A New Year

I CAN'T believe that I'm saying this, but I'm starting over again. When I started this blog I wanted it to be the chronicle of my last lifestyle change. Unfortunately, that wasn't meant to be, so I'm here again. I have a few things going for me.

1. I have bought an elliptical machine that will be delivered tomorrow. My biggest problem with exercising is that I will not leave and go back to the gym once I'm home. I'm sitting this sucker in the middle of the living room floor so that I have no choice but to use it.

2. My brother-in-law and I have started a biggest loser contest starting today. 13 weeks. Wager is $100 to the winner from the other player. If I have to hand over $100 I'm going to be so mad!! It's just the motivation I need to keep on track!!

3. When we weighed in for biggest loser tonight, I only weighed 6 pounds less than my brother-in-law. He's at least 3 or 4 inches taller than me. And I see him as "bigger" than me. I guess not, huh? I've lost at least 7 pounds in the last 2 weeks, prior to this starting, so I was heavier than him. That is like a slap in the face to me. I need to wake up and take control!!

Here we go!!!

Starting weight 1/14/11 @ 7 pm 252.6

Weigh In

Well, I lost a pound. That really really really stinks though, because this was the week I busted my butt in the gym. Just goes to show you that you have to be doing well eating, and exercising to post good numbers! You can't do REALLY crappy in one and great in the other!

It's another week. No birthday parties this week. It's on!

Week 4

Well I'm enjoying myself at work right now while everyone else is off having fun, or better yet, sleeping! HAHA. But there are a couple of great things about today. #1, I just weighed in and have lost another 2 pounds! Yep, that makes 11 total in 4 weeks. #2, Today is my birthday! Because of this, I'm not tracking today. My office has a tradition that you bring birthday treats to share with everyone on your birthday, so I brought turtle bars. I had 2 for breakfast. I'm going to eat what I want today, and not feel guilty. I might even have a few glasses of wine tonight. I will be 100% back on track tomorrow though.

Does anyone else need days like that? If I try to be 100% all the time, I will burn out and give up. If I allow myself some wiggle days, I do much better I think. Hopefully the scale next week won't reflect my birthday choices! HAHA.

Things I've done well this week:

1. Went to the gym 4 times(and actually pushed myself pretty hard
2. Tracked every bite of food that has gone into my mouth on Sparkpeople.com
3. Upped my protein intake, and decreased my carbs.

Things to improve on

1. Getting my water in every day. I struggled with this a few days this week.
2. Eating more natural foods. I need to incorporate more fruits and vegetables in my diet.
3. Start some light weight training at the gym. I'm only doing cardio right now.

11 pounds... I'm SOOOO excited!

Weigh-In Day

Well, not nearly as encouraging as last week, but a loss none the less. I am down another 1.6 pounds. I really want to lose at least 2 pounds per week, so i'm going to have to get with it this week. I know when I'm not doing well, but I always think I can get it off before Saturday. I need to think of every day as weigh in day.

My goals for this week...

Track every bite of food that hits my mouth in sparkpeople
Eat Quality calories for my caloric intake
Drink 8 glasses of water per day
Go the gym at LEAST 4 times
Bring my lunches to work so I'm not tempted to grab something in town.

Maybe by accomplishing these mini-goals I'll accomplish my ultimate goal!