This is a little history lesson about me...the story of the first time I lost a significant amount of weight. I was 18 years old and a freshmen in college...obviously this was not my most healthy of lifestyle changes.
I remember so clearly going to class and feeling HUGE. I felt like I stood out, not because I had an amazing outfit but because I was so completely uncomfortable in my own skin that I swore people could see it. At the time I was probably somewhere between 180-190 lbs. If I was lucky I could squeeze into a size 18 but typically I wore pants with elastic waistbands and baggy sweatshirts.
I was dating a younger guy at this time, so he was a Senior in high school and I remember sitting in class thinking how very much I wanted to go to Prom and I wanted to LOVE not only it, but myself too. So I sat on this fall day in a quiet reading corner of a campus building and a tore out a piece of loose leaf paper from my Trapper Keeper (Okay it was probably a notebook but I just wanted to keep it interesting). On this piece of paper I sketched a dress, I couldn't even tell you what color I made the dress no-less anything about what it looked like. Underneath the dress I wrote out the next 6 months worth of Fridays. On the back of the paper I wrote this:
"I, promise to make changes in my life. I promise to loose this weight and finally feel happy in my own skin. If I can loose this weight I will buy or make a dress and go to the prom, no matter the cost!"
I quickly signed and dated the paper and placed it in the front of my planner. Every Friday for the next few months I weighed myself...the pounds melted off. How? Well, easy I didn't eat. I had an apple every morning as I ran up 4 flights of stairs. At lunch I would grab a muffin and water at the cafeteria. From school I would go directly to work where I was busy enough I didn't have time to think about food or the fact that I was dizzy because I was starving myself. By the time dinner rolled around I was typically so dizzy and nauseous from not eating all day that I would only get a few bites down before I would give up and go to bed.
By Christmas time I was in a size 0...98 lbs.
I know that I was unhealthy and sick...I was also admired by the boys for the first time, bought short skirts and a bikini...I was alive!
I hope I never go back to that lifestyle (granted I'm not sure I could go a morning without food no less a whole day)!
Technically this was the second time I lost a significant amount of weight...the first time was in High School and to be honest I can't relive that one yet. So here you go...part I of my history!
Wednesday, March 6, 2013
Wednesday, October 3, 2012
I will admit I fell through on my promise...no weigh in. Honestly it was for a good reason though. The toddler woke up with a high fever and getting her comfortable was the only priority I had yesterday. Turned out she had a pretty bad ear infection. My poor baby slept...
and slept...
and slept some more...
The good news is the fever is GONE! She is home with my sister today so that I could get caught up on work...sounds like she might be getting a little spoiled!
I have to say for how crazy the last couple weeks have been I feel pretty darn AMAZING. Clothes are fitting better, I am sleeping better and I definitely feel like I am accomplishing something (what that is...I don't know)!
I ran into the local gym that I trained at last year and ran into my trainer. It was so great catching her finally and the best news is that I am getting back into strength training! I cannot wait, and it is with Angie who I got to know a little bit from my daily trips. I am hoping to keep up with at least 3 days of cardio over lunch and then add 2-3 days of strength training at the local gym.
I ran into the local gym that I trained at last year and ran into my trainer. It was so great catching her finally and the best news is that I am getting back into strength training! I cannot wait, and it is with Angie who I got to know a little bit from my daily trips. I am hoping to keep up with at least 3 days of cardio over lunch and then add 2-3 days of strength training at the local gym.
Monday, October 1, 2012
A family change
The last week and a half has been CRAZY! Let me start out by saying everyone is fine and healthy...our strength has just been tested a few times.
We were contacted by a friend who was looking to re-home a 1 year old puppy named Eddie. We had been seriously considering a new puppy in the next few months so we were interested in learning more about him. Eddie came from a home with children and is both obedience and potty trained (can you tell I have a toddler), he is a soft coated wheaten terrier. We had been looking at the Airedale Terrier breed which is similar to the Wheaten in that they do not shed and have low allergens. The biggest difference is that the Wheatens are a little bit smaller and have a cream coat, the Airedales are brown and black. Another important factor for us was obedience and training. As many of my friends know, Derek is a Type I diabetic and we have been looking into the DAD (Diabetic Alert Dog) training program. After we met Eddie at the breeders home we were IN LOVE! Seriously, he is the most fluffiest, lovable boy out there. He is well behaved, TRAINED and he LOVES Alice.
We brought him home last Saturday and met with a trainer in the area. She has agreed to work with him on scent training and believes he will do well with it. This is encouraging and comes at an interesting time.
