Wednesday, 18 September 2013
I did it!
Yes its been awhile. Its amazing how fast time passes by. I wanted to give you an update on the whole weight lost exercising thing. Well, I have been running. Yes, running, well jogging and even that its slow. I have been using the podcast Couch to 5km. It works! I am on week 8 which is the final week, and I ran 5km nonstop in 42 minutes. I nearly crapped my pants. I was crying. I was so damn proud of me! My hubby was with me and to be honest he pushed me the last 3 minutes and I did it. I have registered in the Run for the Cure on Oct 6, 2013. I have registered with some very special ladies and I look forward to do it and from what I understand be inspired. I am running for everyone, but more specifically for my wonderful Aunt Kay. She doesn't even know, but not only is she a survivor (of many alignments) but she is a true inspiration. Knowing that I have done this once, makes me breath easier for the Oct 6 date. My only goal was to run the whole thing. I will let you know how it goes. Listen guys, if I can do this so can you! I for the first time actually realize I have lost weight, and my body has changed. I have seen the changes! Clothes don't fit, I feel better, and actually look forward to my run ever second day. If I inspire one person to change and become healthier all this shit and hard work is worth it. Well, it worth it for me anyways, but I want people to understand if this fat ass bitch can do it YOU CAN DO IT! BTW got a name for our little team of runnings. My husband wanted the Barrhaven Bitches but I did not think they would welcome us but we came up with JST DO IT K! Julie, Sonia, Tina and Kelly! Cute eh?! Keep on trucking, I am. Let's do it together.
Sunday, 28 July 2013
July is almost over
Well its been awhile since I have posted and thought I would send a quick update. A couple of great things have happened. I have lost more weight and I have maintained some. I have lost an additional 3 pounds since my major goal. I have been on holidays for the last week and a half and I did not lose but I did not gain! That is a miracle considering I have been drinking and eating some pretty wonderful food! I still think about what I am going to eat when we are out and try to stick to the better choice. I think it has been what has worked for me! I am going to start inputting all my food again as I took a holiday from it, but I need to see what I have been eating to help me make better choices.
I have also started a new exercise. A dear friend talked one day about wanting to do a run, and me and my big mouth said "Why wait, let's do it now." So, in getting ready for my first "real" 5km I have started Couch to 5km. I did do a 5km with my kids a couple of years ago, and that was with a stroller and lots of "come on Mom you can do it!" This time my plan is to RUN the entire 5km. It just seems sad when I say it as 5km is not a lot. I walk that almost 3 times a week, but running it without leaving my lungs on the side of the road is a hell of a lot different. I am on week 2 and I am finding it easier then I expected. I think all the other exercises I have been doing helps. That being said I did take the week and a bit off of working out, and I know I will pay for it on my first couple of exercise times but oh well. It needs to be done to get to my next goal.
Speaking of next goal, I am putting it out there. I want to lose another 15 pounds for my cousins wedding in September. Ok, so I just said it out loud. I know it won't be easy as everything for me is slow. But, slow is better than to fast. My prize will be shopping for my dress. I bought my first non plus size dress (size 14 people now that is fucking huge for me). I loved it for the size it said, but I loved it cause it looks good too. I am the first person to realize that the size of a dress doesn't matter as there can be so many different styles etc that a size can change from 1 to 2 dress sizes. BUT it was a non plus size and to me that is all that mattered. I am expecting to have a beautiful dress for September with some beautiful bling from my favourite place-- Stella and Dot!
I will let you know how my journey goes. But, always know you can do it, sometimes we stop, sometimes we cheat, but overall you can do it! I was walking around my neighbourhood the other day when one of my neighbours stopped me and told me how wonderful I look and asked me all kinds of questions, like how, what have you been doing and I found my self standing taller and puffing out my chest a bit more acting all proud and shit! So, thanks Nancy, those words made me freakin' day, and gave me the motivation I needed to get back to it!
'Till next time stay strong, have fun, and get a friend to do it with they are the best support in the entire world!
I have also started a new exercise. A dear friend talked one day about wanting to do a run, and me and my big mouth said "Why wait, let's do it now." So, in getting ready for my first "real" 5km I have started Couch to 5km. I did do a 5km with my kids a couple of years ago, and that was with a stroller and lots of "come on Mom you can do it!" This time my plan is to RUN the entire 5km. It just seems sad when I say it as 5km is not a lot. I walk that almost 3 times a week, but running it without leaving my lungs on the side of the road is a hell of a lot different. I am on week 2 and I am finding it easier then I expected. I think all the other exercises I have been doing helps. That being said I did take the week and a bit off of working out, and I know I will pay for it on my first couple of exercise times but oh well. It needs to be done to get to my next goal.
