I started the 21 day fix again! I did it for both November and December (yes during the holidays) and had great results.
But when you don't do it for 6 weeks and eat rather unhealthy and eat a few bags of mini eggs, the weight tends to pile on.
So here's what we don't do.
We don't say I'll start it tomorrow; or Sunday; or March 1st.
You say I'll start TODAY!
That's exactly what I did! I ate horrible today. That doesn't mean I'm going to tomorrow, but I did exercise and that's how I started TODAY!
You can too! Tell me what motivates you:
Showing posts with label Weightloss Journey. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Weightloss Journey. Show all posts
Tuesday, February 17, 2015
Sunday, November 23, 2014
21 Day fix Meal Plan for week 11/23-11/29
$191 later at Big Y with the extras for the family, (Pistachios, steak, steel cut oats, soda)
A meal plan was created. This trip should last around 10 days and I'll go back on Wednesday to get some more of the buy 1 get 2 free deals before the sale is over.
A meal plan was created. This trip should last around 10 days and I'll go back on Wednesday to get some more of the buy 1 get 2 free deals before the sale is over.
My Plan on the 21 day fix is the highest bracket. I'm also nursing. Some of the numbers are a bit different because we have Thanksgiving this week!
My plan is 6 red and green, 4 purple and yellow, 1 blue, 1 red.
I color coded everything, as well as you can see on the right hand side how many total containers I should be having for the week.
My plan is 6 red and green, 4 purple and yellow, 1 blue, 1 red.
I color coded everything, as well as you can see on the right hand side how many total containers I should be having for the week.
Friday, November 21, 2014
21 day fix on a budget!
There are probably a lot of people who are thinking, no way! Junk food is cheaper!
Well we're going to create a meal plan that is on a budget using local deals, thats healthy and that you can also get a VARIETY. Too many times I see meal plans and its the SAME thing every single day. BOOOOORING. I need some variance in my life.
The closest store is Big Y. Then stop and shop. Sometimes I do peapod service because of having the kids. It's a great service! You can pick up to avoid the $7-10 delivery charge, or you can have it delivered! (Typically what I do) You can also give them manufacturer coupons when they drop off your order to deduct from your total.
For those interested, please click on my referral link where you will be able to help me feed my family but also get $20 off your order to feed your family! Win win!
http://peapod.extole.com/v2/share/6084005717445877656
Thanks!
Back to the topic on hand.
Big Y is B1G2 free this week, so that will get me the most for my money.
I already have some ground beef and yogurt, I don't eat steak and we're going to be having turkey for thanksgiving so I can take leftovers. With everything I'm getting this should equal $90, and last 10 days, if not more for the chicken. I will most likely go back on Wednesday to grab more of the b1g2 free deals before they expire. Like the chicken.
My list is:
Well we're going to create a meal plan that is on a budget using local deals, thats healthy and that you can also get a VARIETY. Too many times I see meal plans and its the SAME thing every single day. BOOOOORING. I need some variance in my life.
The closest store is Big Y. Then stop and shop. Sometimes I do peapod service because of having the kids. It's a great service! You can pick up to avoid the $7-10 delivery charge, or you can have it delivered! (Typically what I do) You can also give them manufacturer coupons when they drop off your order to deduct from your total.
For those interested, please click on my referral link where you will be able to help me feed my family but also get $20 off your order to feed your family! Win win!
http://peapod.extole.com/v2/share/6084005717445877656
Thanks!
Back to the topic on hand.
Big Y is B1G2 free this week, so that will get me the most for my money.
I already have some ground beef and yogurt, I don't eat steak and we're going to be having turkey for thanksgiving so I can take leftovers. With everything I'm getting this should equal $90, and last 10 days, if not more for the chicken. I will most likely go back on Wednesday to grab more of the b1g2 free deals before they expire. Like the chicken.
My list is:
| Perdue chicken breast |
| steam fresh veggies |
| yams |
| San georgino pasta |
| cooked salad shrimp |
| Apples |
| carrots |
| asparagus |
| kale |
| Wheat Bread |
| Steel Cut oats |
| Eggs Deli Meat |
Most of these I will be getting 9 of to take advantage of the buy 1 get 2 free deals. Then on top I will add in the few things extra my kids and husband like to eat, so food shopping should be around 100-125 without coupons.
