Work Retreat and Interview

Hello Cheeseburger loving Friends,

I haven't been to the gym in two whole days and it feels so weird! Funny how your habits change so quickly. I was on a work retreat, we did go for a huge hike on Monday so I did get some exercise! I'll have to add something to my week end. 

I honestly am so proud of myself, there were soo soo many food temptations! But I did it! I made it through all of the food temptations, I had salmon, cauliflower, coleslaw, salad, eggs and fruit! Even though there was french fries, chips, popcorn, alcohol! I weighed myself this morning (I know, I know) But I wanted to see if I had a gain? NO GAIN!!!!! (Oh My LANTA I did it!) Now back to my "new" normal.  I forgot to mention in my quick Monday post, I've lost another inch off my Bust!! YIPPIE!!! (that's the only thing I can see in the pictures - my chest is much higher!) 

I wanted to take a second and just tell everyone that the focus of this journey is not weight! I would like to be just be a healthy size! (my size goal is a size 8) what ever that weight is, is fine by me! I put weight goals in because it's easier to measure. But I really and truly just want to be a healthier size! 

A shout out to my friend Jen, I did a little interview with her! (She was so gracious to share her Journey to Health with me!) 

How much have you lost? Lost a total of 40lbs!

When did you start your health journey? About a year ago.

Motivation to why you started? Was sick of feeling sick, and tired of feeling tired. Wanted to be around for Lilah (her beautiful daughter) 

What is your start, current and goal Size? Start size: 18 Current Size: 10 Goal Size: 8

What has changed the most in your life? My Routine (Eating breakfast, no Drive thru's etc.) and feeling a lot less sluggish. I have more energy.

Goal lbs lost? My goal is to lose 50-60lbs.

Is there a finish line date? No finish line date because I don't want to feel like i've failed if not reached. Just so long as it maintained/improved on a constant and my weight isn't creeping back up.

Jen's Before Picture 

(She said she didn't have many because she used to avoid having her picture taken!) 

Jen's Beautiful After (or current photo)

If anyone else would like to be interviewed for my Blog, I would love to share your journey too! 

Dancing my buns off 4 Cheeseburgers, 

Weight Loss: 
Weeks Loss: -1.5lbs (Last weigh in Monday June 22)
Total Loss: -13.5lbs (Since May 28) 
Goal: -50lbs (By March 5, 2016)
*Only -36.5lbs to go*

Inches Loss: 
Bust: -3 inches
Waist: -2 inches
Hips: -3 inches 
Total Inches Loss: -8inches

1200-1500

Hi,

It's the first week I've been hungry, like belly growling hungry. It's sad to say that I honestly haven't felt my stomach growl for years! I think that's a good sign though (it's telling me now when I need food, instead of me just shoving food down my belly!) 

A lot of people were asking me about my diet.
Here it is: 

I'm eating 1200-1500 calories a day (even the days I do a cardio work out) Low Carb, Low Dairy, very little red meat, no white potatoes. (Just to clarify: NOT No Carb, No Dairy- because that is not maintainable for me in the long run & I'm in this for the long haul) I have one cheat meal a week where i'm allowed to eat what ever I want! (This week it's going to be poutine!) I joked to my friend last night that I was a raw vegan that eats lots of chicken! I eat a ton of vegetables, a ton of chicken and a little bit of fruit. I don't eat past 7pm, and I drink more water then I ever have in my life. I pee about every hour!! (no joke) 

Just a reminder of my incentives, and what I've completed so far! As of last Monday (June 15 I had lost 12lbs!) My secret goal is to lose 15lbs by the end of June! So hopefully I can cross off new lulu lemon pants soon. 

Here is my incentive list: 
5lbs: New Sneakers
10lbs: Fun Work out top 
15lbs:  LuLu Lemon Pants
20lbs: Hair done, somewhere expensive (Color and everything - maybe bowtique? I'll take suggestions) 
25lbs: Food Processor
30lbs: Jeans
35lbs: All new Bras/Underwear
40lbs: Tattoo
45lbs: Bathing Suit
50lbs: Trip to Mexico
ANY MORE WEIGHT is just a LIFE BONUS!

Food for thought, did you know 1000 jumping jacks burns 3500 calories, which equals 1lbs! Will be testing this theory next week!

Dancing my buns off 4 Cheeseburgers, 

Weight Loss: 
Weeks Loss: -2.4lbs (Last weigh in Monday June 15)
Total Loss: -12lbs (Since May 28) 
Goal: -50lbs (By March 5, 2016)
*Only -38lbs to go*

Inches Loss: 
Bust: -2 inches
Waist: -2 inches
Hips: -3 inches 
Total Inches Loss: -7inches

It's Monday... It's Monday!

Hello Cheeseburger Lovers,

I hope you had a wonderful week end! I'm proud to say, I took my daughter swimming this week end. YES, in a bathing suit! (I was still a nervous wreck - But I did it!) She was so excited, that mommy was taking her swimming (normally daddy does!) Now imagine, I would have missed out on her last swimming class of her first badge!! I was so happy!  I have a long journey ahead of me, but even loosing this little bit of weight helped me to do something I wouldn't have done before!

