12/31

Ok so I haven't posted for awhile. It has been an interesting couple of weeks. I feel that I did fairly well over Christmas. I kept to my calories except on Christmas eve and Christmas. I also had my birthday (29th) and New years eve where I didn't track calories. On the 26th - the 29th I worked out really hard and did ok with my calories but not with what type of food I was consuming AKA junk food. So here I am making a clean start tomorrow! I will eat well tomorrow! I am also going to try to work out but I am still trying to find a babysitter so I can workout after work since it is a holiday and kids club is closed and Arlen is working.

I had my Body Fat done again today. I was down .4%  which was ok considering it was Christmas. The last time I weighed in on 12/10 my weight: 183.6, Body Fat 28.8% Today My weight was 180.4, Body Fat 28.4%. I guess for December that is not that bad. Starting tomorrow it is a new year with new goals! I will post a listing of my  New Years Resolutions!! I will mark them off of the list when I complete them!

This month is also going to be interesting because Arlen and I are moving into a house. This just means lots of time spent packing and such and a few days of more difficulty eating. I am really going to hit it this year!

12/20

Today went ok. I only did one workout today, Arlen wasn't feeling well this morning and when I went into work this evening I was feeling nauseous, Tomorrow I will get in 2 good workouts!

Total Calories burned: 347
Total Calories consumed: 1350

12/19

Today went really well. I did my 2 workouts and did a little better with water consumption but still should have a little more.

Workouts for today: 5:30am Treadmill 18-% 30 min, Weights 40min (upper body)
                               Afternoon Treadmill18-21% 35 min bicycle 20 min

Total calories burned: 1100
Total calories consumed: 1400

Tomorrow I will also do 2 workouts and eat well!!

12/18

Today went really well, I worked out this morning and this evening and did pretty good food wise. I was a little high on Calories but that was also because of how much I worked out.

 Workouts today: 30 min of medium Cardio this morning and 1 hour weights (abs and legs with the boys   
                            which means it was much more intense than normal.)
                           60 min Spin class tonight

Total Calories burned: 1700+
Total calories Consumed: 1600

I did not so good at water consumption. I will work on that again tomorrow.

12/17

Today was a pretty good day considering. I did 45 min walking 21% incline this morning, I had intended to go back to the gym this evening and workout. But Kids Klub was closed so I didn't have a baby sitter, Arlen didn't get home until about and hour before we had to leave for my grandma's Thanksgiving at the Golden Corral tonight. I did really well eating out. I had a large Salad with a small steak and small piece of chicken. I also had a small bowl of Ice cream. Overall very successfull.

Total Calories burned: 587
Total Calories Consumed: 1420

I also did really well drinking water today. I will keep working on that tomorrow! I will also do 2 workouts!

Week 6 Update

I am really frustrated with my weight. I know I have worked harder than numbers show. And I know not everything is about the number but this week I was really expecting something more after last week having a low number. So this week I did really well overall working out and eating. This is how it looked.

Monday: Total Calories burned: 1200
                 Total Calories consumed: 1490
Tuesday: Total Calories burned: 1000+
               Total Calories Consumed: 1480
Wednesday: Total Calories burned: 1400
               Total calories consumed: 1400
Thursday: Total Calories burned: 700
              Total Calories Consumed: 1550
Friday: Total Calories Burned: 1350
             Total Calories consumed: 1600
Saturday: Total Calories Burned: 1000
            Total Calories Consumed: 2300 ish
Sunday: No Workout
            Total Calories Consumed: 1300


Last week I said I wanted to watch my percentages this week here is this weeks breakdown.
Carbs: 39.7%
Protein: 29.3 %
Fat: 31%
                    So not really what I wanted this week I will work on that again next week. This week was hard because of Arlen's Birthday. I had ice cream and cake which really spiked my fat intake. Next week will be better.

Starting weight: 184.8
Ending weight:183.6
Total weight loss: -1.2
Body Fat currently at 28.8% as of 12/10

12/16

Today was a fairly normal Sunday. No workout, Tried to eat pretty clean!


Total Calories Consumed: 1300

12/15

Today went about as expected. I could have made much worse decisions. It was my free day and Arlen's Birthday. I worked out hard this morning with several gym friends. We did abs, lower body and shoulder weights and biked. It was a great workout. this morning I made Arlen Breakfast of Bacon eggs and Crescent rolls, in little pastry like things. I had one without any cheese, and then a cinnamon Crescent roll. After our work out I had a PB shake at the gym and then we went to Texas Roadhouse for dinner. I also had a small serving of cake and ice cream when we came home. So lots of Calories today, Actually about 2300 as far as I could calculate. I burned about 1000. I will be back on track tomorrow!

12/14

Today was really great workout wise. I could have done better eating. I did Hiit training and uphill walking for 45 min. Tonight I did about 20 min Shoulders and back and 60 min biking.

Total calories burned: 1350+
Total Calories consumed: 1600

I didn't drink enough water! I will do better tomorrow! It is my free day tomorrow and Arlen's birthday so I am not even going to count calories! I will get in a 2 hour workout!

12/13

Today went pretty good. I should have worked out a little harder but I did make it to the gym 2 times. Tomorrow I will amp it up!

Workouts: 5:45am Bike and lower body weights with Zoey. 8pm 15 min Treadmill 18% incline and 15 min bike. 

Total calories burned: 700
Total calories Consumed: 1550

12/12/12 !!!!!!

Today was a very successful day. This morning I did 30 min Cardio (18% incline treadmill) 25 min upper body weights. This evening I did 55 min on the treadmill. 25 min HIIT and 30 min 18-21% walking.

Calories burned:1400
Calories consumed: 1400

12/11

Today was a pretty good day, I didn't make it to the gym this morning but did do 30 min Upper body weights and 60 min Spin Class this evening.

Total Calories burned: 1000+
Total Calories Consumed: 1480

I did well with my diet today and did drink about a gallon of water! tomorrow will be a long day but I will work hard!!! Zoey and I will do a weight circuit and cardio and a friend and I will do hiit tomorrow afternoon!

Change Pictures November 4th to December 9th

November 4th: 194 lbs 31.1% Body Fat

December 9th 184.8lbs 28.8% body fat

Front Comparison

Back Comparison

Side Comparison

12/10

Today went pretty well, even though we had some car problems and had a stressful evening I still made it to the gym.

Workouts: 5:45am- 20 min Treadmill 18-21% incline with 10 min level running @ 6mph. 15 min Bike
545Pm- 25 min abs and lower body weights, Bike 45 min

Total Calories burned: 1200
Total calories consumed: 1490

I did well drinking water today, and I want to keep that going!

Week 5 Update

I feel I did really well workout wise this week. I had the goal to do 2 workouts everyday (Mon-Fri), I forgot that my husband had his Graduation party on Thursday night so I didn't make it back for a 2nd workout. and the gym closed at 6 on Friday because of our employee Christmas party, so I wasn't able to workout Friday night either. However I did do extra Friday morning and Saturday. I do feel however that I was able to kick up the intensity in the majority of my workouts.

I also was really strict this week with my diet. Even though I had a few events I still was great with my calories every day. I think the place I can improve the most is what type of calories I am getting, I think I got too much fat this week. Like I said I was following my diet this week, However I do have to improvise to make sure I am getting enough calories. My diet plan just says what I can have, I have to balance the amount for my caloric needs. So instead of choosing Almonds or Peanut butter I need to try to choose a lower fat option some of the time. I totaled up my percentages from the week as a way to track next week to see that I do better. Ideally I should be about 40% carbs 30-35% protein and less than 30% fat. I know that sounds like a high fat percentage but it was explained to me that protein cannot be used properly without fat, so percentage wise it should be 25-30% fats just mostly good fat. her are my percentages for this week
Carbs: 37.5% (next week goal is 40%)
Protein: 31% (next week goal is 32-34%)
Fat: 31.5% (next week goal is 26-28%)

Here is how the rest of this week went:

 Monday: Total Calories burned: 1400+
                Total Calories consumed: 1620
Tuesday: Total Calories burned: 1300
               Total Calories Consumed: 1650
Wednesday: Total Calories burned: 1200
               Total calories consumed: 1600
Thursday: Total Calories burned: 285
              Total Calories Consumed: 1650
Friday: Total Calories Burned: 874
             Total Calories consumed: 1650
Saturday: Total Calories Burned: 1400+
            Total Calories Consumed: 1500
Sunday: No Workout
            Total Calories Consumed: 1580

Starting weight: 186
Ending weight: 184.8
 Total weight loss: -1.2
Body Fat currently at 28.8%

I have posted pics of the change from November 4th to yesterday.

