January « 2010 « ajlovestolose.com

Sometimes a bagel in the morning made by someone else makes everything more amazing. #thankful 3 weeks ago
I ordered a large cappuccino - hello! :) http://t.co/LIARu07i 2012-04-15
The Best Daily Deals in Chicago - North Suburbs: Half-Bushel of Organic Produce with Home Delivery http://t.co/3ZcgDelt 2012-04-03
Win advance-screening tix to American Reunion (@AmericanPie) w/ Sean William Scott http://t.co/zjMZf0N9 via @PunchTab chicago 2012-03-28
Wow it feels good to turn off that 6am alarm for a bit! #springbreakrules 2012-03-26
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Twitter Updates for 2010-01-23

only 30 minutes left of my 2 hour walk… #
Do u have lackluster eyelashes? I tried L'Oréal Paris Lash Boosting Serum as a Bzz Agent & my lashes r soo much longer !http://bit.ly/4EaKpf #
getting up off my behind to do that 30 mins of walking I have been promising myself I would do all night–why is the last 30 so hard? #
#FF @eatingjourney @Active_Girl @Adriennevh @Healthy_Weight @Fitter_Mandy @KathrinOutLoud @KBestOliver @ALittleBitFit @workoutmommy #
headed to bed but wanted to say that I did a full 2 hours of walking today. Go me! #nakedfitness #
OK really– off to bed! Night! #
You guys are too cute for words! RT @amerrylife: @gatekepa is ticklish. This is the best news EVER. Hahahahaha. #
#ff @fitbloggin @ @dietgirl @freeandflawed @YumYucky @StacieinAtlanta @Loser_For_Life @bwJen @jupiter2012 @ro23ro #
I spent 2 hours walking. 573 calories burned. #LoseIt #

Twitter Updates for 2010-01-22

2jours of walking completed!!! Woohoo! My feet are a bit sore but I did it. !!!! #
Morning!! Headed 2 gym in 35 min 2 start my 2 hours of walking 4 the day. Gotta eat my b-fast first though!! Greek yogurt + berries + nuts #
On the bike to get in some of my 2 hrs in while the treadmills are taken. Woohoo! #
At the theater seeing Leap Year with a friend. #
Ps: first time with no popcorn at a movie theater. Doing ok so far. #

Naked Fitness New Year Challenge- Update #2

Today is Day 6–VERY close to the end of the first week. Only tomorrow to go before I weigh in on Saturday afternoon.

If I am going to be 100 percent truthful–and I am– it was tough to be good.

REALLY tough.

But I REALLY did it.

Today was kind of a mixed up day. Usually I am walking at night to catch up for the day of walking that I missed due to being busy. Well, this morning I decided I was going to buck up, get up early and walk.

So I did.

I got 1 hour and 10 minutes in this morning.Before 11am. Yes I did.

PROUD OF ME!

Then I went to lunch with a former colleague hung out with a former colleague at my old office eating the lunch I packed for myself and after carefully crafted a cover letter for a job I am applying for (that, by the way, I am VERY excited about. Fingers crossed). This included 20 minutes of walking as I used the CTA.

My friend N then picked me up in the rain to go to a 4:10pm showing of Leap Year*. Two things wrong with this:

POPCORN POPPING IS THE DEVIL’S FAVORITE SMELL.
Guess who forgot her daily snack at home?

I ordered an unsweetened ice tea and a large water. First time that I can remember that I watched a movie in a theater with no popcorn.

N ordered Nachos**.

Throughout the movie, the hunger thunder coming from my tummy was alarming. Thank goodness we were the only people in the theater***.I actually had a hard time following the movie a few times. I also had a hard time coming up with the right word for things my mind was so foggy. I was losing it a bit.

I was SO HUNGRY- more hungry that I had been in a long time. The meals I have been eating -while small(er than I am used to but what I should be eating)- have been filling. I have been eating around every 3 hours and have not had to really worry about a rumbly tumbly.

Today was different. I was weak and crabby.

After the movie, we were headed to Target to pick up a few things and I persuaded N to stop at Whole Foods so I could pick up a snack — Chobani Greek Yogurt.

