I am begining to sense a pattern. I do really well for the first 3 weeks of a work out and then the forth....not sure if i get bored, if my body just wants more food, or what...but week 4 is always a struggle.
This week I was still "trying" to do this bo carb thing. Let's put it this way....my body doesn't do well with no carbs. I need variety. Eating meat, cheese and lettuce everyday is not enough for me. That was why my earlier diet worked so well for me. I had a variety of things i could eat. They were all super easy to make and plan for the week. So, I made a decision over the weekend that I was stopping the no carb thing and going back to my "Flat Belly Diet". I have a wedding at the end of April, so I do have a pretty aggressive goal that i want to meet!!!! (I also REALLY WANT to break the 140 mark by my birthday....in 20 days).
So not only did I have pretty poor eating habits this week, I also did very poorly on my work out. I only worked out 2 times. As easy as it was to do the Jillian Michael's work outs at home...it was equally to come home and sit on the couch. Especially now that Scott is home every night. I should have done the at home workouts when he was still in school. I only worked out twice...TWICE.
So my results show that. I was down to 142 on Tuesday and today I was back up to 145.2 :(
Week 1:
Weight: 147.6 lbs
BMI- 25.2
Hips: 38 inches
Waist: 30.5 inches
Chst: 36.5 inches
Week 4:
Weight: 145.2 lbs
Hips: 38
Waist: 31.5 :(
Chest: 37
Now...I did measure myself a little bit later today than usual (not immediatly after I woke up), so I am not too worried about my measurements. I actually am having a really hard time keeping my "fat pants" on (the ones I bought when I gained those extra 10 lbs:))
So Jillian is over. I am on to my next adventure. ROWING! i bought this groupon a couple of months ago and it expires before the boot camp one I bought (there are also several more classes available.
http://www.rowfitchicago.com/
I went to my first rowing class today. Not too shabby, but my hands are already starting to feel very calloused. I also had a pretty sharp pain in my shoulder about 1/2 way through the class. But I really liked it.
They have a few other classes as well (boxing and cross training) so I hope to try out some of the other classes and keep you informed.
Thanks for checking in!
Sunday, March 27, 2011
Sunday, March 20, 2011
Jillian Michaels- Week 3 Weigh in
So, first of all, I apologize for not weighing in last week. I had some...well... let's just say I wasn't quite myself last weekend.
I have now been doing Jillian Michaels "No More Trouble Zones" workout for three weeks. There are good things and bad things about doing the same workout day in/day out.
The bad: it gets a little monotonous.
The good: I can really see how I am getting better, able to do more moves, increase my weights, etc.
When I first started my workouts in January, I couldn't do more than 1 or 2 pushups without having to go to my knees. Now I can do all the pushups in Jillian's workout (there are two sets of 14 in case you were wondering). I am ALMOST able to complete the "vicious plank circuit" without going into downward dog. It feels really good!
Starting Thursday, I decided I was going to do a "low carb diet" for two weeks. My friend Angelisa did it 2 weeks and lost 5 lbs...just by giving up carbs. It is proving to be much harder (and more expensive) than I ever knew it would be. I went to the store yesterday and bought a bunch of meat....that's pretty much it...just meat. For breakfast Thursday and Friday I had bacon and eggs. So I am getting rid of my carbs and adding a whole bunch of cholesterol and fat. Not sure how it is supposed to work, but I guess I will see.
I know last time I talked to you about how I was a little "sad" that the weight is starting to come off more slowly...but I was thinking about it this week. I have lost a significant amount of weight since January 1st. I mean, its only the middle of March and am I past halfway to my goal. Even if I can lost another 5 lbs by the end of April, I will be in good shape for the wedding I am going to. Plus it's going to start to get nice outside which will only mean more random "unplanned" calorie burning (walks, bikerides, etc). So I am feeling confident that I will either meet or SURPASS my goal by the end of April! (well, technically the beginning goal was 20 lbs- as in then blog title...but I REALLY want to get down to 130 lbs. I haven't been below 140 since pretty much I moved to Chicago, so I know it's going to take a little longer.
Anyways, I weighed in today and here are the results:
Weight: 144.0
BMI: 24.6
Hips: 38 inches
Waist: 31 inches
Chest: 37 inches
Thanks for checking in.
I have now been doing Jillian Michaels "No More Trouble Zones" workout for three weeks. There are good things and bad things about doing the same workout day in/day out.
The bad: it gets a little monotonous.
The good: I can really see how I am getting better, able to do more moves, increase my weights, etc.
