore, and usually that seems to affect my weight loss in a given week as well.
All in all I am not upset and I am ready to move on to next, do a little more work and hopefully see results at the scale.
I totally own my gain this week. I had a great time skiing for the first time in two seasons and didn't hold back with my food choices that day. Apres ski was especially yummy with beer and appetizers. To top it off, I went out with co-workers on Saturday night and shared an appetizer trio.
I also tried a new group fitness class this week, a cardio class called the Mixx. I had so much fun and loved the variety--I will definitely be back for more. I'm not sure why I am surprised that I am sore, and usually that seems to affect my weight loss in a given week as well.
All in all I am not upset and I am ready to move on to next, do a little more work and hopefully see results at the scale.
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
Wednesday, March 2nd
Weigh in, lost 3 pounds!!!!
Even though I was convinced that I was losing inches even when I wasn't losing pounds, I still made three changes last week which had to contribute to my weight loss success.
First, I cut back a bit on my beer consumption. I don't have extra nursing calories to play with now that my breastfeeding days are almost over.
Second, after getting some advice from my barbell strength class instructor, I changed my post-workout smoothie from the Ultimate Protein to an Orange Sunburst without yogurt and with only 4 ounces of orange juice. My smoothie habit is similar to a hard core Starbucks addict, so I think I have put a serious dent in those calories!
Third, I only worked out 4 days last week instead of my typical 5 days lately. I am going to try to continue this since I am adding a ski day into the mix over the next several weeks. Once ski season is over, I plan on subbing one of my crazy cardio workouts with either a LSD (long slow distance) workout or yoga to give my body a break while still remaining active.
I am counting the days until Friday when I will be reunited with Copper Mountain! Can't wait!
Even though I was convinced that I was losing inches even when I wasn't losing pounds, I still made three changes last week which had to contribute to my weight loss success.
First, I cut back a bit on my beer consumption. I don't have extra nursing calories to play with now that my breastfeeding days are almost over.
Second, after getting some advice from my barbell strength class instructor, I changed my post-workout smoothie from the Ultimate Protein to an Orange Sunburst without yogurt and with only 4 ounces of orange juice. My smoothie habit is similar to a hard core Starbucks addict, so I think I have put a serious dent in those calories!
Third, I only worked out 4 days last week instead of my typical 5 days lately. I am going to try to continue this since I am adding a ski day into the mix over the next several weeks. Once ski season is over, I plan on subbing one of my crazy cardio workouts with either a LSD (long slow distance) workout or yoga to give my body a break while still remaining active.
I am counting the days until Friday when I will be reunited with Copper Mountain! Can't wait!
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Wednesday, February 23rd
Weigh in, gained .6 lb
Quote from the Weight Watchers website after I recorded my gain, "Look back at this week and see what you might be able to change; then let go of what you can't. The best thing to do is focus on is making this coming week a success."
I know that there are 3 reasons for my gain this week. First reason is food related--I went to Maggiano's for dinner on Friday night to celebrate my baby's first birthday and I ate freely in the spirit of celebration. Then on Saturday I had a piece of birthday cake. Second reason is exercise related--when I discovered my neighborhood gym was closed on President's Day, I decided to go for a jog instead of driving to Lifetime. I am still terribly sore, but proud at the same time for actually being able to jog for almost 45 minutes without feeling like I was going to die. Third reason has to do with starting the weaning process. I need to wrap my head around the fact that I will no longer have this calorie buffer from breastfeeding.
I've been thinking about that quote, and the thing is that I don't think I could have changed any of my reasons for my gain this week, so I need to let it go and concentrate on next week.
Having said that, I have to admit that I am a little bummed by my gain this week. I stayed after my WW meeting today and talked with my leader for a few minutes. We came up with a plan and I think it will get me back on track. It has been no secret that I haven't tracked points. I should be eliminating my final feeding around March 9th and the plan is to start tracking my new allocation of points (after subtracting my breastfeeding points) and re-learn appropriate portions to kick start my weight loss again.
Quote from the Weight Watchers website after I recorded my gain, "Look back at this week and see what you might be able to change; then let go of what you can't. The best thing to do is focus on is making this coming week a success."
I know that there are 3 reasons for my gain this week. First reason is food related--I went to Maggiano's for dinner on Friday night to celebrate my baby's first birthday and I ate freely in the spirit of celebration. Then on Saturday I had a piece of birthday cake. Second reason is exercise related--when I discovered my neighborhood gym was closed on President's Day, I decided to go for a jog instead of driving to Lifetime. I am still terribly sore, but proud at the same time for actually being able to jog for almost 45 minutes without feeling like I was going to die. Third reason has to do with starting the weaning process. I need to wrap my head around the fact that I will no longer have this calorie buffer from breastfeeding.