12/9

Today went great! No workout since it is Sunday!!!

Total Calories consumed: 1580

I will have my weekly update tomorrow with my new goals for the week!

12/8

Today was an ok day. I didn't eat regularly which means I was actually low on calories, and didn't actually follow my diet plan.

Workouts today: 9am spin class with Elaine, 11:15-12:15 upper body weights with Todd. 12:15 to 12:45 Light Bike workout with Todd and Steph. 

Total Calories Burned: 1400+
Total Calories Consumed: 1500

Ok with water consumption, did not quite reach a gallon. Tomorrow I will not work out but I will follow my diet!

12/7

Today was ok, I did really well with calories but it really is just because I didn't eat much until my work party. But it was my free day so I guess that is ok.

Total workouts: 5:20 am- 40 min Cardio (treadmill 30min @ 18% incline and 10 min HIIT) Abs and leg weights with a friend for 60 min.

Total Calories burned: 874
Total Calories Consumed: 1650


I didn't drink enough water today so I will work on that again tomorrow.  I will go to spin tomorrow morning and try to get some weights in!

12/6

Today did not really go as planned. I didn't make it to the gym this evening so I didn't burn the calories I should have. Because of this I will be going to the gym a little earlier tomorrow and try to do 30-40 heavy min of cardio and a good weight workout! Tomorrow will be my free day since it is my work party and I am making some awesome treats. :) So plan is to eat pretty healthy most the day and enjoy my evening. I will try to work really hard in the morning!

Total Calories burned: 285
Total calories consumed: 1650

Water consumption I didn't track too well, I think I was a bit low. I will do better tomorrow.

12/5

Today went really good. I have been really  good at eating healthy.

Workouts today: 5:45am- Legs with Zoey and 20 min Cardio. 1:45pm Abs 15 min Treadmill walking uphill 18 percent incline for 45 min, 15 Min HIIT training with a friend.

Total Calories burned: 1200+
Total Calories consumed: 1600

Water consumption did really good today hit 1 Gallon!

Tomorrow I will work out twice tomorrow. I will do Arms, and cardio with Zoey, and them come back after Arlen's graduation party and do more Cardio. I will also be really careful with what I eat at the party. I am not sure what will be served but I WILL stick to my diet!

12/4

Today was another successful day.

Workouts: 5am: 15 min Abs 45 Min Upper body weights 5:30pm Spin class

Total Calories burned: 1300+
Total Calories Consumed: 1650

I almost drank a gallon today, I was about 16 oz short. Tomorrow Zoey and I will do lower body weights in the Am and I will do Cardio in the afternoon.

12/3

Today was awesome!!! I did really well with my diet, and I worked my butt off at the gym! 5:45am this morning- 45 min Cardio (30 min Treadmill 18-21% incline and 15 min Bike) 4:30pm Lower body weights 45 min (15-18 reps) 60 min Cardio (30 min treadmill 18-21% incline, and Bike 10-18 resistance 30 min) My legs were dying by the time we finished the Bike, Todd kept hitting my resistance button to raise it, I told him I was going to die! We will see if I can walk in the morning :)

Total Calories burned: 1400+
Total Calories consumed: 1620

Water consumption: I did good drank 7.5 bottles which is just about a gallon! I also had 2 protein shakes with water, for more liquid.

Tomorrow I want to keep up the water consumption and doing a morning workout plus spin in the evening.

Week 4 update!

This week went fairly well here is how it played out.


Monday: Total Calories burned: 1300+
               Total Calories consumed: 1700
Tuesday: Total Calories burned: 1000+
               Total Calories Consumed: 1580
Wednesday: Total Calories burned: 850
              Total calories consumed: 1514
Thursday: Total Calories burned: 700
              Total Calories Consumed: 1520
Friday: Total Calories Burned: 595
            Total Calories consumed: 1574
Saturday: Total Calories Burned: 1000
            Total Calories Consumed: 1800
Sunday: No Workout
            Total Calories Consumed: 1450

Starting weight: 187.8
Ending weight:  186.0
Total weight loss: -1.8lbs

I am some what dissapointed that I haven't seen more # results. However this week with measurements and body change there has been a big difference. 

This coming week I am going to try to go every morning! I also an tracking my water consumption, I want to drink 7-8 bottles a day which is about a gallon. 

12/2

Today went pretty much as expected. I cut out a few calories because of not working out on Sunday.  Tomorrow I will do 2 workouts!

Total Calories burned (no workout)
Total calories Consumed 1450

12/1

Today went pretty well! I worked out this morning with Elaine and Todd. We did 15 min abs, then an hour of weights (upper-body) Then 30 min on the treadmill, and 20 min on the bike. Today was my free day, I had some cereal before working out and a protein shake after my work out. Then tonight we had family over for a football game and had pizza and Ice cream.

Total calories burned: 1000
Total Calories Consumed: 1800

11/30

Today went ok. I didn't go to the gym twice only once tonight for 45 min Cardio. Tomorrow I will make up for it and do a really good workout!

Total calories burned: 595
Total Calories Burned: 1574

Tomorrow is my free day I will still try to make good choices!

11/29

Today went great! I did 30 min Cardio and about 30 min lower body weights with Zoey this morning. Tonight I went back and did 45 min Cardio. I did really well again with eating well.

Total calories burned: 700
Total Calories Consumed: 1520

I did much better today at drinking water. Which is something I want and need to keep up! Tomorrow I want to try to go to the Gym twice again.

11/28

Today was a good day. I didn't go to the gym this morning, instead I planned to go in between my appointments for a quick weight workout. I did about 35 min of upper body weights, when Todd showed up and decided we were going to do HIIT training. SO I did 35 min of Weights and then 50 min of Cardio (25 min of HIIT and 30 min of basic Cardio.

Total Calories burned: 850
Total Calories consumed: 1514

I did better at drinking water today! I will still try to improve tomorrow!

11/27

Today was a good day, I went to spin this afternoon. I have started following a strict diet again today. I need to do well the next 3 weeks then I can relax a little during Christmas.

Total Calories burned: 1000+
Total Calories Consumed 1580

Tomorrow I need to drink more water.

11/26

Today was a pretty good day, I worked-out for almost 3 hours. This morning I did 45 min Cardio (hiit training @ 6% incline and 18 % incline) and about a 15 min Ab workout.

Tonight I did 45 min Lower body and chest weights and 60 min cardio (30 min treadmill 18% and 30 min on the bike.

Total Calories burned:  1300+ (live strong estimates 1500 I think that might be a bit high)
Total Calories consumed: 1700 ( I had a few more since I worked out so much!)

Week 3 Review

For Thanksgiving week, I really didn't do too bad. I did some great workouts this week!

Monday: Total Calories burned: 1000+
              Total Calories consumed: 1500
Tuesday: Total Calories burned: 1450
              Total Calories Consumed: 1640
Wednesday: Total Calories burned: 450
              Total calories consumed: 1600
Thursday: No Workout!
              Total Calories Consumed: 2000
Friday: Total Calories Burned: 1000
            Total Calories consumed: 1600
Saturday: Total Calories Burned: 1000+
            Total Calories Consumed: 1800
Sunday: No Workout
            Total Calories Consumed: 1170

Starting weight: 188.9
Ending weight:  187.8
Total weight loss: -1.1lbs

 I did body fat today. The numbers seemed a bit off, possibly from being a little dehydrated. I know I shouldn't have lost the muscle mass that it showed. I will check it again in 3 weeks but for now: 30.1% so down 1% in 3 weeks.

