Update!

Hey guys!

Just wanted to update you on my progress. I haven't weighed myself in almost two weeks, but I am down almost 10 pounds from late August.

The end goal is keeping it off and staying healthy. AS for the food, I have been rocking it (for the most part).

Here were my guidelines:

- No more juice (I'going to really miss my one glass of OJ a week)
I have been acing this one. I miss orange juice, but I stick to coffee and water. I've also tried almond milk, which was better than soy milk, so we are making progress. - No more booze  (This doesn't really matter as I often am the DD)
As I stated above...this doesn't matter. 
- Load up on fruits at breakfast (LOVE this rule!)
Surprisingly, this one has been the hardest. The first week, it was easy because all the berries were fresh, and throwing some berries and bananas together is easy peasy. But lately, I have been getting in only a banana and/or plum. My goal for next week is to stock up and pre-cut all my fruit the night before. 
- No startchy carbs after 3 PM (do NOT love this rule, but I've got to stick to it!)
This has been a lot easier than I thought! Win! I will admit, there were a few weekend nights where I strayed a little, but for the most part, I have been obedient. 
- No eating after 7 PM (good because I can eliminate my night time snack)
Again, this was easier than I thought. Thursdays are going to be rough if I keep going to the 6 PM class, but protein post workout is good right?- Dinner should be protein and complex carbs (i.e veggies)
This also has been pretty easy. Lots of protein and salad.




So slowly, I am getting it. It's really just about learning, and adjusting to what works best for the individual.   Are there going to be days where I want to come home and eat junk? Yes. It's human nature. But I feel like the one or two cheat days a week, will eventually turn into one or two cheat MEALS, and hopefully one day, I won't have the desire for the food that is toxic.

Does that even make sense?

As for the workouts, well they have been far from consistent. But that's okay, that is also changing. I semi-started training for the marathon last week, and tonight I took my first fitness junkie class at Zone AP. Holy Moly was it intense. But I think it is something I can get good at with practice.

Anyway, that's enought rambling for today!


xo- K

I'm Back.

Guess who decided to give the "Get Healthy" thing another go? That would be me.

But this time, I am serious.

I'm taking the wisdoms of my former trainer Mike (aka FTM), advice from friends with storng athletic backgrounds, and even listening to *gasp* what my parents have been telling me my entire life.

Matt Ware, deserves credit for setting me up with some dietary guidelines.

As of yesterday, here is my criteria:

- No more juice (I'going to really miss my one glass of OJ a week)
- No more booze  (This doesn't really matter as I often am the DD)
- Load up on fruits at breakfast (LOVE this rule!)
- No startchy carbs after 3 PM (do NOT love this rule, but I've got to stick to it!)
- No eating after 7 PM (good because I can eliminate my night time snack)
- Dinner should be protein and complex carbs (i.e veggies)

I'm going to try to sit, and develop a meal plan for myself, so I only have the foods I SHOULD eat available to me.

My workout regime starts tomorrow. I'm going running in the morning and then lifting weights with my sister.

Tomorrow is my cheat day for the week, but I am going to try to stick as much to the rules as possible.

I'll try blogging daily, but life is hectic, and I'm not making any promises I can't keep.

xoxo- Keeks!

bad girl....

I'm slipping, but luckily I can pick myself up just like that!

Breakfast- Cliff Bar @ 240

Morning Snack- 100 Calorie Cheese Pack @ 100

Total AM: 340

I'm going to stock up on yogurt & granola for breakfast, berries & look for lighter lunch options.

My problem is snacking & energy drinks.

Also, going to restart the APEX this week

ummm

bad bad girl. that's all I have to say. I did the worst thing ever.....took a long break over the holidays, and in return was gifted x pounds in holiday weight. Not fun. It's hard getting back into the swing of things especially now that they cancelled my favorite class at the gym. I have started a sparkpeople accoutn, and have gone back to writing down everything I eat. Even the splurge last night....I am beyond stressed out. I have a little over a month to focus and lose close to 10 pounds. Think I can do it? I hope so. I'll link you guys to my spark page once I have a chance...I'll keep the blogging to here, cause I know you guys looooove my silly posts. Anyway, leave some words of encouragement...I am two days off Monster again. Next thing to quit is soda...can I do it?!?

foodage on this manic monday...

So here goes. I made some poor choices today, but I'm ok with calories.


Breakfast- on the run Cliff bar @ 240

Snack: someone left a bunch of starburst on my desk cause I was having a bad day. I reverted to old ways and ate them. I was going to deny it. Not blog it, or blog the calories as "Snack" and not be honest, but what good does that do??? Calories: 240

Lunch: I needed a caffeine boost- got a coffee w/skim milk. (140 calories) + Lean Cuisine piza (310)

Total so far: 930 calories


Funny how the calories add up when you are not being as anal as I was all summer. So tonight, the plan is...grocery store. STAT. Going to stock up on salad, lean meats, low fat cheese, and maybe even some soup. The 70 calorie soups are great for snacks, I might have one before the gym since my target pre-gym is 1200..

But I need to up the water intake, and fiber intake, things that I was doing so well until I hit that plateau.

I did buy some extra frozen meals as "just in case" meals to have at work....but I'll stay away as much as possible. I do want to get down to a solid 1-0. Before Christmas :)

xoxo-K

cal count

Breakfast: 280
Not worth i breakfast sandwich. Would have much rather pref the one from Starbucks. Yummy.

Lunch:
Popcorn
Soup

Total: 300

Day total: 580

100

I made it to 100, but I have been really bad about blogging. Post 100 needs to be special, and since I turned 26 yesterday, I decided to blog about the past and set 26 goals to accomplish this year.

