Nothing tastes as good as being thin feels.

Weigh In Wednesday

2010-05-26T08:06:00.001-06:00

170.5 pounds today.
I have got to pick it up and lose 1.5 this week.

Last 20

2010-05-19T07:56:00.003-06:00

Weigh In: 171

BMI: 24.9 (Just barely in the normal range)

Widest part of Tummy: 38.5

Suck in Tummy: 36.5

Waist: 35.5

Hip: 39.5

Thigh: 24

Calf: 16

Pant size: (3) 10, (1) 12

Weigh In 4-21-10

2010-04-21T08:26:00.003-06:00

169! I am 2 pounds away from my lowest weight. I am going in the right direction! I have a normal BMI again.

I am going to start my first 1/2 marathon is 4200 minutes!!! I am excited! WooHoo!

I CAN DO THIS!!!

2010-04-14T06:39:00.004-06:00

I can do this! I know I can!!!

I was sad to see 173 on the scale this morning. I am overweight again. I hate it! I CAN and WILL do something about it.

Food intake example for Monday-Friday:
Exercise: 2 c. water and protein shake (155 calories)
Breakfast: 2 c. water and 1/2 c. Fiber One cereal w/ 1/2 c. 1% milk (115 calories)
Snack: 2 c. water and Fruit (100 calories)
Lunch: 2 c. water and 1 c. Chicken veggie soup (300 calories?)
Snack: 2 c. water and 1 c. Chicken veggie soup (300 calories?)
Dinner: 2 c. water and all you can eat salad (300 calories?)
Saturday and Sunday I am aloud to eat a few more calories and not have such a strict diet.

Exercise:
Yoga: Monday-Saturday
Shred: M, W, F
Weight Lifting: M, T, Th, F
Interval Training: M, W, F
1/2 Marathon Training: T, Th, S
(I have been doing this for the most part already.)

PLATEAU!!! (Scary Music in the Background)

2010-04-02T06:21:00.005-06:00

As you can see, I have plateaued. I knew it was coming. I lost every week since October. I just need to kick my body back into gear. I am being stricter with my snacks (my downfall). I am still exercising 1-2 hours a day. I am happy though...I am at a healthy weight.

However I still have 10-20 pounds I would like to loose. My original goal was 160 (I am at 167.5 right now). But I am toying with the idea of 150. We will see where I end up. Nothing is set in stone (just fat).

Not all the tests are back yet, but my doctors think I have exercised-induced asthma. They gave my an inhaler to try before exercising to see if it helps. IT DOES!!! I ran a 10k on Saturday and I felt great! I did it in 62.30. I could have pushed myself a little more if I was not worried about my hip. My lungs were not burning...they felt great. It was wonderful!

Flat Line

2010-03-22T09:02:00.002-06:00

I lot of things have happened to help me flat line, but I am working on them. I am getting my blood work results back today. I have been dizzy, nauseous, exhausted, winded, and having migraines. Hopefully my doctor and I can find out the cause and fix it.

I am also changing up my exercise and getting back to a stricter diet. I have let my food intake lacks, I have been eating okay. I need to kick everything back into gear.

Weigh In- Let Down

2010-03-10T07:42:00.002-07:00

I am so disappointed in myself. I was doing AWESOME up until Saturday. I stopped drinking my water and protein drink, which help me feel full. I ate a lot more than normal so I stopped writing down my food and calorie intake. Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday I gained a pound. Thankfully I lost a pound before Sunday. So this week I maintained last weeks weigh in. If I would have stayed the course I could be down 1-2 pounds. Grrr. Why did I do that? One good thing: I am back in full strength. I will lose two pounds this week to make up for this flat line.

5k!!!

2010-03-06T13:34:00.005-07:00

We ran a 5k this morning!!! I ran it in 29:20. My husband, Logan, ran it in 24:38. My dad, Blaine, walked it in just over an hour. My sister-in-law, Amiee, ran it in 41. My sister-in-law, Maddie, ran it in 35. My in-laws, Steve and Julia walked it with my dad. My family is so amazing in supporting me in my goals. I love them!

I loved this race!!! Okay the last huge hill going up almost burned up my lungs...and I almost peed my pants on the last hill going down (having given birth to two beautiful children does not help). But once I finished it, the accomplishment...I can't explain it. It was amazing!!! I loved it! WoooHooo!!!

I wanted to finish the race in under 30 minutes. I was nervous because the race course is so hilly, but I did it!!! 29:20...well it was really 29:19.85, but who is keeping track.

WooHoo!!!

2010-03-03T08:51:00.001-07:00

167!!! Lost 2 pounds!

I am only 7 pounds away from my goal weight! If I lose 2 pounds a week I will be at my goal weight in less than a month. WooHoo!!!

Weigh In

2010-02-24T10:15:00.005-07:00

169!!! I made up for my flat line last week. I have been a healthy weight for three whole weeks! I am loving it! It is time for a new eight week challenge at the Sisterhood. This time it is teams. WooHoo!

Weigh in! Weigh in!

2010-02-10T07:18:00.002-07:00

171 pounds!!! Normal BMI!!!

Sisterhood Weigh In

2010-02-03T09:33:00.003-07:00

Weigh In: 172.5 It is week 5 at the Sisterhood!

Week 1: 180.5

Week 2: 177

Week 3: 176.5

Week 4: 174

Week 5: 172.5

-8 pounds

So Close!

2010-02-03T08:59:00.003-07:00

I am 172.5! It is amazing. I really want to be at or below 171, so I will have a normal BMI! My husband and I have run over 60 miles in the last 3 1/2 weeks while training for our half marathon. I feel like I have accomplished a lot in the past couple of months!

Father, Forgive Me, For I Have Sinned!

