For those of you who don't watch the biggest loser, the last chance workout is the last workout the participants do right before their weigh in. Tonight is somewhat of my last chance workout. It's my last training session before my vacation.
Tomorrow I fly home for 11 days. I love being home, having a break from life, and spending time with my family. My family is so supportive of me. My mom took a shopping list from me and it stocking the fridge with things for me to eat. A lady at her church got us a 2 week family pass to one of the best gyms in the area. So I won't have my trainer, but I'll get to be the trainer and show my family some of the workouts I've been doing. I asked Matt to put a couple workouts together for me, so I have some idea of what to do. I'm familiar enough with what we have been doing so it shouldn't be too hard. Plus I can always do a few sets of the traditional weight machines.
My hesitancy in going home is that I won't have my schedule. I'm at the mercy of whoever is home and can take me, seeing how I only go to Maryland once or twice a year for maybe a week at a time. I know my family is supportive and will do anything they can to help me reach my goals. This will be the perfect test for my commitment and will power. I'm not going to use the holidays as an excuse to go completely off the grid, but I'm also not going to going to ground myself if I have a cookie. I know what I need to do.
I feel like a lot of my emotional eating habits have connections to my growing up days, whick is mostly rooted to my home. I had a very happy childhood, but I also think this time at home will help me cipher through my thoughts and feelings and maybe gain some more ground on my self control. Here's hoping! A Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to ALL!!!!
December 20, 2011
December 16, 2011
Here We Go!
Matt (my trainer) suggested that I write a "success story" to go on the board at the gym. I thought I would share it with you.
Consider this the first installment of my success story. About 2 weeks before my 30th birthday I came to grips with reality. I was at the largest weight I had ever been. It was getting difficult for me to tie my shoes, I got winded going up one flight of stairs, and in general, things seemed to be spiraling out of control. I was surprised every time I went to the doctors to find out that I still didn't have diabetes.
I have always struggled with my weight, joining a gym here, or a gym there, using this diet or that. I was going to Weight Watcher meetings with my mom when I was seven years old. Three years ago I had Lap-Band surgery, but ended up gaining back everything and then some. I just had to make a change. I had to make a change now and I had to make that change for me.
I was on 24hourfitness.com and saw a few specials going on. I called in to see if I could set up an appointment. They had one open in 30 minutes; I took it. I met with Katie and she signed me up. I had shared with her my concern about being extremely overweight and out of shape. I wanted to sign up with a personal trainer who would be able to work with me, not make me hate working out, and someone who would be patient, but still push me. I took her recommendation and I started working out with Matt S. that afternoon.
Matt has been extremely encouraging, but even better, he keeps me accountable for what I do (and don't). I'm pretty sure we do a new exercise every session. He takes the time to explain the exercises we're, I mean I'm, doing and leaves time for any questions. If I doubt my ability to do something he is right there to push me, even just to try. I may not have any idea what we're going to do at the start of the session, but I can count on it being a workout for sure. It is great to see the progress that I have made since starting at 24 and working with Matt 3 months ago. I can officially say that I have lost 50 pounds during this time. Not only have I lost the weight, but I've increased in strength and endurance. Personal training isn’t just for the athlete or for the severely overweight; it can be for anyone, no matter where you are in your journey. The trainers here can work with you for new ideas, give you extra motivation, and help you along your way. Above all, whatever you do, you need to do it for yourself. I look forward to the next leg of journey here at 24 Hour Fitness.
Consider this the first installment of my success story. About 2 weeks before my 30th birthday I came to grips with reality. I was at the largest weight I had ever been. It was getting difficult for me to tie my shoes, I got winded going up one flight of stairs, and in general, things seemed to be spiraling out of control. I was surprised every time I went to the doctors to find out that I still didn't have diabetes.
I have always struggled with my weight, joining a gym here, or a gym there, using this diet or that. I was going to Weight Watcher meetings with my mom when I was seven years old. Three years ago I had Lap-Band surgery, but ended up gaining back everything and then some. I just had to make a change. I had to make a change now and I had to make that change for me.
I was on 24hourfitness.com and saw a few specials going on. I called in to see if I could set up an appointment. They had one open in 30 minutes; I took it. I met with Katie and she signed me up. I had shared with her my concern about being extremely overweight and out of shape. I wanted to sign up with a personal trainer who would be able to work with me, not make me hate working out, and someone who would be patient, but still push me. I took her recommendation and I started working out with Matt S. that afternoon.
