Starting Over at the Dirty 30: weight

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12.04.2013

insane in the membrane

Soooo, I started Insanity on Monday. Kicked. My. Ass. And Monday was only the fit test. Yes, the fit test. I was so sore yesterday and even more so today. I knew I was out of shape but didn't really know how much. Yesterday was my first Plyometric Cardio Circuit. It was hard. I wasn't able to complete most of the workouts (but I didn't feel that bad since some of the people on the video couldn't either). But instead of getting mad at myself (which I would have done in the past) and turn off the tv (which I almost did a couple of times last night) I kept going. I figured doing something was better than doing nothing.

Since my ass was dragging all day (I haven't been this beat up since doing CrossFit) I honestly didn't think I would be able to get in today's workout. But after some coffee, more food, and a little walk with my 11 week old boyfriend, I felt much better so I went ahead and did it. It wasn't pretty but I finished. So far I am 3 for 3. I know how important it is to listen to your body but tomorrow is a Cardio Recovery (whatever that means) so I figured if I feel like death tomorrow it hopefully won't be as bad of workout.

Here's to Cardio Recovery meaning what I hope it does!

Have you ever done Insanity?

What got you through when you felt like death?

I also weighed in this morning. 123.2lbs. I only gained 1lb from my last weigh-in 2 weeks ago. And while this would bother me more normally, it was over Thanksgiving so I cannot complain too much. Could have been, and has been in the past, a lot worse.

How are you doing?

What did you do to watch this Thanksgiving?

Getting down to the last few weeks of my 365 project. It truly is amazing how fast time flies when looking back, huh?

Without further adieu;

Nov 21, 2013. Day 336 of 365.

"Mercedes Sunrise"

Nov 22, 2013. Day 337 of 365.

"Baden Lights"

Nov 23, 2013. Day 338 of 365.

"Icon Book"

Nov 24, 2013. Day 339 of 365.

"Miner & Stopper"

"The Beer Market"

Nov 25, 2013. Day 340 of 365.

"Good Morning"

Nov 26, 2013. Day 341 of 365.

"Snowy Trees (2)"

"Snowy Trees"

Nov 27, 2013. Day 342 of 365.

"Drive Home"

Nov 28, 2013. Day 343 of 365.

"Thanksgiving Walk"

Nov 29, 2013. Day 344 of 365.

"Warming Up"

"Strip District Sunset"

Nov 30, 2013. Day 345 of 365.

"Crappy Pie"

Dec 1, 2013. Day 346 of 365.

"Old Economy Barn (2)"

"Old Economy Barn"

"Fall Meet Winter"

Dec 2, 2013. Day 347 of 365.

"412"

Dec 3, 2013. Day 348 of 365.

"Winter Sunset (2)"

"Winter Sunset"

Dec 4, 2013. Day 349 of 365.

"Schorle"

Linking up with Heather and Shanna today!

until next time

11.13.2013

soooo...

I weighed myself this morning and I GAINED 2 (well 1.8) lbs. Not surprising though since I didn't really watch this week and sucked pretty hard core at keeping track. Plus, the wine. The wine. Always that wine. Clearly my body does not respond well to wine.

But it's a new a day and week so this week will be better. I have book club tomorrow night so I need to be more cognizant of what I eat. Perhaps plan a head a little? Also, the husband got me Insanity the other day. I look forward to starting this since we are already on day #2 of snow and chilly temperatures in Pgh. However, I am not starting that until after Thanksgiving. We have friends visiting from Germany staying with us the week of Thanksgiving and if I am being realistic, and honest with myself, I know I will not be completing the workouts everyday while they are here. So come Monday, December 1st, I will become an ass kicker (at least that is what I hear from others who have completed the videos).

I am not going to let last week get me down though. I know what I did wrong so I can correct it this week. I am already liking this weekly check in and it's only my second week:)

Goals for the next week:

Complete MFP every day. Even if I don't like what I see.

Measure my portions.

