Monday, January 9, 2012
Wilma 01.09.12
Today was weigh in and it was NOT a good day. I ran out on my lunch hour to get weighed in because I didn't really see another time that would work for me this week. When I saw the number on the scale they might as well have told me I gained weight, I lost .6 - that's not good your first run out. I can only write about it now because I'm not as emotional about the defeat I felt when I saw that on the scale. I'm fully aware of all the reasons it could be only a half pound but frankly, none of them are good enough. I was so distraught when I left there that it took me almost 30min to just stop bawling about it. I couldn't even fully get myself together to go back into the office. I had to break away from my desk and run into the bathroom because I just couldn't stop crying about it. Even driving on the way home thinking about it made me well up with tears. I tried listening to upbeat music REALLY REALLY loud all the way home, with the windows rolled down for the fresh air to try to break the emotion but it wasn't working. When I finally did get home, I was hoping hubby would be up and wanting to go to the gym. He wasn't - it's cool - he works 3rd shift and depending how late he gets to bed when he comes home, he needs those additional hours of sleep. So I transferred some rocking music (incl Eminem, a new band (to me) Fitz and the Tantrums, Paper Tongues & O.A.R to name a few) to my iPod and headed to the gym. I walked on the treadmill for 45min - walked about 2.10 miles and worked out some of my frustrations. I feel better emotionally - I'm still mad about it and I went and got a pizza for dinner. I'm not giving up (yet) - however, if I don't see some sort of change in that scale in the next month, I might be cutting WW loose. I'm planning on doing my body rock tonight yet, but my legs are stiffening up a little so we'll have to see. Of course, Housewives is on so maybe I'll just put that on and chill. We'll see! - Wilma (tomorrow better be a better day...)
Saturday, January 7, 2012
Betty - Saturday January 7, 2012
Day Five.
So far, so good. I am enjoying using the WW etools - it's a lot like fitday.com, which I always found really helpful, but using the WW points system. I have been eating well all week and focusing on taking one day at a time. I think I have actually recorded everything I've eaten all week, and I have been making sure to eat a lot of things I like so I don't get disgruntled.
Still not sure what I am doing about the exercise/gym situation, but I am not going to stress over that right here at the beginning. Trying to weigh the options. Truthfully, I am a little pissed about losing that Bally's membership - I've been a member since 1990. (Can't you tell by the Body By Bally's? LOL!) And that turns me off to LA Fitness just on principle. Looking into Planet Fitness and am intrigued by their 24/7 hours and use of their massage chairs. And there's no commitment required for a specific period of time, so my pending relocation is not an issue. There are facilities where I'll be moving to, but I like not having to commit to a specific place for after I relocate...
I'd be lying to say that I don't have a specific goal (weight-wise) to reach by the time I move. However, since that is a few months down the road, I am going to keep it to myself for now. It really isn't a matter of wanting to lose weight by a certain day/month - it's more about making sure the number decreases overall. I really want to get off of my blood pressure and asthma meds. That would be GREAT. :)
So far, so good. I am enjoying using the WW etools - it's a lot like fitday.com, which I always found really helpful, but using the WW points system. I have been eating well all week and focusing on taking one day at a time. I think I have actually recorded everything I've eaten all week, and I have been making sure to eat a lot of things I like so I don't get disgruntled.
Still not sure what I am doing about the exercise/gym situation, but I am not going to stress over that right here at the beginning. Trying to weigh the options. Truthfully, I am a little pissed about losing that Bally's membership - I've been a member since 1990. (Can't you tell by the Body By Bally's? LOL!) And that turns me off to LA Fitness just on principle. Looking into Planet Fitness and am intrigued by their 24/7 hours and use of their massage chairs. And there's no commitment required for a specific period of time, so my pending relocation is not an issue. There are facilities where I'll be moving to, but I like not having to commit to a specific place for after I relocate...
