Starting Weight: 243 (May 2009)
Current Week: 196.4
Current Week: +1.4
Total Weight Loss: -46.6
Last week was pretty rough! I know I didn't eat the greatest, but I also know I've eaten a lot worse, and worked out a lot less! I did zumba 3 times last week, and did a 5k on Saturday, and gained! I am at a realization that I am at a serious plateau and I need to tweak my routines a little to start seeing some consistent results. I have made a goal this week to keep at the 4 or more times per week working out, but I have made it a point to push myself just a tad bit more during my work outs. At Zumba on Wednesday night, I stepped up my game-I pushed it harder, extended my ranges of motions, and just moved at a faster pace. Last night, Chris and I went for a walk, but he wasn't going to get home 'til close to 6 to start our walk, so I "warmed up" with Jillian Michaels 30 day shred. I'm also not one to work out on Fridays, but I am going to do Jillian Michaels again when I get home after work in about half an hour!
Recap on this past weekend's 5k: It was for a great cause! All money raised was given to a family with two daughters; one is 13 with ovarian cancer and autism, and the other one is much younger...maybe 4 or 5 that has downs syndrome. So, a great feeling to contribute to their medical bills! HOWEVER, the course for the 5k was MISERABLE. It was through an ultimate frisbee type field, and the grass was wet, and there were holes all over the place! Quite the challenge, and glad we made it through it, but will not be participating in that one next year.
This weekend: We're going to Milwaukee for an all day trip tomorrow to see the Thunderbird's air show, and then going to a Brewers game tomorrow night....and then driving back....LONG DAY AHEAD. My mom and I are going to plan out our daily dishes this evening for tomorrow, so we don't fall off the wagon completely for an entire day, because believe me, I know that one day can ruin your entire week!
I hope to get on towards the end of this weekend with some more updates! Have a fantastic memorial day weekend everyone!
Friday, May 28, 2010
Thursday, May 20, 2010
Zumba, Zumba, Zumba!
Starting Weight: 243 (May 2009)
Current Week: 195
Current Week: 1.8
Total Weight Loss: -48
So GREAT WI this week! Lost 1.8, and I definitely worked for it...however I feel like I only worked for it the 3 days prior to my actual WI day. So this week...I figure why not work for it all 7 days of the week and try to double my efforts and losses! So...it's Thursday...2 days in, and so far so good!
I have worked out 3 times already this week! I was lucky to average 2 times per week for the few months prior to now. However, I have found a work out that i truely LOVE-Zumba! It's the first work out ever that I wake up each morning I know i have it and think YES! I have Zumba tonight! Instead of...UGH! I have to go to the gym tonight/walk to night. So...yes...all three of my workouts this week have been Zumba classes. I also have a 5k on Saturday-I hope to have a picture for you from that to post this weekend! And another Zumba class again Monday before my WI on Tuesday night!
I am actually GOING OUT this weekend! I have turned into such an old lady...Chris and I barely ever go out anymore-we sit around and enjoy each others company...most of the time ;) But...an old friend of mine and I are going out for a ladies night! We usually get together 1-2 per month but always as couples and with her beautiful family of 4 kiddos! This time...it's just us gals! She invited her neighbor lady friends, and Chris is going to go hang out with her husband and kiddos for the night-super psyched! I really need a night out of gossip and just ladies!
Tonight we had stir fry-Chris makes a fabulous stir fry! Next time, I'll try to remember to take pictures and break it down into points.
In this post, I'd like to introduce you to my bestest friends who I miss sooo much! I went to college in Georgia...and as discussed earlier...now living in Wisconsin...so they all still live down in the south-Tennessee and Georgia-and I don't get to see them often :(
Current Week: 195
Current Week: 1.8
Total Weight Loss: -48
So GREAT WI this week! Lost 1.8, and I definitely worked for it...however I feel like I only worked for it the 3 days prior to my actual WI day. So this week...I figure why not work for it all 7 days of the week and try to double my efforts and losses! So...it's Thursday...2 days in, and so far so good!
I have worked out 3 times already this week! I was lucky to average 2 times per week for the few months prior to now. However, I have found a work out that i truely LOVE-Zumba! It's the first work out ever that I wake up each morning I know i have it and think YES! I have Zumba tonight! Instead of...UGH! I have to go to the gym tonight/walk to night. So...yes...all three of my workouts this week have been Zumba classes. I also have a 5k on Saturday-I hope to have a picture for you from that to post this weekend! And another Zumba class again Monday before my WI on Tuesday night!
