I was 136.8 all week...

but now I am back up to 139.4!
I did start my period today, though. Hopefully I will drop back down in a few days.

I started the 30 day squat challenge and am on day 4.  Besides running and the elliptical, that is the only lower body toning I plan on doing this month to see how to works!

I took Lila on a 40 min walk today, and yesterday I ran 2 miles.  I got new running shoes and my right foot (the one I broke last year) was bothering me and my stomach was upset, so that was all I was able to do.  Friday I went to the gym and did 40 min on the elliptical and upper body weights and abs.  I am still really sore from the weights!

I should end today at 1250 calories.
For breakfast:
pb puffins and a few slices of apple with pb
Lunch- grilled chicken, salad, and corn, lemon thin cookies.
Dinner- grilled chicken caesar salad
Snack- granola bar at work.

I had 3 nights of self defense training this week until midnight and I ate so much crap!  I would get so tired and hungry at 10 pm.

139...for no reason!

I really do not understand why I am gaining so much weight!  Seriously 8 pds in 7 weeks now.  This is just what happened the spring before I got pregnant with Lila.
I have been watching what I am eating all week and working out and it is going up every day.

I am getting obsessed with weighing more than once a day now that I don't keep my scale in a closet.  Our new bathroom is a large enough to have it out all the time, and I have no self control!

I am ending today at under 1400.  I am not planning on working out today.  I really am going to concentrate on getting stronger and working out this summer and try not to worry as much about my weight.  Especially since it seems hard for me to lose weight when I am going to the gym!

134.4

But I have been very bad about tracking calories.  I thought I did ok yesterday, but I checked at the end of the day and I was over 1600.
We moved last week, so I have not been working out at all.  I am going to start working out on Monday and go to my new gym.  I have not tracked today but I know I did better than yesterday,

Breakfast - homemade cinnamon roll - last one!
Lunch-tuna, triscuits and babybell cheese.
Dinner- 2 pieces of frozen pizza and peaches

Next day, down to 135.0

I feel a bit better about that!  I packed our scale yesterday so I won't be weighing for a few days.  I ended that first day at 1215 for calories.  I did not track today or yesterday but I haven't been eating too bad.

I am so happy I tracked down a box of Barbara's peanut butter puffins cereal.  It is my favorite breakfast (with almond milk) and the the only place that has it is Whole Foods and Trader Joe's.  I finally got to TJ's yesterday and there was none on the shelf.  I have been out for about a month.  They went in the back and got one off the pallet for me.  I am stocked up with 2 boxes until my Amazon shipment of 4 boxes comes May 10th.  It is my fav 150 cal breakfast!

I got deli meat and had a sandwich for lunch (and pb puffins for breakfast).  We are bringing our first load of boxes to our new house tonight and I don't know what I am eating.  Maybe coming back here for a sandwich, maybe ordering a pizza at the new place.

I am having maintaining problems. Up to 137.2!

The scary part is that on March 15th I was down to 131.0!  I think it was just a one day fluke.  I was stressed out that week because we sold our house in one day so I was house shopping all week with our realtor.  I was just having a small bag of trail mix (cashews, almonds, and dark chocolate chunks, my fav) for lunch and then maybe some cheese and crackers or a salad when I got home. I didn't eat a real meal all week.  The next week we went out to dinner a few times and I started gaining weight.
I am on my period right now, so I will probably go down to 135 in a few days.  I was hanging out around 132.8/133 so I just really want to get back down there.  I haven't been tracking calories for months either, I am going to start doing that!  Plus, I have been hungover 3 times this last month so then I eat whatever I want all day, which is really bad!  I had 1.5 margaritas Friday night and had a hangover!

We are moving in 2 days and I am dreading it because we are planning to get takeout or pizza.  I decided I was going to get a bunch of deli meat tomorrow and just try to have sandwiches and protein shakes, but I know Lee will try to convince me otherwise!

