Choose to Lose: The After

Ok, here it is my AFTER information for the month doing and following Chris Powell's Choose to Lose book's indications. I know for sure it works, it even worked while I was on vacation, a whole week of vacation. I am pleased for the results but, now I am going to try something new and more challenging starting today May 20, 2013. So here we gooooooo!!!!!!!!!

Weight

		Apr 15		May 19
Weight		174 lbs		166.6 lbs
LOST		- 7.4 lbs

Measurements

		Apr 15		May 19
Neck		14 in		13 in		-1 in
Breast		38 in		38 in
Waist		38 in		35 in		-3 in
Hips		43.5 in		42.25 in		-1.25 in
R. Arm		12 in		12 in
L. Arm		12 in		12 in
R. Thigh		26 in		23.5 in		-2.5 in
L. Thigh		26 in		23 in		-3 in
LOST		-10.75 inches

Not bad!!
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Week #4: May 6-12, 2013

Ok I did it, I weigh myself in after the awesome vacation and I am so HAPPY and PROUD to report that I only gained 1.2 lbs, so my current weight is 167.2 pounds. Keeping up the good work!!

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Today: To Workout or To-Not?

Well, I got up today with the disposition of working out but, by 9am all those desires were GONE!

I didn't want to get on the treadmill-boring- so I drag myself unto my DVD case and took out Jillian Michael's Ripped in 30 and the only Shaun T's DVD that I have Insanity Fast & Furious, which I have never ever tried before. I just bought it and as soon as it came, I put it in the case. I love watching his infomercial and thats why I bought this workout (I would've bought the whole thing but don't have enough mula).
Anyways, I know it has to be brutal because it is only 20 minute insane workout.
So here I am, deciding which one to do. Shaun T scares me and Jillian not so much. I have done Jillian in the past but I can't stand her constant talking and when I try her DVD on the music only setting I missed the time on when I have to switch exercises.
Decisions, decisions....I went for Insanity Fast & Furious. Yes, I did!!! and I'm glad I did it. It was INSANE, I couldn't keep up with him but I did my best and I sweat like there is no tomorrow. I LOVED IT!!!! I would love to buy the whole 60 days program to see those amazing results in only 2 months but, as I said before I am lacking on funds.
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Week #3: Apr 29-May 5, 2013

Ok, so this week I did not exercise 2 days and I ate whatever came my way, it is amazing that I still lost .40 of a pound and an inch of stomach. The truth is that on Tuesday I ran like a runner for 3 minutes then I lost all motivation and didn't do anything until Friday that I went out and did a 186 calorie walk, then on Saturday my wonderful husband went out wit me for a good jog. Anyways, I just need to stay focus because I know what I can accomplish and I really want to get to my goal, which is 149 pounds.

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Week 3

Apr 29-May 5, 2013	Data
Neck	13 in
Chest	38 in
Waist	33 in
Hips	42.5 in
R. Arm	12 in
L. Arm	12 in
R. Thigh	25.5 in
L. Thigh	25 in
Weight	165.6 lbs

April 2013

Here are my numbers for the month of April. Now, this is only from the 15th of the month to the 30th. Why? Well, because on the 15th is when I started ~again~ to take care of myself. 

April 2013

		Day 15		Day 30
Weight		174 lbs		166 lbs
LOST		-8 lbs

Measurements

		Day 15		Day 30
Neck		14 in		13 in		-1 in
Breast		38 in		38 in
Waist		38 in		34 in		-4 in
Hips		43.5 in		42.5 in		-1 in
R. Arm		12 in		12 in
L. Arm		12 in		12 in
R. Thigh		26 in		25.5 in		-.5 in
L. Thigh		26 in		25 in		-1 in
LOST		-7.5 inches

Not bad!!
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Week #2: April 22-28, 2013

One more week and I am happy for what I have accomplished, especially in 2 weeks. Tomorrow is the end of the month and my numbers are spectacularrrr!!!! Here is my report for the month of April 2013.
Going back to my week: well...it was a little bit challenging, week 1 was easier. I wanted to do good but I wasn't all there. Of course, seeing the results of 2 weeks gave me a boost. So I am ~again~ 100% committed. This is for me, I am doing this for me because I want to feel good with myself!
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Week #1: April 15-21, 2013

Well, week #1 is over and I am pleased with what I accomplished. I did everything I planned it: I ate better, I did exercise and I am tracking EVERYTHING for future reference.
This week wasn't as hard as I thought it was going to be, I kept thinking  "if you have not quit, you wouldn't have to start all over again" and I think that is the key. It is easy to keep in track especially when you have a plan.
On thursday I got sick with the cold-ears, nose, head & throat-- but, I didn't want that to be a set back so I did everything I was suppose to do, I am not a whinny, you know- it is what it is!!!
Anyways, here are my stats for week 1.
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Week 1

April, 15-21 2013	Data
Neck	13 in
Chest	37 in
Waist	34 in
Hips	43 in
R. Arm	12 in
L. Arm	12 in
R. Thigh	26 in
L. Thigh	26 in
Weight	168.2 lbs

Week 5-2011

Ok, I'm losing my money here, I gain another .4 lbs, boooo!!!!!

