Life is a series of choices...

Choose wisely.

My Profile

  • Name: Zexxii
  • City: Harrisburg
  • Region: Pennsylvania
  • Country: United States

My Weight Loss

Height: 172.7cm
Start weight: 218.50lb
Current weight: 150.60lb
Goal weight: 149.20lb
Lost to date: 67.90lb
Remaining: 1.40lb

My Calendar

9
February '12
< February >
S M T W T F S
      1 2 3 4
5 6 7 8 9 10 11
12 13 14 15 16 17 18
19 20 21 22 23 24 25
26 27 28 29      

My Photos

Before After
Really Simple Syndication
11/10/2009 19:47

Back update

So, I went and got a massage yesterday.  I felt great afterwards, so I don't think this is a disc issue (quick! knock on wood).  I think the 40 minute walk was a bit much (already), so!  I need to tell the 'A' type side of me to back off, and stick with the plan.

20 minutes a day, 3 - 5 times a week.  THAT IS IT!  Until I get some more weight off, and get better into shape.

I'm still feeling sore, and tight, and painful, but it feels different today after the massage yesterday.  I hadn't realized how many tight spots I had all over my entire body.  But the massage found them ALL (wow, massages are painful?!!??!)   I think my quads are pulling on my back, and that's where the pain is coming from.  /crossesfinger

Posted By: Zexxii Add Comment | Comments (3) Top
11/08/2009 22:40

one step forward, three steps back

So, I woke up this morning, ok, it was 1030, which is still morning!  I walked almost 40 minutes yesterday, so I was going to go to yoga today.  When I woke up, the right side of my back/hip was feeling a bit stiff, no matter, yoga would stretch it out, right?

Wrong.  About halfway through class, the pain was my entire low back, and I basically couldn't do anymore, so I just laid there and stretched my hips, quads and thighs.  I've taken some motrin, and iced, and I'm hoping for the best.

I'm thinking either a) the 40 minute walk on pavement (the treadmill def gives more) at a fairly fast pace was too much for as out of shape that I am, and the condition of my low back, or b) I slept wrong.  Not sure which, but I am basically dragging my legs at this point.  I want to cry, my back was feeling SO good before.  And while I don't feel as bad as I did when I blew my disc, it still HURTs.  I'm thankful the pain is in my back and not down my leg though.  /crossingfingers it's not my other disc that was/is bulging.  Meh.  Why did I do this to myself again?  I'm so mad at myself right now I could just scream.  We only get one body, ladies, we MUST take care of it.  

Posted By: Zexxii Add Comment | Comments (4) Top
11/06/2009 17:32

The power of positive thinking

So, I'm on the fence about my bugg.  It appears to be a FANTASTIC tool, it really does, the food log alone is leaps and bounds better then the one at JC, as it breaks down percentages of protein, carbs, and fat.  It also tells you, you consumed this much calcium, fiber, sat fat, etc etc, so in that regards I LOVE it, and I predicted a 1.5 - 2 pound loss this week.

On the down side, I PREDICTED the loss, I THOUGHT about the loss, I TOLD myself this was how much I was going to lose.  So my positive thinking kinda flew out the window.  I wonder what the loss would have been had I not obsessed over the calorie deficit (or lack thereof) all week.  In fact, I was stressing over the fact that I wasn't going to have as big as loss as I have had the first four weeks when i had NO idea how much it would be.  (And yes, I KNOW a 1.5 LOSS is better then no loss)

I believe in positive thinking, karma, yada yada yada.  So..... yea... what to do THIS week? 

I need to find out how much data the bugg will store before it starts dumping it.  Like, if I don't upload my calorie burn for a few days, will it hold the info?  On the other hand, there were a few days when I was shy of my goal, ok, about 400 calories away from my goal of burning 2200 a day, that I was prompted to stop watching tv, and go fold my clothes I like to ignore on top of the dryer until I want to wear something out of the pile.  This got a few extra calories burned out of me, so that part is good, but I still can't help thinking what positive thinking would have done instead.

Yes, I know the simple science of calories in vs calories out, and my calorie intake is usually lower then 1200 a day (yes, i know this is bad too), some days I hit 1200, but not many.  But I still think good self talk is powerful as well.

What to do, what to do.....

Posted By: Zexxii Add Comment | Comments (2) Top
11/03/2009 15:36

My bugg is bugged?

So, I woke up this morning about 7:20, and headed to the gym.  I got there about 7:40 and commenced my 20 minute walk.  I decided I'm being a baby with my back, and went for the "Calorie Burn" cycle.  Lo and behold, I've burned 875 calories so far this morning?!?!  Either my bugg is, well, bugged, or the "Calorie Burn" cycle is FANTASTIC.

Please see exhibit A:

Posted By: Zexxii Add Comment | Comments (2) Top
11/02/2009 19:39

Second week of exercise - FAIL

:(

so, to recap last week's workouts (Sunday - Saturday), yesterday is THIS week

Sun - gym closed at 6pm :(
Mon - 20 minute walk
Tues - Skipped (WHY?!?! cause i'm a MASTER at talking myself out of exercise, i'll do it tomorrow, since i walked yesterday, blah blah blah)
Wed - Pilates (one hour)
Thurs - 20 minute walk
Fri - Off
Sat - Yoga (one and one half hours)

Not walking on Sunday threw the rest of my week off.  Well, I ALLOWED it to.  /scold self.  :(

Posted By: Zexxii Add Comment | Comments (3) Top
10/31/2009 22:42

If not NOW, when?

