Well--- Thursday was weigh in. I lost 8.4 pounds!!! I feel so accomplished.
Our team rocked this first weigh in. We have several people lose into the double digits... I'm talking 10,11, 15 and even 17(!) pounds!!! I wish I could have had a video camera and done it biggest loser style. So exciting!!
I am also pretty sure I have a gluten allergy. All of this figured out during my 'bread fast'. I cant believe how normal my stomach feels. I have had stomach aches for most of my life and thought it was normal- Its not!! Now I am testing the waters with my eating. It has been a good experience.
I also had to celebrate two birthdays this weekend. My Logi bear turned six on Friday and I turned-- well-- My birthday was Sunday. We did very little by way of cakes and such. I made a small froggy cake for Logan and served up HUGE pieces to the kids so that it would be a one time thing. Their faces were of hilarious, like I had lost my mind. My grandmother brought me a cake Sunday for a surprise. I had a houseful of folks so that one went quick too. I did very well with my will power. :) AND went to spin class yesterday AND still got up and did boot camp this morning, even though everything hurts and spin was H A R D.
I want another successful week, but for some reason I feel like I am dragging this week. I don't think I will lose big this week. I am shooting for a good week next week though. :) I HAVE been on track with my eating, that is not my problem. Just felt yuck and blah. I guess we will see. Keep pushing forward.
Until next time!!
Monday, January 23, 2012
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Almost weigh in Time!!
Well, Ive got two days and a weigh in. The time is near and I am ready!!
I'm ready to see if my hard work is paying off. I worked out 6 out of 7 days last week and I FEEL it. My body hurts. I'm tired and slightly grumpy, but I know this will pass. Tonight begins the 12 week seminars series that the Y offers along with Team Lean. Last year it was very informative, the titles this year are the same. I'm hoping that I will get some new information, AND I am hoping members of my team will be there. GO IN FOCUS!
I've struggled more mentally this time than last year. I feel like I've been at this for months already and in reality I just came off a 2 month hiatus. Not really sure how to get my mojo back. I will not quit though. I might complain however. ;)
My Small Group starts tonight. Made to Crave. Its about craving God over food or anything else that gets in the way (shopping, men, tv) It is a GREAT READ! Eye opening and the words of the pages echo in my ear every.single.day. That is another reason I keep going. I know God gave me these issues in order for me to go deeper with Him. I'm human though and I slip. I retreat to myself alot more than I used too. I haven't figured out why yet. Its not the depression type retreating that I am TOTALLY healed from!! that used to plague me frequently. It is just a quiet, I don't want to talk on the phone, I don't want to go anywhere, I don't want company or tv kind of thing. I think God is urging me to get quiet with Him, but I haven't found my rhythm yet. That is what 2012 is about for me, finding that groove and STAYING THERE.
Lots to do today and I want to take a nap. Tomorrow will be busy too, so until Thursday (which is my new laundry day & now WEIGH IN DAY:)) have a healthy two days folks!! Now to get my babies out of the tub and into the car...
I'm ready to see if my hard work is paying off. I worked out 6 out of 7 days last week and I FEEL it. My body hurts. I'm tired and slightly grumpy, but I know this will pass. Tonight begins the 12 week seminars series that the Y offers along with Team Lean. Last year it was very informative, the titles this year are the same. I'm hoping that I will get some new information, AND I am hoping members of my team will be there. GO IN FOCUS!
I've struggled more mentally this time than last year. I feel like I've been at this for months already and in reality I just came off a 2 month hiatus. Not really sure how to get my mojo back. I will not quit though. I might complain however. ;)
My Small Group starts tonight. Made to Crave. Its about craving God over food or anything else that gets in the way (shopping, men, tv) It is a GREAT READ! Eye opening and the words of the pages echo in my ear every.single.day. That is another reason I keep going. I know God gave me these issues in order for me to go deeper with Him. I'm human though and I slip. I retreat to myself alot more than I used too. I haven't figured out why yet. Its not the depression type retreating that I am TOTALLY healed from!! that used to plague me frequently. It is just a quiet, I don't want to talk on the phone, I don't want to go anywhere, I don't want company or tv kind of thing. I think God is urging me to get quiet with Him, but I haven't found my rhythm yet. That is what 2012 is about for me, finding that groove and STAYING THERE.