Week 2-2011

Late but here. For week 2, I maintained so I think that it is good, considering that I didn't exercising or eat properly.

Week 3-2011

Yeah, I saw it coming, I gained .8 while on vacation. Now thinking about it it wasn't worth it. Anyways, went to my WW meeting yesterday night and got kind of motivate it.

hahhahahaha just when I'm about to publish the post, Jennifer Hudson came on TV singing "is a new day" coincidence?

Week 4-2011

Lost 1 pound, I was hoping for 2 but 1 is better than nothing

The Plan: About Weigh-In & Measurements

where do I buy that mirror or can I have her  self-esteem?

I can go on without weighing myself EVERY SINGLE DAY, I guess I like to be torture.

The Plan:
1.  Do a weekly weigh-in on Mondays, I used to do it on Saturdays but, due to past mistakes I am changing it to Mondays.
     Saturday Mistake: After seeing beautiful numbers on Saturdays, I went over board on Sundays (day off). I over indulge myself and ruined a great week of hard work in one day. My hypothesis is that if I weigh-in on Mondays I will be more careful on Sundays, it makes sense right?

2. Take monthly measures of:

• Neck
• Chest
• Waist
• Hips
• Right Thigh
• Left Thigh
• Right Calf
• Left Calf
• Right Arm
• Left Arm

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The Plan: About Food Intake

According to My Fitness Pal

my fitness goals

I need to consume 1,200 calories a day and burn 182 calories a day (thats about 7 minutes on the treadmill) to lose 1.8 lbs a week. Sounds easy right?!  So how is it that I done get it done carajo*??!!! 

Because I get lazy and sloppy and I might love to sabotage myself considering that I keep stoping and starting ALL THE TIME!

Anyways, I read somewhere on the net, and it wasn't My Fitness Pal,  that it doesn't matter what you eat, if you stay within your daily calorie intake you will still lose weight, why do I like this statement? Because I don't like feeling deprived from food. I love food and I love eating. I can't never do, neither I want to do a all-liquid diet or so famous cleansed. I need to feel food in my mouth, I need to chew food!!

The Plan:

1. I am going to stay within the 1,200 calories a day. I don't like counting or adding or tracking but, I know that people who keep a food journal are more successful on losing weight PLUS it helps me later on, especially when I have fallen off the wagon, I can easily go back and see what foods have helped me and I can get back on track

2. I am going to follow Chris Powell's 7 day carb-cycle because I know that it works

3. I will take the pleasure of creating flavorful and delicious recipes and post them here

4. I will drink, drink and drink lots of water, at least 1.25 gallon a day

5. I will eat every 3 hours-speeds up metabolism- and I will stop eating 3 hours before going to bed, it will make me hungry making my body to use more stored fat and by breakfast time I will be a BURNING MACHINE!!!

6. Buy lots of veggies and fruits and have them ALWAYS in stock (they are quick perfect snacks) 

*in this case: for heavens sake.
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The Plan: About Exercise

Ok, so I know for fact that if I don't plan for what I want to accomplish I automatically fail. So I need to have a plan for the exercise part of my goal: Lose Weight and Get Fit.

I also know that I need to get my whatever workout in early in the morning for the following reasons:

1. I get it out of the way early and I don't have to be thinking ALL DAY LONG that I HAVE TO DO IT!

2. I like getting ready early-showered, hair & makeup done- for the rest of the day

3. When I postpone the workout for "later", 99.9% of the times I don't do it

4. I hate seeing woman wearing their sweat clothes, especially their sweat pants on public besides the gym and I don't go to the gym, so please take them off before going some other place than the gym!!!

5. Helps me to stay in track for the rest of the day meaning that I am more conscious on how and what I eat, puts me on the: Do I really want to waste those precious calories on this? I DON'T THINK SO mode.

6. I ABSOLUTELY LOVE the high I get from exercising

7. I also LOVE concentrating on what I am feeling while exercising, you know, like when you do squads and you concentrate on your thighs and derriere and you imagine how you are sculpting them, AWESOME (said on Oprah's tone).

So here is the plan:

1. Workout early in the morning, preferably at 5:30am, from Mondays through Saturdays, I will take Sundays off form EVERYTHING!

2. Do 30 minutes of HIIT cardio Mondays through Saturdays (High Intensity Interval Training)

3. Do strength training on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays
I will do Chris Powell's push-ups/squads/sit-ups combinations and I might throw in some Jillian Michael's Shred in 30 and Ripped in 30
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sweat it out baby!

I wish!

Well, I got up this morning feeling kind of weird. I looked at myself in the mirror and I didn't only look skinny but I was a few shades lighter and my hair turned red!

