Results are in and....I've lost over 10 pounds!! Unofficial of course since I don't weigh myself regularly and don't know where I started. But I feel good and I'm in a definite burning mode.
I've beefed up my work out regiment to 4 days now. I am still struggling with exhaustion throughout the week, but I know that will continue to get better. My work outs have been getting more and more extreme. I'm at the point where I can push myself without making myself sick or over exhausting myself too much.
I am ready to start working with my personal trainer again. I am excited about it! I've worked really hard to get this far, again.
I still have a long way to go....
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
Thursday, March 5, 2009
The Wing Dome = OWNED!!
Occassionally we go out with friends to the Wing Dome. It is an event we both look forward too and only get to see these friends at this event. The only problem I have with the Wing Dome is that it's not, let's just say they don't pride themselves on serving fresh and healthy food. They pride themselves on serving fried drumsticks that are meant to be dunked in a vat of blue cheese dressing.
I have debated in the past about not going to these events because of the unhealthy atmosphere, but I decided to go and challenge myself to make a healthy meal there. I decided to order a grilled chicken sandwich with no bacon and no fried cheese on top with a salad instead of fries. In doing so, I completely confused the waitress, but in the end I got my healthy meal. I took the top bun off too to help keep the carbs down. I was quite proud of myself and felt good about my decision. The morale of the story is you can make a healthy meal even at the most unhealthy restaurant.
Consider the Wing Dome OWNED!!
I have debated in the past about not going to these events because of the unhealthy atmosphere, but I decided to go and challenge myself to make a healthy meal there. I decided to order a grilled chicken sandwich with no bacon and no fried cheese on top with a salad instead of fries. In doing so, I completely confused the waitress, but in the end I got my healthy meal. I took the top bun off too to help keep the carbs down. I was quite proud of myself and felt good about my decision. The morale of the story is you can make a healthy meal even at the most unhealthy restaurant.
Consider the Wing Dome OWNED!!
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Fatramics!
Apparently my family hasn't seen enough progress from me lately and have decided to lecture me on other alternatives to my weight loss. One of them being...lap band procedure. Are you f-in kidding me? I am absolutely livid about this!
I have worked so hard the past few months to get back on track and for them to not see that and not recognize what I do every day to lose this baggage is insulting and hurtful. The subject is not up for discussion. I will not let their judgement stand in my way. I have had to fight demon after demon from a lifetime of negative comments and constant criticism from my father over my weight. And I have FINALLY, after many many many years, gotten to the point where I can splurge and not feel guilty. That is HUGE for me. This is coming from a girl who struggled with throwing up when I thought I ate too much just a little over a year ago.
I refuse to do this any other way than MY way! This is my journey and as far as I'm concerned, if you're not going to help me along my journey, keep your damn comments to yourself! I've lost 80 pounds on my own. I know how to do this. I will do this. But it will be on MY terms!!
I have worked so hard the past few months to get back on track and for them to not see that and not recognize what I do every day to lose this baggage is insulting and hurtful. The subject is not up for discussion. I will not let their judgement stand in my way. I have had to fight demon after demon from a lifetime of negative comments and constant criticism from my father over my weight. And I have FINALLY, after many many many years, gotten to the point where I can splurge and not feel guilty. That is HUGE for me. This is coming from a girl who struggled with throwing up when I thought I ate too much just a little over a year ago.
I refuse to do this any other way than MY way! This is my journey and as far as I'm concerned, if you're not going to help me along my journey, keep your damn comments to yourself! I've lost 80 pounds on my own. I know how to do this. I will do this. But it will be on MY terms!!
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Hungry!!
Hungry has hit me with a bang! I seem to be constantly hungry with nothing really lasting more than 2-3 hours. I often wake up around 3am with hungry pains. What does this mean? Lots of planning!
I am having to bring in lots of protein packed, low fat foods to sustain me for the day. The biggest challenge is making sure I am satiated before working out after work.
This is a lot of work, annoying, frustrating, expensive etc. But I know it's what I need to feed my lack luster metabolism and stay in burn mode instead of store mode.
Oh, Hungry....
Thursday, February 5, 2009
Over The Hump
I did it! I'm finally over the hump of gaining weight due to increases muscle and losing inches, but no pounds to...LOSING POUNDS!! I've lost 2 pounds in a week! I hope I can keep up this momentum. I feel great and see a big difference. Now, off to the gym!
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Hello, my name is Melody and I'm addicted to carbs.
I have had to come to the sad, sad conclusion that I need to cut back on my carb intake. Yes, it's 90% wheat and whole grain, but it ain't doing me a bit of good. So I've ramped up my protein to substitute it and I haven't missed it that much. I've been eating salad instead of garlic bread when we have pasta dishes and it's coo'. I actually feel better afterwards. Garlic bread gets me a bit heart burny. :(
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