Inner Video Vixen- My Weight Loss Journey

Random Thoughts

2010-06-22T12:04:00.000-07:00

-I was 206 lbs on my wedding day; I'm only 1 lb away from that now!
-Will this fat on my inner thighs ever disappear?
-Should I lift weights 2 days per week in addition to Insanity ?
-Can I really get down to 150 lbs, or is this just wishful thinking?
-How will my big chop (new post on this later) affect my weight loss goals?
-This will be my LAST weight loss journey.

What are you guys' random weight loss/life thoughts?

Guess What?

2010-06-21T11:49:00.000-07:00

I'm still doing it! I'm still knee deep in my journey, watching portions, eating only when hungry, working out hard 5-6 days a week, and you know what? Its working! Check out today's numbers:

Weight: 207
Chest: 35.5"
Arms: 13.25"
Upper Waist: 32.5" (!!)
Lower Waist: 34.5" (!!)
Hips: 39.5"
Thighs: 25.5"

Drum roll please.......

Dress size: 12!!

I can't tell you the last time I was in a 12-anything! If I can do this, so can you guys- don't give up!

213.8

2010-05-28T11:14:00.000-07:00

So there. I'm claiming it!! I used to think that if I celebrated any joy in my life, it wouldn't last. But not anymore!!

I woke up this morning and 213.8!!! was the # on the scale!! I'm doing it....I'm actually doing it!

I'm on my way to NYC, and I WILL stay focused this weekend. I hope you guys will too. Have a great Memorial Day weekend!

Something Is Wrong With My Scale....

2010-05-26T11:02:00.000-07:00

So.....I am not in a good mood today. The day didn't start that way, mind you, but shortly after 7am, I knew this would be one of those "funky" 'tude days.

I did not one, but TWO Insanity workouts yesterday (fit test in the am; Max Cardio Conditioning in the pm). I've been eating REALLY clean.....lots of fiber, structured meals, olive oil, no takeout, cooking at home, the whole deal. I had a doctor's appt on Monday, and my weight was 215.4. I was ecstatic! But then....

I take my weight this morning, and it's 218.2!!!! This is impossible. There's no way I've gained nearly 3lbs in 2 days. This would mean that I've eaten approximately 9,000 calories a day since Monday, with NO activity, and believe me I haven't. That's at least 2 trips to Maggianno's, and I haven't been there in 2 months!

I will not be deterred. The "Big Girl" in me is obviously having a struggle with the "Sexy IVV" and my girl IVV will win this battle. I promise!

Now that the dramatics are out of the way....here are my weight and measurement #s for the week:

Weight: 218.2 (I DON'T belive this #, FYI)
Chest: 36"
Upper Waist: 33.25"
Lower Waist/Upper Hips: 36"
Hips: 40.5"
Thighs: 26"
Arms: 13.75"
Body Fat Percentage: Ok, so this is where there's some discrepency....my doctor's scale puts it at 41%, but my home scale (now that I know how to work it lol) puts it at 35.3%. So I don't know which to believe! As long as they both keep going down though, I guess I'm doing something right.

I'm traveling to NYC this weekend, so I'm gonna scale back my goal for next week to 3lbs, putting me at 215 for Monday.

Here are my Fit Test numbers from yesterday. **Note- I did NOT do these full out because I knew I'd be working out again in the evening. So while some of the numers may look lower than last time, they're not really. At least these put a smile on my face:

Switch Kicks: 130
Power Jacks: 52
Power Knees: 95
Power Jumps: 38
Frog Jumps: 9
Suicide Jumps: 11
Push-up Jacks: 28
Plank Knees: 62

Oh, and I do have 1 other bit of good news. My doctor says my resting pulse is "52". I had no idea what that meant, so he explained that the typical resting pulse of ATHLETES is 45-55! Who-hoo! I have the pulse of an athlete, so the body can't be far behind! LOL

So what do you guys think about my supposed weight gain this week?

I'M BACK!!

2010-05-19T10:54:00.000-07:00

So, I know I've been gone for a while, and I'm SOOOO sorry. Between the kids, work, and drama, things have been crazy.

For a while, even with my Insanity workouts (which we're still doing!), my weight didn't budge. I got down as low as 221, but the scale refused to move past it. I tried everything, and nothing worked. So, the depression started....