Here is what I ate today:
Breakfast- whole wheat english muffin - 1/2 pb and 1/2 butter
Lunch- I had a chicken caesar sandwich.  Chicken mixed with caesar dressing, topped with parm cheese and lettuce on a toasted bun.  Leftovers, but I love that sandwich.
Snack - chobani bite yogurt
Dinner- I think I am going to make a protein shake.  Lee is in Dallas until last tonight so I am going to feed the kids leftovers.  My mom and I are taking the kids swimming at the indoor pool.

My WORKOUTS-
Going to start mixing things up.  I said last month that I miss the gym, and then I got a call from a local gym offering a great deal, so I am joining Aspen fitness next week.  I really want to tone up, I feel weak after just doing yoga once a week lately and that is it.

I think my goal is going to be 130 by July 1 and 125 by Sept 1.  These last 10 pds are always the hardest for me. I was feeling pretty good at 132, but I feel SO FAT and bloated at 137.

132.8

I was down to 131.8 last week, but up again.  It has been cold, so I have not been running.  I missing it!  I am hoping by March I will be back into it for sure.  I have just been doing yoga and pilates.  I am finally feeling like my normal self!

This diet sucked!

We did not do 3 days.  I lost 1.4 pounds after 2 days.  Lee lost 3.  Supposedly you are able to lose up to 10 pounds in 3 days.  The worst part was eating the hard boiled egg for lunch on the 2nd day.  I had to hold my nose and ended up gagging!  It was 1000 cal a day and the food combination was supposed to help you lose weight by way of chemical breakdown.  It is a fraud!

3 day military diet

My husband and I just completed Day 1 of this diet.
I found it on Pinterest.  Here is the link:
http://blessedmommy.hubpages.com/hub/Lose-Up-To-10-Pounds-In-3-Days-On-The-3-Day-Diet

The worst part was having to eat 1/2 cup of tuna with just a bit of lemon juice, relish and mustard.  I like tuna but not without mayo, cottage cheese or greek yogurt to make it creamy.  I was also really hungry this afternoon with just the tuna and one piece of toast for lunch.

The ice cream was excellent, though!
I weighed in at 134.4 so I will let you know how it goes.  I was down to 132 earlier this week!

Merry Christmas!

I am down to 134.2. My goal is 120's by Feb 1 and 124 by March 1! Currently I am 4 pound below pre pregnancy weight. Lost 56 pounds since Lila was born!

138.8

I am hoping I can lose 3 more pounds in the next month to get to 135 by Dec 15th!  My ultimate goal would be 125, but I am not sure if I will be able to get below 130. 

I ran 5 miles on Sunday...my hip is starting to bother me the more I run.  I only have 5 more run until my 10k training program is over though!  It has been getting cold so I am looking forward to it!

Trouble controlling my eating!

Ok, so running 3 days a week plus yoga 3-4 days a week is really increasing my appetite!  I am so hungry and not making good choices.  Yesterday I probably ate 10 pieces of Halloween candy.  Tonight I am going to La bodega with my friend Cassie and I plan on having 2 glasses of sangria, plus some tapas.  So, I will be over my calories again.  I think I need to start documenting my food on here again.

Breakfast-
2 pieces of wheat toast

Lunch-
Turkey sandwich on deli flat with yellow peppers strips that I dipped in light ranch.  I also had some pop chips and pirate's booty and a snack sized kit kat. 

So, I guess I haven't done too bad.
I am up to 143.  I am thinking I need to drink some green tea in the afternoon to help with the hunger.

Ran 4 miles yesterday!

I start week 4 (or is it 5) tomorrow.  I have not been doing so good with the eating but good with the working out.  I ran 3 times and did yoga twice. I would like to get in another day doing sprints and another day or two doing yoga or pilates.
My current goal is 135 by Dec 15.  That is 6 pounds in about 7 weeks. I better get on it!

