Author Topic: Dark Raven's Total Life Blog (Read 9664 times)

The Dark Raven · « **on:** March 23, 2015, 05:16:28 PM »

So, today I make a change. I'm vowing to lose 30 lbs by September 30. I need to start eating healthier, drinking more water, paying attention to what goes into my mouth, I need to exercise.

Fifteen years ago I weighed 127 lbs and passed the physical fitness test to get into the USMC. Now I can't even remember how to exercise and last about 5 minutes.

I know how to cook, but at the same time I don't. I make junk and eat it, but I need to be eating balanced, nutritious meals.

I need to do this for me, no matter how much my hubby says he loves me as is. I need to get ahead of this before I fall into the same traps that earned my grandmother a life-ending heart attack. What better day to do it than what would have been her 93rd birthday.

For Gramma and for me.

The Dark Raven · « **Reply #1 on:** March 24, 2015, 02:22:13 PM »

3/24/15

Ht: 5'6.5"
Wt: 170
Shoulder: 44"
Bust: 34/39"
Waist: 35"
Hip:46"

Goal Wt: 135 or 140
Goal Date: 9/30/15

3/23 exercise:
30 leg lifts (10 flat, 10 left, 10 right)
40 dumbbells (10 sides, 10 up, 10 pec butterfly, 10 back)
10 squats
20 wall pushups

jouzinka · « **Reply #2 on:** March 24, 2015, 02:24:22 PM »

I'm rooting for you, Daylily!

Blythe · « **Reply #3 on:** March 24, 2015, 03:27:54 PM »

You can do it, Daylily! <3

I've always found getting into a regular exercise routine is harder than adjusting what I eat. Will be cheering you on and hoping you reach your goal! ^^

Nico · « **Reply #4 on:** March 24, 2015, 03:36:22 PM »

Yes! You can do it, darling!

The Dark Raven · « **Reply #5 on:** March 24, 2015, 06:24:02 PM »

3/24 exercise (so far):
10 leg lifts (10 flat)
30 dumbbells (10 bench press, 10 pec butterfly, 10 rowovers)
10 squats
20 wall pushups

Vaccuumed the upper floor and deep-cleaned 3 bathrooms (partially finished)

Joel · « **Reply #6 on:** March 24, 2015, 07:30:51 PM »

The Dark Raven · « **Reply #7 on:** March 25, 2015, 12:21:55 PM »

3/25:

Vaccuumed first floor of house, finished bathrooms, cleaned kitchen, 1/2 of office closet organized.

30 wall pushups
20 dumbbell pec flys
20 dumbbell rowovers
20 leg lifts
20 hip adductors

The Dark Raven · « **Reply #8 on:** March 25, 2015, 05:29:07 PM »

Kimbersqk · « **Reply #9 on:** March 25, 2015, 10:22:13 PM »

Love you lily. if you put your mind to anything, have support doing it, you can reach for the stars. *hugs and walks a mile with*

The Dark Raven · « **Reply #10 on:** March 27, 2015, 12:43:46 AM »

3/26:

10 dumbbell rowovers
10 leg lifts

10,000 steps at work

The Dark Raven · « **Reply #11 on:** March 28, 2015, 10:03:59 AM »

3/27:

10 crunches while at work
10,000 steps

Exhaustion took me straight to bed. Feel like such a slacker.

jouzinka · « **Reply #12 on:** March 28, 2015, 05:59:29 PM »

We train so that we could rest.

The Dark Raven · « **Reply #13 on:** March 29, 2015, 12:29:02 AM »

3/28:

8,000 steps at work
2 minute wall sit
20 wall pushups
10 squats
10 leglifts

Had a diet soda today for the first time in a long time. It did not appeal to me, even though I finished it (because I hate to waste things). I was happy with my hot tea in the morning and the water through the rest of the day. I am noticing that the trip to the grocery is sorely needed soon because I need dairy (I am craving buttered toast something awful, and I know I need to drink more milk since I can't buy just cheese at work and they only have whole milk or protein drinks that are not tasty in the least to me).

The Dark Raven · « **Reply #14 on:** March 30, 2015, 10:33:13 AM »

3/29:

8,000 steps at work

3/30 Update:

Measurements:
Weight: 165 lb
Shoulders: 43"
Bust: 33/38"
Waist: 34.25"
Hips: 45"

Changes made so far: No more sodas, light exercise.
Week splurges: 1 diet soda (nasty tasting), 1 Starbucks type coffee (crashed my sugar, passing on that)

jouzinka · « **Reply #15 on:** March 30, 2015, 10:38:36 AM »

I feel you on the diet soda, bleh.

The Dark Raven · « **Reply #16 on:** April 01, 2015, 10:50:18 AM »

3/30:

9,000 steps at work

3/31:

10,000 steps at work

jouzinka · « **Reply #17 on:** April 01, 2015, 03:09:08 PM »

Keep it up, Lily. You're doing great!

The Dark Raven · « **Reply #18 on:** April 03, 2015, 10:57:03 AM »

Update on target weight after speaking with my doc yesterday:

Goal weight: 135.

rotburn · « **Reply #19 on:** April 03, 2015, 11:38:55 AM »

*jumps on this wagon and joins the Raven in her challenge!*
Woot~! Go girl!

jouzinka · « **Reply #20 on:** April 03, 2015, 01:03:40 PM »

You can do eeeeet!

The Dark Raven · « **Reply #21 on:** April 06, 2015, 01:24:21 AM »

4/6:

30 wall pushups

The Dark Raven · « **Reply #22 on:** April 14, 2015, 10:18:27 AM »

4/14:

Been slacking with work but I'm down to 164.

The Dark Raven · « **Reply #23 on:** April 16, 2015, 08:07:43 PM »

4/16:

Updating resume, studying for the MT exam.

Should update with exercises later this evening.

Dimir · « **Reply #24 on:** April 23, 2015, 02:05:46 PM »

When is the MT exam (if you're okay with sharing) so I know which day to wish you the best of luck on? ^^