Week 7

So I kinda took off for the past two weeks, eating, exercising, yea it wasn't happening...
I wouldn't say I went all out, but I just did OK.  Some days I did perfect, others I did terrible.  I didn't gain any of my weight back (shewww) but I didn't exactly lose any either!  Here are my update pics. I didn't throw them in photoshop with beginning photos because 1.) Takes too damn long 2.) I didn't have my usual spot I take my photos at due to us moving our office upstairs in the loft.  And I couldn't balance the camera on a leather chair very well, making the pics lopsided! 3.) I probably don't look too much different than my last update!

Ehrmergerd

Like the best stuff ever. My late night snack. A new Peanut butter with cinnamon, raisins, and peanuts. Yum-diddly-umptious

Long time no see!

So it has been awhile since I posted. I've been so busy with birthdays, weddings, and working lately I haven't posted in a week or two! I wasn't 100% on my diet last week but I picked it up and got on track Tuesday. I have worked out everyday since Monday and even started doing cardio in the mornings in addition to my weight lifting. I've kinda just maintained my 10 lb weight loss over the past couple weeks but I expect to lose next week since I started adding in the cardio. A Results picture will be up tomorrow and I will get back on it!

Week 4 Results

Been kinda lacking on the blog this weekend.  Had a lot of events going on.  These pictures were taken Friday morning.  Lost 2 lbs. for Week 4 for a total loss of 10 lbs.  My measurements were taken Thursday.  Lost 1 1/2 inch around my waist and a 1 1/8 in. around my hips, legs stayed the same which I think is me just retaining the muscle.  A whole month and Im doing good.  Now to just make it through this month!  If I have the same results as last month, I will be ecstatic!

Hit gym hard today! Can't wait for tomorrow...

The best part of working out is feeling the burn the next day. It lets you know you did good. Lets you know that the hard work was worth it. I did two classes (really 3 if you count 15 minute abs) at urban active today with Tatiana, first a cardio class, then a little ab class and lastly a weight lifting class. I think I will be somewhat sore tomorrow! Hopefully! But that is one thing I noticed though... Since I've been working out more my recovery time has drastically shortened. When I used to lift weights (back in my almost purely cardio workout days), I used to be so sore the next day I couldn't walk. Now when I do an even more intense workout, I'm not as sore and it doesn't last as long. I don't know if that is a good or bad?!

My diet today was on point I would say.

Breakfast: protein shake with a cup of watermelon

2nd meal: 1 c. sauteed onions , steak and chicken stir fry.

3rd meal: Protein bar (brand was Protein Crunch. Hands down best protein bar I've ever had!)

4th meal: watermelon

5th meal: 1 rib (2 pictured, but mia stole one off my plate), corn sauteed w/ onions, turkey bacon, chile powder, salt and pepper. Also more watermelon! And a 30 calorie turkey stick.

Can you tell I had to use up my leftover watermelon?

Week 3 Results

Yea well, week 3 sucked. I actually didn't lose anything this week. (i may have gained a pound even...) I drank too much, ate too many carbs, and didn't work out enough. Lesson learned: even though it says whole wheat, it is still a carb. I will be checking my carbs more this week. Also my alcohol intake was more than usual. Add to that I am bloated like no other and you get no weight lose for the week. Boo. I feel like my arms, chest, face look thinner but stomach and bottom half I don't see a great change. I focused more on legs the last 2 days and added a few more ab exercises today. Hopefully week 4 looks better!

Favorite product finds this week: Edemame hummus (healthier than regular hummus and tastier... I didn't think that could be...), Slender Soy (chocolate and cappuccino are delish!), and 90 cal Fiber One brownies for when I get that sweet tooth! I also tried baking my own tortilla chips out of low carb tortillas but they came out chewy. I will have to perfect this this week!

Also vietnamese food rocks and I suck at cooking steak. Or I am just too cheap to buy the good cuts!