Sept 27th
Frustrated with my weight, I took Jenna's advice and measured my body. I also pulled up my measurements from WW. Here are the results.
January 09 (when I started my weight lose journey, two months after Sofia was born)
Waist--38.5
Arms--13
Hips--43.5
Thighs--26
January 11
Waist--34
Arms--12
Hips--40.5
Thighs--24
September 11
Waist--33
Arms--12
Hips--40
Thighs--23
So, yes there has been changes since starting the blog!! I know I have a long way to go...but this slow journey means it will be harder to gain it all back. BTW, it's been 5 years since I popped a diet pill, laxative, slim fast, slim quick or any other crazy diet fad...From the time I was in eight grade until I was 26, I was constantly taking something to lose weight. I pray my daughter doesn't have to through this.
Ladies, thank you for the support!
Goals
**Insanity
**Admin
My 5's
>>EVERYTHING!!!
The Fat Girl and Her Goals
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Monday, September 26, 2011
I am offically a cyclist
September 26th
I did it, I did it!!! I finished the 25 mile bike ride in 2 hrs. The first 12 miles was very hard and I wanted to quit. We were riding into the wind and it was no bueno...At the turn around, I stopped at the water station stretched ate an orange and had a better ride back. I want to tell you, my friend Alice kicked my butt!! She finished about 15 minutes faster than me.
Now on to the half...strict training from here on out. Wish me luck! Honestly in the back of my mind, I really don't think I can do it...
Thank you for the support!!
Goals
**Rest
**Work
**Plan meals for the week
My 5's
>>Thankful for my husband, he can be a dummy sometimes...but he doesn't hold me back
>>Finishing a race on a one gear bike
>>PTO
>>Energy
>>My family's support
Let's go team!!
The Fat Girl and Her Goals
I did it, I did it!!! I finished the 25 mile bike ride in 2 hrs. The first 12 miles was very hard and I wanted to quit. We were riding into the wind and it was no bueno...At the turn around, I stopped at the water station stretched ate an orange and had a better ride back. I want to tell you, my friend Alice kicked my butt!! She finished about 15 minutes faster than me.
Now on to the half...strict training from here on out. Wish me luck! Honestly in the back of my mind, I really don't think I can do it...
Thank you for the support!!
Goals
**Rest
**Work
**Plan meals for the week
My 5's
>>Thankful for my husband, he can be a dummy sometimes...but he doesn't hold me back
>>Finishing a race on a one gear bike
>>PTO
>>Energy
>>My family's support
Let's go team!!
The Fat Girl and Her Goals
Friday, September 23, 2011
You would think I was 120 lbs!!!!
September 23rd
Frustration on my end. Right now my only goal is exercise. I have my half next month (which I am not as prepared as I should be) and a 26 mile bike race on Sunday. Did I mention this race is up and down crazy hills? I think I am ready, but I will be that guy coming in last place. I completed my first run in four months. I ran a 10k in 1 hr 4 minutes (with one potty break). I was very proud that I caught up with the group of started off with.
Anyhoo...I posted a new picture of myself. I don't think you notice anything different. But I see my belly somewhat smaller. I am a little frustrated. With all the FRICKEN exercise I do, you would think I would be 120lbs by now. In fact the opposite has happened. I went from 159 to 161...I know it's only 2lbs, but it's 2lbs in the opposite direction...and well, there's more to life than worrying about 2lbs, and yes it's probably muscle...but the vain woman inside me (inside ALL of us) is kind of upset!! This jelly belly HAS to go!!! Enough bitching...I know it takes time, the slower I take it off, the slower it comes back...right?
Goals
**Bike 15 miles
**Abs
**Enjoy another day off
**Enjoy my family
My 5's
>>The ability to run and ride
>>Cool weather
>>My Babies
>>Green Chile
>>Dr Oz's yummy veggie drink
Let's go team!!
