week 54

weight 135


have been under the weather... gall bladder again...I was in pain for 5 days straight this time.. living on soup & jello..It's so frustrating because every ultrasound comes up fine.I need to see a specialist and get to the bottom of this once and for all, but it is easy to sweep under the rug when I am feeling better. I can't get into the GI until mid june.

This was a light week... only worked out 2 days so far.


In other news we are considering adding to our pet family and we meet a potential doggie tonight.

Week 53

Work wear

week 53

weight 137


Even when my feet have been hurting.. I am still doing something everyday.... one day it was a 20 min brisk walk and then 20 min of weights, today it was a 30 min walk on the treadmill... tried running for a bit...... I am just not getting the normal cardio workout I am used to since It hurts to run. Even doing my ab planks put pressure on my toes. I just need to keep switching up my routine and find ways to challenge myself while I heal... I am almost there. I am going to go do some weights when I am done blogging.


My weight is up higher than i like... i prefer 133-135.... I have been more snacky than usual.. when Liv went missing that whole day I stress snacked constantly. I need to get a handle on that and journal or find something else to occupy myself. My main meals are always healthy. I need to think of my new fitness goals for this year... short term and long term.


A little vent... I do most of the shopping but if John runs to the store with a list I provide and I ask for a specific item ( 100% whole wheat bread).. he comes home with wonder white bread. I don't want Liv eating that and I can't understand why John won't buy it.. i am guessing HE does not like the way it tastes and he does not like the price.

Whats for dinner

1YEAR!!!!!! woohoo

It all started with this post

Ouch

I have had troubles with ingrown toenails since I was a kid.. they come & go and I can usually just do what my Grandmother taught me ( she was a nurse)... I would stuff a little cotton under the offending nail and it worked. When I started my outdoor running in May they really began to give me a problem and I woke up one day and it looked infected... it had never been that bad before. Yesterday I saw a podiatrist and had the ingrown sections removed ( ouch)... she told me that the anesthetic shot hurt more than the procedure so she did it without ( wtf!!) I would have liked the option. The doctor said I would be fine to exercise today, while it does not hurt per-say it is very tender & sensitive and starting bothering me as soon as I put on my shoe. I read somewhere to purchase mens shoes instead because they are roomier in the toe-box. Anyhow I did a 20 min walk and 20 min with weights.. I still managed a good sweat.

Then in Now- my year in pics

shopping spree

today I went on a shopping spree.. my 1 year reward


I tried on so many different items today ... tops, dresses, skirts.. I went to macys, the limited and NY company. I spent 3.5 hours shopping.  I love all the colorful tunics out.. but they just don't flatter me .. too boxy. I found a must have shirt dress at NYC but I needed a size up that they were out of.  I really think I need to check online because what I was looking for was a casual knee length skirt and top combo... I found either maxi skirts or pencil skirts.... nothing in between. I am really feeling a pull towards my girly side.. trying on more dresses.. but did not find a keeper today. It is my goal to find a cute dress.

I ended up with four tops and earrings.... I still need a cute pair of wedge or mid  heeled sandals and I want some cute skirts.

I got this Limited mesh top.. I plan to wear it over a cami and with my jeans or white pants


I got this fun green striped top.. for the weekend.. I am a sucker for a striped top


I hardly ever buy two pairs of the same thing... but I love these so much .I got a pair in gold and silver.. they are so lightweight and petite... they just shimmer so pretty. I am usually more of a silver girl, but I am liking the gold too. I forget I have these on. I loathe heavy earrings that weigh my lobes down.

I also got a coral lightweight sweater and a orange/black geometric tank top.



gotta go through my summer clothes basket and see what fits and really make a plan.. because if I just walk into a mall I am bound to buy all cute tops and accessories and nothing I really need

week 52- tips & tricks

weight 135

Next week marks my One year anniversary of this new lifestyle-here are my top 10 fav tips & advice


1) change takes time.. I expected that by 1 year in working out 5 days a week that I would be firmer and have a bikini ready body...I am not at that place YET.. I am come so far... I am not done in the journey... I will keep pushing and changing things up to get new results... I can only be the best me... one day at a time

2) be accountable- journal, blog, keep a food diary, chronicle your journey with pics so you can see the changes. I can't tell you how much my old pics motivate and inspire me. People who journal are more successful and likely to stick to their goals.

