weigh in wednesday. 01 june 11.

154lbs. ok.

on with bigger news........................

today is my birthday. and, even better, robbo and i share a birthday!!! woot woot!!!

we are, in fact, the exact same age. robbo is older by 24 minutes. and, we have been celebrating our birthday together since we turned 16. how great is it to celebrate the best day ever, with the best person ever!?!? i am the luckiest girl in the world.






i think birthday's are important. i suppose this is influenced by the fact that i'm an obstetrician and get to celebrate birth.day's every day (or maybe believing in birthday's is what led me to be an ob??). what an honor it is to share these moments with my patients! no matter how many deliveries i've done, for this patient, this is a moment of a life time. it's history. it's a moment those parent's (and grandparent's and aunt's and uncle's and brother's and sister's) will never forget. and i get to be there. i love it.

and, we should celebrate every year. celebrate all that we've lived through. all the milestones we've overcome. all the adventures we have yet to experience. it's your day. it's a day to celebrate the importance of your existence. it's a declaration that you matter. that you are here and making a difference. who cares about age and how old you are?? those are just numbers. there is wisdom with age. there is dignity with wisdom. your beauty is more than skin deep. this is about celebrating you. the deep, inside, beautiful, brave you!!! so, celebrate with me. and robbo. :)

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happy birthday to me! to robbo! to us!

we turned 36 years old this morning. we have spent 20 birth.day's together! i can't wait to spend the next 50 together!!!

happy wednesday,
coley

p.s. other details............. robbo was born at 6:27am central standard time. 6 weeks premature. i was born at 6:54am pacific standard time. on my due date. it was destiny.

weigh in wednesday. 25 may 11.

another weigh in wednesday......

looks like today i'm at 153 lbs.

this is where i was (wwaayyy) back in november...... before the back slide.

so, i'm pretty pumped. and i feel good. i can tell...... from 160# to 153#..... i look better. clothes fit better.

and as my dear robbo commented last week (when i was bummed for being "stuck" at 155#), there's more to it than just the numbers on the scale.........

we have been working out for the last 6 weeks, my workouts have already shown progress. so, a little weight loss and gained strength.... that's gotta say something. right?

after primal con, we decided to start working out again & what better plan than to follow the primal blueprint fitness plan.

it covers the 5 essential primal movements...
1.push up
2. pull up
3. squat
4. overhead press
5. plank

the week after primal con, we did the primal blueprint "ken korg's self assessment test"

here's how i did.......

push ups....... full "real" push ups. 11.
pull ups ..... no pull up bar...... but, i know i can't do any unassisted.
squats ...... 40 full squats.
overhead press ...... dive bombers. better start with just jack knife press.
plank..... forearm/feet plank. 62 seconds.

if you follow the primal blueprint plan, based on your assessment it gives you a starting place for your new training program. we've used this workout for 4 weeks for our heavy lift day.

here is what i did today. for the workout, you do 2 rounds of these 5 elements.

push ups....... knee pushups. 30.
pull ups....... we have been substituting kettlebells rows ..... until a suitable pullup station is constructed.
rows ...... 35 lb kettlebells. 12 rows.
squats ..... bench squat (or in my case, today was ball squat). 50.
overhead press...... first time to try jack knife press. one set of 20. second set i did elevated jack knife press. 20.
plank ...... hand/feet plank. 90 sec. ugh. so hard. this is the only core workout anybody ever needs.
side plank.......... forearm/feet. 45 sec.

about 2 min rest between sets. total workout ~ 30 min. once a week.

hand/feet plank pose.

in the four weeks, today was my first day to advance to jack knife press (from elevated jack knife) and first time to do side plank on forearms (from hand/feet side plank). pretty good progress. :)

the past 6 weeks, we have also been doing sprints once a week............ following the beginner sprint training plan from primal blueprint fitness. and the rest of the week... slow move & / or play...... lots of frisbee. walk. ride our bikes. slack line.

slack line.

playing frisbee at the park.

we even did stand up paddling for the first time about a week ago!! awesome!! :) wish i could go everyday............

stand up paddle boarding on lake grapevine.

what did you do this week?? anything new?

happy wednesday,
coley

weigh in wednesday. 18 may 11.

it's been forever since a weigh in wednesday, right?

