Doctor Visit

Last Thursday I noticed something odd on my nail so I did a little research on it. In massage school we were taught to look for things that are out of the norm.This wasn't normal and I would rather be safe than sorry. Made an appointment to set my mind at ease. 

Today I went to the Doctor and she said what I had on my nail was probably due to age. I had a few more questions for her and she was great with talking with me. 

I had noticed that the past month or so when I sweat (yes making my fat cry) it has a strange odor to it like a   

acid smell almost. So the Doctor had the lab do an all over blood work, one for my thyroid and one for my metabolism. I can't wait to get the results back. 

Now on to the fabulous part of my Doctor visit.

 I got there and when they called me back they always take your weight, pulse and temperature.

I stepped on the scale and I weighed one more pound than I did last time I blogged it on here. Well I knew that scale had always weighed me a little more or so I thought, plus I had already had my morning protein shake, eggs (2 egg whites & 1 egg) and a lot of water. 

I came home and took my clothes off and weighed myself and I have lost another

are you ready for this?................

3.4 pounds. WHAT?

Can you imagine the surprise to me. I am happy, super happy!! 

Doing the happy dance.

 I am also seeing changes in the muscle tone of my body

Mind you I still a ways to go but I have come a long way so far and I am very excited about the changes that are still to come. 

Hugs, Bobbi Jo

Weigh In Up Date

I stepped on the scale this morning and I was happy to see 

1 pound loss. YEAH!!! 

Absolutely NOT!!! 

Very happy with every once pound and inch I lose.

I actually noticed a slight change in my upper arm yesterday too.

I finished my 5th week of Couch to 5 K 

I am feeling better when I run and not winded so much.

Great feeling to be able to run again.

I can only imagine how I will feel once I have lost another 10, 15, 20 or 50 pounds. 

Healthy Living , Bobbi Jo 

Progress & Weight Update

So here is the progress from last month the pictures on the left with black & yellow sneakers are from March the ones on the right with the socks are from April. 

I am not seeing the progress in these pictures. 

So I decided to make a college of January 12, 2013  to this month April 12, 2013 

the one on the left with no socks are from January 12 and the ones on the right are from April 12.

Now looking at these compared I do see a little change in the hip area and upper belly.

I wish I saw more but I have to tell myself that

the weight didn't come on in a day so don't expect for it to come off in a day or a month or 2 or 3 or 4 but slowly.
Now for this weeks weigh in 

I have lost 1 more pound. I am happy about this loss.

Today I have completed my 4TH week of  Couch to 5K. I am running longer and still doing well.
I continuing with 100 Jumping Jacks
I am following this morning workout  from Week 1 of April  post, using this for my warm up before I do my cardio workout or run.
I also am lifting weights. I am moving up my game on these and lifting more than once a week.
I want to get out on my bike more for rides so this is on my workout sheet too.
Energy level is doing well even though I have been a little short on sleep.
One day of not eating that great due to lack of sleep and giving into temptation.
But I got right back on track and didn't beat myself up over it.
Hugs, Bobbi Jo

Taking It Off

I got rid of another piece of clothing. 

I got rid of these sweat pants that weren't flattering at all no matter what size you were

 I also got rid of one of these

and another one and a half. 

Pleased with this. 

I am feeling good.

As I had posted about 3 weeks ago I had started the Couch To 5K.

The second week I started to get shin splints. I didn't run I just walked and walked and walked working through the pain. I then did a little more research and started doing a massage technique called trigger point therapy.

HOLY SMOKES it was painful but so effective.

I thought to myself and I was working on my legs "How in the world do my clients not scream at me when I am doing this to them?"

But it has helped so much. After the second week of not running I started back this week running on the treadmill and I was able to run according to the program.

I am so happy that I am able to run.

I also started at the beginning of the week doing a morning  program using this 

as my warm up and then doing 100 jumping jacks.

My eating has been good, clean but there is always room for improvement.

Healthy Living, Bobbi Jo

Couch- to- 5K & Weight

I use to be a runner.

Like many moons ago.

I am now back to running

Just starting out today using the Couch-to-5K Program .

So now they say that I can say I am a runner.

E'lyse is doing it with me even though she doesn't like running.

Following the program today we went 2.17 miles.

It is cool because you do a 5 min. walking warm-up, then you do 60 sec. jog then 90 sec. walk

I didn't do nearly as well as I thought I would on the jogging part. Way to much weight to be hauling, my lung capacity is pathetic and I am not in great shape 

BUT I DID IT! 

Weight

I hadn't weighed myself until Friday and drum roll please

2 pounds down

WOO HOO!
Happy and surprised.

