1 month update: Operation HAB

Okay, okay, okay! 

I haven't been as good as I should have been. :(

But starting this week I have been doing better with working out. I have jog/walked 2.49 miles 4 days out of 7 so far! Even with as hot as hell as it's been lately. :) {115 on Saturday and Sunday} 

Ive been doing so-so on the diet part! I can be a lot better. I NEED to be a lot better. So that means no more cookies for breakfast?!? :( 

Seeing these measurements and seeing that they haven't budged at all in a month is depressing. So hopefully that'll be the push I need to be more strict this next month. :) 

In addition to all the weight loss adventures, I have also taken on another full time "adventure". I started school again full time this passed Monday and couldn't be more excited. :) 

Yay!

That's all for now. 

Measurements: (today vs {goal})

Weight: 159.0 lbs {140} 
Height: 5'9
Jean Size: 12 {9}
Shirt Size: M{S}
BMI: 23.2 
R Thigh: 23 {17}inches 
Stomach {pooch}: 37inches{33} 
R Bicep: 12 {9}inches 
R Calf: 15 {12}inches 
BOOOTY: 42 {38}inches 

Biceps do NOT grow on trees

Okay! Posting for yesterday! Day #2 of Operation Hot Ass Bride! :) did awesome with my self control and not eating every candy bar in sight ;) hehe. Lost 2 lbs. Down to 159.6 woot woot! Only 14-19 more lbs to go! :) 

Workouts:

I did a leg circuit I found on Pinterest. 

Found here: 

http://pinterest.com/pin/81064862015166846/

Loved it!! :) 

And I also did a cardio/core circuit in which I also found on Pinterest. :)

Found here:

http://pinterest.com/pin/81064862015150766/

Daily eats:

730am: 3 egg whites, whole wheat toast with 1 tsp of peanut butter

1030am: 10 raw almonds

1230pm: 5oz tuna, veggie salad with red wine vinegar

3pm: White Macadamia Clif Bar

530pm: 4 chicken nuggets, 6 whole wheat wheat thin crackers

Not too shabby eh?!? :)

Tootles. 

*Operation Hot Ass Bride*

So I don't know how many times I've said "okay I'm getting strict this time" haha but this is the real deal people! :) started my Operation Hot Ass Bride today!! :) as of this morning I am weighing in at 161.7lbs. My goal is 146 lbs by my wedding day, 2/21/14. And this WILL happen. I'm not so much worried about the number, as I am at wanting to be more toned. My flappy teacher arms, mama hips, and not so delightful thighs WILL all my more tight and toned by the time I put on my wedding dress. :) 

Measurements: (today vs {goal})

Weight: 161.7 lbs {140} 
Height: 5'9
Jean Size: 12 {9}
Shirt Size: M{S}
BMI: 23.2 
R Thigh: 20 {17}inches 
Stomach {pooch}: 37inches{33} 
R Bicep: 12 {9}inches 
R Calf: 15.5 {12}inches 
BOOOTY: 41 {38}inches 

Starting picture: (unedited, raw picture)

I got this!! :)

Day#1 was a success. No cheating. Ran 1.5 miles, did an arm circuit this morning, and then before bed ill do a Zumba DVD and another arm circuit. :) 

Tootles. 

Getting wedding ready! :) - 10 months to go

So I have been majorly slacking lately. But I recently was given a NEW motivation to continue my weight loss journey... :)

I AM ENGAGED!!!

Wedding date: 2/21/14

Which means 10 months to get my goals buckled down! :)

Along with my measurements today, I listed my goals for each in the "{}" :)

This weeks measurements:

Weight: 157.6 {140} (down 12 lbs)
Height: 5'9
Jean Size: 12 {9}
Shirt Size: M{S}
BMI: 23.2 (down 6.5)
R Thigh: 20 {17}inches (down 8 inches)
Stomach {pooch}: 37inches{33} (down 7 inches)
R Bicep: 12 {9}inches (down 3 inches)
R Calf: 15.5 {12}inches (up 1/2 inch)
BOOOTY: 41 {38}inches (down 7.5 inches)

Day #2 of a healthier life <3

Okay!! So today is just about over (for me anyways *yawn*) it was not nearly as hard as I thought it would be! Didn't cheat! Yay! And even better news... I weighed in at 158.8 lbs this am! :) so let's just say I'm excited to go to bed just so I can wake up and weigh in again. Haha

Anyways..