This week: I will be good on my diet! I figure if I have 3 really strict weeks, then I can relax a little through the holidays when I am down with family.

11/25

I did well today, no workout since it is Sunday, But I did well eating. Tonight I will be figuring out my meal plan for the week.

Total Calories: 1170


Goal next week is to do really well with my diet. I will have one modified free day. I want to keep to good percentages of protein, carbs and fat. (40% carbs, 30% protein and fat)

11/24

Today went good and bad :) Work out was great with Todd, Colton and Elaine, We did shoulders, back and legs. for about and hour, and 1 hour of Cardio. Food wise, Arlen and I went to a movie, we had popcorn and some chocolate, which really raised my calories.

Total calories burned: 1000+
Total calories consumed: 1840

I will be really good food wise tomorrow!

11/21-11/23rd

11/21 (Wednesday)

Workout: Did 45 min Cardio
Total Calories: Didn't track fully, Estimating about 1600 (left Pocatello at about 6pm)

11/22 (Thursday-Thanksgiving)
No workout
Total Calories (estimated) 2000 I really tried to watch what I was eating, but it was thanksgiving so it is ok!


11/23 (Friday)
Workout: 45-50 min back, Arms and Abs 60 Min Bicycling
Total Calories: about 1600

I will be back on track tomorrow! I have another good workout planned in the morning!

11/20

Today was a great day. As I was counting my calories tonight I realized that with the amount of calories I burned, 1500 calories was not quite enough. So I did have a few more calories tonight.

Workouts for today: 60 min Lower body, shoulder and back weight circuit with a friend.
                                60 min Spin Class! Elaine works my butt off!

Total Calories burned: 1450
Total Calories Consumed: 1640

Tomorrow I will do 2 Workouts!

11/19

Today went pretty well. I was up at 4:45 to feed Tioni, and when she went back to sleep instead of going back to bed for 30 min until my alarm went off, I went to 5:30am spin class. It was a really good class. I just did 30 min of weights tonight.

Total Calories burned: 1000+
Total Calories consumed: 1500
 

 I will be doing a good weight workout tomorrow morning and spin tomorrow evening.

Week 2 Review!

This week I did pretty good but could have done some things better, I didn't work out on Tuesday, and on Thursday I only did one workout. I need to be better at going to the gym no matter what. I know that being up with a baby all night is a good excuse, but it still is an excuse and I need to find a way to work out anyway. This is what my week looked like:

Monday:  Estimated Calories burned: 900
               Total Calories:1350
 Tuesday:  No work out (family pics)
               Total Calories: 1500
Wednesday: Total Calories burned: 900
                   Total Calories:1400
Thursday: Total Calories burned: 550
                Total Calories: 1350
Friday: Total calories burned: 800
            Total calories: 1550

Saturday: Calories burned: 1000
               Total Calories: 1480
Sunday: no workout
             Total Calories: 1500


Starting weight: 191.2
Ending weight: 188.9
Total weight loss: -2.3lbs


This coming week being Thanksgiving week is going to be rough. I have already set up my plan: I am going to do 2 workouts on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Then take Thursday off while I am out of town and get in a good workout when I get back in town Friday night, and another good workout on Saturday! I will also try to log my food intake (the best I can) and keep to lower calories even on Thursday.

11/18

Today went about as planned. I had about 1500 calories. Not all healthy but I really tried to limit my intake. :) Now I just have to get through this coming week. I will do my weekly update tomorrow! We will see my results for the past week.

11/17

Awesome work out today! I love working out with friends that push me harder than I can push myself! Elaine, Todd, Jared and I did a little over an hour of weights, then 45 min of cardio! What a great start to a Saturday morning! Tomorrow I am having dinner at my brothers house.  I am going to stick to 1500 calories! It is going to be hard but I know I can do it. I also need to get a little more protein tomorrow than I did today.

Total Calories burned: 1000+
Total Calories Consumed: 1480

I have my plan set up for next week! I am going to do 2 workouts on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Then take Thursday off while I am out of town and a good workout when I get back in town Friday night, and another good workout on Saturday! I just need to be really good at not over eating on Thursday. It is Thanksgiving and I want to enjoy the holiday, and the foods I love, BUT I don't want it to set me back! 

11/16

Today went fairly well. I did 75 min of Cardio today. Could have eaten healthier but really didn't do too bad over all. Tomorrow I will eat healthy and do an awesome work out.

Total Calories burned: about 800
Total Calories: 1550

11/15

Today did not go as plan. I did not sleep well last night and woke up congested this morning. I worked out tonight doing 30 min weights and 30 min Cardio. I did have fewer calories today because of not having 2 workout.


Total Calories burned: 550
Total Calories consumed: 1350

11/14

Today went really well, I worked out this morning with Zoey, I did 40 min Cardio and 20 min weights. Then after a full day of work today, I did 45 min Cardio with Todd and Elaine. I need to do a little better tomorrow with eating throughout the day.

Total Calories burned: 900
Total Calories Consumed: 1400

Tomorrow I will do 2 workouts!

11/13

Could have done a lot better today. I didn't sleep well again last night so didn't go to the gym in the morning. We had family pictures this afternoon, So I wasn't able to make it to spin. Tomorrow I will try to get 2 workouts in.


Total Calories 1500

11/12

I did well today, I didn't go to the gym at 5 even though I was awake with the baby (because she was awake all night) However I did go do 50 min Cardio at about 9 and then did weights this evening with Elaine and Abs at home.

Workouts: 25 min Treadmill (walking 18% incline for 15 min and about 10 min of 6% incline @ 6mph)
               60 min weights with Elaine
Total Calories burned: About 900 

I did fairly well with food today. I should have eaten more for lunch but just didn't think about eating. I will do better tomorrow!

Total Calories: 1350

Week 1 Update

This week went fairly well considering we were all sick.

Monday:  Estimated Calories burned: 850
               Total Calories: 1400
 Tuesday:  Total Calories Burned: 1000
               Total Calories: 1100 (starting not feeling well)
Wednesday: No Workout home sick with the flu
                   Total Calories: 1000
Thursday: No Workout was busy at work and still lightheaded and recovering
                Total Calories: 1350
Friday: Total Calories burned: about 700
            Total calories today: 1450
Saturday: Calories burned: 600
               Total Calories: 1600
Sunday: no workout
             Total Calories: 1400



Starting weight: 194.8
Ending weight: 191.2
Total weight loss: -3.6lbs

This coming week I want to kick up my workouts. I didn't work out that much last week since we were sick and I want to make our workouts really count! Tioni has not slept well this weekend but I would still like to get good cardio workouts in the morning!

11/11

Today was a fairly successful day. I did pretty well with my calories, However not all were good choices. I had made a German Chocolate cake for a friends birthday, So I did have a slice of that which has tons of calories. (but was yummy) I had 1400 calories today, and didn't workout since it was Sunday! Tomorrow I will do 2 workouts!

11/10

Saturday, Today was a long day! I went to the gym at 8:30 before work and did an hour of Cardio. Then I worked til about 5.

Total Calories: 1600
Total calories burned: 600 ish

11/9

Today I was feeling much better! I ate pretty well (besides sampling the German Chocolate cake I was making for a friend) I did an hour of Cardio tonight. Somewhat light since my nose is plugged up and I am still recovering.

Total calories today: 1450
Total Calories burned: about 700

Tomorrow I have a busy day at work. I plan on waking up and going to the gym at 8:45 and doing at least 45 min cardio before work.

11/8

Today I was still not feeling 100% I was still somewhat light headed. I had to work this afternoon, so I did not work out today. I will workout tomorrow. I did however stay under my calories, even though I didn't eat the best.

Total Calories: 1350

I will work out tomorrow!

11/7

I did not feel better today, Actually last night at about 10:30 I started throwing up. I have been dizzy all day, and throwing up. So I really didn't eat very much or keep down what I ate. I was also very inactive today.

Total calories: 1000

My goal is to get lots of sleep tonight and work out tomorrow Evening after work. We will see how I feel.

