BIG News

Today, I have BIG news to share......drum roll please.......and no I am not pregnant. (yes, this is directed at Briana)

Ready.......

I ran 1 mile without stopping! I know, I know that might not seem like big news to anyone else but to me it is. Usually my workout routine on the treadmill consists of running minute sprints like  2/1 or 3/1 (run 2min walk 1min).

BUT 

Today I decided "lets do this" and so I kept telling myself "Gina you can do this, you have this in you" And I might have said  "Just think of the blog post you can write" - who does that???  But all this talking to myself   I mean  pep talk  paid off.  Then after a short 2min walk I went onto run another 8/10 of the mile to complete......... 2 miles in 24:13!!   That is my best time yet.  

In the weight loss area - I lost 1.8lbs on Saturday at my weigh in. For a total of 23.2lbs in 15 weeks. I am only 1.8lbs away from 25lbs and all this since Jan 14th.  I am hoping/praying/trying to make that 25lb mark this week but also don't want to stress myself out because that hasn't worked for me either on this weight loss journey.

And in other news my sweet friend suggested I could make the title of this blog "The Fit Lady Chronicles" hmmm, do you like that?

Pictures & measurements

Today's post will be with pictures & measurements.

So in terms of measurements - this is inches. I know, I know I have big arms - but they are slowly melting away. The numbers in black were last months measurements & red are today's.

Arms:
R = 16.5 - 17.00
L = 16.25 - 16.5

Waist:
40.5 - 42.00

Hips:
54.5 - 55

Bust:
43.5 - 43.5

Here are the pictures - side view & front view.  Bare with me I hate taking pictures, let alone pictures for cyber -land.  Good think I don't believe in Biggest Looser photos with only my sports bra and biking shorts - good gracious would those be worse! I did do my hair & makeup for these photos, ha!

Happy Loosing!

Resurrection Time is here

Resurrected from the dead - that's this blog.

The last post on this blog was in Sept 2009. It's been a long time!!  Since then I have had a baby who turned 2 years old yesterday.  Crazy!!  This blog was created before Mr.Man was even a thought in our minds and it was to help me stay focused on loosing weight. Well, it's time to resurrect the blog so I can keep accountable & focused on my goals.

In January I decided it was time for me to get healthy. So I joined Weight Watchers and am attending weekly meetings. (well most Sat's I am, some weeks it just doesn't fit into the plan)  I really like the flexibility of Weight Watchers (WW) and how I can enjoy my lattes or Red Robin burger & fries like last night. (although I wont even mention the point values of that meal!!)  And in an effort to help my point values for the day I try to do lower carb food. As the carb values in food tend to drive the point value higher.

I am resurrecting this blog for a few reasons:

1. Accountability - even if no one reads it, at least I have it down for somewhere
2. To stay focused on my goals
3. Because I like to blog - it's my outlet

What are my goals this year?  Glad you asked (even if you didn't)

1. Run two 5k races this year
2. Compete in a mini triathlon in Sept - yes you read that right. It's a mini one so it's 1/4 mile swim, 9mile bike ride & 1.6mile run.
3. Loose 50lbs by the triathlon
4. Become a healthier me - physically, emotionally & spiritually - this is something that recently has really become my focus.
5. Make this a lifestyle change - not a quick fix

So it's April and where am I with my goals?

As of last Saturday when I weighed in I was down 21.8lbs. I did gain .4 that day which sent me into a little tizzy.  But my husband - who is my cheerleader on this journey and I am hoping becomes my teammate was a great encouragement.  Tonight we are going to take my monthly measurements and I will post those tomorrow along with new pictures. Yikes, did I just say pictures? Well, I guess if I am going to be accountable it means some pictures.

And who knows maybe someone out there in cyber land will join me on this journey. Till then happy loosing!

Wed September 16th

So keeping up with this blog has proved challenging. I haven't blogged on it in a week. I want to keep up the blog but between my family, cleaning, outside activities and my other blogs I am just soo busy & tired at the end of the day.

