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Friday, March 1, 2013

Weightloss and general update

Good morning Beauties

It's been a while since I updated. Work has been busy, life has been busy, and I have another log/journal/blog on bodybuilding.com that I was trying to keep updated... failed on that front as well.

1/18/2013 my fitness/weightloss update was as follows

1/15/2013 measurements

148 lbs and 29% bodyfat (may not be totally accurate)
neck 14 (fat lol)
chest is still 36 I believe but may be a little smaller; bras feel a little loose (could have gone down a cup size)
arms 12!
waist 31.5!
hips 39.5!
Thighs 24!
Calves 15

I weighed in today "officially" and took measurements. I'm part of a group that does a monthly weigh in with photos (no photos yet as I don't have a full sized mirror) but the weigh in for 1/15/2013 was on my own (also weighed at 2/15/2013)

143 lbs (no bodyfat update yet)
neck 13.5!
chest 35! (too bad no 35C bra sizes)
arms little under 12!
waist 30!
Hips 38!
Thighs 24
Calves 15

These are my own measurements in the AM without drinking or eating anything. I will ask my friend that works at the gym to do them tonight in addition to the bodyfat machine. They may be the same or may be up a bit (after all day of eating and drinking)

I have found my sweetspot I think. Indulged in a small pizza on Sunday - amazed I still lost after that. I beat myself up something fierce that I chowed on that. NEVER done that before. I feel I've been eating enough to be full and satiated but I want to lose more. Pondering cutting a bit more calories or increasing my cardio for when the weather warms up (Spring starts March 20!)

I also have three 5ks lined up for the coming months (First is in April) so would be good to cut down on my mile time.

I haven't done much in terms of fashion/makeup but got a haircut in late January. I brought some photos of Kim Kardashian's hair because I love it. Have always loved it (not the fringe cut). Most recently I went ombre.

from this

to this

Sorry that the photo has an orange cast - was from the salon which has lighting for awww-mbiance versus quality, lol. The cut is the same, just trimmed.

*If anyone is in the Salem MA area I highly recommend Bella Hair Studio at 272 Essex Street. Beca and Jessica are beautiful, professional, and expertly skilled. Best salon experiences of my life.

Has anyone else gotten a change in terms of hair, style, what have you?

I'm excited for Spring and warmer weather. Putting together some things I need to buy for the transition in my wardrobe. What are you must-haves for Spring?

Friday, January 18, 2013

Weightloss - Exercise - Health

Good morning beauties!

I usually post my weightloss/exercise/fitness/health stuff on my bodybuilding.com journal and bodyspace but I want to share my journer here as well. On 12/15/2012 I took some photos, made some measurements, and weighed myself. I resolved to do this once a month, every month, so that I can see my progress. I also resolved to stop cheating myself. I workout hard nearly every day... but my eating is not spot on so I was bringing myself back to stage 1 with my poor eating choices. My lack of control/will power made it impossible for me to allow myself some small cheats (like many have a cheat meal, or a treat) ...it was like I was bingeing. Since Christmas I have been able to eat better than I was. No cake, no cookies, no frozen yogurt (just because it isn't ice cream doesn't mean you can over indulge) and I've been sticking to a small piece of chocolate (just ONE) here and there. I cannot emphasize how proud of myself I am and how GOOOOOOOD this has made me feel.

January 10 I received my Polar FT7 heart rate monitor/calorie tracker from Amazon. I was SO excited to use it. I put this on in the morning so that I could track my non-working out calories while sitting on my butt at work (don't you wonder what your daily calorie burn is when you're just.... living!?) and discovered I burn around 100 calories an hour.... just sitting. Haha. However, when I wore it during my workout I discovered that the calorie counting the cardio machines do is not entirely accurate. I ran my usual warm-up mile (I start at 6.2 and usually finish around 7.5 to push myself) and it took me about 9:30. The machine stated I'd burned 144 calories while my Polar said 91. That's a 53 calorie difference... not HUGE but big enough.. when you're going over 3.2 on the treadmill you can't hang on to the hrm so that it can see how hard you're pushing yourself.. I also did not input my weight or age while all of that information is stored in my Polar.

I've never been able to track my weight lifting calorie burn... and I feel this is where I push myself the most (sweating buckets ladies!). It was great to track this. In 1hr 32mins of strength training I burned 721 calories. I'm already planning on pushing harder today to reach an even 800... and next time even higher!

I was so excited to see my burn that I joined a Zumba class to see what the burn would be for a group excercise class. In 56 mins of Zumba (sort of low key cardio for me) I burned 400 calories.

Now, I've done this regimine before (all of my "logging" is done on MyFitnessPal) and it said I burned 320 calories... that's nearly 80 more calories I burned.