11/6

I don't feel very well today. Arlen and Tioni have both been sick with the flu, I have been really lightheaded most of the day today. I did do spin class tonight, however, I didn't eat near enough, I kept feeling really nauseous when I ate:

Total workout: 1 Hour spin class

Food today (like I said not really much)
Chocolate Banana Protein shake
Protein bar
Turkey and veggie soup (dinner)

Total calories: 1100

 Hopefully tomorrow I will feel a little better. I will try to eat more, and do at least cardio after work. 

November 5th

Workouts today:  30 min Treadmill (10 min of interval running at 3% incline, Walking at 18% incline) And
                            15 minuets Spin bike
                            Arms: 15 min  Lower body weights 45 minuets

Estimated Calories burned: 850 (estimated on Livestrong.com)

Food: Egg White Shake (chocolate PB)
          Protein bar (homemade), Apple and Carrots
          Cookies from Elaine
          Chicken Cacciatore

Total Calories: 1400 (calculated on Livestrong.com My plate)




         
           

New diet and Competition!

Starting today I am doing a 12week challenge with 2 friends. I am a competitive person so this should help me stay motivated! I will be doing a blog post EVERYDAY with what I ate and Calories burned doing exercise. I will have occasional modified free days meaning I can have a treat or splurge on dinner. I am going to try to keep those restricted to Family events and Holidays since it is that time of year! When I will be out of town I will try my best to make the best choices possible! We will be done January 28th! Wish me luck!


Body fat: 31.1%
Fat Mass: 60.7 lbs
Lean Mass: 134lbs
Weight: 194.8
Hips: 48.75
Waist (ABS): 42.25
Neck: 13.25

GOALS: Lose Minimum of 20lbs and 5% body fat!

            Here are pics taken yesterday as my starting pics (for previous pics see prior post)

Change Pictures May 30th-November 4th

 So I HATE doing pictures, I feel they really don't show how hard I have worked, however I want to document my hard work. (oh and I look way better with clothes on! One day I will look good naked!)
Tomorrow is the start to a 12 week Challenge I have with 2 of my friends. I want to loose at least 20lbs by the end of it! I will have a detailed post about my plan and with more pictures and body stats.


 These Pictures are from May 30th to November 4th.
I am using the same shorts and Bra (I just added a bra that actually fits me underneath)
Body fat started at 36.7%  as of 10/29 it was 31.4%   Total lost 5.3%
Weight started at 211lbs right now 195lbs   Total lost 16lbs

MIA

Sorry I have been MIA, I have been mostly taking this week off since I am starting really hard again next week. So I will be back on Monday with a new diet and workout plan!

10/30/12

Today was actually a really good day, I did spin today which always burns tons of Calories. I also had a body wrap which while in the sauna I burned approximately 500 calories. 

total Calories: 1700
Total calories burned 1500

I ate a few more calories today because of the amount of calories I burned. Overall a good day, I hope tomorrow is as good.

10/29/12

Total Calories: 1500
Total burned:  550


Today went fairly well. I didn't make it to the gym this morning. I did have my body fat tested again today. It was 31.4%, so down 1%. I am frustrated that it hasn't, been better. I know I just need to be more dedicated. Goal this week is to not eat too much candy! I really want to stick to my calories!

10/24

Today went fairly well, I did water Aerobics this morning with Zoey, I didn't make it back to the gym tonight due to some other things I had to do. I didn't eat as healthy as I should have, not enough protein and too much fat and Carbs tomorrow I will do better!

Total calories: 1400
Calories burned: 390

10/23

Today was a pretty good day~

I ate pretty good today, and went to spin tonight, Tioni is teething, and is being really ornery,  I am planning on getting up to go to water aerobics in the morning.


Total Calories: 1450
Total calories burned: about 1000

10/22

5am work out 30 min upper body weights, 20 min Cardio
7am Protein shake chocolate banana
12pm black beans and ham
4:30 work out 50 min Cardio plus cookie from Elaine
7:00 Chicken and rice stir fry
8pm Oreo's

Total Calories 1480
Calories burned 1000

Today went well I had about 50% carbs (due to the sugar consumed) which is not something I want to get in the habit of it. I am so disappointed I have not seen more results so I need to do better at doing EVERYTHING I can. I am just frustrated that my hard work is not showing in results.

Week update 10/15 - 10/21

Starting weight: 197lbs
Monday: Calorie intake: 1394 Calories burned: 450         55 min  total exercise
Tuesday:  Calorie intake: 1350 Calories burned: 480        45mintotal exercise
Wednesday: Calorie intake: 1400  Calories burned:850    90 min exercise
Thursday: Calorie intake: 1550  Calories burned: 770    60 min  Plus sauna time
Friday: Calorie intake: 1400   Calories burned: 627       50 min
Saturday: Calorie intake: ? Calories burned: 900            90min
Sunday: Calorie intake: 1400 Calories burned: 0


So today I weighed 196, I am a little disappointed I didn't loose more. I did a total of 6.5 hours of exercise this week. I really want to see more results next week, I am currently weening Tioni so I hope that will help kick up my weight loss once I am no longer lactating.

10/20 and 10/21

10/20- today was my free day, I didn't really count calories today since we were out of town, i did have more than my share of ice cream cake for our family birthday party. I did work out in the doing 45 min Cardio and about 30 min weights

10/21- Today was and ok day I didn't work out since it was Sunday however I did only consume about 1400 calories.

10/18

5:45am lower body weights and Cardio 
7:00am Protein hot cocoa and oatmeal
12:00pm black bean and chicken corn tacos
6:00pm Sauna at work 350 calorite
8:30pm Egg shake chocolate banana

Total Calories 1550
Total calories burned 700



Today was OK, I didn't go back to the gym tonight but did get in our sauna at work for a detox and it burns calories. I have been really frustrated and need to have and attitude adjustment!

10/17

5:45am 30 Min Cardio 30 min Upper body weights with Zoey!
7:15am egg shake Chocolate PB
12:30pm Chicken Salad
4:45pm 30 Min cardio
6:30pm Sweet and sour chicken
8:00pm egg shake orange julius

Total Calories: 1400
Total Calories burned: 850

Today was a good day, I am pretty tired tonight from lack of sleep but I feel accomplished. My traps and neck are sore from lifting today! Tomorrow Zoey and I will do legs!

10/16

10am Egg shake (chocolate banana)
2pm 1/2 Banana
3:30pm 1/2 rice krispie treat
5:00pm Workout 45 min Cardio
6pm Chicken broccoli pasta
8:00 Egg Shake (orange Julius)

Total calories: 1350
Calories burned: 480
49% Carbs and 32% Protein


 Forgot to take Pictures, but today was a fairly good day, I was a little low on Calories but I also was not as active as usual. I am starting to get a cold which is making me really tired. Carbs were high because the egg shake had orange juice concentrate in it. Tomorrow I am waking up early to work out with Zoey.

10/15

11:00am oatmeal and apple
12:00 abs-15min
2:30 egg shake
4:00pm 30 min upper body weights 40 min cardio
7:00pm Spinach salad and turkey patties ( see pics)

Total calories:1394
Calories burned: 450

 Today was ok, I should have woken up to go to the gym this morning, Tioni was just really restless last night. If she sleeps good tonight I will go in the morning.

The turkey patties have brown rice in them, and I actually had 4 of them, only 2 were cooked at this time. I only put cheese on these 2.

518 calories 34g protein 25g carbs

week update! 10/8 -10/14

So calorie goal is about 1500 calories (approximately 40% carbs 30% protein and fat) with one free day.
Exercise goal: 7 hours of exercise total! (that is approx 9 45 min workouts)

Starting weight: 198lbs
Monday: Calorie intake: 1490 Calories burned: 800   95 min of exercise
Tuesday:  Calorie intake: 1580 Calories burned: 1000+  75 min of exercise
Wednesday: Calorie intake: 1480 Calories burned: 550  75 min exercise
Thursday: Calorie intake: 1480 Calories burned: 550  60 min exercise
Friday: Calorie intake: 1550 Calories burned: 250   30 min exercise
Saturday: Calorie intake: 2000 Calories burned: 1000+   105 min Exercise
Sunday: Calorie intake: 1600 Calories burned: 0

Total Exercise hours: 7.3 hours! So I made my exercise goal! I did well eating for the most part, next week I will do better!