Day 2:

Breakfast- 1 egg, 1 thin bagel, 1/2 banana
Lunch- 1 egg, 5 saltine crackers, 1 c cottage cheese
Dinner- 3 oz grilled chicken, 1 c steamed broccoli, 1/2 banana, 1/2 c ice cream

And I failed at the no iced tea today, but shoot its unsweetened, no harm right?!?

But I did however complete a second date with Jillian Michaels, and man o man am I feeling it now. My bootay and legs are sore.. And I'm LOVING it! :)

That's all for now.

Toodles! <3

Back at it for a NEW New Years Resolution :D

Okay! For those of you who have been following me for a year now when I first started this healthier lifestyle journey.. Thank you! Your kind words and support have been amazing! :)

So some updates! I am still addicted to MyFitnessPal app. I still weigh myself daily (I feel it helps me keep making better decisions when it comes to eating and exercising!)

Today, along with my daily routine, I have decided to attempt the "Military diet" or "3 day diet" as seen all over the world wide web and Pinterest. :) You can do it as a quick weight loss before a special occasion (mine is my bfs surprise bday party this Saturday!!) or you can continue doing it 3 days on and 4 days off.

Day 1: Had consisted of:

Breakfast- 1/2 medium grapefruit, 1 slice of toast, 2 tbs of creamy peanut butter.

Lunch- 1 slice of whole wheat bread, 1/2 cup of plain canned tuna.

Dinner- 3oz of 95/5 ground beef, 1 cup plain canned green beans, 1/2 medium banana. (I skipped the cup of vanilla ice cream, just couldn't down it.)

Day 1 in all was not as bad as I thought. And surprisingly neither in plain tuna. Haha

The only thing I MIGHT have to change is the [iced tea] only on Day 1 rule. I'm a QT mango tea addict! I confess. Haha. But I am going to TRY my hardest!! :)

And then on top of the "diet" change , I have gone completely off the board and started Jillian Michaels 30 day shred workout. And let me tell you, she kicked my booootay! Haha.

I'll update you all tomorrow on how {sore} I am in the morning! :)

Measurements:

Weight: 164.6 (down 38.6 lbs)

Height: 5'9
Jean Size: 11
Shirt Size: M
BMI: 24.3 (down 5.4)
R Thigh: 22 inches (down 6 in)
Stomach{pooch}:36 inches(down 8 ins)
R Bicep: 12 inches (down 2 in)
R Calf: 15 inches (same)

Current picture:

159!!!!

I am finally BELOW my original goal weight and couldn't be more excited!! :) now onto new goals! :)

Feeling Badass!!

When Im dripping in sweat.. I feel badass!! :)

So I have officially hit 169.8 today!! :) So excited. Gonna keep this up. I havent been working out too much, but Ive been sticking to the healthier eating choices. :)

Goal for the next couple weeks, workout 3-4 times a week. Gotta lose 6 more lbs til my original goal, and then an additional 15 to my ULTIMATE goal. :)

Remember to DRINK YOUR WATER during these hot months!!

<3

Train insane or remain the same

So as I am extremely nervous to get on the scale this am I was greatly surprised!! Down another pound!! :) 171.6!! Woot woot!! :)

Can you tell I'm excited? ;)

So I was at the gym on Monday. Went hard on the elliptical for a good 30 mins straight, felt amazing. Then started working out my arms literally in the middle of my first rep some douche comes up and was like "I wasn't done with all my reps. Can I cut in?" seriously dude?? I was pissed and got off. Then was just too annoyed to workout more. Maybe he was just intimidated that I was lifting only 20# less then him?? ;) haha. Oh well.

