I LOVE the holidays! My family makes THE BEST cookies...and fudge...and all food really. This is my downfall. I eat. And I eat. And I nibble some more. I could go into a sugar coma if left alone with the sweets too long. I am human.
To say that my weight is the same as it was on December 1st would be a lie. Honestly, I've fallen off the workout wagon. Life got extra stressful and I was getting sick. Still have touch and go laryngitis. Again I am human.
But what I'm not going to do is give up. My Monday is actually Sunday. So since my Black Friday purchase came in the mail today I think I am going to mix it up and try something new tomorrow! I'll keep you posted on what I try and how I like it. I'm going to stick with 21 Day Fix meal plan as I know that and have things planned already.
My goal for the end of the year that was set in November was to break though to the 240's lb range. I'm hovering at the edge of that again. So new goal time - 245 lb or lower by New years. That gives me a little over 19 days to work on it. And I still have 2 family Christmas parties to attend - oh boy..... The struggle is real in my house!
Saturday, December 12, 2015
Tuesday, December 1, 2015
Post Holiday recap & Weigh-in!
Hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving or Happy Thursday if you are outside the US. ;)
The recipes we tried were good. LOVED the pie and even had some for breakfast the next day! The corn casserole was super yummy. The green bean casserole - I'm sure would have been great.....had we followed the directions on the seasonings. >.< It called for three sprigs of thyme, we decided to use dried and over estimated how much was needed. So it was a no-go for me. But others ate it at the gathering so maybe it wasn't all bad..... But I was good and even though I ate the non 21DF green beans and had two helpings of corn casserole & two pieces of pie with ice cream - I didn't over eat!
And it's weigh-in day as it's a new month and a new 21 day fix round. The biggest yet if you are part of the Facebook group lead by none other than Carl Daikeler (chairman and CEO of Beachbody) and Autumn Calabrese (21 Day Fix)! I haven't done my measurements yet but my weight this morning was 243.4 lbs! This is the lowest I've been in FOREVER and I'm excited about it. :) Can't wait to see how this month ends. It will be a challenge as there are 4 Christmas parties planned and only 3 I can attend. Plus potential work gatherings and treats. The sabotage is there but I will be stronger, I will enjoy the treats but not over indulge.
The recipes we tried were good. LOVED the pie and even had some for breakfast the next day! The corn casserole was super yummy. The green bean casserole - I'm sure would have been great.....had we followed the directions on the seasonings. >.< It called for three sprigs of thyme, we decided to use dried and over estimated how much was needed. So it was a no-go for me. But others ate it at the gathering so maybe it wasn't all bad..... But I was good and even though I ate the non 21DF green beans and had two helpings of corn casserole & two pieces of pie with ice cream - I didn't over eat!
And it's weigh-in day as it's a new month and a new 21 day fix round. The biggest yet if you are part of the Facebook group lead by none other than Carl Daikeler (chairman and CEO of Beachbody) and Autumn Calabrese (21 Day Fix)! I haven't done my measurements yet but my weight this morning was 243.4 lbs! This is the lowest I've been in FOREVER and I'm excited about it. :) Can't wait to see how this month ends. It will be a challenge as there are 4 Christmas parties planned and only 3 I can attend. Plus potential work gatherings and treats. The sabotage is there but I will be stronger, I will enjoy the treats but not over indulge.
Monday, November 23, 2015
UPDATED - The holidays are coming!!!!
Thursday is Thanksgiving here in the US. While I am looking forward to seeing family and spending time with them - I'm worried about the food! I'm better with my portions but I know some of the food won't be what I should eat. Like green bean casserole - which I LOVE. BOOOO!
We were asked to bring a dish and I missed signing up for that one. But I'm going to bring a healthier version in a smaller dish that I can eat. And can share if someone would like some. I'm also taking cornbread casserole - because it was so dang yummy last year. And I'll have a small portion of this and probably be done with my yellows for the day! HA! And we were asked to bring a pie. I don't even want to think about desserts! That was until I found a great pie recipe that IS 21 Day Fix friendly. Yes, I'm sharing links to what I'll be bringing. :)
The pie recipe is courtesy of Jamie Callahan, she is a fellow coach and the link goes to her blog post. 21 Day Fix Pumpkin Pie
She used a big can of pumpkin and took out two cups. Agave could be replaced with maple syrup is you would like.
The green bean casserole recipe comes from the Team BeachBody website.