Matt has been extremely encouraging, but even better, he keeps me accountable for what I do (and don't). I'm pretty sure we do a new exercise every session. He takes the time to explain the exercises we're, I mean I'm, doing and leaves time for any questions. If I doubt my ability to do something he is right there to push me, even just to try. I may not have any idea what we're going to do at the start of the session, but I can count on it being a workout for sure. It is great to see the progress that I have made since starting at 24 and working with Matt 3 months ago. I can officially say that I have lost 50 pounds during this time. Not only have I lost the weight, but I've increased in strength and endurance. Personal training isn’t just for the athlete or for the severely overweight; it can be for anyone, no matter where you are in your journey. The trainers here can work with you for new ideas, give you extra motivation, and help you along your way. Above all, whatever you do, you need to do it for yourself. I look forward to the next leg of journey here at 24 Hour Fitness.
December 13, 2011
The culprit
I was on the treadmill last week and my foot started to hurt. I had only been on the treadmill for 10 minutes so it caught me off guard. I took my shoe off to see if there was a rock or something, but I didn't see anything. I decided to switch to the elliptical (less friction) and finished my cardio. When I got home and took off my shoes I found this
and then I figured out what was the cause of all this pain (I took a picture, but can't find it). There was a hole about the size of a nickel that had worn through the inserts of my shoe. I concluded that it had been there for a while, but because I had been on the bike and elliptical, I hadn't noticed it.
So my guess is that a rock did get in there and I had been wearing it down until it got lose and made this nice little hole. The inserts were supposed to last through 2 pairs of shoes. Needless to say, I had to get these replaced. All is healed and feeling better!a
and then I figured out what was the cause of all this pain (I took a picture, but can't find it). There was a hole about the size of a nickel that had worn through the inserts of my shoe. I concluded that it had been there for a while, but because I had been on the bike and elliptical, I hadn't noticed it.
So my guess is that a rock did get in there and I had been wearing it down until it got lose and made this nice little hole. The inserts were supposed to last through 2 pairs of shoes. Needless to say, I had to get these replaced. All is healed and feeling better!a
December 11, 2011
This week
Just tell me when you guys get sick of hearing about my work outs and I'll change topics. After my session on Thursday, Matt told me that my new goal for my circuit training is to do three sets under 60 minutes. This is 2 reps of 15 and 1 rep of (single arm/leg) of 20 on 10 machines. It's a little intense, and people sitting on the machines can make it a little difficult, but I'm proud to say that I came in at 59:53. I was super proud of myself and then I texted Matt to let him know that I was able to do it. He was very encouraging. That was fun.
I find myself more sore than usual, it's a good thing because I know I'm pushing myself harder. We're doing more walking lunges and holding squats, increasing weights, and levels on the cardio machines. I still haven't been able to drop the 2 lbs to get to my goal. It's a bit aggravating, but I know the muscle is there. Just can't give up.
Yesterday I had my hair colored by my friend. She was supposed to cut it too, but she had another client coming in so I have to go back tomorrow night for the cut. I'll post pictures when that happens.
I also had my car inspected and found out I need 4 new tires. That brightens your day for sure!
Today at church I had 1 person ask me about my diet plan, 1 person get information on training sessions, a few people tell me how great I'm looking, and 1 random person recognized me from the gym and introduced himself to me. Now I have another friend at the gym! One of the girls in the ward signed up for a membership at the same gym. She is really worried to start because "the gym intimidates her". That was definitely me at the beginning, but now that I know most of the machines and how to actually work them I am able to pick the machines that I want to use and just do it. The free weights get me because all the big bulky guys are hanging around over there and it's awkward. But I'm sure I'll get comfortable with it sooner or later.
I find myself more sore than usual, it's a good thing because I know I'm pushing myself harder. We're doing more walking lunges and holding squats, increasing weights, and levels on the cardio machines. I still haven't been able to drop the 2 lbs to get to my goal. It's a bit aggravating, but I know the muscle is there. Just can't give up.
Yesterday I had my hair colored by my friend. She was supposed to cut it too, but she had another client coming in so I have to go back tomorrow night for the cut. I'll post pictures when that happens.
I also had my car inspected and found out I need 4 new tires. That brightens your day for sure!