Now time to search for some coupons and make the meal plan before shopping!
Now time to search for some coupons and make the meal plan before shopping!
Thursday, November 20, 2014
Starting the 21 Day fix.
Ok, here we go! Yet another "diet regimen" I can fail at.
Well I'm hoping thats not the case for the 21 day fix.
I am looking at the 21 day fix as a change of lifestyle. Yes, I will make some bad choices, yes I will probably eat bad things, BUT the 21 day fix will show me how to portion; how to make BETTER choices. Instead of eating an entire bag of doritos (seriously...do they put drugs in them to make you want MOOOORE?!) I will only have like 5-6 or I will make my own corn Tortilla Chips, where I can then have 16 because it's healthier.
It's all about the choices you make. It's 80% diet, 20% exercise.
Here's to a new. Healthy. ME :)
So where does one start her journey in losing weight? Well first we take the before and after pictures and take the measurements. I'm not ready to share the before yet, but measurements are good.
Bust: 51
Waist: 44
Hips: 54
Thighs: L: 28 R: 28 1/2
Arms: L: 14 R: 14 1/2
Weight: 247.6 :'(
Goals:
I have a Long term goal of 160 pounds. This will allow me to play with my kids, donate eggs, and be over all healthy and not hate looking at myself. I believe this goal will take me 2 years.
In the mean time, my accountability partner Katie and I will be focusing on 5 pounds! We both weigh about the same, give or take a couple pounds and we both want to lose roughly the same (me a bit more). But we have our goal "Pictures" in mind. Having 2 kids, I'm not sure its entirely possible, but we'll soon find out :)
So for every 5 pounds we lose, we get something. BOTH of us have to lose those 5 pounds though. It'll help motivate the other so we both get something.
Next we need a plan, but I'm also an extreme couponer, so spending hundreds of money on a new "plan" is NOT in my budget. So in addition to taking this journey with me, we're going to be doing the 21 day on a BUDGET!
Stay tuned, because we're far from over, but it's time to go match deals, coupons and meal plan. More tomorrow. :)
By the way. I am not a beach body coach.
Well I'm hoping thats not the case for the 21 day fix.
I am looking at the 21 day fix as a change of lifestyle. Yes, I will make some bad choices, yes I will probably eat bad things, BUT the 21 day fix will show me how to portion; how to make BETTER choices. Instead of eating an entire bag of doritos (seriously...do they put drugs in them to make you want MOOOORE?!) I will only have like 5-6 or I will make my own corn Tortilla Chips, where I can then have 16 because it's healthier.
It's all about the choices you make. It's 80% diet, 20% exercise.
Here's to a new. Healthy. ME :)
So where does one start her journey in losing weight? Well first we take the before and after pictures and take the measurements. I'm not ready to share the before yet, but measurements are good.
Bust: 51
Waist: 44
Hips: 54
Thighs: L: 28 R: 28 1/2
Arms: L: 14 R: 14 1/2
Weight: 247.6 :'(
Goals:
I have a Long term goal of 160 pounds. This will allow me to play with my kids, donate eggs, and be over all healthy and not hate looking at myself. I believe this goal will take me 2 years.
In the mean time, my accountability partner Katie and I will be focusing on 5 pounds! We both weigh about the same, give or take a couple pounds and we both want to lose roughly the same (me a bit more). But we have our goal "Pictures" in mind. Having 2 kids, I'm not sure its entirely possible, but we'll soon find out :)
So for every 5 pounds we lose, we get something. BOTH of us have to lose those 5 pounds though. It'll help motivate the other so we both get something.
Next we need a plan, but I'm also an extreme couponer, so spending hundreds of money on a new "plan" is NOT in my budget. So in addition to taking this journey with me, we're going to be doing the 21 day on a BUDGET!
Stay tuned, because we're far from over, but it's time to go match deals, coupons and meal plan. More tomorrow. :)
By the way. I am not a beach body coach.
Tuesday, January 14, 2014
Day 2 of my Rockin body work out
Well I did day 2 of my Rockin Body with Sean T work out. I feel good and I'm loving it. It's great to be able to dance and my calves are KILLING me on day 2!! Who would have thought I would be this excited to exercise. I can really see myself sticking with the 10 weeks because its FUN.
