THE END...FOR NOW!

So, I think this blog has served it's purpose. I know I have a half a pound to go to get to my goal...but I really see no reason to keep updating here for the sake of updating. I will of course keep up with www.averieandbaylor.blogspot.com because obviously it is the kids' blog. But I really can keep posting in their side bar section my info. So, that is what I am going to do! So, for more updates, check out the sidebar on Life According to Averie and Baylor! I will resume this blog when I once again need to lose weight (hopefully after the next baking baby website)! Until then! :o)

MEASUREMENTS

Weight: 136!!!! (only one pound to go -20lbs. total)
Upper Arm: 11 (same)
Chest: 35.5 (+.5)
Waist: 26.5 (-.25)
Hips: 34.5 (same)
Thigh: 20.25 (-.25)

So, obviously I am totally happy with the weight!!! I really couldn't tell if I was going to make it or not until late Saturday evening when I weighed in at 136.5 after eating a pretty big dinner! At that moment I felt pretty sure. But seriously, I didn't have the greatest week of eating. Honestly, I had two frozen cokes, ice cream from Honey Bear one evening, a Tim Horton's Ice Cap & bagel and cream cheese and a piece of cake. All of that and normal meals this week. So, I don't know. I guess my workouts (which were just ok) made up for the junk! I am happy! Now I can honestly say I've lost 20 lbs! That feels great. Only one lb. to go to get to the goal, a goal that is pretty much if it happens, it happens, if it doesn't, that's okay too! YEA! I just need to keep up the motivation of working out...will get even easier once swimming is done for Averie. That is taking up a large chunk in the middle of the day. OK-time to update the Averie and Baylor's blog.

MEASUREMENTS

Weight: 137.5 (-.5)
Upper Arm: 11 (same)
Chest: 35 (same)
Waist: 26.75 (-.25)
Hips: 34.5 (-.5)
Thigh: 20.5 (same)

So, the past few days of working out have only been ok. I haven't been pushing myself or even feeling the urge to work. I take that back, I do want to work out, I just can't get the motivation to make myself do it. I am going to start working out in the am again next week. I like doing that because I don't have to wonder when I am going to get my workout in. It is just hard to organize that with the many other things I do in the am! I will figure it out though...I will get the motivation back this week. My eating has been fine. Not spectacular by any means, but not pigging out on junk either. Really not much junk at all. I've felt more hungry than normal this week, but have been having cereal and graham crackers and bananas. All of which I would say aren't bad choices. So...I am a little disappointed in only a half pound drop, but from like Wednesday through Saturday I was up and down between 135.5 and 137.5. So, Saturday I was 136.5 and then Sunday again 137.5... so, I do think the plateau is done but I am still fluctuating like any normal person does. So, with a strong week of working out this coming week, I am GOING to be to 136. Hopefully. My only problem could be if I get mastitis. I have a clogged duct and it is huge and painful. And I have felt extremely drained today. I even took a 15 minute nap, and I never do that. So, I may call the Dr. tomorrow and get a rx just in case. I am a little achy too, but worked on the garden yesterday for an hour and that was hard work. Please hope that I don't get it!

RAINY DAY

It is so wet and nasty and rainy today. Jett's back today, we have swimming and I am feeling lazy! So, other than swimming, we'll be staying indoors and relaxing! I have felt fine about eating so far this week... I had dessert this weekend which I was afraid it was going to make me crave more again but I have been fine! I limited it to 5 bites and that was that. On Monday I did have a little sundae, but it was in one of Averie's bowls and it was like 1 scoop of vanilla. And it had bananas and a hand full of peanuts...so I suppose that I didn't need it but, well it is said and done. And that is it. And I haven't been craving anything sweet since. I have been feeling hungry more in the evenings but have been having cereal or a fat free pudding or graham crackers or something like that. Ok well I need to update Averie's and Baylor's blog now! Later! I have also been down 1 lb. every morning since my weigh in...so cross your fingers people! I will also be doing one of my new videos later today too!

MEASUREMENTS

Weight: 138 - again
Upper Arm: 11 (+.25)
Chest: 35 (-.5)
Waist: 27
Hips: 35 (-.5)
Thigh: 20.5 (-.5)

So, overall not a bad week at all. I did good with eating (not great, but good!). And working out, I really pushed myself quite a bit...so, I really think eventually those last three pounds will go, I think I (I hope at least) am just building muscle now and getting stronger, so it isn't melting off like it was. And honestly I am totally fine where I am. I wouldn't mind being able to say I lost 20lbs. b/c it sounds great, but I am content! I just need to keep the motivation to work out and I will be fine! :o) That's about it! I have two new workout videos that I will be using frequently...I really like the Jillian Michaels one...it is a butt kicker!!!

