So much has happened this weekend.
On Saturday, I met with Dr. Karen, our nutrionist. I placed my order for the Ultra Meal, I got homework (plan my meals for the entire week), and clear instructions on what I need to do, eat, and not eat. Each time I meet with her, I get a bit intimidated. During this session (#3), I felt like I was more open to what she was saying. Usually, I assume that I know everything already. I guess the timing is right now, I actually listened.
After the session with Dr. Karen, I had my #33 Pilates session with Virginia and Shannon was able join us. The sessions with Shannon are always hillarious.
After the Pilates session, I had lunch and after it settled in, I went for my run. My goal was to do 3 miles, but I actually did 5! Go me! The weather definitely helped my cause.
Sunday was the Open House, here is some footage:
It was so nice to meet everyone. It was supposed to end at 2pm, but we continued chatting until way after.
After the open house, I got a quick bite and then I went to the Metro Golf gym. I attempted to stay on the bike for 1 hour, but my butt was hurting so I only made it to 45 minutes.
With all this activity this weekend, can you believe that today was actually the hardest part? I tried to stick to the my meal plan. By 5:30 I was starving and stressing out about dinner. I even wrote to Shannon! My email was titled "I'm SO HUNGRY!" I can push myself to run up to 5 miles, but ask me to balance and monitor my eating... I go crazy! Once I got home, it was all over. Mom had already prepared dinner for me. I did my best, I believe I am still within my caloric limit, BUT I didn't get to do my 40 min work out.
So tomorrow is another day, I'll keep give it another shot.
Monday, March 30, 2009
Friday, March 27, 2009
Open House! 3/29 - Sunday - Fort Lee Studio ~ Come ALL!!!
Here are a few dates to keep in mind:
3/26 - Thursday: I lost 1.5 lbs!!! I'm now at 184.5 lbs. I guess the eating a tiny bit less helped!
3/28 - Saturday: We have our nutrionist session. Can't wait!
Session #33!
3/29 - Sunday: OPEN HOUSE in Fort Lee from 11am - 2pm. COME BY!
(Location: Fort Lee Racquet Club / 532 North Avenue / Fort Lee, NJ 07024 - phone: 201.461.6212)
On a side note, I'm planning to run 3m on Saturday, and hopefully 5m on Sunday. Watch me running through the streets of Tenafly and its neighboring towns.
Have a great weekend everyone!
3/26 - Thursday: I lost 1.5 lbs!!! I'm now at 184.5 lbs. I guess the eating a tiny bit less helped!
3/28 - Saturday: We have our nutrionist session. Can't wait!
Session #33!
3/29 - Sunday: OPEN HOUSE in Fort Lee from 11am - 2pm. COME BY!
(Location: Fort Lee Racquet Club / 532 North Avenue / Fort Lee, NJ 07024 - phone: 201.461.6212)
On a side note, I'm planning to run 3m on Saturday, and hopefully 5m on Sunday. Watch me running through the streets of Tenafly and its neighboring towns.
Have a great weekend everyone!
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Proteins gives you energy. Really? ~ Jully
This is me August, 2008.
Six months later...
This is me January, 2009.OH, much better!
If you're wondering why I don't have more pictures, it's because I don't have a digital camera!These were all pictures taken by my friends. Anyways, in January, my weight reached a low (of course, for most it's not a low, but...) of 183 lbs. I remember how great that felt after being at 188 for 3 months straight.
On Monday I tried something new, I tried eating less during dinner. Who knew I could survive with just 1/2 bowl of Korean Kimchi stew? It was quite incredible.
On Tuesday, I had my running class. I ran 3 miles in total. I did ok on my 1st mile, but I was struggling on my 2nd. Yeah, I came in last. :-( But here's another thing I learned... Proteins! I didn't have any protein all day, and that was probably why I didn't have any energy by my 2nd mile. I had NO idea that food could actually GIVE you energy. Oh, what a concept!
For dinner tonight, I had the same 1/2 of bowl of Kimchi stew and... I'm not hungry!
Tomorrow will be Pilates session #33. I am NOT looking forward to the scale, but hopefully I'll be below 186 lbs.
Sunday, March 22, 2009
So hard to stay motivated ~ Jully
Thursday was my 31st session, the weight is back to 186. I guess the numbers don't lie, right?
It is EXTREMELLY difficult to remain motivated at this pace. I know my body and mind have changed, still it's hard to keep fighting. It'd be SO much easier to just give up!
BUT now I can't even consider the thought of not moving forward.
This is a shot of my arm from my birthday last year. Look at it! Wouldn't you fight too?
On a more positive note...
On Saturday, I went for a 3 mile run and my time was at 11:10!!! Who would have thought that paying to learn how to run would actually help. I've been at over 12:00/mile for months! NYRR (NY Road Runners) offers classes each season, most people go there to train for Marathons and etc. Can you imagine where I'll be in 10 weeks? "Zoom, Zoom!"