So, yoga this morning was FANTASTIC.  I've forgotten how much that MOVING feels GOOD.  I'm still a bit apprehensive that what I'm doing is ok for my back, but WOW, my hips and low back felt OPEN and FREE, when I was done with practice.... so....  /crossesfingers

The new instructor just got back from a week with Baron Baptiste in Mexico, and he was encouraging us to be ourselves.  To love ourselves for who we are RIGHT NOW.  Challenging us to be ok with who we were IN THAT MOMENT.  And he asked us, if not now, when?  (this is something Baron always likes to ask, from what i've seen/read/heard) 

So, ladies.  I challenge YOU.  To accept yourself, and love yourself, for who you are RIGHT NOW.  (not saying don't work towards your goal)  But be REALLY comfortable and in love with yourself at THIS moment in time.  Don't wait till you lose 5 more pounds, or tone this or that body part, LOVE and ACCEPT yourself NOW. 

If not now, when?

Posted By: Zexxii Add Comment | Comments (3) Top
10/28/2009 17:50

I've been BUGGED

Holy eye opener batman! 

So, I got my boddybugg a couple of days ago, and I finally had time to set it up last night.  I've been steadily adding food information into the database.  (Note to self:  Ask them to add all of JC's stuff since it's so readily available on the internet.)  And I changed out all my food that I am going to eat today.  Knowing I skip food, namely, the fruits and snacks.  Today's calories total 905 (**edited from 835 i forgot i was told i could add olives to lunch!).  erm... /cough.... Oopsii. 

Now, my HEAD knows that's bad.  I can make my body's metabolism shut down, yada yada yada.  But I don't FEEL hungry, so.... /shrug

Now, I KNOW I'm supposed to have minimum 1200, and I hope the knowledge of JUST HOW LITTLE calories I am getting does not reverse psychology my weight loss (QUICK!  knock on wood), else the bugg is getting flushed down the toilet.  (not really donna, don't worry)  :P

The tools the bodybugg comes with alone, so far, intrigues me, if the steps and calorie counter are even close to accurate, WOW, what a neat little device to take control of your weight, and I have just started with the logging food portion.  Can't wait to explore all the other tools!  :)

My gym schedule is just OFF this week.  (week 2, and I'm already off, go figure) I need to go tonight, and Friday.  As long as I make it twice more, I'm alright, right?  I don't need to obsess (already) about my gym days MUST be Sun/Tues/Thurs, right? Right.  So... yea, I'm not going to fret.  :)

Have a great rest of the week ladies!

Posted By: Zexxii Add Comment | Comments (5) Top
10/26/2009 15:09

6pm

Just in case you were wondering, the gym closes at 6pm on Sundays.  SIX pm.  meh  I can't get over how CONSERVATIVE this state is. I came from Seattle where car dealers are open on Sundays, the gym is open 24 X 7 and there's ALWAYS restaurants, bars, grocery stores, you name it, OPEN EVERY DAY as if they want to GET business.  (well, except maybe christmas, but still!)

I can understand some of the rules, and not openings, and I've ALWAYS thought Americans work FAR too much, but damn if it's not hard to get used to.  :)

So, I got my Sunday 20 minute walk in this morning!  I will adapt, I will overcome, I will PERSEVERE!  lol

Yoga on Saturday was interesting.  I was cautiously active in class, and rested alot.  I am now trying to convince myself that the twinges I feel constantly (not because of yoga, just always) are my back being tight, and not anything else.  It sounds good doesn't it?  meh, perhaps I should ask a professional, but after yoga, when I was all stretched out, and WARM, I felt really good.  so....

Anywho, happy Monday ladies!

Posted By: Zexxii Add Comment | Comments (4) Top
10/23/2009 16:30

WI today

down 3.5 pounds

whoot whoot  :)  (in a subtle, subdued, no bad karma sort of way.  quick! knock on wood!)


Still waiting on my Bodybugg.  Can't wait to start a new addiction!  ;)  Although, the whole, diet and exercise thing is ramping up to be one (again) for sure.  I must NOT let myself lapse into being addicted to the scale.  Back when I was in shape, I would weigh myself 4 or 5 times a DAY.  Insanity.  If YOU are doing that, stop it, or I'll come /bonk you.  :)

I may have more to post later, but for now I'm just smiling. :)  Have a GREAT weekend everyone!  Anyone doing anything terribly exciting?

Posted By: Zexxii Add Comment | Comments (4) Top
10/22/2009 17:53

First week of exercising - GOAL!

check, check, check.

So, to recap

Sunday - 20 minute walk
Tuesday - 20 minute walk
Thursday - 20 minute walk

Wed - Pilates (checK)
Sat - Yoga (to be done)

Tomorrow is Friday.  Yea!  I get to pick my own food for the next month!  No more nasty oatmeal square bars!  No more nasty clam chowder!  The plan is to stick to the plan as much as possible and substituting a couple of things for lunch, and dinner. 

For breakfast, I'd rather eat cereal every day, and scrambled eggs or pancakes every once in a while.  I suppose I will order alot of cereal or do MoMo.

Posted By: Zexxii Add Comment | Comments (5) Top
Tracker