Weigh In #9

Good Morning!

Here are the results

Last Week:
Weight: 226.4
BMI: 41.3

This Week:
Weight: 225.8
BMI: 41.2

Result: -0.6

So, small loss but still a loss. Honestly I did not give it my all this week. I really want to start blogging more on a daily basis because I really think it makes me more accountable for my actions.

I need to find new motivation to keep me excited.

On the extremely plus side, this is the end of week NINE! I cannot even belive that! It's totally amazing!

Weigh In #8

Good morning!

Here are the results:

Last Week:
Weight: 227.8
BMI: 41.7

This Week:
Weight: 226.4
BMI: 41.5

Result: -1.4

Yay! Ah, I'm so happy. I had a really good week.

Things worthy of note:

• Yesterday I completed my second (ever) 65 minute workout on the elliptical burning 700 calories! I have only done that once before and even though it was a little tough, it feel amazing. The fact that it wasn't too too hard let's me know that my heart is getting healthier!!!
• The new channel I'm a part of called SevenFatVloggers is really taking off and it is making me take a closer look at what I'm actually doing in regards to my eating and exercise plan. Since I have to define those things for the viewers I actually end up learning more about it myself! I love learning!
• My blood pressure is surprisingly good! I checked this week and I can't remember the exact number but the bottom number (diastolic) was in the healthy range and the top number (systolic) was about mid range in pre-hypertension category (right above normal). So I actually feel really good about that!

One thing I really really love is tracking things other than weight. I think that's really important to do because your weight can fluctuate from day to day and the scale does not tell you how much muscle you have, how much water is in your system, and a whole bunch of other things that could affect the number you see (unless you have a super super fancy scale). So I actually track my BMI, my average calories per minute (on the elliptical to see if my endurance is getting better), my heart rate from the start to the finish of my cardio workout, and now my blood pressure.

Once you start to see all of those things move in a healthy direction, the number on the scale doesn't carry so much weight! Pardon the pun!

Day 56

I had a really awesome workout today and I have been getting a lot of stuff done. I feel like my life is just getting better all of the time! The changes I'm making are becoming permanent and I feel amazing!

xo Megan

Day 52

My back is so much better. I went to work out today and really pushed myself for the first time since last week. It felt really good. I also increased the weight of my lower body workout. I can definitely tell a difference.

I have been super busy lately but I find that I am still focused on getting healthy. It feels amazing to know that I'm actually doing it and I don't know what it is about this week but I am just going at "weight loss" full force. I feel so inspired.

My mini-goal is to have my grand total of weight loss be at or above 20 pounds before I go home to visit my family in early August. That is only about 4.8 pounds away. Let's do it!

Day 51

The fact that I have been so successful lately is just leading into more and more success.

To date, I have lost 15.2 pounds! I am organizing my life, getting healthier, and feeling so much better. But more important than anything is the fact that I don't feel like I'm doing all that I can and I WANT TO. I am so excited to do more. Though, I am cautious so as to not burn out, I still want to challenge myself every week and every day.

After hurting my back last week, I realize how much I actually like to exercise. I only missed one scheduled work out, but I felt like something was missing.

Because I had such a small loss this week (not that I am not totally thrilled about a loss in general), I am even more determined to have an awesome week and have more wonderful things to report throughout the week and next Tuesday.

I feel better in my own body and I feel like I'm achieving but I am ready to start SEEING a difference. So instead of giving up because that hasn't happened yet, I'm going to work harder.

It's that easy. The difference is just making up your mind not to quit and following through!

Why is this simple logic so hard to understand??

I miss blogging; I shall do it more often!

Weigh #7

Good Morning:

After a week of lots of stress and back pain, I am completely okay with the results!!!

Last Week:
Weight: 228.2
BMI: 41.7

This Week:
Weight: 227.8
BMI: 41.7

Result: -0.4

A loss is a loss and I'm still really happy!

Sorry I haven't been around much. I actually really miss blogging and I'm going to try really hard to start doing it again! I promise!

xo Megan

Day 45

I have been having really great days lately. Undoubtedly, I have been super busy with summer school and work, but in general I feel amazing!

I am getting a promotion at work this fall. My boss already told me about it and I couldn't be happier. It's so nice to be recognized for hard work and given more responsibility! It feels amazing!

I have also been invited to be in a joint channel on youtube called SevenFatVloggers. I'm really excited about it and we start next week!