I've been thinking about that quote, and the thing is that I don't think I could have changed any of my reasons for my gain this week, so I need to let it go and concentrate on next week.
Having said that, I have to admit that I am a little bummed by my gain this week. I stayed after my WW meeting today and talked with my leader for a few minutes. We came up with a plan and I think it will get me back on track. It has been no secret that I haven't tracked points. I should be eliminating my final feeding around March 9th and the plan is to start tracking my new allocation of points (after subtracting my breastfeeding points) and re-learn appropriate portions to kick start my weight loss again.
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Wednesday, February 19th
Weigh in, lost 1.4 pounds
I have officially surpassed my first goal of losing my baby weight! In fact, after my weigh in today, I am slightly lighter than I was when I became pregnant with Rylan. I suppose it is no coincidence that I reached my goal on Rylan's first birthday and I am glad to be celebrating today.
So where do I go from here? I have had a new goal in mind for a few weeks now as I am the type of person who plans ahead so I can visualize success. Over 2 years ago, I purchased designer denim for the first time in my life based on the simple fact they buttoned. These pair of Paige jeans have haunted me ever since. There is a huge difference between being able to button a pair of jeans and actually wearing them comfortably. My goal is to wear those jeans with ease. I am not exactly sure what that equates to in terms of number of pounds to lose, but I am guessing between 15 and 20.
It has taken me approximately 6 months to lose 40 pounds and my husband remarked that I should be prepared to reach my next goal in the same amount of time. I can't be discouraged by this because he might be right--the smaller you become, weight seems to come off more slowly. I think it would be reasonable to try to lose 1 pound per week (on average) over the next 5 months to reach the high end of my goal. Figuring out how to do this might be tricky as I get through the weaning process and evaluate what I want out of my workouts once ski season is over. I have been working so hard at the gym for the athletic payoff, maybe I need to find a new physical challenge once spring arrives.
I have officially surpassed my first goal of losing my baby weight! In fact, after my weigh in today, I am slightly lighter than I was when I became pregnant with Rylan. I suppose it is no coincidence that I reached my goal on Rylan's first birthday and I am glad to be celebrating today.
So where do I go from here? I have had a new goal in mind for a few weeks now as I am the type of person who plans ahead so I can visualize success. Over 2 years ago, I purchased designer denim for the first time in my life based on the simple fact they buttoned. These pair of Paige jeans have haunted me ever since. There is a huge difference between being able to button a pair of jeans and actually wearing them comfortably. My goal is to wear those jeans with ease. I am not exactly sure what that equates to in terms of number of pounds to lose, but I am guessing between 15 and 20.
It has taken me approximately 6 months to lose 40 pounds and my husband remarked that I should be prepared to reach my next goal in the same amount of time. I can't be discouraged by this because he might be right--the smaller you become, weight seems to come off more slowly. I think it would be reasonable to try to lose 1 pound per week (on average) over the next 5 months to reach the high end of my goal. Figuring out how to do this might be tricky as I get through the weaning process and evaluate what I want out of my workouts once ski season is over. I have been working so hard at the gym for the athletic payoff, maybe I need to find a new physical challenge once spring arrives.
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Wednesday, Febrary 9th
Weigh in, lost .8 pound
I am feeling a little better about my loss this week. I am still pretty sure that I will need to adjust my food in order to really start dropping weight again, but that is on hold until I have completely stopped breastfeeding. So, for now, status quo on nutrition as well as exercise.
Operation Baby Weight success is so close--I can taste it! I am .4 pound away from celebration and I have already determined my next goal.
I am still hitting the gym pretty hard these days. I have been trying to workout 4-5 times per week, mainly in anticipation of skiing. Adding the strength training and increasing my levels on both my elliptical (hills plus, level 7) and bike (manual, level 5) workouts is making me stronger.
I am feeling a little better about my loss this week. I am still pretty sure that I will need to adjust my food in order to really start dropping weight again, but that is on hold until I have completely stopped breastfeeding. So, for now, status quo on nutrition as well as exercise.
Operation Baby Weight success is so close--I can taste it! I am .4 pound away from celebration and I have already determined my next goal.
I am still hitting the gym pretty hard these days. I have been trying to workout 4-5 times per week, mainly in anticipation of skiing. Adding the strength training and increasing my levels on both my elliptical (hills plus, level 7) and bike (manual, level 5) workouts is making me stronger.
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Wednesday, February 2nd
Weigh in, lost 1 pound
So I am a little ambivalent about my loss this week. I feel like I have increased my level of activity significantly since recovering from pneumonia, but I am not necessarily seeing the impact at the scale. I try to ask myself if I am working out more in order to lose weight or to get into great shape for ski season. I know I probably wouldn't have added the strength training recently if the slopes were not in my future. I also realize that I was losing more weight when I wasn't exercising as much--interesting dilemma.
