So week 3 was a bit of a test for me. I went on vacation to Las Vegas and St. George for Memorial Day weekend. Usually a trip will equal maintaining or gaining weight. Luckily I lost 1.5 pounds this week. That is definitely not as good as last week, but I am very happy with it. So my new current weight is 267.5 pounds. Overall I have lost 6.5 pounds in 3 weeks. My total % weight loss is 2.4%. I am actually very happy with that. I know a lot of you are thinking that may not be a very rapid weight loss, but considering I have been at the same weight for the past year I am very excited. Plus, there are only 3.5 pounds left until I am down 10 pounds. I am excited to see 10 pounds go! So I want to talk about my trip and how the my whole Biggest Loser Named Jillian Show influenced my trip and my small but good weight loss.
What Helped Me Lose Weight On the Trip:
1st - Limited the snacks and junk food on the car drive. Typically I consume things such as candy of all shapes and varieties, chips, soda pop, Granny B's big ol' pink frosted sugar cookie, etc, etc. This time all I had was some fresh pineapple, 100 calorie Pringles Packs (I only ate one pack!), one red vine, Diet Coke (I was the only driver, had to get a little extra pep!), and lots of water.
2nd - I was conscious of what I ate when we ate out. We definitely avoided the buffets in Vegas, deadly calorie trap! I tried to get some veggies or fruits in each of my meals, and limited the sweets and desserts. We ate at some great restaurants, such as Yard House (had grilled chicken and steamed rice and vegetables), Raffles in Mandalay Bay (Stuffed French Toast which is high in calories w/ turkey bacon), Subway (no condiments or cheese please!), and Cafe Rio (I only ate 1/4 of the salad).
3rd - I tried to be active each day on the trip. We walked a lot on Saturday in Vegas, swam at our hotel pool and did some water aerobics, and hiked the 2nd most strenuous hike (Hidden Canyon) in Zions.
4th - My friends were VERY supportive on the whole trip! Stacey and Angie helped me keep on track in the car - restaurants - casinos - etc, Bo and Ed made us a healthy dinner and were encouraging during our hike to just keep going and endure to the end.
What I Can Do Better On the Next Trip to Lose MORE Weight:
1st - Limit the SODA! In all reality I need to just cut out the soda in my life completely. I always justify Diet Coke by the fact that it is calorie free. What I need to think about is how much better water is for me, how soda has too much sodium that can make you retain water, that soda can decrease your endurance during activities, etc. So THIS WEEK I am going absolutely SODA FREE! Might as well do it now so it's easier to avoid soda on my next trip.
2nd - If I have access to a gym, then I need to use it. We stayed at two places that both had fitness centers. I should have woke up early or stayed up a little bit later and utilized the gym. My hike was AWESOME for my exercise routine but Saturday and Sunday was not good enough. I need to try to increase my heart rate if I am going to count it for working out.
So there you have it. I am sure later I will think of a ton of other things but for right now this is all you get.
So here's the new game plan for this week:
Continue to do high intensity cardio for 60 minutes at least 5 (hopefully 6!) times this week.
Continue to do weight lifting with light-moderate weights and multiple repetitions.
Continue to stay within my goal calorie range of 1600-1800 calories or less. Pick healthy options!
Increase the water intake! I have a 22oz water bottle and I want to drink it 6 times/ day.
NO SODA THE ENTIRE WEEK! Goodbye Diet Coke!
Until next time......WEEK 4 is going to be AWESOME! Shooting for at least 3.5 pounds so I can be down 10 pounds in one month. Wish me luck! Good luck in all your dieting and weight loss endeavors!
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This so great! I love hearing about your experience as I am trying to lose some poundage myself! Good for you! One type of advice I would give you about going off soda is "spicing" up your water! I was off ALL carbonation for 2 solid years! I felt fantastic, but I would put a hint of lemon juice in my water or fill a cup up with a little sugar free all natural apple or white grape juice and it really helped with my sugar diet drink cravings!! When I met Richard I started drinking cokes again to my dismay because he drank them ugh! So we are trying again to go carbonation free! I am just so proud of you and keep up the good work!! I am proud of your 1.5 pounds because they are pounds you will NEVER see again! Staying healthy and active is the best way to keep off the weight permanently! YOU ARE FANTASTIC!
ReplyDeleteGood work. I know that 1.5 lbs can be discouraging, but it isn't! In addition to losing fat you are gaining muscle and inches are more important than lbs. Are you measuring yourself with each weigh in, or just strictly checking the lbs?
ReplyDeleteAngie (one of the other girls involved in the competition) and I actually discussed the fact that we should be taking measurements too. We both have measurements from a couple of months ago, so we may go off of that. But it is a good idea. I have already noticed this are a bit loser than before though. Thanks for both of your stories and encouragement. I love reading the comments from everyone on my blog more than anything. Hearing about everyone's experiences and stories is very motivating. I appreciate it! Keep it up and "off" yourselfs!
ReplyDeleteGREAT JOB!!!
ReplyDeleteI am so excited for you!! Traveling can be tough. You sound like you did good and you have a plan for the future. You are amazing!!
I will be joining you on this adventure. It appears that I gained ten pounds during our little family weight loss challenge. Well, fifteen because I lost five and put them back on with ten of their friends.
So, my goal is down ten by the reunion. Wish me luck. I am happy to read your blog to get inspired and encouraged. I love reading your daily exercise journal on the side.
You are fabulous!!
You're doing awesome Jillian! You three have inspired me to finally get in and get rid of the extra pounds I've put on in the past couple of years. But it sure won't top what you are accomplishing! Keep it up!
ReplyDeleteThat trip was awesome! It made me feel more confident in my ability to eat healthy on a trip. That was needed, especially after my last trip. I also loved that we did so many fun activities. That helped to keep us busy and not snack. Also, that hike kicked my butt, but I lost tons of kcals on that one. Jillian, I will go on a trip with you anytime!
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