tosamira's Journal

my daily journal

Aug 28 2009 07:45

After a month of break I finally worked out last night. I was really scared and nervous of having lost my stamina and starting from scratch; however our bodies are really amazing. I definately was not able to go as heavy and as fast as when I was working out regularly but I did maintain a good space and time. My heart did feel like it was working but nothing like when I had initially started to work out.

Now I need to fix my schedule and set a routine for my work outs in there. Trying to find a new place and settling down to a new schdule, I doubt I can work out 4 or 6 days a week but I can try to maintain what I eat and not gain any of the weight back.

I DID IT

Aug 26 2009 15:35

Thanks to all my friends and support from Calorie count who motivated me and all the advice posted onthis website I managed to lose 15 pounds! For the longest time I was not going below 132 and the last I checked I was 124 - Hooray..

I feel satisfied with my body and shape & was happy with my body on my wedding day.

I have not worked out for a month because of the wedding and moving to a new place but I will go work out today. Since it has been long since I have been to the gym I am a bit nervous and scared because I probably lost my stamina. I hope that I can pick it up in a week or two. Now my goal is to lose 10 more pounds or atleast not to gain any of the weight I have lost. I currently do not have a scale at his place so as soon as move to our new appartment in a month or two my first purchase will be a scale.

Wanted to share my success to felow calorie count friends and Thank them again for all their support. A year plus some months of hard work finally paid off and the reward is priceless.

My Weekly Journal

Jun 19 2009 08:59

It always feels good to come and write my status on this journal. Although, it is a the same old same old most of the time it helps me get motivated again.

last nite I had to miss my work out because of some unscheduled errands. I plan to go work out today to make up for my lost time yesterday. I might just go jog in the park so I will be done in an hour; since I only have an hour this will help me keep within limits.

My weight is still lingering around the same number 132!!! I have NO idea what to do to break this platue. I push my self harder at the gym each time. I increase the weights I lift - I change my eating habits often...I am happy to have maintained but very frustrated to not see any results on the scale. Also there are minimal results on my inches.

Will have to remind my self to continue work out because even if I don't lose I need to maintain my energy and stamina.

my daily journal

Jun 11 2009 08:30

Yesterday's work out was amazing! Since I had not been to the gym for a week I was afraid I would lost a bit of stamina but fortunately after 5 minutes I got motivated. I jogged longer; althought I got tired I pushed my self until I could not feel my legs any more.

Once at the gym I usually have to force my self to stop and leave the gym in an hour. Once I start I can go for 1.5 hours or even 2 but then I will find excuses not to go since it takes too long.

I have lost inches in my thighs! The place I thought it was impossible to do so in. I have not measured them but I can tell by the way my jeans fit. I also feel muscle in my thighs and my arms and once the fat layer disappears I am hoping to see my toned body.

Note to self: Need to do my crunches and push ups.

my daily journal

Jun 10 2009 08:18

Went to yoga yesterday but didn't feel like I got a work out - the stretches did feel good and relaxing but I am looking forward to aerobics tonight.

I have been better at waking up early so I can leave work early and still have some time for my self after my work out. Getting home by 6 or 6:30 after my work out feels much better than getting home at 8:00.

My Weekly Journal

Jun 09 2009 09:48

My vacation last week was great. Vacation did involve lots of food and lots of walking so in the end I evened out (no weight gain or loss).

Although I was very tired and exhausted yesterday I went for a walk - it was light walk for an hour but I am proud of it. I will try to jog today and since I haven't done heavy work out for a week it will be harder but I know once I start I can push my self even more.

I am happy because I am back to pre-Christmas weight and am back to using a belt again. Also, I feel I am working out a bit more aggressive now with my higher stamina so I am hoping that in two months (my wedding time) I see more definition.

I will be upset if my Platue doesn't break (weight 132)- because I now know I have tried everything I possible could. Skipping work outs, working out light and heavy, eating my max and min calories allowed...I have tried to trick my body every possible way I knew how. I have increased my weight lifting and hope that does part of the trick too. I have once again lost inches but am not seeing my body tone even though I am lifting weights.

No matter what the result I know I want to continue to work out because I feel healthier and am more relaxed even if I go out for lunch or dinner. I noticed my metabolism is slowing down with age but with work outs it is staying more steady.

Time to get back to work...

My Weekly Journal

May 27 2009 10:34

I miss posting my updates on CC. Work and life in general is getting so busy it is hard to find time now a days.

Overall I am maintaning my life style change. There are days/weeks where I don't get a chance to work out. Then there are weeks where I am working out 6 days a week. When I don't work out like last week - I feel unhappy, guilty and unproductive (even though I missed the work out because of the flu).

I am very happy with my diet change becuase I am no longer craving foods like I used to. With over a year of eating mostly fruits and vegetables I now realize that the reason I ate so much more before was because I was not eating any food with value. The food I was eating was mostly calories and not nutritional. The new diet has helped me feel better and more comfortable.

My work outs are also amazing. I am no where ready to run a marathon but I have noticed the increase in my stamina. I can jog longer or faster and I can increase my incline for a longer period of time. I can lift more weights and or do more reps.

I am currently at size 6 and when bloating or if I do not work out for a while then I move to size 8. I do wish to remain size 6 on days when I am bloating. I also do want to be a comfortable size 6 since right now size 6 fits just right - no extra space. Next week I am going to Boston so I will post the week after on how things are going.

Thanks to all the buddies on CC for all the motivation and education. I have learned so much!!

My Daily Journal

May 08 2009 10:30

My weekly/monthly update.

I have reached my pre-Christmas shape. I am not saying weight because I still weight 132!! Seriously how can I keep gaining muscles to the exact pound I am losing my fat is beyond me. I also do not see the tone/definition that I am aiming for. However, my clothes are fitting like they did before Christmas and my outfits that had started to get tight are now perfect.

I think I have learned how to balance my eating habbits and work outs. I don't get to work out as often as I like but I am no longer stuck on a schedule. Previoulsy I would set a schedule but now I work out when ever I get a chance. I also satisfy all my cravings but I automatically stop after having just a few cookies or chips.

Hope everyone has a good weekend!

My Daily Journal

Apr 29 2009 08:44

Did not realize how long it has been since I visited this website and posted updates. My life has been much better ever since I accepted the fact that weight is just a number. In the sense that weight increases with muscle and water retention. I now measure my self through the fitting of my clothes and I feel happy with the results - Not satisfied becasuse I have not reached my goal.

With regards to lbs. I still weight approximately the same between 132 to 135 (it varies every other day) - However, I am starting to see my abs getting a tad bid more tone and I feel my body is more relaxed. I still do not fit into my pre Christmas clothes but I know I am starting to get there again.

Work out has been good - Last week i had to skip completely but i am back on track now

My Daily Journal

Apr 15 2009 16:04

I am noticing more and more how I do not enjoy fast food any more...I don't crave it like I used to and when I do crave it and eat it - I think to my self it is not what I expected. I do not get satisfaction from it unless if it is Subway. This is a good sign because my body is now used to eating healthy and can taste the salt and oil in fast foods.

On the other hand, I am not being succesful with losing inches. I am maintaining just fine and workint out hard 3 to 4 times a week. Each day I push my self harder, but without results there is less motivation. I still enjoy work outs and crave work outs instead of food so I know that is a good life style change. I am not gaining weight which is a big plus.

I am debating if I should go to the gym today. I wanted to go work out by jogging/walking around the park but all of a sudden it is windy and cold outside today. I could go to the gym or I could pop use the treadmill at home and do some squats. Humm I have 5 minuts to decide...lets see how I feel.