I was supposed to have it in the morning, and I didn’t. Though it was about 6pm and I should have been eating dinner, I knew we would be atleast another 2 hours before getting home and I WAS NOT GOING TO EAT CRAP FOR DINNER.

So I got a Chobani cup, a spoon, and a handful of walnuts from the bulk area, and about 5 minutes after eating I could function like a human again. I could think again!Thank you 14 grams of protein!

When we got home from Target, I immediately threw a 6oz fillet Mignon on the grill along with 2 chicken breasts for tomorrow. Broccoli and asparagus (1/2 cup each) went in the microwave to steam and 15 minutes later I had a wonderful ON MEAL PLAN dinner.

It was tasty, fantastic and hit the spot.

I am not sure what I will be eating next week– the meal plan is a tiny bit late due to Andrea’s schedule, but I hope to see it tomorrow (especially since I am kinda tired of what we have been eating this week and hope we get to incorporate a few more complex carbs this week – like sweet potatoes.)

So other than today, I have been “good” and stayed on plan. I have walked 2 hours or more 5 of the 6 days.

Do I feel any different yet? Not really, other than the blisters on my feet.

I am trying to mitigate my weigh in on Saturday. I am VERY WORRIED that I will either stay the same or lose a very small amount of weight this first week and be discouraged. The way I keep myself from getting my hopes up is to not think about the excitement I will have if I lose 10 lbs. I reign myself in an HOPE AMONG HOPE that I lose 2lbs.

That way, when I lose 5lbs, I am not disappointed.

I am concerned that I treat myself this way and won’t let myself get excited until I know the final outcome. But I know where it comes from: I have had quite a few hard life lessons that have taught me to be overly cautious when it comes to “dreams” coming true. I am trying to figure out a compromise in my head– any ideas please let me know.

Onward and upward- I still have 30 minutes left to walk today– I need to get crackin!

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*Movie was Meh. Typical ro-com with a predictable ending. Better to wait for the rental.

**I told her to order whatever she wanted after she protested. Why does she have to feel deprived?

***4:10pm, ro-com, and see asterisk #1.

Twitter Updates for 2010-01-21

Got my 2 hours of walking in for the day by watching dvr'ed biggest loser. At 1130pm. I am beat. But I got my workout in. Yeah me! Now bed. #
Morning tweeties!! #
Yeaaa!! RT @RonisWeigh: RT @fitbloggin: Coming to FitBloggin’10? Travel info updated. . . http://bit.ly/6kJX6N #
I think I missed the cheap flights to #fitbloggin Any sponsor willing to help?? Please?? #
My 2 hour walk! RT @RonisWeigh: Got up early and hit the gym this morning. What are you doing for YOU today? #
not that I dnt know ths before, but ive amazing fmr colleagues & friends. 1 email & ive 5 contacts for the place i'm looking at applying. #
livin life RT @MizFitOnline: which begs the ?: If you were not allowed 2 answer a food/drink what would u say feeds & nourishes you? #js2010 #
RT @marlenabeck: The scale flashed a # I haven't seen in months! It was a great way to start my day! #
backing up my iphone for the first time- damn, it takes FOREVA! #
Anyone know if there is a comprehensive list of #fitbloggin twitter names? I want to make sure I am following everyone! #
Should also say I would b happy 2 put together a list of twitter names if we don't have 1. I probably just overlooked it though #fitbloggin #
I nominate @ResourcefulMom for a Shorty Award in #advertising because… she rocks! http://bit.ly/shorty #
Found out I passed the census exam that I took last year (forgot to check my score): 97%! Have a feeling alota peeps passed…#kindaeasytest #
1 hour of walking down, one hour to go. Go me!!! #

AJ owes an update :)

Today is day 5 of my 30 day naked fitness challenge — and I am still on track!

While it might not seem like a big feat to still be 100 percent on “it”- this is a BIIIIIG deal for me.

I am an instant gratification kind of girl — if I don’t lose like 30lbs in the first 3 days of a diet (or if I am not fully satisfied) I will go down in flames –carrying a large french fry with me.

