Still in it to win it

Hey!

So it's been a week. And I don't want you to think I've forgotten or fallen off the wagon. I just haven't had anything interesting to post about.

Here's my weekly weigh-in:
I'm down 1 pound since last week. A total of 8 pounds in the past 6 weeks. And even though that is a small amount, I'm feeling good. Eating healthier & exercising is like discovering a part of yourself that you never knew existed. I'm happy and rarely feel sluggish. I'm taking my time, easing myself into this healthier lifestyle and I think it's working out just fine.

Now, like I've said in previous posts, cheating is inevitable. And I did eat waffles Monday night. But it's okay, because the waffle mix is GONE now. I won't be tempted to make any more waffles because there is no waffle mix left to do so. whew!

Other than that set back, I didn't do any other cheating. And I went to the gym 4 days last week.

So far this week has been good, but of course, it could always be better.

Monday I went to the gym:
It was a decent workout session.. not my best but it'll do just fine. Now Monday I also got a new tattoo:
So my workout for Tuesday was limited to the treadmill... I did do 45 minutes, a little over 2 miles.. & burned about 300 Calories.

I had to limit my exercise so I wouldn't agitate the tattoo.

Well, that's all folks.

I blame the waffles

Okay.
So I'm only down half a pound from last week. And yes, that is better than losing nothing or gaining a half a pound or more.

I would like to put partial blame on the waffles. Oh those awful waffles. Amazingly good, but bad for you waffles.

I had the waffles Thursday & Friday night, but passed on a scrumptious cupcake Saturday. Good right?

Sunday was another bad day. I went to a friend's bridal shower. I ate a small piece of cake & a handful of chex mix.

Then about an hour or two after the shower, me & the bride to be, her fiance & one of their friends went out to eat Mexican food. I ate a chicken taco salad. I didn't eat it all. I'd say about 3/4 of it. And I also did not gorge myself on chips & salsa before hand. I had maybe 7 chips.

Best yet, I drank water with the meal.

So yes, Sunday was pretty bad, but take a look at my workout from Tuesday: It's my best workout yet. 3 miles, 40 minutes & 392 calories burned. I did go to the gym on Monday. 30 minutes worth of elliptical, but my phone didn't keep the picture I took so I don't remember the calories burned or distance.

My point is this: You see how rough the week was. Waffles, cake, chex mix, Mexican food. Plus my workout energy was low. But I didn't give up. I'm NOT giving up. I'm back on track with my workouts & diet. Because I've come this far in the past month, I cannot stop now. I have a ways to go, but why throw away the hard work for a measly day of weakness? After I've worked so hard? I'm a strong person, I have the willpower. I CAN DO THIS!

Awful Waffles

Forgive me body, for I have sinned.

Thursday & Friday night I ate these:

But dear body, just so you know, I did go to the gym Thursday before partaking in such delightful indulgences:

And I know what you're thinking: "What about Friday?"

Well, body, unfortunately I did not make it to the gym on Friday.

And body... I'm sorry if this is a blow when you're already down, but.... I had Taco Bell again on Wednesday night.

Wait, wait, wait... calm down. I ate from the Fresco menu.

Okay, I know it's still not good, but I'm trying here.

Look, I resisted this today:

That's a HUGE cupcake. And I PASSED IT UP!

Body, I know my actions are unforgiveable, but I just want to let you know I care so much about you and I AM TRYING.

Ups & Downs

Well, it's been a month since starting this blog. A month since really focusing on weight loss.

A month ago I weighed 220.5 pounds.

Last week I had a variable weigh in, reading 215 when I first woke up, then 213 two hours later.

I assume the 215 was the correct weight because this morning my weight was:

Which is fine. If last week I weighed 215 & this week I'm down a pound, that's better than nothing. And I did have a rough week last week.

1 Month & 6.5 pounds is fine by me!

That's really all I had to update about.

A panini here, A couple jello shots there, what tacos too?

Ok. This a rough week.

Not only did I have weak exercise sessions but let me tell you about my weekend.

Friday night for dinner I went to Taco Bell & got 3 fresco hard tacos.. The good thing, they're only 150 calories/each.. the bad thing, the sodium is out the roof.

