Wednesday, June 8, 2011

Mystified.....

So I go to weigh in tonight and what happens......a 2 lb gain! I was in shock. I must of said "are you kidding me?!" really loud because the meeting was all of the sudden quiet. (I forgot to post last week that I lost 2.2 lbs [total of -24]). So as of today I'm -22. I went to the gym immediately to walk and do the elliptical. I spent 30 minutes doing each of the machines' weight loss programs.
I decided while I was walking it was the scale. It had to be. Was WW sabotaging me? Of course not! There's no way but I had to check. I stepped onto the scale and was mystified again. The scale at the gym read the same thing.
How on earth could this be! In the past week, I've done 6 elliptical workouts, 3 zumba classes, 2 walking workouts and 4 days of toning. It makes no sense. Could this week be the week Aunt Flo decides to show up? My friend blames the heatwave we're having as if we're retaining water (she had a gain as well).
I just have to keep pushing. I have to get this weight off me. I've started articles to start writing a grant for work while on the treadmill and elliptical and I came across an review about Gestational Weight Gain (GWG). The numbers of how many woman who are considered obese based on their BMI and become pregnant is alarming. However, studies have shown lifestyle modifications prior and during prenatal care in women who are obese have been beneficial to the point that these women tend to loose 6-8 kgs (12-16 lbs) more than woman who are considered to have normal prenatal BMIs.
The article was also confident that exercise throughout pregnancy is beneficial. This is crucial for me. My RE suggested that if I were to be pregnant that I be cautious with the amount of exercise I do. Now...of course I'd have to probably give up Zumba during a pregnancy but I don't see why I couldn't walk. This particular article supports walking in pregnant woman to maintain a healthy GWG.
Tomorrow is a new day. I'm not going to let this gain get me down. I just have to keep pushing and know that all my hard work should eventually catch up with me.

Wednesday, May 25, 2011

The Biggest Loser Final & WW Weigh In Anticipation

Did you see the Biggest Loser last night!? Holy cow. What a transformation! Talk about inspiration. Hannah, Oliva and I all have the same body type. Well they both had...I still do but I'm working on it. I'm tempted to print out pictures of their transformations and keep them posted someplace but that's a little crazy stalker like, right? I would love to be in the 120s someday....probably not in 5 months though. That's a little unrealistic. I've always wondered how the Biggest Loser contestants maintain when they're not on the ranch but in real life again. Yes, they follow their diets and go to the gym. But seriously, they can't be spending 8+ hours a day working out when they're back home.

Today is weigh in day at WW! Like I said on Monday...I am siked. The gym kept me truthful to what I eat and how much work I am putting into this. I'll be back with the results. :)

Monday, May 23, 2011

I feel GREAT!!!!

I have to smack myself. I've been prolonging joining the gym because I've had it stuck in my head that I can't afford it. Well, the women's fitness center is go cheap. It breaks down to $1.00 a day. I know I can sacrific $1.00 a day for my health and future family.

I've gone to 2 zumba classes since Wednesday. I've absolutely LOVED them! I forget about the time and just dance. I do come out sweating like crazy but HEY....sweating is healthy.

I just got home from the gym. Unfortunately, there was no Zumba class tonight but I did my share of working out. I spend 30 minutes on the eliptical (I have to calculate how many activity points I get for that). Then I spent 45 minutes weights for my arms, legs, backs, and abs. I feel great. I kind of CANNOT wait for weigh in on Wednesday. :)

Wednesday, May 18, 2011

BAD BAD BLOGGER

Wow! I guess I really haven't followed through with tracking my weight loss efforts. These past few weeks have been hectic. Nothing has changed significantly weight wise. My total weight loss however is now -22.4 lbs. Not bad but still not great.

Things are about to change in my life though. The hubby and I had our first appointment with an RE today. My suspcions were confirmed. I do have PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome). It was quite apparent on the internal ultrasound. Our RE was very informative. He did express my excessive weight will make getting pregnant, staying pregnant and having an easy pregnancy difficult. He really made me nervous with the kind of birth defects a baby could have if I were to be pregnant at this weight. The RE did give me a prescription and directions for Clomid. He was not discouraging at all but it got me thinking. We definitely want to start our family but why add an additional risk?

After our appointment, the RE sent me for some blood work. He wants to see what some hormone levels are like and to see if by chance I'm ovulating now. (I highly doubt it.) I'm supposed to call his nurse tomorrow to find out the results of the tests. When I talk to her, I'm going to express to her my concerns with staying at my current weight and starting Clomid. The hubby and I had a nice long chat during lunch and decided I'm going to work hard (joined a gym after lunch) and loose at least another 10% of my body weight then start the Clomid.

