Diet Frustration?

Sorry I haven't written in the last few days.  I've been at the gym.  I feel skinnier.  But, today I remembered to weigh myself while at the gym.  I'm down a little but not too much.  I started to get upset.  I have been working so hard!  Then, I remembered this pin. 

It makes sense.  I've been doing my cardio to burn fat.  I've also been busy trying to tone my arms and stomach.  And I can see a difference in both. We've all heard it: Muscle weighs more than fat.  It makes sense that new toned muscle would interfere with my "weight loss".  I've decided to take my measurements again coming up this Friday. I don't want to do it too often, once every 2 weeks should be good.

Those few pounds that I've lost could add up to a BUNCH of inches.  So no more frustration, just more motivation:)

You Choose

I choose to be sore!  I'm off to work out.  Thanks for the 1,000 page views! 

 I'm one happy girl:)

They're Right, It's Exercise AND Diet

Saturday and Sunday morning I met my friend Gabi at the gym.  We showed those elipticals whose boss and I showed Gabi how to Erase Arm Flab.  It was great.  Then I went to the mall, picked up a few Chik-fil-A sandwiches for lunch (for the family, not just me) on my way out.  Then, we promised my oldest some Dairy Queen to make his fat lip feel better, he caught the baseball with it. I just undid all my hard work. 

So, I went to my pinterest boards to find some healthy eating pins to try out.  Guess what? I pin an awful lot of desserts:)  But I did find a few dinner ideas and some healthy snacking.  I decided to try this:
 

For a list of these healthy snacks, check out the orignial post.

I chose to fill my tray with easy healthy snacks such as yogurt, protein bars, apples, bananas, oranges, popcorn etc.  It's been so easy to grab something good and I don't feel guilty about messing up my workout:)

Check out other actually tried pins over at Momminitup.com! 

Can Your Bellybutton Do This?

Apparently my bellybutton was so happy I was working out again that it cried a little heart! Isn't that sweet!?! I did have a great run: 2 miles in 20:09!  I'd love to say that was a normal run, but it wasn't.  I had to run faster at the end because I had to pee!  That tea really works a number on my bladder, and my weight too.  I'm down a pound and a half! (Sorry about all the exclamation points but I'm really excited with my progress lately.)

Let's see if I can be happy about my newest measurements:
Waist 29.5  (-.5!)
Hips/Butt 37.5 (-.5!)
Right thigh 22.5 (-.5!)
Left thigh 22.5 (-.5!)
Right arm 11.5 (-.25!)
Left arm 11.25 (-.25!)

That is a total of 2.5 inches off of my body.  Not too bad, but I have more to go:)

Feeling Great!

I just stepped off the treadmill.  Nothing as intense as yesterday's run but still a 30 minute leg burning, "hill" climbing, sweat inducing workout.  And during the "easy" portions of the walk I added in Standing Diamond, Arm Press with a Twist and High Five from the Erasing Arm Flab workout.  Now that's multi-tasking!  I'm also beginning to LIKE my Dr. Oz Weight-orade.  I'm feeling so good about my recent workout streak that I think I'll post some measurements tomorrow and see if any progress has been made.
  Check back tomorrow:)

It's the little things...

I just kicked some @$$ on the treadmill.  3 miles in 30:08!!!!! I'm sure others out there can do it in less time but I'm so proud of myself.  I've been drinking my tea, doing my arm exercises and now my amazing run!! It's a good day:)

Dr. Oz Weight-orade Review

Ok, I warned you yesterday that I do NOT like anything tea.  But being a big girl, I was willing to give it another try.  So, I ran to the grocery and bought some plain green tea teabags and looked for tangerines.  I found something similar to tangerines called tangelos, wikipedia says it's a hybrid of a tangerine and a grapefruit.  I hope it does the same thing!

I brewed up the tea, but I think I let it steep for too long.  It had a pretty strong taste.  But I've been drinking it  (with LOTS of ice) AND I've even brewed up a second batch!  I followed the directions a little more closely this time and hope that tomorrow it's a little easier to swallow. 

