Weigh In Results October 28th, 2014
I won't go into too much detail, but I am just simply amazed at our weight loss progress! It turns out eating right and exercising really is the key...they weren't lying!
Still avoiding dairy, red meat, bad carbs, no sugar and limiting alcohol - working out 2 or 3 times a week at the JCC...and the results are...
Kris = 162.5 - lost another 1.5 lbs this week!! 2.5 lbs to go to goal weight of 160!!
Mark = 213.4 - gained .2 lbs this week...but still going strong - he knows what to do!
Go Team!
Tuesday, October 28, 2014
Monday, October 20, 2014
Weight Loss Status Update - Oct 20th 2014
Mark and I have finally become "people who work out", which is something I never thought we would be. They say that if you do something for 28 days it becomes a habit. We have been going to the JCC since August, so I guess we are good to go! I have my little outfits and Mark has his headphones. We print out 20 minute workouts from the internet and increase intensities. Who would have thought??
We actually like going to the JCC and trying new workouts and especially seeing the results...Like THESE:
Current weight is 164!!
May 16th starting weight of 180.6 = total lost so far = 16.6 lbs!!!!
My Chest = 35 inches
My Waist = 30!
My Hips = 38! (Lost another 2 inches - total of 3 inches!!!)
My Thigh 23.5!
Arm = 12!
Mark's current weight is 213.2!!
May 16th starting weight of 228.3 = total lost so far = 15.1 lbs!!!!
Mark's Chest = 45.5!
Mark's Waist = 30!
Mark's Hips = 39!
Mark's Thigh = 23!
Mark's Arm = 13.5!
Amazing stuff!
Next, I plan to work a little more on my legs to get them toned and get rid of this stupid cellulite...I assumed it would go away more when I got skinnier, but apparently not. Need to tone up these thighs ankles and calves!
Friday, October 3, 2014
Still living the dream...
So, even though we have successfully had our first ever formal photo shoot (which was our goal to be skinny in the photos), Mark and I are continuing on our weight loss path.
As of this morning, I am 166 lbs - only 6 lbs away from my goal weight. At one point, I was 164, but then travel, Columbus Oktoberfest, & Michelman celebrations/lunches destroyed that progress.
I have 1 month until Wurstfest, so I will need to really buckle down to get to 160 lbs before I drink & eat like a fool again!
We have been working out still - treadmill for 20 mins, arms, legs & abs - then walking 1 mile - two or three times a week at the JCC. I know it is working because my abs are killing me right now!
Everyone comments on Mark being skinnier, but no one says anything about me...oh well...I am doing this for me & my health, not compliments!
Go team!
Thursday, September 4, 2014
Advocare Challenge Final Results!!!
So here we go folks!! The results are in and....We both WON!!!
Below are our AFTER photos right next to our BEFORE...Kind of hard to tell, but...if you click on the photo, it is a little bigger. I think we both look less jowl-y - which was a big goal!!
AFTER
BEFORE
AFTER
BEFORE
My final weight was 168.2 (vs. 172.2) - Lost 4 lbs in 24 days!
May 16th starting weight of 180.6 = total lost so far = 12.4 lbs!!!!
My Chest stayed 36 inches
My Waist went from 31.5 to 30.5!
My Hips went from 41 to 40!
My Thigh went from 24.5 to 23.5!
And my flabby arms are slightly less flabby at 12.75" (vs. 13) - and arms seem more toned!
Mark's final weight was 214.6 (vs. 219.8) - Lost 5.2 lbs in 24 days!!!
May 16th starting weight of 228.3 = total lost so far = 13.7 lbs!!!!
Mark's Chest went from 46.5 to 45.5
Mark's Waist stayed the same at 42 inches
Mark's Hips went from 41 to 40 (holy crap...Mark and I have the same hips!!)
Mark's Thigh increased a little from 22 to 22.75 - must be muscle!
and we didn't measure his arms because he has muscle and no flab already!
All in all, very cool!! Except for my stomach issues and our TERRIBLE will power (we suck)...I think the results are great!
I would probably do the Cleanse Phase again, but probably not the Max Phase.
