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) 

Two Days of Blissful Happiness

Hi Dancing 4 Cheeseburger Lovers,

My life right now!

I have to say only day two back on the Wagon... But I already feel as though my stomach is way less bloated! It's incredible what healthy eating can do to your body, even in just two days! Here is what I ate yesterday & today: 

Monday Eats: 

Banana with Cinnamon (100)

Matcha Slushy (56)

1/2 cup of Rice with  Thai Vegetables & Mango Curry (400)

Green Apple (85)

Pumpkin Spice Tea (0)

Vermicelli Rice Noodles with Chicken & Shrimp & Vegetables  (520)

Total Calorie Intake: 1161 Calories 

Tuesday Eats: 

Green Apple (85)

Matcha Slushy (56)

Garden Salad Jalapenos and Chicken  (220)

Banana with Cinnamon (100)

Watermelon (80)

Burrito Bowl with No cheese, no Sour cream (500)

Matcha Slushy (56)

Total Calorie Intake: 1097 Calories

Literally Dancing my Buns Off, 

I honestly can't wait to step on the scale on Friday! I'll keep you posted all this week! XO 

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: 

45-39-49 (start)

43-36-44 (now)

38-28-37 (goal) 

THE WAGON - DRIVERS SEAT

Hello Dancing friends, 

I'm sorry I haven't written in a few months! I was in a small car accident and hurt my neck and shoulder. I couldn't work out and lost some of my drive for health and wellness. Because I couldn't work out I found myself picking at foods I normally would never even look at. So Chips, Chocolate and Fast food later, I have totally fell off the Wagon! I was hanging on, but I officially have fallen all the way off! I am happy to say in this jog to get back on the wagon, I have only gained 10lbs! (I shouldn't say only) I'VE GAINED 10LBS!!! That's Awful. 

Please will you join me again this summer, to get back on the wagon, to not only find a seat in the wagon but to be in the DRIVERS SEAT! 

I'm still managing the pain from my accident and am going to start off slow. But SLOW and STEADY always wins the race! I almost feel like i'm starting over. I know that's not true, I've still lost 50 lbs! And i'm still super proud of what I have accomplished. I'm just anxious to now re-start the Journey! 

I know everyone has their moments where they slip. I have two very motivating friends who basically said to me, WELL JUST GET BACK ON IT! 

Here is my intensive plan for the summer! 

My Eating Plan:

Now - May 1: Partial Paleo (Still eating rice & wraps) with 1 Cheat Meal a week, staying 1200-1500 calories a day for the next three weeks. 

May 1- May 7: Raw till 4PM (No Calorie Counting) Healthy Supper 

May 7-June 6: 100% Paleo  1 Cheat Meal for the Month (1500-1700 Calorie Intake)

June 7- July 1: Raw till 4PM (No Calorie Counting)  Paleo Supper 

July 2 & July 3:  Cheat days

July 4 - July 31: Strict Paleo (Nothing White) (1500-1700 Calorie Intake) 

Aug 1 - Aug 9: Raw till 4PM (No Calorie Counting) Paleo Supper

Aug 10 - Aug 14: Vacation - Healthy Choices (1200-1500 Calorie Intake) 

Aug 15 - Aug 26: Raw till 4PM (No Calorie Counting) Paleo Supper

Fasting Aug 27 & Aug 28: Liquid Diet 

Exercise Plan: (I'll keep updating this) 

April 11- April 30: 5 cardio work outs (Slow and Steady Start - since the accident) 

I'm going to do treadmill, bike and elliptical. 

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: 

45-39-49 (start)

43-36-44 (now)

38-28-37 (goal)