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I haven’t updated you guys much lately on my progress with my diet/fitness plan. I got down to 247 lbs. last Thursday, bringing my weight loss to 18 lbs. However, I decided since last weekend was Valentine’s weekend, I wouldn’t sweat the calories so much and just enjoy it! After the Mexican food Friday night and the Beef Wellington that I made for V-day night, I gained two lbs back and am sitting at 249. Did I mention my lazy booty didn’t see the gym from last Wednesday to this Wednesday? I’m not bummed about this. I told myself to enjoy the weekend and I did! I can still stare at my paper clip chain holding 16 paper clips. (The one at work is spanning across my bulletin board! It feels awesome!!)
Now, this weekend is Mardi Gras weekend, and as you know, that stands for Fat Tuesday. This will be me over the weekend!! 
Note: I wasn’t engaged at this point…the ring on my right hand is a $7 piece of costume jewelry that I would switch on my left finger in the rare event some weirdo hit on me.
Ok, ok. Just kidding you guys!!
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I’ve actually been looking forward to my workouts! This is historic, y’all. Unheard of.
When we last left off, I was just starting to get into the groove of working out and watching what I eat. This week, my weight hasn’t really seemed to change much, but I’m optimistic because I feel much more strong, energetic and tall than I have in years. I see muscle definition eeking its way out, which only strengthens my resolve to lose the cushion that hides its muscle-y glory.
The Workouts:
Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday - circuit training with Tiger
Long walks, but no real action, on other days.
I have to say it’s a first for me, to be enjoying my workouts so much. I used to dread them, and work myself up into a fit of doom and gloom before going. I used to start fights with Mr. Meatball on the way to the gym, because I was so insolent and ornery. Looking back, I think it was because I hated working out like that. In a gym. Claustrophobic. Feeling lost and weak and bored and stifled.
We’ve been working out near the Rose Bowl in a gorgeous field with hiking trails all around us. The space, the light, the fresh air, the nature and the sky all feed into my workouts and help me feel happier, cleaner and healthier than anywhere I’ve ever exercised.
Besides hiring a personal trainer and attending boot camp classes, I’ve been doing my best to run as much as possible. A few years ago I ran a few half marathons and ran on a regular basis. But here’s a secret: I hate running. It’s a total love/hate relationship - I hate the act of running, but I love how I feel after running. I’m addicted to the high and the adrenaline rush I get after finishing a run, but I’m completely miserable for the entire duration. I do know that running is one of the best things you can do for your body, and despite hating it so much, over time I really do feel the benefits of it, and that helps to keep me going.
I’ve tried everything to motivate myself to run, and these tips below helped. I thought I’d post them for anyone who is interested in running but can’t seem to get their foot out the door, like me.
Join Team in Training. Joining TNT was what got me to start running in the first place. A friend of mine signed up for a full marathon in Arizona through TNT and convinced me to sign up for at least the half. Before TNT, the only time I’d run was to the bar when the bartender yelled out last call. I don’t even remember running in gym class in high school. I probably came up with any excuse I could so I wouldn’t have to run. The thought of running 13 miles scared the crap out of me, but I liked the idea of doing it for a good cause. I highly recommend TNT for any first time runners because you get so much support, whether it is meeting once a week with the group to run together, or moral support when you can’t seem to get yourself to train.
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I was on the colorguard (or flag corp, whichever) in high school, and I was in the best shape of my life. I could easy do 100 pushups and situps. My legs were in great shape from dancing on the football field 5-6 days a week and my arms were cut from throwing equipment around while dancing on the field. And I was bloody skinny. Not so much anymore. I started gaining weight before Mini CC was born, and while I did lose most of my pregnancy weight, there’s still some hanging around.
Now that Christmas is over, and I no longer have the holidays as an excuse to not bother losing weight, it’s time to get serious.
The weight that needs to go isn’t a lot (about 15-20 lbs.), but it’s there, and I can feel it making a negative impact on my health. My back hurts, my hips hurt, and I’m tired all the time. I don’t have a lot of energy. It’s definitely time to make a change.
What I don’t want to do is crash diet. I’ll gain the weight right back and those crash diets are usually not very good for you. I want to make a positive change in my lifestyle.
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Ack! I’m desperate to shed a few pounds. About a year ago, I spent insane amounts of money on a personal trainer for about a year, and managed to lose 15 pounds. Once I met my weight goals, I thought I would have the discipline to continue exercising on my own and tearfully parted from my trainer. He was an awesome trainer and if I had the money I would have continued to train with him, but it just wasn’t something I was able to fund on a long term basis. Eventually I started getting lazy again, and here I am today, almost back up to my old weight. I bought all new clothes since the weight loss, and no I can’t fit into anything but my old clothes!
BM Elle and I live about five minutes from each other, and a few months ago we made it our goal to work out together at least three times a week. We checked the schedule at our local gym to see if there were any interesting classes, and my eyes immediately noticed the “Boot Camp” class. I begged Elle to take the class with me, and she reluctantly gave in. I wondered if it was anything like my sessions with my former trainer, who once tied a sled to my waist and forced me to run across the training room.
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No, this isn’t another “Secret Lives of Bees” post, but I do have another secret.
Have you ever kept anything from your fiance? Lately, I’ve been guilty, but I’m glad that I finally came clean with him. (I still haven’t shared this with family or friends, so this post is sort of my confession.)
