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Sunday, April 24, 2011
Skin update
I've been on my new skin regimen for almost a week now and I can already see the difference.
I don't know if you can tell by the picture, but it seems a little clearer to me...after just one week. And it's got a little more shine too. Yay, baking soda! I'm going to do the egg and lemon mask today. I'll update again next week.
Weigh In
Okay...so let me start with all of the excuses.
1. I just got back into town after traveling for a quick 48 hour trip....hence my body is all off.
2. While I was on vacation, I ate like I was on vacation.
3. There was one day that I actually ate 3200 calories...THAT IS ALMOST A POUND!
4. I only exercised one day this week.
5. I haven't had a really good BM in a couple of days.
6. Can I blame TOM for one more week?
I'm pretty sad that I actually GAINED over half of a pound. Actually, I am VERY sad! But I guess when I look at everything that I just wrote it does make sense. BUT honestly, I felt like I didn't do that bad...even on the day that I ate 3200 calories...I feel like it could have been so much worse (the wedding that I went to was a buffet with limited vegetarian options). The open bar is where I went wrong...very, very, very wrong.
One other reason that it was really disappointing was that I have started to take that African Mango stuff that was recommended by Dr. Oz for weight loss. I mean, it's only been four days (AND I did forget to take it on a couple of afternoons) but I have been secretly (and stupidly) hoping for miracles. Oh well...I'm going to continue to take it and see what happens.
OK...let's cheer me up. I can still be happy that:
1. I can still fit into the size 4 pants that I bought and I'm actually going to be returning the 6's.
2. I'm still under 130.
3. I tracked calories the whole time that I was gone AND I was really conscious of what I was eating (clearly not as conscious about what I was drinking...)
4. I've agreed to run two more 5K's in the next two months.
5. I feel like I am back on track...I feel more determined than ever to continue losing. It's a new week and I'm going to go hard!!!
So, that's my weekly stupid weigh in. May is coming and I have one more weigh in before the scale returns to the top of the closet for a month. I have kind of mixed feeling about the whole thing...but I think in the end it will be positive...as long as I see some kind of loss. I think that I will weigh in again on May 1...six more days.
1. I just got back into town after traveling for a quick 48 hour trip....hence my body is all off.
2. While I was on vacation, I ate like I was on vacation.
3. There was one day that I actually ate 3200 calories...THAT IS ALMOST A POUND!
4. I only exercised one day this week.
5. I haven't had a really good BM in a couple of days.
6. Can I blame TOM for one more week?
Date | Weight | Body Fat (%) | Hyd (%) | BMI | Weight Loss |
05/31/10 | 138.4 | 28.6 | 49.9 | 27.0 | - |
06/13/10 | 137.2 | 28.2 | 50.2 | 26.8 | -1.2 |
06/28/10 | 133.8 | 27.4 | 50.8 | 26.1 | -3.4 |
07/05/10 | 133.8 | 27.2 | 50.9 | 26.1 | -0.0 |
07/12/10 | 130.6 | 26.2 | 51.6 | 25.6 | -3.2 |
07/19/10 | 131.0 | 26.2 | 51.6 | 25.6 | +0.4 |
07/26/10 | 129.2 | 25.6 | 52.0 | 25.2 | -1.8 |
09/06/10 | 124.2 | 24.0 | 53.2 | 24.1 | -5.0 |
02/07/11 | 134.0 | 26.5 | 51.4 | 26.2 | +9.8 |
02/19/11 | 134.0 | 26.7 | 51.3 | 26.2 | -0.0 |
02/27/11 | 133.0 | 26.7 | 51.3 | 26.0 | -1.0 |
03/07/11 | 135.0 | - | - | 26.4 | +2.0 |
03/13/11 | 133.0 | - | - | 26.0 | -2.0 |
03/20/11 | 133.0 | - | - | 26.0 | -0.0 |
03/27/11 | 132.0 | - | - | 25.8 | -1.0 |
04/03/11 | 131.0 | - | - | 25.6 | -1.0 |
04/10/11 | 128.0 | 25.1 | 52.2 | 25.0 | -3.0 |
04/17/11 | 128.0 | 25.1 | 52.2 | 25.0 | -0.0 |
04/24/11 | 128.6 | 25.2 | 52.2 | 25.1 | +0.6 |
I'm pretty sad that I actually GAINED over half of a pound. Actually, I am VERY sad! But I guess when I look at everything that I just wrote it does make sense. BUT honestly, I felt like I didn't do that bad...even on the day that I ate 3200 calories...I feel like it could have been so much worse (the wedding that I went to was a buffet with limited vegetarian options). The open bar is where I went wrong...very, very, very wrong.
