I have finally hit my stride. I’m getting use to eating clean and working out. I’ve lost about 4.4 pounds and a bunch of inches everywhere in 3 weeks! Well tomorrow is the end of Week 4 (weigh in day). I am super bloated and pms’ing so I’m not sure that I should weigh in. But when I don’t I won’t trip if the number isn’t what I want to see.
The jeans that I bought for Napa are getting loose in the waist area!!! That is such a great feeling! Overall I’m feeling very accomplished, proud, and motivated to keep going until I reach my goal.
I’m on day 53 of Insanity, only 10 days left and I finish my first round. I actually stuck to something. I’m about to finish a program I started in the beginning of August. That is huge for me. I love the results! My endurance for cycling is so much better, my legs are building muscle and getting toned.
On October 11th I’ll be starting a P90x/Insanity hybrid. What that means it that I will keep the resistance training from the P90x videos, but replace the p90x cardio videos with the insanity videos. I’ll be done with the program just in time for my new year’s trip to Mexico. My goal is to comfortable wear a swimsuit (preferably a bikini) when we go to the beach. I’m working hard at it, and I hope my goal isn’t to far fetched. I don’t want to set myself up for failure. Either way, I will go to Mexico a leaner, fitter, meaner me ;)
Love and kisses,
Carina
Shakeology
tracker
Thursday, September 30, 2010
Friday, September 24, 2010
Mixed feelings (updated- feelings aren't mixed, they are happy!)
I weighed myself a day early. I wish I hadn’t. You know the pound I lost last week, well was back. I’m embarrassed to say I cried my entire 35 min drive to work. This is just such an incredibly frustrating, excruciating, agonizing process. I’m eating clean and exercising, and still I gained a pound this week. The same pound I lost last week.
Today, I weighed in again. (I pinky swear never to weigh in early again!)
Started at 159
Shakeology cleanse- 156.6
Week 1 of the challenge- 155.6
Week 2 of the challenge (today)- 156
I gained 0.4 pounds from last week. Yeah, gained. I took my measurements though, and I’ve lost 1.5 inches off my waist in these past 3 weeks!!! That’s pretty awesome! It’s still very hard for me to feel accomplished. I know I’m getting smaller, but the scale messes with me so much.
****update********
I just took all of my measurements...
down 1 inch on my thights,
down 1.5 in my waist,
arms are the same,
down 2/3 inch on my hips,
down 1.5 under bust.... wowzers... eff the scale ;)
*****************
This is where the true test comes in. I have to have faith. Faith that I’m doing everything I’m supposed to, and someday I’ll get on that scale and I won’t feel like such a fat ass. Urgh why did I let myself gain the 10 pounds in the first place!
So here I go. Perseverance is the word of the day.
Below is a pic of what I ate yesterday. It’s pretty much the same every day. The only difference is dinner. It’s usually some form of grilled chicken with veggies and brown rice if I didn’t have a sandwich for lunch.
B- 8am- Shakeology
S-10am- 2 brown rice cakes, almond butter and an apple
L-1pm- subway salad, extra turkey, oil and vinegar dressing
S- 4pm- Cottage cheese (I usually have another piece of fruit here, but I ran out)
S- 6pm- wheat crackers, hummus and turkey (this was my pre workout snack
D- 8pm- chicken and sweet potato fries
Today, I weighed in again. (I pinky swear never to weigh in early again!)
Started at 159
Shakeology cleanse- 156.6
Week 1 of the challenge- 155.6
Week 2 of the challenge (today)- 156
I gained 0.4 pounds from last week. Yeah, gained. I took my measurements though, and I’ve lost 1.5 inches off my waist in these past 3 weeks!!! That’s pretty awesome! It’s still very hard for me to feel accomplished. I know I’m getting smaller, but the scale messes with me so much.
