Welcome to My Personal Fitness Challenge Day 29

Welcome to My Personal Fitness Challenge Day 29

Well once again an interesting, challenging and successful day when it comes to my Fitness Challenge.  Going through my insomnia faze again, woke up at 4 am for the 3rd day in a row.  Went downstairs and laid on the couch.  I watched 2 or 3 shows on TV before falling asleep.  I woke up at 8:30 am had a shower and my new breakfast, one boiled egg and an apple.  Loved tasting the yolk for the first time in over a month but it really was not satisfying.  I was still quite hungry after that.  I had my almonds before my group workout at Team Fitness and my apple right after.  It worked I guess.  

The workout was a good one.  I think it is great how we do different circuits each time.  I find that I am not sore so much anymore but my muscles know that they have had a workout.  Most difficult station was the crab walk, I can feel it now in my neck and shoulders.  I like this crew, so much fun working together towards our common goal.

So I am so thrilled to have made it through Thanksgiving.  For the last 4 weeks my pattern has been to have a weight loss on Saturday only to gain a pound or two back come Sunday followed by a steady pattern of no change until  the following Friday or Saturday when I see another drop. As this seems to be successful so far with a 13.5 lb drop over the last four weeks I have accepted this pattern and although I do not promise not to weigh myself every single day I do promise to not worry about what I see knowing that the little metal box will be kind to me come Saturday.  Good news though, while weighing in this morning I was thrilled to find my weight the same as Saturday morning even considering my "High" day Sunday and it was also Thanksgiving.  I do have a lot to be thankful for.

So today was my husband's birthday.  We went for a ride on his motorcycle together.  Getting on and off the bike was actually easier than it had been the last time.  Can't wait to see what it feels like when I get a few more pounds off!  We rode up Cypress and took some photos followed by a ride to Starbucks in Horseshoe Bay. I was excited to try a No Fat No Dairy Soy Pumpkin Spiced Latte. They could do all that but turns out the syrup they use has sugar in it. The only choices are full sweet or half sweet but I could not have a no sweet so it was dark roast black for me!

After the ride we did the family tradition of going to Boston Pizza.  The food they ordered looked and smelled fantastic, but even more good news.  Boston Pizza has ONE dish that seemed to be a perfect fit to my food plan.  I had baked salmon with only lemon on it complete with grilled veggies and garden salad (dressing on the side)  It was a total fit!

On to the next birthday tradition, Dairy queen ice cream birthday cake.  I cut it up and served it to my hubby, two boys and my Dad.  It seemed that they really enjoyed it!  I on the other hand did not even lick my fingers.  I just sat there with them and enjoyed my success  all the while thinking. "Don't let what you want now stop you from getting what your really want later!"  

Welcome to My Personal Fitness Challenge Day 28

Welcome to My Personal Fitness Challenge Day 28

Well today was full of challenges being that it was Turkey day and a family celebration for my husband's birthday.  Once we got to Bowen Island there was snacks every where, chips, cheesies, etc.  Good thing that is not my weakness.  I was good, not even a sniff of that stuff, then sister in law came in with rose and white wine.  I really would have liked a glass or two of wine.  I didn't.

Dinner went over well too.  I had Turkey, dark meat of course.  I had sweet potatoes with no butter or brown sugar.  I brought a salad but decided that I would have a small amount of corn and carrots instead.  I did not have the stuffing or gravy, I did not have any skin from the turkey or the potatoes.  I think I did well. Then came the ice cream birthday cake.  I took a couple pictures then as they cut it up and ate it I did the dinner dishes.  Kept me busy and I did not have to sit there and watch them eat it.  It worked.  Bonus!  I was the only one not complaining that I at too much, except my Dad  he didn't eat anything at all.  That is a story for another time.  Love you Dad.  