Lots to do today and I want to take a nap. Tomorrow will be busy too, so until Thursday (which is my new laundry day & now WEIGH IN DAY:)) have a healthy two days folks!! Now to get my babies out of the tub and into the car...
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
DAY 1
Today is officially 'GAME ON'. I did begin my workouts yesterday though... more on that later.
I have 25 people plus myself on this team. It is overwhelming and exciting all at the same time. All of this started with a whim and a very short email. Now, we've had people talking all year about the start of team lean and sign up was no disappointment. Im proud to be with these people. To stand along side and call them my church family and Team In Focus. Of course, I absolutely want us to win, but there is that voice in the back of my head that is telling me there is no way we will win two years in a row... I keep thinking I just need to pray for big things. I dont want others disappointed if we don't come in first. I want, first and foremost for people to feel good about themselves and get healthy. I don't want to lose friends to preventable things (heart disease, diabetes, ect) It will take a few weeks before we see what kind of team we are going to be, but I will tell you what I am praying for- THAT WE BRING IT!! ;)
We are also in the beginning of a cooperate fast. I have given up all bread, grains, and anything of the sort. Fruit, veggies and meat all week. You forget how much that encompasses until you go to pop a piece of cereal in your mouth that hit the counter while making your child's breakfast, or when you are putting crackers with their sandwich for lunch... Hello. Im Nicole and Im a bread-aholic. It is good though. Im praying for my team, people individually, my church, my family and myself. I needed this. It was a long winter.
I started back with my boot campers at the Y yesterday. It is a 6 week program that puts you through boot camp style workouts. I go Mon-Wed-Fri at 5:30 am. This is my second session, however I did not complete my first, I dropped out around wk 4 due to illness- that was October. In October I was running and exercising and going 90 miles an hour feeling great! Then I hit a wall that lasted about a month. By the time I recovered it was Thanksgiving then Christmas. I just decided it would be a good thing for me to take a two month break. Today... I feel like someone has beat me with a baseball bat. Everything hurts and I cant lift my arms to wash my hair. Did I mention I went back for a 5:30 am strength this morning. What was I thinking?! I could not contain or control some of the noise that came from my mouth. I HURT. Oh, and then I met Holley at 10. Needless to say my motivation by that time was lacking, my girls had a good time though. Addison was so excited to play with her 'friends' and the nursery ladies inquired about where I had been...oh my. Boot camp again in the morning. Why am I pushing so hard? Because I can! and I know my body now! I know I will not die. and. my weight. I literally put on 30.4 pounds since I 'took a break'. The scales dont lie. I kept weighing in right up to October. It baffles me and angers me. I was SO CLOSE to being a year 'clean and sober', because food is an addiction, and it just poof! vanished in a few short months.
So what I am telling myself now when the pain catches me, or my tired butt doesnt want to get out of bed is this- "I hope that Doughnut was worth it Big Girl" Everything is permissable, BUT not everything is beneficial... Did I think it would go this far? Nope, not at all. Am I giving up? Nope, not at all. I lost focus, I wasnt submerged in my Bible and I disconnected. Guess what... Im baaaack. :) Bring it on.
James 1:2-4 2 Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, 3 because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. 4 Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.
Now I need a shower. :)
I have 25 people plus myself on this team. It is overwhelming and exciting all at the same time. All of this started with a whim and a very short email. Now, we've had people talking all year about the start of team lean and sign up was no disappointment. Im proud to be with these people. To stand along side and call them my church family and Team In Focus. Of course, I absolutely want us to win, but there is that voice in the back of my head that is telling me there is no way we will win two years in a row... I keep thinking I just need to pray for big things. I dont want others disappointed if we don't come in first. I want, first and foremost for people to feel good about themselves and get healthy. I don't want to lose friends to preventable things (heart disease, diabetes, ect) It will take a few weeks before we see what kind of team we are going to be, but I will tell you what I am praying for- THAT WE BRING IT!! ;)
We are also in the beginning of a cooperate fast. I have given up all bread, grains, and anything of the sort. Fruit, veggies and meat all week. You forget how much that encompasses until you go to pop a piece of cereal in your mouth that hit the counter while making your child's breakfast, or when you are putting crackers with their sandwich for lunch... Hello. Im Nicole and Im a bread-aholic. It is good though. Im praying for my team, people individually, my church, my family and myself. I needed this. It was a long winter.