Today at church I had 1 person ask me about my diet plan, 1 person get information on training sessions, a few people tell me how great I'm looking, and 1 random person recognized me from the gym and introduced himself to me. Now I have another friend at the gym! One of the girls in the ward signed up for a membership at the same gym. She is really worried to start because "the gym intimidates her". That was definitely me at the beginning, but now that I know most of the machines and how to actually work them I am able to pick the machines that I want to use and just do it. The free weights get me because all the big bulky guys are hanging around over there and it's awkward. But I'm sure I'll get comfortable with it sooner or later.
December 8, 2011
Houston, we have a problem...
I've come to the conclusion that I'm turning into a huge chocolate snob. I don't like "regular" chocolate anymore. So in the last few weeks I've had twix, reece's pieces, sixlets, and something else (I know, really good for my new eating habits) and I wasn't impressed with any of them. The knew mindset is "Why am I wasting my calories on something this gross?". I'm a little concerned. I know it's a good thing, but am I really ready to let go of chocolate? It's been my best friend for DECADES!
December 7, 2011
Quick shout outs
I just need to say thank you to everyone for your amazing support the last few months. I have been super discouraged and frustrated this week because I need to lose 3 pounds to get to 50 and it's just not budging. Stupid stubborn fat! I keep reminding myself.. along with everyone else.. that I am definitely gaining more muscle so it balances it out. I'm so caught up on the numbers though. I never lost 50 pounds when I had my lapband surgery. I was just about to break the 300 barrier when I started gaining all my weight back. I'm not at the 300 mark, but I am right at the 50 pounds. I'm sure it's a physical as well as mental block that I'm up against.
I really really wanted to break down tonight and feed my emotions. I'm such an emotional eater it's almost ridiculous. I was driving home from the gym and wanted to drown my sorrows in a pint of B&Js. I didn't want to have to go to the store so that was out. I then thought I would drive through Wendys and get a burger, fries, AND frosty, but my purse was in my trunk so that would just be awkward. I came home and made a freaking spinach and mushroom omlette. Special shout out to Emily, Amera, Kayla, and Jen for listening to all of my crazy, emotional rants and providing great support. Here's to tomorrow.
I really really wanted to break down tonight and feed my emotions. I'm such an emotional eater it's almost ridiculous. I was driving home from the gym and wanted to drown my sorrows in a pint of B&Js. I didn't want to have to go to the store so that was out. I then thought I would drive through Wendys and get a burger, fries, AND frosty, but my purse was in my trunk so that would just be awkward. I came home and made a freaking spinach and mushroom omlette. Special shout out to Emily, Amera, Kayla, and Jen for listening to all of my crazy, emotional rants and providing great support. Here's to tomorrow.
December 1, 2011
I'm on a roll... and not one from the bakery
If you ask most anyone and they'll say that your diet is essential to losing weight. I haven't been the best at keeping track of what I eat and then staying with the parameters that have been set. But I thought I would share with you my progress this week, because it made me really happy!
Tuesday
This is considered a perfect pie chart for me! I was so excited with it that I took a picture and sent it to my trainer. My actual calories were low because I skipped breakfast (I'm not a big breakfast in the morning eater).
Wednesday
I may have cheated a little because I didn't include the reeces pieces that I ate.. but it still made me feel good
Thursday
This is if I eat everything that I am planning to eat before my training session today. Matt will be extra happy to see that I actually have consumed calories and then maybe I won't almost pass out during our session.
Now if I can just keep it going through the weekend.
Oh and in case you were wondering.. this isn't the big post that I had alluded to earlier. That's still coming, but it may be on hold for a week, we'll see how I feel tonight.
Tuesday
This is considered a perfect pie chart for me! I was so excited with it that I took a picture and sent it to my trainer. My actual calories were low because I skipped breakfast (I'm not a big breakfast in the morning eater).
Wednesday
I may have cheated a little because I didn't include the reeces pieces that I ate.. but it still made me feel good
Thursday
This is if I eat everything that I am planning to eat before my training session today. Matt will be extra happy to see that I actually have consumed calories and then maybe I won't almost pass out during our session.
Now if I can just keep it going through the weekend.
Oh and in case you were wondering.. this isn't the big post that I had alluded to earlier. That's still coming, but it may be on hold for a week, we'll see how I feel tonight.
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