102 Pounds Down Update!!

WOW!! It has been so long since I have updated my blog. I know, I know, shameful right? I have been keeping my Instagram (Username YasJasFitness) updated and my Facebook Fitness page ( www.facebook.com/TheGirlyEngineerGettingFit ) updated though. I am still on Myfitnesspal (Username YasJas2011). It is just so much easier to do. I mean who starts a weight-loss journey, a natural hair journey, starts being an instructor and completing their PhD at the same dang time!? I do I guess. LOL!! I have never been too normal though. HA!

Tomorrow will be my 11th month on my weight-loss journey and I am down 102lbs; the last I checked. It is still so shocking to me. Just about ALL of my clothes are too big and it all just seems like a dream. I think it has been most surprising that I have inspired and motivated people along the way without even trying. I am still pushing hard by starting Power 90 and Insanity on last week. It is just that, INSANITY!!! LOL!! But honestly, I did all of this stuff while doing Bootcamp. So I was already mentally prepared for it I suppose. It is still challenging though. I will be sure to post my results at the end.

I will post pictures below that I haven't post in the blog before, just in case anyone has not seen them.

Make sure you check out and like my fitness page on facebook! www.facebook.com/TheGirlyEngineerGettingFit

Be Sure to Follow me on Instagram: @YasJasFitness

If you would like to find out more about the Shakes that I drink or the workouts (Turbo Fire, Insanity, P90X and more) that I do, check out my beach body websites:

For just info on the shakes:

http://myshakeology.com/YasJas2011

For info on the shakes and workouts combinations:

http://beachbodycoach.com/esuite/home/YasJas2011

The Girly Engineer

The 240 Day Update!!

Good Afternoon Everyone and a Wonderful Saturday to you! It snowing here in NC! Which is so strange. Yesterday it was at least 70 degrees.


WooHoo!! It has been 240 days/8 Months since I have started this weight-loss journey. February has been the best month to date. I have been doing Turbo Fire and 30 Day Shred and I still love them! I am officially on day 25 of Turbo Fire. I have really seen so much progress in the last 30 days.

I have been prepping all of my meals and I really love the effects of doing so.

Not only does it keep my calories in check, it helps with saving money and I don't have to figure out what I am eating for the day. My Shakeology keeps my cravings to a minimal. I am still doing a semi-paleo eating program. I do have a cheat day or two on the weekend with eating some starches and sweets.

Things that I have learned/Progress in the last 30 Days:
1. I STILL LOVE TURBO FIRE!! I think I have found my Cardio soul mate! LOL!
2. I am stronger than I ever knew I could be.

3. Food Prepping is AWESOME!
4. I can bounce back even from a horrible couple of weeks! I had to learn that one or 5 bad days does not have to result in continuously eating badly!
5. 30 Day Shred is THE TRUTH!!!
6. Instagram has really become so helpful. I love sharing my progress and having so many new people cheer me on.
7. I love how I feel after doing Turbo Fire, especially the stretching.

Things that I have been doing consistently to lose the weight:

•Drinking a Shakeology Shake every morning (Including flax seeds, some fruits (A Banana every morning and any other fruit that I may have), and my Green pops (Made with Cucumbers, Spinach, Kale and Celery).

•Drinking on average 16 cups of water (equivalent to 128oz)

•Working out at least 6-7 times a week  (Turbo Fire, and 30 Day Shred)

•Eating what I have prepped for the week and using Myfitnesspal.com to track my calories

· Eating less of fruits and more veggies

· Eating Protein with my meals

· Drinking a Protein shake after most of my workouts

•Staying within or under my 1400 daily calories (Averaging 1200 calories). I currently do not eat back my calories from working out. This has changed from 1500 calories that I eating last month.

•Use the general rule to only eat half of my meal when going out to restaurants to eat.
•I keep moving by parking a little farther from where I am going and using stairs.

My new main numbers:

Waist: 37 inches-Down from 51 inches

Lower Stomach: 42inches - Down from 55.34 Inches

Weight: 277lbs- Down from 360lbs

Shirt Size: 14/16 or XL in some shirts- Down from Size 26-28 or 3x
Jeans: Size 18 in most- Down from Size 26.

I am Officially Down 83 lbs.!!! YAY!!!

I have notice big changes in my overall body in 240 days!

Now for the pictures comparing Day 1 and Day 240!

 

 

Make sure you check out and like my fitness page on facebook! www.facebook.com/TheGirlyEngineerGettingFit

If you would like to find out more about the Shakes that I drink or the workouts (Turbo Fire, Insanity, P90X and more) that I do, check out my beach body websites:

For just info on the shakes:

http://myshakeology.com/YasJas2011

For info on the shakes and workouts combinations:

http://beachbodycoach.com/esuite/home/YasJas2011

The Girly Engineer

The 210 Day Update!!!

Good Afternoon Everyone and a Happy Saturday!


YAY!!! It has been 210 days/7 Months since I have started this journey. January has been a pretty great month so far. I have started Turbo Fire and 30 Day Shred and I absolutely love them! I have seen such a great change in my body in just a short period of time. I will be doing both for a least 90 days. I started school this past Monday and was thrown off of my Turbo Fire Schedule. So because I really want to complete the program in its entirety as it is scheduled, I will be starting week 1 over this Monday.