I started back with my boot campers at the Y yesterday. It is a 6 week program that puts you through boot camp style workouts. I go Mon-Wed-Fri at 5:30 am. This is my second session, however I did not complete my first, I dropped out around wk 4 due to illness- that was October. In October I was running and exercising and going 90 miles an hour feeling great! Then I hit a wall that lasted about a month. By the time I recovered it was Thanksgiving then Christmas. I just decided it would be a good thing for me to take a two month break. Today... I feel like someone has beat me with a baseball bat. Everything hurts and I cant lift my arms to wash my hair. Did I mention I went back for a 5:30 am strength this morning. What was I thinking?! I could not contain or control some of the noise that came from my mouth. I HURT. Oh, and then I met Holley at 10. Needless to say my motivation by that time was lacking, my girls had a good time though. Addison was so excited to play with her 'friends' and the nursery ladies inquired about where I had been...oh my. Boot camp again in the morning. Why am I pushing so hard? Because I can! and I know my body now! I know I will not die. and. my weight. I literally put on 30.4 pounds since I 'took a break'. The scales dont lie. I kept weighing in right up to October. It baffles me and angers me. I was SO CLOSE to being a year 'clean and sober', because food is an addiction, and it just poof! vanished in a few short months.
So what I am telling myself now when the pain catches me, or my tired butt doesnt want to get out of bed is this- "I hope that Doughnut was worth it Big Girl" Everything is permissable, BUT not everything is beneficial... Did I think it would go this far? Nope, not at all. Am I giving up? Nope, not at all. I lost focus, I wasnt submerged in my Bible and I disconnected. Guess what... Im baaaack. :) Bring it on.
James 1:2-4 2 Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, 3 because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. 4 Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.
Now I need a shower. :)
Monday, January 9, 2012
Its Finally the 9th!!
Team Lean begins today. We weigh in at 3pm. I am so excited to be a part of it this year, however I was hoping to be very skinny and not be able to participate... Oh well. We had a great relaxing November and December.
As of this morning at 5:30 am I began paying for all that relaxing.
My arms shake when I lift them, my phone feels like it weighs 20 pds... How does 10 mths of non stop exercise just up and leave after 2 months of minimal activity. Muscles suck. It takes a long to time make then, non stop upkeep and a short time to lose them. I have learned a new lesson. Yay for me. Yay for Aleve and Motrin. As of August I was down 35.8 pounds from the start of Team Lean in January 2011. At 3pm I will find out just how much damage my two months off did. Im scared.
I did run a 10k on the 3rd od Dec... that should count for something right?
Im going to the Y every morning at 5:30 for something- and I will go during the day if someone needs a buddy- and I begin training today for my running. I am doing the 1/2 marathon in February- at least that is what I keep telling myself! bahahaha. No. I am. I am also planning to run a full marathon later in the year. That is my goal. Maybe next January I can be sitting here not so sore and not so- fluffy.
Till next time. My baby needs some lap time, the dog needs a bath, and I have stuff to do. :)
As of this morning at 5:30 am I began paying for all that relaxing.
My arms shake when I lift them, my phone feels like it weighs 20 pds... How does 10 mths of non stop exercise just up and leave after 2 months of minimal activity. Muscles suck. It takes a long to time make then, non stop upkeep and a short time to lose them. I have learned a new lesson. Yay for me. Yay for Aleve and Motrin. As of August I was down 35.8 pounds from the start of Team Lean in January 2011. At 3pm I will find out just how much damage my two months off did. Im scared.
I did run a 10k on the 3rd od Dec... that should count for something right?