I haven't been eating all that great and my exercising has been very sporadic to say the least. 

But getting back on it and not ever giving up on my dream to be the lean, mean clean eating machine in 2013! 

Healthy Living, Bobbi Jo 

Progress Slow and Steady

I haven't checked in recently.
I have been keeping busy and feeling better.

I had 4 massages so far this week, I have worked out every day and I am feeling the difference.

 Not so much seeing the difference, but that will come. Feeling better is much more important to me.

I got on the scale and I lost 

One pound 

So since December 28 Th I have lost 

Am I happy? Heck yes!!

I also measured myself. I know you are only suppose to measure yourself once a month. 

I felt like I needed to do this.

I lost another 3 inches. WOO HOO! Super happy about this.

So far I have lost 14 1/2 inches, 

This is a biggy for me. 

Yesterday I said to myself " Okay Bobbi this monkeying around with the pansy weights and not pushing yourself is going to take forever to reach your goal."

I was at one time many moons ago a power lifter so I know how to lift and I know I have muscle memory even though it has been a while but I know it is there hiding under the layers of adipose (medical term for fat). Ewww! 

So I decided to go back to the basics and started to lift seriously. 

I did a arm workout that I found of Jillian Michaels. It was AMAZING! 

It felt so good to lift again. 

I did my workout before I had 3 massages at the spa.

I was starting my fist massage and all of the sudden I felt the burn in the triceps. At first I was like what the heck did I do to my arms then it hit me that it was from the workout. I haven't had that pain in such a long time. 

I got home from work and rode my bike for 9 miles. 

So the progress is slow and steady.
I am very happy with the results. 

Healthy Living, Bobbi Jo

Weigh In

Weight loss to report of 1 pound! YES. Slow and steady wins the weight loss battle. 

It is just a pound but this is what it looks like 

Heck to the NO! I am happy and thrilled with every inch I loose and every pound I drop. 

This means I am just that much closer to my goal.

Hugs, Bobbi Jo

Food Journal & Slight Budge

This is my food journal.

This is the longest I have kept a written and on line with Sparkpeople.

Sad to say but I have never been real good at keeping track of what I eat daily.

I am finding and once again this is sad to say but it is hard to keep calories to 1200 or below.

This is not my scale but I am seriously wanting one like this.

Weighed in on Tuesday and only lost .5 ounces.

I was a little bummed but I thought "well this is better than a gain.

 This morning I decided I really need to have some fresh living food in me

so I made a kale,pineapple, orange, grapes, pear, chia seeds & psyllium husk smoothie. 

Super yummy! 

Now to get back on the exercise bandwagon that I fell off.

Hugs, Bobbi Jo

New Year Changes Are On The Way

 With the New Year I decided to start weighing every Sunday morning. I also decided to join Weight Watchers Online Points Program.  I actually joined before Christmas just to get somewhat use to putting the food in the log and the activities in the activity log.
 So I weighed myself on January 1ST, 2012. EKKKK super scary. I WILL not share my weight with you but it was a lot more than what it should be.
 On Sunday January 7TH, 2012 I weighed in at 4.4 pounds lighter. YEA!! Excited about this. I love to see progress just like anyone else does.
 I have not been doing a bunch of exercising. Work has been busy and life at home a little crazy too. I know excuses but I wasn't aloud to exercise till last week.
 Super cool news is that in around 4 hours of massages I burn 1,399.29 calories. It is awesome that I get to do what I love and burn calories.
 So now on with the gradual adding of new habits and getting rid of the bad old ones. LONG process but will be so worth it.
 Hugs, Bobbi Jo

Weigh In

I forgot to report my weigh in on Wednesday I am down 2.2 pounds. YEAH!! Feeling good and strong. Hug, Bobbi Jo

Weigh In Thursday

Today i s Weigh In Thursday. I didn't think I was going to lose much due to that time of the month. But I got on the scale with a little prayer ahead of time and I lost 3.8lbs. YEAH! I usually gain at this time of the the month and feel bloated and miserable. Not this week I have felt good most of the time with a few cramps here and there but I am so happy that I made this progress.
Heading out to thrift stores today after my workout. Have a great day. Check in this evening. Hugs, Bobbi Jo

Weigh In Thursday

I was really scared this morning to weigh in. So I said a prayer and asked Heavenly Father that no matter what the number was that I would be okay with it and not let it deter me from my main goal with this new life style. May I say I was shocked and thrilled with the end results a loss of 8 pounds. Now I do realize that most of this is water loss but with my high blood pressure this is such a blessing and a boost in my mind.
I am getting ready to go work out and have a productive day. I will check in later.
Hugs, Bobbi Jo