2010-02-02T06:49:00.000-07:00

Well I have not had to post on of these yet, because I have been doing pretty awesome eating well and exercising. This week...well not so much. I did great up until Friday when we ate at a friends house. They served white sauce over white noodles and cookies. Of course I ate it ALL up, including 3 cookies. Dang it!

On Saturday we had my parents over for dinner. I served salad, Papa Murphy's DeLight veggie pizza, and Skinny Cow. I had lots of salad, two slices of pizza, and one ice cream sandwich. Not too bad. While my parents brought ice cream to share. I had about half a cup (180 calories). And then had another slice of pizza. Dang it!

On Saturday we had dinner with hubby's parents. Mom-in-law is trying to support us in our weight loss. She served salad (with dressing already on it), veggie lasagna (with white noodles), white biscuits, white bread, and chocolate covered almonds. If I stayed away from the bread and had five almonds it would have been fine. But I had two biscuits, two slices of bread, and 12 chocolate covered almonds. Dang it!

As you can see I do not do every well while eating with others. I did a horrible job!!! When I was done eating the crappy food I did not feel good and I was mad at myself for doing it.

A Letter written on January 1, 2011

2010-01-29T10:15:00.004-07:00

Hey Jenny Girl,

I thought I would give you a quick heads up about 2010. This year will be an amazing one for you! There will be a lot of changes, most of them good. Through it all you will be supported by your wonderful husband. You know, he is the perfect person for you. Just remember to trust in him and the Lord and everything will work out.

In March you will reach you goal weight of 160, just in time for your five year anniversary. You and hubby are going to have a great weekend together. It is amazing that you are skinnier and healthier now then when you got married. Good job! Not many people can say that. You will have a self esteem boost after completing a 5k and 10k. It is a wonderful feeling going over those finish lines. FYI: You will love wearing between size 8 and 10 jeans! It feels great!

Your half-marathon in April will test you. Accomplishing this race will be a turning point in your perception of yourself. You are strong and beautiful. You went from being obese after having Baby Girl to reaching your goal weight and racing a half-marathon; in less than a year! You are amazing!

In May Baby Girl will turn one! Where did the time go? She is so full of life! She will give you a run for your money. You will be moving to Washington this month too. What a blessing it will be for Logan to have such a great job.

In July you and Boy-o will be having your birthdays. You will have maintained your weight loss for three months and will be feeling fantastic. What a great present to yourself! Another present to yourself will be that you will start building a house. Boy-o will be turning three. He is so much fun. That smile of his will still light up your heart. You will be attending your ten year reunion as well. It will be nice to see all of your old high school friends and not feel self conscious.

You will move into your first house in October. Your life will start to settle down; for a second, because you will be getting pregnant after your November 7th cycle. You will have maintained your weight loss for six months. Don't worry, your body will return to that weight. You know how to do this! You Baby Boy will be born August 14th, 2011.

You are going to love this year! Stick out the day to day stuff. You are strong and beautiful. Trust in God. You have a lot to be thankful for!

Love,
The slightly older Jenny Girl

Sisterhood Weigh In

2010-01-27T10:45:00.001-07:00

It is week 4 at the Sisterhood!

Week 1: 180.5

Week 2: 177

Week 3: 176.5

Week 4: 174

-6.5 pounds!!!

Yes! (backflips)

2010-01-27T08:27:00.002-07:00

I lost 2 1/2 pounds this week. That somewhat makes up for last weeks weigh in. It makes me feel good to know that my hard work is paying off. I am only 3 pounds away from having a normal BMI.

I ROCK!

2010-01-22T09:24:00.001-07:00

Why I rock:
1. I put my mind to losing weight! I mean...I told myself I have to do this, NO other option, and I am! I am working my butt off everyday. I am trying to make good food choices. This weight is sliding off me. I love the way I feel! I love a hot shower after yoga, weight lifting, and a run!
2. I am a pretty good mom. I have two wonderful kids that I get play with, love on, and educate everyday. I have my "me" times, but I give them lots of one-on-one time. I try to plan one fun activity a day.
3. I am a nice wife (most days). I try to help my hubby we the things that he needs. I try to be patient. I show him I love him. I try to make our home a place he wants to be.
4. I am devoted to my religion. I go to church at least three hours a week. I read the scriptures everyday. I try to live a Christan life.
5. I am a good friend, daughter, daughter-in-law, sister, and sister-in-law. I try to gave myself to others. I uplift, love, and encourage those around me. I give people the benefit of the doubt.

Down, Just Barely

2010-01-20T08:01:00.001-07:00

176.5. I am disappointed. If I were at 175.5 I would have lost a total of 40 pounds. Lame, lame, lame, lame, lame!

MOTIVATION!!!

2010-01-15T10:52:00.000-07:00

This is on my fridge.

Down Three and a Half

2010-01-13T08:20:00.003-07:00

WooHoo! I lost 3 1/2 pounds in one week! I am now 177. I started training for my half marathon on Monday. I jogged 2.24 miles on Monday and Tuesday. I did a 12 minute mile on Monday and a 11.24 minute mile on Tuesday. Today I jogged 3.21 miles and did a 11.46 mile. At one point in today's jog I hit a running stride. I loved it! My legs and arms were working together to propel me. I felt free! My body was loving it, except the fire burning in my chest. My lungs were killing me! This high altitude is a killer.

What size 8 and 10 look like:

2010-01-11T13:44:00.002-07:00

Size 8

Size 10

I don't know where I will end up (right now I am a 12). I still want to lose 15-20 pounds.

Size 12

2010-01-07T12:34:00.007-07:00

I went to the store last night and got a size 12 pair of jeans. (I do not own any because...I have not been a size 12 since before high school.) I just wanted to see how close I was to fitting in them. I slipped them on (REALLY "SLIPPED") and buttoned them up easily. Not only do they fit comfortably, they are a little loose (not enough to need a belt). Wow! I can't believe I am in a size 12 pair of jeans and they are a bit loose! YES!!! Another goal met!

