Hey Yall,
Just wanted to give you a progress report. As stated in an earlier blog, I have a chart to note my weight loss progress, with the hopes of being to 180 by Sept 3. So far I am off to an okay start. I lost 1.5 lbs the first week, and maintained the second week (this is actually good considering the week I had). I must say though, today has been a pretty good day. My eating has been on point and I have done a lot of exercising. So far I have done some dancing, I went for a walk/jog- and even jogged my farthest yet, did pilates/yoga, and will end the night doing a dance workout. Today I can truly say I have put forth the effort I should and can go to sleep a happy woman. However, the true test comes next week. I am going on a "vacation" with work to Florida. This means I have a lot less control over what I get to eat because we will have a lot of group meals. We are staying at a resort, so hopefully they will have some sort of a work out facility. I believe my goal will be to wake up early each day (or at least schedule time each day) to work out for an hour. It may be doing laps in the pool, or an all out workout in the gym, but either way I am going to work out while on vacation. Hopefully between this, all the walking I will be doing visiting the different theme parks, and watching what I eat, I will be able to survive this trip and maybe lose some weight in the process. Be praying for me that I stay strong. How is everyone else doing with their weight loss? Any triumphs? Any struggles? Let me know!
Caitlin
Monday, April 18, 2011
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
Ideas
Hey yall,
Caitlin here: So as my last post stated, I have set myself up a goal to lose about 25 lbs by the end of August. It has already been a struggle, but I am working on it. One idea I had to keep myself motivated was to think of some reward to treat myself with should I reach my goal. This is where I need some help. Anyone have any ideas on some decent rewards that aren't too expensive? One idea I had is going to Ocean City, Md. Now, some of yall might be thinking- how in the world is that not expensive?!? Well, every September my company takes a beach trip to Ocean City around the 2nd week of September. This would be right after I have met my goal. We usually go in two groups. One group goes for the first few days of the week and the second group goes the last few days of the week. What I would do is see if I could take some time off and just go with both groups. I believe my group is in the first part of the week, so I would just see if I could stay with the second group. This would allow me to be able to stay and not have hotel/food costs, unless I wanted to eat out. That would significantly reduce costs of going. However, I am not sure if this will work or not. That being said, does anyone have any other feasible reward ideas? If so comment and let me know! Thanks!
Caitlin
Caitlin here: So as my last post stated, I have set myself up a goal to lose about 25 lbs by the end of August. It has already been a struggle, but I am working on it. One idea I had to keep myself motivated was to think of some reward to treat myself with should I reach my goal. This is where I need some help. Anyone have any ideas on some decent rewards that aren't too expensive? One idea I had is going to Ocean City, Md. Now, some of yall might be thinking- how in the world is that not expensive?!? Well, every September my company takes a beach trip to Ocean City around the 2nd week of September. This would be right after I have met my goal. We usually go in two groups. One group goes for the first few days of the week and the second group goes the last few days of the week. What I would do is see if I could take some time off and just go with both groups. I believe my group is in the first part of the week, so I would just see if I could stay with the second group. This would allow me to be able to stay and not have hotel/food costs, unless I wanted to eat out. That would significantly reduce costs of going. However, I am not sure if this will work or not. That being said, does anyone have any other feasible reward ideas? If so comment and let me know! Thanks!
Caitlin
Friday, March 25, 2011
New Day
Hey Yall,
Caitlin here: So I think I may have finally found what works for me. My own form of accountability. I have set a goal and created a chart to help me monitor my progress. I am currently plateaued at around 205. My goal is to be to 180 by the end of the summer. I have a chart for each week starting April 1st and ending Sept 3rd. I will weigh in every Saturday and document it on the chart. This will help me to see my progress and to hold myself accountable. As stated before, my goal is to be to 180 by Sept 3rd. That is about a pound a week, which is manageable. Anyone want to join me in this challenge? 25 lbs by the end of the summer? Let me know!
Caitlin
Caitlin here: So I think I may have finally found what works for me. My own form of accountability. I have set a goal and created a chart to help me monitor my progress. I am currently plateaued at around 205. My goal is to be to 180 by the end of the summer. I have a chart for each week starting April 1st and ending Sept 3rd. I will weigh in every Saturday and document it on the chart. This will help me to see my progress and to hold myself accountable. As stated before, my goal is to be to 180 by Sept 3rd. That is about a pound a week, which is manageable. Anyone want to join me in this challenge? 25 lbs by the end of the summer? Let me know!