I'm happy to announce my loss for this week was -2.4lbs! For a grande total loss of, -12lbs in three weeks! Not too shabby! My inches are also doing well, I've loss another inch off my waist and an inch off my hips!

A big shout out to Mr. Reg Duffy, for running those extra laps at Friday's workout! You motivated me to get through it and I did!! Even though I couldn't move on Saturday haha! I'll see you this Friday - Not intimated, motivated! Friday was so insane! Not only did we run the track but we carried crazy heavy weights, squats, push ups and army crawled under benches! It was NUTS!! (the most sore I have been after a work out so far) My muscles were just shaking! (I kind of loved it!)

I made the most delicious Quinoa Salad on the week end, (I know your thinking that's an oxy moron having quinoa and delicious in the same sentence - three weeks ago I would have agreed with you!)

Here's the recipe:

1 cup dry quinoa
2 cups chicken broth
1 can black beans
1 can corn
1/2 orange bell pepper
a few chopped grape tomato
1/2 cup of red onion
1 cup fresh cilantro
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
juice of 1 large lime
pepper
garlic powder (to taste)
chili powder (to taste)


Dancing 4 Cheeseburgers, 

Weight Loss: 
Weeks Loss: -2.4lbs (Last weigh in Monday June 15)
Total Loss: -12lbs (Since May 28) 
Goal: -50lbs (By March 5, 2016)
*Only -38lbs to go*

Inches Loss: 
Bust: -2 inches
Waist: -2 inches
Hips: -3 inches 
Total Inches Loss: -7inches

Last Night, Today, Tomorrow BUT can't wait for Monday

Today is a day for Today,

My first BBQ of the Summer was last night, and I did really well. I had Salad!!!! (and didn't feel like I needed the Burgers or the Sausage or anything else!) Loving Life! Seriously... I feel like a totally different person. 

It's weird, even though I can feel myself getting smaller - I'm having a "I feel fat day" I think no matter what size you are, everyone has these days. Maybe it's because I ate my cheat meal yesterday and I still have a little bit of guilt. It's weird that I feel bad about my cheat meal when three weeks ago, I ate every meal like my cheat meal! It's so amazing how your mind can change along with your body!! I want the healthy meals, the salad, chicken, quinoa, and vegetables! 

I'm trying a new class today called, More Core. It's an abdominal circuit - I'm really nervous, people at the gym even say it's really hard!! Terrified!!!  Doing it!!

Can't wait to post on Monday! The anticipation is killing me! I'll include pictures too! Thank you again everyone for following me on this terrifying journey. I'll see you on Monday.

Dancing 4 Cheeseburgers, 

Weight Loss: 
Weeks Loss: -3.6lbs (Last weigh in Monday June 8)
Total Loss: -9.6lbs (Since May 28) 
Goal: -50lbs (By March 5, 2016)
*Only 40.4lbs to go*

Inches Loss: 
Bust: -2inches
Waist: -1inch
Hips: -2inches 
Total Inches Loss: -5inches

Jumping & Spinning

Hello Fellow Cheeseburger Lovers,

It's a coworkers birthday lunch! She loves burgers! (As do I) So we are taking her to Krave Burger (So Delicious!) But I did well my friends, I had a Sweet Potato and Lentil Veggie Burger (No bun) and French Fries. But I stayed within my calorie intake today! And It will be my cheat meal for the week! Challenge Accepted, Attempted and Completed! I laugh in your face and am doing a happy dance!

Because of Yesterday's workout - I've learned two things.
1. Jumping is hard work - people make it look so easy
2. Jumping makes me pee (having a baby will do that to you)

We did an insane work out yesterday where you jump up on a box, jump over the box, Jump over the box with your hands on the box, jump and touch the wall and repeat 10 reps 5 times! Not to mention we did cardio first on the treadmill on a 12 incline!!

I kept telling my work out partner "bless your heart" because if I didn't say that, I probably would have punched her in the throat hahaha (not really) It was the most intense work out I've had so far! (There are a lot of days she can't come in July - I'm going to do this work out while she's away and then blow her away with it when she comes back -Be READY for that Carrigan!)

Today was also my first day doing Spin! I never was a biker, (I actually can't ride a regular bike!) but I have to find something for August because my Lunch time Zumba Class doesn't run in August. BOOOOOO! I actually super enjoyed the spin class (to my own surprise). Sending out some love to my coworkers for coming to Spin with me today, you're the best. Our office is going to be the best looking, healthiest department on campus. (Seriously!)

I honestly, don't know if I can wait till Monday to weigh myself! (I'm going to I promise!) My guess is -3lbs! Inches i'm not sure... I think I've lost some off my waist! I really wish I had done my legs and arms too. Kicking Butt and Taking Names!

Dancing 4 Cheeseburgers, 

Weight Loss: 
Weeks Loss: -3.6lbs (Last weigh in Monday June 8)
Total Loss: -9.6lbs (Since May 28) 
Goal: -50lbs (By March 5, 2016)
*Only 40.4lbs to go*

Inches Loss: 
Bust: -2inches
Waist: -1inch
Hips: -2inches 
Total Inches Loss: -5inches