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.
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
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...
Feeling less doughy
Well it is Tuesday, Had a good workout last night. craved sweets all weekend. Gave in to some of the cravings (frozen yogurt)I am back on track today. I had one glass of milk on Sunday and became bloated and gassy....really bad. Now I am sure cutting out most dairy was the right thing to do. It is tough keeping at 1500 calories a day. I can't wait until I lose my weight and am on maintenance where I can up the calories a bit.. My body is really changing...cool!
Life is great at home, everything is on an even keel and is well balanced. I am happy. 1 and 1/2 weeks til our next weigh in. Next week I will hit it full throttle. This week I will up my work outs a bit as well. Last night I was able to increase all of my weights. Suprisingly I have never been super sore through this whole challenge. I am likin' it.
Annie
Life is great at home, everything is on an even keel and is well balanced. I am happy. 1 and 1/2 weeks til our next weigh in. Next week I will hit it full throttle. This week I will up my work outs a bit as well. Last night I was able to increase all of my weights. Suprisingly I have never been super sore through this whole challenge. I am likin' it.
Annie
Thursday, February 7, 2008
This is Sara.
Eating enough calories was again a problem the last couple of days. Its mostly a problem of not being well prepared. When I have the time and the money I generally anticipate my eating needs. But I am not all that prepared this week and just paid off the last of my debt (whoo! hoo! but I am now broke until payday.)
I am also feeling more greedy about gym time. Take for instance last night. I get to the gym at 6pm, hit the bike for a 5min warm up. Jump on the high step for about 15min...then notice the BodyPump class out of the corner of my eye. I eventually just stopped...got off the high step, and wandered (late) into the pump class. I assembled a bar and dome discs I thought wouldn't be too heavy and joined in. This class is all free weights and I have been interested for a while in taking it.
It was about a 45 minute class or more and I came out wanting to do some running and maybe some cable machines. Problem was I had a date with a friend at 8pm. I sorely wished I hadn't obligated myself. My body was telling me to run my brains out and I needed to go because a friend was on her way to the bar to wait for me. Ah! and a bar of all places! It seemed the exact opposite of what I was seeking that moment. So, I came to the firm decision that I would give my self 2.5 - 3 hours at least three times a week to workout with out any obligation to be elsewhere. There is plenty of reading that I can do at the gym for classes etc and as I mentioned before I haven't really noticed the gym taking any time from me. Even though I am there for at least and hour and a half 6 days of the week...I have just folded it into my life and don't have any intentions of letting stop anytime soon. In fact I think if someone started to get in the way of it, I might feel my claws come out.
(Is the Blogger spell check broken? I know I make more tying errors!)
Annie, I don't see your image. It may just be my browser but thought I would mention it.
Eating enough calories was again a problem the last couple of days. Its mostly a problem of not being well prepared. When I have the time and the money I generally anticipate my eating needs. But I am not all that prepared this week and just paid off the last of my debt (whoo! hoo! but I am now broke until payday.)
I am also feeling more greedy about gym time. Take for instance last night. I get to the gym at 6pm, hit the bike for a 5min warm up. Jump on the high step for about 15min...then notice the BodyPump class out of the corner of my eye. I eventually just stopped...got off the high step, and wandered (late) into the pump class. I assembled a bar and dome discs I thought wouldn't be too heavy and joined in. This class is all free weights and I have been interested for a while in taking it.
It was about a 45 minute class or more and I came out wanting to do some running and maybe some cable machines. Problem was I had a date with a friend at 8pm. I sorely wished I hadn't obligated myself. My body was telling me to run my brains out and I needed to go because a friend was on her way to the bar to wait for me. Ah! and a bar of all places! It seemed the exact opposite of what I was seeking that moment. So, I came to the firm decision that I would give my self 2.5 - 3 hours at least three times a week to workout with out any obligation to be elsewhere. There is plenty of reading that I can do at the gym for classes etc and as I mentioned before I haven't really noticed the gym taking any time from me. Even though I am there for at least and hour and a half 6 days of the week...I have just folded it into my life and don't have any intentions of letting stop anytime soon. In fact I think if someone started to get in the way of it, I might feel my claws come out.
(Is the Blogger spell check broken? I know I make more tying errors!)
Annie, I don't see your image. It may just be my browser but thought I would mention it.
Sunday, February 3, 2008
Annie Less Fannie
Saturday got up early and took the dog to the dog park, shopped at the co-op, some thriftstores, the record exchange, and Walmart. I had my weekly cup of small decaf with cappaccino added from stinker. We did not get home until 5 then we took care of some business around the house, ate a healthy dinner and watched 3 episodes of the Sopranos. Hubby dropped the phone in the hot tub, tried unsuccessfully all night to fix it...poor hubby.
Went to bed early. Shoulders have been getting more pain with working out. My cold and my monthly friend are finally over so now back on with life. What is so weird is I always lose a few lbs on the weekend when I give my body a rest. I am starting to see the muscles in my legs, I haven't seen a hint of them for years.