My calorie counting has gone down hill too. Don't think tomorrow's weigh in is going to be good at all!!! I learning to eat in moderation and that is helping me. That's what it is all about, right?

Wed Sept 9-9-09

Wednesday was weigh in & also the famous 9-9-09! Do you know we will never have a single digit day like this again??? Crazy huh?

So at weigh in we have made it to the half way mark = 6weeks. (I have only been in it 5wks) And we took our measurements again. I have lost 5inches in 5wks, 1 inch around my hips alone!! And.....drum roll please...........................I lost 3.6lbs this week!!! And I tied for the biggest loser. That is the 2ND time I have been the Biggest Loser. It felt good to get those results. It brought a huge smile to my face for sure.

My total weight loss for the 5weeks so far is 10.4 lbs! And as a group, 7 women, we have lost 43lbs & 37 inches!!!! Pretty good don't ya think?

On with the cal count for the day......................................I had done good all day but I did have some ice cream & a cookie last night...Ya know to celebrate my big win ;o)



WTR: 96 ounces

Brkfst: Coffee & Creamer = 40
2 egg whites & 1 whole egg = 109
1 WW pita pocket = 150
1/2 C onions, peppers & mushrooms = 40
1 Tsp LF cheddar cheese = 20

Am Snack:

Lunch: 1/2 C turkey chili = 275
2 Rice cakes = 70
2 Tsp P.Butter = 60



Afternoon Snack: 1/2 of a protein bar = 135


Dinner: 40z of Top Loin Steak (new york) = 225
2 red potato's = 120
sauteed zucinni, onions & green peppers = 56
1/2 C steamed broccoli = 27


PM Snack: Herbalife protein drink = 35
1 Costco molasses cookie = 296 (not sure on cal content of cookie, I am estimating)
1/2 C vanilla ice cream = 160



Total: 1818

Tuesday - Sept 8th

Today has been a good day. And getting back into the swing proved to be easier than I thought. I even walked 2.5 miles at the mall even though my friends all bailed.

Bill is working late so the girls and I were on our own for dinner. I heated up some frozen white bean chicken chili. I also make extra when I cook soups/stews and freeze the leftovers. So it was easy to go & pick out a quick dinner. And actually not bad calorie wise.

WTR: 80 ounces

Brkfst: 1 Cup cheerios & 1/2 C milk = 155
coffee & creamer = 20

Am Snack: 1/4 C almond trail mix = 140

Lunch: 2 Whole Wheat tortias = 160
2 oz pastrami = 80
2 slices turkey = 60

Afternoon Snack:
1 Arbonne WL chew = 30
18 Costco Pretzels = 130
1 String cheese = 80

Dinner:

White Bean Chicken Chili, 1.5 serving	342
1/4 Cup Low Fat shred Cheddar Cheese, 0.25 serving	20
Cornbread-Marie Calendar's, 1.5 serving	225
Honey, 0.25 tbsp	16

Dinner TOTALS: 603

PM Snack: 1/4 C LF shred cheese = 80
1 WW sammy = 100
Candy bar = 180


Total: 1798

Monday - Sept 7

It was a hard weekend. What can I say but hard!! But I made it through. Last week I only lost .2 ounces at weigh in. That sucked!!! Who the heck knows what will happen tomorrow.
Labor Day was good calorie wise until Bill and I went out to dinner on a date to Olive Garden. We had a good time, but ohhh my goodness reviewing the calories today was NOT fun!



WTR: 80 ounces

Brkfst: Coffee & creamer = 40
1 homemade Waffle 7inch = 218
1/4 C SF syrup = 100

Am Snack:

Lunch: 1 Cup Cheese tortellini & pesto sauce = 605



Afternoon Snack:


Dinner:

Olive Garden, "Breadstick, plain", 2 serving	280
Olive Garden Salad (1 salad), 1.5 serving	302
Olive Garden Fettucini Alfredo (Lunch Serving), 1 serving	850

Dinner TOTALS: 1, 432

PM Snack: 1/4 C berry sherbert = 70




Total: 2, 465 yikes!!!