The Fat Girl and Her Goals
Frustration on my end. Right now my only goal is exercise. I have my half next month (which I am not as prepared as I should be) and a 26 mile bike race on Sunday. Did I mention this race is up and down crazy hills? I think I am ready, but I will be that guy coming in last place. I completed my first run in four months. I ran a 10k in 1 hr 4 minutes (with one potty break). I was very proud that I caught up with the group of started off with.
Anyhoo...I posted a new picture of myself. I don't think you notice anything different. But I see my belly somewhat smaller. I am a little frustrated. With all the FRICKEN exercise I do, you would think I would be 120lbs by now. In fact the opposite has happened. I went from 159 to 161...I know it's only 2lbs, but it's 2lbs in the opposite direction...and well, there's more to life than worrying about 2lbs, and yes it's probably muscle...but the vain woman inside me (inside ALL of us) is kind of upset!! This jelly belly HAS to go!!! Enough bitching...I know it takes time, the slower I take it off, the slower it comes back...right?
Goals
**Bike 15 miles
**Abs
**Enjoy another day off
**Enjoy my family
My 5's
>>The ability to run and ride
>>Cool weather
>>My Babies
>>Green Chile
>>Dr Oz's yummy veggie drink
Let's go team!!
The Fat Girl and Her Goals
Saturday, September 10, 2011
Running in the Rain, I'm running in the rain...
September 10th
Two things happened ten years ago in September. A horrific event that changed the lives of every American...and to think 9/11 brought us all together, regardless of race, religion and political background. I hope tomorrow we can reflect and come together again as one, not fight amongst each other. I am so sick of everyone blaming the other person. We have forgotten what this country was built on. I hate to sound political but, all parties should cut all the bullshit and work together. I am so sick of EVERY politician working for themselves and the corporate contributors. We have it on both sides...I think everyone of our politician's is a corporate sell out. Ok, so I fell off the subject of the two events in my life. Sorry, no more politic talk! The second event in my life was the beginning of what was going to be a career. I began a life of cars ten years ago this month. I had only been with the Garcia Group working a finance assistant (gofer) for two weeks when 9/11 happened. A decade has passed since the Pearl Harbor of our generation and my beginning in the car business. I have come far from the 22 year old girl working funding delays and picking up lunch. I know I am not comparing the two. But a lot has happened in my life in that decade. I pray that my children will not have to experience an event so tragic as 9/11. I am also so grateful that a dear friend of mine was safe and sound.
I have told you that I have been scared to run by myself. Mainly because of encountering loose dogs. But I have done a few miles here and there without a running partner. But this morning I knew I needed to do a six miler. My running partner couldn't make it and I knew I needed to do it today. I did great except around mile 3. There were two suspicious men in a van hanging around the main road I run on. So, I decided to hike up another road that leads to our urgent care, run behind the HS football field then have Paul pick me up. Not only was I worried about the men, it started to sprinkle on me. I got to where we were supposed to meet, but no Paul. There was more traffic so I felt safe and ran until I caught up with Paul. The strange van had left. I could have ran all the way home...why am I such a scaredy cat? Anyways, I ran in the rain and it started to pick up. Not counting the creepy old men in the van. I had a really good run and am confident I will do well next Sunday. Plus, I really enjoy running in the rain. Actually my favorite time to run is when the weather is gloomy and it's 60-70's.
I know I go off the road sometimes with my blogs. I apologize. But I truly thank you for ALL the support, I take it to heart. It's great to have such great cheerleaders!!!
Goals
**Run
**Grocery Shop
**To work on my writing techniques and be close to the eloquent writings of Ms Awesome
My 5's
>>Weekends
>>Being so blessed!! <--still high on endorphins
>>My Health
>>Soccer season
>>Wearing sweatshirts!
