Weight Watchers Update: Back in the Saddle Again!

After a long hiatus, I am finally back on track with my Weight Watchers. Technically it is my 24th week; you would think I look like a stick but I am slowly getting there. After falling off the wagon in March, as of last Monday I am finally back on track and more motivated, due to my beach vacation.

As of January 3rd, I've lost 16 pounds and have kept the pounds off during my lazy period between March through April. I've been going to the gym on and off over the past couple of months, doing the elliptical machine and reading Twilight and then on to New Moon. But as the economy has it, we had to cut the gym due to finances, but it is not the end of the world. 

T H E    N E W  S T A T S:

(As of Feb 28th, here are my new measurements)

Right Upper Arm: -.5"

Waist: +.5"

Hips: -1"

Right Thigh: -.5"

Bust: -1.5"

E A  S P O R T S   A C T I V E

For exercise, I have gone into full force mode with the Wii Fit, there is a new Wii game out called EA SPORTS Active. I've been waiting for it to come out for the past couple months and finally it is out in stores, however I just can't seem to get my hands on it due to funds. I am thinking more like end of June will I be able to finally snag it.

This new exciting EA Sports Active game for the Wii features more than 25 exercises and sports-inspired drills. Purchase the accessory pack that comes with a leg strap that measures your movements on screen, use the resistance band to increase the intensity of bicep curls, shoulder presses and many other exercises. Can't wait!

E X E R C I S E   G E A R:

~ Need new exercise gear? For all my running kicks I love going to Kohls. They have the best brands like Nike, Adidas and New Balance, you save about 25% to 40% of what you would spend in smaller chain speciality stores.

Weight Watchers Update: 1 Month

It is my fourth week on Weight Watchers, and I'm seeing results I tell you. Lately I have been motivated and sticking with the plan, I even look forward to going home and playing the Wii Fit at night. I surprised myself last Friday when I ran for a straight 10 mins on the treadmill and finished it off by a fast pass stride. 

I try and stick to a routine each week, by eating similar foods each day. I'm a fan of Lean Cuisines because they have the WW points on the box, plus they are cheaper than Smart Ones meals. I work out three to four times a week, usually from a half hour to 45 mins. It is great too because I always vary what I do, this way I work alot of different areas of my body, however I try to focus on a more cardio workout verses yoga or strength training.

To date, I've lost 7 lbs and today I took measurements of my body and I've lost and also gained.

WAIST: -.5" 

HIPS: -.5"

RIGHT ARM: +.75" but I think it is cause I have more muscle, not sure.

RIGHT THIGH: +1" which is weird, but again maybe it is more muscle I have added.

BUST: -.5"

I did end up picking up the My Fitness Coach Wii game I was talking about a couple of weeks ago; which is awesome by the way. There are so many workouts you can do from easy to difficult, my personal favorite is the cardio workout where you do various aerobics. The game even has excersises with weights, a aerobics board and a balance ball if you have it. I totally recommend this game and I recommend you have alot of space to do it in (I always have to move my coffee table). Funny story, when I went to pick up this game at Game Stop, I found out about a new Wii game that is suppose to be as big as the Wii Fit board. I believe it is called EAU Active, it is a game that focuses more on strength training and burning fat that uses a resistance band during the workout; it comes out in May, and I put $5 down on the game (I'm such a nerd).

My end goal weight is to get to 165. My short goals are to loose 20 pounds every 2 months. I need to loose 13 more pounds by end of February to make my first goal. Wish me luck everyone, I'm going to need it.

H E A L T H   T I P S:
~ The Super Bowl is only days away, and I know I am dreading going to a party where there are tons of fatty foods, chips, wings. One tip that might help you keep off the pounds is stay away from bright colored plates and cups. Red, oranges and yellows screams more more, eat more! Think of all the fast food restaurants like McDonalds, Burger King and Taco Bell, that use these bright screaming colors in their logos; and you wonder why your getting the super size!

If you are having a party I would recommend blues or greens, those colors are much more soothing and relaxing therefore making you eat slower and in the end might help you to realize when you are full. 

~ Also drink a glass of water or milk before you start a meal: these liquids naturally need space in your belly, so therefore you will feel fuller without having to starve yourself.