Day 136... Tucanos, cake and ice cream

Today I was feeling like crap so I spent until 4:00 pm in bed. I'm still feeling kind of sick but not as bad as this morning. I hope I don't get too sick... I have to go back to work on Monday and being sick isn't a good thing when working with children.

This evening we went out to dinner to celebrate my mother-in-law and sister-in-law's birthdays. We went to Tucanos. It was ok but not worth what it costs. You do get a lot of food though... I was careful not to over eat. We then went back to my mother-in-law's house for cake and ice cream. I over did it a bit on the ice cream but stuck with a small piece of chocolate cake. I hope that weigh in tomorrow goes good and that eating what I did tonight doesn't undo any of my progress. I've only had 1 bottle of water today and I can feel it.

I think if the weather is nice tomorrow I will take Ava for a walk. It is back to the gym with me on Monday. I need to start getting back in the habit of working out almost daily.

Let the lbs melt!!!

Day 135... Baja Fresh and home improvement projects

Ava and I spent the day with family. First we went to Baja Fresh with her Uncle Nick, Grandma Jo and Great Grandma.

Then we spent the whole afternoon working on home improvement projects with Grandpa Phil... Ava got to help put up a shelf in the bathroom... she had a lot of fun helping Grandpa!

All in all it was a good day... except for when Ava took her coloring to the walls... thank goodness for Magic Erasers!!

At Baja Fresh I had the Chicken Baja Ensalada... it was ok I think Ava got more of the chicken then I did but that's ok. After lunch I can home and proceeded to eat way too many cookies! I should have never made them. Next time I will bake something more healthy. I've only had 2 bottles of water today... someday I will get back up to a gallon a day. Tomorrow is my mother-in-law and sister-in-law's birthday dinner we are going to Tucanos for dinner then back to my mother-in-law's house for cake. I just need to not over eat during the day and I should be ok for weigh-in on Sunday.

I've decided that if I'm under 175 on Sunday I will buy myself new workout pants as my reward. I just will have to find some that I like... I've become very picky about my workout pants. :)

Let the lbs melt!!!

Day 134... Cookies, Cafe Ole and The Cheesecake Factory

Today has been a terrible day on the food front. I've had 2 cookies, a piece of string cheese, a bunch of chips, salsa and bean dip, a taco salad with sour cream and guacamole, and a piece of lemon raspberry cheesecake. On a positive note I have had 3 1/2 bottles of water so far today. :)

So I took the day off of cleaning. I slept in and lounged on the couch watching TV today... what it is my Spring Break and I wanted to enjoy it a bit. I did do laundry though so that has to count for something right. Tomorrow I have a bunch of errands to run, plus some home improvement projects to do with my father-in-law and lunch with my mother-in-law and grandma-in-law... so no sleeping in for me.

I went to dinner with my friend Christen tonight... it was nice to catch up. However, I did overindulge a bit. Tomorrow I'm going to Baja Fresh for lunch shouldn't be too unhealthy.

Next week will be better food and exercise wise... or at least it better be.

Let the lbs melt!!!

Day 132 and 133... More cleaning... more errands

I was too busy yesterday to post and by the time I had a moment to do it I was too tired! The last two days has been nothing but cleaning and errands and I'm still not done with everything that needs to be done!!!! I feel like it will never end. Tomorrow is more cleaning... Yippee!!! ;)

The weather has been hit and miss so I haven't gone for any walks this week. :( Next week I will be back to going to the gym after work everyday.

Today I have had a protein bar and a french dip sandwich to eat. I've also had 2 bottles of water. I keep saying it but I really do need to get back on track with drinking a gallon of water a day. Ever since the ER doctor said that I wasn't drinking enough water even though I was getting a gallon in a day I haven't been able to reach it... I think he jinxed me!!!

So Ben, Ava and I all signed up to do the Race for the Cure 5k walk in May. I was debating about doing it but I finally just said you know what it is for a good cause and it will be great exercise. It will be nice to have Ben there to do it with Ava and I.

Let the lbs melt!!!

Day 131... Errands and cleaning

I spent the day doing errands and cleaning after sleeping in until 12:30... what?!? it is the first official day of Spring Break I took advantage of it! Tomorrow I will get up early and do more cleaning.

