03/07/2011 19:48
Weigh-In Week
This week is weigh-in. I've been able to catch up on two workouts that I missed after my ER visit. I've got three more to catch up as well as starting the work outs for this week. I think I'll be making a trip back up here this evening with my fiance. His weigh-in is tonight at 8:30pm.
My plan is to get home about 5:45pm, make us a grilled chicken spinach salad dinner and then come back up for work out #2 for the day. I think I can get a half hour of cardio and one more work out in this evening.
110 days until I marry my "Prince Charming!" :) Happy Monday all! -Amber
03/02/2011 23:39
Wow!
I just realized that I've been on here for almost a year and only lost like 12 lbs. That's crazy! I've been up and down and up and down. I've got to get it together. For real. This is nuts. Time to really buckle down. 115 days til my wedding. Let's do this! -Amber
02/28/2011 03:29
Rough Week
Well, I'm only down .4 pounds for the last week, but I'm not going to be too upset about it. I was rushed to the hospital Thursday from work because of severe abdominal pain. My entire week has been super stressful and my weekend has been totally off. Thanks for that stress!
As a result, I'll be scheduling a doctor appointment this week and looking forward to doing all my annual check-ups within the month of March. Take this little stumbling block and grow from it. Here we go! -Amber
02/21/2011 23:57
Long time, no talk
I did okay up until Christmas. After Christmas, things got shady. I ate and drank and ate and drank some more. I began the Weight Watchers program for the first time on January 31, 2011 at 189.5lbs. I am currently 183.0lbs. I've been averaging a loss of 2.2lbs per week. I'm still plugging away over here. I am in week #4 of the 12-week Chisel program at the YMCA, which gives me personalized workouts for 12 weeks and accountability in weigh-ins and measurements every 4 weeks. I hope everyone else is doing well!! -Amber
12/23/2010 04:30
Doing well
I've been doing well. I'm going to spin and strength training. Just keep swimming... :)
12/14/2010 00:37
Success! :)
Once, I stopped concentrating on pounds, I realized that small changes are making big differences. Staring at the scale and getting angry when it doesn't move down week after week, gets discouraging. I eventually felt like I was in a losing battle and gave up a bit.
Now, I'm looking at inches. I'm going to spin class at least twice per week and toning at least once per week. These are small changes, I know, but I've already seen a difference. Four straight weeks of this and I've lost 1.5'' in my chest, 1.5'' in my waist and 3'' in my hips. Yay spin!!
Now, I'm going to be looking into increasing the spinning to three times per week and the toning to twice per week for the next month to see where I will be then. I'm excited!
As far as eating choices, I need to lay off the soda. I picked that bad habit back up. Time to go back to tea & water only. I've realized I can't let myself fall doing the slippery slope of soda.
Hope everyone is doing well & happy holidays to all! -Amber
11/15/2010 03:21
Sunday night before Day 1.. again
Tomorrow, I'm starting over again. I've gotten off the beaten path and need to return. I haven't done too bad. I got my bridal gown last Saturday in 2 sizes smaller than I had originally tried it on! Way to go, right?!? Yes, but I have some back cleavage in it that needs to be worked out. :)
Tomorrow, I'll be taking my first of this week's 4 noon-time workout classes. I'll be taking spin on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday with 6-pack abs on Thursdays. Tuesday, I have a meeting so I won't be able to take the abs class that day. We'll see how this works out! I'll try to remember to update this blog. Thanks friends! -Amber
09/26/2010 23:21
Back to the Grind!
I miss my pal! She hasn't updated in a while! I hope you're okay Maureen!
My goals for this week:
Monday & Wednesday - 6pack abs class & volleyball practice
Tuesday & Thursday - The RIDE (spin class)
I'd like to also do a biomeasure weigh-in. I've been considering taking the Chisel (12 program that I've had success on in the past), however I'm about to start a program the runs 4 days a week for the kiddies and I don't want to overwhelm myself.
Will keep you posted on progress!
09/25/2010 20:55
Long time, no update
Hey there! It's been a while! I've been maintaining/losing/gaining/maintaining. I decided I didn't like counting calories. I quit that. I am now taking aerobic classes at least three nights a week at the Y and just sort of watching what I eat. I'm not gorging but I'm not counting calories. I go to try my wedding dress on November 6th. It's time to get a bit more serious. I'm BACK!!! :)
08/24/2010 03:33
Exhausted!
I'm exhausted, overwhelmed, and leaning on the edge of depressed... I've gained 2.5 lbs. I can't run because I've got shin splints even when I'm not running. Made a doctor's appointment for Friday. This is one of the busiest times of the year. School starts tomorrow. I worked 11 hours today. I'll work 11 more tomorrow. 11 more on Wednesday. 8 Thursday. And hopefully ONLY 4 on Friday! ....I need a vacation...
