Barely holding on!

Hmmm looking at the last time I posted, the skimpy workouts here and there, combined with the ended trips to fast food/buffet places I'm not sure if I fell off the wagon or if I am hanging on by a thin thread. Either way I have to get my mind and body on the right track.

So simple goals are planned for this week:

•  Go grocery shopping and weekly menu (to eliminate fast food purchases)
• Start hitting the gym early in the am (maybe doing this will have me on time for work lol)
• Zumba 2x's a week
  
• Start a food journal
  

What comes up must go down

Up, down, up, down yep those would be  the numbers on the scale. See back in June I weighed in at 214 now my weight is starting to climb up up and away! So in an effort to keep it from going higher I am stopping here at 218 and starting  again with the downward trend.

My goal is simple or should be simple

• Lose inches
• Reach my goal of 190
• Stay active ( by going to gym, and trying new classes)
  
• Eat right (and drink water)
  
• Feel great 

My reasons for weight loss

• I want to be healthier
  
• I want to look slimmer
• I want to look fabulous this fall/winter
• I have a trip to St. Maarten next year!!! Whoo yeah !!!

 
My workouts mainly consist of me going to Zumba and (I used to) hit up the gym. Thanks to my new job, my schedule is jacked up so I need to do some tweaking in order to keep my membership from going to waste.

My goal this week:

• Drink at least 2 bottles of water per day
• Get to the gym at least 4 times this week
• Do Zumba class at least 3 times this week
• Go to bed by at least 11 (rest is needed since I want to hit up the gym early before work)
  

 

Sooo Much Fun!!!

Just getting back from Cancun and I had a blast.  Everything was all inclusive...we had pool parties, did ATV riding, I was brave enough to go on the zip line and more.  Granted I had to take my spanx along to get into some of my dresses I still rocked them! My weight was 216 and we ate junk every night (cheese burgers, sodas, and fries) plus whatever was on the buffet lol.  I'm trying to deprogram my body and get back into fitness mode...because soon the group I am traveling with will be taking deposits for next years trip!  So in order to be my best I have to get back at it.  New weight loss goals will be coming soon and I have a whole year to get with it.

New workouts are on the horizon...Bellydancing, Strip Aerobics, Kickboxing, Swimming Lessons and Zumba of course so I am trying to do it up ! So until next time No pain no gain!

Time to push it

Only 44 days til Cancun and I have to really push myself and stay focused. While I'm not looking for a miracle (losing 20 pounds overnight) but just looking to get in as much exercise and good healthy food as possible since the pounds tend to add up overnight lol.

So all fruits, veggies, water, and meats for the next 6 weeks. Friday has been my fat day (no workout, eat whatever day) and I think I may still keep it that way just have to be strong and not go off plan the other days of the week. Oh and noooo alcohol (aka my wine coolers since I'm not a drinker)

I went did go to Zumba last week and although it's been a while I was beat at 1st but feeling GREAT by the end of the class. So I can't wait for this weeks class (back to doing it 3 times a week).

The scale is up this week 221.0 thanks to the Mothers Day cookout I attended. I didn't go overboard but the food was sooo DAMN good (sorry) but it was! Someone made a homemade Strawberry Shortcake and Banana Pudding. I lie to you not as I ate the first spoonful of banana pudding I immediately felt the sugar and sweetness of the bananas melting in my mouth. The look on my face must have been priceless because a family member looked at me and asked "Are you ok?" I just replied "I'm in heaven " lol. The food was so good it was all I talked about after leaving. Sad I know (please stop laughing at me)



So the saga continues. Big water jugs, hugs, and weight loss to you all. I'm off 
Tay

Feeling Blah

Soooo having headaches lately (maybe pollen or hunger related) and losing motivation for the gym .  The motivation is lost due to me being tired.  We may have a new person starting next week (good for me no more doubles) so that's a plus. Also I will be hitting up the Vitamin store to purchase some b-12. Not sure if it will help (already take Prenatal Vitamins) but it's worth a try.

Going to search around for some calorie counting websites so I can keep track of what I eat and don't eat lol. Yesterday was bad.... I went so long w/o eating and I know that is like starving your body.  So note to self *** must eat more***

Didn't make it to Zumba last night (Gee thanks severe storms that plagued our area) but did make it to the gym.  I wonder if I'm doing to much by going to the gym and going to zumba on the same day?

A crazy thing happened today.. I was at the gym and there was just and older guy and myself working out.  The guy was really old, so I'm using the Lat Pull-down machine and I hear *THUD* I look over and the poor guy had fallen off the treadmill.

I checked to see if he was OK (he was thank GOD!) and then proceeded to show him how to use the treadmill.  He said he had started walking just last week b/c he was told he had problems.  Shoot I was the one about to have a heart attack!

Oh well I guess each one teach one.  Have a great day ladies!

I have to do this

Sorry for not checking in I've been busy socializing (parties, clubs, etc) and as a result my weight has been up and down. At one point the scale read 219.6 and then went as high as 226.4.


Sooo I'm thinking I have to really watch myself when going out that means limited hot wings and maybe saying goodbye to the Patron Martguerita (see ya in Cancun) and saying hello to more water

In hopes of seeing the scale numbers drop and I really going to try my hardest to stay on track. If not I may invest in a personal trainer.  My coworker who is also going to Cancun has some guy in mind but she loves the St. Harvey  (see Celebrity Fit Club) type of trainers. Where as little ole mild mannered me responds best to motivation not yelling so idk but I've put the word out and may be getting yelled/coached soon.

Have a good week everyone...keep moving keep pushing keep going,.