Fact: The average woman wears a 12-14 pant size. I am on the low side of average!!!

Healthy Me Goals

1. Get out of the obesity BMI range (05/27/09)
2. Get under 200 pounds (06/03/09)
3. Fit size 14 jeans comfortably (08/05/09)
4. Weigh 190 pounds (11/11/09)
5. Fit size 12 jeans comfortably (01/06/10)

6. Weigh 180 pounds
7. Complete a 5k (03/06/10)
8. Have a normal BMI

9. Weigh 170 pounds
10. Fit size 10 jeans comfortably

11. Complete a 10k (03/27/10)
12. Weigh 160 pounds

13. Complete a Half Marathon (04/24/10)
14. Maintain weight between 160-170 pounds

Weigh in

2010-01-06T08:09:00.006-07:00

October 28th's weigh in:
Weight 191.5
BMI 27.9
Arm 12.25
Tummy 42
Suck in 39.25
Hip 43
Thigh 25.75
Pant size 14

Today's weigh in:
Weight 180.5 [-11 pounds]
BMI 26.5 [-1.4]
Arm 12 [-.25 inches]
Tummy 39 [-3 inches]
Suck in 37 [-2.25 inches]
Hip 40.75 [-2.25 inches]
Thigh 25.75 [same]
Pant size 14 with a belt [loose]

It seems as I lose weight and tighten my muscles, my skin is getting more loose. What can I do about that?

Half Marathon

2009-12-31T08:48:00.002-07:00

I start training January 11th for my half marathon. I have never ran in a race, so I will also be doing a 5k and 10k before the half marathon on April 24th to prepare mentally. I am so excited! I am doing a 15 week training that I found online. When I do this I will have gone from having an obese BMI to having a normal BMI and finishing a half marathon, in less than a year! I think that is pretty awesome!

Post Christmas Weigh In

2009-12-30T08:29:00.004-07:00

182

I weighed in at 182 today. I lost a pound and a half in one week. And that week contained all the Christmas festivities! Holy Cow! I am proud of myself!

Revisit Goals

2009-12-29T09:42:00.011-07:00

Get out of the obesity BMI range (5/27/09)
Get under 200 pounds (6/3/09)
Fit size 14 jeans comfortably (8/5/09)
Weigh 190 pounds (11/11/09)
Weigh 180 pounds
Do a 5k (3/6/10)
Have a normal BMI
Fit size 12 jeans comfortably
Weigh 170 pounds
Do a 10k (3/20/10)
Maintain weight between 160-170 pounds
Do a Half Marathon (4/24/10)
Fit size 10 jeans comfortably?

Go from being OBESE to running a HALF MARATHON in less than a year!

You-Turn

2009-12-28T11:20:00.003-07:00

"A person who has committed a mistake and doesn't correct it is committing another mistake." -Confucius

Although I exercised everyday, I did not eat well. I will be lucky if I maintain this week.

Did you slip up this past week? We need to get back on track!

1. Pretend it never happened (sort of). Make a U-turn and get right back on track.

2. Don't beat yourself up. Missteps are not signs of failure.

3. Look at the big picture. Look how far you have some.

4. Get going!

DON'T drink your calories!

Merry Christmas

2009-12-25T11:30:00.002-07:00

I weighed in on Christmas day. 183.5 pounds. It has been a rough week. My eating has been pretty bad. I still have not missed a day exercising! Good job me.

Changes

2009-12-24T10:53:00.005-07:00

Some changes in my body are become noticeable.
1. When I shave my calf muscles are more defined.
2. My thighs (just barely) don't touch when my feet are hip width apart.
3. My size 14 pants are starting to get lose, to the point that I keep having to pull them up.
4. My underwear are far too loose.
5. My love handles are shrinking. (Hubby pointed that on out.)
6. My back bone sticks out more. (It is a little tender.)
7. I had to move in my watch band one hole.
8. My breasts are not filling my bra as much as they used to. (One negative.)
9. My arms are more muscular, but there is still plenty of fat there to get rid of.
10. My neck and face are thinner.
11. My rings are get very loose, to the point that I will get them re sized in the summer.
12. I feel healthier!

Now what do I do with the loose skin on my tummy?

Perserverance!

2009-12-23T11:28:00.000-07:00

I have exercised everyday (Sundays I just do relaxing yoga) for three and a half weeks. No excuses. I get up between 4:30-5:00am everyday. When the alarm goes off my body rolls out of bed and I go get her done! I am proud of myself! I am making a health habit that I will keep my whole life.

WooHoo!!!

2009-12-18T09:12:00.004-07:00

My best friend was tired of my complaining that I can't weigh myself so she mailed my scale to me. :) She is such a sweetheart! My Hubby and I weighed ourselves this morning!
Hubby lost 32 pounds. He only has 6 pounds left to lose and then he wants to add some muscle weight. HONEY YOU DID GREAT!!!

I lost a total of 31 pounds. I have 19-24 pounds to lose. Good job ME!!! Getting up at five every morning to work out is hard. Counting calories is a pain. It is WORTH it!!! I am WORTH it! I am getting my life back! WOOHOO!!!!

I little more can go a long way

2009-12-10T10:29:00.003-07:00

I added Sun Salutation 7 days a week and this 30 minute walking workout 6 days a week to my exercise routine.

http://www.realage.com/videos/?bcpid=30402252001&bclid=5030523001&bctid=16661825001

By the Numbers

2009-12-06T15:59:00.004-07:00

According to my calculator I have lost 1.7 pounds this week. I have been counting calories in and calories burned. Monday I had a deficit of 952. Tuesday:1051, Wednesday: 407, Thursday: 1046, Friday: 1002, Saturday: 957, and today should be around 554. That makes a total deficit of 5,969 this week. With 3,500 calories in a pound that is 1.7 pounds. It will put me at 188.8 (assuming I started at 190.5, which I have no way of knowing).

