2015 is the year I seriously kick some butt!!

I haven't been blogging much. I actually started writing in a composition book. Handwriting a journal of all things? Yes! It has been so helpful to recharge and kick myself in the butt to get back to weight loss and fitness.

I am disappointed to report that I gained somewhere around 20 pounds over the holidays. I knew there was some gain, but I didn't know it was that much. Unfortunately, I just let myself go, eating whatever I wanted and not working out as I had been in the past.

I have embraced my oopsies and am coming back from that gain. I've gotten about 5 pounds of it off, working on the next 5.

Kids and work schedule kinda got things a little mixed up and took some time for me to get used to. I was regularly working during the day and now I am working at night so there was an adjustment period for sure. I've got it all figured out now.

I am back in my flow. In the gym at least 3 days per week, but having dedicated workout time 5 days per week. Taking a long walk, playing basketball or tennis with my kids will count on the weekends as that is their time and I won't take that away.

A final note on this short blog: HOLY CRAP! I'M A RUNNER!!!

Glancing in the rear view mirror

It has been a while since I updated my blog.

Things have happened. I finally got a job in July. It started out part-time and just recently went full-time. 

I haven't lost anymore weight, but I haven't gained either. It's been a triumph to maintain during the crazy time I've had. 

This is the day that I re-dedicate to my fitness. The weather is getting cooler and with that, I will be able to get my butt outside for some fitness time with my kids. Whether it's running, biking, tennis, or whatever, it is important that I continue to commit myself to it. 

Food is a big struggle. I am a food addict. I eat, just because. Not because I'm hungry, but because I'm bored, because I'm depressed. I just eat. I have to control myself and remind myself that I'm not hungry or that I'm not eating for energy. Making better choices has been a struggle as well. Certain times have me craving things that are not good for me, but I give in and tell myself that tomorrow is a new day. The new day comes and it's not any better. Today is a new day and it WILL be better and it already has. I will be better with logging everything that I put in my mouth. 

My new toy, FitBit Zip, is keeping me honest and reminds me that because I sit behind a desk all day, that I need to get up and move my butt with a goal of 10,000 per day at work alone.

My daughter is participating in the Girls on The Run program afterschool. Upon graduation on the program (December 2014), they will be completing a 5k with their group and running buddies. Guess who my daughter wants to run with? ME! Of course. I am super excited to do this with her, but way behind in training. Now is the time to start!

I've got my game plan... now to put on the game face and get it done!!

In fitness and in health,

Gillian

Weigh In Wednesday 6/11/14

I'm late with the posting this week. I started a new class on Tuesday and my daughter broke her elbow on Wednesday so life has been a little chaotic. I did weigh myself on Wednesday. I have reached day 30 of the NEW 90 day challenge and day 10 of the "Abs and Ass" Challenge

6/4/14 weight: 257.7

6/4/14 BMI: 39.2

Current weight: 255.1

Current BMI: 38.8

WEEKLY LBS. LOST: 2.6

Weekly % of body weight lost: 1.01%

Weekly BMI decrease: 0.4

Starting Weight: 305.5

Starting BMI: 46.4

TOTAL LBS. LOST: 50.4

Total % of body weight lost: 16.5%

Day 17 of NEW 90 Day Challenge!

5/12 starting weight 269.8

Current Weight 214.7

Challenge Weight Loss: 14.7

% Loss: 5.45%

Weigh In Wednesday 5/28/14

With the short school week and holiday weekend, I celebrated a little more than I should have. I was somewhat mindful of my caloric intake and exercised a lot less that I wanted to. Fortunately, the numbers still reflect my hard work. 

5/21/14 weight: 262.2

5/21/14 BMI: 39.9

Current weight: 257.7

Current BMI: 39.2

WEEKLY LBS. LOST: 4.5

Weekly % of body weight lost: 1.72%

Weekly BMI decrease: 0.7

Starting Weight: 305.5

Starting BMI: 46.4

TOTAL LBS. LOST: 48.3

Total % of body weight lost: 15.65%

May's "Bike Your Ass Off" Challenge: 165/200 miles complete! as of 5/27/14 

35 miles to go!

Day 17 of NEW 90 Day Challenge!

5/12 starting weight 269.8

Current Weight 257.5

Challenge Weight Loss: 12.1

% Loss: 4.5%

Weigh In Wednesday 5/21/14

BMI IS OUT OF THE 40'S!!! 

