I'm Back!!!

Okay, it's been a bit, so let me fill everyone in. Two months ago is when I first had my thyroid tested and started medication. I then went back to the doctor yesterday to have it tested again and see if the medication is doing what it is suppose to. (don't have the results yet). I have taken this time off from counting calories and haven't been exercising as much. I really needed it. After a full year of exercising and counting calories with no results...I needed a mental break. Now I'm refreshed and ready to have at it!

I started counting calories again yesterday. My total yesterday was 1250.

Day 100

Okay, now Jessica mentioned that she was expecting a weigh in yesterday. Granted, it WAS Monday and I should have weighed in but I just didn't feel it. I plan to next Monday.

This whole week is crazy. I'm over at my moms house most of the week getting ready for a garage sale that starts Thursday. So, I'm still trying to eat good but not exactly counting my calories.

Plus, today I had to take Viv to the doctor for what might have been pink eye. They said it WAS pink eye (and that really any eye infection like that is pink eye) but that hers was just caused by her allergies. Poor thing woke up with one of her eyes matted shut and it took her an hour to move her hand off of it and let me see it.

So, that's my day...calories unsure...no gym...:)

Day 99 - MIA

Okay, I've been MIA for awhile. A good friend brought it to my attention that I needed to get back to blogging (thanks Jessica). :) So, I'm back.

I was getting to where I just got tired of complaining on here and was hoping to have something good to write about. Hopefully, that will be coming soon.

I did get my thyroid medication and have been on that for about 1.5 weeks. Not feeling any different yet. The doc wants me to come back in after 6 weeks to be sure it's doing what it is suppose to. I made an appt for this with a different doc, since I'm paying so much at the clinic anyways.

As for today...I didn't make it to the gym but I did some abs and arms at home. Also, didn't count calories today but I think I did good.

Day 85

Okay, today should have been weigh in day but last week was rough. Had a lot going on and my husbands grandfather passed away. So, I didn't do that good last week. So, I chose not to weight in.

Had my dr appt last Friday. What a joke! I waited for 2 months for the appt at a clinic where the cost is based on income. This is due to not having insurance and couldn't really afford to pay it all out of pocket.

The appt was so basic and nothing to it. Took my blood pressure, listened to heart and lungs, looked in my ears and throat. That's it, didn't even have to change clothes. They did take blood because I wanted my thyroid checked. The dr did tell me that the weight I had lost was in a good range and he didn't think it was "too little". WHATEVER!

Then I go to check out. Based on our family income, we are almost paying 100% and my total was almost $200. IT WOULD HAVE BEEN CHEAPER (AND FASTER) TO GO TO A REGULAR DR OFFICE! Ugg! I am so frustrated.

They then call me back today with the test results and I do have hypothyroidism. Well, at least I found out something beneficial out of the appt. They want me to schedule a follow up to discuss this with the dr. Of course, I'll have to pay for another appt and they can't even get me in for a week.

I tell the nurse that I already have to pay $200 for the last appt and I am NOT coming back in. So, she is going to talk to the dr tomorrow to see if he can just call in the prescription I need. Are you kidding me? Is it that hard? Why would they even want me to come back in? Hopefully, he'll do it.

Day 78 - Weigh In Day

Okay, so I've lost motivation to blog daily. I'm still counting calories and working out but with the minimal results I'm seeing, I just don't feel like blogging about it.

Another good example...today I weighed in and have lost 1/2 pound in 2 weeks. Nice, huh? What's the point? I have a dr appt this Friday and I am hoping they find something wrong with me...thyroid, something! If not, I am going back to phentermine. I have tried to avoid it. But it worked wonders in the past and that's my only other alternative.

Day 72

I haven't been on in a few days. This past weekend was my birthday and I decided not to count calories. I needed a break. I didn't purposely go out to be "bad", I just didn't punish myself.

Monday should have been a weigh in day but I decided to hold off until next Monday. The last thing I need right now is another disappointment and since I was a little more free over the weekend, I thought it best to wait.

Today was all about housework, no gym. My calories were 1268.

Day 68

Today I did 45 minutes of cardio (running/walking). My calories were 1204.

