week 4

Guys: talk about girl stuff, sorry

Starting weight 165.4
Body Fat %  34.4(analyzer) 36 (scale)
BMI: 27.8

Well The week started off rough, took Monday and Tuesday off, think all the extra painting and activities last week got to me.  Plus I am always tired for a few days after Aunt Flo leaves.  Did great Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.  Even got two workouts in on Wednesday.

Saturday and Sunday were packed and I didn't get workouts or walks in.  Saturday I worked an estate sale in the morning, then Donovan's first birthday party, then Melinda (my soon to be sister in law) had her bachelorette party. Sunday I worked all day at the estate sale.

However I did lose 1.8 pounds this week.  And that's with a work lunch at Longhorn Steakhouse, d's party, and M's party at Drunken Fish Sushi.  So I am happy.

The first two days of week 5 I am trying a 2 day fast.  We got this supplement powder (mix with water) with our workout stuff we ordered from Beachbody, so I am giving it a try.  You substitute the drinks for your meals.  I am modifying it a bit, because I want to get my workouts in so I don't have to take the stuff with us when we go out of town over Labor Day.  I am adding 2 snacks to eat either before or after my workout and walk.

Looking forward to a good week and a great weekend away for my brother's wedding.  We are heading to a Bed and Breakfast in ironton saturday-Monday with the wedding on Sunday.  Should be lots of fun!

Ending Weight: 163.6 (down 1.8 pounds)
Body Fat% 35.2 (analyzer- up probably from eating out!) 3.4 (scale- down 35.4)
BMI: 27.7 (down .1)

Week 3

Start weight 165
Start BMI: 27.9
Start Body Fat %: 35.8

Weekly Goal: 163

Whew!  What a week.  First of all, I met all of my goals for the week! Didn't think I would since I actually had 2 rest days, but I made up for it today with 2 workouts.  One of my walks was at Powder Valley nature Center... we saw more deer :-)

Besides my walks and workouts I had alot more exercise.... I painted my parents steps leading up to their second floor, took 2 coats.  Also, Chad and I painted my parents shed.  We still have to go this week and do the second coat.  Also, spent some time moving furniture, cleaning, and setting up for an estate sale with work.  Hoping all that extra helps me lose!

Next week I will be painting my parents steps leading to the basement, we will finish the shed, and I will clean/organize/paint my parent's pantry.  Plus finish setting up for the estate sale and working the estate sale.

Also, lots to look forward to... Next Saturday is Donovan, my youngest nephew's birthday... he will be 1.... how the year has flown by.  He is walking now, but I haven't seen him since he started, so that will be fun.

Also the last week of the month Chad and I are hopefully heading to the time share to spend a few days, relaxing, exercising, and just spending time together.  He only get a week off before the next semester, so we are taking advantage of it. We will be there Monday-Thursday. There are trails there so we are taking our bikes and will bike and walk.... and they have a pool.

Two days after we get back from the time share... It's wedding time!! My brother is getting marries and it should be a great weekend.  We will be down in Ironton at a bed and breakfast for the whole weekend, and they are planning lots of activities.  Right now the plan is to workout saturday before we leave, then make Sunday and off day and then workout Monday when we get home... we will see if that works.  There are trails there so we will be sure to do lots of walking.

Chad and I are looking forward to the rest of this month and we need the stress break!  School and money issues can really wear you out!  Also, praying for some good news for both of us on the job front this month!

End Weight: 163
End BMI: 27.8
End Body fat %: 34.4%

Week 2

 Disclaimer:  I talk about girly stuff, sorry.


Start Weight 166.6
Weekly Goal: 164
Month Goal: 160


Much better week!

Followed the plan Monday and Tuesday.  Wednesday I didn't get my workouts in, but I still got all 6 workouts and all 5 walks in by the end of the week... I just didn't get my off days when I was supposed to.

Made a new recipe up... Pesto Egg Sandwich....read about it on the food blog.  It was really good and just what I needed that day.

Best moment: on my 60 minute walk on Sunday I went almost 2.5 miles (I was at 2.489).  And I think I could of gone faster/farther with music.  Will start taking my Ipod with me next week.

Worst: tired tired tired.  I am dragging.  Probably because Aunt Flo is coming soon.