I'll be attending my first Zumba class tomorrow night. I've been working on recipes from Hungry Girl's and Rocco's Dispirito's cookbooks. Some of the recipes are to die for!

Wednesday, February 23, 2011

I know I know

I've been MIA for a while. The pups were in a DockDog competition a couple weeks ago. The only difference with this competition is that the club we belong was in charge of putting on the event. Todd and I were exhausted by the time we got home. I think we both were lucky to get home in one piece. I know I caught myself falling asleep a couple times as we drove home from Worcester, MA.

Last week, I managed to stay the same. -18.6. I was really hoping to get closer to that -20 but I've come to realize staying the same is just as successful as a loss.

This week was so not normal. The family got together and celebrated my aunt's, cousin's and my birthday. Of course there was cannoli cake (which I did split with Todd so I didn't feel as guilty). I ended up losing -0.4. So I've lost -19 pounds. I guess I'm just expecting more out of myself.

I can't wait for the warmer weather. I can get the dogs back to the park where they get to run and I'll walk for at least an hour. I'm beginning to think "zumbaing" for 45 minutes a day isn't going to cut it.

I made an appointment for an OB/GYN at UCONN in April. I cannot wait because it seems like all that I hear and see is someone is having or had a baby. Don't get me wrong I'm happy for everyone I just wish I could share in the excitement.

Tuesday, February 1, 2011

I think I could float.....

I've been trying really hard to get all my water in these past few days. I've been averaging 36-48 ounces. Definitely not enough but I still feel like I could float away. It seems like I spend 1/2 my day running to the restroom with all the water I'm drinking. Thanks to Annie from Annie's Weighs and I have been keeping tabs on each other with our water.

I have to catch up on my exercise too. Friday was my day off from exercise. Saturday, I was hoping to squeeze it as Todd and I were preparing for my father in-laws retirement party. We did all the prepping and by the time we were done I was exhausted and just didn't have the energy. The party was a success on Sunday. It was great to see all the family and friends. The only bad thing on Sunday was I didn't exercise again.

Monday, Tuesday and today I "Zumba'd". I also spent 90 minutes today shoveling the driveway. CT has been getting slammed every couple of days. I don't know where we're going to continue to put the snow but my arms and shoulders are getting a great workout having to lift it practically above my head. (Yes, that is how tall some of the snow piles are.)

Weigh in is tomorrow evening. Cross you fingers for me because I just have this feeling I gained this week.

Friday, January 28, 2011

Getting my groove back?!

Morning! Holy cow have I been busy! This past week, Todd and I have been busy preparing for my father in-law's surprise retirement party. It's this Sunday and we're doing all the prep for about 60 people. The Italian in me is really coming out because I'm worried we don't have enough food. So I keep adding things to the menu. :)
I've also been zumba-ing my butt off for the past 2 weeks! Todd bought me the ZUMBA for the playstation 3 (he wanted the playstation move bundle so he could play other games.) I have been addicted to it! I started off doing 3 20 minute sessions or classes. Now I've been doing a class and a 45 minute challenge on-line. I just have to say....I love you Playstation & ZUMBA. You have made loosing weight so much fun for me!!!!
The best news....are you ready for this! In the past 2 weeks, I've lost 4.4 lbs for a total weight loss of 17.6 lbs! I am sooooo excited. Finally some progress since my non-chalant attitude during the holiday season. I even am starting to notice some results, my pants in the waist and legs are a little looser.
Has anyone heard about the amount of snow we've had in CT? We're breaking all sort of records this year. I just heard at Bradley Internation Airport 77.13 inches have been reported for this winter season. Dude! I'm 62 (almost 63 inches). But you know what bring it on mother nature! I spent all day yesterday (after receiving 12 more inches) shoveling and chopping ice off the driveway. My arms, back and legs are killing me but the workout I got from shoveling all morning long is well worth it to me! Anyone have a driveway they need shoveled? :)
Oh! By the way, someone needs to remind me to post a picture. I have to show you the pairs of pants I had to get rid of because they were too big. I couldn't believe I thought about wearing them. They were practically falling off the other day.

Friday, January 14, 2011

What the HE double hockey sticks??!!!

Well Wednesday was supposed to be weigh in day but because of the record setting blizzard CT was hit with on Wednesday, Todd and I didn't go anywhere. Todd tried to go to work but quickly returned home realizing if it was as bad as it was at 8am he couldn't imagine how much worse it could get. Todd did admit "the wife was right." Wait what? You didn't hear him.

Todd said, "The wife was right". There it is ladies, proof! It's been documented. :) Love ya sweetheart.

