A little of this and a little bit of that…

#1

You might want to sit down for this.

I haven’t consumed a carbonated beverage since Feb. 1. Yep, this little coke lover, has avoided coke, pop, soft drinks, whatever the hell you call it for 36 days. Not like I’m counting or anything.

They said it would be easy. They said you wouldn’t miss them after a few days or weeks. WRONG. BIG FAT WRONG.

I think about Coca Cola constantly. How it would make my pizza taste better. How it would make a crappy day better. My body just wants it.

But… I haven’t given in, with the exception of a teeny tiny sip of my brother’s Big Red Slushie.

So, where do cokes and I stand? How have I been feeling?

Let’s start with the latter. I feel great. My clothes fit better. I’m not bloated. For those reasons alone, I may just give them up forever. I’d rather eat my calories anyway. I still drink tea and lemonade occasionally, but I’m also drinking a ton of water.

Will I really NEVER ever drink another beloved can of coke? Probably not. I’ve created this little contest in my head. If I can lose the last 5 pounds of baby weight, I get to celebrate with a coke. 5 more=another coke until I’m down to pre wedding weight from almost 7 years ago.

Isn’t it weird how I aspire to be that weight again? I think I want to be that weight because that’s the last time I remember not weighing myself. Just liking my size and not caring what the number said.

So, how’s that for motivation? And shorts. Most definitely, shorts!

#2

I’ve started reading again. We’ve had several snow days in the last month which in turn I get to stay at home. I have been so lazy and it’s been great. I needed to be lazy. Teaching is rough. My class is rough. We are busy. We don’t spend much time at home during the week so its been nice to be forced to be home. Actually, it’s been wonderful!

I’ve updated the READ WITH ME tab with the books I have been reading! Enjoy!

Thyroid Update & Weigh In Wednesday

Yesterday afternoon I had my follow up appoint with my Endo since starting hormone replacement therapy in February. I am happy to report that my thyroid levels were perfect. I got the green light to do some baby making but I still feel like that's a few months off. Either way, I am happy everything is working.

I can tell a huge difference in my energy and I just feel more like myself these days. :)

I wasn’t going to link with weigh in Wednesday at first because I have been binge eating the last few days and I knew I’d gained. However, I decided I needed some accountability to get the number back down.

162 (ouch ) up like 1.6 or something from last week

I hit 160.0 this weekend and then we celebrated my brother’s birthday Sunday and I ate everything I could get my hands on Monday and Tuesday. So it could be worse. I’m back at tracking calories and exercising today in hopes to keep moving right along. I really think it is SO TRUE that the last 10-15 pounds is the hardest. Luckily, that’s really all I want to lose but it’s going to take some discipline on my part or it won’t happen.

Unpleasant #healthprobs

I’m in a sour mood today. I wasn’t going to share any of this, but then I thought, why not? It’s my blog and I can do what I want. Plus, I like talking to those who comment and I feel like writing this out because I need to vent. And I want to get all this negativity out of my system so I can have a nice evening.

1. Husband

Remember a few weeks ago when I joked about my husband being sick HERE. Well, he is still sick and I am getting the horrible wife of 2013 award in the mail. We spent last Thursday night in the ER because he was having abdominal pain and we went to see a GI doc yesterday afternoon. I won’t go into detail because it is not my story to share, but please keep him in your thoughts and prayers. As far as we know it’s not anything crazy serious… but he is having an unpleasant procedure on Valentine’s day.

2. Me

In early January, my doc discovered that I had a thyroid problem. I have been told by everyone it’s not big deal, but it is a big deal to me. I don’t know why, but I always view health problems as a sign of weakness and I’ve always been pretty invincible in that department. I never get sick and I’ve had a problem free life in regards to my health with only a few minor bumps here and there. I won’t even take Tylenol if I have a headache! So, when I find out I have some “condition” I need to treat forever, it’s kind of unsettling to me.  I just want to be the same Shelli with no health probs! Not some 27 year old woman with a pill list.