New Workout

2009-12-03T11:15:00.003-07:00

I have been working hard at eating well (counting calories and such) and exercising five days a week. I am doing an exercise routine suggested by Jillian Michaels out of her book, "Winning By Losing". It is hard core! I am SORE! I started Monday, so four days down, the rest of my life to go. Hopefully it pays off.

What stinks is we don't have a scale here. I want to know how I am doing so I can step it up if I need to. Oh well, it will be a surprise when we get home.

No weigh in

2009-11-25T15:15:00.003-07:00

We should be weight in today. I really want to know what my weight is doing. I have been working out like I am supposed to. I am making sure I go for a walk at least once a day on top of it. Today I even ran stairs during a 15 minutes conversation with my mom. I think I need to be more careful with what I am putting in my mouth. I have gotten a bit lacks. Tomorrow is Thanksgiving. I hope my eyes don't get bigger than my stomach.

There is a mirror in the house that makes me look skinny. It is a nice reminder of why I am working out. Why I need to be eating healthy. I want to look like that skinny girl in the mirror!

When I get home after being gone seven weeks I hope I will have lost one pound a week, putting me at 183.5 pounds. That would be AWESOME!!! I secretly wish, but don't think there is a chance, that I could lose two pounds a week, putting me at 177.5! That would be a dream come true!!! In ether case I want to be out of the 190s for good!

Going, Going, Gone!

2009-11-19T09:40:00.002-07:00

We have temporary moved until January 2010. We could not bring our scale. So we will not be weighing in. We are still trying to get back into our exercise routine after driving for two days. I hope we can continue to lose the weight that we need to.

Together we can lose it all!

2009-11-04T07:09:00.003-07:00

Together we have lost 48.5 pounds in six monthes!

Oh Man!

2009-11-03T14:14:00.005-07:00

Today and Halloween candy...not good. I had 11 milk duds, one fun sized milky way, and two small boxes of nerds. That is like 300 calories. It will take 45 minutes of aerobics to use up those calories. I guess I will be working out extra hard tonight.

Halloween!

2009-11-02T12:57:00.005-07:00

I am so proud of myself! I am proud of my husband! We did not have any halloween candy on Halloween, even though friends, family, and our kids were eating it in front of us. We did not have any yesterday. Today I have had six milk duds and five skittles. My husband had one reese's cup and five skittles. I feel like we are doing well. Good job us!

Together!

2009-10-28T16:32:00.003-06:00

In May my husband and I made weight loss goals to give us a healthier life. He started at 198 and is now at 175! He lost 23 pounds in 26 weeks. He is doing so awesome! Doing this together makes losing weight so much easier for me. He is so supportive and asks to have healthy meals. I love him!

I am proud of my self as well. If I lose a pound a week I will be at 173 in time for our anniversary in March. I can't wait to be back in the shape I want to be.

Weigh In
Weight: 191.5 pounds
BMI: 27.9
Arm: 12.25 inches
Tummy: 42 inches
Suck In: 39.25 inches
Hip: 43 inches
Thigh: 25.75 inches
Pant Size: 14

Weigh in! Weigh in!

2009-10-14T06:13:00.005-06:00

YES!!! WooHoo!!!
I lost 2.5 pounds!
My husband is now in the normal BMI range! He has also lost 4 inches around his tummy!Good job Honey!!!

Weigh In
Weight: 193 pounds
Arm: 12.25 inches
Tummy: 42 inches
Suck In: 38.5 inches
Hip: 43 inches
Thigh: 25.25 inches
Pant Size: 14

Feel: GREAT! I am glad that my husband and I are working towards the goal of healthy living together! I am so proud of him!

Beautiful Thing: My husband helping me get the kids ready for the day without being asked. I love him so much. He is such a good daddy!

Here I go!

2009-10-07T08:46:00.005-06:00

There is nothing more exciteing than the beginning of a wonderful journey, and this promises to be a great one.

Happy losing everyone!

Weigh In
Weight: 195.5 pounds
Arm: 12.25 inches
Tummy: 42.25 inches
Suck In: 39.5 inches
Hip: 43 inches
Thigh: 25.75 inches
Pant Size: 14

SIX WEEK WEIGHT LOSS DIARY:
Wednesday - Day 1
Weight Lifting: Arms, Abs, Butt, Calfs
Multivitamin x
Water x x x x
Hours of sleep: 8

Food:
1 c. Cereal
Fiber One Bar
1 c. Apple Crisp
¼ c. ice cream
1 c. Broccoli
1 c. Brown Rice
2 c. Strawberry & Banana Yogurt Shake
2 c. Celery, Onion, Yam, Carrot
1800 Calories

Feel:
I feel good. I am glad I am making smart choices about what I do and eat. I am happy because my wonderful husband did the dishes.

Beautiful Thing:
Seeing my son play with his sister and seeing her smile. Children are such a blessing.

TAKE CONTROL!

2009-10-07T07:15:00.003-06:00

I am not where I wanted to be. I am 15 pounds heavier than I am supposed to be at this point in time. I have been whining because my body plateaued. Because my kids have been getting up during the night, so I am tired. Because people bring me goodies. BULL! I TAKE CONTROL! I choose to work through the plateau. I choose to get up early to do something good for me. I choose what I put into my mouth!
It is my life! I choose! I love myself enough to take care of the ONE body and soul I have.
I am getting back on the wagon!
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday I am weight lifting.
Tuesday I am doing an hour step class.
Thursday I am doing an hour kick boxing class.
Saturday I am swimming laps for an hour.
Sunday is my day of rest.

