Hello Everyone!
Let me tell you this week has been so long!
Thank goodness it is Friday!
Eating has not been the best this week. Not in how much I have been eating, but what I have been choosing to eat or not eat. I got sick this week and that has really thrown off my eating and workouts.
I did workout 4 times this week, but it was just dancing. Nothing hardcore.
So, this week is just a maintaning week not really weight loss week, but you never know I may be surprised when I weigh myself Sunday.
Anyway, I am tired and need a nap. I just wanted to let everyone know that I am still here :)
God Bless.
Stay active and get motivated to change your life!
Friday, February 19, 2010
Sunday, February 14, 2010
Day 20
Happy Valentine's day everyone and Happy Chinese New Years too!
Today is a good day. A weigh in day. And guess what??
I LOST 4 MORE LBS!
So total weight loss so far is 10 lbs. First goal met! :)
I worked out ever week day and I have saved the weekend for relaxing.
Now that I have gone over one hurdle I can focus on the next one. I am hoping that I can be almost 230 by the end of February. This is going to take work and continued determination, but God is really giving me strength. I could not have done any of the things I have this week without Him.
Even though I did have weight loss success this week, it has been a difficult one. Not in the sense of eating or working out, but mentally. My roommate, Lauren and I are on this journey together and she is definitely losing weight at a quicker pace than I am, and you can really tell. She looks fantastic! I on the other hand still struggle to get my jeans on, still have a muffin top, and still look like a whale.
So, I just have been giving myself a hard time because of this. I know people lose weight differently and that is normal, but I just wish I could look at myself in the mirror and really SEE the changes. I have not put on any of my clothes yet and thought, "Wow this looks so much better now!" I want to say that.
I am thankful that the numbers on the scale are still going down. That I can be thankful for.
This week I am praying that God will continue to fill me with encouragement and drive to keep this going. I have been having a life style change because I think differently about food, and I react to it being around me in a completely different way. There was one day this week when I almost had a melt down over McDonald's. I passed a friend of mine eating it and I suddenly had the biggest and most intense craving I have ever had. Luckily, my roommate and best friend, Lauren was with me and she kept me from getting any.
That is something important I learned this week, you need someone who is really going to keep you on track and hold you accountable. If Lauren had not have been there or would have allowed me to get McDonald's, I would have eaten WAY too much and felt sick and it would have ruined a lot of what I had been working on.
Moral of the story: YOU CAN'T DO THIS ALONE. You just can't, sorry to tell you. You can't do it without Jesus Christ helping you, and you can't do it without your friends and family here on earth cheering you on.
I think that is enough information for today.
Remember that you are beautiful right now even in this body, that God is walking along side you, and remember to stay active.
God bless!
Today is a good day. A weigh in day. And guess what??
I LOST 4 MORE LBS!
So total weight loss so far is 10 lbs. First goal met! :)
I worked out ever week day and I have saved the weekend for relaxing.
Now that I have gone over one hurdle I can focus on the next one. I am hoping that I can be almost 230 by the end of February. This is going to take work and continued determination, but God is really giving me strength. I could not have done any of the things I have this week without Him.
Even though I did have weight loss success this week, it has been a difficult one. Not in the sense of eating or working out, but mentally. My roommate, Lauren and I are on this journey together and she is definitely losing weight at a quicker pace than I am, and you can really tell. She looks fantastic! I on the other hand still struggle to get my jeans on, still have a muffin top, and still look like a whale.
So, I just have been giving myself a hard time because of this. I know people lose weight differently and that is normal, but I just wish I could look at myself in the mirror and really SEE the changes. I have not put on any of my clothes yet and thought, "Wow this looks so much better now!" I want to say that.
I am thankful that the numbers on the scale are still going down. That I can be thankful for.
This week I am praying that God will continue to fill me with encouragement and drive to keep this going. I have been having a life style change because I think differently about food, and I react to it being around me in a completely different way. There was one day this week when I almost had a melt down over McDonald's. I passed a friend of mine eating it and I suddenly had the biggest and most intense craving I have ever had. Luckily, my roommate and best friend, Lauren was with me and she kept me from getting any.
That is something important I learned this week, you need someone who is really going to keep you on track and hold you accountable. If Lauren had not have been there or would have allowed me to get McDonald's, I would have eaten WAY too much and felt sick and it would have ruined a lot of what I had been working on.