Ran 3.5 miles yesterday

The running is coming along!  Saturday I ran 2 miles in the pouring rain. Sunday, I ran 3.5 miles - the end of Week 2 of my 10K training.  Tomorrow I am starting week 3. 
I went to yoga 3 times last week, and I was so sore from pilates!

I have not been weighing and I have been eating around 1500 calories a day.  I know I have not been losing, so I am going to go down to 1300 ish the next week or two and see what happens then.

141.8

So I gained 1 pound back after going off of my diet 2 weeks ago.  That is not as bad as I thought it would be!  I have only been running 3 days a week and not even watching what I am eating that closely.

Today I did run 2.5 miles.  This is week 1 of training for a 10k. I love having a heart rate monitor.  I find that if I can stay in the 160's my run is really enjoyable.  150's and I am getting tired and feel slow.  170's and running becomes hard and my stomach starts to cramp up.  It has been such a useful tool, because I can change my pace really easily to keep it in the 160's.  I am currently running a 11 min 30 second mile.  I was 13-14 min mile a few months ago, so that is progress!  I know I can get closer to 10 in the next few months.

I plan on eating about 1500 calories today.  I am also going to a vinyasa yoga class tonight.  I love that my yoga studio has daycare!  I am officially having them withdraw the membership fee out of my checking account, so I will be a member for good!  Excited about getting back into it after 6 week break.

The good, the bad

The good:
I ran twice this week, and plan to again tomorrow.  I am running 2 miles each run until Oct 1, and then I am going follow a 10k training schedule. I am going to run 3 days a week and then do a HIIT workout on my treadmill one morning a week.  I am also joining my yoga studio on Oct 1, so I am hoping to go to 4 yoga/pilates classes a week. 
The bad:
I am done with the alternate day diet.  I am done starving myself one day, and eating way too much the next.  Plus, I have not lost any weight in 2-3 weeks.  I did lose 7 pds on it, and I am afraid I am going to gain it back!
New diet plan is 1400 cal a day on the days I work out.  1200 on the days I don't.  I am going to try to not weigh for a month so I don't get discouraged.

Here is my food for today:
Breakfast- 1 bowl chex, 1 tortilla
Lunch- 1 piece of frozen pizza, 1 banana
Dinner- Stuffed shells with cooking light's alfredo sauce, peas and 1 piece of garlic bread.
Snack- 1 smore - we went on a hay ride.
1400 or so total.

I may post a pic soon!

Still at 140.8

And I am getting mad!  I really want to be done with this diet, but I want to be in the 130's before I stop.  I was hoping to get down to 136 or something so when I stop, it will be fine if I gain back a pound or two.

I went on a 2 mile run yesterday, it felt so great!  I can't wait to run again this weekend.

139.8

Or at least I dipped down to there at one time this week.  Today I was up to 140.8.  I am pretty sure I have PMS again.  My period has been every 21 days, which means I have my period for half the month!  I only have a 2 week chance to lose weight each month.  That sucks! 
I have decided I am going off of this diet when I hit 135.  Hoping to hit that by mid October and then just working on toning up!

140.4

I lost .6 pds this week. Last week I lost nothing as I was on my period again. Only 2 pds left to 138.6, my first goal! I have a sore throat, cold and headache today and I am not sure that I am going to be able to stay at 400 calories! I already have had 280 and it is 2:45. Planning on staying on this diet at least another week or two.

141.0

Plateau broken! I was getting really frustrated and told Lee I was only doing this until Aug 31, but if I lose more I will continue! Only 2.6 pounds left! I have been truly alternating down and up days this week instead of having two up days each weekend. I was sabotaging myself!

143.8

Yeesh, I gained this week. I have an up day today and I am eating way too many calories because I am eating lunch and dinner out. Tomorrow I am doing a medium day..1000 cal or so and then I am no longer having Fri/Sat be up days. Only 1, because I am eating way too much! I am only doing this for sure until Sept 1. I only have 2 weeks to lose almost 4 pds!