This past week I had the chance to prep all my foods (Breakfast, Lunch, Snacks and Dinner) and I managed to lose 7 lbs. this past week! I will continue to do this. Not only does it keep my calories in check, it helps with saving money and I don't have to figure out what I am eating for the day. My Shakeology keeps my cravings to a minimal. I have also decided to do a semi-paleo eating program. I will not be eating starches or processed foods.

Things that I have learned/Progress in the last 30 Days:
1. I LOVE TURBO FIRE!! I think I have found my Cardio soul mate! LOL!
2. I am stronger than I ever knew I could be.

3. Food Prepping is AWESOME!
4. I can bounce back even from a horrible couple of weeks! I had to learn that one or 5 bad days does not have to result in continuously eating badly!

Things that I have been doing consistently to lose the weight:

•Drinking a Shakeology Shake every morning (Including flax seeds, some fruits (A Banana every morning and any other fruit that I may have), and my Green pops (Made with Cucumbers, Spinach, Kale and Celery).

•Drinking on average 16 cups of water (equivalent to 128oz)

•Working out at least 6-7 times a week (Walking, Turbo Fire, and 30 Day Shred)

•Eating what I have prepped for the week and using Myfitnesspal.com to track my calories

· Eating less of fruits and more veggies

· Eating Protein with my meals

          · Drinking a Protein shake after my workouts

•Staying within or under my 1500 daily calories (Averaging 1200 calories). I currently do not eat back my calories from working out.

•Use the general rule to only eat half of my meal when going out to restaurants to eat.
•I keep moving by parking a little farther from where I am going.

My new main numbers:

Waist: 39 inches- Down from 51 inches

Lower Stomach: 44 inches - Down from 55.34 Inches

Weight: 286.2lbs - Down from 360lbs

Shirt Size 16 or XL in some shirts- Down from Size 26-28 or 3x

I am Officially Down 73 lbs.!!! YAY!!!

I have notice big changes in my overall body in 210 days!

 

 

 

 

Now for the pictures comparing Day 1 and Day 210!

 

Make sure you check out and like my fitness page on facebook! www.facebook.com/TheGirlyEngineerGettingFit

 

If you would like to find out more about the Shakes that I drink or the workouts (Turbo Fire) that I do, check out my beach body websites:

For just info on the shakes:

http://myshakeology.com/YasJas2011

For info on the shakes and workouts combinations:

http://beachbodycoach.com/esuite/home/YasJas2011
 

The Girly Engineer



A New Year Brings on New Fitness Goals :-)

Two post in a DAY! I can dig it.

I really need to update y'all on my weight-loss journey. I am officially down 63 pounds!! YAY!! I am so excited about that. I have been at it for 6 months. I now have new goals and new workouts to do. I just started on Jillian Michaels - 30 Day Shred DVD and I am really enjoying it so far (It reminds me of Boot camp). It is only my second day so I will update you all after the first 30 days. I will be doing it 6 days a week.

I will also be doing TurboFire! I am very excited about this program. It is 90 days long and I have seen so many people get great results from it. I am leading a TurboFire Group on Facebook that starts Monday 1.7.13: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheTurboFireChallengeTGEGF/

Please join us if you have TurboFire or TurboJam.

I had a lot of people that wanted to do a challenge but didn't have TurboFire. So I started a 15 miles walking or 225 minutes working out a week Challenge Group that is open to everyone! https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheWalkChallengeGroup/

So join us if you want to have some accountability buddies and some encouragement.

Goals for Jan. 2013:

• Complete 30 Day Shred (First Round)
• Get through my first month of TurboFire
• Drink my Shakeology Daily
• Make a Green Protein Shake for after workouts
• To keep my Challenge Groups Motivated by leading by example
• Get at least 500 Squats a week!
• Plank for 5 minutes per week
• Log in What foods I am eating into Myfitnesspal.com Daily!

Of course I have pictures!

Before Pictures for my Challenges:

The Girly Engineer

August, September, October, November, AND December Fitness Challenges!

Hello All! I am really loving my progress so far and have decided to do personal challenges every month until I reach my goal! WOO HOO! I will take pictures before each challenge and take my measurements.

August Challenge:

Walk 60 MILES- Using the WATP (Walk-Away-The-Pounds) DVDs and/or walking outside.

3 days a week of WATP Firming DVD

100 squats or Shaun T's Booty Time DVD a day (Except on Rest Day)

100 ab work or Shaun T's Hard Core Abs a day (Except on Rest Day)

Water Challenge: 200oz a day

September Challenge:

Complete Shaun T's Rockin' Body Challenge

3 days a week of WATP Firming DVD

100 squats or Shaun T's Booty Time DVD a day (Except on Rest Day)

100 ab work or Shaun T's Hard Core Abs a day (Except on Rest Day)

Water Challenge: 200oz a day

October - December Challenge:

Turbo Fire Challenge (FAINT)

100 squats or Shaun T's Booty Time DVD a day (Except on Rest Day)

100 ab work or Shaun T's Hard Core Abs a day (Except on Rest Day)

Water Challenge: 200oz a day

WISH ME LUCK!

The Girly Engineer