Still can't button my Green Size 10 Goal Pants...so still some work to do - Back to working out and eating right!
BIG Thanks to Lauren Finn for showing us how it is done and for all of the encouragement!! And Thank you to Advocare too!!
SPARK!!!
Wednesday, September 3, 2014
Last Day of Advocare 24 Day Challenge!!
Okay...I admit it...I kind of went off the plan for the last 5 days :(
My stomach was killing me - I guess that is one way to control appetite & lose weight, but not a fun way.
So I tried to keep up with the food plan and we did great working out. I did Spark in the morning also. But I stopped taking all of the pills.
Mark has a cast iron stomach so he is finishing out the challenge...and may extend a few days using my pills and shakes...
On the positive side, I did my measuring early - I lost an INCH on all the measurements except the chest (which is good...because I need to keep all the chest I have!). Very happy with these results!!! AN INCH on my waist, hips and thighs!!! YES! I also measured my flabby arm and lost 1/4 inch...still working on that.
So tomorrow, I will post Mark's measurement results plus our final weigh in results.
I am going to add coffee back in as that is one of the joys of my life...it has been tough not having that in the morning. And beer during Oktoberfest season will probably be out of hand...but that will be my splurge.)
The plan is to keep limiting dairy, fat, red meat & carbs per the Advocare guidelines - we pretty much do that anyway. We will try to limit going out to eat...as that is when we make REALLY bad choices.
My stomach was killing me - I guess that is one way to control appetite & lose weight, but not a fun way.
So I tried to keep up with the food plan and we did great working out. I did Spark in the morning also. But I stopped taking all of the pills.
Mark has a cast iron stomach so he is finishing out the challenge...and may extend a few days using my pills and shakes...
On the positive side, I did my measuring early - I lost an INCH on all the measurements except the chest (which is good...because I need to keep all the chest I have!). Very happy with these results!!! AN INCH on my waist, hips and thighs!!! YES! I also measured my flabby arm and lost 1/4 inch...still working on that.
So tomorrow, I will post Mark's measurement results plus our final weigh in results.
I am going to add coffee back in as that is one of the joys of my life...it has been tough not having that in the morning. And beer during Oktoberfest season will probably be out of hand...but that will be my splurge.)
The plan is to keep limiting dairy, fat, red meat & carbs per the Advocare guidelines - we pretty much do that anyway. We will try to limit going out to eat...as that is when we make REALLY bad choices.
Wednesday, August 27, 2014
Not doing so good...
In more ways than one!
So this weekend, Mark and I kind of went off the reservation with the Advocare Max plan.
I was feeling woozy due to the heat/humidity and all of the Max pills making my stomach queasy - so to stop that I ate a Schnitzel sandwich. Definitely NOT part of our diet guidelines! Deep fried veal covered in Sauerkraut & mustard.
AND I then proceeded to drink my weight in heavy beer...and then eat a bratwurst, AND THEN stop at Steak & Shake for a double bacon cheeseburger & fries on the way home afterwards. Ya...not my finest moment(s).
Luckily, I was really sick the next day because of all the beer...so most of the terrible food didn't stay with me long...(ewwww!!!!!) I am too old for this!!!
So, I gained 1 lb since last Thursday...and my stomach is even MORE messed up. I have kept with the pills and shakes, but I still don't feel right. Monday at workout time, I did my 15 minutes on the eliptical and the weights...but started to feel woozy again, so I went home and went to sleep.
I am feeling better today (Wednesday) after our workout, but I can't say I am loving the Max phase. I think I just have a sensitive stomach and pills make it more sensitive.
On a positive note, I can now fit into my other skinny work pants - my gray suit pants. First time in 2 years! So that is nice.
We also have our formal couples photos tomorrow night, so I guess I feel pretty skinny for those too.
BUT still 8 more days of Max Phase. We shall see...I have never wanted to eat a Club Sandwich so much in my life...but I can't stray anymore!!!!
Cleveland Oktoberfest this weekend...I may skip it since I can't be trusted.
So this weekend, Mark and I kind of went off the reservation with the Advocare Max plan.
Germania Oktoberfest.
