Random Thoughts

-I was 206 lbs on my wedding day; I'm only 1 lb away from that now!
-Will this fat on my inner thighs ever disappear?
-Should I lift weights 2 days per week in addition to Insanity ?
-Can I really get down to 150 lbs, or is this just wishful thinking?
-How will my big chop (new post on this later) affect my weight loss goals?
-This will be my LAST weight loss journey.

What are you guys' random weight loss/life thoughts?

Guess What?

I'm still doing it! I'm still knee deep in my journey, watching portions, eating only when hungry, working out hard 5-6 days a week, and you know what? Its working! Check out today's numbers:

Weight: 207
Chest: 35.5"
Arms: 13.25"
Upper Waist: 32.5" (!!)
Lower Waist: 34.5" (!!)
Hips: 39.5"
Thighs: 25.5"

Drum roll please.......

Dress size: 12!!

I can't tell you the last time I was in a 12-anything! If I can do this, so can you guys- don't give up!

213.8

So there. I'm claiming it!! I used to think that if I celebrated any joy in my life, it wouldn't last. But not anymore!!

I woke up this morning and 213.8!!! was the # on the scale!! I'm doing it....I'm actually doing it!

I'm on my way to NYC, and I WILL stay focused this weekend. I hope you guys will too. Have a great Memorial Day weekend!

Something Is Wrong With My Scale....

So.....I am not in a good mood today. The day didn't start that way, mind you, but shortly after 7am, I knew this would be one of those "funky" 'tude days.

I did not one, but TWO Insanity workouts yesterday (fit test in the am; Max Cardio Conditioning in the pm). I've been eating REALLY clean.....lots of fiber, structured meals, olive oil, no takeout, cooking at home, the whole deal. I had a doctor's appt on Monday, and my weight was 215.4. I was ecstatic! But then....

I take my weight this morning, and it's 218.2!!!! This is impossible. There's no way I've gained nearly 3lbs in 2 days. This would mean that I've eaten approximately 9,000 calories a day since Monday, with NO activity, and believe me I haven't. That's at least 2 trips to Maggianno's, and I haven't been there in 2 months!

I will not be deterred. The "Big Girl" in me is obviously having a struggle with the "Sexy IVV" and my girl IVV will win this battle. I promise!

Now that the dramatics are out of the way....here are my weight and measurement #s for the week:

Weight: 218.2 (I DON'T belive this #, FYI)
Chest: 36"
Upper Waist: 33.25"
Lower Waist/Upper Hips: 36"
Hips: 40.5"
Thighs: 26"
Arms: 13.75"
Body Fat Percentage: Ok, so this is where there's some discrepency....my doctor's scale puts it at 41%, but my home scale (now that I know how to work it lol) puts it at 35.3%. So I don't know which to believe! As long as they both keep going down though, I guess I'm doing something right.

I'm traveling to NYC this weekend, so I'm gonna scale back my goal for next week to 3lbs, putting me at 215 for Monday.

Here are my Fit Test numbers from yesterday. **Note- I did NOT do these full out because I knew I'd be working out again in the evening. So while some of the numers may look lower than last time, they're not really. At least these put a smile on my face:

Switch Kicks: 130
Power Jacks: 52
Power Knees: 95
Power Jumps: 38
Frog Jumps: 9
Suicide Jumps: 11
Push-up Jacks: 28
Plank Knees: 62

Oh, and I do have 1 other bit of good news. My doctor says my resting pulse is "52". I had no idea what that meant, so he explained that the typical resting pulse of ATHLETES is 45-55! Who-hoo! I have the pulse of an athlete, so the body can't be far behind! LOL

So what do you guys think about my supposed weight gain this week?

I'M BACK!!

So, I know I've been gone for a while, and I'm SOOOO sorry. Between the kids, work, and drama, things have been crazy.

For a while, even with my Insanity workouts (which we're still doing!), my weight didn't budge. I got down as low as 221, but the scale refused to move past it. I tried everything, and nothing worked. So, the depression started....

But I have GREAT NEWS! I broke through, finally! As of yesterday, my weight was 216.6, and I've actually lost nearly 8 lbs in the last 8 days. I've tweaked my workout, practiced responsible breathing, limit my calories, and most importantly, I've finally gotten in touch with the reasons I'm overeating! I feel great.

So, I'm due to take my weight and measurements again tomorrow....I promise to post again. I'll also start posting regularly on Mondays again, I PROMISE!

Have you guys been meeting your weight loss and fitness goals??

WEEKLY CHECKS/FIT TEST #2...... I NEED TO PUSH!

So, the hubby and I started Day 1 of the Week 3 of the Insanity Workout today. Here are my fit test #s from today:

Switch Kicks: 120---- +4** ( I actually did these correctly this time- full out! so that 4 is really alot more)
Power Jacks: 41---- +4
Power Knees: 100---- +16
Power Jumps: 20---- +0
Frog Jumps: 8------ +2 rotations
Suicides: 16-------- +6
Push-up Jacks: 21---- +6
Plank/Knees: 50----- +10

Obvi, I need to work on those power jumps, but overall I'm happy. Especially with those plank-knees-- those are really hard!

Ok.....here are my weight/measurement #s:

Weight: 224.8 -3.8 lbs
Body Fat: 49.4% -.3% in 6 days!
Chest: 37" -.5"
Upper Waist: 34" -.5"
Lower Waist: 37.5" -1"
Hips: 41.5" -.5"
Thighs: 27" -0"
Arms: 14.75/14.8 -.25"

Total 1 week weight loss: 3.8 lbs
Total 1 week " loss: 2.75"

I did great with my eating this week, until the weekend that is. Went to Old Country on Saturday (rib night!), and then to Maggiano's (the best Italian restauarant in the world!) with my gfs on Sunday afternoon. Tried to limit portion sizes, but let's be honest--- no matter what I eat at these places it's a problem! lol. I'm trying not to be too hard on myself, but it's hard. I realize that's why I've failed so many times in the past--- I don't cut myself any slack. EVER. I have to stop doing that....it's self-sabatouge.

So, I'm recommitting this week to eating better, and I'm going to try to squeeze in a few 20 minute workout sessions this week, IN ADDITION to the Insanity Workouts.

My goal for the week (Friday) is 222. Push IVV!!

ALL I'M GONNA SAY IS......

225.8 this morning!!!!!

WHAT?!?!?!!!! I am so focused! Yeah Insanity!