I got up and did Day 2 this morning, all of Level 1, followed by half of Level 2.
We've recently added a new component to our TV room and need to buy another cord to make the DVD player work again, so I've done the past 2 days by playing the Shred DVD on my computer (a laptop, set up on a tv table right next to the tv).
Last night I did my workout the same way, but I wasn't paying much attention to Jillian- just following along with the exercises. My attention was on the series finale of Life on Mars... I highly suggest this method! I was so focused on what was happening on the big screen that the workout sailed by quickly. Now I need to remember to set it up the tivo so I can watch something interesting every day during my workout. I tried it with Word World and Caillou this morning and trust me when I say that it didn't work! LOL
I feel pretty good so far. I felt a bit wobbly during the first 5-10 minutes this morning, but really not too bad. I read through all of Kristen and Bill's posts last night, and tried to follow their suggestions about being careful with my form; and making sure to squeeze what could be squeezed.
My motivation here is to get back to being free at qeiht watchers (140 lbs is within 'free' range!) and to fit into my summer clothes again. They didn't fit last summer and I ended up buying others. I don't want to wear those clothes again this summer. Also, I'll have more choices for work clothes available, because more things in my closet will fit again.
Thursday, April 2, 2009
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
Day 1 Final Check-In
Forgot to mention.
I'm tracking my caloric intake and making sure that I don't eat much crap. I'm also trying to drink extra water... I usually only drink water, coffee, or Diet Coke (but I don't keep that at home, so just drink it at work or out to eat). I really enjoy eating healthy foods, but at work it gets boring and/or difficult (I work at a restaurant that doesn't have much in the way of healthy foods). Motivation to eat well there is nonexistent, so this blog and the Team Jillian approach will hopefully help encourage me to eat well.
I found an iPhone app called LoseIt, which helps track calories spent and earned (through exercise). Looks like it might be a good app, so I'm going to give it a shot.
Also, weighed myself tonight on the not-so-accurate scale. Completely empty, it should have read zero, right? It read about -7. With that info, I weighed about 155 tonight- not too bad, I don't think.
Did about 35 minutes of the Shred today- 15 minutes this afternoon (Level 1), then all of Level 2 tonight. I'm not nearly as worn out as I was when I tried this a few weeks ago- nor do I hurt. I'm optimistic about trying levels 1 & 2 back-to-back tomorrow. We'll see how it goes!
I'm tracking my caloric intake and making sure that I don't eat much crap. I'm also trying to drink extra water... I usually only drink water, coffee, or Diet Coke (but I don't keep that at home, so just drink it at work or out to eat). I really enjoy eating healthy foods, but at work it gets boring and/or difficult (I work at a restaurant that doesn't have much in the way of healthy foods). Motivation to eat well there is nonexistent, so this blog and the Team Jillian approach will hopefully help encourage me to eat well.
I found an iPhone app called LoseIt, which helps track calories spent and earned (through exercise). Looks like it might be a good app, so I'm going to give it a shot.
Also, weighed myself tonight on the not-so-accurate scale. Completely empty, it should have read zero, right? It read about -7. With that info, I weighed about 155 tonight- not too bad, I don't think.
Did about 35 minutes of the Shred today- 15 minutes this afternoon (Level 1), then all of Level 2 tonight. I'm not nearly as worn out as I was when I tried this a few weeks ago- nor do I hurt. I'm optimistic about trying levels 1 & 2 back-to-back tomorrow. We'll see how it goes!
30 Day Shred, Day 1
I'm joining Team Jillian and am GOING to do the 30 Day Shred! I'm going to add an extra 10 minutes every day so I can also do the Bodies in Motion- Thirty Initiative...
These pictures aren't the greatest, (and OMG I can't believe I'm posting them!!!), but here are my before stats and pictures.
waist- 37
hips- 39.5
thigh- 21.75
chest- 39
(Not sure that these are accurate. Looking back at the past month or so of measurements, they seem to fluctuate quite a bit. Maybe I measure in slightly different places each time?)
Not weighing myself due to lack of an accurate scale and lack of desire to purchase such an item. On Ash Wednesday I did use an accurate scale and I weighed 156, so that will be my starting point. I think I weigh about the same now as I did 5 weeks ago.
These pictures aren't the greatest, (and OMG I can't believe I'm posting them!!!), but here are my before stats and pictures.
waist- 37
hips- 39.5
thigh- 21.75
chest- 39
(Not sure that these are accurate. Looking back at the past month or so of measurements, they seem to fluctuate quite a bit. Maybe I measure in slightly different places each time?)
Not weighing myself due to lack of an accurate scale and lack of desire to purchase such an item. On Ash Wednesday I did use an accurate scale and I weighed 156, so that will be my starting point. I think I weigh about the same now as I did 5 weeks ago.
Monday, March 2, 2009
Measurements, Week 3
It's been about a week and a half since I've done my measurements, so I thought I'd do them again. Let's see how I'm doing...
waist- 36.5
hips- 39.25
thigh- 21.75
chest- 39
waist- 36.5
hips- 39.25
thigh- 21.75
chest- 39
What Exactly am I Doing?
This Lenten fasting is going pretty well so far. A friend mentioned that the first 4 days of the fast are the hardest, and I think he was right. I usually eat oatmeal for breakfast, then not much lunch, and a nice dinner... now I'm not eating breakfast or lunch, just the dinner. I didn't notice much hunger until around 1 or so on Wednesday, then closer to 2 on Thursday, and even later over the weekend. My body seems to be adapting to my new schedule.
Wednesday (Ash Wednesday) we had dinner at church, just like every Wednesday. I was starving by the time we got there, and consumed about 1200 calories over dinner. I felt like a pig. My typical caloric consumption is between 1500-2200 calories per day, so 1200 all at once seemed like a lot.