****update********
I just took all of my measurements...
down 1 inch on my thights,
down 1.5 in my waist,
arms are the same,
down 2/3 inch on my hips,
down 1.5 under bust.... wowzers... eff the scale ;)
*****************
This is where the true test comes in. I have to have faith. Faith that I’m doing everything I’m supposed to, and someday I’ll get on that scale and I won’t feel like such a fat ass. Urgh why did I let myself gain the 10 pounds in the first place!
So here I go. Perseverance is the word of the day.
Below is a pic of what I ate yesterday. It’s pretty much the same every day. The only difference is dinner. It’s usually some form of grilled chicken with veggies and brown rice if I didn’t have a sandwich for lunch.
B- 8am- Shakeology
S-10am- 2 brown rice cakes, almond butter and an apple
L-1pm- subway salad, extra turkey, oil and vinegar dressing
S- 4pm- Cottage cheese (I usually have another piece of fruit here, but I ran out)
S- 6pm- wheat crackers, hummus and turkey (this was my pre workout snack
D- 8pm- chicken and sweet potato fries
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Game Plan
Game Plan Event
On Saturday I went to my first Beach Body Game Plan Event. It was amazing. I fell in love with this company even more. It re-affirmed my choice to become a Beach Body coach. All of Beach Body’s core values are truly admirable. Did you know that in our country 2/3 of adults and 2/5 of children are over weight? The statistics are incredibly sad, but Beach Body has a system of workouts, nutrition and support that is aiming to battle the obesity epidemic!
I came out of that meaning thinking to myself “You mean I can help others, and myself, get fit and healthy AND get paid for it?” It’s not going to be easy. With a full time job and a hubby my time is limited, but many people in my shoes, with 1 or 2 hours a day are making an extra few hundred dollars a month…. For helping people lose weight, or tone up, or get healthy, whatever their goals might be.
Watch the video below to learn a little bit about becoming a coach.
On Saturday I went to my first Beach Body Game Plan Event. It was amazing. I fell in love with this company even more. It re-affirmed my choice to become a Beach Body coach. All of Beach Body’s core values are truly admirable. Did you know that in our country 2/3 of adults and 2/5 of children are over weight? The statistics are incredibly sad, but Beach Body has a system of workouts, nutrition and support that is aiming to battle the obesity epidemic!
I came out of that meaning thinking to myself “You mean I can help others, and myself, get fit and healthy AND get paid for it?” It’s not going to be easy. With a full time job and a hubby my time is limited, but many people in my shoes, with 1 or 2 hours a day are making an extra few hundred dollars a month…. For helping people lose weight, or tone up, or get healthy, whatever their goals might be.
Watch the video below to learn a little bit about becoming a coach.
Friday, September 17, 2010
Proof that the scale is the devil
I’m not a daily wiegher, and I hope none of you out there are either. I used to be. I used to weigh in every single morning. The outcome of the rest of my day depended on what the scale said. It’s a stupid way to live. Thinking about that number every second of the day, having a good day if I lost weight, having a miserable day if I gained even an ounce. Yes I have issues.
Today reminded my why I don’t do that anymore. I’ve limited my craziness to one day a week. Yesterday I cheated because I was feeling great, and I wanted to confirm those feelings by checking the scale. Why did I do that? Who cares what the scale says if you are feeling good, right? My tummy feels flatter, my cheeks are going down (a tiny tiny bit) and my legs feel strong. I have definition on my legs I’ve never had before. So why did I feel the need to ask the scale if it was ok for me to feel good about my progress?
Today I had to weigh in again. I started a 20-day michi’s ladder challenge on FB and today is weigh in day. I jump on, expecting the same number as yesterday and I’ve lost a pound. All that head ache and heart ache from yesterday, for nothing. A pound might not seem like a lot, but I’m super stoked about it. I’ll be thin and fit someday, one pound at a time.
This is a side note, but I had to mention it. I am so proud of everyone doing the 20 day challenge! People are logging in and noting their food and exercise everyday. It’s been a great support system. Not everyone has weighed in yet, but so far everyone has been kicking ass!