Right after the run, I had my 32nd session. Virginia started me on the leg exercises. OMG, "it burns!!!" My leg circles decreased in circumference after each round, eventually it was the size of a Pizza Hut personal pizza.
I was also reminded of my posture and my neck issues. I had no idea I did this until Virginia pointed this out to me at the beginning of our sessions, that I extend my chin and neck (because of my double chin). It's amazing how clueless I've been of this, I would have NEVER known. Needless to say, it was a GREAT and insightful session.
Getting dressed this weekend was a bit of a dissapointment, it confirmed what the scale showed, some of the weight actually did come back. The jeans are tighter again. BUT not to worry, I will get back on the wagon again this week. I've cut out the ham-egg-cheese deli breakfast sandwich, the coffee, and next I'll go for 2-3 salads for lunch in the week, and replacing late-late dinners with some Ultra Meal, which I still have to buy from the Nutritionist. I've been told that eating accounts for 80% of losing weight. Right, I don't have a working out disorder, it's an eating one!
After a weekend of clothes not fitting properly, I am motivated once again... as Big Pun says, "It's so hard... yeah", but ain't nothing holding me down! Oh No, I gotz to keep on movin!
Monday, March 16, 2009
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Sunday, March 15, 2009
30 Sessions / 30 Postings ~ Jully
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Pilates Session #1
Date: November 1, 2008
Weight: 194 ~ 196 lbs
Waist: 37+ inches
Hip: 44.5 + inches
In my very first session I asked Virginia, "What would be your goal for us?".
She said, "I just want you to see if you feel different" or something along those lines.
After that 1/2 hour session, I felt myself tightening my lower ab and needless to say, I DEFINITELY feel different and AM different.
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Pilates Session #30
Date: March 14th, 2009
Weight: 185 ~ 182 lbs
Waist: ~35 inches
Hip: ~43 inches
On this morning, I woke up and tried on a few dresses from my past to see if they fit for a wedding that night. Well, they all zipped up! After my solo fashion show, I went to my session. It's amazing how many more NEW exercises Virginia can come up with that continues to challenge and motivate me.
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I've decided this is now Phase 2 of this journey.
I will be having 2 pilates sessions weekly. A duet session with Shannon on Thursdays and a single session on Saturdays. I'm looking forward to both.
The duets are a lot of fun. Shannon, Virginia, and I just always have something to chat about. These sessions are fun and therapeutic! Even when I'm feeling down, once I get there I forget all the thoughts that weigh me down.
The single session is also great because it helps me focus on my strengths and weaknesses.
I have also signed up for a running class on Tuesdays. I bought a new pair of sneakers, my feet are now being takend care of. I started at 1 mile and now I've reached 5 miles a few times. I have a 4 mile race in April, a 5k run in June, and a 200 miles relay (each person would run 3-4 miles at a time)! CRAZY!!!
I want to keep going. I hope during this next phase, I continue to get better mentally, get stronger physically, and look HOT for the summer! Actually, I lie, the HOT part is not true, but I've decided that I want to keep getting better. I am a lot more concious of my flaws (tiny, little ones, OF COURSE!) now, and I want to make me better.
Phase 2, here I come! I hope I can fix my bad eating habits (eating late, eating bad), I hope I can continue to run, and get to 170 lbs for now.
Today, I start with my long run (5 miles) in my nice new sneaks!
Pilates Session #1
Date: November 1, 2008
Weight: 194 ~ 196 lbs
Waist: 37+ inches
Hip: 44.5 + inches
In my very first session I asked Virginia, "What would be your goal for us?".
She said, "I just want you to see if you feel different" or something along those lines.
After that 1/2 hour session, I felt myself tightening my lower ab and needless to say, I DEFINITELY feel different and AM different.
===================
Pilates Session #30
Date: March 14th, 2009
Weight: 185 ~ 182 lbs
Waist: ~35 inches
Hip: ~43 inches
On this morning, I woke up and tried on a few dresses from my past to see if they fit for a wedding that night. Well, they all zipped up! After my solo fashion show, I went to my session. It's amazing how many more NEW exercises Virginia can come up with that continues to challenge and motivate me.
===================
I've decided this is now Phase 2 of this journey.
I will be having 2 pilates sessions weekly. A duet session with Shannon on Thursdays and a single session on Saturdays. I'm looking forward to both.
The duets are a lot of fun. Shannon, Virginia, and I just always have something to chat about. These sessions are fun and therapeutic! Even when I'm feeling down, once I get there I forget all the thoughts that weigh me down.
The single session is also great because it helps me focus on my strengths and weaknesses.
I have also signed up for a running class on Tuesdays. I bought a new pair of sneakers, my feet are now being takend care of. I started at 1 mile and now I've reached 5 miles a few times. I have a 4 mile race in April, a 5k run in June, and a 200 miles relay (each person would run 3-4 miles at a time)! CRAZY!!!