I will eat healthy foods for a healthy life. I will eat fruit and veggies in their season. I will eat brown rice, beans, and lentils. I will have four glasses (two cups each) a day.

I can...I WILL get healthy! I deserve a healthy body! Today is the only day I have to change my life! One minute, one hour, one day.

Yes! (backflips)

2009-08-12T20:08:00.002-06:00

I lost two pounds this week! I have been running my butt off...I am glad it is working. My rings are so lose now that the spin all the time. I am out of the hundred and nineties! I am so excited that this weight is coming off!

Weigh In
Weight: 189.5
BMI: 27.6 (almost half way through the overweight BMI section)

11 Weeks 24 Pounds

2009-08-06T11:15:00.002-06:00

5-20 215.5 Start
5-27 193.5 -22
6-3 198.5 +5
6-10 197.5 -1
6-17 196.5 -1
6-24 195.5 -1
7-1 195.5 -0
7-8 195.5 -0
7-15 194.5 -1
7-22 190.0 -4.5
7-29 193 +3
8-5 191.5 -1.5

Still Going

2009-08-05T08:59:00.005-06:00

I reached one of my goals! I fit comfortably in my size 14 jeans.

Goal: Fit in my size 14 jeans
Goal: 185 pounds
Goal: 180 pounds
Goal: 173 pounds (BMI- normal weight)

Weigh In
Weight: 191.5 pounds -24 pounds
BMI: 27.9 -3
Arm: 12.25 inches -.75 inches
Tummy: 42 inches -3 inches
Suck In: 39.75 inches -3.25 inches
Hip: 43.25 inches -2.75 inches
Thigh: 25.5 inches -.75 inches
Pant Size: 14 with a belt 2 pant sizes

I have lost a total of 8.75 inches. That is pretty awesome. I do wish I was at 189 pounds, like the graph indicates I should be.

WooHoo!!!

2009-07-22T07:48:00.001-06:00

Last week I was worried because I needed to lose 3.5 pounds by today. Well I did it, plus an extra pound! WOOHOO!!!

Weigh In
Weight: 190.0 pounds
BMI: 27.7

Blast It All

2009-07-15T07:51:00.002-06:00

I went on vacation last week. I did not eat well or exercise. I hope I can get back on track. I am supposed to be 192 this week. Blast it all! That means I need to lose 3.5 pounds by next week. AACK!!!

Weigh In
Weight: 194.5 pounds
BMI: 28.3
Arm: 12.25 inches
Tummy: 42.5 inches
Suck In: 40 inches
Hip: 43.75 inches
Thigh: 25.75 inches
Pant Size: 16 with a belt; tight 14

No Go

2009-07-01T13:41:00.001-06:00

Weigh In
Weight: 195.5 pounds
BMI: 28.5
Arm: 12.5 inches
Tummy: 42.5 inches
Suck In: 40 inches
Hip: 44.25 inches
Thigh: 26 inches
Pant Size: 16 with a belt; tight 14

Feeling Good

2009-06-29T19:39:00.002-06:00

Yesterday I felt "cute". I am glad that I am losing this weight. Everyone I see is telling me how good I look. I feel better about my body. I want it to keep improving.

Today I wore my size 14 pants. They are a little too tight in the thighs. They are low rise, so my fat hangs over the top. Not attractive! I don't think I will wear them again for a couple more weeks.

Going Down

2009-06-24T08:53:00.003-06:00

I am feeling good about the scale and measuring tape numbers. As long as they keep going down-that is great! I tired on one of my size 14 jeans and they fit! I did not have a problem zipping them up, but they were tight.

Only 4 more days until I can start exercising! I can't believe my baby will be six weeks on Sunday.

Weigh In
Weight: 195.5 pounds
BMI: 28.5
Arm: 12.5 inches
Tummy: 41.5 inches
Suck In: 40 inches
Hip: 44 inches
Thigh: 25.5 inches
Pant Size: 16 with a belt; tight 14

Cheated!

2009-06-11T08:42:00.001-06:00

I peeked at the scale this morning. I am now 196.5. This is not an official weigh in though.

Down One Pound

2009-06-10T14:18:00.003-06:00

2 weeks and 4 days until I can start exercising. I want to start today; so I can see the numbers on the scale and measuring tape drop faster and get some much needed energy.

Weigh In
197.5 pounds

I NEVER WANT TO SEE 200 ON A SCALE AGAIN!

Gain

2009-06-03T08:31:00.002-06:00

I gained five pounds in one week! Aaaagh! I don't know what I did differently. I guess you win some and you lose some. I din't win or lose.

Weigh In
Weight: 198.5 pounds
BMI: 28.5
Arm: 12.5 inches
Tummy: 42.75 inches
Suck In: 41 inches
Hip: 44.5 inches
Thigh: 26.25 inches
Pant Size: 16 with a belt

Holy Cow!

2009-05-27T08:53:00.005-06:00

Holy Cow! I am dropping weight so fast. I have no idea why. I hope I can keep it off and continue losing weight at a healthy rate. Since I met my first two goals (overweight BMI and under 200 pounds) I guess I need to figure out more goals to meet.

Goal: 185 pounds
Goal: 180 pounds
Goal: Fit in my size 14 jeans
Goal: 173 pounds (BMI- normal weight)

Weigh In
Weight: 193.5 pounds -33 pounds
BMI: 27.8 -4.7
Arm: 12.5 inches -.25 inches
Tummy: 42.5 inches -4.5 inches
Suck In: 41 inches -2.5 inches
Hip: 44.75 inches -1.5 inches
Thigh: 25.75 inches -1.25 inches
Pant Size: 16 with a belt

Peer Pressure

2009-05-24T20:08:00.004-06:00

My husband was so sure that I have lost more weight that he had me get on the scale today. I told him I shouldn't because I only weigh myself on Wednesdays. He made me though. I was astounded at the number! 206.5! I lost 9 pounds in 4 days!