When I first started my workouts in January, I couldn't do more than 1 or 2 pushups without having to go to my knees. Now I can do all the pushups in Jillian's workout (there are two sets of 14 in case you were wondering). I am ALMOST able to complete the "vicious plank circuit" without going into downward dog. It feels really good!
Starting Thursday, I decided I was going to do a "low carb diet" for two weeks. My friend Angelisa did it 2 weeks and lost 5 lbs...just by giving up carbs. It is proving to be much harder (and more expensive) than I ever knew it would be. I went to the store yesterday and bought a bunch of meat....that's pretty much it...just meat. For breakfast Thursday and Friday I had bacon and eggs. So I am getting rid of my carbs and adding a whole bunch of cholesterol and fat. Not sure how it is supposed to work, but I guess I will see.
I know last time I talked to you about how I was a little "sad" that the weight is starting to come off more slowly...but I was thinking about it this week. I have lost a significant amount of weight since January 1st. I mean, its only the middle of March and am I past halfway to my goal. Even if I can lost another 5 lbs by the end of April, I will be in good shape for the wedding I am going to. Plus it's going to start to get nice outside which will only mean more random "unplanned" calorie burning (walks, bikerides, etc). So I am feeling confident that I will either meet or SURPASS my goal by the end of April! (well, technically the beginning goal was 20 lbs- as in then blog title...but I REALLY want to get down to 130 lbs. I haven't been below 140 since pretty much I moved to Chicago, so I know it's going to take a little longer.
Anyways, I weighed in today and here are the results:
Weight: 144.0
BMI: 24.6
Hips: 38 inches
Waist: 31 inches
Chest: 37 inches
Thanks for checking in.
Saturday, March 5, 2011
Week 1 of Jillian Michaels kicking my bootie
I had a long conversation with a co-worker about my weight loss struggles. Ive been a bit irritated that I lost so much weight my first month, and still just keep hovering around 149. He told me about this is very normal. I forget what he called it, but said the body will do a good job losing weight and then it hits a plateau, and it takes a good deal of self restraint to really get it kicked back to losing again. You REALLY have to watch your diet, ensure you are buringing more calories than you take in, etc.
After I had that conversation with him on Wednesday I got did much better at watching the diet.
I had great workouts this week. I started Jillian Michaels No More Trouble Zones. Its about a 50 minute work out when you include the warm up/cool down. For those of you who do not know, Jillian Michaels is one of the trainers on "The biggest loser". I used to watch the biggest loser while eating a bowl of icecream. Now, I watch it while doing squats. What a lifestyle change. Anyways, in this workout there are 7 circuts of 5 moves (most of them with weights) and they each repeat twice. I lost my 2 lbs weights so I used my 3 lbs weights. (Now of course Scott "FOUND" my 2 lbs weights....but now that Ive been doing the workout with the 3, Im going to stick with that.
It's been great to come home right after work and work out. I can find a pretty good parking spot, and by 8pm I've already had my workout in, ate dinner AND showered. When I was working out after work at the Dailey Method or Bikram, I was getting HOME at 8pm. So this week I havent felt as warn down:)
And the results are in....and they are goo!
Weight: 145.6 lbs- I am halfway to my goal of 130!!!!!
BMI: 24.8
Hips 38 inches
Waist: 31 inches
Chest: 37 inches
Have a good weekend all! Im headed to Pekin to wish my sister the Happiest 21st Birthday!
After I had that conversation with him on Wednesday I got did much better at watching the diet.
I had great workouts this week. I started Jillian Michaels No More Trouble Zones. Its about a 50 minute work out when you include the warm up/cool down. For those of you who do not know, Jillian Michaels is one of the trainers on "The biggest loser". I used to watch the biggest loser while eating a bowl of icecream. Now, I watch it while doing squats. What a lifestyle change. Anyways, in this workout there are 7 circuts of 5 moves (most of them with weights) and they each repeat twice. I lost my 2 lbs weights so I used my 3 lbs weights. (Now of course Scott "FOUND" my 2 lbs weights....but now that Ive been doing the workout with the 3, Im going to stick with that.
It's been great to come home right after work and work out. I can find a pretty good parking spot, and by 8pm I've already had my workout in, ate dinner AND showered. When I was working out after work at the Dailey Method or Bikram, I was getting HOME at 8pm. So this week I havent felt as warn down:)
And the results are in....and they are goo!
Weight: 145.6 lbs- I am halfway to my goal of 130!!!!!
