stuck. boo.

Today's Weight: 174.2 lbs


Okay...sooooo...Im not majorly complaining or anything, because I remember back in the day when I was 194 lbs and would have killed to be in the 170s. Im just saying...I know I can do better than this. I only have 38 days until Jake is here and I refuse to not lose any more weight before I see him. I know exactly why Ive been maintaining. Ive been eating pretty well...but then Ill have a snack or two that I shouldnt and that throws things off for the day so that i dont lose. My whole 'no baked goods' schpiel has gone out the window. Last week the doctors at work threw us a get together to show their thanks for us at Havnen's hosue. It was a pizza and candy party. Yesterday my mom made a pumpkin role and we roated smores. So no, Im not gaining...but we can clearly see why Im not losing. Its going to be fine though...because I still have slightly over a month left, that is plenty of time to drop at least 10 lbs. Ill become a little more strict, its all in my head.
For the record, that Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders strength workout has been amazing at toning up my arms and abs. I have ridiculous strength now! lol I just also happen to have that wonderful and timeless layer of girl flab under my arms and in front of my abs so that my glorious muscles arent fully visible. You can see em though. WOOO!

Anyways, its been a little bit since Ive really written here so I just felt the need to update a little bit. Im SO EXCITED to see Jake! If this had been me a few months ago I would have been way too ashamed to show up and then have to meet his family and stuff bc I was so much bigger...but Im feeling good about where my weight is headed. If I can reach the 160s then Im seriously RIGHT THERE. to be in the 160s would be the most amazing feeling ever. My goal weight is obviously inthe 150-155lb range...but can you imagine? I havent been in the 160s for over 2 years. Almost 3, actually. AMAZING. Although Im not happy right now, so I cant get ahead of myself....gotta bust past this 174.2lb business. its driving me nnuts. come on scale....173 at least? lol.


ok im off to go do some abs. im motivated :)

-Dee...almost there!!!!

Dallas Cowboy Cheerleader Workout

dvd review:

LOVED THESE!!!! the dance one wasnt very intense, but it was wayyy fun! and the bootcamp one is WAYYYY intense. I will incorporate both into my daily workouts for sure.

October Rules

Some Strict Rules Ive made for myself and this month. Its CRUCIAL that I follow these. They may seem a little over the top, but Im wanting fast results so they are a necesity.

No baked Goods, No Candy, No Fast Food.
-I can typically avoid the fast food part, unless I come home to find pizza or something that my mom has bought. Thats when I cave on that front. Unless I can allow myself to ONLY eat one slice then I refuse to eat it at all. I also will not eat any form of burger or taco etc etc that comes from a fast food joint. Like I said, I never buy myself fast food...so this isnt a huge pitfall in my diet. Baked goods, on the other hand, are another story. It seems like someone is always bringing something yummy to work that is baked. Or to church even. Sometimes I feel an urge to just bake for no good reason myself...just because I enjoy doing it. So a very large goal I have set is to not eat ANY baked goods this month. Its crucial to my weight loss goal and honestly...eating a pumpkin muffin isnt worth not looking super cute for Jake. :) Hes pretty good motivation. Same rule for candy. NONE ALLOWED. Not even a taste. I dont feel sad at all about this. I mean, really...its my mind thats making me feel staisfied, not the candy. and I feel guilty afterwards anyway so where is it getting me? nowhere except chubbsville.

WAWA. Lots of it.
-I have to keep myself hydrated as much as possible. End of story.

Excersize, 6 days a week.
-I usually stick to this, but lately with me being sick a week ago and now my excersize partner having a cough, Ive really slacked. Instead of running 4 or 5 miles every other day, Ive cut it down to a quick mile or a 2.5 mile. Im glad that I have a race on the 17th to keep me motivated :)

Crunches, EVERY night.
-This one seems odd, but I figure if I can get some ab work in every single night before bed time then that will do nothing but help my situation. Ab muscles are pretty much some of the only muscles that can be worked out every day so I figure I have NO excuse to not do some crunches before bedtime. I want to get at least 100 in, which is not hard at all...so hopefully Ill end up doing more each night.

LA la LA la

Today's Weight: 174.2 lbs

So Im still doing alright. I found out today that the boyfriend is going to be flying out here in November around Thanksgiving time so I am mega motivated to shed another 10 - 12 lbs by then. I KNOW I can do it! :) I cant believe that if I shed 10 lbs Ill be 164 lbs!

Thats still huge compared to what I was before I was married, but 164 lbs is nowhere near obese for my height. Im very excited! At this point in my workouts, Im still obviously pushing to shed the weight, but Im also focusing more on strength training and toning. I want to really focus on my abs and arms because of my 'mom tummy' and my soft arms. I have muscle in there...but you know how it is...

Im just so excited! I cant believe I started off at 220lbs!! Its amazing how far Ive come, and now that Ive seen results Im even more focused. When I started this blog in July I was about 189 lbs at the beginning of that month. Im so proud! :)