My BMI is now overweight. I am not obese anymore! That was my first goal! I only have to lose 7 pounds to meet my second goal of being under 200 pounds. I am still not aloud to exercise for another 5 weeks. I am trying to eat right and nursing is obviously helping!

She is Here

2009-05-20T14:29:00.003-06:00

Our little girl was born on Sunday!

Weigh In

Weight: 215.5 pounds
BMI: 30.9
Arm: 13 inches
Tummy: 45 inches
Suck In: 43 inches
Hip: 46 inches
Thigh: 26.25 inches

38 Weeks

2009-05-08T08:22:00.005-06:00

I only have two weeks until the baby is due. I am excited to start losing weight. I am a little frustrated that I can not exercise for six weeks after the baby is born.

My husband and I have been eatting healthy foods. My husband is trying to lose about 25 pounds. I want to lose a total of 66.5. I should lose at least 10 pounds before I leave the hospital with the baby.

Weigh In
Weight: 226.5 pounds

BMI: 32.5
Arm: 12.75 inches
Tummy: 47 inches
Suck In: 43.5 inches
Hip: 46.25inches
Thigh: 27 inches

Day 44 - Weigh In

2008-09-29T14:10:00.000-06:00

I feel nauseous! I have been drinking Gatorade and Ensure. I can't stand the smell of food!

Weigh In
Weight: 223.5 pounds
Arm: 14 inches
Tummy: 45 inches
Suck In: 43 inches
Thigh: 27.5 inches

Day 36 - Weigh in

2008-09-22T12:27:00.002-06:00

All the numbers went up. It is hard to sit back and be okay with it. I have been eating pretty good and exercising. I feel good, but I am exhausted! I nap when my other children nap.

Weigh In
Weight: 223.5 pounds
Arm: 14 inches
Tummy: 44 inches
Suck In: 43 inches
Thigh: 28.75 inches

Day 29 - Weigh In

2008-09-15T08:02:00.001-06:00

Well...I will still be doing weekly weigh ins, but I don't expect them to look that great. In June 2009 I will be get back into the daily food and exercise log. Why am I "giving up"? I am not. I will still be eating healthy and exercising, but I am not expecting to lose weight. I am pregnant! The baby is due in May.

Weigh In
Weight: 222 pounds
BMI: 32.8

Arm: 13.25 inches

Tummy: 44 inches

Suck In: 41 inches
Thigh: 27.75 inches

Day 25

2008-09-11T04:45:00.002-06:00

I can feel my rock hard stomach muscles! I can also grab a hand full of fat that is laying on top of my muscles, but that will soon be gone. I feel like I have made a life style change, one I will not have to battle. I know I need to be careful because I can slip up. What I am saying is I feel like eatting well and exercising has become a habit.

Meals
Breakfast: 3 glasses of water, slim fast shake, apple
Lunch: 2 glasses of water,
Snack: 1 glass of water,
Dinner: 2 glasses of water,

Exercise
Pilates: Posture and Stability
Walk
Bike Ride
50 crunches
30 sec. leg lifts

Goals for today
Little or no sweets, 8 glasses of water, pilates, walk and bike ride

Day 24

2008-09-10T07:30:00.004-06:00

I can do this!!! I know I can lose this weight, but even more I can take control of my habits and wants. I can be in control of my body. I can live my life the way I want to.
...a living sacrifice.
Nothing tastes as good as being thin feels.

Meals
Breakfast: 3 glasses of water, slim fast shake, apple
Lunch: 2 glasses of water, PB&J, watermelon, gold fish
Snack: 1 glass of water, grapes, granola bar
Dinner: 2 glasses of water, roast beef, mashed potato, gravy, green beans,roll

Exercise
Pilates: The Importance of Breathing
Walk
40 crunches
30 sec. leg lifts
43 push ups

Goals for today
Little or no sweets, 8 glasses of water, pilates, and walk

Day 23

2008-09-09T07:01:00.004-06:00

I feel good about yesterday. I know I can do well again today. I love taking care of my body. Not to get religious on you but last night I read this in Romans 12:1
I beseech you that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.
God gave us our beautiful bodies and I want my body to be acceptable to Him. I don't want to abuse it...a living sacrifice.

Meals
Breakfast: 3 glasses of water, slim fast shake, watermelon
Lunch: 2 glasses of water, PB & J, squash, carrots, peas, watermelon
Snack: 1 glass of water, peas, gold fish, other half of frozen yogurt
Dinner: 2 glasses of water, pizza, dessert pizza

Exercise
Pilates: Focus on Abdominals
Walk
40 crunches
30 sec. leg lifts

Goals for today
Little or no sweets, 8 glasses of water, pilates, and walk

Day 22 - Weigh In

2008-09-08T06:47:00.008-06:00

YES!!! I expected 224 or worse! I am so relieved! 222! It is funny that I am so excited about 222 when earlier this year I was 198. Oh well, I can get there again and beat it! 20 more pounds to go and I will be overweight, not obese (hopefully on November 17).