One other reason that it was really disappointing was that I have started to take that African Mango stuff that was recommended by Dr. Oz for weight loss. I mean, it's only been four days (AND I did forget to take it on a couple of afternoons) but I have been secretly (and stupidly) hoping for miracles. Oh well...I'm going to continue to take it and see what happens.
OK...let's cheer me up. I can still be happy that:
1. I can still fit into the size 4 pants that I bought and I'm actually going to be returning the 6's.
2. I'm still under 130.
3. I tracked calories the whole time that I was gone AND I was really conscious of what I was eating (clearly not as conscious about what I was drinking...)
4. I've agreed to run two more 5K's in the next two months.
5. I feel like I am back on track...I feel more determined than ever to continue losing. It's a new week and I'm going to go hard!!!
So, that's my weekly stupid weigh in. May is coming and I have one more weigh in before the scale returns to the top of the closet for a month. I have kind of mixed feeling about the whole thing...but I think in the end it will be positive...as long as I see some kind of loss. I think that I will weigh in again on May 1...six more days.
I'm still learning...
This weekend, I went to one of my oldest friend's wedding. The weekend taught me so much about friendship.
In the past, I have found myself complaining that I didn't really have any friends. I always knew that the thought/comment was a bit extreme...and definitely overly dramatic...and deep down I knew that the thought/comment was downright untrue.
But as an adult, I have found myself from time to time mourning the absence of a "clique" of friends. A group of girls that you go shopping with...talk to on the phone...drink with...hang out with...a group of girls that I would swap boy stories or complain about my job. I equated not having this exclusive group with not having friends at all.
I have come to realize in the past couple of weeks how very blessed I am...I do have friends. I am blessed with so many friends in from so many different groups. I am blessed with old friends...that I can talk to for hours about all of the fun times that we've had and the person that I was...and new friends that I can talk to about all of the things currently going on in my life and the person that I have become.
Friends are the people that lift you up. The people that are happy when you are happy...and empathize when you are sad. Friends make an effort. Friends pick up the phone. Friends remember. Friends may not always say what you want them to say...but they will speak the truth and always have your best at heart.
I have tons of these people. And I am so happy that I am learning to appreciate them. I will make sure that these people know how much they are loved...and I will no longer spend my emotional energy on people who do not have my best at heart.
I want to let go of negativity and gossip...and "messiness" (a word that has been very key this weekend). I want to be a good friend...because I have so many good friends.
I am still learning...
In the past, I have found myself complaining that I didn't really have any friends. I always knew that the thought/comment was a bit extreme...and definitely overly dramatic...and deep down I knew that the thought/comment was downright untrue.
But as an adult, I have found myself from time to time mourning the absence of a "clique" of friends. A group of girls that you go shopping with...talk to on the phone...drink with...hang out with...a group of girls that I would swap boy stories or complain about my job. I equated not having this exclusive group with not having friends at all.
I have come to realize in the past couple of weeks how very blessed I am...I do have friends. I am blessed with so many friends in from so many different groups. I am blessed with old friends...that I can talk to for hours about all of the fun times that we've had and the person that I was...and new friends that I can talk to about all of the things currently going on in my life and the person that I have become.
Friends are the people that lift you up. The people that are happy when you are happy...and empathize when you are sad. Friends make an effort. Friends pick up the phone. Friends remember. Friends may not always say what you want them to say...but they will speak the truth and always have your best at heart.
I have tons of these people. And I am so happy that I am learning to appreciate them. I will make sure that these people know how much they are loved...and I will no longer spend my emotional energy on people who do not have my best at heart.
I want to let go of negativity and gossip...and "messiness" (a word that has been very key this weekend). I want to be a good friend...because I have so many good friends.
I am still learning...
Sunday, April 17, 2011
Vitamin Regimen
Lately, I've been focusing on getting my skin to look flawless. I've started with exfoliation and a new skin regimen.
I also think that it is time to start my vitamin regimen again. I think that my skin may have looked better when I was taking all those vitamins. I think that I will start taking my multi (maybe a prenatal), fish oil, MSM, and biotin again. Now, I'm looking to see what new vitamins that I can add to this regimen.
Vitamins C and E keep coming up online when I google "healthy skin supplements." Vitamin C is supposed to be good for protein metabolism and also promotes healing. It is recommended to look for one that is mixed with flavanoids. Vitamin E is supposed to help prevent scarring and promote healing.
I have been known to get overzealous when it comes to my supplement intake. So, I'm going to try to keep it simple.
For now, I'm going to start on the following regimen today:
Twice Daily
Multi/Prenatal vitamin
MSM (1000 mg)
Omega-3 Fish Oil (1000 mg)
Biotin (2500 mcg)
Vitamin C (1000 mg)
Vitamin E (Need to find the recommended amount)
Now I just need to research which ones are best. I'm always inclined to buy the cheapest or the ones on sale...but I know that is not the smartest way to go. I'll report back which ones I like for my records.
