Today was a pretty good day. I had intended to go to the gym in the am, but didn't get much sleep over the weekend, so I slept in a little instead. The snowy weather didn't help my motivation much either! But here's what my day looked like :)
Breakfast:
Blueberry pancakes
Orange/pineapple/mango juice
Coffee with skim milk and sugar
Snack:
Cottage cheese & pineapple
Lunch:
Cranberry Turkey burger, let and tom in a whole wheat wrap
Banana
Snack:
Tzatziki & cucumbers
Preworkout:
Raisin oatmeal cliff bar
Workout:
2.5 miles on the treadmill
Leg press
Leg curls
Hour of yoga
Dinner:
Lemon garlic chicken with steamed asparagus
Overall a pretty good day :) I'm not going to lie though, I did sneak in a couple of lindts chocolate truffles :-0!
Monday, March 25, 2013
Friday, March 22, 2013
Measurements
So I really should have done this when I started this journey, but better late than never I suppose!
These measurements are from 2/21 but should still be pretty accurate, considering the last couple weeks I was sick & had some personal stuff going on that resulted in my slacking on the clean eating & dieting front.
Calf- 15"
Thigh- 23.5"
Hips - 41"
Waist - 29.5"
Abs - 36"
Torso - 38"
Neck - 13"
Arms - 11.5"
So I should probably clarify what some of these measurements mean, lest they be left up to incorrect interpretation.
Calf - measured around largest part of lower leg
Thigh - measured circumference of thigh 6 inches below where the leg meets the torso
Hips - measured around largest section of hips/butt
Waist - Measured around natural waist, right above the belly button. For me this has always been a small number, and what contributes to my hour glass figure :)
Abs - measured around my core one inch below my belly button (This is what I like to think of as my love handles. I'm less than thrilled that I have a 6.5" difference between this area and my natural waist :-/)
Torso - Measured around the largest part of my chest. (Anyone who knows me knows why the delta between this and my waist is so large ;-))
Neck- Measured around center of my neck, halfway btwn collar bone and chin
Arms- Distance around arm 2" from armpit
As far as my weight, I last clocked in at around 155, which is almost 10 lbs from where I've started :)
As previously mentioned I wish I had logged all of this from the very beginning, so that I knew exactly what my progress was. I did take pictures though, so even though I may not have exact calculations, I have a graphical representation of my changes, which I think is really where you can see the difference anyways :)
These measurements are from 2/21 but should still be pretty accurate, considering the last couple weeks I was sick & had some personal stuff going on that resulted in my slacking on the clean eating & dieting front.
Calf- 15"
Thigh- 23.5"
Hips - 41"
Waist - 29.5"
Abs - 36"
Torso - 38"
Neck - 13"
Arms - 11.5"
So I should probably clarify what some of these measurements mean, lest they be left up to incorrect interpretation.
Calf - measured around largest part of lower leg
Thigh - measured circumference of thigh 6 inches below where the leg meets the torso
Hips - measured around largest section of hips/butt
Waist - Measured around natural waist, right above the belly button. For me this has always been a small number, and what contributes to my hour glass figure :)
Abs - measured around my core one inch below my belly button (This is what I like to think of as my love handles. I'm less than thrilled that I have a 6.5" difference between this area and my natural waist :-/)
Torso - Measured around the largest part of my chest. (Anyone who knows me knows why the delta between this and my waist is so large ;-))
Neck- Measured around center of my neck, halfway btwn collar bone and chin
Arms- Distance around arm 2" from armpit
As far as my weight, I last clocked in at around 155, which is almost 10 lbs from where I've started :)
As previously mentioned I wish I had logged all of this from the very beginning, so that I knew exactly what my progress was. I did take pictures though, so even though I may not have exact calculations, I have a graphical representation of my changes, which I think is really where you can see the difference anyways :)
Monday, March 11, 2013
3/11
So I've gotten a little off track but Mexico is in little over a month so it's time to buckle down. I'm doing a 7 day slim down to jumpstart back into my diet, and I'll be doing twice a day at the gym at least 4 days a week. No more excuses.
Sunday, February 10, 2013
Thursday, February 7, 2013
Weigh in #1
So I realized that some of you may be wondering what progress I'm making so far. Well, I stepped on the scale this morning and it read 157lbs. When I started this journey at 164, so that means I'm down 7 lbs! Woohoo! Not bad in a months time. Although I would like to stress that it's not about the weight. It's about being healthy, and strong, and toning up. I know that muscle weighs more than fat, so if at the end of the day I weigh the same, but I'm in great shape, and healthy, I'm ok with that. I'm working on some progress pictures. Stay tuned!
Tuesday, February 5, 2013
Day 27-30
I can't believe it's already been a month. They say if you do something for a month it becomes habit. I guess it's true. I'm still eating clean (80-90% of the time) and I'm still working out, so yay for good habits! I wish I could say I've seen more of a difference, but I've only lost a few lbs. I think though now that I'm working out in the mornings, and I have a workout regimen in place, I'll start to see more. I also need to get from 80-90% clean to 90-100%. I've done pretty well though. My "cheats" have been small. I'm just gonna keep plugging away!
Friday, February 1, 2013
Day 22-26
So this week was a good week. I tried a new recipe, Tandoori Chicken. Came out great. I'm trying to add at least one new recipe a week to my plan. I don't want to add too many, in case I don't like them, but a lot of the ones I've tried have been really good, so I've been incorporating them in. My favorite so far has been Zucchini Italiano. It's ground beef, cooked with tomatoes, garlic, and oregano. Then I sautee up some zucchini, and baby spinach, and put the beef/tomatoes over top of it. I made some for Kevin and I the other night, and he loved it! It's great when he enjoys what I'm eating too. It makes it easier for me to stick to it!