On other fronts, I'm getting barely the 64 oz of water in...unless you include my cup of coffee. I know coffee is a dehydrate, and for the most part, I drink my coffees black. I can't STAND stevia though. It's gross.
Also keeping up on my B12. If it wasn't for my baby waking me up 3-4 times in the night, it would be great. But he's teething...4 more, so a total of 16 teeth soon. Poor kid. My energy is just, well lets say I feel great.
As soon as my swagbucks gift cards come in I'll have more than enough to buy 2 pea proteins. I've chosen pea proteins because Whey Protein is milk based and I'm allergic to dairy.
If you'd like a referral link, I've just gotten 5 $5 gift cards to amazon. They're 450 points. I got 1250 point just for signing up to a website because they just started. Awesome!
swagbucks.com/refer/amoggio816
Question of the day: What's your favorite Chicken Recipe?
On other fronts, I'm getting barely the 64 oz of water in...unless you include my cup of coffee. I know coffee is a dehydrate, and for the most part, I drink my coffees black. I can't STAND stevia though. It's gross.
Also keeping up on my B12. If it wasn't for my baby waking me up 3-4 times in the night, it would be great. But he's teething...4 more, so a total of 16 teeth soon. Poor kid. My energy is just, well lets say I feel great.
As soon as my swagbucks gift cards come in I'll have more than enough to buy 2 pea proteins. I've chosen pea proteins because Whey Protein is milk based and I'm allergic to dairy.
If you'd like a referral link, I've just gotten 5 $5 gift cards to amazon. They're 450 points. I got 1250 point just for signing up to a website because they just started. Awesome!
swagbucks.com/refer/amoggio816
Question of the day: What's your favorite Chicken Recipe?
Sunday, January 5, 2014
One Day at a Time!
I've been struggling with weight my entire life, but in 5 years (my daughter is 5) I have gained 30 pounds.
SO Goal 1. Lose 10% of body weight (38 pounds) OR those 30 pounds in 2 months. 1-2 pounds is healthy to lose per week. Most of the beginning weight in the first 2 weeks (hoping those 8 pounds ;) haha) So that brings me to roughly 16 pounds lost, which is on the low side, but again, the first couple weeks you lose more as you change your diet. Talking with a dr, she thinks it's reachable, BUT that I may have to extend the goal into 3 months.
How I'm going to do it:
Being allergic to dairy, allergic to nuts and having a thyroid problem which eliminates SOY ... this is DIFFICULT!
I do A LOT of research, and ask A LOT of questions.
So my question for you: A non-dairy, nut free, soy free protein OTHER than meat and beans... what would you eat?
Next up: Ways I'm changing my diet. A LIFE STYLE CHANGE!
-- Adding protein to my diet. Ideally I'd like eat a form of protein 5-6 times a day. REALISTICALLY, I'll aim for 4. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and snack. I'm not a RED meat eater... or pork for that matter. I basically stick to fish, chicken and turkey. MMMM.
If I plan to have carbs or sugars, I need to have DOUBLE the protein. For example:
1/2 cup of rice, 1 cup of beans. Make sure there's always a 2 PROTEIN to 1 CARB ratio.
So my question for you: A non-dairy, nut free, soy free protein OTHER than meat and beans... what would you eat?
Next up: Ways I'm changing my diet. A LIFE STYLE CHANGE!
-- Adding protein to my diet. Ideally I'd like eat a form of protein 5-6 times a day. REALISTICALLY, I'll aim for 4. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and snack. I'm not a RED meat eater... or pork for that matter. I basically stick to fish, chicken and turkey. MMMM.
If I plan to have carbs or sugars, I need to have DOUBLE the protein. For example:
1/2 cup of rice, 1 cup of beans. Make sure there's always a 2 PROTEIN to 1 CARB ratio.
-- Adding B12 and a daily vitamin to my routine.
-- Getting a physical and getting back on my medications until I get my weight under control, then look for alternatives to keep a happy thyroid and to cure it.
--Drinking a DETOX water as often as possible during the first 2 weeks. This includes part of my next bullet. A detox water consists of: 1/2 fresh lemon, cayenne and ginger.