Watch my sugar intake. I may or may not have just looked up less sugary Cafe Mocha options on Starbucks's website.

Limit the wine.

How did you do this week?

Lose or gain?

Have you ever done Instanity?

Linking up with Ashlee and Shanna today!

Today is Wednesday so here are my 365 photos from the week. And speaking of 365 photos, see what I just did there?, I have a link-up I would like share with all of you starting in the new year. So stay tuned for the details in the upcoming week.

Nov 7, 2013. Day 322 of 365.

"Blackburn Fall"

Nov 8, 2013. Day 323 of 365.

"989 Sunset"

Nov 9, 2013. Day 324 of 365.

"Topsail Souvenir"

Nov 10, 2013. Day 325 of 365.

"Sleepy Reading"

Nov 11, 2013. Day 326 of 365.

"Pinot"

Nov 12, 2013. Day 327 of 365.

"Snow Covered"

Nov 13, 2013. Day 328 of 365.

"Early Winter Gradient"

until next time

11.06.2013

the one where I talk about my weight {+ 365 upload}

Why oh why do I feel so moody towards this here blog? Am I alone? I get so overwhelmed by the idea of having to sit down and write that I don't even do anything. I just sit down and watch Alias (which is my 3rd time seeing it by the way), eat, and get mad at myself for not crossing off that blog to-do for the day. Please tell me I am not alone. And what helps? Should I just start writings posts on weekends? Any and all advice is welcome!

Anyway, as I mentioned in a recent post, I have some goals I would like to accomplish in November and hope to share my progress (or lack of progress - I need to be honest) with you on a weekly basis. And since I have been wanting to participate in Weigh-in Wednesdays since I really got into blogging in January I figured today would be a perfect time start.

And since I want to be as honest on this thing as possible, I was pretty nervous about sharing my weight and putting it out there. And not because it is big number. When I weighed myself this morning I was 121.6 (gained .2 from 2 weeks ago). I am nervous to share because I don't want anyone to judge me for it. I am 5'3" (5'3" and 3/4ths on a good day) and 121.6 on me is soft. I take after my dad so I carry it all over. In my legs, my face is round, my arms are flabby, and it looks like I am carrying a small child in my belly when I look at my stomach from the side.

Ever since graduating college I have had a hard time keeping my weight down. And not because I was overly active in college but because I took Concerta (a medication for ADD) throughout college to help keep me focused during lectures and get my assignments done. And much like Aderall and Ritalin, it suppressed my appetite (but without the nasty emotional side effects). I maybe ate once a day because while the meds were in my blood stream any food I loved just repulsed me at the time. Once I got on my own insurance through my job, it became to costly to continue to take it. So there in lies the extra weight gained. In 2006 I ballooned all the way up to 127 (which for me and my body type is a lot).

However, it was then that I started dating now husband and he was into health and fitness and helped me start to get back on track. I mean, I was eating lima beans and Mrs. T's peroggi's for dinner every night because I do not cook (and still don't. Trust me I have tried to like it.). He taught me how to eat properly, how carbs and sugars effect me, and even got me into running. I am the one who wasn't comfortable in my body so I asked for the help. Husband finds my curves sexy and loves to look at me naked (even when I don't).

So today starts a new day/week/lifestyle yet again. But I feel confident that sharing my goals and progress with the blogosphere will help me hold myself accountable for what I hope to accomplish. My current goals are to:

get down to 118 (but to get to 115 and maintain that is ideal).

Get out and move at least 3x a week

Limit myself to only 60g carbs and 15-20g of a sugar a day

Keep track on MyFitnessPal at least 5 times a week.

It really feels good to get all of that out there. I don't want to offend anyone. I do hope to inspire though.

If you are need of some good motivation, check out Samantha and Marcy. They are some of my daily must reads. These two women are such an inspiration to me!

What are your goals?

Do you struggle with your weight?

Do you have MyFitnessPal?

I am alysoncornman, so be sure to add me!

Linking up with Heather and Shanna today!

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Oct 23, 2013. Day 307 of 365.