So in terms of working out, I switched things up a little this week. First of all, I worked with a trainer on Tuesday to get a regimen in place. I didn't feel like I was doing enough, and wanted to add some weights to my workouts, but wasn't sure where to start. She worked with me to figure out the right weights on a circuit of weight machines. The cool thing about my gym is that we have these smart keys, which you put into the machine you're using, and it tracks your exercise. For example on a treadmill, it tracks the miles and calories. On a weight machine, it tracks the weight, the reps, etc. Then you "check out" of your workout, and it shows you what you did and how many calories you burn. The other neat thing about it is, my trainer can load my regimen on there, and the machine will tell me how many reps, at what weight, etc, so I don't have to think about it! So that was the first change.
The second change I made to my workouts, is I decided to start working out in the mornings. Previously, I had been working out in the afternoons after work. I would work out, go home, make dinner, and then be wired for the evening and couldn't fall asleep. The next day I would be exhausted all day, until I worked out again. It was a brutal process, and I was miserable. I didn't feel like I was getting any of the benefits of working out. So Wednesday morning, I got up at 5:30 and hit the gym. I was really tired all day, but I was also used to getting up a little later, so I expected this. I crashed at about 8 that night. Thursday I got up at 530 again, this time it was easier, and let me tell you, the difference was incredible. I felt AMAZING. I had energy ALL day, all the way through work, and after work, and I was able to get to sleep at a decent hour. Today I woke up and did it again, and again I feel great! I never thought I would be getting up at 530 to go to the gym. I have NEVER been a morning person, and always valued my sleep, and getting a lot of it. But making this small change has made such a difference. I can even feel my metabolism speeding up because of it. It's amazing. f
So because of my workout change, I had to change up my eating a little bit, so here's what today looked like:
Preworkout:
Eggs & banana
Post-workout:
Oatmeal and protein shake
Snack 1:
Grapes
Lunch:
salad w/ chix
Snack 2:
Apples & pb
grapes, cheese and crackers (<-- This was a little bit of a cheat. I was starving after work and hit wawa. cheese and crackers are a no no, but they aren't the worst thing in the world)f
Dinner:
Tofu stir fry (This was a new recipe I tried last night. It wasn't bad, although I think I'm going to switch up the spices a little bit next time, and the veggies)
I'm also really excited to make this Indian bread called roti. My coworker Raj was telling me about it. It's basically pita, without the sugar. It's simply flour, and water. You slowly add water, while kneading the flour and mixing it. You let it sit for an hour, then you cook it in a pan. He said it's very soft, and goes great with anything. This will be great to eat with guacamole, tuna, hummus, as a wrap...all sorts of things. I've been searching for a good wrap, but couldn't find anything, so I'm excited to try to make these this weekend!
So in terms of working out, I switched things up a little this week. First of all, I worked with a trainer on Tuesday to get a regimen in place. I didn't feel like I was doing enough, and wanted to add some weights to my workouts, but wasn't sure where to start. She worked with me to figure out the right weights on a circuit of weight machines. The cool thing about my gym is that we have these smart keys, which you put into the machine you're using, and it tracks your exercise. For example on a treadmill, it tracks the miles and calories. On a weight machine, it tracks the weight, the reps, etc. Then you "check out" of your workout, and it shows you what you did and how many calories you burn. The other neat thing about it is, my trainer can load my regimen on there, and the machine will tell me how many reps, at what weight, etc, so I don't have to think about it! So that was the first change.
The second change I made to my workouts, is I decided to start working out in the mornings. Previously, I had been working out in the afternoons after work. I would work out, go home, make dinner, and then be wired for the evening and couldn't fall asleep. The next day I would be exhausted all day, until I worked out again. It was a brutal process, and I was miserable. I didn't feel like I was getting any of the benefits of working out. So Wednesday morning, I got up at 5:30 and hit the gym. I was really tired all day, but I was also used to getting up a little later, so I expected this. I crashed at about 8 that night. Thursday I got up at 530 again, this time it was easier, and let me tell you, the difference was incredible. I felt AMAZING. I had energy ALL day, all the way through work, and after work, and I was able to get to sleep at a decent hour. Today I woke up and did it again, and again I feel great! I never thought I would be getting up at 530 to go to the gym. I have NEVER been a morning person, and always valued my sleep, and getting a lot of it. But making this small change has made such a difference. I can even feel my metabolism speeding up because of it. It's amazing. f
So because of my workout change, I had to change up my eating a little bit, so here's what today looked like:
Preworkout:
Eggs & banana
Post-workout:
Oatmeal and protein shake
Snack 1:
Grapes
Lunch:
salad w/ chix
Snack 2:
Apples & pb
grapes, cheese and crackers (<-- This was a little bit of a cheat. I was starving after work and hit wawa. cheese and crackers are a no no, but they aren't the worst thing in the world)f
Dinner:
Tofu stir fry (This was a new recipe I tried last night. It wasn't bad, although I think I'm going to switch up the spices a little bit next time, and the veggies)
I'm also really excited to make this Indian bread called roti. My coworker Raj was telling me about it. It's basically pita, without the sugar. It's simply flour, and water. You slowly add water, while kneading the flour and mixing it. You let it sit for an hour, then you cook it in a pan. He said it's very soft, and goes great with anything. This will be great to eat with guacamole, tuna, hummus, as a wrap...all sorts of things. I've been searching for a good wrap, but couldn't find anything, so I'm excited to try to make these this weekend!
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