Nervous about Tomorrow

So I'm nervous about tomorrow since I weigh in. I'm going to do it for sure. I want to check what progress I've made in that area. I have noticed a difference in my stomach though. My chest finally blocks my stomach from view! I was pretty excited when I realized this. It prompted me to try on some shirts that I hadn't been quite comfortable in and realized I went down from a XXXL to a XXL. Not a big jump but still a good one!

My next goal is to be able to fit into size 22 pants. I have some from before that are pretty cute that I'm excited to be able to wear. I did have a soda today since I needed the caffeine badly and hadn't had one in a bit. It was the last caffeinated one we had. Even though today was a rest day I did get my steps. I did quite a bit more reading too which is always nice.

Well that's all for today. Remember: You don't need a crown to be a princess.

-Ayvid

Today's Stats:
Weight: 258.0 (8/18)
Waist: 46.5" (8/18)
Step Streak: 4 days (Longest: 14)
Soda Streak: 0 days (Longest: 7)

Gardening in the Sun

Today was pretty sunny so this morning for my workout I went out to my garden and pulled weeds for 20 minutes. It maybe wasn't the hardest workout, but it was still a good one and got some much needed weeding done. Other than that it was a pretty normal day. When I went to water the lawn we found out that the sprinkler is broken which sucks.

It means one of our neighbors broke it while detaching it despite the fact we have it worked out to where they aren't supposed to do anything with it. I understand that it's an accident, but that was an expensive sprinkler and was only a few months old. At least the hose is still good. We will just have to replace the sprinkler.

I got my steps in. Tomorrow is a rest day which will be nice. I am hoping I am over this cold soon so that I can start going back over to my sister's place and workout with her and my mom. Well that's all for tonight.

-Ayvid

Today's Stats:
Weight: 258.0 (8/18)
Waist: 46.5" (8/18)
Step Streak: 3 days (Longest: 14)
Soda Streak: 4 days (Longest: 7)

Lots of Rain and Reading

So today rained a lot in Northern Utah. It's still raining as I write this. It's nice because we need it badly. I just hope it's helping the firefighters and not creating more issues. I worked out this morning to a pretty good Youtube workout. I am up to 20 minute workouts. I had to go a little slower though because of this cold. It's settling into my chest. I hope I'm over it soon, but I think the smoke and stuff in the air lately has helped to keep it in my system.

I started reading In Defense of the Princess by Jerramy Fine. I've only read the first chapter so far, but it's super interesting. I've also started reading The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald too. I'm not enjoying it as much as In Defense of the Princess though. Other than a lot of reading and rain there hasn't been much else going on here.

I did get my steps today even though I didn't go on a walk today because of the rain. With a small snack I'll make my calorie range today too. I am going to look up how to do a sugar scrub for my face to see if that helps with some dry skin issues I'm having. I will update you all when I do it.

Well that's all for tonight. Remember: what you hate about yourself someone out there loves about you.

-Ayvid

Today's Stats:
Weight: 258.0 (8/18)
Waist: 46.5" (8/18)
Step Streak: 2 days (Longest: 14)
Soda Streak: 3 days (Longest: 7)

Car Troubles and Rain

So today we went to go get the car looked at again. That tire was still leaking air even though I took it yesterday morning. We thought they fixed it, but when Husband went back out to Uber again the tire was still losing pressure. So we took it back and found out it was leaking around the patch. That means we need a new tire. We can't quite afford it right now so we are going to keep a close eye on it.

It's been pretty rainy this afternoon too which is nice because we need it here in Utah. I did take a nice walk around the entire block and only got slightly winded. So I'm getting better. I got my steps long before my walk though. I am under my calories again today, but I don't feel hungry so I'm not too worried. If I get hungry I can get myself a little snack or something.

My big orange female cat (Michonne) just attacked my phone. She was laying on it when an alarm went off so she freaked out and attacked it until it fell to the floor. Good thing I have a phone case lol. Well that's all for me today.

-Ayvid

Today's Stats:
Weight: 258.0 (8/18)
Waist: 46.5" (8/18)
Step Streak: 1 days (Longest: 14)
Soda Streak: 2 days (Longest: 7)

Head Cold, but Trying

So I've come down with a bit of a head cold that only seems to be getting worse right now. However, I'm not letting that stop me. I'm keeping at the journey and not slipping back into old habits. I am taking it quite easier. No hard workouts, but plenty of walking and healthy eating. I am making sure I stay extra hydrated too.

I have a fairly messed up immune system and seem to get sick easy so this will be a common problem on my journey. I'm glad I am facing it so early in the journey so that I can get a good handle on how to take care of it and what to do during my various levels of sickness.

I did have  a soda the other day. I hadn't had a soda for a while and wanted to treat myself by having one. I didn't get my steps today though because I'm starting to wheeze and cough with a lot of movement. It doesn't help that there is a lot of smoke in the area I live at and I have asthma.

My car is having some problems with the back driver's side tire. It keeps getting nails in it. I went and got it fixed Friday. They fixed it, but we had issues again. I took it today to get it fixed again and they took another nail out and plugged it. Husband took the car out today to Uber and it was leaking again. So now we have to get up early to take it to the dealership to have it dealt with and he is going to handle it.

Well that's all today.

-Ayvid

Today's Stats:
Weight: 258.0 (8/18)
Waist: 46.5" (8/18)
Step Streak: 0 days (Longest: 14)
Soda Streak: 1 days (Longest: 7)

Low Key Day

So today was pretty low key. I didn't do too much. I went over to my sister's and worked out with her. I ended up taking a nap today, because I've been waking up at around 6 am. It sucks. I think I might take a sleep aid today to at least allow me to sleep in a little. Other than that it was a normal day.

I did weight in though!! And I've lost two pounds!! Super happy about that. I did all my other measurements too and for the most part they all went down. My calves went up but that's because they are pure muscle surprisingly. My upper arm didn't change either this time but I carry most of my weight in my middle not my arms and legs really.

The one I was most excited to see go down was my hips by a whole inch. I though that was pretty great but at the same time I worry that I'm losing my butt and I won't look as good after all the weight is gone. Oh well that's not something I can control. My body will lose the fat where it wants to.

My waist to hip ratio went up and I'm not sure if that's a good thing or not. I'll have to research it and find out later. Pretty happy about the results so far. I need to take a full body picture of me currently before I lose too much more weight. There aren't any of me recently.

Well I'm headed off for the night.

Remember: You are beautiful

-Ayvid

Today's Stats:
Weight: 258.0 (8/18)
Waist: 46.5" (8/18)
Step Streak: 13 days (Longest: 13)
Soda Streak: 7 days (Longest: 7)