Update Day 22: Monday 7.11.11

Week 3 results are in and things are starting to move in the right direction again. It's interesting how the smallest victories can still motivate you to keep up the fight.

 

Day 22 Stats

 

Exercise: 30 minutes of Yoga and 10 minutes of additional stretching
Healthy Choice: Drank 9 glasses of water (72 oz)
Weight Change: -4 (WHOO HOO)
Measurement Change:

• Waist = - 1 in  (-1/4 inch change)
• Hip = -1 in (-1/2 inch change)
• Thigh = - 1/2 in , no change = (

Update Day 21: Sunday 7.10.11

Another day in paradise! Woke up this morning to find a 2 year old sitting next to the bed coloring on herself with a black Sharpie. Arms, legs, hands, face, diaper, night gown, everything was covered in black ink. Awesome. Still nursing a sick kiddo so we played hooky from church and hung at home this morning. I took advantage of the time and hit the treadmill early. Felt good. Then took two giant steps backwards by having a bacon cheese burger, tots and a large Diet Coke from Sonic for lunch. Think they will cancel each other out??

Day 21 Stats

Exercise: 30 minutes treadmill
Healthy Choice: Went easy on the snacks today
Weight Change: -2.4lbs
Measurement Change:

• Waist = - 3/4 in
• Hip = -1/2 in
• Thigh = - 1/2 in

Update Day 20: Saturday 7.9.11

Ugggggg, weekends are hard. Started the day at 6am on a Saturday waking up to a crying 6 year old with a tummy ache. Spent the day playing nurse to one child while simultaneously being a jungle gym for the other. I had such high hopes for today, sewing, cleaning, organizing, budgets, meal planning, and I was going to get my exercise done early in the day. Total items crossed of my To Do list = 0.

Day 20 Stats

Exercise: 10 minute pilates workout (hey there was nothing in the rules about how long I was going to workout)
Healthy Choice: Ate healthy snacks rather than the chips and candy I really wanted to eat
Weight Change: -2.4 lbs
Measurement Change:

• Waist = - 3/4 in
• Hip = -1/2 in
• Thigh = - 1/2 in

Update Day 19: Friday 7.8.11

Websters dictionary (and when I say dictionary I mean Websters.com cause who actually uses a dictionary anymore) defines the difference between reason and excuse as such

Reason: (noun)
1. a basis or cause, as for some belief, action, fact, event, etc.: the reason for declaring war.
2. a statement presented in justification or explanation of a belief or action.

Excuse: (noun)
1. an explanation offered as a reason for being excused; a plea offered in extenuation of a fault or for release from an obligation, promise, etc.: His excuse for being late was unacceptable.
2. a ground or reason for excusing or being excused: Ignorance is no excuse.

But I realized today the true difference between a reason and an excuse is perspective. I'm tired, I don't have time, the kids keep me busy, I work long hours, gym memberships are expensive. To most people these are REASONS to not workout. When you become fed up with feeling uncomfortable and unhappy with yourself they become EXCUSES.
 
Day 19 Stats

Exercise: Hip Bun and Thigh Yoga
Healthy Choice: Skipped the chocolate cake at the team luncheon
Weight Change: -2.4lbs
Measurement Change:

• Waist = - 3/4 in
• Hip = -1/2 in
• Thigh = - 1/2 in

Update Day 18: Thursday 7.7.11

Are there days when you feel like you are juggling flaming batons while riding a unicycle on a tight rope over and endless black hole surrounded by hungry tigers and everyone you know is trying to distract you?

Yeah, that's today.

Day 18 Stats

Exercise: Abs 20 minutes
Healthy Choice: Salad for lunch and fruit for snacks
Weight Change: -2.4 lbs
Measurement Change:

• Waist = - 3/4 in
• Hip = -1/2 in
• Thigh = - 1/2 in

Update Day 17: Wednesday 7.6.11

So the 30 year old me decided to put a whoop'n on the 6 year old me that has been having a pity party for the last few days. Told her to get a grip, put her big girl panties on and stop being a whinny baby. Because the truth is I haven' been completely honest with myself. Yes, I've done some sort of workout/exercise/activity every day for the past 17 days, and yes I have made at least 1 healthy choice each of those days as well. Which was the rules of the Pants Vs. Pie Challenge. But am I really do everything I can do?? The answer is a resounding no. So, if I'm not trying my hardest, then I have no reason to complain or feel bad about myself for not seeing better results.

Diets are like birth control. If you don't use it right it doesn't work and you end up fat.

Exercise: 30 minutes treadmill
Healthy Choice: Smoothie for dinner (had a big lunch)
Weight Change: -2.4 lbs
Measurement Change:

• Waist = - 3/4 in
• Hip = -1/2 in
• Thigh = - 1/2 in

Update Day 16: Tuesday 7.5.11

Feeling hamster-y again today. But more like the hamster that just lays in the corner of the cage and sleeps all day. 

Exercise: Hip Bun and Thigh Pilates
Healthy Choice: lots for fruit and high fiber for snacks and lunch
Weight Change: -2.4lb
Measurement Change:

• Waist = - 3/4 in
• Hip = -1/2 in
• Thigh = - 1/2 in