100 day challenge

Inching my way there...

2007-04-24T13:36:00.000-05:00

This morning, with 34 days to the wedding, I discovered that I am no longer gourd-shaped.

I've lost 2 inches in the waist, 2 inches in the dropped waist, and half an inch in the hips. Back to pear for me!

Same same same

2007-04-11T21:29:00.000-05:00

Okay, I'm back. Tonight I ran 3 miles (in 28 minutes) and then biked for 20 minutes. Luckily Top Model was on so I was happy to exercise. If only Top Model sponsored the biathlon.

I suck

2007-04-11T15:34:00.000-05:00

I didn't run for a week! All that work I did for the biathlon and now I am out of shape again. Yesterday, I ran 1.5 miles and rode a bike for 20 minutes. I better do more today. Maybe we should do calisthenics at Joanna's shower?

50 days down, 50 to go

2007-04-08T11:02:00.000-05:00

We're half-way there, ladies!

Progress report:
I've done almost no exercise.
But I have been pretty good about my diet. Recap: no refined sugars, no grains, starches, etc.
So far, I've lost the weight that i gained during the first 30 days of this challenge. So I'm basically where i was when i began: 8 lbs to go.

Maybe the exercise regime should begin now?

On the road again...

2007-04-03T20:48:00.000-05:00

Today I ran 3 miles in 28 minutes. I am speeding up baby! Next biathlon in 3 weeks!

Spring Break - Daytona, here I come!!!

2007-04-02T10:13:00.000-05:00

Just kidding! Spring Break will be spent doing fun things like taking care of four dogs and power washing the poop deck off the back of the house. More importantly I will be spendin g the next two days biking. Today will be a bit shorter in Wissahickon, but tomorrow we are riding to Valley Forge! Wish me luck.

marathon man

2007-04-01T19:56:00.001-05:00

Yesterday I played touch football and today I ran a biathlon. Joanna's wedding here I come!

Special K Haiku

2007-03-29T11:17:00.000-05:00

So much Special K
Making my poo regular.
Am I skinnier?

No seriously - I have no idea if it is working because I refuse to get on a scale. I'll try the jeans at a later date. I ran outside - about two miles - it was a big change from the gym, but a good one. I have been riding my bike and playing tennis whenever the weather is warm! Don't know if it is making me skinnier, but I feel a million times better.

Size 6

2007-03-28T11:01:00.001-05:00

Baby, I'm back in my size 6 pants. Feelin' good.

¡Salsa!

2007-03-27T19:34:00.000-05:00

Joe and I just took our first salsa lesson. 1, 2, 3... 5, 6, 7... 1, 2, 3... 5, 6, 7... that was the basic lesson.

All the boys in the class were sweating up a storm (except for joe, of course. he doesn't have sweat glands). Not sure it counts as exercise for us girls though. Was fun though! We'll be practicing all week long.

Week 1 of diet results

2007-03-26T08:23:00.000-05:00

For the past week, I've avoided most refined sugars and only eaten carbs that come from green veggies and, umm... white wine. When I'm eating well, most meals are big chicken/tuna salads or stir-fries. I've still been really lame about exercise.

Here are the results:
-1.8lbs

Not bad for the first week. I'll try and hit the gym this week.

According to weddingchannel, i got 63 days of this ascetic lifestyle. And then? I shall eat cake!

Outdoors running

2007-03-24T19:05:00.000-05:00

Today I ran 2 miles outside. It is definitely hard with wind and stuff. I walked for 100 yards, but I still managed to run under a ten minute mile pace. The biathlo is in a week so I am basically screwed.

3 Mile Man

2007-03-23T10:16:00.000-05:00

Last night I ran 3 miles again. I am improving!

Top Runner

2007-03-21T19:43:00.000-05:00

Yesterday I ran 3 miles! It was a piece of cake. It was so easy because the finale of America's Next Top Model Cycle 2 was on. I love that Yoanna. She was the best top model ever.

New diet, new me

2007-03-19T20:41:00.000-05:00

70 days to go. For those who are keeping track, that leaves me 10 weeks and 10 lbs to lose. That's only two lbs more than the day i started, so i'm doing pretty good!

I started a diet today. Lean proteins, healthy fats, all carbs come from vegetables, no refined sugars. Breakfast: egg white omelet. Lunch: Salad nicoise. Dinner: Roasted chicken, broccoli, salad, all in small portions. No muffins!

Then I went to the gym! Hooray!!

It was a really boring day.

Boring

2007-03-18T22:19:00.001-05:00

I ran 2 miles today. I was supposed to play touch football but it was canceled because of the snow.

Two days in a row

2007-03-13T20:56:00.000-05:00

I ran over 2 miles today!

24 down...

2007-03-13T19:55:00.001-05:00

76 to go, mikey.

In the groove?

2007-03-13T07:52:00.000-05:00

So, how many days are left until the wedding? Yesterday I ran 2 miles. I got my running gate analyzed and bought new sneakers. Apparently my running is neutral, but I got awesome new light weight sneakers anyway.

It's all downhill from here...

2007-03-11T21:00:00.000-05:00

Joe and I skied 3 hours today -- we have a full day tomorrow! I'm gonna do a few sit-ups before i go to bed too....

