Picture update

134

3/5/12

Last update for awhile. I need to take off of the hardcore working out.. So final results as of now.

Weight:134.1

Update: 2/26/12

Oops forgot it was Sunday! Haha.

Anyways. Current weight 136.8

Still doing Zumba and Jillian Michael's shred it with weights

Just took a quick snap shot of where I feel look any different. Finally almost done with baby pouch!

Update: Calories-Weightloss-Exercise

I've had request to what I've been doing more in depth. With that said what works for me isn't guaranteed to work for you.

I get all of my informations from research and the wonderful ladies off of Myfitnesspal.com. I highly recommend joining if you are serious about getting in shape and being healthy.

I am not only trying to loose weight anymore. I am getting into shape. The number on the scale is just a number. The more it goes down yes I get happy but I am still not happy with the shape of my body.


I am suppose to intake 1200 calories a day. Sounds easy enough right? Ha!!
One you have to eat 1200 healthy calories not just crap. I am NOT a person who likes to eat. Which is funny Because I have the extra pounds.

Well for days I've been trying my hardest to meet my goal of 1200 but I haven't been able too. Yesterday I ate 490 something calorie but burned 690 something working out... Sounds awesome right. Well it's not...

When we under eat, we have a pretty nifty survival mechanism that kicks in.

The body actually thinks that there is a food shortage and the very few calories that you do eat will be stored as fat because your body thinks that it needs those calories for survival later.

We need a certain amount of calories every day just to survive.

To me there is no possible way I could eat enough healthy foods to hit my daily goal.. So I've turned to shakes..

(no i not talking about slim fast shakes, I'm talking protein shakes)

Shakes are used to be drank instead of eating a meal. Make sure you read the back of them. If it doesn’t contain at least 230 calories then it is not enough to sustain you as a meal.

I ended up picking (it was also recommended to me) Myoplex original

Serving Size: 17 fl oz (500 mL)
Amount per serving % DV
Nutrient Data
Energy, Cal : 300
Energy from Fat, Cal : 60
Fat, g : 7 11
Saturated Fat, g : 1 5
Trans Fat, g : 0
Cholesterol, mg : 25 8
Sodium, mg : 280 12
Potassium, mg : 870 25
Carbohydrate, g : 19 6
Dietary Fiber, g : 6 24
Sugars, g : 2
Protein, g : 42 84.

I also purchased Powerbars. They actually taste AMAZING they also give me about 220 calories in one bar!

With both of these I am having a Easier time hitting my 1200 goal..

Now the question is. Are we suppose to eat our calories burned back? The health experts say YES you are suppose to eat most of them back (healthy foods) this is something I have not tried for the fact that I haven't even been able to successfully eat the recommended amount of calories before the ones I burned.

Exercising.

I use to be the person that gave a million an one excuses as to why I didn't have time or energy to do it. I finally had to stop making excuses for myself and just get up and do it.

So I did!

We've started out with Zumba two on wii. At first it was hard to keep up and to not want to stop. The first time... I stopped.. A lot haha.
I then decided to push myself. The songs are about 4 mins long and you have a very short time in between them. I pushed myself hard through each song. I didn't let the burn in my legs make me stop or the sharp pain in my abs make me slow down. I do it at full force for 4 mins and when the song is over I take a breath and take a drink and the next one starts! I've finally worked my way up to about an hour! Which to me is a huge accomplishment!

I love Zumba. I recommend it to anyone who is starting out. But I am starting to add other work outs to it. Right now I'm looking into jillian michaels 30 day shred but haven't decided if that's the one I will be choosing.

This is what I've been/am currently doing. It takes determination and you have to actually want to do it. I've started to get fit a few times in the last year but I always just gave half instead of my everything. I'm tired of wanting and I'm ready to grab what I want.


(pictures) pants I bought two weeks ago and were tight. I have only lost 6 pounds but my clothes are showing most of the results
Also these are the products I'm using so maybe they will be easier or you to spot.