Anyways, I met my goals so I get to choose when/ if the tv is on next week and what we watch... Woo Hoo to a nice quiet week without the TV on all the time!!!

End Weight: 165 (lost 1.6 for the week, 4.2 total) didn't get to my goal weight but that's ok, retaining water because of Aunt Flo's impending visit.  I am still on track to get to my monthly goals- which are the weight loss goals that matter...

In other news, my BMI is now 27.9 (down 1.1) and my body fat % is 35.8 (down 1.7%) Umm... AWESOME!

Week 1

Start Weight 169.2
Monthly Goal: 160


This will be short....

Did not meet any of the goals.  Walked a few days, but that's in.  I was sick most of the week, it started the Wednesday before and got worse..Included a doctors visit on Tuesday which included a shot in my hip.  Still not sure what's wrong, finally started feeling a little better by the end of the week.

I did however eat pretty well.

End Weight: 166.6 (Lost 2.6 pounds!)

Before

  Disclaimer:  I talk about girly stuff, sorry.

Starting July 30th, we (Chad and I) are starting a 90 day fitness challenge with our Beachbody coach.  The challenge will last for 90 days.  Here are some of the guidelines of the challenge:

1. Weigh yourself before and every Monday.
2. Take measurements and before photos and on days 30,60, and 90.
3.  Write out some goals- weekly, monthly- and whole program
4. Write down a workout plan.

I won't put Chad's info here, because he hasn't given me permission. (Haven't even asked him- this is for me, not him :-) )

My start weight is 169.2
I have my measurements, only going to post two here, because they are the only two I am really worried about. Starting BMI: 29, Starting Body Fat % 37.5%.  I am hoping to gain some muscle and drop the waist size down and am hoping the girls shrink a bit, but I think those will come if I can get the weight, BMI, and body fat % down.

Here is a before photo...

This is from my baptism June 17, 2012.  Probably the most recent picture I have of myself.  Really shows the lack of arm muscles and the girls sticking out... I have to wear larger shirts for the girls, so it hides the stomach luckily.

Here is one of Chad and I.  A little older, its from Disney May 2011.  We had actually both lost some weight before going on this trip, all of which we have since gain back.  And I realized we are slouched over, but even when we stand you can see the rolls. :-(

I have created quite a few goals for the 90 days....

- Do Power 90 6 days a week (This is a beachbody program we purchased right after we got married that we had yet to use... It is a step down program from the infamous P90X

- Walk 5 days a week.  I don't think many people know this, but it is a life goal of mine to run a marathon.  I thought I would have to give up on this goal when I had the plantar fascitis issues pop up.  However after losing my job and the problem more or less disappearing after I was not on my feet all day long and after talking it over with my foot doctor, regular doctor and my chiropractor, it was decided I could it would just take a little extra effort.  With that in mine the plan I created/decided on was too first walk a 5k, then walk a 10k, run a 5k, run a 10k, run a half marathon, and then run a marathon.  I have found some good training plans for all 6 mini goals by Hal Higdon and it is what I am following... so by the end of this current 90 days challenge I will have walked my 5k and just be starting on the training for the 10k... I am hoping to start running by March of next year.

- Track all foods eaten and as much nutrition info as I can find.  I am using an Iphone App- Mynetdiary to help me with this.

- Drink half of my body weight in water ounces each day.  I choose this number because it is what the fitness journal (fitbook) I am using suggests.

- Log in my fitbook every day- workouts, food, etc.

- Plan the week ahead fitness wise every Sunday (my week starts on Monday).

I am following the Power 90 workout plan and the Hal Higdon 5k walking plan(modified to extend it from 8-12 weeks).  For Power 90 it is basically MWF are circuit workouts and THSu are cardio/abs workouts.  Saturday is my off day for Power 90. For walking- MWF I do a walk for a certain amount of minutes (Starts at 15 mins and moves up to 30 by the end of the 12 weeks).  Saturday is a certain amount of miles (starts at 1.5 and moves up to 3 miles).  Sunday is a 60 min walk with a 5kw on the last Sunday.  Tand H are my off days for walking.

So there you go.  I will update each week with my progress in case you are interested.  Also, hoping this will get me back to blogging on the food blog with some healthier recipes than we might of had in the past.