Green Bean Casserole
I can't wait to try both recipes Thursday and eat smaller portions of the other goodies. :)
**UPDATE** - I found a healthier version of the corn bread casserole! They simply call it Corn Casserole on SkinnyMom.com. I'm so excited about this!!!!
We were asked to bring a dish and I missed signing up for that one. But I'm going to bring a healthier version in a smaller dish that I can eat. And can share if someone would like some. I'm also taking cornbread casserole - because it was so dang yummy last year. And I'll have a small portion of this and probably be done with my yellows for the day! HA! And we were asked to bring a pie. I don't even want to think about desserts! That was until I found a great pie recipe that IS 21 Day Fix friendly. Yes, I'm sharing links to what I'll be bringing. :)
The pie recipe is courtesy of Jamie Callahan, she is a fellow coach and the link goes to her blog post. 21 Day Fix Pumpkin Pie
She used a big can of pumpkin and took out two cups. Agave could be replaced with maple syrup is you would like.
The green bean casserole recipe comes from the Team BeachBody website.
Green Bean Casserole
I can't wait to try both recipes Thursday and eat smaller portions of the other goodies. :)
**UPDATE** - I found a healthier version of the corn bread casserole! They simply call it Corn Casserole on SkinnyMom.com. I'm so excited about this!!!!
Friday, November 20, 2015
Weigh in!
Morning all! I figure one way to stay accountable is to post my weigh ins online. I mean why not, I have been brutally honest on my facebook with the exception of sharing what my weight is at or had been at. However, I've shared that all here in the sidebar bio! GULP!
Sorry for TMI to any guy followers I'll try to keep this as vague as possible - ha! It's that favorite time of every ladies month. And I've been craving carbs like crazy - sweets in particular. I even had an Angry Orchard pint at bowling and paid for it in bloating the next day. I'm amazed to say that even with indulging every now and again - the weight isn't fluctuating majorly. And I was pleasantly surprised at what my weight was at the beginning of this week 246.6 lbs. Normally it balloons up and since I was off the workout wagon I figured it would be like a 5 lb increase!
That brings me to my weigh in today - 245.6 lbs! Woot woot! What am I doing differently? Well I got back to working out again. And I did good, with the exception of yesterday due to not feeling well and busier than normal schedule. Today I slept in and I needed it, which means workout tonight instead. I'm also still following the 21 Day Fix meal guide. I may not be accurately measuring things out, but I am consciencely thinking "that is 3 yellows, if I have that then I can't have this later". Which is working well most days. I also need to get back to planning out meals and then buying foods accordingly. I also started a crockpot meal group and have been trying the recipes with my family. So far we are 2/2ish. The second one I was told didn't have much flavor and was good but not something to eat often. Of course it was one I liked. LOL
Major problem is that my kids are still eating junky snacks in their lunches and for snacks. We get some healthier options but they go for the others 9/10 times. Trying to break them of that habit will be tough....... NOT looking forward to the sugar detox when they go through it.
Off to get ready for the last day of recess time this week - cold and windy in the Mitten today. Not looking forward to standing outside for an hour. :(
Sorry for TMI to any guy followers I'll try to keep this as vague as possible - ha! It's that favorite time of every ladies month. And I've been craving carbs like crazy - sweets in particular. I even had an Angry Orchard pint at bowling and paid for it in bloating the next day. I'm amazed to say that even with indulging every now and again - the weight isn't fluctuating majorly. And I was pleasantly surprised at what my weight was at the beginning of this week 246.6 lbs. Normally it balloons up and since I was off the workout wagon I figured it would be like a 5 lb increase!
That brings me to my weigh in today - 245.6 lbs! Woot woot! What am I doing differently? Well I got back to working out again. And I did good, with the exception of yesterday due to not feeling well and busier than normal schedule. Today I slept in and I needed it, which means workout tonight instead. I'm also still following the 21 Day Fix meal guide. I may not be accurately measuring things out, but I am consciencely thinking "that is 3 yellows, if I have that then I can't have this later". Which is working well most days. I also need to get back to planning out meals and then buying foods accordingly. I also started a crockpot meal group and have been trying the recipes with my family. So far we are 2/2ish. The second one I was told didn't have much flavor and was good but not something to eat often. Of course it was one I liked. LOL
Major problem is that my kids are still eating junky snacks in their lunches and for snacks. We get some healthier options but they go for the others 9/10 times. Trying to break them of that habit will be tough....... NOT looking forward to the sugar detox when they go through it.