I want to keep going. I hope during this next phase, I continue to get better mentally, get stronger physically, and look HOT for the summer! Actually, I lie, the HOT part is not true, but I've decided that I want to keep getting better. I am a lot more concious of my flaws (tiny, little ones, OF COURSE!) now, and I want to make me better.
Phase 2, here I come! I hope I can fix my bad eating habits (eating late, eating bad), I hope I can continue to run, and get to 170 lbs for now.
Today, I start with my long run (5 miles) in my nice new sneaks!
Saturday, March 7, 2009
Get OUT! ~ Jully
Wherever you are today, you MUST get out.
It's sO beautiful out there.
I just got back from my first cardio interval run. I ran 2.5, for each 1/4 of mile I tried to sprint.
My heart hates and loves me right now.
The difference from a 5 mile long run, is that interval running is very mental. You don't think you have anything left in you, yet you find a way to fight with yourself and complete and even surpass your goal.
I feel great.
Go out there and enjoy this day,
It's sO beautiful out there.
I just got back from my first cardio interval run. I ran 2.5, for each 1/4 of mile I tried to sprint.
My heart hates and loves me right now.
The difference from a 5 mile long run, is that interval running is very mental. You don't think you have anything left in you, yet you find a way to fight with yourself and complete and even surpass your goal.
I feel great.
Go out there and enjoy this day,
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
The journey continues ... ~ Jully
This week, there is no Pilates...
Oh, but don't you worry:
- I ran 5 miles on Sunday
- I was on the bike for 1 full hour and tried to keep my pulse at 120-130, which is what Virginia explained is the level I want to be in to burn fat
- I've also done a few mat exercises in the morning with the help of my bands
Fortunately, I've been able to go to the Metro Golf Gym, especially with all this snow outside!
A few things have been happening to me outside of the fitness and nutritional world. I've been taking a lot of time thinking about myself, and challenging myself. I remember when I was younger, I really thought I had it all figured out, but recently, I've been feeling like I'm re-learning everything. Like learning how to walk again, it's been quite a trip so far.
Friday, I was challenged to go to a bar and speak to 5 fellows. I was a bit nervous, but I did it. I mean, it wasn't about getting the numbers this time around, but I was able to do it. Thank you for all those helping the "Let's get Jully her Mac ON!" Cause!
On Saturday, I went to Employees Only where I had dinner and drinks with some friends. This night wasn't about boys, but something did happened. One of my friends (really, my friend's friend) upset me and left.
The next day, I really tried to deal with it the same way I've ALWAYS dealt with situations like this. I just keep it inside, tell myself it's not a big deal, that it'll pass and make a conscious decision to not put myself in that same situation again.
BUT, here's what happened instead...
I've decided that if people upset me because they do something wrong, they should know about it instead of having me carry it inside, while they go on completely clueless.
SO, I did. I confronted that person and right away they explained themselves... and I immediately felt better.
Granted it took me ALL day to decide to confront the issue, but the fact that I did, to me was amazing.
I don't know if it's Pilates giving me the "cahones", but now I have the strength to face myself. If there are problems, people should know about it and the sooner it happens, the easier it is.
AH! what a revelation!
Oh, but don't you worry:
- I ran 5 miles on Sunday
- I was on the bike for 1 full hour and tried to keep my pulse at 120-130, which is what Virginia explained is the level I want to be in to burn fat
- I've also done a few mat exercises in the morning with the help of my bands
Fortunately, I've been able to go to the Metro Golf Gym, especially with all this snow outside!
A few things have been happening to me outside of the fitness and nutritional world. I've been taking a lot of time thinking about myself, and challenging myself. I remember when I was younger, I really thought I had it all figured out, but recently, I've been feeling like I'm re-learning everything. Like learning how to walk again, it's been quite a trip so far.
Friday, I was challenged to go to a bar and speak to 5 fellows. I was a bit nervous, but I did it. I mean, it wasn't about getting the numbers this time around, but I was able to do it. Thank you for all those helping the "Let's get Jully her Mac ON!" Cause!
On Saturday, I went to Employees Only where I had dinner and drinks with some friends. This night wasn't about boys, but something did happened. One of my friends (really, my friend's friend) upset me and left.
The next day, I really tried to deal with it the same way I've ALWAYS dealt with situations like this. I just keep it inside, tell myself it's not a big deal, that it'll pass and make a conscious decision to not put myself in that same situation again.
BUT, here's what happened instead...
I've decided that if people upset me because they do something wrong, they should know about it instead of having me carry it inside, while they go on completely clueless.
SO, I did. I confronted that person and right away they explained themselves... and I immediately felt better.
Granted it took me ALL day to decide to confront the issue, but the fact that I did, to me was amazing.
I don't know if it's Pilates giving me the "cahones", but now I have the strength to face myself. If there are problems, people should know about it and the sooner it happens, the easier it is.
AH! what a revelation!
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