Crooked Eyebrow

Day 5 of the shred.

Almost one week is complete. I have to admit that after the first workout, I was thinking “what in the hell did I get my self into”. Then came day 2, then three and so on. Although I am still on level one I can feel my body adjusting to the moves and even jumping a bit higher during the cardio sessions.

I like the video. Secretly I wish there were more abs in the first section and a better warm up/stretching section. Does that come with level 2? (I have not watched ahead)

Anyone else want to kick Jillian and the girls for looking too perfect while working out? Sheesh. I can’t wait to find my abs….

You know what I learned this week?  That I should have been doing more kegels after I had the baby. Doing all those jumping jacks that first day was a killer. Wow. Holy bladder control ,batman! Word to the wise- empty your bladder first!

Watching and reading everyone encourage and cheer each other on  over at the hood has probably been my biggest motivator. I love it. (don’t you?) Keep pushing yourself and others!

Well, it is the weekend. I am hoping my sisters don’t fall off the wagon.  If you do, pick yourself back up and try again on Monday. Deal? deal.

Don’t forget to follow us on the hood and join in our discussions!

Wow has it been a  week. …Things around here(shrinking jeans) have been on FIRE!  With the 30 day shred going on (Are you shredding with me? If so, how are you doing? ) and our team challenges, it has been crazy up in  here

Back to the weigh in…I love having teams (Go Team SynErgy!!!!). Having teams pushes me harder. Hard enough to lose 3# this week!

Last weigh in was 206#

this week 203#

I was good. I ate well, drank water and started the 30 day shred. Although I did have cookies, I did eat them in moderation. Meaning I could have eaten the entire package, but I managed to show *some* restraint.

boy do I want a cookie now…

(i’ll be strong, you know, for the team)

Good luck everyone, I hope you have a great week and I hope to see you on the “hood and shredding it up!

Are you ready?

Our 30 day shred starts Monday!!

Have you seen our group?Come join us!!

Don’t forget to take your beginning measurements and photos.

 I finished the last challenge at a great place. BUT I did confess yesterday that I had a horrible past week.

On that note…

last weigh in was 202#

and I am starting this Spring Fling Challenge at 206#

+4#

I want to cry but there is no time for that. This challenge has teams (GO TEAM E!) and I can’t let my team down. Not even an option. This weight is going to come off. I am guessing that the 30 day shred will help with that!

So during this challenge I am hoping to get under 200# and lose inches. With that said, I wish every team good luck!

(GO TEAM E!!!!)

It’s Tuesday. Confession time.

On every confession Tuesday I imagine all of us sitting around in a great big room together, all patiently awaiting our turn to confess. Some of us are checking our phones, twittering, chatting and laughing.  Others are quiet and nervous. This group here at the sisterhood is tight and full of love so I just know that there would be endless hugs, high-fives and many, many laughs.

Could you imagine how much fun this would be? Sure we would be sharing our faults (but also our success stories), but to have all of us together in person  to uplift each other? Damn, that would be priceless.  The true meaning of SISTERHOOD (plus guys).

(thank goodness for the Internet for bringing all of us together)

I get all teary thinking about it (damn hormones)

So instead I will close my eyes, confess and imagine that I am sitting next to you and I’ll spill my guts. Then it’s your turn, go ahead, I’m listening.

(I’m good at hugs too)

This past week has been hard. My baby has been ill (RSV) and all routines (and sleep) went out the window. I think they are buried under the snow since I am having a hard time getting back in the groove.

* I did not keep up on my water intake

* I over ate. I’m talking like I ate like the fate of the world depended on it. (your welcome, we survived)

* I polished off an entire box of tagalongs myself. Damn girl scout cookies.

* I drank 3 Mexican bottled cokes. Do you know how many grams of carbs are in there? Not good.

* I did not excersize one bit, not once. Unless you count holding a 15# baby non stop for days. Then ,phew, my arms got a work out.

* I did not weigh in this past week for fear of knowing that number went up. I rolled with the notion that ignorance is bliss. (but it is not)

Where does this leave me (and possibly others in the back row)?

