T minus 2 weeks

My first fitting will be on March 11.

I haven't blogged much about my weight loss lately because I've just been uber busy. I've been getting lots done. Which is wonderful. But I've been slacking on my bloggy blog. Bad me!

I haven't done very good since my last weight loss post. Well, I haven't done horrible either-even with going out to a tapas restaurant last weekend...and eating endless amounts of bread-I've still managed to loose another 2 pounds. But my inches haven't changed much. My waist went down a half inch...that's all. But I guess I can't complain-I didn't gain!

For the next 2 weeks I'm going to do lots of cardio. The Shred isn't doing much anymore-I think my body has become use to it. So, I bought this.. Thanks for the tip Cyd!

I'm hoping this will help me shred a few more pounds before my fittings start-because once they start I have to maintain until after the wedding. And I definitely want to keep loosing after the wedding....

Being a girl also sucks-I hate being bloated. And I have been bloated for so long now!! I wish it would stop!

If I don't loose anymore weight-I will be happy either way. I have come a long way-and feel proud for what I have lost. But can't wait to continue my weight loss after the wedding.


Oh by the way...I only have 71 more days till the wedding!!!

T minus 6 weeks

So..last week I told you I have 7 more weeks until my 1st fitting...and I gave you my measurements. (I still can't believe I did that!!) And I promised I would start working out more...

Well, I have! I'm down 3lbs. I've conquered the war I was having with my scale.

It's all thanks to Cyd over at The Sweetest Occasion. She has been my ultimate inspiration! And Jillian Michael's with the 30 Day Shred. She's been kicking my ass. Along with Pick Your Spot Pilates. I feel amazing. I can tell a difference in my stamina and endurance...in just 7 days. It's such an amazing feeling. And my clothes are fitting more loosely each day. I've gone down a couple inches too...

Arm: 11 1/2
Waist: 33 1/2
Hip: 39
Thigh: 20

I think I have done pretty darn good! I hope those inches keep going down!

7 week countdown

Guess what?!

I have 7 more weeks until my 1st fitting! Yikes!

I've lost my holiday weight. But I think I've plateaued. I'm stuck at a 30lb loss. I've stayed the same weight for 2 weeks. It's a little disheartening. I've maintained a strict diet-and still no losses. However, I haven't worked out since Dec. 5th. I've been bad! But I can't complain about my 30lbs loss...

Today I restarted the 30 Day Shred. And it definitely kicked my ass-but not as bad as the 1st few times I did it. So, I think that is good, right?! I'm going to start a workout schedule. Every other day I will do the 30 day Shred along with 20 minute cycling. And every day in between I will do 30 minute pilates with 20 minute cycling. These activities are my favorites...so I think I will get the most out of them. I might even try walking 30 minutes on my lunch break.

I really want to loose some more inches around my tummy. I don't care much about the weight--I just hope to loose some more inches. I'm also hoping that updating this weekly will help me! (This is my blog friend, Cyd's idea!)

Today I'm at...
Arm: 12
Waist: 35
Hip: 43
Thigh: 22

I'm not sure what a healthy goal is. I guess I just want to go down 1 more pants size..

Wish me luck!

and umm..motivation. I'm lacking motivation..(but I'm trying to concentrate on the dress!)

Week 10: weigh in

When we got back from vacation I thought for sure I had put on a few pounds. I was eating crappy and I stopped my exercise regimen (except for the dancing at the wedding..) And on top of it, I was PMSing.

But I got on my scale anyway. It didn't move! I stayed the same! I was ecstatic! Then for the rest of the week I was bad and didn't excerise...but I followed a healthy diet. And guess what?! I'm down 3 more pounds! Equally a full 20lb loss! WOO HOO!!!!!!!

I reached Goal 1. Which was to loose 20lbs. Now I want to loose another 20lbs by April. A month before our wedding. Just in time for dress fittings, etc. As I said before, I just want to be healthy for when I get pregnant after the wedding. But looking good in my dress is an added bonus!

One of my favorite foods to eat is chili. And in the diet I follow it's allowed. Thank god. Mike always says my chili is the best he's ever had (even after the chili cook-off they had at his work!) So, I'm going to share this special recipe with you!

