I did really good cutting back on my sugar yesterday, But, like I’ve mentioned before, I usually eat really good during the week anyway. It’s the weekend that always gets me!
Here is what my meals looked like yesterday:
Breakfast/pre-workout: coffee, Kashi cereal with almond milk, blueberries
Post workout snack: Mint Builder bar
Lunch: Smoothie
Afternoon snack: Cherry Fage Greek yogurt, mini package of pistachios (five pistachios)
Dinner: Salmon, roasted broccoli and carrots made with olive oil and garlic, clementine
Late snack/dessert: Atkin’s bar
Weight Loss
I have found that being held accountable for my food and weight is what really motivates me. I signed up for my first weight loss challenge in March of 2012. I came in first place and lost 20 pounds. Soon after, I signed up for the Biggest Loser at my gym, and I lost another 11 pounds. After that I signed up for the Diet Bet and another Diet Bet after the holidays.
I only succeeded in losing weight when I was part of these programs. My favorite was the Biggest Loser because we worked out three days a week, met with a nutritionist, kept food journals, and trained for a 5k. But this has shown me that although I can lose weight on my own, I do it better when I am part of a group or I am being held accountable to someone other than myself.
That being said, I have decided to sign up for another DietBet . I am no longer overweight. I am at a healthy weight for my height (5’8″) and I am right at the middle range. But I know that I gain weight very easy and often without realizing it.
This DietBet will help me get back on track and be held accountable. This time, it’s more about focusing on healthy weekend eating and being held accountable than it is about losing weight. This time, I won’t push myself to lose the weight, and if I don’t lose my 4% (approx. 5 pounds) I will be okay with that. This time it’s about maintaining what I have lost but in a way that I know helps me (being part of a program or “group”).
I don’t want to come across like I feel like I need to lose a lot of weight and I am unhappy with myself. Because actually, I am very proud of myself for losing over 30 pounds and all the hard work that went into it. I am happy that I can fit into clothes without being uncomfortable. But I am not at a place where I can continue on my own and be okay. (I love chocolate and ice cream and candy too much…) Instead, this Diet Bet will help me stay on track.
Would you guys still be interested in DietBet/weight loss updates or no?
Updated weight loss pics:
I have muscles now! And crazy hair as normal:
Today’s Workout
- 1.07 miles treadmill, walked
- Butts and Guts class – 60 minutes
- Stairmaster – 15 minutes
Yes, my gym finally got a Stairmaster!
I jumped on it after Butts and Guts class for 15 minutes. I haven’t been on the Stairmaster for a long time, so I took it kind of slow. I did an interval program with one minute slow climbing and one minute fast climbing. I also did a few minutes of sideways stepping.
A sports doctor told me once that all the repetitive forward motion isn’t good for your hips and legs (running on a treadmill, the elliptical, etc). And sometimes you need to run and step sideways. I had hip bursitis at the time from all of the repetitive forward motion I was doing on cardio machines.
I wore my new pink tank top today.
I had Jaden take my picture instead of the awkward self-pic, but he had a little too much and took about 47 pictures. 
After my hour and a half workout, I realized that I wasn’t wearing my BodyMedia armband. 
I plugged it into the computer this morning and forgot to put it back on. I was pretty bummed because I like to see my steps and calories after my workouts… and now I will never know.
Lunch
Lunch this afternoon was a stuffed pepper.
I stuff mine with brown rice, spinach, and feta cheese. So good! I also had a Chobani Champions Tube yogurt for a little bit more protein.
These are geared toward kids, but I actually bought them for myself. One tube only has 70 calories and 5 grams of protein.
I hope you all have a great afternoon!
- Do you eat any food that are supposed to be for kids?
- Did you workout today?
- What’s the hardest thing you’ve ever done or worked towards?
Dang! Look at those arms! Good job with the weight loss. I would be interested in hearing about your dietbet progress.
You look fantastic!!! I need the motivation you have…
Thank you – I have set backs but I try to keep pushing forward a little at a time!
I need a DietBet where I lost 20 lbs! I am your “before”picture right now! I need something liek this to keepmy weekends in check as well….should I sign up?
Yes!! It’s great motivation to win money! You can lose weight and get a couple extra dollars!
So you just keep signing up but is it always a set time and percentage….I will go check it out….I weigh in tomorrow and know I have my work cut out for me, but I need accountability!!!!
Yes – it’s always a month (28 days usually) and always 4% of your current weight. Once you submit your weight and pics, they’ll tell you exactly how much you need to lose.
Is there a certain one I should join or just any?
It’s SarahFits DietBet. This should be the link http://www.dietbet.com/games/9141 Yay!!
Im signed up! Yay, just going to keep going with this until I hit goal weight!!!
I just joined diet bet after reading your post. So excited to start!
Awesome! That’s so great – I’ll have to look you up on the DietBet page! Good luck! Let me know how you do!
Way to figure out what’s going to hold you accountable and keep you within your healthy zone. That’s awesome! Stair masters can totally kick my butt. It doesn’t seem like it would be all that bad, but after 10 minutes, I’m huffing and puffing and sweating all over. But in a good way–I’m obviously making it worth my while!
Right?! I sweat more from 10 minutes on the stairmaster than anything else!
you look amazing
Thanks, Amy
I say do what works for you! I have to weigh in each week!!! I want muscles!!! You look awesome. I am enjoying the classes at my gym but tend to do more running then anything else. I know the older I get I need that strength training. Body pump at 5:30!!!
I used to do just cardio too but when I discovered BodyPump it all changed! Have fun at BodyPump!!
Animal crackers. LOVE them.
I worked out at the gym. Elliptical and weights. I may go for a hike later and test out my knee.
The Kidless Kronicles
Have fun on your hike. I love animal crackers too..and graham crackers
Look at your biceps forming quite nicely!!! I think it will be fun to follow you through another diet bet!! I was thinking about signing up but I am going to pass for now. Sheesh, the last one kept me on my toes trying to get the weight off. I have maintained a 3 pound loss from the last one so I am pretty happy about that!!
Great job maintaining the three pound weight loss. I actually maintained a three pound weight loss too. It does keep you on your toes – I always felt very pressured! This time I’m going to take it easy!
You look amazing! Congratulations on your weight loss.
I ran 4.3 miles today (goal was 4.5, but I was running late). I also want to do weights & yoga. Losing 35 pounds was hard, & I have 15 more to go. The last 15 have been crazy hard.
Thanks! Great job on losing 35 pounds! I agree the last few pounds are soooo much harder! Good luck!
You look fabulous! I swam for 30 minutes on my lunch hour – the windchill outside was zero, but the pool was so warm!
Thank you! Swimming is such a great workout – how fun!
You look great!
Thanks, Matt
You’re looking great!! That type of weight loss is quite an accomplishment and you should be darn proud of yourself! Those guns of yours are looking great too!
I used to eat the sugar free jello snack packs all the time! Thats about it for kids food for me! I’m such a veggie gal and you know, kids hate veggies!
Thanks you! I used to eat the sugar free jello too! I don’t think my kids even liked them!
Like I told you yesterday, you look great Heather!
Beautiful before and after pics! I’m starting a weight loss challenge at my gym….the first prize for the whole country is $5000, so that’s pretty good motivation. We are about to get our first “before” photos taken on the weekend, and I’m so nervous: we have to have them done in just shorts and a sports bra! Yikes!
Wow – $5000?! That’s awesome! Great job starting the weight loss challenge and good luck!!
Wow…well done!
Thanks!
You look great and so toned!
Good luck with Diet Bet, win some more money!!
Thank you