FL-From Fat to Phat!!

[Gina Nowlan]

My first day today on the 30 day fat loss program....I'd never seen myself gain so much weight and was very dissapointed in myself.Everything happens 4 a reason, luckily THIS CHALLENGE APPEARED!!Thanks again Linda!!Real Angel, appearing when you need them most...
Today went well, but it's hard when you work a twelve hour night shift(not complaining,i love my job)i'm an ER nurse...love the adrenalin rush!Always up for a challenge , but the last year because of a very stressfull 3 1/2 yr relationship I had to end i've been tailspinnig and have lost my way....
I want to feel like myself again and not feel guilty all the time...I want my energy and drive back....
Followed day 1 gym program and week one eating plan...made a few adjustments cause allergic to sea food...went well,having sugar craving tonight ,that's the hard part cause I have a sweet tooth...lol..lol
........................measurement log sheet...................................
neck....................13 inches
shoulders.............43.5 inches
chest....................39 inches
right arm...............11.5 inches
abdomen site1......32 inches
abdomen site 2.....37 inches
gluteus..................40 inches
right thigh..............25 inches
right calf.................14 inches
weight....................151.2lbs


cardio today was 30mins on elliptical, and weights 3 sets of 15 each exercise.
well finish @ 8 am, then off to bed....

[Italianangel]

Sounds like your on the right track.....
Linda

[jsnamaste]

Hey Gina,

Just wanted to say hi and good luck. I totally understand the relationship thing and what its like feeling like you have no drive and energy. Im dealing with the same (except for I am still in the stressful relationship ) Looks like you are doing great so far. Keep up the great work.
Jeannette

[MsMarvel]

Hey Gina, I completely agree with you about the ANGEL. I too had let myself go due to health reasons and then when my boyfriend passed away earlier this month I wasn't even sure how I was keep going. I have two wonderful boys, my youngest read about the challenge through Face Book and now here I am. What a great way to make some changes, make new friends and get back to track with life.

All the best to you, you are of to a rocking good start!!!!

Cindy (MsMarvel)

[Gina Nowlan]

Hey Jeannette,
Nice to hear from a fellow challenger. After getting a few messages I realise that us girls have alot in common. Guess we got to stick together!!! Time to stop worrying about pleasing everybody else and feel good about ourselves for a change....Good luck 2 u 2...
ciao
Gina

[Gina Nowlan]

Hi Cindy,
So sorry to hear about your loss....my prayers are with you and your family....
Your boys are looking out for you , i`m sure they are your angels!!!
I know I don`t know you but let me tell you i`m very proud of you to be able to take this challenge....I two have two wonderful kids and they are what keeps me going and want to set a good example for them....my son is15 and my daughter is 11..they keep me busy but my son says that`s what kids are 4!!!lol...lol
good luck to u and keep in touch
hugs
Gina

[Gina Nowlan]

OMG!!!lol...lol
I hope i`m doing this the right way...i`m new at all this....
Well here in New-Brunswick ,Canada it`s full of snow and waiting for the freezing rain tomorrow....
Had a good workout at the gym today and 30 mins of cardio felt good....(15 stepper,15 elliptical) ....slowly but surely will be getting back to feeling good .
I have to admit a bit tired after working night shifts in emerg.,but off for a few days so tomorrow should feel more human...lol
Today did 2nd gym workout it looked simple but turns out it was challenging ....feels good to change from my usual workouts...
Food wise , well following the meal plan, still have sugar cravings ,but hopefully after a full week of clean eating...they will subside( i hope),actually was craving now but after reading a few of the messages i received they seemed to have gone away....Might sound weird but i`m so used to doing everything on my own I never thought communicating with others with the same goals would make me feel like this ....i`m really glad I was exepted to do this challenge ,think the benefits are gonna be more than just loosing weight....
Looking forward to tomorrow

[Gina Nowlan]

Oh! I forgot to mention it was my baby brother`s 19th birthday today, was going over to my mom`s to bring him a gift....and I was so dreading the CAKE part...lol..lol, turns out they postponed the CAKE until this weekend....lol...lol....was easier for me not to have some...lol
have a good day tomorrow ladies

[TrimminTracey]

Hi Gina!
I laughed reading your last couple of posts....you sound very giggly....lol that's good!! You seem like you are getting on track and doing great, good job girl!!
It's nice to meet you, have a great week!