BMI: 24.8
Hips 38 inches
Waist: 31 inches
Chest: 37 inches
Have a good weekend all! Im headed to Pekin to wish my sister the Happiest 21st Birthday!
Sunday, February 27, 2011
Week 4 Dailey Method- How did Dailey Method Stack Up?
It is COLD. I am so sick of winter. We got a great glimpse of spring last week and it was just a tease. There is snow back on the ground, the air is crisp and windy...I just want it to be 50...that's all I am asking:) Please March come in like a lamb, and leave like one too!
But on a good note, my 4th week of The Dailey Method is over...and that means, so is February! by the time I finish the next month, it will be April...and spring will be here! (of course, as much as parts of me wants spring to get here, I have this little event in September that is approaching quickly as well....so I'm in a bit of a conundrum.
So, let me tell you about The Dailey Method.
It's all about core strength. It's all about sucking in your gut (let me tell you...its hard to do that for 60 minutes). I feel like its all about planks (you seriously do some type of plank for about 5-7 minutes of class....YIKES!). I am not that strong, my abs are not that strong. But yesterday I actually finished all 10 pushups on my toes...TWICE!. So, I know that it's working, I know that I am getting stronger. I really liked some of the teachers that I had multiple times. In some of the classes that were less crowded they do a really good job of correcting your body. I finally figured out how to tuck my hips to get a good workout in my "seat".
I didn't like it as much as Bikram, I miss my Bikram, and I don't think it is something I will do regularly, but I do think it would be a great combination to a running workout for some core strenghening.
I bought my Jillian Michaels "No More Trouble Zones" and am starting today. I'm super excited to be able to come home right after work and get a good parking spot. I wish we lived on the first floor (or in a building completely owned by us) so I could workout in the morning....but no such luck!
My diet was touch and go this month....with a lot more touch than go. so, I guess the results of the Dailey Method are unfortunately a little skewed. I am going to try to "jumpstart" my diet again this week and see if I can get back on track!
Here are my week 4 weigh in results:
Weight: 147.6 lbs
BMI- 25.2
Hips: 38 inches
Waist: 30.5 inches
Chst: 36.5 inches
Totals:
Weight Loss: 5.4 lbs
Hips: 0.5 inches
Waist: another inch---whoohoo!
Chest: 0.5 inches
So, still pretty reasonable. I am hoping for at least another 5-10 lbs in March. Stay Tuned!
But on a good note, my 4th week of The Dailey Method is over...and that means, so is February! by the time I finish the next month, it will be April...and spring will be here! (of course, as much as parts of me wants spring to get here, I have this little event in September that is approaching quickly as well....so I'm in a bit of a conundrum.
So, let me tell you about The Dailey Method.
It's all about core strength. It's all about sucking in your gut (let me tell you...its hard to do that for 60 minutes). I feel like its all about planks (you seriously do some type of plank for about 5-7 minutes of class....YIKES!). I am not that strong, my abs are not that strong. But yesterday I actually finished all 10 pushups on my toes...TWICE!. So, I know that it's working, I know that I am getting stronger. I really liked some of the teachers that I had multiple times. In some of the classes that were less crowded they do a really good job of correcting your body. I finally figured out how to tuck my hips to get a good workout in my "seat".
I didn't like it as much as Bikram, I miss my Bikram, and I don't think it is something I will do regularly, but I do think it would be a great combination to a running workout for some core strenghening.
I bought my Jillian Michaels "No More Trouble Zones" and am starting today. I'm super excited to be able to come home right after work and get a good parking spot. I wish we lived on the first floor (or in a building completely owned by us) so I could workout in the morning....but no such luck!
My diet was touch and go this month....with a lot more touch than go. so, I guess the results of the Dailey Method are unfortunately a little skewed. I am going to try to "jumpstart" my diet again this week and see if I can get back on track!
Here are my week 4 weigh in results:
Weight: 147.6 lbs
BMI- 25.2
Hips: 38 inches
Waist: 30.5 inches
Chst: 36.5 inches
Totals:
Weight Loss: 5.4 lbs
Hips: 0.5 inches
Waist: another inch---whoohoo!
Chest: 0.5 inches
So, still pretty reasonable. I am hoping for at least another 5-10 lbs in March. Stay Tuned!
Sunday, February 20, 2011
Week 3- The Dailey Method
I started off on Sunday this week saying, oh it's Sunday- I have 7 days until my next weigh in. I can eat poortly (and had a burger and fries at the bar watching Creighton CREAM Southern illinois in basektball....the joy of that victory was worth all the extra calories)
Unfortunatly, I never seemed to turn off my "bad food" fix.