Ending weight: 197 (-1lb wish I would have done better, I was seeing more results at the beginning of the week before hormones kicked in for the month and Tioni got sick. Next week I will see more!

10/13 and 10/14

10/13- Today is my free day (meaning I am not following a diet)
10:00am 50 min Cardio 45 Min lower body weights.
12:00pm- Protein shake for breakfast and lunch (560 calories)
6:30pm- French bread pizza
8:00pm Ice cream

Total calories probably around 2000
Total calories burned 1000+

Not too bad for a free day, I had a really good workout with a friend, and my legs are sore to prove it.


10/14
Today I didn't really follow a diet either , However I was still about 1600 calories. I made bad choices just didn't eat alot. I have written my meal plan for the rest of the week so it will be great!

10/12/12

Today was an interesting day, Tioni has a fever all night and today so it has been crazy. I was also at work a lot. I did 30 Min workout tonight on the bike. I consumed 1550 calories so still did pretty good however did not make healthy choices. I consumed 36% carbs and fat and only 27% protein. Tomorrow is my free day but I will still track something!

10/11/12

5:45am Weights upper body 30 min Cardio 30 min
7:30am Peanut butter chocolate egg shake
12:00pm Oatmeal 1/2 cup
2:30pm Egg shake raspberry
9:00pm turkey pattie and orange rice pot (see pics)

Total Calories: 1450
Total Burned: 500
Today went well over all, I didn't make it back for a second workout today as planned. Tioni has had a fever all day today
Today and tomorrow are days I work from 2-8. These days are really hard because I HATE packing food, I don't like warmed up food very much, So I cook when I get home. I usually eat before I leave and sometimes have a small snack at work.


Watched super-size me today, it really makes you sick at how gross we are as a nation and how much we all eat out! I know Arlen and I have had times where we eat out a-lot. The funny thing is I really like to cook, usually it is just the convenience and being tired and in a hurry that causes us to eat out. We are going to work really hard to not eat out! I have been doing really well, and really want to continue eating healthy!

10/10/12

12am-3:30am- up with baby! No sleep so I didn't make water aerobics as was my plan
8:30am egg white shake chocolate peanutbutter 
11:00am Upper body weights 30 min
1:00pm Egg salad sandwich
4:30pm Cardio 45min
6:00pm veggie fettuccine (see pics)
10:00pm Abs 15 min (will do)

Total calorie intake:1480
Total calories burned: 550 plus abs


 Dinner today: Used 1 bell pepper (I used pieces of different types) 1 cup zucchini sliced into thin slices, .5oz whole wheat pasta, part of a packet of Alfredo seasoning, 4oz chicken, milk and a tablespoon of cream cheese.I made the sauce in a sauce pan ( I did a whole packet so Arlen had the other half) cooked the chicken, and pasta til done, put veggies, in the sauce to cook for a few min until tender.

Total calories: 450    8.3g fat    39g carbs     34.4g protein

10/9/12

Tuesday 10/9

9:30am Egg white shake (peanut butter chocolate)
1:30pm Sweet and sour (see pics below)
5:30pm  Spin class plus Abs (about 1000 calories wohoo!)
6:50pm 1/2 scoop protein
7:30pm Enchilada's


Total calorie intake: 1580
Total calories burned: 1000+
30% protein, 33% fat 37% Carbs

Today was another good day, I went a little over what I was shooting for with calories but I wanted to get a little more protein.


Lunch today, pretty simple to make!

 Green, red, yellow, and orange green peppers, Onion, Chicken (mine was canned stuff that my mom had made) cooked Brown rice (I always try to keep some cooked in the fridge.) I mixed about 3tbls ketchup, 5tbls vinegar, Splenda (about 5-7 Tbls) so it is sweet enough, and about 1tsp soy sauce, in a sauce pan, add the peppers and onions, and a few tbls water, cook for about 3 min add rice and chicken, cook till hot. 




Total Calories: 363 4.6 g fat, 49g Carbs, and 26g protein and Very filling

10/8/12

5:30am 50 min work out (Lower body weights and 25 min Cardio)
6:45am Breakfast Egg white shake (egg whites, oats, milk, cocoa, peanut butter)
12:00pm Taco Chicken Salad (chicken, Spinach, Lettuce, cheese, light ranch)
2:00pm Snack 3 plums
5:00pm Cardio 45 min (bike)
6:30pm "Pasta" (Turkey, whole wheat pasta, Zuchini, yellow squash, tomatoes, tomato sauce, Parmesan) 
8:00pm raspberry lemonade (Frozen raspberries, Crystal light packet, Ice)


Total calorie intake1490
Total calories burned: 800
39% carbs 28.5% protein 32.5% fat


Today was a great day, goal for tomorrow: drink more water! (minimum 5 bottles)


Pictures from dinner tonight

Everything that went into dinner (plus 1oz pasta, tomato paste and Seasonings)

Total 518 calories 34g protein and 70g Carbs and Very filling!

Refocusing again

Staring in the morning I AM going to re-focus. I have had a hard time the past few weeks being motivated to work hard due to lack of results. I do however know that because I am not being 100% dedicated I am not seeing the results that I want. I am hoping that by sticking to my diet and workout plan 100% I will be successful this month, which will leave me more dedicated in the future. My goal this month is to loose 6lbs. I want to drop a minimum of 2% Body fat by the next time I get tested. (beginning of November).  This time will be a little but different. Arlen says he will eat what I eat for the meals we are together which will help a lot! I will be once again doing a small entry every day, and then a weekly post with how the week as a whole went. I really want this to work this time!

9/24-10/1

Starting weight 199
Monday:
                Worked out twice burned  857 Calories (walking uphill and lower body weights)
                 Did great with my Calories consumed 1550 (30% protein 43% Carbs)
                                    Goal Tomorrow higher percentage of protein
Tuesday:
              Spin Class in the evening 1000+ calories
              Could have done better with calories, consumed about 1560 Calories (35% protein)
                                    Goal Tomorrow 2 workouts (water aerobics and upper body weights)
Wednesday:
                       Only made one workout: Water Aerobics not sure how many calories
                       Did well today on calories consumed about 1580 (40 % protein)
                                   Goal tomorrow 2 good workouts
Thursday:
             Weights this morning with Zoey and cardio tonight burned  a total of 640 calories
               Did pretty good with calories today had about 1680 (42% Carbs 31% protein)
This morning, I had Chance do my Body Fat. I was at 32.4% (1 month ago i was at 33.3%) So losing 1% was good however I had gained another lbs muscle. So I am going to be changing my diet up a bit. Chance suggests I do a 40% carbs 30% protein and fat to help so I am  not gaining muscle each time  I will be shooting int he calorie range of 1600-1800. So that will start today. I know gaining muscle is good but I want to be loosing weight so hopefully this will help stabilize my lean mass, so everything I loose will be fat! My goal when I get my body fat tested again in 3-4 weeks is to loose 2%! I know that is way more than I have done in the past but I know that I can do it! that will also put me lower than I ever have been (since I have had it tested).

Friday:
            I did cardio for 45 minuets. I didn't log my calories but we did have pizza that night so I am guessing about 1800-2000 Calories

Saturday and Sunday- No workouts I was at my Mom's house and didn't load calories.

Ending weight: 198  (negative 1lbs)

9/12/12

Today was my free day, Arlen and I went out to dinner. As much as I can tell I ate about 2,000 calories. I did Water aerobics this morning I am not sure how many calories it burned. Goal tomorrow do 2 workouts! ~Tashina

9/11/12

Today went really well, Just to let everyone know, I am trying to do something that I can do and work with. I would like to stick to about 1500 calories kinda depending on my workouts today, I did spin which burns tons of calories, I consumed 1550 calories. A little higher than what I would intend but I am happy for it. Tomorrow morning I am going to do water aerobics with Zoey and 5:45 AM! then cardio when I get off work!

