Almost two weeks ago I had my final assessment at Green Mountain and now it’s time for my first check in at home. I did a sneak peek for my followers on Twitter last week, but decided to wait to post anything else until today. So how did I do?
THE EXERCISE
Sunday 12/13 –
- 30 minutes walking – 1 mile
Saturday 12/12 –
- 15 minutes stretching
- 15 minutes – v-steps, grapevines, high knees
Friday 12/11 –
- 15 minutes walking: .5 miles
Thursday 12/10 –
- 75 minutes walking: 3 miles
Wednesday 12/10 –
- 1 hour walking: 2.5 miles
Tuesday 12/8 –
- 15 minutes – stretching, abs
- 30 minutes walking 1 mile
- 30 minutes – lower body conditioning
Monday 12/7 –
- 30 minutes stretch, yoga, abs
- 1 hour walking (2.5 miles)
THE FOOD
I ate pretty well during the weekdays. My meals aren’t perfect but I eat what I want and I eat the amount I want, which turns out to be a good amount of food for me to keep going and lose weight still. I did eat the same thing for lunch almost every day this week. Last Sunday I cooked peppers, onions, and black beans all together and ate it for dinner. I had a ton of it left over, so I ate it every day for lunch on a tortilla with jalapeno peppers, salsa, hot sauce, and sour cream. (Spicy = GOOD.) It might not be a culinary masterpiece, but I think it is delicious and filling for me. So most of my meals ended up being sort of vegetarian quite by accident.
Then on the weekend I had a bit of “bad eating” which resulted in higher numbers on the scale than they were midweek (yeah, okay I weigh in every day to keep tabs). I went out with some friends Friday night and had a few beers, then ate a little too much chocolate after that even though I wasn’t really hungry – just craving chocolate. On Saturday I had Chick Fil A fast food for lunch and pizza for dinner with my family. It’s not that bad, and I enjoyed it. I have eaten pizza about 5 times since I’ve been home. I like pizza and all but it’s not my favorite meal choice and nutritionally it’s not winning any awards. I really don’t remember eating pizza this often before I left but hopefully it will slow down.
THE STATS
And now let’s look at what you all really wanted to know…
I mentioned earlier that I weighed in last Monday and posted it to Twitter. That week that I travelled home I managed to lose 1 pound and drop down to 221.5. But I’m using the “official” weights from my weigh in at Green Mountain for the following, so the weight loss is that of two weeks.
Current Weight: 218.4
Previous Weight: 222.5
Weight loss: -4.1
Starting Weight: 251
Weight loss total: -32.6
Dang. I hit 30 lbs lost. I guess little bits add up over time, yeah? And as long as you aren’t going backwards that is all a good thing.
THE THOUGHTS
I’m pretty excited about this. I’m back under 220 pounds and this feels a lot more normal for me. I’ve completely erased all the damage I did living at home after college and I’m back to the weight I was during college. Yay! It was honestly a pretty scary time for me when I hit 251 earlier this year. I had flashbacks to high school when I weighed closer to 260 and was completely miserable. I never want to go back to being like that. Or being 251 pounds. I know I say weight doesn’t matter, but it does some
30 Pounds is a big deal! You should be so proud :-)
I just found your blog and love it.
wow you are on fiya! keep up the good work!
Congrats on your wonderful weight loss!!! :D
Keep up the great work! :D
.-= kelsey @ kelseytoney´s last blog ..Dr. Kracker Reminder! =-.
Excellent job!!!!!!!!!!!
You’re rolling right along here! I’m so happy for you!
Minor quibble: Please do not mention Chick-fil-A on days when they are closed. I’m really wanting their grilled chicken salad now. :)
I know, sorry. I almost ALWAYS want Chick Fil A on Sundays. In college I did that ALL the time and every time it was a shock to me when they were closed. I always forget and just torture myself on Sundays. So I’m sorry!
Great work! :) Keep it up!
Whoo hoo! 30lbs gone is a great thing and a huge congrats to you!!
The Mexican cook up sounds delish! I will have to have a go at cooking that up.
Keep up the great work, you’re doing so well! :)
.-= Annie´s last blog ..Weekly Weigh In: Queen Of The Mountain =-.
Wow! 30 pounds is awesome. My friends and I got pizza yesterday and I convinced them to get a thin crust veggie as a third option of pizza. I was so impressed- the crust is super thin so it has to be low in cal from that- it was delicous! The only thing I felt a little worried about was the cheese. So yummy. Btw- it was dominoes.
Wow congrats on the loss and the 30 pound mark! You’re doing so good! I’m having the worst cravings for pizza. I’ve had some “diet pizza” that I make myself to lower the calories but I’m having terrible cravings for Pizza Hut. I might have to give in next weekend! :-)
.-= Craig´s last blog ..Week 14….duh duh duhhhh! =-.
