All my friends! I am here in Vegas ready to have fun, but you know it tempts your diet. Send me all your good vibes so I may stay in track! I will post on how Vegas treats me when I return!
Lady Luck shall be on my side both in money and health! Cheers!
Friday, August 24, 2012
Saturday, August 11, 2012
Friday, August 10, 2012
and the WINNER is?
On Wednesday, I weighed in. This was no normal weigh in. This was a due or die weigh in. Yes, it was THAT important. I had a goal, it was to lose 8lbs by August 8th. I entered Forged Fit and the first thing I went straight too was the scale. Dagan asked if I wanted to work out first and sweat a little before weighing in. My answer: No lets get it over with. I took off my shoes, got on the scale and closed my eyes. I was so nervous that I would be just shy from my goal. At that moment all I knew was that I was proud of myself for trying to accomplish something and if I lost, I will still continue.
As I was thinking about this, Dagan yells no way! My heart sank and I was like I guess I didn't hit it. I opened my eyes and he yells NO ***** WAY!!! I knew right then something was up. He didn't tell me what was going on until I got off the scale.
With a large smile on his face he said Jackie you lost 7lbs! I was like that's great, but the goal was 8. He explained it was 7lbs this week alone. That the total overall lost was 9lbs. Not only did I lose the goal amount of 8, but I went over by 1. I was in shock! Did I really do this? Did I actually accomplish something in regards to my weight? Did I really lose 9lbs? Really from 240.5 to 233.5???
YES I DID!!!!!!! I WON MY FIRST BATTLE!!!
I continued my workout in shock. It didn't hit me until I got into the car and started to receive facebook updates and text messages from everyone Dagan contacted. I cried. People always believed that I could do it, but I never believed that I could. I guess working out and exercise does work. :) I also used My Fitness Pal to help me journal my daily routine. This was the first time I proved myself wrong. It gave me a sense of confidence. Maybe I need to put me first to accomplish my first goal.
For all those who never believed in themselves and put others first, I say to you, it is ok to believe and put yourself first. You cannot truly love and support others, if you do not truly love and support yourself. By doing so, you feel more passion and more energy to conquer your battles and to share that passion with others. You become better equipped to help others because you have that joy, passion and celebration in your heart.
Speaking of celebration, I treated myself to no evening workout :)
As I was thinking about this, Dagan yells no way! My heart sank and I was like I guess I didn't hit it. I opened my eyes and he yells NO ***** WAY!!! I knew right then something was up. He didn't tell me what was going on until I got off the scale.
With a large smile on his face he said Jackie you lost 7lbs! I was like that's great, but the goal was 8. He explained it was 7lbs this week alone. That the total overall lost was 9lbs. Not only did I lose the goal amount of 8, but I went over by 1. I was in shock! Did I really do this? Did I actually accomplish something in regards to my weight? Did I really lose 9lbs? Really from 240.5 to 233.5???
YES I DID!!!!!!! I WON MY FIRST BATTLE!!!
I continued my workout in shock. It didn't hit me until I got into the car and started to receive facebook updates and text messages from everyone Dagan contacted. I cried. People always believed that I could do it, but I never believed that I could. I guess working out and exercise does work. :) I also used My Fitness Pal to help me journal my daily routine. This was the first time I proved myself wrong. It gave me a sense of confidence. Maybe I need to put me first to accomplish my first goal.
For all those who never believed in themselves and put others first, I say to you, it is ok to believe and put yourself first. You cannot truly love and support others, if you do not truly love and support yourself. By doing so, you feel more passion and more energy to conquer your battles and to share that passion with others. You become better equipped to help others because you have that joy, passion and celebration in your heart.
Speaking of celebration, I treated myself to no evening workout :)
Saturday, August 4, 2012
Just Doing It
So it has been 3 days since my last post. I know many of you may be curious on how I did in my weigh in. After a terrific 1st week. Week two brought me back to reality of my struggle. I came in weighing 240lbs. Yes, I am up two. :( Honestly I thought I was going to lose at least one pound, but there is one thing I most say; as much I am focused on this journey and to complete it, I am not prioritizing my exercise.
The one thing many people know about me is that I am a very busy person. Between my full time job, my new business, getting my Masters and life, I tend to put myself last. It is not an excuse, but a fact. I have done it all my life, but sometimes you just have to break tradition. Many think that things like this come easy, it does not! However, knowing it will be a struggle, you must fight even harder!
After Wednesday's weigh in, I retreated. (It is a typical Jackie style) I needed to rethink. As I did, I felt many emotions come through. Many doubts and fears, but also a sense of pride. The fact I am trying to do something. This was the perfect time for Yogurtland, ice cream and brie with crackers. I did none of that. I continued on my course. I slacked on exercise on Thursday, but snapped out of it on Friday.
After all this I realized trying and doing are two different things, but they do go hand in hand. You have to try something in or to do it. That means, write in my journal, do my exercise, eat where I can eat and feel good about loving me.
It is definitely easier said than done, it is going to be a life long habit to break, but I have to do it. I am 31 and I need to be in love with all of me and show that off by accomplishing the hardest goal I ever had to face. losing my adult weight.
Whether I reach my first goal on Wednesday or not, I will not stop. I will continue to update my progress and continue on this journey of Self-Love. From now to Wednesday I need to lose 6lbs. It will be tough, but I am in it and there is no looking back.
Cheers to Change!
The one thing many people know about me is that I am a very busy person. Between my full time job, my new business, getting my Masters and life, I tend to put myself last. It is not an excuse, but a fact. I have done it all my life, but sometimes you just have to break tradition. Many think that things like this come easy, it does not! However, knowing it will be a struggle, you must fight even harder!
After Wednesday's weigh in, I retreated. (It is a typical Jackie style) I needed to rethink. As I did, I felt many emotions come through. Many doubts and fears, but also a sense of pride. The fact I am trying to do something. This was the perfect time for Yogurtland, ice cream and brie with crackers. I did none of that. I continued on my course. I slacked on exercise on Thursday, but snapped out of it on Friday.
After all this I realized trying and doing are two different things, but they do go hand in hand. You have to try something in or to do it. That means, write in my journal, do my exercise, eat where I can eat and feel good about loving me.
It is definitely easier said than done, it is going to be a life long habit to break, but I have to do it. I am 31 and I need to be in love with all of me and show that off by accomplishing the hardest goal I ever had to face. losing my adult weight.
Whether I reach my first goal on Wednesday or not, I will not stop. I will continue to update my progress and continue on this journey of Self-Love. From now to Wednesday I need to lose 6lbs. It will be tough, but I am in it and there is no looking back.
Cheers to Change!
Wednesday, August 1, 2012
Eve Before Weigh In #2
I am nervous about tomorrow's weigh in.
I guess I am nervous for two reasons. 1) I made a mistake on Saturday and ate a chicken sandwich from Jack in the Box at 230am. 2) I hit 4lbs last week, and I do not want anything less. I know if I lose even 1 lb I should be proud of myself, but I am becoming more ambitious about this.
I will keep you posted about tomorrow's weigh in. Wish me luck!
I guess I am nervous for two reasons. 1) I made a mistake on Saturday and ate a chicken sandwich from Jack in the Box at 230am. 2) I hit 4lbs last week, and I do not want anything less. I know if I lose even 1 lb I should be proud of myself, but I am becoming more ambitious about this.
I will keep you posted about tomorrow's weigh in. Wish me luck!
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