Sunday, December 30, 2007

January Goals!

I have made it through another month, but most importantly I did not gain weight this holiday. That is a major accomplishment for me.

I am so looking forward to this journey. I have a renewed sense of determination. I feel so much better already. Some of the aches and pains are gone. I can't even imagine what it will feel like 6 months from now.

I have a new goal for the year. I am going on a cruise in October and I want to be fit enough to to everything.

But I am jumping ahead of myself. Lets start off with January.

Lose 6 pounds.
Lose 1 inch off my waist
Lose 1 inch off my hips.
Workout everyday.

Here goes.

Mz Stef

Sunday, December 16, 2007

12/15/07 WI!

I am down another .8. That brings my weight loss total to 16 pounds even. I was a little disappointed, but I have to realize I did not gain it in a day so I won't be losing it either.

I also found out this weekend that we will be celebrating Xmas on Xmas Eve. This really works out for me. I actually work that day, so I won't be able to eat as much ( who ever thought I would think of that as a good thing) and if I do indulge a little I have all week to work it off.



Till Next Time.

Stef

Monday, December 10, 2007

Update on My Progress

To date I have lost a total of 15.2 pounds, 4 inches off my waist and 2 inches off of my hips. I feel so good. I look in the mirror and I am starting to see a new Stephany emerge. One that has been there all the time, but I have been holding back by over-eating and eating bad foods.

Well no more. This is the Stef.

Hello, My name is Stephany and I am a work in progress.

Pleased to meet you.

Monday, December 3, 2007

Dec 1st WI Results!

I am down another 1.8 pounds. I am so proud of myself.

That is all I can say.

Stef

Saturday, November 24, 2007

November 24th WI

I went to weigh in and I was up .4. I am kinda happy about it, because I really thought it was going to be more. This is telling me you don't gain weight for falling off the wagon every now and then. You gain weight from falling off the wagon completely.

Thanksgiving Day over come on Christmas.

Mz Stef

Monday, November 19, 2007

November 17 WI!

I am down another 2.2 pounds making a total of 10.8 pounds. I have finally passed the 10 pound mark and I am so happy. My next goal is 15 and guess what I get to dye my hair. It needs it badly.

I am so excited...now to get through Thanksgiving without pigging out and destroying all my hard work.

Will update you later.

Mz Stef

Wednesday, November 14, 2007

I am still excited!

I have been on this weight loss journey for almost two months now and I am still as excited as I was the first day I started. I enjoy working out. I look forward to the challenge of finding new and low fat ways to cook. This is a lifestyle change that I can mange.

I look forward to each new day.

Mz Stef

Thursday, November 8, 2007

All most over!

This week is almost over, and I am looking forward to it. I feel like I have not lost any weight. I know I should be patient and this is a long journey, but I want to see results.

On a good note, I stayed OP and exercised. I know I am doing the right things. I am just going to have to learn to be patient.

Mz Stef

Monday, November 5, 2007

My November Goals

Okay here they are:

Lose another inch off the biggest part of my stomache.

I had Erica measure my actual waist(where my belly button is) and it is 42 inches. I want to lost 1 inch off of that area also.

Lost 1 inch off of my thunder thighs.

Stay OP!

Drink a minimum of 64 ounces of water daily. ( You can ask my co-workers, I struggle with this one daily)

Weight Train 3 days a week

Walk 4 days a week for a minimum of 20 minutes.

Stay away from Red Meat.

Cut my cheese intake.

Overcome my addiction to bread.


Well that is all. You think that is enough. I do.

Talk to you later,

Stef

My October Results.

Okay here it is... After one month of following the WW plan and exercising..

I have lost a total of 7.3 pounds! (YAAA)

I have lots 1 inch off my waist. (The biggest part of my stomache)

My thighs are still 31 inches.

Progress has started. Slow but steady.

Stef

Sunday, October 21, 2007

October 20th Weigh In

Another week down on this weight loss journey. At this week's WI, I am down another 2 pounds. Yaaa... Still can make the 10 pound challenge for October. Going to have to kick it up a notch.

I have decided to set myself another goal. My hair is desperate need of dying. I am not going to dye it until I am at the 15 pound weight loss mark.

59 pounds closer to my goal.

Until next time..

Mz Stef

Sunday, October 14, 2007

hmmmmmmm....

I have a confession to make. I have been getting all of my workouts in but not all of my walks. I am going to have to try harder with that. I walked this morning for a 1/2 hour.

The exhaustion has set back in and my well nurse said not to fight it. So it is 6:36pm and I am gong to bed.

Early night...