I'd be lying to say that I don't have a specific goal (weight-wise) to reach by the time I move. However, since that is a few months down the road, I am going to keep it to myself for now. It really isn't a matter of wanting to lose weight by a certain day/month - it's more about making sure the number decreases overall. I really want to get off of my blood pressure and asthma meds. That would be GREAT. :)
Thursday, January 5, 2012
Wilma 01.05.12
Hello there! So, I just wanted to quick log this workout thing that I'm TRYING to do. (BodyRock.tv)
I have to preface this by saying my gigantic ass can't do the stuff she's doing.. so I have to not only do the modified version but I've even had to slow it down. Meaning I watch her instructions (after the vid), then I do that particular exercise until I can't, then I move on to the next instruction. It's not ideal, but it's better than nothing, I guess and how can you get better if you don't keep trying, right? So here's the log of what I did. I'm going to try to log it so I can see my progress.
I have to preface this by saying my gigantic ass can't do the stuff she's doing.. so I have to not only do the modified version but I've even had to slow it down. Meaning I watch her instructions (after the vid), then I do that particular exercise until I can't, then I move on to the next instruction. It's not ideal, but it's better than nothing, I guess and how can you get better if you don't keep trying, right? So here's the log of what I did. I'm going to try to log it so I can see my progress.
Elevated Push-up’s & L/R knee to elbow touch w/ the Swiss Ball (modified 10)
Squat & Press with the Pink Sandbag (20)
Ugi Clean & Press + Jump Forward + 3 x Squat Jumps (5)
Reverse Pull-Ups on Dip Station (modified can do pushups, I did ZERO)
Side Jump Burpee + 2 knee to elbow Oblique Abs + Tuck Jump Centre (Alternate Sides) (modified I did ZERO)
Forward Lunge + Side Lunge + Knee Lift. (Alternate Legs) with the Pink Sandbag (modified 5)
Ugi Ball Push-up & Burpee + Sumo L&R Knee Touch. (modified 5)
Tricep Dip + Kickout V Abs with the Dip Station (modified I did ZERO)
Overhead Abs with the Pink Sandbag (10)
Sandbag Shoulder Lift + Squat + Switch Shoulder Press with the Pink Sandbag (10)
Speed Run (I can run in place!!)
So there you have it..that's what I completed tonight. I'm proud that I did even that much. I'm sure I'll see progress down the line - right now it's about learning good basic moves and getting moving! And I'm panting when I'm done so that's a good sign! - night night! Wilma..
Tuesday, January 3, 2012
Wilma 01.03.12
Okay, I checked in with Weight Watchers yesterday. I first want to say, I feel positive about one thing.. I am not at my all time high! As a matter of fact I'm only 5lbs up from my lowest check in with the household scale right before November so I feel good that I managed to get through the holidays with minimal damage. So here's my weight... 267.8lbs. I'm okay with that actually. I am actually in a good place (mentally) with that number so I'm hoping I can use that as positive jump off point.
I am trying out this Body Rock 30 day challenge that a friend told me about. Now granted, my workout should be called Body Marshmallow but we'll change that (eventually). Today I took the "fit test" - here are my results:
(all pathetic by comparison to the instructor, not only do my numbers need improvement but my form needs MAJOR improvement!)
SQUAT JUMPS = 20
PUSH UPS = 6
BURPEE = 6
HIGH KNEES = 50
SWITCH LUNGES = 19 (both legs)
TUCK JUMPS = 4 (these suck!)
STRAIGHT ABS = ZERO. NOT ONE. :(
Tomorrow I'm going to do the first fitness challenge. I previewed it tonight.. scary! But I'm going to give it a shot! If you want to check the site out, go to www.BodyRock.tv - it's all free! Pretty cool!
Oh that reminds me I have to take my picture - yikes! I should have done it earlier when my hair looked at least a little decent. Oh well.. Night! - Wilma!
I am trying out this Body Rock 30 day challenge that a friend told me about. Now granted, my workout should be called Body Marshmallow but we'll change that (eventually). Today I took the "fit test" - here are my results:
(all pathetic by comparison to the instructor, not only do my numbers need improvement but my form needs MAJOR improvement!)