Here is my week so far – in bullets:

Saturday – long and filled with driving round trip 3 hours each way to get to the first weigh-in for the Naked fitness challenge. Started the meals that day, but was not able to get the workout in. Was visiting my grandparents in Iowa and it was very hectic having to drive so much. But I did it.
Sunday – Sat and watched my mom and grandma while they ate at Village Inn (like an IHOP) and I had hot water with lemon. Thought I would feel deprived and pissed that they were eating a Denver Omelet and chicken fried steak (and PANCAKES!!!) without me but since I had had breakfast and snack already at home, I was actually OK. I didn’t want to make them suffer since I was eating different foods. Also, if I would have been hungry, I would have eaten something protein-filled. But I wasn’t. So I didn’t. (That concept is VERY different for me). Walked 40 minutes at the fitness center where my grandma belongs, then 1 hr, 22 minutes during the Golden Globe commercials. Go me! Tried to choke down “polenta chili” from the menu but ended up eating a green salad with chicken. More about the chili later.
Monday – Busy day again driving back from Iowa, but I got all the correct food in. I also spent 1 hour on the treadmill and 1 hour on the stationary bike (because my feet were hurting). Missed seeing 2 hours of my mom, but it was worth it to get the workout in. The pipes backed up in the building at 7:30 pm, and we had to wait 3 hours for the plumber to come help. Nasty water overflowed the sinks in my roommates bathroom; since she was not home, my mom and I cleared out her soaked stuff from under the sink. Nasty. 3 other units also got soaked. All is well now though.
Tuesday – My mom went home. First day to be tempted with “outside food”. Instead of an “IHOP” breakfast, I insisted on a small breakfast place close by that uses organic ingredients, cooks with Pam not oil, and is OK with picky orders. I was supposed to have 3 eggs scrambled, 1/4 cup red peppers and asparagus for breakfast. AND I DID! I also had about a 1/4 a cup melon that was not on the plan for the day. I came home after dropping my mom off at the airport (and helping her get to the gate OK- she has a really bad knee) and napped- I was TIRED! Woke up to a text reminding me of a happy hour I was supposed to be at – I slept that long! I threw on some clothes, PACKED MY DINNER (yes I did!) and made it just in time. But I found out I couldn’t eat “my” in the restaurant. No prob. I ordered a small side of lettuce mix, a NO OIL NO SALT NO BUTTER chicken breast and iced tea with lemon. I added my “from home” 1/4 cup red pepper and my ‘from home” low cal salad dressing. SO PROUD OF ME!!!! I came home (late, mind you) and walked 1 hr 40 minutes while watching Biggest Loser. (20 minutes was already done at the airport and at Target).

The rest of the week is UP TO ME to complete to the best of my ability. My plan for the day is to get 1 hour of workout in before noon and 1 hour in during prime time TV tonight. I am already on track for eating today (breakfast down!) and my lunch is about 3 minutes of me pulling a few things together.

Onward and upward!!

PS: Darn iPhone– this is actually the first time on over a week that I have been on an actual computer. I have alot of catching up to do!!

Twitter Updates for 2010-01-20

1 HR in on the 2 HR walk for the day… One hour to go!!! #
15 min to go in my 2 hour walking workout!!!! #
Ohemgee we had a water line backup tonight, bath sinks overflowing with nasty water…. Fun times! #
Look at you!! Awesome!! RT @RubyDodd: I burned 3006 calories on 01/18. I have a calorie deficit of 1308 I rock today! #bodybuggtweet #
RT @rickperera: All CARE Haiti staff accounted for; we've located the last 2. They're gathered now for a moment of silence 4 family/friends #
Morning twitterverse! My mom goes home today. #

Twitter Updates for 2010-01-19

Getting my walking in during the golden globe commercials… Have walked 30 minutes so far!!! So proud of myself! #
RT @ebertchicago: Why I love Tina Fey: "It's not rain, it's just God crying for NBC" from the Globes red carpet. #
Me too!!! RT @blogdiva: i like a drink as the next man, unless it's MEL GIBSON (that was f*ckin AWESOME, i LOLed IRL) #GOLDENGLOBES #
lol RT @hodgman: Chrysler has invited me to stay tuned to see the best director award. Thank you! Where do I RSVP? #
My grandma just asked me what a "wedgie" is. Thanks Glee dude. #goldenglobes #
Amen RT @andsosheblogs: Holy Smokes Reese Witherspoon looks amazing. #
Me too! RT @SELFmagazine: YAY! "The Hangover": the most I've laughed in a movie theatre since "Wedding Crashers". Amazing – good win. #
Yeaaaaa sandy!!!! #goldenglobes #
I need a woo hoo: I walked 2hrs and 2 minutes today!!!!!!!!!!!!!! #
Caffeine w/drawl headache is an unwelcomed visitor this AM. To drink a bit of diet soda, or not to drink…That is the q. Your thoughts? #

