Week 9 - Weigh in - :(

Easy to lose!

 OK it was not as bad as I thought only ½ a pound gained (enough to bump me up back to a low 205) but I had hoped to break even. My week was not at all as active as I had hoped. I went out more during the week than I hadn't planned for. This means that I had to cut my workout in half so I could make my plans on time. Plus in the end I didn't pack my running shoes in my suitcase to Big Bear vacation, thinking there would be snow on the ground; I should have listened to my instincts lol.

I did manage to walk 2 -3 miles both mornings but it wasn’t the same. You don’t sweat when you walk. And you can’t go fast in boots. But I was trying to save space and not bring extra items. I should of ignored me…next time! However, I was able to control myself on the trip. I had nachos and chips and dip the first night and a few shots of tequila (no sugared drinks!) and the second night I only ate 2 slices of a mushroom and tomato pizza. I also only had a few tequila shots and a few straight whiskey on the rocks as my drink of choice. All good choices! Normally I would have pigged out and drank vodka/soda water all night lol. Plus it helped that I don’t like cake since we celebrated my bf’s birthday this weekend with a cake for him lol.

Ok so other than missing my running shoes I did great this vacation. I know I can lose the slight weight gain easily this week. Back to eating simple toast or oatmeal for breakfast, with light lunches and dinners this week! And of course…run…run..run!! J

Weigh in - Week 7 - lost a pound!

  I’m excited at my progress! Lost another pound…even while traveling! Very pleased and was excited when I weighed myself midweek and found I had lost 2 more pounds lol (204!) but I know it will be short lived because we fluctuate daily (official weigh in is Sunday’s) but I’m happy to see that now my fluctuating weight is now 204 – 208. Nothing worse than seeing during the week that you gained 5 pounds lol! Right?

I’ve managed to maintain my running workout momentum. I’m even up to 3.3 miles of straight running @ 53 minutes now! So cool! Last night I was punished for eating greasy food. I ate 1 ½ pupusa..I so didn’t need the 2^nd one..was so full! The next time I do opt for one will be cheese only, the mixed with bacon one hit me hard and I lived in the bathroom for a long time. It even affected my nightly workout. I was already feeling cold, sleepy and tired so adding the “need” to go to the bathroom didn’t help. I ended up only walking 2 miles and came home. No running for me!

I think I’m back to west coast time zone, I had forced myself to stay awake most of these nights until 11 – midnight to force myself into our time zone or I would be sleeping by 8pm nightly lol. I guess it’s not a bad thing but it does affect me on weekends because I’m wide awake by 6am LOL!

I’m looking forward to a calm and relaxing weekend…no traveling..and do plan on enjoying good food and company. I will not drink. No plans until next weekend (vacation at Big Bear Mountains) but I hope to keep that within reason lol.

Hope I weigh in at a low 205 Sunday J So close to being back under the 200’s!! 

Did fantastic on my trip! Kept fit!

I am so proud of myself. Not only did I manage to work out every day (except first day - all day flying!) and managed to eat pretty good. I only had pizza one night but kept it whole grain crust and individually sized so it wasn't very big. I also planned ahead and ate then worked out most nights. That really helped.

I also took my vitamins and Fish oil daily and drank a lot of water. So excited that I can keep fit and travel because that has always been my obstacle. I tend to get in the mindset that when I'm traveling for work, I can eat and eat and not work out. Yes I stand most of the day at the booth assisting people and we have a long 10 - 15 minute daily walk to/from parking lot so we are active all day but I don't see how this equals heavy fatty meals, alcohol, soda's with no workouts?? I'm glad I changed my thinking and kept active!

I'm now looking forward to my upcoming business trips! I also downloaded a couple apps on my Android I'm testing out to track my workouts and caloric intakes. Testing out Noom and Shape up. Liking that Noom will

  Jeanette Hernandez @ChasinCaroline

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just ran 2.2 mi in 42 mins 9 secs and burned 346 calories. Total burned so far: 1540 calories! on 2/10/12 at 8:24 PM #cardiotrainer

Working out while traveling!

So far I have been able to run out here in FL. Once I found I am a mile away from the convention center. It was an easy run for me. The gym at the hotel is tiny but at least I have options.

I did eat some fried food monday but mainly I have tried to pick better options. For instance I had canadian bacon and eggs today. Veggie omelet tomorrow. After my 2 hour jog last night I had a bucket of steamed crab legs and lobster. That was good. But I did have some hot butter with it Lol. How can you not? I think I am doing a pizza tonight but it will be personal size!

I'm just happy I can work out on this week. I am here thru Saturday..too long not to do anything right? Advice on traveling greatly appreciated!

Week 6 - weigh in - stayed the same :/

Stayed the same weight. 

  Yup, I drank this week. I can see it reflected in my lack of weight loss this week. It was my gf birthday this week. So we had 3 dinner events for her plus I went out Friday and Saturday for drinks. I don't know how people can go out and lose anything? Kinda sucks.

At least I didn't gain anything this week, however, that was hard for me. I had to run/walk daily to make up for this weeks events. I missed 2 days of working out because of the going out so that didn't help me either.

This week I'm in Florida all week at a trade show. Traditionally this is the week I eat very well because I have to eat out daily but I'm determined to eat healthy at least! Starting tomorrow though LOL. My Monday was really bad! I ate fried foods all day and slept most of the day since it was my travel day. It's not like I can run on the plane hahaha.

I see seafood all around me. I'm going to opt for fish and shrimps whenever I can this week. Any other suggestions on how to eat healthy when you have to eat out day & night are welcomed! I'm already craving my morning breakfast of pancakes LOL. Maybe just a veggie omelet?? hmmmm....