100 Days of Spark People!

Wednesday, August 06, 2014

 

"Yesterday is gone. Tomorrow has not yet come. We have only today. Let us begin." 
~ Blessed Mother Teresa ~ 

Today marks my 100th day back at Spark People. 

I have made a few... changes...  

WEIGHT: 
Starting Weight: 291 
Current Weight: 261 
1st Goal Weight: 250 
Mid-Term Goal: 199 (*ONE*derland) 
Final Goal Weight: 140 

WEIGHT LOST: 30 pounds 

START SIZE: 3X 
CURRENT SIZE: 1X 

INCHES LOST: 
1.5 Thighs 
2.75 Biceps 
5 Bust 
4.75 Waist 
3 Hips 
1.5 Neck 
3.5 Upper Arm 
.3 Waist to Hip Ratio 

ENERGY LEVEL: HIGH 
SLEEP LEVEL: HIGH 
STRESS LEVEL: LOW 

I'm getting at least 3 fruits / veggies per day. I'm exercising at least 3X per week! Tracking weight, nutrition, food, and water daily. 

Drinking water -- at least 80 ounces per day. 

100 Days without sodas, teas, coffee, or carbonated beverages. 

100 Days of no candy, cookies, cake, pie. 

100 Days of feeling re-energized, calm, happy, motivated, determined, strong, and empowered. 

100 Days of compassion, support, advice, and friendship from Spark People members, for which I am forever grateful.

Swimming -- my happy time!

Thursday, July 31, 2014

The man who is swimming against the stream knows the strength of it. 
~ Woodrow Wilson ~ 

      

I spent three hours in the pool yesterday. I was loathe to get out! I managed a couple of achievements, too. 

Swam 6 laps (Breast Stroke) without the noodle. I did cheat and use my arms, though...  

Did a lot of water-walking / marching and arm exercises with the foam barbell.

No weight loss -- but I really feel the toning and strengthening. 

 

 

 

Miscellaneous!

Wednesday, July 23, 2014

Never go backward. Attempt, and do it with all your might. Determination is power. 
~ Charles Simmons ~ 

The following video is about a program (in France) to stop wasting produce. I LOVE it and hope that US food stores will follow suit! 

youtu.be/p2nSECWq_PE 

The Color Vibe is a 5K Run / Walk.  It will be in Savannah in October and I AM going to walk!!!  I KNOW that I can do it!  I WANT to do it! I WILL do it! 

www.thecolorvibe.com/savannah.php 

Check their website -- www.thecolorvibe.com -- and see if there is one near you! 

I am hoping to get some pool time tonight. I swam for 90 minutes last night. It really relaxes me and I sleep so well afterwards.  

 

I can honestly FEEL myself toning up. My size 3X pants are so loose they are falling off.  That's a lovely feeling. I'll be buying new pants soon... maybe... a size 1X this time?  

In the meantime, I'm using my barbells for strengthening / toning my arms. Progress is slow, but I persist!  

Chasing *ONE*derland is quite the adventure. I can see it getting ever closer. Sometimes, it's faster and farther ahead, but it never goes out of my sight. 

I'm making up ground... and it is not so elusive as it was a few months ago. 

70 DAYS

70 Says since: 

I re-joined Spark People 
I've had a soda 
I've gained weight 
I've felt like giving up 
I've 'splurged' (gorged) at a meal 
I've had to buy larger clothing 
I've despaired 

70 Days of feeling: 

Strong 
Empowered 
Successful 
Energized 
Motivated 
Inspired 
Peaceful 
Determined 
Positive 

Scale and Non-Scale Victories!

Sunday, June 29, 2014

 

Swam  for 90 Minutes today (with my fur-pal Gracie) and Mike. Lots of fun! 

Scale Victory: Down 4 pounds! I'm at 264 and just 2 pounds from having lost 10% of my starting weight of 291 (29.1 pounds). 

Non-Scale Victories: 
1. Wearing my rings again!  
2. Wearing several pieces of clothing that were too small just 2 months ago! 
3. Fitting in restaurant booths! (Ya'll know what I'm talking about!)  
4. No longer embarrassed to have my photo taken!  
5. BUCKLING MY SEAT BELT WITHOUT AN EXTENSION!!!!!!  

Best of success to all of my SP friends and fellow members -- if not for you, I wouldn't be as successful as I have been. YOU are my best  and I love you all! 

50 Ways to Burn 100 Calories

50 Ways to Burn 100 Calories 
(Values are approximate and are based on a 150-pound person.) 

Workouts: 
1. Biking: 23 minutes of casual cycling 
2. Cardio dance class: 15 minutes 
3. Elliptical: 8 minutes 
4. Jumping rope: 9 minutes at a moderate intensity 
5. Lifting weights, vigorously: 15 minutes 
6. Pilates: 24 minutes 
7. Rowing machine: 13 minutes 
8. Running stairs: 6 minutes 
9. Running: 9 minutes of running at a 6 mph pace 
10. Swimming: 15 minutes moderate intensity 
11. Walking stairs: 11 minutes 
12. Walking: 20 minutes of walking at a 3 mph pace 
13. Water aerobics: 23 minutes 
14. Yoga: 20 minutes 
15. Zumba: 11 minutes 

Sports and Leisure Activities: 
16. Basketball, shooting hoops: 20 minutes 
17. Bowling: 30 minutes 
18. Dancing around living room: 20 minutes 
19. Darts: 35 minutes 
20. Golfing, carrying clubs: 15 minutes 
21. Ice skating, moderate: 18 minutes 
22. Kickball: 13 minutes 
23. Mini golf or driving range: 30 minutes 
24. Playing catch with a football: 35 minutes 
25. Playing Frisbee: 30 minutes 
26. Playing soccer, casual: 13 minutes 
27. Skiing, downhill: 10 minutes 
28. Softball or baseball: 18 minutes 
29. Tennis (doubles): 21 minutes 
30. Tennis (singles): 15 minutes 
31. Treading water, moderate effort: 23 minutes 
32. Volleyball, recreational: 26 minutes 
33. Water skiing: 15 minutes 

Yard Work: 
34. Mowing the lawn: 20 minutes 
35. Painting house: 18 minutes 
36. Raking leaves: 23 minutes 
37. Shoveling snow: 15 minutes 
38. Washing the car: 20 minutes 
39. Weeding the garden: 18 minutes 

Everyday Activities: 
40. Carrying an infant: 24 minutes 
41. Cleaning, moderate effort: 26 minutes 
42. Cooking: 34 minutes 
43. Doing dishes: 40 minutes 
44. Mopping the floor: 20 minutes 
45. Playing with children: 23 minutes 
46. Pushing a stroller: 35 minutes 
47. Rearranging furniture: 14 minutes 
48. Shopping: 38 minutes 
49. Sweeping: 23 minutes 
50. Walking the dog, 26 minutes 

Down to a Size 2X! Go me!

Welcome to Size 2X!

Monday, May 26, 2014

I tried the new pants on this morning... Size 2X and they fit perfectly!!! I am so excited. It's been since probably June of 2010 since I was in a 2X -- that after getting down to a normal-size 16 in 2009. 

I'm on my way and it feels so good! 

Talk about motivation! I am INSPIRED and ready to rock 'n' roll! 

  

This is how much fat I've lost: 16 pounds.