Tomorrow is another day,  going to the Team Fitness workout at 11:00 am.  Looking forward to that. Really starting to feel my body get stronger, my clothes are starting to feel a lot roomier.  I am really looking forward to the next 4 weeks.  I like what Katherine posted.  4 weeks till you notice, 8 weeks till friends notice and 12 weeks till the world notices!  Look out world, here we come! (the Team Fitness + Trio)

Welcome to My Personal Fitness Challenge Day 27

Welcome to My Personal Fitness Challenge Day 27

Had a slow day getting up and getting moving today.  I was awake and downstairs at 3:30 am.  I watched TV for about an hour and a half and then fell asleep on the couch.  I woke up at 8:45 am got up did my Saturday morning check in and headed off to my workout at Team Fitness.  I wasn't as exhausted as the Thursday workout but it felt good.  I like when the 3 of us (Katherine, Tristan and I ) workout together.  We are developing a bond and push each other to succeed.  

We all chatted after, it is starting to feel familiar at the Team Fitness gym in a good way.  We are learning the equipment and getting comfortable with the moves.  Our bodies are getting used to getting pushed and now we just wait for the rewards.   Speaking of rewards, after a whole week of wondering if I was even going to be as low as last Saturday I got on the little metal box and it surprised me!  I am down another 1.5 lbs now for a total of 13.5 lbs down.  I am not suppose to weight myself everyday, I'm sorry Leanne I have been doing it everyday since I can remember.  I am not going to stop, but I will stop letting it drive me crazy.  I am going forward knowing that whatever it is during the week, it's only Saturday's number that counts.

Received the new menu from Leanne today.  I am not sure what to think of it yet.  I guess I have to try it and see how it goes.  My first impression is I would rather stick with what I have now.  I love that there is yogurt on the menu but I don't think one cup of yogurt is going to keep me going from 6 am to snack time, another day is one boiled egg and an apple.  Seems so little.  I am going to try it and see, maybe I have changed!

Welcome to my Personal Fitness Challenge Day 26

Welcome to My Personal Fitness Challenge Day 26

Well we are nearing the end of the 30 day cleanse.  Being part of this challenge has helped me to stay faithful to this plan.  I can't remember the last time I stuck to a plan without cheating for this long.  Hmmm,  yes I do. 2008 Nov/Dec  I did it then too.  Just because someone told me I probably couldn't make it through Christmas without cheating.  I lost 15 lbs that December.  

That is one of the biggest frustrations I have this time around.  It has been almost 4 weeks and I am down only 12 lbs.  I would have thought at least 15 maybe 20 lbs.  Not every month but the first month why not. The thing that everyone has to understand is the amount of food I am not eating is a mere fraction of what I used to eat.  I have never been a big sweet eater, I much prefer the savory side of life. I went from Pasta, red meat, red wine, butter, bread, cheese, yogurt, 2 cream and 1 sugar in my coffee.  I am now drinking the coffee black, eating green smoothies for breakfast, 4 oz of chicken or turkey (carefully weighed) and salad for lunch and dinner plus apples and almonds for snacks.  I drink far less diet coke and a lot more water. I am moving more eating less, that is suppose to be the recipe for success. The weight should be falling off of me and it's not.  My Team Fitness buddies are all losing more weight than me even the ones closer to my height and weight.  I have been told I have a surprising amount of muscle for my height and weight. Shouldn't that be in my favor?  Shouldn't I be able to burn more calories as compared to others who do not have as much muscle?  What more can I do?  My Dad keeps telling me to eat less.  I am sticking to the plan, I am only guilty of not eating it all every day.  What do I eat less of?  Less white protein?  Cut back to 2 oz? Less spinach in my green leafy salad?  I choose to have faith and stick to the plan.

This week I have been very good at bringing all the food I need for the day with me so I don't skip.  I plan to increase my water in take next week, I plan to seek out more creative things to eat that are still within the walls of the plan, I choose to move more.  I choose to win.

Welcome to My Personal Fitness Challenge Day 25

Welcome to My Personal Fitness Challenge Day 25

Felt like a pretty successful day today.  It was so busy, but I am getting smart!  I brought my home made Turkey Chilli with me and managed to eat it in between meetings. I really like it!  It really helps to avoid feeling so hungry you could die!  

I really looked forward to my workout this evening, and Wesley did not disappoint.  I actually felt "worked out" when we were done.  I am really excited about the sessions getting more challenging.  Bring it on!  I am not happy with my rate of weight loss.  I am really praying that come Saturday morning I see a bit of a drop.  It has been the same all week!  I need to raise the bar, I am going to increase my level of exercise going forward even if I don't feel like it.