Twitter Updates for 2010-01-18

New post: meet the newest contestant in a cool weight loss challenge!!! Out of 200 ppl who auditioned, I am 1 of 35!! http://bit.ly/8JvX6U #
Sorry to say but sigorney is looking rough on snl. I hope its just the makeup. I saw her on a talk show last week & she looked much better. #
Ok protein-filled breakfast, here I come!! Then to my grandmas heart center to walk 1 of my 2 required hours. #nakedfitness #
Mmmm breakfast!! #nakedfitness http://twitpic.com/yi0fc #

Twitter Updates for 2010-01-17

I have totally been neglecting my blog. I blame the iPhone. I promise the neglect will stop tomorrow-I have so much excitement to share! #

AJ auditioned and MADE IT!!

The past few weeks have flown by. I have been really bad at blogging – I have been seduced by the iPhone and by Twitter.

But I am back baby!

And I have some awesome amazing news!!

Last Saturday, I auditioned for a new fitness and nutrition program called “Naked Fitness-New Year Challenge”*. Over 200 people auditioned for just 35 spots—

And Wednesday I found out that I WAS CHOSEN AS ONE OF THE 35 LUCKY PEOPLE!!!!

I attended the first day of the program this morning– which ws kind of crazy and I will tell you why.

I actually live just a few blocks from the building where we meet, but today I drove in from Iowa. I was there with my mom (who is visiting from CA) visiting my grandparents. We had driven down Friday, and I left my mom this morning and drive back to Chicago, then back this afternoon. 6 plus hours in the car. Fun times.

But you know what? I did it for the program. I am tired but I am happy I drove up.

The program is a 1200 calorie a day eating plan (based in part on the Zone Diet) and a muscle alignment routine/workout. Also, I need to walk 2 hours a day. While the walking part seems a bit daunting, I think I can do it.

Just no walking today- I spent WAAAAY too much time in the car. I started the meals today.

I had plain Greek yogurt and blueberries and 3.5 walnuts for breakfast, an apple and flavored Greek yogurt for a snack, a salad with baked chicken, red pepper and Italian dressing for lunch and baked chicken, green beans and broccoli for dinner. Oh, and a banana before breakfast the morning. I am also drinking Elations joint drink every day to help with joint pain. Everyone on the program are drinking them. More on the drink later when I am on a computer and not typing on the iPhone.

I am surprisingly satisfied tonight. I am allowed tea water and coffee so I may grab a hot tea later if I get thirsty.

I am so excited to be a part of this program because it seems like everything I do to try to lose weight lately (bootcamp, eating better etc) isn’t working!! I actually gained 5lbs last month!!

The trainer who designed the program, Andrea Metcalf, is well-known in Chicago and is also a contributor on Oprah.com. She seems very down to earth and her program has really worked— she just helped a man lose 100lbs in 90 days. The program we are doing is the precursor to her new book/workout video coming out in Jan 2011. MUCH more about that later I am sure.

While I don’t have 100lbs to lose, I do have a significant amount to drop. I hope this program will help me learn how to make better food choices. My weightloss goal for the next 30 days (the length of the challenge) is to lose 20lbs.

I think my goal is doable. No, I KNOW my goal is doable.

We are being filmed and interviewed for news spots and segments on the show “Better”, a Meredith Publication television show that happens to run everywhere else but Chicago. I am sure I will have video to post at some point.

Ok, I gotta pay attention to the family– just wanted to share my exciting awesome good news!!!!!!

More tomorrow!!!

*before anyone asks, no, I don’t need to be naked to participate. lol

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