NOW is the time! It's MINE & I AM WORTH IT! (friends welcome to tag along!!)

[Lesli54]

Rejoice in the fact that your favorite shorts are in the "too big" pile! How great that must feel.

I wouldn't worry too much about the few added lbs, they will be gone soon.

Keep up the great work!

 

[toystoryduo]

You are doing a great job, Julie!!!! Your hard work is paying off!

That's cool that you might score the Ohio tests. I got an offer from Pearson about a week ago, but I had to turn it down due to our homeschooling schedule.

I hope you have a wonderful day ahead!

 

[goldcupmom]

Here I am again.....finally a few minutes to get online. The weather here is about to turn really windy again, so I took Sashi for an 8 mile walk this morning & now I'm SITTING & watching BL from last night.

First the updates:

4/8 - 4/9- 4/10
2683 Cal burned 2292 2652
1250 Cal eaten 1861 1221
1433 Cal deficit 431 1431
17991 steps 10552 14805
2H 33M activity 1H 15M 2H 5M

4/11 - 4/12 4/13
2719 Cal burned 2682 2874
1157 Cal eaten 1087 1345
1562 Cal deficit 1595 1529
14927 steps 11101 20417
2H 5M 1H 49M 2H 43M

4/14 -
2664 Cal burned
1540 Cal eaten
1124 Cal deficit
13739 steps
2H 23 M

I know my numbers mean I should be losing something, so I'm not concerned(just a bit frustrated) at the gain I had a couple days ago. I haven't been on a scale since, but I'm confident that it's hormones & water. I think it (& my current salt craving) was triggered by some 'lettuce wraps' I ate last Friday. Kind like soy sauce with double salt, but SO GOOD!!! Plus, I don't think I've ever lost this month in this short of a time & I think my body needs some time to catch up.

I need to get my focus back working on the Gsale stuff as I'm just not getting it done. I'm back down to 2 weeks from Friday & no closer than I was a month ago.

I'm glad for the clothing size change. Fortunately, I'm such a thrift store shopper that I've got a storage container full of 'too small' & 'not quite yet' shorts for summer. I was able to dig a few pairs out yesterday & move to my dresser. All my adidas stuff I'll gladly replace at the outlets in FL.

DH had his cardiologist visit & he seems to be tolerating his new chol. meds & they are working well. From what he said, he's probably healthier than I am & at his all time high weight & never moves...except to go get a snack. Frustrating......but good.

Well, time to visit a few journals & try to get something done around here.....more later.....

 

[lovinaz]

That is so cool that you have some different sized clothes that you can look forward to!

How do you like the 30 day shred? Do you have to do the same workout every day for 30 days?? Is it hard?

Keep up the good work, I'm sure the scale will eventually cooperate. You've really been on a roll!

 

[goldcupmom]

I like Shred, Amy. It's only 20 minutes long, so just about the time I can't stand any more, it's over! Level 1 for 10 days, Level 2 for 10, then level 3.

It's 3 circuits....3 minutes strength, 2 minutes cardio, 1 min abs each. Uses hand weights. I have VERY little upper body strength, so it is tough for me. My quads hurt from the squats & lunges...on the outside edge, but not bad. Tomorrow is day 11, so I start Level 2. I FF through it & it looks kind of scary at this moment, but.....

 

[Amy&Dan]

Julie, I hear you on the salt thing. At the age I am now, its amazing how it just sticks with me and makes my bloat (which is already bad due to hormones) even worse! Love lettuce wraps.

Well that's good news about dh, but I think he's kidding himself to say he's healthier than you. Given the level of exercise you are doing and what you weigh, you are hard to beat right now!

 

[toystoryduo]

Thanks for sharing the info about Jillian's 30 Day Shred. I may look into getting that workout!

I hope you have a wonderful day ahead!

 

[Lesli54]

There's just something about salt and sweets, once you start on them, you just crave more. Here's hoping that you get through the salt craving quickly.

I wouldn't worry too much about the weight, you are doing great and you are probably right about your body needing to catch up after so much weight lost so quickly.

Good luck on gettting that garage sale stuff done.

 

[goldcupmom]

Quickly, before I go run errands, I wanted to say I survived Day 1 of Level 2 of the Shred. Jillian is NOT my bestest friend....but, I survived. Would be MUCH easier if it weren't about 1/3 done from plank/pushup position. I guess maybe I'll have some arm strength when I'm done with this. I was actually able to do a handful of REAL pushups...not girly ones, & before day 1 I could do exactly ZERO girly ones.

Back later....

 

[lovinaz]

Hmm, I might have to check into the Shred. I love workouts where you can see results quickly. That's great that you have gained so much upper body strength already! Can't wait to hear about Level 3!

