An amazing friend of mine -that I truly consider family- is also trying to lose weight & get healthy. So we decided to do this together. Although we live in two different states, we are going to be each other's support system! Yesterday, I hatched a plan that we should promise each other something every day that we don't really want to do, but will because we promised Some people may think that's crazy - but I don't break promises and I know she doesn't either.
Day 1 - I promised to do 25 sit ups before bed. -check-
Day 2 - I promised to drink 6 glasses of water. -still working on it! I'm halfway there.-
In other news, I started Weight Watcher's today. It's not bad at all! I can have whatever I want, but I can only have so many points a day. If anyone is interested in the points system, let me know. I found some really neat tools online that can help if you can't really afford it right now.
Breakfast
Dannon Light & Fit Yogurt - 2 points
Lunch
Subway 6 inch Meatball Marinara (they are only $2 bucks in December!) - 12 points -yikes!-
I did 30 sit ups and 20 girly push ups before work. Not a lot, I know - but I have to start somewhere.
Love ya'll!
-Steph
Thursday, December 22, 2011
Wednesday, December 21, 2011
Christmas is here...
I didn't make my goal of 50 pounds by Christmas - but I'm okay with that. It was quite a lofty goal to begin with. However, I have made progress & that counts for something!
I decided to stop the Medi Weight Loss program - it just wasn't for me. It made me feel very weak, very sick, and I just could not function on 500 calories.
Now I'm just watching what I eat, doing light work outs at home, and going to the gym a few times a week. I'm not losing 12.5 pounds a week, but I'm still losing!
When I reach my goal weight Tyler and I will be taking a trip to New York! That in it self is enough to motivate me.
I'm going to attempt to post weekly meal plans & recipes as often as I can. I want to reach as many people as I can and find people to lose weight with me! Like an online buddy system!
Love ya'll!
-Steph
I decided to stop the Medi Weight Loss program - it just wasn't for me. It made me feel very weak, very sick, and I just could not function on 500 calories.
Now I'm just watching what I eat, doing light work outs at home, and going to the gym a few times a week. I'm not losing 12.5 pounds a week, but I'm still losing!
When I reach my goal weight Tyler and I will be taking a trip to New York! That in it self is enough to motivate me.
I'm going to attempt to post weekly meal plans & recipes as often as I can. I want to reach as many people as I can and find people to lose weight with me! Like an online buddy system!
Love ya'll!
-Steph
Thursday, October 6, 2011
How's it going? GRRREAT!
I'm on day 10 of the Medi Weight Loss Diet and I have lost 12.5 pounds!
The first week was kind of hard, but it was doable. For 7 whole days, all I could eat was string cheese, plain greek yogurt, lean meats, and egg whites. It was really hard putting a meal together - but I did it and lost 10.5 pounds!
I have to admit I love week two! Probably because I love fruit and vegetables. This week, I can have everything I had in week one - but I can add 1 cup of vegetables and 1 cup of fruit, or 2 cups of vegetables.
Tuesday night I made chicken stir fry and it was amazing! :)
I've also been able to eat out - @ Logan's I had a steak and a salad. Yum!
I'm pretty excited that I've lost 12.5 pounds so far. My goal is to lose 50 pounds by Christmas. What do ya'll think?
Love ya'll.
-Steph
The first week was kind of hard, but it was doable. For 7 whole days, all I could eat was string cheese, plain greek yogurt, lean meats, and egg whites. It was really hard putting a meal together - but I did it and lost 10.5 pounds!
I have to admit I love week two! Probably because I love fruit and vegetables. This week, I can have everything I had in week one - but I can add 1 cup of vegetables and 1 cup of fruit, or 2 cups of vegetables.
Tuesday night I made chicken stir fry and it was amazing! :)
I've also been able to eat out - @ Logan's I had a steak and a salad. Yum!
I'm pretty excited that I've lost 12.5 pounds so far. My goal is to lose 50 pounds by Christmas. What do ya'll think?
Love ya'll.
-Steph
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Every journey begins with one step.
I've known for years that I am at an unhealthy weight. It makes me tired, it makes me irritable, and it makes me have low self-esteem. Even though I know all of that, I wasn't doing much to change it. I would counter my personal trainers efforts every chance I got. I ate out a few times a week and would drink soda like it was water. I had no self control when it came to food - or Dr. Pepper.
Monday morning, I overslept and missed class. I'm not even sure why. I had gone to bed at a normal time Sunday night, but I just could not make myself get out of bed. When I finally fully woke up at 9am, 11 hours after I had gone to sleep, I was so mad at myself!
That was my final straw! I knew that I had to do something. I did some quick research and called to make an appointment with Medi Weight Loss Clinic in Fairhope. I asked for the soonest appointment and thankfully they had a cancellation for 10am. I hurried into the shower and got ready. Nervous as all get it.
So at 10am - I sat there waiting in the lobby for them to call me to the back. It didn't take long before they did. They started by taking a picture of me, from the front and from the side. Kind of like a full body police mug shot. :) They weighed me on a special scale that measures BMI, water, etc. Then they did an EKG, blood work, and a urine sample. Pretty hardcore stuff just for weight loss. Hopefully that is a good sign.
I talked to the doctor for about an hour and a half. She gave me medicine to suppress my appetite, vitamins, and a meal plan to follow. My goal is to lose 100 pounds. It should take me about 10 months. Just in time for bikini season!
On top of a very structured weight loss plan, I'm a student, and I'm going through laser tattoo removal.
It's not going to be easy, but I hope to be a whole new me by next July!
-Stephanie
Monday morning, I overslept and missed class. I'm not even sure why. I had gone to bed at a normal time Sunday night, but I just could not make myself get out of bed. When I finally fully woke up at 9am, 11 hours after I had gone to sleep, I was so mad at myself!
That was my final straw! I knew that I had to do something. I did some quick research and called to make an appointment with Medi Weight Loss Clinic in Fairhope. I asked for the soonest appointment and thankfully they had a cancellation for 10am. I hurried into the shower and got ready. Nervous as all get it.
So at 10am - I sat there waiting in the lobby for them to call me to the back. It didn't take long before they did. They started by taking a picture of me, from the front and from the side. Kind of like a full body police mug shot. :) They weighed me on a special scale that measures BMI, water, etc. Then they did an EKG, blood work, and a urine sample. Pretty hardcore stuff just for weight loss. Hopefully that is a good sign.
I talked to the doctor for about an hour and a half. She gave me medicine to suppress my appetite, vitamins, and a meal plan to follow. My goal is to lose 100 pounds. It should take me about 10 months. Just in time for bikini season!
On top of a very structured weight loss plan, I'm a student, and I'm going through laser tattoo removal.
It's not going to be easy, but I hope to be a whole new me by next July!
-Stephanie
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