Bottom line... I believe I've been mislead in terms of calories burned so I may have been overeating... or undereating even. I'm still working on my numbers but I feel that this tool will really make the difference in my weightloss journey. It will also push me to increase my fitness level and I'm so excited!

My weigh in for 1/15/2013 was 148lbs. I was disappointed that I'd only lost 2lbs in a month...but my fitness goals have been reached. I'm running a mile in almost 9 minutes flat (way better than the 10+ I WAS running when I started).. my strength is going up and I've lost inches.

On 12/15/2012 I weighed in around 150lb (6lbs down from my start in February 2012) and I was 30.6% bodyfat.
My chest went from 38in to 36...still 36 at this time.
Arms 13
Waist was 33.5
Hips were around 40.5
Thighs 25
Calves 15

1/15/2013 measurements
148 lbs and 29% bodyfat (may not be totally accurate)
neck 14 (fat lol)
chest is still 36 I believe but may be a little smaller; bras feel a little loose (could have gone down a cup size)
arms 12!
waist 31.5!
hips 39.5!
Thighs 24!
Calves 15

So, coupled with the increased fitness/strength... I'm pleased. I think I've found the correct calories I should be eating to lose... it's something that will continue to evolve and change though. Your body adapts!

Friday, December 28, 2012

Christmas Recap - Looking Forward

It's nearly the start of 2013.

Everyone is now thinking of what they should've/could've/would've in 2012 and will be restarting/restating goals for 2013 that weren't accomplished in 2012.. 2011.. 2010.

I'm not any different I suppose. I'm still struggling with losing weight despite being in the gym 4-6 days a week. My body has changed even if the scale hasn't so I guess my 2012 goals of weightloss weren't completely a failure. I may be a similar weight but there's more shape to my legs, my arms, my shoulders.. I've put on muscle. This should help me with losing weight in 2013. I have to get my diet in check.

I also have to get my spending/saving in check. I have near to nothing in the bank but nothing to show for it either. How does that happen? Where does it go? In 2013 I will NOT be asking myself that question.

I feel like my posts lately have been in the same vein but so far there is little action behind it. Apologies. Not that I'll really keep a tally on here of what I'm saving/spending but I will let you guys know, vaguely, if/when I'm successfull or not.

I also want to revisit the set up of this blog. I don't like it. I feel like everytime I change my template it doesn't look like the template when I "view blog." What is up with that? I don't know.

Changing gears:

I had a lovely Christmas with family.. my Godson is 1. He is incredible. It was truly amazing to watch him play with his new toys and take some real steps... he's very nearly walking on his own... but he rushes it and ends up taking little tumbles. Funny to remember my parents telling me not to be in a rush to grow up... and now I want to tell him the same. Take it easy little man.. before you know it you'll be wishing for the days when we carried you everywhere and would fight over who got to hold you while you fell asleep.

I know the reasons for Christmas are time with family, friends, giving thanks for everything that you have... but you can't talk Christmas and NOT talk gifts, right?

I got a Clarisonic Mia from my Aunt and used it for the first time last night. I can honestly say I already feel a difference in my face. Even today it feels cleaner (I didn't do more than a rinse this morning after waking up). However, I'm still struggling with dry skin. Around my nose and along the tops of my cheeks are so dry. I've used Ponds my whole life but it isn't cutting it right now. My Aunt got me some products to go with the Clarisonic including an Elizabeth Arden moisturizer so we'll see if that makes a difference.

I also got several charms for the Pandora bracelet my boyfriend bought me for my birthday 2012. I know have 5 charms. Anyone else have a Pandora bracelet? I was stumped at how I would add the charms as they wouldn't fit over the clasp... lol. Then I realized they screwed on AND the stoppers come off. That was a fun few hours and I'm still being made fun of for not knowing how my own bracelet works. Oh well.

I'm going to start a lot earlier looking/getting gifts for family. It was entirely too stressfull this year. I also want to start a fund for a vacation/trip. I think my Aunt will want to go to the Cape again this coming summer so that will be lovely.

What is everyone looking to do for 2013? Can be goals to accomplish, things to get, places to go.... etc.

Thursday, December 13, 2012

Winter 2012 Wishlists

What are you ladies wanting to add to your closet this Winter?

I really need a nice, fashion-forward Winter coat. My boyfriend got me a wool coat a few Christmases ago but it just seems very fancy to me. It is a long (read low ankles) white wool coat that I feel like I should wear out in Boston - like to a fancy restuarant. Suffice to say I've worn it only a few times. I want something shorter, more casual, but that can be up-styled. I also would like for it to have a feminine shape versus something that just hangs.

I would like some edgier button-ups for work that are also more tailored than what I have currently.

Due to being short I'm also looking at some height-adjusting shoes that aren't too crazy (hard to come by) but will also add a bit of edge to a work outfit.

I created some Polyvore sets to drool over.