Healthy Check-In

hooligans4 · February 2014

I hope everyone had a good week

Mine was full of ups and downs. I didn't loose any weight according to the scale. But I know why. I ate great all week and did 30 min on the elliptical every day but one. I absolutely love the MyFitPal app. It really makes me aware of eating too many carbs. I'm a vegetarian so I used to eat carbs with every meal but now I'm starting to swap for proteins.

Last night I made tofu cutlet parm with spaghetti squash instead of pasta and it was delish.

So any hoo, back to why the scale didn't change. Last Saturday we had my sisters bachelorette party. I did watch what I ate while out but I drank way too much. It was bad, I couldn't get out of bed till two the next day. It's been a long time since I did that but don't regret it cause we all had a blast.
We also went to a fitness place and learned how to pole dance. Yes you read that right... I learned how to pole dance. And it kicked my ass!!!!!!!

At first everyone was being silly but we quickly realized it's really hard work. I got into it way too much. I was the biggest girl there but I was working that pole the best. Well 2 days later it cought up to me. I couldn't move my arms. My shoulders and pecks were on fire. And bruises, I have so many of them my legs look polka dotted. My inner thight have black bruises the size of my hand and then I have smaller ones going down my lower legs right dune to the tops of my feet. Even now a week later they are still very angry looking (I do have low platelet count so I usually bruise easy). But omg it was so much fun!!!!! So between the muscles and bruising I swelled up by Monday. I was 8lbs higher on the scale. It has taken all week for the swelling to go down so I'm not surprised I havnt lost anything.

Well that was my crazy adventure anyone else have a crazy week like mine.

Just remember it's easy to make one small change at a time. Add 15 min of exercise or swap some fruit for an unhealthy snack. I never thought I could do this and I am.

jchickiem · February 2014

@hooligans4 --sounds like you are making great progress!

Okay, this is good. I feel like I'm becoming more commited. I've lost 3.5 pounds (water weight, y'all) this week. I'm still up 10 pounds from Christmas, though. That weight came on fast, maybe it will leave fast, too.

I used the stationary bike every day last week. On most days I've put in anywhere from 45 to 60 minutes a day. I also tracked on My Fitness Pal some of the days this week.

This week, I would really like to cut out the sugar, eat more vegetables, and choose healthier proteins and fats. With Valentine's day this week, I don't think I will avoid the sugar completely.

hooligans4 · February 2014

Great job thes week @jchickiem. 3.5 lbs is wonderful. Even if it's water it's still 3.5 less pounds on your body. <:-P

I havnt cut out the goodies completely. If I eat great all day and am under my calories I treat myself to say 1 piece of chocolate or 1/2 cup of ice cream. Just remember portion control, 1 piece of chocolate is ok but 6 isn't. I think if we know we can reward ourselves it makes cutting back not so bad.

But you really did great this week. Pat yourself on the back and keep up the awesomeness!!!!!!

BeckyP005 · February 2014

Omg @hooligans4 I love this! Pole dancing? You are brave! Yay for working the pole

I haven't had a hungover day like that in awhile but ugh do they suck. Had to go to Med Express twice once because I couldn't stop vomiting! Yep I'm 45 and mature.

Your doing a great job! Speaking of elliptical I told MH I had a dream that I went down on the elliptical and it felt great. He said really? What I really meant was I went ON it. Lol. One day....

@jchickiem keep it up!! One day I hope I will surprise myself and have an update on here!

Samuelismomma · February 2014

Well down 5 lbs hope some of its fat! Lol...I'm up to 4 miles , and yoga ...gonna add 20 mins of exercising to(DVD) I excersise 7 days a week...not so much for weight but I'm noticing the stress and migraines are soo much better. I used to excersise before ds..and forgot how much better it made me feel. @hooligans4 moderation is key 1 piece of chocolate, I like a reward! Lol

latershrader · February 2014

Wow! You ladies are inspirational!

@hooligans4, you are awesome! I love that you tried pole dancing! Maybe that can come in handy when you BD w/ DH! LOL!

@jchickiem Great job on the loss! Hope you can reach your goals this week!

@Samuelismomma 5lbs is AMAZING! Congratulations!

I didn't do so well. I didn't gain anything but I didn't lose any either. I wasn't as strict with my calories and didn't track on MyFitnessPal. AF showed up yesterday and I am attributing my lack of motivation to her. I'll be much better this week!

hooligans4 · February 2014

@BeckyP005 ain't no shame in a good hangover once in a while!!!

And so funny about "going down in an elliptical". If that were the case maybe I'd be a little more excited to exercise.

@Samuelismomma you are my idol. 5lbs..... That's amazing. Especially with what you just went through. You are a very strong woman. Both physically with all the work you are doing and mentally with your stress management. My hat goes off to you lady.

@soontobeshrader my husband has ED issues so seeing my flabby body dancing around would NOT help matters. Lol. But it was fun dancing with the girls. Oh and I forgot to mention I took my 17 year old daughter along. That's not too trashy right....right! I told her to learn so she can pay for college next year. I was only kidding. Or not.

And you get a pass this week for AF. She is a bitch and we don't like her much.

Davie813 · February 2014

Great job, everybody! I agree, you're each an inspiration.

I did OK--stuck with the Weight Watchers program pretty well, and am now down 2.5 lbs (sadly, that's the total for the whole time I've been on it, not for this week.) You have to start somewhere though, right? Still no exercise whatsoever. I'm coming to the conclusion that it really might not be possible right now, which sucks, but all things in time, I guess...

Pole dancing sounds awesome! In case I ever make it back to a gym, would you recommend it for workout (as well as entertainment) purposes?

hooligans4 · February 2014

@Davie813 it is absolutely a workout. You have to hold up your body weight. I was sweating after 5 minutes.

Losing 2.5 pounds is great. It doesn't matter how long it takes. It is actually better to lose weight slowly. Your body adjusts better and doesn't go into shock. If you lose 10% of your body mass you are supposed to wait 6 months before trying to lose more so your body can adjust. Slow and steady wins the race with weight loss.

You are doing great.

ewenner · February 2014

Wow! Everybody's posts are so inspiring - you ladies are all kicking my butt. I am still stuck at only twice a week working out - and this week is not going to do me any favors, since I have commitments every night this week after work. I have been tracking on My Fitness Pal, and my eating has at least been on the right track most days. Keep it up, everyone!

Samuelismomma · February 2014

@hololigans4. Thanks so much, my husband has seen a great improvement in my stress to...thanks for calling me your idol. It's funny the re was really glad I had started excersise too..@soontobeshrader thanks so much!

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