Jenny's Chili

Ingredients:
1lb ground lean ground beef
1 medium or large onion (diced or minced)
1 tsp minced garlic
1 tbs of olive oil
3 cups of water
1 can kidney beans
1 can Zesty Chili style diced tomatoes
1 can tomato sauce
1 heaping palm full of chili seasoning
1/2 palm full of cumin
1/2 tsp of oregano
a dash of red pepper flakes
a few sprinkles of sage
salt and pepper

Heat oil in a large pot. Saute onions and garlic. Add ground beef and the dash of red pepper flakes (or more if you like it really spicy). Brown meat and drain. Then add tomatoes, tomato sauce and kidney beans, all your spices, including salt and pepper. Mix all together and add 3 cups of water. Bring to boil. Then set to simmer. Simmer for 1 hour (uncovered). Then you're ready to eat! We like to sprinkle cheddar cheese on the top before eating.

Serves 4-6 people

Enjoy!


What is your favorite healthy recipe??

Week 9: weigh in

I skipped week 8 for no apparent reason..I just forgot.

I'm still at a 17lb loss. But I'm not complaining! I have lost a few more inches around my tummy and my arms. And it's all thanks to 30 Day Shred! This program really works. My legs are getting so defined...my butt is starting to look amazing. And my old tighter clothes are beginning to feel so much more comfortable.

I'm on week 2 of 30 Day Shred and started level 2 on Sunday. I don't feel like I'm dying anymore. I feel great after each workout!

I really recommend this workout to anyone who wants to tone up or loose some weight. It's extremely affective. It's all thanks to Cyd from The Sweetest Occasion!!

I'm hoping to reach 20lbs by next week....!

Week 6: weigh in

So..I'm down a steady 15lbs. I stopped fluctuating. Yay! I've really been working out good this week - I can really feel it! I have been really sore....but I kinda like it. You know that tightness in your tummy...as much as it hurts....you can tell your slimming down? What a great feeling!

I feel pretty icky today. It's been a emotional roller coaster today. I wish I could post more about it...but I can't. I promised I wouldn't.

Hope everyone is having a great day!

Tomorrow is Friday! Woo Hoo!

Mike and I plan to go Tux 'shopping' this weekend. We have a few more weeks before we have to do it. However, things are hectic these days. I have a concert coming up, and I've scheduled some hair appointments (gotta make some extra dough!), and some DIY projects, and wedding projects....Oh ya and I will be in Iowa for 5 days in the beginning on November. Busy Busy!!

I can't wait to see Mikey in a Tux!

Week 5: weigh in

Hello again...I've made it to week 5. And I'm down 15lbs! I've been fluctuating a little....between 13-15lbs. But that's ok!

I have been watching what I eat and trying to do 30-60 minutes of cardio 5 days a week. This week I'm going to start crunches and toning. I'm going to attempt push ups, however I'm a little nervous! But I've seen great results on your arms...so it's worth a try. I love doing Pilates to tone up. It works the best for me.

Some days are harder than others...But I feel so much better. My constant headaches are slowly going away, and I have much more energy. Little by little I'm getting healthier! By no means do I think I'm 'fat' but you have to do what you think is best for you-right?! I want to get healthier..and feel more comfortable in the skin I'm in! (that is from my bestie Bella!)

Good Luck to any of you who are trying to get in shape!

You can DO it!!!!!!

Week 4: weigh in

I'm down 11 pounds total!! And down a pants size! It's been coming off slower than usual. But I will count that as a good thing...so hopefully it STAYS off!

Mike and I have been bike riding everyday and trying to practice dancing everyday too. We are getting really good! It is so much fun to twirl around! So far, we have learned the waltz, the cha cha, swing, menergue, salsa and the fox trot.

Which one do you think is our favorite???

Week 3: weigh in

I'm down a total of 8 pounds. I haven't made a huge change...but I'm dropping inches! Which is WAY better. I'm down a pant size...Woo Hoo!

We have been working out 6 days a week. Mostly bike riding..but dancing too! Dance class is a great workout...you use a lot of muscles you don't normally use. I think it's becoming my new hobby!

We've had a really gloomy weekend...it's movie day. It feels so good to be lazy and watch movies on a rainy day!

Week 1: Weigh in

I'm down 7 pounds!

WOO HOO!

