Weigh-In and Measurements

Hi, all!

Happy Thursday! How are you all doing on this beautiful day? Can you all believe that it's the final day of April? I can't, this month has simply flown by and I cannot wait to see what May has in store for me. My one final paper has been graded and I'm ending the class with a 100%, which makes me incredibly happy.

It is the final day of April, which means that I had a weigh-in and took my measurements. I loved the results I saw at my weigh-in, although, I do believe that the number was off. So, I'm not going to get too excited about that 5 lb. loss, if it's at that number or lower at my next weigh-in, then I'll get excited.

Starting Weight: 315 lbs

Last Weight: 313.4 lbs

Current Weight: 308.4 lbs

Weight Lost: 5 lbs

My measurements ended up being just as I assumed they would, each one of the numbers increased a small amount. That's what happens when you fall off the wagon for a few months and gain back most of the weight you've lost. I've gained 15.96 inches since February, which is insane. Honestly, I can't believe it, but when the tape measure is around me and that's the number I'm seeing, I know it's true. This morning, I also ordered a fat caliper, one that many professionals use because I wanted to be able to measure my body fat percentage more accurately. Also, it will help me see my results in a way other than the number on the scale. I'll be honest, when I first saw that I gained back all of this weight, I felt really depressed about it, I couldn't believe that I let myself get back to this weight. Finally, I'm accepting the fact that I do weigh over 300 pounds again and that I need to work hard again if I want to get to my goal weight. My problem before was that I never worked on my food addiction. I did workout and ate less, which led to me losing weight. However, I didn't address the deeper issues and that is what led me to get back to this point. But, now it's time to move forward and look toward the future. 

I had another good day yesterday, which I'm very happy about. I was under my calorie goal again and had a great 40-minute walk. I'm feeling really motivated and wanting to workout even more, but my hip won't allow that right now. Hopefully, my hip will be feeling up to more, including lower body strength training, soon because I'm really missing being able to do more. This coming week, I'm going to begin upper body strength training along with my walking.

Well, I'm off. Time to have some lunch and then create a few upper body strength training routines for next week. I hope that you all have an amazing day. Until next time!

~Sara~

First Weigh-In of 2015

Hi all!

Happy Thursday and happy 2015! :) Did you all have a good new year's eve? Mine was incredibly boring, just as I imagined. Sat at home, talked to my best friend on the phone and did some reading. In other words, it was a pretty typical Wednesday night. :) Oh and I also watched something on TV that my favorite singer/actor participated in and it was spectacular. He helped sing a medley of Frank Sinatra songs, it doesn't get much better than that! What did you all do to ring in the New Year? 

Last night I made some questionable food choices, not my smartest move, but it's alright. I stepped on the scale for my first weigh-in of the year (it's a weigh-in date for the challenge I'm participating in) and I was happy with my result. I lost .8 pounds since my last weigh-in and surpassed my goal for this weigh-in. In fact, I am already past my goal for the next weigh-in :) I could easily adjust my goals for the challenge, however, I sort of want to see where I'll be at the end of the challenge. So for now I'm leaving my goals where they are and hopefully I will continue this trend. I also took my measurements this morning and I have those recorded. I'm excited to see those numbers change as I add more strength training to my regimen. 

Starting Weight: 315 lbs

Last Weight: 293.2 lbs

Current Weight: 292.4 lbs

Weight Lost: 22.6 lbs

I think I may try to starting walking again soon. I'm not completely over my sickness, not by a long shot, but it isn't getting any worse. Not to mention that I am anxious to start working out again, especially to try my new equipment. I also read in a medical journal that when you have a cold, light walking is actually good for you. So, either later today or tomorrow morning, I'll be starting to walk again. It'll be light but I may add my new ankle weights, just to test them out. :) 

This morning I was doing a great deal of thinking, mostly about my life in general. One of the major thoughts that kept reappearing was about how often times I give up what I want, in order to please someone else's wishes. Anyone who really knows me, knows that I am definitely a people pleaser. I am passive, so 99% of the time, I won't speak up if something is bothering me. This is definitely not a new development, I have been this way for as long as I remember. I don't voice my opinion or the things I need because I don't want it to cause a fight or argument. Believe me, I try to avoid those at all costs, even if it means giving something up. Why do I have to give up the things that I truly desire and need? Just because I am passive does not mean that I shouldn't stand up for myself. So, 2015 is going to be the year that I focus on myself and stand up for what I need. No more being pushed aside and being shoved to the back burner. I will put my needs first, physically and emotionally.  

Okay, well I'm off. I hope you all have a wonderful day. Until next time!

~Sara~

Honesty

Hi all!

How are you all doing today? See, I told you that you’d see me soon, I’m here two times in one day. :) My last post I had originally written yesterday but I forgot to post it… Oops, my brain sometimes, I tell ya. I got it posted either way and now I wanted to post again with today’s thoughts.

This morning I finally got my first measurements of the year in and I wanted to share them and give a comparison to last years. Even though some of the numbers were hard to see, it was necessary. I really needed to just start fresh and see where I am currently. Looking back, the numbers aren’t horrible, they are much better from where I originally started and yeah, they aren’t where I’d like them to be, but I’m going to move forward. Since I began back in 2011 I have lost 19.1 inches, 6 off my hips, 4.1 off my waist, 2.5 off my chest, 1.5 off my neck, 1.75 off my thigh (I always measure the right), 2.5 off my calf, and .75 off my upper arm. Along with 4.6 points off my BMI and 37 pounds lost. I honestly cannot complain about that because everywhere is smaller than when I started. :) Oh, and I took some body pictures this morning for comparison.

One thing that I really need to get back to is being 100% honest with myself, especially on here. When I started this blog, it wasn’t to try to get people to read it or follow me. I started this to help me, to get all my thoughts out in a safe way. It’s actually pretty counterproductive for me to lie to myself, how is that helping? My vow to myself and to all of you out there is to be completely honest, no matter what. Whether what I have to say is positive or negative, I will not sugar coat things.

Now, with that being said, I need to be honest with you all about something. This is something that I didn’t mention in my last post and I really feel like I should. Ever since my job fell through and I wasn’t able to find another one, I have become pretty depressed. Just really, down on myself, feeling worthless and I don’t know how to break this feeling. How many of you have felt like that? I have been trying for months to get through this and I’m really hoping that beginning to blog again will help. These months that I’ve been feeling this way were really lonely and I wasn’t blogging, just keeping everything locked inside. Now that I’m trying to be more open again, hopefully I can work through a few things.

I think it’s about time to sign off. I’m off to write my boyfriend a letter and relax for a little while. Stay warm every one, I know that I’m going to have to work on that in the coming days. So until next time!

~Sara~