I have been waiting for my appointment today with an Endocrinologist since my blood work came back in early January because I had so many questions. The doc was nice, confirmed everything I already knew and I CRIED. I’m sure it was a cocktail of things… worry about my husband, myself… being overwhelmed with my life in general at the moment, but I have cried all afternoon. I’m sure these emotions stem from my thyroid too, because apparently your thyroid affects EVERYTHING. Oh, and the doctors scale was like 4 pounds heavier than what mine said this morning. Bastards.

Long story short, she gave me 8 weeks of synthoid, told me I have Hashimoto’s thyroiditis and I went on my way, not to come back for 7 more weeks.

3. Why it’s Important to stretch when you are getting old

Last night during the Bachelor, I decided to jump up and do some squats and lunges. This morning when I stood up from bed, my lower back was killing me. I can just hear my husband (baseball coach) voice saying “ make sure your knees don’t pass your toes when you squat” and “did you stretch?” Clearly, I did neither of those things because my back f*cking hurts when I try to stand up straight.

So along with my husbands’ and my own declining health (yes- I am overly dramatic) I am having back trouble today. When did this happen? Why am I not still 22 and a spring chicken? I don’t want to get old or take synthoid. We are not even 30!

Sorry to be such a downer. Thanks for letting me share. I know our problems could be worse and we are very fortunate these small feats are all we are facing. Now I’m going to clean up my mascara and go pick up the BEST part of my day, my healthy, beautiful Kendall Grace!

BEFORE Pictures Eeek

I can’t believe I’m about to do this but we are all friends, right? RIGHT?

These were taken 2 weeks ago. I wouldn’t be posting them if I wasn’t on week 3 of C25K. I wouldn’t be posting these if I was going to start the Ripped in 30 program with my husband per his request that he wants to do “one of those crazy” workouts. Isn’t that cute? He wants to do it after Kendall goes to bed. Ha! Date Night!

Anyways, every one else and their mom has posted their BEFORE pictures on the internet and it seems to hold them accountable. I mean I will DELETE this blog before I post pictures where I haven’t lost any weight. Seriously.

So here it goes…

  

(excuse the hair flip motion shot)

Here are my stats as of today.

Weight 163 (-4 loss from August holla!)

Goal 145

Size 10 pants (Goal size 6-8)

Arms – 12"

Chest – 36.5 (D’s please holla!)

Waist – 31

Hips – 37.5

Thighs 23.5

These are my measurements after I did 3 weeks of the 30 day Shred. I have lost 8.5 inches and KEPT them off. I’ve also kept off 4 pounds.

I need to KEEP working. Starting with Week 3 Run 2 tonight… Laters!

I'm so over this SNOW!

Sunday it was 60 degrees and today it is snowing. My allergies and I hate this Ohio valley weather! But it did not stop me from working out last night, prepacking my lunch and preplanning my meals for today! Pat on the back for me! I think the best way for me to be disciplined with eating better is to plan accordingly. If I pack my lunch the night before I don't have to fool with it in the morning or go out to eat for lunch and eat way too much. The same applies for preplanning dinner.


I did another FREE mag rack workout on Insight last night. This time - LATIN GROOVE DANCE!


It was lots of fun and this time around I was home alone so I could really get into it. Workouts like this one and bollywood don't even feel like much of a workout. They get your heartrate up and are alot more fun than lunges and squats.



Isn't Wilson's new coat from his grandma (my mom haha) so cute? It's a little big but he just loves it. It's lined with that sherpa (?) stuff I believe.

I may do a Jillian Micheal's tonight. The dance workouts have been fun but I need to do some strength exercises with weights. I am broiling steak for dinner! Yum! I will also make these yummy potatoe chip thingies. I slice 2 potatoes in small flat pieces (like potatoe chips), lay them flat on a baking sheet, drizzle them with a little olive oil, grated parmesean cheese and paprika. Bake for about 30-40 minutes (depending on how crispy you want them to be) and viola potatoe chip thingies. Lol - I don't know what else to call them - I got the idea from my mom.