The Fat Girl and Her Goals
Two things happened ten years ago in September. A horrific event that changed the lives of every American...and to think 9/11 brought us all together, regardless of race, religion and political background. I hope tomorrow we can reflect and come together again as one, not fight amongst each other. I am so sick of everyone blaming the other person. We have forgotten what this country was built on. I hate to sound political but, all parties should cut all the bullshit and work together. I am so sick of EVERY politician working for themselves and the corporate contributors. We have it on both sides...I think everyone of our politician's is a corporate sell out. Ok, so I fell off the subject of the two events in my life. Sorry, no more politic talk! The second event in my life was the beginning of what was going to be a career. I began a life of cars ten years ago this month. I had only been with the Garcia Group working a finance assistant (gofer) for two weeks when 9/11 happened. A decade has passed since the Pearl Harbor of our generation and my beginning in the car business. I have come far from the 22 year old girl working funding delays and picking up lunch. I know I am not comparing the two. But a lot has happened in my life in that decade. I pray that my children will not have to experience an event so tragic as 9/11. I am also so grateful that a dear friend of mine was safe and sound.
I have told you that I have been scared to run by myself. Mainly because of encountering loose dogs. But I have done a few miles here and there without a running partner. But this morning I knew I needed to do a six miler. My running partner couldn't make it and I knew I needed to do it today. I did great except around mile 3. There were two suspicious men in a van hanging around the main road I run on. So, I decided to hike up another road that leads to our urgent care, run behind the HS football field then have Paul pick me up. Not only was I worried about the men, it started to sprinkle on me. I got to where we were supposed to meet, but no Paul. There was more traffic so I felt safe and ran until I caught up with Paul. The strange van had left. I could have ran all the way home...why am I such a scaredy cat? Anyways, I ran in the rain and it started to pick up. Not counting the creepy old men in the van. I had a really good run and am confident I will do well next Sunday. Plus, I really enjoy running in the rain. Actually my favorite time to run is when the weather is gloomy and it's 60-70's.
I know I go off the road sometimes with my blogs. I apologize. But I truly thank you for ALL the support, I take it to heart. It's great to have such great cheerleaders!!!
Goals
**Run
**Grocery Shop
**To work on my writing techniques and be close to the eloquent writings of Ms Awesome
My 5's
>>Weekends
>>Being so blessed!! <--still high on endorphins
>>My Health
>>Soccer season
>>Wearing sweatshirts!
The Fat Girl and Her Goals
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
Run, bike, run, repeat...
Sept 7th
I started writing my blog, and decided to delete what I had. It's not fair to my husband for me to air our dirty laundry. So, this blog will not have any negative comments towards my husband. It's all about me, like it should be...right? I am still running and riding my bike. I am not doing the tri this weekend. I am NOT ready! I do have my 10k on the 18th, I also have a bike ride in Acoma on the 25th. So, if I am not running, I am riding my bike. I am up to 5 miles on my running and 12 miles on my bike.
I started drinking a drink from the Dr Oz show. It includes; cucumber, spinach, apple, lemon, and celery. I have been drinking it every morning. It keeps me full and honestly it's GOOD. The only BAD thing about it is...I GET GASSY!!! I know, you REALLY wanted to hear that. I am really trying to watch what I eat. I know that what I eat really effects my runs. I ate like a big'ol fat man Sunday and I really felt it on my Monday run.
I am getting there. I see 150 in my future!! I know I have done very well...but 158-160 is still too heavy for a 5'2 frame. I just need to get rid of my stomach, that's all I am asking for!!!
Ladies, thank you for the support!
Goals
**Run
**Ab work
**See all dealers on my list
My 5's
>>cooler weather
>>seeing my beautiful pg friend ;)
>>showering that beautiful friend with gifts
>>vacation days next week
>>STATE FAIR!
Let's go team!
The Fat Girl and Her Goals
I started writing my blog, and decided to delete what I had. It's not fair to my husband for me to air our dirty laundry. So, this blog will not have any negative comments towards my husband. It's all about me, like it should be...right? I am still running and riding my bike. I am not doing the tri this weekend. I am NOT ready! I do have my 10k on the 18th, I also have a bike ride in Acoma on the 25th. So, if I am not running, I am riding my bike. I am up to 5 miles on my running and 12 miles on my bike.
