Weekly Weigh In

I weighed in today at 221.6 lbs which is a 1.8 lb loss from last week!  I "cheated" a bit and wore shorts at weigh in instead of capris though.  My reason was to balance it out since this week is Shark Week, so really it's not cheating right?!  Hoping for another loss next week!

Weekly weigh In

Today's weigh in was good and I hope for more like today.  I lost 2.8 lbs!  With the inches that I lost and now the weight loss I feel more confident in the challenge I'm doing.  It is working. 

I still have 3 more lbs to go to get back to where I was before Christmas.  Hoping to see another loss next week!

BBM Challenge Day 30 Check in...

According to my scale I am down .6 lbs (225 lbs) but I'm going to see on Thursday morning.  On Friday evening I stepped on the scale and saw 222.8lbs!  I will not get discouraged.  I know my body is changing.   Plus, why did she have to plan a weigh in 2 days after the Super Bowl anyway?!  It seems cruel, especially since our Seahawks WON!!!!!!!  I could've done a lot worse on Sunday and was actually a bit proud but what I did eat had lots of sodium.

Speaking of changing, here are my measurements which I'm pretty excited about!  (Here were my first measurements.)  I took progress pictures but wish I would've done my first ones with clothes on so I could share them.  I did them in a bra and underwear instead.  I took some with clothes on today so hopefully you'll be able to notice a change by the 60 and 90 check ins.

Chest  42" (-2.5")

Waist  44.5" (-2.5")

Hips  51" (-1)

R Thigh  20.5" (-2.5)

R Upper Arm 14" (same)

Total= 8.5 inches lost!!!!

I really am loving this challenge.  I love that I can do these at home and they don't take more than 30 min.   I am incredibly proud of myself for sticking with it for the full 30 days so far, not missing a single one.  I did switch cardio and strength around last week but I completed both.  I really believe that starting the group was great for accountability!

I'm a little nervous about what happens after I finish the challenge.  My body will be used to working out 6 days a week so I'm going to have to keep it up.  I'm hoping she'll do another one once we finish.  I've also thought about doing her meal plan but I'm not sure.  I've seen some of the stuff that's posted and not all of it looks appetizing.

Weekly Weigh In

I was UP .8 lbs today.  Ugh!  Hoping to get it off next week!

Today is day 26 of my BBM Challenge.  It's going well so far!  Even though this week's workout was complete torture I still look forward to them.  My clothes are starting to feel better even though I don't visibly see it.  I think on day 30 we take pictures, weigh and measure. 

2014 Virtual 5ks

Last year my goal was to do at least one 5k each month.  With the help of our area runs and the Anywhere 5k website, I was able to accomplish and exceed that goal!  I love running/walking 5k's especially if they go to a good cause.  I was bummed when I saw that Anywhere 5k was calling it quits because that was my go to when we didn't have one in my area.  So I did some research and found a FB group that has monthly FREE virtual 5k's.  Score!!!  Listed below are the ones that they are doing.  

1. March 22-23 
2. April 26-27 
3. May 24-25
4. June 21-22
5. July 19-20
6. August 23-24
7. September 20-21
8. October 18-19
9. November 22-23
10. December 20-21

I am still getting my list together for the 5k's in our area.  For sure I'll be doing the Hope Run (for my cousin), Race for the Cure (for my MIL) and Breakthrough for Tumors (for Uncle Don).  I'll probably also do the Pumpkin Pacer and Jingle Bell Run again for fun.

I pre-registered for the Run or Dye race but I'm having a hard time with those color runs since they're expensive and don't go to a charity.  Hmmmm

Weekly Weigh In

I bit the bullet and weighed in this morning.  The scale was down at home so I was hoping for a loss on the scale at WW too.  Thankfully it showed a loss!  It was only -0.6 lbs but it was a loss and I'll take it!

I also received my 2nd 16 week hand clap charm as well as another for sticking with it for 4 weeks.  The lady that weighs me in has seen me gain the past month and so she was super excited to see me lose this week.  She kept cheering me on and saying that I'm so close to 15 lbs.  I was excited for the loss but kept thinking, I've been to 20 before and need to get back there.  I know I should think in small steps but I can't help it.  I'm still past my 5% thankfully.  So here are my current thoughts:

This week I WILL track!
I WILL drink a gallon of water each day!
I WILL lose next week!
I WILL continue my BBM workouts!
I WILL enjoy my rest day on Sunday!
I WILL track!
I WILL get back to 15 lbs gone!
I WILL get back to 20 lbs gone!
I WILL hit my 10% goal!


That's my focus right now.

In a funk!

I weighed in this morning for my BBM Challenge.  I was at 224.6 on my scale.  Not cool!  I didn't write down my starting weight but I think it was 222 lbs.  I was not happy!  In fact, it set my mood for the whole day which I didn't want it to but I couldn't help it.

I still went to WW with Lyndsey even though I didn't want to.  We don't weigh in, we just go to the meetings on Mondays.  I felt like the meeting was speaking to me.  I have been beyond frustrated and often thought about quitting WW since I'm not losing and using it like I should.  So this week they talked about just that!  They talked about taking small steps and one day at a time.  I sat there (in the front row) with tears streaming down my cheeks, trying not to cry and let anyone see me.  My friend Lyndsey was awesome and noticed and gave me a big hug to let me know it's ok, we've all been there.  Of course as soon as she did that the tears came faster.  I really wanted to book it to the restroom but didn't want everyone to notice.  It was rough!  I have made a commitment to WW and I won't be quitting, I'm just going to step up my game.

I went to do my BBM Challenge workout and she started off the video with a talk about how she stepped on the scale and had a gain.  She emphasized not to get discouraged that it will come with time.  There's no way you and do the workouts and not change your body.  I was so thankful to hear that from her, someone who's done it before.

All I wanted to do was cry, all day.  So this is what I posted on the BBM Challenge group:

Apparently I have lots to say this evening. LOL...sorry! I need to vent and maybe it will help someone else in the same boat too, maybe it wont?!

I enjoyed Briana's talk at the beginning of today's video. I'm going to be honest with you all. I was feeling a bit discouraged this morning when I weighed myself and took my measurements. I had a gain last week which I expected but this week I was hoping to have a loss (and am still hoping I will on Thur for my WW weigh in). I didn't gain a whole pound but was still discouraged. My Weight watchers meeting spoke to me too and I sat there in the meeting in tears.

I really enjoy these workouts and with the exception of today, look forward to them. I put in my 100% during them and it's hard to not see it reflect on the scale. I have lost 2 inches total so I'm seeing results there but had hoped for more and for it to reflect on the scale.

Weight loss is and always has been a constant struggle for me. I swear I can look at food and gain weight! I realize that muscle weighs more than fat. I am drinking plenty of water. I am not following her meal plan but doing WW and am aware of what I'm eating and except for Saturday night, have been pretty good! It's just frustrating and I hate that it consumes my life at times.

So with all that said...I will not give up! I'm going to plug away at it and if anything, I'll get stronger muscles, right?! Thank for listening!

My friends were super supportive and I appreciated all the comments.  Nobody said that they've gained but they all reassured me that it will come off (and I hope they're right).  I think that I just needed that reassurance.  I feel a bit better for getting it off my chest but honestly, I'll feel better when it starts reflecting on the scale and in my clothes.