so, the truth of the matter is that before primal con, robbo & i started sliding. we were probably 80/20 primal most days, but the 60/40 or the 50/50 days got to be more and more frequent....... i was back up to 160 lbs just before primal con.


and, here we are about 4 weeks out since primal con and back to 155 lbs..... still not my lowest ...... i feel good. we have done really well the last 4 weeks. i think we've really been 100% primal since primal con. and we are playing and moving more than we have in long time....... frisbee. sprints. primal blueprint fitness challenge. slackline. whatever else sounds fun..... i am anxious to see how things continue to change as we continue to live primally......




i hope you noticed i added a few new tabs also......
books ........ my favorite books. some life changing. some still worth recommending.

deliciosity ...... favorite foods. favorite recipes. :)

soaps & such ....... favorite d.i.y., eco friendly recipes for bath, beauty & cleaning.

happy tuesday,
coley.

weigh in wednesday. 03 nov 10.

woot!! i really can't believe it .............. 153!!! that is 27 lbs lost. not bad!

i have been so busy with the susan g komen 3 day walk that i honestly haven't been worrying about much else....... blogging, weighing, reading, sleeping........... but, i thought i'd weigh myself this morning. it's wednesday. then, what a lovely surprise!

it's funny..... in the beginning i was super aware of what i was eating and where my weight was. i tried not to weigh myself every day. i had to remind myself giving up grains was a lifestyle change with moral and personal reasons not just health reasons. giving up grains was not a d.i.e.t. this was about eeking my way into a sustainable lifestyle, eating for myself and the earth; supporting local economics, local farming, family business.

over the years i have had a hard time loosing weight. well, over the years, i slowly gained weight. eating a primal diet has physically changed me. i feel better. i don't get that "post prandial narcolepsy" = wanting to take a 3 hour nap after lunch. i slowly started to loose weight. not much at first, but even that was encouraging. then, time kept passing, and i kept loosing....... it's been about 8 months since vibram boy and i started trying to follow the primal lifestyle. 8 months!? sheesh. where has the time gone?................it's only in the last month i've really noticed that i have actually lost weight. my clothes fit different. my clothes are falling off. :-D other people have noticed. i can tell i look different.... naked. i love it.

it's hard to explain.... i feel good. i know it's silly to think that happiness is dependent on weight. it's not. but, somehow there is the tiniest connection between the two. i suppose it is all wrapped up in my overall self esteem and the funny existence of my conscious and my subconscious self. i consciously know that i am more than what the scale says, or even what my clothes say. i know that health is not always reflected in weight. i know that there are an infinitie number of things more important than size or weight. but there are those moments, often subconscious, where the self criticism wins. so, knowing that i've dropped a few pounds, gone down a few dress sizes......makes me feel good.

i really didn't plan on this rambling. i was going to tell you how hard my team has been working to fundraise for the susan g komen 3 day walk. october was exhausting!! the 3 day walk is this weekend. THIS WEEKEND!!! 3 days. 60 miles. a sea of pink....pink socks, pink hats, pink tents, and who knows what else..... all in the name of breast cancer. together, we can find a cure!

happy wednesday. happy november!!
vibram girl.

weigh in wednesday. 13 oct 10.

weigh in wednesday. 13 oct 10., originally uploaded by *** coleyB ***.

it's been a few weeks. mostly because there has been very little change. this week, i am down 2 more lbs. the scale reads 156. it's funny to get that little flutter of encouragement, even over just 2 lbs. :)

it's even better when clothes are fitting differently!!! this has been fun! my clothes are too big. my "go to jeans" are falling off. really. they are a size 12. i am shocked. and, it seems, like it changed over night. i don't know.

the clothes buried at the botttom of the closet for being "too small" ........ are slowly starting to make it back in full closet rotation. pants that are size 10's i haven't worn in 5 or 6 years! even dresses and skirts in size 8!

now, i'm not at the point of going shopping or ditching what i do have, but the changes are noticeable. i can't wait to have to shop for new clothes!!

happy wednesday!
vibram girl.

p.s. yes, my toes are still blue. i think i'm ready for a fall color..........

weigh in wednesday 25 aug 10

weigh in wednesday 25 aug 10, originally uploaded by *** coleyB ***.