I know big things are coming (read tomorrow), things are going to change and it is time for yet another wicked challenge here at  shrinking jeans. Will you be joining us?

Spring is in the air…

Well I made it through another challenge but I am no where near done! There is so much more to accomplish and after rethinking my shrink, I know I have so many more goals to reach in the next few months.

*My exercise needs to be “beefed” up

*My diet needs better control

*Couch to 5K program needs to start

My sleep with a newborn and work schedule will start syncing hopefully, leaving me more time and energy to accomplish the above. HOPEFULLY.

I have had so much, as always, visting and reading all the journey’s that are taking place here at shrinking jeans. It’s amazing and uplifting. Everyone needs to give themselves a pat on the back for a job well done!

SO…

I started this challenge at 208#

Today I weighed in at 202#

-6#

I’ll take it and hope that in the next challenge I will make it to at least 195#! Here is to hoping.

Last week: 206

this week: 204.5

-1.5#

woot!

Maybe I am shrinking after all (and I like it)!!

This week I think getting back into a routine with work and home has helped. Although extremely busy and chaotic, it’s getting better. I pack my lunch the night before, take a gallon of water to work everyday and I hit the ground running. It’s been a week of salads, portion control and water. Okay maybe a cookie (or 2) as well.

Have I told you how much water I am drinking? LOTS

A gallon while at work. (more at home) It has been a personal challenge everyday while at work to do it. When I refill my bottle I can visually see how I am doing versus relying on just filling up my water bottle. It’s working for me, so I’ll keep it up.

At least I’m getting breaks,lot and lots of  bathroom breaks.

So for this next week I hope I can continue my routines, portions and get a bit more active at night. Sounds do-able, right? Only if the baby continues to sleep at night!

How was your week???? What are you most proud of this week? I’m not talking weight loss, but more personal goals that you are making?

Mine?

Commitment to not eating out while at work.

Tomorrow is a big day… the scale, it doesn’t lie.

Today? I will fess up to what I may face tomorrow.

* This weekend I ate pizza, drank a malted cold beverage, had Mexican and a huge cobb salad at Red Robin.  Not wise choices, and I know I could have done so much better.

* I have been eating poorly and using the excuse of stress.

* Hi, my name is Donya and I have been a life long emotional eater. (waves)

*You know that treadmill I said I was going to clean off? Well, damn (hangs head). Since going back to work I have 3 hours with my kids and then it is time for me to sleep. I have yet to find the time to get it cleared off. 

* I am embarrassed of my lack of follow through.

*I drank 2 mexican bottled cokes this week (40 g carbs in one serving!!!)

*Thankfully I am packing my lunch for work and avoiding drive thrus. BUT I find myself cruising the coffee area looking for sweets way too often. Thankfully nothing has been there. Bad intentions….

A positive note?

*I currently have been drinking  3/4 to 1 gallon of water faithfully every day.

*I joined a biggest loser contest at work.

*Since going back to work I am walking way more than I was.

So, I do have those few things going for me. Do I have to weigh in? Yes? Damn.

Well, I have no words other than I thought this week would be better and yet it is not. I need to do a total overhaul of my lifestyle. My stress level is through the roof, I have cried everyday, all day and I am not sleeping as well as I should be.

My first week back to work was rough and so was my diet. Exercise? no time.  I get up at 3:30 to get to work by 7:30.  I get home at 5:30 and collapse with the baby at 9:30.  I am spinning out of control and quite honestly this week’s gain is just so very frustrating.

I am trying, but I know deep down in my size 18 pants that it is not enough. Here is to hoping something gives, and let it be the scale next week.

Last week #207

This week #209

+2 pounds

I, Crooked Eyebrow , need to confess. I have been super, over the top emotional all week long. In which case has led me done a path of horrible, comfort eating.

*I have not had any veggies in weeks

*I have eaten  a lot of cookies and also the dough

*I have eaten out, a  lot

*My treadmill is still covered with crap

I am letting myself down, but I knew this week would be hard. I will be better to my self and body,soon. Like after cupcake 10 this weekend.

oh dear, weigh in is tomorrow? damn