First, I am happy to say, that at 26, I am in better shape than I was at 16. I really think that this is a HUGE feat.

Most girls diet like crazy to get high school skinny, but I am the opposite. I never want to be as unhealthy as I was in HS.

As for my 26 goals, I am going to set a few at a time. I think it will work best to do them quarterly, starting with the first six.

1. After the holidays (I can't do it cold turkey again FTM) quit diet soda.

2. Make it a habit to drink 100 oz of water a day.

3. No excuses. Get in the gym, or do a cardio/strength DVD at least 4 times a week.

4. Maintain weight (or lose weight) during the holidays. I won't deny myself, but I also won't indulge every single day.

5. When I am IN the gym. Don't complain. Get some cardio in. I won't lose BF by lifting only.

6. Stay positive and don't get down.

These are life-long goals that need to be established. #5 is my weakness #6 is a constant.

Feel free to leave your advice.

xoxo- k

priceless :-D

Personal Training w/FTM: $50 per session

Gym Membership: $19 per month

Looking in the mirror and feeling hot: priceless

I mean it. I was looking at some photos from this past weekend, and I actually said "Wow I look great!" and that my friends is a great feeling to have.

Thank you for the love, support and guidance! 

xoxo

Inspiration

All of us get into our ruts. Those days where the last thing we want to do...is go workout.

I was having a pretty good workout, and when I got to my last set I wanted to cut it short and stop...I looked over to my left and saw inspiration to mosey on.

There was this older lady...I'd guess in her 70s. I see her every now and then, and she is an inspiration. You see- not only does she have to wear an oxygen mask, but she is also a breast cancer survivor. She was wearing a bright pink t-shirt today that said "I'm a survivor."

I am a healthy 25-year-old, and I was getting lazy to do the last few reps if a 12 rep set. I told myself to get over it and just do it.

Anyway- just wanted to share that bit of info. This lady is truly incredible. She does cardio and weights!! Such an awesome lady!

shred

tried the shred and loved it. Will keep at it!

xoxo

96...

Such a bad day. I am beyond stressed, and exhausted, and I need a break.

I did soemthing really really bad. I binged.

Breakfast:
Cliff Bar @ 240

Snack:
String Cheese @ 80

Lunch:
Lean Cuisine Piza @ 360
Twizzlers @ 200

Snack:
3 musketeers @ 100

Total: 980

That's still not enough calories and I still feel down.

yeah....I'm back...

Breakfast: Eggwhite sandwich (380)
Lunch: Can of Soup (130)
String Cheese (80)
Popcorn (100)
Snack: Cliff Bar (240)

Total: 930

PROGRESS. I can't remember the last time I had that many calories in preworkout!!!

sorry guys...

I've been a slacker and not posting, and it sucks.

Breakfast was good...breakfast sandwich at Starbucks. 380 calories (It might be 350 I forget)

I am just now taking a break...it's 1 pm, and I can't escapethe office for real food, so I am snacking. I'll have to get a power bar preworkout so I dont faint.

Lunch total: 100

Day total: 480

Don't judge. Don't be a hater. It's Monday, and I know that I know better.

For cardio today, I am going to take a page out of "Shake Boy"s playbook. Run sprints and do abs in between! Holler! Tight abs and less fat!

like whoa!

I am doing something REALLY brave. Posting my measurments for the whole WORLD to see...


All measurements were done around hte 21st of the month...the first column is MAY the second is SEP

Bust: 37 34.75
Waist: 35.5 30
Hips: 44.25 40.5
Thigh: 24 19.75
R. Arm: 14 12.25
L. Arm: 14.25 12.75
Calf: 15.5 15 (note it got up to 16 at one point)


The numbers speak. Thank you FTM


PS: FTM reminded me to factor in left thigh/calf so add another few inches to that total!

almost at 100

I am almost at 100 posts!! That means I have been blogging for about 100 days!!! This has been rally fun so far! A great journey! Was sold the wrong vitamins yesterday....oops

Friday Funday!

Sup peoplessss

It's Friday and I am so so so happy.


Tomorrow = College Football


Break: 240 @ Cliff Bar
Snack: 45 @ Popsicle


Almost lunch time. Gonna make it count...

Thirsty Thursday...

breakfast: apple slices, 1/2 cup yogurt, 1/4 cup granola (200 cal)

snack: pretzels (100 cal)

Lunch: sand. with turkey and kraft single (200 cal)

Total pre gym: 500 Cal

weds...

bfast: 290

snack: 120

Lunch: same as yesterday w/half the servings of apples...


Snack: pumkin seeds


dinner: grilled chicken w/salad



how vague....


did yoga.....pretty boring and I am still not loving it.


1) I was too focused on getting positions "right" that it wasn't relaxing

2) It was not a tough enough workout for me....

putting me on the spot ;)

FTM mentioned on his blog that I had a good story to share, and I do.


This weekend was a positive reinforcement...the hard work I have been doing.....well it IS paying off, and people ARE noticing.



I got my butt slapped, and told "Good job!", I was told I looked sexy, and told I have been doing a great job!


So that was more motivation...especially after that BAD day last week.


Thank you . Thank you. Thank you. FTM. You are a genius and the best teacher everrr.


I DVR-er Yoga so I can try it out tomorrow. Did an abtastic workout today!!

tuesday///i think?

just by the /// instead of the ... you can tell it's been a long day already.


B: Cliff bar *hides from FTM* (240)

L: 1 slice cheese (25)
apple slices (80)
Cup of Soup (130)

Snack:
Pretzels (130)


Total: 605

Skipping gym for at home workout courtesy of either FIT TV or P90.