Love and kisses,
Carina
Today reminded my why I don’t do that anymore. I’ve limited my craziness to one day a week. Yesterday I cheated because I was feeling great, and I wanted to confirm those feelings by checking the scale. Why did I do that? Who cares what the scale says if you are feeling good, right? My tummy feels flatter, my cheeks are going down (a tiny tiny bit) and my legs feel strong. I have definition on my legs I’ve never had before. So why did I feel the need to ask the scale if it was ok for me to feel good about my progress?
Today I had to weigh in again. I started a 20-day michi’s ladder challenge on FB and today is weigh in day. I jump on, expecting the same number as yesterday and I’ve lost a pound. All that head ache and heart ache from yesterday, for nothing. A pound might not seem like a lot, but I’m super stoked about it. I’ll be thin and fit someday, one pound at a time.
This is a side note, but I had to mention it. I am so proud of everyone doing the 20 day challenge! People are logging in and noting their food and exercise everyday. It’s been a great support system. Not everyone has weighed in yet, but so far everyone has been kicking ass!
Love and kisses,
Carina
Thursday, September 16, 2010
That evil scale
Yesterday, if I had time to blog, I would have talked about how I was having a skinny day! Oh what!! I’m not sure how at my weight you have skinny days, but I was having one, and I was feeling great!
This morning I decided I’d take a peek at the scale before tomorrow’s official weigh in. I mean, I just had a skinny day, the scale would surely whisper sweet nothings into my ear. Well let me just tell you my scale is a whore. I have lost 0.2 pounds. Shoot me. I’m killing myself with Insanity’s month 2 torture videos; I’m on the 20 day challenge, doing a pretty good job, I thought.
I stepped off the scale and looked in the mirror. It was like a scene from the Nutty Professor. I swear I saw my neck blew up, then my arms, and finally, my face swell up like an allergic reaction. Poof. I am fat. No more skinny day.
The scale is my enemy, I hate it. Needless to say I am not having a good day. Like every bad weigh in, I had a venting session with my very understanding, very patient hubby. God has a very special place for that man.
Days like today make me feel like I’ll never reach my goal. I try and I try and I’m not getting any closer. This is usually when I give up. Convinced that my body just wont let me loose weight. Well Scale, you didn’t win this time. This time I have my blog full off people who support me, and my fb friends doing the 20-day challenge with me. I’ll keep on trucking and some day I AM going to blog about how I’m actually loosing weight.
Well I’m off to sulk a little more.
Love and kisses,
Carina
This morning I decided I’d take a peek at the scale before tomorrow’s official weigh in. I mean, I just had a skinny day, the scale would surely whisper sweet nothings into my ear. Well let me just tell you my scale is a whore. I have lost 0.2 pounds. Shoot me. I’m killing myself with Insanity’s month 2 torture videos; I’m on the 20 day challenge, doing a pretty good job, I thought.
I stepped off the scale and looked in the mirror. It was like a scene from the Nutty Professor. I swear I saw my neck blew up, then my arms, and finally, my face swell up like an allergic reaction. Poof. I am fat. No more skinny day.
The scale is my enemy, I hate it. Needless to say I am not having a good day. Like every bad weigh in, I had a venting session with my very understanding, very patient hubby. God has a very special place for that man.
Days like today make me feel like I’ll never reach my goal. I try and I try and I’m not getting any closer. This is usually when I give up. Convinced that my body just wont let me loose weight. Well Scale, you didn’t win this time. This time I have my blog full off people who support me, and my fb friends doing the 20-day challenge with me. I’ll keep on trucking and some day I AM going to blog about how I’m actually loosing weight.
Well I’m off to sulk a little more.
Love and kisses,
Carina
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
learning how to encourage Me
Hubby calls my blogging, my therapy hour, and he is so totally right. Who knew trying to loose weight could mess with your mind so much! Especially doing it so publicly.
