Laughing abs and pit checks

Now that I have your attention... you may be wondering about my title...I'll get to that.


I didnt have a chance to post last night as I was driving to Burlington for my masters program and got into bed late so I figured I would make up for it tonight.


First, I have had an overwhelming response to this blog and it just fills my heart with happiness and determination. I dont know if the people who read this know how much I appreciate it. And to have people come up to me and tell me that they were inspired or just liked reading it, just makes my day. I dont feel like I am doing anything special, just something to keep me going and in this for the long haul. Thank you all for your support:)


SO onto my title...first laughing abs. Who knew that an hour of non-stop hard-care laughing could be a full ab workout!! I am so fortunate to have befriended some wonderful women in this masters program. They are awesome teachers and frickin' hilarious!!!!!!!!!!! My abs will be feeling it tomorrow.


Now the pit check...this may be a little taboo to talk about, well maybe not taboo...maybe its just TMI but if you know me at all, that pretty much sums me up. So whenever I stay away from home I just feel very discombobulated...I got to class today and realized that I had not put any deoderant on! Now as a full figure gal, that has always been one thing that I am paranoid about because it is a big stereotype that gravitationally challenged (did ya like that one?? LOL) smell like BO...well not this chic. I refuse to be part of that stereotype! Well this morning I realized I forgot and immediately went into panic mode...I made my sister smell me numerous times throughout the day. Isn't that what sisters are for?? But because I was so paranoid, I had to find some non-chalant ways of checking myself...pretending to stretch, itching the side of my head with my arm...all in all, I made it through the day but I dont know if I "offended" anyone.
Exercise took a bit a a detour today and nutrition wasnt too bad, as I planned a cheat meal for tonight because I knew we would be out and about. So not a bad day :)
4 and 5 days down...85 to go

Nothin' like a quickie;)

So it is super late for me but it has been one of those days! I am off to bed shortly but needed to make sure I got my blog in for today...I will totally admit that I did not get any exercise in and I had a scoop of potato salad at supper...GRRRR. Tomorrow will be better!
Day 3, 87 to go!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Day 2..where's my energy??

Nutrition is going well...I did not need to resort to my pushups/sit ups last night as I did not feel hungry as we were watching House. I dont think I ever really was hungry any of those other times either...it was pure habit! I did have a few handfuls of raisins...not really handfuls more like bunches, before bed and I was good. I was hungry this morning though and had apple pie in a glass...YUM!
I know it has only been 2 days but I am loving that I feel more under control. It seems like other things are in focus and under control as well...Work, kids, masters program, evening just remembering things...where as when I am not eating and exercising like this, everything feels out of whack and I can just feel it in body AND mind that things aren't right. There really is something to say about control and routine bringing sanity.
Today was also the first day back to Bootcamp after a week off...the studio looks amazing! It was great to be back and pushing my body to the max. Nothing else compares to it.
Well, 2 days down, 88 left to go;)

Day 1

Day one is almost in the books...I wont say its officially in the books til I am tucked into bed. I still have my worst time of day to get through...the hour or so after supper when we are watching tv. So here's what I am going to do...every time I get the urge to go and graze or find an unsupportive snack, I am going to force myself to do 10 pushups and /or 20 sit ups. If I need to use this little trick I will video it and post it here;)
So today went well overall. I packed my food for the day and stuck to it. The only additional thing I ate that wasnt part of my plan was 1/4 cup raisins. LOVE raisins and they help with the sweets cravings.
For exercise I went for a 2+mile walk/ run with some lovely colleagues of mine. Granted it was more a walk than a run but holy smokes can those ladies walk!! My legs will be feeling it in the morning. It was so nice to have someone to walk with! I miss that. It was great.
I am super proud of my partner Lisa for posting her measurements. I think that was more brave than posting pics...I may have to work up the courage for that. Anyway, awesome job Lisa:) I got some wonderful feedbakc and support from friends about this little adventure we are undertaking. They may not realize it but their words and support mean so much to me. I dont think we share those sentiments enough with one another. But to those of you who have written or spoken your support recently, I sincerely appreciate it.
Okay, 1 day down, 89 to go!
Happy Monday

GULP...pics

Good Morning everyone!! And Happy Easter!

I woke up this morning not only excited about it being easter morning but also about the next 90 days! Now some of you may be wondering, why 90 days?? I guess its because it helps me stay focused when I have a time frame. Not that I am going to drop everything after the 90 days are up...it just breaks things into smaller, more manageable chunks. I am ALL about the chunks baby!! So my last post was a "pre" post to the 90 days, an introduction to what we are doing and why. Todays post is similar to that, another "pre" post but this one...has...gulp...my pre pics. I am putting it all out there...like I said, I am my own worst critic and I know that the people who will follow this are not the type of people who will make judgements or ridicule me. So I had my darling husband Scott take these pics of me in a sports bra and SHORTS!! I should tell you now that shorts are a nemesis of mine. I DO NOT where them in public so to put them on the web is a big deal for me! I also took some close up pics of my most hated body parts...my upper arms and my legs. I have also posted my goals for the next 90 days...a tip from my buddy Lisa who is undertaking this challenge with me. Have a wonderful Easter!

Goal 1: Lose 25 - 30 lbs

Goal 2: drop 2 pant sizes (I am comfortably wearing a 20-22; would like to comfortably wear an 18)

Goal 3: drop inches in my upper arms

Goal 4: wear a pair of shorts this summer

Goal 5: beat my time in the CornField Mile Run (an annual race at school)

Pre-Post

So here's the scoop...I am going to be using this blog for the next 90 days (starting Monday) to help get me back on track as far as my weight loss goals. WHY you may be asking?? Well, about a year ago I was in a weight loss competition where I managed to lose 35 lbs. and close to 20 inches. I have maintained that for the most part...I have gained back about...gulp...10lbs and it is really scary. I have worked my ass off in the last year and I DO NOT want to go back to where I started. It is also really frustrating!! I (up until recently) have been eating supportively and exercising consistently but NOTHING was happening! The scale wasn't moving even though my body seemed to be changing slightly (inches perhaps). Regardless, I have been at this "plateau" for almost a year!! Something needs to change...enter the 90 day challenge;) Some friends who are having the same issues agreed to take on this challenge with me...super supportive friends right??? CORRECT! So we are going to blog every day and hold each other accountable for everything, every day, every meal, every exercise session, etc. We may even post pics and videos...I plan on posting pics and videos that are not going to be very flattering BUT I think its what I need, kind of like a reality check ya know?? I am one of those people who think "out of sight, out of mind" well I want my giggly ass in sight so I work that much harder to get rid of it!! Not sure that makes sense but I am willing to try it, regardless of any scrutiny or judgements that may come from them. I think I have decided that no one is more judemental about my body then me...Happy Blogging :)