It was a crazy busy week. I had a meeting with a photographer on Monday, Bookclub on Wednesday, and my mom, aunt and cousin here yesterday.
I admit- I only did The Dailey Method 3 times this week :( It was BEAUTIFUL in Chicago this week (59 degrees on Thursday). on wednesday I ran to bookclub!!!!! ~1.5 miles (not too far, but far enough!) Im pretty sure my bookclub girls think i am on crack....but they did a good job not judgeing me:)
This week looks much better. Today the girls and I are doing Oscar Movie Marathon. Seeing "The Kings Speach", "The Fighter" and possibly "The Black Swan". I got some turkey jurkey and some sugar snap peas for my "movie snacks" and I am going to pick up some vitamin water on my way over.
I just went to the grocery store. Scott and I share grocery buying responsibilties...he goes one week, I go the next. I think what I have found is when I go to the store, I tend to make my meals more often. If Scott goes- I *seem* to have all this extra money that i can use for purchasing food as meals...I need to stop this!!!
Well, even with all the poor eating habits this week and the lack of workouts, I still ended up losing some pounds and inches:
Weight: 148.2 lbs
BMI- 25.3
Hips- 38- YEAH I finally broke the 39 mark
Waist- 31 inches
Chest- 36 inches :( and I am officially back down to a B cup- stupid losing inches in my chest.
How are your new years resolutions going? It's almost March...are you still going strong?
Unfortunatly, I never seemed to turn off my "bad food" fix.
It was a crazy busy week. I had a meeting with a photographer on Monday, Bookclub on Wednesday, and my mom, aunt and cousin here yesterday.
I admit- I only did The Dailey Method 3 times this week :( It was BEAUTIFUL in Chicago this week (59 degrees on Thursday). on wednesday I ran to bookclub!!!!! ~1.5 miles (not too far, but far enough!) Im pretty sure my bookclub girls think i am on crack....but they did a good job not judgeing me:)
This week looks much better. Today the girls and I are doing Oscar Movie Marathon. Seeing "The Kings Speach", "The Fighter" and possibly "The Black Swan". I got some turkey jurkey and some sugar snap peas for my "movie snacks" and I am going to pick up some vitamin water on my way over.
I just went to the grocery store. Scott and I share grocery buying responsibilties...he goes one week, I go the next. I think what I have found is when I go to the store, I tend to make my meals more often. If Scott goes- I *seem* to have all this extra money that i can use for purchasing food as meals...I need to stop this!!!
Well, even with all the poor eating habits this week and the lack of workouts, I still ended up losing some pounds and inches:
Weight: 148.2 lbs
BMI- 25.3
Hips- 38- YEAH I finally broke the 39 mark
Waist- 31 inches
Chest- 36 inches :( and I am officially back down to a B cup- stupid losing inches in my chest.
How are your new years resolutions going? It's almost March...are you still going strong?
Sunday, February 13, 2011
The Dailey Method: Week 2
This was the first week I did not make it to work out 4 days. I only did three. I have to admit I did feel guilty about it last night, but by then it was too late to fix it.
It's Valentine's Day tomorrow. Scott and I went out to dinner last night at a place called "Chalkboard". Its a cute little restaurant located close to our neighborhood. The chef tries to use locally grown products and/or organic stuff when they can. Therefore, the menu changes based on what is available.
Last night (and all weekend for V-day), they offered a prix fix menu. 5 courses (I got the 5 courses with wine pairings).
Amuse Bouche- Caviar---I have never had cavier before, but it was such a small amount on top of a slice of fingerling potato, I didnt really taste it.
Course 1: I had the tomato bisque soup served with a grilled blue cheese sandwich (AMAZING) Scott had the risotto. He said it was good. I was a bit worried about the blue cheese sandwich. I like blue cheese, but was worried it it was just blue cheese it would be a bit overpowering. It wasn't, It was perfect!
Course 2: We both had the scallops. There are no words to describe how good these were. light, crispy, succulent. Fabulous! (the other option was a lobster salad....the lady next to me had it, it looked fine, but I'm glad I had the scallops.
Course 3: We both went with the crab crusted fillet, over the seared ahi Tuna. This course was my least favorite. The meat was very well done (and I'm a bit of pink in the center- actually it can be more than a bit kind of girl)
Dessert- cookie dough egg roll with chocolate ice cream. We shared this and it was good....but I kept myself to a few bites.
