Tuesday, April 24, 2012

Weigh-in + Updates & Goals

Excuse my dirty scale! lol I need to wipe it off.

I'm both happy and ashamed of this weeks weigh-in. Let me explain, before my daughter had her first seizure in March I had finally made it to 225lbs and was on my way to being out of the 220's. Since dealing with my daughters health issues my weight loss took a turn for the worst. Some time last week I weighed myself and the number said 234lbs. Talk about a reality check! I quickly jumped off of the scale and got to work. Nothing major, just small changes. Drinking more water, eating less, exercising. All the basic rules to weight loss.

My daughter was in the hospital for a few days last month and she has been having other issues on and off since then. With her recently being diagnosed with Epilepsy and my son having Autism, it's very tiring. I feel like my life consists of doctors appointments and hospital visits. I'm frustrated because I don't feel like I'm getting the answers I need about my daughter so I will have to go to another Children's Hospital about an hour away.

So, there it is. That's what drove me to my weight gain. That's life though, that's the hand I was dealt and I handled it poorly. I need to get a grip and figure out a better outlet other than just food because eating like a pig only makes me feel worse. I'm really ashamed at how much I was eating, like it was my last meal every time. Completely disgusting.

As for exercise, I have recently begun walking with my children. Nothing major, to and from grandma's, from school, etc. I have also started riding my old school stationary bike again. Hey, she's old, but she gets the job done!

Here's a couple of updated pictures when I attended a birthday party this past weekend:



Current Goals:
  • Drink (mostly) water. Occasional Crystal Light or Diet Dr. Pepper (weakness)
  • Cardio at least 3x a week for 30 minutes each time
  • I'd like to begin incorporating more strength. At least twice a week for 30 minutes each time. Any recommendations?
  • Get out of the 220's once and for all! *I'm giving myself until May 12th to reach this goal. If I accomplish this, I will do something nice for myself. I'm thinking a pedi.
  • Begin looking into a couch to 5k program
Simple goals, right?

If you have been following me on Facebook then you know I have plans to start a weight loss challenge soon. Make sure you stop by and "like" Nik Gets Fit on Facebook for more details! https://www.facebook.com/nikgetsfit

Thank you for following my journey, it means more than you realize! :-)

Just a bonus pic!


Nik



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7 comments:

  1. First off, let me comment on how amazing a momma you are! It can't be easy with a new diagnosis and being stressed.

    Strength training wise, I started with Yoga (more specifically Biggest Loser Weight Loss Yoga). Lots of poses that incorporate holding up your own body weight. My arms are the most toned they have ever been.

    Some words of encouragement: A lot of times I think we get focused on the number on the scale. I hope you are seeing the changes in your overall health with the changes you're making. Especially with all the stress that is coming your way; remember that healthy eating and exercise just makes you FEEL better regardless what that number on the scale says. And that in itself can also help you take care of your little ones!

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  2. I did C25K early last year and loved it. I'm training for my 1st half marathon now. I know you didn't ask, but can I offer some BTDT advice? If you commit to to C25K, do yourself a huge favor and go to a specialty running store (not a Footlocker or Dick's type place, but a store just for running/walking) and get good running shoes that work for your feet and gait. Good shoes can mean the difference between success and painful misery, specially with your leg issue. It is a little intimidating to go a running store at first because the employees are usually hardcore runners, but if there is one thing runners love, it's helping others become runners, so don't let it scare you. They will have you run on a treadmill or on a tiny test strip of pavement or track to analyze your gait and then you'll try out different shoes. Don't skip that step of actually running in the shoes you are trying. If you want to go when there aren't a ton of people, try a weekday morning.

    I agree with Amanda that yoga is a great way to build strength (and balance and flexibility and relieve stress). Thee are tons of free and high quality online yoga class that you can do at home. I like http://www.doyogawithme.com/ There are lots of beginner classes. http://yogayak.com/ also has great classes too, but not as many. You don't even need a mat to begin with - a couple of bath towels or a beach towel is fine. Get a mat if you find you love yoga.

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  3. I have been wanting to ask you about the P90X you ordered a long time ago. Did you use the program? Did you like it? I am about 20 pounds heavier than you and am interested in buying the system so I thought I would ask how you liked it since we are both women at similar weights. Any insight would be great! Thank you :)

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    1. I have the P90X & let me tell u it is VERY INTENSE!!! It's no joke! So i actually stop using that & went with the PINK Method which is like less intense workout like P90X. You can check it out on their site www.pinkmethod.com I've lost over 20 pounds with doing the programs for 2 months! I've lost WAY more inches than pounds though. I've went from being a size 16 to a size 12 now. Hope u find something that works out good for u! :)

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    2. Thank you agardner85 for the information. The P90X does look intense. I thought I might get my hubby to do it with me since it seems more "manly." I will check out the pink method. Thank you again!

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  4. You got this mama!!! Seriously. You are proving yourself to be more and more strong every time I read your posts. You definitely need a healthy outlet to help you release some of the stress coming at you. I swear, when it rains, it pours!

    One thing I have learned recently is about diet drinks. With all the added chemicals in them, they end up being worse for you than regular sodas!! WHAT! Isn't that crazy. But, Dr Pepper is a weakness of mine so I am slowly weening myself off of soda. Like any addiction, it takes time. I think once I stop drinking my calories, things will fall into place..or the pounds will fall off, I should say! LOL.

    Anyway, good luck!!!!

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  5. I tried to comment earlier but I'm not sure it went through because I tried to do it via iPhone.

    Anyway, first of all you are GORGEOUS! You kind of look like Emily B lol but prettier. I'm sorry to hear what's been going on with your children :(. I really, really hope that you're able to get some answers regarding A's health.

    I don't know what your schedule is like but I know for me personally being a mother, it's very difficult to find time for the gym. I can go maybe 2x a week at the most so I recently started to do Turbo Jam and I love it. It burns so many calories and it's effective while not being OVERKILL (which is one some people say about P90x that's why barely anyone completes the whole thing LOL). You can use weighted gloves while you are walking, doing workout DVD's (kickboxing ones are the most effective), etc. So maybe you can start with those for incorporating weights. There are certain workout DVD's that use the 2-5lb dumbbells so you can also try those.

    Another tip is just to simply track what you eat. I have the MyFitnessPal app on my phone and it lets me easily track meals and workouts etc.

    Goodluck. I can totally picture your before and after pictures now.

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