Caitlin
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
Prayers
Hey Yall,
Caitlin here: Okay, I admit it, I need prayers. I am honestly getting to the point where I feel like ever since Ashley and I began this blog I have just been under attack. What I mean by that is this: Since beginning the blog I have lost almost all the time I have available to work out and have lost some motivation to eat healthy, I still eat healthy more than I did a year ago, but less than when I started this whole journey. It just seems that in the area of being fit and healthy everything is going awry. As stated in a previous post, my work schedule is kinda crazy. A typical work schedule for me is: Sunday: 2pm-9pm or 4pm-9pm depending on the week, Mon-Thur: 7am-9:30am, 3pm-9pm, Fri: 7am-10am. That should be what my week looks like. However, since October my Monday's have been 7am-9pm. Also, clients have been home at least one or two days during the week for various reasons, meaning I am working 7am-9pm multiple times during the week. On top of that, one of my clients had to have some emergency major surgery, which means at least a month or two of recovery, thus meaning I will not have any semblance of a normal schedule for a long time to come. That also means a lot of eating out. I am currently working weird shifts so that she can have staffing while in the hospital on top of maintaining the home and other client. That means I am at the hospital for at least one meal a day, sometimes more. Luckily I have been picking healthier options like fish and salad, but you all know how difficult it is to eat healthy when you have not prepared it yourself. All of that has been said just to say please pray. I truly feel like I do not have the time to workout and now even my ability and honestly my desire to eat healthy is out the door too. Just pray that God will instill in me the motivation to exercise and that He grant me the time to do so. Also that I get the desire to really buckle down on my healthy eating. It is truly a struggle right now. Any prayers are welcome. Thanks all!
Caitlin
Caitlin here: Okay, I admit it, I need prayers. I am honestly getting to the point where I feel like ever since Ashley and I began this blog I have just been under attack. What I mean by that is this: Since beginning the blog I have lost almost all the time I have available to work out and have lost some motivation to eat healthy, I still eat healthy more than I did a year ago, but less than when I started this whole journey. It just seems that in the area of being fit and healthy everything is going awry. As stated in a previous post, my work schedule is kinda crazy. A typical work schedule for me is: Sunday: 2pm-9pm or 4pm-9pm depending on the week, Mon-Thur: 7am-9:30am, 3pm-9pm, Fri: 7am-10am. That should be what my week looks like. However, since October my Monday's have been 7am-9pm. Also, clients have been home at least one or two days during the week for various reasons, meaning I am working 7am-9pm multiple times during the week. On top of that, one of my clients had to have some emergency major surgery, which means at least a month or two of recovery, thus meaning I will not have any semblance of a normal schedule for a long time to come. That also means a lot of eating out. I am currently working weird shifts so that she can have staffing while in the hospital on top of maintaining the home and other client. That means I am at the hospital for at least one meal a day, sometimes more. Luckily I have been picking healthier options like fish and salad, but you all know how difficult it is to eat healthy when you have not prepared it yourself. All of that has been said just to say please pray. I truly feel like I do not have the time to workout and now even my ability and honestly my desire to eat healthy is out the door too. Just pray that God will instill in me the motivation to exercise and that He grant me the time to do so. Also that I get the desire to really buckle down on my healthy eating. It is truly a struggle right now. Any prayers are welcome. Thanks all!
Caitlin
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
I'm Satisfied
Hey yall,
Caitlin here: So this particular post is of a comical nature. I was introduced to this song a few years back and loved it. I think we all can relate to it. It is to the tune of "I will survive" the song is I'm satisfied and it is by Chonda Pierce. I hope you appreciate the lyrics:
Caitlin here: So this particular post is of a comical nature. I was introduced to this song a few years back and loved it. I think we all can relate to it. It is to the tune of "I will survive" the song is I'm satisfied and it is by Chonda Pierce. I hope you appreciate the lyrics:
I’m Satisfied
Chonda Pierce
At first I was afraid I was mortified
Kept thinking I would get a treadmill when I turned 45
But then I spent so many nights eating all those krispy kremes
And I could see, I’d never fit in my blue jeans
And so im back
On norditrack
I just walk miles and I get nowhere
Trying to burn up all this fat
I should have changed to pepsi free, cottage cheese, or celery
If I had known for just one second there’d be so much more of me
I go and go
I walk out the door
I just turn around now
And there’s the weight I was before
Who said that being fit would somehow set me free?
