Weight Loss

The boutique is officially open!!!  I can’t even tell you how thrilled I am to be able to say that. My TV appearance went really well.  It was fun to talk about our new shop and share about the designer and the fabulous clothes.  Here’s me on the set. 

 

I need to get on a regular sleep schedule.  I’ve  been a total slacker in the sleep department.  I’d also been a slacker in the fitness department, but hopefully I’ve remedied that.  I got a Groupon for a women’s boxing gym and took a class there yesterday morning and this morning.  It was a really good workout.  I thought it would be mostly boxing and kicking, but there were a whole lot of burpees and pushups too. I’m not a big fan of pushups or burpees, so that was a little miserable!

While I’d love to report a loss this week, unfortunately, I gained again this week.  There’s been more up and down these last few weeks than I’d like.  I think a contributing factor is my lack of sleep.  I can’t tell you the number of mornings I’ve been up before 4.  And I worked over 100 hours last week.  Now that the store is open, I imagine my schedule will slow down and I’ll be working less hours.  My mom is flying out next week and I’m thrilled that I’ll be able to take a couple days off.  I’m also working hard to hire a few people for the store.  I want to make sure we hire the right people so I don’t want to rush into anything.  Anyway, here are this week’s numbers…

Last Week’s Weight:  215.2
Today’s Weight: 216.4
Weight Lost This Week: I gained 1.2 pounds 
Total Weight Loss:  51.3 pounds

I’m hoping that if I focus on sleeping more, I’ll see better numbers next week. I’m also going to make an effort to eat a little cleaner this week.

This past week literally flew by. I pretty much lived in the store again this week. We are planning to open this weekend and I still have lots to do. I’m doing a TV segment this morning and I’m really excited about it. Then it’s back to the store for more crazy work. My cousin/BFF flew out last night from Connecticut to work with me for the next week. I’m sooooo thankful that she’s here. Between the 2 of us, I think know we can get this done!

 Considering I’m living at the store and that I’ve eaten really random foods this week, I still managed to lose weight.

Last Week’s Weight:  216.8
Today’s Weight:  215.2 
Weight Lost This Week:  1.6 pounds
Total Weight Loss: 52.5 pounds

I only exercised once this week.  I hiked and quite honestly, the whole hike was a struggle.  I literally had to make myself keep putting one foot in front of the other.

And even though it was hard, I reminded myself of all the progress I’ve made and how far I’ve come.  Five months ago, I wouldn’t have made it even 1/4 of the way up.  It would have been too hard, but when you push yourself and continually do hard things day after day, eventually you’ll see massive progress and do things you never would have imagined as possible.

I also treated myself to a pair of Apple Airpods and I LOVE them!  They’ve been awesome for hiking, but they’ve also been great for listening to audiobooks while working on setting up the store.  I had been on the fence about them, but I’m totally loving them.

Ok…off to get ready for my TV appearance.  I’m a little nervous, but super excited!!!

 

This past week was crazy busy! My mom and dad flew out to help me work on the boutique. It’s really coming together. I’ve been working a crazy amount of hours which hasn’t left a ton of time for exercise. I think all the walking, moving, lifting, etc. have helped to make up for the lack of exercise.  I treated myself to 90 calorie sorbet on multiple days since it was hot as blazes. I love that I’ve found a treat that’s low calorie and that I LOVE!  I just wish it wasn’t almost $5 for a small.  That could add up quickly!

 I lost some weight this week which was encouraging after last week’s gain, but I wish I hadn’t gained last week.  Although I post weekly, I typically weigh daily and for the last 2 weeks my weight has literally been up and down every single day.  It’s rather annoying!  I just want the scale to move in a downward arc and it doesn’t seem to want to cooperate.

Last Week’s Weight:  218.8
Today’s Weight: 216.8 
Weight Lost This Week: 2.0
Total Weight Loss: 50.9 

In fashion news, all this weight loss has me branching out and trying things I never would have worn or tried a year ago.  This week I wore shorts, with a tucked in shirt, and sneakers.  While I occasionally wear shorts, they’re usually longer denim shorts.  These crocheted shorts were shorter than what I’d usually wear.  I can’t remember the last time I tucked in a shirt. And sneakers are typically reserved just for working out (although these are super cute sneaks for kicking around in).

I’m still in search of the perfect exercise program.  I’m leaning toward either doing T-Tapp or checking out Beachbody On Demand.   I need to find something I can do consistently and I have a feeling it’s going to have to be something I do from home.  Let me know if you guys have suggestions!

So this week’s Weight Loss Wednesday is back to being posted on Wednesday! 🙂  And sadly, it would be more appropriate to call it Weight Gain Wednesday. This is my first gain in quite some time. As I’ve evaluated my past week’s food and exercise, I’m feeling ok about the gain.

My food choices were good and I exercised fairly consistently.  I think there are just times where the scale chooses not to go down…and that’s OK.  Does this mean I’m going to stop eating well and exercising, nope.  It means I’m going to be more intentional about my eating this week.  I’m also going to make an effort to get a little more exercise in.

Also, I got a new pair of running shoes for Mother’s Day and they’re totally awesome.  I hiked in them twice this week and my feet felt amazing.  They’re Hoka One One Speedgoat Trail Shoes. They’re super comfortable, super supportive, and I like the way they look too!

Last Week’s Weight: 217.4
Today’s Weight:  218.8
Weight Lost This Week:  Gained 1.4 pounds
Total Weight Loss:  48.9

Also, not sure if I’ve shared this with you, but if you live in the Phoenix area and are looking for a healthy treat, you need to check out Frost Gelato.  I’m in love with their peach sorbet!

It’s seriously so delicious and it’s only 90 calories and no fat for the small!  YUMMMMM!

We’ve been in Indiana for the last few days which is why I’m a day late in posting.  We left at the crack of dawn this morning and just got back to Phoenix.  It was an awesome time of catching up with old friends and hanging out with family.  My dad received a business award and we all flew into to town to watch him be honored.  My mom, my sister and I are opening up a boutique in Phoenix next month, so we also conducted a photo shoot while we were in Fort Wayne.  The week was literally jam packed.

 We spent most of Sunday with some dear friends of ours.  My friend Christine and I took a long walk on Sunday and by the time I got to my hotel Sunday night, this is how many steps I had taken.

Anyway, apparently all that walking and craziness was good for my weight!  I lost 1.2 pounds. Unfortunately, other than my long walk on Sunday, I didn’t get nearly as much exercise as I would have liked.  I know I’ve said this in multiple posts, but I really need to find an exercise program that works with my crazy busy life.

Last Week’s Weight:  218.6
Today’s Weight: 217.4
Weight Lost This Week:  1.2
Total Weight Loss:  50.3

In other news, I’m really starting to feel like other people can really see a difference in the way I look.  The clothes I wore on this trip were really fun and I liked the way I looked in them.  Here’s a picture of me with my mom, dad, and sister last night when my dad received his award.

I loved the dress I wore last night.  Also, I think the rest of my family looks pretty darn fabulous!!!  I guess it’s genetic. 😉

This next week is going to be insane.  I’m going to be working round the clock to start getting our boutique ready to open!