So I mentioned before that I was working with an awesome trainer, his name is Derek and he had offered a special deal for someone in need. Well turns out that I am that person in need. I could not be more thankful and excited. Derek will be working with me for 90 days, 3 training sessions a week, bugging me by text, food plans and rules. This is finally my time to get this thing done.
I started using the myfitness app which is great for accountability. It is really making me watch my calories and what I eat. It is very difficult giving up things that I love, trying to give up my coke zero, not easy at all. My first weekend was tough, I did run a 5K on Saturday, but eating out is difficult. But I can tell already that I am changing. I can order much healthier options for the most part and then I only eat half and save the rest for another meal. At the moment I am really craving something sweet but I decided to keep myself busy with other things instead. I finished my first week and I think I did really well and will continue to get better from here on out.
I am so ready to do this thing, I am going to work so hard. When I meet up with Derek he pushes me so hard, not to a point that I can't handle it. He just pushes me to do what he knows that I can do. I had no idea what I was doing on my own and with his help I am learning so much and working harder then I have ever worked before. I was the poster child for yo-yo dieting but I WILL now be the poster child for Derek McQuinn Fitness!
Monday, April 15, 2013
Thursday, March 28, 2013
Baby Steps
Met up with my friend/trainer Derek for my results from the 21-day challenge. I lost six pounds and several inches all over, I try to be very excited about that but it just seems like such a small step and there is so far to go. Trying to be patient but that is obviously not something that I am good at when it comes to weight loss. I made it to the gym tonight and really feel like I have learned a lot about new ways to work out and change things up.
Sitting here thinking, dangerous when it comes to my crazy head, I am wondering who really cares. There have got to be thousands of blogs out there and really is this really all that interesting, helpful or funny. No it isn't but I guess this is just what I need to do for myself. This is a difficult and frustrating journey, especially since I did it all before and had to start over. I mean I am not getting any younger and from what I hear, the older you get the harder it is to keep weight off.
I have to write this, whether anyone reads it or not, it is important for me to keep these records. I will reach my goal, it is not an option. I have to admit something that makes me feel pretty crappy. I just logged on to my gym website and it shows how often you go to the gym, it was pitiful. But I have to realize that the past 21 days I did meet up at another gym twice a week with Derek so that makes me feel better. So now that I know that is out there I will be going as much as I can. I have been feeling sick the past couple days and today after the gym I feel stronger and even feel like the cold is going away. Doctors appointment tomorrow to check up and get my medication refilled, glad to know the number on the scale will be down again.
Sitting here thinking, dangerous when it comes to my crazy head, I am wondering who really cares. There have got to be thousands of blogs out there and really is this really all that interesting, helpful or funny. No it isn't but I guess this is just what I need to do for myself. This is a difficult and frustrating journey, especially since I did it all before and had to start over. I mean I am not getting any younger and from what I hear, the older you get the harder it is to keep weight off.
I have to write this, whether anyone reads it or not, it is important for me to keep these records. I will reach my goal, it is not an option. I have to admit something that makes me feel pretty crappy. I just logged on to my gym website and it shows how often you go to the gym, it was pitiful. But I have to realize that the past 21 days I did meet up at another gym twice a week with Derek so that makes me feel better. So now that I know that is out there I will be going as much as I can. I have been feeling sick the past couple days and today after the gym I feel stronger and even feel like the cold is going away. Doctors appointment tomorrow to check up and get my medication refilled, glad to know the number on the scale will be down again.
Monday, March 25, 2013
Getting Redundant
I was thinking about blogging again after how helpful it was previously. It really keeps me held accountable and getting my thoughts and ideas out into writing is pretty therapeutic. I found this blog that I started in 2011 and reading those few posts takes me back to that moment. It is amazing what has happened since then.
A few days after that terrible Valentine's week I started talking to an old friend and long story short we ended up getting married on January 1st, 2012. What a year! I married my best friend Rob Digel.
So I had originally (back in 2008) started out at 220 pounds. I got down to 145 at my smallest. I felt amazing and so great about myself. By January of 2011 I had gained quite a bit back, up to 180. I worked hard and lost 20 something pounds. Then I got off my meds again, I got way too comfortable with my wonderful man who loves me no matter what I weigh.