Bravo! Make sure you go to the grocery store and pick up one of those 30# bags of dog food so you can remember what that feels like!
Wahoo for you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Congrats on all your hard work!
.-= Jody – Fit at 52´s last blog ..Healthcare Reform =-.
Awesome, Mary!!! You can do this!!!
.-= Jenn´s last blog ..100%, 1.5, and doubling-down =-.
Congrats! You’re making great progress! Love following your blog!
Awesome! Also that dinner you made on Sunday sounds really good. That’s my kind of meal. Throwing beans and veggies together and adding lots of spices/herbs is perfect- it can be spread on sandwiches or used in tortillas or topped over rice/pasta or eaten as is… so versatile :)
.-= Sagan´s last blog ..Day 13 of the 200 Reps Challenge =-.
Meh, no need to be perfect as long as you are kicking ass on the scale. Nice work!
.-= Tony´s last blog ..120 Pounds of Twinkies and Pumpkin Pie Thrown in the Sea =-.
congrats on your weight loss. That is wonderful. Walking is wonderful exercise. I walked away the first forty pounds.
Keep up the good work. onward and downward.
.-= chris´s last blog ..wally world is wild…and a nsv. =-.
Wow, 30 lbs is a lot. And to think that you eat what you want. Reading your post makes me crave for pizza but as I am watching my weight as well, it will stay as it is — a craving. LOL.
– Kaith
I know I know but I have to say it :) the biggest change is on the inside.
entirely.
and INSPIRINGLY.
can not wait to see you again at Fitbloggin!
.-= Miz´s last blog ..2Fit Chicks podcast: 2009 round-up. =-.
Yes! I can respond :lol:
What a great result Mary, you should be so proud of yourself!
You’ve really made progress at Green Mountain and proved you can keep that up being back home. You will get there, I’m sure you will.
.-= Fran´s last blog ..A day in my life: Saturday December 12th 2009 =-.
Hey Mary,
Greetings from Vermont (Stowe). Good to see you doing so well. Green Mountain was a life changing experience for me and looks like it’s good for you too!
Congrats on the 30 lbs!!
Damn hard to measure your arm circumference isn’t it? LOL
Julie
Thirty pounds! You’re on a roll! That’s what I needed to lose and I did it, too. Somehow it sounds so much more impressive than 25 pounds, so I was thrilled when I lost those last five.
.-= Nancy B. Kennedy´s last blog ..Fred Schenck: "Avoid the whites" =-.
PS: Sorry there is no boxing place near you….. I know you would so enjoy it!
.-= Jody – Fit at 52´s last blog ..Boxing Update – Uncomfortable Is Good! =-.
Wow congrats! You could use the Withings Wifi body scale to automatically show your weight and fat mass graphs and tweet them. It’s awesome.
YAY Merry! Congratulations on 30 pounds gone forever!
.-= Diane Fit to the Finish´s last blog ..No Dread Required =-.
More greetings from VT! I didnt even know we had that program here til I found your blog. Keep up the good work, you are on the right track.
Good because really my only goal is to weigh less than you!! Haha. :)
I am over the moon happy for you, gorgeous! Congrats on your success!
.-= Joanna Sutter´s last blog ..RAFS For Cool Katz =-.
30 lbs is amazing! and to have bee able to lose another 4.1 lb since your home..fab. truly fab!
.-= rebecca @ durch dick und duenn´s last blog ..Fatty McButterPants =-.
You go, Mary girl! You are doing great!!!
.-= Marsha @ Green Mountain at Fox Run´s last blog ..Respecting Your Uniqueness: Are Low-Carbohydrate Diets Right for You? =-.
wow 30lbs lost…Congrats.
.-= Randi´s last blog ..Busy Busy =-.
Congrats!
30lbs, well actually 30+ pounds, is terrific!
So glad to hear you are doing so well at home. Keep it up – you can do it! :)
Best wishes,
Lynn
THANKS EVERYONE!!!!
Great job!! Keep up the great work!!!
You rock Mary. You are an inspiration from your fellow GM alumni.
So proud of you for hitting 30 lbs lost! That is an amazing accomplishment. I think you know my story but I had lost over 80 pounds and struggled a lot and gained back quite a bit. I just saw a picture today that was taken last night and whoa I really need to make more changes and figure out how to deal with all these struggles. You are an inspiration, thanks for sharing your journey. Nice to know we aren’t alone.
.-= Angie (Losing It and Loving It)´s last blog ..Whittle My Middle Challenge and Workouts this week =-.
That is fantastic! Well done Mary – 2010 is going to be the best year ever for you, I know it!
.-= Fat[free]Me´s last blog ..Seasonal Busyness =-.