Month: March 2017

WIW

  • Last week (and the week before): 194.6
  • Today: 193.0
  • Change: -1.6

Wooohoo!! I’m finding that right mix of good eats/alcohol/working out. 

However on Sunday I leave for about a week of work travel. Sun-Wed in San Antonio and then Fri-Sun in Philly. I’ll packing my running shoes, but will be doing almost zero cooking and meal prep so i’m hoping I don’t gain. 

What’s your best advice for eating out/work travel dining?

Your Body Is a Wonderland

I couldn’t resist a classic John Mayer reference.

The other day I was trying to take a picture in the bathroom mirror to tastefully illustrate my recent lack of back fat rolls. (Talk about a NSV)!

T saw this and of course was like what are you doing? (No I was not taking nudes for all of the internet…technically haha). 

I explained to him that I wanted to document my current reduction of back fat. He looked at me perplexed. He said I never had any back fat. 

I just think this is a perfect example of how we are our own worst critics. Noticeable back fat or not, T loves me and thinks I have a great body. Even as I’m losing weight and getting toned, I want to focus less on what “I don’t hate as much about myself” and more on “what I love even more about myself.” 

Solid weekend despite some disappointment

On Friday afternoon I found out one of my friends has to last minute bail on her visit down here (for good reason). I was for sure bummed, but understood. She was going to be here Sun-Tues so thankfully I had some other weekend fun planned to brighten my spirits. 

Friday: Met up with another bestie who only lives in Baltimore for dinner and drinks. We picked a place halfway. While driving there I got to briefly catch up with another girlfriend! Super great time at dinner and I presented her with a little “Will you be my bridesmaid?” gift. I’ll mail out the other 2 this week to the ladies not nearby (including the friend who couldn’t make it down). 

Saturday: went to Body Combat class which kicked my ass in a good way instead of my usual Body Pump because we had plans to go to a St. Patty’s parade and shitshow in Alexandria. I really liked the Combat instructor and it took me back to my Karate days of junior high. Really solid workout. St. Patty’s shenanigans were fun! 

Sunday: slept in, watched a TON of Parenthood (we only have 2 episodes left). T and I attempted to get a Costco membership, but it was a zoo – poor planning on our behalf attempting to go on a Sunday. Instead we went to Aldi. I got a gel mani and T cooked a yummy dinner. 

I was supposed to take today off since my friend was going to be here, but I am only taking the morning. I slept in, T is making breakfast, and I’m going to hit up a noon yoga class at work before going in my office at 1 for a half day of work, which will actually be good since I’m traveling for work 6/7 days next week.

WIW and monthly measurements

I didn’t get a chance to post yesterday, but I weighed in and took measurements.

Losing inches left and right! I see the difference and I feel the difference.

In terms of weighing in at home:
Last week: 194.6
This week: 194.6
Change: 0

Between engagement celebrations and a busy work week that impacted my ability to work out I’m totally fine with no change. My next 2.5 weeks are a bit nutty so I’m hoping to not gain any weight, but I’ll be able to buckle down and focus starting March 20 – just in time for spring!

Lent

Even as a former Catholic I still feel like Lent is another great opportunity to make a resolution of sorts.

In the past I’ve done plank challenges, tried to avoid hitting snooze, and not using my phone in bed to name a few.

This year ‪I’m giving up using social media when spending time with my fiancé!

T calls my phone “my precious” and he hates how obsessed I can be with social media (truth is I hate how obsessed I can get too). I’m letting myself still text/google/log on weight watchers, but other than that I want to not let social media distract me while I’m with him.

He’s currently asleep (so I’m not ignoring him) and wanted to quickly write this post!