I started drinking a drink from the Dr Oz show. It includes; cucumber, spinach, apple, lemon, and celery. I have been drinking it every morning. It keeps me full and honestly it's GOOD. The only BAD thing about it is...I GET GASSY!!! I know, you REALLY wanted to hear that. I am really trying to watch what I eat. I know that what I eat really effects my runs. I ate like a big'ol fat man Sunday and I really felt it on my Monday run.
I am getting there. I see 150 in my future!! I know I have done very well...but 158-160 is still too heavy for a 5'2 frame. I just need to get rid of my stomach, that's all I am asking for!!!
Ladies, thank you for the support!
Goals
**Run
**Ab work
**See all dealers on my list
My 5's
>>cooler weather
>>seeing my beautiful pg friend ;)
>>showering that beautiful friend with gifts
>>vacation days next week
>>STATE FAIR!
Let's go team!
The Fat Girl and Her Goals
Thursday, September 1, 2011
Another month passes by
September 1st
Really, it's September already?? I guess times flies when you're having fun?? Nope, I am not 5 lbs lighter...whaa whaa. But I am not going to get upset, I didn't work at it. So, with a new month is some new goals...or maybe the same goals but just revamped. I am keeping my weight loss goal, organizing goal, relationship goal and finance goal.
This fat girl has not stuck to a diet plan in several months. I hate to say I am on a diet, because I always fail with "diets". I have WW's, but I have not logged in, in several weeks. Why the hell am I going to pay $17 a month when I don't even use it? I am exercising still. I just think to myself, "Self, if you just took care of this eating thing, you would not have to worry about the inner tube under your shirt!". Honestly, I justify my eating with saying I exercise a lot, so I can. I know don't want to be where I was two years ago, so that should be enough, right? I'm slowly creeping into my bad habits. This week I ate lunch only because it was lunch time, not because I was hungry. This month I am going to watch what I put in my pie hole. It should be easy to say no, right? Plus I am in training mode. I have a few races coming up in the next couple of months. I solved my own problem while typing this blog, I have to keep it in my noggin that I have races coming up and I can't eat the chips, ice cream, seconds or anything in between.
Organization is a bad word. Why I can't I be organized? Is it an Aries thing? Or just a lazy thing? Or maybe it's because I was the baby and spoiled? I bet it's because my father left my mother when I was five and clutter keeps me sane?? What ever it is, I need to fix it! I need to be organized in every areas of my life! I will accomplish this, one day at a time. I am going back to setting a small goal everyday.
Money, money, money...who isn't having issues with this? I myself just need to be patient for six more months. My husband graduates in February and with that comes a JOB (hopefully)!!!! I hate bills! I hate the fact that Direct TV charges for HD...really? I have to pay an extra $10 for a clearer picture? And of course, my husband NEEDS it. I don't NEED TV. I am so close to turning satellite off!! I am waiting for word from my company about company cars. I am limbo right now. If I get one, I can sell my car. That car payment I was making can go towards credit card debt. I will be done paying off my debt in May, then that payment plus the one I was making prior will all go to savings. My goal is to triple my savings account by December 2012. I got this! I just hate stupid phone bills and cable bills.
Relationships...I have issues. That's all I am saying.
I know I have done good this year, I am down 10lbs since starting this. Thanks for reading!
Let's go team!!
Goals
**Run
**Complete all month end reports, schedules, etc
**Clean closet
My 5's
>>Sore legs
>>Silly babies
>>Fun times with my girlfriends this weekend
>>Finally liking a girl my brother brings home
>>My Family
The Fat Girl and Her Goals
Really, it's September already?? I guess times flies when you're having fun?? Nope, I am not 5 lbs lighter...whaa whaa. But I am not going to get upset, I didn't work at it. So, with a new month is some new goals...or maybe the same goals but just revamped. I am keeping my weight loss goal, organizing goal, relationship goal and finance goal.