Moral of the story: YOU CAN'T DO THIS ALONE. You just can't, sorry to tell you. You can't do it without Jesus Christ helping you, and you can't do it without your friends and family here on earth cheering you on.
I think that is enough information for today.
Remember that you are beautiful right now even in this body, that God is walking along side you, and remember to stay active.
God bless!
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Day 17
Good Evening!
So, I said I wouldn't be blogging everyday, but I am really enjoying it and I feel like it is helping me stay on track.
Besides being really tired today, I am doing well.
This week has just been so crazy!
I did make a new discovery today, the health foods store near my college! I have grown up around health food stores all my life, my mom is a really healthy eater, but I kind of let go of my healthy ways around 16. So, it was nice to get reacquainted with all the things they offer, like gluten free cereals, pastas, and so much more!
Needless to say, I bought a bag of peanut butter cereal (YUM) and a box of pasta. I am so excited to eat some spaghetti with sauce :)
It is just cracking me up how much I think about different things I could do with food, it makes it fun to plan out what I am going to eat or what I can eat.
Today I also did 30 mins of Pilates. Let me tell you, it was a killer! I have done Pilates before, but it was years ago. So, I was definitely kicked in the butt by it today :) However, it was a great workout and I can't wait to feel it in the morning!
Well, I must get back to college life which equals homework, girl talk, and a little bit of sleep.
Keep working hard, keep your head up, God is cheering you on, and so am I!
God Bless!
So, I said I wouldn't be blogging everyday, but I am really enjoying it and I feel like it is helping me stay on track.
Besides being really tired today, I am doing well.
This week has just been so crazy!
I did make a new discovery today, the health foods store near my college! I have grown up around health food stores all my life, my mom is a really healthy eater, but I kind of let go of my healthy ways around 16. So, it was nice to get reacquainted with all the things they offer, like gluten free cereals, pastas, and so much more!
Needless to say, I bought a bag of peanut butter cereal (YUM) and a box of pasta. I am so excited to eat some spaghetti with sauce :)
It is just cracking me up how much I think about different things I could do with food, it makes it fun to plan out what I am going to eat or what I can eat.
Today I also did 30 mins of Pilates. Let me tell you, it was a killer! I have done Pilates before, but it was years ago. So, I was definitely kicked in the butt by it today :) However, it was a great workout and I can't wait to feel it in the morning!
Well, I must get back to college life which equals homework, girl talk, and a little bit of sleep.
Keep working hard, keep your head up, God is cheering you on, and so am I!
God Bless!
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Day 16
Hey weight loss community,
Sorry I didn't blog yesterday. It was a very tired/grumpy day. It snowed a lot and I was just feeling brought down by the weather.
Anyway, today is a new day and I feel GREAT! God is so good! Honestly, He is revealing His faithfulness and how strong He is to me everyday I go through this weight loss journey.
It is only 5:45 pm and I have already worked out twice! I am so proud of myself! I did a hour of dance class and 30 mins on an eliptical machine. So, engergizing! I highly suggest getting active. Atleast start planning actvie things to do with your family and friends. Go for a walk, walk your dog, bike ride, walk through a museum, play volleyball, just do something! Anything!
Really all it is taking for me to get active is finding something I love doing and turning it into an activity.
Be intentional about your workouts too. Don't just go to the gym and watch everyone around you working hard. YOU WORK HARD TOO!!!
Another thing I have found that is keeping me encouraged is dressing nicely everyday. Obviously, somedays you are just too tired and you go for a casual day, and that is totally fine. But since starting my new life I have started doing my hair and make up and putting on nice clothes everyday. I feel so much more confident and I look pretty everyday. Doesn't matter if I am not at my ideal weight yet. I feel great right here, right now in this day at this weight, because I took care of the outside of me.
Try it see if it gives you the confidence it has given me.
Food intake today has been really good. I have started drinking a lot more water and I no longer drink soda, even diet. I don't want to put those toxins in my body.
Remember today that you are beautiful, even at this weight, you are loved by the Most High God, you do have the will power and determination to live this new life, and you CAN do this. You can.
In Christ,
Hillary
Sorry I didn't blog yesterday. It was a very tired/grumpy day. It snowed a lot and I was just feeling brought down by the weather.
Anyway, today is a new day and I feel GREAT! God is so good! Honestly, He is revealing His faithfulness and how strong He is to me everyday I go through this weight loss journey.
