Day 14

Ok, I know I haven't updated in a few days, but I just wanted to check in and update my stats:
I will put this weeks stats in red:

weight:163, 159, 158.5
left bicep: 12.5, 12.5, 12
right bicep: 12.5, 13, 12.5
chest: 41,40, 38
ribcage: 34.5, 32, 31
waist: 32, 31.5, 30.5
pooch: 34, 33.5, 33
hips: 41, 42.5, 42
left thigh: 25.5, 25, 25
right thigh: 26, 26, 26

Pretty good so far. Not a drastic improvement, but I also have not taken any drastic measures. Reason being, when I try to do a dramatic change, I only stick with it for a few days and then I quit. this has been more of a gradual lifestyle change. So I may not be where I want to be totally by my dance show, but I definitely should not have a problem getting there by my vacation, and keeping it off.

Day 9 & 10

Yesterday was a good workout day. I had a salad and water for lunch. Went to an ab class and a spin class at the gym and had baked chicken, broccoli, and water for dinner. The only thing I would change, is that on gym days I need to add chicken to my salad cause I was feeling a little light headed in the spin class. So I think I need a little more on gym days.
Today is going to pretty much be the same except no gym today, I have bible study tonight. I planned on doing the salt water flush today, but I woke up too late. I plan on doing it tomorrow. I'll let you all know the results of that.

On a non exercise related note, My birchbox for May should be arriving today! I know I have not kept you updated on the boxes, but I will starting from this month.

Mother's Day is this Sunday, and I have no idea what I'm doing for my mom and my sister. Any thoughts?

Day 8

I didn't make it to the gym yesterday. I decided to spend quality time with the hubby, and catching up on shows we had saved on our DVR. I have dance class tonight for an hour and 45 minutes. I'm gonna cook something tonight for hubby to eat tomorrow. I have no idea what. I'm bored with the same old things I always cook, and I'm really limited cause I'm trying to cut back on out beef and pork intake, and mainly have poultry and seafood.
hubby is gonna eat lasagna I think. and I'm gonna have chicken

Day 7

Ok, just a quick stat check in. I'm gonna post my stats from last Monday in red.
weight: 163, 159
chest: 41, 40
rib cage: 34.5, 32
left arm: 12.5, 12.5
right arm: 12.5, 13
waist: 32, 31.5
pooch: 34, 33.5
hips: 41, 42.5
left thigh: 25.5, 25
right thigh: 26, 26

Ok, I am definitely seeing some progress! I'm amped about the 4 pound weight loss, but part of that is because I just came off my period (tmi) so the bloating is gone now. So I'm interested to see what next weeks stats will look like. I'm very happy about the change in measurements in my chest, ribcage, and midsection But I have a long way to go . I'm not really sure what my goal measurements are, I just want to be smaller over all (except hips and butt), and get back to my wedding weight of about 135.
I'm going to try to take a progress pic and post it today, but we will see.
I have not eaten healthy today so far, because I was too lazy to go to the grocery store last night, so I had McDonald's for lunch (bad I know). But I am going to the gym tonight and I will be eating chicken breast and broccoli for dinner.
Oh, on another note. I made my first little bunny tail ponytail today. It's a little tight, so I know I wont be doing this often because I'm babying my edges to fill them in more, but I'm excited! I did it on stretched out hair, so I'm curious to see if it can be done on wet hair. I'm going to try to take a pic of that also.

Day 4-6

Ok I did not get a chance to work out at all this weekend. my hubby had rehearsal on Friday and a show on Saturday, and we had church on today so no working out for me.
My plan for this week is salads and water for lunch (no crystal lite), and a 1/2 chicken breast and broccoli for dinner. And for my snacks between, yogurt, apple sauce, or a granola bar. that's my meal plan for this week. I haven't decided on breakfast yet though.
I'm also going to the gym on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. And I have dance class on Tuesday. I'm also planning on going swimming with my nephew and little brother.
I will check in tomorrow with my stats!

Day 2 & 3

Yesterday I went to the gym and did an ab class for 30 minutes and then a cycling class for an hour. for a total for an hour and a half. I didn't eat good though. I had Chinese food for lunch and dinner (half and half). Today I'm not working out because I have something else to do, but I'm gonna eat somewhat healthy. I cooked spaghetti with whole wheat noodles and ground turkey instead of ground beef. I'm also gonna cut my portion size in half, and drink water.

I'm going to try and get a workout in tomorrow, but there are no classes on Friday evening. So while hubby is playing basketball, I will probably do some ab work and lift weights and maybe do some cardio. He likes to play for a long time (like 7-8 games), so we will see. I can't get a workout in on Saturday because hubby has a show (he sings), and my nephew has his 4th birthday party that afternoon.

Weight loss

Ok starting now I am going to update every Monday with my weight and measurements and I'm going to try to get in here daily with what I ate and what exercises I have done
Here are my stats and goals:
5'2
163 pounds
Somewhere between an apple and an hourglass shape (my chest is big, but I also have hips and butt)
I want to focus on losing weight in my upper body (from the waist up) and doing more toning in my lower half.
My goal weight is between 130-140 pounds
I plan on going to the gym at least 3 times a week and going to my dance class once a week
Carbs are my weakness, and I know I need to cut back n those in order to see a difference. I know weight loss is like 80% diet, and 20% exercise
I'm also going to try to boost my metabolism by eating 5-6 small meals a day

Here are my measurements (5/1/12):
weight-163
chest-41
right bicep-12.5
left bicep-12.5
ribcage (I have back fat, I'm trying to get rid of)-34.5
natural waist-32
pooch (under belly button)-34
hips-41
left thigh (around biggest part)-25.5
right thigh (around biggest part)-26
UGH!!!!!!! I really want to lose in my upper body (stomach, chest, back, and arms)

Today I haven't done well so far on my eating because I did not cook today
I ate a turkey sub on wheat bread from subway, with chips and a soda
tonight I plan on eating a salad
I also have my dance class tonight so that's a 1 hour 45 minute workout
So that's it for today!