Wednesday, February 24, 2010
the copec
My hubby. I love him. Dearly. And this post is about his fighting of the girth. Chris was extremely supportive when I began this journey. He helped me find the money in the budget to do the boot camp, and was always 100% ready to take the kids when it was time for me to be at a workout, even when that meant Saturday mornings were all on him. I never imagined the ripple effect we'd now be seeing. Chris is 6'2 and very well built. He has a long torso and long legs, a figure that many people would dream of. Even though I've never seen him do any sort of serious workout he has the SEXIEST calf muscles I've never seen--and thanks to his leg injury, you can see his right calf muscle up close and in action. Seriously, his legs, wow. Before his injury, he was on the swim team at Freemont High. He was long and lanky. Then, his junior year, he lost part of his right leg, and spent a year recovering. He put on some weight in his early 20s and then went on his mission to my lovely home state. Walking the never ending rolling hill streets of PA helped him to strengthen his injured leg, and get back to a healthy weight. His MTC pictures vs. mission pictures are so vastly different. Anyway, when we got married, he was about 250 pounds and has always been about there. He was about 260 in December, when our eating out budget became my boot camp money and the fast food industry was sabotaging my hard work. I've been cooking dinners at home, and he's been very good about only eating lunch out when he can't get away from his desk. Now and then, I even take him lunch. Chris is now down to 235 pounds. It's been not even 3 months and he's dropped 25 pounds without even trying. He's lost 5 in the past week just by having a protein shake at breakfast everyday-instead of skipping that meal all together-and one with either lunch or dinner. Due to school and work schedules being so insanely demanding. He comes home and spends a good 40 minutes throwing the kids around and chasing them everywhere, which I have decided is his workout. And that's only if I have dinner done on time. Sometimes they get a good hour or so to beat on daddy. I'm so proud of Chris. He loves to have the freedom to eat out, and grab his whatever at the corner store, but he's turned a corner lately and decided to be healthier. He's setting such a great example for me and our kids. I am excited for this summer; he'll have a break from school, and we'll both have the energy to be able to take the kids hiking and swimming.
sweaty smelly chica
Ok, so due to life...I never really finished out my 2nd round of bootcamp--technically. Time ran out and I probably forfeited 4 sessions...let's not talk about that stupid tax. Anyway, it's been probably a month since I've had an all out-sweat dripping, muscle burning workout. I've kept up on my nutrition, cooking at home and all that jazz. I'm down to nursing just once or twice a day, so while I was at costco last week I picked up some protein shake powder. I am not a big meat eater---not that I'm a vegitarian, I enjoy a bloody stake now and then, but I'd rather have a good hearty plate of pasta and half a loaf of fresh bread any day. While I was nursing full time, I had a great excuse to ignore the whole protein powder alternative. I have to say, that this brand is EXTREMELY good. (as far as protein powders are concerned.) Anyone looking for a great alternative to eating meat and a dozen eggs every day, this is worth your time. Chris has started using it with me. We got it last Friday--and the guy has already lost 5 lbs...but this isn't about his crazy success....that is a pos
t all of its own. I use it in the morning, for lunch and if I work out I usually take a dose after. I mix it with yogurt now and then to add variety. I got it at Costco--and their website has a coupon. I think it was like $20. Chris also uses it as a breakfast and it has saved us at least that much--since he no longer frequents the local rancheritas for breakfast burritos or corner store for ....whatever craptastic food he was buying there. I have lost 4 pounds since using it. More than that, my constant craving to eat anything and everything is gone. It really does fill me up. It gives me energy. I am hypoglycemic, which means I need to eat often, but since this is such high protein, it has does wonders for leveling out my blood sugar. Anway, enough about that. Wow, they should pay me for that kind of publicity..since all of ....1 person reads this. yeah. anyway.
This week, I started working out again. Mon
day, I worked out at Chris's office. I started on the treadmill and got bored. Turned on the CD player, and realized...it doesn't work if the treadmill is running. It took me .06 seconds to decide I'd rather run laps around the 45 cars parked in the office garage than go without music for an hour. I alternated between the weight machine, using the stationary bike--with no batteries ugh riding without resistance is boring--and weight machine, along with some floor exercises and lunges. I learned a few things that night.
1. I still LOVE Seussical the musical and desperately want to be GERTRUDE in a production of it.
2. It is possible to work out all by myself for a full hour
3. I miss working out. It made me sleep better, and helped me elevate my mood quite a bit
So, tonight, I
put on my Jillian Michael's 30 day shred. Bec and Nat have been using this from what I hear. It has three 20 minute workouts. You start on 1 and in 10 days go to 2. etc. All I can say is... step 1 is a cake walk. IF you want to see a difficult workout, meet Hardbody Fitness. Annette Taylor will kick your butt so hard, you'll get the butt of a 17 year old Latina. Step 1 ended and I literally though, really? that's it? All these reviews whined about how hard this initial workout is and on and on. I barely started to burn. I did get a good cardio, but never got out of breath. WEAK SAUCE!!! Tomorrow I progress to step 2.
Weight stats-148.6 I have no idea my measurement loss, because I have no tape measure, and measuring myself wouldn't be accurate. Total weight lost since Nov-20 pounds.