Hubby and I tried a new church on Sunday we both enjoyed it and plan on taking mom next week. They have many opportunities to help in the community. A friend of mine goes there so it will be fun to see her there. After the fitness challenge I plan on looking into a small bible study group,(I have always wanted to read the bible all the way through and understand what I am reading),studying scriptwriting, dabbling in theater again, art.....I actually started sketching in my sketchbook this weekend. My mom gave me a new one for Christmas that I love and hope to fill it up by next year.
Sunday morn weighed 170...life is good, love my man and my puppy. Challenge keeps me focused on the important things in life and so does my relationship with God. This weekend I am starting to feel healthier and more aware. I will be in the gym tomorrow.
Shopped for the month, prepackaged daily snacks and got loads of healthy breakfast foods to keep at the office. Filled up my water bottles and I am ready for the week. Hopefully this will be the week I get into the 60's.
Went to bed early. Shoulders have been getting more pain with working out. My cold and my monthly friend are finally over so now back on with life. What is so weird is I always lose a few lbs on the weekend when I give my body a rest. I am starting to see the muscles in my legs, I haven't seen a hint of them for years.
Hubby and I tried a new church on Sunday we both enjoyed it and plan on taking mom next week. They have many opportunities to help in the community. A friend of mine goes there so it will be fun to see her there. After the fitness challenge I plan on looking into a small bible study group,(I have always wanted to read the bible all the way through and understand what I am reading),studying scriptwriting, dabbling in theater again, art.....I actually started sketching in my sketchbook this weekend. My mom gave me a new one for Christmas that I love and hope to fill it up by next year.
Sunday morn weighed 170...life is good, love my man and my puppy. Challenge keeps me focused on the important things in life and so does my relationship with God. This weekend I am starting to feel healthier and more aware. I will be in the gym tomorrow.
Shopped for the month, prepackaged daily snacks and got loads of healthy breakfast foods to keep at the office. Filled up my water bottles and I am ready for the week. Hopefully this will be the week I get into the 60's.
This is Sara.
Yeaterday was an awesome day! The best I have had in a long time. Woke up at the butt-crack of dawn to see Obama in person at my University. It was packed! That means 12,000-ish people inside and still people waiting outside. Thats one fifth the popolation of our three city metro area!
Then went to breakfast for some eggs benedict at Addies with the same crew I went to Obama with. Spent three hours at work helping our interns and our department test some devices.
Afterwards I hit the gym, dropped in some good tunes and ran for the longest stretch of time yet. It was unbelieveable how easy it was, how relaxed I felt, and in-sync my breathing was. Spent another 30 minutes at another machine for my legs and more cardio and then a sequence of free weights. I felt great, showered, and it was off to a fairwell party downtown.
At Opa we smoked a hooka with some sweet tobacco, drank cocktails, and had a good time. I was starved so I ate a big plate of curry fish and veges. We decided to head to the Neurolux for some dance party from there. I almost opted out on account of getting up so early. But, knowing I generally have a good time if I just tag along and see what happens I decide to go.
Good thing too. A friend of ours was DJing and he dropped the best set I have ever heard at the lux. All new material that kept the place in a lather. A complete change from his usual and it was a serious break through. We all so much fun. In fact a few people got up to leave only to get to the door and decide to stay when thet heard the next track.
We closed the place down, headed for pizza and then crashed for the night. It was great!
And so far, I have not really had any problems making my work outs a part of my day. In fact, I really wanted to go today too but thought I had better take a day off since I am training now 6 days a week.
Yeaterday was an awesome day! The best I have had in a long time. Woke up at the butt-crack of dawn to see Obama in person at my University. It was packed! That means 12,000-ish people inside and still people waiting outside. Thats one fifth the popolation of our three city metro area!
Then went to breakfast for some eggs benedict at Addies with the same crew I went to Obama with. Spent three hours at work helping our interns and our department test some devices.
Afterwards I hit the gym, dropped in some good tunes and ran for the longest stretch of time yet. It was unbelieveable how easy it was, how relaxed I felt, and in-sync my breathing was. Spent another 30 minutes at another machine for my legs and more cardio and then a sequence of free weights. I felt great, showered, and it was off to a fairwell party downtown.
At Opa we smoked a hooka with some sweet tobacco, drank cocktails, and had a good time. I was starved so I ate a big plate of curry fish and veges. We decided to head to the Neurolux for some dance party from there. I almost opted out on account of getting up so early. But, knowing I generally have a good time if I just tag along and see what happens I decide to go.
Good thing too. A friend of ours was DJing and he dropped the best set I have ever heard at the lux. All new material that kept the place in a lather. A complete change from his usual and it was a serious break through. We all so much fun. In fact a few people got up to leave only to get to the door and decide to stay when thet heard the next track.
We closed the place down, headed for pizza and then crashed for the night. It was great!
And so far, I have not really had any problems making my work outs a part of my day. In fact, I really wanted to go today too but thought I had better take a day off since I am training now 6 days a week.
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