Well, I skipped last weekend. Kinda anyways. I weighed in and unfortunately gained - 161.4lbs. I was disappointed and was still planning on measuring but I had to go to work and got busy and never ended up doing it. I felt really bloated and yucky last weekend and was just not feeling the weigh in etc. I did, however, have an excuse (always have a reason!). I was not able to add exercise to the regime as I had hoped because of an injury. I had a second degree hip flexor strain. I was put on prednisone and told to rest. Resting doesn't help with weight loss and prednisone is a steroid which helps with weight GAIN! Most people gain a few pounds a week on prednisone unless it is less than 10mg a day and I was taking 40mg. The good thing is that when you come off it, the weight usually comes off too. Prednisone makes you feel bloated too - so this made me feel a little better about how I felt last weekend.
Next weigh in and measurements are to be taken on Sunday - not long now. I've been a little impatient though and have weighed in a couple of times this week and unless something happens in the next couple of days - I will have a smile on my face when I post this weeks results!
Friday, July 29, 2011
Saturday, July 16, 2011
Week 5 - weight watchers
Well first week on weight watchers after a month on dynamite was very different. I could eat whatever I wanted and whenever I wanted - within reason obviously. I have enjoyed eating chocolate, rice and potatoes again and it has been a good week. I was unable to exercise this week because of Skyler being sick but have scheduled a few classes to start next week. I was fully prepared this week for a weight gain - since I had such a dramatic change in diet without the exercise. If I had completely finished the dynamite protocol I would have done 23 days after reaching my goal to "lock in". However, I'm not at my goal so I just changed. This also made me think that I would experience a gain this week too.
The results...
Arms. 12". 12"
Upper chest. 33". 32.5"
Bust. 35.5". 35
Waist. 31". 30.5"
Belly. 34.5". 34"
Hips. 43.5". 43.5"
Thighs. 27". 26.5"
Calves. 13.5". 13.5"
Ankles. 8.5". 8.5"
Weight. 160.8lbs. 159.8lbs
2.5" and 1lb. Better than I was hoping for. I hope that it picks up a little as my body adjusts and I add exercise into the mix. 11 weeks to go until the wedding.
The results...
Arms. 12". 12"
Upper chest. 33". 32.5"
Bust. 35.5". 35
Waist. 31". 30.5"
Belly. 34.5". 34"
Hips. 43.5". 43.5"
Thighs. 27". 26.5"
Calves. 13.5". 13.5"
Ankles. 8.5". 8.5"
Weight. 160.8lbs. 159.8lbs
2.5" and 1lb. Better than I was hoping for. I hope that it picks up a little as my body adjusts and I add exercise into the mix. 11 weeks to go until the wedding.
Monday, July 11, 2011
Results in pictures
Results in pictures... don't like any of them - but it's getting better....
Well, here's to the next week and month. Hopefully with the new program I will continue to see results.
oh btw - I weighed in this am and I broke the 160 mark!!!!!! So excited esp since I ate chocolate yesterday!!!!!
Sunday, July 10, 2011
Week four results - one month in
Week four has shown better results than I could have hoped for. I took last Sat, Sun and Mon off - eating whatever I wanted! I actually put on 4.5lbs - URGH!!! On Tuesday I had a "steak day" and then followed as best I could. The results....
Arms - 12.5" 12"
Chest (under arms) 33" 33"
Chest 36" 35.5"
Waist 31.5" 31"
Belly 35" 34.5"
Hips 43.5" 43.5"
Thighs 27.5" 27"
Calves 13.5" 13.5"
Ankles 9" 8.5"
Weight 163lbs 160.4lbs
Inches lost 3". Weight lost - 2.6lbs - although if you count the 4.5lbs I put on I lost 7.1lbs. I'm pleased with the results although at the start I was hoping for more. Due to not really able to exercise on this protocol and my work hours - Miles and I decided that it was probably best to not continue with this protocol. It has given me the jump start I need and hopefully I will continue to see the loss. Unfortunately, eating 15 -20 mins after taking the drops helps maximize benefits and when at work this seemed to be exactly when we would get a call. Also being up at night 'caused problems. Several people at work have been doing the weightwatchers new program with success and I'm excited to switch over to that while implementing healthy habits I learned in school and from the flat belly solution.
