pick it up and move on!

My diet went on vacation last week with Kelly.  Yes, totally true.  But I only gained 2(from my original gain lol), and I lost them last night at Zumba, so all is ok...I guess.

But I feel surprisingly renewed.  My new shipment of shakes comes in this week, and I can't wait to get back to them.  I love the chocolate, and love experimenting with new add-in flavors.  But the Greenberry...oh the Greenberry.  It's just amazing how totally other end of the spectrum nasty the Greenberry is...lol.  But never the less...I shall get back to the chocolate as soon as they arrive at my door!  I need to meet with Nancy to look at the annex building in Litchfield to see about doing a Zumba class there.  Hopefully that goes well.  I also need to get my rump to Curves and sign up.  Not sure what's holding me back other than fear of something new.  Whatever, let's get past THAT quickly, shall we??

2/27 Budget: 1491
B: Hydroxycut
     Special K Strawberry Protein shake (180)
L: Hydroxycut
     HC Smoky Chick Bac Ched (260)
     Chobani Blood Orange Greek Yogurt (140)
D: Ribeye steak (451)
     Mashed potatos (390)
     Cream Corn    (123)
S:  Dove Dark Chocolate-4 squares (142)
E:  Zumba 45m  (-433)
Total: 1686 in, 433 out  NET 1253 (238 under budget)

And the WINNER is......!!!!

Congratulations to...



CAS!  with a total percentage loss of 7.08%!!  The $30.00 cash prize will be awarded to her!  AS came in second with an amazing 6.12% loss.  Way to go ladies, your hard work paid off!  Keep up the great work and you'll be at your goal weight in no time!

MF   -2.85%
Pix   -1.38%
Jac    -.49%
Tc     +2.3%

As for me, I'm still going to work hard and try to figure out what works for me.  It seems to be a never ending process!  I'll keep posting new and interesting weightloss tidbits, and as always keep updating with the results of my efforts.  This week is a rebuilding week for me.  I need to revamp my process and find a schedule that works with my busy life.  I know I can do it, it's just not incredibly easy.  But let's face it, if it was I wouldn't be overweight to begin with.

I'm looking for new places to teach, and think I may promote it as Big Pixie Fitness & Zumba...Fitness for the Fitness Challenged!

And if you'd like another challenge, just let me know.  I'm sure I can come up with something to keep you motivated...even if it is just another 10 week winner take all!

So February is not turning out to be my month

I did have grand, high hopes for February.  So far, it's letting me down.  Which actually means that I'm letting myself down.  boo.  Kel's pending diagnosis, not fitting in workouts, dance fees I can't afford, my Zumba classes being cancelled, weight loss at a total standstill (and sometimes incline).  Phew, I need to take hold of something good and cling to it for all it's worth! 

Today's goodness:  I have not eaten any donuts on the table in the lunchroom.  I swear people are trying to sabotage me.

Today's Budget: 1478
B: Shakeology with Caramel (283)
L: HC Chick Bac Ched dinner (260)
     Chobani Rasp (140)
S: Fiber one bar (130)
D: uhh....pork chops maybe?  with mashed potatos and green beans? (719)
Ex: tap class (-158)
Net for day: 1374

losing weight sucks

Ok i take that back.  Losing weight doesn't suck.  Actually losing is fantastic!  However, the sacrifices and work that have to be done in order to lose said weight?  Yeah, that totally sucks.  And I'm completely fed up with it.  I worked hard for 2 weeks and had no benefit from it.  I don't meticulously count for 2 1/2 days and I gain 3 f**king pounds.  The un-fairness in that alone is enough to make me binge on chocolate and candy and pastry for a month.  If I wasn't so terrified that my husband saw absolutely nothing attractive about me any more, I'd totally just give up.  I don't like feeling like this, but I don't like depriving myself either.  I got up this morning and just felt old.  I didn't like it. 

Here are my top reasons to scare myself into losing:
*  I have to be on stage dancing a tap routine in 4 months
*  I have to be on a beach in Hilton Head in 5 months (hopefully)
*  My before pics...eeeeshh (shudder)
*  I really don't think Kel's attracted to me at this weight (um, at all)
*  Seriously, I want to wear my jeans again.  I love yoga pants and all, but something without an elastic waist would be nice.
*  I'd like to shop in misses and not plus again.
*  I want to embarass my kids in ways other than being a fat mom

Today's budget: 1461
B:  Shakeology w/ skim milk and 1T low sugar red raspberry jam (258)
L: Hydroxycut
     HC ched bac chicken meal (260)
S: Fiber One Choc Caramel Coc. bar (130)
S2: Chobani Raspberry (140)
D: Turkey Brat (2)  corn (1/2 c) and Mandarin orange 458
E: Zumba 45m (-433)
plan NET: 814

Ridiculous

I've been very good for 2 weeks.  Stayed in my calorie range, exercised almost daily, cut back on the sugary stuff. The scale hasn't budged.  Not cool.  I can feel myself already starting to fight off the the 'what difference does it make' binge urge.  If I'm not gonna lose anything, not a single tenth of a pound, after being totally accountable and conscientious for two weeks, why bother denying myself what I want?  Totally destructive behavior, and I recognize that.  But still, it pisses me off and is totally discouraging.  I shall persevere, I mean really, it's gotta come off at some point, right?  RIGHT?!?!?  ugh.

