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  1. Keeping busy

    May 22, 2013 by rwilson

    So I’ve been keeping busy with my little ones and my workout routine. The new trainer is doing an amazing job. He is challenging me more and more every time I see him. So far we have upped my reps on most exercises and he’s added on some weight to other exercises. I have to say when I leave the gym I feel exhausted but in a good way if that makes sense lol.

    I had my weigh in last night at TOPS and I was not impressed. I gained 2.5 lbs but I also had crappy food this weekend and haven’t been tracking my calories as diligently as I should have been. My water intake was also lacking last week. So instead of getting mad or sad I make a pledge to be down next week or pay my chapter 10$. I’m way too cheap to pay so ill be working even harder this week lol.

    I did have a non scale victory this week that I’m proud of. I went shopping and I got a size 14 dress. That’s huge since I was in 18-22 range before. So I’m losing inches which is amazing!

    I’m off to rest while the little ones are down for their nap! Have a great day!

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  2. Meeting the new trainer

    May 13, 2013 by rwilson

    So today I got to train with my new trainer. I think my training will be different with him but in a good way. For 8 weeks we will focus on what he calls my primal moves. So lots of pushing pulling, squatting lunging etc. I’ve never trained with a man before so I think it’s going to be different but once I get use to training in his style I’m sure we will get along we’ll. He seems to be very down to earth which is great.

    My food has been seriously screwed up for the past week. I hate how at a certain time of the month you gain weight and bloat and want to eat everything in site. I’m done eating for today and I can fix today meals but tomorrow ill be on top of my eating.
    I also noticed this week most of my food is carbs like 70% of my intake. Yikes! I need to get some veggies and healthy carbs in and find a balance in my meals.

    Tomorrow I need to cut the grass so lets hope the weather cooperates. This morning was great weather wise I was just too busy to cut the grass. I’m off to try and catch up on my blog reader. One day ill be caught up lol.

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  3. Down 3.5

    May 8, 2013 by rwilson

    All that worried over my weight in and I lost 3.5 lbs. I was also the one to do a program last night and brought some home made Larabars and a few sports drinks or energy drinks if you wish. Everyone was pretty nervous when I showed them a chia seed drink lol. After talking them thru the ingredients everyone tried some and loved it. I even had people ask me about the recipe. I’m glad they liked everything I would have looked pretty stupid if they all spit it out lol

    Tonight was training night and boy was it ever hot in the gym. I wasn’t even working out yet and sweat was starting to form on my nose. I’m getting stronger everyday thanks to my trainer. I remember when I first trained it took alot out of me to do a set of squats. Now I do step ups, squats, crunches and a bunch of other things too. The body is a wonderful thing. It takes a beating from us but rewards us with strength and good health when we take care of it.

    My eating so far this week is far from perfect but I’ve realized I’ve come a long way since starting this journey almost 3 years ago. I remember buying pre made everything, eating out everyday and having tons of sweets daily. Now I’m making home made meals and eating out a heck of a lot less. I take vitamins and I omegas. I’ve learned the benefits of chia seeds to help with my IBS. I’m learning to appreciate the food I eat and make not just gull it down so I can get my next greasy fix or sugar high.

    A few months ago I wanted to throw in the towel. Give up eat myself out of huse and home or make a dramatic change like get gastric by pass. I’m glad to look at myself and be proud that in the last three weeks I’ve lost 7 lbs. I am feeling better and have got my head back in the game. I hope I can continue on this losing streak. Actually I know I will continue on this losing streak I am in control or my emotions and they don’t control me. I have great support here, on myfitnesspal and at my local tops. I plan to be on stage next year accepting my award for having reached my goal weight. It’s not going to be easy but I will succeed!

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  4. A day off

    May 6, 2013 by rwilson

    So today I decided to take a day off from working out. Friday I did my training plus a Zumba class. On Saturday I walked for 75 minutes and mowed my lawn( that take 60 minutes). Then on Sunday I went for another walk in Stanley park that was an hour long. I thought I deserved the day off and ill be back at it tomorrow.

    My weight in day officially on Tuesdays but decided to peek at the scale this morning. So this morning I weighed in at 244, I then decided to weight in again around 6 tonight since that’s my weight in time. And I was up to 247! Is this normal to have that much fluctuation? If I weight in at 247 tomorrow that means ill have only lost a pound in two weeks! Hopefully my weight in is better tomorrow night.

    Well I’m off to get some stuff done before another busy day tomorrow.
    Have a great nit everyone!

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  5. Busy day happy day

    May 3, 2013 by rwilson

    Today’s Friday and I couldn’t be more excited. I have a busy day packed with some fun activities. This morning I went to the park with the little ones a d got some much needed sunshine. I’m about to head out to workout with my trainer and this evening I’m attending Zumba with a friend! Sounds like the perfect way to end the week to me.

    This weekend there isn’t anything specifically planned but I know my son has been wanting to go to the park and watch the boats go by. So we might have a fun picnic outing. Also I have a Zumba class tomorrow morning at 1030.

    Sunday I’m going to do some meal prep for the week. And trying out a recipe for crockpot honey chicken.

