I've been struggling with my weight loss over the past year or so. It's something that I've really wanted to work on, but I just lack(ed) the dedication and discipline. I heard from a friend, a Miss Stephanie Smiley, about Take Shape for Life. It's a program where they help you to lose the weight and then keep it off. So many diets help you to lose the weight, but then after you've lost it you gain it right back. That's what happened with me. I saw results when I was working out with Insanity and doing the Advocare, but I never saw a way to sustain my healthier lifestyle.
With TSFL I feel like I've got more energy throughout the day because I'm grazing rather than having my 3 meals. I like that I can have snacks throughout the day and then I can still have my meals. It helps keep my metabolism up and keep those calories burning.
I've been struggling with a few things though when it comes to eating all the meals and what we're not supposed to eat. I would still go out to eat with friends and when I went out to eat I wasn't exactly getting the healthiest foods. Plus the real kicker I think was the fact that I was still drinking wine and beer. That's a no-no.
So new game plan! I've sworn off wine and beer. And my amazing awesome supportive boyfriend has also said that he would stop drinking beer with me :)
Let's take a look at where I was at the beginning of this blog way back in June of last year....
Summer of 2014
Weight was: 188.4 lbs
Waist measurement was: 36"
Hip measurement was: 43"
Thigh measurement was: 27"
When I started TSFL in February 2015
How much have I lost with TSFL???
Weight: 14 lbs
Right arm: 1 in
Right leg: 2 in
Waist: 1.5 in
Hip: 3 in
Bust: 1.5 in
Look at me go!!!
Now you may be asking, or you may not, what is your game plan? Well since I have an issue with commitment and keeping things organized...I decided to get organized. I've got a hell-of-a-lot of reminders on my phone thanks to my handy-dandy Google calendar. What I'd like to try doing is updating this blog every Friday with a Weigh-In count. Then at the end of the month doing a full on measurement jamboree.
You may also be asking, "Well Amy you're doing this weight loss program/healthier living, but what is your end goal? How much are you wanting to lose? What are you wanting to gain from this program?"
Both are excellent questions. Thank you for asking.
I've thought and thought about this since I was really a senior in high school. I was starting to get uncomfortable in my body as I gained weight. I gained the Freshman 15 and then some in college and was never really able to get it off. My weight goal is to be at 150 lbs. Once I'm there I'll see if I can/want to go any more than that.
According to the BMI index:
With my height at 5'6" and weight at 170 I am 27.4. This puts me in the overweight category. If I weighed 150 lbs that would put me in the normal weight category. Now I know that the BMI index doesn't account for everything seeing as how everyone has different body types. It also doesn't take into account for muscle mass, which is something else that I plan to work on.
STILL! I want to aim for 160 lbs. When I attain 160 lbs I want to push myself to get that 150 lbs so that I can actually be more physically fit.
Being physically fit: I want to participate in a Color Run this coming September with a few friends in South Bend. It's a 5k and it's a load of fun! This means that I'm going to have to make time and the effort to be running/exercising during the week. I still need to figure that out. To be honest, it frightens me a bit. Along with more cardio, I want to weight lift with my brother and cousin during the week. They already have a system set up that works for them and I'm hoping that I can meld myself into that system.
I was told by my OBGYN that women in their 20s and 30s need to be more physically active and working to create stronger bones because they start deteriorating at an alarming rate. SO! I need to get active!
Wow this turned out to be a long blog post. Hope it was as good for you as it was for me ;) I'll see you again on Friday!
When I started TSFL in February 2015
Weight was: 184.2 lbs
Right arm:14.5
Right leg: 26.75
Waist measurement was: 34
Right leg: 26.75
Waist measurement was: 34
Hip measurement was: 42.5
Bust measurement was: 38.5
Alright now we get down to it. The crux of the whole thing, at least at this moment. Let's see how much I've lost since February 2015...
Alright now we get down to it. The crux of the whole thing, at least at this moment. Let's see how much I've lost since February 2015...
My current weight loss
Weight is: 170.2 lbs
Right arm:13.5
Right leg: 24.75
Waist measurement is: 32.5
Right leg: 24.75
Waist measurement is: 32.5
Hip measurement is: 39.5
Bust measurement is:37How much have I lost with TSFL???
Weight: 14 lbs
Right arm: 1 in
Right leg: 2 in
Waist: 1.5 in
Hip: 3 in
Bust: 1.5 in
Look at me go!!!
Now you may be asking, or you may not, what is your game plan? Well since I have an issue with commitment and keeping things organized...I decided to get organized. I've got a hell-of-a-lot of reminders on my phone thanks to my handy-dandy Google calendar. What I'd like to try doing is updating this blog every Friday with a Weigh-In count. Then at the end of the month doing a full on measurement jamboree.
You may also be asking, "Well Amy you're doing this weight loss program/healthier living, but what is your end goal? How much are you wanting to lose? What are you wanting to gain from this program?"
Both are excellent questions. Thank you for asking.
I've thought and thought about this since I was really a senior in high school. I was starting to get uncomfortable in my body as I gained weight. I gained the Freshman 15 and then some in college and was never really able to get it off. My weight goal is to be at 150 lbs. Once I'm there I'll see if I can/want to go any more than that.
According to the BMI index:
BMI Categories:
Underweight = <18.5
Normal weight = 18.5–24.9
Overweight = 25–29.9
Obesity = BMI of 30 or greater
With my height at 5'6" and weight at 170 I am 27.4. This puts me in the overweight category. If I weighed 150 lbs that would put me in the normal weight category. Now I know that the BMI index doesn't account for everything seeing as how everyone has different body types. It also doesn't take into account for muscle mass, which is something else that I plan to work on.
STILL! I want to aim for 160 lbs. When I attain 160 lbs I want to push myself to get that 150 lbs so that I can actually be more physically fit.
Being physically fit: I want to participate in a Color Run this coming September with a few friends in South Bend. It's a 5k and it's a load of fun! This means that I'm going to have to make time and the effort to be running/exercising during the week. I still need to figure that out. To be honest, it frightens me a bit. Along with more cardio, I want to weight lift with my brother and cousin during the week. They already have a system set up that works for them and I'm hoping that I can meld myself into that system.
I was told by my OBGYN that women in their 20s and 30s need to be more physically active and working to create stronger bones because they start deteriorating at an alarming rate. SO! I need to get active!
Wow this turned out to be a long blog post. Hope it was as good for you as it was for me ;) I'll see you again on Friday!
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