I'm down 2 pounds, I am at 221 and I've lost 10 pounds so far!
So, this week has been nuts, so much running around and trying to get ready for Christmas. I'm not gonna lie, I love the chaos, but it's been harder to squeeze in my workouts. I worked out Monday, but didn't Tuesday or Wednesday. I am going to do workout tonight for sure, though. Today is our little office party, with the pre-requisite junk that comes with it, but I am going to do the best I can. I ate healthy earlier today, and I will eat a healthy dinner, so that I can indulge in a few snacks. Life is about moderation, and I am learning it.
My goal is to lose one pound by Christmas, and one pound the week after. That will put me in the 210's instead of 220's, and I'm excited for that. I don't expect to lose much these next two weeks, but I will lose something--and I definitely won't gain.
Thursday, December 17, 2009
Monday, December 14, 2009
Happy Monday!
I'm back down to 223, so I guess the excess water retention is gone--yay!
So I can not wait for this week to end! Next week I will go on vacation starting Wednesday, and I won't be back to work until January 4th. I'm looking forward to this Thursday, it is my office's Christmas party. We order a nice lunch, bring desserts, and open our Secret Santa gifts one by one. We are ordering in a traditional turkey dinner with sides, so I'm certain I can find something healthy for me. I'm on pumpkin pie duty, but I'm going to stay away from it.
I really love the holidays. My favorite time of the year, hands down!
So I can not wait for this week to end! Next week I will go on vacation starting Wednesday, and I won't be back to work until January 4th. I'm looking forward to this Thursday, it is my office's Christmas party. We order a nice lunch, bring desserts, and open our Secret Santa gifts one by one. We are ordering in a traditional turkey dinner with sides, so I'm certain I can find something healthy for me. I'm on pumpkin pie duty, but I'm going to stay away from it.
I really love the holidays. My favorite time of the year, hands down!
Sunday, December 13, 2009
Busy bee!
Oh my gosh, so much for a quiet Sunday! Not so much.
Torrential rain storms all day, but we still headed out to brave the holiday crowds. Went to a few department stores, then did some grocery shopping. Went home, wrapped all of the gifts, then finished decorating the house and put up the tree. I didn't get to work out, but hopefully I managed to burn a few calories with all the errands today. The tree looks gorgeous! I will be so sad when we have to take it down! Well, anyway, I better go...even though I'm completely wired now, I need to start going to bed!
Torrential rain storms all day, but we still headed out to brave the holiday crowds. Went to a few department stores, then did some grocery shopping. Went home, wrapped all of the gifts, then finished decorating the house and put up the tree. I didn't get to work out, but hopefully I managed to burn a few calories with all the errands today. The tree looks gorgeous! I will be so sad when we have to take it down! Well, anyway, I better go...even though I'm completely wired now, I need to start going to bed!
The bane of my existence=Sodium
Ah, sodium.
I gained a pound from yesterday morning, and I know it's from the salt I consumed yesterday. I had a can of C.ampbells chicken noodle soup for lunch, and I know it's chock full of sodium, but it was a cold day and I craved some soup. My caloric intake was on point according to Sparkpeople, so I guess I'll try not to stress it. But....I just had another can today! LOL I guess it's time to chug some water.
Well, it's a rainy Sunday, not much planned today. Maybe a trip to the mall for some Christmas shopping with J, definitely need to pick up some groceries and do laundry as well. Also need to squeeze in my workout this evening. Oooh, I just remembered that that the season finale of Dexter is on tonight! Yay, I love that show!
I gained a pound from yesterday morning, and I know it's from the salt I consumed yesterday. I had a can of C.ampbells chicken noodle soup for lunch, and I know it's chock full of sodium, but it was a cold day and I craved some soup. My caloric intake was on point according to Sparkpeople, so I guess I'll try not to stress it. But....I just had another can today! LOL I guess it's time to chug some water.
Well, it's a rainy Sunday, not much planned today. Maybe a trip to the mall for some Christmas shopping with J, definitely need to pick up some groceries and do laundry as well. Also need to squeeze in my workout this evening. Oooh, I just remembered that that the season finale of Dexter is on tonight! Yay, I love that show!
Saturday, December 12, 2009
Hi!
Hello! My name is Melissa, and I just turned 30 years old in November. I'm starting this blog because I want to keep a record of my journey to lose weight, get healthier and change my life. I also want to write about my every day life since it all goes hand in hand.
Anyway, I'm from Queens, NY. I have a long term partner of 6 years, J. We have a great life together, but the one thing that has been holding me back from so much is my weight gain. When J and I met, I was a size 10. Now, I'm a 20/22. She still loves me the way I am, but I don't love me, and we all know how that goes. I've held her back, and I've held myself back from enjoying life in the fullest since I've gained this weight. We haven't been on vacation, we haven't gone out dancing in a long while, we haven't gone to amusement parks or the beach. Don't get me wrong, we have plenty of fun together, but it's not the same as the beginning.
I want to do so many things in the future...travel, have fun, have a baby. I need to change my life for so many reasons, and I am ready. I will NOT let my thirties be like my twenties. I want to recapture my youth, vitality, energy and beauty. I started making major changes in the middle of November, and I've already lost 8 pounds. I went from 231 to 223. I work out 6 times a week. I changed my eating habits, and I now keep track of my food choices through a website called Sparkpeople, which I loveeee. I am ready to get back to that sexy girl I was 6 years ago.
So.....welcome to my journey.
Anyway, I'm from Queens, NY. I have a long term partner of 6 years, J. We have a great life together, but the one thing that has been holding me back from so much is my weight gain. When J and I met, I was a size 10. Now, I'm a 20/22. She still loves me the way I am, but I don't love me, and we all know how that goes. I've held her back, and I've held myself back from enjoying life in the fullest since I've gained this weight. We haven't been on vacation, we haven't gone out dancing in a long while, we haven't gone to amusement parks or the beach. Don't get me wrong, we have plenty of fun together, but it's not the same as the beginning.
I want to do so many things in the future...travel, have fun, have a baby. I need to change my life for so many reasons, and I am ready. I will NOT let my thirties be like my twenties. I want to recapture my youth, vitality, energy and beauty. I started making major changes in the middle of November, and I've already lost 8 pounds. I went from 231 to 223. I work out 6 times a week. I changed my eating habits, and I now keep track of my food choices through a website called Sparkpeople, which I loveeee. I am ready to get back to that sexy girl I was 6 years ago.
So.....welcome to my journey.
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