Week 29 Check-in: July 23, 2007

Starting Weight: Jan 1 – 278 lbs
Previous Week’s Weight: July 16 – 227.8 lbs

Current Weight:  July 23 – 225.8 lbs

Week 29 Weight Loss:  2 lbs

Total Weight Loss: 52.2 lbs

Exercise Report:
Cardio x 7 walk and bike
Strength Training (upper body) x 3
Abs x 5
Pilates x 3


Food Report:
Average daily calories: 1787

Notes:

  • had lunch out on Sunday

 

Week 28 Check-in: July 16, 2007

Starting Weight: Jan 1 – 278 lbs
Previous Week’s Weight: July 9 – 229.4 lbs

Current Weight:  July 16 – 227.8 lbs

Week 28 Weight Loss:  1.6 lbs

Total Weight Loss: 50.2 lbs

Exercise Report:
Cardio x 7 walk and bike
Strength Training (upper body) x 3
Abs x 5
Pilates x 3


Food Report:
Average daily calories: 1780

Notes:

  • 12th – started P
  • have been increasing calories with the increased exercise (biking)

 

Week 27 Check-in: July 9, 2007

Starting Weight: Jan 1 – 278 lbs
Previous Week’s Weight: July 2 – 229.8 lbs

Current Weight:  July 9 – 229.4 lbs

Week 27 Weight Loss:  .4 lbs

Total Weight Loss: 48.6 lbs

Exercise Report:
Cardio x 7 walk and bike
Strength Training (upper body) x 3
Abs x 5
Pilates x 3


Food Report:
Average daily calories: 1813

Notes:

  • PMS – had pizza/wings Sunday night

 

Pizza and Chicken Wings

Argh! For the first time in a long time, I gave in to a major craving.

Why is it that I can be going along just fine with no thoughts of "unhealthy" food whatsoever and then Wham! it hits me…hmmmmm…."Maybe I should order a pizza tonight?"

Once the thought is there, I’m pretty much goin for it. πŸ˜‰ Ok, this is after I get out my calendar and realize that it HAS to be PMS induced. This makes everything a lot better as I know this is not going to turn into anything more than a 1 night stand. πŸ˜‰ …well until next month anyways.

I figure that if I’m doing so well during the majority of the time, if I do get a craving and want to splurge a bit every 4-6 weeks or so, I’ll be fine. This also assumes that it will not turn into more than 1 day – meaning next day, up and at em!

So, I had ordered from Incredible Pizza last night. Had the small Canadian Bacon with low fat cheese. (now, that’s a good choice, right?) Errr….AND I had 12 teriyaki chicken wings which for some reason sounded SO good to me even through I rarely have them. I did use my own Light Ranch as opposed to their sauce.

Yes, I’m sad to say that I did eat everything AND it was too much! Didn’t feel great this am and am vowing that if there is a next time, I’ll eat only 1/2 the pizza! πŸ˜‰

Moving on…

 

Adding Cycling to Exercise Routine

This month I’m going to be really intent on adding some bike rides to my normal exercise routine. I am focussing on riding more frequently and for longer periods of time. I’ve read that this is really the only way to get over the booty getting sore. πŸ˜‰ I’m determined!

I also want to experiment and get used to riding on some busier roads. I really want to be able to use my bike for transportation and my goal would be to be able to ride anywhere in town that I need/want to get to.

Wish me luck and I will keep you posted.

 

Week 26 Check-in: July 2, 2007

Starting Weight: Jan 1 – 278 lbs
Previous Week’s Weight: June 25 – 230.2 lbs

Current Weight:  July 2 – 229.8 lbs

Week 26 Weight Loss:  .4 lbs

Total Weight Loss: 48.2 lbs

Exercise Report:
Cardio: Walk (60 minutes) x 6 and Bike (40-45 minutes) x 2
Strength Training (upper body) x 3
Strength Training (lower body) x 2
Abs x 3
Pilates x 3


Food Report:
Average daily calories: 1567

Notes:

  • Really enjoying new bike!

