Miricale Cake

So I finally go to go to Toronto to visit my best est friend Nicola. This usually turns into a weight gain situation where I go home 5 pounds heavier. I thinks It's cause I'm more relaxed and feel like I'm on vacation when I'm with her. This time was different however. Well sort of. I announced my first night there that I was making this trip different. I was going to go home 5 pounds lighter. We laughed and I hoped for the best. I was conscious of everything I ate. Even counting out my crisper's so I knew exactly how many calories I was taking in. I went to work with her, in a slow pet show with about 3 customers in a time frame of 8hrs. So I got to do some lunges and running around. Everything was going well until my last night there. Compulsion just hit me, and I was scanning take out sites galore. Nicola already had dinner on, but my eyes were convinced that chicken with steamed veggies and potatoes would not feed me, after all I had reduced my calorie intake and my calorie burn age like huge. So after battling it out whether or not take out was a stupid idea I blurted out, what one should never be blurted out. The point of no return. "How about we order a dairy queen ice cream cake" there was no turning back at that point as we both salivated over the idea. There was no way we could say no. Our brains and body had already envisioned the amazing moment it would enter our atmosphere our mouths even. After thinking for about 2.9 seconds, the decision was made we were on the phone frantically trying to find a Dairy Queen, with a cake and finding someone to deliver it. $45 later and about 1hr wait it had all come to and end. The cake was delivered and we couldn't crack into it fast enough. We ordered a blizzard Chocolate Extreme Ice Cream Cake. The thing was basically still frozen when it arrived but that didn't stop us from chiseling in, and in, and in. We went to bed ill with gut rot and about 1/4 maybe even less of the cake left. I woke up the next day and headed straight to the freezer in cake mode. Ate cake for break feast and said good riddance to the whole thing. I knew, as I was slowly chewing the last bite it was a horrible mistake, ridiculous call of judgement and it would have dire effects on my goal to go home with less weight instead of the usual 5 pounds. But in an odd twist of events I miraculously went home 5 pounds lighter and to make sure it wasn't a fluke I checked two days later and I was down another 2 pounds. So yay me, I guess the cake wasn't that bad after all. YAY

Stress equals food

I believe I'm trying to eat my way to happiness right now, and well I haven't found it yet, so what else is in the cupboard. lol. I have a lot of stressful events going on and the only way i'm coping with them is sleeping and eating. Then I get upset about over eating and eat and sleep some more. lol. Im such a winner. Hopefully tomorrow will start out better. Clean slate so to speak, and clear last weeks troubles away. I'm very proud of you Nicola. Oddly when one of us is on track the the other one falls off. Is it possible there's only room for one person on this track hahahahhaha. I will start tomorrow of healthy against all stresses and concerns. But as for today the market place buffett was screaming at me to go to lunch so i did. :(

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.