Remember during these summer months to up the water intake!!! :)

{Here's to Healthy Choices}

OK I have definitely been slacking, even after posting that Ive been slacking and need to get better. :) So after getting on the scale this morning and being only {14 POUNDS} away from my goal, I am getting back into it, so that I can set my new goal! :)

This is almost exactly my 6 month mark from when I started this journey on January 5th, 2012!!!! :)

Plan:

-Make good, healthy decisions
-Still eating healthy
-Workout after work everday, if for some reason I cant, then I WILL go for my 5 mile walk with the kids after work. :)

Measurements:

Weight: 174.0 (down 30 lbs)
Height: 5'9
Jean Size: 13

Shirt Size: M/L

BMI: 25.7 (down 6.3)

R Thigh: 23 inches (down 5 inches)

Stomach {pooch}: 38 inches (down 6 inches)

R Bicep: 12 inches (down 2 inches)

R Calf: 16 inches (same as the beginning)

BOOOTY: 43 inches (down 5.5 inches)

Pictures:

 

Ive decided that once I meet my ULTIMATE goal of 145 lbs (or size 7 jeans) then I am going to {treat} myself to something real {special} so yay!! I am very excited.. :)

*Here's to healthy choices today*

BAD DAY!!!

Upset with myself this morning. My weight has gone up, measurement have gone up. BLAHHHH!

Did 1 set of my circuit workout this am, plan on doing another tonight as well as a long walk.

NO CHEATING!! TODAY THERE WILL BE NO CHEATING!! we shall see.. :/

This weeks measurements:

Weight: 183.3 (down 19 lbs)
Height: 5'9
Jean Size: 13

Shirt Size: L

BMI: 26.4 (down 4.3)

R Thigh: 24 inches (down 4 inches)*same as the last measurement*

Stomach {pooch}: 40 inches (down 4 inches)*same as the last measurement*

R Bicep: 13.5 inches (down .5 inch)

R Calf: 16 inches (same as the beginning)

BOOOTY: 44 inches (down 4.5 inches)

Great Morning!!

Hello everyone!

IM BACK!!

Worked out for an hr last night before bed, then set my alarm for an hour earlier and woke up and did a mini 30 minute workout this am. :) And it feels amazing!!

Goal for the day: EAT GOOD, Workout DIRTY!! :) and POOCH BE GONE!! {ok thats more of a goal for the month! ;) }

I am a little upset because my weight was up a little bit this am.. 182.4. But its OKAY we WILL get it back down!! :)

Eats:

7am: protein bar

9am: string cheese

11am: protein bar

1p: quiznos grilled buffalo chicken sandwich (small)

3p: protein bar

630p: grilled chick break, 1/2 cup of whole wheat rice mixed with jalepenoes


Finished the day with 2 lap job around the complex. :) And I feel amazing!! Up and at them early again tomorrow! :)

OOOPS!!

I know ive done what I keep saying I wont do anymore.. SLACK!! But Ive had alot going on lately.. new job, broke up with the bf, and so on and so forth.

Anyways, As of this am I am down to 179.2 YAY!!

So Ive been asked to model for a 50s PinUp shoot, which I think will be amazingly fun.. we are getting all the kids in on it as well. :) So i gotta bust my butt until then!

I was told by a ex mother in law this afternoon that I look as good as I did in high school, which was amazing to hear.. BUT.. I want to look BETTER!! :) Ill get there. 15 more lbs before september! :)

This weeks measurements:

Weight: 179.3 (down 23 lbs) !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Height: 5'9
Jean Size: 13

Shirt Size: L

BMI: 26.4 (down 4.3)

R Thigh: 24 inches (down 4 inches)*same as the last measurement*

Stomach {pooch}: 40 inches (down 4 inches)*same as the last measurement*

R Bicep: 12.5 inches (down .5 inch)

R Calf: 15 inches (same as the beginning)*same as the last measurement*

BOOOTY: 44.5 inches (down 4 inches)

Picture Update:

Don&apos;t waste a whole day because of one bad decision!