Next weeks weigh in will be interesting :-)
Arms - 12.5" 12"
Chest (under arms) 33" 33"
Chest 36" 35.5"
Waist 31.5" 31"
Belly 35" 34.5"
Hips 43.5" 43.5"
Thighs 27.5" 27"
Calves 13.5" 13.5"
Ankles 9" 8.5"
Weight 163lbs 160.4lbs
Inches lost 3". Weight lost - 2.6lbs - although if you count the 4.5lbs I put on I lost 7.1lbs. I'm pleased with the results although at the start I was hoping for more. Due to not really able to exercise on this protocol and my work hours - Miles and I decided that it was probably best to not continue with this protocol. It has given me the jump start I need and hopefully I will continue to see the loss. Unfortunately, eating 15 -20 mins after taking the drops helps maximize benefits and when at work this seemed to be exactly when we would get a call. Also being up at night 'caused problems. Several people at work have been doing the weightwatchers new program with success and I'm excited to switch over to that while implementing healthy habits I learned in school and from the flat belly solution.
Next weeks weigh in will be interesting :-)
Sunday, July 3, 2011
Week three - results
Week three results are not great but still heading in the right direction. Definitely happier with the inches than the weight. Week four is probably going to see a gain as I have a 3day holiday weekend. Hopefully it won't be too bad or take me too long to get back n track.
Upper L arm. 12.5. 12.5
Upper R arm. 12.5. 12.5
Chest underarms. 33. 33
Chest biggest. 37.5. 35.5
Waist. 31.5 31.5
Belly 36 35
Hips. 44 43.5
L thigh. 28 27.5
R thigh. 28 27.5
L calf. 14 13.5
R calf. 14. 13.5
Ankles. 9. 9
Weight - 164. 163
Only 1lb lost this week and 5.5" :-(. To get close to my goal weight by the wedding I need to average 3lbs a week. This coming week I'm going to be going off protocol for a few days so I'm gonna hope for just not putting on this coming week.
Upper L arm. 12.5. 12.5
Upper R arm. 12.5. 12.5
Chest underarms. 33. 33
Chest biggest. 37.5. 35.5
Waist. 31.5 31.5
Belly 36 35
Hips. 44 43.5
L thigh. 28 27.5
R thigh. 28 27.5
L calf. 14 13.5
R calf. 14. 13.5
Ankles. 9. 9
Weight - 164. 163
Only 1lb lost this week and 5.5" :-(. To get close to my goal weight by the wedding I need to average 3lbs a week. This coming week I'm going to be going off protocol for a few days so I'm gonna hope for just not putting on this coming week.
Thursday, June 30, 2011
Sickness - yuck
There comes a time when no matter how careful you are - you get sick. Unfortunately if this happens when you are working on losing weight then it can have opposite consequences. Last Sunday I fell prey to a nasty stomach virus that has been going around the area and despite my job, I actually owe it to my husband. He manages to get more sickness than I do. Thankfully so far Sky has been spared. This virus caused me to become dehydrated and lose my appetite. This week has been a yoyo week for me weight wise and again I don't think I will be seeing the 150s on that scale Saturday. I have become discouraged but I'm not giving up on my journey. I have finished one round of drops without the results I was hoping for but I am giving the second round a go before moving on. I have talked with a specialist and it may be that I need to do some adjusting with my calories because of my job or just might not work because of the crazy hours and interrupted meals. We will see. I now have a deadline - a family wedding at the end of September!!!!