I got home tonight and my family had pasta with this very yummy and low fat tomato and red pepper sauce. I looked at it and so wanted to have some.  I was starving after my workout, and I have not had it in so long! I went to the fridge to get my veggies and white protein out from behind the lemon marange pie my Dad made.  I told you he loves to cook. I got out my 4 oz of chicken and thawed it out.  I pulled out the spring mix and it didn't look good.  I had to to the grocery store.  On my way out the door my hubby and I had words.  It really ticked me off.  I got to the store and went around gathering my salad, avocado, cherry tomatoes and bananas.   

I made my way to the check out.  You know how you have to stand there while your waiting for your turn next to all the chocolate bars.  I am not a chocolate bar person normally but I was ticked off.  In about 10 seconds I had this internal self talk.  "Screw it, I should just buy a few and eat them, what am I doing this for?  Your doing it for you, not for him".  I bought my fresh produce and went home to make my salad and eat my chicken.  I enjoyed it!  I am doing this for me!!!

Welcome to My Personal Fitness Challenge Day 24

Welcome to My Personal Fitness Challenge Day 24

Wow, today was a challenging day.  It started by having a conversation with hubby about this coming long weekend, which is also his birthday weekend.  He wants him and I to go way on our motorcycles together for an overnighter somewhere.  Might be the last chance for good weather before the bikes go away.  I told him my priority is my workouts at Team Fitness on Saturday Morning and Monday evening.  Can't miss it. Going away would be really good for our relationship, but me losing the weight and getting in shape is going to be good for our relationship too. 

Next challenge, today was goodie day at work, it happens every second Wednesday.  I have decided that I will not avoid the social opportunity.  The way it works is there is 12 or 14 people in the group and two people each time bring the food, one sweet the other savory.  Today was homemade carrot cake drenched in cream cheese dressing, there was also this huge multi layer dip of feta cheese and cream cheese and lots of other yummy stuff along with crackers and hummus.  I had my black coffee and watched them enjoy it.  I didn't mind actually.  When everyone was done eating we had a great conversation about colonics.  We discussed the pro's the cons the differences between that and colonoscopy and colonographys.  I think a bunch of gals maybe googling the happy colon tonight!

Lunch time I had my turkey chilli, and I was hungry after sitting through goodie day with nothing but the smell reaching me.  I brought my lunch and my yoga gear because Wednesday's are yoga day at the OC and I decided to join.  Turns out they switched it to Tuesday for this week only.  I am on the email list now so I will know what's going on.  After lunch I got an invited to go out for lunch tomorrow which I turned down.  I cant do that. 

My last challenge of the day was allowing my son to take me for a drive in my truck.  It was a little unnerving but he actually did pretty good.

Welcome to My Personal Fitness Challenge Day 23

Welcome to my Personal Fitness Challenge Day 23

Today was a good day.  I have fallen right into a routine with my eating now.  I don't even have to refer to the plan.  I know what days are Low and which days are High.  I know the difference in the food.  It's just automatic.  This is the last week on the cleanse.  I get to choose between Dairy or Red Meat next week.  Hmmm... which will I choose??  Can I choose Red Wine??  LOL.

I did an accident investigation at one of our Fire Halls today.  After the meeting I was given a CD with all the photos from the fire Ops 101 I did back on Sept 16th.  I so can't wait until I look at pictures and don't think " wow look how fat I look".  I hate that I do that but I do every time.  It was a great event, I learned a lot and I now have several great "Before" pictures.  I talked to the guys today about doing the challenge again next year after I reach my goal weight so I can test my self and come up with a bunch of "After" shots.

When I came home tonight hubby was out so I had to make dinner for the boys.  Of course they wanted Perogies.   OMG, I love the smell of them cooking.  I did not have one bite and I love them.  I made the Turkey Chilli for myself.  It turned out really good.  I put too much red chilli pepper spice in it but it was still yummy.  Good thing too because my Dad bought KFC today and decided to eat it in the kitchen while I was cooking, then hubby came home and chowed on a piece.  Oh well, "nothing tastes as good as feeling thin feels"  Little metal box you better be good to me tomorrow!