Amy: WL Journey

[musclemouse]

This may be something that I need to kick my booty into high gear. I spend so much time on Dis might as well keep myself motivated to lose this added weight for Disney!

I joined a comp that ends Sept 22, 2010 and I don't feel like I have made any progress. Comp started June 30, 2010. I have had so much trouble trying to lose 1 lbs! Never had this problem before. Before my kids and before the four meds that I take daily! Stupid thyroid.

Not too long ago I came across a video about kettlebells. Looked like so much fun. After reading so much about it I decided to get my own kettlebell. Fell for KBs right away. Now I own 5! I downloaded Lauren Brooks video for my ipod and carry it with me everywhere. She's awesome.

So, after freaking out for 1 month about not starting my cycle, I finally did today (tmi, I know. sorry). So I feel awful. Bloated, crampy, achy, tired, etc. Hopefully in a couple days I will feel better and get right back into swinging hard.

I did find (two years ago) that skipping rope lost me 42 lbs. Why why why am I not out there skipping! Fifteen lousy minutes a day! I am challenging myself to get out there tomorrow then jumping on here to make an update after my days workout. If I succeed in doing so everyday then I will reward myself with a new clothing item. It's a rare thing. I am not a clothes shopper. But I need clothes bad!!! I hate clothes right now. I feel awful wearing shorts so I wear pants all summer. It's hot out there!!!

So, today my workout update is walking at a art festival. Cleaning the house (vigorously), cooking and food shopping. I feel like I shedded quite a few calories. Ate pretty well, I suppose. Except for half a tiny blizzard. I made lasagna with whole wheat lasagna, turkey, low fat ricotta, low fat mozz and heart healthy prego mushroom sauce. So good.

Tomorrow: I will be back! :thumbsup2

[momof2minnies]

Hi Amy
Welcome and good luck! Keep journaling for motivation it does help keep you focused.I hear you about the darn thyroid- I had 1/2 removed and even though my labs are fine(don't need meds) I swear it has slowed my metabolism.

Linda

[redlight]

Hi Amy! I'm another Amy. Good luck to you.

[musclemouse]

OKAY! Back at it. I was SUPPOSE to update yesterday but got busy. How's that?! I am always on DIS!

Yesterday: I DID get out and exercise!!!

7:30pm
Jump rope 15 minutes
Kettlebell swings 300
Clean and press 50 each

Doesn't sound like much but I was sweatin for certain!
Okay onto today:

Today:

7:45
Jump rope 5 minutes
Kettlebell swings 200
Clean and press 20
Thrusters 30
Med ball throws with hubby 20
Kettlebell squats 15
Kettlebell rows 15 each arm
Kettlebell high pulls to squat 10

I skipped my thyroid med last night so I was about to pass out by then end of the workout. Not doing that again. It's been 45 minutes since my workout. I just stopped sweating. Feels good.

:thumbsup2

[therriau4]

Hi Amy! Good luck with your weight loss...sounds like you like to exercise! Those kettlebells sound like a good workout! Are you also counting calories or just cutting back? I'm always interested in how others approach their weight loss.

Keep up the good work!!
Beth

[musclemouse]

Thanks you all.

I don't so much count calories. I do eat as naturally as I can. I do eliminate whites (flour, sugar, rice, etc) and I also eliminate table salt. I do have a problem with not drinking enough water which maybe holding me back from losing any weight. It's really difficult for me. I choke on water as If I am drowning.

I also need to start working out in the morning vs night. It's hard first thing in the morning because I have to eat!

Kettlebells are a lot of fun! I suggest if you are interested look into some youtube videos with Lauren Brooks and Steve Cotter. If you live in San Diego look for Lauren Brooks studio. I will have to find out the name and get back with you. Unfortunately I have not had the pleasure. She has some great dvd's, too.

[musclemouse]

Crud buckets! I didn't get a chance to exercise today. I did walk back and forth on our street behind my little one on his bike. So maybe that was exercise. Didn't feel like it.

Morning: Apple with natural peanut butter and coffee
Lunch: ? (nice :sad2:)
Snack: Triple venti sugar free vanilla non fat caramel macchiato. lol Drank about 1/2.
Dinner: Homemade extra lean hamburger w/mustard on ww 90 calorie bread with homemade potato chips.
Snack: Coconut popcicle

Not such a good diet today. I need to eat more!

[musclemouse]

Did I skip a day or two?! Eek.

I started a 7 day cleanse today. It's from GNC. They were originally $39 onsale for $9.99! I read reviews online before opening it up. Sounds promising. We'll see how it goes.

No workout yesterday or today :( GOT to get back into it! Maybe the cleanse will help with that. Give me more energy and motivation!

I didn't eat terrible today.

Breakfast: Apple with natural peanut butter
Snack: Handfull almonds and sunflower seeds, unsalted
Lunch: Apple with natural peanut butter (didn't feel like fixing anything)
Snack: Half of a tall caramel macchiato, sugar free vanilla and non fat milk
Dinner: Grilled chicken salad with cucumbers and tomatoes with vinegar and olive oil

[musclemouse]

Just took my 3rd dose of detox. Yuck. Those pills are nasty!

Couldn't get to sleep last night till about 1:30. Back hurt like heck!

Breakfast: apple and peanut butter, coffee
Snack: handful almonds and some sunflower seed, unsalted
Lunch: Cottage cheese, pears and cinnamon
Snack:
Dinner: sirloin and broccoli (w/red bell pepper) stir fry with low sodium sauce and brown rice.
Snack: Yogi Peach Detox tea, hot (yum)

I did about 10 minutes of exercise tonight. Not enough! I am just too dang tired!

[lolakat]

Hi there,

It sounds like you've found some fun new ways to get excersie. I've seen the kettle balls at the gym but never tried them. Maybe I will have to check them out. Who do you use for your natural peanut butter. We used to get the "ground your own" from Whole Foods. Soooo yummy!!!!

Good luck!