Flu & Vegas

I have been sick for almost a week now with the flu (yes the one everyone dreads) I couldn't go to work for the whole week plus all the snow ugh I was on the couch dying for days! My goal was to be better by today because I'm going to Vegas for the long weekend. My job hosts an annual conference in different cities each time and this year the whole company is going to Vegas- it will be my first time and i'm soooo excited! still under the weather but mama is going to make it work! Thankfully this is the trial Vegas and I'm going back in June for a bachelorette (operation Vegas body in FULL EFFECT starting next week)

Any who Valentine's Day was always something I celebrated with my best friend Teresa we always went all out and I wish we did something this year.. in need of the extra loving but ehhh c'est la vie and I have so much love in my life and it is a beautiful thing!

xoxoxoxo 
Gigi 

One year update!!

I didn't really become committed to a lifestyle change until this blog (end of May). And if anyone is still reading this you can tell my motivation has been in a downward spiral. I guess it has a lot to do with wanting to sulk and eat instead of being active and responsible for my progress. And after going home this weekend for my sister's bridal shower and seeing these pictures I think slowly things are starting to click again. 

But anyways exactly a year ago this weekend I went to a wedding and wore a black dress and felt pretty okay  that day- for the most part however when I saw candid pictures from the photographer and tagged on Facebook- I WAS MORTIFIED. Well a little redemption this weekend because I felt pretty darn good! Everyone was complimenting me and commenting on my weight loss. In all honesty I don't feel thin- I haven't been committed for the last couple of weeks so I wasn't expecting those reactions AT ALL. But holy moly when I saw these pictures side by side TALK ABOUT MOTIVATION!! 

MY ARMS!! rough stuff  (also love that both were candid so no posing/camera angel) 

I don't really remember how much I was weighting for the wedding-I'm assuming around 195 lbs. so it still 12lbs difference from now but I think what sticks out the most is how lean I look. I think that is why my family was so shock because I may only be down 12lbs but working out makes me look a lot thinner. I"m obviously ecstatic with these picture and the difference a year can make! 

So I may be stuffing my face after work but this weekend definitely gave me a push to keep going! Dammit I deserve to reach my goal before the year ends!!!  

xoxo 

Gertrude (my fatty alter-ego) ;)

Thursday Updates!!!

Quick & to the point update! I was suppose to do a social run with Charm City Run- it is every Wednesday and they run between 2-7 miles with various speeds and after everyone goes out for a drink. I WAS SO EXCITED TO DO IT- I have new sneakers, I feel good and wanted to meet new people! But I went on two runs since I got the sneakers and they still need to be broken in... SO I chickened out and didn't go!

I didn't want my sneakers to slow me down/I was intimidated/I need more time- hopefully I have the guts to go next week! 

Since my mishaps at the grocery store - I was not able to find sweet potatoes but was able to get some stuff to get me back into the groove. & actually packed my breakfast and lunch today! 

Breakfast: eggs with grapes and blueberries
Lunch: chicken breast/ 1 red potato/ cucumber & tomato/ black beans

Even though they aren't  the HEALTHIEST meals it is nice to prepare and know exactly what I'm eating! Leaving to Jersey tomorrow for the Giants vs Jets game! sooo excited! going to eat so crappy! maybe time to end the summer with a detox :)

Girl Let Me Tell YOU....

I don't blog during the weekend just because it is easier when I'm at work, so I have some updates!!

On Friday we officially started boot camp (intense circuit training); Ashley bought this Groupon for unlimited boot camp for a month!! Was super excited because I will be trying a new activity this month (part of my  Goals list). The atmosphere is great! It is a small studio so not in a formal gym- the group was small about 6 of us mostly women! And you could tell everyone no matter how skinny was struggling/pushing hard during certain activities. But let me tell you, I was sore leaving the place I was not looking forward to how sore I was going to be. On Saturday I thought I was all that and while Ashley was at her soccer game I went for a walk that turned into a 2.5 mile run! Felt so great after so I regret nothing.. that is until Sunday when I looked like Bambi or like her all day
 


 I have come to the realization that I rather just run.. hate being this sore but Ashley made a good point I'm only this sore because I don't work on  these muscles on a regular basis. So even though I don't want to go back she paid for a full month so I might as well just get through it!


Just to give you some Monday giggles-

Friday morning 

Friday AFTER boot camp

After my run (smile the pain away HA)

Long Weekend Ahead

So this post is going to be short & to the point.. weekends are the WORST for me! I think food is that much more delicious between Friday and Sunday not to mention this Monday is a holiday. On any other weekend I would be so excited to order out tonight and go out to eat Saturday & sometimes Sunday to then recover on Monday, however this cycle has to end. Realistically I'm not going to stay home until all the weight is off- I have to learn how to eat out the healthy way.

It does give me some anxiety thinking about it because even this week trying to stay on the straight and narrow has been hard.. I have given into a piece a chocolate yesterday & a milkshake on Tuesday (it was strawberry so that is considered a fruit serving right? ha) and a breakfast wrap this morning. I did however have some success I did chose to have Subway (turkey no cheese very little lite mayo on wheat) for lunch & homemade very healthy salads the rest of the week as well as a healthy smoothie last night- so overall I have been semi okay with this weeks food decisions. I know the biggest thing for me is to get back on MyFitnessPal so I can really monitor what I'm eating and my calorie in take, however it is annoying to track EVERYTHING YOU EAT and put it on an app but I think this has to be done!

I will be going to brunch with some Lange Ladies tomorrow & we are hanging out tonight as well so this is my first test, making an 100% effort to say yes to healthier options!!! egg whites, veggies & all that good stuff (gif is too funny LOL)



Also yesterday I decided to tell my close friends (Lange Ladies) about the blog. The more people that know the less likely I will give up! & they reacted very positive and encouraging which made me feel AMAZING!!

Ending this Friday post with some anxiety but really pumped to kick some ass!! (aka not eat junk)