-- Drinking 120 oz of water (adjusting with the weight loss, no less than 64 oz of water per day) I even bought a 18 gallon water filter ;)
-- 2 tbs of Pea Protein per day minimum up to 6 tbs. Can add to my water or make myself a shake in the morning.
-- 2 pounds of salad per day
-- Along with these high rich foods. NOTHING under 20 points http://s.doctoroz.com/sites/default/files/im_uploads/4_003_Nutrient_Density_Chart_PRINTABLE.jpg
-- 30 minutes of exercise 6 days a week.
I think that's it for now. Once I achieve goal 1. I'll work on Goal 2 - Getting under 200, AND BEYOND!: The next 30 pounds. A 5 month challenge.
I feel it will take a full year to lose all 73 pounds I'd like to lose. So my ULTIMATE end goal is to be under 165 by December 31st, 2014. That gives me 51 weeks to lose 73 pounds. At the end of goal 2, I am hoping to be within 15 pounds of that weight and just in time for my birthday!
Here's a before picture:
-- Getting a physical and getting back on my medications until I get my weight under control, then look for alternatives to keep a happy thyroid and to cure it.
--Drinking a DETOX water as often as possible during the first 2 weeks. This includes part of my next bullet. A detox water consists of: 1/2 fresh lemon, cayenne and ginger.
-- Drinking 120 oz of water (adjusting with the weight loss, no less than 64 oz of water per day) I even bought a 18 gallon water filter ;)
-- 2 tbs of Pea Protein per day minimum up to 6 tbs. Can add to my water or make myself a shake in the morning.
-- 2 pounds of salad per day
-- Along with these high rich foods. NOTHING under 20 points http://s.doctoroz.com/sites/default/files/im_uploads/4_003_Nutrient_Density_Chart_PRINTABLE.jpg
-- 30 minutes of exercise 6 days a week.
I think that's it for now. Once I achieve goal 1. I'll work on Goal 2 - Getting under 200, AND BEYOND!: The next 30 pounds. A 5 month challenge.
I feel it will take a full year to lose all 73 pounds I'd like to lose. So my ULTIMATE end goal is to be under 165 by December 31st, 2014. That gives me 51 weeks to lose 73 pounds. At the end of goal 2, I am hoping to be within 15 pounds of that weight and just in time for my birthday!
Here's a before picture:
Sunday, October 20, 2013
Trying to start the Journey... AGAIN
I swear I tell myself EVERYDAY that "todays the day". One of these days... it really will be. In the last week I have exercised a total of 5 hours.
Today I even took a 2 1/2 hour walk. Granted in was from the in laws to the park for a pumpkin festival, but it's not a close walk, haha.
I took some "before" and will take after pictures. I'm hoping the before pictures will be enough inspiration to get my butt in gear. I even took *gasp* NAKED pictures to help this process. (who else avoids full length mirrors haha)
Anyway, I welcome you to join me in my half a person weight loss journey!
And 75 pounds to go!
Today I even took a 2 1/2 hour walk. Granted in was from the in laws to the park for a pumpkin festival, but it's not a close walk, haha.
I took some "before" and will take after pictures. I'm hoping the before pictures will be enough inspiration to get my butt in gear. I even took *gasp* NAKED pictures to help this process. (who else avoids full length mirrors haha)
Anyway, I welcome you to join me in my half a person weight loss journey!
And 75 pounds to go!
Saturday, July 6, 2013
Getting back
Well it's been 3 months since I've written. R is 6 months old today. He's growing up so big! I feel like time is flying. Maybe it's because I'm not having any more after R, but he's sitting up and starting to crawl. My little baby is becoming a person :(
It's moments like that that get me to thinking. Over the last 3 months I haven't been able to do the exercises because of my back and neck. I keep hurting them lol. Eventually it will get better though. But it's times like these when I look at myself and think, if I plan on living a long healthy life with my babes, then I need to lose weight. Healthy and Fast.
So on to searching how I plan to lose weight and get healthy for my kids. My goal: to lose 50 pounds by December.
It's moments like that that get me to thinking. Over the last 3 months I haven't been able to do the exercises because of my back and neck. I keep hurting them lol. Eventually it will get better though. But it's times like these when I look at myself and think, if I plan on living a long healthy life with my babes, then I need to lose weight. Healthy and Fast.
So on to searching how I plan to lose weight and get healthy for my kids. My goal: to lose 50 pounds by December.