Cmon and shout it THIS WORLD COULD USE SOME MORE OF ME
Chorus
Oh no not I, I’m satisfied
I don’t care if I will never be a size 2 in my life
I’ve got all my life to live and ive got all this love to give
I’m satisfied, I’m satisfied, hey hey
I count all those silly rice cakes that won’t pass through my lips
I just want chocolate covered donuts hanging on my hips
Cause I spent oh so many nights just trying to starve myself
I use to cry, but now I always supersize
And you can see, there’s more of me
I’m not that scrawny little girl that I used to be
Fried foods and double chins are still a girls best friend
Keep those models on the run way, cause im a perfect 10
Repeat chorus
Never forget that no matter what size you may be you are worth so much! Don't get down on yourself during your journey to a healthier life style, choose to be satisfied!
Monday, February 7, 2011
Why I've Been Silent
Hey Yall,
Caitlin here: I know I have not written in a while, but that has been for good reason....I haven't had anything to write about. These past few weeks have been a struggle. The only form of exercise I get is when I go for a walk/jog outside during the day. I have had a couple different things keep me from being able to do this. 1) Bad weather- we got 6" of snow about two weeks ago. This caused downed trees and power lines and it took a long time for the city to get it cleared up, making jogging unsafe, 2) My clients- usually they go to day programs and I get time off during the day. The past month I have had one or both clients home all day for 3-4 days in a row, meaning no time off for me. Needless to say, on the days that I did not have them home I chose to nap and relax. I would love to say that I am blogging now because I am back on the wagon, but that just isn't true and probably won't be for another few weeks. However, I have done two positive things in the meantime. First, I bought a new pair of running shoes. This way when I start running again I have a good pair of shoes to use. Second, I have not gained any weight. I may not be losing any, but the fact that I haven't exercised in three weeks, and haven't been eating as healthy as I have in the past yet I am still maintaining my weight, makes me happy. I still have a few more weeks where my clients will be home more than usual, meaning I end up working at least 60 hour weeks. Who wants to exercise after working a 60 hour work week??? Certainly not this girl. However I do promise to do start C25K again once things at work have calmed down. How have things been going with you???
Caitlin here: I know I have not written in a while, but that has been for good reason....I haven't had anything to write about. These past few weeks have been a struggle. The only form of exercise I get is when I go for a walk/jog outside during the day. I have had a couple different things keep me from being able to do this. 1) Bad weather- we got 6" of snow about two weeks ago. This caused downed trees and power lines and it took a long time for the city to get it cleared up, making jogging unsafe, 2) My clients- usually they go to day programs and I get time off during the day. The past month I have had one or both clients home all day for 3-4 days in a row, meaning no time off for me. Needless to say, on the days that I did not have them home I chose to nap and relax. I would love to say that I am blogging now because I am back on the wagon, but that just isn't true and probably won't be for another few weeks. However, I have done two positive things in the meantime. First, I bought a new pair of running shoes. This way when I start running again I have a good pair of shoes to use. Second, I have not gained any weight. I may not be losing any, but the fact that I haven't exercised in three weeks, and haven't been eating as healthy as I have in the past yet I am still maintaining my weight, makes me happy. I still have a few more weeks where my clients will be home more than usual, meaning I end up working at least 60 hour weeks. Who wants to exercise after working a 60 hour work week??? Certainly not this girl. However I do promise to do start C25K again once things at work have calmed down. How have things been going with you???
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Dreadful Jogging
Hey it's Ashley. Last week Caitlin and I both hit a wall in the jogging world. I got sick and there was no way I was going to jog, but luckily I did make it to the gym a few times and became better friends with the elliptical. Last week was pretty discouraging, and I thought to myself "I am just under 290 lbs and there is no way I can run 90 seconds!" 90 seconds intervals is suppose to be week 2 of the C25K. So when I got sick I secretly thought "thank you Jesus I can put off the running". Isn't that awful? This week when Monday came around I knew I had to start running again. After running for a minute, I realized that when you are training your body for anything, that when you take a week off it will set you backwards. I was proud of myself for running and not giving up. Today came along and I knew I had to push myself. Instead of running the 90 seconds, I increased the amount of intervals. I went from jogging 8 laps of 60 seconds each to 10 laps. I figure that if I gradually increase this every week, that I will be training my body for the endurance of running a longer time as I am loosing weight. Lets face it I am not exactly fit and the standard body fit of a person that starts the C25K program. But let me tell you, if I have to start my running career by tweaking the program to running more laps then running time then I will do that, and sometime in 2011 I will be able to cross off my New Years Resolution of running a 5k. Don't give up on your fitness goals for this year, but tweak what will make it right for you to keep going instead of wanting to give up. I guarantee it will get you to be more successful this year.
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