Super Crazy Week and a Weigh-In!

Oh my goodness, guys!  The past 5 days have been non-stop work craziness - I have not had a single minute to myself for rest, nevermind update you all!

Sweet For Sirten (my cake business) had two weddings on Saturday and a consultation Sunday morning + my "normal job"+ a toddler (when my mom didn't keep him Friday / Saturday, thanks mom!) + the hubby working nearly 80 hours last week = CRAZY!

I did do pretty well on my exercise routine up until Wednesday when the craziness started.  I got 15 activity points this week.  Compared to my usual 0, I'm pretty proud of that. =)

I did have my (super fast) weigh-in on Sunday, at my mom's house (not on my usual Wii fit scale).  Here are the stats:
Week 1: 218.8
Week 2: 216
Week 3: 213.1
Week 4: 211.1
Week 5: 210.9
Week 6: Skipped
Week 7: 208 - 10% goal at 210.5
Week 8: 208.7 - GAIN
Week 9: 206.5
Total Loss Since December 2010: 27.5 pounds

I have to admit, it feels pretty cool to be the thinnest I have been (for more than a couple weeks) in 6 years! I feel the size 14 jeans calling my name!

This week should be much calmer, so hopefully I can share some recipes soon!

Weigh-In Day + Stonyfield FroYo

Well, of course this is the way it would go.

On the 1st Weigh-In post of my new, "public", blog, I must report a gain. {sigh}

Stats So Far:
Week 1: 218.8
Week 2: 216
Week 3: 213.1
Week 4: 211.1
Week 5: 210.9
Week 6: Skipped
Week 7: 208 - 10% goal at 210.5
Week 8: 208.7 - GAIN
Total Loss Since December 2010: 25.3 pounds

Alright, now that the reporting is done, lets think about why this could have happened.

• Excessive indulgence on Monday, 9/26, as it was my birthday.  I ate a grand total of 65 points in one solitary day.  (my points allowance is 34.)  This outing used 31 of my 49 weekly flex points in one sitting, PLUS a lot of those points were wine and martinis - shoot me. I KNOW alcohol makes me hold on to weight. 
• My body is very, super duper, crazy sensitive to estrogen changes, and I suffer from terrible hormonal swings and headaches - sometimes this can effect my weight loss efforts as well, I don't really know why.  I have been experiencing these symptoms for the last few days. I apologize if that is a little too much info, but, it is my blog, after all. ;-)
• I did my very first 30 Day Shred workout yesterday, and I have read that, until my body gets used to it, it can make my muscles swell and that could stall weight loss.  I have no idea if this is true or not. 

All I can do is start today as a new day, and keep at it! Hopefully next week I can report happier numbers. I do have to admit that seeing the scale go up is pretty discouraging, no matter what the reason. 

Yesterday, at my local Publix, I found this ^. 

See, I can't be on any diet where I can not have ice cream sometimes (another reason why I love WW), so I am always on the look out for healthier versions.  Let me tell you, this one comes in at 3 P+ (one point lower than most other ice cream), is organic, only 100 calories per serving, and DELICIOUS!  It has a dark, creamy chocolate flavor that I really enjoyed.  

You should all try it.  It is 100% totally worth it! 

Yesterday, I followed my new routine pretty well, except I didn't get the yoga in last night.  We had plan switch-ups at my house that just kind of screwed everything up for no good reason.  Tonight, there will be yoga, promise. 

Jillian kicked my butt on Level 1, Day 1, of the Shred.  Tell me it will be worth it.  My body HURTS today.  

Is it safe to work out again while I'm still so sore from yesterday?  I need to find out before I do Day 2 in a little while.  Hmmm ...

Finally Fall!

I woke up today feeling refreshed and ready to go! Fall is my most favorite time of year, and the crisp breeze and gorgeous Florida sunshine make me smile so much. =D

As I have said many, many times, I really need to exercise more.  I don't exercise at all.  Ever.  I hate to sweat.

I am such a girl. ;-)

Well, if I want to get rid of this weight faster, I have got to DO something.  I have got to move!

Ain't that the truth?

It is the 1st of the month, so it's a great day to start a new routine!  If you know me and my kiddo, you know we love routine, so what better way to do it? Put it on paper (or virtual paper, ha!), and stick with it.

So, here goes...

EVERY DAY I SHALL:

1. Wake Up.
2. Feed myself, the kiddo, and the husband (if he is home) a healthy breakfast.  Have my Green Monster. 
3. Coffee, cartoon, and work time! 
4. Put Paul down for his nap.
5. 20 minutes - Jillian's 30 Day Shred. (I can do 20 minutes of anything, right? whew.)
6. Shower!
7. Lunch.
8. Work until Paul wakes up from said nap (job, house, cake, whatever needs to be done.) 
9. Paul wakes up - we eat a snack.
10. 30 minute brisk walk around the neighborhood with Paul in the stroller
11. Outside play time. 
12. Cook dinner.  Eat Dinner.
13. Bathtime / Bedtime routine for Paul. 
14. 30 minutes of my Fat Girl Yoga (I will graduate to Biggest Loser Yoga when I feel ready.)
15. Chill Time. 
16. Bedtime. 

Now, of course, this routine would be IDEAL.  On days when I have a wedding cake to do or when I am out of the house, we can adjust.  Flexibility is the key to not burning out, right? 

This routine will earn me 10 WeightWatchers Activity Points every day!  5 for Jillian, 3 for the walk, and 2 for yoga.  Wow. 

If anyone out there wants to be virtual shred and/or yoga and/or walking buddies, let me know - I'd love it! 

Hopefully these changes will not only make my body happier, but make my mind happier, too! 

Weigh-in tomorrow - let's hope for good results! 

Much love, guys <3