JUST AN UPDATE

So, things have been going good this week. I am back to the beginning...eating really well, cutting out all sweets. I needed to rid my body of all the cravings again like I did in the beginning. It is working b/c I am able to say no to them now, where a few days ago I was ravishing for them. So, slowly I should be on my way to losing my last three pounds. Actually the last two days I weighed in (as you know I do every day), I was down to 137. So, with any luck this weekend when I weigh in I should hopefully be able to maintain that. I am hungry for something sweet now, but I don't have what I really want which is a graham cracker (or 2) and milk. So, even though I am craving something sweet a graham cracker would actually do! That is good! I know if you go long enough without sweets you don't crave them anymore. That is what I strive to accomplish again! Well, as for the measurements, they were fine with me. I can't keep going down everywhere forever, so I just want to keep up with the same or a tad less and that is fine. My arms look good, I can't believe I've managed to really tone them and make them not look flabby! And boy do my buns hurt today! I did lunges (I've never done those before) with 8lbs in each hand and did 50 total which didn't seem like a lot, but woe baby...I am sore. So I did more today. But I won't do any tomorrow for sure. I have also gone back to working out early. That has worked wonders for getting the workout done. I do eventually want to go back up to the bike 30 minutes, but I am going to take my time on that. I don't know why but doing my muscle toning and stuff first, followed (I used to do it the other way around) by the cardio makes me very nauseous by the end...so I have been stopping the bike when I feel done...and not pushing my self too too far. I know a little pushing is good. But Monday after everything, I felt gross, like I could have gotten sick in the shower. So, baby steps up to 30 minutes on the bike. OK, well, I think I've updated everything! More later. I need to gather some energy to clean and organize and mail some stuff--now that all 3 of the children are asleep! :o)

MEASUREMENTS

Weight: 138 (SAME)
Upper Arm: 10.75 (-.25)
Chest: 35.5 (-.5)
Waist: 27 (same)
Hips: 35.5 (-.5)
Thigh: 21 (same)

Comments later...

MEASUREMENTS

Weight: 138 (same)
Upper Arm: 11 (same)
Chest: 36 (-.5)
Waist: 27 (same)
Hips: 36 (-.5)
Thigh: 21 (-.5)


Plateau is all I can say!

BAD GIRL

I was bad...I didn't do my measurements at all this weekend, and now it's Monday afternoon and I don't feel like it. Ok, I will do them right now. I forgot the tape measure is in the cupboard. It is usually downstairs where Matt is sawing and being messy. Hold on....

Weight: 137.5 (-.5 this week)
It seriously has been fluctuating between 136.5 and 137.5 for the last 4 days.
Upper Arm: 11 (no change)
Chest: 36 (-.5 this week)
Waist: 27 (no change)
Hips: 36.5 (no change)
Thigh: 21 (-.5 this week)

Well, better than I expected. Last week was a struggle. I just felt like doing many other thing besides working out. I am usually working out every free minute. I was just doing organizing and other misc. things. I am back on track this week though. I still must work out today, but I did great last night working out and it felt great. The weight is still fluctuating too. I was 137.5 a lot last week (I weight myself every morning and sometimes during the day too). But it would fluctuate down to 136.5. So, I am on my way to my new goal. I bought my first (that I can remember) size 6 shorts last week. I actually purchased, tried on (and took them home to wear) the 8's and wore them a little at home and decided I better try the 6's. What a surprise. They fit like a glove. Not too tight, but not saggy butt, like the 8's were. I will be going back to Old Navy to get some more soon! Okay, so that's all for now. I am really hungry all of the sudden. I am off to find some graham crackers, or maybe hommus and a pita.

MEASUREMENTS

Weight: 138 (-1 this week/-17 total)
Upper Arm: 11 (-.5 this week/-1.5 total)
Chest: 36.5 (-.25 this week/-2.5 total)
Waist: 27 (-.75 this week/-5 total)
Hips: 36.5 (-1 this week/-5.5 total)
Thigh: 21.5 (-.25 this week/-2.75 total)

I will get the totals later on today! I worked out 6 days and really felt it after pilates on Saturday! I was glad not to work out Sunday for sure! I also treated myself last night to a piece of chocolate cake and ice cream! Yummy! I will be good all week this week! That is my goal. I want to lose the last 3 lbs. before Easter! :o) That is doable I think!

FLOORS UPDATED!

Ta Da!

MEASUREMENTS

Weight: 139 (same/-16 total)
Upper Arm: 11.5 (-.25 this week)
Chest: 36.75 (Baylor was NOT fed)
Waist: 27.75 (-.25 this week)
Hips: 37.5 (0 this week)
Thigh: 21.75 (-.5)


I guess the measurements I gained last week, I lost again this week. I guess that is good? I had a rough week of eating. I am back on track now. I want to hit my new goal by Easter. That is about 1.5 lbs. or less to lose each week until then. So, I think I can do it! I will just keep up the will power and keep working out!!!!!!

