Welcome back to State of the Weight Wednesday!!
Thank you SO much for the support and encouragement last week. So much. You guys are awesome.
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No?
Well, let me just go ahead and point it out for you.
I MADE MY FIRST GOAL IN THE FIRST WEEK!!!!!!!1111!!!!
I credit you guys and your support and accountability. Knowing that I would have to come back here and tell you guys how my week went really made me pay attention.
I also give a ton of credit to all the water I drank and the peeing I did. Because dude. So much of that.
I bought a 20 ounce Thermos water bottle (non-insulated…because it was cheaper) and I made it my goal to drink 3 full bottles a day, plus water at meals. I inadvertently cut out sodas at the same time that I decided to drink more water and I think that definitely helped, too.
I decided not to let myself have a soda until and unless I had finished all of my water for the day, and by dinner, I was usually on my third bottle. If I drink a Diet Pepsi after dinner time, I have trouble falling asleep, so, no Diet Pepsi for me. I need as much sleep as I can get!
(Tomorrow will probably be an exception because Scandal returns. Not watching that show? DO IT NOW. So good.)
I definitely noticed the difference the water made in just about everything, and that was kind of surprising. Friday night I had a glass of wine and Saturday morning I woke up and we rushed out the door. No coffee, no water, nothing. Then I had a Mimosa at a baby shower. By the time I got home that afternoon, I felt hungover. From a half glass of champagne and some orange juice. All because I hadn’t had any water that day.
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I pounded my three bottles in just a few hours and pretty soon I was feeling great again. Water makes so much difference.
I also went to the gym 5 times in the last 7 days. Three of those days were spent doing cardio on the elliptical, Sunday we went to family swim, and then I did a yoga class on Tuesday night.
On Monday I made it through 50 minutes of cardio thanks to the gym’s wifi and Netflix. I’ve always wanted to watch Lost and have never taken the time, so I decided now is as good a time as any. I fire up an episode when I get on the machine and watch until the episode ends or I get called back to the childcare center because Emma pooped.
I want the gym to be a place I go because I WANT to be there not because I NEED to be there, or feel obligated to be there because we’re paying for the membership. I mean, those are both motivators, for sure. But I want it to be more than that if that makes any sense at all.
I definitely feel better when I leave, so I know I’m getting there. It just needs to be part of my routine, you know? Something that I do just like eating lunch or brushing our teeth.
That’s what I want for me. That’s what I want for us.
One thing that I know I have to do is find a better bra. These girls are out of control and in NEED of some taming when I’m on the elliptical. So far the bras I’m finding in my size (which, OMG. 40FF!!!!) are CRAZY expensive. To me at least. For something that I hope to shrink out of. ($65 to $70. for a sports bra!!)
AH! I can’t believe I already lost 5 pounds. AHHH!!
Weekly goal: Continue to drink water, eat breakfast every single day.
Weight loss goal #2: Lose 10 pounds total
When I lose those 10 pounds, I’m buying a new bra.
What are your goals for the week? Are any of you jumping on the State of the Weight wagon?
(In case any of you were thinking about joining in, I made a button. Use it if you want. Don’t use it if you don’t want. But if you’re joining in, please let me know so I can come by and leave you some support! If enough of us are participating, I’ll make it a link up so we can all support each other!)
Good job!!! I need to get better about drinking water. I KNOW I am under hydrating during the day.
I was honestly amazed on Saturday when I realized what was going on. It was crazy. And then the water made it better.
WOOOO WHOOOO!!!! You have got it! Make it something you WANT to do. I am getting back into my lunch time routine now that I am not feeding Ollie. I can come up with 1000 reasons not to…including work..but everyone benefits from me going. Even work! I have found my new routine is to do my weight circuit ( http://www.mannlymama.com/2013/02/got-30-minutes-lets-get-physical/) and if I still have time, I ride the bike and read/blog on my phone. It isn’t a super cardio blast but it is still moving and I get a few minutes of pure ME time. I can read smut. I can catch up on twitter. Check pinterest. I do NO work. Don’t check that email. Nada. I find it a good motivator…just the ME time.
So proud of you!
Thanks!! I’m planning to add in weights eventually. For now I’m using the cardio as a habit-former. Once I’m in a good routine, I will probably get a session with a trainer to show me all of the equipment and then form a little routine I can do when I’m here. Baby steps and all.
good for you! but buy a new bra now. I’m a huge fan of champion sports bras. They are super supportive and they seem to always have some on clearance on their website. I have three different types and they all keep the girls grounded when I run.
I’ve been checking out Champion online and I’m scared they won’t fit since the largest cup they have is a DD. Or that they won’t fit well. Or control enough. Gah. Bras are stupid difficult.
Great job!!! I have had good luck with sports bras from Gap Body. They’re not quite as expensive as some!
CAN WE PLEASE DISCUSS LOST EVERY SINGLE DAY?
(that did need to be shouted).
Also, I am super proud of you!
Oh and title nine for bras. Pay the money. You spend money on worse things. You will thank me.