Saturday I had a friend in town & for lunch we ate here:

And I got this:

It was sooooooo gooood. Called the French 101, this chicken panini has Feta, Roasted Tomato, Bacon, Spinach and Basil Aioli on a croissant.

I know, I know.. pretty bad but one good thing.. when asked if I wanted chips or fries with it, I said no. So it could have been worse.

And I'm calculating this amazingly delightful panini has around 700 calories in it.

If that's the case my calories for the day would have been right at 1500.

UNTIL...

I went out to celebrate a friend's birthday. I had 2 jello shots. The shots contained Tequila.

I'm sure those 2 shots brought my calorie count up to 1800 or more.

UGH.

But, like I've said before.. You've got to get back on track and today, I'm back to my diet.

And Monday... back to the gym!

Today was rough

So today is week 3 of my blog/weightloss adventure. Every week I'm going to *officially* weigh myself and document it on here.

3 weeks ago I weighed:This morning I weighed:
But wait... 2 hours later I weighed myself again:Hmm... Not sure how that happened BUT I'LL TAKE IT!

Okay.. So I didn't go to the gym on Tuesday because I did heavy, heavy house cleaning. I rearranged, vacuumed, dusted, bent over, crawled on the floor.. whew it was a lot of work...

And not to mention the spontaneous dance party in the middle of my living room.

So I believe skipping the gym on Tuesday was mighty fine. I just need to make sure I go Thursday and hopefully Friday.

Anyways.. today at the gym was rough. I began to get extremely tired after just 10 minutes on the elliptical. But I did my best to stick with it and ended up going 30 minutes.


2 miles & 300 calories burned is not bad... but I can do better.

Goals, Cheating & Dreams of Alex

So after 5 days of my "Lady Visit," I'm back on track. Or back on the Elliptical.40 minutes, 2.75 miles & 389 calories burned.

And let me tell you something... I've been feeling great.

Even though I only worked out once last week (Tuesday), I kept to my diet. Well, for the most part. On Sunday, I ate 1 Krystal burger. It was 160 calories. And maybe like 5 or 6 fries with that. I'd say it totaled 200 calories. But I claimed that as my lunch for the day, so really, I think I came out for the day under my 1500 calories/day limit.

I've found having a goal helps when trying to lose weight.

My ultimate goal is to show up at my 10 year high school reunion (1 1/2 years from now) looking better than I looked in high school.

Actually.. I already look better than I did in high school. But still, I want to show up and have everyone in the room turn all their eyes at me and whisper, "Wow, Look at Edith."

Another goal, and it's really just a silly fantasy of mine, is to show up in L.A. this summer when I go visit my best friend, looking like I belong there. I want to have a rocking body with a self-esteem to match.

And of course meet a hot celebrity, whom falls in love with me, and we live happily ever after.

Alexander Skarsgård meet me at the grove.

So aside from the Krystal's hamburger incident, this blog continues to be motivation for me. And even the Krystal's hamburger incident wasn't a big deal. As I told my friend, "When dieting, sometimes you've got to cheat."

Slowly but surely, Ya'll

2 weeks and 3 1/2 pounds lighter.

I began this blog 2 weeks ago in hopes to keep me on track with my weight loss. Sort of an online diary, but for everyone to read. Duh, a blog.

Anyways, I feel very strong about this. I feel the blog is serving it's purpose. Keeping me focused to losing weight. All I want to do is succeed so I can come on here and write about it afterward.

Example: My Tuesday workout session on the ellipticalThis has been my best exercise session so far. 40 minutes. My second week in & I'm slowly becoming stronger in my aerobics. This is the kind of things I want to share with people. Who knows, maybe I'll inspire someone else one day.

Of course, not every day will be a success.

Friday the 26th thru Monday, March 1st.. I did not go to the gym.

But Monday I did have an intense dance session in the kitchen. SO EXHILARATING! Sometimes you've just got to blast that music and dance. Even if you're not a good dancer (like me).

And today... Well.. Mother Nature is paying me a visit...not in the workout mood. However, I did stick within my calorie allotment (1500). I even resisted that cookie at Subway.

2 weeks and going strong.