I have made some major accomplishments this week! I gotta be honest, I am super proud of myself right now, and it feels REALLY REALLY good!
I have lost 4 lbs since I started the 30DS. Which means only 7 more pounds till it's WEDDING DRESS SHOPPING TIME!!! Can I get a WHOOP WHOOP! I have also made it to day 9 (that was this morning)!!! I've only ever made it to day 3 before. And not only did I make it to day 9 the only thing I have to modify are the push ups. I do push ups on my knees (the right way, not with my butt in the air) because i have loose joints and bad shoulders and regular push ups hurt. I am making it through the whole 2nd set of cardio (30 sec jumping jacks, 30 second jump rope twice through) without stopping. It burns, but I can do the WHOLE thing! I know that doesn't sound hard but you try it! For reals, get up now and try it. Then let me know how easy it is :) And if it is easy for you, then hush up and quit stealin my thunder! It's a HUGE milestone for me! I've been able to do that all the way through without stopping since day 4. WOOOHOOOO.
And I'll tell you another thing I'm super pumped about....getting to start 30DS LEVEL 2!!!! I've never even seen it. No idea what I'm up for, but I'm super excited about getting off of freakin level 1 haha :)
I'm feeling so much more energized now. Last night was the first time in a VERY long time that I have slept all through the night without waking up..not even once! My arms and fingers didn't go numb either. That right there is a big motivation to keep going. I'm finally getting good eating habits and sticking with them, I'm drinking way more water (about 9-10 eight oz glasses a day) and I'm getting used to that so I'm not having to pee every 30 minutes anymore...which is awesome because that crap is annoying to have to constantly get up and go.
I found this quote from one of my fav bloggers Mama Laughlin (check her out here): “If something’s important you’ll find a way, if it’s not, you’ll find an excuse.”
I'm super tired of finding excuses. It's so much better to just get up and do it!
Oh and I found a new way to encourage yourself to keep workin hard.....If you workout at home like I've been doing....workout in your underwear, in front of a mirror. I guarantee it will constantly remind you why you are working so hard towards your goal! I got up yesterday morning and threw on my sports bra and was too lazy to put my shirt back on so I started working out....then I saw all the jiggle and when the burn got to be too much, I stared at my jiggle and said to myself "DON'T EVEN THINK ABOUT QUITTING TILL THAT QUITS JIGGLING!" And today I did the same thing....I even think there was less jiggle today then there was yesterday ;)
Thursday, March 28, 2013
Sunday, March 24, 2013
New Conclusion
I believe I have finally solved my problem!.......I'm not overweight......I'm just too SHORT! hahaha...ya ya I know I'm dumb. Leave me alone.
But for reals. I used to say (and this was like two days ago) if I didn't lose weight and get in shape for my own wedding then I'd never do it. I thought that was all the motivation I needed. Then I got to really thinking about it the other night. If I don't lose weight by my wedding, does that mean I've lost my chance? Oops sorry you were lazy, gotta be fat forever now...HELLS no it doesn't! So I've readjusted my thought process. I've finally decided I'm READY to COMMIT to the HARD work that is ahead of me. Anyone that knows me really well knows that I'm not gonna do crap till I've decided I want to and it's on my terms (probably a huge down fall of mine but hey I am who I am, all I can do is work on it). I kept having to start the 30DS over and over again before because deep down I wasn't ready to really commit and stick with it. This time around I'm sticking to the workouts, I'm eating healthier and it's all because I WANT to do it. Not because I'm getting married (though that helps), not because the magazines and TV tell me I need to, but because I FREAKIN WANT TO! I am a stubborn, hard-headed chick. My family, my fiance', and my friends can all tell you that. But this time I'm determined and that makes all the difference in the world. Dave Ramsey has a great saying that I've just recently taken to heart and started to live by "It's 80% behavior and 20% head knowledge." That is so true! And it applies to a heck of a lot more than just weight loss (he is talking about it towards finances but I've adjusted it to all aspects of my life).
