Plugged in and Smartening up

Hello are you guys still there?

I'm hanging in there, I hope you are too! I've now gained 15lbs back since the car accident. I have to admit, I am feeling defeated. But I have stopped feeling sorry for myself, and am going to kick butt again. I have three months of summer to get this MOM BOD back to where I was!

I've decided to establish a re-commitment to this lifestyle. I fell off the wagon, got back on and hit a bump and fell off for a second! (This is harder than it seems you know)

My new diet - lifestyle commitments:

1.  I'm trying a new thing... suggested by my good friend! It's called Carb cycling... so I don't eat carbs for six days and on the seventh day you carb load. I feel I can do this easily because I don't eat pasta or bread now, so it would be a little bit easier for me to do this.

2.   I'm also committing to eating a salad 5 days a week for lunch! (every work day!) Not unreasonable. I did it before, I can do it again.

3.  I'm committing to the gym or a work out 4 times a week. (at least 3 during lunches at work)

4.  As soon as i'm adjusted and into a routine, i'll add RAW till 4PM

I have to say I have been losing inches! So it hasn't been a total FAIL.

Literally Dancing my buns off,

Weight Loss: 

Last weigh in: -+15lbs (Weigh In: Friday May 27) 

Total Loss: -45 lbs (Since May 28, 2015) 
ST Goal: -60 lbs (By August 30, 2016)

LT Goal: -80 lbs (By December 25, 2016)

Inches lost: 
Bust: Weekly loss: -1.5 inch Total loss:  -8.5 inches
Waist: Weekly loss: -3 inches Total loss:  -10.5 inches
Hips: Weekly loss: -1 inches Total loss: -10 inches

Arms: Weekly loss: -1.5 inch Total loss: -5 inches

Legs: Weekly Loss: -1 inch Total loss: -6 inches

Total Inches Loss: Total Weekly loss: -4 inches Grand total loss: -27.5 inches

Inches: 

45-39-49 (start June 1, 2015)

39-32.5-41 (now, June 4, 2016)

38-28-38 (goal, August 30, 2016) 

One year Comparison

Hello Dancing 4 Cheeseburgers Friends,

Started the Stair Challenge with my Co-Worker Collette today! There are 87 stairs! I do these stairs a minimum of 6 times a day. Let's do the math... 522 STAIRS a day!!! That is Approx. 400 Calories! YES WERK! Without even doing a "workout". I love workout challenges, that just get incorporated into your regular life! This my friends is my new passion. Just living in a workout life. (not working out) This is going to be an amazing JUNE. If anyone want's to join us in our Stair Challenge, you are more than welcome too! I would love to hear about your work stairs!

A one year comparison. I'll try and get a shot of me in the same outfit! (now that would be a comparison) : (I notice, my arms and my waist)

Literally Dancing my buns off,

Weight Loss: 

Last weigh in: - 2lbs (Weigh In: Friday April 29) 

Total Loss: -56 lbs (Since May 28) 
Goal: -80 lbs (By August 30, 2016)
*Only -24 lbs to go

Inches lost: 
Bust: Weekly loss: -2 inch Total loss:  -7 inches
Waist: Weekly loss: -0 inches Total loss:  -7.5 inches
Hips: Weekly loss: -0 inches Total loss: -9 inches

Arms: Weekly loss: -1 inch Total loss: -1.5 inches

Legs: Weekly Loss: -1 inch Total loss: -2.5 inches

Total Inches Loss: Total Weekly loss: -4 inches Grand total loss: -27.5 inches

Inches: 

45-39-49 (start June 1, 2015)

39-32.5-41 (now, June 4, 2016)

38-28-38 (goal, August 30, 2016) 

Life Work Outs

Happy little blogger today,

So last week I lost 2lbs, for a grand total of 6lbs in three weeks! I've been being very reasonable, and trying to balance life with diet life. That's an average of 2lbs per week! I'm very happy with that. 

Reflecting a lot today, as this time last year would mark my first week into this Journey! To think my waist has gone from 39 inches to 32 inches in a year! My hips from 49 inches to 41 inches! And my Bust from 45 inches to 39 inches;  Just makes me so happy!!! This was such an impossible task this time last year. Just happily reflecting on all of the work I have accomplished. It's constantly an uphill battle, but just taking baby steps each day. 

I've started working out a lot more this week & it makes me so Happy!

My work out Schedule this week: 

Monday: OFF

Tuesday: Zumba at Lunch & Taught Dance for 2.5 hours 

Wednesday: Zumba 

Thursday: 4km walk at Lunch 

Friday: Circuit Training Class at Lunch 

My co-worker and I just decided to do a no Elevator Challenge for the Month of June! We won't be taking the Elevator while we are at work for the whole month of June. (We start tomorrow!) So Excited for this, our legs are going to burn! I go up and down the stairs (counting each run once) At least six times a day! (Tomorrow, i'll count how many stairs and do the Math!) Love life workouts that you can just build into your regular life! 