But I have GREAT NEWS! I broke through, finally! As of yesterday, my weight was 216.6, and I've actually lost nearly 8 lbs in the last 8 days. I've tweaked my workout, practiced responsible breathing, limit my calories, and most importantly, I've finally gotten in touch with the reasons I'm overeating! I feel great.

So, I'm due to take my weight and measurements again tomorrow....I promise to post again. I'll also start posting regularly on Mondays again, I PROMISE!

Have you guys been meeting your weight loss and fitness goals??

WEEKLY CHECKS/FIT TEST #2...... I NEED TO PUSH!

2010-03-08T07:57:00.000-08:00

So, the hubby and I started Day 1 of the Week 3 of the Insanity Workout today. Here are my fit test #s from today:

Switch Kicks: 120---- +4** ( I actually did these correctly this time- full out! so that 4 is really alot more)
Power Jacks: 41---- +4
Power Knees: 100---- +16
Power Jumps: 20---- +0
Frog Jumps: 8------ +2 rotations
Suicides: 16-------- +6
Push-up Jacks: 21---- +6
Plank/Knees: 50----- +10

Obvi, I need to work on those power jumps, but overall I'm happy. Especially with those plank-knees-- those are really hard!

Ok.....here are my weight/measurement #s:

Weight: 224.8 -3.8 lbs
Body Fat: 49.4% -.3% in 6 days!
Chest: 37" -.5"
Upper Waist: 34" -.5"
Lower Waist: 37.5" -1"
Hips: 41.5" -.5"
Thighs: 27" -0"
Arms: 14.75/14.8 -.25"

Total 1 week weight loss: 3.8 lbs
Total 1 week " loss: 2.75"

I did great with my eating this week, until the weekend that is. Went to Old Country on Saturday (rib night!), and then to Maggiano's (the best Italian restauarant in the world!) with my gfs on Sunday afternoon. Tried to limit portion sizes, but let's be honest--- no matter what I eat at these places it's a problem! lol. I'm trying not to be too hard on myself, but it's hard. I realize that's why I've failed so many times in the past--- I don't cut myself any slack. EVER. I have to stop doing that....it's self-sabatouge.

So, I'm recommitting this week to eating better, and I'm going to try to squeeze in a few 20 minute workout sessions this week, IN ADDITION to the Insanity Workouts.

My goal for the week (Friday) is 222. Push IVV!!

ALL I'M GONNA SAY IS......

2010-03-02T07:38:00.001-08:00

225.8 this morning!!!!!

WHAT?!?!?!!!! I am so focused! Yeah Insanity!

NEW ULTIMATE GOALS---- DIG DEEPER!

2010-03-01T05:56:00.000-08:00

So, I've been thinking alot about this. When you've been heavy all your life, you have a very wharped view of what it means to be in shape. I was reviewing my Ultimate Goals and I think I can do alot better than them. I also took a sneak look at my "before" (Insanity) pics, and I'm carrying so much fat around my middle...definitely not a sexy look and definitely not healthy.

So, I'm revising my Ultimate Goal #s! I know I can't spot reduce, but I've based my new #s on my actual body shape and where I see that I need to and can lose fat. See below for my revised goals:

Old Goals NEW ULTIMATE GOALS
Weight: 165 150 lbs
Chest: 35" 32" (not fullest part)
Arms: 12" 11.5"
Upper Waist: 28" 26"
Lower Waist/Upper Hip: 35" 33"
Hips: 40" 38"
Clothing Size: 8 6/8
Thighs: 26" 24"

Body Fat %: 49.7% (current) 25%

I am actually sitting here with tears in my eyes envisioning myself in a size 6 anything. I've never worn a 6 in all of my life, but I fel so inspired by my progress last week. I think my new #s are healthy and reasonable for my body shape. I'd like to reach my new Ultimate Goals by December 31 of this year.

What do you guys think?

DRUM ROLL PLEASE....... (& Weekly Checks)

2010-03-01T05:34:00.001-08:00

Shaun T's Insanity Workout is the truth!!! The hubby and I got through the grueling first week of the program, and I already feeel stronger! I can tell this program is going to put in the best shape of my life, and right on the road to becoming the Inner Video Vixen of my dreams!

Are you ready for my #s?? Let's go!

Weight: 228.6 (!!!!)
Chest: 37.25"
Arms: 15"
Upper Waist: 34.25"
Lower Waist/Upper Hips: 38.5"
Hips: 42"
Thighs: 27"
Clothing Size: 14 (coming down soon baby!!)