▼check it out! ▼ hahahhahahahaa!!!!!

by the way....I am doing good, Iwill do a weekly check in on Tuesday
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I joined Weight Watchers

Today was AWESOME! Because yesterday night I went to a weight watchers meeting and I joined! I am allow 29 points per day. Apparently this new "Point Plus" program is better than the old one. There were 9 of us which 4 of them were coming back. Having them in the meeting helped me understand a little bit more of how amazing is the new program: fruits and most vegetables are 0 points which they were not before, plus you have an extra 49 points-aka Points plus- to use during the week, yes 49 additional points from your target points.

Today was my first day counting points and writing down everything I eat. Doing this helped me be accountable and conscious on what I eat. The best of all is that I ate so much fruit and vegetables, I am stuffed! I finished the day with a leftover of 7.5 points, plus I gained 1 point from my exercise, totally 8.5 points (nop, they don't roll over)
My workout today was upper body from a DVD, and let me tell you it is 50 minutes long and I stopped at the 32 minute mark, I was dying, everything hurt so much, I became exhausted! We'll see how is my cardio tomorrow, wish me luck!
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A good day

All right, today has been a good day. I worked out in the morning; 45 minutes of pure cardio: a dance routine for 25 minutes and 20 on the treadmill. I haven't eaten as good as I planned, thanks to the delicious snickers ice-cream bar I devoured--they are devilish and know my soft spot.

Anyways, I shoveled the heavy-wet snow of our driveway and to make out for that ice-cream bar, I'm going to count the shoveling as another work out even though I didn't sweat--I have to sweat to count it as an exercise-- but my heart-beats were up!

Tonight I'm planning to watch the biggest loser, I have found that watching it fills me up with all the motivation I need, it helps me to stay focus on my goal.
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Oh so tired!

Ok, yesterday I over did myself. I moved furniture and painted my bedroom, then I jogged at 8 mph for 20 some minutes and walked at 3.3 mph until I hit the 30 minute mark. Besides that, I was taking care of the kids, preparing meals, cleaning and picking up around the house, going to school to pick up my girl, shoveling some wet snow, and one load of laundry.


Today I am feeling tired. I went to Wal Mart with the kiddos, got groceries, paint and a few extras--not needed-- came home and prep my bathroom to start edging to paint maybe tomorrow if I don't have to work (I'm crossing my fingers hoping I don't). I mopped the kitchen floor, prepared lunch, put everything back on the bedroom and now I am thinking if I should jog. Did I mention that I am tired? Well, at least I have a few more hours before it gets dark, we'll see. Food wise, I am doing good.
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I did better for 2 days

Ok, I jogged yesterday and also today, yooohhooooo!!!! As for eating, I'm doing really good too! I love the feeling after jogging, I wish I can describe it but I'm not that good BUT it is like being high, naturally high.
Anyways, I heard today on the morning news that it takes 21 days to create a habit, so if I can keep jogging and eating healthy for 19 straight more days I might be out of trouble, right? I' going to take that challenge and I will let yo know----
21 days to create a habit--- Sunday, March 27, 2011
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what a waste!

Ok, this is "funny/weird" I've been thinking A LOT since I keep sabotaging myself since I joined Weight Watchers almost 6 weeks ago or should I say since I wasted $65.40? Why am I doing this to myself? Why am I consciously eating like an animal? Why did I stopped exercising? How is it that I never crave chocolate before but now I can eat 2-3 bars PER DAY!!?? What am I really trying to accomplish? I thought I wanted to lose weight or at least get in shape, a lean-long shape not a roundy-round shape!!!!

I was enjoying so much jogging and I was getting results. Now I don't seem to even have the thoughts on getting on the treadmill to at least walk. What is happening to me? Why? Why???

So I think that some of the things that has helped me to become a couch-pig potato are:

1. I stopped updating this blog as often as I did in the beginning

2. I heard to many times that I was looking good, thank you by the way LOL

3. I convinced myself that, yeah! they are right, I am looking good! ---don't take me wrong, remember I am being as honest as I can be

4. Clothes were fitting better (of course I was exercising and eating well)

5. I might be stupid (considering all the above)

Why am I updating today???? well sit down and get comfortable:

I found various pictures of myself where I am wearing only a bra and Capri exercise pants and I look DISGUSTING! and have to say those pictures are from 2008, after I delivered my 3rd child, meaning that I was way smaller than when I had my 5th kid in 2010. The pictures are so hideous, gruesome, frightful, horrid, awful, nasty, shocking...do you get the picture??

Now, I know you are wishing I post those pictures but NO, I WON'T do that to myself, even though I was tempted. And, why do I have pics of me like that, for this reason: if I don't see how hideous, gruesome, frightful, horrid, awful, nasty and shocking my body used to look I will go back to that. So since I saw the pics on Wednesday I haven't eaten another chocolate bar and I'm planning to start jogging again on Monday.

This is the plan, jog Monday through Saturday, and eat as properly as I can and give me the opportunity to enjoy treats 2-3 times per week.
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