Good morning!

Today is yet another new day! Make the best of it! :)

This shirt is a small running large! :) love it. But can't wait until its loose and first fit anymore! :)

New beginning..

So I started a new job today. First of many great things to come! :)

Also, I bought new work pants this weekend that were a size 14!! Starting out at an 18 only 2 months ago and a size 20 the last time u had to wear dress pants.. I'm on cloud 9!!! And I've decided to re evaluate my goal! :) no longer do I want to be a 9... I want be get to a size 7!! :)

Eats:

730a: protein bar
1230p: 1/2 chick breast, 1/4 c we rice, 1/2 c steamed squash
330p: protein bar

To be continued..

ELEVEN weeks!! Holy Crap!!

Just ended week 11, since i started this new lifestyle. doesnt feel like its been that long at all! :) Love it though!

So today is St Pattys Day, and my kids are with their dad, so I get to celebrate! So im doing all my stats and measurements today, so I wont be all bloated from the green beer tomorrow! ;)

This weeks measurements:

Weight: 182.6 (down 20 lbs) !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Height: 5'9
Jean Size: 13 (finally felt good in smaller jeans! :)  )
Shirt Size: L (finally feel better in a smaller shirt! )
BMI: 26.9 (down 3.8)
R Thigh: 24 inches (down 4 inches)
Stomach {pooch}: 40 inches (down 4 inches)
R Bicep: 13 inches (same as beginning)*same as the last measurement*
R Calf: 15 inches (same as the beginning)*same as the last measurement*
BOOOTY: 45 inches (down 3.5 inches) *same as the last measurement*


Eats:

9a: honey bunches of oats ceral

workouts:

full body circuit

to be conitnued..

Is that on my "diet" ?!?! ;)

So I went out with some friends last night and drank a little too much.. eecks.. so today has been an all around not good day. haha

1130a: 2 jack in the box tacos (gagged them down and they didnt even help.. blah)
2p: chicken deli meat sandwich and a small curly fry from arbys (still didnt help)
8p: a protein bar

Didnt eat too much today and because i had a massive hang over I didnt work out as well. But tomorrow is a NEW day! :)

Ignorance is NOT bliss...

Feel good this am after the workout last night! love the feeling of being refreshed after a good workout!

Eats:

530a: protein bar
830a: granola cluster 80 calorie pack
12p: protein bar
3p: 2 taquitos from QT
730p: chef salad and 1 pc if pizza

And a pic from today! :)

If you really want to do something..

you'll find a way. If you dont, you'll find an excuse. <3

Starting off fresh (yet, again). So much crap-ola has been going on lately, but NO MORE EXCUSES!!!

Getting back on track with my STRICT diet again starting today, and exercises everyday, NO EXCUSES!! :)

This weeks measurements:

Weight: 184.6 (down 18 lbs)
Height: 5'9
Jean Size: 15
Shirt Size: XL
BMI: 27.3 (down 2.4)
R Thigh: 25 inches (down 3 inches)
Stomach {pooch}: 41 inches (down 3 inches)
R Bicep: 13.5 inches (up .5 inches)
R Calf: 15 inches (same as the beginning)
BOOOTY: 45 inches (down 3.5 inches) *same as the last measurement*

10 week progress pic:

Eats:

830a: protein bar

12p: protein bar

330p: a side of orange chicken from panda

630p: 100 calorie bag of popcorn and banana

930p: protein bar

Workout:

I sprinted on the elliptical for 20 mins today! and it felt AMAZING!! :) then I did 1 of my full body circuits!! :)

So all in all, I shall call today a GOOD day!! :)

Good Start..

So I woke up late this morning, but feel great! :)

at 11am I did the full body circuit once.

Eats:

1030a: honey bunches of oats

to be continued..