I haven't been doing good on the eating healthy front today... I've had cinnamon easter bunnies and then from TCBY I had a small white chocolate mousse with gummy bears. I've also had a piece of string cheese. I've also only had 1 bottle of water today. I really need to get back on track.

I'm thinking about doing Race for the Cure this year with Ava. I think it would be fun and it's for a great cause.

Let the lbs melt!!!

Day 130... Olive Garden, Cheesecake Factory and Old Navy

Today my mother-in-law took all of the the daughter-in-laws and babies to lunch at Olive Garden with dessert to follow at The Cheesecake Factory. Needless to say I over indulged. I had salad, 3 breadsticks and some minestroni soup at Olive Garden. Then I had a piece of Snickers cheesecake at The Cheesecake Factory. I've been doing lousy on my water intake for the day... I've only had 1 bottle of water.

After lunch we went over to Old Navy where my mother-in-law bought me a pair of jeans... still size 10. I had a hard time finding a pair of jeans that fit properly... I don't think I will shop at Old Navy again. They have a lot of cute clothes but I just didn't find anything that I really liked and the jeans are kind of expensive compared to where I normally shop. I think I will stick to Ross and second hand stores.

Let the lbs melt!!!

Day 129... Monkey Bizness and yard work

Today Ava had her first official playdate. We took her to Monkey Bizness where she played with her friend Calvin and I got to meet the newest little Townsend... Sophie. Monkey Bizness is an indoor jungle gym with inflatables, a giant jungle gym and a huge slide. Here is a picture of Ava and I going down the slide...

 

I told you it was huge... I took her 4 times... kind of a tough climb while carrying a 24 lb kiddo! Ben however took her like 10 times so he got a bigger workout. Oh and just because here is another picture... this is Ava climbing on the pirate ship...

 It was so much fun... we will definitely go back.

After 2 hours at Monkey Bizness we came home and worked in the front yard for a little over an hour. We spent all that time raking up leaves and we still aren't done. Next weekend we plan on working again in the yard. We then cleaned up the house a little bit. All in all it wasn't the hardest workout but it was better then sitting around the house all day doing nothing.

I've had a Luna bar and a raw peanut butter and homemade apricot jam on wheat bread sandwich to eat today. I've also had 2 bottles of water... not doing too good today. Tomorrow Ava and I are going to Olive Garden for a Girl's Lunch with the in-laws.

Let the lbs melt!!!

Day 128... Clothes

Today I went through my closet and donated all of my too big clothes to a local thrift store. I ended up taking 6 large black garbage bags to them. Now my closet is empty and I have a laundry basket full of hangers.

It is so nice to have all my clothes fit on my side of the closet again. While clearing out my closet I tried on a pair of size 20 capris that I use to wear a lot they wouldn't stay up they kept falling to around my ankles. I've come a long way. I also realized as I was donating the second outfit I wore at my wedding that it has been a long time since I've been this size... it was before the wedding because my skirt was a size 16. I don't know when the last time I was a size 10 was but it has been a while... maybe not since high school... if then.

I went to the Garden show with my father-in-law today and for lunch we went to The Brick Oven Beanery. I had a french dip sandwich with mash potatos and water. I also have had a chocolate chip cookie from Port of Subs. I'm doing terribly on my water intake today... I've only had 1 bottle of water. I don't think I will reach a gallon today... last time I tried to get a gallon in in 4 hours I got a terrible migraine.

I didn't get a workout in today but am going to try to go for a walk tomorrow.

Let the lbs melt!!!

Day 127...

Doing ok today. I've been eating a little bit healthier but I didn't workout today.

So I skipped my workout today and instead picked Ava up from her grandpa's so that Ben could go pick up his new laptop. I'm going to try to get a workout in tomorrow but am unsure if it will happen or not... I will probably start cleaning tomorrow though. I plan on going through my closet and donating all of my clothes that are too big for me now to a local second hand store.

I've been able to eat sort of healthy today. I've had a breakfast bar, a Luna bar, a cheese slice, a few bits of chicken patty, a piece of string cheese, some smoked turkey and a peanut butter and honey sandwich on wheat bread. I've had 3 bottles of water and think that I will be able to get the last 3 in before I go to bed.

I'm looking forward to having a closet filled with clothes that fit!