looks like the scale says 158. right? maybe 159?? still, i'll take it.

i'd like to see more weight loss. i seem to be stalling. i know i know..... move more. ugh....... i just seem to be lacking motivation to overcome inertia. actually, i feel like i'm lacking motivation period. ever have those blue days?....... i'm stuck in a blue month.

this is good accountability. :) so, i will continue to share despite feeling vulnerable.

i pray that you are having bright days............... health, peace and sweet content be yours (shakespeare).

happy wednesday.
vibram girl

weigh in wednesday 18 aug 10

weigh in wednesday 18 aug 10, originally uploaded by *** coleyB ***.

one week. no change. well maybe +/- 1/2 lb. i can live with that. ok, i'd rather have lost another 2 lbs.

it's also pms week. blergh. i know that's a bit personal. but, if i take that into account, the week i usually am up ~2 lbs ("water weight", right?), then, really maintaining last weeks weight is pretty good.

just a short update. keep it up.

how's your week?

happy wednesday.
vibram girl.

weigh in wednesday. aug 11.

weigh in wednesday. aug 11., originally uploaded by *** coleyB ***.

i'm gonna go with 159 1/2 lbs .......... right?

well, it's a good 2 lbs. less from last week!!! woot!!!

no big changes in my eating. i guess i tried to cheat less. ;) we did yoga on tuesday, but missed thursday's class.

my clothes are fitting better. noticeably better. even my skivvies..... really. how's that for encouraging!!??

i've never been one to really follow my weight or watch the scales. watching the scale can be discouraging. such small changes. but, to also see a difference in the mirror, and in my clothes, and complements at work.......... that is really nice. makes me want to eat better and move more and see what can really happen!!

i've also set a few goals.......... when i reach 155 lbs. i'm buying myself a treat..........this super cute yoga skort by beckon's organic clothing ........... is next week too soon?? it's just so cute. and i love skorts.



and me and vibram boy are going to primal con 2011!! can i get a high five!?!?! who else is going!?!? and what could be more motivating than that!?!?!?

bring it on primal con!!!

happy wednesday.
vibram girl

weigh in wednesday 04 aug

i am new to blogging, so please forgive me for my delayed post!!!

i am learning to blog a little each day, with plans to post 2 x week. so, you are there to keep me accountable. :)

today is weigh in wednesday.
04 aug 10
162#
same. no change.

i had a pretty good week. i am feeling pretty good. last week i was t.i.r.e.d. but, that was from a hard week at work. we ate well......oohh... i did have pizza on saturday night. (at a roller derby match. awesome.)

my only activity last week was yoga. vibram boy and i do hot vinyasa yoga 2 x week. i did do an extra class on saturday.

just a quick weigh in post. and, we continue on this journey ...... waiting to see what will happen next.

happy wednesday!

weigh in wednesday 14 july

weigh in wednesday 14 july, originally uploaded by *** coleyB ***.

sorry about the glare.......... the scale does read 162 lbs. so, i am down 2# this week. that's what's recommended, right? 2#/week? well then, i am right on track.

this is where i am hovering...... 160-164 lbs.

although i am encouraged by the 2# drop, i just have to continue with diligence and weigh in again next week. :)

didn't you love the bike pics?

and, i did paint my toes! a very pale pink. can you tell?

short and sweet.............. happy wednesday.
vibram girl

weigh in wednesday 07 july

my feet don't look very feminine. hm.
i usually like my feet. i have good arches. cute toes. i better get a pedicure. for next week. :)




i thought it sounded like a good idea 
....................... weigh in wednesday.............. 
it also leaves me very vulnerable. but, hopefully accountable, thus motivated.

so, i think i'll keep the discussion short, but offer an update on weight loss / statistics / etc. since this is our first weigh in wednesday, i'll include more stats than just weight.

height 5’5”

weight 163 lbs.

waist 30 3/4in

hips 41in

thigh 23 3/4in

bicep 12 1/2in

i have lost about 18 lbs since starting to eat primal in february. i have hovered at 163 +/- 3 lbs for about a month. harumph. but, i have had lots of cheating days............ mostly weekends (birthdays, holidays, wedding showers, etc). one week of vacation. 

so there it is. one of the most vulnerable sides of me.

happy wednesday.