Day 1 of hell week and I have no clue how I am even typing right now. My upper body is aching. We started off with 21's. Not fun :) Start with 21 push ups, then 21 jump squats...then 20...19...18...all the way until 1. I think that was around 25 minutes of tonight's work out. After that we did 7 minutes of burpees. If you don't know what a burpee is, watch this video. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PYfNA_lmkHM It was the first one I came across, so ignore the ginormous boobs on the foreign chick...you get the point. I got a little dizzy during this, but did not stop. So glad I made sure to eat tonight, it was a busy day and I could have easily forgotten. We then finished the night with a "game". I love that they calling a game....hahaha! Then the best, we planked with one arm down and one arm on the shoulder of the person next to us....it was a fairly long line of people. That would be a fun picture to have! Stretch, then done. Now it is bed time because I am up at 5:30am to go to the 6am boot camp to make up for a missed class. Of course of all weeks I am making it up, it's HELL week!
Tuesday, May 29, 2012
Monday, May 28, 2012
Updated pics
I'm finally getting around to posting my updated pics on my weight loss journey. Boot camp has been beyond amazing and this next week we enter into "HELL WEEK" and then the final week with retesting and final weigh in. There are two weeks in between the next session of boot camp and I'm going to be doing the 6am classes during the summer. The heat won't be as bad and with the girls gone for 3 weeks I wouldn't have a sitter at night. I hope the mornings aren't too bad...I am anything but a morning person!
2 more weeks and the final pics will be posted! Seriously, I take HORRIBLE pictures!
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
Learning Curve
Here is Lauren's reply to me on some questions I had about what to eat.
Hi Katie,
That's exactly what I needed. I think I can manage to figure out dinner, but breakfast is one of the hardest things for me. I don't have a problem remembering to eat it, just didn't know what to eat for that extra protein. So it looks like I will be buying some Greek yogurt today!
Hi Katie,
There is a blog post on the website (under the nutrition category) called "Top 10 Protein Snacks" that might help. I do take a protein supplement myself, but I also try to find natural sources as well (like edamame, healthy nuts, Greek yogurt (my favorite choice), beef jerky (high in sodium but great), egg whites, etc. The best place to start is what you're in the mood for. Instead of focusing on what WE eat or what others are eating, start with what you crave and try to find alternative foods for those cravings. For example, I love coconut and pineapple. I eat pineapple Greek yogurt and sprinkle a little coconut on top of it. I even throw in some dark chocolate bits once in a while if I'm having a sweet craving. This is a very healthy alternative to ice cream, pina coladas, etc.
I hope this helps - it takes research and hard work up front, but it will all become second nature to you in a couple of weeks, I promise. Consider this a learning curve that will get easier and easier the more research you do and questions you ask.
That's exactly what I needed. I think I can manage to figure out dinner, but breakfast is one of the hardest things for me. I don't have a problem remembering to eat it, just didn't know what to eat for that extra protein. So it looks like I will be buying some Greek yogurt today!
Pity Party
With boot camp, we don't just attend Tuesday's and Thursday's and call it done. We have homework. Yes I said homework. Our homework this week is in 3 parts---
1. 3 extra cardio workouts during the week
2. Food log-we have been tracking our food like I mentioned in my last post. Well this week we need to focus on our weakness...again, I'll do that as soon as I can figure out how.
3. Read this post, http://www.lakenonabootcamp.com/1/post/2011/11/the-power-of-resentment.html and focus on the past to find out WHY I am where I am.
So instead of just thinking about WHY. I decided to blog it. After reading Lauren's post, I was really glad I didn't fall under the resentment category. I don't care if you are skinnier than me, it's all the same at the end of the day. But I sit here trying to figure out why I am overweight. Here's my list...
1. I gave birth to 3 children. (Raising the oldest that I didn't give birth to is probably making me the fattest)
2. I love junk food.
3. I have hypothyroid.
4. I do not have time to workout with taking care of my kids and the house work.
5. I am a people pleaser and will say yes to someone before I think about what it will do to me.
So let's go over my list.
1. I gave birth to 3 children. Yep. Katie. You did. That was the plan. I guess I could be grateful I didn't get pregnant right after my 2nd baby....oh wait. I did!