Friday, May 10, 2013
Measurements!
Today I took my measurements.
My Original Measurements
MY new measurements
My Original Measurements
Upper chest 42.50
Lower chest (bust) 50
Upper hip 48.5
Lower Hip 51
Waist 44
Midriff 44
Upper thigh 31
Mid thigh 29
Calf 17
Upper Arm 15.5
Lower chest (bust) 50
Upper hip 48.5
Lower Hip 51
Waist 44
Midriff 44
Upper thigh 31
Mid thigh 29
Calf 17
Upper Arm 15.5
MY new measurements
Upper chest -1 inch
Lower chest (bust) -.50 in
Upper hip -1.5 in
Lower Hip -2in
Waist Gained .5 inch
Midriff - 3.50 in
Upper thigh -2.5 in
Mid thigh -3.5 in
Calf stayed the same
Upper Arm stayed the same
Down 1 more pound
Lower chest (bust) -.50 in
Upper hip -1.5 in
Lower Hip -2in
Waist Gained .5 inch
Midriff - 3.50 in
Upper thigh -2.5 in
Mid thigh -3.5 in
Calf stayed the same
Upper Arm stayed the same
Down 1 more pound
Difference between Ripped in 30 and Body Revolution
Day 3: Cardio
Must admit my absolute favorite. No time to kill in between and the 30 minutes goes by so fast. Even took about a 2 hour walk today around the mall. (total of 4 hours but I'm sure sitting and standing around need to be calculated lol)
All in all I feel GREAT!! Tomorrow is weigh in and measurements! :)
Ok so apparently someone got to my page googling "is jillian michaels ripped in 30 the same as body revolution" Which hey by all means if that's how I'm going to get traffic, awesome :)
So the difference between the 2.
First I haven't completed either of them but I do own and have watched all the worked outs in the first 2 weeks of both workouts. The Ripped in 30 DVD gets pretty intense but its easy stuff that does a lot of focusing on the abs. Also takes less time. So you do push ups, squats, leg lifts. You also NEVER see the same exercise twice! Which keeps the change of pace that much more worth it. Its also 20minutes a day for 30 days.
With BR, Its a 90 day program and 30 minutes. Which I feel means longer results. But theres 3 phases. (kind of 4 if you include the kick start diet I didn't do) Phase 1 starts with weeks 2-5 and has 5 dvds. Weeks 1 and 2 you do work out 1, 2, cardio, 1, 2, cardio rest. Weeks 3 and 4 workout 3, 4 cardio, 3, 4, cardio. Basically all of these carried on through the programs with the other consecutive dvds.
A lot of the exercises are the same! But its because they work. Keep in mind... if youre doing them in an apartment, its best if youre on the bottom floor ;)
Must admit my absolute favorite. No time to kill in between and the 30 minutes goes by so fast. Even took about a 2 hour walk today around the mall. (total of 4 hours but I'm sure sitting and standing around need to be calculated lol)
All in all I feel GREAT!! Tomorrow is weigh in and measurements! :)
Ok so apparently someone got to my page googling "is jillian michaels ripped in 30 the same as body revolution" Which hey by all means if that's how I'm going to get traffic, awesome :)
So the difference between the 2.
First I haven't completed either of them but I do own and have watched all the worked outs in the first 2 weeks of both workouts. The Ripped in 30 DVD gets pretty intense but its easy stuff that does a lot of focusing on the abs. Also takes less time. So you do push ups, squats, leg lifts. You also NEVER see the same exercise twice! Which keeps the change of pace that much more worth it. Its also 20minutes a day for 30 days.
With BR, Its a 90 day program and 30 minutes. Which I feel means longer results. But theres 3 phases. (kind of 4 if you include the kick start diet I didn't do) Phase 1 starts with weeks 2-5 and has 5 dvds. Weeks 1 and 2 you do work out 1, 2, cardio, 1, 2, cardio rest. Weeks 3 and 4 workout 3, 4 cardio, 3, 4, cardio. Basically all of these carried on through the programs with the other consecutive dvds.
A lot of the exercises are the same! But its because they work. Keep in mind... if youre doing them in an apartment, its best if youre on the bottom floor ;)
Wednesday, May 8, 2013
Officially Started the Body Revolution...