Im going to the Y every morning at 5:30 for something- and I will go during the day if someone needs a buddy- and I begin training today for my running. I am doing the 1/2 marathon in February- at least that is what I keep telling myself! bahahaha. No. I am. I am also planning to run a full marathon later in the year. That is my goal. Maybe next January I can be sitting here not so sore and not so- fluffy.
Till next time. My baby needs some lap time, the dog needs a bath, and I have stuff to do. :)
Wednesday, January 4, 2012
Junk Food Fest
I have been labeled the "Sugar Nazi" in the past. No kidding. My kids have never had the option of having jelly with their peanut butter. We've always done honey if anything... I use 100% whole wheat. Popcorn instead of chips and the kids have at least one piece of fruit a day. We drink water with every meal all day except breakfast. I don't use boxed meals or pre-packaged things. I usually cook from scratch. My grocery bill is lower than most friends with way less kids--- Until this past month and a half.
We have always done candy if everyone was good through out the grocery store, and we would let the kids get soda if we go to McDonalds, but we always get water in the Restaurants (Drink are expensive! $2x10!). We have had soda in this house since Thanksgiving! AND Candy!! It is crazy to me. My kids think I have lost it. BUT-- The end is in sight. :)
I have never been so ready to get back to veggies and water in my whole life. I feel sluggish and tired and have had a sour stomach for a month!! I am an adult and I can stop this at any time. We have had fun though. My kids know that come the weekend, all junk food MUST go. We will go back to having a healthy pantry. They seem to be ok with it. We will know Monday when we are all fighting sugar withdrawals and the grumps. Lord help us!! I told them the junk food was part of their Christmas present. Is that nuts? They got 1lb hershey bars in their stockings! *gasp* With no restrictions on eating them! *gasp*
Everything is running slower. My brain, my body, house. Im ready to get the sludge out. This week its organizing and cleaning the house and the laundry, next week it the cabinets and our bodies. Have a great one! Now back to the laundry...
We have always done candy if everyone was good through out the grocery store, and we would let the kids get soda if we go to McDonalds, but we always get water in the Restaurants (Drink are expensive! $2x10!). We have had soda in this house since Thanksgiving! AND Candy!! It is crazy to me. My kids think I have lost it. BUT-- The end is in sight. :)
I have never been so ready to get back to veggies and water in my whole life. I feel sluggish and tired and have had a sour stomach for a month!! I am an adult and I can stop this at any time. We have had fun though. My kids know that come the weekend, all junk food MUST go. We will go back to having a healthy pantry. They seem to be ok with it. We will know Monday when we are all fighting sugar withdrawals and the grumps. Lord help us!! I told them the junk food was part of their Christmas present. Is that nuts? They got 1lb hershey bars in their stockings! *gasp* With no restrictions on eating them! *gasp*
Everything is running slower. My brain, my body, house. Im ready to get the sludge out. This week its organizing and cleaning the house and the laundry, next week it the cabinets and our bodies. Have a great one! Now back to the laundry...
Monday, January 2, 2012
New Year Stuff ~ ;)
Well, this has actually been a long time coming. However, I felt the beginning of the year was the appropriate time to start. So many people tell me I should blog, and I have periodically... but I am just a little bit busy. It REALLY had to be something I was passionate about and something I felt I was CALLED to do. This is my journey of food, my faith, my fitness, my body and all that comes in between.
We are starting a new Team Lean in a week and how more appropriately to keep up with that than to blog all about it. One thing I have learned in weight loss is that no matter how put together someone looks, they can still have the same struggles as me. AND no matter how beautiful I think someone is- she is still doubting her looks and her abilities. I made some wonderful friends last year that are still with me today. Team lean is a weight loss competition through our local YMCA. We formed a Church team and actually WON FIRST PLACE!!! It was such an achievement. I loved watching the people I cared about grow stronger physically and spiritually.
