Nauseous much??

All of this working out lately is definitely paying off. I can start to see a change in some of my clothes, and hopefully by my next weigh-in I can see a much bigger change. As I dance around here to the Zumba game and work out with Gilad on FitTV, I am increasing my caloric expenditure (Ha! That's fancy talk for "burning calories"...). That's all fine and dandy, but in the process of it all I've noticed that I get super nauseous. This feeling of nauseousness while exercising is new to me. I see people on TV complaining about it, but I just thought they were being babies. How wrong was I? :) So I did some searching and found out that it's very common. Some sites say it is has to do with dehydration. *rolls eyes* As if I don't drink enough water! I guess I'm just going to suck it up and add MORE water to my 2.5 liters a day. I would much rather run to the potty all day, than feel like I'm going to release the contents of my stomach. Other sites say it has to do with exercising too soon after eating, drinking too much water (*side eye*), as well as other issues. Maybe I just need to get a "professional" answer about it. Either way, its worth the read...

For those of you who wish to read more about it, here is a couple of links:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Exercise_induced_nausea

http://www.suite101.com/content/how-to-avoid-exerciseinduced-nausea-a88934

~Inspiration~

Sometimes we just need a little inspiration; just a few words to know that we are not alone in this journey. Whether it be a weight loss challenge, a struggle to conquer an addiction, or anything that we may embark on in our daily schedules, just trust and believe that if we know in our hearts that He is with us, nothing will be too hard.

This song is the song of all songs for me. When I get discouraged about anything, these words bring me back to reality. With Him, all things are possible!

*I just can't give up now. I've come too far from where I started from. Nobody told me the road would be easy and I don't believe He brought me this far to leave me!*

*Stressed*

I'm having a moment right now. A few stressful issues have erupted in my life over the last day or so. Usually, I'm a stress eater, but I'm trying to change that. I did a 30 minute workout yesterday to release the stress and today I'm relieving my stress by writing. The key is for me to find avenues other than food. I've shown great restraint in not giving in to temptation. *sigh* I'm going to be the first to admit that if God wasn't giving me some serious strength, I'd be biting into a Snickers bar right now! BUT I have a goal to accomplish and I am focused. Only 64 more lbs to go. Til next time, *Happy Calorie Counting*!
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The numbers are in!!

Good morning loves!! I've been up since 4 a.m. anxiously waiting for 6:30... Today was the (first) big day and I have done it! I have lost 11lbs in 2 weeks... Only 64 more to go!! *Fat to Fantabulous in 100 Days* Have a blessed & prosperous day ♥'s!

Weigh in number one! *nervous*

Tomorrow is the big day.... Its been about 2 weeks and I am terrified about stepping on the scale. I've set such a HUGE goal for myself and I want so much to achieve it. 75lbs in 100 days!! What was I thinking?! In order for me to make this goal happen, I MUST lose 0.75lbs/day or at least 10.5lbs by tomorrow to stay on track. *sigh* Such a challenge!! I've worked hard at sticking with my 1000 calorie/day "diet" and made it a point to exercise daily. I'm going to stay positive and just know that I've done my best.

 

In just a few short hours we will know just how much all my hard work has paid off... Good night til  then! :o)

This week in a nutshell...

Its the end of the second week of my challenge. It has been a good week. I had a few moments when I lusted over a Pizza Hut commercial, but I didn't give in. I got a few compliments- I was told that I look like I've lost weight so that's definitely a plus. I will admit that for the first time I actually have a desire to put on a swimming suit (hoping for a two-piece). I can't wait for Spring to get here and my vacations begin. Hopefully I'll be where I want to be....

*Where I want to be...*
So I've set this goal for myself: lose 75lbs. As I embark on this journey, I can't help but to look at myself and question that decision. I love the way my face looks. I can't say it enough: "I LOVE MY FACE!!" As I lose more weight I tend to lose it in my face first, and I don't want to not look like ME. Then I look at the rest of my body and I think, "God! Is 75lbs enough?!"
Everyone loses weight differently. For me, it's from top to bottom, except in my arms. Now my arms- I hate!! It seems like the more weight I lose, the bigger my flags get. (Oprah's flags have nothing on mine!) In all honesty, if I ever resort to plastic surgery, these flags will be the first to go! As far as the rest of my body, I have a few concerns about my thighs- they are HUGE, but nothing I'm really freaking out about. I'm hoping that shedding the pounds will "put everything else in place". We shall see. *shrug*

So, in a nutshell, there's my thoughts, concerns, status, etc for the week. Tomorrow is a new day and one day closer to the end of my challenge!

*Happy Calorie Counting*

The Devil is a chicken nugget!

Here it is, 6:25 P.M., and I'm not really that hungry. I've had Subway and some grapes, so I have plenty of calories left for the day. I'm watching TV and trying to decide what to feed my kids for dinner when all of a sudden, the Devil comes on the screen! Yes! I said the DEVIL... In the form of a chicken freaking nugget! Now McDonald's wants to offer a 10 piece nugget for $1.99! Really??!! Well I rebuke you Satan!! I will not give in to temptation. Mickey D's... You can take your nuggets and shove them where the sauce don't shine! Ha!

*Ok I just had to get that out. Now I'm off to cook dinner- Teriyaki Shrimp & Garden Veggies for me, Chicken Fingers, Rice, & Garden Veggies for my kids!*

Happy Calorie Counting!