Let the lbs melt!!!

Day 126... Not so good on the food front today

So today I did good on the exercise part but not so much on the food part.

I went to the gym and went to tap class today. At the gym I did 40 minutes on the treadmill at speed 4.0. I worked up a pretty good sweat. I also started to work up a sweat at tap class. Tomorrow since the weather is beautiful here I think I will skip the gym and just go for a walk instead.

Today hasn't been so good on the food front... it went down hill fast. I started with a breakfast bar for breakfast then after that not so good. I went to Ono for lunch with my father-in-law... I didn't overindulge but it isn't the healthiest food to eat but it was delicious. I later went to Taco Time and had a taco and small order of mexi-fries. After tap I went to Dairy Queen and had a small swirl cone. :( But hey at least my calorie intake was up today! I've had 4 bottles of water today and think that I will be able to get the last 2 in before I go to bed.

I'm spending all of the next week since I'm on Spring Break cleaning the house so I probably will skip the gym and instead go for walks to break up the cleaning. I always work up a sweat when I clean so that must count as a workout too. :)

Let the lbs melt!!!

Day 125... Another good day

Today was another good day. :) Feels good to have good days again!

I snuck in a nice workout before Ava's Dr appointment which felt real good. I did 40 minutes on the treadmill at speed 4.0. I will also be practicing my tap dance tonight so that will be an extra workout. Tomorrow the plan is to get another quick workout in before tap class.

I haven't been doing too good on eating healthy today... but I haven't overindulged in sweets though. We really need to get some healthy snacks in the house. I've had 3 bottles of water so far today... should be able to get the other 3 in with no problems.

Let the lbs melt!!!

Day 124... Pretty good day

Today was a pretty good day... eating healthy, water intake up and went to the gym for a good workout.

I've been doing good on my calorie intake for the day and have been doing it in a healthy way too. I've had a breakfast bar, an apple and a piece of string cheese. I need to focus on not overeating at night though that is my downfall because I never make good choices. My water intake is up today as well... I've had 3 bottles of water so far... only 3 more to go.

I went back to the gym today and did 65 minutes on the treadmill... I bumped up the speed to 4.0 and jogged for 2 minutes at the end. Tomorrow I will only get in a short workout because I have to take Ava to her 18 month checkup... but I will go to the gym even if it is only for 30 minutes. I will also practice my tap dance at my mother-in-law's house tomorrow evening so that will be a little more of a workout.

I've decided once I reach 175 I will give myself a reward and from now on every 5 lbs I will treat myself. I don't know what it will be yet but it might be new workout pants. I'm so close to reaching that goal and I hope that I will reach it by April 1st.

Let the lbs melt!!!

Day 123... Slow Sunday

Not much to report today... haven't eaten very much today and my water intake is way down. No workout for me today either.

Tomorrow it's back to the gym and back to drinking a gallon of water.

Let the lbs melt!!!

Day 122... Chocolate, Romios and no workout oh my!

So today has been a major bust... chocolate, Romios and no workout.

Needless to say my calorie intake is up today but not for a good reason. I've had 2 pieces of string cheese, 3 squares of chocolate and Shrimp Alfredo, garlic bread and a salad from Romios. My water intake is down today as well... I've only had 1 1/2 bottles of water. I haven't been doing good today hopefully tomorrow will be better.

I wasn't feeling like working out today so I skipped the gym... I should have gone anyways but I couldn't bring myself to go. :( Tomorrow is Sunday and my rest day... hopefully by Monday I will feel like going back to the gym. I really need to get back in the swing of things.

Let the lbs melt!!!

Day 121... Weigh-in day

I actually remembered to weigh-in this morning. To my surprise I'm down from last weigh-in. I'm at...

176.6!!!

I'm one step closer to my goal of 175 by the 1st of April. I actually see myself making that goal now... I just have to stay on the right path and continue to workout regularly. So this brings me to 42.8 lbs in 121 days... 48.4 lbs since the very beginning of this journey and 2.6 lbs since the 1st of March. :)

I made it to the gym again today. I did 65 minutes on the treadmill... same speed, program and level as yesterday. The only difference from yesterday was that I wasn't feeling the jogging bug today so I stuck to walking. Tomorrow is more cardio or a walk around the neighborhood... depends on the weather. 