Literally Dancing my buns off,

Weight Loss: 

Last weigh in: - 2lbs (Weigh In: Friday April 29) 

Total Loss: -56 lbs (Since May 28) 
Goal: -80 lbs (By August 30, 2016)
*Only -24 lbs to go

Inches lost: 
Bust: Weekly loss: -2 inch Total loss:  -7 inches
Waist: Weekly loss: -0 inches Total loss:  -7.5 inches
Hips: Weekly loss: -0 inches Total loss: -9 inches

Arms: Weekly loss: -1 inch Total loss: -1.5 inches

Legs: Weekly Loss: -1 inch Total loss: -2.5 inches

Total Inches Loss: Total Weekly loss: -4 inches Grand total loss: -27.5 inches

Inches: 

45-39-49 (start June 1, 2015)

39-32.5-41 (now, June 4, 2016)

38-28-38 (goal, August 30, 2016) 

Pounds vs. Inches (Inches won this week)

Dancing 4 Cheeseburgers,

So an update on how yesterday's lunch disaster unfolded...

I went to superstore and bought a Kale & Brussel Sprout Salad, Earth Balance P.B Pops (Which if you haven't tried, they are amazing, and they are vegan!) So my lunch ended up being divine!
*ALSO Boneless/Skinless Chicken breasts 5 pack were on for 6$ at Superstore*

I won't be writing tomorrow so I thought I would give you a progress report today.

I haven't lost any pounds this week (sad face) BUT, I have lost INCHES!!!

I lost:

1 inch in my BUST
.5 an inch in my WAIST
1 inch in my HIPS
.5 an inch in my ARMS
1 inch in my LEGS

For a total of 4 inch loss this week!!!! I'm beyond happy with this! My body is changing rapidly, even if it isn't in the pound department!

Literally Dancing my Buns Off, 

Weight Loss: 

Last weigh in: - 0lbs (Weigh In: Thursday April 21) 

Total Loss: -54 lbs (Since May 28) 
Goal: -80 lbs (By August 30, 2016)
*Only -26 lbs to go

Inches lost: 
Bust: Weekly loss: -1 inch Total loss:  -5 inches
Waist: Weekly loss: -.5 inches Total loss:  -7.5 inches
Hips: Weekly loss: -1 inches Total loss: -9 inches
Total Inches Loss: Total Weekly loss: -2.5 inches Grand total loss: -21.5 inches

Inches: 

45-39-49 (start June 1, 2015)

41-32.5-41 (now, April 21, 2016)

38-28-38 (goal, August 30, 2016) 

MUST EAT HEALTHY - Devastating News

D4C,

Oh My Lanta, I'm so sad! I forgot my lunch on the Kitchen Table this morning. What is a girl to do now... Maybe i'll run to Superstore on my lunch break. MUST EAT HEALTHY! Just needed to share the devastating news with you! (This is the worst hahaha)


This is just sitting there (picture from Monday)

Literally Dancing my Buns Off, 

Weight Loss: 

Last weigh in: - 4lbs (Weigh In: Friday April 15) 

Total Loss: -54 lbs (Since May 28) 
Goal: -80 lbs (By August 30, 2016)
*Only -26 lbs to go

Inches lost: 
Bust: Weekly loss: -1 inch Total loss:  -4 inches
Waist: Weekly loss: -3 inches Total loss:  -7 inches
Hips: Weekly loss: -2 inches Total loss: -8 inches
Total Inches Loss: Total Weekly loss: -6 inches Grand total loss: -19 inches

Inches: 

45-39-49 (start June 1, 2015)

41.5-33-42 (now, April 18, 2016)

38-28-38 (goal, August 30, 2016) 

All about the Food

Dancing 4 Cheeseburgers,

I'm so happy to tell you all I lost a total of -4lbs last week!!! OH MY LANTA! I'm back, I'm back, I'm back! I feel so happy, I ate crazy well, with one cheat meal and a little lax on the week end! But I'm feeling wonderful and the -4lbs is just validation that I know how to do this now! So there really isn't any excuses not to do it.

I'm a little nervous about today. It's the first day I'm back in the Gym. My Physiotherapist approved to go back with with light cardio and leg work outs, nothing with the upper body. Today I'm going to do a treadmill work out only. A 15 minute walk, then 1 minute run, 1 minute rest alternating for 30 minutes. I'm hoping this is doable. I will know tomorrow morning I guess haha!