9/6/12

I didn't do the update yesterday like I had planned. I weighed 199lbs so up 2lbs from before. I have a cold this week, So it has been difficult to wake up  in the morning, So I am trying to get my sleep. I did spin on Tuesday and last night I did 40 minuets weights and 20 Minuets Cardio. I will go to the gym tonight after work and do lower body weights and cardio. My main goal this next week is to start tracking my calories again, and stay under 1500 calories.  ~Tashina

New Goals

So the last few weeks have been really rough. I have not been getting enough sleep and have been working way more than I want to, because of that I have been having a hard time working out hard. When I don't workout I seem to make bad food choices, However when I have been doing 2 a days and being really tired I have still not made the best choices. I feel so frustrated because overall I have been doing really well (until this last week) considering my circumstances and I have not seen any weight loss. What is the point of working out twice a day if I am not seeing results (that is my bad attitude opinion) However I know I feel better when I do 2 a days besides being exhausted. I know I shouldn't make excuses because I still have to make good choices, however it really has been really difficult. Because of all of the above "excuses" this is my new plan.
               I really don't think working out at 6am every morning is something I can continue to do until Tioni starts sleeping better. I know that I can do a Monday morning no problem because, I don't work and can have time to nap if Tioni does not sleep at night. I now need to stay up with her most nights because Arlen is in school, and has to be up. I will just do spin and 30 minuets of weights, on Tuesday evening. I will do water aerobics on Wednesday morning at 5:45am with Zoey, I know this may be rough but I think it is possible. I will try to do at least 45 minuets Cardio on Wednesdays when I get off work. Thursday morning I will continue to work out with Zoey, Thursday evenings I will still go do Cardio when I get off work. Friday I will do weights and Cardio after work. Saturdays I will try to get in one cardio session but it will really depend on what my work schedule ends up like.
              If Tioni is sleeping well and I wake up (like I usually do at 5am) I might work out a few other days in the morning But I don't want to make unrealistic plans. I feel that I can do what I have outlined above. I am going to work really hard at eating clean, starting Tuesday, Monday I am going to the fair with my family, I will however do 2 workouts. I don't know what weight loss goes I should shoot for, I really want to make sure I don't gain any weight, and would like to loose at least a pound a week, but we shall see what happens. I will re-weigh in Tuesday morning and start from there. ~Tashina

8/28

Today did not go as planned, Tioni was up last night til about 5am then I had to be up at 7, So with 2 hours of sleep I was in no mood to work out. I was going to go to spin this afternoon but by the time I finished my last massage my headache was so bad I really just needed to take a nap. So instead of going to spin I took a nap. Tomorrow morning Zoey has talked me into going to water aerobics, but I will not be able to work out besides that. I will be really busy at work tomorrow so one work out is all I will be doing. ~Tashina

8/27

Today was Arlen's first day back at school, it went well, I went to the gym at 6am did 30 minuets lower body weights and 30 Minuets biking. Then came home and got everything ready for him to go to school. After I packed his lunch and had an egg white shake I laid back down to try to add to my 4 hours of sleep. I know not getting enough sleep has been hard on me the last few weeks as Tioni has been teething. I went back to the gym when Arlen got home from work at 4:30 and did 25 minuets on the bike and 35 minuets on the Treadmill at a 15% incline. Today I consumed about 1475 Calories and Burned about 1000 calories. Overall a successful day! Tomorrow morning will be upper body weights and light cardio and Spin in the evening. I am going to go make more protein bars now!  ~Tashina

8/25 and 8/26

Saturday was an ok day, I knew I wouldn't be able to work out but I did eat fairly well, Sunday I also ate fairly well, Starting tomorrow I will be back to my strict diet all week! The diet Todd wrote for me for the next 2 weeks is one I really think I will be better at keeping. I also hope that with school starting tomorrow, our family will be on a better schedule which will also help with eating. I am also planning on doing 2 work outs every day, except Saturday. I feel that this week will be a good week! ~Tashina

Weekly update

Today was a good day, I was a little low on calories today only having about 1300, however I only worked out once burning approximately 350 Calories. I have a new diet for the next 2 weeks that I am actually excited about.

This past week I only lost 1lb, I was a little disappointed in myself. I went in and had my body fat tested again today, it made me feel a little better. I was up a pound of muscle, which means I lost 2lbs of fat. I was down a total of 0.6% Body fat, which is better than nothing. I am going to do better this week!! I have done well at working out this past week, now I need to focus on eating well! ~Tashina

8/21/12

Today was great! I was really tired this morning because I was up with the baby from 1am to 445, So I went to the gym about 5:30 did 30 Min of weights (back,chest, tri's) and 30 Min of light biking. This evening I went to Spin! It was a really good class tonight, I was sweating much more than normal. I ate fairly well today, had too many carbs in comparison to protein, but I did stick to 1500 Calories. and burned an estimated 1400 Calories! (spin was the killer!) I might have a little bit more to eat tonight like another 100 calories or so when Arlen gets home. But overall a very productive day. Tomorrow will be interesting, I will workout in the morning but depending on how my Appointments go tomorrow, I may not be able to make it in the evening. If not I will just have a 1/2 rest day. I think I will do light legs and hard Cardio in the morning so if I don't make it back it will be done. ~Tashina

8/20/12

Today was a good way to start off the week. I did well with my diet and worked out twice. This morning I did 35 min Weights Lower body and Tri's, then 5 Min Rowing and 25 Min on the bike. Tonight I did 15 min of HIIT training, then 35 min on the bike. All in All I burned 1190 Calories, I consumed 1500 calories. Tomorrow I will get in 2 workouts and stay under 1500 Calories. ~Tashina

Week 11

Last week was a little rough, I worked hard, and am back at 198 after gaining a few pounds the week before. I have been really frustrated with my body because I know my hormones have been way off the last few weeks and it makes it really frustrating not knowing where I really am. I am going to work hard again this week and want to loose 3lbs. ~Tashina

8/15/12

Today went as Planned, I only did 30 min of cardio after work. I was good with my diet, Consumed 1510 Calories burned 360 calories. Tomorrow I will work out twice! ~Tashina

8/14/12

Today was great! I did 30 minuets of upper body weights this morning along with 30 Minuets on the treadmill incline 12%. Tonight I went back after work and did 10 minuets Rowing, 15 Minuets stair stepper and 15 20 Minuets on the treadmill incline 5%. Consumed an estimated 1525 Calories, burned about 1151 Calories. Not such a bad day, I know tomorrow will be rough, I will be at work from 9-5, and will try to get in at least 30 min of Cardio when I get off work. ~Tashina

8/13/12

Today went fairly well. I worked out this morning with Zoey, 30 min of lower body weights with 30 min of biking, tonight I did 30 Min of Hiit training. Total calories consumed: 1518 Calories burned: 650
~Tashina

Back on track

Last week was horrible, Tioni had a cold is teething, and has an ear infection, so I was getting about 3 hours of sleep at night. I made it to the gym several times but my eating was way off. I didn't even track it. This week is a new week! I started out with a good hour workout this morning, and I will do all my workouts for the week. Mostly I am going to follow my diet and be under 1500 calories every day! I will post again tonight with my calories and total work out! Today my weight was 201 my goal is to be back at 198 by Thursday. ~Tashina

Week 9 Update

I would say this has been a rough week, I want to name the reasons it was hard but it really doesn't matter. I have discovered that life always seems to happen and I need to be better at making some things a priority, such as cooking my bulk food on Sunday or Monday which just didn't happen this week. These are all excuses and even if they are good excuses, they still are stopping me from getting where I want to go. Now this week wasn't really that bad, I didn't loose any weight but I didn't gain it either. I had my body fat done yesterday and in the past 3 weeks I have lost 3% so I can't complain against that. I know I have worked hard but I know where my issues are.

I know this week coming up is going to be a little difficult, I have a baptism to go to, so we will be out of town Saturday, Sunday and Monday. I will work out Saturday morning before we go and work out Monday when I get home. My plan to make this a better weekend than usual is to take some food with me. I plan to take my egg whites so I can have shakes Sunday and Monday morning, these are really filling and should help make sure I get a good amount of protein each day. My overall goal is to be under 1600 Calories each day, and to try to make good choices with those calories.