It is only 5:45 pm and I have already worked out twice! I am so proud of myself! I did a hour of dance class and 30 mins on an eliptical machine. So, engergizing! I highly suggest getting active. Atleast start planning actvie things to do with your family and friends. Go for a walk, walk your dog, bike ride, walk through a museum, play volleyball, just do something! Anything!
Really all it is taking for me to get active is finding something I love doing and turning it into an activity.
Be intentional about your workouts too. Don't just go to the gym and watch everyone around you working hard. YOU WORK HARD TOO!!!
Another thing I have found that is keeping me encouraged is dressing nicely everyday. Obviously, somedays you are just too tired and you go for a casual day, and that is totally fine. But since starting my new life I have started doing my hair and make up and putting on nice clothes everyday. I feel so much more confident and I look pretty everyday. Doesn't matter if I am not at my ideal weight yet. I feel great right here, right now in this day at this weight, because I took care of the outside of me.
Try it see if it gives you the confidence it has given me.
Food intake today has been really good. I have started drinking a lot more water and I no longer drink soda, even diet. I don't want to put those toxins in my body.
Remember today that you are beautiful, even at this weight, you are loved by the Most High God, you do have the will power and determination to live this new life, and you CAN do this. You can.
In Christ,
Hillary
Monday, February 8, 2010
Day 14
Hola!
Today I am very tired because my roommate, Lauren and I decided to stay up until 6 am talking; which was great, but we both had 8:45 classes.
Besides that I am feeling great today!
I have decided to keep eating like 6 small meals a day. I have found that if I feed myself right when I feel a little bit of hunger that I will not over eat.
When I just eat 3 meals I get so hungry and I over eat at almost every meal.
I did weigh myself last night and I have lost 6 lbs!
Might be more than that, but I am not very good at reading my $15 scale. I knew I should of spent a little more, oh well.
For once in my life I feel that I might be successful at something that is beneficial for myself. I think women have one common flaw; we take care of everyone else before we even think of ourselves.
Why is that? If I would have just paid a little bit of attention to my own well being, I would not be 80 lbs over weight. Maybe 20 or 30, but that would have been managable.
No need to focus on that, but it is something to be aware of. I am not leaving everyone I care about in the dust during this year, but I am giving myself a little more time and attention.
It has been nice.
Have you ever been excited about the food you eat? I have! It is making the days better and eating a lot more enjoyable and fun :)
Well, I need to head to class.
Stay Active!
God Bless!
Today I am very tired because my roommate, Lauren and I decided to stay up until 6 am talking; which was great, but we both had 8:45 classes.
Besides that I am feeling great today!
I have decided to keep eating like 6 small meals a day. I have found that if I feed myself right when I feel a little bit of hunger that I will not over eat.
When I just eat 3 meals I get so hungry and I over eat at almost every meal.
I did weigh myself last night and I have lost 6 lbs!
Might be more than that, but I am not very good at reading my $15 scale. I knew I should of spent a little more, oh well.
For once in my life I feel that I might be successful at something that is beneficial for myself. I think women have one common flaw; we take care of everyone else before we even think of ourselves.
Why is that? If I would have just paid a little bit of attention to my own well being, I would not be 80 lbs over weight. Maybe 20 or 30, but that would have been managable.
No need to focus on that, but it is something to be aware of. I am not leaving everyone I care about in the dust during this year, but I am giving myself a little more time and attention.
It has been nice.
Have you ever been excited about the food you eat? I have! It is making the days better and eating a lot more enjoyable and fun :)
Well, I need to head to class.
Stay Active!
God Bless!
Sunday, February 7, 2010
Day 13
Today was a liquid day.
This weekend was a little rough for me, as far as food goes. I ate a little too much of the bad stuff.
So, I took the day off from eating and just drank water and some diet soda. Not because I am not eating correctly. But I just don't want my hard work to get messed up by eating to much over the weekends.
I'm on the path to success, Lord willing, and I am staying strong.
Nothing too exciting. Just tired and feeling a little down. Seems like a trend today.
Hope everyone else is having a great Sunday.
God bless.
This weekend was a little rough for me, as far as food goes. I ate a little too much of the bad stuff.
So, I took the day off from eating and just drank water and some diet soda. Not because I am not eating correctly. But I just don't want my hard work to get messed up by eating to much over the weekends.
I'm on the path to success, Lord willing, and I am staying strong.