Speaking of next goal, I am putting it out there. I want to lose another 15 pounds for my cousins wedding in September. Ok, so I just said it out loud. I know it won't be easy as everything for me is slow. But, slow is better than to fast. My prize will be shopping for my dress. I bought my first non plus size dress (size 14 people now that is fucking huge for me). I loved it for the size it said, but I loved it cause it looks good too. I am the first person to realize that the size of a dress doesn't matter as there can be so many different styles etc that a size can change from 1 to 2 dress sizes. BUT it was a non plus size and to me that is all that mattered. I am expecting to have a beautiful dress for September with some beautiful bling from my favourite place-- Stella and Dot!
I will let you know how my journey goes. But, always know you can do it, sometimes we stop, sometimes we cheat, but overall you can do it! I was walking around my neighbourhood the other day when one of my neighbours stopped me and told me how wonderful I look and asked me all kinds of questions, like how, what have you been doing and I found my self standing taller and puffing out my chest a bit more acting all proud and shit! So, thanks Nancy, those words made me freakin' day, and gave me the motivation I needed to get back to it!
'Till next time stay strong, have fun, and get a friend to do it with they are the best support in the entire world!
Saturday, 15 June 2013
I DID IT!!!
I did it! I have climbed my mountain, and I am screaming!!!! What I have to laugh about is it was the half a damn fucking pound, but that damn half pound brought me to where I want to be! This is the first goal I set for myself. The next one will be decided on shortly. I just really wanted to get here first. As a result of getting here, I even figured out my next tattoo!
This has been a long road, admittedly hard at times, admittedly sabotaged by myself, but what a feeling people. Knowing that it was hard work, and it took a lot of time, I think makes me happier????
Whatever, I am screaming, I love me, and I am proud of me. Happy dance time!
For those on this journey keep going people this warm fuzzy, heart pounding, eye popping feeling fuckn' rocks!!!!!!
Just had to share........
This has been a long road, admittedly hard at times, admittedly sabotaged by myself, but what a feeling people. Knowing that it was hard work, and it took a lot of time, I think makes me happier????
Whatever, I am screaming, I love me, and I am proud of me. Happy dance time!
For those on this journey keep going people this warm fuzzy, heart pounding, eye popping feeling fuckn' rocks!!!!!!
Just had to share........
Monday, 10 June 2013
Still going
Well I am officially 1 pound from my goal. I have really struggled with this, I should be happy, yet it has taken a long time. I have lost a 1/2 pound every week for weeks. I know I have not been as diligent about my works out. I can say my life is very busy, but that is an excuse. I can say I tired, but I know that is an excuse. I have also not been religiously inputting my food into www.myfitnesspal.com. All of these factors play into the 1/2 pound. I am proud to say I have lost, and like everyone else on the weight lose journey will say with me, its never fast enough. I have promised myself to work harder, exercise more and go back to filling in my journal. I have noticed that my body totally reacts to a lack of water (holy bloated batman), too many carbs (coma sleep now please), and not enough exercise (couch looks really good). I will push myself and get to my goal and when I do, I think I will need to scream from a mountain somewhere. A lot of people have asked me what my reward will be, and I have struggled with an answer, because I think seeing the numbers and the results will be enough. For those on this journey, hang in there, it is worth it. Too my girlie girls that are my rocks, you will be the first to know, and a celebration via a "porch night" will be epic! I have also promised a friend to help each other do a 5 km race in the fall. Getting there will be fun, NOT, but it will be totally worthwhile. When she mentioned it, she said next year my answer to her was "why wait lets do this fall". So, the training has begun and will continue. Even if I walk half its something I have not done with a friend and want to say I have. Fingers crossed for me for the next few weeks that I get to my only goal I set out and I promise you will hear when I do! Thanks for listening!
Wednesday, 22 May 2013
Scale alert!
Okay so I have not written lately about my weight lose journey mostly cause I have been busy and really besides a half a pound here and there I have only lost another 2 pounds. At first I did not think it was something to talk about but....I figured someone out there my understand my journey! My journey is slow, very slow. I have noticed such huge differences in my clothes its weird. I know that my workouts are what is doing it for sure. BUT, every time I get on the damn scale its nothing or half a pound. I will admit I weigh myself everyday, but only take the number on Friday. It sucks!
I still have enjoyed the occasional small bowl of chips and sadly some pieces of birthday cake in the last couple of weeks. That is what I get for having all three kid's birthday's in April, May and June. But, its still going down. To say I am not pleased would be an understatement. I am so close to my wonderland goal that its frustrating. I know I can kick up the work outs, but with the long weekend and hauling lots of dirt and gardening I figured it counted. The nights are filled with soccer, and I am trying to figure out a schedule as my old one does not always work.