I would of course love to loose more weight this week, but I am not sure how much I will be capable of loosing but I just want to go down! I was really pleased to loose my 3% body fat which seemed to validate all my hard work! Big thanks to Chance for being my favorite "pincher" (body fat tester) at the gym! ~Tashina

7/30 and 7/31

Monday didn't go as planned, Tioni was up til 4am so when my alarm went off at 4:15 to go to the gym I didn't go. I was going to get in a 90 min workout before my massage at 6pm, But had an massage that needed scheduled before that appointment, I had time to do a 30 min workout. I also consumed about 1700 calories (movie popcorn) which didn't help.

Tuesday: Went well :) I worked out this morning at 5:30am doing 40 min weights 20 Min light Cardio. this evening I went to spin, so another hour of cardio.  So today consumed about 1450 Calories burned 975!

Goal for tomorrow 2 workouts ~Tashina

7/29/12

Today was a good day, I consumed about 1400 calories. Tomorrow I will finish my meals for the week, I will make my Lettuce pockets and rice so I have most stuff put together. I haven't had any red meat for the last 3 weeks so my moose steak was really good! Tomorrow, goal is to work out twice, and stick to my diet except for 1 treat when we go to the movie. (since we only go about twice a year together and I so do love popcorn) I probably will make my own to sneak in so it is less calories. ~Tashina

7/28/12

Today was alright, I got in a good hour of cardio today, Burned about 650 Calories. I consumed however about 1750 calories so a little above what I have been shooting for. Tomorrow I am planning on cooking some of my food for the week. So goal is to stick to meal plan. ~Tashina

7/27/12

today was an alright day. I didnt get back to the gym for a second workout. but did 30 min of weights and 30 min of cardio this morning. burning approximately 600 calories. I consumed 1450 calories. goal tomorrow get in one good workout! ~Tashina

7/26/12

Today went pretty well I work out this morning with Zoey. We did about 40 min weights and 15 min cardio. I had a busier day at work and didn't end up going back to the gym tonight. I am really sore from the massages I did today. Total calories consumed: 1450 Total calories burned from exercise: 500 Goal tomorrow Work out twice!  ~Tashina

Week 8 update

This was a really good week. I weighed in today at 198! So -3lbs this week. I worked out really hard and started logging my calories again. That really makes me think about what I am eating if I am not following my diet. I know I worked out really hard this week, and tried to focus on doing more cardio. I will continue that this week. Goal next week is to keep going down! ~Tashina

7/25

Today was another good day, I did well with my diet consumed about 1500 Calories and did an hour work out burned approximately 500 calories. Goal tomorrow is to do 2 good workouts. ~Tashina

7/24/12

Today was an OK day, I didn't follow my diet but only had about 1500 Calories and burned at least 650 in my spin class my Heart Rate Monitor said 1200 so who knows!!! Goal for tomorrow is to follow diet and do at least an hour of cardio! ~Tashina

7/23/12

Today was a good day. I did go to the gym twice, this morning I did 30 minuets of weights and 30 minuets of Cardio (walking uphill between a 6 and 19 incline) This evening I did 40 minuets on the bike (between 4 and 14 resistance).  So over all 70 minuets of Cardio and 30 Minuets of weights. I had one free meal today but tried to stay close to my calories. I consumed 1530 calories and burned approximately  870 calories. Tomorrow I will go to spin! ~Tashina

7/22

It is so hot today! It makes me not want to cook anything. So I had and egg white shake for breakfast, a protein fruit shake for lunch and a taco salad for dinner. Total calories were 1420. I did not work out today. Tomorrow goal go to the gym twice. ~Tashina

7/21/12

I went to spin this morning for and hour. That was the only work out I was able to get in today. I did do a few hip/glute strengtheners at home tonight. I consumed 1450 Calories and burned 646 according to Livestrong.com. Overall a good day! Goal tomorrow is to follow my diet! ~Tashina

7/20

Woke up this morning and went to the gym at 6am. Did Hit training for 30 min then high resistance biking for 30 min. I also went back after work and did 30 min of weights mostly lower body. I ate fairly well, It was so hot this evening I didn't feel like really cooking rice like I should so I skipped that meal.  I am going to start logging my totals off what Livestrong.com Myplate says my calories and workouts are: consumed 1211 calories burned 706 calories. I am going to go to spin in the morning! ~Tashina

Week 7 update

This week I did not make my goal. I did however loose 2lbs so I am now 201lbs. I think my problem this week was inconsistency. I am defiantly going to work on that this week. I am going to count yesterday as my cheat day already so I will stick to my diet 100% (or as close as possible with work). I need to focus on doing more cardio. That will be my goal for this coming week! Starting today minimum of 1 hour cardio at least 4 days this week. ~Tashina

7/18/12

I did my workout today. It was a shorter one but it was done. I was busy today making treats for a bake sale tomorrow. I did really good at not eating too much while I was cooking. Tomorrow is going to be a rough day I will work out at 6am with Zoey but probably wont get in another workout. goal is to eat healthy.

7/17/12

Goals met today! I did thirty minuets of weights and 30 of Cardio this morning. Then and hour of spin tonight. I did well with eating also! Tomorrow goal is to work out!

7/16/12

Today was a wonderful free day! So fun to go out to ice cream with Megan and Kati! This morning I was going to do upper body weights, I finished 2 back exercises when Zoey came over, her normal partner hadn't shown up so I did lower body weights with her  I am already feeling it! Then about 10 minuets of HIIT training 30 second intervals. This afternoon I went back and did 45 minuets of cardio. Total work out to day was my 2 hours I had set as my goal! So goal for tomorrow: 100% on my diet, and 2 hours of workouts. ~Tashina

7/15/12

Toady was a great day! I stuck to my diet 100% !! I also was able to figure out my basic long term goal. I really like to stick to short term goals because the long term seems so far off but I would ultimately like to get my body fat down to between 15 and 18%. It is so hard to know what weight that would be but with my current lean mass I would figure around 140 to 150 lbs. So now that is in writing I will be focusing on my short term goals which I set weekly and daily. Tomorrow my goal is to work out twice (2 full hours)! ~Tashina

7/14/12

So crazy day, I did not follow my meal plan I did however work out hard before work so that was a plus. My in-laws came up to fix the car and were just finishing when I got off work at 2 so I ran over to my brothers house where my car was, we ended up not coming home til 7:30 PM I took them out to eat for their trouble of coming up and where I made wise choices it still was not my meal plan. Tomorrow I have no excuse! I will do it! However I will not be working out since it is Sunday. and on Monday it is my free day, However I will try to be a little better because I wasn't perfect this week. So Monday I will have a "free" meal and treat but be healthy the rest of the day. ~Tashina

7/13/12 (Friday)

Where to start, today I did not work out. I didn't even really keep my diet like I wanted to. I went to work at 12:30 after eating one meal, planning on eating one at work and coming home to check on the baby and having one meal then having another at 8 when I got off work. I was not able to come home I didn't have time between appointments. Then I got home at 7:50 and went to run the babysitter home, on the way my car broke down...... I got home 2 hours later, by the time I fed the now crying baby (she was so good right until the end) I really didn't feel like cooking. I ended up still being healthier and just had an egg white shake so overall I really only had 1400 calories or so composed of 37% protein 32% carbs and 31% fat (most coming from Peanut butter) So although I wasn't horrible and ate things I should I still didn't have enough veggies and had too much fat. Tomorrow shall be better. I will go work out before work, and I will see depending on what happens with my car if I can go twice as I planned. I will however eat from my meal plan! ~Tashina