Further, I have been analyzing my meals and wondering if I should cut back any on that front. I have to say that I am not willing to decrease my caloric intake until I have completely finished breastfeeding and I do believe that I have healthy eating habits that I am proud of while allowing myself one nice splurge meal per week.
It seems to me that I am not willing to make any changes at the moment in my behaviors, so perhaps I am destined to plateau right now or teeter back and forth within a pound or two. Somehow this conclusion puts a kink in my plans. Sigh.
So I am a little ambivalent about my loss this week. I feel like I have increased my level of activity significantly since recovering from pneumonia, but I am not necessarily seeing the impact at the scale. I try to ask myself if I am working out more in order to lose weight or to get into great shape for ski season. I know I probably wouldn't have added the strength training recently if the slopes were not in my future. I also realize that I was losing more weight when I wasn't exercising as much--interesting dilemma.
Further, I have been analyzing my meals and wondering if I should cut back any on that front. I have to say that I am not willing to decrease my caloric intake until I have completely finished breastfeeding and I do believe that I have healthy eating habits that I am proud of while allowing myself one nice splurge meal per week.
It seems to me that I am not willing to make any changes at the moment in my behaviors, so perhaps I am destined to plateau right now or teeter back and forth within a pound or two. Somehow this conclusion puts a kink in my plans. Sigh.
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Wednesday, January 26th
Unofficial weigh-in: .8 lb gain
Ugh! So frustrating even though I am telling myself that good reasons are behind the gain. Last week I went to a barbell strength training class for the first time and I was miserably sore for the three days following. I know it is good to gain lean muscle...blah, blah, blah. I really could care less except I felt the need to really start preparing to ski the first week in March (by then I will be on the tail end of weaning Rylan). Two seasons ago, I really noticed that I was a better skier after working out to The FIRM dvd's, which is squat and lunge intensive. The barbell class is quite a challenge and I am determined to be an average attendee at least through ski season.
Second reason behind the gain is hormonal and should correct itself a little by next week. Enough said there.
Third reason behind the gain is food related. Not only did I enjoy a sushi dinner out with a friend, but I also went to Red Robin with my boys and ordered a patty melt. Oh, and I have to come clean about making brownies on Saturday night with the boys. I only ate one (straight out of the center of the pan!), but that is one more than I normally allow myself.
Final reason--life struck again. I had a sick twin at home on Monday and Tuesday along with a teething baby. Fun times. I couldn't workout at Lifetime, so I turned on my old FIRM friends. Cardio Overdrive is still a decent workout and I burned about 450 calories in 45 minutes on Monday. However, I did Cardio Party on Tuesday and was completely bored and uninspired. I burned about 300 calories in 40 minutes. I need a better "Plan B" when I need to adapt my workout schedule.
Ugh! So frustrating even though I am telling myself that good reasons are behind the gain. Last week I went to a barbell strength training class for the first time and I was miserably sore for the three days following. I know it is good to gain lean muscle...blah, blah, blah. I really could care less except I felt the need to really start preparing to ski the first week in March (by then I will be on the tail end of weaning Rylan). Two seasons ago, I really noticed that I was a better skier after working out to The FIRM dvd's, which is squat and lunge intensive. The barbell class is quite a challenge and I am determined to be an average attendee at least through ski season.
Second reason behind the gain is hormonal and should correct itself a little by next week. Enough said there.
Third reason behind the gain is food related. Not only did I enjoy a sushi dinner out with a friend, but I also went to Red Robin with my boys and ordered a patty melt. Oh, and I have to come clean about making brownies on Saturday night with the boys. I only ate one (straight out of the center of the pan!), but that is one more than I normally allow myself.
Final reason--life struck again. I had a sick twin at home on Monday and Tuesday along with a teething baby. Fun times. I couldn't workout at Lifetime, so I turned on my old FIRM friends. Cardio Overdrive is still a decent workout and I burned about 450 calories in 45 minutes on Monday. However, I did Cardio Party on Tuesday and was completely bored and uninspired. I burned about 300 calories in 40 minutes. I need a better "Plan B" when I need to adapt my workout schedule.
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Wednesday, January 19th
Weigh-in, lost 3.2 pounds
Well, when I really become goal-focused I am quite successful! This week I really watched what I ate, but more importantly I made sure to engage in cardio-intensive workouts. I should also point out that as a family we made sure to eat more at home over the past week.
