Weigh In + 1 - My Journey Part 3

Hello,

So I had my weigh in on Sunday Jan 17 on nice cold afternoon, and to my surprise I gained a 1 pound.

Current weight: 148lbs goal is 125lbs - I got 23 lbs to get off! Yikes!! 

 The reason why; is because I have not been working out for several weeks. However, I am grabbing myself by the hair and slinging myself back to Gym. You will see results, I will post pictures (eventually).

In my session we talked about my diet and how its going. Also, I find my session with him very therapeutic, and it releases some of the stress and, things I have been struggling with. Challenges that I have been facing:

- Is avoiding cookies (my demise) 
- Snacking for the sake of snacking
-More discpline
- And forgetting that its a lifestyle change not a diet (For all that are planning weight loss or are in that right now. Sometimes you can't help but feel like that...but just do not give up think about all the benefits)

Things I have overcome:

- Being able to decline offers of food from co-workers, friends and social situations - junk food, and not clean food
- When out for dinner to modify orders and be careful of intake
- Strong Discipline when grocery shopping ( I am not tempted at all)
- Following the plan by 70 % and over
- Eating more vegetables than I ever have in my entire adult life ( I eat about 5-8 servings a day)

I will start my gym regime back on Monday, kicking butt.However one of my goals is attaining a better diet and habits. I have learned to eat healthier and make better choices with the help of my nutritionist.
If I look back six months ago when I was losing weight and not eating healthy. I have accomplished part of my goal. Although I have not lost that weight yet, I know that I will get there..soon!!

I am half way there, and I am deciding to move forward with this journey. My next step is to stay consistent with my new eating habits and continue to work out again.

He recommended  3 to 5 hours a week for exercise. Which I can do!  That includes sport, gym and other activities (Not TV or seating around).

I will rock on.

Best,

Rachel

Lose 25 pounds 4 months and 1 week! It's ON!!

 I woke up this morning, and I realized that I have been slacking on my goals, all of my goals. I have not been working out for several weeks due my to shoulder injury and studying for a exam after work. Which I must say is eating up a lot of my time and energy. Less time to work out!!! Plus I have been in a trance of becoming a partial couch potatoe.

So I spoke to my nutritionist and he said I should set some goals why I want to lose the weight.
I will public announce my goals to all y'all.

1. Because I will feel alive and healthier
2. There is nothing better than adding a few more years to your life
3. New lifestyle change and new attitude towards food and living - so I am more adventures/ better nutrition
4. Confidence and self worth
5. Being able to wear anything that looks good on you without a second thought.


My goal is to lose 25 lbs by May 20th and I will advertise my progress with measurements and weight, maybe if even pictures.  Every month. To reach my goal I would have to lose about 1.25lbs every week which equals to 5 lbs a month. Like the Nike slogan says "DO IT".

     

Current Measurement as of January 10, 2010 (inches)
Bust: 36
Waist: 29.5
Hips: 41

Oh, I dont have a scale at home so I have to wait until my weigh in on January 17, 2010

I know I can do it.You can to.  
Note: please do not obsess over it, let that be a guide and a reminder.

Best,


Raqueio

MY WEIGHT JOURNEY

My journey began when my mother told me I should watch what I am eating..okay she told me i was getting obese. Its a scary thought! Instead of hiding in my corner in my room and eat more , I decided to do something about it. Note that other factors encouraged me to start this fitness regime (moving to city-downtown, health reasons, wanting to feel better (mental & physical)). I started to work out in September 2008 I decided to join a Muay Thai gym.

Muay thai is a old martial art from Thailand by using elements such as knees, lebows, kicks, punch, jab...it is great for conditioning 90 minutes in heat 30 degrees (its not as hot as hot yoga but it can, in the summer). Within a 3 months period I lost 15 pounds while working out 3-4 times a week plus running 2km per week. Dedication and frequent work-out.

I started in September 2008 at 175lbs and today I am 145 lbs and I am currently working with a Nutritionist to lose an additional 20 lbs which is going well. I have a weigh in two weeks for January 16, 2009. Eating healthy is not easy I will talk about it in my next post "healthy eating".

If you started working out create a routine and follow through with it. Find a Nutritionist to talk too and get advice, you will lose more weight if you start with a nutrition diet from the beginning. Your health insurance should cover at least 500 dollars, do your research and get references from a personal trainer or athletes. Do not just sign up with anybody.

Raqueio