I'm going back onto Phase 1 of South Beach. I did great when I was eating no breads or pasta, but when the diet began to allow one serving of carbs per day, I discovered that was my vice. 1 serving turned into 3 turned into 4 and then the vegetables sank into oblivion. I've gained back 4 lbs, and I refuse to yo-yo. So I'm going back to Phase 1, and I don't think I'll ever come completely off it. I learned I can't trust myself with carbs.
Also, across from my work is a 24-hour Fitness. On my next paycheck, I'm signing up for a membership, and I'm going to get up even earlier (bleh) to workout. If anyone has an all-gym membership with them (or uses that gym on Wilshire/Western), I'd love to have a workout partner. I spent $1.5k a few years back on a trainer for 3 months with them, but I never took advantage of the free classes, so I'm going to do that. I think the girls at work are going to join me.
That's my report. It's not really getting any easier to put my weight story out in words, but I promised myself I would be accountable and transparent. So here I am.
Sunday, June 20, 2010
Sunday, June 6, 2010
Had a really nice ending of my week. I finished up training in the store this week, and now I have another week in the classroom, and then FINALLY I'll be certified. Then I think I have a week or two where I'm still working with someone until I get the hang of it, and then I'll be on my own earning commissions! Sweet. Of course, all y'all will come to me with any of your AT&T needs, right? Haha.
I've been very faithful to my diet and lost another 3 lbs. I have 5 more to go this week because I want to make it to 210 before I start in the store on the 14th for my haircut. I think I can do it, especially because I've added in more workouts and morning routines. I got my books in the mail yesterday - the South Beach Diet book, the Cookbook, and the guide for good/bad carbs and good/bad fats. (Yes, I did a diet for 2 weeks without having read how to do it. I was still successful, no?) I've lost around 9 lbs since I started it on May 24th, so I think I'm doing pretty darn good. The book says you should expect to lost 8-13lbs in the first "strict" 2 weeks, so I'm right on target. I've planned out my meals for today and tomorrow - my first meal with adding carbs back into my diet will be a pulled BBQ chicken and some whole grain bread. Fruit is going to be wonderful, too.
Today I have to wake up my darling husband so he can get ready for work, then I have no idea what I'm going to do for my day off! I guess just rest from the week and get ready for tomorrow. I don't have a carpool for the final week of training, so I'm back to my horrible 3 hour commute. So any help I get from my friends is greatly appreciated! I don't care about getting down there; in fact, the ride time in the morning is kind of my meditation period. But if I could get a ride back to Burbank a few times, that would make it easier for me to cook dinner and get enough sleep for the next day. *puppy eyes*
Ok, I'm going to get Bobby now. Peace!
I've been very faithful to my diet and lost another 3 lbs. I have 5 more to go this week because I want to make it to 210 before I start in the store on the 14th for my haircut. I think I can do it, especially because I've added in more workouts and morning routines. I got my books in the mail yesterday - the South Beach Diet book, the Cookbook, and the guide for good/bad carbs and good/bad fats. (Yes, I did a diet for 2 weeks without having read how to do it. I was still successful, no?) I've lost around 9 lbs since I started it on May 24th, so I think I'm doing pretty darn good. The book says you should expect to lost 8-13lbs in the first "strict" 2 weeks, so I'm right on target. I've planned out my meals for today and tomorrow - my first meal with adding carbs back into my diet will be a pulled BBQ chicken and some whole grain bread. Fruit is going to be wonderful, too.
Today I have to wake up my darling husband so he can get ready for work, then I have no idea what I'm going to do for my day off! I guess just rest from the week and get ready for tomorrow. I don't have a carpool for the final week of training, so I'm back to my horrible 3 hour commute. So any help I get from my friends is greatly appreciated! I don't care about getting down there; in fact, the ride time in the morning is kind of my meditation period. But if I could get a ride back to Burbank a few times, that would make it easier for me to cook dinner and get enough sleep for the next day. *puppy eyes*
Ok, I'm going to get Bobby now. Peace!
Wednesday, June 2, 2010
Definitely excited about the day off today. Although Bobby is still sleeping away, I've already been up and got my morning routine out of the way. I'm experimenting with different workout routines, and I think I've pretty much got it down as far as what I prefer to do. A friend mentioned exercisetv.tv for free videos, and I've been trying out a few different trainers to see who's style I like best.