So, Here are last weeks stats from the challenge!!

Cas  -6.22%
As   -5.11%
Pixie -1.12%
Jac   -.49%
Tc      0%

There's just one week left after today's weigh in.  Big push to the finish!!!

Foiled Again

With such good intentions and a fool proof plan, I was sure I'd get my workout in last night.  Alas those best laid plans are all too often put asunder.  Came home to find Hailey needing some help with homework.  No problem, I'll workout after I drop her off at dance.  Off to the studio we go, oh darn, I forgot I was staying at the studio to work on the headbands, which is the reason I wanted to squeeze the workout in before I left. 

Damn.

 Ok, new plan.  Drop Hailey, do headbands, come home workout, grab Alyson at 8:45.  Ok, good.  Made it to the studio, does this solution work for the headbands Miss Kelly?  Perfect!  Take the girls for the cookie run, back to the studio, phone call from Kelly in Cincy. Alyson needs new tights and skirt...ok, quick run into the boutique.  Time to work on headbands, oh wait...Madison needs her mask fixed.  Miss Kelly, any new ideas??  ok, now to work on headbands...oh wait...Hailey's done with class already?  Crap, ok let's go home so I can eat before 9:00.

 Time for dinner!  Shit, was there something I was supposed to be doing?  No, I need to eat before 9:00pm.  It's 8:00 and dinner is ready, turn on some Glee and watch the sexiness that IS Ricky Martin while I eat my healthy stuff.  8:30...need to leave in 10 minutes to get Alyson.  SHIT!!!  I was supposed to workout when I got home!  Erg.  Well there's no way I'm gonna fit it in at 9:00 when I get back...

On a bright note...I got up early and did the workout this morning.  On a sour note...I had a bowl of chocolate cheerios last night for a snack.

So I ended up at 1538 cals yesterday.  77 over my budget. *sigh*   For today....

Budget: 1461  Planned (Net):789
B: hydroxycut
     Shakeology with Banana, skim milk and 2tsp choc syrup (372)
L: hydroxycut
     HC chick Bac Ched dinner (260)
S: Fiber One Choc Caramel Coconut bar (130)
D: LC Garlic Chicken Spring Rolls (400)
     Steamfry Chicken flavored rice (230)
TVS: Popcorn (smart pop light butter) (68)
W: Kendall DVD (-185)
      Zumba (-385)
      Tap class (-136)

Here's to a successful plan execution today....

baby steps I guess...back and forth

ugh.  That sums up how I feel.  The Brazilian workout that I did gave my knees some serious pain.  Marjie said the other didn't do that, but now I'm discouraged to try.  Kelly's out of town for work, and I miss him.  Been gone for a week, and won't be home till next Monday.  I've eaten extremely well and exercised for the last 2 1/2 weeks, and the scale this morning showed that I was heavier today than Friday...by 3 pounds.  I don't know how many more adjustments I can make, or what other justifications I can use.  All I have right now, is that my body is getting used to the Shakeology.  The chocolate shakes are good.  I've added, Peanut butter, banana, pb and banana, and mint extract.  The Green berry however is rather disgusting.  Can't stomache that one at all.  Not sure if I can exchange or trade or anything, but if not, I'm out that money and will have to order more chocolate to round out the month.

I did buy a mini calendar that I planned out my shake and workout for the entire month.  I took my measurements again, and of course they went up from last time...that was obvious and not a shock at all.  I've gained 15 since my last measurements.  But I needed to take them for the BB challenge, so I have a starting point. 

Today's plan: budget 1461
B: hydroxycut and Mint choc Shakeology (233)
L: hydroxycut and Healthy Choice Chick Bac Ched. (260)
S: Fiber One Choc. Caramel Coconut bar (130)
D: Turkey Brat (2) and Pierogies(5) Sour cream (3T) (582)
TVS: Smartpop light (102)
W: Kendall Strength DVD  (-200)
Net: 1107

Challenge Update!

As the weigh in's have dwindled...there are about 5 consistant submissions...I will only list the people that email me with updates!  These are the stats for last week:

Cas:  -5.57%  (awesome!!)
MF:  -3.31%
pixie: -.56% (finally a minus!)
Jac:   -.49%
Tc:   +2.3%

So there's where we stand currently.  But lookout Cas...I got my Beach Body package so I'm planning on making a surge for the next 2 weeks!  Today is a weigh in day, so shoot me your weights so I can update the stats!

I've been getting many emails with such good information and tips from Fitness, Active and Live Well.  Here a some of the best links I've come across:

*Hit a rut in your workout routine, or plateaued with your toning results?  Try these tips to put some new fire in your current routine!

*These moves from Brooke Burke are interesting, innovative and get results!

*Bust out of your workout rut and banish excuses!  I loved this article!

*Need new dinner ideas?  Try these 500 calorie dinners to change it up!

I'm starting the Beach Body journey today.  Had a choco peanut butter shake this morning, and will start the Brazilian Butt lift DVD's tonight.  Today's workout includes Booty Basics and BumBum...for a total of 55 minutes.  I'll let you know how I feel tomorrow...  :)