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Sunday Accountability Report

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So, you are probably noticing (first off) that it is not Sunday. As you can tell, this report is a day late. Why? The reason for that is I am ashamed. As you will see in the screenshots below, I binged last night. I don’t know what came over me. I just couldn’t stop eating. Especially junk food.

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I really do not know what came over me.

I just couldn’t stop. I felt disgusting. But I kept eating, more and more, until I felt almost sick.

I haven’t done that in a very long time. I don’t know what triggered it, but I’m hoping I do not have a repeat any time soon.

I am hoping for a better Monday.

Bon appetit, my friends!

Tori

An Observation

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When I got out of bed and got dressed this morning, I put on a pair of size three shorts. And I realized something, something I’ve needed to realize for a long time: nothing has changed.

I’m still the same person I was at size 20/22. I still have a good heart. I still care for others. I still laugh freely and often, and I still have a weakness for chocolate and cheese.

I’m not a better person because I’m smaller.

I’m not a happier person because I can wear single digits.

My life didn’t become perfect when I slid into these shorts, and my life wasn’t imperfect before they fit, either. Weight loss isn’t a cure-all and weight gain isn’t necessarily a bad thing.

I may feel a sense of accomplishment for hitting certain fitness goals, but that joy is no less than the happiness I felt meeting non-athletic goals when I was bigger.

My waist size doesn’t correlate with the joy in my life, nor does it solve any problems.

I am the same person I was at 200+ lbs; I just wear smaller shorts.

Bon appetit, my friends.

Tori

Friday Accountability Report

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It was a long and stressful day, but I made it!

I had a bit of a rich lunch (seriously, I’m obsessed with Indian food), but my dinner was small and I killed it at the gym.

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Hoping to squeeze a workout in tomorrow morning, but my grandmother is coming into town and we’re going to hit the beach in the morning before it rains! If I can make it, great; if not, I will enjoy the day with family!

Bon appetit, my friends!

Tori

Weigh-in Wednesday!

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Despite yesterday’s caloric debauchery, today’s weigh-in was positive! Yay!

Here’s the breakdown of the morning report:

Weight: 125.4

Waist: 26″ even

Hips: 35″ (up slightly?)

Right Thigh: 21.25″

Left Thigh: 21″

Right Bicep: 9.75″

Left Bicep: 10″

The scale and waist measurements are down, and the rest have remained the same or only slightly increasing. Not exactly sure how my hips got wider (second puberty?), but I’m not stressing it.

Not bad considering I just started on Monday the 19th! I’m down almost 7 pounds in 10 days. A little fast, but I’m not doing anything extreme or obsessive, so I’m happy with my results!

Bon appetit, my friends!

– Tori

Monday (Holiday) Accountability Report

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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.

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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

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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.

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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

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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:

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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

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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.

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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

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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:

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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

Weigh-In Wednesday!

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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.

52 days to go.

Wish me luck!

Bon appetit, my friends!