Lose it with Lindsay

27 lbs down!

2009-06-14T20:38:00.000-07:00

It's been so long since I have posted! I am still doing great! I am 27lbs down and weighing in at 148lbs. I don't have many free moments these days, but when I do I will fill you all in.

The secret has been.... EXERCISE, CARDIO, CARDIO, CARDIO... and some weight training... FOOD!

3 more lbs!

2009-05-15T09:00:00.000-07:00

Well, guys... I have DONE it! I past the 20 lb mark!!

I weighed in this morning at 154, which means that, even though it was my birthday, mother's day, my mom came into town, and it was bunco night last night (and all of the yummy treats that these events entail), I LOST 3 LBS!!! (19 to go!)

This puts my total weight loss at 21.5-ish lbs in 6 weeks.

Now that it is pretty obvious that I losing weight, people are asking me what the heck I am doing... starving? "How is it just melting away?" They ask... Let me tell you something... MELTING AWAY? I think NOT! I am practically killing myself out on the running paths and at the gym : ) all part of the fun!

So guys, there is no quick fix, no easy trick... it's REALLY REALLY HARD WORK... then, keeping it off is the easier part. So, lace up those shoes, search for some fun recipes, and keep track of what you're eating!!

Official 30 Day Results!

2009-05-05T06:51:00.000-07:00

Well, this morning I had my official 30 day check. I weighed in, did measurements and body fat.

Drum Roll Please.................

Starting Weight: 175.8......... Today:157..............Total loss:18.8 lbs!

Body Fat to start: 31%........Today:28%

Measurements To Start:............Today:

Neck: 12.5"............12"

Chest: 40".............36"

Upper Arm:12".....11"

Waist: 36".............30"

Hip: 42.5".............38..5"

Thigh: 23.5".........21"

Calf: 15".................14.5"

Total Inches Lost: 22.5!!!

I NEVER imagined this much change in 30 days!!! I am really, really excited and thankful to my husband for the countless hours he has taken on morning childcare ; )

By Popular Demand : )

2009-05-03T11:13:00.000-07:00

My mom and some of my friends want an updated picture : )

Here you go guys!

5/3/09

2 more lbs!

2009-05-03T11:04:00.000-07:00

I weighed in on Friday and am out of the 160s!!

5/1: 159!!!

Week of Workouts

Monday: 6 mile run: 58:31, 45 min stairs: level 6-8

Tuesday: 30 min stairs level 6-8, 4 miles: 38:00, 1 hour of arms with my trainer

Wednesday: 8 mile run: 1:21:24, stairs 45 min level 5-8

Thursday: 3 miles treadmill: 30 min, 30 min stairs level 7-9, 1 hour of legs with my trainer

Friday: 11 miles: 1:52:19, 30 min stairs level 8-10

Saturday: 2 miles of interval training: alternate sprint and recovery every 400m, 30 min stairs levels 7-10, 1 hour of total body weight training with my trainer.

Sunday: REST!!!

Chicken Satay

2009-04-28T10:21:00.000-07:00

DESCRIPTION:
Serve with a plum sauce, rice, and shredded vegetables.
To serve as a finger food, wrap grilled meat in tender lettuce leaves.

INGREDIENTS:

12 ounces chicken breast boneless, skinless
1/4 cup reduced-fat chicken broth (low-sodium)
1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
1 teaspoon honey
1/2 teaspoon szechuan peppercorns lightly crushed
1/2 teaspoon gingerroot, minced
1 clove garlic, minced

Plum Sauce
2/3 cup plum preserves or plum butter
4 teaspoons orange juice
2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
1/4 teaspoon mustard powder
1/8 teaspoon low-sodium soy sauce
1/8 teaspoon grated orange peel
Pinch of ground cardamom

Cut the chicken into 1-inch chunks. In a shallow baking dish, combine the broth, soy sauce, honey, peppercorns, ginger, and garlic. Add the chicken and toss to coat.

Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

Thread the chicken onto 6-inch bamboo skewers. Grill until chicken is cooked through, about 3 minutes on each side. Serve with Plum Sauce.

To prepare sauce: In a small saucepan, combine the preserves or butter, orange juice, vinegar, mustard , soy sauce, orange peel and cardamom. Cook over low heat, stirring frequently, until the sauce is smooth. Serve warm.

Yield: 4 Servings

NUTRITIONAL VALUES

Fat: 1 g
Carbohydrates: 2 g
Protein:20 g
Calories: 104 kcal

4.5 more lbs!

2009-04-28T10:01:00.000-07:00

Last Friday I weighed in at 161.2! That's 14.5 lbs in 3 weeks, guys!

I have been feeling wonderful and my runs have been great. My workouts last week were as follows:

Monday: 6 miles, 30 min stairs level 6-8, abs

Tuesday: 8 miles, 30 min stairs level 6-8, abs, 1 mile on TM 1 hr of arms with my trainer

Wednesday: 3 miles, 30 min stairs level 6-8, abs

Thursday: 3 miles pushing kids, 30 min stairs level 6-8, abs, 1 mile on TM legs with my trainer

Friday: 10 miles, 30 min stairs level 6-8, abs

Saturday: 6 miles; I usually have a total body training day, but we went camping instead : )

I am really seeing a difference in the way that I look, it's not just the number on the scale. I feel INCREDIBLE also!

10 lbs in 2 Weeks!

2009-04-21T11:45:00.001-07:00

That's right guys! No fad diet, just plain old eating right and HARD work. I lost 10 lbs in 2 weeks and feel like I'm on my way to my goal weight! I weigh in again on Friday and I'll let you know how this week has been.

4/4: 175.6lbs

4/11: 169.6lbs

4/17: 165.8lbs

In the Beginning

2009-04-21T07:00:00.000-07:00

There came a point when I just couldn't take it anymore... after 32 months of being pregnant or nursing, I wanted my body BACK!!! 40lbs heavier than I wanted to be and a diet that would send me into heart failure by the time I was 50 ; ), I decided CHANGE was coming.

With the endless support of my husband, mom, family, and friends, I set out to drop the 40lbs and run the San Francisco 1st Half Marathon on July 26th!

After feeling that I have become OBSESSED with this journey, and exhausting the subject with those closest to me, I thought I'd track my progress publicly. If you're looking for a kick in the bum to get yourself motivated, want some fun ideas to keep yourself maintained, or you just want to see how crazy someone can get, check this out as it will be updated often.

History: As a teenager I fought between anorexia and bulimia for many years. I was a cheerleader and a sprinter, and I was on the path to a very sho

rt life. With the relentless help of my mom, I overcame this HORRIBLE disorder and still fight every day to make sure it doesn't creep back into my life.

How I came to this point: I had my son June 15th, 2007. I was running all through the pregnancy, but really eating for 2. I gained 60lbs!!! When the weight was finally starting

to come off (I was training for a half marathon and nursing) I got pregnant with my daughter. I ran the half marathon while pregnant and nursing... I had no idea we were ex

pecting. So, with 30lbs to lose to get my body back, I gained that 30 back in pregnancy.

Today: With two fantastic children to show for it, Tyler 22 months and Cameron almost 8 months, I stand 5'5.5" and weigh 165.6lbs. This is after a two week weight loss

of 10 lbs! My goal weight is 135, and I WILL get there.