Sunday, June 26, 2011
Week Two - results
Well, today's weigh in and measurements aren't as exciting and rewarding as last weeks. It has actually been a very tough week, with very little weight loss and on some days actual weight gain!!!! Going back to work has certainly given some challenges. I am still trying to figure out how to overcome these and will hopefully make more progress this week. As a big fan of the show the Biggest Loser, I have kept reminding myself that the first week is always the easiest and the second always the hardest - as your body fights the weight loss. Anyways, the results for week two....
Upper L Arm - 13" - 12.5" - 0.5"
Upper R Arm - 12.5" - 12.5" - 0"
Chest under arms - 34.5" - 33" - 1.5"
Chest biggest part - 37.5" - 37.5" - 0"
Waist (bellybutton) - 33" - 31.5" - 1.5"
Waist (biggest) - 38" - 36" - 2"
Hips - 45" - 44" - 1"
L Thigh - 28.5" - 28" - 0.5"
R Thigh - 28.25" - 28" - 0.25"
L Calf - 15.25" - 14" - 1.25"
R Calf - 14.5" - 14" - 0.5"
L ankle - 9" - 9" - 0"
R ankle - 9" - 9" - 0"
Weight - 167.6lbs - 164lbs - 3.6lbs
Total weight loss 3.6lbs, total number of inches - 9". In two weeks I have lost 12lbs and 24". I really can't complain but I was hoping to be back into the 150s by this weigh in and am not so happy with only 3.6lbs. However, in a normal week that is still good results. I am very pleased with the inches lost and that encouragement is going to keep me going through this week. I'm not going to set my sights so high this week and again I'm only going to hope to be in the high 150s by next weigh in. I'd like to have been smaller for Lake Patrol next weekend but I still get to go out and get new shorts for it! Better check my bathing suit too!
FYI - Laurens Co. EMS - where I work - covers part of Lake Greenwood. Every fourth of July weekend we have Lake Patrol. Lake Patrol involves two boats - located a different parts of the lake that have a medic and emt and a driver. We first respond to emergencies on the lake and to the houses that are accessible by the lake. The uniform for this event is swimwear, shorts and t shirt. In our "down time" we are able to enjoy being on the lake, swim etc - such a hard shift!!! However, it means being in swimwear, shorts and t-shirt in front of people I work with!!!!!
Upper L Arm - 13" - 12.5" - 0.5"
Upper R Arm - 12.5" - 12.5" - 0"
Chest under arms - 34.5" - 33" - 1.5"
Chest biggest part - 37.5" - 37.5" - 0"
Waist (bellybutton) - 33" - 31.5" - 1.5"
Waist (biggest) - 38" - 36" - 2"
Hips - 45" - 44" - 1"
L Thigh - 28.5" - 28" - 0.5"
R Thigh - 28.25" - 28" - 0.25"
L Calf - 15.25" - 14" - 1.25"
R Calf - 14.5" - 14" - 0.5"
L ankle - 9" - 9" - 0"
R ankle - 9" - 9" - 0"
Weight - 167.6lbs - 164lbs - 3.6lbs
Total weight loss 3.6lbs, total number of inches - 9". In two weeks I have lost 12lbs and 24". I really can't complain but I was hoping to be back into the 150s by this weigh in and am not so happy with only 3.6lbs. However, in a normal week that is still good results. I am very pleased with the inches lost and that encouragement is going to keep me going through this week. I'm not going to set my sights so high this week and again I'm only going to hope to be in the high 150s by next weigh in. I'd like to have been smaller for Lake Patrol next weekend but I still get to go out and get new shorts for it! Better check my bathing suit too!
FYI - Laurens Co. EMS - where I work - covers part of Lake Greenwood. Every fourth of July weekend we have Lake Patrol. Lake Patrol involves two boats - located a different parts of the lake that have a medic and emt and a driver. We first respond to emergencies on the lake and to the houses that are accessible by the lake. The uniform for this event is swimwear, shorts and t shirt. In our "down time" we are able to enjoy being on the lake, swim etc - such a hard shift!!! However, it means being in swimwear, shorts and t-shirt in front of people I work with!!!!!
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