Day 18- Thursday, July 14, 2011

Day 13 to 17

Well doing ok, i guess, not much movement weight wise will take my measurements on the weekend. I am trying to get in two workouts a day, but it has been more like once a day. Eating is going good though. Feeling a bit of stress because of work and will likely be away all week next week, but I like being in the filed and there will be a lot of hiking in pretty rough terrain. Congrats to those who are really showing great results good work. My goals are still in sight but it will take a little bit longer to reach them. This challenge has been a great kick start!

Day 12- Friday, July 8, 2011

Had a fantastic run toda, I really pushed myself, and yoga tonight. For breakfast I ate salad and same for lunch not sure what we are going to do for dinner but it will be high in protein. Can't wait for tomorrow to snack on some carbs!!

Day 11 - Thursday, July 7, 2011

Drank a ton of water, went for a wicked 30 min run with my friend in the coulees. Boy it was intense!! Felt awesome. I have always been athletic and I really enjoy exercising. I am just finishing up my group fitness leadership course and just have to present my warm up for step class. Had to work and I got my hair done, which I love, so only got in a melt down and I also did 1 hour of yoga. I actually fasted yesterday until dinner. For dinner we had tacos with salad

Day 10 - Wednesday, July 6, 2011

I am sure I have lost weight but I am waiting to weigh and measure myself. My clothes are fitting less tight and I certainly have more energy. I have been getting a couple of workouts in, but it is kind of crunch time at work, but that won't last long. I should be all caught up by Friday or Saturday. I am an archaeologist and we are getting ready to go in the field, which requires a lot of preparation as we will be doing a lot of field surveys and shovel testing. But in order for me to get out there, I have to have all my previous permits up to date.

Today drank loads of water, I think I am on my 4 litre right now. Breakfast was simple yogurt with strawberries and banana. Love the summer for the fresh fruit and veggies. Lunch was tuna with salad (NO COTTAGE CHEESE). Dinner tonight is corn on the cob, salad, and BBQ chicken. I found that I am really looking after my self. Tomorrow I am getting my hair done (Good bye grey) and today I gave my self a much deserved pedicure. People are also starting to notice a change in me . . ."looking good Cyn!" . . . Really makes me feel good to hear that!!

Day 9 - Tuesday, July 5, 2011

Day nine already! WOW. Feel really good. Certainly feel less bloated and kind of hallow. Breakfast was strawberries, 1/2 banana and 3 table spoons of yogurt. Lunch was cottage cheese and tuna. Dinner steak and salad. I had to work all day so workouts didn't happen. Might try and get a run in later.

Day 8 - Monday, July 4, 2011

Yesterday I was soooooo hungry!!! Just starving! Anyways had to skip breakfast as I was trying to get a report out in the morning. For lunch I had a greek salad with calamari (i peeled off the breaded part), then around 4 I had some chicken and fruit and had a late dinner of chilli. Drank a ton of water.

Day 5, 6, 7, - Friday, July 1, 2, 3, 2011

Day 5

Woke up early this morning and completed the Meltdown challenge. Since it is Canada Day today we went for Breakfast. I ordered 2 scrambled eggs with a slice of ham and tomato slices. Spent the day outside and then went for a BBQ. I made kabobs, bean salad and faux potato salad. I used cauliflower instead of potatoes. It was pretty good. Got to bed early and had a great sleep.

Day 6

Again food was ED friendly and did my workouts. I spent most of the day pool side and worked on my tan. See photo.

Day 7

Food ED friendly, really sore today so didn't do any workouts, but spent a lazy afternoon pool side.

Day 4- Thursday, June 29, 2011

Really haven't been feeling too bad and haven't had any weird detox withdrawals. Feeling great actually. Day four went really well. For breakfast I had watermelon, for lunch salmon, with tomatoes, and veggies arranged on a plate. For dinner I made chicken wraps for everyone but I didn't eat the wrap part. I just ate the chicken, avocado, tomato, cilantro, onion, pepper like a salad, which was topped with lemon juice.

I am currently preparing for my group fitness leadership certificate. I am going to specialize in step classes, so for most of the day I prepared my warmup routine for my instructor which I have to present sometime this weekend. I am doing this program through the YMCA. It is pretty intensive, but I am learning a lot. I figure if I am going to be serious about my health I better take the plunge and really get involved. Once I get my certificate I can teach at the YMCA twice a week. This will definitely keep me motivated. I also teach Belly Dancing and now that our yoga teacher has left I have been asked to lead our group. I really love yoga and would like to take a teacher training course some time in the future. I feel really motivated and excited about this journey and I really enjoy reading all the inspirational stories posted here.

Day 3- Wednesday, June 28, 2011

Wow felt pretty good. Had a great breakfast which was a three egg omelet with water melon. I drank the required amount of water and lots of decaf tea. Did my regular workout at the gym and the required meltdown challenge for the day. Also weighed myself this morning and I weighed 178.6 woowoo. Start weight is 179.2 so lost 1/2 a pound. Very proud. Pat pat pat. Did feel like eating lunch but had an early dinner. Homemade chicken cesar salad with corn on the cob to start follow by simmered muscles.

Day 2- Tuesday, June 27, 2011

Felt great this morning got to bed early last night. Slight head ache this morning but soon went away. I am really excited to start this challenge. I just taste the results. I want them so bad. I have been battling the bulge for the last 5 years and have minor successes, but as soon as I go off the plan it all comes back on. I think I reach a weight (not my goal weight) and think, "oh I don't look soooo bad at this weight", then I start self sabotaging my efforts. Do I not deserve to look and feel great? Yes I do and this time I am going to fight tooth and nail until I get there.

Workouts

1 hour yoga

1 hour belly dancing

Breakfast

3 table spoons of yogurt

1 grapefruit

Lunch

Awesome salad with tomato, boil egg, salmon, and lettuce with lemon

Dinner

Baked Chicken

Greek Salad

Yams

Before taken after last workout of DAY 1

Day 1- Monday, June 27, 2011

Was so excited to see that Dax was doing another challenge. I participated in his challenges before and saw excellent results. I hadn't looked at his website for about a year and I decided to check it out today and saw that his challenged started today. So without hesitation I joined up. I have posted my weight and measurements as well as what I ate today. Good luck everyone.

Measurements

Weight 179.2

Bust 42

Waist 36

Left upper arm 12

Right upper arm 12.75

Hips 43.5

Left thigh 4 inches 18.5/ 8 inches 25.5 widest

Right thigh 4 inches 18.5/ 8 inches 25.5 widest

Food

Decaf tea and water through out the day

Breakfast

1/2 red pepper

1/2 avocado

salmon

1 boiled egg

Lunch

1/2 red pepper

1/2 avocado

3 table spoons of yogurt

Dinner

corn on the cob

salad

veggie kabob

hamburger patty