My meals for The Week: (Calories every day are between: 1100-1700)

MONDAY: *Working out (cardio)
Breakfast:
Matcha Slushy
Banana & Cinnamon

Lunch:
Arugula with Beets, Goats cheese & Pecans and Chicken Breast
A Pear

Snack:
Pumpkin Spice Tea
Pineapple Chunks

Supper:
Mango Chicken Curry Stir fry

TUESDAY: *Teaching Dance
Breakfast:
Matcha Slushy
Strawberries

Lunch:
Kale with Goats cheese, Pumpkin seeds, Brussels Sprouts, Craisins & Chicken

Snack:
Pumpkin Spice Tea
Apple

Supper:
Burrito Bowl (no sour cream no cheese)

WEDNESDAY: *Working out (cardio)
Breakfast:
Matcha Slushy
Banana with Cinnamon

Snack:
Strawberries

Lunch:
Mango Chicken Curry Stir Fry (Left over - No Rice)

Snack:
Carrots & Guacamole

Supper:
Jerk Chicken with Rice

THURSDAY:
Breakfast:
Matcha Slushy
Strawberries

Snack:
Pumpkin Spice tea
Cucumber, Celery & Carrots with Guacamole

Lunch:
Arugula with Beets, Goats cheese & Pecans
Southwest Quinoa Salad

Supper:
Vermicelli Rice Noodles with Zucchini, Red Pepper, Broccoli, Cauliflower with Chicken & Shrimp

FRIDAY: 
Breakfast:
Banana with Cinnamon
Earl Grey Tea

Snack:
Avocado with Salt

Lunch:
Southwest Quinoa Salad & Chicken Breast

Snack:
Apple
Pumpkin Spice Tea

Supper:
Fast Food Friday *Not sure what yet*

Thank you so much for taking another Ride with me on this crazy Journey! This summer I'm going to reach my goals (again) New goals, New summer, New ME!

It took me 10 months to loss -54 lbs and -19 inches. (an average of 5.5 lb loss a month & -2 inch loss a month) I went from a TIGHT size 16 to a now size 12. So this Summer i'm hoping to go from a comfortable size 12 to a comfortable size 8! GOAL: (To lose 25-30 lbs in 4.5 months that will be 6 lbs loss a month and a 2.5 inch loss a month)  Slightly more aggressive than my year has been, but not undo-able, and completely reasonable! I feel like I've sort of figured out what works for my body, I just have to fully commit to the Plan!


In case you forgot this was me last June 2015!

Literally Dancing my Buns Off, 

Weight Loss: 

Last weigh in: - 4lbs (Weigh In: Friday April 15) 

Total Loss: -54 lbs (Since May 28) 
Goal: -80 lbs (By August 30, 2016)
*Only -26 lbs to go

Inches lost: 
Bust: Weekly loss: -1 inch Total loss:  -4 inches
Waist: Weekly loss: -3 inches Total loss:  -7 inches
Hips: Weekly loss: -2 inches Total loss: -8 inches
Total Inches Loss: Total Weekly loss: -6 inches Grand total loss: -19 inches

Inches: 

45-39-49 (start June 1, 2015)

41.5-33-42 (now, April 18, 2016)

38-28-38 (goal, August 30, 2016) 

No more Lattes

D4C,

OH Baby I feel so GOOD! I feel like I'm bragging but I just feel so much better than I did a week ago. I know Healthy Eating and Living makes you feel better, but the difference is unreal. I have more energy and am a lot less bloated. (like way less bloated! - It must be from not eating dairy!

NO MORE LATTES! That is such a tricky one for me. I love my Starbucks. I have to almost mentally trick myself not to drink them. (Only Matcha Slushy's and Tea going forward)  I've spoke about this drink the beginning of the last Journey; But I thought I would re-visit it. I love tea! So this is a cold refreshing drink from Starbucks that I'm OBSESSED with! 

Order a Custom Ice Tea:
1 Scoop Matcha Powder
2 Pumps of Sugar Free Vanilla
3 Pumps of Frappichino Base
Blended with Ice & Water

Oh My Lanta, Soooo Delicious and only 56-60 Calories (Not exact)

Let's Talk Inches. I'm going to try and be more focused on Inches this Second Round Journey than the first. My Very Start Inches were, 45-39-49 (size 16) (OH MY) Which was June 1, 2016. My Current Inches situation, 42-35-43 (size 12) Now the fun part! MY GOALS!!! 38-28-38

Bust: 38 Waist: 28 Hips: 38 Basically Kim Kardashian hahaha! (joking kind of)

So a total loss of;
Bust: -3
Waist: -4
Hips: -6

To be super honest, it is hard to read those inches, knowing they have gone up in the last 2 months, instead of down. I'm going to take it one week, no one day at a time and I know I can get there! Reaching for the Stars!

Literally Dancing my Buns Off, 

Weight Loss: 

Last weigh in: - 0lbs (First weigh in: Friday April 15) 

Total Loss: -50 lbs (Since May 28) 
Goal: -80 lbs (By August 30, 2016)
*Only -30 lbs to go

Inches lost: 
Bust: -3
Waist: -4
Hips: -6
Total Inches Loss: -13

Inches: 

45-39-49 (start)

42-35-43 (now)

38-28-38 (goal)