9 pounds down!

Boy was I surprised when I got on the scale on Saturday and saw that I have lost 9 pounds so far. Even though I fell off the wagon as far as exercising goes last week. I still ate pretty good for the most part. I only went to the gym one day. I did some weight lifting and stretching in my living room over the weekend.

It probably also helps that I went to the San Diego Zoo on Saturday and Sunday which involved a LOT of walking up and down hills. I have been pretty good about eating great during the week and eating want I want over the weekend.

I didn't think I was really losing anything, once it is hard to tell when you see yourself everyday. I haven't done any measurements since I don't have a measuring tape, but I can feel my shorts getting a bit looser.

I am going to make this week count!

Here are some quotes for today:

It's September!!

Yay, it's September! Fall is almost here! I am ready for summer to be over!

So I had feel off the wagon a bit last week. It was Labor Day weekend and I went away to San Diego for the weekend and I may have splurged a bit too much. Now it is time to get back on track.

One of my fellow bloggers, Kayla suggested a Xmas challenge of losing 30 pounds before Christmas. It's a reasonable goal. It will be tough though since the anti-diet trifecta is coming up (Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas). But I am going to join her and see what happens. 30 pounds is closer to my goal weight. However, I think my goal will change as my body does.

Recently, I have been cutting out pictures and tips from my health magazines and putting them into a journal. This way I can look back at them and inspire myself and then I don't have to hold on to a bunch of magazines.  Win, Win!

Some more inspiration:

I worked out a little too hard

Two days ago I decided to climb stairs near my work on my lunch break. The stairs are steep and their are about 80 of them... I did it twice, then went to the gym to work out my legs.

Bad news bears!

Now my calves are sore as hell. I couldn't work out yesterday so I laid on the couch and watch TV with ice packs on my calves. They still hurt today. Last time I do that.

Here are a few before/after photos that I find inspiring and make me believe I can do this:

Criss rocks!

Kayla rocks!

Kelly Osbourne! Love her!

Also who doesn't want this butt?

Have a great weekend!

I would be skinny if pasta and cheese were good for you

True Story.

Well I didn't lose much this week, only a half a pound. Considering I went on a camping trip and didn't count calories, I am glad I maintained and still still lost a little. Usually vacations are a recipe for me to gain at least 5 pounds. So kudos to me for not gaining and getting in some exercising while I camped.

I did great as far as the gym went last week. I worked out everyday after work except Mondays when I play kickball. I have been making sure to go on a pre-game run this way I can add a little more cardio to my Mondays.

So I got the new issue of Shape and Self in the mail. I know a lot of fitness people have issues with these types of magazines, however for me they are a source of motivation. If I slip up or forget to work out, then I see one of these mags in my mailbox it will remind me to work out.

I have read a TON of weight loss stories recently which are really inspiring. I believe I can actually lose weight by next May. Fingers Crossed.

MANTRA: I need one to tell myself everyday. Any thoughts? What kind of mantras do people have?

Here are a few more photos of inspiration:

Week 2 - 31 pounds to go, so far so good

4 pounds down.

So here we are 2nd day of the second week. So far so good.

Last week I kept track of everything on my Lose It! app and worked out 3 nights for at least 1 hour and lost 4 pounds!

I have committed to a strict 1450 calorie a day diet and exercise during the week and then something a little more relaxed on the weekend. This way if I mess up on the weekend, I know I have to get back on the horse on Monday. In the past I tried to eat perfect and exercise 7 days a week and the
second I messed up I never went back. So I'm thinking this is more realistic. I am hoping that over time I will develop a habit of healthy eating and exercise and I will be able to do this 7 days a week.


So after my first post I got some great feedback from some friends and family members. I also got some great tips.

My cousin, Amy suggested I listen to Jillian Michaels podcast, so I am currently listening to that all day today at work on my headphones. it is a nice change from my iTunes playlists.

She also gave me a few quotes I love:

I also recruited 2 friends to help me: Beth and Katie

Beth is a member of the same gym as me. We work out together often, she is also a super healthy vegan. She has offered to give me some tips and help me stay motivated.

Katie is also trying to get in shape. So we have committed to checking in with each other every Monday as well as keep in touch via email/texts during the week to share any tips.

I think having some friend's support and having to be accountable is going to make a big difference.

Could I possibly run a marathon?   Hmmmm, I don't know. I have looked in to doing a marathon. I can't run for more than 10 minutes, so maybe I can walk a marathon? I saw that there are a few coming up in January. I am thinking about joining one of those training groups who prepares for marathons. I have seen a ton of weight loss success stories where people got in shape by running and preparing for a marathon. So that's an idea.

Well that is all for now.

A Few Inspirational Quotes