Week Five: Weigh In

Weight: 204 lbs

WAHHHOOOO!!! This week I lost three pounds... but MORE  importantly since I started this blog I have lost ten pounds!!!I haven't lost ten pounds since I gave birth! (Charlotte in her coming home outfit)

Thinking back on this first month, I learned how to tell when my body is hungry and how it is usually thirsty. I learned that exercise actually makes me less hungry and that healthy foods FEEL better than the junk I was eating before. I will still enjoy some of my salt and vinegar chips now and then, don't get me wrong, but I subconsciously pick foods that are better for me now.

Exercise wise. I can tell I have lost ten pounds not by the scale so much as I can carry  Charlotte up the stairs in her car seat without getting out of breath (you guys know how heavy those things can be!) and I have more energy. I guarantee that if I had not started this project for myself when I did... well let's just say I would not be able to function working 52 hour weeks and coming home to be with my daughter and husband.

I feel AMAZING. It is kind of ridiculous how excited I am. I cannot wait to be under 200lbs! Only five short pounds away!! If you have been on this journey with me, you know I have had weeks where I did not lose anything and weeks where I was up or down, but I know this is working! Even if I am not perfect with exercise every day (or every other for that matter) and I eat some chocolate or something, I am never giving up!

xoxo,
M

Week Four: Weigh In

 Weight: 207 lbs

On Monday I did the hardest part of P90X, so says the instructor. My legs were burning but Nick was cheering me on! Yesterday we went on a family adventure and walked around all day long...my legs are SORE. But it is week four and I DO feel a difference in my body and myself.

-It is easier to walk up the step hill next to our apartments, even with Charlotte strapped to me.
-My clothes don't have tight spots in my clothes, they feel comfortable for once!
-I feel leaner, and have more energy than I did before I had a full and part time job while raising a baby.

These things mean the world to me, my accomplishments not measured in numbers. That is why I know this is going to work, because I know that this lifestyle is BETTER. Better than the life I have always known, this is what I wanted. My self image and self esteem are going up, and once I know how it feels and how to get to where I feel confident and healthy- that's what I will teach Charlie. She deserves a life full of loving herself and the world around her, and who she is, and will become!

 I am almost at 10lbs lost, I am hoping to get there by next week!

But today, while I have her with me, Charlotte and I are going to play, do laundry and spend time just momma and baby. <3

Two days left

It's Monday. Last week I weighed in at 207lbs.

I still weigh 207, because this last week I did nothing. No workouts and I didn't even care what I ate. I had a hard enough time with just everyday life, pains, information and baby and I getting sick. Those are all excuses!

So, instead of telling myself that I failed, I am going to challenge myself with P90X for just the next two days and see what happens. I will see you all on Wednesday for weigh in!

xoxo, M

Week Three: Weigh In

Weight: 207lbs

Just a short check in today! I can't believe I dropped three pounds this week! I am trying to keep in mind what my mom told me the other night when I was getting discouraged, "eat a healthy, small snack every two to three hours and tell yourself everyday 'I approve of myself' the power of the mind is an amazing thing." So that is what I did this week. It actually works! I wonder what would have happened if I had not indulged in 4 pieces of See's candy last night. haha!

Anyway, another motivational tool I have been using to stay motivated, because trust me, this morning I considered throwing in the towel, is this saying ...

Did you read it?? 4 weeks! I'm on week three and I have lost a total of SEVEN pounds! More than I have since I gave birth to a 7lb 4ounce baby girl <3 By the end of this week I should feel a difference! If I still feel like I haven't changed after 12 weeks of giving this everything I have, then I will be extremely disappointed. I don't think that is going to happen though! I feel amazing. Now, time to go get ready for my day! Yankee from 7:45am-4:15pm and Takken's from 4:30pm-9:30pm I need to make me meals and snacks!

xoxo,
M

Let's Do This!