2. Junk food. Why can't I say no to junk food? It's like that chocolate in my cupboard is taunting me and saying "haha fatty you know you want me". So I usually give in. Granted since last Monday I have not and that is HUGE for me.
3. Hypothyroid. I like to think of this as my "EXCUSE". I am fat because I can't lose weight because my body isn't allowing it to happen. I can use this for so many things. I do. Why? I am on medication, a synthetic thyroid, Synthroid. Is it helping me? My levels are good, but I don't feel that way.
4. No time. Really, I sometimes think that is 100% true. I am busy with 4 kids, helping in school, house, cooking...etc.! Time to make time. Boot camp is ME time.
5. I need to say no. Plain and simple NO! Working on that one...lol Saying yes to people takes away MY time and it's hurting me.
That's it! I am over my Excuses. No more excuses! I have 4 kids. I need to help my addiction to junk food. I have hypothyroid. I will find time and will say no when I can't physically do something for someone else. It's about me and how I feel and look.
If I feel good, I know I can look good!
1. 3 extra cardio workouts during the week
2. Food log-we have been tracking our food like I mentioned in my last post. Well this week we need to focus on our weakness...again, I'll do that as soon as I can figure out how.
3. Read this post, http://www.lakenonabootcamp.com/1/post/2011/11/the-power-of-resentment.html and focus on the past to find out WHY I am where I am.
So instead of just thinking about WHY. I decided to blog it. After reading Lauren's post, I was really glad I didn't fall under the resentment category. I don't care if you are skinnier than me, it's all the same at the end of the day. But I sit here trying to figure out why I am overweight. Here's my list...
1. I gave birth to 3 children. (Raising the oldest that I didn't give birth to is probably making me the fattest)
2. I love junk food.
3. I have hypothyroid.
4. I do not have time to workout with taking care of my kids and the house work.
5. I am a people pleaser and will say yes to someone before I think about what it will do to me.
So let's go over my list.
1. I gave birth to 3 children. Yep. Katie. You did. That was the plan. I guess I could be grateful I didn't get pregnant right after my 2nd baby....oh wait. I did!
2. Junk food. Why can't I say no to junk food? It's like that chocolate in my cupboard is taunting me and saying "haha fatty you know you want me". So I usually give in. Granted since last Monday I have not and that is HUGE for me.
3. Hypothyroid. I like to think of this as my "EXCUSE". I am fat because I can't lose weight because my body isn't allowing it to happen. I can use this for so many things. I do. Why? I am on medication, a synthetic thyroid, Synthroid. Is it helping me? My levels are good, but I don't feel that way.
4. No time. Really, I sometimes think that is 100% true. I am busy with 4 kids, helping in school, house, cooking...etc.! Time to make time. Boot camp is ME time.
5. I need to say no. Plain and simple NO! Working on that one...lol Saying yes to people takes away MY time and it's hurting me.
That's it! I am over my Excuses. No more excuses! I have 4 kids. I need to help my addiction to junk food. I have hypothyroid. I will find time and will say no when I can't physically do something for someone else. It's about me and how I feel and look.
If I feel good, I know I can look good!
Why I quit Zrii so soon and what now?
Honestly. I could not stomach the taste of the oil and fiber. That's it. I think it is a wonderful program and I was losing weight, but one morning I took it and after that I just could not mentally do it. Thankfully Zrii is an amazing company and offered a full refund.
So...how do I plan on still losing my weight?
BOOT CAMP! Not just any boot camp though, Lake Nona Boot Camp! Check them out on Facebook, these trainers are amazing and seriously kicking butt so far. http://www.facebook.com/lakenonabootcamp
I started boot camp on Tuesday, May 1st. I knew that I had to do something and this was it. I was done being overweight. After I stopped Zrii I got back up to 139, sad :( It just shows how quick I gain weight back. Boot camp is on Tuesday and Thursday nights.
Day 1-Kicked my butt big time! It was an insane work out. I haven't done anything like this since I was working out daily at the YMCA after Kaylie was born. I should have known to go back to something like this, but I always had an excuse.
Day 2- I knew I was in for it. I have mostly been worried about my knees since they were really sore after running the 5k (Lake Nona Pig Run). They seem to ache every so often, but nothing bad so far.