I'm working as hard as I can to get down to 210, because my reward for that level is a new haircut, which I really need. I decided since I want one so bad, might as well make it a milestone reward. I'm hoping to be there by June 13th so I can get it styled for my first real day of work on the 14th. I have 8.2lbs to go to reach it.
I also caved in and took my ring back. Not only do I feel utterly naked without it, I was feeling other weird feelings like sadness and guilt. I know it's just a ring, but I'm proud to wear it and I'm actually proud to be "Mrs." Weird, huh? So the final reward is changed slightly. I still get a real proposal, but Bobby's under orders to pick out a new ring, that he chose by himself, and surprise me with it. I think that's a lot better, especially since the rings we have now were bought as engagement rings anyway (and I picked them both out). Then, we'll hire the wedding planner (or maybe I should call it a handfasting planner?) and get the ball rolling on the "real" wedding. Am I cheesy for wanting to keep the same date? We'd have the ceremony on December 31st again, because I think there's some symbolism in that. But what do I know?
I ate peas and throughly enjoyed them last night for the first time in my life, literally. Ask my parents. I've never, ever liked peas. But I pan-fried them on the stove top with some other frozen vegetables and they came out really sweet and not mushy at all. I was really impressed. I'll have to eat like that from now on.
Well, I have to wake up my husband. It's our only day off together for probably at least the next few weeks and I'm going to make the best of it. Tonight, I'm going to cheat a little bit and go out for 50 cent wings, because we haven't gone in a while. Don't worry, I'll be sure to eat all the celery too! :P
I'm working as hard as I can to get down to 210, because my reward for that level is a new haircut, which I really need. I decided since I want one so bad, might as well make it a milestone reward. I'm hoping to be there by June 13th so I can get it styled for my first real day of work on the 14th. I have 8.2lbs to go to reach it.
I also caved in and took my ring back. Not only do I feel utterly naked without it, I was feeling other weird feelings like sadness and guilt. I know it's just a ring, but I'm proud to wear it and I'm actually proud to be "Mrs." Weird, huh? So the final reward is changed slightly. I still get a real proposal, but Bobby's under orders to pick out a new ring, that he chose by himself, and surprise me with it. I think that's a lot better, especially since the rings we have now were bought as engagement rings anyway (and I picked them both out). Then, we'll hire the wedding planner (or maybe I should call it a handfasting planner?) and get the ball rolling on the "real" wedding. Am I cheesy for wanting to keep the same date? We'd have the ceremony on December 31st again, because I think there's some symbolism in that. But what do I know?
I ate peas and throughly enjoyed them last night for the first time in my life, literally. Ask my parents. I've never, ever liked peas. But I pan-fried them on the stove top with some other frozen vegetables and they came out really sweet and not mushy at all. I was really impressed. I'll have to eat like that from now on.
Well, I have to wake up my husband. It's our only day off together for probably at least the next few weeks and I'm going to make the best of it. Tonight, I'm going to cheat a little bit and go out for 50 cent wings, because we haven't gone in a while. Don't worry, I'll be sure to eat all the celery too! :P
Monday, May 31, 2010
Monday, Monday. First day of being in my new store. This week I train in the store, then next week I train in Cerritos again, and then the following week I'm finally an actual employee. I'm looking forward to it. Finally earning real commissions, yeah!
Tomorrow the train will be running again. Today it screwed me over because I forgot it was a holiday, and when I got to the train station, there was a little sign saying No Metrolink on Memorial Day. I had to run back toward my house to the corner and catch the bus to the red line. Added an extra 45 minutes to my commute; I was on track to be there 30 minutes early, but instead I was 15 late. On my first day in my new store. Lovely.
I didn't pack my lunch, because I did wake up a little late and showering took kind of long. I did take the time to slice up some cucumbers and toast some almonds - I wouldn't be caught dead without something good to snack on, even if I have to buy my lunch. I ended up getting a hamburger at Denny's (without the bun, of course, of course!) with my coworkers. It was really, really good. But that's only an every-so-often thing.