Off to get ready for the last day of recess time this week - cold and windy in the Mitten today. Not looking forward to standing outside for an hour. :(
Monday, August 24, 2015
Not to bad for my first 7 days......
My first week of 21 Day Fix is in the bag! Day one was by far......the worst day ever! Now don't get me wrong the Total Body Cardio was great. But my legs were jello! Not to mention we had a walking field trip later that day for work. *cries* And Friday we had another field trip - to the zoo! I walked over 16,000 steps, a little over 7 miles, and according to my fitbit had 104 active minutes!!!!
And what were my results to show for it? I'm down 3.4 lbs as of this morning and 2 inches over all. Like I said slow as a turtle but the results are coming through! I'll take it :D
And what were my results to show for it? I'm down 3.4 lbs as of this morning and 2 inches over all. Like I said slow as a turtle but the results are coming through! I'll take it :D
Friday, August 21, 2015
Feel like a turtle......
So I'm not the fastest person working out to my video. I even sometimes modify the modifier (with things I know are lower impact options from previous experience)! But I'm still getting up early, working my tush off and doing it again the next day.
The benefit so far? I could barely move Monday I worked my hamstrings and glutes so much more than I had in forever. Sitting down hurt. Not actually sitting but the process of getting into or out of a chair. Steps, inclines, you name it, heck just walking on a flat surface was painful. So that benefit you say, yeah, sticking with it and continuing to work out each day has lessened the soreness in my legs (and ice/heat therapy). I don't feel like my legs are going to buckle if I move the wrong way. And that is muscle building at it's best.
I've also gone from working out 3 days a week to working out every day. Eating better, no more processed crap. And that's the basics in a nutshell, or well a turtle shell. It's a slow moving process when you first start but the results come through when you stick with it.
The best part - you know why it's called 21 Day Fix? Because that is how long it takes to make a habit, 21 days. And once it's a habit you keep doing it!
The benefit so far? I could barely move Monday I worked my hamstrings and glutes so much more than I had in forever. Sitting down hurt. Not actually sitting but the process of getting into or out of a chair. Steps, inclines, you name it, heck just walking on a flat surface was painful. So that benefit you say, yeah, sticking with it and continuing to work out each day has lessened the soreness in my legs (and ice/heat therapy). I don't feel like my legs are going to buckle if I move the wrong way. And that is muscle building at it's best.
I've also gone from working out 3 days a week to working out every day. Eating better, no more processed crap. And that's the basics in a nutshell, or well a turtle shell. It's a slow moving process when you first start but the results come through when you stick with it.
The best part - you know why it's called 21 Day Fix? Because that is how long it takes to make a habit, 21 days. And once it's a habit you keep doing it!
Wednesday, August 19, 2015
Change in eating and workout
In the past year I have managed to gain back the 10 lbs that I lost. I was still working out with Jazzercise, but due to a new work schedule I only could get through 30 minutes of class before I needed to leave. That's when I saw the weight come back and knew I needed to do something different.
Enter my cousin, Nettie. She has been rocking her Beachbody programs and looks awesome! I've participated in a few of her groups and looked at programs but it was never the right time. Until this month when my weight got back into the 260's. I put in my two weeks notice with Jazzercise (I was a class manager with them) and bought my first program 21 Day Fix challenge pack.
Monday 8/17 started my new journey to health for myself and my start as a Beachbody coach. I'm sore as all get out from using muscles that I hadn't been working properly. Struggling with the food program and eating ALL the food I need to, and it's a lot! But I have a wonderful support group with me to answer my questions and encourage me on. And that's what I need. I may not be working out with everyone but it feels like it in our group.
Enter my cousin, Nettie. She has been rocking her Beachbody programs and looks awesome! I've participated in a few of her groups and looked at programs but it was never the right time. Until this month when my weight got back into the 260's. I put in my two weeks notice with Jazzercise (I was a class manager with them) and bought my first program 21 Day Fix challenge pack.
Monday 8/17 started my new journey to health for myself and my start as a Beachbody coach. I'm sore as all get out from using muscles that I hadn't been working properly. Struggling with the food program and eating ALL the food I need to, and it's a lot! But I have a wonderful support group with me to answer my questions and encourage me on. And that's what I need. I may not be working out with everyone but it feels like it in our group.
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