I haven't been doing good on my calorie intake today... all I've had is 2 pieces of string cheese and a piece of chicken. Oh and 3 bottles of water. Last night was the first time all week that I was able to reach a gallon of water... I hope that I'm back on track with my water intake. 

Since the weight isn't coming off as fast anymore I'm debating about changing my reward system to every 5 lbs instead of 10 lbs. What do you think should I change it?

Let the lbs melt!!! 

Day 120... Oops I forgot!

So this morning I forgot to do my weigh-in! Oops! I will definitely weigh-in tomorrow. So stay tuned.

I went back to the gym this afternoon. I did 65 minutes on the treadmill on level 5 speed 3.8 on random. I was able to jog for 7 minutes that felt real good. I was a sweaty mess by the end... I love that! Tomorrow I plan on doing the same. It feels good to be back at the gym.

Let the lbs melt!!!

Day 119... Change of plans

So I ended up working the afternoon shift as well as the morning shift today and since I have to pick up Ava at 6 I have to skip the gym today. I do however have Tap class tonight so I will get in a small workout. Tomorrow I will make it to the gym even though I work both shifts again.

Since I had to work the 2 shifts I didn't feel like going home for lunch so I called my father-in-law Phil to see if he wanted to go get something to eat. We went to Ono. I once again had the Kaluha pig, coconut rice and a few Maui onions. It was wonderful but I over ate. Last night I over indulged as well... I really need to stop that. I also have been very lax on my water ever since the ER dr said I wasn't drinking enough water... reverse psychology... maybe.

I have a lot to work on again... I feel like I'm starting over again.

Tomorrow is weigh-in and I know I've gained. :( This will be the first weigh-in where I've gained.

Let the lbs melt!!!

Day 118... Part 2... Size 10 jeans!!!

They fit!!!!

That is all. :)

Let the lbs melt!!!

Day 118... Clean bill of health

Went to the Dr today and received a clean bill of health. I can finally start back up again... I'm so excited to get back to it. The Dr wasn't concerned with how much I've lost in such a little time... he was really excited about it and kept saying that I was looking really good. :)

I've been trying real hard to up my calories but it's really hard I'm trying though today. I've had a breakfast bar and 2 pieces of string cheese plus 2 bottles of water. We are going to Red Robin for dinner tonight... not sure if I'll have a salad or something better. :) I'm debating about a milkshake... that would up my calories for sure.

I'm so looking forward to cardio tomorrow. I guess it's true absence does make the heart grow fonder. :)

Let the lbs melt!!!

Day 117... Absolutely nothing to report today.

Since I still have to take it easy I have nothing to report today. I go to the doctor tomorrow so we will see what he has to say... hopefully I will be able to get back into the swing of things starting Wednesday.

Let the lbs melt!!!

Day 116... Boring day

Today has been pretty boring... I have been sick to my stomach so I've been spending the day on the couch watching Spongebob with Ava and Ben.

Since I've been sick today all I've had to eat is 2 pieces of wheat toast, some popcorn and 2 bottles of water... I know it's not healthy but it was easy to make and easy on my stomach. I just hope that I start to feel better soon... this is getting old.

I see my Dr on Tuesday and I'm really hoping he gives me a clean bill of health so I can get back to working out and losing weight. I'm pretty sure that this next weigh in I will have gained... that will be the first weigh in that I didn't lose any weight. I'm going to try to not get discouraged though with all the stuff that has been going on with me this last month it makes sense that I've gained. I can't let it get to me... I've lost 40 pounds in 3 1/2 months I'm doing pretty good... maybe too good. It might be time to slow down a bit... we'll just have to wait to see what the Dr says.

Let the lbs melt!!!

Day 115... Perfect day

Today was a perfect day! Ben, Ava and I went to Cascade and Donnelly. It was a lot of fun and very relaxing. We went to a really good restaurant called Grandma's. I had a ham and cheese omelet with a piece of wheat toast and some hashbrowns. We then went to a wonderful little bakery in Donnelly called Flight of Fancy. I had some carrot cake which was delicious and bought a chocolate oatmeal bar for later. After that we took an exciting trip... we took the scenic route to the family cabin it was very muddy, snowy and bumpy. We didn't actually make it to the cabin though... the road to the cabin was covered in snow as tall as my car... we will just have to wait until May! After all of that we got back to Boise and went to Ben's mom's house and had dinner... we had pizza. All in all today was a perfect day... a perfect splurge day!

