Not to be a hater or anything, I get that this show is inspiring for people and everything  but still…

I watched the Biggest Loser (or part of it) for the first time today, just to check out what all the hype is about. In the beginning when the contestants were talking it had their total weight loss displayed under their names, and I was blown away. Some dude lost over 100 lbs, Others lost around 80, 60, etc. Those are big numbers! So I was thinking, “Cool this should be really inspiring! Awesome.” Then the host said this:

“Well, you been here 9 weeks…”

9 weeks? 9 WEEKS? I nearly turned it off right there. How on earth is that good for you? Over 10 lbs a week lost? I’m sure they are able to justify it in some way on the show, but wouldn’t that give extremely unrealistic expectations to people watching it who don’t know anything about healthy weight loss?

I’m kinda fuming about this one. Also, WTF is with all the people screaming in the opening sequence? That’s supposed to make me want to watch it?

I’d like to hear from people who’ve been watching the show from the beginning, because this time, I’d be happy if I was wrong.

I’m procrastinating school work and I wanted to update you on my gym success this past week!

My tentative schedule was:

Monday - break

Tues - Training: check

Weds - 40 mins cardio + abs (didn’t go, boo)

Thurs - Break (Went this day instead! yay!)

Fri - Training (Worked my ass off, yes!)

Saturday - 1 hr cardio (Danced at the bar for hours instead, although the alcohol prob. canceled that out)

Sunday - 30 mins cardio + abs (I was DETERMINED to work out yesterday so after work at 11pm I did the Yoga Booty Ballet Cardio vid, and yes its as cheesy as it sounds but still pretty awesome. And some pilates for lower body)

Soooo, if you count Saturday’s dancing, that’s 5 days! Not too shabby!

This morning was rough, doing an intense workout right before bed probably wasn’t the best idea even though it felt awesome at the time. My neck and lower back are quite sore but I still think I’ll go to the gym today. Maybe aquacize?

Workout Schedule for March 8 -14

Monday: Core circuit followed by aquaftiness

Tuesday: Training

Weds: 8am yoga?? (hah, unlikely but I will try)

Thursday: break

Friday: Training

Saturday: 45 mins Cardio

Sunday Break.

Also, I lost another 2.5 inches! Screw you unchanging weight, I got muscle now!

So I’m now at:

Waist: 41.5’ (First measurement was 48.5, what!?)

Belly: 50’ (First time I’ve measured this, gah its horrid but oh well)

Hips: 46’ (Still the same and fine with me, I have a flat ass, TBH I wouldn’t mind if it was bigger! haha)

Wish me luck this week. I’m going to have 7 days of being perfect even if it kills me! (Well maybe just near perfect…)

I am slowly starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel, good news is: I have a waist! Holy bajaysus it’s true! I’ve been struggling to see what my 2 months of gym time has gotten me, simply because my weight has stayed the same plus or minus 3-5 lbs. It’s been SO frustrating! But the other day I was getting dressed and noticed a distinct curve inward which wasn’t there before. Even when I lost 40lbs a few years ago, I wasn’t working out so I was still boxy, just smaller. I’m pretty pumped.

My Boobs are getting smaller, and not to overuse religious exclamations but Hallelujah! Maybe eventually I won’t have to spent 180 bucks on a bra.

Oh, and remember when I said I would update on sunday about sticking to my gym schedule? Sure didn’t (update or stick to it) I’m really struggling with going to the gym on days I dont have training scheduled. All I need to do is get my ass there 3 extra days on my own and I’m good for the week. I’ll keep writing my tentative schedule here to keep me somewhat accountable.

Monday - break

Tues - Training:  done

Weds - 40 mins cardio + abs

Thurs - Break

Fri - Training

Saturday - 1 hr cardio

Sunday - 30 mins cardio + abs

Sticking to this and staying on my food plan will be my goal for this week. Wish me luck!!

Since my decision to eat healthy and exercise:

1. It takes way more alcohol than before to get me silly drunk. More than I’m willing to drink. (this is probably a good thing)

2. It only took 40ish days to get my soccer player’s calves back.

3. I STILL crave McDonalds despite all the gross crap in their food and how shitty I feel after I eat it.

4. If I don’t do some sort of exercise at least every 3 days I have trouble sleeping and feel irritable.

5. 1 cup of oatmeal in the morning is way to much.

6. My nails are stronger and are growing faster.

7. My lack of weight loss is still discouraging, despite shifting my focus and its really hard not to step on the scale every day.

8. I am extremely lucky that my family is amazing and supportive and loving

9. My posture has improved

10. It still blows my mind that with each training session I attend I get stronger and can do more, I have never been strong and it’s very empowering.

This is my first time using my new Hello Kitty Wagara box and I quite like it. Way more room than my last one and very sturdy!

Contents and WW Points Values

Right Tier:

Almond Dessert Tofu with craisins, a lemon slice and a heart shaped jello cube (hard to see with all the yellow) - 2 points

Moro/Blood Orange slices - 1 point

Left Tier:

Brown Rice and Veggie Stirfry underneath. - 4 points

Girl with big hair made from an egg sheet, Nori Face, pickled green bean dress - 1 points

Total - 8 points.

Not bad at all.

The phrase “Flat Hair is Sad Hair” is something I used to say to clients all the time when I was hairstyling and its still true now. Listen to the bento ladies!