Day 3- Crossed our fingers we wouldn't get lightning and thundered out, but we did. However, we were able to get through some of the class. Apparently enough to make me feel sore today! Around 100 push ups will do that to you though and that is only one thing we did!
With only doing boot camp there is no way fat is going to just slip right off of me. Eating is a huge thing, especially for a food person like myself. I have changed my eating habits so much already, but I still have a ton to work on. Feel free to check out my food log to see what I have been eating and losing http://www.myfitnesspal.com/food/diary/Katielmeadows. Password is boot camp (with space between words).
Last night I got this info from one of the trainers on my food log. I love his input and can't wait to put it to action when I find the solutions to some of my questions...which I will address when I get those answers.
I currently weigh 134.2lbs and I am loving seeing the changes!
"Katie,
So...how do I plan on still losing my weight?
BOOT CAMP! Not just any boot camp though, Lake Nona Boot Camp! Check them out on Facebook, these trainers are amazing and seriously kicking butt so far. http://www.facebook.com/lakenonabootcamp
I started boot camp on Tuesday, May 1st. I knew that I had to do something and this was it. I was done being overweight. After I stopped Zrii I got back up to 139, sad :( It just shows how quick I gain weight back. Boot camp is on Tuesday and Thursday nights.
Day 1-Kicked my butt big time! It was an insane work out. I haven't done anything like this since I was working out daily at the YMCA after Kaylie was born. I should have known to go back to something like this, but I always had an excuse.
Day 2- I knew I was in for it. I have mostly been worried about my knees since they were really sore after running the 5k (Lake Nona Pig Run). They seem to ache every so often, but nothing bad so far.
Day 3- Crossed our fingers we wouldn't get lightning and thundered out, but we did. However, we were able to get through some of the class. Apparently enough to make me feel sore today! Around 100 push ups will do that to you though and that is only one thing we did!
With only doing boot camp there is no way fat is going to just slip right off of me. Eating is a huge thing, especially for a food person like myself. I have changed my eating habits so much already, but I still have a ton to work on. Feel free to check out my food log to see what I have been eating and losing http://www.myfitnesspal.com/food/diary/Katielmeadows. Password is boot camp (with space between words).
Last night I got this info from one of the trainers on my food log. I love his input and can't wait to put it to action when I find the solutions to some of my questions...which I will address when I get those answers.
I currently weigh 134.2lbs and I am loving seeing the changes!
"Katie,
Lauren asked me to review your food logs for the past week. First of all, great job on keeping up recording your food intake! After looking them over, I have a couple of suggestions for you.
Protein
Although your daily protein totals have exceeded the recommended intake, several studies have shown that the timing of protein intake is more important than total consumption. What this means is every time you eat you should try to include 15-20 grams of quality protein (protein from meats, dairy products, protein powder, etc.). Also immediately following exercising, especially after boot camp, it is important to consume a quality source of liquid protein (e.g., protein shake, chocolate milk (that does not contain high fructose corn syrup) and a carbohydrate within 15 minutes (milk gives you both protein and carbs). By consuming this immediately after exercise you are ultimately "feeding" your muscles, so they do not have to "eat themselves". This may seem like a crazy analogy, but that is pretty much what occurs.
I noticed you eat yogurt on a regular basis, have you tried Greek yogurt? It has a much higher concentration of protein, which would make for a great snack. It appears you have the most trouble consuming adequate protein for breakfast and for your snacks.
Carbohydrates
You were pretty good with your carbohydrates. One suggestion I have would be to keep an eye on the number of carbs you consume at dinner or evening snack. I try to eat my highest carbohydrate meals during breakfast, lunch, pre-, and post-workout. Ideally you want to consume a food low on the glycemic index (http://www.
Snacks
In your logs you have a category for snacks, are these spread out throughout the day? I would be cautious with the wheat thins and other similar crackers. They are heavily processed and are very easy to "overeat". As you can see on your food logs it only takes 8 crackers to reach 65 calories, although 8 crackers are not terrible, I know from first-hand experience that 8 crackers can easily turn in to a lot more. I don't want to sound like a broken record, but I would really like you to add some more protein to your snack.
If you have any questions please feel free to contact me. I think with a few little changes you will see great results! Keep with it!"
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