Haven't done good on my goals this week. Until I talk with my normal Dr I won't be setting any goals... this week is about taking it easy. I hope to get a clean bill of health on Tuesday

Let the lbs melt!!!

Day 114... Not much to report today

Pretty slow day today... this taking it easy stuff is really boring! Can't wait to get a clean bill of health so I can go back to working out!

Went to lunch with my mother-in-law today. We went to Idaho Pizza Company. I had a large salad and 2 small pieces of pizza. I haven't been doing good on my water intake today. I'm only at 3 bottles... got to get drinking.

Tomorrow we are taking a trip up to Cascade and Donnelly to visit a pizza place and a delicious bakery. Should be a good day. :) We are also going to go to the cabin or at least try to go to the cabin there might be too much snow to make it all the way. I can't wait for the cabin to open. I'm hoping that this summer I will be able to make the hike up the mountain like we did on our honeymoon... hopefully this time without all the stops.

Let the lbs melt!!!

Day 113... Much better day

So today I'm doing much better... eating more and taking it easy. I'm a little bummed that I have to take it easy until I talk with my regular Dr which won't be until Tuesday and who knows what he will say. Maybe I did lose too much weight too fast. I guess I will just have to slow down a bit... but not give up.

I've upped my water intake... I'm already at 5 bottles for the day plan on exceeding it. The ER Dr said I wasn't getting enough fluids... if you can believe that... so I'm going to shoot for a gallon and a half but if I don't hit it I won't get upset.  I've been eating more too... 2 breakfast bars, a banana, grazed on some cheese and quesadilla and then some chips and salsa. This is a lot more then I normally eat so we will see if eating this much makes me gain or not.

During this "break" I don't plan on losing anything so my goal of 170 by the 15th of April might not happen. If it doesn't I won't be discouraged I will just push back the goal. I won't let this set back get in my way.

Let the lbs melt!!!

Day 112... Well that was fun!

I spent the afternoon in the ER because this morning I got so worked up that I passed out 3 times this was after passing out twice on Friday. They ran a bunch of tests but the final conclusion was that I had a vasovagal syncope which basically means that I got so worked up that my blood pressure and heart rate dropped and I passed out. There is nothing that they can give me for it I just have to avoid getting worked up. I've also been told that I have a sinus infection. The ER doctor also doesn't want me to "diet" until I speak with my regular doctor... they think that another one of the causes for my fainting is not enough liquids and food... I guess I need to eat more and drink more then a gallon of water a day. Looks like I will be taking it easy for a while. Not sure when I will get back to the gym... I have to rest until I get better... doctor's orders. I'm hoping by next week I will be feeling up to going back to the gym.

So after the ER we went to Fancy Freeze for dinner... I had a hamburger, onion rings and a butterscotch sundae. I know that just because the doctor says not to diet doesn't mean that I can eat a bunch of unhealthy foods but after 3.5 hours in the ER Ben and I were really hungry and Fancy Freeze sounded really good. From now on I will eat healthy I just needed a splurge to make up for the rough day I had. I plan on staying on track... I just need to retrain myself to eat healthy.

Let the lbs melt!!!

Day 111... Derailed again! :(

So I'm getting sick. :( Since I don't want to take anytime off of work I came home after work and laid down which is where I've stayed all afternoon. No gym for me today just practicing my tap dance over at my inlaws house tonight. :( I'm hoping by tomorrow I will feel good enough to go back to the gym.

Haven't been very hungry today or thirsty for that matter... probably because everytime I swallow it hurts. I've only had a breakfast bar and 1 bottle of water. I don't think I'll reach a gallon today... which sucks since I should really be forcing fluids since I'm not feeling good.

Here's hoping I feel better tomorrow.

Let the lbs melt!!!

Day 110... Finally went back!!

I finally went back to the gym today. It felt really good to workout again. I don't know why I stayed away for so long. I only did 60 minutes on the treadmill to ease back into it. I wasn't sweating as much as normal so I might have to kick it up a notch tomorrow... maybe I'll increase the speed or up the level... or both.