On some days I feel proud of myself. I feel like I’ve actually committed and this time I will do it! Other days I feel like my goal is just too far away. I begin to doubt myself. Can I really do this? Am I really ever going to comfortably wear a bikini in public? Most days I just feel depressed and embarrassed, why have I been struggling my entire life with 20 pounds? If I haven’t lost it in 29 years, what makes me think I can do it now?
To add to my depressing blog, it’s time for a confession. My 3 day shakeology cleanse was a huge success! I lost 4.6 pounds by Friday morning. On Saturday morning I gained back a pound, which I totally expected. Your intestines are almost empty by the time you finish the cleanse, so going back to normal eating habits fills them back up a bit (yeah, gross mental pic). Saturday evening was my cheat meal. Well, aside from my shakeology for breakfast, I pretty much went overboard and made it a cheat day. I mean, I was going to start the 20 day challenge on Sunday right? So why not indulge before things get really hard core. OMG that’s exactly my problem! I reason with myself until I convince me that it’s ok to pig out. Well it’s not ok, and I gained 1.4 pounds from the total 3.6 I had lost from the cleanse. I took two steps forward and one step back. I honestly feel ashamed. I actually considered not telling you and hoping to loose it on the first week of the cleanse… but I want this to be an honest blog. I want people who read this to know this journey was a hard one, full of bumps in the road (hopefully not too many more).
Despite all this, today has actually been a really good day. I’m on day 3 of the challenge, and I’ve been doing great! This blog has me feeling accountable, and all of the support and nice messages I receive make me think “if everyone else believes in me, maybe its time I believe in me”
Love, health and happiness!
-Carina
On some days I feel proud of myself. I feel like I’ve actually committed and this time I will do it! Other days I feel like my goal is just too far away. I begin to doubt myself. Can I really do this? Am I really ever going to comfortably wear a bikini in public? Most days I just feel depressed and embarrassed, why have I been struggling my entire life with 20 pounds? If I haven’t lost it in 29 years, what makes me think I can do it now?
To add to my depressing blog, it’s time for a confession. My 3 day shakeology cleanse was a huge success! I lost 4.6 pounds by Friday morning. On Saturday morning I gained back a pound, which I totally expected. Your intestines are almost empty by the time you finish the cleanse, so going back to normal eating habits fills them back up a bit (yeah, gross mental pic). Saturday evening was my cheat meal. Well, aside from my shakeology for breakfast, I pretty much went overboard and made it a cheat day. I mean, I was going to start the 20 day challenge on Sunday right? So why not indulge before things get really hard core. OMG that’s exactly my problem! I reason with myself until I convince me that it’s ok to pig out. Well it’s not ok, and I gained 1.4 pounds from the total 3.6 I had lost from the cleanse. I took two steps forward and one step back. I honestly feel ashamed. I actually considered not telling you and hoping to loose it on the first week of the cleanse… but I want this to be an honest blog. I want people who read this to know this journey was a hard one, full of bumps in the road (hopefully not too many more).
Despite all this, today has actually been a really good day. I’m on day 3 of the challenge, and I’ve been doing great! This blog has me feeling accountable, and all of the support and nice messages I receive make me think “if everyone else believes in me, maybe its time I believe in me”
Love, health and happiness!
-Carina
Sunday, September 12, 2010
Shakeology- Final Results!!!
I wanted to wait a few days before blogging again. I wanted to weigh myself after the cleanse, then a few days later again to see how much weight I really lost. I am really excited and happy abt my results.
Here are my results
Day One- 158.8
Day Two- 156.8
Day Three- 155.2
Day Four- 154.2
2 days after that- 155.2
Total pounds lost= 3.6
I gained back a pound, so my total loss for the 3 day cleanse was 3.6! Wow, I was expecting to gain more back. I can’t remember ever losing more than 2 pounds in one week. I now feel ready to begin the 20 day challenge and get all the weight off. I’m hoping to lose 6-8 pounds over the 20 day challenge.
Keep wishing me luck!