Weigh In
Weight: 222 pounds -2 pounds -4 pounds
BMI: 32.8 -.3 (Obesity) -.6
Arm: 13.5 inches -.5 inches -.5 inches
Tummy: 44 inches -1 inch -1 inch
Suck In: 41.5 inches -2 inches -2 inches
Thigh: 27.75 inches -.25 inch +.25 inch

Meals
Breakfast: 3 glasses of water, slim fast shake, apples
Lunch: 2 glasses of water, slim fast shake, granola bar
Snack: 1 glass of water, watermelon, watermelon
Dinner: 2 glasses of water, spaghetti, squash, carrots, watermelon, half of frozen yogurt cone

Exercise
Pilates: Focus on Stretching
Walk
Bike Ride
50 crunches
30 sec. leg lifts
40 push ups

Goals for today
Little or no sweets, 8 glasses of water, pilates, and walk

Day 19

2008-09-05T13:13:00.002-06:00

I am sorry I haven't posted in a couple day. I guess I was "sticking it to the man." I am so frustrated that I didn't lose weight. I have not been eating as good as I should. I have not been working out as much as I should. I highly doubt the scale will give me good news on Monday. I am trying to get back to where I should be. Dang, another waisted week.

Day 15 - Weigh In

2008-09-01T08:22:00.002-06:00

This is so FRUSTRATING! I don't want to hear that crap: muscle weighs more than fat. I need to lose weight...I am not working my butt off to not have any of my butt come off. Dang It! Nothing else budged either, except my stupid arms and thighs. Man I hate this!

One good thing is last night my wonderful husband said, "I can tell you have lost some weight."

Weigh In
Weight: 224 pounds -2 pounds -2 pounds
BMI: 33.1 -.3 -.3 (Obesity)
Arm: 13.75 inches -.25 inches -.25 inches
Tummy: 44 inches -1 inch -1 inch
Suck In: 41.5 inches -2 inches -2 inches
Thigh: 27.5 inches -.5 inch -.5 inch

Meals
Breakfast: 3 glasses of water, slim fast shake, apple
Lunch: 2 glasses of water,
Snack: 1 glass of water,
Dinner: 2 glasses of water,

Exercise
Pilates: Posture and Stability
Walk
35 crunches
30 sec. leg lifts
34 push ups

Goals for today
Little or no sweets, 8 glasses of water, pilates, and walk

Day 13 & 14

2008-08-31T11:12:00.003-06:00

Saturday I went for a bike ride and ate well. I was offered a snickers and some writhens originals and I did not even have a desire for them. I simply said "No thank you." both times and did not feel like I missed out.

Sunday is my day of rest. I will try to eat well, but I will probably have a little dessert. I hope I have lost weight. My weigh in is Monday...I need to have lost weight! I will be so frustrated if I don't see results. I have worked my butt off (hopefully literally) this week.

Day 12

2008-08-29T11:59:00.003-06:00

I am tired and light headed today. I hope I am not coming down with something. I already went for a walk, but I did not do pilates yet, I slept in. I will do them though. I feel like I am doing a good job with exercise and eating good foods. I hope I have lost 1.5-2 pounds on Monday!

Meals
Breakfast: 3 glasses of water, slim fast shake, banana
Lunch: 2 glasses of water, tomato soup, grapes, cheese bread, carrots, tomato
Snack: 1 glass of water, fruit snacks
Dinner: 2 glasses of water, brown rice, chicken, Brussels sprouts, corn, cheese bread

Exercise
Pilates: The Importance of Breathing
Walk
30 crunches
30 sec. leg lifts
28 push ups

Goals for today
Little or no sweets, 8 glasses of water, pilates, and walk

Day 11

2008-08-28T12:21:00.004-06:00

I am not feeling one hundred percent today. My stomach is upset. I will try to go for a walk for bike ride when my son wakes up from his nap. I can't get out the the habit of going.

Meals
Breakfast: 3 glasses of water, slim fast shake, banana, squash/banana bread
Lunch: 2 glasses of water, tomato, grapes, soppy Joe's, carrots
Snack: 1 glass of water, Fiber One bar
Dinner: 2 glasses of water, biscuits, black beans, taco meat, red bell peppers, tomatoes, cheese

Exercise
Pilates: Focus on Abdominals
Bike Ride
25 crunches
25 sec. leg lifts

Goals for today
Little or no sweets, 8 glasses of water, pilates, and bike ride

Day 10

2008-08-27T11:45:00.006-06:00

I thought it would be harder for me to give up fattening food. I enjoy eating the healthy foods I have been serving my family. My husband is so supportive. He said he will eat what ever I serve him...although he will eat sweets, he does it in another room. He is overweight (BMI 28). Just eating healthy with me he will lose weight faster than me. He just has to think thin thoughts and he loses weight.

Meals
Breakfast: 3 glasses of water, slim fast shake, banana
Lunch: 2 glasses of water, pizza, squash/banana bread, tomatoes, red bell peppers, carrots, grapes
Snack: 1 glass of water, squash/banana bread
Dinner: 2 glasses of water, sloppy joes, chips, cookie, small rootbeer float

Exercise
Pilates: Focus on Stretching
Walk
50 crunches
30 sec. leg lifts
20 Pushups

Goals for today
Little or no sweets, 8 glasses of water, pilates, and walk

Day 9

2008-08-26T20:14:00.003-06:00

I feel good today. I almost forgot to go for a bike ride. I went, even through it was hot in the middle of the day. My legs hurt a little, but that just means I am getting in better shape. Life is good. One bite at a time. Slowly but surely.

Meals
Breakfast: 3 glasses of water, slim fast shake, banana
Lunch: 2 glasses of water, pizza, strawberries
Snack: 1 glass of water, zucchini and banana bread
Dinner: 2 glasses of water, corn on the cob, strawberries, zucchini and banana bread, fiber one bar

Exercise
Pilates: Posture and Stability
Bike Ride
30 crunches
25 sec. leg lifts

Goals for today
Little or no sweets, 8 glasses of water, pilates, and Bike Ride

Day 8 - Weigh in

2008-08-25T08:10:00.004-06:00

YES!!! I lost a half a pound more than my goal!!! YES!!! When I got on the scale I was trying to prepare myself for the worst. I was praying that I was 224.5 or that I would not get discouraged. What a relief! Oh Happy Day!