Today is my start

2007-03-10T10:23:00.000-05:00

Okay, so I was working out before the 100 days and stopped after it started. Today, I am going running on the west side greenway with some co-workers. It is supposed to be 50 degrees outside. I'll let you know how I do. If only playing wii tennis burned calories.

Update: We ran 3.5 miles in 45 minutes which isn't too bad. We took a little break half way. I saw Natalie Portman so maybe star sighting could be incentive to run. By the way, I had apple pie for breakfast.

Return of the Blogger

2007-03-10T07:46:00.000-05:00

It's true that I began this blog & quickly disappeared. How can I explain my twisted psychology? Before 100-day challenge .... pounds were coming off. After 100-day challenge .... cookies every day. How could I blog about that??

Well, ladies... I may have turned a corner. But not before I hit bottom. There I was on Thursday, just an hour after finishing a second helping of lasagna, I found myself halfway through a cookie, which was - no lie - the size of my face. I felt helpless. Alone. Surrounded by nothing but a big tummy roll. And, still, I finished that cookie.

But everything changed yesterday. For the first time during the length of this challenge, I said "no" to a brownie. I feel good. I feel strong. Ladies, I'm back! Because you know what? This challenge is about more than looking good in a white dress. It's about looking good in a bathing suit, too.

The Ups and Downs of getting shape

2007-03-04T18:43:00.000-05:00

So, I was doing really good, although I would say I have not fallen off the wagon, but it is pulling away from me. Haven't worked out in a bit, but I am gonna start again tomorrow. I still find the best thing to do is limit the amount of food. Not that you should be eating junk, but you can be "bad" but as long as you don't over indulge you are okay. At least, this is what I keep saying to myself. On a positive note, Michael noticed that I was looking trimmer and thus we have been doing it a lot more. Another good reason to keep going.

Keep it up ladies. Off to do sit ups!

Variety is the Spice of Life

2007-02-24T08:18:00.000-05:00

Two nights of tennis, two days of running, and a night of rock climbing... I am feeling pretty fit. However, pop tarts do not meet diet requirements and I may wind up with a milkshake today as I am on my way to get a root canal. Wish me luck!

96 days and failing already??

2007-02-21T21:38:00.000-05:00

I was just contemplating the purchase of a pretty little dress from anthropologie.com & discovered the following: according to their size chart, i have extra-small bust, a small natural waist, a large natural waist, and medium hips! No wonder I can never tell if i'm a pear or an apple... Apparently, I'm gourd-shaped!

Also, how come I always seem to have something better to do than sit-ups?

Later on in the day - it got better

2007-02-18T18:38:00.000-05:00

Update...

Went to the gym and ran a little over 2 miles, did some abs, and used the machine for inner and outer thighs (known to some as "the sex machine"). Food didn't go so well, but not bad either - SOuth Beach Bar, half a muffin, half a sausage sandwich from the guy outside of Home Depot (I was really hungry), and I may have licked the spatula when making brownies, but nobody saw me do it, so you can't prove anything.

Tomorrow: Snow tubing from 10 - 2 and tennis from 6:30 to 8:00. Yay snow tubing!

Day 99

2007-02-18T14:01:00.000-05:00

Gym - 1 hour:
20 minutes on elliptical
20 minutes, stretching and doing sit-ups
20 minutes, arms

Lunch:
Joe yelled at me for buying "rabbit food" then proceeded to cut salami all over his nice salad.

See? I'm making up for yesterday.

Sorry about the double posting!

My first day

2007-02-18T12:03:00.000-05:00

I hate to be the poster girl for perfection, but we'll it's so hard to be oh sooo good.

I did an hour workout at home and Michael laughed a few times at me, but I did it anyway. I did eat some dessert, but overall not too much food.

Okay, like no water..

Michael and I did stretching and situps today. Plan on doing more later in the day, but the cable is out now...ah. No FIT TV.

My legs are killing me from yesterday, but it feels good. Can't wait till the stomach is back to normal...

Love this challenge. Need the motivation.

Keep it up ladies...

Day 100: Got a cold

2007-02-18T10:52:00.000-05:00

For day 100, I got a cold. My 100 day goal is to be in shape to complete the March Madness Biathlon (April 1st) and to ride a bike 216 miles (June).

And on the 99th day...

2007-02-18T10:10:00.001-05:00

Woke up 45 minutes later than I had planned.

Drinking coffee rather and writing this entry - not sure how this will get me into my jeans (Goal #1: Fit into Armanis AGAIN!).

No worries though - yesterday I walked to Rittenhouse, walked around stores, walked back to my car. That's kind of like running (Goal #2: Run 5 miles outside).

And I didn't get the extra Sour Patch Kids at the movies!

This is so fun!

Welcome to the 100 day challenge!

2007-02-18T09:38:00.000-05:00

I've got 100 days to look awesome in my slim-fitting dress.

Here's the goal: Lose 8 lbs in 100 days.

I've vowed to start by doing: 20 minutes of exercise. Everyday. Eight glasses of water. More to come.

Easy breezy.

Day 1: Ate brie. Did 50 sit-ups. Gained 2lbs.

new goal: lose 10 lbs in 100 days.