No Fair...

This morning we had Governor Deval Patrick in studio, which was really cool.  He's a super nice guy, and very funny.  One thing I've learned after having all three candidates in the house is that they are all good people who I'd love to have beers with.  They have to be so buttoned up and proper while on the campaign trail, and I get it, but they are all pretty cool dudes underneath it all.  However, they ALL bring treats with them when they come in.  This morning Governor Patrick brought this....



Seriously!!!!  Ugh.  They look soooooo delicious, however, I know that eating just half of one of those would take a week of good eating and throw it out the window.  So, I had a bar (a delicious Peanut Butter Crunch bar) and I'm moving on. 

Also, I have completely given up on my costume.  I got everything spread out on the table yesterday, pinned all the pieces and started to sew.  Now I'm sure this is operator error, but I'm going to blame the sewing machine.  It wouldn't sew properly, the bobbin kept popping out, and it ate a chunk our of the blouse.  So, I quit.  Really.  Threw the material across the room and pouted for 30 minutes.  So ridiculous, but I really had my heart set on making this myself, and I just couldn't get it done.  Check me out at Boo Bash in the costume I had to order and spend $40 in rush shipping charges to get here on time. 

Stood in front of the mirror yesterday wearing not much and I'm really starting to feel good about this bikini challenge!  I got lots of compliments from co-workers yesterday, the results are starting to show and it really feels good.  Nothing quite like it in the world.

Today I swim!

xoxo

K

New Car, Now I Need A New Skirt...

First and foremost,  my Halloween costume is NEVER going to be ready by Saturday.  I take that back, I will not put that negativity into the Universe, it WILL be done.  I just don’t know when.  Yikes.  It’s truly starting to stress me out.  I think today I just have to start sewing and not look back.  Like that scene in Three Amigos…
Ok, so bikini update.  Yesterday stuck to the diet, except for dinner.  I bought a new car yesterday ( A VW Tiguan) and I was at the dealership for a while and by the time I left all I wanted was Sushi.  So, my amazing Dr. GTL ordered me Sushi for dinner.  Rice is totally not allowed on the diet, but still got in the rest of my meals.  Also, did 45 mins on the ellipticals at the gym.
The weather change means bringing out all the winter clothes. I love dressing in the fall, I love cute sweaters, skirts and tights, boots, you know the drill.  However, NOTHING FITS.  Picture is of the skirt I’m wearing today, it’s freaking huge.  So that is the happy news of the day.

xoxo

K

Weekends are a Killa...

Had a great weekend, Abtoberfest on Friday - that was insane.  Pics up here if you'd like to see the insanity.  Seeing those guys made me realize it's time to start working the abs.  You can finally see my waist and I realized there is some muscle under there, so I need to get going!  Any good ab workout ideas??
Took a weekend off from the diet, didn't get crazy, but we had a wedding and stayed a friends house on Saturday and you know how that goes.  So, back on it this morning!  I'll weigh in today and see where we are.  If you are interested in the diet, there is a seminar coming up, click here for info...
Not too much more to report this morning, I'll touch base later this afternoon.  I have to start sewing my costume ASAP, I swear if I get this done by Boo Bash it will be a sewing miracle.

xoxo
K

5 POUNDS BABY!!!

It's been a week of challenges and excuses, but got on the scale yesterday and 5 lbs in a week!!!!!!!  Hellz yeah!  I have been slack on the exercise, haven't done as much as I should have, however, I am way sore from the small amount I did do.  I swear I'm walking funny.  Yeah, you are funny. 
The diet is going awesome.  New systems are so hard to start and changing the way you eat is tough when you are used to eating crap, but once you spend 3 solid days on this plan, your cravings go away and you are rarely hungry.  I eat 6 times a day for crying out loud!  Much props to Dr GTL who got me on the plan and keeps me going.
Tonight is the B's home opener and I'm so excited!  Got some cool new threads at Lucy's League and I am ready to go!  Bringing bars with me so I don't get enticed by the Garden food!!
Go B's!

xoxo
K

Pancakes!

