Weigh-In #3

Well it is that time once again. It seems that lately I don't post anything except for on Saturdays after I weigh in. But I guess that's something important to write about, so I can justify it.

This week I lost 3.0 pounds again... exact same as last week. That brings my total to 8.2 pounds lost in three weeks. I still have never lost more than 3 pounds in one week... maybe next week my goal should be to lost 4 pounds! I did Weight Watchers once before (about 2 years ago) and I remember my first week I lost over 5 pounds! Why can't it be like that again?? I have been staying within my points limit everyday but I admit this week I only exercised 3 days. I know I probably will lose more if I exercise more, but it still seems like I could lose a little bit more just by watching what I eat. I will work on that this week.

Weigh-In #2

It is Saturday once again, which means I had my weigh-in this morning. I was feeling pretty good going into it, but it again it wasn't quite as much as I was hoping for. This week I lost 3.0 pounds, which brings my total weight loss to 5.2 pounds in two weeks!

Oh, and just an update from yesterday's post... today my legs are BURNING! I am so sore after doing two workouts on the Wii Active game. But I kind of like being sore because it means that I have done something to earn that feeling! I have 28 days left in my 30-day challenge... I hope to see good results at the end of it!

Wii - EA Active

A few days I bought a Wii for the sole purpose of getting those workout games I had heard about. I'll admit... the Wii Sports game that comes with the Wii does work out my arms a little if I play it long enough. Playing baseball, tennis, and boxing is fun too!

Today I bought the Wii EA Active game. I read a review online that it was the top pick out of the fitness games, for both fun and fitness. I set up my profile today and already completed day one of my 30-day challenge. I began on a medium level workout, but had to change to a low workout a few minutes into it. This workout definitely had me sweating but it was still fun to do. There were a lot of squats... I'm sure I will be feeling it in my legs tomorrow. But supposedly each day has a different combination of workouts so it doesn't get boring. I am already glad I made this purchase and hopefully it will motivate me to exercise every day!

Weigh-In #1

Okay, so today I went to my second Weight Watchers meeting, and..........drum roll..........I lost 2.2 pounds this week! I was really hoping for 5 pounds, but 2.2 is better than nothing, right? I think watching Biggest Loser has disillusioned me because contestants will lose 10+ pounds in a week. But I realize that is not realistic so I'm happy with my 2.2 pounds.

This upcoming week I have a goal to exercise 5 times and to track what I eat everyday. My sister asked me to run a 5k with her this summer, so that will be good motivation to get in shape for that (because I'm definitely not right now)!

Biggest Loser

I love the Biggest Loser! I am always amazed at how much weight the contestants lose, and it is very inspiring and motivating to watch them. The sad thing is that I am the size of some of the girls on the show... I instantly related to Sunshine on the yellow team. She and I have identical stats, except she is 3 inches shorter than me. Unfortunately she and her dad were kicked off the first week... but they will be back after 30 days! So now I am cheering for the pink, gray, orange, and white teams. There are too many to like!

This week I don't feel guilty sitting on the couch while I watch the show. I literally got back from the gym just in time to watch the show. I was on the elliptical trainer for 30 minutes... it has always been my favorite exercise machine. And a few days after starting Weight Watchers I'm still doing good. Sunday was kind of rough because I still had junk in the kitchen. And instead of throwing it out, I of course had to eat it to get rid of it. Ugh. But since Sunday I have been on track. I'm excited for Saturday to come around so I can weigh in and see my results!

Weight Watchers

Okay, now that it's been 8 days since my last post, I guess I should update again! I am home from Christmas vacation now, and I am ready to start this weight loss deal. Let's be honest... I said I would watch what I ate this last week, but that didn't really happen. But now that I am back in my own home and can control what groceries I buy and what food I eat, I'm excited to get started!

Today was a big first step in this process. I signed up and went to a Weight Watchers meeting. I went to WW about 2 years ago, but at the time I was living with roommates and it was hard to keep track of everything... but I know this time around will be different!

So. My daily points value is 34 and I am starting that tomorrow.

And while I'm thinking about it, is anyone out there reading this? I want to hear from you if you are!

New Year, New Me.

Well, here goes nothing! Part of me can't really believe I'm doing this. But I am so sick of being overweight and unhealthy and every year I say I am going to do something about it. Well, it's never happened.

This year is different... honestly. I really am ready to change, so I decided to start up this blog to document this change. I don't even know if anyone will follow this blog, but I'm hoping this will keep my motivation up. There's something about writing things down that helps me. And, if I happen to make some friends along the way who are in the same boat as me, well, that can't be too bad for me either. That reminds me... if there is anyone reading this, PLEASE leave a comment or email me! Maybe we can help each other along this journey... a support system is never a bad thing!

I have never been one to talk about my weight issues. Ever. In fact, I have always kept everything to myself and have been extremely embarrassed about it all. But I am taking a new approach this time around. I am going to let it all hang out. This way I don't have anything to hide and I'm hoping this will be a motivation of sorts to change things for the better.

These are the facts... a baseline of sorts:
-I am 24 years old
-My RealAge is 29.4 years
-I am 5'9" tall
-My BMI is 40.5 (30 or greater is obese)
-I wear a size 22
-I weigh 274 lbs. My goal weight (way down the road) is 155 lbs

This is the plan:
-Exercise 5x week for at least 30 minutes
-Join Weight Watchers

Here's the catch, I guess you could call it. I know this is technically a New Year's Resolution and I should be starting January 1. But here's the thing. I am on Christmas vacation right now, so I won't even be home until January 8. So until then, I will be watching what I eat, but I am going to really be gung-ho starting January 9. I have already signed up for a Weight Watchers meeting for that morning and I will be ready to go... wish me luck!