Weigh In
Weight: 224 pounds -2 pounds
BMI: 33.1 -.3 (Obesity)
Arm: 14 inches -0 inches
Tummy: 44 inches -1 inch
Suck In: 41.5 inches -2 inches
Thigh: 28 inches +.5 inch

Meals
Breakfast: 3 glasses of water, slim fast shake, apple
Lunch: 2 glasses of water, beans, broccoli, chicken, squash, yogurt
Snack: 1 glass of water, squash/banana bread
Dinner: 2 glasses of water, pizza, bread stick, salad

Exercise
Pilates: The Importance of Breathing
Bike Ride
50 crunches
30 sec. leg lifts

Goals for today
Little or no sweets, 8 glasses of water, pilates, and Bike Ride

Day 6 & 7

2008-08-24T12:26:00.002-06:00

Yesterday I ate pretty good, but no physical activities. Today is Sunday. My day of rest. No physical activities, but I will eat pretty good. Tomorrow I weigh in. I hope and pray I see results. Come on a pound and a half!

Day 5

2008-08-22T20:57:00.002-06:00

Today was a crazy day. I did not get my walk into day. I will try to make up for that tomorrow. I really hope these five days is going to pay off. If I don't get results I am going to get discouraged. I need for me to succeed.

Meals
Breakfast: 3 glasses of water, slim fast shake, banana
Lunch: 2 glasses of water, open faced Peanut butter, honey, and banana sandwich, 5 oreos, fruit snacks
Snack: 1 glass of water, nectarine, 4 pieces of salt water taffy
Dinner: 2 glasses of water, potatoes, carrots, nectarine, apple, chicken

Exercise
Pilates: Focus on Abdominals

Goals for today
No sweets, 8 glasses of water, pilates, and walk

Day 4

2008-08-21T07:20:00.004-06:00

I feel pretty good. I am meeting my goals a vast majority of the time. I really want to get on the scale and see if I lost anything. I made a promise to myself that I have to go at least a week between weigh ins. I will get discouraged to see the scale not moving. Three more days; I hope and pray that by then I will have lost at least a pound and a half.

Meals
Breakfast: 3 glasses of water, slim fast shake, banana
Lunch: 2 glasses of water, two pieces of pizza, squash, carrots, four graham crackers
Snack: 1 glass of water, gold fish crackers
Dinner: 2 glasses of water, brown rice with hamburger, squash, corn, yogurt, small fruit shake

Exercise
Pilates: Focus on Stretching
Walk
55 crunches
15 sec. leg lifts

Goals for today
Little or no sweets, 8 glasses of water, pilates, and walk

Day 3

2008-08-20T07:09:00.006-06:00

I am disappointed with myself for having that stupid cheesecake yesterday. I ate it without even thinking about it. If I was thinking and not on autopilot I would have had a bite or two and called it good. I can and will do better today.

Meals
Breakfast: 3 glasses of water, slim fast shake, banana
Lunch: 2 glasses of water, spicy turkey sandwich on rye bread, watered down lemonade, 3 pieces of salt water taffy, 1 bite of an oatmeal cookie, and three sunchips.
Snack: 1 glass of water
Dinner: 2 glasses of water, corn on the cob, apple

Exercise
Pilates: Posture and Stability
Walk
25 crunches
25 sec. leg lifts

Goals for today
Little or no sweets, 8 glasses of water, pilates, and walk

Day 2

2008-08-19T07:26:00.006-06:00

Yesterday I felt really good. I ate well and did not feel deprived. I exercised and felt better about my weight situation. With the success of yesterday I know I can do this. One day at a time. One hour at a time. One minute at a time. One bite at a time.

Meals
Breakfast: 3 glasses of water, slim fast shake, banana
Lunch: 2 glasses of water, turkey sandwich on wheat bread, carrots, grapes, gold fish crackers
Snack: 1 glass of water
Dinner: 2 glasses of water, chicken enchiladas, black beans, spanish rice, homemade cheese cake

Exercise
Pilates: The Importance of Breathing
Walk
50 crunches
30 sec. leg lifts

Goals for today
No sweets, 8 glasses of water, pilates, and walk

Day 1

2008-08-18T16:18:00.002-06:00

This is the most I have ever weighed. My size 16 pants are tight. I don't like the way I look. It will take me about a year to lose all the weight. I can do it! Heavenly Father please help me, strengthen my willpower, and help me achieve results to motivate me.

Meals
Breakfast: 3 glasses of water, slim fast shake, tomatoes, banana
Lunch: 2 glasses of water, tomatoes, cucumbers, peas, corn, zucchini, squash, green beans, black beans, and 60 calories fruit pop
Snack: 1 glass of water, 100 calories of lemon yogurt
Dinner: 2 glasses of water, salad (no dressing), rolls, pork, dutch oven potatoes, punch

Exercise
Pilates: Focus on Abdominals
Walk

Goals for today
No sweets, 8 glasses of water, pilates, and walk

Weight In

2008-08-17T13:55:00.000-06:00

Weight: 226 pounds
BMI: 33.4 (Obesity)
Arm: 14 inches
Tummy: 45 inches
Suck in: 43 1/2 inches
Thigh: 27 1/2 inches

GOAL: 160 pounds
BMI: 23.6 (Normal)
Lose 66 pounds

Weight Loss Schedule:
8-18 226 pounds
9-1 223 pounds
9-15 220 pounds
9-29 217 pounds
10-13 214 pounds
10-27 211 pounds Halloween -15 pounds
11-10 208 pounds
11-24 205 pounds Thanksgiving
12-8 202 pounds BMI (Overweight)
12-22 199 pounds Chirstmas
1-5 196 pounds New Year -30 pounds