SQUAT JUMPS = 20
PUSH UPS = 6
BURPEE = 6
HIGH KNEES = 50
SWITCH LUNGES = 19 (both legs)
TUCK JUMPS = 4 (these suck!)
STRAIGHT ABS = ZERO. NOT ONE. :(
Tomorrow I'm going to do the first fitness challenge. I previewed it tonight.. scary! But I'm going to give it a shot! If you want to check the site out, go to www.BodyRock.tv - it's all free! Pretty cool!
Oh that reminds me I have to take my picture - yikes! I should have done it earlier when my hair looked at least a little decent. Oh well.. Night! - Wilma!
Well, well, well...
Yesterday started off well, but then I went to visit a family member for our holiday gift exchange. How pizza, cheesesteaks, and fries became a part of the gift exchange I will never know. It's all good though, because we know I typically give myself off on the weigh-in day.
So today I started out well. And up to right now, I'm still having a very good day. I feel good about it. Need to keep the momentum going! I found out, however, that it's very likely that my 'lifetime' membership to Bally's, which I have had since 1990 or so, is likely gone as a result of their merger with LA Fitness. So... okay. I'll have to figure out what I want to do about that part of my healthy lifestyle change at some point.
So today I started out well. And up to right now, I'm still having a very good day. I feel good about it. Need to keep the momentum going! I found out, however, that it's very likely that my 'lifetime' membership to Bally's, which I have had since 1990 or so, is likely gone as a result of their merger with LA Fitness. So... okay. I'll have to figure out what I want to do about that part of my healthy lifestyle change at some point.
Monday, January 2, 2012
Betty's Weigh-In Day
Well... I am back where I started. Almost exactly the same as the last weight I admitted to on here, nearly two years ago. I could have lost the majority of this weight in that time. But I didn't. So now here I am.
Honestly, I am thankful that it wasn't higher than that. I was seriously scared it would be. That's the beauty of being this weight - I never really know for sure what I weigh because the freakin bathroom scale at home doesn't go that high. I joke, but it's not at all funny, I know.
I'm glad Wilma's on board with me. I have SO far to go. I have contemplated bariatric surgery often these last few years, but for some reason I just can't quite get to the point of giving in about it. Whenever I really start thinking about it seriously, I get mad at myself for letting it get to this point and I just know I have it in me to do it on my own. Everything I have in my life I have gotten because I have worked for it - and a healthy lifestyle and normal weight should not be any different than any other accomplishment.
Weighing in at Weight Watchers was easy enough. I actually made it about 10 minutes before giving in and peeking at the weight the clerk had recorded. The meeting, on the other hand, was less than inspirational, for the most part. First, the leader is older. Not that there is anything wrong with that - but I would find a younger, more enthusiastic leader a little more motivational. Second, the leader shared that she lost 30 pounds on Weight Watchers. You know what I have to say about that.... BIG DEAL. Now this meeting was not the meeting that I plan to attend on a regular basis, so I will see if the leader at the regular meeting is someone else. If not, perhaps someone at Weight Watchers can guide me towards a meeting with a leader who I find more of an inspiration. I would actually love it if they would have someone leading the group that is actually currently going through the program him or herself. And who has a substantial amount to lose. I just think it would be easier to connect with someone that I felt knew what I am going through. My last attempt at WW was unsuccessful, and while I know I could sit and make excuses all day long for that, I do know that the leader at those meetings was not someone I looked forward to seeing every week.
So, I didn't plan out tomorrow's meals. I know what to eat, but I do need to regroup a bit since it's been a long time since I have tried to eat responsibly. I know the basics... lean protein, lots of vegs, fruits, whole grains, water....
Honestly, I am thankful that it wasn't higher than that. I was seriously scared it would be. That's the beauty of being this weight - I never really know for sure what I weigh because the freakin bathroom scale at home doesn't go that high. I joke, but it's not at all funny, I know.
I'm glad Wilma's on board with me. I have SO far to go. I have contemplated bariatric surgery often these last few years, but for some reason I just can't quite get to the point of giving in about it. Whenever I really start thinking about it seriously, I get mad at myself for letting it get to this point and I just know I have it in me to do it on my own. Everything I have in my life I have gotten because I have worked for it - and a healthy lifestyle and normal weight should not be any different than any other accomplishment.