Feeling Blah

Ok not sure what happened this morning but I really didn't have the energy to complete my workout. I just felt tired. Not sure if it's from the lack of protein, me going to bed late last night or the thoughts of the running around I have to do today.  Oh well the only thing I didn't do today was my weight routine. I still plan on going to zumba tonight.

The weekend was pretty good I went out with some friends and while they munched on wings I ate ......nothing lol. I did treat myself to half a container of General Tso's chicken but went straight to the gym afterwards. Sadly I had two drinks but chugged water before I went to bed (in hopes that it would all wash away lol) I did hop on the scale before going to bed that night and it read 220.0 Let's just say I was super excited but today is my regular weigh in day and I am still stuck at 222. Saturday was cool to I went to work with my healthy snacks and water. I even left and went for a walk on break while my co-workers ate Fried Chicken from Popeye's.

Oh well just hoping everyone has had a good weekend and still striving to lead a better, healthier lifestyle.  Until next time .

Tay

Time's a-wasting

Only 78 more days to my Cancun trip and although I'm excited I have been up and down with weight loss.  My goal is simple reach a minimum of 190 pds (max 200pds) by the time the plane takes off.

Can I do it you ask?  Well I sure as hell hope so....I don't want to look like a tropical beached whale in a sea of little skimpy dolphins. I know I won't be able to achieve 2 piece level (wearing a bikini) but I at least want to be toned and able to give the illusion of being fit minus the rolls in my one piece. I also want to be able to take some killer photos w/o having to worry about how to angle my face so that it looks smaller or worry if my back fat is showing b/c my arm isn't positioned correctly.

So far I go to the gym 4-5 times a week. I usually walk 15 min on the treadmill followed by 15 min of elliptical and I do upper and lower body exercises using weights depending on what day it is.  Three times a week I go to Zumba ( a fun, heart pumping Latin dance/exercise class designed to burn 800-1000) calories so the instructor says. So if I'm doing all that why am I still meaty you wonder?

My job works against me I don't have a natural sleep pattern since I work at nights, and the weekends. Plus running to the gym, running errands, and running back to work doesn't leave to much time to plan meals.

So the next two weeks will my planning weeks. I'm thinking of doing a detox and goggling some different exercises to shock my body back into workout mode. Eating more fruits/veggies plus drinking more water is on the agenda as well.

Wish me luck

Still Working on it.

Well since my last blog I have started working out as soon as I leave my overnight job.  I'm happy to be back in the gym and taking a Zumba class but I still feel as if I need to add more classes and some sort of training to my workouts. Yes I understand the concept of baby steps but my mind keeps taking me back to the YMCA days when pushed myself and worked my butt off.

 My eating habits are still 50/50. Lean Cuisine, Pink grapefruit, and Subway have been my best friends for the past 2 months, they are really quick and supposedly good in regards to calories however I'm starting to crave junk food...pizza, candy, etc.  

I tried taking a lower dosage of the HBP meds my Dr. prescribed and it still makes me feel like crap since she also put me back on HCTZ "water pill"  I just continue to take that one by itself. Oh and I did have the ECHO done. I don't have a Mitral valve prolapse (where the heart valves don't close properly and fluid leaks back into the previous chamber) but they did say I do have some fluid around my heart and a bit of leakage. Somehow they didn't think it was anything to worry about and I have a follow-up visit.

My BP is still high, today I forgot to take my pill and when I took my pressure it read 146/90...still not good. So now I am going to take some drastic measures.  Monday I will be going to HR and requesting that they reduce some of my hrs at work. I really think that stress is playing a major factor in me having high blood pressure.... Well that and a strong family history. I think I get it now too much work, no social life or down time, combined with an estimate of 5 hours of sleep per night is probably doing my body more harm than I thought it would

Positives in my life are the upcoming Cancun trip in June and I just enrolled in school (again) I know I  have to work hard and not be deterred so I can finish this time. I remember saying to myself  back in 06 that I would only take one semester off...smh some how that became 5 years. At any rate I am still here, working on losing weight, and trying to be the best me I can be.

Keep up the good work to those who have been fighting and winning the war against weight loss, and for those new soldiers just jumping into the trenches, remember it's hard, challenging, and sometimes it may not seem as if you are winning but if you keep fighting the end result will be inner peace, good health and happiness .

Tay

The Pressure

First off "Hi" to those that remember me ...I didn't abandon you, life happened and for those that don't know me, just know that I've been on the weight loss roller-coaster several times before in the past.

What brought me here today you ask?  In all honesty ...(sigh) I'm scared.  I went to my Dr. on Monday and my blood pressure was 160/110. I wanted to cry on the spot...my pressure has never been that high.  True I've been putting in way more hours than I should at work, and even though I workout..I still hit up every fast food chain in site.

She also did and EKG and ordered me to see the cardiologist (last time I went they did and ECHO and told me I was fine just lose weight) but I have another referral and she changed my BP meds. First off I was never diagnosis with having high blood pressure but was prescribed HCTZ to help remove the water weight I had since I experienced swelling in my legs. They worked well, and in my defense I ran out of those pills because I switched jobs which meant a change in insurance coverage.

 Well she put me on Lisinopril which had me feeling HORRIBLE.  I would be sluggish and tired all day, even started falling asleep 5+ hours the day, my skin would itch, and I experienced headaches. So after a 2nd trip to the Dr. I ended up with some new med that I really don't want to take (I'm thinking great more unwanted side effects). I also know that HP is deemed the silent killer because you can feel fine one day and be suffering from a heart attack the next day but I still don't want to take the medication due to the list of side effects. I don't know if I should express this to my Dr. again or just toughen up and take the pills.

Any one have any suggestions or has anyone out there taken Norvasc? (this is the new prescription).  If so did you have side effects or can you tell me anything about this medication.

Thanks