Tenacious Traceys Transformation

Becoming healthier - mind, body and soul; one day at a time.

[tenacioustraceystransformation]

Back at er...

Well it's been about 2 years. I never lost the weight I wanted too, instead I got pregnant and gained waaaay more then I should have. My son is now 1, and we are ready for another baby. I'm wanting to change my eating habits now, so I will hopefully not gain as much this time. I'm still nursing my son, so gotta try not to lose weight too fast (probably won't be an issue though 😂 ) I will be trying to follow the Trim healthy mama plan as much as possible. I need to find new people to follow because I'm sure many of the folk I once followed are no longer on here. Currently weighing 211lbs First goal: 200lbs Overall goal: 150lbs

[tenacioustraceystransformation]

Struggling

This past week has been hard. I'm unhappy with my job, which put me in a depressed sort of funk last week. I was at my breaking point with that place, and ended up taking off 2 of my shifts. I find it really hard having to take call and do mandatory overtime. I am currently looking for something else, but idk when that will actually turn into something. As a result of the emotional crap I ate horribly ALL WEEK. I need a change in many areas of my life... And I feel like my health will continue to struggle if my job doesn't change.

[tenacioustraceystransformation]

Bride on a mission- week 4?

Okay, so I weighed in today and I am down a total of 9lbs. Last week I made some not so great food choices, some I'm okay with. I had a moment of weakness one day and ate mcD's. Of all the crap I could eat, I went all out with that one! I also had pizza and a veggie sub from subway. I consider these foods to be more food like then McD... On the weekend my fiancé and I went to the gym 2 times. I enjoy going to the gym, it's just a struggle to get there at times. My pipes already feel a little more solid! :D Wedding stuff: I pick up my dress in a couple of days! I found out that the dress that was ordered should actually fit me! So I still want to lose weight to look good in a bathing suit on our honeymoon/to be healthier for getting pregnant. We also did a rough draft of our wedding invitation last night which I'm super pumped about! Goal for this week: workout 4 times (gym, JMBR, whatever) - plan/prepare meals in advance Have an awesome week!

[tenacioustraceystransformation]

Bride on a mission!! Cont'd

Last week I had gained a few lbs back, so I didn't post anything because I was disappointed with myself. And this week has been difficult to eat properly all of the time and workout. The biggest thing for me is meal prep. If I don't make my lunch in advance, then I live off of muffins. Typical food for me: Bfast: 2 eggs or banana egg pancakes. ( I eat 2 eggs based on my glandular type from the glandular type diet) Lunch: lean protein, salad Or lean protein 3/4C ww pasta and salad. Dinner: more lean protein 4oz and veggies. For morning snack I will have a piece of fruit and Greek yogurt. So I took 2 diet plans and put them together so I can get benefits from both. The glandular diet was very restrictive, but also made sense. So I eat more of the foods it recommends (egg/veg/protein, and less of the foods I should avoid based on my type, fruit/sugar). I put this with a meal plan I got from a Canadian company simply for life, and I'm making it work for me. In 3 weeks, including the week when I gained weight, I have lost 10lbs. My actual weigh in is Monday so that could change a bit by then! 5 days until I pick up my wedding dress... I'm still scared it isn't going to fit :( good thing I have 4 mths until the wedding, but I still wanted it to fit the first time I tried it on.

[tenacioustraceystransformation]

Balancing Act

The past 1.5 weeks I have been finding it difficult to balance work, workouts, wedding planning, and life. I've been slacking on workouts because I'm exhausted from working long hours, and not sleeping enough. Today was my day off, so I did my JMBR workout! It's hard and I love it. I just need to push myself to do it. It's only 30 minutes (40-45 usually because I stop it a few times). It's do-able. So I'm trying again to fit it into my mornings, that way it is out of the way and done for the day. Still determined to look sexy in my wedding dress! (And out of it ;) )

[tenacioustraceystransformation]

Bride on a mission! Week 2/day 3!