People ask me all the time about healthy dinner ideas, so I thought I would include some that we made over the past week: Sesame Shrimp Stir Fry with brown rice (I measure out one cup of brown rice), Chili with Crescent rolls (I had one large), Chili Dogs and Frozen Fries (I had one chili dog sprinkled with a little shredded cheddar and about 15 frozen fries), Paprika Chicken in the slow cooker with egg noodles, Bacon Leek and Tomato Spaghetti (I make sure to measure out a cup of pasta--well, a heaping cup) with Garlic Toast (one slice), Salmon Croquettes with Crashed Potatoes and corn.
Well, when I really become goal-focused I am quite successful! This week I really watched what I ate, but more importantly I made sure to engage in cardio-intensive workouts. I should also point out that as a family we made sure to eat more at home over the past week.
People ask me all the time about healthy dinner ideas, so I thought I would include some that we made over the past week: Sesame Shrimp Stir Fry with brown rice (I measure out one cup of brown rice), Chili with Crescent rolls (I had one large), Chili Dogs and Frozen Fries (I had one chili dog sprinkled with a little shredded cheddar and about 15 frozen fries), Paprika Chicken in the slow cooker with egg noodles, Bacon Leek and Tomato Spaghetti (I make sure to measure out a cup of pasta--well, a heaping cup) with Garlic Toast (one slice), Salmon Croquettes with Crashed Potatoes and corn.
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Wednesday, January 12th
Weigh-in, gained 1.2 pounds
So, as I was logging my weight on the Weight Watchers website and feeling like a total loser, it gave me a message that gaining is part of the process. It made me think that I need to accept the results of this past week and move on with a goal of having a good loss next week.
To analyze reasons for my gain, I know that it is mainly food related. It is true that I returned to the gym this week, but I also ate uncharacteristically for myself. I was up all night Thursday feeling sick and the only thing I wanted by Friday afternoon was a double cheeseburger from McDonalds. That by itself it okay, but I also ate 1/2 of a medium order of fries. On Friday night, Daryl and I celebrated our 10 year anniversary by going to Del Frisco's for dinner. This is where you will see that my gain was inevitable--I had 2 martinis, shrimp remoulade appetizer, bread and butter, potatoes au gratin, filet mignon, Australian lobster tail, and 1/2 of a complimentary slice of amazing cheesecake. I have to say that I enjoyed every bite and don't regret the meal at all. Since then, I have been eating okay...but nothing stellar to really counteract my Friday night splurge.
I am going to get back on track this week and reach my goal. I will let my gain inspire my loss next week.
So, as I was logging my weight on the Weight Watchers website and feeling like a total loser, it gave me a message that gaining is part of the process. It made me think that I need to accept the results of this past week and move on with a goal of having a good loss next week.
To analyze reasons for my gain, I know that it is mainly food related. It is true that I returned to the gym this week, but I also ate uncharacteristically for myself. I was up all night Thursday feeling sick and the only thing I wanted by Friday afternoon was a double cheeseburger from McDonalds. That by itself it okay, but I also ate 1/2 of a medium order of fries. On Friday night, Daryl and I celebrated our 10 year anniversary by going to Del Frisco's for dinner. This is where you will see that my gain was inevitable--I had 2 martinis, shrimp remoulade appetizer, bread and butter, potatoes au gratin, filet mignon, Australian lobster tail, and 1/2 of a complimentary slice of amazing cheesecake. I have to say that I enjoyed every bite and don't regret the meal at all. Since then, I have been eating okay...but nothing stellar to really counteract my Friday night splurge.
I am going to get back on track this week and reach my goal. I will let my gain inspire my loss next week.
Thursday, January 6, 2011
Catching Up
Unofficial weigh-in, zero loss and zero gain.
I have skipped the last two Weight Watchers meetings, but with good reason. After being diagnosed with pneumonia, I thought that laying low and resting would be in my best interest. So, my unofficial weigh-in is on my home scale and I've found it to be extremely close to the official scale at Weight Watchers.
This is my second week off from the gym, too. I am planning on returning full-force on Monday and I have to admit that I am preparing myself to suck. Still, I really need to get back into my workout routine not only for my own sanity, but also in anticipation for some ski days.
I think not gaining over Christmas and a subsequent illness is a good accomplishment, but it is time for me to get back to my goal. I am only 3 pounds away from achieving my pre-baby weight and from setting a new goal.
I have skipped the last two Weight Watchers meetings, but with good reason. After being diagnosed with pneumonia, I thought that laying low and resting would be in my best interest. So, my unofficial weigh-in is on my home scale and I've found it to be extremely close to the official scale at Weight Watchers.
This is my second week off from the gym, too. I am planning on returning full-force on Monday and I have to admit that I am preparing myself to suck. Still, I really need to get back into my workout routine not only for my own sanity, but also in anticipation for some ski days.
I think not gaining over Christmas and a subsequent illness is a good accomplishment, but it is time for me to get back to my goal. I am only 3 pounds away from achieving my pre-baby weight and from setting a new goal.
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