So yesterday I OFFICIALLY started the body revolution. I was doing a great job last week and eating wonderfully. After this Saturday I just couldn't get back on that bandwagon AT ALL.
So today I really watched what I ate, stayed busy and thus far have only had 4 glasses of water (this is a goal for me... to drink 10 a day)
So Day 1. Couldn't finish. I had taken a 75 minute walk with my best friend husband and kids. Which wasn't planned, but I still wanted to do Jillian Michaels, because I really was just feeling GUILTY. I still also haven't taken my "naked" picture. I'm just not proud... this is also another goal. So I made it 23 minutes out of the 30. Yes, I know, those last 7 minutes!! However, I have sports asthma and had to keep stopping, so rather. I stopped short, allowed my asthma to rest and continued on today on phase 1 workout 2.
Day 2. Only have to stop 3 times for water (to keep my asthma at bay). Because my back and legs are bad (Back due to the epidural from having my son, legs because I screwed up my leg playing volleyball and need PT because the veins in my legs get locked and they have to release them.) I had to do modified versions of some of the exercises (one routine you put your leg over your knee and do pelvic thrusts. Well because of my leg it causes me physical pain.) So for these I just do extended pelvic thrusts.
Tomorrow is Day 3, Cardio 1. And Friday I weigh in and will take my measurements. Although at that point it will be for only have a week. I think I might stay on weeks one and 2 a few days longer only to start week three and four on a Sunday. (Saturday is my rest day since I work third shift)
Also tomorrow I think I might ad in Ripped in 30 in the morning/afternoon. We'll see though!
So today I really watched what I ate, stayed busy and thus far have only had 4 glasses of water (this is a goal for me... to drink 10 a day)
So Day 1. Couldn't finish. I had taken a 75 minute walk with my best friend husband and kids. Which wasn't planned, but I still wanted to do Jillian Michaels, because I really was just feeling GUILTY. I still also haven't taken my "naked" picture. I'm just not proud... this is also another goal. So I made it 23 minutes out of the 30. Yes, I know, those last 7 minutes!! However, I have sports asthma and had to keep stopping, so rather. I stopped short, allowed my asthma to rest and continued on today on phase 1 workout 2.
Day 2. Only have to stop 3 times for water (to keep my asthma at bay). Because my back and legs are bad (Back due to the epidural from having my son, legs because I screwed up my leg playing volleyball and need PT because the veins in my legs get locked and they have to release them.) I had to do modified versions of some of the exercises (one routine you put your leg over your knee and do pelvic thrusts. Well because of my leg it causes me physical pain.) So for these I just do extended pelvic thrusts.
Tomorrow is Day 3, Cardio 1. And Friday I weigh in and will take my measurements. Although at that point it will be for only have a week. I think I might stay on weeks one and 2 a few days longer only to start week three and four on a Sunday. (Saturday is my rest day since I work third shift)
Also tomorrow I think I might ad in Ripped in 30 in the morning/afternoon. We'll see though!
Saturday, May 4, 2013
Starting Jillian Michaels Body Revolution and Ripped in 30 soon
Hello again!
So I took all my measurements but figured before I go "into it" I should change some of my eating habits. So I did just that this week and I am proud to say I went from 242 pounds to 237 :) GO ME!
So week 1: down 5 pounds.
This week I will be starting the Kickstart your metabolism. Obviously as close as I can because I do have to consider my son in feeding as well as I'm exclusively Breastfeeding.
I'll report my measurements from last week as well as this weeks to see if theres a difference later tonight or tomorrow.
Today I am celebrating my fathers 50th birthday which is on Monday. WOW! Both of my parents are turning 50 this year!
Have a great day!
So I took all my measurements but figured before I go "into it" I should change some of my eating habits. So I did just that this week and I am proud to say I went from 242 pounds to 237 :) GO ME!
So week 1: down 5 pounds.
This week I will be starting the Kickstart your metabolism. Obviously as close as I can because I do have to consider my son in feeding as well as I'm exclusively Breastfeeding.
I'll report my measurements from last week as well as this weeks to see if theres a difference later tonight or tomorrow.
Today I am celebrating my fathers 50th birthday which is on Monday. WOW! Both of my parents are turning 50 this year!
Have a great day!
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