Nothing too exciting. Just tired and feeling a little down. Seems like a trend today.
Hope everyone else is having a great Sunday.
God bless.
Saturday, February 6, 2010
Day 12
Last night was definitely a night of indulgence. Luckily I left a lot of extra Weight Watchers points so I could pig out a little :)
But now my stomach is all funky today.
It was weird though, because I got french fries yesterday and they tasted weird. I mean they were made like normal, but I think that I just don't have a taste for them anymore. I haven't eaten anything like that in a while, maybe I am just getting used to healthier foods and I won't enjoy the unhealthy stuff as much anymore.
This is a break through!
I also didn't workout yesterday, but the best part about this new attitude that I have is that it is ok to have a downer day. You can just pick yourself up and move on!
As far as my workout goes I am working out 5-6 days a week. Monday and Wednesday I do an hour of jazz/ballet dance class, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday I do a 3 step Bye Bye Belly Fat workout from Womenshealthmag.com and combine that with 15 minutes of the Prevention Cardio DVD. On that DVD I usually just do the whole Power Walk section; which is around 15 mins long.
Today I am feeling very encouraged because I am finally at a place where I won't give up and I am ready to do this all the way to the end. People always said that I should lose weight and that I needed to, but I never did. It had to be something that I chose to do on my own.
I have made that choice.
Another thing that is on my mind today is the "diet" part of what I am doing.
I really don't like calling it a diet. I am changing my life, not just what I eat.
Don't get me wrong what I eat is very different then what I used to eat on a daily bases like 3 weeks ago, but it is a change in how I live my life. That is the most important part of this whole journey.
Also I let myself indulge a little too :) That makes this easier too. I don't restrict myself with sugar. I have bags of 15 chocolate chips, which equals 1 Weight Watchers point, and if I need something sweet I eat 15 chocolate chips slowly and savor the flavor! Satisfies my female need for sweets and also makes me happy because I am still enjoyinf what I eat. What a concept!
Oh something I forgot to mention before I am taking a Meijer brand Daily Diet Support mult vitamin and Biotin. The multi vitamin is helping with energy and also giving me all the nutrients I need. Biotin promotes Carbohydrates, Fat & Energy metabolism and also makes your hair and nails grow faster and become healthier.
Well, thats all for today!
Embrace the journey to a new life.
God is continually faithful.
But now my stomach is all funky today.
It was weird though, because I got french fries yesterday and they tasted weird. I mean they were made like normal, but I think that I just don't have a taste for them anymore. I haven't eaten anything like that in a while, maybe I am just getting used to healthier foods and I won't enjoy the unhealthy stuff as much anymore.
This is a break through!
I also didn't workout yesterday, but the best part about this new attitude that I have is that it is ok to have a downer day. You can just pick yourself up and move on!
As far as my workout goes I am working out 5-6 days a week. Monday and Wednesday I do an hour of jazz/ballet dance class, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday I do a 3 step Bye Bye Belly Fat workout from Womenshealthmag.com and combine that with 15 minutes of the Prevention Cardio DVD. On that DVD I usually just do the whole Power Walk section; which is around 15 mins long.
Today I am feeling very encouraged because I am finally at a place where I won't give up and I am ready to do this all the way to the end. People always said that I should lose weight and that I needed to, but I never did. It had to be something that I chose to do on my own.
I have made that choice.
Another thing that is on my mind today is the "diet" part of what I am doing.
I really don't like calling it a diet. I am changing my life, not just what I eat.
Don't get me wrong what I eat is very different then what I used to eat on a daily bases like 3 weeks ago, but it is a change in how I live my life. That is the most important part of this whole journey.
Also I let myself indulge a little too :) That makes this easier too. I don't restrict myself with sugar. I have bags of 15 chocolate chips, which equals 1 Weight Watchers point, and if I need something sweet I eat 15 chocolate chips slowly and savor the flavor! Satisfies my female need for sweets and also makes me happy because I am still enjoyinf what I eat. What a concept!
Oh something I forgot to mention before I am taking a Meijer brand Daily Diet Support mult vitamin and Biotin. The multi vitamin is helping with energy and also giving me all the nutrients I need. Biotin promotes Carbohydrates, Fat & Energy metabolism and also makes your hair and nails grow faster and become healthier.
Well, thats all for today!
Embrace the journey to a new life.
God is continually faithful.
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