Update: 2/19/12

Down to my weekly goal. I wanted to be 139.9! I did even Better and made it to 138.2. This week I would like to get down to 135 but honestly with all the working out I've been doing I know i am building muscle and the number isn't that important. I just want to feel better about myself. This week hasn't only been about loosing its been about becoming healthier and being more aware of what I put into my body instead of just grabbing anything that would get the job done while on the go!

Kind of a short blog. Nothing really to say.

Update:2/15/12

I am not suppose to update till Sunday but I do think that i might be getting on people's nerves with my constant Facebook updating about my weight loss and exercise. Sorry Guys lol.

Today is day 5! Unlike usual around a week I start to burn out and give up.. That is NOT the case this time around and I honestly believe its because I have a partner in crime. Lol. My mother and I have been tracking our food. Working our butts off *hopefully ;)* and not using "I'm sore" or "I'm tired" as an excuse! We try to motivate and encourage each other!!

Alright down to business!!

I've been on phentermine since Saturday. It isn't giving me a huge boost like last time but I'm kind of glad because sometimes the energy was to much.
I Drank my last soda on friday night! Haven't had one slip up :)
I've been tracking what I eat and trying to eat healthier besides well..... I ate taco bell... But IT WAS VALENTINES day! Can you believe there is over 700 calories in a chicken a cheese quesadilla and strawberry freeze drink? Seriously that's over half my calorie intake for a day... Sad thing is I can't say it was worth it... Because well it wasn't lol.

My mother and I also purchased Zumba two on the wii. When they said $40 we both looked at each other like the dude was insane but now that we've done it.... So worth the money! It actually pretty fun. The sad thing is I have white girl rhythm so yea it's not so pretty... My mom on the other hand knows how to shake what her momma gave her... I must have gotten my dads moves because well.. Sorry dad, you look like a fool too ;)

Sunday I gave myself a goal weight! This being a I would love to be ____ by Sunday. I wasn't holding my breath because it seemed nearly impossible but It's easier for me to set short weekly goals than to have a huge number that I want to loose in the long run. It can be very overwhelming.

My goal was to be in the 130s. I haven't seen the 130s probably in a little over 3 years... For my height that is horrible! Marriage and a baby sure do things to your body! I didn't care if I was at 139.9 I wanted to see that 3!!

Now here are my results as of 5 days into the program and routines!

Update- 02/12/2012

Not really much to say. I am just starting back up. Only day one and I've lost about a pound..

So now my starting weight is 143.4
Goal: 130-125.

Total I have left to loose is about 13-18 pounds.

Not happy with the pictures I took today because I feel HUGE but whatever...

Let's get serious!

Alright, We all know I talk a lot of game about loosing and then get lazy! Well I am inspired! I am addicted to my friend Whitney's blog. Well a little more than addicted. I'm beyond envious of her progress and determination. (you creeped out yet Whit?) haha

Anyways, today is my last cheat day.
I have eaten a lot of junk and drank a lot of soda and will keep doing it until midnight! Then it's on!?!

This afternoon I went back to the place I use to go for weight loss. ( haven't been since may) took a lot for me to step up on the scale so afraid of after all the cheating this morning what it would say!

When I went in may

Weight: 150

Today

Weight: 145.2 (have been weighing in for the past two months at 144.2)

If you read back a few blogs I do believe I was 157-159 when I started. I can't really remember.

I have decided unlike last time I will actually follow the diet plan given to you and actually add exercise onto it .

Goal weight: 130


* I will update pictures as of tomorrow I will start my blog off on Saturday as I start the diet tomorrow. Also i will be doing weekly updates instead of everyday updates.*

Random weightless update

Haven't really been trying, but decided to cut out half my intake of food! Down two pounds in three days! 141! Just two more pounds till the 130s!

And yes I hear a lot I don't look my weight... And I carry it well... But it's exciting!?!