I most likely will not be on here this weekend. It is my birthday weekend. Since the beginning of the year, I have been working my butt off to lose this weight and I'm not having much luck at all! So, this weekend I am free. If I was having success, it wouldn't be a problem to stay on track this weekend, but, that's not the case. I don't plan to purposely go out and eat/drink more than I should. I'm just not going to stress about it.

12 pounds...2.5 months...1200 calories a day...working out...this is all ridiculous!

Day 67

No gym and my calories were 1186

Day 66

Didn't make it on yesterday. Calories were good and no gym

This morning was a little hectic but did 30 minutes running/walking and about 30 minutes weight training. My calories were 1231.

Day 64 - Weigh In Day

I haven't given up on the blog, just dealing with a yucky nasty cold. Still feeling like hell today. After Viv goes to bed, I'm usually right behind her passing out which is why I haven't been on here.

Just know that I've stayed on track calorie wise. I still worked out last week, just probably not as hard as if I felt good. I didn't make it to the gym today. I thought I was feeling better but wanted another day of rest. Well, I was wrong...I feel worse today than any other day.

But today was weigh in day and I lost another pound. So, a total of 12. Since I feel like hell, I can live with it for now.

Day 58, 59 and 60

Crazy last few days...not feeling the greatest...still bummed about Monday's weigh in. So, 58 and 59 were a little off.

Day 60. Did 60 minutes of a new class, cardio chisel. It was a really good workout. And my calories were 1189.

Day 56 and Day 57 (weigh in day)

Day 56 (Sunday)
Was in Springfield most of the day. But I still packed my lovely shakes and fruit so I could stay on track. And on track, I stayed but no gym.

Day 57 (Monday-Weigh In Day)
UGH!
I am so frustrated.
I lost one pound last week after switching to the shakes.
I didn't need the shakes to lose one pound.
Still only have 11 pounds total.

Today I did 45 minutes of running/walking and my calories were 1117.

Day 54 and Day55

Sorry I haven't been posting everyday lately...just getting frustrated.

Day 54 (Friday)
Did 45 minutes of cardio (running/walking) and 1142 calories

Day 55 (Saturday)
No gym today. Did a lot of walking/shopping but nothing intense. Calories were 1215.

Day 53

I don't have a calorie count today. I was out of my Myoplex drinks but went to Sams today to stock up. So, didn't have any today but ready for tomorrow. I didn't count today cuz I was running around all day but I was careful.

No gym today either but ready to take on some running in the morning. :)

Day 52

Day number 2 drinking the Myoplex. Today wasn't as easy. I was hungrier today, but I survived.

Still getting over my cold, couldn't get out of bed, didn't make it into the gym as early as I had hoped. Did 20 minutes of cardio(running/walking) and 45 minutes of weight training with Rebecca.

Today's calories were 1091

Day 50 (weigh in day) and Day 51

I've got a cold and fell asleep last night before blogging. Sorry :(

Day 50: Weighed in and lost three pounds for a total of 10. I am thrilled to have lost 3 but after the previous 2 weigh ins, still not feeling too good about it all.

Did 30 minutes weight training with Rebecca, 20 minutes running/walking, and 60 minute class with Rebecca.

At the recommendation of Rebecca (since I'm having so much trouble losing), tomorrow I am starting to replace two of my meals with Myoplex Lite. It's a supplement drink.

Day 51: Started the Myoplex today. I can't say its good but I can get it down. If it does what it is suppose to do, then its worth it.

No gym today and calories were 1218.

Day 48 and 49

The weekend was a little hectic but I still kept track and I was somewhere around 1200 on both days.

I had good intentions of going to the gym yesterday and today but I'm coming down with a cold (thanks to Viv). Not bad enough that I couldn't have made it but I was trying to rest up some so I could attempt to have a good week at the gym this week while trying to fight a cold. :(

Day 47

Today at the gym I did 40 minutes of cardio (running/walking) and an hour of Power Express class (full body INTENSE weights). I am NOT going to be able to move tomorrow!

I didn't calculate calories today but my estimate puts it around 1300 today.

Day 46

Didn't make it to the gym today. Had to take the dog to the vet to get shots and Viv is sick. I did 30 minutes of pilates/abs at home.

