I guess money motivates me. I joined my friend Helen’s DietBet last month hoping it would motivate me to make better choices, ditch the wine (in summer – I know!) and get my butt in gear.
May 31: 175.8
June 29?
I lost 8.2 pounds in 30 days!!!!
Before and after(love my eyes being closed!) – I think you can tell a difference?! I sadly couldn’t wear the same top in the before and after, because the pink one got ruined when our basement got water. I am still not wearing a bra in the after one though – you know, to keep it consistent!
The month of June also showed a PR on my 5k – 33:11. My goal is that by July 31, I want to run a sub 30 minute 5k.
I measured myself in April for some odd reason, so while the measurements aren’t truly accurate for the month of June, since the last time I lost .5 inch each off my thigh, hips, waist and chest and a whopping .75 inch off my bicep! Guess the Insanity is working! Check out my workout calendar for June! 23.75 hours of workouts (and will be over 24 after I do Insanity this afternoon.)
I forgot to tell you that my motto for the month of June was
Train Insane or Remain the Same!”
I did discover that next week is a recovery week, so I am still taking the DVD with me, but it won’t be as intense. I still plan on getting a lot of walks, swimming and hill runs in while on vacation next week though.
And when I get back from vacation I am going to be switching up my diet a bit – making sure to get more veggies and fruits in – yesterday I didn’t get many of either!
Breakfast was a breakfast roll – ham put in the bottom of a hot dog bun, topped with scrambled egg/egg whites and spinach, topped with cheese and put under the broiler. I never ended up eating the apple.
I had an errand to run at lunch, the pulled pork and cucumber I threw in my bag just didn’t cut it, so I got an Italian Beef – their website said this small one is only 375 calories! Just beef, bun and lots of hot peppers.
When I came home, Tony was waiting for me outside, smoking a cigar and he had already poured me a glass of wine. It’s funny, but after staying away from alcohol all week, I am a cheap date – I had two glasses and I was already feeling loopy!
Tony was making me laugh, as usual!
He is staying home and he’s stocked the fridge with beer and meat. I am confident next week that Tony will not consume one vegetable. What would your significant other eat if you weren’t home to cook for them?!
He bought Boboli pizza crusts, two small ones and we each ate 3/4 of our pies – mine was sausage, pepperoni and spinach with cheddar cheese, Tony’s had mozzarella cheese and green olives added.
Tony and I had a lazy morning, then ended up going to Trader Joe’s and out to lunch. I ordered the Udon noodle soup – its only 65 degrees today – but seriously, I can soup year round no matter the temperature – who am I kidding?!
Tony got sushi. Raw shit. Just . . . ew.
So not a bad month! Check out some of the good food I ate too – and I was still able to lose 8.2 pounds!
So a few of you have let me know you are interested in doing Helen’s second DietBet – it starts July 13. Once the link is live I will send each of you the link who are interested – just leave me a comment if you haven’t already said you are in, or send me an email at mybizzykitchen@gmail.com.
I leave tomorrow for Virginia. My internet is spotty so it’s a hit or miss if and when I will post – so you may see me a few times next week, or maybe not at all! In either case, I’ll post vacation pictures next Saturday. Cannot wait to eat pork bbq and float in the lake! Have a wonderful 4th of July!
Hugs, Biz
Congratulations. I think you’re always a winner! Have a great time.
Thanks Janice!
Great blog post today and congrats on your weight loss for June. Did you win the money-honey?
Enjoy your vacation and just relax a bit, you earned that. Will be looking forward to your pictures of the vacation.
Four out of the 8 players met their goal – so we split the pot – we each get $81.50!!!
Have a great week Louise!!
You are awesome. i should think about this challenge but I don’t know if I ‘m as brave as you! Have a great vacay! Tony will be more than happy to eat veggies when you get home. My husband says he always loses whenI’m not around but usually that’s because he is the one not at home. Go spend your money and be proud!!!!!!!
Thanks Abbe! 😀
I can definitely see a difference in the pictures. Great job losing this month! I can’t eat that raw sushi either. My oldest daughter loves it. Almost all I ever get is the California roll.
Yep, I’ll do potstickers or tempura – the raw stuff just looks so gross! Thanks Caron!
ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh! I know you’d do it. Whoop whoop. Hope you enjoy the week off. If I didn’t cook for Josh, I think he’d do a lot of stir fry, pancakes & takeout 😉
Thanks for cheering my on Erica!!
Hi Biz! Congratulations!!! Your after photo looks WAY better. It’s really amazing how 8 less pounds looks so good. Did you go down a size?
Thanks Marion! Almost – I was size 14, now the 12’s almost fit – a couple more pounds should do it! I am short too – only 5.2, so 10 pounds is about a size. 😀
YES!!!! I keep trying to tell people you don’t have to eat boring, disgusting shit to lose weight, and you just proved my point 🙂
Yep, life is too short not to have burgers and pizza! 😀
Woo hoo! Congratulations–you kicked some major butt this past month–and it’s shows!! 🙂
Congrats on the awesome weight loss!! You are doing great!!
On the rare occasion I am gone, MAK doesn’t even TRY to cook. McDonalds, Runza, Wendy’s, you name it! Mom is not a happy camper when she gets home, but while mama’s away, the boys will play!
Yep, I am sure there will be a couple KFC runs next week!
I *might* be interested in the bet….
🙂
YEAH, BIZ!!!!!!! You really are a winner! Every pound lost is well-deserved; you have been kicking ass at so many of your workouts. Hell yeah for winning that diet bet! Money motivates me, too, ha!
That udon soup looks so good. What is that white thing with the red swirly in it? Is that some sort of magical root vegetable?
Have a safe, wonderful, relaxing trip!
I have no idea Alex – it actually had the same consistency as pasta – I thought it was a radish!!
Congrats on winning the DietBet!! You look great!!
Works out well that recovery week for Insanity fell during your vacation. Are you going to do the 2nd month?
Have a great time next week!!
Thanks Laura! See you Monday!! 😀
WooHoo!! That is so awesome. Wanted to check out the insanity video at the lake. Can’t wait to see you on Monday. Love ya!
Congrats, Biz! What an awesome loss! You worked your ass off for it though, and I can’t wait to see your results from the next half of insanity. Have an awesome vacation 🙂
I am a little nervous Sam – the next months workouts are 53 minutes long!
Oh and more importantly….congrats to you on a job well done!!! 🙂
Woop – thanks!
I want in on the Diet Bet! It’s been one of those years…I say I will make changes then always end up with an excuse…ending with me 10lbs heavier than I started the year. I’m ready for real now!
Welcome!! I’ll forward you the link when I get it 😀
YAY for you and your loss. I’ve loved almost everything you’ve eaten this past month! Also props to the ‘ballsy’ shots there! Speaking of balls, this blogger made me laugh and think about you: http://www.peasandcrayons.com/2013/06/chocolate-cherry-fruit-and-nut-balls.html
Enjoy your vacation and be safe!
You just wanted to say balls Renee! Thanks for the link 😀
Yay, you! You’re always a winner in my book!
Thanks Suzi – I’ll be in your neck of the woods tomorrow! 😀
Congrats! That is an awesome weight loss!! 🙂 (And, what awesome food throughout the month!!!)
Thanks Sara! 😀