Hot by BlogHer week 2 challenge
(Sorry I’ve been MIA. My internet went out suddenly Wednesday am. I got it back late in the day but it sure did put me behind for work yesterday so haven’t had any time to play!)
For week 2 I again chose the fitness challenge. It’s where I need the most work. Why shirk it if I’m serious about this? The challenge was to write down all of your body measurements as well as test your endurance in a few physical tests.
I’m not brave enough to post my measurements. I’m just not there. I did write them down though, so as my body changes I’ll know exactly what my progress is. I do wish I had done this a month ago! I know I’ve changed because I’ve gone down a full pant size and the smaller size is getting a bit loose!
I will tell you how I did on my endurance – embarrassing as it is. Now these have to be done without pausing – you pause and you’re done.
1. jumping jacks – 74
2. push-ups – 14 – yes, I did the girl ones and I still stink at push-ups!
3. crunches – 53 – I can do more when I’m on my balance ball but it’s not blown up so these were the real ones on the floor.
4. squats – 131
Well, clearly my weakness is those freaking push-ups. They’ve been my Achilles heel for years. I’m not sure I’ll ever be good at them, but I’m going to try!
Are you all good at any of these? Which one is your weakness? I tend to avoid the exercises that I’m not good at so I never get better. I’m committed to change that. How about you?
weighty issues
So it’s been 14 days since I last reported my weight loss. That’s because last week was that week. You know the one week every month where you put on about 3 pounds in water weight and you crave everything in and out of sight – negating any recent losses? Yeah, that was fun! Not. I’ve recovered from it now and I’m refocused on my goals.
Since March 5 I’ve lost 2 pounds. Ugh. Not what I was hoping for but I’m not going to let it get me down. 2 pounds is still 2 pounds. I won’t knock it, but I want this coming week to be better.
Anyway. Part of the reason I am generally doing okay is that my husband and I are in this together. He’s been working hard at losing weight since January 1st. Frankly, I might have given up mid-January if he wasn’t doing this too! I think this is the first time we’ve been on the same page about getting healthy – at the SAME TIME. What a difference that makes!
Here’s the part that makes me crazy. While I’ve lost 17 pounds, he’s lost 37. I love him, but I kinda hate him a little bit too. (Not really, I’m just jealous!) THIRTY frickin’ SEVEN pounds. That’s just amazing to me. He’s gone down 2 pant sizes – that’s 4 inches! Does anyone know what to do with lots of men’s dress clothes in great condition?? Ebay maybe? What a waste of money.
Okay, so I had some goals for this week and I’ve done pretty well accomplishing them. Over at Hot by BlogHer we had to pick from either a diet challenge, a fitness challenge, or a personal challenge. I chose to do a fitness challenge and my goal was to add in weight training to my routine. I’ve been using my 3 lb hand weights all week, mixed into my regular workout.
I’ve also started in using our stationary bike this week. I’d like to do that at least a couple times a week to change up my routine so I don’t get bored with working out. I plan to ride it for at least a half hour tonight in addition to the weights.
This weekend I’ll be at my parent’s house so I will be using their mini-trampoline, hand weights, and maybe the treadmill. I always do really well on my diet there because they always have lots of healthy food around. However. Tomorrow is Josh’s birthday and we will definitely be having cake on Saturday with all his cousins.
I will be having a slice of cake (it’s not going to be chocolate so I can) otherwise I’ll just be mad at the world and that’s no fun. I can work it into my calories for the day and I don’t expect it to be an issue as long I don’t start shoveling handfuls into my mouth out of desperation. ~ahem~
I’m looking forward to seeing what our challenges will be next week. Every little bit of support and motivation I can get is key for me and it really helps to know I’m not in this alone!
I’m sorry this is so long! How are you all doing with your goals?
ps. I had a post up at GNM Parents yesterday, talking more about the changes in my diet – this time about whole grains. Make you read the comments too – they’re fantastic!
it’s gonna be HOT
I don’t know about you all, but when I’m trying to lose weight I like to focus on short term goals. I don’t want to look at my final goal weight right now because that seems so very far away. My healthy weight should be in the 130s-140s. Uh. Yeah. Okay. That’s kinda funny, seeing as I haven’t been that since, oh, about 8th grade.
One of my short term goals is that I gave up chocolate for Lent. Oh. Yes. I. Did. Not even mocha in my coffee. ::crying::
Also, my friends and I started a weight loss group that is working toward a deadline of June 1st. Winner gets the pot of $260. Yep. We each paid $20 to the pot and person with the highest percentage of weight loss takes all. I need to win that $$!!
You know why I need that $$?? Yep, because of this:
You all know I’m going, and you’re probably sick of me mentioning it. Um, tough. Heh. I’ve got a great roomie to help me cut down on the hotel expenses! Yay! But I still have a lot to pay for. (And frankly, no hope of getting a sponsor.)
