Friday, April 18, 2008
Keep on going
The challenge is over, we will find out the winners this weekend. Funny during the challenge I could not get below 166. today I am 162. Si I lost 3 lbs before the challenge and four after and neither was counted during...the competitor in me is a little pissed. But I am happy to be meeting my personal goal. I will post "after" pictures next week.
Wednesday, March 12, 2008
Coming along nicely
After my work out Tuesday (6 mile walk/run) I weighed in at 166...I suspect water weight was lost. Past two days I am hanging steady at 167 lbs Measurements Waist=36 bust=39 hips=41 upper legs=24.5 upper arms=12.5 lower arms=9 =total of 15 inches lost. Started concentrating on supplements this week they are really helping. I am using hard candy to conquer sugar cravings...everything is A-OK. HEY SARA>>> WHERE ARE YOU?
Annie
Annie
Tuesday, March 4, 2008
One week after midway measurements
Annie here.
OK so I am 168 steadily now and our before and after pictures are up. We have 5 more weeks to go. This weekend is a breaking the plateau seminar...yay more motivation. Lost 4 inches in my waist and one or more everywhere else. Need to knock off a few lbs this week but schedule is super busy, already had to forego workouts 2x this week. All in all everything is going great. Food and workouts have become a habit now. Sara and I got sweeet haircuts today. We are getting ready for the big reveal. Both Sara and I were a wee bit disappointed with our midway pics...we really felt we were a bit further than the pictures show. Maybe because we are feeling so great. It is a sssssslllllllllllllllloooooooooooowwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww process but we are hanging tough....maybe need to kick it up another notch next week. Well, I need my beauty sleep and I am gearing up to write my essay.
OK so I am 168 steadily now and our before and after pictures are up. We have 5 more weeks to go. This weekend is a breaking the plateau seminar...yay more motivation. Lost 4 inches in my waist and one or more everywhere else. Need to knock off a few lbs this week but schedule is super busy, already had to forego workouts 2x this week. All in all everything is going great. Food and workouts have become a habit now. Sara and I got sweeet haircuts today. We are getting ready for the big reveal. Both Sara and I were a wee bit disappointed with our midway pics...we really felt we were a bit further than the pictures show. Maybe because we are feeling so great. It is a sssssslllllllllllllllloooooooooooowwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww process but we are hanging tough....maybe need to kick it up another notch next week. Well, I need my beauty sleep and I am gearing up to write my essay.
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
Ferklempt
Annie Here,
OK so I worked out Friday
Regular dog walk on Saturday 4 miles
Sunday off (but moved furniture all day so much exercise anyway)
Monday got off work very early and worked out 2 hours at the gym. Tried a new body Jam Class. Had to leave 20 minutes into it. I could not get the steps and it was too much use of my arms and neck.
Tuesday Blew off work out to attend a wine tasting and to network. Good thing too because Tuesday I could not move my neck. Maintained my calories.
Today neck still hurts, I will resume exercise tomorrow.
This morning weighed 171...did not stay below 170 for long...monthlies are coming soon....i suspect water weight. Am not sleeping like I should...seems to be a definite factor in keeping the weight off. Doing well on calories but sneaked 1 m&m, 1 small tootsie roll, one piece of gum, and one malt ball this week. Still craving sugar. It is my hardest craving to deny.
I weigh in on Saturday...we shall see.
OK so I worked out Friday
Regular dog walk on Saturday 4 miles
Sunday off (but moved furniture all day so much exercise anyway)
Monday got off work very early and worked out 2 hours at the gym. Tried a new body Jam Class. Had to leave 20 minutes into it. I could not get the steps and it was too much use of my arms and neck.
Tuesday Blew off work out to attend a wine tasting and to network. Good thing too because Tuesday I could not move my neck. Maintained my calories.
Today neck still hurts, I will resume exercise tomorrow.
This morning weighed 171...did not stay below 170 for long...monthlies are coming soon....i suspect water weight. Am not sleeping like I should...seems to be a definite factor in keeping the weight off. Doing well on calories but sneaked 1 m&m, 1 small tootsie roll, one piece of gum, and one malt ball this week. Still craving sugar. It is my hardest craving to deny.
I weigh in on Saturday...we shall see.
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
More Pics
Annie here-
Just added a few more before pictures so next week we can compare the new mid way pictures with these to really see our progress.
Just added a few more before pictures so next week we can compare the new mid way pictures with these to really see our progress.
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
Wahoo!
