And I have been...terrible about everything :-(
I wasn't keeping in touch with Liz, I wasn't up to doing anything at all ....and knowing all that makes me really sad. The only excuse is....REAL LIFE.
My real life got the best of me, and for that I am so sorry for letting Liz down, and for letting you guys down as well.
But........a huge update is that you should never weigh yourself on your period. Apparently it's because of all the water retention and whatnot, and all the extra eating you do because of your period that you weigh more. You should always you know strive to not eat that ice cream, but sometimes it's all you can do when you have your "monthly gift."
Other than that, my husband and I bought an exercise bike. We did it to better our health. I used it for the first time last night. Not bad actually.
What I did was the equivalent to running a mile and half in 14 minutes about. I think I did pretty good :-) As long as you keep your heart rate up for 30 mins or more....you should be good to go.
I plan on doing this bike every night (yeah yeah I say it now but I will never do it). But seriously...why pay for a piece of equipment that you will never use? My husband has already used it twice, and I plan on using it once a day. Maybe if we get a TV to put above the bike I will be able to watch my shows and bike at the same time :-)
But yes, last night I biked for about 3 miles it says. I burned 114 calories. And with my weight as it is, that was the equivalent to running a mile and a half in 14:11 or so :-) I hate running, so biking can be my new alternative.
I hope to continue this, and I hope that Liz also continues to post too. Like we said earlier, you will hear about our failures, us reaching our limits and how our real lives can affect us. I just didn't realize that it had been so long since I had posted :-(
Monday, May 24, 2010
Friday, April 30, 2010
A week has gone by...
And I will be weighing myself in a few hours. This week has been terrible actually :-(
Dealing with family drama as well as my sick children. It has been sucking :-(
The only exercise I do is when I can do a bit of running or dancing really....so I really need to get back in gear about it. All I have to say is that my counterpart is doing a much better job of losing weight than I am. Although I am all about portion control nowadays, and I'm eating less so I hope that I have lost some weight :-)
Other than that I will keep you all posted soon
Tina
Thursday, April 29, 2010
Down some lbs!
Woo! I weighed myself today and I was 197.8! Yahoo!
I'm telling ya, so far I am LOVING this Lipodrene stuff. Just in case anyone was wondering, I bought it at my local health food store:)
It is still definitely suppressing my appetite, I have not snacked in days (which, if you knew me you would know what a miracle that is!) and when I do eat, my meals are but a portion of what they used to be!
And I still have oodles of energy, which is also not a normal thing for me. I got my husband taking it as well, and its also cutting his appetite down, which is good.
I'll keep you posted!
Liz
I'm telling ya, so far I am LOVING this Lipodrene stuff. Just in case anyone was wondering, I bought it at my local health food store:)
It is still definitely suppressing my appetite, I have not snacked in days (which, if you knew me you would know what a miracle that is!) and when I do eat, my meals are but a portion of what they used to be!
And I still have oodles of energy, which is also not a normal thing for me. I got my husband taking it as well, and its also cutting his appetite down, which is good.
I'll keep you posted!
Liz
Sunday, April 25, 2010
I have been lax....
And then some. I will update you from Thursday until today.
Thursday: I did a Pilates work out, and I did a Dance Off work out. Man Pilates kicked my behind. I really should have stretched out my hamstrings more, and I know I said this in my last post, but I really could have used that stretch. My thighs were killing me all day. The Dance Off was okay, but I found out that I am so not a dance person. I feel stupid dancing, and I didn't feel as if my abs got a work out, but my heart was pumping and I was sweating a little, so I guess it's a good thing right? I also went to the commissary and got Special K protein shakes. I drank one yesterday after lunch, but I was still hungry afterwards, so I had some bread (I know...I'm terrible). But, the good thing, was that a couple of hours after I had the shake, I didn't feel like eating, so maybe it only works before you start to get hungry? Maybe I should have read up on that....haha. So we will see how that goes.
Friday: I was summoned by my grandmother to go to her house. So, early in the morning instead of working out, I went to my grandmother's house. I didn't even work out at night. Terrible!! But I promise to make it up over the week though. Not only because I owe it to myself, but I owe it to Liz..haha :-).
