So, seriously, I have been 'away' from weight loss for almost two months!
But I'm back now.
I KNOW I KNOW! I've said that three, or so, time now, but really. For the past three days I have been back on track with eating (smaller portions and more whole foods) and making a point to exercise and drink lots and lots of water! I feel so much better already!
Everything is getting better. I'm getting more done in my life like homework, house work, and organizing. I feel happy and excited to be back. I'm also starting to get back into YouTube. Hopefully tomorrow, I'll post a weigh-in on my personal channel (which I haven't done in over a month!) and I'm going to be joining a new challenge that will start on November 1, 2009.
I have yet to finish a challenge that I have started on You Tube and I'm really hoping to break that! This will be a really good challenge because it is a contest to lose the most body fat percentage. As of right now, my goal is still to be under 200 lbs. before 2010. Unofficially, I have 27 pounds to lose in a little less than 10 weeks. Yes, it is a huge challenge, but I think I'm finding the motivation. I cannot reveal that information right now, but trust me it's good!
So, hopefully weigh-in tomorrow!!! xo Megan
PS. It feels good to blog! :)
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Day 135 - Sorenesssssssss
So yesterday I did my first Yoga class ever and a 15 minute Abs & Back class and I am sore! I mean really really really sore.
It feels good, but ouch! Tomorrow is weigh-in and I'm doing another class. Zumba at 8:30. I love Zumba because I love to dance, and it is really a workout.
Now some Biggest Loser and then to bed!!! I really want to catch up on sleep. :)
It feels good, but ouch! Tomorrow is weigh-in and I'm doing another class. Zumba at 8:30. I love Zumba because I love to dance, and it is really a workout.
Now some Biggest Loser and then to bed!!! I really want to catch up on sleep. :)
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Day 134
So I've been really busy lately but I'm finding new outlets and new solutions.
New things I've discovered that help me balance life/work/home/weight loss/boyfriend:
New things I've discovered that help me balance life/work/home/weight loss/boyfriend:
- the Imogen Heap radio station on Pandora! It totally rocks and is really chill
- the Biggest Loser, Season 8. I have been downloading it from itunes and it is such a huge inspiration!!! I have it with my on my iphone and I watch it when I'm feeling like going off track or need a boost of energy to go work out. That show is amazing!
- going to bed early. I know this is a little bit silly but it is so true! I usually have to wake up around 7:00 am to get to class or work on time. That is not too early but if I don't go to bed until 1:00 am, it is really hard to enjoy my day and accomplish all I want to. I have been making a huge effort to get to sleep at a reasonable hour.
- YOGA! Today I did my first ever yoga class with two girls I work with. It wasn't exactly what I'd call fun but it was nice. The instructor had that really soothing voice and there was calm music. I discovered that I had a clear mind pretty consistently throughout the class. I was trying to concentrate on the motion, my breathing, her voice, or the music. It was really nice to just get away from my own thoughts for an hour! I hope to make that class a habit!
So, what do you do to maintain balance in your life?
Sunday, October 4, 2009
Day 132 - I'm Back!!!
Okay, so I have been seriously MIA for the whole month of September, and now it's October (I cannot believe that!) and I am really ready to come back.
I've been watching the new season of the Biggest Loser and it amazes me how inspirational that show is. Every episode makes me cry and then want to go to the gym! LOL.
Yesterday, Josh and I went to the gym for the first time in almost a month (!) and then I went again today to do a class called BOSU Blast. It was really really.... really hard! But it really felt amazing. I also went for a 30 minute walk earlier this afternoon.
I cannot tell you how wonderful I felt.
Once again, I have put goals up on the refrigerator. This week they are to drink six bottles of water every day and do three workouts. It feels nice to have goals again and also to have the drive to accomplish them.
So, yes I did not post a weigh in on Thursday but I didn't do a video either and I am back!
New start! I can do this!
I've been watching the new season of the Biggest Loser and it amazes me how inspirational that show is. Every episode makes me cry and then want to go to the gym! LOL.
Yesterday, Josh and I went to the gym for the first time in almost a month (!) and then I went again today to do a class called BOSU Blast. It was really really.... really hard! But it really felt amazing. I also went for a 30 minute walk earlier this afternoon.
I cannot tell you how wonderful I felt.
Once again, I have put goals up on the refrigerator. This week they are to drink six bottles of water every day and do three workouts. It feels nice to have goals again and also to have the drive to accomplish them.
So, yes I did not post a weigh in on Thursday but I didn't do a video either and I am back!
New start! I can do this!
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Hello Old Friend!
Wow, it has been almost a month since I have blogged here. My sincerest apologies!!!
So, what has been going on in the past month?
I started school again. A full schedule plus more working. It has been crazy! I have really been struggling to keep up with homework, work, organization stuff, apartment upkeep, youtube, and a boyfriend. It has been overwhelming and exhausting.
