Ballet, Boxing & Booty

So this morning I worked out with Tiffany Roth's free workouts on YouTube. I warmed up with her basic ballerina video, followed by 2 rounds of boxing and finished with a booty shaking waist workout. Now, here I am about an hour and a half later and I want to go out for a run. I guess once you really get serious about it, there's no stopping you. #bellyfatwar

Something Sorta New

It's been a while since I've made an update, but I am still hard at work on my journey to becoming a healthier me. Since my last update, I've gone down another size so as of today I am in a size 12. However; in some instances the 12 is baggy. And for those who've been wondering, I've finally fallen below the 200lb mark. I am indeed excited about that.

On another note, I am up to something. But, of course you've probably already figured me out enough to know that I am always, "up to something". I've been thinking about seriously recording my progress and providing all the details to everything that I've found that both works and doesn't. I'm even toying with the idea of starting a group. I see so many people struggling with their weight, but it seems like the only people who are willing to honestly share are the people who "used" to have a weight problem. I don't know for sure if I want to do this yet though. I mean people say that they will participate and be honest, but very few follow through.

Anyway, my most recent adventures free and paid are "Rockin' Body" by Shaun T. (I love that guy), the free "Couch 2 5k" app and now "Tiffany Roth". I will be sharing my honest opinion and progress with these two programs. I want to see which one gives me what I'm looking for and how fast. I know, I know, it's a marathon not a sprint, but when you've been running the same marathon for so long, you really need a water break.

My next mini goal is to lose 7.5 inches around the waist by Oct. 22nd.  I will post measurements and a before photo soon. Stay tuned!

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Days 7 & 8

Have you ever rolled over on your own fat? Or felt like your fat needed it's own blanket? I thought about that last night when I realize that my stomach is no longer in it's own zip code. I still have a stomach, but it's not like it used to be. I'm just wondering if anyone else has ever had these types of conversations with themselves about their body.

I went to a weight loss meeting once and someone there said that even though they had lost a lot of weight, they still had image issues and to them they would always see their old self reflecting in the mirror. At the time I thought that they were nuts, but today I completely understand. Especially as I find myself struggling to let go of these 6 pounds that stand between me and my next mini goal which is to be out of the 200's... OMG, I can't believe I said it. I don't feel a breakthrough for saying it, but it might be coming.

I've been pushing myself really hard to workout 2-3 times a day for a minimum of 30 minutes each time. I wonder if I'm pushing myself too hard, but I want to get this weight down. Today in particular for some reason has been a rough day. I feel like yuck. I ate ice cream a magnum ice cream bar to be exact. I've been behaving myself otherwise though.

Exercise Day 7
Body Revival
DC2 (dance central)

Exercise Day 8
Power & Praise
Leslie Sansone
I don't know if I'm going to do  DC2


Food:
I've been living off of Morning Star products and Protein Smoothies for the past few days. Staying true to the group challenge #30DayFitnessAccountabilityGroup on facebook, I've not eaten any bread or white rice.

I'm in need of some tough love...

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Days 5 & 6

So, I realized that I've grown bored with my updates of posting meals and workouts. I want to make it better. My daughter has decided that she wants to lose weight and said to me that she doesn't know how. I've been trying to encourage her by helping her realize that there are no easy or quick fix ways to do so. Who knows that better than me? I've tried every fad diet, diet pill and miracle potion out. I mean everything from the "Master Cleanse to the cabbage soup" diet. And as I stand here today more than 100lbs less than my highest weight; I realize that I got here with discipline and consistency. If you've wondered what I've been doing, here's the secret.

 

Exercise and Restraint.
I'm doing better in both areas, but there's always room for improvement. I've been working out at least 5 days a week. I started off slowly with just walking inside and doing videos that I found on Youtube. Then I realized that choosing a workout plan that came with a schedule worked even better for me. Being a creative person sometimes means that I bore easily; therefore so far I've only been able to stick with a program for 30 days and then I switch to something else for 30 days, but the key is that I don't stop... I'm glad to say that I am now working out twice a day most days. Ask me how and I'll answer.

 

Another thing that has helped me is to be in the company of like minded people. People who will encourage me to stay focused and push me to "dig deeper", like support groups. I am currently at the end of week one of my participation in #30DayFitnessAccountabilityGroup on facebook. Reading  about everyone else helps me to realize that I'm "completely normal"...

 

Restraint:
Some days are better than other's... Today was a Faturday for me. Faturday is when you step away from your good behavior and cut a fool. I ate sweets, drank sugary beverages and only worked out once. No, I don't feel guilty. However; I realize that can not do that type of thing too often. I also need to tell you that you should not reward yourself with food.

 

Anyway... Restraint simply means controlling yourself by eating smaller portions if you simply must keep eating those things. Some of the tools I use are as follows:

 

1. Add Protein Shakes
2. Eat 5-6 times a day (small meals or healthy snacks)
3. No food after 7pm
4. Try to get at least 8 solid hours of sleep.

 

 

Ok... Back to my regularly scheduled post...

 

Food Day 5
1/2 lunchable
Calamari
Chicken
coffee with creamer

 

Exercise:
Body Gospel Revival

 

 

Food Day 6
Shhhhh

 

Exercise:
Body Gospel Stretch in the Spirit

 

My weight loss goal for week one was 4 pounds and I lost 7... Next week I guess I'll aim to lose 5lbs.
I hope my post are helpful. Shout out to my fam in the #30DayFitnessAccountabilityGroup so far everyone has met or exceeded their goal for week one. You guys ROCK~~~

 

 

Day 4

Yesterday I was pleasantly surprised by the numbers on the scale. As it revealed that I am 5lbs lighter than I was last week and only three days into the challenge. My day started of a little slow today, because I was exhausted. I've been working out twice a day and I think that my body is just really tired. I've been trying my best to eat right and to listen to my stomach when I begin to feel full.

Exercise:
Body Gospel Revival
Extra Curricular Activity (wink wink)

Food:
Poached Egg w/garlic Aoli and Morning Star Veggie Sausage Pattie
Chocolate/peanut butter/banana protein shake
pretzels
Fish Soup and Swai
water
coffee with creamer


I'm not looking back, I'm moving forward (in my Jade voice)
I'm going to order Raspberry Ketone in liquid form and start taking that instead of the capsules. Shout out to my fam in the #30DayFitnessAccountabiltyGroup I love you guys.

Day 2

This morning I took the kids to IHOP because my baby girl earned two free meal coupons for straight A's and Citizenship. Yes, I made the right menu choice. I immediately when for the smart choice options. Afterwards, we went to the park to walk/jog because my 23 yr. old daughter has decided that she too wants to get fit and healthy. I have to admit that I'm concerned that I won't meet my goal to lose 4lbs this week, but I'm going to keep pushing forward any ways.

Food:
1/2 Spinach, mushroom and tomato omelet 165 calories
2 pancakes 165 calories
1/2 oz pretzels 70 calories
lamb shoulder & small baked potato 404 calories
strawberry banana protein shake 80 calories
coffee with creamer
water

Total Calories less than 1000 for the day. I aiming for less than that on tomorrow.

Exercise:
walk/jog 2miles (I jogged most of that, yay me)
Body Gospel

Sidebar

I took a practice test today for a subject that has been holding me back from getting my degree. I did better than I did in times past, but it still has me feeling down. Please pray for me... I'll see you guys tomorrow.