Saturday: I did not do anything at all. My son has been sick for awhile, he's been fighting a fever, and he just wants to scream really, for the sake of screaming :-(. Dealing with him screaming at night, and during the day really sucks. I hate feeling all sluggish in the mornings :-(
Today: I haven't done anything today, but that doesn't mean that I won't. If I do something, I will update you all. :-)
Liz was talking about failures, and I feel as if I did fail a little. But, that doesn't mean that I'm way off goal here. At least I started something, which is a lot better than what I was doing before....which was nothing. So here's to a better week for everybody!
Thursday: I did a Pilates work out, and I did a Dance Off work out. Man Pilates kicked my behind. I really should have stretched out my hamstrings more, and I know I said this in my last post, but I really could have used that stretch. My thighs were killing me all day. The Dance Off was okay, but I found out that I am so not a dance person. I feel stupid dancing, and I didn't feel as if my abs got a work out, but my heart was pumping and I was sweating a little, so I guess it's a good thing right? I also went to the commissary and got Special K protein shakes. I drank one yesterday after lunch, but I was still hungry afterwards, so I had some bread (I know...I'm terrible). But, the good thing, was that a couple of hours after I had the shake, I didn't feel like eating, so maybe it only works before you start to get hungry? Maybe I should have read up on that....haha. So we will see how that goes.
Friday: I was summoned by my grandmother to go to her house. So, early in the morning instead of working out, I went to my grandmother's house. I didn't even work out at night. Terrible!! But I promise to make it up over the week though. Not only because I owe it to myself, but I owe it to Liz..haha :-).
Saturday: I did not do anything at all. My son has been sick for awhile, he's been fighting a fever, and he just wants to scream really, for the sake of screaming :-(. Dealing with him screaming at night, and during the day really sucks. I hate feeling all sluggish in the mornings :-(
Today: I haven't done anything today, but that doesn't mean that I won't. If I do something, I will update you all. :-)
Liz was talking about failures, and I feel as if I did fail a little. But, that doesn't mean that I'm way off goal here. At least I started something, which is a lot better than what I was doing before....which was nothing. So here's to a better week for everybody!
Plan B: day two.
So. Lipodrene. I like it!
I said I'd post about the effects, and the supposed effects of it, so here goes.
Energy: Hell yes. I had so much energy yesterday that I scrubbed the kitchen floor on my hands and knees. Had it not been pouring rain almost all day, I would have gone out running, I am convinced. And, did you know me, you would know just what that means. I hate to run.
Appetite suppressant: Yep. I took one pill in the morning, after I woke up, and then one again after lunch. I didn't even really want to eat lunch! All I ate yesterday was some string cheese, and some chips and guacamole. I really wasn't hungry. This is also a good thing for me, because I am a snacker. Yesterday I didn't get the munchies or anything. It was great!
Weight: I know its really too soon to tell, because I've only taken the pill 3 times now, but I'm hopeful!
Now, it does make you a little nauseas, but I read all about that before I started taking it. But once you get a little food in you, it goes away. And water. Drink water.
So...yeah! I think I like Plan B way better than Plan A! I'll keep you posted!
Liz
I said I'd post about the effects, and the supposed effects of it, so here goes.
Energy: Hell yes. I had so much energy yesterday that I scrubbed the kitchen floor on my hands and knees. Had it not been pouring rain almost all day, I would have gone out running, I am convinced. And, did you know me, you would know just what that means. I hate to run.
Appetite suppressant: Yep. I took one pill in the morning, after I woke up, and then one again after lunch. I didn't even really want to eat lunch! All I ate yesterday was some string cheese, and some chips and guacamole. I really wasn't hungry. This is also a good thing for me, because I am a snacker. Yesterday I didn't get the munchies or anything. It was great!
Weight: I know its really too soon to tell, because I've only taken the pill 3 times now, but I'm hopeful!
Now, it does make you a little nauseas, but I read all about that before I started taking it. But once you get a little food in you, it goes away. And water. Drink water.