I am actually GOING OUT this weekend! I have turned into such an old lady...Chris and I barely ever go out anymore-we sit around and enjoy each others company...most of the time ;) But...an old friend of mine and I are going out for a ladies night! We usually get together 1-2 per month but always as couples and with her beautiful family of 4 kiddos! This time...it's just us gals! She invited her neighbor lady friends, and Chris is going to go hang out with her husband and kiddos for the night-super psyched! I really need a night out of gossip and just ladies!
Tonight we had stir fry-Chris makes a fabulous stir fry! Next time, I'll try to remember to take pictures and break it down into points.
In this post, I'd like to introduce you to my bestest friends who I miss sooo much! I went to college in Georgia...and as discussed earlier...now living in Wisconsin...so they all still live down in the south-Tennessee and Georgia-and I don't get to see them often :(
L to R: Stef, Me, Marybeth, Meg, and Sarah
We recently saw each other at the end of April for Stef's beautiful baby girl's 1st bday party! I flew down for the weekend, and had an amazing time with my ladies! Prior to that, we saw each other at the end of February. We all gathered in Atlanta, GA for a (mostly) fabulous girls weekend! I say mostly because I got sick on night 2 and was miserable while everyone else was out having fun! I decided after that trip, I had to make up for the lost time by making my way back for the lil gal's bday! I have been missing them TONS this week, and am contemplating my next trip down...OR maaayyybe they can come up here :)
More to come soon!
We recently saw each other at the end of April for Stef's beautiful baby girl's 1st bday party! I flew down for the weekend, and had an amazing time with my ladies! Prior to that, we saw each other at the end of February. We all gathered in Atlanta, GA for a (mostly) fabulous girls weekend! I say mostly because I got sick on night 2 and was miserable while everyone else was out having fun! I decided after that trip, I had to make up for the lost time by making my way back for the lil gal's bday! I have been missing them TONS this week, and am contemplating my next trip down...OR maaayyybe they can come up here :)
More to come soon!
Sunday, May 16, 2010
Nightmarish Weekend
This weekend was a big FAT NIGHTMARE! Well...not even the entire weekend-just yesterday! Friday night was good. We went out to eat at my family's restaurant and I had a small dinner salad with FF Italian dressing, broiled haddock (no butter), and a baked potato with a small amount of sour cream to top it. Chris and I had a nice night in on Friday-actually we were both in bed by 10:30-we're old!
Saturday-we got the boat out for the first time this year and we went boating/fishing! Before fishing, I started out with a fabulous, but pointy (10 pts!) breakfast! I had half a Belgium waffle (4 pts), and a bagel thin egg, cheese, and bacon sandwich (6 pts)-so worth it! Lunch time came around, and we were already on the boat. We planned ahead and grabbed some subs at subway, so at this point...I'm still doing ok. It was after our relatively unsuccessful fishing trip (my mom caught 1 bass and the rest of us caught nothin'!) that I started to dive head first into the red! My dad had a tractor pull on main street of my home town...I know I know...sounds redneck! And it is! But we had fun...anyways...I had a bag of not-so-point friendly chips, and a pulled pork sandwhich-the bun alone was probably 5 pts! at the event...I also had three beers...and topped off the night with a 15 pt shake from Culvers! I tracked it all, and with a whopping 63 pt day...I am moving on!
Today has gone well so far. I started the day off with a chobani greek yogurt-love them! I also had a fantastic lunch I really want to share with you! I have found the easiest lunch/dinner meal to make, and Chris likes it too-Quesadillas!. It consists of the following ingredients:
Directions-Fill any size tortilla with whatever ingredients you like-I like it simple with chicken and cheese. I get the chicken from Sam's Club-it's already pre-cooked fajita meat. The rest of the ingredients should be able to be found at any grocery store. You can use 1 tortilla and fold it in half or two tortillas and use one on top and one on bottom. Spray a non-stick skillet and cook for 2 minutes each side. Wha-La! A meal in less than 10 minutes! I use a pizza cutter and cut it like a pizza into triangles when done, and use FF sour cream and taco sauce to dip the triangles in.
Chris is currently cooking us up some dinner on the grill-tenderloins and corn on the cob...mmmmm!!!! I can't wait!