Oh and if you are curious and /or want to purchase Shakeology check out the link below:
http://myshakeology.com/CarinaOrnelas
Here are my results
Day One- 158.8
Day Two- 156.8
Day Three- 155.2
Day Four- 154.2
2 days after that- 155.2
Total pounds lost= 3.6
I gained back a pound, so my total loss for the 3 day cleanse was 3.6! Wow, I was expecting to gain more back. I can’t remember ever losing more than 2 pounds in one week. I now feel ready to begin the 20 day challenge and get all the weight off. I’m hoping to lose 6-8 pounds over the 20 day challenge.
Keep wishing me luck!
Oh and if you are curious and /or want to purchase Shakeology check out the link below:
http://myshakeology.com/CarinaOrnelas
Thursday, September 9, 2010
Shakeology Cleanse Day 2
Ok, this hasn’t been as easy as I thought, but still totally do-able. I find my myself planning my cheat meal for Saturday all day long. I day dream about BJ’s Pizza then 5 minutes later decide lasagna is what I need to eat and sometimes I picture myself frolicking through a field of cupcakes…
My meal plan was the same as yesterday except dinner. I had chicken and asparagus. Shakeology must have lot of fiber because I am going to the restroom ALL DAY! Yes I know, TMI! But I’m getting rid of whatever I’ve been holding on to for a while. I feel like I’m hitting some sort of re-set button before starting the 20-day challenge. For any of you considering doing the cleanse, just remember that you will gain some of the weight back. You are essentially cleaning out your colon. When you start eating normal meals again you colon won’t be so empty anymore, therefore putting some weight back on. I’m hoping I can keep half of the weight off. I’ve heard that’s normal.
Here are my results
Day One- 158.8
Day Two- 156.8
Day Three- 155.2
Total pounds lost= 3.6
I’m super excited about my results thus far. I haven’t been able to get down to 155 since my bday (June), and I’m finally getting close. I can’t wait to see 147 on the scale again. That is my usual weight, not my goal weight, but a weight where I feel like me, not an inflated doll version of me. Looking over my pictures from Napa I can’t believe how chubby my face has gotten. I can’t wait to have “normal” face again!
Thanks for all of the support and encouraging notes! You are all really helping me so much!
If you are wondering what shakeology is check out the link below:
http://myshakeology.com/CarinaOrnelas
My meal plan was the same as yesterday except dinner. I had chicken and asparagus. Shakeology must have lot of fiber because I am going to the restroom ALL DAY! Yes I know, TMI! But I’m getting rid of whatever I’ve been holding on to for a while. I feel like I’m hitting some sort of re-set button before starting the 20-day challenge. For any of you considering doing the cleanse, just remember that you will gain some of the weight back. You are essentially cleaning out your colon. When you start eating normal meals again you colon won’t be so empty anymore, therefore putting some weight back on. I’m hoping I can keep half of the weight off. I’ve heard that’s normal.
Here are my results
Day One- 158.8
Day Two- 156.8
Day Three- 155.2
Total pounds lost= 3.6
I’m super excited about my results thus far. I haven’t been able to get down to 155 since my bday (June), and I’m finally getting close. I can’t wait to see 147 on the scale again. That is my usual weight, not my goal weight, but a weight where I feel like me, not an inflated doll version of me. Looking over my pictures from Napa I can’t believe how chubby my face has gotten. I can’t wait to have “normal” face again!
Thanks for all of the support and encouraging notes! You are all really helping me so much!
If you are wondering what shakeology is check out the link below:
http://myshakeology.com/CarinaOrnelas
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
Day 1 of the Shakeology Cleanse
It’s only been one day and I am already feeling really good! My tummy is feeling less bloated.
Just in case you are wondering, below is a recap of what I ate yesterday.
B-Green tea and abt an hour later my Shakeology
S- Nectarine
L- Green tea and abt an hour later my Shakeology
S- Apple
S- Shakeology
D- Grilled chicken with sautéed spinach and mushrooms
After my last snack I did the Core Cardio and Balance Insanity DVD. I’m currently on the recovery week and decided to the cleanse now since I might be low energy.
