BLEH

That's how motivated I feel. Not at all. Well. Heidi and I are "running" in the Shamrock Run on Sunday..HA!
184.5 lbs
36.3 BF

Only 2 more days

and then I get to eat CHEESE again!
Ooh, I'm so excited. I miss cheese. But the month of February carries its own challenge: No chocolate. What am I gonna do?
I might die.


Stats:
181 lbs
30.3 BF

Two Months Later....

Wow. Its been more than 2 months. 
Sorry about neglecting you cyberspace.
Well I lost 4 or 5 pounds last week, but gained one back over the weekend. I hate the weekend. We went out to lunch. Boo.
Then I was stuck at home all day yesterday. Boo.

So here are the stats:
182 lbs
35.5 BF (yikes!)

More compliments, please!

I think it was just yesterday that a "fit" and lean young girl exclaimed to me "Look how little you are!", and I have to say at first I thought it had to be a joke of some kind. (perhaps a short joke?)
I might have stuttered out a "thank you", along as a "are you kidding me?". Not the most classy way of accepting a compliment. Oh well, hopefully there is a next time.
So, bring on the compliments. Please!?

Weekly Check In

Current weight : 185
BF%: 36.2
Well, it could be better. But that's okay. Its a work in progress. I would have like to see 6 or 7 pounds this week not just 4. just gonna try a little harder this week. Be a little more consistent. Work out one extra day or abstain from one more cheat.
Right, right?

Vegetable Disliker

I decidedly dislike vegetables. You heard me- all of you green, leafy, crunchy nutrient-rich veggies. Ugh. I want chocolate flavored broccoli florets. Or sparkly sugar-coated aspraragus spears. Or even some cheese carrots. You know, they look like carrots but actually taste just like cheddar cheese! Yes. This is my Wonka-like fantasy world. Welcome.

on again off again

For the past 2 years+ I've been blaming Kinsey, life circumstances, etc for my lack of success, but really I am the reason behind my own failure. Have those people, and things, and circumstances made it harder? Absolutely. But ultimately, grow up Heather, you're in charge. You have the choices right in front of you. 
Choose better.
Go for a walk.
Eat a vegetable.
Put down the chocolate.

Ready?
Go.

Week 4 AGAIN!!

Life is in my way.
I craved Red Robin: here's what I ate:

Banzai Burger

Serving Size: 1 burger 421 g

Calories 1,054

Total Fat 63g

Cholesterol 0mg

Sodium 0mg

Total Carbohydrate 69g

Dietary Fiber 3g

Protein 48g

 

steak fries adds another 390 calories! Plus dipping sauce!

OMFB: "Oh My Fat Butt!"

Second time through Week 4 of 20

here I am starting week 4- AGAIN.
That's okay.

Weight: 183    BF: 35.3

Rewind... going back 2 weeks

Okay, so the flu kinda knocked our family on its butt the last 10 days or so... so instead of trying to pick up with the mileage increase, I'm just gonna rewind 2 weeks. So if feel up to it on saturday I'll start there. I'm still weak and I don't want to make it worse by working out too soon. I'll check in again early next week!

Week 5 of 20

there has been a slight hitch for week 5. Kinsey got a cold and a stomach flu! so we are 4 days behind, I can't really make that up over one day...so oh well.

Think outside the Bun

Why, when I'm trying to be some kind of good does Taco Bell go and put my FAVORITE thing on sale for $.99???
That is just cruel and unusual punishment. Not fair. The whole world is undermining me!

Week 4 of 20

I did not get a chance to walk this weekend because I was in Klamath falls visiting my brother and he said it wasn't safe to walk alone and no one would go with me. Chickens.

Weight: 186 BF: 36.3%

Week 3 of 20

Okay so I didn't actually walk on Saturday- it was too hot! So I did it yesterday and it was still too hot! But I did it.
I must be going around too many times because my neighbor yelled at me "Only 2o more laps Heather!" and to which I said, "Yeah, right maybe in a couple months, I have just one left today!" and continued on my merry way.

Status: weight: 184.5 bf:36.1%

Week 2 of 20

Here we are- the middle of week 2. I have walked/jogged a total of 11 miles this last week and a half. I have tomorrow off, and then 3.5 more Saturday. I haven't lost any weight yet. But I feel better on those days I have walked. So that's encouraging. This is nothing like p90X, but its just going to get more and more time and energy intensive. next week is very similar to this week, but after that it starts to increase. I'm excited and nervous. 
I'll keep you updated. 

Starting Weight: 184.5 BF: 36.7% (yes, you read that right)

We Fall Down but We Get Up Again...

Well I inadvertently took 2 months off of blogging and exercising. Well we start again tomorrow: 6:30am! Not P90X this time, just walking/jogging. Maybe I can fit some weights in there too and some yoga. Probably canceling my gym membership. I'm really bummed about it, but I have been once in 2 months. And I just can't justify it anymore. I have a friend coming to walk with me 2 days a week, and hopefully I can keep it up the rest of the days. Lord help me!

There are 2 weeks left, but its over.

So technically we have like 10 days left, but I just have given up I think. I've had to start working out at home, which has proven to be impossible. I haven't given up, but I got a silly cold, and its hard to motivate myself to get up and left 12lb weights when i can barely breathe- forget about cardio.
Anyway, I'm trying not to be too discouraged. I just have to find something I can make work. I'm thinking I have 2.5 months to go... until, well that will come later.
So I think back to 1300 calories a day and more cardio. Lots of veggies, more fruit, whole grain carbs only, and lean protein. So the only change is little to no processed protein drinks and bars, lots more veggies and fruit and less protein.
I can do this, right?
Yeah, right, I'm not convinced.

I can't even sit without pain

Ok, I know I was so proud of myself yesterday for doing those "manly" push-ups, but today I could care less- I am in so much pain. And then *Darla made me do like a thousand or maybe a million arm circles this morning... and my shoulders hurt....and my back... and everything from the ribs up!


(* name has been changed for privacy)

Manly Push-ups

I did MANLY push-ups today!! I couldn't believe it! It was amazing. And I didn't skimp on reps either! We'll see how my arms and chest feel tomorrow! :)
I am pumped. Literally.

Soooo hungry

I am so hungry today. I started out the day feeling pretty good, but as the day goes on my hunger is getting worse. Yes I've been eating. In fact my hand is starting to look tasty. . . 
ok, maybe not. I guess I'll drink some water? Snore.