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GRAPE!!

Crystal's Weekly Update

While I'm currently having the worst day ever, last week wasn't horrible...

I did really well with my points, I even had about 5 left over. I did decide to use up a few more earlier in the week and then eat a little lighter on Sundays from now on, since my weigh ins are much better when I do that. But overall, I did well with the food thing.

Exercise - why is it soooooo hard to fit this in?? I mean, yes, I've had a really tough week at school and a few more doctors appointments than usual, but come on! Other than my softball game, I did NOTHING!! Not one lap around the block, not one crunch, not even a leg lift... zilch!!!

Current Weight: 159.6 lbs.

So, in keeping with Lauren, here are my October goals:

- Keep up the progress with my Weight Watchers goals.
- Do some form of Aerobic activity 2 days a week
- Do some form of strength building activity 2 days a week.
- Do some ab work 4 days a week.
(These activities can be combined, if I so desire.)
- Plan my work-outs into my schedule... and then FOLLOW THRU!!

I'm still hoping to hit my goal of 155 before my NYC trip. Two more weeks... it's going to be a little tight.

October here I come

Alright I have some new goals for October... but first a September recap. I think I would give myself a 78% success rate for accomplishing my September goals. I had a few off days- but over all I ran, lifted and met my eating goals. The one thing I would like to do better in Oct is to stay more positive. I can't control the scale, I can only control my choices about my bodies health. So that being said... OCTOBER GOALS:
1- Have daily workouts. Whether I run, lift, bike, yoga, or just walk... work out everyday.
2- DO NOT GET ON THE SCALE ALL MONTH. Find the little positive ways to measure my progress, like a great run, or reaching a new fitness level, or even a positive spin on how my clothes are fitting. I need to focus on the GREAT things my body is accomplishing rather than focus on what it is not.
3- I get Sundays off. I get to eat, drink or be lazy. If I decide not too.... I am counting it as Bonus Points! But no guilt will follow me if I do indulge a bit.
4- Drink only water. Eat tons of fresh veggies and fruit. Eat at home- don't go out (Mon-Fri). No fast food.
5- Take care of myself. This might mean going to get a pedicure, or maybe finally getting my hair done, but it also means getting enough time to calm down my crazy brain. Sometimes that means baths, sometimes it means an extra long work out at the gym. But whatever it is that day... carve some time for me.
6- Be happy. I know it sounds cheesy, but sometimes you just gotta focus on the happiness in your life. I am hoping as far as fitness and weight loss goals... It will just help the stress (and those stress hormones!) melt away.

More to come

Let me just say this, last week I did great. This week I am doing horribly. I have had crappy food, ran only once, and will be luck to hit the gym two days. Work and school got crazy this week. Must do better. Horrendous pictures to come. Oh, and i have yet to see mari work on her pushup

I finally took them

Here I am in all my fatness....as promised. (crystal this is for you.)
My weekly update, I am just going to say... I exercised some, ate OK, and I weigh the exact same.... I am also trying to think of a totally new goal for OCT. I don't want to get on the scale right now...

gulp gulp gulp

Okay, I have something fun to try. As I have been trying to only drink water and plenty of it, it gets a little boring. So I thought I would spice it up a bit. We are going to have a water drinking contest! In the next 24 hours from the time you read this blog entry try to drink as many ounces of water (no Mari juice doesn't count) that you can. That's right H2O pure and simple! Keep track and post on the comment section your results. Let's keep track in ounces, and anyone can play (that means you random observer)! OK...... ready set GO!

this sucks

how come everyone tells me that breast feeding burns sooo many calories.... It may be true for some people, but I have decided as far as I am concerned it is just a lie. I feed a very fat Lily exclusively and on top of that pump 3 extra times daily, on both sides! (yes I know I am a jersey cow). But that doesn't ever seem to help me on the scale. I run 3 or more times a week, each time at least 3 miles, but that doesn't seem to help me either. On top of my runs, I have been lunging and lifting and walking and and and....moving constantly. I have been watching my portions, drinking only water, taking advocare products and still nothing. I know I know... I just had a baby... like 3 months ago! How come I weigh the same as the day I came home from the hospital! It is soo not cool and I am beginning to feel like it doesn't matter what I do. I hate my body.

You've come along way baby...

That was me at the end of May weighing 185 lbs., the heaviest I've ever been (not pregnant, that is) and a very tight size 18!! The first time I saw that pic, I gasped audibly. It's a embarrassing and sad to me that I let myself sink to that level.

But today...

I just put on a pair of jeans that I haven't worn since before I got preggers with Logan. A size 12! I may not have reached my goal weight yet, or even my half-way mark, but THAT is pretty good progress! Now, when I look at that pic I posted a few days ago, I'm actually really proud of myself.

