Confession…I’ve gained weight!

WOW! ok, I know it has taken me awhile to write this…

Today I am inspired by someone on Twitter that I NEED to keep it real with you all!

This past year has seen me through A LOT of changes…not all of which I will go into here, but here are are few:

• the loss of a job
• moving from NC to parents house in MI
• and most recently a move from MI to NM with sis who is starting a great new job here

This is NOT an excuse…I know that I have not made good choices a lot of the time. I did manage to keep up with exercise for a good deal of the time while in MI. (thanks to challenges and you all, those were some good times)

Man, what I can I say about my winter in MI - I think that’s really when the denial started. It’s easy to put on weight and not think about it as much when you are constantly in PJ’s or sweats working from home. Yes, that was me!!

Bottom line and NOW to get serious! I have put on 40 lbs since my lowest weight of 158ish. GRRR Yes, that is right! I am now just shy of 200 lbs at 198.

I know why and how…I know the changes to be made AND I hope and pray that I am truly learning from this experience as I do NOT want to be someone that gains back 100+ lbs!!

Moving to Albuquerque has been such a wonderful surprise to me! If you read my blog, you know how much I fell in love with biking. Well, I am in bicycling heaven here! Trails galore and a climate to match!

Sis’s apartment has a great gym and pool! (Would you believe that ALL of the cardio machines have their own TV’s  AND we are choosing to NOT have TV in our apt here?!) I joke that I will be on the treadmill at night JUST to watch ridiculous TV! LOL

Whew…load off my chest - thanks for listening and the support!! YOU all rock!

P.S. I am thinking a new challenge is in order - probably will involve cardio goals that will be personal to all. Any takers? Stay tuned….

Check In Break…

See post here for details!

Weekly Check-in Break….

Just a quick note to say that I am taking a break from doing the weekly check-ins at this point.  I may or may not resume with the weekly, but will definitely update with progress monthly, quarterly, etc.

Have a lot going on right now with a major move and also admit that I really need to get back into a routine to get on track again with weight loss…I am still on Twitter regularly and will have a plan of regularly blogging again soon!

Thanks for the support everyone!

Month 42 Goals: June 2010

Weight Loss and Fitness Goals:

Starting Weight: Jan. 1, 2007 - 278 lbs
Starting Weight: Jan. 1, 2008 - 193 lbs
Starting Weight:  Jan. 1, 2009 - 158 lbs
Starting Weight:  Jan. 1, 2010 - 178 lbs
Starting Weight: June 1, 2010 - 178 lbs (estimate)
YR 4 Q2 Weight Goal: 173 (revised from earlier)

Weight loss goal for month: 173 (5 lbs)

Weight loss goal per week: 1.3 lbs

June Exercise Goals:

• Cardio (bike, walking, running? / (5 times/wk )

June Food/Nutrition Goals:

• 1400-1600 calories most days
• continue to work on not eating late at night
• get focused!!

Preparing to make a big move across country!

Month 41 Check-in: May 2010

Starting Weight: Jan 1, 2007 - 278 lbs
Previous Month Weight: May 1, 2010 - 178 lbs (ish-didn’t weigh)

Current Weight: June 1 - 178 lbs (ish - not weighing in! )

Month 41 Weight Loss:  0 lbs

Total Weight Loss: 100 lbs

Initial Measurements (1 month in):

Arms: 15.5 in.
Chest: 46 in.
Waist: 44 in.
Hips: 56 in.
Thigh: 29 in.

Measurements: June 1: (did not actually measure)
Arms: 12 in.
Chest: 35.5 in.
Waist: 29 in.
Hips: 43 in.
Thigh: 22.5 in.

Month Decrease in Inches =  0 in.
Total Decrease in Inches = 48.5 in.

Week 178 Check-in: May 31, 2010

Starting Weight: Jan 1, 2007 - 278 lbs
Previous Week’s Weight: May 24, 2010 - 178 (estimate)

Current Weight: May 31, 2010 - 178 lbs (estimate - did not weigh)

Week 178 Weight Loss: 0 lbs

Total Weight Loss: 100 lbs

Exercise Report:
Cardio x 5
Shred x 4

Food Report:

Could definitely be better!

Notes:

• 30 Day Shred Challenge ends tomorrow! Great job everyone!

Week 177 Check-in: May 24, 2010

Starting Weight: Jan 1, 2007 - 278 lbs
Previous Week’s Weight: May 17, 2010 - 178 (estimate)

Current Weight: May 24, 2010 - 178 lbs (estimate - did not weigh)

Week 177 Weight Loss: 0 lbs

Total Weight Loss: 100 lbs

Exercise Report:
Cardio x 3
Shred x 4 - Go Team!

Food Report:

Could definitely be better!

Notes:

• 30 Day Shred Challenge is entering the final stretch!  Fun times!

Week 176 Check-in: May 17, 2010

Starting Weight: Jan 1, 2007 - 278 lbs
Previous Week’s Weight: May 10, 2010 - 178 (estimate)

Current Weight: May 17, 2010 - 178 lbs (estimate - did not weigh)

Week 176 Weight Loss: 0 lbs

Total Weight Loss: 100 lbs

Exercise Report:
Cardio x 4
Shred x 3 - Go Team!

Food Report:

Gonna get to it this week! I have to start losing again!!

Notes:

• 30 Day Shred Challenge is well underway!  Great group we have going…please feel free to join us any time!

Week 175 Check-in: May 10, 2010

Starting Weight: Jan 1, 2007 - 278 lbs
Previous Week’s Weight: May 3, 2010 - 178

Current Weight: May 10, 2010 - 178 lbs (estimate - did not weigh)

Week 175 Weight Loss: 0 lbs

Total Weight Loss: 100 lbs

Exercise Report:
Cardio x 4
Shred x 5 - Go Team!

Food Report:

Away for a few days on the weekend and ate way too much!

Notes:

• 30 Day Shred Challenge is well underway!  Great group we have going…please feel free to join us any time!

Week 174 Check-in: May 3, 2010

Starting Weight: Jan 1, 2007 - 278 lbs
Previous Week’s Weight: April 26, 2010 - 178

Current Weight: May 3, 2010 - 178 lbs

Week 174 Weight Loss: 0 lbs

Total Weight Loss: 100 lbs

Exercise Report:
Cardio x 5

Food Report:

Hmmm…getting there maybe? Planning for a great May! Will just say that! Big ditto - off to a great start!

Notes:

• Day 1 of the 30 Day Shred Challenge started today and I am feeling super excited! Great group we have going…please feel free to join us any time!

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