Losing the weight and fighting the flab !

Ok, you totally made my day! :lmao: :goodvibes

I have seen your pics as well...and you have made fantastic progress! Are you following any specific program? Or just eating better and exercising?


Thanks!

I just really concentrate on exercise. I recently started watching the diet as I want to lose 30 lbs and put on about 10 of muscle. Back in December 2006 I started the c25k program and stuck with it. Now I go gym Mon-Wed-Fri and run Tue-Thu-Sat-Sun. Have a wedding to go to in September and I am standing up for the groom so have to look my best! LOL.
 
Hey all!

Great day today in terms of food and exercise. I am really low for the day so far...850 cals. I will be up for several hours yet, so I am sure I will have something. Raw veggies maybe.

For working out--I ran 5 miles this morning and followed that with 15 minutes of core. I had a tennis match scheduled for this evening, but it got rained out. So I went to the gym and got in my boxing class that I love so much. I haven't done one in a couple of weeks, and I feel it! GREAT upper body work out.

So, why all of this renewed effort? Glad you asked. :lmao:

I have a new goal.

10 pounds off by Sept. 23 (that is 7 weeks away, FYI).

Now for most people, 10 pounds in 7 weeks is a reasonable goal. About 1.5 pounds per week. Manageable. For me, though, this is herculean. (cause, you know, I don't lose actual pounds :rotfl2: ...I lose inches, I look better, I fit in different size clothes, but the scale doesn't move!)

10 pounds will put me at goal. 125. (Oh, to see those 120s again! I am 5'2" by the way.) And Sept. 23rd is the goal date because...drum roll please....

I just booked a Disney trip! Yes, we are going in 7 weeks! WOO HOO.

I routinely check the air fare. And we have known for a while that we want to go this fall. So I have been checking air fare waiting for it to come down. And today it did! So I called DVC to see what was available other than SSR and OKW. And...get this...I GOT BCV!!!! At 7 weeks out, I got Beach Club!

So anyway...you have all seen my before picture. The one that made me run screaming to the WISH boards. That was taken with Figment (my fav. ). I am bound and determined to go back and have that picture taken again and just LOVE it. I can't even stand to look at it since I am so saddened with my appearance there. And it was the first time I had ever had my pic taken with Figment. So it really breaks my heart that I can't stand the picture. So that is my new motivation for the next several weeks.

I am feeling really energized and on it right now, but I have a lot of hurdles coming up. This coming Friday we head out on our boat for the week-end. DH and I always have wine each night and special food, and we take the kids to our family's favorite restaurant, etc. Then the next week-end is a big camping trip for 4 days. We always go with a whole group of people...and much of our activity centers around eating and drinking. I can manage the boat ok. But I am really going to have to think about camping. It is hard to bring tons of veggies camping (there is only so much cooler space, etc.). We totally rough it. Maine wilderness. No services. Just the woods. LOVE it. But it is going to make eating well difficult.

So, that is my news! SO much planning to do!


Congrats on booking your trip !! what a great goal about the pic ! and i hear you on the scale not moving but inches being lost, muscle weighs more than fat :thumbsup2

Good luck keeping on track with everything coming up ! I also have a 4 day camping trip (this weekend) and it's definitely going to be a challenge, but I'm not too worried, I know I will take off anything I put on in a couple of days :rotfl: we'll have to compare notes when you get home
 


Congrats on booking your trip! :cool1:
The new picture with Figment will look awesome!

I admire your drive and determination on your goals. From what you
have done so far I have no doubt that you will reach them!. :)


Have fun camping! Don't forget the bug spray. ;)
 
Thanks!

I just really concentrate on exercise. I recently started watching the diet as I want to lose 30 lbs and put on about 10 of muscle. Back in December 2006 I started the c25k program and stuck with it. Now I go gym Mon-Wed-Fri and run Tue-Thu-Sat-Sun. Have a wedding to go to in September and I am standing up for the groom so have to look my best! LOL.



I saw your pictures as well and you look great. :cool1:
You will look awesome come September!! :banana:
 

Joanne I was looking at the place we're camping this weekend and they have lots of hiking trails !!! So I will be able to get a few miles in every day, maybe i'll have to time it so I need to hike around the time dinner needs to be cooked :rolleyes1
 
Joanne I was looking at the place we're camping this weekend and they have lots of hiking trails !!! So I will be able to get a few miles in every day, maybe i'll have to time it so I need to hike around the time dinner needs to be cooked :rolleyes1



:laughing: That works out perfect for you!
The hiking will be great. Make sure you take nice long ones :)

Don't forget your IPOD! :thumbsup2
 
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Hey guys, I have finally come up for air. This evening will be my 6th job interview in the last 2 weeks, along with my full-time 50+ hour a week job (plus an hour commute each day), and getting a new kitten (and getting her fixed). I am really hoping that this morning's interview comes through as so far it is probably 1st in the list, or that the 2nd in the list comes through with an offer.

I have unfortunately backslid a few lbs, too. My "official" backslide will come on Friday but I am expecting at least 3-4 lbs based on the scale lately.
 
Hey guys, I have finally come up for air. This evening will be my 6th job interview in the last 2 weeks, along with my full-time 50+ hour a week job (plus an hour commute each day), and getting a new kitten (and getting her fixed). I am really hoping that this morning's interview comes through as so far it is probably 1st in the list, or that the 2nd in the list comes through with an offer.

I have unfortunately backslid a few lbs, too. My "official" backslide will come on Friday but I am expecting at least 3-4 lbs based on the scale lately.


I hope the interview went well this morning.:wizard:
You'll get those extra pounds off . :)
 
:laughing: That works out perfect for you!
The hiking will be great. Make sure you take nice long ones :)

Don't forget your IPOD! :thumbsup2

You bet ! can't go hiking without the ipod !

Hey guys, I have finally come up for air. This evening will be my 6th job interview in the last 2 weeks, along with my full-time 50+ hour a week job (plus an hour commute each day), and getting a new kitten (and getting her fixed). I am really hoping that this morning's interview comes through as so far it is probably 1st in the list, or that the 2nd in the list comes through with an offer.

I have unfortunately backslid a few lbs, too. My "official" backslide will come on Friday but I am expecting at least 3-4 lbs based on the scale lately.


Hi Kat ! good luck with your interview and I wouldn't sweat those extra pounds, i'm sure you'll get them off quick ! any pics of the kitty ?? :goodvibes
 














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