3) start small and go from there... small changes add up in the long run.. just  cutting out Pop or Fast food can make a huge difference.

4) reward your effort... I reward myself once a month for working out.I also take weekends off from calorie counting and exercise.

5) every healthy choices matter and add up... one bad meal won't ruin you just like one good meal won't transform you.... just choose mostly good

6)  just get started.. just the other day I had pushed off my workout off until it was 5 pm and I was so tired... I forced my self on the elliptical and before I knew it I had done my 30 minutes. Just try.. something is better than nothing. If you can only do 15... rock that 15 min workout.

7) don't look outwards for your motivation or support... find like minded people to support you.. I kept waiting for someone at work ( I work with all women) to notice my changes... to notice my weight loss.. to complement me.... it has never happened...NEVER! some people will not support you out of jealousy. Once someone at work said something snarky about me being able to wear what ever I wanted.. I simply replied.. I work hard on my body 5 days a week.

8) start now.. don't wait.. you don't need a gym or fancy foods


9) the truth.. eating healthy IS more expensive... but its worth it.

10) Your worth it !!!! I used to tell myself that this is just how my body was.. it was my thyroid ( I do have an honest to goodness medically treated thyroid condition).  Even now I catch myself saying " oh well.. maybe I am past my tummy baring prime".... that is my goal.. to be able to confidently bare my tummy. I am worth the effort and I won't give up.

Asian chicken salad

lots of hidden cals in this one from chick fil a.. ordered it at the drive through and it has 330 calories written next to it, but when you add the nuts, wontons dressing it was close to 550 calories... and the chicken was fried.... ya live ya learn... otherwise it was very tasty.. but I would order it with char-grilled chicken had I known.

Morning workout

Today I did my cardio in the early Am and I loved it...It has been a long while since I worked out in the morning. I forgot how great it feels to be jazzed up in the morning and go about my day knowing I put myself first. I had a really great sweat. I am disciplined enough to do my workout after work if needed.. but there are so many unforeseen work factors and home factors that can zap my energy and make my pm workouts more ho-hum. I came home today and did some weights & ab work for about 20 minutes.Looking forward to doing my workouts in the morning a few days a week.. that means waking up earlier.. but it is so worth it.

My girl knows me

Mothers day!

week 51

weight 136


I got three days in a row this week of outdoor couch to 5 k training and today I woke up with an ingrown toenail pain.... its really bugging me now, almost have to limp and I wore flip flops to court.... nice dressy flip flops.. lol.. but no heels for me. I have never had it like this before... with a big red bump... going to the doc tomorrow. I did some prone jack knife and resistance band work... but I just don't feel like its a workout without my cardio.

phew

Worn out after todays outdoor couch to 5 k walk/run

.... outdoor runs are challenging but I am slowly improving my pace.. I am about a week 3 couch to 5 k outdoors.

Lunch

Lunch

tried the lean cuisine salad kit again.. for some reason I was less thrilled with it the second time around... the mushy red peppers really bugged me more so this time. I also purchased a different variety.. I will see if that one is any better.

Still fits

week 50

weight 136

I got outside most of this week to walk/run... so nice being able to do that. Let me tell you 2 miles on the treadmill versus 2 miles outside.... huge difference to my body.. outside is much harder. I have taken it easy on the new exercises this week and for a good reason I will explain below, I did a ab routine on Mon that had me pretty sore. Here is my problem.. I push hard mon through fri and then I can hardly move during the weekend. I use the weekend to rest & recover. This weekend the hubby and I are going on a little getaway to celebrate our 10th wedding anniversary.... so I want to be able to move & enjoy our time together instead of being so sore that I can't enjoy myself. I plan on splurging too... a nice meal & dessert. Then back to normal once I get home.

Happy Anniversary to us!!! ( going to try on my wedding dress.. have not done that in 10 years)

Tilapia take 2

I liked this much better than the plain tilapia.. this was breaded and oven baked... still low fat but crispy & yummy. I made it just how I would make chicken. These fillets were tossed in seasoned flour, then dipped in beaten egg and then coated in a mixture of bread crumbs, corn meal and seasonings... baked at 450 for 20 min. Liv liked it as well.