WW Week #8

I've been so out of control with eating. Must get back on track!  Must get back to the gym!  I've been a bottomless pit.

This Week: I lost 0.2 pounds.  I'm just grateful that it's not a gain!

I included the weekly progress report that Weight Watchers makes.  So many points!!! Yesterday while watching the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show, I ate a GIANT bowl of buttery, cheesy pasta. Oh the irony!

Cheese & Chocolate

Cheese!  Cheese is my weakness.. Cheese and chocolate. Chocolate and cheese.  I talked to my friend the other day, and she knits now.  I think I'm going to give it a try... I can't eat if my hands are busy!

I've been kinda struggling to get back on track.  My sleep patterns are off.  Which means I haven't had the energy to workout.  Basically my whole routine is off.  Ideally, I like to be in bed by 9pm, sleep by 9:30pm, awake at 5:30am and working out by 6am.

Anyway, I'm 100% NOT giving up... I'm still tracking points and planning meals.  So determined to make it through this holiday season in one (skinnier) piece

WW Week #7

It pains me to write this, but I must stay accountable...

Gained 4.4 pounds this week

The worst part is that I didn't even do that bad this weekend... it was last night.  I knew that I wasn't physically hungry; that I was just having a craving. I kept waiting for it to go away and then when it didn't, I caved.  This triggered a terrible, terrible downward spiral because as soon as I gave in to one craving, a new craving would mosey on in to take its place. I could not stop eating. I managed to rack up close to 50 points after work alone.

Grrr... frustrating. BUT I came up with an action plan:

• increase water intake from 64 oz. to 80 oz.
• eat a 6-8 point breakfast (protein + carbs)
• go to the gym after work to avoid mindless eating

Anyway. New week. Clean Slate. Back on track.

WW Week #6

Good Morning!

I bring you this weekly weigh-in from the warmth of my cozy bed. Since I have to be at work in just a few short hours, I'll get straight to the point:

Weekly Change: -4.2 pounds (whoa! best. week. ever.)
Overall Change: -13.9

Anddd bonus for this week: I stumbled across 2 (!!) articles that make me happy with my progress, like really really happy!

ARTICLE #1
I started taking body measurement over the summer, but then quickly forgot about it/couldn't remember where I put my tape measure (such is life).  BUT after reading this article by Dr. Oz, I let curiosity get the best of me.

From the article:

"A waist size over 35 inches in women and over 40 inches in men greatly increases the risk of chronic diseases like diabetes, heart disease and more. The ideal waist size for women is 32 ½ inches and 35 inches for men."

My waist size on May 20th, 2013: 37 inches (unhealthy)
My waist size today: 32.5 inches (ideal!)
Victoria's Secret model waist size: 23-24 inches (hah, I wish!)

Wahoo!

ARTICLE #2
Yesterday morning as I was catching up with the daily headlines*, I came across this article on Plan-B, also known as the morning after pill.

Here's a direct quote:

the drug is completely ineffective for women who weigh more than 176 pounds and begins to lose effectiveness in women who weigh more than 165 pounds.

So that means...

• Me before weight watchers: Plan B is completely ineffective
• Me at current weight: Plan B is completely effective (!!)

And just because I can totally see your face as you read this, I would like to clarify that I have never had cause to take this nor do I plan of needing it anytime in the near (or far) future.  Got it? Phew, okay glad that's cleared up...

The article goes on to give some statistics:

• The average weight of American women 20 years and older is 166.2 pounds
• The average weight of non-Hispanic black women aged 20 to 39 is 186 pounds
• Well color me impressed because while I've been above average in both categories, I am now below the average {insert happy dance here}

*a big thank you to the Skimm for making me appear to be a well-educated young professional

Okay, I'm done. Sorry if this was obnoxious, I just had to share my excitement with someone.

WW Week #5

Just wanted to give you a quick update on the double double-u (WW).  Are these updates annoying?  They started as a way to stay accountable, but now I really enjoy writing them.  At the same time, I worry that they come off as shallow/self-important.  So just say the word and I'll "unsubscribe" you from boring weight updates :)

Anyway...