Just 6 more days to go on Phase 1. It's actually getting trickier now; the first week, I didn't really crave anything I wasn't supposed to, and now, for some reason, my mouth is watering every 5 minutes or whenever I catch a glimpse (or a whiff) of anything made of wheat. I'm staying strong, though.
I think I had something else I was supposed to say, but I forgot. Too bad, because I feel like it was clever.
Tomorrow the train will be running again. Today it screwed me over because I forgot it was a holiday, and when I got to the train station, there was a little sign saying No Metrolink on Memorial Day. I had to run back toward my house to the corner and catch the bus to the red line. Added an extra 45 minutes to my commute; I was on track to be there 30 minutes early, but instead I was 15 late. On my first day in my new store. Lovely.
I didn't pack my lunch, because I did wake up a little late and showering took kind of long. I did take the time to slice up some cucumbers and toast some almonds - I wouldn't be caught dead without something good to snack on, even if I have to buy my lunch. I ended up getting a hamburger at Denny's (without the bun, of course, of course!) with my coworkers. It was really, really good. But that's only an every-so-often thing.
Just 6 more days to go on Phase 1. It's actually getting trickier now; the first week, I didn't really crave anything I wasn't supposed to, and now, for some reason, my mouth is watering every 5 minutes or whenever I catch a glimpse (or a whiff) of anything made of wheat. I'm staying strong, though.
I think I had something else I was supposed to say, but I forgot. Too bad, because I feel like it was clever.
Sunday, May 30, 2010
This is my first post. Obviously.
I'm going to be ranting about random things that take more space than a status update. I've been running into that problem lately.
I'm also going to be creating accountability for myself in regards to my progress dieting. I'm vowing to post at least once a week with an update on how I've been eating, and with my current measurements, and other items related to weight-loss. I'll even post up pictures every now and again, if I deem it significant. Between this blog and my account at SparkPeople, I'm pretty sure this time will stick.
I've bet my marriage on it.
I gave Bobby my wedding ring and told him not to give it back until I hit my target weight. Once I'm at 120lbs, he's been instructed to surprise me with a real wedding proposal in a public place, extra on the romantic. Then I can have my ring back, and I'll be allowed to hire the wedding planner. So no dilly-dallying on this.
Of course, I've got some great incentives along the way. I've set up a list of rewards for every 10lbs (fun stuff like getting my hair and nails done and massages from Bobby and new fun toys and new clothes) but the end reward has to really be worth it or else I'll just quit in the middle.
My best reward so far is getting Bobby to agree to join me. Do you know how hard it is to get an Asian man off rice and eating romaine with everything? I'm shocked, but it's pretty sweet.
So, right now, I'm at 218 (down from my highest at 245, which was the result of a year of southern hospitality in Georgia) and I'm going at it slow and steady to make sure I do it right. My first milestone I'm anxious to hit is 200, of course. I'm genuinely excited.
Ok, enough ranting. ^_^
I'm going to be ranting about random things that take more space than a status update. I've been running into that problem lately.
I'm also going to be creating accountability for myself in regards to my progress dieting. I'm vowing to post at least once a week with an update on how I've been eating, and with my current measurements, and other items related to weight-loss. I'll even post up pictures every now and again, if I deem it significant. Between this blog and my account at SparkPeople, I'm pretty sure this time will stick.
I've bet my marriage on it.
I gave Bobby my wedding ring and told him not to give it back until I hit my target weight. Once I'm at 120lbs, he's been instructed to surprise me with a real wedding proposal in a public place, extra on the romantic. Then I can have my ring back, and I'll be allowed to hire the wedding planner. So no dilly-dallying on this.
Of course, I've got some great incentives along the way. I've set up a list of rewards for every 10lbs (fun stuff like getting my hair and nails done and massages from Bobby and new fun toys and new clothes) but the end reward has to really be worth it or else I'll just quit in the middle.
My best reward so far is getting Bobby to agree to join me. Do you know how hard it is to get an Asian man off rice and eating romaine with everything? I'm shocked, but it's pretty sweet.
So, right now, I'm at 218 (down from my highest at 245, which was the result of a year of southern hospitality in Georgia) and I'm going at it slow and steady to make sure I do it right. My first milestone I'm anxious to hit is 200, of course. I'm genuinely excited.
Ok, enough ranting. ^_^
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