Tomorrow I take on a new position at Takken's Shoes. I become the Assistant Manager, which is exciting and scary for me at the same time. I want to do so well, and prove that I can do more than I do now. With this news we decided to try a new restaurant that opened on the Patios at Valencia Town Center, called Chronic Cantina. This was a dangerous move, but honestly I don't care. I had the most delicious burger I have ever tasted, their guacamole burger. Nick loved their wings! This is my last burger for a while and that is ok with me! On our way home we stopped by my mom's house and got her P90X workout DVDs. I could not be more excited! I am actually going to try one tonight! So, with 24 hours this week at Yankee and 33 hours at Takken's we will see what happens in 90 days!!
Wish me luck!!

Week Two: Weigh In

Weight: 210lbs

I did not lose any weight this week. Usually I would get distracted by this defeat and put myself down or make excuses, but not today. Today, I got up at six am. I was determined to start today off right, to figure this out and to make some progress! In the process I saw this moon (featured above) and it was HUGE! The picture does no justice but, I thought 'if I didn't get up this morning and go outside, I wouldn't have seen this beautiful moon, still lingering from the night before.' So I started jogging, and when I wanted to give up I pushed myself a little bit farther. I walked a little while and jogged again. Then I walked up Whites back to my apartment. The whole trip took twenty minutes. I pushed myself. I feel GOOD.

Today I needed this exercise, just like everyday. I have noticed that when I push myself to get up in the morning and eat better than I did the day before, I have more energy and feel amazing. I will be working from 9:30am to 9:30pm today, I needed this morning. I thank God for that moon.

So, in order to get back on track and be down 1.5lbs by Saturday I need to track myself better and will be keeping a food journal. Hold me to it!

New Beginnings

Tomorrow marks a new beginning for the Brown family. Nick is starting a new semester of school and that means wake up time goes to 6am! Just one hour earlier then I have been in order to get my workout in for the day.
I also added up the weeks until my birthday, my goal for weight measurement is going to be a pound and a half a week! It seems simple enough. I am eating a LOT better, and I am hoping to workout harder in the mornings than I have been. I did get some equipment from my mother, so hopefully it will be easier to do my jumping jacks now. ;)

What's new for Charlotte? She crawls full speed and pulls herself to a standing position on anything that is slightly taller than her! Still no teeth...

Weigh in on Wednesday!
xoxo,
M

The Green Smoothie

So I have tried two different types of the green smoothie. I think I would have liked both of them if I had not put the HUGE scoop of protein powder in the last one. Anyway, the first one I tried was REALLY good. I put a frozen banana in (peel and slice bananas before putting them in the freezer) two scoops of peanut butter, chocolate whey protein, vanilla soy milk, plain greek yogurt and finally two handfuls of spinach. It honestly tasted like a peanut butter and chocolate with a hint of banana smoothie! YUM!

Next day I wanted to have a "fruity smoothie" well I played with the recipe and I used orange juice, greek yogurt, fresh banana, rasberries, blue berries and spinach but I added the gross protein powder that I have had for so long... it did NOT taste good. Instead I had half a grapefruit and a yogurt yesterday morning.

Now, I'm not sure how to upload pictures on here or I would add one of our green smoothies so you guys can see, but today I need to get my butt in gear and start getting everything ready for my day. Wake up Charlotte and love on her, get ready for work at Yankee from 9:30-5:30 and go to Takkens from 5:30-9:30!

xoxo, M

Week One: Weigh In

Today's weight: 210lbs


Yes, I found one of the pounds I lost since Saturday. I am a little disappointed but the fact is, I got side tracked and I didn't stay active. I made excuses when really, there are no excuses. I started thinking about my goal. I want to feel and look good by my 21st birthday. In numbers though, that is around 150-160 lbs. I know I shouldn't be thinking about "the number" but I have to measure myself somehow.

50-60lbs of weight.

That scares me. So, I need to make smaller goals as I go. My goal this week is to push myself to exercise better, longer, harder. Also, to get the accessories I need to perform better. I will be eating healthier and posting recipes as well.

Recipe One: Green Smoothie


Ingredients:
1 frozen sliced banana
1 Tablespoon peanut butter
1/2 cup 0% Vanilla Chobani Greek yogurt
1 cup Unsweetened Vanilla Almond Breeze (or other kind of milk)
4 cups baby spinach (or more, or less)
Directions:
Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.
Nutritional stats:
350 calories, 10g fiber, 21g protein

For my breakfast this morning! Ill post pictures later! Charlotte just got up :)