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Thursday, January 9, 2014

WIN & WOW Update

Yesterday was Wednesday so here is my Weigh-In (WIN) & Workout Wednesday (WOW) Post.


 The Weigh-In
 

I’ve been logging into My Fitness Pal for the last 515 days in a row as of TODAY.
 
As you can see, I’ve lost a total of 37.8 lbs.

I'm now at the maintain the weight but shape up stage.

 
 

The Workout

 

If you follow me on any other social media (Facebook or Instagram & if you don't follow me, you should), you will see any combination of these pictures posted for a daily workout:
 

Sit-up challenge with a 10 lb. plate.


 

Treadmill at home (late night or early morning when I can't get to the gym)

Treadmill at the gym (cause sometimes I have extra time while I'm there & sometimes my co-worker & I hit this during our lunch time)


Weights at the gym


Cycle at the gym

Sit-ups with 10 lb. plate

10 lb kettlebell work


And for the month of January, I am doing this challenge


One of the options for dancing with the girls.



Zumba dancing


Some core/ab work

The girls got their own kettlebells & sometimes do it with me.

 

***Here is what the last week has looked like for me***



Wednesday Goal = Run/Walk
January 1
Stretching
Walking 4.14 miles in 60 minutes
10 lb. kettlebell work
Day 1 squats & push-up challenge
Burned 738 calories
Thursday Goal = Rest from Run
January 2
Stretching
39 sit-ups with 10 lb. plate
Weights
10 lb. kettlebell work
Day 2 squats & push-up challenge
Walking 3.28 miles in 45 minutes
Burned 1021 calories
 
 Friday Goal = Run/Walk
January 3
Stretching
44 sit-ups with 10 lb. plate
Weights
Cycling 8.1 miles in 40 minutes
Burned 679 calories
 
 Saturday Goal = Cross-Training (anything cardio other than run/walk)
January 4
Stretching
Running 3.90 miles in 45 minutes 19 seconds
Day 3 & 4 Squats & push-ups challenge
Just Dance Dancing with the girls
Burned 600 calories
 
 Sunday Goal = Run/walk
January 5
Stretching
10 lb. kettlebell work
Running 3.91 miles in 46 minutes
Burned 733 calories
 
Monday Goal = Run/walk OR Cross-Training (anything cardio other than run/walk)
January 6
Stretching
Just Dance Zumba
Day 6 squats & push-ups challenge
Spartan Abs 300
10 lb. kettlebell work
Burned 899 calories
 
Tuesday Goal = Cross-Training (anything cardio other than run/walk) OR Run/walk
January 7
Stretching
Running 3.96 miles in 45 minutes 3 seconds
Cycling 8.40 miles in 43 minutes
Day 7 squats & push-ups challenge
10 lb. kettlebell work
Burned 1120 calories

Goals
I said it before & I’ll say it again (& you’ll keep seeing it): Someone once told me to keep my goals in front of me. And as bad as my memory is, it's REALLY hard for me to remember my goals if they're not in front of me.
Personal Goals:
1) Make healthier meal choices when eating out.
2) When indulging in something that's not a healthier choice, practice strict portion control!
3) Eat at least 2 fruits & 2 veggies daily.
4) Drink 72-96 oz of water daily.
 5) Workout 5 days a week.
6) Log EVERYTHING into My Fitness Pal every day.
7) Be comfortable enough with my body to wear a 2-piece for Summer 2014, even if I don't actually buy one.
8) Walk different 5Ks throughout the year.
Wish List.....so far:
March 15 Run or Dye
March 29 The Glo Run
April 5 80's Retro Run
May 10 Foam Fest
June 13 Glow in the Park
 
I'm sure this list will grow!
9) Walk/Jog Half Marathons.
Planned:
April 26 St. Jude Country Music Half Marathon in Nashville (registration transferred from Memphis Half Marathon cancelled Dec 2013)
December 6 St. Jude Half Marathon in Memphis
10) Stop weighing/measuring everyday....don't be number-driven.
11) Be less self-conscious & more confident with myself. [I think I will always be working on this]
 

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This post was a link up with

Weigh-In Wednesday
Pretty Strong Medicine



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Have a Sunshiny Day,
~Tasha Sunshine
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Wednesday, March 6, 2013

This Week's Wednesday Weigh-In

So this happened:

 
205 Days in a row on My Fitness Pal as of March 5, 2013 & I've lost a total of 33 lbs since beginning my Healthier Me about a year & a half ago.


So I've decided to do a little reflection to see how far I've come. I am doing it in hopes that seeing how far I've come will help motivate me to stay on track so I can get to where I want to go. 
 
March 30, 2010
The day I gave birth to Jamie

Halloween 2010
Trick-or-treating with Kayla
 
September 2011
Mary Kay Beach Retrest in Pensacola, FL

November 2012
Delta Waterfowl Banquet
 
 February 2013
Family Valentine's Date Night In

February 2013
I posted this as a comparison to being in the same shirt November 2012
 
March 2013
Sunday Fun with Fellowship, Family, Food, & Friends
 
Now that  I've hit my weight loss goal (& beyond), it's time for me to focus on tune-up & shape-up.
Got to get a little more of this in!
 