Going to crush the "Bike Your Ass Off" Challenge!

5/7/14 weight: 264.3

5/7/14 BMI: 40.2

Current weight: 262.2

Current BMI: 39.9

WEEKLY LBS. LOST: 2.1

Weekly % of body weight lost: 0.8%

Weekly BMI decrease: 0.3

Starting Weight: 305.5

Starting BMI: 46.4

TOTAL LBS. LOST: 43.3

Total % of body weight lost: 14.2%

May's "Bike Your Ass Off" Challenge: 143/200 miles complete!

Day 9 of NEW 90 Day Challenge!

Weigh In Wednesday 5/14/14

I know, beyond a shadow of a doubt, that this week's weight was sabotaged by yours truly. Over Mother's Day weekend, I overindulged on foods I had no business eating in the first place. I accept it. I own it. I learn from it. I move on.

HOPEFULLY BY NEXT WEEK I WILL MOVE MY BMI OUT OF THE 40s!!!

5/7/14 weight: 266.1

5/7/14 BMI: 40.5

Current weight: 264.3

Current BMI: 40.2

WEEKLY LBS. LOST: 1.8

Weekly % of body weight lost: 0.7%

Weekly BMI decrease: 0.3

Starting Weight: 305.5

Starting BMI: 46.4

TOTAL LBS. LOST: 41.2

Total % of body weight lost: 13.5%

May's "Bike Your Ass Off" Challenge: 81.4/200 miles complete

Day 3 of NEW 90 Day Challenge!

You are what you eat!

You are what you eat!

I'm sure you've heard this phrase a million times from a million different people. I know I have. However, this morning, I have finally (and unfortunately) have come to terms with the full meaning of those words and the truth they possess.

It all started on Friday. My day went as usual. I had breakfast, went to the gym, went home, and had lunch. Dinner was good too. I fell into an old habit and had a few beers, putting me outside of my calorie budget. Saturday morning I went for a walk/run and had a good breakfast. I skipped lunch because I knew we were going out for dinner. That's where I made my first mistake. By time we got to where we were going, I was so hungry that "fat girl" mode kicked in and I wanted everything on the menu. It started with a cocktail and potato skins, followed by a beer and chicken wings with french fries and coleslaw, finished up with another beer. Sunday (Mother's Day) started out pretty good. Went for 1.5 mile walk/run and had a good breakfast. Went out with my sister and the three kids. Started out great, but then one of them had a meltdown and we had to leave Walmart. We ended up at the grocery store, buying subs and a few other items needed for the day and week, including two bags of potato chips. By time we got home, I was starving! I had half of a sub on wheat bread, no mayo, etc., good choices. While putting the groceries away, I tore into the potato chips and began to gobble them by the handful. RED ALERT! Originally, sister and I planned for salads with grilled shrimp for dinner, but by the time we were done in the pool with the kids, that changed to pizza. Stuffed crust, meat lovers pizza... not one slice... not two slices, but three slices. AND MORE COCKTAILS! To end the weekend, we had dessert. Not just any dessert, but banana splits... with all the toppings. 

I was so full when I went to bed. That should have been the first indication that I was not going to have a good night/morning. To make a long story short, I ended up with gas, indigestion, and heartburn. I was awakened early in the morning with the urge to vomit. I did end up vomiting and then the diarrhea started. I was in and out of the bathroom for a couple of hours before everything stopped. I was able to go back to sleep. Once I woke up again, I had a headache. I had to fight through to get the kids off to school and get myself to the gym.

Monday is usually my "balls-to-the-wall" day in the gym! On a regular Monday, I get in and hit it with no issues along the way. Today was a totally different story. I almost talked myself out of going to the gym. Red flag #1. I felt so fatigued, sluggish, and just all around blah. I took me a good bit of time to get into the routine. I wasn't motivated. I wasn't pushing. I was just going through the motions of what I was doing. Biking 10 miles, for example, usually takes me 40 minutes. Today it took me over an hour. I finally finished my workout and still felt like crap. Ugh.

At this point, you may be wondering what the point of this story is. It's simple. You are what you eat. After 3 months of healthy eating and working out, it took one day to throw my body out of whack. I put bad stuff in and got nothing but bad in return. Healthy eating is the most important thing you must do in order to get in shape. You've got to fuel the machine to get the results. The better the fuel, the better the engine will run and you will get a lot more out of it. Needless to say, I won't be making this mistake ever again!

In fitness and in health,

Fat2FitMama