[♥Ashley♥]

I decided about a month and a half ago that I want to get back into shape...I get so depressed when I look at my pictures from 4-5 years ago and I was so skinny (118 lbs and before that i was like 105!!!) and I want that again (not the 105...the 118-120!! I used to have a body that everyone always said they wanted, and now...well lets just say no one has said that to me for at least 3 years! So anywhoo...im starting this journal a little late, as ive already been working out pretty instensly (intense for me at least, going from doing NOTHING to working out 3-4 times a week at the gym for at least an hour each time weight training and cardio). So ive already lost 3lbs but im kind of stuck, and ive been stuck there for like 2.5 weeks. So i decided a journal would be a great idea, since I can track my food and have to look at it "on paper" instead of eating it then forgetting it! I think my diet is the problem im SUCH a picky eater and I LOVE my pasta and carbs. I dont even know how to go about cutting it out, because its pretty much my whole diet!! Anyway ill take some before pictures tonight (OMG im dreading it!) and I wanna get this show on the road!

*******************************************


GOALS:
*Eat less calories per day
*Try to eat breakfast everyday (I think this is one of my biggest problems I *NEVER eat breakfast, so im a lot more hungry by the time lunch comes)
*125 lbs (at least)
*Excercise at least 3 times a week for at least 1 hr

Wish me luck!!!!!


Weigh Ins - Starting weight 146

November 30th- 143 - 3 pounds lost!


December 7th-

December 14th-

December 21st-

December 28th-

January 4th-

January 11th-

January 18th-

January 25th-

February 1st-

February 8th-

Good luck Ash!

[LisanAndy]

Good luck Ashley!!

[*JenJen*]

good luck Ash! I'm in the same boat of looking smoking a few years ago and now I look not so awesome, lol

You can do it Ashley! I hated taking my before pics b/c you always look worse in pics then you think you do. And I am right on that pasta/carb addiction train. When I cut most of them out before, it was horrible! But I got used to it after awhile.

You will be one healthy & hot mama!

[~*sierra*~]

good luck ash! you look smokin in ur wedding pics hun! but i'm in a similar boat where i am not where i was a few years ago. we can do this!

[♥Ashley♥]

Thanks girls! I forgot about the before pic ill do that tonight! *scared*

By the way I have a question...I love tuna and i know its good for me to have at like lunch with some crackers BUT i dont know if I should be eating it all that often while ttc? Anyone know?

I'm not sure. All I know is, Kate got mercury overdose from eating tons of tuna and the like. I *think* she said a few times a week is ok, but I am not sure.

[Krissy08]

Good Luck!!

[♥Ashley♥]

Yea, I remember that about Kate. Ive heard 1-2 times a week is okay but im even wondering if I should eat it that often. Man, I had some last night for a snack and it was DELICIOUS. Seriously so good.

[sara~b]

I have tuna twice a week. But I make tuna salad with Miracle Whip free, hardboiled egg whites, pickles and onion in it so that it's healthier and lower fat. As long as you're not pregnant tuna is great in moderation!

[IamMom]

Go ashley - go ashley !!!

[♥Ashley♥]

12/2/09-

Breakfast- Nothing (ugh! I was late!)

Lunch- 2 cups of leftover homemade chili (Seriously you all should be SO proud this doesnt sound good for a "diet" but i normally eat fast food every single day for lunch so this is progress...seriously. progress.)

Snack- Pouch of tuna (yum!)

Dinner- Ugh...my carb obsession took over my mind when I realized I had all the ingredients for a nice chicken fettucine alfredo. BOOO! Horrible choice I know!


Workout- N/A


Water- 52oz

Rome wasn't built in a day! GREAT SUBSTITUTION! I had Ramen and chicken wings last night...

[♥Ashley♥]

12/03/09

Breakfast- Lean Pocket, Ham & Cheddar

Lunch- Tuna pouch (I know im bad twice in one week already but thats it for at least a week!)

Snack- N/A

Dinner- 2 cups of leftover Chili


Workout- My DH skipped out on me! He went to the gym before I got off work and now I dont wanna go without him! I hate going to the gym alone, its literally a place where guys go to pick up women i think. Everytime ive gone without DH ive had at least 2 guys stare me down during my whole workout. disgusting.


Water- 20 oz

I had a ham and cheese hot pocket for breakfast on Thanksgiving

[~*sierra*~]

LOL ash - i hear ya about guys at the gym. i actually had a guy try to pick me up when i purposely wore my wedding rings, and he actually said "really?" when i said i was married and i had to hold up the rings and show him LOL!!

ur lucky u like tuna so much, all that protein is good for u with all that working out!

[♥Ashley♥]

12/4/09

Breakfast- N/A

Lunch- Im not telling Lets just say I was bad today!

Snack- Tortilla chips and TINY cup of nacho cheese (1/4 cup) Good lord im bad at this!

Dinner- Once again like I said...I was bad today. Im embarassed!


Workout- N/A


Water- 20oz

Go Ashley! I am noticing how bad I eat since keeping track. It is ridiculous!

[♥Ashley♥]

I know its horrible isnt it Michelle! I realized just HOW HORRIBLY over I am on the amount of calories I should be eating...I never ever thought about that kind of stuff before seriously there would be days where im like 1,000 over my limit! Thats ALOT!!