~Weekend Replay~

This past weekend I was child free! I hung out, I slept, I worked out, I did nothing but what I wanted to do! I went out to the clubs/bars/restaurants and had every opportunity to eat whatever I wanted and consume whatever amount of liquor I desired, BUT I did neither. I exercised great self control and stuck with my 1000 calorie diet. Rather than partake in the hotwings, hamburgers, deserts, and those oh so scrumptious daiquiris, I chose salads, and water. At the bar, while others were ordering Vodka & cranberry, I ordered Vodka & lemonade. *sigh* I'll admit that it hurts me more to give up the liquor than the food!! LOL I'm just kidding! (Perhaps...) Anyway, this weekend was great. It is possible to go out and have a good time without busting the calorie budget! :o)

From my mind to your eyes... :o)

I must take this moment to say how proud I am of myself and how proud I am of my friends that have taken it upon themselves to embark on this journey as well. I have a HUGE goal set for myself and if it wasn't for the love and support of family and friends, I'm sure this would be much more difficult.

*My thoughts!*

     For me, weight loss itself isn't so hard. The hard part is making your mind up to say that this is really what you want to do. This entire process is no more than a mind thing. Once you are tired of the health issues, the stereotypes, the inability to find the clothes you desire, the complaining about what size you are, OR whatever the reason may be, YOU will make your mind up to lose the weight. Mind over matter!

*You are what you eat!*

     The journey to losing weight is paved with so many obstacles, mostly in the form of food. You've got to learn that eating cannot be for comfort; it is not a hobby. It is a crutch and until you learn to "EAT TO LIVE, NOT LIVE TO EAT", it's going to be even harder to get it together. As for myself, I just realized one day that my knees hurt and they were going to stay that way until I lose weight. So I made up my mind and I did it... I lost 60lbs. By no means whatsoever am I close to being where I want to be, but I made it happen. Now I have 75 more lbs to lose and I'm going to do it.

*Positive thinking!*

     Losing weight is not going to happen overnight and it will ONLY happen if that's what you want. No one else can make the decision for you. But I will say that when you are ready to make it happen, it will happen! *hugs*

One week down...

Well it's been one week and I have successfully made it through. I feel really good about it, too! I'm not sure how much I've lost, but with all of the exercising that I've been doing, my energy level is through the roof. I want so much to step on the scale, but won't until the 24th.
Looking back at this week, I will say that it hasn't been too hard to maintain the right eating habits. As a matter of fact, it has been somewhat of a breeze. Knowing what foods to eat and watching the caloric/fat/carbohydrate values of food is so important during this journey. With a maximum daily value of only 1000 calories, it is pertinent that I find foods that will fill me up, are healthy, and won't completely drain my calories in one meal. I try not to snack in between meals, but if I must, fruit is always my first choice. Also, I'm making sure that I read the ingredients on all foods, especially the "health" foods. Sometimes they have more harmful ingredients than the"regular" foods.
With only 93 days left on this 100 day journey, I am so stoked about reaching my goal. Each time I think about skipping a workout or grabbing a hamburger from McDonald's, I remind myself about Panama City, Vegas, and Miami- three trips that I am determined to take this summer (and actually wear a swimming suit without a cover- up). I know it can be done... Its just a matter of sticking to it for the next 3 months. Will power and determination: words that are definitely in my vocabulary!

Quick check in...

Here it is Thursday night, and I must say that I've done great this week with my calorie counting and exercising. I haven't eaten more than 1000 calories/day and I make sure to get some form of exercise in each day. I've been drinking LOTS of water rather than juices or sodas... No need to waste calories on a drink! I'm really optimistic about my weight loss journey (I try not to use the word diet-- such an UGLY word) and hope I can stay this way until I reach my goal. I weighed myself on Monday and won't step on the scale again until the 24th of January. That's really going to to be a challenge for me because I have an addiction to the scale. I really do weigh myself about 10 or more times a day. *fingers crossed* about that! Well, this was just a quick check-in and now I'm going to chill for the night. Goodnight all and be blessed! Happy Calorie Counting! :o)

Me...

        

Then...                                                  Now...

And then came Monday...

Monday morning came and went. I was super excited about it and so ready for it- ready to get back to my calorie counting, ready to get back into an exercise routine, and ready to shed some pounds!! I know this is really going to be a challenge today considering that I'm snowed in with a house full of kids. I will be posting my "before" picture soon. Also, I will be posting a picture of me before I lost the 56lbs. I look at the pics and think that I've come such a long way and still have so far to go. So with that being said, I will embark on this journey... Zumba and Fit TV here I come! :)

Be blessed everyone and have a fantabulous day! <3

Zumba!!!!!

Today I went out and bought the Zumba game for the Wii... Super excited about using it. I hear it's really fun and a great work out. Well, we shall see because this will definitely be one of the avenues I take to a smaller me! *I'm stoked!* BTW: I went shopping the other day and got an outfit that is super cute. I have quite a few trips planned for 2011, and that one will be worn while I'm in Panama City, FL in May. Of course I made sure that it is two to three sizes too small!

Number one reason...

Confidence has never been an issue for me. Of course I have my insecurities just like everyone else, but my size has never hindered me from doing anything. I want to I NEED to lose weight as a precautionary measure for my health. At this point in my life, the only health issue I have is that I'm FAT. My family medical history includes diabetes, high blood pressure, and cancer. The risk for each of these conditions is only heightened by being overweight. So in an effort to prolong my life so that I may be here for my babies, I'm continuing my battle against the bulge. Thus far I have lost 56 pounds and have about 75 more to go. This is going to be hard, but its a challenge that I'm definitely ready to take on.


My Goal: Lose 75 lbs in 100 days...


I know that seems crazy to some, but I know my body and I know what I can accomplish. This goal is highly attainable. Its simply going to take time and serious effort and dedication on my part. 100 days is just a few months and I'm willing to sacrifice those months to make this happen.