Summit Fitness

I went to the gym with my mom and Meghan today. It was pretty nice. They just joined Summit Fitness and have a few free guest passes, so why not take advantage right? I did 20 minutes on the elliptical, then did some machines and other exercises with Meghan. They have child care available so Skylar went in there for the hour or so we were there. He did not like it at all. I'm not sure if it's because he was hungry, thought we weren't coming back for him, tired, or just plain didn't like it. At least I got a chance to get a nice work out in. I managed to do a little over two miles on the elliptical, and I even kept a quicker pace than when I'm out jogging. I probably could've done another mile but thought I would take it easy since I haven't been working out much lately.

I'm super hungry tonight so I'm hoping to avoid eating anymore... especially since it's already almost 11 o'clock. I'm also hoping to at least maintain last weeks big loss at weigh-in tomorrow. We'll see how it goes. I feel good, that's what matters most. Plus, we all know that one weigh-in does not make or break us. I know I'm doing well and I will continue to do so far beyond tomorrow's weigh-in!

Iron Deficiency Sucks

I've been super tired for a while now, and had recently found out that my iron is very low. I've started an iron supplement, and strangely enough I have never felt more tired. I don't know if my body is just playing catch up from the weekend and previous week or the because of the iron. Anyway, I had every intention of working out today but I am too tired. I feel like it would just be a waste. So tomorrow I am going to rehydrate, try to get a good night's sleep tonight, try to play my cards right and either work out tomorrow morning or tomorrow evening before I pick up Sky from daycare. I don't want to lose all the work I've done because I feel like being lazy, at this point that's how I'm viewing the tiredness. Pure being lazy, an excuse to sit around. I do know that my diet has remained in check other than having a few sodas on Saturday. I've probably been under my calorie goal because I've been so busy. I don't know why, but it just hit me that that's probably why I am so tired. LOL!

Well, I have to go pick up my man now. He went swimming with his Aunt Meghan. Let's see if I can get him to come home with me...

Me... In the 170's!

This is me on 5/19/10. Warning: I didn't have make-up or hair done, so I look a bit scary. I promise I was sucking in no more than I do on a normal day. Not too shabby though. We'll see how I look in another four weeks...

Yeah Baby!

I DID IT!!! I am actually in the 170's... Even though I'm just barely there, I feel great and so proud. I honestly do not remember the last time I weighed under 190 let alone 180! So today I weighed in at 179.7lbs!!! That's a loss of 3.5lbs!!! It's been 4 weeks since my last measurements. So here are the new numbers, they aren't much improved but I am pretty jazzed about the loss in the thigh!

neck- 13.5"
bust- 40"
upper arm- 13"
waist- 34.5"
hips- 43.5"
thigh- 25"
calf- 15"

I am now 5.7lbs away from my first goal!!! Not bad at all, considering I have 6 weeks to work before the move. Look out babe! Look out Hawaii! Look out anyone who may have doubted me (which sadly includes myself)! I feel like a busted through a plateau that was only in my mind. IT'S ON NOW!

Slacking

So, I have been slacking since Friday. My diet hasn't been super awful... So I'm hoping that tomorrow I will be able to get a workout in.

*Crossing my fingers!

Belting It

So, I'm totally wearing a belt with my size 12 jeans! These jeans are from Target too, which means they run a little small!!!

I'm loving my "getting healthier" life! I didn't work out yesterday, but I did Monday-Thursday. I will try to get a work out in today and hopefully tomorrow. i'm also hoping to get some swimming in, we'll see.

weellll...

Things could have been a whole lot worse at weigh in today. I weighed in at 183.2! That's minus .1lb. Isn't that silly? At least it wasn't a gain. I won't be adjusting my ticker since it's not even worth taking the time to do so. LOL! Next week will be better!

I'm 9.2lbs away from my first goal! Man, it seems like so far away!!! I will get there though. Next week, hopefully I will be down 8 or less away.

Cookie Doughn't You Want Some?

I think that's one of the flavors at Cold Stone Creamery. Right now though, it's the thought that's been pulsing through my brain for the past 24 hours, literally. I was in need of sweets so bad last night (there is a lack of them in my house due to my new eating habits) that I went to my apparent last resort: chocolate chips. That wasn't enough though, it wasn't sweet enough. I proceeded to make up some cookie dough and eat a few spoon fulls. Which I also did throughout the day today. I feel so sick, that at this very moment the only thing I can think is how much I can't believe I allowed myself to do that. I let myself make a horrible choice. Because of how I'm feeling at this very moment I know it won't happen again. In fact, typing this right now is making my stomach turn in ways I haven't felt since I was pregnant. (don't worry no chance of that, as I am having my cycle now) My cycle, I think, is part of the reason... Although I truly don't know why I thought I needed that sugar. I'm glad I worked out tonight, afterward (right now) my body is screaming: "THAT WAS A HORRIBLE CHOICE! THAT WAS A BAD IDEA! ALL THIS WORK, AND THAT'S HOW YOU EAT??? WHAT WERE YOU THINKING?" My response? "I guess I wasn't."

All I know is I've got my game face on now, and I know I will pay for my actions at weigh-in tomorrow. As if being on my cycle wasn't enough, I had to eat like a cow. Smart one Ashley. It's behind me now, or at least it will be once I get that crap out of my system. As for weigh-in tomorrow I will be completely honest with whatever horrible number is on that scale. I'm guessing I packed on four or five pounds with all the junk I ate on Sunday and the cookie dough binge yesterday and today. Judging my bad behavior the past week I will be lucky to weigh-in equal to last month's final weigh-in at the end of this month. Does that make sense?

I'm disgusted with myself, mentally and physically.