Total 1 week weight loss: -3.9 lbs!
Total 1 week " loss: 3.5"

Do you see these #s?? OMG!! I am so thrilled. I haven't worked out hard enough to lose 4lbs in a week in a very long while. This is a great!! I've also been doing a better job of choosing healthy foods (and even gave myself a pass this weekend), filling up on fiber, making myself eat breakfast every morning, and eating a good nutritious dinner so I fight the urge to have that late night sweet snack. I haven't felt deprived at all this week, and this is the first time I can actually say that. I'm so happy I could cry!

My birthday's in 3 weeks, and I'd love to be able to get down to 220, which is where I was before I took a workout hiatus between September & December. I hope I can do it.....No, I KNOW I can do it!

NOW.....all of you IVV lurkers out there lol.....What are YOUR fitness goals? How do you plan to get your sexy on for the summer? Comment away!

Naked in Jamaica in September....here I come!

WEEKLY CHECKS/ LET'S GET INSANE- DAY 1

2010-02-22T10:25:00.000-08:00

Weight: 232.5
Chest 37.5"
Arms: 15"
Upper Waist: 34.5"
Lower Waist/Upper Hip: 40"
Hips: 43"
Thighs: 27.5"

Clothing size: 14

Total 1 week weight loss: +1
Total 1 week " loss: 0

I should be alot more upset than I am, but I'm not. I really feel like these #s reflect the fact that I'm about to come on my period (hence the measurement increase in my hips and stomach, but loss in my chest and arms). So, hopefully, the numbers will come down as soon as I actually come on my period.

Hubby and I did day 1 of the Insanity Workout today- OMG!! We almost died, but we got through it. Here are my fit test #s:

Switch Kicks: 116
Jacks: 37
Power Knees: 84
Power Jumps: 20
Frog Jumps: 6 rotations
Suicides: 10
Push-up Jacks: 15
Plank/Knees: 40

I have never been this tired in all my life! The fit test is only 25 minutes, but my heart rate was much higher than it is when I work out for 1 hour! I'm so excited about this workout plan, and I think this is what I need to see some real movement in my weight and measurment #s.

I'll post results next week. Wish me luck!

Valentine's Day Weekend...Uh Oh/ Weekly Checks

2010-02-15T06:45:00.000-08:00

So....let's just get these measurements and weight #s out of the way.....(can you tell I'm not happy?):

Weight: 231.5---- Total 1 week weight loss: -1.5 lbs* (ughhhh!)
Chest: 37.75"---- Total 1 week weight loss: -.25"
Arms: 15.25"----- Total 1 week weight loss: -.25"
Upper Waist: 34"-- Total 1 week weight loss: -.5"
Lower Waist/Upper Hip: 40"- Total 1 week weight loss: -1"
Hips: 42.5"------ Total 1 week weight loss: 0"
Clothing Size: 14/16

Total 1 week weight loss: -1.5 lbs*
Total 1 week " loss: 2"

So, I really shouldn't be that upset. I knew this weekend would be hard cuz me and the hubby were celebrating Valentine's Day weekend (which was GREAT btw), but I can't help it- I am. We ate REALLY well this weekend- great restaurants (breakfast, dinner), alcohol, sweets (chocolates, ice cream, candy...the list goes on lol), but I thought I had a plan in place. I did try to limit my portion sizes; we walked everywhere this weekend (left our car at home), and I did my 5th workout day on Saturday, and a bonus 6th workout on Sunday. I even got the hubby, who NEVER works out, to join me on Sunday.

I guess I should be happy that I only gained 1 lb over the weekend*, but I'm such a perfectionist. I was really hoping to see my weight below 230.

Well, it's time to refocus- new week, new goals! My goal weight for the week is 229.5.

The one good thing that came out of the weekend was that I got to try out some of my Inner Video Vixen moves on the hub this weekend.... Owww! He loved it....imagine his reaction at 165?? Oh my.....lol.

Good News/Not So Good News.....

2010-02-12T06:37:00.000-08:00

So....I know I was supposed to post yesterday and maybe I didn't because I was too busy, and I maybe I didn't because I was too passive aggressive to admit the truth lol.....

Ok, the Not So Good News--- my weight is still the same, actually its 230.5. Not such a bad thing, but I was really hoping to get below 230. I'm not too down though, cuz....

The Good News is that my lower waist/upper hip measurement is 39"!!! That's a 2" weight loss in 1 week! I'll definitely take that. I'll be posting all of my updated measurements and weights on Monday.