Good morning!  Yesterday was kick ass.  Got all my meals in, made a yummy dinner AND hit the gym!  Did weights and 30 mins of cardio.  I don't fear a whole lot in this world, but can I just say that when I walked into the free weight room at the gym and saw a couple of muscle bound dudes pushing up large amounts of steel and got scared.  Seriously.  Afraid to walk into the room.  Ridiculous.  So I went and did all the arm machines on my own then slowly realized that the last two machines were in the room with the dudes.  Needless to say, I sucked it up and went on in.  Too funny really that I was bothered by such things.
Anyhoo, today I found out that Medifast makes PANCAKES!  How psyched am I that I can have pancakes for breakfast?  VERY.  So I've had two meals already, I'll have one more before I leave the station and then I'm off to the gym to swim.
I'm starting to feel better about getting into a bikini by December 18, still scared, but every day I see that I can do it!
xoxo

K

So Much For That...

So this weekend Dr GTL and I went up to the Mountain View Grand Resort and Spa for some R&R.  Needless to say, all diet went out the window.  We pretty much slept and ate all weekend.  It was great to get away and even better to spend some time together, but DAMN did I eat.  The food up there is incredible, seriously amazing, so if I was going to go off the reservation, that is the place to do it.  The leaves were still on the trees, it was gorgeous.  We ate, slept, took a carriage ride, ate and slept some more.  I guess we needed the rest...  Well, that's my story anyway.
So that means it is seriously back to business this week!  I'm back on the diet, took my vitamins this morning, and I have my workout plan for the week.  I'm going to do weights and cardio M,W, and F and swim on Tues and Thurs.  YES I AM.  I watched Terminator 2 this weekend in between food comas and found the workout Linda Hamilton followed to get those arms.  I'm in!

Day 1 update...

So I'm halfway done with the day and I've got some good things to report and some not so much.  So...
The Good..
The weight loss system I'm on (which rocks) allows me to eat 6 times a day.  I've started setting the alarm on my phone so I know when to eat.  I usually have my "lean and green" meal at dinner, but had lunch with the suit.  I had grilled fish and shrimp with a salad.
As soon as I finish this bottle of water I'll be done with my water for the day.
I got in all my other meals, I'll have a shake before I leave for the event I have to do at the Circus and a bar before bed - so yeah me!
I'm walking to the T instead of taking a cab.

The Bad...
Blue Cheese dressing
No G today
I got an iced coffee from 7-11, took one sip and realized it might as well be a milk shake (threw it out)

I want to thank you guys for the support, it means a lot.  Helps me stay accountable!

Well, I'm off to finish the L and head to the Garden for the circus.  They are making me a clown.  Insert your "but you already are one" joke here...
xoxo
K

Bikini? Really?

I honestly don't know what I have gotten myself into.  I have just booked our December trip to Jamaica and, while talking to Dr. GTL about it I said, you know I really want to get into a bikini for this.  Next thing I know I've said it on the air and now I have to do it.    I'm scared I will fail, to be completely honest, and the fact that I've said it on the air means I will fail on the air - Ergo - failure is not an option.
Soooooo....  I've got a plan and now I just have to put it in motion.
I'm on an amazing diet - I've lost 15 lbs already, but then totally fell off the wagon, so I'm back on this week and it's going well.  I'm back on my vitamins, which I had to go off of for 2 weeks after my procedure and I could totally tell the difference.  If you'd like info on the diet I'm on, contact Dr GTL he can totally square you away on the diet and all things wellness.  I do my diet through him and he has helped me tremendously, he's a great source of support, I really couldn't do it without him.
Also, I joined a gym!  I started at Boston Athletic Club in Southie - I'm swimming and today I start with weight training. 
I'm scared silly, I really am.  But I'm determined and nothing gets in the way of this redhead!  Except chocolate, man I love chocolate and it's EVERYWHERE! 
I'm off to eat Meal #2....  Here are some BEFORE shots for your review.

xoxo
K