Friday, May 14, 2010
Week 1: Hi!!!
Hi! My name is Tara, and I'm from a small town in Wisconsin. I work as a Quality Assurance Coordinator for my family's cheese company...I know, I know...lol. I have an amazing boyfriend of 6 years, and an adorable 3 year old miniature schnauzer named Molly. DBF and I have been discussing marriage, and future plans, and I hope to be able to update you more on that SOON!
I have done Weight Watchers about 4 times now...the first time I lost about 40 lbs, but had since gained back that 40 plus another 40. The 2nd and 3rd Weight Watchers attempts were a fail on my part. And this 4th attempt has been a huge overall success thus far! I began in May of 2009 (so almost a year ago!), and have so far lost 46.2 lbs! I did, however, begin working out/eating better prior to starting Weight Watchers last year, and lost about 13 lbs before beginning. I will only keep you updated on my official Weight Watcher progress, however, so not to make it too confusing.
So this isn't week 1 of my journey, but it is week 1 of my first official blog! I have been updating my progress and goals at http://imwastingaway.webs.com/ since the beginning of my journey, and I will continue to do so. I will also post here at least weekly to update you on each week's successes! (OR FAILURES!) So let's get started!
Starting Weight: 243 (May 2009)
Current Week: 196.8
Current Week: -.0 (No movement this week)
Total Weight Loss: -46.2
My WI day is Tuesdays, so I will update as soon as I can after I WI each week. I am a huge fan of creating/finding new recipes, and I aim to try something new each week. I will take pictures and provide recipes as often as possible.
To give you a frame of reference, here is a picture of my before and after as of now. I will continue to update these pictures as my progress is visible.
My mom and I (and other stragglers here and there) have been doing two 5k's per month, so I will also tell you about those each time we complete one. We just did one this past weekend in Appleton, WI called the Sole Burner for The American Cancer Society. Below is (from L to R) my friend Jamie, Aunt Julie, Mom Terri, Me, and DBF Chris.
We had a blast! It was a little cold and wet, but a good time. It was the first time my friend Jamie and DBF Chris had joined us, and I believe they're hooked!
We don't have anything scheduled for this weekend, but I hope to get out and do a 5k of my own either Saturday or Sunday. We do zumba every Monday, and to be honest, that's about all the workout I have been getting in besides our twice a month 5k's. I have recommitted and am back on the wagon! Stay tuned!
I have done Weight Watchers about 4 times now...the first time I lost about 40 lbs, but had since gained back that 40 plus another 40. The 2nd and 3rd Weight Watchers attempts were a fail on my part. And this 4th attempt has been a huge overall success thus far! I began in May of 2009 (so almost a year ago!), and have so far lost 46.2 lbs! I did, however, begin working out/eating better prior to starting Weight Watchers last year, and lost about 13 lbs before beginning. I will only keep you updated on my official Weight Watcher progress, however, so not to make it too confusing.
So this isn't week 1 of my journey, but it is week 1 of my first official blog! I have been updating my progress and goals at http://imwastingaway.webs.com/ since the beginning of my journey, and I will continue to do so. I will also post here at least weekly to update you on each week's successes! (OR FAILURES!) So let's get started!
Starting Weight: 243 (May 2009)
Current Week: 196.8
Current Week: -.0 (No movement this week)
Total Weight Loss: -46.2
My WI day is Tuesdays, so I will update as soon as I can after I WI each week. I am a huge fan of creating/finding new recipes, and I aim to try something new each week. I will take pictures and provide recipes as often as possible.
To give you a frame of reference, here is a picture of my before and after as of now. I will continue to update these pictures as my progress is visible.
My mom and I (and other stragglers here and there) have been doing two 5k's per month, so I will also tell you about those each time we complete one. We just did one this past weekend in Appleton, WI called the Sole Burner for The American Cancer Society. Below is (from L to R) my friend Jamie, Aunt Julie, Mom Terri, Me, and DBF Chris.
We had a blast! It was a little cold and wet, but a good time. It was the first time my friend Jamie and DBF Chris had joined us, and I believe they're hooked!
We don't have anything scheduled for this weekend, but I hope to get out and do a 5k of my own either Saturday or Sunday. We do zumba every Monday, and to be honest, that's about all the workout I have been getting in besides our twice a month 5k's. I have recommitted and am back on the wagon! Stay tuned!
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