On to the other caoticness (I know it isn't a real word) that is life these days...Derek and his diabetes! Well what seemed to start out as a normal Saturday turned into a below 40 glucose reading (average glucose is about 104-125)...after a pb&j sandwich, two poptarts, two glasses of OJ and a few slices of pizza he finally got a reading of 42...YIKES...it of course continued to go up as the carbs broke down and by dinner time he was reading above 500...needless to say it was a long day and we were dealing with the side effects (read "crabbiness") of lows and highs all weekend.
Things are back to normal (or at least I hope). I am fighting off a cold but staying on track. I feel great, but haven't gotten on the scale. Its just been busy and I will admit I have been hitting the snooze button a little more often lately.
I will try and get a weigh-in tomorrow and post about my fitness plan for October!
We were contacted by a friend who was looking to re-home a 1 year old puppy named Eddie. We had been seriously considering a new puppy in the next few months so we were interested in learning more about him. Eddie came from a home with children and is both obedience and potty trained (can you tell I have a toddler), he is a soft coated wheaten terrier. We had been looking at the Airedale Terrier breed which is similar to the Wheaten in that they do not shed and have low allergens. The biggest difference is that the Wheatens are a little bit smaller and have a cream coat, the Airedales are brown and black. Another important factor for us was obedience and training. As many of my friends know, Derek is a Type I diabetic and we have been looking into the DAD (Diabetic Alert Dog) training program. After we met Eddie at the breeders home we were IN LOVE! Seriously, he is the most fluffiest, lovable boy out there. He is well behaved, TRAINED and he LOVES Alice.
We brought him home last Saturday and met with a trainer in the area. She has agreed to work with him on scent training and believes he will do well with it. This is encouraging and comes at an interesting time.
On to the other caoticness (I know it isn't a real word) that is life these days...Derek and his diabetes! Well what seemed to start out as a normal Saturday turned into a below 40 glucose reading (average glucose is about 104-125)...after a pb&j sandwich, two poptarts, two glasses of OJ and a few slices of pizza he finally got a reading of 42...YIKES...it of course continued to go up as the carbs broke down and by dinner time he was reading above 500...needless to say it was a long day and we were dealing with the side effects (read "crabbiness") of lows and highs all weekend.
Things are back to normal (or at least I hope). I am fighting off a cold but staying on track. I feel great, but haven't gotten on the scale. Its just been busy and I will admit I have been hitting the snooze button a little more often lately.
I will try and get a weigh-in tomorrow and post about my fitness plan for October!
Friday, September 21, 2012
Friday Weigh In
I was nervous all week for today's weigh in. Not becuase I hadn't been making healthy choices, but becuase I had a very good weigh in last week and in the past my second week is usually a gain or maybe .5 lb. I was happy to see that the healthy choices I have been making showed up on the scale!
Thursday, September 20, 2012
90 Day Challenge
Tomorrow marks 2 weeks/14 days on my 90 day challenge. The 90 day challenge is a motivation tool that utilized Visalus Body By Vi protein powder. For the past 14 days I have been replacing two of my regular meals with a protein smoothie. The first week was interesting...I couldn't figure out what ingredients I liked in my smoothies and I had troubles figuring out how and when to make/bring a smoothie to work for lunch. I finally broke down and brought a blender to work with me and it has been awesome.
Today I brought frozen strawberries and banana with me, poured in a cup of pineapple juice, my protein and blended. It seriously tastes like something you would buy at the mall. The consistency is perfect! Definitely a new favorite.
Tomorrow morning I weigh in to see where I am at! See you then!
Tuesday, September 18, 2012
A bit of heaven
So yesterday was a bit of what I refer to as crazy! It started when I dropped the toddler off at daycare and her joyful giggle turned to a sudden whine as I lifted her over the classroom gate. As I pulled out of my parking spot I could see her through the window in full tantrum mode. WHY! I can't explain the heart wrench that sits in my stomach for the rest of the day. I did all I could to keep myself from pulling a U-turn and calling in sick.
Work quickly had my mind elsewhere though. A very influential and kind man around our campus passed away yesterday morning. It created a quiet but very busy sort of atmosphere for the day. Add on top of that urgent meetings and I couldn't tell you where my day went. I office in a small building with about 20 other people. We are on a large University campus but across the street from the main "quad" area. Our building is great most of the time, but because we are limited on space our kitchen and conference room are one in the same. Typically this is not an issue at all, but when urgent meetings come up and last all day...and you placed your lunch in the fridge...it kind of stinks!
I was hoping that if I went over to the gym for a workout that the conference room would be open by the time I got back...SO WRONG. Luckily I had a small packet of peanut butter and a whole wheat english muffin in my bag for emergencies. It tasted amazing after a 2 mile run!
We had our traditional Monday evening dinner at the local pub with my sister and her family. In the past I would typically order fajitas or a burger in fries. I knew that I wanted to get something that would fill me up but healthy. I ended up picking a flat bread pizza with fresh tomatoes, basil and goat cheese. AMAZING.