In October of 2012 I went to the doctor about my thyroid medication and got on the scale and it said 222 pounds!!! There might be people out there who have some idea of how that felt but it is hard to describe. I felt like a huge failure, frustrated beyond belief. Talking to my doctor, he was very sympathetic and understanding. He checked my thyroid and also prescribed me a medication called Phentermine. You can look it up for details but it is what I really needed for a great kick start.
I have now gotten back down to 195! I am just happy to be back in one-derland and will never go back there again. My husband is so amazingly supportive and my family as well. My first goal was to get back down below 200 and my reward was dying my hair back to the color I wanted. My next goal, when I lose 50 pounds (170 pounds) I get to get the tattoo I have wanted for years. Then when I get to 149 I will plan, schedule and do whatever it takes to fund my abdomnioplasty. Rob said we will do whatever it takes to make sure it happens, he understands what it means to me.
Due to my huge weight gain and loss, and gain again and loss again, I went from a spare tire to a flat tire. I have the most disgusting stomach. I would put a picture but I want to wait till I have a before and after picture. It only gets worse the more that I lose and no amount on exercise, ab crunches, or lotions can even touch it, All doctors have told me the only solution is abdomnioplasty and that I am a perfect candidate. It will be the change that I need to get me to that point that I can be happy with me.
At the start of March I got talked into a 21 day challenge with a great personal trainer, Derek McQuinn (look him up on facebook) and I started at 195 and it is almost over and I have to weigh in again tomorrow to see the results. I had personal training sessions and group sessions and he worked me harder then I have ever worked. Even though there was a lot of pain and muscles that I did not even know existed were aching, I haven't felt this strong and motivated in such a long time.
So I will begin updating this blog a lot more often and let you all know my ups and downs and keep going strong, So please just keep me accountable and feel free to share your struggles and accomplishments!
A few days after that terrible Valentine's week I started talking to an old friend and long story short we ended up getting married on January 1st, 2012. What a year! I married my best friend Rob Digel.
So I had originally (back in 2008) started out at 220 pounds. I got down to 145 at my smallest. I felt amazing and so great about myself. By January of 2011 I had gained quite a bit back, up to 180. I worked hard and lost 20 something pounds. Then I got off my meds again, I got way too comfortable with my wonderful man who loves me no matter what I weigh.
In October of 2012 I went to the doctor about my thyroid medication and got on the scale and it said 222 pounds!!! There might be people out there who have some idea of how that felt but it is hard to describe. I felt like a huge failure, frustrated beyond belief. Talking to my doctor, he was very sympathetic and understanding. He checked my thyroid and also prescribed me a medication called Phentermine. You can look it up for details but it is what I really needed for a great kick start.
I have now gotten back down to 195! I am just happy to be back in one-derland and will never go back there again. My husband is so amazingly supportive and my family as well. My first goal was to get back down below 200 and my reward was dying my hair back to the color I wanted. My next goal, when I lose 50 pounds (170 pounds) I get to get the tattoo I have wanted for years. Then when I get to 149 I will plan, schedule and do whatever it takes to fund my abdomnioplasty. Rob said we will do whatever it takes to make sure it happens, he understands what it means to me.
Due to my huge weight gain and loss, and gain again and loss again, I went from a spare tire to a flat tire. I have the most disgusting stomach. I would put a picture but I want to wait till I have a before and after picture. It only gets worse the more that I lose and no amount on exercise, ab crunches, or lotions can even touch it, All doctors have told me the only solution is abdomnioplasty and that I am a perfect candidate. It will be the change that I need to get me to that point that I can be happy with me.
At the start of March I got talked into a 21 day challenge with a great personal trainer, Derek McQuinn (look him up on facebook) and I started at 195 and it is almost over and I have to weigh in again tomorrow to see the results. I had personal training sessions and group sessions and he worked me harder then I have ever worked. Even though there was a lot of pain and muscles that I did not even know existed were aching, I haven't felt this strong and motivated in such a long time.
So I will begin updating this blog a lot more often and let you all know my ups and downs and keep going strong, So please just keep me accountable and feel free to share your struggles and accomplishments!
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