Woot! Woot!!
I’ve been back and forth on re-watching Lost. Maybe this needs to be State of the Weight & Lost Discussion Wednesdays! I really can’t wait to get back to doing some type of exercise. I hated it at first but it does get addictive…you just feel so good after you’re done.
I hope you find some bras. Going from my barely B cup to a DD was traumatic on my bank account…I just can’t believe the prices they try to charge! But a great bra is a wonderful thing!
Miranda, that’s a fantastic start to your first week! We’re talking about joining our local Y and I know we’d enjoy the membership (especially with pool access outside during the summer!). You are motivating me to get there and get this membership thing figured out. And sports bras, ugh, bane of my existence in the exercising world. DD right here and definitely need the support but still haven’t found the right bra for running. On my to-do list…
Way to go you!!!!!! And now I need to drink water to make up for all that diet coke I just drank.
Woot! Woot! That is SO awesome. What a huge accomplishment.
I’m ALL over your State of the Weight Wednesdays. Thanks for the reminder of hydration. I have a slight headache right now and I have no doubt it’s from lack of water. I’m committing right now to drink at least 50 more ounces today and at least 60 daily. (See, you’re such an inspiration and good example).
Thanks!
Doni
Awesome job!! I started my weight loss journey in mid-January and my starting weight was almost the same as yours (216 lbs). I STILL have problems making myself drink enough water each day…it’s a work in progress! 😉
So awesome! Water totally makes a difference. I’ve been a huge water drinker for years but lately I’ve noticed that I’ve been drinking less. Trying to fix that. And trying to get back in a regular exercise habit.
Also, Lost is a great way to motivate yourself to go to the gym.
WOOHOO! Good for you! What a great way to start!
Good job! My goal this week was go to the gym 3 times. So far I have gone no times. I am not good at keeping fitness goals! I need to do your water idea! That’s such a good idea, I usually just drink coffee and the juice or wine with dinner, I need to start drinking more fluids in general!
First, congrats. Like, lots of congratulations. Starting out of the gate like that, and reading about motivated you are, and how the number on the scale seems to be feeling that motivation, well, it’s wonderful.
Next, I LOOOOOVE the gym approach – yes, want to go, don’t ever feel that you need to. Unless you’re me — where I want to go but also feel that I NEED to go. It’s strange, being in my head.
You might want to consider weight-lifting a little bit while you’re there . . . muscle will help fat burn off if you stagnate a bit, but you’re obviously doing things right for right now 🙂
Woot woot! I keep my water in fun Tervis Tumblers. Makes me want to have it with me all the time. Tight lids and fun straws make it easy to have in the car too. Add a sprig of mint or some cucumber to change the flavor. Want a serving of veggies? Sub one glass of water for a V-8. Great afternoon filler. Check Lane Bryant. Bras for bigger ta-tas, smaller wallets. Options as pretty as VS.
AWESOME! Go you! Water is like a magical potion for me. The more I drink it, the less I want of anything else. Soda hasn’t even turned my head over the past month, and neither has coffee (except for the occasional iced treat on weekends).
One of my ongoing goals is to keep up with the food I consume. I try to write down every single thing I eat, and it is really eye opening. It puts me in the position of having to decide whether or not I want to track that cookie or piece of chocolate. It hasn’t been a great week exercise-wise for me since I’m getting ready to go on a trip this weekend and have tons to do, but I’m hoping I maintained or maybe even lost a little just by watching my calories. I also just bought a high-impact sports bra at Walmart, of all places, and it is doing the job so far.
Yes! The more water I drink the less I want anything else. Even wine.
Food journaling is coming. I’m just not there yet!
I bought a new water bottle today and made an eating plan for next week. I’ve gained 7 pounds at least since January. WTF. Good job! And I know I’m dehy
I bought a new water bottle today and made an eating plan for next week. I’ve gained 7 pounds at least since January. WTF. Good job! And I know I’m dehydrated most of the time now. I need to force the water. I’ve been bad since I stopped nursing.
You go girl! I may just be inspired to give this weight loss thing a go again. Maybe – there is still a big batch of brownies at home…
First off Congratz!!! I too am on the weight loss band wagon and right there with you. I’ve lost 10 lbs in 14 days!! You can totally do it. I def need to exercise more and get to the gym. I’ve been doing the 30 day shred. But have a gym membership with childcare. Anyway I too needed a great bra for the girls! I highly recommend Under Armor! They have a bra, it’s a bit costly but works great! Try looking at Dicks Sporting Goods! Good luck!!
GREAT job! I am NOT losing weight. Womp, womp. I know I’ve really got to work on changing the diet but I’ve added 64 ounces of water daily AND I’ve been exercising like I haven’t in over four years and nothing. Booo. So this week it’s back on the WW bandwagon for me. You’re doing awesome!
I will say that I’m with you on the water. I haven’t been drinking soda at ALL. And that’s crazy b/c I was drinking 2-3 or MORE a day.