Weighing in at Weight Watchers was easy enough. I actually made it about 10 minutes before giving in and peeking at the weight the clerk had recorded. The meeting, on the other hand, was less than inspirational, for the most part. First, the leader is older. Not that there is anything wrong with that - but I would find a younger, more enthusiastic leader a little more motivational. Second, the leader shared that she lost 30 pounds on Weight Watchers. You know what I have to say about that.... BIG DEAL. Now this meeting was not the meeting that I plan to attend on a regular basis, so I will see if the leader at the regular meeting is someone else. If not, perhaps someone at Weight Watchers can guide me towards a meeting with a leader who I find more of an inspiration. I would actually love it if they would have someone leading the group that is actually currently going through the program him or herself. And who has a substantial amount to lose. I just think it would be easier to connect with someone that I felt knew what I am going through. My last attempt at WW was unsuccessful, and while I know I could sit and make excuses all day long for that, I do know that the leader at those meetings was not someone I looked forward to seeing every week.
So, I didn't plan out tomorrow's meals. I know what to eat, but I do need to regroup a bit since it's been a long time since I have tried to eat responsibly. I know the basics... lean protein, lots of vegs, fruits, whole grains, water....
Sunday, January 1, 2012
Wilma - 01.01.12
I'm going to join Betty in starting back on the weight loss wagon. I guess I'll let WW tell me my official weight - scared what it might say but I might as well face the music. I won't deny that I'll probably have two breakfasts before that ever happens as my DH and I are going to get up early, head to the beach for a little bit. On the way down we'll be stopping at Dunkin Donuts, I'm sure and on the way back we'll be stopping for an actual sit down breakfast. By then I should be nice and stuffed for my actual weigh in!
My goals this year? I don't know yet. Well I do want to finish SIX (6) 5Ks by the end of the year. That averages to be one every two months. I should be able to complete that. By the last three I hope to be running the majority of it. Next year (2013) I have a goal to run the Disney Princess Run! My original goal was to do the 5k with my sister, but my cousin - who is also a runner - said NO WAY, You should be doing a 10k by then. We'll see how that goes! But I do enjoy it!
My limitations are only what I put on myself. My mind holds me back sometimes, I'm hoping to break through those barriers this year. My physical being will improve as I lose weight and keep practicing.
EXCITED! - Wilma!
My goals this year? I don't know yet. Well I do want to finish SIX (6) 5Ks by the end of the year. That averages to be one every two months. I should be able to complete that. By the last three I hope to be running the majority of it. Next year (2013) I have a goal to run the Disney Princess Run! My original goal was to do the 5k with my sister, but my cousin - who is also a runner - said NO WAY, You should be doing a 10k by then. We'll see how that goes! But I do enjoy it!
My limitations are only what I put on myself. My mind holds me back sometimes, I'm hoping to break through those barriers this year. My physical being will improve as I lose weight and keep practicing.
EXCITED! - Wilma!
Betty.... Back Again
Welcome, 2012. Having gained back - plus interest - everything I've ever lost, it's time again for the annual renewal of commitment to finally lose this second person I am carrying around. As I sit here this evening and make my plans to go join WW tomorrow, and to get my fat a$$ back to the gym (provided Bally's gets back to me about renewing my membership, which I let lapse), and to be honest, participate in the requisite Farewell to Food, I am optimistically hopeful that this is the year that I finally succeed.
Since I truthfully do not know my current weight, I will refrain from posting any made-up numbers. I am not sure if I will be able to face the truth tomorrow after I haul it up on the scale at WW. I promise to record it, however, and post on here my progress once I deal with the initial emotions of seeing what is likely going to be my highest ever weight.
Since I truthfully do not know my current weight, I will refrain from posting any made-up numbers. I am not sure if I will be able to face the truth tomorrow after I haul it up on the scale at WW. I promise to record it, however, and post on here my progress once I deal with the initial emotions of seeing what is likely going to be my highest ever weight.
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