i am still here

I've still been working out, I've REALLY relaxed in my diet but I've been exercising when I can and accepting other forms of exercise, like playing in the pool.  We've been having a lot of fun this summer and I've even lost a couple pounds.  I'm happy maintaining.  It's been effortless so far.  The biggest thing I think I can contribute to my success was a little idea my MIL shared with me.  She told me to keep track of my weight in a little notebook and what I did for exercise that day.  I write in it everyday-even if I gained and even if I didn't exercise at all.  But being able to go back and look at everything I've done for the last 6 months has made such a difference.  On days I just want to pig out, I look at all the miles I've cycled, it's got to be in the hundreds, and how far I've come, I don't want to give up.  It's been a good reminder and motivator for me to stay healthy.  It's so much better to diet in the summer when produce is so much cheaper, everyone should start their resolutions in June instead of January.

It's been a while

Things are still going really well.  I'm losing weight these days at a snails pace but I must admit I haven't been trying real hard.  I lost 40 pounds!!!!  I've kept it off for 10 days!  I'd like to lose just another 3-4 pounds so that I can maintain at 125 instead of 127.  I know there isn't much of a difference, but for me, mentally-there is.  I work out about every other day and eat really healthily for breakfast and lunch.  Dinners are usually normal and then no snacks after unless something special is going on.  So-things are good...I'm really happy.

A good week

Hello all...
I got a bike computer for Mother's Day and I LOVE it. It has helped me so much get my cycling back in gear. I have cycled a little over 17 miles between yesterday and today and I really challenged myself. It was just the something extra I've been needing. I'm down 39 pounds and can not wait to hit 40. I'd like to maintain around 125 which is just a few pounds away and is very exciting for me. I am starting to see a little definition in my abs...seriously...I wish I could show it off, but alas that whole modesty and integrity thing has guided my judgment, so no rockin' ab pictures. ;) One other breakthrough I have had is in regards to junk food. When I am faced with junk food or a splurge situation I always want to go for the most calorie laden, rich foods so that I can really feel like the splurge is worth it because who knows the next time I'll get to eat junk, I know that doesn't make a lot of sense, but that's how my brain worked. I always feel awful afterwards...too much grease upsets my stomach, too many carbs make me feel lethargic and just an all-around yucky feeling. So---I have realized I don't have to eat like it's my last chance for saturated fat. There will always be another birthday party, another game night where snacks will be available. Eat a little of something that tastes good and stick to the fruit and veggie plates. Just thought I'd share.

We're going out of town for the next few days which usually spells disaster for me but I'm hoping to at least maintain my current weight and not gain anything while we're gone.
Until next time...

Level Two

So, I tried level two of the 30 Day Shred and I have to say it really wasn't as bad as I thought it was going to be. The only thing that was really difficult is she leaves what I thought were the hardest moves for circuit three, which was tough. I thought I was through the hardest part and then it got a lot harder. I felt good though. I realized I'd been doing level one for way too long and needed a better challenge. You don't have to be perfect at level one to get level two. She introduces something called a "plank jack" which is my new best friend and worst enemy. The exercise is tough but really works my weakest area.

Posting from the scale. Today I am thankful for an uneven bathroom floor. I usually have to move the scale around on the floor to find a level spot and then either take the weight I come up with most often or an average of all of them. Today...one of my weights was 129.6!!!!! I had an average of 130.0!!!!! I really need to keep up the momentum to peel off just a couple more pounds so that I'm totally out of the 130's. I want to be able to maintain and go up and down a few pounds without being in the 130s. Happy day!

Remember Hilda?

Remember on Annadotes, after Lucy was born and I realized I had someone else's bum? Well the same thing is happening again, only in an awesome way. I went to J.Crew yesterday and tried on a pair of jeans...I could not believe they fit me. Here's the proof.



After my birthday indulgence yesterday, the scale is a little whack-a-doo this morning but I'm off to a good start today. And now, I have these pictures to help me stay motivated. I'm sorry if you're sick of looking at my backside, but I can't promise this won't be the last time.

Posting from the scale: a birthday MIRACLE! 130.8 this morning! Happy Birthday to me!