 

[traceycooper]

the shred sounds hard - but then thats proberbly why its so effective!!
keep it up julie you are doing brilliant
have a great weekend

 

[saremca]

Hi! I'm just popping by and see you've started Level 2 of 30-Day Shred. I am starting my second week of Level 1, and frankly am scared of Level 2. I'm glad to hear you made it through the first day okay.

I did part of Jillian's No More Trouble Zones this morning and yowza, that was hard too. She is a "no mercy" instructor, that's for sure. I love how that DVD is chaptered though, so you can select which body part you want to work.

I'm impressed by your real push ups! WTG! I don't think I'll ever be able to eek out more than 1 or 2 of those. I'll be doing girl push ups on my knees forever.

 

[toystoryduo]

Way to go, Julie!!! Keep up the good work!!!

 

[goldcupmom]

Went to WW. Down .4. Very mixed emotions about it. I know I'm losing size if nothing else, but I REALLY want the numbers......sigh.......

To make matters worse, Amy sent me SNOW!!! Just flurries, but dreary. And, I've only had about 10 hours sleep in 3 nights....NOT a good combo.

Off to meet with Jillian......Day 12......

 

[toystoryduo]

Sending a gentle your way....I hope you are able to get some sleep asap!

I'm sorry to hear about the snow. I hope the weather improves for you soon.

Hope your Saturday is a good one!

 

[Lesli54]

Please don't send the snow this way!

Congrats on the lbs down and rejoice in the size difference. Remember, you are building muscle so the numbers isn't everything.

WISHing you some sleep this weekend.

 

[goldcupmom]

Well, I just looked back at my "rewards" & I need to update/change a bit.

Tentatively, my rewards are
5 lbs = laptop - unfortunately a necessity - done
10 lbs = pedicure - waiting about another week so that it is 'sandal's' weather!
18 lbs = schedule consult to get my bad 'vein' fixed behind my right knee. At this point I will be at my lowest WW weight ever.
22 lbs = massage
26 lbs = goal before trip... schedule spa visit for facial, brows, hair cut & color

4/15 -

2947 Cal Burned
1112 Cal eaten
1835 Cal deficit
21102 steps
2H 59 m activity

4/16 -
2692 Cal Burned
1309 Cal eaten
1383 Cal deficit
15354 steps
1H 58 M activity

4/17 -
2516 cal burned
835 cal eaten
1681 cal deficit
13680 steps
2H 4 M activity

4/18 - site down, didn't go back to enter food
2353 cal burned
11012 steps
1H 34 m activity

4/19 =
2608 cal burned
1239 cal eaten
1369 cal deficit
16027 steps
1H 37 M activity

Today was the dreaded gyn visit. went well as far as I know....of course it will take a while for pap results. I weighed 167 fully clothed & with shoes....and, I have terrible white coat syndrome at drs. felt really nervous...and, my BP was 118/72!!!! I about fell over!!!

Didn't get a chance to visit Jillian over the weekend, so today was only day 13....day 3 of level 2. My bad ankle can't deal with the impact of 'double jump ropes' but other than having to do the normal ones for that & going a bit slower than they do on the 'walk out push ups' and 'plank jacks', I can hold my own. My upper arms are KILLING me, though, but I'm hoping I can actually get some definition there. DSis & I tend to have 'football player' shoulders. Not really attractive!!

Off to get a few things done before I go score. The question I am on should finish off about Wednesday & then we will train for 2 days to help the other night project finish, so probably totally done by middle of next week. I did apply for online & hopefully will hear back soon. That I can do & the money would come in handy.

DS19 car still not back. DS22 is getting over $1500 back in taxes & I would love to be able to 'confiscate' it for part of what he owes me....wish I could!! sigh....but, unless I miss my bet, he will blow it on a big TV to run up my electric bill more.....GRRRRRRR!!!!!!!

And, DH has a new hobby.....online poker......double GGGGGGRRRRRRRRRR!!!!
Oh, well....

97 days until the cruise! 87 days until I get on the train .....Can't wait to get my Garage Sale over the 1st & 2nd so I can dig some suitcases out..... Yes, I am pathetic!!

 

[Lesli54]

Julie, I love your goals, especially your final one where you really pamper yourself. You are really doing great job.

I think you will definitely be at goal when you go on your trip. All of your talk about garage saling has me in the mood to seriously dejunk and get rid of everything possible when they do the town sale in early June.

Hoping your day is a good one.

 

[traceycooper]

hi julie - hope the gyn results all come back ok.
i've always wanted muscly arms!! definition would be a great start!!

 

[toystoryduo]

Great goals and great rewards, Julie!!!! You are doing a great job!!! Keep up the good work!

I don't know if we are going to do a garage sale this year or not. With our road being torn up until September, I'm not sure that we will be able to fit one in. I'm sending lots of garage sale your way!

Have a great evening!