My calories for today were 1157

Day 45

Got my taxes done this morning so I didn't get to do weight training with Rebecca but I went in later for some cardio. Did 45 minutes of running/walking. For some reason the running was a lot harder today than it has been. One of my legs started to cramp up pretty early on so then it was sore the rest of the time. Breana sent me the info for "couch to 5k". I'm following that, for the most part. I've tweaked it a little. Hopefully I'll have it all together by April.

My calories today were 1288

Day 44

Didn't make it to the gym today but did some abs at home. My calories for today were 1354.

Day 43 - Evil Weigh In Day

I AM SO UNBELIEVABLY FRUSTRATED!!! Weighed in this morning and gained a pound. Let's recap last week. I did great on my calories all week except Saturday evening. I worked out harder and more often than I have been. Yet, I gained another pound. This is seriously ridiculous. THIS ALL SEEMS SO POINTLESS!

Today my calories were 1220. I did 45 minutes of cardio (running/walking) and 20 minutes of pilates.

Day 41 and Day 42

This will be a two day post, didn't get around to it last night.

So, yesterday was Day 41. I did great all day. We were going out to eat for Valentine's Day (a day early) at Olive Garden. I already had my meal perfectly planned out, down to the glass of wine. I was going to stay under my calories, it was gonna be perfect. Until we arrived there at 5pm (which we thought we be early enough to beat the crowd) and the line was out in the parking lot. Normally, I would have just waited since it was all planned but we couldn't be late to a friends recital that night. So went elsewhere. I was VERY frustrated that all my planning went to waste so I didn't eat as good as I should have.

But, I did do 30 minutes of cardio (running/walking) and 75 minutes of yoga.

Now, on to Day 42. I didn't end up figuring dinner into the calories today but I know I stayed under. And I did 45 minutes of Cardio (running/walking).

I don't normally go to the gym on the weekends but I went both yesterday and today. Thinking about the 5k has done a lot for my motivation. :) But, I've only been running for three days now and my hips are taking a hit. Not too bad yet so hopefully I'll be able to push through that.

Day 40

Well, my friend, Breana, has talked me into doing a 5k with her in April. Not sure what I got myself into but I'll be trying to get ready for that now.

Did 45 minutes of cardio today (running/walking). Also did 20 minutes of abs.

My calories today were 1285.

Day 39

Okay, I'm getting really tired of checking in every night. I don't think I would mind it so much if I had better stuff to report :(

Today I did 20 minutes of pilates (having trouble finding longer free videos on the net...too cheap to buy any new one right now)

Today my calories were 1240.

Day 38

Fell asleep on the couch tonight and just woke up. So, it's a quickie.

40 minutes cardio and 45 minutes weight training with Rebecca.
Calories today were 1345

Day 37

Blah day. My calories were 1310.

Day 36-Weigh In Day

Well, we are looking at the same number as last week. No change in the weight this week. And, it's really beginning to suck. I'm extremely frustrated! Big bummer day!

Today's calories were 1065. At they gym I did 18 minutes elliptical, 30 minutes weight training with Rebecca and another 25 of mild cardio/weight training with Rebecca. Gotta love her. Her next client cancelled so she just kept training me.

Day 35

Since it's super bowl Sunday, I thought I would post a football pic tonight. I thinks this was some sort of vice versa day at school, where girls dressed like boys, etc.

Today my calories were 1250...plus...I had some of Chris' tortilla chips and cheese dip.

I've really been trying to do some sort of exercise everyday but it didn't happen today. I'm loving the exercise videos I found on hulu.com. My only complaint is when I'm watching an exercise video, should the sponsor really be dunkin donuts. It's just sort of mean!

Day 34

Geez, this was 1991. That's forever ago! But we sure were cute! I'm loving Vanessa's bomber jacket in the pic.

Well, today I was doing good, staying on track. Then I took Viv to a birthday party...and they had peanut butter chocolate cake. Um, hello! How am I suppose to turn that down. Then we got out of the party at 6:30 and we were starving...Viv picked mexican. I did get soft tacos to avoid the fried shells but the amount of grease dripping off of them made me pretty sure they weren't healthy! :(

I did about 15-20 minutes of cardio bootcamp today. Planned on doing the 45 minute video today but Viv wasn't cooperating today and letting me get it done. (usually she does).

Day 33

On my way to bed when I realized I forgot to blog tonight. So, this will be a quickie...no time for pics.