    Well I’m off to the trainers!
    Do you have any fun plans this weekend?

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  6. I never thought….

    May 1, 2013 by rwilson

    So today I had my personal training session and I surprised myself. I found myself wishing my trainer would make me do squats instead of the dreaded step ups I was doing lol. I remember when I first started training I use to hate hate hate squats but now that my muscles are getting stronger I don’t miss them so much. Another sign that my training is going well I’m upping my weights on the machines and the free weights. And finally my inches are going down. I love it! Too bad this trainers hours don’t work with mine but I’m sure ill adjust to the new trainer. But really I’m one of this people that hates change lol.

    I did ok food wise today. I still have cravings for a fast food burger but decided to get a small sundae instead. The calorie count on a small sundae is shocking. For something that doesn’t really fill you up you gotta wonder if its even worth it.

    For all you Jillian Michaels fans out there I would suggest you listen to her podcast. They are free and very informative. I had the chance to go see Jillian Michaels when she came to Vancouver and her show was amazing. She’s funny and informative and knows when to be serious as well. She doesn’t shove a certain listless down your throat she just keeps telling you to eat real food. Anyways I’m tired and need to get a little one to bed talk to you tomorrow!

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  7. A great blog

    April 30, 2013 by rwilson

    So my husband found this great website with lots of information. I thought I would share it here http://endsugaraddiction.com/

    In other news looks like ill be switching to the new gym for my personal training. I have a trial with the trainer on the 13 th and I hope everything works out since he is flexible in his schedule.

    In other news I’m glad that I track my food on MyFitnessPal. I did eat over my calories today but I’ve realized I haven’t had enough water and I think some of the cravings are things I just need to get thru.

    I’m still feeling under the weather but hopefully Ill be better tomorrow for my workout!

    Also I really need to catch up on blogs so hopefully I will read all of them soon.

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  8. Gotta get some veggies in

    April 29, 2013 by rwilson

    Today has been an interesting day. I seem to have come down with some sort of bug that has me wanting to sleep all day. But I am also craving all kinds of crappy food.
    Now I didn’t go out and have a burger or ice cream or chocolate like I wanted but I did have some animal crackers etc. I’m still proud that I’m finishing the day under calorie. Tomorrow I need to get in some veggies so that I have the opportunity to eat more while getting proper food in.

    This morning I did have a good breakfast and I have some made up for tomorrow as well. I made egg cups so now tomorrow there’s no guessing what will be for breakfast. On a positive note today I rallied how sweet yogurt tastes now that I’ve cut out a lot of sugar in my diet. And it was a low fat yogurt on top of that.

    Workout wise I’m trying to figure out what I’m going to do. I have a trainer but our schedules don’t seem to be matching up any more. My choice is to stick with the trainers at one gym and have a membership for another or just switch everything to the new gym. I really like my trainer so it sucks but it’s life I guess.

    If I’m feeling up to it ill be hitting the gym tomorrow morning and if not then I guess ill just sleep in again. Lets hope I feel better lol.
    Have a great night everyone!

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  9. Lift your mood

    April 28, 2013 by rwilson

    Some days seem to drag on and you feel like everything that can go wrong is. Now sometimes you can’t change things like the fact that your water heater is broken or that it’s raining outside. But if you find yourself just being cranky and losing patience with everyone including yourself there is something you can do. Get up and workout! You don’t need to hit the gym it could be simply dancing around the house, going for a walk or going up and down the stairs a few times. Just trust me your mood will improve and your patience will return.

    So today I did hit the gym and I feel great. I’m still tired but it seems to just lift my spirits every time I workout. Maybe it’s the fact that I know I’m doing something for me that makes me feel good.

    Food wise I could be doing better but it’s small steps that get me to where I need to be. There’s lots of fresh food in the house So all I have to do is prepare it. Everyday I’m getting better. I am human I do have bad food days even weeks sometimes but I am doing my best.

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  10. Ops it’s been a while

    April 22, 2013 by rwilson

    Oh Life it has a way of getting in the way sometimes lol. I’ve been enjoying the sun here, cutting grass and playing with my kiddies. I’ve also been having play dates and hitting the gym. What does all this mean I simply haven’t had time to blog. I am going to try to make an effort everyday to blog even if its just to say a quick hello.

    So what have I been doing weight loss wise. Well I’ve been using myfitnesspal to track my calories, talking to my dietician and also training with a trainer. No worries that I’m gaining weight or hiding lol I’m putting my work in.

    I’ve started attending a Zumba class on Saturday mornings as well. Its loads of fun.The first time I went to this particular Zumba there was a substitute teacher and man she was all over the place with loads of energy. I found that class a little overwhelming but the regular teacher was there this week and she is much more mellow. She keeps you moving but is a little calmer than the sub was.

    Food wise I’m doing ok calorie wise but I would love to up my fruit and veggy intake again. I was eating tons of salad that was keeping me full and satisfied but I kind of stopped all of a sudden lol. I did buy a new salad to try this week from Costco. It’s got kale, Brussel sprouts, cranberries, pumpkin seeds and a lemon poppyseed dressing. Ill let you all know how it tastes. For know I’m off to relax while the kids are sleeping.

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