BTW I'm also addicted to Dave Ramsey, CHECK. HIM. OUT. ...NOW...go do it, I'll wait.
(FPU, Total Money Makeover, Complete Guide to Money)
So it's taken me a while to get back and get my measurements and before pics up, but here they are.
(Please pardon the knee fat and chunky thighs, they're a work in progress :) )
Measurements before 30DS:
Weight: 156
R arm: 14
L arm: 14 1/2
Bust: 37 3/4
Waist: 30
Hips: 43
R Thigh: 26
L Thigh: 26 1/2
Today was day 5 of 30DS and I have done better with each day. It's exciting to get through all of something that I previously had to modify. I can feel my body getting stronger, and I feel like I can see myself getting smaller in some areas. I'm pumped to keep this going and start Jillian Michael's Ripped in 30 (another 30 day workout system). If I complete boy 30 day workout programs I'll reward myself by getting her 90 day system Body Revolution.
Her workouts are 30 minutes MAX! I can totally do 30 minutes a day. If not, then I'm just bein a lazy butt and don't have the right to complain about the way I look. But I'm workin hard and I'm feeling GREAT!
But for reals. I used to say (and this was like two days ago) if I didn't lose weight and get in shape for my own wedding then I'd never do it. I thought that was all the motivation I needed. Then I got to really thinking about it the other night. If I don't lose weight by my wedding, does that mean I've lost my chance? Oops sorry you were lazy, gotta be fat forever now...HELLS no it doesn't! So I've readjusted my thought process. I've finally decided I'm READY to COMMIT to the HARD work that is ahead of me. Anyone that knows me really well knows that I'm not gonna do crap till I've decided I want to and it's on my terms (probably a huge down fall of mine but hey I am who I am, all I can do is work on it). I kept having to start the 30DS over and over again before because deep down I wasn't ready to really commit and stick with it. This time around I'm sticking to the workouts, I'm eating healthier and it's all because I WANT to do it. Not because I'm getting married (though that helps), not because the magazines and TV tell me I need to, but because I FREAKIN WANT TO! I am a stubborn, hard-headed chick. My family, my fiance', and my friends can all tell you that. But this time I'm determined and that makes all the difference in the world. Dave Ramsey has a great saying that I've just recently taken to heart and started to live by "It's 80% behavior and 20% head knowledge." That is so true! And it applies to a heck of a lot more than just weight loss (he is talking about it towards finances but I've adjusted it to all aspects of my life).
BTW I'm also addicted to Dave Ramsey, CHECK. HIM. OUT. ...NOW...go do it, I'll wait.
(FPU, Total Money Makeover, Complete Guide to Money)
So it's taken me a while to get back and get my measurements and before pics up, but here they are.
(Please pardon the knee fat and chunky thighs, they're a work in progress :) )
Measurements before 30DS:
Weight: 156
R arm: 14
L arm: 14 1/2
Bust: 37 3/4
Waist: 30
Hips: 43
R Thigh: 26
L Thigh: 26 1/2
Today was day 5 of 30DS and I have done better with each day. It's exciting to get through all of something that I previously had to modify. I can feel my body getting stronger, and I feel like I can see myself getting smaller in some areas. I'm pumped to keep this going and start Jillian Michael's Ripped in 30 (another 30 day workout system). If I complete boy 30 day workout programs I'll reward myself by getting her 90 day system Body Revolution.
Her workouts are 30 minutes MAX! I can totally do 30 minutes a day. If not, then I'm just bein a lazy butt and don't have the right to complain about the way I look. But I'm workin hard and I'm feeling GREAT!
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
My First Blog (and Post)
So I've been getting a TON of inspiration from blogs I read lately. So I decided to start my own (it's also probably the only way I'll stick to what I want).
Trevor and I are getting married January 2, 2014. Since I don't want to buy a circus tent for a wedding dress I have committed myself to losing at least 30 lbs by the wedding (my total goal is 40, but let's be honest, I know myself I'll be lucky to hit the 30).