Today was day 2 of JMBR. It was tough, but not impossible. I stopped to catch my breath a few times, but I still worked up a good sweat. I didn't want to get out of bed at 5am, but forced myself because I knew I wouldn't do it after a 12hr shift. I can do anything for 30 minutes!! Last time I did this I noticed a bit of arm definition after only 2 weeks!! So I'm gonna keep going, keep pushing myself! I've been having sweets the last 3 days, so I've gotta start saying no and finding another way to satisfy my cravings.

[tenacioustraceystransformation]

Bride on a mission week 2/day 2!

I was looking at bikinis on VS website last night, and was saddened to see they don't have bottoms that fit someone my size. And then after realizing what my measurements are I started feeling down on myself, like maybe I shouldn't wear a bikini in cancun. I decided to check out Jillian Michaels body revolution again, looked up reviews to get myself pumped about just how awesome I know the program is. I just finished my 1st workout! The workout was difficult for me. I'm sweating my balls off! I was able to do every move, not every rep. And I had to stop for like 15 sec after every couple moves to get water and breath a bit. But I love this video! I'll do my measurements after work, and post them here so I have a baseline! 2.5 wks until I try on my dress for the first time :)

[tenacioustraceystransformation]

Bride on a mission: Week 2!

Last week I lost 7lbs :) So I now weigh 183lbs. I've been eating a lot of lean meat, veggies, eggs for breakfast. Limiting carbs to roughly 1 serving, and the same for fruit. My water intake is approximately 2L a day although I haven't been getting as much today. I just got a message saying my wedding dress is in, so I go in 2.5 weeks to pick it up. I would really like to lose 10lbs by then, but I think that is pretty unrealistic! (Would've been there by now if I hadn't gained 10lbs in December). So I will do the best I can to get to where I need to be so my dress will fit! If I don't succeed, there are always spanx! :)

[tenacioustraceystransformation]

5 am workout

Sometimes you've gotta push yourself to do it, especially if you know you'll be too tired after work! Also, it gives me more energy throughout the day!

[tenacioustraceystransformation]

Happy new year!

Today I enjoyed junk food an wings. Don't forget to live and enjoy life (and food)! Heading to the gym early tomorrow, and my lunch is packed for work. Wedding dress will be in soon and I'm worried it won't fit!

[tenacioustraceystransformation]

Turkey meatloaf and roasted veggies!!!

[gl360]

[kingjaffejoffer]

"when you white but the hood fuck with you"

[guysmotivation]

[tenacioustraceystransformation]

I'm a combination of each of these things depending on the day...

[tenacioustraceystransformation]

Day 2 of getting back on the wagon!

Good morning! It is now day 2. I think the hardest part of being healthier is the sugar/carb withdrawal I am having. Last night I was snacky so I had 2 dill pickles and 7 cherry tomatoes. I 100% am a fan of eating whatever you want in moderation. But for now I am trying to make my body not want it as much... I will do my blogilates today, but have decided that I will go to the gym on days I work. I'm increasing my water intake to at least 2L a day (which is way more then I usually drink). Sorry this is so choppy!!

[tenacioustraceystransformation]

Banana egg pancakes made with some oats and pb2.

[tenacioustraceystransformation]

Do over!

I am starting my health/weightloss journey yet again. Today I weigh in at 190lbs. It is the most I have EVER weighed... And although I am going to try and be less focused on the number on the scale, It's a good way to get my butt in gear. I have printed out the blogilates beginner workout calendar and I started it today. I will also be combining a couple of different meal plans ideas to hopefully see maximum benefit. It will include mostly things from simply for life (lots of lean meat and veggies), and then the glandular diet (eating specific foods to boost my metabolism). I have 4.5 months until my wedding, and as of right now I'm worried my dress isn't going to fit. So this is me becoming dedicated to a better lifestyle. I want a healthy relationship with food... And I want to feel good in my skin. December 29, 2014: 190lbs

[tenacioustraceystransformation]

# of calories to consume

Trying to watch what I eat. I don't think 1200 cal diets are healthy. I want to be feuled and eat healthier/watch my portions. Is it better to consume based on my RMR of my current weight? Or based on the weight I want to be? Should I eat back calories burned at the gym? I'm confused...