I know that this is all really cheesy, but I think sometimes when you are trying to lose weight, it can get a little negative. Just the term lose weight uses negative wording! Well,I decided today that I want to celebrate what I've gained during the last 3 1/2 months... a waist!

Update

Last week...
Better on my food, but virtually no exercise. I spent most of the week in front of the computer, catching up on homework that I needed to get done.
Current weight: 160.6 lbs.

Goals for this week...
Since I'm still pretty swamped with school stuff, I'm going to try to be more realistic on what I can actually do. So, here's a little schedule for the week:
Monday - softball game
Tuesday - 30 m Pilates
Wednesday - off
Thursday - 30 m Pilates
Friday - off
Saturday - 30 m Pilates
Sunday - off
Feel free to call/text/email me to make sure I'm getting it in!

whats up

Hey its Lauren, just checking in for my weekly update. I have had a really good week. Ran every day last week (except Sunday) and walked with the kids three times. I did 3 very small free weight / lunges / abs workouts, but hey I did them! I ate really well, sticking to my advocare products, no fast food, only water, and eating lots of veggies routine!

It wasn't a perfect week however... there was a small "dislocated toe" issue that put my last two "runs" of the week to moderate uphill walks instead. Plus there was a chocolate issue on Sunday that I really really don't want to talk about! :)

One thing that made my week... My Thursday run... it was awesome. It felt great and I ran a hard four miles (hopefully I can go even harder soon). But mostly it was nice to have one workout not feel like "out of shape" torture... I felt like I was actually making progress... finally.

I am doing pretty well this week too... although I missed Tuesdays "official" workout I made up for it by cleaning the house until about 1:30 am... and man was I breaking a sweat! I also decided that my week in review is feeling pretty positive and I am not going to ruin that feeling of success by weighing myself this week. I just want to feel the positive and not ruin it by the fact that my body doesn't like to let go of any "extra" while I am nursing still. I hope my brave and supportive sister Crystal doesn't feel cheated about that fact. I promise to make the scale next week!

Oh yea and we got gym passes this week!! Free child care included!! Can you say YIPEE!!!

Lauren

Weekly update...

Sorry! I meant to get this up on Monday, but it got a little crazy around here!

So... I had a ... well, you see ...

UGH! Last week was NOT a good week! You all saw my post about Wednesdays, so I don't think I need to elaborate. I did work out (lift) on Monday and Wednesday, and there was at least crunches on Tuesday and Thursday, but alas... I am a slacker!

Current Weight: 162.0 lbs.

On the brighter side: It seems my month long funk has lifted, at least slightly, and Im feeling MUCH better! Hopefully, with my new surge of effectiveness, I can get back on track this week!

My Biggest Fear

We all have that one thing that scares us the most. For some it might be heights, the Christensen feet, or public speaking. For me it often seems that it would be swimming with Great White Sharks or the use of the word "moist." While those things are scary, I must admit that even scarier is the possibility of being "Skinny Fat." Now things might change but for now it appears that "huge" is not a word that will ever be used in conjunction with my name. I can't get big muscles (believe me i've tried) but at the same time I don't get big fat either. I have narrow shoulders and a concave chest and that is pretty much it.

So, the fear lies in the possibility of the skinny fat man. He's not the "strong" but a little heavy guy he's "weak sauce but a little heavy" guy. If you look at him with clothes on he looks like a normal skinny guy but take the shirt off and all you see is soft wimpiness.

Over recent months I have seen a number of indications of this possibility creeping up. The most concerning one being the occasional "thigh rubbing" that had never been an issue before. This is a big RED FLAG!

So it's time to get to work.
Current Weight: 169 lbs.
Goal Weight: Not skinny fat
Workout Goals: 5 days a week. Running, Biking, or Kettlebells (I'll post on these later)
Eating Goals: Protein shakes for breakfast, good lunch & dinner. Diligent with my Advocare products. Treats only in the evenings (I know that's the worst time but let's not fight nature people!)

-P Rizzle

shout out

I am curious how many people actually read this blog.... curious for a lot of reasons. So if you are reading this...could you take ten seconds and give a shout out (a comment, please)?! Not sure if it really matters but my brain would like to know. Thanks Ya'll!
Lauren

I hate Wednesdays!!

Okay, so here is my "why me" sob story. So, anyone who really knows me knows that I have zero will-power, especially when it comes to food. It's a freakin' miracle that I've lost any weight at all!

So why do I hate Wednesdays? I'll tell you why... Mom always makes treats for Dad's classes! Now, most of the time, they aren't all that interesting to me and Dad is usually gone with themby 7 am, so I can at least have half of a chance to control myself. Ohhhhh, but not today! Dad was sick, so he didn't go to work at all... AND Mom made Peanut Butter Bars!!!! I ate 6 bars today!!! For those of your who might be thinking "okay, you went a little over board, but at least it wasn't the whole pan", let me explain how HORRIBLE 6 bars really is:

I'm on Weight Watchers and I get 22 daily points and 35 weekly points right now. Now 1 bar would be just 6 points; not great, but a manageable splurge. However 6 bars is 47 POINTS!!!!!!
For those of you keeping track at home, that is ALL my daily points PLUS 25 of my weekly points... I HATE WEDNESDAYS!!!!!