The Fanny Lifter

So, I finally ordered a fanny lifter! The cardio workout I've been doing is a FIRM work out and you are supposed to use the fanny lifter for "optimal" results. I didn't have one so I've just been using my wii fit as a step. It was effective as far as I was concerned and at least I had something. I had been looking on ebay but they were all so expensive, considering they are used, and the shipping was also horrible. Well, I finally found one that was decent and had $10 flat shipping! It came in the mail today!



You use the fanny lifter in three parts. The purple portion is about 6 inches, the blue is about 8 inches.



So, together that's 14 inches of step aerobics action!



Compared to the puny wii fit action of about 2 inches!!! At least I knew the steps because if not I would be even sicker than I am feeling right now! I have to get used to it not being so wide because I was on the edge a few times. The surface is also more rough than the wii fit, which means I've got to get a little lighter on my feet as to not tip it over like I did a couple times tonight... Yikes! It was a little rough, but a great workout.

bad choices

It's been a long weekend of making bad food choices. Hopefully I will be right back on track to hit the 170's this week. I've definitely got my work cut out for me seeing as how it's also my cycle time! YIKES! That's okay.

Tomorrow, the name of the game is "Exercise, Hydration, Discipline."

Wish me luck!

Skinny Jeans

I bought skinny jeans today. Skinny jeans! I'm not sure if I will wear them right away or if I still have some figuring out to do as far as whether I can pull them off or not. Just in case, I bought some awesome heels that have a little bit of a platform look. I've seen people wear shoes like that with the skinny jeans, we'll see how it ends up working. Another option is the boots I bought to wear on Halloween... I will have to take some pictures. I got the jeans from CATO. I just love their jeans, they are by far my favorite in both how they fit and how much they cost. The ones I bought today were $17.99. I also bought a pair of capris and the shoes. Shopping went well today. I also bought smaller size capris than normal! It's good to know that no matter what for jeans size 16 is gone, 14 works sometimes, and 12 is becoming normal. For tops XL is a thing of the past, L depends on where I shop, and so does M. I don't expect size 9's or S ever, but where I'm at is great!

Holy Ma-Joly!

So my mother and I went to Dillards today on our lunch break. She needed to find some new jeans and a top for some "outing" tonight. I was perusing and stumbled upon the formal section. Now that there's a chance I may get to go to a formal I decided it would be a good idea to try one on. Definitely not some pink, poofy, frilly, sequined one like "Prom Night Skipper" would wear. There were some decent "younger" ones, but then I found it! My first formal dress! I've never worn a style like this and thought it was worth a shot. I guess it looks a little like a cocktail dress but I loved it. The problem? It's a size 10...



I decided to try it anyway. This is me, fully zipped in a size 10!!!






There are a few areas that are snug. I need to tone the arms, and do something about my legs... but I know the style of dress I want now. That's right, I didn't buy it. It was originally $180, on clearance for $100. It was a decent deal, but not right before the move. That's why I took a picture. I can look back and compare when I pick. Get a pair of nice heels, hopefully my hair will be longer, I wille smoking. Maybe I will be able to buy a size 8, hmmm...

A Small Victory

For the record: I just did my wii fit body test and it has me down 2lbs from yesterday! The time difference was only about an hour too... That means I lost since my weigh-in last week! I know it's just my wii fit, but still that was an awesome feeling. One thing I have to remember is that I always say my clothes weigh one pound. That way I know there is one thing constant. I never take the body tests naked or anything, but sometimes I am wearing heavier clothes. Who knows. I just know that's at least one pound and probably a couple of ounces lighter than yesterday.

Here we go 170! Watch out, cause I'm gonna' get your ass!

Mug Shot... Kinda

This is me on 5/5/10. Sorry for the sweaty face and weird look. I rushed home to work out before I had to pick up Skylar. Pair that with hot air in a hot car, no cooler, and a warm house and what you get is SWEATY! I had a compliment about how thin my face was looking and decided to see for myself. I always take a half profile shot, I'm a little like Paris Hilton... She knows how she likes her face to be angled in pictures and so do I. Next time I will try not to look so icky.

whoops-a-daisy

The title says it all... I gained 1.1lbs this week. That's okay, I know that gain won't hang around for long. I've been eating better this week, not sure I've been taking in enough calories but still making better choices. Have also been working out the past few days and I have no intention of letting up. Next week I'm going to kick that scales butt!!!

Bottom line: 183.3lbs, 8.8lbs away from goal #1...
FYI: I can still taste the 170's, I still feel they are closer than ever!

Sore Quads

I'm getting really close to the 170's! I can almost taste it! I know I had said that I wanted to do the workouts everyday, but due to sore muscles I decided to play it safe and go at least every other day and once I'm stronger and more up to it I will work out everyday. My quads are actually still a little sore from Thursday! Regardless, today I will be working out again. Skylar had a very rough day yesterday, as a result I'm very tired. It's still early, so I'm hoping to shake the exhaustion soon. I was thinking about taking Sky out but he's still a little sick so we will be staying in probably all day. For starters I've got to clean up a bit, then a cool shower sounds good. After that, I'm hoping Sky will be down for a nap... providing me with at least an hour of workout time. Oh! I just thought of something else I'm in need of, WATER! That's probably another reason I'm so tired.

Checklist for today:

*clean up
*shower
*water
*work out
*nap
*fresh air

Another thing I've got to try to do is control my food intake. Skylar being sick has thrown my in an almost out of control spiral. I'm not thinking about what I'm doing. I'm eating whatever I can whenever I can almost as if I'm just trying to get energy to make it through the day. I just want sugar, like it will give me the energy I want... Luckily there isn't much snack/junk food left in the house. Wish me luck. It's about 230pm and I've got a good portion of day to make it through still. We'll see how it goes.