So far today I have had a breakfast bar and a very small turkey and cheese roll... oh and 2 bottles of water. I'm still thinking though that I need to go back on the cleanse... just nervous to do so since I have to be so alert at work and I can't be focused on being hungry. I can always give it a shot... I think I will starting Wednesday and going through Friday... start out small... plus we are going to a wonderful bakery in Donnelly, ID this weekend so I will splurge. On second thought maybe it isn't a good week to do the cleanse since we are doing that splurge day on Saturday... guess I will wait. :/

Tonight I get my reward for reaching 180. I'm getting highlights and a trim. I'm so looking forward to it.

I feel like I have a ways to go to get to 170 but I think I'm finally back on track to reach that goal by the 1st of April. I just need to keep going to the gym and stop eating so much junk. I haven't decided what my next reward will be it might be another pedicure or it might be new workout pants. I realized today that I really need new workout pants since while working out my pants kept slipping down... I had to roll them to make them stay up... what a wonderful problem to have. :)

Let the lbs melt!!!

Day 109... Beautiful day for a walk!

Today it was so beautiful outside that I had to get outside! So Ben, Ava and I all went to the park. We went for a 45 minute walk and enjoyed the fresh air. I could tell though that I need to get back to the gym though because I got winded easily. I'm just happy I got some exercise today... it felt really good. Tomorrow it is back to the gym with me.

Haven't been very hungry today. So far I've just had a breakfast bar to eat and not even 2 bottles of water. I better start drinking more water if I want to reach a gallon for the day.

Let the lbs melt!!!

Day 108... Pizza 2 nights in a row

So the last 2 nights have been filled with pizza. I ordered some last night just because I was craving it and tonight Ava and I got together with some of Ben's family while Ben was at work and pizza was on the menu. I don't think I'll be craving pizza again anytime soon.

No workout for me again today. I'll start again on Monday or at least that is the goal.

I haven't done very good on my goals this week except for the working out part and one day I missed the gallon mark by 1 bottle. This week's goals are the same... drink a gallon of water a day and go to the gym everyday except Sunday. I think though that I might try to convince Ben to go for a walk tomorrow so that will be a good way to ease back into working out.

I'm really finding myself slipping back into my old ways and it needs to stop. I've been going strong for so long I can't give in now. I just need to figure out how to get back on track.

Let the lbs melt!!!

Day 107... Ono

So today I got together with my friend Sara for lunch. I introduced her to Ono Hawaiian Cafe... it was just as good as last time. :) We got there too late for the buffet so I had to order a big meal... I only ate half though... saving the rest for later or if Ben wants it he can have it. I had the Kahula Pig, Coconut Infused Rice and the not so healthy choice of Maui Onions... basically fried onions. All in all it was excellent food and excellent conversation... just what I needed after the day I had at work.

Today was a real rough day at work... one of the worst days that I've had at a job in a long time. I felt like I couldn't do anything right and like I was no help at all. At least I didn't cry... my emotions are getting back under control... or at least I hope they are. I really want and need to keep this job... I just need time to learn the ropes. I'm working Monday - Thursday next week so I'm hoping to get back to the gym again after work each day.

No workout for me again today. Next week though I will get back to the gym... it will feel good and hopefully will be a release for if I have any more bad days at work.

Let the lbs melt!!!

Day 106... Weigh-in Day

So today was my official weigh in day and I was excited to see my progress. I weighed myself and I'm at...

179.2

I beat my goal of 180 by the 15th of this month. My new goal is 175 by the 1st of April. It is going to take some doing but I think I should be able make it. I just really need to start working out again and not eating so much junk. I'm thinking that I'm going to do the cleanse again in order to get rid of the junk but I don't know for sure if I'm going to or not.

Today I've done quite a bit of grazing at work but I haven't gone overboard on anything. I really wanted to stop for Taco Bell at lunch but avoided it and just kept driving. I'm half way to reaching my goal of a gallon of water for the day... at least I'm doing good on one of my goals for the week.

No work out for me today... I'm really hoping next week I can get back to the gym once I find out my work schedule this weekend. If I want to continue to make progress on my journey I need to get back to the gym. I can't let this hurdle get in the way... I can't.

Let the lbs melt!!!