I just want to tell you, I am not giving up, I have still lost weight, and I am still living a very happy and healthy life. I know I have preached about the Wii's my fitness coach, but people it works! I find myself yelling at the TV. I get shit when I log in and have not worked out everyday, and I find myself telling her off. LOL I know she is doing her job and she is not real, but sadly I feel like I am letting her down. I have officially called her Lucy....no idea why, she just looks like one to me and maybe cause she is yelling (not at all) at me. If you are still couch bound, sad bound, or chip bound, try it out. The Just Dance is really fun too.
I know I set this blog up for scrapbooking, and I promise to get some stuff up here, and some ideas. I will do my best, which is really all we can do.
Stay strong, believe in yourself and try My fitness coach and my fitness pal.
I still have enjoyed the occasional small bowl of chips and sadly some pieces of birthday cake in the last couple of weeks. That is what I get for having all three kid's birthday's in April, May and June. But, its still going down. To say I am not pleased would be an understatement. I am so close to my wonderland goal that its frustrating. I know I can kick up the work outs, but with the long weekend and hauling lots of dirt and gardening I figured it counted. The nights are filled with soccer, and I am trying to figure out a schedule as my old one does not always work.
I just want to tell you, I am not giving up, I have still lost weight, and I am still living a very happy and healthy life. I know I have preached about the Wii's my fitness coach, but people it works! I find myself yelling at the TV. I get shit when I log in and have not worked out everyday, and I find myself telling her off. LOL I know she is doing her job and she is not real, but sadly I feel like I am letting her down. I have officially called her Lucy....no idea why, she just looks like one to me and maybe cause she is yelling (not at all) at me. If you are still couch bound, sad bound, or chip bound, try it out. The Just Dance is really fun too.
I know I set this blog up for scrapbooking, and I promise to get some stuff up here, and some ideas. I will do my best, which is really all we can do.
Stay strong, believe in yourself and try My fitness coach and my fitness pal.
Friday, 26 April 2013
Bits and Bobs
Okay, so I have not been as diligent about writing on my blog. SHOCKER!!! NOT!!!! I always think I will do this, and some how life gets in the damn way!
For my scrappers out there, I have some news. I have planned my National Scrapbook day. I promise that it is going to be a good one! I have planned for May 11, 2013. It is from 9:30am-9:30pm. I can hear the WTF's from the non-scrapbookers now, but just know the time will FLY by! I have a fantastic menu, lots of FREEBIES, some great ideas to share and some pretty rockn' ladies to hang with. If you are interested just email me or leave a post. The cost is $55.00, and let me tell you my Italian nature comes out at these things and you do nothing more than work, chat, and laugh while I do the rest.
For the people who have followed my weight lost journey, I have lost a total of 15 pounds. BUT, I have lost a lot of inches! The working out thing works DUH! I am still using www.myfitnesspal.com. It really does work. I am still using my Wii and X-Box. I have started going for walks with my family and friends. Even, Cayla my 8 year old thinks 5 KM is a long way, but she kills it! I recently went shopping for my youngest Communion, and I had a blast. This is not normally the way I feel when I have to shop for me. I picked up a cute dress from Laura's. One thing I love about Laura's is that you can shop there and get the same dresses in plus and in pettite without leaving. I tried on some dresses from both the regular and plus side. It was great. I even went into Melanie Lynn and tried on dresses there. They fit, tight, but fit, which is something I have not been able to do in a long time. The highlight was going into Banana Republic. I went shopping with my older brother and his friend, and they go to Banana every Wednesday as they get coupons for 40%. So, I went just to look for them. I seen this coat, man was it cute. The rack was calling my name, then I noticed an extra large.....I shit my pants. Then I did something I never have done, I tried it on. Of course I made sure no one was around, and casually slip it on. I died, in fit!!! The real question was whether or not I could zip it up. IT DID!!!!!! I nearly shit right there! Needless to say I bought it and it was only $75.00 regularly $215.00~love me a great deal!
Anyways, that is my excitement. I just want to say slow and steady with a bit of chinese on the side, is working well ;)
For my scrappers out there, I have some news. I have planned my National Scrapbook day. I promise that it is going to be a good one! I have planned for May 11, 2013. It is from 9:30am-9:30pm. I can hear the WTF's from the non-scrapbookers now, but just know the time will FLY by! I have a fantastic menu, lots of FREEBIES, some great ideas to share and some pretty rockn' ladies to hang with. If you are interested just email me or leave a post. The cost is $55.00, and let me tell you my Italian nature comes out at these things and you do nothing more than work, chat, and laugh while I do the rest.