I finished up the night cooking up some protein cookies that my friend Jen (Mom to the Max) posted a few weeks ago. I am literally in heaven...these little bits of oatmeal, peanut butter, vanilla goodness are to die for! Seriously, give them a try. I rolled mine into about 40 balls and put them in the fridge for an easy grab when I am craving something sweet! Trust me you will thank me later!
Work quickly had my mind elsewhere though. A very influential and kind man around our campus passed away yesterday morning. It created a quiet but very busy sort of atmosphere for the day. Add on top of that urgent meetings and I couldn't tell you where my day went. I office in a small building with about 20 other people. We are on a large University campus but across the street from the main "quad" area. Our building is great most of the time, but because we are limited on space our kitchen and conference room are one in the same. Typically this is not an issue at all, but when urgent meetings come up and last all day...and you placed your lunch in the fridge...it kind of stinks!
I was hoping that if I went over to the gym for a workout that the conference room would be open by the time I got back...SO WRONG. Luckily I had a small packet of peanut butter and a whole wheat english muffin in my bag for emergencies. It tasted amazing after a 2 mile run!
We had our traditional Monday evening dinner at the local pub with my sister and her family. In the past I would typically order fajitas or a burger in fries. I knew that I wanted to get something that would fill me up but healthy. I ended up picking a flat bread pizza with fresh tomatoes, basil and goat cheese. AMAZING.
I finished up the night cooking up some protein cookies that my friend Jen (Mom to the Max) posted a few weeks ago. I am literally in heaven...these little bits of oatmeal, peanut butter, vanilla goodness are to die for! Seriously, give them a try. I rolled mine into about 40 balls and put them in the fridge for an easy grab when I am craving something sweet! Trust me you will thank me later!
Monday, September 17, 2012
Keeping busy
Weekends around our house are usually either jamb packed with projects and errands or we find ourselves searching for something to keep us busy. As the weekend approached last week I realized that besides the normal chores we didn't have much going on. I wanted to have some tentative plans so that we didn't find ourselves sitting around which typically leaves me wandering in to the kitchen to nibble.
After a great week of eating and exercise I wanted to make sure I stayed on track. So Saturday morning we got up and out of the house by 8:30! I took a fruit smoothie with me for breakfast and off we went to the local community center. It turns out we have a little gymnast on our hands.
After a great week of eating and exercise I wanted to make sure I stayed on track. So Saturday morning we got up and out of the house by 8:30! I took a fruit smoothie with me for breakfast and off we went to the local community center. It turns out we have a little gymnast on our hands.
Sorry, I can't get my picture to rotate...serves me right for blogging on the PC when I should have done this last night on the Mac!
We spent a good portion of Saturday at the apple orchard. They had so many fun activities for the Toddler including a little train ride, tractor push rides and goats. We had a blast and it was so nice to enjoy the warm weather (almost 30 degrees colder today)!
I decided to grill some chicken Saturday night and after a little miss-hap (almost blew up the propane tank..no biggie, really) we enjoyed a very peaceful dinner out on the deck. Oh, and for those of you who enjoy beer can chicken, might I suggest using a tray underneath the chicken to catch the drippings...I found out the hard way that they can very easily start a fire. And a big thanks to the hubby who acted VERY quickly with the box of baking soda. I like to keep things interesting!
My sis and I spent Sunday morning working on her wedding plans. I am very excited to be part of her wedding but getting a plan and date has been a beast! I think it is horrible that people try to make someone else's wedding about themselves. Regardless of when or where she finally ties the knot, I will make sure it is amazing!
Sunday afternoon flew by, luckily the toddler took a ROCKSTAR nap and I was able to get this done
We spent a good portion of Saturday at the apple orchard. They had so many fun activities for the Toddler including a little train ride, tractor push rides and goats. We had a blast and it was so nice to enjoy the warm weather (almost 30 degrees colder today)!
I decided to grill some chicken Saturday night and after a little miss-hap (almost blew up the propane tank..no biggie, really) we enjoyed a very peaceful dinner out on the deck. Oh, and for those of you who enjoy beer can chicken, might I suggest using a tray underneath the chicken to catch the drippings...I found out the hard way that they can very easily start a fire. And a big thanks to the hubby who acted VERY quickly with the box of baking soda. I like to keep things interesting!
My sis and I spent Sunday morning working on her wedding plans. I am very excited to be part of her wedding but getting a plan and date has been a beast! I think it is horrible that people try to make someone else's wedding about themselves. Regardless of when or where she finally ties the knot, I will make sure it is amazing!
Sunday afternoon flew by, luckily the toddler took a ROCKSTAR nap and I was able to get this done
Happy Monday!
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