So...yeah! I think I like Plan B way better than Plan A! I'll keep you posted!
Liz
Saturday, April 24, 2010
Plan B
OK...so, I made it a total of about 36 hours with no food, and only Lemonade before the first cheat. Then I went the whole next day, til before bed. Then I just said screw it! I don't have the will power to not eat. At least right now.
The thing, though...I would LOVE to do a cleanse. A detox. I mean, I know my body has tons and tons of toxins in it that need to come out. But, I think my problem was doing a cleanse for the sole purpose of losing weight. Once I decide to just do a cleanse FOR a cleanse, I may have better luck. Maybe.
So, yesterday afternoon (right on the buzzer too...we got there 2 minutes before closing) I went back to the health food store. This time, I bought a bottle of Lipodrene. One tablet in the morning, and one after lunch. Its doable.
Lipodrene is an appetite suppressor. Which is good. Portion control has always been a big issue with me, and more than likely, this will help. Lipodrene is also a stimulant, and will give me more energy, hence burning more fat. Plus, I can eat. :)
By the way, I'm not beating myself up about the Lemonade thing. Really. I made up my mind when I started that if I couldn't do it, I couldn't do it. That is a lot to ask of your body, and my body isn't quite ready for that just yet. However, I DO think its a good thing! And I will definitely try it again one of these days. Like I said...a cleanse is a very good thing!
I'll keep posting about changes in appetite, weight, and energy! Have a good one!'
Liz
The thing, though...I would LOVE to do a cleanse. A detox. I mean, I know my body has tons and tons of toxins in it that need to come out. But, I think my problem was doing a cleanse for the sole purpose of losing weight. Once I decide to just do a cleanse FOR a cleanse, I may have better luck. Maybe.
So, yesterday afternoon (right on the buzzer too...we got there 2 minutes before closing) I went back to the health food store. This time, I bought a bottle of Lipodrene. One tablet in the morning, and one after lunch. Its doable.
Lipodrene is an appetite suppressor. Which is good. Portion control has always been a big issue with me, and more than likely, this will help. Lipodrene is also a stimulant, and will give me more energy, hence burning more fat. Plus, I can eat. :)
By the way, I'm not beating myself up about the Lemonade thing. Really. I made up my mind when I started that if I couldn't do it, I couldn't do it. That is a lot to ask of your body, and my body isn't quite ready for that just yet. However, I DO think its a good thing! And I will definitely try it again one of these days. Like I said...a cleanse is a very good thing!
I'll keep posting about changes in appetite, weight, and energy! Have a good one!'
Liz
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
First Cheat! noooooo!!!
I'll admit it. I cheated. According to my count, I made it approximately...31 hours without eating, and only having my Lemonade. BOO! I was so hoping I'd be able to make it longer! (on the up side...31 hours with no food is a freaking long time!)
I had a friend over all afternoon/evening, and the plan was to teach her how to make cookies...which I did. But that's not where I cheated. No...my cheat was the oven pizza I popped in the over so I could feed my guest. Cookies, thou holdest no sway. But thou, pizza...*sigh*.
Frack!
Oh well. Tomorrow is a new day, and a new start. You know, no. It's not a new start. Tonight was just a little...blip in the signal. I'm still good. I'm on track. I didn't chow down. I ate two pieces. I don't have to feel guilty that I was hungry, or that I acted on it. Now, if it happens more frequently...go ahead and take me to task about it, ok T? :)
Liz
I had a friend over all afternoon/evening, and the plan was to teach her how to make cookies...which I did. But that's not where I cheated. No...my cheat was the oven pizza I popped in the over so I could feed my guest. Cookies, thou holdest no sway. But thou, pizza...*sigh*.
Frack!
Oh well. Tomorrow is a new day, and a new start. You know, no. It's not a new start. Tonight was just a little...blip in the signal. I'm still good. I'm on track. I didn't chow down. I ate two pieces. I don't have to feel guilty that I was hungry, or that I acted on it. Now, if it happens more frequently...go ahead and take me to task about it, ok T? :)
Liz
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