I have still been doing my YouTube weigh ins but I have nothing new to report. I have been hovering around 225 for the whole month of September. Is that good? No. But it really isn't bad either. Even though I have worked out literally less than 5 times and have not been tracking my food, I have been maintaining! When I take a step back and look at that I am really impressed. A few months ago, I would have gained at least 7-10 pounds back.
So, now I'm devising a plan to get back on track. My previously stated goal was to get under 200 lbs. before January 1, 2010. That's about 25 pounds to lose in 13 weeks. Do the math, and you get 1.9 pounds per week.
I think my approach will be a 'one week at a time' thing, but I'm not sure yet. I'll definitely let ya'll know tomorrow when I actually post my weigh-in.
xo Megan
So, what has been going on in the past month?
I started school again. A full schedule plus more working. It has been crazy! I have really been struggling to keep up with homework, work, organization stuff, apartment upkeep, youtube, and a boyfriend. It has been overwhelming and exhausting.
I have still been doing my YouTube weigh ins but I have nothing new to report. I have been hovering around 225 for the whole month of September. Is that good? No. But it really isn't bad either. Even though I have worked out literally less than 5 times and have not been tracking my food, I have been maintaining! When I take a step back and look at that I am really impressed. A few months ago, I would have gained at least 7-10 pounds back.
So, now I'm devising a plan to get back on track. My previously stated goal was to get under 200 lbs. before January 1, 2010. That's about 25 pounds to lose in 13 weeks. Do the math, and you get 1.9 pounds per week.
I think my approach will be a 'one week at a time' thing, but I'm not sure yet. I'll definitely let ya'll know tomorrow when I actually post my weigh-in.
xo Megan
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
Weigh In #14 - Changed My Mind
Okidoki, I changed my mind about changing my weigh ins. Maybe later on I will change them to a different day if things get really really busy, but now it's okay...
Okay so here are this weeks results.
Last Week:
Weight: 228.2
BMI: 41.7
This Week:
Weight: 223.4
BMI: 40.9
Result: -4.8
It is quite a relief to get back to pre-vacation weight in one week. I did exercise like a crazy woman!!! Food was not too great. I did track the whole weeks calories which is something I haven't done in a while.
I have decided for the next 2-3 weeks that I will be significantly lowering my carbohydrate intake in order to re-kick start my weight loss and detox my system. In no way, do I want to be on the Atkins Diet or the Southbeach Diet (no offense to those of you who are succeeding with these methods!) but I do want to start lowering my carb intake because I feel like right now it is significantly too high.
After these few weeks pass I will hopefully be well into the 210's and I will start reintroducing breads and pastas (in moderation) back into my diet.
Here's to a great week!!!
xo Megan
Okay so here are this weeks results.
Last Week:
Weight: 228.2
BMI: 41.7
This Week:
Weight: 223.4
BMI: 40.9
Result: -4.8
It is quite a relief to get back to pre-vacation weight in one week. I did exercise like a crazy woman!!! Food was not too great. I did track the whole weeks calories which is something I haven't done in a while.
I have decided for the next 2-3 weeks that I will be significantly lowering my carbohydrate intake in order to re-kick start my weight loss and detox my system. In no way, do I want to be on the Atkins Diet or the Southbeach Diet (no offense to those of you who are succeeding with these methods!) but I do want to start lowering my carb intake because I feel like right now it is significantly too high.
After these few weeks pass I will hopefully be well into the 210's and I will start reintroducing breads and pastas (in moderation) back into my diet.
Here's to a great week!!!
xo Megan
Update
Hello Everyone,
I know that this is the time in which I would report my weigh in to you, but I have decided to change my Weigh-In's to Thursday's.
Since I blog my weigh in along with my YouTube Channel and I have to do my Seven Fat Vloggers video on Tuesdays I decided to change my days to spread out the amount of stuff that needs to be done on Tuesday. Since school started I have been insanely busy and my videos probably won't get up until later anyways and usually I don't feel like doing more than one per day anyways.
This, in no way, should be considered 'stalling' because of today's number on the scales (it's actually quite good) but it's just to keep my sanity throughout the rest of the year!
See you Thursday for Weigh-In!
xo Megan
I know that this is the time in which I would report my weigh in to you, but I have decided to change my Weigh-In's to Thursday's.
Since I blog my weigh in along with my YouTube Channel and I have to do my Seven Fat Vloggers video on Tuesdays I decided to change my days to spread out the amount of stuff that needs to be done on Tuesday. Since school started I have been insanely busy and my videos probably won't get up until later anyways and usually I don't feel like doing more than one per day anyways.
This, in no way, should be considered 'stalling' because of today's number on the scales (it's actually quite good) but it's just to keep my sanity throughout the rest of the year!
See you Thursday for Weigh-In!
xo Megan
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