 

Month 7 Goals: July 07

Weight Loss and Fitness Goals:

Starting Weight: Jan. 1 – 278 lbs
Starting Weight: July 1  – 230 lbs
Q3 Weight Goal: 204 (26 lb loss) – adjusted goal from original (yearly)
Weight loss goal for month: 8.7 lbs (221.3)
Weight loss goal per week: 2+ lbs 

July Exercise Goals:

  • Cardio/walking or biking 6 times/wk (40-60 minutes)
  • Strength Training 3 times/wk – upper body (3 sets of each machine/exercise)
  • Strength Training 3 times/wk – lower body (8 minute workout dvd)
  • Abs 3-5 times/wk (8 Minute Abs Dvd)
  • Pilates 3 times/wk – (video)

July Food/Nutrition Goals:

  • Calories 1500-2100/day  (play around with calories if not losing)
  • 5-6 fruits and vegetables a day
  • fish 3 times/wk
  • smaller, more frequent meals/snacks (to help with metabolism)
  • double water to 128 ounces day
  • aim for earlier dinner
  • protein drink in the evenings if hungry/feel like a snack

 

2007 Q3 GOALS: July 1-Sept. 30, 2007

Starting Weight: July 1 – 230 lbs

Q3 Weight Goal: 204 (26 lb loss)

Q3 Fitness Goals:

  • Cardio 5-6 times/wk (min. 40 min) – walking or biking
  • Strength training 6 times/wk (upper-3, lower-3)
  • Pilates 3-5 times/wk (beginner dvd)
  • Abs 3-5 times/wk

Q3 Food/Nutrition Goals:

  • Calories = 1500 daily – to adjust as I get closer to 214 lbs
    (experiment with increasing if plateau occurs – may go up to 2000)
  • Fish – 3 times/wk
  • 16 glasses water daily
  • Multivitamin daily
  • Increase in fruit & vegetables (aiming for 5-6 daily)
  • Decrease caffeine (get to 2 coffee, 1 soda/day for most days)
  • No eating 2 hrs before bed (8pm) – aim to eat dinner 6-7pm
  • Experiment with protein drink (Physicians Assistant suggested drinking at night)

 

Month 6 Check-in: June 07

Starting Weight: Jan 1 – 278 lbs
Previous Month Weight: June 1 – 235.8 lbs

Current Weight: July 1 – 230  lbs

Month 6 Weight Loss: 5.8 lbs

Total Weight Loss: 48 lbs

Initial Measurements (1 month in):

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

Measurements: July 1:

Arms: 14.5 in.  (-.5 in.) 
Chest: 44 in. 
Waist: 40 in.  (-1 in.)
Hips: 50 in.  (-1 in.)
Thigh: 27.5 in.  (-.5 in.)

Month Decrease in Inches = 3 in.
Total Decrease in Inches = 14.5 in.

2007 Fitness and Weight Loss Goals: 6 Month Check-In

*6 month Check-in/Revision in red

In 2007, I will focus on 2 main areas – Physical (weight loss/fitness/health) and Financial (which included personal business goals)

Tho I will revise my weight loss goal for the year, I feel that this is an area of my life that is going very well. I’m feeling fit, strong and unstoppable! πŸ™‚ I know that I will reach my ultimate goal and am not discouraged that it may take a bit longer than 1 year.

For the second half of 2007, I intend to continue working on this goal while pouring the same kind of initial intensity (as with my fitness goals), into the area of Finance/Business.

Physical:

  • To weigh 150 lbs or less by Jan. 1, 2008 (this will be 128 lb loss) – starting weight is 278
    *Revised: to weigh 178 or less by Jan. 1, 2008 (this will be 100 lb loss)
  • To have a varied, consistent exercise routine that includes: walking, swimming, aerobic dvd workouts, pilates, strength training, biking, etc. 
    *Update: this goal has been and will continu to be accomplished. My current exercise routine includes: walking, biking, pilates, strength training and ab work. I would like to add some swimming before the end of the year.
  • To have normal/stable blood pressure and to be off medication 
    Update: last blood pressure check was great…medication/weight loss (I hope it’s due to the weight loss) πŸ˜‰ seem to be working!

 

 

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