Day 1

I've joined FitDay. It is a free online calorie counter and diet journal. I am a visual kind of person...and need help staying focused. I did so well when I joined the South Beach Online tool. But that is too expensive! I NEED to loose some weight as I previously stated before. I want to be healthy...and happy with the skin I'm in. I'm doing this for myself...not to look pretty in my wedding dress (although that will be a plus!). I know I can do this. All I really need to do is loose 30 pounds...and I will be at a healthy weight. So, I am counting on Fitday to help me!

Here is goes....Day 1 and strong.

Need to get back on track.

I think I realized why I've been in a gloomy funk lately. I feel so horribly fat and ugly. I have no one to blame than myself. (And maybe all my co-workers having birthdays..and the delicious baked goods they have been bringing in...) And MY birthday is coming up-that means more delicious yummy baked goods + Birthday dinners 3 nights in a row. Friday= Mom's house: Brats and homemade fries (my fav), Saturday: Birthday dinner with the future in-laws at Olive Garden, and Sunday (my actual Birthday) I get to have dinner with my beloved fiance...to our 1 of our favorite places the Outback Steakhouse.

If I had some great willpower I could order salads from every place. However, it's my birthday...and I believe the birthday-girl should have whatever she wants. So...I will definitely be putting more weight on over the weekend. (Hopefully not too much)

I've been trying to eat right everyday for the last 2 weeks. And for the most part I have been. AND I've been exercising. But ever since I lost that 25 pounds (3 months ago) and then put 10 pounds back on...it's gotten me down. Like I have said in previous posts...I want to get healthy (not skinny)...but I also want to look good for my wedding AND my good friend Bella's wedding.

I guess what I'm saying is..I have to get back into the groove. I have AWESOME willpower when I put my mind to something...especially loosing weight. Hey..I figure if I can loose over 100 pounds in a year, I can loose 30 in 8 months...right? Not only do I look better when I loose weight, but I feel better. Not just physically but emotionally too. I get so depressed sometimes. I stinks! I'm usually OVERLY excited about my Birthday every year...and with 4 days away..I'm STILL waiting for that excitement to come.

Just venting/rambling.......

Thanks for listening.

Stress+food=FAT

Lately I've been pretty stressed out about a lot of different things. Fr. Bart maybe not marrying us, certain girls in the bridal party not able to pay for their dresses, parents with lack of emotion, swamped at work...I think I could go on and on. This is a problem for me when I try to loose weight. I get into this state of depression...and I can't control it. And when I get depressed...all I want to do is eat, because I swear it makes me feel better.

If you have been reading my blog...2 months ago I was on a mission to loose 5o lbs. And I lost 25. HOWEVER..in the last 2 months I've put back on 10 lbs. And I can totally feel it and SEE it. It totally disgusts me. And I'm really disappointed in myself that I did all that work...for nothing!

So, I am on a NEW mission. I want to loose 35 lbs. Maybe even 40. Not so I will look pretty in my wedding dress...or a new swim suit. But because I want to get healthy...and get fit so I'm physically ready to have a baby shortly after we get married. And I want to live a long life and see our kids grow up. Considering I have to be on close monitoring when I get pregnant because of my Insulin Resistance...I want to make it as easy as possible on me, the baby and the doctors.

Wish me luck!!

Day 3

I am on Day 3 of the South Beach Diet. And I feel great! I've lost about 3 pounds so far, its not good to look at your weight daily...but I just was curious. I have been cooking like a crazy women though! I've learned a few knew things...Last night I made breakfast for today and tomorrow. Egg and Sausage "Muffins". I found my recipe on SBO, but HERE is a similar recipe. They were so delicious this morning! I have my meals and snacks planned for the entire week. It works so well for me, because I work well with organization and structure...as do most people. Instead of trying to think about whats for lunch or what do I want for a snack (and always giving into something that is bad for you), if you have a planned regimen...you will have more luck reaching your goal. I am already 50% less bloated (and I have my period!). And I have a ton of energy. I took a 2 mile bike ride last night...it was so much fun. It was definitely cold (only 31 degrees). But I felt fabulous when I got home! I made Chicken Capri for dinner. I will most the recipe (and a picture) in my next blog..as all my stuff is at home.
Tonight's dinner I will be serving Steaks and grilled zucchini......Mmm Yummy!