Ummmm, yeah. I think today was a "bad" day... I'm a moron! I hang my head in shame...

I must join in the non-fun

Current statistics

Weight: 177
Waiste: 33 inches
Body fat percentage: Way too high

Goals:

Lift weights 4 times a week.
Jog 2 times a week.
Turn my ab into abs.
Be able to keep up with Mari in a race.

Progress so far:
Last week I didnt run at all, but I did lift 3 times.
So far this week I have lifted twice and jogged once.

I can't believe I'm doing this...

Pictures.... EWWWWW!!!!

For the record, after I was done vomiting, I reminded myself that I used to look a lot bigger... I'm not sure if that makes me feel better or worse...

Upper body struggles..

I figured out why I can't do a push up, I have ABSOLUTELY NO UPPER BODY STRENGTH! Chris also says I have weak abs...thanks Chris! Anyway, my update isn't really one that you can "measure" but lets just say working on girl push-ups...yes, I said girl push ups..not REG push ups..as I said earlier..baby steps. My arms are TOTALLY sore too! I am not going to update each week on the sadness that is my goal..but I will let you know when the month is up! I seriously am wondering if its even possible for me!

I guess its my turn

Alright- I officially suck! I only ran 3 days last week. Lame! In my defense my treadmill wasn't working and patrick doesn't get home to help with the kids until late...but still! I did okay on my other goals.... until sunday... then I DID have a diet coke.... oh the shame! But good news is this week is going better!
Officially:
weight 173.... thats right people still the same.... get used to it I don't lose easily.

But I am staying positive! Go Me!

Lauren

Weekly Update...

Bad news...
Okay so last week wasn't great. It wasn't horrible, but I really need to do better, as far as consistency goes. I didn't workout at all on Monday, Tuesday or Saturday. I did lift on Wednesday and did my Pilates on Thursday, and Friday I had to walk from Walmart to school and back, so I counted that... I know I'm lazy! Anyway, I also went over on my points by 6.

Good news...
I actually still managed to lose some weight! Current weight is now 161.6 lbs.

I'll try to be better about my points and work-out this week. And as i said before the picture is coming... I better not be the only one who puts it up!!!

AHHHHH AHHHH AHHHH

(All said while pacing and hyperventalating!) I can't believe I am doing this. I can't believe I am doing this. I can't believe it. I am totally freaking out. ahhhhhhh. Alright already- my current weight is (ahhhhh).....

173 lbs (seriously! I KNOW even I was surprised... it just creeps up there.)

My work out plan for Sept.

M-F to run at least 30 min daily.

M/W/F
Lunges, Free Weights and Abs (I hate abs!)

Other Goals
I am only drinking Water
12 servings of fruits and veggies daily
Using the Advocare Products (post on this to come!)
Go walking for 30 minutes with the family (kids and all) 4 days a week. Probably sun/mon/wed/sat.
Avoiding all fast food.

Okay that's it. I hope you all appreciate my bravery. Now let's get this weight off!

Lauren

PATHETIC PUSH UP PROBLEM

My September goal is simple: be able to do one Push-Up. Thats right, just ONE. I used to be able to do them, and I can't anymore. ITS A JOKE! So, as small & simple as this goal is...its a big deal for me! Don't worry, I am including before & after videos! Baby steps people...baby steps...

oh oh oh

So today tested my commitment and it was only day one! This morning I woke up dead tired from my red table extravaganza, and left to go to get the kids pictures taken. Well then my stomach started acting out and the kids pictures took forever, that's when the fatigue hit. I did not want to even move let alone go work out. Then when I got on the treadmill it wasn't working...gotta love moving. So I eventually (after much complaining) went outside and ran/jog/died for about 25 minutes. I hate this getting back into shape part! At least I went. But I didn't get my weight and measurements and work out plans yet. I will do that tomorrow... sorry crystal. Grape!
Lauren

I've FINALLY arrived!

Okay... So this is going to be a little personal, but that is the point, right?! I started my weight loss journey in June and have lost 20 lbs so far, which is about a third of my goal. I'm lacking in motivation right now, so hopefully this will kick it into high gear for me!
So here we go...

Current weight: 164.0 lbs
(I'll post a picture later in the week...ugh!)
Exercise plan:
MWF - Walk/Jog 20 min
Weights 25 min
TTH - Walk/Jog 45 min
Sa - Walk 45 - 60 min
Pilates 30 min
Su - off

How does that sound to you girlie? And are we posting measurements as well?