Transformation Tuesday

May 27, 2014Victoria Elizabeth Leave a comment

What a difference a decade can make.

Picture on the left:

My confirmation ceremony at church. I was 15-16.

Picture on the right:

Last night, after a good run. Yes, I’m sucking in.

– Tori

Monday (Holiday) Accountability Report

May 26, 2014Victoria Elizabeth Leave a comment

Amazingly, I avoided the barbecues and managed to feast on fresh seafood (steamed, not fried) for lunch today. I splurged a bit on sweets (had a serious craving today for chocolate I couldn’t seem to satiate), but my exercise today more than cancelled out my cheats.

I’m hoping the return to work tomorrow (yay, regimen!) will help me stay on track and get below 125 by Friday. So close!

Bon appetit, my friends!

Tori

Sunday Accountability Report

May 25, 2014Victoria Elizabeth Leave a comment

I spent my Sunday trying to stay busy and keep my mind occupied, so I found myself wandering the outlet malls and people-watching for several hours.

I rounded down to 2.5 hours of walking on my calorie counter, but I pretty much walked circles through the mall from 5pm-9:30pm, pausing only a few times to try on (and purchase!) a few fun items.

All and all, not a bad day.

My first weekend (in a looooong time) without a MAJOR, no-holds barred cheat day. I’m pretty proud.

Bon appetit, my friends!

– Tori

Saturday Accountability Report

May 25, 2014Victoria Elizabeth Leave a comment

Whoops! I’m a little late posting this. Last night turned into my cheat night (VODKA!), so I crashed hard and forgot to post my accountability report for the day.

Here’s how I did:

Definitely not a horrible day. In fact, I still managed to get a workout in and didn’t fully kill myself with eating. I did consume a boatload of carbs, though, which I’ve been trying to keep moderate. Oh well. You have to live, right?

Bon appetit, my friends!

Tori

Friday Accountability Report

May 24, 2014Victoria Elizabeth Leave a comment

Whoops! I almost forgot to post this!

I’m proud of myself for two reasons today—

One: I ordered pizza (and breadsticks!) for my team meeting today and didn’t have any, despite the ridiculously delicious smell and the sight of all that gooey, cheesy goodness.

Two: I only had a small serving of FroYo at Jason’s Deli, which is a huge testament to my will power, as I typically have a cone the second I walk in (before my salad!) and again before I leave.

Not a bad day! Let’s hope I can continue to stay strong over the weekend. A holiday, too!

Bon appetit, my friends!

~ Tori

Thursday Accountability Report

May 22, 2014Victoria Elizabeth Leave a comment

I had hoped to make it to the gym this evening, but I ended up working from 10am to 9:30pm and I’m just too exhausted to squeeze any more into this day.

I cheated and had a little candy today (bad!), but managed to offset it with a healthy dinner and a couple of walking breaks at work.

Here’s how I did:

Not too shabby! Although, it’s probably not a good thing that I’ve had beef jerky for lunch two days in a row. Whoops!

Bon appetit, my friends!

Tori

Wednesday Accountability Report

May 22, 2014Victoria Elizabeth Leave a comment

Thanks to DirectTV at the gym, I KILLED it in cardio tonight. Over 100 minutes logged on the elliptical!

Tomorrow I will squeeze in some strength training, but I’m happy to report I burned off more than I consumed today:

Not a bad Hump Day!

~ Tori

Weigh-In Wednesday!

May 21, 2014Victoria Elizabeth Leave a comment

OK, with 52 days left until my 30th birthday and the clock counting down, here’s my very first weigh-in/measurement on my DIRTY THIRTY CRUNCH plan:

Weight: 129.6 (down from Monday’s 130.2)

Right Thigh: 21″

Left Thigh: 20.5″

Right Arm: 9.75″

Left Arm: 10.25″

Waist: 26.75″

Hips: 34.5″

I’m not sure what my ideal measurements are at this time (perhaps measuring my arms is pointless, but it seemed important), but I do know I want to be solidly in a size two by my 30th birthday. And under 119 pounds. I’m 5’3″, so that’s a HEALTHY number and very attainable.