This fat girl has not stuck to a diet plan in several months. I hate to say I am on a diet, because I always fail with "diets". I have WW's, but I have not logged in, in several weeks. Why the hell am I going to pay $17 a month when I don't even use it? I am exercising still. I just think to myself, "Self, if you just took care of this eating thing, you would not have to worry about the inner tube under your shirt!". Honestly, I justify my eating with saying I exercise a lot, so I can. I know don't want to be where I was two years ago, so that should be enough, right? I'm slowly creeping into my bad habits. This week I ate lunch only because it was lunch time, not because I was hungry. This month I am going to watch what I put in my pie hole. It should be easy to say no, right? Plus I am in training mode. I have a few races coming up in the next couple of months. I solved my own problem while typing this blog, I have to keep it in my noggin that I have races coming up and I can't eat the chips, ice cream, seconds or anything in between.
Organization is a bad word. Why I can't I be organized? Is it an Aries thing? Or just a lazy thing? Or maybe it's because I was the baby and spoiled? I bet it's because my father left my mother when I was five and clutter keeps me sane?? What ever it is, I need to fix it! I need to be organized in every areas of my life! I will accomplish this, one day at a time. I am going back to setting a small goal everyday.
Money, money, money...who isn't having issues with this? I myself just need to be patient for six more months. My husband graduates in February and with that comes a JOB (hopefully)!!!! I hate bills! I hate the fact that Direct TV charges for HD...really? I have to pay an extra $10 for a clearer picture? And of course, my husband NEEDS it. I don't NEED TV. I am so close to turning satellite off!! I am waiting for word from my company about company cars. I am limbo right now. If I get one, I can sell my car. That car payment I was making can go towards credit card debt. I will be done paying off my debt in May, then that payment plus the one I was making prior will all go to savings. My goal is to triple my savings account by December 2012. I got this! I just hate stupid phone bills and cable bills.
Relationships...I have issues. That's all I am saying.
I know I have done good this year, I am down 10lbs since starting this. Thanks for reading!
Let's go team!!
Goals
**Run
**Complete all month end reports, schedules, etc
**Clean closet
My 5's
>>Sore legs
>>Silly babies
>>Fun times with my girlfriends this weekend
>>Finally liking a girl my brother brings home
>>My Family
The Fat Girl and Her Goals
Saturday, August 20, 2011
Just a normal blog...
August 20th
Damn Gina, it's already the 20th??? Where the hell did the time go? I am out of the 150's...don't jump up and down...I went backwards and stepped into 161 again. WTF? I have been at that weight for a while now. I am going to make an excuse, but I think it's muscle. I have been using Insanity, not consistently but I have noticed my arms and stomach. I have never been committed to "video workouts", but I love Insanity. It's tough, but it's done in less than 40 minutes. I recommend it to anyone.
So on to the rest of my life...I am working like a mad woman. Things are starting to get crazy. I plan on working my little booty off, but I also plan on taking some time off in November.
Ladies, I have nothing else to say...have a great weekend!!
Thank you for the support! Let's go team!!
Goals
**Bike--check
**Stomach
**Reorganize closet
**Pull weeds
My 5's
>>My health
>>Fiestas
>>Chile roasting
>>Adam back at school
>>WEEKENDS!!
The Fat Girl and Her Goals
Damn Gina, it's already the 20th??? Where the hell did the time go? I am out of the 150's...don't jump up and down...I went backwards and stepped into 161 again. WTF? I have been at that weight for a while now. I am going to make an excuse, but I think it's muscle. I have been using Insanity, not consistently but I have noticed my arms and stomach. I have never been committed to "video workouts", but I love Insanity. It's tough, but it's done in less than 40 minutes. I recommend it to anyone.
So on to the rest of my life...I am working like a mad woman. Things are starting to get crazy. I plan on working my little booty off, but I also plan on taking some time off in November.
Ladies, I have nothing else to say...have a great weekend!!
Thank you for the support! Let's go team!!
Goals
**Bike--check
**Stomach
**Reorganize closet
**Pull weeds
My 5's
>>My health
>>Fiestas
>>Chile roasting
>>Adam back at school
>>WEEKENDS!!
The Fat Girl and Her Goals
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