Today is the end of Week #5.  To be honest, I was NOT looking forward to this morning's weigh in because my sister and I stuffed our faces with SO. MUCH. FOOD. this weekend.  According to my points tracker, I consumed 85 points on Sunday alone. That's a lot!  To put it in perspective, I only get 28 points a day and 49 flex points per week.  So on Sunday I consumed more than my daily and weekly allowance combined. Thankfully I was able to redeem myself because today, November 20th 2013... drumroll please... the scale was down (!!)

WEEK #5 RESULTS: - 0.8 pounds :)
OVERALL RESULTS: -9.7 pounds

So there's that.  I'm really pleased with my progress.  However looking in the mirror, I can't see much of a difference yet.  My clothes seem to be the only indication that I am, in fact, losing weight (i.e. this morning I was able to wear my belt on a tighter loop).

• I am 7.9 pounds away from my next goal weight
• I am 11.7 pounds away from being in the "normal" weight range.  Right now I am classified as overweight - exactly in the middle of "normal" and "obese"
• It's crazy to think that exactly 1 year ago I was considered obese (eek!).  But that is neither here nor there.
• 5 weeks down, 7 weeks to go...

Onward and downward!

WW Week #4

Today marks the start of week #5. I'll pause to let that sink in... I'M ON WEEK FIVE!!! Whoa! When did that happen? I cannot remember the last time I followed through with something for this long (sad, but true). The best part? I'm still going strong.  In fact, I feel as if my real motivation is just getting started.  This was the first week that I managed to stay within my weekly points allowance.  I also managed to successfully get back on track after a very indulgent Sunday (think lobster rolls, apple cider doughnuts, and espresso martinis).  Anyway, I'll stop blabblering and get to the part you're probably waiting for... The results week numero four:

Weekly: -1.8 lbs (!!)
Overall: -8.9lbs
Achievements: As of this morning, I have officially lost 5% of my body weight.
Next Goal: 10% of my current weight.

Wish me luck!

WW Week #2

Just wanted to give you a quick update. Today marks the end of week 2 on Weight Watchers, and I am down 1.3 pounds from last week. This gives me a total loss of 4 pounds! I was actually really nervous that I would mess everything up in Montreal, but looks like I managed to do okay. I'm going to try and make week 3 my best yet!

Slow and Steady

gym rat

Weeee! I did NOT want to go to the gym AT ALL today!!! My motivation and energy were at dangerously low levels.  I'm not kidding when I say that I sat in my car -- in the gym parking lot -- for well over before finally deciding to suck it up and workout... But I must say, I'm super happy that I did because I nailed my 5k training.  Andddd I noticed that it is getting the teeniest tiniest bit easier to jog a mile.  I'm starting to learn the importance of pace.  In the past I've been too impatient/ambitious and wind up tiring myself out within the first 100 meters; I guess there really is merit in the expression: "slow and steady wins the race."

today's workout

• easy 1 mile warm-up
• sprint 100 meters
• walk 100 meters
• repeat sprint/walk combo 5 times

Reason I Want To Be Skinny #1653

so guys can pick me up and spin me around

STORY TIME: Today I was running errands on campus when I ran into my friend (for the purpose of this post, we'll call him J).  Anyway, I hadn't seen J since graduation so it was one of those overly excited "ohmigod ahhhh hiiii!" reunions.  Well I went to give him a hug and he took it as an invitation to pick me up.  I was seriously freaking out on the inside because I am NOT a little person and all I could think was, "Omg, I'm way too heavy and now he knows how heavy I am. Should I try to be light or should I fight? Be light while pretending to fight.  Oh great, now he's out of breath... Well this is awkward."  J tried to blame his shortness of breath on being hungover, but I could tell he was just trying to be nice.  Pretty sure his back will be sore tomorrow (if it isn't already). Poor J.

LESSON LEARNED: Hit the gym hardcore tonight and skip dessert because that was #brutal

DietBet: Take 3

third time's a charm?

Call me crazy, but I've decided to do another DietBet.  So far I'm 1-1 as far as wins and loses are concerned.  I'm hoping to get into a nice routine now that I've finally settled into my new job/apartment.  I don't know why I'm struggling so hardcore to lose weight.  I hate the fact that one bad weekend can counteract an entire month of healthy eating!  I submitted my official starting weight to DietBet this morning, and I was 173.1 -- yuck, yuck yuck! I had been doing so well decent with diet & exercise, but now after just one weekend of visiting friends, I'm almost back to where I started at the beginning of the summer.  I'm definitely not giving up, but it's just so fucking discouraging.