What am I hoping for?? I have nine kids- that wasn't a typo- NINE. I want to be an encouragement to people. I want to let other women know that YOU CAN DO IT. The bad days happen, sometimes more than less, but they don't have to stay. I have food issues- I can eat when Im bored, tired, anxious, stressed, mad, happy... doesn't have to be a reason, I love all food without discrimination. We can overcome this stuff together. I'm not good in the compassion department when it comes to excuses. If I can juggle my kids around and keep my sanity while losing weight and keeping myself healthy- SO CAN YOU! I forget all the time, everything, even important stuff...but Im trying!! I want to encourage, inspire, humor, and just be a light, and what ever else. ;)
Why is it a belly blog?? Because my whole life my belly has been one of my least favorite body parts. Stomach sounds to regal and muscular and flat, gut sounds obese and manly. Belly sounds cute and jiggly sometimes bloated-never flat- that would be me. It has never been flat and muscular, even in my hardest periods of exercise (which were few up until 2011) It has been stretched farther than I ever thought possible 7 times, and to this day I feel overwhelmed when thinking about getting it into shape to MY personal standards. I have had so many women ask me what my stomach looks like after birthing seven kids. I have to say its not too bad, I guess. Ive seen bad and I have heard horror stories, but Ive also seen better and I want to be better. This is going to be raw at times, but I want to get it out there. Hold myself accountable to getting it in the best shape possible and making other women feel good about their bellies. I will never be sporting a teeny tiny bikini, Im too modest, I just want to look good in my bathroom mirror. Period.
So here we go!! 9 kids screaming and hollering while doing dinner chores, emails coming in 20 different directions about our new team, a very loud husband, a sick dog and a dog that needs to be neutered (bad)... Let's begin this journey together:
This year I want to be...
A better Christian
A better Mom who yells less and loves more
A better Wife *see above :)
A Full Marathon Completer
A neater house keeper
A successful blogger
Let's do this!
We are starting a new Team Lean in a week and how more appropriately to keep up with that than to blog all about it. One thing I have learned in weight loss is that no matter how put together someone looks, they can still have the same struggles as me. AND no matter how beautiful I think someone is- she is still doubting her looks and her abilities. I made some wonderful friends last year that are still with me today. Team lean is a weight loss competition through our local YMCA. We formed a Church team and actually WON FIRST PLACE!!! It was such an achievement. I loved watching the people I cared about grow stronger physically and spiritually.
What am I hoping for?? I have nine kids- that wasn't a typo- NINE. I want to be an encouragement to people. I want to let other women know that YOU CAN DO IT. The bad days happen, sometimes more than less, but they don't have to stay. I have food issues- I can eat when Im bored, tired, anxious, stressed, mad, happy... doesn't have to be a reason, I love all food without discrimination. We can overcome this stuff together. I'm not good in the compassion department when it comes to excuses. If I can juggle my kids around and keep my sanity while losing weight and keeping myself healthy- SO CAN YOU! I forget all the time, everything, even important stuff...but Im trying!! I want to encourage, inspire, humor, and just be a light, and what ever else. ;)
Why is it a belly blog?? Because my whole life my belly has been one of my least favorite body parts. Stomach sounds to regal and muscular and flat, gut sounds obese and manly. Belly sounds cute and jiggly sometimes bloated-never flat- that would be me. It has never been flat and muscular, even in my hardest periods of exercise (which were few up until 2011) It has been stretched farther than I ever thought possible 7 times, and to this day I feel overwhelmed when thinking about getting it into shape to MY personal standards. I have had so many women ask me what my stomach looks like after birthing seven kids. I have to say its not too bad, I guess. Ive seen bad and I have heard horror stories, but Ive also seen better and I want to be better. This is going to be raw at times, but I want to get it out there. Hold myself accountable to getting it in the best shape possible and making other women feel good about their bellies. I will never be sporting a teeny tiny bikini, Im too modest, I just want to look good in my bathroom mirror. Period.
So here we go!! 9 kids screaming and hollering while doing dinner chores, emails coming in 20 different directions about our new team, a very loud husband, a sick dog and a dog that needs to be neutered (bad)... Let's begin this journey together:
This year I want to be...
A better Christian
A better Mom who yells less and loves more
A better Wife *see above :)
A Full Marathon Completer
A neater house keeper
A successful blogger
Let's do this!
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