What i probably liked best about this meal is that though there were 5 courses, it wasn't TOO MUCH food. They were perfect portions. Always left me wanting more (I wasn't on the second course going I'm so full. I can't eat anymore.)
The wine pairings were very well thought out. very fresh, very good.
All in all, a very happy valentines day.
Here are my weigh in numbers for the week:
Weight: 149.4 lbs
BMI: 25.5
Chest: 36.5
Waist: 31.5
Hips: 39
I am off to the dailey method now. Gonna kick this week off right!
It's Valentine's Day tomorrow. Scott and I went out to dinner last night at a place called "Chalkboard". Its a cute little restaurant located close to our neighborhood. The chef tries to use locally grown products and/or organic stuff when they can. Therefore, the menu changes based on what is available.
Last night (and all weekend for V-day), they offered a prix fix menu. 5 courses (I got the 5 courses with wine pairings).
Amuse Bouche- Caviar---I have never had cavier before, but it was such a small amount on top of a slice of fingerling potato, I didnt really taste it.
Course 1: I had the tomato bisque soup served with a grilled blue cheese sandwich (AMAZING) Scott had the risotto. He said it was good. I was a bit worried about the blue cheese sandwich. I like blue cheese, but was worried it it was just blue cheese it would be a bit overpowering. It wasn't, It was perfect!
Course 2: We both had the scallops. There are no words to describe how good these were. light, crispy, succulent. Fabulous! (the other option was a lobster salad....the lady next to me had it, it looked fine, but I'm glad I had the scallops.
Course 3: We both went with the crab crusted fillet, over the seared ahi Tuna. This course was my least favorite. The meat was very well done (and I'm a bit of pink in the center- actually it can be more than a bit kind of girl)
Dessert- cookie dough egg roll with chocolate ice cream. We shared this and it was good....but I kept myself to a few bites.
What i probably liked best about this meal is that though there were 5 courses, it wasn't TOO MUCH food. They were perfect portions. Always left me wanting more (I wasn't on the second course going I'm so full. I can't eat anymore.)
The wine pairings were very well thought out. very fresh, very good.
All in all, a very happy valentines day.
Here are my weigh in numbers for the week:
Weight: 149.4 lbs
BMI: 25.5
Chest: 36.5
Waist: 31.5
Hips: 39
I am off to the dailey method now. Gonna kick this week off right!
Sunday, February 6, 2011
The Dailey Method- Week 1
This week I started The Dailey Method (http://www.thedaileymethod.com/). I really like it so far. I went 5 days this week, even with a blizzard! The Dailey Method is a combination of ballet, pilates, and yoga. They focus on thighs, "seat, arms, and core (abs/back). There are a lot of reps (aLOT) just using your body for the most part. There are some weights used during the arms portion, but only 2lbs.
I am having a bit of trouble with "tucking my hips"...I'm not entirely sure what it means, and I KNOW I am not doing it correctly. The teachers are GREAT though, give some personal attention, making sure you are doing the moves correctly, ensuring you keep your abs sucked in (THAT is hard work:))
But it looks like its paying off:
Here are the numbers:
Weight: 149.7 lbs
BMI: 25.4
Chest: 37 inches
waist: 31.5 inches
hips: 39 inches
I have done MUCH MUCH better on my diet this week (minus the chicken fingers I had at the bar last night). This week is going to be much more challenging. I have an ACS meeting on Monday night, Les Miserables on Tuesday night, and I actually have to go into the office this Friday (my team rotates Friday's so we only have to go in once every 5 weeks - AMAZING!), but I am signed up for class Wed-Sat this week. Hopefully I will have figured out tucking my hips by then:)
Thanks for checking in!
I am having a bit of trouble with "tucking my hips"...I'm not entirely sure what it means, and I KNOW I am not doing it correctly. The teachers are GREAT though, give some personal attention, making sure you are doing the moves correctly, ensuring you keep your abs sucked in (THAT is hard work:))
But it looks like its paying off:
Here are the numbers:
Weight: 149.7 lbs
BMI: 25.4
Chest: 37 inches
waist: 31.5 inches
hips: 39 inches
I have done MUCH MUCH better on my diet this week (minus the chicken fingers I had at the bar last night). This week is going to be much more challenging. I have an ACS meeting on Monday night, Les Miserables on Tuesday night, and I actually have to go into the office this Friday (my team rotates Friday's so we only have to go in once every 5 weeks - AMAZING!), but I am signed up for class Wed-Sat this week. Hopefully I will have figured out tucking my hips by then:)
Thanks for checking in!
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