So far my energy has been the same as pre-cleanse. I got home at 6:30pm and was STARVING! I should have had my last shake at work, so I will today. I had my shake, worked out then had dinner.
So here are my day one results
Day One- 158.8
Day Two- 156.8
Pounds lost so far: 2
OMG! 2 pounds in one day! I usually don’t weigh myself more than once a week, but during the cleanse I’m going to weigh in each morning. I understand that some of the weight I loose during the cleanse will come back so I will weigh in again on Monday and see how much weight I “really” lost.
If you are wondering what shakeology is check out the link below:
http://myshakeology.com/CarinaOrnelas
Just in case you are wondering, below is a recap of what I ate yesterday.
B-Green tea and abt an hour later my Shakeology
S- Nectarine
L- Green tea and abt an hour later my Shakeology
S- Apple
S- Shakeology
D- Grilled chicken with sautéed spinach and mushrooms
After my last snack I did the Core Cardio and Balance Insanity DVD. I’m currently on the recovery week and decided to the cleanse now since I might be low energy.
So far my energy has been the same as pre-cleanse. I got home at 6:30pm and was STARVING! I should have had my last shake at work, so I will today. I had my shake, worked out then had dinner.
So here are my day one results
Day One- 158.8
Day Two- 156.8
Pounds lost so far: 2
OMG! 2 pounds in one day! I usually don’t weigh myself more than once a week, but during the cleanse I’m going to weigh in each morning. I understand that some of the weight I loose during the cleanse will come back so I will weigh in again on Monday and see how much weight I “really” lost.
If you are wondering what shakeology is check out the link below:
http://myshakeology.com/CarinaOrnelas
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
Napa Valley- 3 day weekend
Who goes to Napa Valley (the wine and food capital of Cali) while they are trying to lose weight? Me :::hiding face in shame::: I had the best intentions in the world. Sadly, my good intentions weren’t enough. I tried to be prepared by bringing protein shakes and protein bars, but I should have bought veggies and fruit if I was really going to make this work. But at the same time, it was Napa, and I wanted to enjoy my trip. I struggled between these two thoughts the entire weekend. My cousins all got together on Saturday night and drank, but I was too scared to join in fearing that I would drink, then get really hungry and eat anything in sight… So I was a pooper.
Below is a log of what I ate over the weekend. I had some wine Friday-Sunday, but not enough to get too tipsy ;)
On Friday morning we left my parents house and began our 7 hour drive to Napa.
B- We stopped at a deli in Paso Robles. Everyone got really yummy looking sandwiches; I had a protein shake and a fruit cup.
L- For lunch I had a Jack in the Box salad.
D- Dinner wasn’t so healthy, birria, rice and beans, one tortilla.
Saturday
B- Protein shake
Went for a run and burned 550 calories
S- Protein bar- wine tasting- After finishing wine tasting I was starving. This is always bad news when you are about to walk into a Mexican family get together ;)
L/D- carne asada, chips and guac, cheese, zucchini, rice, almonds
I went to bed with a tummy ache this day.
Sunday
B- eggs, beans and rice (why did I keep having beans and rice?)
We went into St. Helena to rent some bikes, but they had run out. So we walked the city until I burned 550 calories.
D- The best dinner of my life! We went to Rutherford Grill and ate SO MUCH!!! Cornbread, artichoke dip, ahi tuna salad and topped it off with pastel de tres leches. Um yeah, I can’t even explain this. I have nothing to say for myself.
So here is the damage. Before the trip I weighed 157.4. This morning I weighed 158.8. I gained 1.4 pounds. This isn’t as bad as I thought, so I’ll take it. Plus, I started my period today, and that usually makes me gain a little weight.
I’ve started the Shakeology cleanse today and I’ll let you know how my first day went tomorrow morning.
