Week 30

Hard to believe it's been 30 weeks since this year began. I'm a bit nostalgic for the beginning of the year. I feel even back then, things were a little simpler in my life. But it's all part of growing up, and I'm doing the best I can with everything. I actually discovered on Friday last week that I CAN, in fact, work out in the morning. Glory be! I get to the office around 7:20, drop off my laptop and grab my gym bag. I can do a run, 30 minutes of other cardio, a weight circuit, pretty much any of my standard solo workouts. I think this is a great alternative to doing these solo jobbies at lunch. And then I can save my precious lunch workouts for classes. Same with after work. Now the real kicker will be if I ever find it in myself to run in the morning and go to a class after work. We'll see if I ever get there.

More good news this week! I had a big eating weekend at home last weekend, but somehow, some way, I got back on track Sunday and by the time I stepped on the scale yesterday- BAM! Under 200 pounds for the first time...ever? I mean, I was a baby once. I know I weighed under 200 pounds. And I know in fourth grade, I weighed 132. So somewhere in there, I GOT to 200 pounds. I just never left. Even when working out 2-4 hours a day in crew. Even when running and working 2 jobs when I was 21. This is what they refer to as a BFD. I'm proud of this. I haven't reached my goal, but this has been a life goal much longer than I knew what BMI or my body fat percentage was. This is about feeling like a girl and not like a giant. This shot my self esteem up 10 points.

I know they say not to base your progress on a number on the scale, but it was a great number to see. Didn't work out last weekend, but I plan on walking NYC tomorrow, and hitting up body combat on Sunday if I can make it. And I got to the gym FOUR WHOLE TIMES this week. M/W/F at 7:30AM, and yesterday for cardio jam class at lunch. ROCKING. Happy weekend all!

Weight- 198.2lbs (18.8lbs lost since 1/4/12)
30 Min. Run- 2.51 (I got a long way to get back to where I was!)
Pounds from goal- 14.2lbs (eep!)

Weeks 28 & 29

So I've been pretty terrible about posting this past month or so. Next week, I'm going to try to be better. Both about blogging and about working out. I went to body combat on Sunday this week, and did a mile run and my first training circuit (pushups, crunches and squats) today.

Last week, body combat Sunday, my fifth training circuit (lots of weights!) on Wednesday and my cardio jam class on Thursday.  But I just feel like I should be doing more and that I may be losing muscle by not training hard enough.

I decided to take my measurements tonight since it's been over 6 months since I last did them!

Hips- 43.5" (down from 46")
Waist- 34.5" (down from 37")
Belly- 40" (down from 43")
Rib cage- 38" (down from 42")
Bust- 43.5" (down from 45")
Upper Arm- 14.5" (down from 15")
Upper Thigh- 27" (down from 28")
Calf- holding strong at 17" (not shocking)
Weight- 201.8lbs today! (down from 217lbs on 1/4/12)
30 Min. Run- 2.75 Miles Top Run, No Run in 3 Weeks. For SHAME.
Pounds from goal- 17.8lbs (down from 33lbs)

This is really exciting! I'm shrinking, and I didn't even realize it! The exciting news is I'm just ounces away from hitting the 100 pounds lost mark. This has been a journey of more than 3 years, but it's been a great one :)

Only 17.8 pounds to go and from there, I can set a new goal!

Week 25, 26, 27

I have been terrible about blogging! It's been three weeks since my last entry about my fitness journey. The good news is that I've lost weight! At least I have up until today (going for a few drinks tonight!) The entirety of week 25 I spent home for my uncle's funeral. I worked out the Sunday before and the Sunday afterwards. Week 26 I got back to the gym Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, getting in a 30 minute run, a circuit from my trainer and a jaunt on the elliptical, plus lots of crunches and pushups. I worked out again on Sunday, and then last week, put in work on Tuesday and Friday, running a mile at top speed on Tuesday, and doing some hard weight lifting with my trainer on Friday. I plan to get to the gym tomorrow morning, and then have a fun filled day with Dylan at the movies, capped off by a healthy dinner out somewhere. I am only 5 pounds away from breaking the 200 pound mark, and I couldn't be happier. To celebrate (yes, prematurely), I bought some new dresses, one of which I'll wear out tonight! Now to see about that run....

Weight- 204 lbs!!!!
30 Min. Run- 2.64 (from week 26 - down .11 from my high)
Pounds from goal- 20 lbs!!!!!!!!!!!