I'm still kicking!!

Hey ya'll!  I haven't posted in a while and for all 5 of my readers, I apologize!  Life has been busy with a 9 1/2 month old that I can barely take my eyes off of or he is climbing on something about to get hurt!  (But I wouldn't have it any other way!)  He is my little explorer!!

I have been using My Fitness Pal "religiously" for 25 days and I am loving it!  It really makes me more aware of what I am eating and how many calories certain foods are.  I currently weigh 197.8 (eeeek)....I can't believe I just posted that for all the world to see ,but to be honest, I am pretty dang proud of it!  I weighed like 235-240 when I delivered my crazy bundle of joy, so I think that is quite a loss!  Since I have really been keeping track though, I am only down 19.2 lbs (so stinkin' close to the 20 lb. mark) and 1.8 lbs to my first goal (buy a new book or cookbook).  So, if y'all aren't tracking calories, I suggest you try!  It works!  And if you need the extra accountability, add me--Suzanne_Cere.  I have also strated using an app called WaterLogged that allows me to set a goal for the day of how many ounces of water I should drank and then I can put it in and it keeps track of it and gives you a little "Successful" message when you've reached your goal!  I love all the cool apps they are coming out with!!

5K training is fully underway in the Hamilton household.  Thomas and I are about to finish our 2nd week up (as long as our treadmill doesn't poop out on us).  And we have several people who are willing to run with us in some 5Ks once we get there!!  We have also been looking into some half marathons!  Eeeekkk!!!  (I have to get through this 5k stuff first!!)  The only issues I have been having are with my right leg.  My shin, calf, knee, and sometimes my ankle have been bothering me.  I have been stretching properly.  I have the correct running shoes for my feet.  So I think the next step is going to be investing in some compression socks/sleeves to help with the shin/calf pain.  I really want to complete this and succeed at it!  (I don't think I have ever completed anything in my life!!!)  

I hope y'all are continuing to plug away at any New Year's resolutions you've made.  I didn't make any, on purpose....read above....I usually give up about half way through!  

Happy Saturday!  Stay warm!

Suzanne

Just for fun!

I took my measurements on November 28, 2012 and decided that, just for fun, (yeah I lead a boring life if taking my measurements is fun!!!) I would retake them.  My hips, bust, and waist haven't changed (this will probably be the last place I lose), but I have lost a total of 7.25 inches from my neck, biceps, thighs, and calves!!  I will take it!!!  :)

I am getting slightly discouraged at my calorie burn differences from working out at a "box" (Crossfit gym) and working out at home.  I burned about double the calories when I was working out at PFC than I am working out at home and it is extremely frustrating!!!  Guess I just need to up my game and start doing two-a-days to make up for the difference!

Hope y'all are having a fabulous day!!  Happy Wednesday!

Suzanne

Update Schmupdate!!!

I really don't have anything to update about but it has been a hot minute since I've written a blog post!  We are home now from Kansas, where I, if I do say so myself, had a blast!!!  Our trip was extended an extra day and a half due to snow (Thanks, God!!).  But the day we were supposed to leave, Thomas got hit with some awful stomach bug so he was up and down on the plane....:/  Then, as soon as we landed in Raleigh, Camden projectile vomited all over me, the seat, himself, and a little on daddy.  Then I started dry heaving because of the horrid smell.  We thought it was just where his bottle got jostled up in his tum-tum, but then when we got home, the next 2 days he was still throwing up.  Now he has a snotty nose and lingering cough that causes him to gag and throw up.  Oy vey!!!!  Thomas still isn't back 100% but he is making it.  Now we think he has a sinus infection and then Thursday/Friday I had the awful stomach bug!!!!  Bleck!  Sickness, get outta  my house!!!!

Working out was fabulous over vacation, however, eating was not.  I think I gained like 5-7 lbs but thanks to the stomach bug, I am back down within 2 lbs of my lowest!  LOL!  Someone on My Fitness Pal commented on my weight loss with, "I am one stomach flu away from my goal weight!"  Hilarious!  Hey, a loss is a loss folks!!  I will take what I can get, although not exactly how I had it planned!!

I am doing well with the working out and eating at home and am back to counting calories to see if it will actually work for me.  So, if you have My Fitness Pal, add me!!  Suzanne_Cere  I will take all the accountability I can get!!!  Feel free to rip me a new one if you so please!  :)

I wore my fancy shmancy heart rate monitor (Polar FT7) while I was doing CrossFit and was amazed at the calorie burn!!!  I don't think I burned less than 500 calories with every workout....fast forward to coming home, while doing CrossFit at home, I am only burning about 300ish.....:/ Bummer!!!  Working out at a box has its advantages and I soooooo wish I had the opportunity to do so!!!

So, I did not make any New Year's Resolutions this year, because I always fail miserably!!  Speaking of failing miserably, I didn't make my weight for the DietBet Holiday Weight Loss Challenge.  Apparently money doesn't motivate me like I thought it would!!!  Onto bigger and better things!!!  This weight will come off!  It didn't get there over night and it isn't going to come off overnight!!  As Dolvett from Biggest Loser says, "Hard Work!  Dedication!"

Peace y'all!

Suzanne