No, the secret isn’t anything bad. It’s actually a good thing!
For a little over a month I’ve been sneaking out of bed at 5:30 or 6:00 AM (that’s at least an hour earlier than normal), getting dressed, and packing a bag with my work clothes. I jump in my car and head on my way to downtown Pittsburgh. Sure, I work downtown, but at this early hour, my destination isn’t my office. I’ve been having a morning date with this:
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I hate working out.
Unfortunately I have to do a PT (physical training) test every 6 months to stay employed. My confession: The last two tests I did, I was TOTALLY out of shape (aka did not work out at all)! And while I did pass, I was practically hyperventilating and struggling to stay alive. Now that turkey day is out of the way, I’m on a mission to get in shape, not only for wedding day (which is 3 months away! Yikes!) but for myself and my next PT test. Having a wedding in Hawaii not only means the standard, “feel good in dress”, but it also means “feel good in swim suit”. 
To say I’ve never been a fitness junkie would be the understatement of the year. But with less than two months before our destination wedding (and two weeks of flouncing around in a bikini), I kicked my procrastination in the butt and, heeding the many suggestions of you lovely readers, joined a boot camp to get buff.
My goal was not to lose weight but to gain some tone and hey, if I would be able to finally open a jar of pickles without having to wait for Mr Breezy to get home, BONUS! (Mmm… I love me some polskie ogórki!)
On the morning of our first day of Mode Boot Camp, I had so many butterflies in my stomach I thought I might start levitating. And as Mr Breezy and I walked over to join the group and watch this super buff guy pull multi-colored rubber bands out of a bag, my knees felt weak. But as the hour progressed and I snuck glances at the other people in the class I realized, hey–we’re all in the same boat here! And I started to enjoy myself. Read more…
Psshh… I wish! At 260 something pounds, I could WISH to be a buff bride. However, I’m trying to lose weight before the wedding. No, not 100 lbs exactly, but hoping for 50. I know I won’t be the buff bride everyone thinks of, but to me, I’ll be at my lowest weight as an adult, and by that, I’ll feel GREAT!!
If you want before pictures, check out our e-pics;). So, a few weeks ago, I asked, who is gonna take on the task of whipping my butt into shape for this?? Well, it didn’t take me long to think back a year ago…..
Last year, my fiance and I applied for Season 5 of the Biggest Loser Couples. We didn’t hear a word from casting (probably because our video was lame) but we were determined to peel the pounds away! I remember thinking, I want Jillian Michaels to kick my butt! I want her to make me cry, whine and then in the end, I would be stronger, beautiful and most importantly, healthy!! So who else would train me for my big day??
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Around the 90 day mark, I put the call out asking all you lovely ladies and gents if it was possible to get buff in 90 days. Well, it’s time for an update.
I couldn’t believe how many amazing ideas everyone had, thank you so much to everyone who commented.
It is now 51 days until we leave for Punta Cana, and I wish I could tell you that I did it ALL: got a personal trainer, did hot yoga, joined a pilates class, got a gym membership, found an online support group, did the One Hundred Push Ups program, swam laps and did a dozen different fitness videos.
But I can’t. ‘Cause that would be lying. (Not to mention crazy.)
Needless to say, I was a bit overwhelmed with all the options out there and didn’t really know where to start. Then, my (wonderful) boss went on a 12 day detox and lo and behold, I had a brainwave - what better way to kick off our pre-wedding healthy-living lifestyle than by doing the same?
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While we’re on the subject of things to do before you get into a bikini for 14 days straight…
When I opened up my Google homepage this morning, my heart flip-flopped (and not in a good way–more like when you’re on the diving board in your swimming lesson in 5th grade and your whole class, including that boy with the spiky hair that you secretly have a crush on, is watching, and you take a deep breath and fumble oh-so-ungraciously and SMACK! do a belly-flop into the pool).
Because my wedding countdown widget says there are only NINETY DAYS until our wedding.
GAHHHH…
I think all brides can relate when I say that getting past the 100 day mark is a wake-up call.
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I’m writing the post to announce that back in February, I made a pretty big decision that will ultimately prove the level of insanity that I have already reached: I signed up to run a Marathon.
Okay, so it’s technically a Half-Marathon. The Nike Women’s Marathon & Half Maration held in San Francisco, to be exact. To be even more exact, the event will be held two weeks following our wedding. Yep, I’m pretty much insane.
Image via Nike Women’s Marathon
My Wedding: 10.4.2008
The Marathon: 10.19.2008
Yikes.
Or am I?
I made this decision out of frustration in trying to find the time, energy and motivation to work out often enough to lose the token amount of weight I deemed appropriate to lose prior to my first dress fitting - which was just last week. Attempting to get myself in tip-top shape for a one-day extravaganza is apparently not enough for me, no matter how big a deal it truly is to me.
Yesterday, Mr. Pomegranate and I attended a birthday shin-dig in honor of one of our groomsmen. Imagine our surprise when the birthday boy himself, busted out a rather large and exciting gift for us!
If you recall my dress post, I have a tiny problem with the snugness of my dress. So, what’s Miss Coconut gonna do about that?! Well, I’m certainly not going to go on South Beach or some other diet, no way jose. I’m going to do it the ol’ fashioned way.
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