I have also committed to not stepping foot into a dress store (online shopping only boo hoo) until I have gotten down to 145. 10lbs to go but it feels like forever.
Pardon the Fiance' he doesn't smile much (hehe) and this was taken back in December (at our wedding venue GORGEOUS) so I'm not quite as chunky as I was back then :0 yay me!
So that's why I'm writing this. I DO know myself. I KNOW that with out someone (or my internet friends) holding me accountable this is going to be one long hard journey. But it's a journey that is long over due and NEEDS...let me repeat that NEEEEEEEDS to happen!
I'm hefty, it makes me tired, it makes my joints hurt, and it makes me feel like a 22 year old trapped in a hefty 80 yr olds body!
So here's the plan:
(BTW I've already lost 5 lbs, but it's taken FOREVA!)
Today (03/20/2013) I will START Jillian Michael's 30 Day Shred (AGAIN for like the 9 millionth time (except not really, it's only the 3rd time..details).
I'm basically addicted to her videos. And by addicted I mean keep buying more before I've even taken the plastic off of all the ones from my first order. I'm pretty sure her No More Trouble Zones DVD was the only thing that finally got rid (almost) of my back fat (sorry about the over share, gotta let it all hang out). SO anywho, 30DS for 30 days (DUH!). I'm super pumped cause I freakin love the burn and I want some inches to come off!
So do 30DS and I will alternate weeks with NMTZ, Kickboxing, and Killer Buns and Thighs (from here on out referred to as KBaT).
Days 1-10: 30DS every day, every other day NMTZ.
Days 11-20: 30DS every day, every other day Kickboxing (Jillian Michael's of course).
Days 21-30: 30 DS every day , KBaT every other day.
Ya it's gonna be a BEAST but my butt needs to do it!
I weighed and took measurements and all that jazz on Saturday and since I'm at work right now I'll post all that and the ever loathed "before" picture tomorrow.
Trevor and I are getting married January 2, 2014. Since I don't want to buy a circus tent for a wedding dress I have committed myself to losing at least 30 lbs by the wedding (my total goal is 40, but let's be honest, I know myself I'll be lucky to hit the 30).
I have also committed to not stepping foot into a dress store (online shopping only boo hoo) until I have gotten down to 145. 10lbs to go but it feels like forever.
Rodeo Houston two weeks ago. See not as chunky!
So that's why I'm writing this. I DO know myself. I KNOW that with out someone (or my internet friends) holding me accountable this is going to be one long hard journey. But it's a journey that is long over due and NEEDS...let me repeat that NEEEEEEEDS to happen!
I'm hefty, it makes me tired, it makes my joints hurt, and it makes me feel like a 22 year old trapped in a hefty 80 yr olds body!
So here's the plan:
(BTW I've already lost 5 lbs, but it's taken FOREVA!)
Today (03/20/2013) I will START Jillian Michael's 30 Day Shred (AGAIN for like the 9 millionth time (except not really, it's only the 3rd time..details).
I'm basically addicted to her videos. And by addicted I mean keep buying more before I've even taken the plastic off of all the ones from my first order. I'm pretty sure her No More Trouble Zones DVD was the only thing that finally got rid (almost) of my back fat (sorry about the over share, gotta let it all hang out). SO anywho, 30DS for 30 days (DUH!). I'm super pumped cause I freakin love the burn and I want some inches to come off!
So do 30DS and I will alternate weeks with NMTZ, Kickboxing, and Killer Buns and Thighs (from here on out referred to as KBaT).
Days 1-10: 30DS every day, every other day NMTZ.
Days 11-20: 30DS every day, every other day Kickboxing (Jillian Michael's of course).
Days 21-30: 30 DS every day , KBaT every other day.
Ya it's gonna be a BEAST but my butt needs to do it!
I weighed and took measurements and all that jazz on Saturday and since I'm at work right now I'll post all that and the ever loathed "before" picture tomorrow.
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