I really wanted to track my consumption throughout Lent, and even cut back on my intake- I don't want to eat a full day's worth of calories and fat in one meal every day before bed. If I'm going to be doing this, I might as well make it worthwhile and lose some weight while I do it. I haven't counted calories before (ever!), but decided that I'd rather count calories than points during Lent. I downloaded a calorie tracker thing for my iPhone and have been tracking my "spending" that way. I've been very careful to eat healthier items, making sure that I stay within a weight-loss caloric range. I took the time and input the nutritional info for items that I tend to eat at the restaurant where I work, so I can easily track what I eat at work. Did you know that sauteed onions are only about 15 calories per ounce?
I don't want my metabolism to get all screwed up- I'd like to continue burning a decent number of calories each day (instead of it adjusting to the smaller number that I've been consuming!), so I'm using the yo-yo method: a couple of days of lower calories followed by a day of higher calories.
I know that this is not the healthiest way to lose weight. I am NOT advocating this for anyone else, just documenting what I am doing.
I have already noticed that some pants fit a bit looser than they did the last time I tried them on. In my opinion, this is progress- proof that I'm doing something right. It's only 40 days, I'm not planning to live like this forever.
Wednesday (Ash Wednesday) we had dinner at church, just like every Wednesday. I was starving by the time we got there, and consumed about 1200 calories over dinner. I felt like a pig. My typical caloric consumption is between 1500-2200 calories per day, so 1200 all at once seemed like a lot.
I really wanted to track my consumption throughout Lent, and even cut back on my intake- I don't want to eat a full day's worth of calories and fat in one meal every day before bed. If I'm going to be doing this, I might as well make it worthwhile and lose some weight while I do it. I haven't counted calories before (ever!), but decided that I'd rather count calories than points during Lent. I downloaded a calorie tracker thing for my iPhone and have been tracking my "spending" that way. I've been very careful to eat healthier items, making sure that I stay within a weight-loss caloric range. I took the time and input the nutritional info for items that I tend to eat at the restaurant where I work, so I can easily track what I eat at work. Did you know that sauteed onions are only about 15 calories per ounce?
I don't want my metabolism to get all screwed up- I'd like to continue burning a decent number of calories each day (instead of it adjusting to the smaller number that I've been consuming!), so I'm using the yo-yo method: a couple of days of lower calories followed by a day of higher calories.
I know that this is not the healthiest way to lose weight. I am NOT advocating this for anyone else, just documenting what I am doing.
I have already noticed that some pants fit a bit looser than they did the last time I tried them on. In my opinion, this is progress- proof that I'm doing something right. It's only 40 days, I'm not planning to live like this forever.
Friday, February 20, 2009
Measurements, Week 2
I'd planned on doing this once a week, so I'm 2 days late with this week's measurements.
waist- 37.25
hips- 39.75
thigh- 22
chest- 39
I can't guarantee how accurate these are- would I really lose .25 inch in a week? That's great if I did, but I am questioning myself.
I'm looking forward to the season of Lent, because I think I'll lose some weight over that time- hubby and I have decided to fast. In the past, we've discussed Lenten fasting but have not done it. We have given up meat for Lent, in addition to fried foods and desserts. I think this will be the hardest yet. BUT, we will be following the Muslim tradition of fasting (one meal, after sundown; beverages whenever), which should make things easier. Also, I don't eat too much during the day as it is. Hopefully, this challenge will help me on my quest to get rid of some of this extra poundage, and will help shrink the size of my stomach once again- I've noticed that the portions I've been eating are larger than they were when I was actively doing ww.
I'll make sure to drink lots of water and supplement with extra vitamins, and my evening meal will be well balanced. I am going to try to stay as healthy as possible throughout this time, and I am excited that hubby and I will be doing it together- moral support!
waist- 37.25
hips- 39.75
thigh- 22
chest- 39
I can't guarantee how accurate these are- would I really lose .25 inch in a week? That's great if I did, but I am questioning myself.
I'm looking forward to the season of Lent, because I think I'll lose some weight over that time- hubby and I have decided to fast. In the past, we've discussed Lenten fasting but have not done it. We have given up meat for Lent, in addition to fried foods and desserts. I think this will be the hardest yet. BUT, we will be following the Muslim tradition of fasting (one meal, after sundown; beverages whenever), which should make things easier. Also, I don't eat too much during the day as it is. Hopefully, this challenge will help me on my quest to get rid of some of this extra poundage, and will help shrink the size of my stomach once again- I've noticed that the portions I've been eating are larger than they were when I was actively doing ww.
I'll make sure to drink lots of water and supplement with extra vitamins, and my evening meal will be well balanced. I am going to try to stay as healthy as possible throughout this time, and I am excited that hubby and I will be doing it together- moral support!
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
First Measurement Post
Weeks ago I said that I was going to take my measurements and post them here. I haven't done that yet, but I keep thinking about it. I have been doing better about eating less crap at work, so that helps, I hope. I'll keep coming back here and post updates to my measurements weekly, hoping that this will help keep me accountable- especially because I won't be heading back to WW any time soon.
waist- 37.5
hips- 40
thigh- 22.25
chest- 39
I don't know where my old WW tracker books are, so I don't have a record of what these measurements were when I started my WW journey, or when I got to my goal and eventually achieved Lifetime. I'll have to look for those. In the meantime, let's watch these numbers fall!
waist- 37.5
hips- 40
thigh- 22.25
chest- 39
I don't know where my old WW tracker books are, so I don't have a record of what these measurements were when I started my WW journey, or when I got to my goal and eventually achieved Lifetime. I'll have to look for those. In the meantime, let's watch these numbers fall!
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