7/25/12
keepin on
time for my weekly check in!
i tried on that beautiful dress i mentioned last night. turns out that it's a size or two smaller than i originally thought it was so realize now that it may be a dress for a different weekend. i'm ok with that though as i was much closer to being able to fit into it! and i haven't yet weighed myself as i wanted to wait until friday so here's hoping the awareness of what i'm eating and drinking coupled with the increased exercise is getting me ever closer to my goals!
we are headed to a wedding this weekend and have already begun strategizing to ensure we don't go way overboard. it is nice that our friends are doing a bike ride the day after instead of a brunch so that helps with our healthy kick! i'm hoping we can get in some walks while there even though we won't be motivatd by needing to get the dogs out to their bathroom breaks.
i really do think that we're getting better in our thought process and changing our lifestyle instead of just a trendy diet! i'm excited and nervous about friday but no matter what, i'm going to keep on this path as i know that our health is just too important to ignore any longer.
i'm seriously excited about this weekend and i'm intrigued to see what kinds of decisions we make in order to reach our goals!
all for now!
~danban
7/16/12
motivation........i gots it!
we're exactly 8 months and 1 day from "w" day and i am determined that i will be at least 50lbs lighter! sometimes i feel like i've let my back issues be a crutch and excuse for why i haven't been able to get off my butt but NO MORE! motivation is kicking down my door and i couldn't be happier about that!
i've been a roller coaster of emotions about weight and health in general for myself and Ryan. i'm almost at the heaviest i've ever been and i'm embarrassed by it. i'm not comfortable in my own clothes and i hate getting my picture taken. we have a few months left until our engagement photos should be taken and damn it, i wanna look GOOD! i read a blog today that describes a lot of what i've been thinking and feeling and i'm motivated also by the fact that the seemingly small changes and a decent exercise program on a daily basis will get us there. it's NOT unattainable and i can get through at least 50 of the 60 i'd like to see gone for good!
so, time to come clean even though i hate this part. the only way to hold myself accountable and to have others help with the journey is to just speak it out loud (or post on blog - whatever works!).
current weight: 193lbs
goal weight: 135lbs
current size: 16/18 pants, L/XL shirts
goal size: 8 pants, M shirts
i'm ready for no more double chin and chubby cheek pictures! i'm ready to feel comfortable in clothes that aren't dark or black. it's time to live in color and be comfortable in my own skin again. i'm going to post before and after pictures but i think i'm gonna give myself a month or two to really be able to see the results. i think a goal of 2 to 2 1/2lbs a week and 10lbs a month is not unreasonable and is a healthy way to achieve that goal.
tonight we're going to go full steam onward with the "you are your own gym" plan as well as long walks with the dogs. we're getting swim stuff and going to swim and bike on the weekends for extra exercise. starting in August, we'll add in at least one boxing class a week. and the 2 mile walks with a friend during lunch are a huge help! NO EXCUSES!
i will update this blog at least once a week with progress and eventually the progress pictures too!
stay tuned....... :)
~danban
i've been a roller coaster of emotions about weight and health in general for myself and Ryan. i'm almost at the heaviest i've ever been and i'm embarrassed by it. i'm not comfortable in my own clothes and i hate getting my picture taken. we have a few months left until our engagement photos should be taken and damn it, i wanna look GOOD! i read a blog today that describes a lot of what i've been thinking and feeling and i'm motivated also by the fact that the seemingly small changes and a decent exercise program on a daily basis will get us there. it's NOT unattainable and i can get through at least 50 of the 60 i'd like to see gone for good!
so, time to come clean even though i hate this part. the only way to hold myself accountable and to have others help with the journey is to just speak it out loud (or post on blog - whatever works!).
current weight: 193lbs
goal weight: 135lbs
current size: 16/18 pants, L/XL shirts
goal size: 8 pants, M shirts
i'm ready for no more double chin and chubby cheek pictures! i'm ready to feel comfortable in clothes that aren't dark or black. it's time to live in color and be comfortable in my own skin again. i'm going to post before and after pictures but i think i'm gonna give myself a month or two to really be able to see the results. i think a goal of 2 to 2 1/2lbs a week and 10lbs a month is not unreasonable and is a healthy way to achieve that goal.
tonight we're going to go full steam onward with the "you are your own gym" plan as well as long walks with the dogs. we're getting swim stuff and going to swim and bike on the weekends for extra exercise. starting in August, we'll add in at least one boxing class a week. and the 2 mile walks with a friend during lunch are a huge help! NO EXCUSES!
i will update this blog at least once a week with progress and eventually the progress pictures too!
stay tuned....... :)
~danban
7/12/12
i am my own gym = ouch....in a good way
we started a new regimen this week and ouch! we're working through a book called you are your own gym and the program seems simple but wow is it ever effective! the plan is to work though that for a few weeks with rides or hikes or something on the weekends. then we'll begin to pepper in more regular boxing classes as we strengthen in the own gym workouts. so far, we're doing well and going strong and the soreness isn't overwhelming as it has been with other exercise programs we've attempted.
i'm seriously finding my motivation again and am excited to see the results! watch out Dominican Republic, we're gonna own that beach! ok well maybe not own but at least not be as embarrassed to be seen in suits on the beach :)
more soon!
~danban
i'm seriously finding my motivation again and am excited to see the results! watch out Dominican Republic, we're gonna own that beach! ok well maybe not own but at least not be as embarrassed to be seen in suits on the beach :)
more soon!
~danban
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