Below is a log of what I ate over the weekend. I had some wine Friday-Sunday, but not enough to get too tipsy ;)
On Friday morning we left my parents house and began our 7 hour drive to Napa.
B- We stopped at a deli in Paso Robles. Everyone got really yummy looking sandwiches; I had a protein shake and a fruit cup.
L- For lunch I had a Jack in the Box salad.
D- Dinner wasn’t so healthy, birria, rice and beans, one tortilla.
Saturday
B- Protein shake
Went for a run and burned 550 calories
S- Protein bar- wine tasting- After finishing wine tasting I was starving. This is always bad news when you are about to walk into a Mexican family get together ;)
L/D- carne asada, chips and guac, cheese, zucchini, rice, almonds
I went to bed with a tummy ache this day.
Sunday
B- eggs, beans and rice (why did I keep having beans and rice?)
We went into St. Helena to rent some bikes, but they had run out. So we walked the city until I burned 550 calories.
D- The best dinner of my life! We went to Rutherford Grill and ate SO MUCH!!! Cornbread, artichoke dip, ahi tuna salad and topped it off with pastel de tres leches. Um yeah, I can’t even explain this. I have nothing to say for myself.
So here is the damage. Before the trip I weighed 157.4. This morning I weighed 158.8. I gained 1.4 pounds. This isn’t as bad as I thought, so I’ll take it. Plus, I started my period today, and that usually makes me gain a little weight.
I’ve started the Shakeology cleanse today and I’ll let you know how my first day went tomorrow morning.
Thursday, September 2, 2010
Let’s talk numbers
I CANNOT believe I’m about to do this. I’m going to tell you my weight :::shriek:::
But first let me tell you that I recently gained TWELVE pounds. Right after my friend Monica’s wedding Hubby and I began the fixing up of our new home. Friends and family came over every weekend to help us out (thanks guys!). My main duty was picking up food for everyone (usually breakfast, lunch and dinner). Did I ever pick up salads? No. Subway? Nah. We ate Mc Donald’s breakfast, cheeseburgers and more King Taco than I have ever ate in my life. In April we moved in, and then came busy season at work. I worked 12 hour days and too many weekends from April to July. Every day I got home with no interest in working out. Three out of 5 days I picked up fast food dinner on my way home. I went to 4 conferences in that time span! Conferences usually involve a lot of steak dinners, free chocolate bars, loads of appetizers and of course drinks. One of my conferences was in Chicago… Hello pizza. From April to July I neglected my better judgment and pretty much ate anything that crossed my path.
On August 9th I decided, enough is enough. I have muffin top all over my jeans. I swear I gained 2 pounds in each arm and 3 on my face and the remaining 5 and holding on tight right around “the pooch”. Buying bigger clothes is not an option, so I started doing the Insanity workouts and eating healthy.
On August 9th I weighed 159 pounds… OMG I’m so embarrassed :::crawling under a rock::: By the end of week one I lost 2 pounds, weighing 157. That weekend we went for a 63 mile ride and by Monday of week two I was up to 160 lbs. I was ok. I know that when I cycle my legs retain water to repair the damage I did to the muscle. By the end of week 3 I was at 159 again… meaning that in all that time, I had lost nothing.
Today I weighed myself, and I’m at 157.4. I’ve lost a whopping 1.6 pounds during my first month of working out and exercising. I’m so mad at myself for not taking measurements, because I do feel like I’ve shrank a little. I changed my diet this week, and am having very little to no starchy carbs for dinner. I think that helped.
What’s helping me cope is that I follow the Insanity fan page on FB. Everyone says that they see the weight drop in month 2. Building muscle and all that jaz. So I just tell myself that this is normal, and keep going.
