Just Say No

I thought all of the excitement of the new journey and blog would carry me through a little longer, but frustration is already starting to take it's toll. Losing weight is definitely a battle and determination is the key.

"The difference between the impossible and the possible

lies in a person's determination."

-Tommy Lasorda

Of course I checked the scale this morning to see how my weekend was, and what do you know... I gained (1.6lbs). I blame it on the amazing food at camp: cheeseburger, chicken nuggets, lemon blueberry muffins (who knew they made such an amazing combination muffin), apple cobbler, and did I mention S'MORES!! My thoughts while eating this weekend... "I'm hiking through the woods, surely I'm burning more calories than usual and can eat a few more goodies." However, I think I overused this excuse for every enticing food I saw. Sure it's okay to indulge every now and then, but I've got to get better at saying "NO" to the flavorful fatty foods.

Saying "NO" may be my hardest battle yet. If my friends are going out, it gets even harder. I mean honestly, do I really want to eat my salad while I watch you grub on a plate of cheesy Mexican goodness? Of course not. So far, my strategy is to start saying "NO" to smaller decisions. This means I say no to things like sodas, cheese, and mayonaise. I'm building my strength up to saying no to the larger things like cheesecake, fried bananas and fried icecream (darn you, sweet Vietnamese restaurant), french fries, and Chick-fil-a sauce.

In the sweet words of Coldplay, nobody said it'd be easy... but I have to start somewhere and keep on trucking. These are just stepping stones to a skinny-mini-me in the future.

Week 1: Courtney

Hey! It's Courtney-- my first post on this cute little bloggy that we have setup for your enjoyment and encouragement and for Lauren and I to vent our frustrations and celebrate our accomplishments over the next 5-6 months.

Here is a little about me: I've struggled with my weight my entire life and I have been up and down the scale in the past year. I can say now, I've topped the scales. Last spring I lost 18 pounds in the Biggest Loser Competition here at MCHS. I thought then that was the beginning of the end. Apparently it wasn't. I got engaged soon after the competition and here came all of the celebrations. Now, I'm getting married in 5 months and I've gained 20 pounds since I picked up my wedding dress last October. I've lost all will power and al of the celebrations that have come along with the engagement has gotten the best of me. I HAVE to get my butt in gear. I can't look frumpy and fat in my wedding pictures, I paid too much for them. I HAVE to get into the best shape and healties I have been in. Well, I can't say the best shape and healthiest I have EVER been, because that is a big lie. I was very athletic growing up. I played softball and I danced since the age of 4. I never was the smallest girl out there, but I was always okay with that because I could keep up with the smallest ones out there. Now, I can't keep up as much as I push my self... and I HATE IT! I realize now that if I don't get it off, I'm going to have to take extreme measures to get it off later in life.

My Vow: TO EXERCISE MY BUTT OFF!! I'm a very physical person and not very motiviated by diets. I know it's a HUGE part of the "weight loss formula," but for right now, I just want to focus on getting more physical. I know that once I get the physical activity part down, I'll get the nutrition part down. I hate going to the gym feeling sick because I just ate a cheesburger on my way there. I'll get it down pat, I just have to take it slowly.

My numbers: This is a HUGE deal for me to publicly post all of my numbers to the world.

AS OF 5/4/2011:

Weight: 275.6

Chest/Bust: 51.5 inches

Waist: 47 inches
Hips: 57.5 inches

Right Arm: 16 inches
Left Arm: 16 inches

Right Thigh: 27 inches (that is ham for a week)

Left Thigh: 26 inches

I PROMISE TO NEVER SEE THOSE NUMBERS... EVER.. AGAIN!

This picture of me in high school will be my driving force for this journey over the next 6 months. I obviously want to look a little bit better than this, but this will be my goal.

This week's exercise plan:

Tuesday & Thursday: Body Pump @ 12:15

Wed & Friday: Cardio on my own