Summer Weight Loss Challenge

Hey All,

Here are the details of my own personal summer challege. Eight weeks long. Let's see if I can do this!!!

Summer Weight Loss
Start: June 11, 2009 End: August 6, 2009
8 WEEKS – GOAL: 20LBS

Food:

• Minimal coffee and soda
• More fresh foods
• Lots of water
• Keep calories under 1800
• Track calories daily on caloriecount.com
• STOP EATING WHEN FULL

Exercise:

Weeks 1-2

• Workout 3x per week, at least 30 minutes each
• Stretch everyday
• 3 sets of 10 for strength training

Weeks 3-5

• Workout 4x per week, at least 30 minutes each
• At least 1 class per week
• Stretch everyday
• 3 sets of 15 for strength training

Weeks 6-8

• Workout 4x per week, at least 30 minutes each
• At least 1 class per week
• At least 1 swimming workout per week
• Stretch everyday
• 3 sets of 20 for strength training

Strength Training:

• Arms (MWF): pushups and free weights
• Legs (TR): squats, lunges
• Abs (MTWRF): crunches, v-ups, reverse crunches
• Butt (MWF): squats, butt lifts

"I am getting skinnier, healthier, and sexier everyday"

"I will kick ass this summer"

Ehhhhh... Day 16

Hello Everyone,

I had a really good day today. The reason my title is so 'blah' is because, today I got the first glimpse of how busy my summer will be. I have class from 10-2 (with no breaks) and then Tuesday through Thursday I work from 2:30-5:00, and then I come home, cook dinner, and do homework. All in all, I will definitely not be bored.

So, I eat lunch on the way to my second class. I think that this is a good thing, because it definitely stops me from over-eating. All I really bring is a sandwich and I eat it while walking. I also bring some natural granola to snack on in the afternoon. I've been drinking a lot of water, and not a lot of coffee. I even managed to squeeze in a walk this evening with my honey. I am doing really well!!!

Right now, I'm working on a 'Summer Makeover' plan. Since I'm living in Denton now, I won't be seeing my family until August, maybe. Wouldn't it be totally amazing if I showed up to the family vacation 20lbs lighter???? Uh, the answer is yes!

I'm working on the details. I'm not sure if it will be a week by week thing or a monthly thing, but we'll see. Hopefully, I'll get to post all of the details tomorrow.

xo Megan

PS. I now have my 'progress log' at the very bottom of the page, I'll update it at each weigh in!

Weigh In #2

Good Morning Everyone!

Good news... Even though I went home this weekend, and ate everything in sight I still LOST! How Amazing is that?

Last Week:
Weight: 236.8
BMI: 43.3

This Week:
Weight: 235.8
BMI: 43.1

Wow. I cannot believe I lost a pound this week. I am completely blown away. So now... onto the next week. I think I'm just going to keep following the same 4 'new habits' as last week as I didn't exactly do them everyday...

Stretching, moisturizing, blogging, and taking vitamins.

Have a good Tuesday!
xo Megan

Day 15... again...

I know, I know... I already named my earlier post "Day 15"... but I just cannot believe that I have actually done something for 15 days! That is totally amazing.

I've been doing pretty good with all of my 'new habits'. Stretching and moisturizing every night, drinking lots of water, and taking my vitamins every morning.

Tonight, my boyfriend and I went to the park nearby and played basketball for about an hour. Now that is fun. I am not good at basketball at all, but it sure is fun. I definitely got my workout today.

Now that I'm beginning the THIRD week of my life change I will start establishing my workout plan. It will take a while to get one that I really love and do not get bored with but, have no fear, because I will!!!

Anyways, stay tuned for the weigh-in tomorrow.

Goodnight all,
Megan

Day 15!!!

Hello Everyone!

It's Monday, and I just got out of summer school. Now, I might be crazy for saying this... but I actually like going to class. Sure, it's going to be tough because I'm cramming two 15 week courses into 5 weeks but it gives me a lot of stuff to do. I am in super-productive mode right now.

I'm hoping that this new pound productivity will serve as an outlet for excess energy and dreaded boredom. The more stuff I have to do, the less I get bored and want to eat.

I am definitely recovering from my vacation mindset of 'Eat EVERYTHING in Sight'. Blech....

More later,

xo Megan

No Hot Water.... AHHH

Ugh, so I just got back to my apartment from a very long and 'traffic-full' 6 1/2 hour drive and... yup that's right.... no hot water. Blech....

So anyways, hello everyone.

I am back and now will be able to, hopefully, blog a little bit more regularly like I had been doing. I did completely awful this weekend. Lots of cookies, chocolate, and restaurants. I can definitely feel it too. But tomorrow is a new day and I will start again like I've been eating healthy my whole life. I'm not expecting great things on Tuesday for my weigh in, but like I said earlier, the key for me right now is to keep being focused on doing something. If I can get over this past weekend and the weigh-in (whatever it may be) and keep going, it will be so much further than I have gone in the past.

I hope you all had a wonderful weekend. Maybe I'll blog some more later, but if not. Have an amazing Monday....

xo Megan

My little sister: Isn't she adorable? I miss her already...

Happy Friday: Recs and Discount Tire

Hello Everyone,

Sorry this is so late. I have been super busy with family and my sister's graduation. So, sorry.

I wanted to make one recommendation. Natalie is part of the weight loss losers group and she is really funny, clever, and someone you just want to listen to.

She has lots of funny anecdotes about losing weight and her whole journey (which she is still on). So, check her out.

Also, I wanted to add one fun 'tidbit'. I don't know about you, but I totally love going to Discount Tire Company all dressed up. Of course there are plenty of adorable guys to stare at, but if you just dress up and flirt a little you see how they think you know nothing. Not just about tires, but nothing at all. I just find it funny that guys can be like that and I also kind of like the attention. It's fun and you should try it! lol

Good night all.

xo Megan