I started this whole thing in November at almost 170 pounds. I haven't been hard core, and yet I've seen massive changes in my body, my emotions, my confidence. I seriously believe that little changes matter. I wanted something I can live with, not just dive into for a couple of months and then abandon. It's been a great 4 months. My goal weight is 135. I'm not sure if I will get that tiny--it's not something I can really see. Mostly, my goal is to be healthy and feel comfortable in my skin. To not be double checking my reflection before a picture, in case my fat roll is sticking out--I'm a serious victim of this tragedy. My attitudes about having a personal trainer have been completely changed. I think it's crucial to have someone who knows what they are doing by you, training you, teaching you...so that you can work out correctly and effectively. It makes a huge difference. If you need a referral, I' know a great one. She kicked my butt from a 14 to a 6 in about 8 weeks. Now it's time for a shower...post workout body smell is not hot.
t all of its own. I use it in the morning, for lunch and if I work out I usually take a dose after. I mix it with yogurt now and then to add variety. I got it at Costco--and their website has a coupon. I think it was like $20. Chris also uses it as a breakfast and it has saved us at least that much--since he no longer frequents the local rancheritas for breakfast burritos or corner store for ....whatever craptastic food he was buying there. I have lost 4 pounds since using it. More than that, my constant craving to eat anything and everything is gone. It really does fill me up. It gives me energy. I am hypoglycemic, which means I need to eat often, but since this is such high protein, it has does wonders for leveling out my blood sugar. Anway, enough about that. Wow, they should pay me for that kind of publicity..since all of ....1 person reads this. yeah. anyway.This week, I started working out again. Mon
day, I worked out at Chris's office. I started on the treadmill and got bored. Turned on the CD player, and realized...it doesn't work if the treadmill is running. It took me .06 seconds to decide I'd rather run laps around the 45 cars parked in the office garage than go without music for an hour. I alternated between the weight machine, using the stationary bike--with no batteries ugh riding without resistance is boring--and weight machine, along with some floor exercises and lunges. I learned a few things that night.1. I still LOVE Seussical the musical and desperately want to be GERTRUDE in a production of it.
2. It is possible to work out all by myself for a full hour
3. I miss working out. It made me sleep better, and helped me elevate my mood quite a bit
So, tonight, I
put on my Jillian Michael's 30 day shred. Bec and Nat have been using this from what I hear. It has three 20 minute workouts. You start on 1 and in 10 days go to 2. etc. All I can say is... step 1 is a cake walk. IF you want to see a difficult workout, meet Hardbody Fitness. Annette Taylor will kick your butt so hard, you'll get the butt of a 17 year old Latina. Step 1 ended and I literally though, really? that's it? All these reviews whined about how hard this initial workout is and on and on. I barely started to burn. I did get a good cardio, but never got out of breath. WEAK SAUCE!!! Tomorrow I progress to step 2.Weight stats-148.6 I have no idea my measurement loss, because I have no tape measure, and measuring myself wouldn't be accurate. Total weight lost since Nov-20 pounds.
I started this whole thing in November at almost 170 pounds. I haven't been hard core, and yet I've seen massive changes in my body, my emotions, my confidence. I seriously believe that little changes matter. I wanted something I can live with, not just dive into for a couple of months and then abandon. It's been a great 4 months. My goal weight is 135. I'm not sure if I will get that tiny--it's not something I can really see. Mostly, my goal is to be healthy and feel comfortable in my skin. To not be double checking my reflection before a picture, in case my fat roll is sticking out--I'm a serious victim of this tragedy. My attitudes about having a personal trainer have been completely changed. I think it's crucial to have someone who knows what they are doing by you, training you, teaching you...so that you can work out correctly and effectively. It makes a huge difference. If you need a referral, I' know a great one. She kicked my butt from a 14 to a 6 in about 8 weeks. Now it's time for a shower...post workout body smell is not hot.
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Shopping HELL!
So here I sit. Size 6. 150 lbs. I am raging with anxiety. So I've done it. I've lost 30 pounds since Simon was born, and have gone from a 14 to a 6. Tomorrow I have to attend an open house for our Salt Lake office, and have nothing to wear. Shopping after shedding 30 pounds should be fun. It's not. It's horrible. Especially, when you're alone. I've realized, that fat or thin, the store never has what you want in your size. It used to be that I'd find what I wanted and it was TINY. now, I find what I want and it's only available in 14-18. And what's with the fashion? It was 2004 the last time I was this small, and let me tell you something...the style is WAY different. There's layering, and frilly all over the chest and puffy sleeves. I don't understand any of it. I've spent years watching WHAT NOT TO WEAR, and wondering why people are always having mental breakdowns after shopping-well, I now understand. It's frustrating! I have no IDEA what I'm doing out there. I look in the mirror and see the same me I see in the pictures from last year when I was pushin 180. I haven't mentally or emotionally lost weight.
I'm terrified of being at that function tomorrow. I've worked from home for 3 years. I've spent the majority of that time having very limited contact with adults. I'm a total social NIGHTMARE! I can't sleep. It's 1am. I know Ava will be up at 7, because I put her to bed at 7pm. Chris is snoring. My heart is racing just thinking about tomorrow and I can't help but want to run away. WHO THE HECK is this person I've become?!!? I thought when I lost that weight, and found my old body, that I'd find my old self, but really...I'm just as crazy as ever...with less padding.
I'm terrified of being at that function tomorrow. I've worked from home for 3 years. I've spent the majority of that time having very limited contact with adults. I'm a total social NIGHTMARE! I can't sleep. It's 1am. I know Ava will be up at 7, because I put her to bed at 7pm. Chris is snoring. My heart is racing just thinking about tomorrow and I can't help but want to run away. WHO THE HECK is this person I've become?!!? I thought when I lost that weight, and found my old body, that I'd find my old self, but really...I'm just as crazy as ever...with less padding.
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