Love and kisses,
Carina
But first let me tell you that I recently gained TWELVE pounds. Right after my friend Monica’s wedding Hubby and I began the fixing up of our new home. Friends and family came over every weekend to help us out (thanks guys!). My main duty was picking up food for everyone (usually breakfast, lunch and dinner). Did I ever pick up salads? No. Subway? Nah. We ate Mc Donald’s breakfast, cheeseburgers and more King Taco than I have ever ate in my life. In April we moved in, and then came busy season at work. I worked 12 hour days and too many weekends from April to July. Every day I got home with no interest in working out. Three out of 5 days I picked up fast food dinner on my way home. I went to 4 conferences in that time span! Conferences usually involve a lot of steak dinners, free chocolate bars, loads of appetizers and of course drinks. One of my conferences was in Chicago… Hello pizza. From April to July I neglected my better judgment and pretty much ate anything that crossed my path.
On August 9th I decided, enough is enough. I have muffin top all over my jeans. I swear I gained 2 pounds in each arm and 3 on my face and the remaining 5 and holding on tight right around “the pooch”. Buying bigger clothes is not an option, so I started doing the Insanity workouts and eating healthy.
On August 9th I weighed 159 pounds… OMG I’m so embarrassed :::crawling under a rock::: By the end of week one I lost 2 pounds, weighing 157. That weekend we went for a 63 mile ride and by Monday of week two I was up to 160 lbs. I was ok. I know that when I cycle my legs retain water to repair the damage I did to the muscle. By the end of week 3 I was at 159 again… meaning that in all that time, I had lost nothing.
Today I weighed myself, and I’m at 157.4. I’ve lost a whopping 1.6 pounds during my first month of working out and exercising. I’m so mad at myself for not taking measurements, because I do feel like I’ve shrank a little. I changed my diet this week, and am having very little to no starchy carbs for dinner. I think that helped.
What’s helping me cope is that I follow the Insanity fan page on FB. Everyone says that they see the weight drop in month 2. Building muscle and all that jaz. So I just tell myself that this is normal, and keep going.
Love and kisses,
Carina
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
My very first blog
So I’m feeling a widdle bit nakie right now. Blogging is kind of like having a diary and posting it online!
As you know, I just became a beachbody coach. Some people do it to make money, some to help motivate others, some for the discount; I did it for all of the above, but mostly for accountability. Its amazing how much discipline you gain when you feel like everyone is watching you. When I’m reaching for chips I stop and think, I want rockin’ before and after pics to post on my profile, I can do without the junk.
Some of my family members told me, what some of you might be thinking. “How are you going to be a coach?” So yeah, I still have 20 pounds to lose. I’m not here to tell anyone, I’m so fit and great you need to be like me. I’m saying, if you have fitness/weight loss goals, join me and we can learn and do this together. I honestly love and believe in beachbody products and want to share the awesomeness ;)
On that note, I’m on my 4th week of INSANITY. Yay 4th week! I am starting on Shakeology next week, as soon as my shipment comes in.
So, if you are ever bored and want to check up on me, take a look at my blog. I’ll be blogging abt my progress… hopefully! Leave me encouraging notes please, cuz I’ll need them! I always have the hardest time loosing weight.
As you know, I just became a beachbody coach. Some people do it to make money, some to help motivate others, some for the discount; I did it for all of the above, but mostly for accountability. Its amazing how much discipline you gain when you feel like everyone is watching you. When I’m reaching for chips I stop and think, I want rockin’ before and after pics to post on my profile, I can do without the junk.
Some of my family members told me, what some of you might be thinking. “How are you going to be a coach?” So yeah, I still have 20 pounds to lose. I’m not here to tell anyone, I’m so fit and great you need to be like me. I’m saying, if you have fitness/weight loss goals, join me and we can learn and do this together. I honestly love and believe in beachbody products and want to share the awesomeness ;)
On that note, I’m on my 4th week of INSANITY. Yay 4th week! I am starting on Shakeology next week, as soon as my shipment comes in.
So, if you are ever bored and want to check up on me, take a look at my blog. I’ll be blogging abt my progress… hopefully! Leave me encouraging notes please, cuz I’ll need them! I always have the hardest time loosing weight.
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