Tracey

[Gina Nowlan]

Day 6!!!
yesterday was feeling not so good when I woke up , stayed in bed for a bit....what a mistake!!,should have had breakfast at my regular time....felt weeek when I finally got up,had breakfast,started feeling better. So, decided to go to the gym,still had an ok workout , but not my usual ¨hyper¨ self.Did gym workout#3, 4 sets of 15 each exercisethen 30 mins of cardio....by the end of it I was starting to feel week again,being a nurse yoù would think I would know better,instead of headind straight home stopped in at the grocery store to get some fresh fruit and veggies....when I got home I was as white as a GHOST , my daughter looked at me and said...¨mom you look terrible!,you`re all white¨. Finally got some food into me and 20 minutes later started to feel better....ooof!think i`ve learned my lesson.....
Today, finally sunny outside!!planning on going for a walk,jog later after I do some packing and moving stuff...in the middle of moving.!!!
Tomorrow am gonna weigh and mesure ,looking forward to it....I know have lost a few pounds and have been ¨stiff¨ all week so, I know my muscles are happy to be ¨in use¨¨lol...lol
Monday I am planning to kick it up a notch....slowly but surely willl get back into shape....today feeling a little bit more energetic....one day at a time!!
ciao

[TrimminTracey]

Hi Gina!

We do have alot in common... I have been sooo tired for the past couple of days, but now I have added some carbs and that really helped. This weeks meal plans seem to have more carbs and look more interesting so I'm really looking forward to that. I'm ready to kick it up a notch this week too...I have to admit, even with the tiredness and lack of flavour in the food...lol, I'm really enjoying this experience...Looking forward to the next few weeks.
We are all snowed in here today so there isn't much going on...I hope you enjoyed your walk/jog..that's awesome, keep up the great work!!
Are you on msn at all?

Tracey

[Italianangel]

Nice to see you are working hard to get the schedule perfected and also sounds like your body is liking the meal plan and demands foods at certain times, I am like that, I try to sleep in past 6am, won't work, my tummy screams for a shake or something.
Habit. but this is how we lose fat and gain lean mass and look great!
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Linda

[Gina Nowlan]

Well I screwed up yesterday.....the last year that`s what i`ve been doing ....eating clean for a week , then just loosing it, it`s like i`m ¨sabotaging¨ myself to punish myself for feeling good....sounds stupid but .....anyways now I feel like crap.....saturday weighed myself,146pounds, so a loss of 5.2 pounds,had a good workout that day 40 mins cardio and a mix of weights, felt good.....then sunday woosh!!
I`m not going to make any excuses, today is a new day....i`m sorry to have fell of the damn wagon again.....work nights tonight , so going to stop sobbing , get dressed, go to the gym and eat clean for the next three weeks until I really actually deserve a ¨treat¨ and not overdue it .....again I hope you are not all to dissapointed in me .....wish I could get rid of this feeling ....
Hope all you girls have a awsome week!! Still looks like a snowy , icy winter wonderland here but the sun is shinning!
ciao
Gina

[Misha]

Gina,
I feel for you girl, I'm in the same boat....doing great for a while and then boom, gotta sabotage it. It's like there's some voice in our head telling us we don't deserve it, BUT WE DO! And in a way it's kinda like a security blanket too...you're a nurse, I'm sure you recognize the psychology behind it!!! Anyhoo, I'm totally NOT upset with you and I'm here cheering you on.
Misha

[Italianangel]

Okay gals, just shake it off and proceed, back on the wagon. off the boat....that same boat you all get one when you fall off the wagon.....how you fall off a wagon on to a boat beats me but hopefully you all get the jist!!!! ;0