01/01/2011 22:27
Gadgets, Gizmos, Motivation and starting 2011 UNDER 240!!!!!
I know, I just weighed in, but New Year, New Me, had to have my 1/1/11 start weight...And the winner is.....ME! I'm 239!!!! Which means I'm UNDER 240 for the new year and DOWN 16 pounds! Whoot!!!!!
I'm a gadgets and gizmos gal...do I need them? Probably not. Do I want them, definitely! Can I afford them? Sometimes. LOL SO...hubby got me a Mio Motion watch for Christmas. It's a watch that doubles as a pedometer and tracks my heart rate WITHOUT a stupid chest strap and figures my target HR based on my weight, which I can log on the watch. I have a Polar watch, but I never wear the stupid strap. It's uncomfortable and a hassle to remember. So far, I love it! 
I got an Amazon gift card from my SIL, too...so I used it to buy a Withings WiFi scale. Again, I needed a new scale since the old one had seen better days, did I need a WiFi scale that automatically knows who is on the scale and then transmits your weight to my ipod touch? Hmmmm...oh well! LOL It's a cool toy and it tracks my BMI, body fat % and weight, then transmits it to my ipod immediately without me having to do a thing.
Oh yeah, then there's my Livestrong app on my BlackBerry to help me keep track of my food and exercise logs. That was only $2.99, though...and TOTALLY worth it!!!! It keeps me accountable
So newest gizmo that I just added to my arsenal? A Body Bugg. I've been coveting one since I saw them used on The Biggest Loser, but they're expensive. After talking to my trainer who LOVES them and a few friends who use them, I found them on sale on 24 hour fitness for $219 for the latest version, which is the SP and it connects with...you guessed it...my ipod! LOL With the promo code I had, it was $204. That's where some of my sign on bonus money from my new job went. LOL I just ordered it today and I'm excited to give it a try! I think it will be an eye opener to see what I am really burning during my training sessions, working out on machines, and just daily activity. The calorie burn on machines is based on a 150# person, NOT me. So we'll see what I'm really doing. The bonus is that it's compatible with my gym's system, so my trainer can log on, see my progress, and help to keep me on track and honest.
I'm keeping with my WW and phentermine (under the watchful eye of my weightloss doctor), plus I've got my supportive friends, hubby and family. Which is the most important tool anyone can have...support. But I like my toys. I like the facts and figures and it motivates me and challenges me to do better when I see results and have the tools to help me pinpoint areas that need work.
Also new for 2011: I've found a motivation beyond the doctor yelling at me about my cholesterol and blood pressure. Two of my BFFs, my brother, maybe hubby, and I are going to go to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society's Team In Training info session on the 18th and sign up to walk the Capital City Marathon here in Columbus in May. Free training and working for a good cause with friends. Can't beat it! 
I'm iffy about doing resolutions these days. I feel like I'm setting myself up to fail and get depressed, but I am determined this will be my last fat year. I'm going to get my house cleaned and organized...little by little, room by room. And I'm going to challenge myself to start trying new workouts and take some fitness classes at my gym each week as my schedule allows me to so that I don't get bored and keep motivated. I started out with 110 pounds to lose...I want to get down to 145 ultimately. I'm 16#s closer to that goal now and don't want to give up.
My next goal is to reach my 10% (25#s) by February 14th. Small, short term goals. That way I don't get frustrated so easily. I can do this, I just have to be patient and keep my determination. I'm determined, but I'm not patient. Thank God I'm organized and determined enough to make up for my lack of patience! LOL Plus, this is the first time in my life that I can recall where it looks like I might be able to focus on me and I have a hubby that is willing to support me in doing that.
Here's to a great 2011! May it be your best and healthiest yet!!!!!!