And I'm doing the #6packMarch Challenge this month
 
 
This was a linkup made possible by Alex @ Skinny Jean PilgrimageErin @ She's a Big Star for
 
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Monday, February 25, 2013

The LONGEST Weekend Blog Post with Picture Overload

Hello all my Blogging Peeps! Did ya miss me???? You haven't heard from me since my last Weekend Shenanigans post. Don't worry....this will be a picture overload too ;-)
 
This is a linkup with
 
 
Well, my weekend has been the LONGEST cause it technically started last Tuesday when I got off work....& I'm off again today. But there's a good reason for all my time off.....you'll see
 
Tuesday night
Since the girls school had to be closed on Feb. 13 & they were closed for President's Day, they got to celebrate their Valentine's Party on Wednesday (more on that in a minute). So Tuesday night we put together the favors for their friends. The girls got to pick what they gave & the saying. Jamie picked Fruit Roll-Ups with You are sweet & fun, all "rolled" into one, Valentine! Kayla picked Starburst with We're two of a kind, Valentine! The girls did an awesome job helping!
 
The girls knew I would be having a procedure on Wednesday & I would have to be on bedrest & take it easy. My Cuddle Buddy needed a little extra lovin' on Tuesday...she insisted on holding my hand.
 
 Wednesday
It was procedure day!
I rocked out my Rachel's Rebels Shirt! I just love this shirt!
 
Oh, I guess my new followers need a little more info on Procedure day. I had SVT (superventricular tachycardia). In Tasha Terms: I have an extra wire in the electrical system of my heart. Almost all of us are born with one, but they are not usually an issue. Well, apparently mine got bored & decided to activate. My heart rate will go from 65 beats per minute to 247 in the blink of an eye, for no reason at all. These episodes are a little scary. There is a danger if it happens & I can't get it to stop, I could pass out. Not good when I'm alone with the girls OR driving. So far I've been able to stop these episodes. They were happening 1 every 2 months, then 1 a month, then we were to once a week. So my doctor went in through veins in my groin area for a non-invasive outpatient procedure called a cardiac ablation (Tasha Terms: they went in to freeze/burn my extra wire). I was supposed to have 48 hours of bedrest & then I get to resume life as normal (or so I thought...more on that in a minute). There is a 95% success rate that I will never have a problem with it again. I did 7 weeks of bedrest with Jamie, I think I can handle 48 hours. I was excited that it's happening & ready!
 
So I don't remember most of Wednesday or Thursday. But here are pictures that were taken for me & sent to me from the girls' Valentine's Day Party with captions:
Getting ready to party with friends!

Ice cream party!!

Kayla's been out a lot with our flu, ear infections with fever, & then the school being closed, so the caption I got with this one: So glad to be back at school!!

Mailbox decorating!!

Ice cream time!!!

Delivering valentines!!

Sweet sisters!!
 
Thursday
So...yea, I don't remember most of this day....anesthesia & I don't get along so well.
My fur~babies did an EXCELLENT job keeping me company during my bedrest time.
 
The girls made me the SWEETEST Get Well cards, EVER!
 
And Kayla had her last cheer practice/party. My Mom was in town to help out so she took Kayla & took pictures for me...I LOVE how she understands my need for pictures to be taken. Here's what she got:



























 
It looks like they had a GREAT time & I hate I had to miss it!
 
While Kayla was at her party
Someone decided to come keep me company in bed since I was starting to feel a little more human (anesthesia was finally wearing off).
 
Friday
So....it was another day of bedrest for me.
My lil sweetheart joined me for a little bedrest time. It brought back memories of my 7 weeks of bedrest during my pregnancy with Jamie. But I was BEYOND thankful this bedrest wasn't that long!

Some lil cutie joined me to watch The Smurfs movie in the big bed.
 
And I was finally with it enough to look at what the girls made us while they were at their Preschool Valentine's Party: 

 
Saturday
I was finally off bedrest!!!!! Kayla had her last game of this basketball season to cheer at...& I thought since I was off bedrest, I was good to go! Again, I am thankful my Mom understands my need to have pictures taken.










Getting her trophy


Someone was surprised & TOTALLY stoked to get that trophy!





Jamie kept me company. Sooooo....I was off bedrest, but I was supposed to take it easy. Apparently my definition of take it easy & what I was really supposed to do are 2 different things. This completely wore me out. I was so out of it while I was there & zapped afterwards.

Kayla got a basketball ring & loved it!

She did not want to let go of that trophy!
 
Sunday
Since I didn't take it easy enough on Saturday, I landed myself another day in the bed.

I got a visit from royalty while I was taking it easy.

Yes, I am a Southern Girl & I do watch NASCAR...it's a Family Tradition. I usually watch the 1st several laps, take a nap, & then watch the last several laps. But I actually watched all of the Daytona 500. It was pretty cool cause Danica Patrick made all kinds of history being the 1st woman to hold the pole, lead a lap, & she even ran up there with the big boys in the top 10.

Jamie was missing Momma so much she was willing to watch the Grizzlies NBA game with me last night.
 
And today....since I'm technically still off work & on my weekend, I am just taking it easy. I am staying out of bed, but pretty much just sitting on the couch. The muscles in my groin area are sore, but I don't feel any pressure or soreness in my chest. Seriously just taking it easy today.