NEW GOAL

It will be especially hard to obtain my new goal weight when there are cookies in my house, MiMi. Oh well, they are gone now. I finished the last two today. That means more pilates for me tonight. At least I have been working out still. It is just so hard not to do to much on my shoulder. It was feeling better, than all of the sudden I did too much and now it is sore again. Well, that was earlier in the week. I babied it last night during the shoulder workout in pilates. I was given strict instructions by my trainer (Matt) not to exercise it for two weeks. That is really cramping my style. Anyways, off to play in Averie's room. :o)

AHHH

I had 4 frosted peanut butter filled brownie cookies yesterday. They were soooooo good, I couldn't resist! But, I just had to own up to it. I already worked out today and am going to do a new video later. :o) I will probably not make those cookies again til Christmas!!! They were oh-so yummy. Hope you all had a good weekend!

MEASUREMENTS

Weight: 139 (-3 this week/-16 total)
Upper Arm: 11.75 (+.25 this week)
Chest: 37 (Baylor was fed!!)
Waist: 28 (-1.75 this week)
Hips: 37.5 (0 this week/ -4.5 total)
Thigh: 22.25 (+.5 this week)

I am excited to do my new exercise video today!

NO TITLE

I always hate coming up with titles for my ramblings. So this one doesn't have a title! So, today was the 4th day with Jett coming here. Things are going pretty smooth actually. We have them (Jett's mama and I) on great routines. All the kids mesh really well! Plus with Matt's schedule he is here a couple of mornings during the week and that is nice. So, my babes just went down for their naps and will most likely sleep for the next 2 hours! Nice! I have a couple of months to work on for Averie's scrapbook and I need a snack and need to watch my soap opera (Jett was picked up early today). Sounds like relaxation to me! I just need to do 25 push-ups and I'll be set with my workout (not sure I should though, one of my shoulders feels really sore, like I pulled something, and I did do a new exercise yesterday...hmmm) I need to get back into abs, but the ball is dusty from my husband cutting wood down there. I have yet to wipe it down. Maybe I'll do that later today too. I also think we'll be venturing out to Target later. We need dog food. And Target sounds like fun! So, more updates to come. OH yea, and the last two mornings my scale has said 140. I don't believe it...

WEEKLY MEASUREMENTS

Weight: 142 (-1 this week/-13 total)
Upper Arm: 11.5 (-.5 this week/-1 total)
Chest: 37.5 (-.5)
Waist: 29.75 (+.5)
Hips: 37.5 (-.5 this week/ -4.5 total)
Thigh: 21.75 (-.5 this week/-2.5 total)

No major changes...that's okay! It was a pretty big week of splurging! I will be okay if I don't lose much more really (in inches)...I just want to tone and get stronger! I will hopefully get my workouts in this week. They may be happening in the evening, not sure. This is Jett's first full week, so I need to be on my toes for the babies! I can always do quick stuff upstairs while they are sleeping though. Or even take Averie down with me during the boys' naps...we'll see!

I hope to lose those last two pounds by Easter! That is my goal! I imagine things will stop or slow down even more. I am not really sure. I can't imagine the scale saying anything in the 130's although that would be wonderful! :o) I haven't decided if I want to change my goal yet or not. I am going to wait and see if I can maintain 142 this week and go from there. :o) I hope all your weekends are going well!

UPDATE

So, I was a little grumpy last night! I managed to get myself together and cook Matt's dinner, clean the kitchen and house, finish the laundry all within a reasonable amount of time! I didn't scrapbook or workout but I will be working out at least cardio today! I need to get my grocery shopping list together and do a few chores around the house, but the kids should both be napping at the same time after lunch! I did my measurements this morning instead of Monday (and will be doing that from now on) but don't have them here (at my mom's after church). I will post those later along with some 5 month Baylor pics! LATER.

WEEKEND

So far the weekend has been pretty mellow. We went to the mall today with Annie and returned a library video for Matt and had my Uncle over to check out the furnace. I feel totally disorganized right now, which I hate that feeling. I need to: cook dinner, clean up the house, pack for church tomorrow, fold three loads of laundry, clean up the kitchen from Averie's dinner; however, I want to scrapbook and workout. And it is 8:30pm. Matt will be home in one hour...what to do...maybe I'll do nothing. I kinda feel like doing that too. haha, well on an high note-I went to the mall today and bought a pair of size 8 GAP jeans. They look pretty darn good and they fit perfectly! I am so excited. I couldn't find a shirt though. I need a new shirt still, I might get an evening this week to do that. Well, I better go do something productive. :oP

CHOCOLATE BIRTHDAY CAKE!

Yum, yum, yum! I had the best birthday dinner ever! A BBQ burger from Max & Erma's and their chocolate cake with a scoop of ice cream. So awesome. And even better, I was down one pound this morning. 142. I am sure that is a fluke...but I'll take it as a birthday present to myself. This weekend I am on a mission to buy myself a new outfit! One that fits and doesn't fall off my booty! I worked out extra hard yesterday to allow for the birthday splurge! It was worth it 100%! Off to the Dr. today to check out my cough and phlegm issues. It seems like it is slowly getting better...so we'll see! More updates later! :o) Happy March! That means spring is just around the corner!