I'm super excited about clear skin...I hope all of this crap works.
I also think that it is time to start my vitamin regimen again. I think that my skin may have looked better when I was taking all those vitamins. I think that I will start taking my multi (maybe a prenatal), fish oil, MSM, and biotin again. Now, I'm looking to see what new vitamins that I can add to this regimen.
Vitamins C and E keep coming up online when I google "healthy skin supplements." Vitamin C is supposed to be good for protein metabolism and also promotes healing. It is recommended to look for one that is mixed with flavanoids. Vitamin E is supposed to help prevent scarring and promote healing.
I have been known to get overzealous when it comes to my supplement intake. So, I'm going to try to keep it simple.
For now, I'm going to start on the following regimen today:
Twice Daily
Multi/Prenatal vitamin
MSM (1000 mg)
Omega-3 Fish Oil (1000 mg)
Biotin (2500 mcg)
Vitamin C (1000 mg)
Vitamin E (Need to find the recommended amount)
Now I just need to research which ones are best. I'm always inclined to buy the cheapest or the ones on sale...but I know that is not the smartest way to go. I'll report back which ones I like for my records.
I'm super excited about clear skin...I hope all of this crap works.
TOM does it again:(
I had nightmares last night about the scale. I kept dreaming that I was trying to weigh myself in the middle of a dinner with my friends from work. The scale looked more like an adult-sized baby swing...and it kept telling me that I weighed 130something. I kept getting on the scale to see if it was a mistake. This may be a sign that it is time to let go of the scale and/or the weekly weigh ins.
Anyway, this week looks a whole lot like last week.
The only thing that makes me feel okay is that this is the week that TOM is coming. And if you look at last month this time, there was no weight loss during that time either. I need to read more on TOM and how he affects weight loss.
So, I am definitely disappointed. It was a hard week of workouts...running, jumping, squatting, 5Ks...but what can you do? I think that I will ditch the scale for the next month. We'll see how that effects my Saturday night sleeping. OR maybe I will not weigh in for a month. BUT TOM will always come around mid-month, so I don't necessarily want to weigh in at this time. Maybe I will just weigh in at the first of every month. I will start with May 1st. So my scale will be around for another 2 weeks and then it'll be banished back to the top of the closet.
Anyway, this week looks a whole lot like last week.
Date | Weight | Body Fat (%) | Hyd (%) | BMI | Weight Loss |
05/31/10 | 138.4 | 28.6 | 49.9 | 27.0 | - |
06/13/10 | 137.2 | 28.2 | 50.2 | 26.8 | -1.2 |
06/28/10 | 133.8 | 27.4 | 50.8 | 26.1 | -3.4 |
07/05/10 | 133.8 | 27.2 | 50.9 | 26.1 | -0.0 |
07/12/10 | 130.6 | 26.2 | 51.6 | 25.6 | -3.2 |
07/19/10 | 131.0 | 26.2 | 51.6 | 25.6 | +0.4 |
07/26/10 | 129.2 | 25.6 | 52.0 | 25.2 | -1.8 |
09/06/10 | 124.2 | 24.0 | 53.2 | 24.1 | -5.0 |
02/07/11 | 134.0 | 26.5 | 51.4 | 26.2 | +9.8 |
02/19/11 | 134.0 | 26.7 | 51.3 | 26.2 | -0.0 |
02/27/11 | 133.0 | 26.7 | 51.3 | 26.0 | -1.0 |
03/07/11 | 135.0 | - | - | 26.4 | +2.0 |
03/13/11 | 133.0 | - | - | 26.0 | -2.0 |
03/20/11 | 133.0 | - | - | 26.0 | -0.0 |
03/27/11 | 132.0 | - | - | 25.8 | -1.0 |
04/03/11 | 131.0 | - | - | 25.6 | -1.0 |
04/10/11 | 128.0 | 25.1 | 52.2 | 25.0 | -3.0 |
04/17/11 | 128.0 | 25.1 | 52.2 | 25.0 | -0.0 |
The only thing that makes me feel okay is that this is the week that TOM is coming. And if you look at last month this time, there was no weight loss during that time either. I need to read more on TOM and how he affects weight loss.
So, I am definitely disappointed. It was a hard week of workouts...running, jumping, squatting, 5Ks...but what can you do? I think that I will ditch the scale for the next month. We'll see how that effects my Saturday night sleeping. OR maybe I will not weigh in for a month. BUT TOM will always come around mid-month, so I don't necessarily want to weigh in at this time. Maybe I will just weigh in at the first of every month. I will start with May 1st. So my scale will be around for another 2 weeks and then it'll be banished back to the top of the closet.
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