I made it to 169 today officially
10 lbs since new years
9 lbs since this blog
and 6 lbs since the challenge
Unfortunately I lost my most weight (water weight) at the beginning which do not count for the challenge. Instead of the scale I look forward to a big change in body fat percentage and a big loss in inches. My tummy is the hardest to get rid of.
Today 1 hour of water aerobics, 1/2 hour elliptical, abs, and more leg resistance exercises. I had to wear a different bathing suit to water aerobics because my other one got too big. I fit into my smallest pants in my closet at the present moment. Some shirts are getting too big and some of the way too small ones are fitting nicely. It is almost time to take out my skinny clothes that I have been saving for years.
This challenge is making me very motivated to make more changes in my life and pursue all the thing I love again, art, singing, acting, friends. Communication and relationships are coming easier for me these days, because I am not so stressed, pain is alleviated a bit, and I am not so hyper or crabby.
This week I am markedly stronger, have more stamina, and my heart rate is finally dropping a bit. Today I am a bit sore , I plan to do just cardio and abs tomorrow...oh yea and yoga in the morning.
-Annie
10 lbs since new years
9 lbs since this blog
and 6 lbs since the challenge
Unfortunately I lost my most weight (water weight) at the beginning which do not count for the challenge. Instead of the scale I look forward to a big change in body fat percentage and a big loss in inches. My tummy is the hardest to get rid of.
Today 1 hour of water aerobics, 1/2 hour elliptical, abs, and more leg resistance exercises. I had to wear a different bathing suit to water aerobics because my other one got too big. I fit into my smallest pants in my closet at the present moment. Some shirts are getting too big and some of the way too small ones are fitting nicely. It is almost time to take out my skinny clothes that I have been saving for years.
This challenge is making me very motivated to make more changes in my life and pursue all the thing I love again, art, singing, acting, friends. Communication and relationships are coming easier for me these days, because I am not so stressed, pain is alleviated a bit, and I am not so hyper or crabby.
This week I am markedly stronger, have more stamina, and my heart rate is finally dropping a bit. Today I am a bit sore , I plan to do just cardio and abs tomorrow...oh yea and yoga in the morning.
-Annie
more or less
This is Sara.
Doing much better on the calorie intake. I am getting around 800 or so while at work and I feel better. Plus I lost the water weight I was packing around for a bit there and down 4 four pounds. Its pretty nice. I feel good and strong.
As a little something to look forward to we are planning an evening with ladies and man types in mid-May, myself and a few others are flying in an artist from L.A to play the gig and I'm excited about out new take on our fitness and bodies. There are going to be some serious hot mamma's out that night. Like a Boise version of Sex in the City...in all seriousness it can really get like that around here.
Again, 6 days a week in the gym has been no trouble at all. Its just another part of my day that I look forward to and feel great afterward. There was a time when it felt as though I was only capable of making it to the gym is spurts and starts...this time I some how relaxed into it and now I don't feel right without it. I damn near went on Sunday too.
I did expect my relations with others to some how change but nothing really so far. I am more confident, no doubt that has an effect, but it even took the man in my life 4 weeks to say anything. The only affirmation I have heard beside that is from Annie. I am not bothered by it though, between Annie and my loose clothes I know that there is a difference.
Our second round of measurements are coming up soon. The 25th for me. I have not taken any measurements since day one so I am curious what they will be. If there will be more or less difference than I am expecting...
Doing much better on the calorie intake. I am getting around 800 or so while at work and I feel better. Plus I lost the water weight I was packing around for a bit there and down 4 four pounds. Its pretty nice. I feel good and strong.
As a little something to look forward to we are planning an evening with ladies and man types in mid-May, myself and a few others are flying in an artist from L.A to play the gig and I'm excited about out new take on our fitness and bodies. There are going to be some serious hot mamma's out that night. Like a Boise version of Sex in the City...in all seriousness it can really get like that around here.
Again, 6 days a week in the gym has been no trouble at all. Its just another part of my day that I look forward to and feel great afterward. There was a time when it felt as though I was only capable of making it to the gym is spurts and starts...this time I some how relaxed into it and now I don't feel right without it. I damn near went on Sunday too.
I did expect my relations with others to some how change but nothing really so far. I am more confident, no doubt that has an effect, but it even took the man in my life 4 weeks to say anything. The only affirmation I have heard beside that is from Annie. I am not bothered by it though, between Annie and my loose clothes I know that there is a difference.
Our second round of measurements are coming up soon. The 25th for me. I have not taken any measurements since day one so I am curious what they will be. If there will be more or less difference than I am expecting...
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