The ONLY thing that makes me nervous about going to BlogHer, besides the cost, is, you guessed it, my weight. I’d like for first impressions to be about my smile, my eyes, my hair, my shoes, my laugh, my hugs, anything, anything but my big butt or big…you know…any other obvious body parts.
So I have another goal beyond June 1st and that is to be…HOT BY BLOGHER!!!
Christina from A Mommy Story just went live with her new site to help motivate us all to reach our goals by BlogHer, whatever those goals may be. You don’t even have to be going to BlogHer to join in – if you have a goal to meet – you have the support.
My goal is to lose an additional 35 pounds, (minimum!!) by BlogHer, that’s in addition to the 15 I’ve lost in the last 2 months.
I’ll do that by watching my calories, eating only nutritious food, and exercising a minimum of 30 minutes a day – using my Wii Fit, my mini trampoline, and my stair stepper.
I’m in – who’s in with me??
weight loss round up
Although I prefer to round down when I weigh myself!
I know there are some of you that hate the weight loss posts, but there are others who love them and have privately told me they are motivated them to get healthy too after reading them. So motivating wins! If you don’t want to read about losing weight, you can re-read a random older post instead. 
xo
So to catch you up to date, I have now lost (since Jan. 1) dun dun dun: 15 pounds! (3 just this week – I hit a wall last week but now I’m catching up!)
Can I get a woohoo?!! WOOO-freaking-HOOOO!!
I’m still loving the Wii Fit – especially the 6 minute hula-hoop and the rhythm boxing. Those are the ones that get my heart rate up the most and give me jello legs – always a good sign!
In the evenings while I watch tv I bounce around on my mini-trampoline – it’s fun and it doesn’t feel like I’m exercising – until I step off! Bonus – it’s quiet so I don’t wake up the boy.
I’m still counting calories and writing everything down. I’m sticking to ~1200 a day, and one day a week or so I let myself go to ~1500. I’m averaging about 2 lbs a week so it seems to be working.
It seems like everyone in blog land is exercising lately, especially the shredheads. (They’re doing the Jillian Michaels 30 Day Shred.) If you haven’t heard of them and you’re looking for motivation I highly recommend checking it out. I’m not going to be a shredhead myself – I don’t have the video and don’t plan on buying it but I am loving reading everyone’s posts. It makes me feel like I’m not so alone in all of this.
A couple of other blogs/sites I love are Loser Moms, Two Thirty Two, (please post again soon Y!) and Bodies in Motivation, I can especially relate to AndreAnna’s posts there. I love that they are real and honest about their struggles. You should check out Mommy Runner who is a good friend of mine and who has re-focused her blog to be more running oriented. Also, A Mommy Story is planning a Hot by BlogHer site for those of us motivated to look good by the July conference! That would be me!!
Do you have any weight loss/fitness blogs you like? Give me links please!
One last thing. On Saturday I’ll be posting a photo of my chubby little Wii Fit Mii. ~ahem~ Who’s with me??? If you want I’ll do a linky love post of anyone else who does it too.
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weigh in
I think I’ve mentioned before I that I have more than a few pounds to lose. It’s not something I’ve discussed here much because, well, it’s just not something I talk about much ever, with anybody. However, it’s something I think about a lot. We all have our ups and downs, and I’m on an up. I hate it.
If this were a completely anonymous blog I would freely say more, but there are just too many people I know who read and that makes it hard for me on this one. I love you all dear family and I don’t want you to go away, but you do make me self-censor. Maybe I’ll get over that, maybe not.
Anyway, my recent soup obsession and my Wii Fit happiness both stem from a goal to eat right, exercise daily, and get healthier. I am keeping that resolution.
Some of my friends have similar goals. One of them asked me if I wanted to attend a nutrition class with her – and I think that is a pretty good first step. So starting tonight and for the next 4 weeks I’ll be learning how to bust my sugar cravings (goodbye sweet chocolate!), how to cook more greens so they, um, taste good, how to eliminate bad fats in favor of good (oh, oh, I know this one – no more bacon and butter, duh!), and lastly all about the glycemic index – which I’ve heard of but don’t know how to incorporate into my life.
If I learn anything useful at any of these classes I promise to post! I also promise to post if anything awesomely funny or embarrassing happens. Because I’m all about the full disclosure. Well. Disclosure of anything but my actual weight. Because I’m not as brave as Yvonne. Yet.
The second step that starts this week is a Biggest Loser contest amongst some of my local friends – because a little friendly competition never hurt! And I really like to win! And I really want to beat Nicole! ( 
You know I love ya babe!) Weigh In is Sunday at 2:00 pm. There will be no Superbowl snacks in this house!!
So all this is to say, in my semi-funny way, that I hope you all don’t mind if I discuss some of my progress here once in a while. I’ll try not to make it into a weight loss blog, but frankly this is what’s on my mind and I need to get it out.
Now I need a favor – tell me your best weight loss tip, trick, habit, whatever you think might help. I’ll go first – I keep on course best when I keep a food journal and write down every single bite, every single day. Your turn…