Category Archives: Weight Loss

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Getting in Shape

Exercise. That word that millions dread. I used to, but then I grew unhappy with my appearance in the mirror. It was like a turning point for me. In July of 2009, I began a new lifestyle. One that involved

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Getting in Shape

Exercise. That word that millions dread. I used to, but then I grew unhappy with my appearance in the mirror. It was like a turning point for me. In July of 2009, I began a new lifestyle. One that involved

Just to update

  I reached my weight loss goal of 115lbs in October 2009. Then a few weeks later I reached 112lbs. I went into maintenance and have been maintaining between 112 and 115 since. It’s a great feeling. I’ve slacked off

Just to update

  I reached my weight loss goal of 115lbs in October 2009. Then a few weeks later I reached 112lbs. I went into maintenance and have been maintaining between 112 and 115 since. It’s a great feeling. I’ve slacked off

No Change

I had my weekly weigh-in this past Thursday and there was no change from the week before. But that’s okay. I’m still more active…doing 60min bike rides on the weekends (both days), plus my 60 min Zumba class on Thursdays

No Change

I had my weekly weigh-in this past Thursday and there was no change from the week before. But that’s okay. I’m still more active…doing 60min bike rides on the weekends (both days), plus my 60 min Zumba class on Thursdays

Indulging

Today, I’m indulging. I’m craving Mexican so I’m having a half quesadilla with chips and salsa. I’ll save the other half of my quesadilla for tomorrow or something. Last night I started a Zumba class. It was a lot of

Indulging

Today, I’m indulging. I’m craving Mexican so I’m having a half quesadilla with chips and salsa. I’ll save the other half of my quesadilla for tomorrow or something. Last night I started a Zumba class. It was a lot of

Overworked and Sore

I am a bit overworked today and definitely need somewhat of a break. We biked over an hour both Saturday and Sunday, and the trail we used had a lot of hills, so my legs got a major workout this

Overworked and Sore

I am a bit overworked today and definitely need somewhat of a break. We biked over an hour both Saturday and Sunday, and the trail we used had a lot of hills, so my legs got a major workout this

Good Week So Far

This has been a good week so far. I’ve found an activity that we can enjoy as a family and burns calories. Bicycling! My husband loves to ride. Our daughter loves her new seat; she rides up front with daddy

Good Week So Far

This has been a good week so far. I’ve found an activity that we can enjoy as a family and burns calories. Bicycling! My husband loves to ride. Our daughter loves her new seat; she rides up front with daddy

No Active, But Stayed Active

No Active workout yesterday or today. Yesterday I was sick, so I literally had no energy to do anything. Friday was my day off but I managed to do 15 minutes of cardio (jump-rope like) and that was pretty fun.

No Active, But Stayed Active

No Active workout yesterday or today. Yesterday I was sick, so I literally had no energy to do anything. Friday was my day off but I managed to do 15 minutes of cardio (jump-rope like) and that was pretty fun.

A bit Disheartened

So, I’m back to my Active workouts. Yeah! It feels great, although I wasn’t feeling all that well after yesterday’s workout, so I think I need to bump it back down to Easy intensity and finish out the 30 day

A bit Disheartened

So, I’m back to my Active workouts. Yeah! It feels great, although I wasn’t feeling all that well after yesterday’s workout, so I think I need to bump it back down to Easy intensity and finish out the 30 day

HBP Update

So, I went to the doctor this afternoon. Things look better than I had hoped. My blood pressure is still a bit higher than she’d like, so I’m taking a whole pill (25mg) daily instead of 1/2 now. Because of

HBP Update

So, I went to the doctor this afternoon. Things look better than I had hoped. My blood pressure is still a bit higher than she’d like, so I’m taking a whole pill (25mg) daily instead of 1/2 now. Because of

True Weight

Since I’ve been taking the water pill, my weight has gone up and down. I’m not sure when and how to check my weight. Sometimes it’s really down, then other times its only like 2 lbs down. For example, this

True Weight

Since I’ve been taking the water pill, my weight has gone up and down. I’m not sure when and how to check my weight. Sometimes it’s really down, then other times its only like 2 lbs down. For example, this