I was feeling woozy due to the heat/humidity and all of the Max pills making my stomach queasy - so to stop that I ate a Schnitzel sandwich. Definitely NOT part of our diet guidelines! Deep fried veal covered in Sauerkraut & mustard.
AND I then proceeded to drink my weight in heavy beer...and then eat a bratwurst, AND THEN stop at Steak & Shake for a double bacon cheeseburger & fries on the way home afterwards. Ya...not my finest moment(s).
Luckily, I was really sick the next day because of all the beer...so most of the terrible food didn't stay with me long...(ewwww!!!!!) I am too old for this!!!
So, I gained 1 lb since last Thursday...and my stomach is even MORE messed up. I have kept with the pills and shakes, but I still don't feel right. Monday at workout time, I did my 15 minutes on the eliptical and the weights...but started to feel woozy again, so I went home and went to sleep.
I am feeling better today (Wednesday) after our workout, but I can't say I am loving the Max phase. I think I just have a sensitive stomach and pills make it more sensitive.
On a positive note, I can now fit into my other skinny work pants - my gray suit pants. First time in 2 years! So that is nice.
We also have our formal couples photos tomorrow night, so I guess I feel pretty skinny for those too.
BUT still 8 more days of Max Phase. We shall see...I have never wanted to eat a Club Sandwich so much in my life...but I can't stray anymore!!!!
Cleveland Oktoberfest this weekend...I may skip it since I can't be trusted.
Saturday, August 23, 2014
Max Phase...only Day 2??
Okay...so Day 2 of the Max Phase was not so great.
Woke up at 6am, chugged the Spark and the 1st packet of MNS pills and then we went to work out. On our cool down track walking...my stomach started hurting (nauseous and crampy). We kept walking but then I started to see red spots and thought I was going to pass out. I went to sit down and we called it quits for the workout.
I went to work, drank my milkshake (which at work I have no way of properly blending, so it was chunky & kind of gross in texture.) My stomach felt better, but I was dragging and SUPER cranky. I feel really bad for my co-workers as I was a grumbley jerk!! The day got progressively worse after lunch with an insane shipping/order disaster that A) wasn't my fault and B) I had to deal with in any case! Did NOTHING to improve my bad mood.
Luckily, I was able to come home, take a lavender Epsom salt bath and then read/sleep/read until I passed out. Mark is in Indiana at a gig so I had the place to myself. He is lucky that he missed "Superstorm Kris"...he may have been part of the collateral damage.
I think my blood sugar is just reacting very weird to this new phase. I have also been super bloated and gassy - also not helping my overall cheer level.
I read a blog yesterday about a girl who said it took about 4 days to adjust to the Max Phase & all the MNS pills. So I will stick with it...hopefully today will be better as it is Saturday and the only thing to annoy me is Zep. He already knows to stay out of the way or I will paint eyebrows on him again! :)
Keep on keeping on...
Woke up at 6am, chugged the Spark and the 1st packet of MNS pills and then we went to work out. On our cool down track walking...my stomach started hurting (nauseous and crampy). We kept walking but then I started to see red spots and thought I was going to pass out. I went to sit down and we called it quits for the workout.
I went to work, drank my milkshake (which at work I have no way of properly blending, so it was chunky & kind of gross in texture.) My stomach felt better, but I was dragging and SUPER cranky. I feel really bad for my co-workers as I was a grumbley jerk!! The day got progressively worse after lunch with an insane shipping/order disaster that A) wasn't my fault and B) I had to deal with in any case! Did NOTHING to improve my bad mood.
Luckily, I was able to come home, take a lavender Epsom salt bath and then read/sleep/read until I passed out. Mark is in Indiana at a gig so I had the place to myself. He is lucky that he missed "Superstorm Kris"...he may have been part of the collateral damage.
I think my blood sugar is just reacting very weird to this new phase. I have also been super bloated and gassy - also not helping my overall cheer level.
I read a blog yesterday about a girl who said it took about 4 days to adjust to the Max Phase & all the MNS pills. So I will stick with it...hopefully today will be better as it is Saturday and the only thing to annoy me is Zep. He already knows to stay out of the way or I will paint eyebrows on him again! :)
Keep on keeping on...
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