Mz. Stef

Saturday, October 13, 2007

Weigh In 10/13

I am down another 3.7 pounds. That is almost 4 pounds. I could have lost more, but when I look back on my food journal I see that I haven't exactly been eating the most healthy choices and haven't been drinking all my water everyday.

So 3.7 less of me, I will take it. That puts me 61 pounds closer to my ultimate goal.

Mz. Stef

Friday, October 12, 2007

Tired of being Tired!

When am I supposed to get more energy. I can't wait. I am exhausted all the time. I can barely stay up during the day. I am not spending quality time with my family because I am tired all the time.

Yoohoo Energy where are you? I need you desperately.

If anyone sees my energy send it back home.

On a good note, another week of getting all my workouts in...Who's bad?

Stef

Thursday, October 11, 2007

I like it!

I have one more day to go to the gym and I can honestly say. I like it. I find myself looking forward to going. Maybe this is what I needed. I am also seeing small changes in my body and I know that it comes for me not just changing my eating habits but exercising as well. I am so upbeat about this. I have never been able to picture myself smaller. This is the first time I have actually formed a picture in my mind. I am so excited and am looking forward to a smaller me.

Monday, October 8, 2007

ARRGH!

I hurt everywhere. Making this a short post. I ate wonderfully and the gym kicked my behind.

Off to bed with me.

Mz Stef

Sunday, October 7, 2007

Updated before Pic.


Okay here is another pic. Taken today. I am not very happy with the width of my person. I am going to change that also.

Friday, October 5, 2007

I did it!

Okay, I did it. I got all my workouts in. I ate horribly today. Darn those food days at work. Going to bed now. I hurt everywhere.

Mz Stef

Thursday, October 4, 2007

Happy!

I am just in a "Happy Place" today. I ate well and I line danced instead of walking. My stomach is killing me from doing the sit-ups, but I have to do them. Doing okay with the bread.

Until next time....

Wednesday, October 3, 2007

I make myself proud!

Today was a hard one. I actually came all the way home because I was just out of it and had a headache. Took some meds and then actually got up and went to the gym. Let me tell you, Old Stef would not have done this. Old Stef would have just stayed home, but hey I made a commitment and I am sticking to it.

One kudos today.. A lady at the gym actually told me it looked like my face was getting slimmer.

Tuesday, October 2, 2007

October Goals

Today is the second day of October. I have decided to set monthly goals for myself. My goal this month is to lose 2 inches off my waist and to work on my addiction to bread. Yes, I said addiction. What else would you call it. I absolutely love bread, rolls, biscuits, bagels and muffins.

I have kept up working out and eating healthy. I notice that since I started this, I can barely stay awake after 10oclock, but it is much easier for me to get up in the morning. I am having no problem getting the water in also.

I have also decided to weigh myself every other week.

Till next time..

Sunday, September 30, 2007

Beginning of Another Week!

Today is Sunday. The beginning of another week. Overall I would say I did okay today. I got my walk. I could have ate better. I have decided to measure myself also, as not to make myself a slave to the scale and also because I know there will come a time will I will not see a difference on the scale but a difference in my clothing.

My waist is 44 inches. I can't believe that. Wait yes I can. I had my daughter measure me, but I had her measure the biggest part of my stomach.

My thighs are 31 inches. I also can believe that.

These numbers will have to go. I am not happy with them and I vow to change them.

Saturday, September 29, 2007

I made it through Saturday!

I did it. I made it through my first Saturday. You know what, it was a breeze. I worked out and ate healthy and I feel good about it. My body hurts like the dickens, but hey it comes with the territory. Nobody said this would be easy and I am in it for the long haul.

One day at a time.....

Wednesday, September 26, 2007

Who says I can't!

Another day on this journey is gone and I feel so good. I did not go to the gym today. I know you are saying how could you do this you are supposed to be committed. I did not say I did not exercise. I came home and exercised with my daughter and did my sit-ups on the stability ball. I realize hey its okay if you don't feel like going to the gym and would rather go home and spend quality time with a family member, as long as you get the exercise in, but you best believe I will be there bright and early Saturday morning.

Until the next time.

Tuesday, September 25, 2007

Another day gone...

Today was not bad at all. I stayed focused and realized I can do this and I will.

Watch me lose...

Monday, September 24, 2007

I can do this! 9/24/2007


Today I went and worked out at Contours Express for the second time after joining Saturday. I hurt everywhere. I really thought it was going to be a breeze. Boy, was I wrong. I am so out of shape, besides being very overweight.

This is a journey I have been on for quite sometime and have always failed. This time I will not.

Stay tuned and wait and see.

This is my official before pic. I will try and post another one.