Becky's Journey to Thin

Hitting the gym with Molly

MyFamilyCompass.com — Sat, 30 Apr 2011 14:01:51 +0000

I am SOOOOO thankful for muy friend and workout partner Molly! Truly, I am not sure I would workout even twice a week...so today I give my gratitude to her for hearing my troubles and making me laugh over them, sustaining my role a mom and most of for making me show up! Thanks Molly!!!!

I have never dieted in my life....I think it is time.

MyFamilyCompass.com — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 14:10:45 +0000

Until Three years ago, staying fit was easy. Mother Nature gave me the “easy to loose weight” metabolism which spared me any type of hard core workout or diet regime. It wasn't until bed rest three years ago that I lost that ability. Probably because I lost a ton of muscle mass...I really am not an expert but that seems to make the most sense. Right after Addie was born, I broke my public symphesis delaying my recovery even more. Since then I have been a solid 20-25 pounds overweight. I work out 3-6 times per week with weights and cardio but have seen little in the way of progress. I now have to start some type of diet regime beyond my normal intake.

I am not sure my family would sustain a crazy, life-altering diet so something that can fit into what we eat and have in our pantry is a good start. I started looking into to several options: Paleo Diet, Body For Life, Beach Body…and so on. They are all compelling diets. Now it is up to me to institute it and live by it. My first goal is to go for 30 days on the Paleo Diet. My friend and workout partner, Molly is going to do it with me. It is a diet based on the assumed diet of our super distant relatives – the cave man when the primary food sources were whole fruits, nuts, roots, and any protein that could be hunted.

I started on Saturday and have already cheated twice Beer one night and edameme beans last night but today is another day, and I get to start again!

My workouts were FUN this weekend!

MyFamilyCompass.com — Mon, 28 Mar 2011 13:57:58 +0000

Our family borrowed a motothome this weekend and went to Mission Ridge. It was so much fun! I actually had a break through in my skinig abilities for the first time in 4 years. I can now confidentenly navigate powder. I am no expert BUT I can survive it! YAHOO!

Interestingly, skiin powder is a super leg workout. I was sweating, I was breathing hard, I was LOVING it!

Still truckin'....

MyFamilyCompass.com — Mon, 21 Mar 2011 17:20:06 +0000

Thanks to my workout partner, Molly, I have continued to work out every week. I am in a funk with weight loss and have resigned that I need to start a diet. Any Suggestions????

not looking forward to the scale...

MyFamilyCompass.com — Mon, 31 Jan 2011 16:52:01 +0000

I like food and wine too much. I really need to get a handle on it!

down 10 pounds up 4...still a 6 pound weight loss

MyFamilyCompass.com — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 17:43:56 +0000

So I started watching my diet and limiting wine to 1 time per week. I have lost 10 pounds since January 1st but today I wieghed 4 pounds heavier than Wednesday. I am not discouraged though. I have done everything right. Plus, my goal is 10 pounds by March. I guess my body freaked out a little when I deprived it of its goodness in a goblet...

I had a killer workout with the PX 90 Fat Burner Video. I only had to pause it 1 time (more proof that my efforts are paying off). Tomorrow I workout with Molly. My goal is 6-days this week.

Time flies...

MyFamilyCompass.com — Thu, 20 Jan 2011 20:04:15 +0000

I have lost a total of 4 lbs but feel my body getting stronger. I am no longer sore after EVERY workout. I will count that as progress. I also am not super tired. I am getting that "renewed energy" all the fitness magazines swear that you will achieve. To say the least I am pretty darn proud of myself!

Stickin' to it...First 2 Pounds GONE!!

MyFamilyCompass.com — Mon, 10 Jan 2011 20:10:42 +0000

My overall goal is to lose 10% of my body weight. That is about 17.5 lbs. Also, I had my body comp done and would put myself to lose 6% body fat. That should put me back in my pre-pregnancy pants…looking forward to it.

To achieve these goals I am going to dedicate at least 5 days a week to workouts with lifting at least 2 times per week. I am also going to limit my alcohol to 1 night a week until March (after that I have too many events and classes not to taste – truly – it is my job to drink wine.) I have started keep track of what I put in my mouth. Since I do most of the cooking I get a head start on meals around our house. I am limiting myself to what I serve the others.

Realistically I believe I can lose 10 of those pounds before March – that gives me almost 12 weeks of working on this goal. The rest I plan to shed by fall 2011. We are slated to go to another tropical spot (adults only this time!) this fall and I want to wear my real bathing suit…not something I throw over myself.

Got on the scale each morning for the last 3 days and have lost 2 pounds....they have not retruned in 3 days so I am believing they are gone for good!

The End of 2010...reflections and resolutions

MyFamilyCompass.com — Fri, 31 Dec 2010 17:55:30 +0000

A New Year resolution is a commitment that an individual makes to a personal goal, project, or the reforming of a habit. This lifestyle change is generally interpreted as advantageous. The name comes from the fact that these commitments normally go into effect on New Year's Day.

Back from Hawaii...no weight loss but no weight gain!

MyFamilyCompass.com — Tue, 28 Dec 2010 19:53:21 +0000

We got back to the frozen North yesterday around 7am. It was exhausting! The trip however was amazing! I love Hawaii and will work on getting back there.

Surprising myself I did work out half of the time we were there. The first week though, I caught Scott's nasty cold so working out was rough.

I worked out but I over indulged in food and drinks (beer tastes so good on the lanai!)

I should start thinking about New Years' Resolutions...