Biking

I picked up a bike at a yard sale last month.  I've been wanting one for a while since both boys are able to ride bikes now with no training wheels.  I've gotten to ride little bits here and there, nothing too major.  

Today the boys and I rode 2 miles then after dinner I went for a ride by myself.  I did over 5 miles!  I rode down to Home Depot to return something, over to Shopko to return a shirt and pick up my sweet new helmet and then over to WinCo to get some groceries for Jim's lunch. 

 

 The ride there was easy, it was all down hill which meant coming home was all up hill.  It wasn't easy, I won't lie.  But I loved the challenge and I loved that I could feel the burn in my legs.  

I am really starting to like biking and hope that I can do more of it!

BBM Challenge 2.0: Day 30 Check In

It's hard to believe it's been a month already.  Time has flown by!!!  I have done every workout except for one cardio day.  Life has been incredibly busy!  I can't wait for school to be done but I have a feeling it won't slow down much.

The others in my accountability started out strong but we're back down to about 4 (myself included) of us that are consistently doing it daily.  I'm thankful for those that have stuck it out with me. 

I have gained weight again.  Blah!  But thankfully I've lost inches!  Here are my results thus far:

Bust: 43.5" (-1.5")
Chest: 38" (-1.5")
Waist: 44" (+.5"????)
Hips: 50.5" (-1")
R Thigh: 29" upper (-.5")
              20" lower (-.5")
R Arm 14" (didn't measure on day 1)

Weight: 226 lbs (+3.4 lbs)

I will be honest, I have not been eating that great.  We have been eating out a lot since we've been on the go so much.  But Jim and I talked tonight about not eating out as much and eating better.  We also talked about riding our bicycles which I'm kind of excited about!  I know it won't be intense since the boys will be doing it too but I think it will be fun, great exercise and a great family event.

I have decided not to do a weekly weigh in.  I'm trying not to obsess over the number on the scale.  I will occasionally step on it because I think it does keep me accountable but just not weekly. 

Bikini Body Mommy Challenge 2.0 begins!

Starting weight: 222.6 lbs

Bust: 45"
Chest: 39.5"
Waist: 44"
Hips: 51.5"
R Thigh: 29.5" upper
               20.5" lower

Here we go!!!!

Still here!

I am still here!  I am still weighing in each Thursday and doing my best to watch what I eat.  I haven't gotten in a real workout though and I hate that!  I haven't had time or made time.  I had planned on doing the mini BBM Challenge but haven't.  I am looking forward to starting 2.0 on May 5.

This was my weigh in this morning.  Not too bad!!!

BBM Challenge complete!

I did not complete the last week because we went to Seattle.  My ending weight was 222 lbs, which was a 3.6 lb loss.  And as of my 60 day check in I lost 11 inches!

I really liked the challenge and was extremely proud of myself for sticking to it for so long!  There were probably only about 4 of us that stuck out the challenge in my accountability group but that's ok.  I am looking forward to the next challenge BBM Challenge 2.0!

(Late) Weekly Weigh In

We were in Seattle on Thur morning and I forgot yesterday so I weighed in today.  I weighed 222 lb, up just a bit which I'll take since shark week started.  Jim's headed out of town next week for work so I'm hoping to get back on track. 

Weekly Weigh In

Weighed in today at 221.6 lbs on my home scale.  This will be my starting weight from here on out. 

I have made the decision to not continue going to WW.  With all the changes in our house right now I could really save the money for something else.  Plus I wasn't going to the meetings and using the tools like I should've been so why pay someone $45/mo to step on their scale? 

I can do it at home, I've done it before.  Lyndsey and I have promised to hold each other accountable.  I ask that you please do that too!  I'm contemplating doing it like I did 4+ years ago.  Each time I would weigh in I'd pay $2 and then once I met a goal I got the money.  Then maybe if I gain I could add a $1?!

So here we go!  Wish me luck!!