Me and the hubby are going away this weekend for Valentine's Day. I hope I have enough self-control to get me through the weekend lol. I'll be working out today, and tomorrow (Saturday) will be my 5th and final workout day of the week.

Now, it's time to start practicing some of my Inner Video Vixen moves for the weekend ..... :-)

The Cheesburger Trap.....

2010-02-10T10:21:00.000-08:00

Yesterday was a great workout day. My children have been out school all week because of the huge snow storm we're experiencing (and driving me crazy lol), so I've been worried that I wouldn't get my full 45-55 minutes of cardio in. My 3 year old decided to take pity on me, however, and took a 3 hour nap! For the first time ever, I completed the ENTIRE 90 MINUTE Tai Bo Ultimate Workout dvd! I bought it a year ago, and have NEVER done the whole video, but, inspired by my 2.5 lb weight loss yesterday I pushed through. I'm so proud of myself!!

BUT.....

And yes, with me there's always a but :-) Because I didn't fuel my body well pre-workout, I was STARVING afterwards. And you know what the Inner Video Vixen does when she's starving? I let my cravings speak for me. I ordered a half-cheeseburger sub (it was delicious) and french fries, BUT, I did split it with my hubby. I just hope I didn't undo all of the extra calories I burned yesterday.....

I guess we'll have to see at my weigh-in tomorrow! I hope that I can break the 230 and get to 229....that would make my week! We'll just have to see. Pray for me!

The Scale Moved! In 1 Day!

2010-02-09T05:56:00.000-08:00

So.... I know I'm not supposed to weigh myself back to back, but I couldn't help it! I don't know about you, but I've become more aware of my body over the last couple of years, and I can actually tell when I've lost weight. Even a couple of pounds.

So....I had that feeling this morning, and I stepped on the scale, and it read......230.4!!!! Now, this could mean nothing, or it could mean that I lost 2.5lbs since yesterday (I'll take the latter lol). I did work out really hard yesterday with my Firm Bootcamp video. And I kept my eating in check too.

Yay!!!! I can do this! Keep up the good work you Video Vixen, you!

My Workout & Diet Regimen

2010-02-08T08:01:00.001-08:00

So, it occured to me that I never included what I'm doing to reach my Inner Video Vixen goals!

As of now, I'm doing cardio 5x per week (moderate-intense) and weight training 2-3x per week. I LOVE the Firm workout videos- I can get my cardio and weight lifting in in under an hour. But...I now think I'm reaching my peak with these videos and I need something more intensive. I've just ordered the Insanity Workout and P90X workout videos- I'll be sure to update you guys on my progress with those!

Ok.....food. This is my weakness. I love it too much! I'm trying to watch my portions, listen to my body, increase fiber....all of the things they tell you to do to lose weight. But I refuse to deny myself food....I've tried that before and it doesn't work for me.

My weight is creeping off this time, only about 2lbs per week, but in the long run, I guess this isn't a bad thing. Will give me more time to get used to the new Inner Video Vixen I'm becoming!

Let's Go!!!

2010-02-08T06:46:00.000-08:00

This is my first post! I'm so excited. Sadly, it seems that I've been trying to lose weight all of my life, but I'm finally ready to change how I view myself.

So...how did I come up with my blog name- Inner Video Vixen? Anyone who knows me knows that female empowerment, self-respect and role-modeling are all issues that are very dear to my heart, and these are not necessarily themes that come to mind when you think of a Video Vixen! But you know what?? Just between me and you, I can admit that I've always admired how confident these women seem to be with their body image. I want to be like that! How men seem to salivate when they sashay into a room- I want to be salivated at! How their jeans and dresses and tops seem to fit just perfectly, no everyday girdles required- I want to look like that!

So....the Inner Video Vixen has been born. God help me lol.

I hope that my journey inspires you to meet whatever goals you have in your life- weight loss or otherwise. My primary goals for this blog are to hold myself accountable, have a point of reflection, and to finally meet my weight loss/maintenance goals in 2010.

Speaking of goals..... you can always find my ultimate goals listed to the left. I'll also update you weekly with my measurements and weight loss (see below). Wish me luck! 165---- Here I come!

2/8/10

Weight: 232.9
Chest: 38"
Arms: 15.5"
Upper Waist: 34.5"
Lower Waist/Hips: 41"
Hips: 42.5"
Clothing Size: 14/16