yettesjourney

Hey Everybody!!

I say I’m about 12 weeks into my new active lifestyle.  I’m about 22 pounds down!  That is a big accomplishment for me, but when I think about how long I have to go, it makes me a little sad.  I’ve made a commitment that even though I’m in school, I would go to the gym 5 days a week.  It hasn’t been as bad as I thought.  I’ve been completely dedicated.  I would like to lose about 85 more pounds.  I’m not really sure how long this will take, but I’m in it for the long haul.

I think I would be most comfortable in about a size 12.   I think it might take 8-12 months, but I need to do this for myself.  I need to feel like I can accomplish something on my own.

Ok…I’m going to get off my soap box.

btw…Old navy had sweatpants on clearance for 5 dollars!!!  Check it out!

Hi Everyone!

So, the weight loss boat is sailing as fast as I would like it to. Dang it.

I think it may because my body is getting used to the exercise. I eat around 1500 calories a day and if I go below that I might die. lol For the last 10 weeks I’ve been working out 5 days a week for about 40 minutes. I’ve lost about 23 lbs. , which is awesome. I’d like to lose about 2.5 pounds to 3 per week. I also do strength training for 20 minutes three times a week. Elliptical Interval Training is what I do for cardio. I believe I burn around 400 calories on the elliptical, and I’m not really sure how much I burn doing strength training. I found this article in Shape magazine about elliptical interval training. I already do this, but this one is a little different, so I decided to give it a try. I worked out today using the interval pattern, and let me tell you. I was beat up after this workout. So here’s my plan to get out of my weight loss funk:

Elliptical interval training for 6 days a week for 45 minutes
Strength Training for 3 days a week

What do you think?

Hey everybody.  I’m pretty sure I’m going to turn into any oreo.  I love oreos!!  They are are my weakness.  I had 3 servings of oreos yesterday.  Yep, that’s 9 cookies.  That’s pitiful.  Luckily, I know that I can workout and I will be just fine.  Have guys ever went oreo crazy.  I need a food that I won’t feel so guilty about!   Help

Juanyette

hey yall!!

I guess Monday will be Week 8…Woo!

I’m ecstatic!  I lost a pants size and proud of it.  I really need to do update pictures, but I’m lazy lol.  I’m about 5 pounds away from fitting into my babyphat jeans I was telling you guys about.  I’m about a size 20 now…again.  It’s still a little high, but it’s a step in the right direction.  I would love to be a size 12.  One day soon, I hope. 

Hey All!!

I lost 2 pounds last week.  That’s 17 pounds!  Woot!  School started today and I got up at 6:15 and went to the gym!!!  Go me.  I’m ready to graduate and I’m ready to lose weight!

Hey gang!

OMG!  Weigh in is tomorrow morning.  Is it that time again already?  School starts on Monday and I’m freakin’ out a little.  I going to have to get up at 6:00am everyday to make it to the gym five days a week.  Dang.  It’s ok.  I just need to do it and not worry about it.  I’m actually at the gym right now.  Just pray for me as I go into the new school year and the 5th year of undergrad.  :(  lol

Juanyette

This is a poem that my English teacher made us learn in 10th grade, and I never really took it to heart until now.  Let the words flood your heart and never forget it.

“Invictus” by William Ernest Henley

Out of the night that covers me,Black as the Pit from pole to pole,

I thank whatever gods may beFor my unconquerable soul.
In the fell clutch of circumstanceI have not winced nor cried aloud.

Under the bludgeonings of chanceMy head is bloody, but unbowed.
Beyond this place of wrath and tearsLooms but the horror of the shade,

And yet the menace of the yearsFinds, and shall find me, unafraid.
It matters not how strait the gate,How charged with punishments the scroll,

I am the master of my fate;I am the captain of my soul.

Omg.  I lost 4 pounds this week.  I want to cry.  That’s 15 pounds this month!!!!!  :)  I think it is time for a picture check in.  I’ll post some later on today.  I haven’t seen this number in about 8 months.

Thanks for all of your encouragement.  I’m a 1/4 of the way to my mini goal.

Juanyette

Omg…I went to a dance party tonight and it was SO much fun.  I burned alot of calories that is for sho!  lol 

Yay for dance parties.

Hey,

I have to admit.  My initial enthusiasm is wearing a wee bit thin, but I am still managing to workout.  I need a boost you guys.  What can I do.  I’m only a month in and I’m not ready to give up now.  I picked up my cal intake because since I’ve been exercising 5x a week, I get pretty hungry.  lol  I guess I’m eating about 1400 calories a day.  I just don’t want to gain those 11.5 pounds back.  I need to work out right now actually.  :(  Help me out guys.

Much Love,

Juanyette