So back to WW matters. I reported to my weekly meeting yesterday. I was so excited to stand in line. I could feel a big loss coming. I just knew it. I stood so proud in line with a big smile on my face. Next thing I knew, it was my turn to step on the scale.

So I handed over my weight tracker and monthly pass, signed my name in on the monthly pass log. Stepped on the scale and relaxed. Next thing I heard...."up a little this week". WHAT??!!! I bent at the waist to just to see how much and was in disbelief when I saw +1.2! I was ready for freak out mode. My smile quickly went to a frown. I started insisting that the scale was not right in my head. (I would never tell the lovely ladies who put the meetings on that though). There is no way that after all the exercise and tracking that I did this past week that I had a gain.

I decided to stay for the meeting. I was officially depressed and in a rut. I texted Todd and he couldn't believe it either. I didn't even pay attention to a word the meeting leader was saying. I was running through my week in my head. Did I really exercise enough? Did I drink all my water? Did I really track correctly?

Whatever! A new week is here and I'm back to the basics of measuring, tracking and exercising. I guess I should reset my goal while I'm at it.

NEW GOAL: By the end of January....loose 5 pounds.

Tuesday, January 11, 2011

SNOW DAY!

Gotta love New England! The state is pretty much in freak out mode because we're supposed to get a pretty big storm tonight into tomorrow. I've heard several different estimates of snow, ranging from 10-24 inches. Let's hope whomever estimate 10 is right or I won't be able to find the pups when the run through the snow.
The past few days have been fine. The only thing I have to complain about is I'm getting bored with the treadmill. I guess it's time to integrate something new. I will have to alternate between Jillian's 30 day Shred, the treadmill and ZUMBA (which I had to order the other day because the store was out of them.)
I've had a difficult time with water this week. I just haven't been thirsty.
Weigh in day is supposed to be tomorrow. Depending on the snow, I may go but more than likely will go on Thursday.

I guess I should post a picture of the before but not quite yet...be on the lookout.

Saturday, January 8, 2011

OOPPSS!

I haven't forgotten to write, I've just been busy doing projects around the house and planning my father in laws retirement party.

Let's see...I left off with Wednesday being weigh in day. Well I lost! I love 1.6 pounds! I was pretty pleased with that especially since I only started on the treadmill on Day 1 (Monday, January 3rd).

Thursday, Friday and as well as today, I ate all my servings of fruits and vegetables. I drank my water (I was a bit shy of the recommended 8 glasses on Friday though). I also jogged on the treadmill. I feel great after I do my 20 minutes.

I have to go to the store tomorrow because I have to get new ZUMBA for the Wii. It looks like soooo much fun. So much cheaper and not mention embarrassing. I'm sure my last Zumba class everyone had a great laugh at me.

Todd and I started putting up crown molding in the office today. I'm so excited to finish tomorrow. Pictures to come.

I've also made a decision on a new OB/GYN. I'm going with the physicians at the UCONN Health Center. I have to get over the fact that I may see my doctor in the halls. I have a feeling I'll be seeing an RE so why not have the OB & RE in one place

Monday, January 3, 2011

Day 2: Feeling great

Well today was good. I drank all my water! I tracked all my meals. I had 4 servings of fruits and vegetables. 1 away from the daily WW's recommendation. But my best achievement today was I walked 40 minutes on the treadmill. I even did intervals of walking and running for the whole 40 minutes. I feel great now! I even walked down 9 flights of stairs when I got out of work today. I can't wait for the day where I walk up 9 flights of stairs without stopping.

Wednesday is weigh in day so we'll see how my first week back on track has gone.

Sunday, January 2, 2011

Day 1:

Well, the time has finally come in my life. I'm not getting any younger. I'll be 30 next month and I've done nothing with my life since getting married back in 2006. I've decided to start a blog to keep me responsible and motivated to stay on track. If I have followers, great! I'd love to hear other's stories, encouragement, and/or critiques.

I've been doing Weight Watchers since June and I've only lost 15 pounds. Starting today, I'll be focusing on being dedicated to the plan. No more well I'll get back on focus tomorrow. No! Everyday I will be on plan. I'm sure there will be days where I have a slip up which I know is ok but I'm not going to totally blow the day and think everything is a failure.

I look forward to the day when I can wear normal sized clothes and I don't have to go into Lane Bryant. I hope to be successful that I can go into any store and try anything on and have it look good on me. But my ultimate goal in loosing the weight is to become a mother. My past OB/GYN said to me at my last exam that a RE (Reproductive Endocrinologist) would never see or treat me at my weight. I guess that's been enough motivation.

I hope to share other aspects of my life as the days go on so stay tuned.