Cardio, 45 minutes ( 35 elliptical, 10 cardio video), 5 minute ab video
Calories counted, 1240...but (yes, there's a but). My next door neighbor passed away Wednesday evening so I did some cooking and baking for her husband today. I did eat some cookies. I don't know how many calories were in them. I had four (granted, they were small cookies, but still, I had 4)

Day 32

I decided to add a video today, instead of a picture. I found some exercise clips on the computer that I worked out with today. Tonight, I did some abs and when I got done, Viv said, "my turn". So she did the full 10 minute pilates ab workout. The exercises got funnier as it went on but this is all I got on video. It was TOO cute!

Today I did 30 minutes of pilates at home. My calories were 1285.

Day 31 - Today was a better day

Today was warmer. Not Spring by any means, but warmer. Snow was melting and it gave me a little glimmer of hope that Spring is just around the corner. So, I thought this honeymoon picture was fitting.

Today, I did 43 minutes of cardio on the elliptical and about 40 minutes of weight training with Rebecca. I'm not looking forward to my training sessions running out :( They are almost gone!

Today my calories were 1438.

Day 30 - Wow, I'm hungry!

Cheerleading camp in high school. Hoping that if I'm able to keep up with the progress, I'll be posting NOW pictures (just not yet)!

Wow! I was hungry today. I didn't get my normal filling breakfast and it just threw the whole day off. I had a headache ALL day and I was SOOO hungry. My calories before dinner were 790. I had a meal swap meal for dinner so not sure what the calories were. But I think I did okay.

Day 29 - Weigh In Day

Well, today was weigh in day. My total is now 8 lbs lost, that means this past week I gained 3 pounds. :( Which sucks, but I was expecting it. Last week when I lost 5 lbs, I knew that this week would be rough. I did good all week knowing that, but I gained anyways. Oh well, I wasn't real surprised, so its okay. I'm moving on to this week.

I didn't finish counting my calories today so not real sure but it wasn't bad. I even took into consideration that I had a yummy cinnamon muffin this morning. Good stuff!

Today at the gym, I did 30 minutes of weight training with Rebecca and 25 minutes on the elliptical. I'll be stepping up my cardio, Rebecca pointed out today that I need to be doing at least 45 minutes. I'm on it Rebecca! :)

Day 27 - A fun, cold day

High School. Of course, I love this picture now. Back then, I was MORTIFIED about how big my arm looked.

Today was a really good and cold day. The family made snow ice cream. We built a snow fort. Drank hot chocolate (which was not included in my calories because it was home made and I don't know how much was in it). Going down in the books as a really fun day.

No gym today and calories were at 1230.

Day 26

I just thought I looked cute in this pic! :) I believe I was about 19 (ish).

Pretty good day today. I did not, at all, want to go to the gym this morning...in the snow. But I did. I got there a little later than planned so only did 30 minutes on the elliptical. Had to get Viv to the House of Bounce. Got the call from a fellow mom on the way that they were closed...who knows why. So, I could have worked out longer after all. Just went home and stayed warm. They just said on the news that we got about 8-9 inches so far.

My calories for today were 1119.

Day 25

Tonight I posted this pic since we are expecting so much snow. I think this pic is so crazy (since I never lived in Colorado). The snow is so high that we are standing even with the windows. This was in college while my friend Vanessa was living in Colorado.

Today was kind of whacked out for counting calories. I counted my meals like I always do but I did some unplanned snacking today...so, my count is not accurate. I just hope we don't get snowed in tomorrow so I can hit the gym.

Day 24

Today I picked this pic for no other reason than it make me laugh. I seriously look like I fell asleep in a tanning bed...FOR DAYS! These are some friends that I worked with after college in my first social work job.

Today was pretty busy...but good. Worked out this morning. 30 minutes of cardio on the elliptical and then about 40 minutes of weights with Rebecca.

(then Viv got to go meet Spongebob)

My calories up until dinner was 880. I had a "meal swap" meal for dinner so not sure of the calories but I kept my portions small.

Day 23 - Feeling good

This is a pic from Saturday night where I got to spend time with a lot of good friends I haven't seen in a long time. There were many others there but these are just the ones that made this pic. Good, good times!

Today was a good day. Got a lot accomplished (around the house) and felt good. Didn't make it to the gym but my calories were at 1380.