Motivation is what gets you started. Habit is what keeps you going

Yesterday was a great day. hahaha. I woke up and ate oatmeal and berries, good. Then my friend picked me up and we went shopping and a had a coffee, double double with cream and sugar, not so good. Then I got chest pains and was taken to the hospital, not good. I was in the hospital for 7hrs and hungry. I ate some french fries and a egg salad from the cafeteria, due to availability and price. The doctor took xrays, cat scan, ekg, and some blood work and sent me away with a clean bill of health. Which I found odd, because the pains got worse when I got home. On the way home my friend complained that she was still hungry, it was now midnight and we hadn't eaten since 6pm. She opted for the all to convienent Mcdonalds drive thru open 24hrs. Although I was hungry, I argued with myself that, I'd already eaten fries and white bread with fattening mayo earlier. Eating at McDonalds is doing my body no justice. I was approximately 10 mins from home. I decide to let my friend order her super greasy, great smelling food lol. I would wait till I got home and eat something a little more healthier. I got home and in a hunger, not wanting to go through to much effort, after all it was 12:30 am by this time. I made a bowl of cereal. It was not quite as satisfying as a crispy chicken sandwhich with large fries and diet coke would of been, but it felt better going down. Slowly I am making small changes that are making a big difference and for that I'm grateful. How's your journey Nicola?

I like big BUTTS

Well, that's my big butt. My, being me, Nicola. I'm Birdy, the one leaving the comments.

I need to lose weight and I just can't find the strength to really get started.

If there is no struggle, there is no progress.

After a successful week comes a not so great day hahahaha. It all started when I was rushed out of bed and asked to watch my niece, my brother got called into work. Feeling a little of outta of it, I instinctively went into the kitchen and ate toast with butter. It was already made, so my mind told me it was a given to eat it. Later on that afternoon I ate a cheese sandwich with creamy mayo with a hand full of tostito's chips lol. I think my mind was saying well you fucked up breakfast mine as well make a day of it lol. I had a nap, and woke up back on schedule ate chicken with tomato sauce and veggies. Unfortunately my gym closes early on the weekends so I won't get to work off this mornings blunders and tomorrow my day is packed so gyms outta the question again. All I can do is stay focused.

Photo of me last christmas weighing in at a rough 205 pounds. Hoping to be 140 by christmas this year.

My dreams are getting bigger as my butt is getting smaller!

I wake up every day with the realization that this is it, that there's only one shot at this life and I can either enjoy the ride and live it to its fullest and to my highest potential or I can stay the way I am.
Amazing week, cravings galore and success 100%, that is how I would describe this week. I feel amazing and for the first time in a long time I feel in control. I wake up and eat a healthy breakfeast under 450 calories every morning and drink a tea. I'm finding the sooner I wake up and start a healthy day, the easier it is to follow through. If I don't eat breakfeast right away, little naughty cravings start to develop. Talking myself into evil calories. Trying to convince myself there is room available for that chocalte slice of cake because I did not have breakfeast. I'm staying strong though. I know that eating that chocalte cake does nothing for my body, no fuel no nutrients nothing but empty calories.
I'm felling more confident as well, just knowing I'm on doing something right keeps my attitude positive and leaves me feeling just a tad sexier then normal. ahahhaha
Nicola my darling I hope your week in hind sight has been just as exciting as mine, let me know bella~

Taking Measurements

Taking your body measurements is an excellent way to keep track of your changing shape as you get fitter. Body weight by itself is not a good indicator of improved fitness. This is because when you burn fat and increase your muscle mass, you may weigh a bit more even though your body is getting tighter and smaller. This is due to the high density of muscle tissue compared to fat.

What Exactly Should You Measure?
The most common measurements include the circumference of your chest, biceps, waist, hips and thighs. Sometimes the neck, forearm and calf are also measured.
Chest: Measure around the largest part of your chest.

Biceps: Measure midway between the top of your shoulder and elbow.

Waist: Measure at the narrowest point, approximately one inch above your belly button. No cheating! Don’t pull in your belly or stick it out.

Hips: Measure your hips around the largest part of your buttocks with your heels together.

Thigh: Thighs are measured separately. Stand with your legs slightly apart. Measure your upper leg where the circumference is largest.

How?•

Use a flexible measuring tape as used by dressmakers. It can be as long as you need. If you use a plastic or cloth tape, bear in mind that these materials may stretch over time.• Wear the thinnest clothes possible, or none at all, so as not to add to the measurements you take.• Try to measure yourself in front of a full-length mirror so that you can see if the tape is positioned correctly.• Perhaps you could find another person to help with the measuring. They would be able to read the results more easily.• Keep your muscles relaxed while measuring.• When measuring, pull the tape just tight enough to keep it from sagging.

How often?

• Measure yourself about every eight weeks.• Do not take measurements more often than monthly as it may take six to eight weeks to notice any change. You shouldn’t expect to see progress more quickly than this and taking your measurements more often can be discouraging.

Our bodies are apt to be our autobiographies.

Great day today, for me. Haven't checked in with nicola yet. Saw the sexiest chick boxing today, and I'm now thinking I will have to try it out. Switched gyms. Ultimate fitness smelt like someone punched me in the face with urine, human urine. eek. Today I tried out Barrie Athletic Club. It's basically the shit. LOL. It was an exclusive men's club till about 5 months ago, so the male membership ratio is high, which is beautiful. hehehhheeh.



The club is unlike any gym I have been to before. It has a bar in it for one, yes a bar where you can order beer, jack and diet coke lol. You can also order sandwich's, protein shakes, vitamin water and ya anything healthy. The bar is located on the main floor facing 4 glass squash courts. So you can basically just sit and drink and enjoy the view lol, or work out and ask a hottie to join you for a drink down stairs post workout. Okay, enough with the bar.



The downstairs has full muscle training machine and free weights, with a full size boxing ring and punching bag room. Upstairs, is the cardio section which over looks the downstairs. There was no boxing match tonight unfortunately but the treadmills are front and center over looking it and boxing room. Can't wait to watch some boys kicking ass. The ladies change room is nice. It has lockers, leather couches to relax, phones, hair dryer, curling iron, styling products, full towel service and a sauna. Because the club was originally designed for men, the men's change room is way more pimped out with jacuzzi, steam room and sauna.



I am really pumped about losing the poundage! I ate healthy today and yesterday. Even ordered a salad at McDonald's with grilled chicken as I watched my friend eat super sized fries and huge Angus burger with pop. It's all about change, my mornings have structure now with oatmeal and fruit and that sets the tone for the rest of the day~



It's only day 2 so I won't scream success yet, but I feel I'm on the right track. Now to check in with Nicola and get her end of story :)

The begining of the end!

I'm about to embark on a online journey, chronicling the weight loss of Nicola and myself.
Ups and downs are sure to come, all will be noted so we can learn from our mistakes and share our successes. There's nothing like having your failure's published to keep you on track. Our starting weights, measurements and goals will be posted. They will be visited and updated bi-weekly with personal messages. This will help keep us cruising down weight loss boulevard, towards skinny bitch city :)

Thats all for now, measurements and such to come!