7/12/12

Today was a tough day, I worked out at 6am with Zoey, 35 minuets weights 20 min Cardio. I had planned to go to the gym in between my appointments but ended up without any large enough breaks to run over the the gym. I did do about 20 minuets of strength exercises at home however so I kinda worked out twice just not like I would like. I did well with my diet, I was really hungry last night to I added 1/2 of and extra egg white shake trying to keep my diet healthy. I also was able to go over to the gym and have Chance (personal trainer) take my body fat. I was at 36.7% which was a little higher than the 35% I was hoping to be at or below. Goal for Friday work out once. Arlen is working an afternoon shift and all night so it will be harder for me to make the gym but I should have time right after my appointments. If not I will do 30 min of Cardio at my house. ~Tashina

Week 6 update

It is so frustrating not having things go as planned and not seeing the results I know I have worked for. Last week did not go as planned. I went out of town Friday evening, and ended up being gone til Monday evening. It was great to be with my family but it is so hard to be gone and away from the gym and my own food (love my mom's food however that is most of my problem). I started my new diet on Tuesday and have so far lost the weight I had gained over the weekend to put me back to where I was last week. I am going to set a pretty good goal for next week. I want to be under 200lbs that would be 3lbs but I know I can do it with this diet I am on. On the workout end I want to do 2 a day workouts 3 times this week and work out at least 6 days out of the week only missing Sunday. I don't have any plans coming up this week so I should be back on my routine. ~Tashina

7/11/12

I met my goal today! I worked out twice, 30 min of weights and 45 min of cardio. I just had to work out in between appointments today. I also stuck with my diet. I did make sweet potato french fries they were actually really good. definitely different than REAL potatoes but I think I can survive on them. ~Tashina

7/10/12

Today was a good day. I went to spin at 5:30 this evening. I did really good on my diet today. My egg white shake was actually really good and I cooked and ate sweet potato for the first time. Goal tomorrow 2 work outs! ~Tashina

Goals

Today I am starting a new diet a friend wrote up for me. My Goals are going to be:
#1 Stick to diet
#2 Work out twice a day minimum of 3 days a week and once a day at least 5 days a week
#3 192lbs by July 31st

6/09/12

I just came home this evening after waiting for my car part to get here. So I wasn't able to work out today however, I did go grocery shopping for the week. I am starting a new diet that was written by a friend. It is set up to be really strict 6 days a week and have one free day. I am starting that today. My free day will be next Monday for the week. I am still going to do my week updates on Thursday. I will be trying to do 2 work outs a day as much as possible. However I know I will not be at the gym in the AM SO tomorrow Goal is to go to spin tomorrow afternoon and do 30 min lifting afterwards. ~Tashina

7/5/12

So today was rather crazy I worked out this morning with Zoey. I did 30 min cardio and 30 min upper body weights. I gave a massage in the morning then came home and had a protein shake. I had to be back at work at  2 for another massage so I had a can of tuna since I would be coming home after I massaged and worked out, just my luck that I was booked with 2 other appointments after that so, I ended up at work until 6:30 and didn't work out. I came home for dinner and didn't end up going back to the gym. I met my calorie goal but should have gone back to the gym. I am going to be heading out of town tomorrow night or early Saturday morning so this will be my last post this week. Starting Monday I will be starting a new meal plan that was written for me, so I will have an update then! I will do my best to make good choices at my family reunion this weekend. ~Tashina

Week 5 update

Week # 5 went a little better, I was very good at working out however my diet was a bit lacking. I was down 1 lbs to 203 this week which is a step in the right direction. I  will be heading out of town for a family reunion early Saturday morning I will post tomorrow night about my goals for the weekend. ~Tashina

7/4/12

Today was fairly good. I did horrible on eating healthy but I did go to the gym twice today.  I did 40 min of weights and 20 min of spinning this morning at 6 then at 11 I did 45 Min of cardio. Not bad for a holiday I will say! I will do better with eating the rest of the week! Including at my family reunion this weekend. Goals for tomorrow: work out twice, stay under 1800 calories. ~Tashina

7/3/12

Love my girl!

Today was a good day, I was under 1800 calories, and I went to spin. I wasn't able to work out in the morning. But the hour of spin was good! Last night Tioni helped me with my workout here are some pictures!

Tioni is my perfect 11lb + weight!

7/2/12

Today was an awesome day. I worked out this morning for and hour and again this afternoon for 45 minuets. This evening I am doing some resistance training at home for a total of 2 hours and 15 min or working out today. I had a total of about 1850 calories. Tomorrow goal is to workout in the am and go to spin class at 530.

6/30/12

Today was a good day, I did go to the Gym and did 30 min of Cardio, I had about 1700 Calories. So all in all a good day.  Tashina

6/29/12

Today went as planned. I was unable to go to the gym this morning but scheduled myself time tomorrow that I WILL go. I did good with Calories had about 1600. I have been trying really hard to eat well this week. Meaning the calories I am eating are what I should be eating. I am so tired! I am going to try to get some sleep tonight so I can wake up early in the morning to go to work! Tashina

6/27/12

Today was a rough day, Tioni has a cold so didn't sleep the best since she has a cold. I decided to suck it up and go to the gym this morning anyway! Zoey and I did 40 min of weights and about 15 min of Cardio.  I then went to work at 9 and didn't get home til about 6, Now I just ate dinner and have to go back for a meeting at 9. I thought about going back to do 30 more min of cardio but It has been an crazy long day and I want to spend time with my baby. I was really busy at work so think I got in enough movement today. Tashina

Week 4 update

This week went about the same as last week, I kept my calories about 70% and was not able to attend the gym as much as I would have preferred since we were out of town. I was still at 204 this morning so I didn't loose anything. This week is going to go a lot better I can feel it! ~Tashina

6/27/12

Today was another rough day, I was at work til 5 then came home with a whiny baby. We think she might have her first cold so she has just wanted to be held. I was not able to work out today but I did stick to my calories I had about 1770. Tomorrow even though I am going to have a long day, I am going to work out at 6am. I will do my best on calories. ~Tashina

back on track 6/26

Today was a good start again. I have done really good today except maybe should have had more Calories. I ate mostly fruit and veggies. I had one protein shake and a serving of chicken with dinner. Overall I ate really light. I had 1450 Calories today, and went to my spin class. So A+ for today :) ~Tashina

6/25/12

So we were out of town yesterday and today so I didn't could calories or work out. Back on the bus again tomorrow. ~Tashina

6/22/12

Today was a different day, I worked form 2 to 5:30 then did chair massage at an event from 6 to 8:30. I meant to go to the gym and work out. But I was hot and in the sun for 2 hours and was really hungry. I was pretty low on calories today, Lower than I know I should be so maybe it was good I didnt work out. I consumed around 1300 Calories. Tomorrow should be better! ~Tashina

6/21/12

Zoey and I went to the gym at 6am did upper body weights about 40 min and twenty min of Cardio (including hitt intervals which I haven't done since before I was pregnant) I intended to go to the gym again tonight but had a long day at work and a friends birthday party to go to. So today calorie wise I honestly don't know, I don't think it was too high but we went to lunch with Arlen's Grandma who was visiting from Minnesota and had birthday cake so tomorrow I will count my Calories and be under 1800! ~Tashina

Week 3 Review

This week I did not have the results I wanted yet I somewhat expected that,  I am still at 204 Where I was last week. I know I had a stressful week and my efforts were not 100% there but this week will be better! I want to make a more concrete effort to do cardio this week, not just lazy cardio but good cardio! This week WILL be better! ~Tashina

6/20/12

Today, I lifted weights this afternoon for thirty min, I was not able to make it back for cardio as I had planned. I Consumed about 1735 Calories so that was good. I know I haven't gotten the results I want this week. I will do a post tomorrow! ~Tashina

6/19/12

Today was good.  Spin class for one hour.  Approximately 1760 calories.

Day #19 (6/18/2012)

Monday was a great day, I consumed around 1820 Calories and was able to make it to they gym twice. I did 30 min weights and 30 min cardio in the AM then 45 min of cardio in the evening. Goal Tuesday is to make it  to Spin class!

Day #17

Today did not go completely as planned, I ended up working til 12:30 and didn't have time to go to the gym before I had to be home so Arlen could go to work. I did do 30 min of resistance training at home. I did good on calories however consuming and estimated 1750. Tomorrow should be a good day but it is my day off! ~Tashina