For the people who have followed my weight lost journey, I have lost a total of 15 pounds. BUT, I have lost a lot of inches! The working out thing works DUH! I am still using www.myfitnesspal.com. It really does work. I am still using my Wii and X-Box. I have started going for walks with my family and friends. Even, Cayla my 8 year old thinks 5 KM is a long way, but she kills it! I recently went shopping for my youngest Communion, and I had a blast. This is not normally the way I feel when I have to shop for me. I picked up a cute dress from Laura's. One thing I love about Laura's is that you can shop there and get the same dresses in plus and in pettite without leaving. I tried on some dresses from both the regular and plus side. It was great. I even went into Melanie Lynn and tried on dresses there. They fit, tight, but fit, which is something I have not been able to do in a long time. The highlight was going into Banana Republic. I went shopping with my older brother and his friend, and they go to Banana every Wednesday as they get coupons for 40%. So, I went just to look for them. I seen this coat, man was it cute. The rack was calling my name, then I noticed an extra large.....I shit my pants. Then I did something I never have done, I tried it on. Of course I made sure no one was around, and casually slip it on. I died, in fit!!! The real question was whether or not I could zip it up. IT DID!!!!!! I nearly shit right there! Needless to say I bought it and it was only $75.00 regularly $215.00~love me a great deal!
Anyways, that is my excitement. I just want to say slow and steady with a bit of chinese on the side, is working well ;)
Tuesday, 9 April 2013
SOME EXCITING NEWS
It has been awhile since I wrote on here and to be honest I am not sure why. I think its cause I worry to much about what people think. I also have not really lost much more weight but I have lost inches for sure. I did decide to write on here today to give you an update on my weight lose situation and share some exciting news.
First of all, I am down 12 pounds! Yeah Me! BUT I am totally down in sizes, shape and up in my ability to exercise! I am most excited about my work outs. I am still doing My Fitness Coach and Dance 4, but I also have started using my treadmill more regularly. I walk at 3.0/3.5 and run at 4.0/4.5 for shorter times. I realized when I put on a show I like the time flies. I love watching WEEDS! So, when I want a change I go on the treadmill and 30 minutes fly by! I put on another show and boom, another 30 minutes and then I realize I have just walked for one hour.
My eating habits have really changed as well. I am eating healthier, and having no snacks! When I feel the urge to eat, I leave the house and go visit my brother. He buys nothing good for his place, which in turn helps me ;) I have learned that a bag of chips is not single serving and to be honest I really have not eaten them much, and don't miss them.
My exciting news is that I AM GOING TO OPRAH!!! An old friend as able to help me score some tickets, and then another friend scored me some more, so I was able to spread the love with some wonderful friends. I can't wait! I will blog about my experience on Wednesday night for sure. Oprah has been a lifelong dream of mine. When the kids were younger and filled out an info page about their Mommy, all three of them listed my favourite show as Oprah! They know their Mommy for sure. Just to near her, will be a dream come true! To say thank you to someone who helped make this come true seems so little. Just know Shannan you rock and so does Jay!
Well, I am off to work out. I keep telling myself that the scale doesn't matter but holy shit does it ever to me. I will go and do it, feel better after, then get to scrubbing the toilets. I think the second half really sucks! Take care and good luck with your healthy lifestyle changes, and for those of you who love Oprah and are going.......WOOHOO!!!
First of all, I am down 12 pounds! Yeah Me! BUT I am totally down in sizes, shape and up in my ability to exercise! I am most excited about my work outs. I am still doing My Fitness Coach and Dance 4, but I also have started using my treadmill more regularly. I walk at 3.0/3.5 and run at 4.0/4.5 for shorter times. I realized when I put on a show I like the time flies. I love watching WEEDS! So, when I want a change I go on the treadmill and 30 minutes fly by! I put on another show and boom, another 30 minutes and then I realize I have just walked for one hour.
My eating habits have really changed as well. I am eating healthier, and having no snacks! When I feel the urge to eat, I leave the house and go visit my brother. He buys nothing good for his place, which in turn helps me ;) I have learned that a bag of chips is not single serving and to be honest I really have not eaten them much, and don't miss them.
My exciting news is that I AM GOING TO OPRAH!!! An old friend as able to help me score some tickets, and then another friend scored me some more, so I was able to spread the love with some wonderful friends. I can't wait! I will blog about my experience on Wednesday night for sure. Oprah has been a lifelong dream of mine. When the kids were younger and filled out an info page about their Mommy, all three of them listed my favourite show as Oprah! They know their Mommy for sure. Just to near her, will be a dream come true! To say thank you to someone who helped make this come true seems so little. Just know Shannan you rock and so does Jay!
Well, I am off to work out. I keep telling myself that the scale doesn't matter but holy shit does it ever to me. I will go and do it, feel better after, then get to scrubbing the toilets. I think the second half really sucks! Take care and good luck with your healthy lifestyle changes, and for those of you who love Oprah and are going.......WOOHOO!!!
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