My husband, a tea lover, really likes it, so it must be good, right?

Still truckin'

Since I've had a hard time getting back into my workout routine I've decided not to add anything new this week.  Instead, I've decided to try a metabolism boosting drink I pinned awhile ago. 

Dr. Oz's Tangerine Weight-Orade Recipe...a powerful metabolism-boosting drink. It contains: green tea, shown to boost metabolism 12% by drinking just one cup; tangerine, with a chemical composition that increases sensitivity to insulin and stimulates genes that help to burn fat; and mint, a calorie-free flavor enhancer. In a large pitcher, combine: 8 cups of brewed green tea / 1 tangerine, sliced / A handful of mint leaves / Stir this delicious concoction up at night so all the flavors fuse together. Drink 1 pitcher daily for maximum metabolism-boosting results.                   

For "real" instructions, check out the original blog posting.  I'm not a fan of any kind of tea but I'll give it a try, maybe without the mint.  I'm still going to continue with my cardio on the treadmill, the wall sits and my flab eraser for my arms.


How's your workout going?  Try any Pinterest pins lately?  See any I should try?  Want to see what others are trying?  Check out Momminitup.com to see it those pins really work!

It Ain't Easy

I've had a heck of a time getting back into my workout routine.  Things come up, meetings are scheduled, work, kids, etc.  I've been able to exercise here and there but my energy has been dragging and motivation lacking.  I sit down and the blubber that is my belly disgusts me.  Or even better, I put on a pair of last summer's capris and they're a bit tight.

So, today I made myself get back on the treadmill and it wasn't an easy mile and a half but I did it.  It burned.  I had trouble finding my stride. I wanted to quit.  But you know what?  I did it and I feel great!  I'm sweaty and stinky, but I'm 240 calories lighter:)

Starting All Over

Okay, I'm back and feeling much better.  Thank you for asking:)

Last week, I ran a good 3 mile run. Twice. and was feeling pretty good about myself and then I go and get sick.  Since I hadn't run in a week and I was short on time today so I decided to run the Quick 15.  Man, it was hard.  I'm sure it went something like this...

Since the run was a bit...um, difficult I put off doing my Flab Erasing Arm exercises.  I'm off to do them now along with 3 sets of wall holds. Sit like this (see below) for as long as you can.  I'm told this works out "the pouch" or your lower abdominals.  I wasn't thrilled with the Downward Facing Dog (maybe I wasn't doing it correctly.).

Give it a shot and let me know what you think!

Tummy Troubles--be back Monday to start again

In Need of Some Motivation

I was having a hard time finding motivation to get myself on the treadmill.  Until I saw this. I do jiggle and I don't want to.  And when I want to stop running, I'll just remind myself of the jiggle and push a little further.

Do You See That!?!

If you look real close, you can see I'm starting to build a little muscle definition:)  I don't want to bulk up, just tone up and lose some of, alright ALL OF the flab.   So for the last 2 weeks, I've been on the treadmill with the Quick 15 for some fat burning cardio and then last week I added the Erasing Arm Flab for a little toning. 

Now, for this week's pin!  On top of the 15 minute treadmill and the 6 minute arm exercises, I chose a quick something to add to target the lower belly. I'm loving that all  three exercises should take no more than 30 minutes:)

I'm still at it :)

I skipped over a leap day workout (cheesy pun totally intended).  But, I have still have been erasing my arm flab and doing the Quick 15! And I feel great!!! I really do. 

I haven't noticed any dramatic changes, not that I was expecting to look like Jennifer Aniston (yet).  But I think I would like to keep track of any changes, small or big.  So I am putting my measurements out there for anyone and everyone to see.  Here goes nothin'...

                                 Waist (by my bellybutton) 30 inches
                                 Hips                                  38 inches
                                 Right thigh                         23 inches
                                 Left thigh                           23 inches
                                 Right arm                          11.75 inches
                                 Left arm                            11.5 inches

There you have it. My deepest, darkest secrets revealed.  Keep checking back for my progress and I love to hear about yours too:)