Great day!

So I tried my new phone app today and recorded my workout.  5.63km!  (see pic above) WOOHOO!  Walked with a co-worker of mine and we thought that we had been gone for 1/2 hour but to our surprise, we had walked for exactly 63 minutes (and 12 seconds.... but who's counting!)  ;)  We were so happy to have done it, felt amazing (besides being sweaty!) so we're doing this again tomorrow!  My hubby told me of a spot that has stairs (about 50ish) so I'm going to drag her there tomorrow during our walk, to sweat and to burn more calories....  YAY!  :)  Can't wait to do this again tomorrow!  We said that we'd shave a few minutes off every time and keep trying to beat our record.   If we do, maybe we can explore further.... was also thinking of walking to my hubby's work to say "hi"!  I had asked my co-worker if she had met him and her response was: "only in pictures".  LOL!  Guess I'll have to change that!  :)  Also looking into getting my bike all ready to hit those trails around my work.... my co-worker might join me on that too! 

Weight update:

Still no sign of weight loss but am not going to get bummed about it.  Those extra long walks will do the trick to shed more unwanted pounds...  On another note, someone at work stopped me today to say that I had lost a ton of weight and that it showed!  yay me!!! :) 

Stepping out of my comfort zone

The Parliament building from the path I took!

Today was a big step for me.... I stepped out of my comfort zone and went out for a walk, down a path, that I've never been down before.  For those who don't know me, I am petrified of walking downtown alone.  I have this fear of getting lost and not being to find my way back.  Well, today, I downloaded a new app for my phone (tracks the distance you've walked and how long your trek was) and went out to explore around my workplace.    Found a really nice bike path going along the water with hills and different terrain, followed it and saw some really nice sights and got some great fresh air (and don't forget burning those extra calories!)  Also saw some potential spots for geocaches too, that I might explore tomorrow!

 My new app was good, but found another one that was better and am looking forward to trying that one out!   Note to self though: Don't wear long dark jeans when it's hot and humid out while walking at lunchtime and get better running shoes!    Boy was I sweaty when I got back to the office!  The fan at my desk was my friend for many minutes! (as was my water bottle!)  This being said, I had remembered a colleague of mine mentioning that there were shower facilities in our building... so I went to him and asked him if he had time to show me.  After speaking with the Commissionaires and getting codes to get in, he and I explored our change rooms.   I was happy to see that I could change, do my work out, shower and change back into my work clothes.   YAY!   Our building (in another Phase and Tower) has a very small gym.  Perhaps in the cooler months (like winter!) I will join.  For now, I'm just going to enjoy some free vitamin D that the gorgeous sun gives me and workout with my wrist weights. 

Fridge cleanup!

So I cleaned out the fridge last night.  Got rid of sugary drinks and some alcohol to make room for more veggies (as my crispers are full of green goodness, much to Marc's dismay).   Felt good to clean up!  Makes me happy that I now have room to store my spaghetti squash!    Bad stuff out, great stuff in! :)

Speaking of squash, last night's featured veggie was cubed  butternut  squash, on the bbq.  OMG, yummy.  I added garlic, onions, a little bit of butter (so that they would not stick to the foil) and last ingredient: CINNAMON!  Recipe?  Nope!  How did I come up with cinnamon on my butternut squash?  My taste buds told me that it would be yummy.  Who knew?!  LOL! (yes, I hear voices in my head.... might not be a good thing.  Tee hee...)   I even had leftovers, to which I will have tomorrow as snack! :)

It's difficult not to weigh myself every day, as I know I shouldn't, but it has become an obsession of mine (to which I will stop and choose a day in the week to weigh myself and stick with it).  Good news though!  1 more lb less!  Total of 16lbs!  YAY ME!  *pats herself on the back* .  Although not losing weight as quickly as I would want, I am still very happy that those numbers are going DOWN and not up.  It's also a healthy way to lose weight.  One pound at a time!  :)  I WILL GET THERE!

Although ashamed at the initial weight and measurements, I will share them with you as this acts as a reassurance that I am doing this for a healthier me!  This journey won't be a short one but it will be a rewarding one! 

Date	May 26, 2011	July 12, 2011
Weight	261.3	245.4
Neck	16	16
Upper Arm (left)	17	16.75
Upper Arm (right)	17	16.75
Chest	51.5	50.5
Diaphragm	48	44.75
Waist	52	49.25
Abdomen	54.5	52
Buttocks	52.5	51
Upper Thigh (left)	28	25
Upper Thigh (right)	28	26
Calf (left)	18.5	17.75
Calf (right)	19.5	18.5
Upper knee (left)	16.25	16.5
Upper knee (right)	16.5	16.75

 

Now that my back is much better, I am able to take my walks at lunchtime and try and burn those calories!  :)  Next measurement update: Next month.  I don`t want to measure myself every week.  I am already weighing myself too much as it is!  LOL!

 Stay tuned folks!   xoxo

I can do it!

Somehow, this time feels different.  The whole "acceptance" of myself in a large body isn't enough anymore.  Although exuding sexiness and confidence in the body I currently have, I know I can be the person I've always wanted to be.  I've sabotaged myself enough and am working hard at breaking the hold that food has on me.  Why choose now to change?  I think that it's because I have come to the realization that I am getting older and that I have to take care of myself so that I can enjoy a longer, healthier life with my darling husband.  The biggest eye opener for me was that at the age of 36, my mother was diagnosed with MS.  When I was 20, I thought 36 was old, but now that I am at that age, I feel young and still feel like I am in my early 20's!  It really hit me and knew that I had to make a change.  Both of my parents also have Diabetes and as such, am at a higher risk.  May 26, 2011 is when I decided to change my life, for the better.

My fear is to fail.  Fail to lose the weight, fail to have the motivation to continue eating healthily, fail to be motivated to workout and shed those many unwanted pounds. How am I overcoming them?  By sharing my goals and my journey with you, I am ensuring that I take charge of my life and am accountable for the the choices I am making.  I will share my ups and downs.   

The road to weightloss will be long and difficult, but I will stay stong and focused! 

My goals:

Weight:  Lose 40lbs by October. 

Promiss to myself:

Even though I may have small setbacks, I promiss to get back onto the horse and continue my journey to a better me.  I promiss to love myself no matter what and to stay focused!  I can do it and I WILL do it!

So the journey to weight loss has begun....again!

Well, as the title says, here's my journey to weight loss, again!  For 5 weeks now, I've watched what I eat and have worked hard at finding out what triggers my eating.  I have determined that I eat when I am bored and eat when I am sad.  What have I done to help remedy this?  I COOK!  Yes, sounds odd, but I've been re-discovering food.  I read each label, put back my "normal" choices of snacks and regular meals and have opted for a more natural, fresh, organic way of life.  My husband's not a fan of all the greens I've been feeding him, but I know that it will benefit us both in the long run.  My sisters in law are both an inspiration to me with all their great meal plans (and blogging!) as well as my inlaws as they seem to know everything that you need to know about cooking fish on the bbq! 



The pic you see in sepia was taken early May, 2011.    After 5 weeks of my "new life", I am 15lbs down and am happier.  It may not show a lot, but am feeling more confident and my hubby loves it!  Now to kick myself in the butt for those fantastic workout sessions I've been meaning to try!  My lunchtime quick walks around work isn't cutting it!

Early May, 2011

July 6, 2011