The Real RVL Reveal: Sometimes Ya Win...

Thursday, January 27, 2011

Sometimes Ya Win...

...Sometimes ya lose. Or in this case... DON'T lose. LOL I was up 1/4 lbs! Ugh! Not quite sure WHY I had those four beer last night... but I'm thinkin' they might have helped the scale along a tad. Ah well, if you look at my inches lost, I am doing GREAT! I am also still feeling very energetic and for the most part, happy. My mood was a little cloudy today, but my DS9 broke my beautiful PartyLite Vase first thing in the morning, and it put me in a funk (not to mention those four beer from the night before! L)

Our treadmill downstairs is placed against the wall, with a mirror in front of it, as hubby likes to watch TV when he exercises. I don't. I listen to music... But I have this mirror right dab in front of me (on a slight angle to watch the TV) I can tell you beyond a shadow of a doubt that I am losing weight! I see it in my face! In my NECK (who knew???)! In my shoulders. I have no choice but to look at myself when I work out... Something I used to try to avoid like the plague... But now, I'm like, "Hey there! Haven't seen YOU in a few years!" LOL Next I'll have to start putting on make-up to go workout in the basement! L

So looking for a poem for DS11 to take to school, I started rummaging through some old journals. Didn't find any poems (suitable for grade six!) but I did find something very interesting:

Feb 6th, 1996 (almost exactly 15 years ago! Age 30)

weight: 150 lbs (exactly what I am officially am as of today!)
chest: 39.5" (1/2" smaller than right now)
waist: 31.25" (I am 33.50 right now, so 2.25" smaller then)
hips: 41.25" (41.75" now, so .50" to go)
thigh: 23.75" (3" BIGGER than my thigh right now! HOLY CRAP!!!! That's an extra SIX inches! No wonder my inner thighs always chaffed! OUCH!!!)
neck: 13" (.25" smaller than now)
arm: 12.75" (I am at 11.25 right now...1.5" smaller)

Isn't that odd? My waist and my thighs switched places! LOL
I dunno, that was pre-children. It is interesting to see the similarities and the differences, though.

Oh! A moment to celebrate! I got my 15 pound pin at TOPS today! I started there in November 2007, so basically it took my three years to lose 8.5 lbs, and now less than two months to lose another 6.5 lbs. Thank you RVL!

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INGREDIENTS:

MonaVie® Nutritional Shake Mix
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1 scoop (56 g)
Servings Per Container: 28
Amount Per Serving Powder with 8 fl. oz. nonfat milk
Calories 190 280
Calories from Fat 35 40
%DV* % DV*
Total Fat 4 g 6% 6%
Saturated Fat 1.5 g 6% 6%
Trans Fat 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat 2.5g
Cholesterol 40 mg 13% 14%
Sodium 180 mg 8% 13%
Potassium 300 mg 8% 20%
Total Carbohydrate 29 g10% 14%
Dietary Fiber 12 g 49% 49%
Sugars 7 g
Palatinose™ 5 g
Protein 18 g 36% 42%
Vitamin A 70% 80%
Vitamin C 50% 55%
Calcium 30% 60%
Iron 25% 25%
Vitamin D 45% 70%
Vitamin E 50% 50%
Thiamin 45% 50%
Riboflavin 50% 75%
Niacin 50% 50%
Vitamin B6 35% 40%
Folate 45% 50%
Vitamin B12 45% 65%
Biotin 45% 45%
Pantothenic Acid 45% 55%
Phosphorus 30% 50%
Iodine 20% 55%
Magnesium 25% 45%
Zinc 15% 35%
Selenium 20% 30%
Copper 6% 6%
Manganese 20% 20%
Chromium 100% 100%
Molybdenum 20% 20%
Chloride 8% 12%
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Ingredients: Proprietary protein blend (whey protein concentrate, whey protein isolate, egg albumin, whey protein hydrosylate, calcium caseinate, milk protein isolate), polydextrose (dietary fiber), Palatinose™ (isomaltulose), sunflower oil creamer (high oleic sunflower oil, maltodextrin, sodium caseinate, mono- and diglycerides, dipotassium phosphate, tricalcium phosphate, soy lecithin, sodium silicoaluminate, tocopherols), organic evaporated cane juice, alkalized cocoa powder, natural flavor, dicalcium phosphate, proprietary phytonutrient blend (AcaVie [açai and jucara freeze-dried powder, Enlivenox™ (açai juice concentrate)], raspberry juice solids, beta carotene with mixed carotenoids, cocoa powder, freeze-dried jabuticaba), cellulose gum, xanthan gum, magnesium oxide, salt, stevia (Reb-A 99%), ascorbic acid (vitamin C), dl-alpha tocopheryl acetate (vitamin E), biotin, niacinamide (niacin), vitamin A palmitate, calcium pantothenate (pantothenic acid), zinc oxide, iron, cholecalciferol (vitamin D3), manganese citrate, chromium polynicotinate, pyridoxing hcl (vitamin B6), riboflavin (vitamin B2), thiamine mononitrate (vitamin B1), cyanocobalamin (vitamin B12), folic acid, sodium molybdate (molybdenum), potassium iodide (iodine), sodium selenite (selenium).

Contains milk, egg, and soy.

Recommended Use: Combine one scoop of MonaVie Nutritional Shake Mix with 8 ounces of water or milk for your breakfast and/or lunch. If desired, you may also add two ounces of your favorite MonaVie juice.

MonaVie™ Snack Bar Berry
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: ½ Bar
Servings Per Container: 30
Amount Per Serving
Calories 100 Calories from Fat 30
% DV
Total Fat 3.5 g 5%
Saturated Fat 1.5 g 7%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg 1%
Sodium 55 mg 2%
Potassium 45 mg 1%
Total Carbohydrate 12 g4%
Dietary Fiber 2 g 6%
Sugars 9 g
Protein 5 g 10%
Vitamin A 20%
Vitamin C 20%
Calcium 30%
Iron 4%
Vitamin D 20%
Vitamin E 20%
Vitamin K 20%
Thiamin 20%
Riboflavin 20%
Niacin 20%
Vitamin B6 20%
Folate 20%
Vitamin B12 20%
Biotin 20%
Pantothenic Acid 20%
Phosphorus 25%
Iodine 20%
Magnesium 20%
Zinc 20%
Selenium 20%
Copper 20%
Manganese 20%
Chromium 20%
Molybdenum 20%

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Ingredients: Protein blend (whey protein isolate, soy protein isolate, soy crisps [soy protein isolate, rice flour, malt extract, salt], whey protein concentrate), yogurt flavored coating (sugar, palm kernel oil, nonfat dry milk solids, yogurt powder [cultured whey protein concentrate, cultured skim milk, yogurt culture], soy lecithin, salt, natural flavor), fructose, soynut butter (roasted soybeans, naturally pressed soybean oil, maltodextrin, granulated cane sugar, monoglycerides, salt), brown rice syrup, fruit blend (prune paste, date paste, white grape juice concentrate, corn syrup, red beet juice, freeze dried açai powder), vitamin and mineral blend (dicalcium phosphate, magnesium oxide, ascorbic acid, vitamin E [acetate], niacinamide, zinc oxide, copper gluconate, d-calcium patothenate, manganese sulfate, vitamin B6, riboflavin, vitamin B1, vitamin A [palmitate], chromium chloride, folic acid, d-biotin, potassium iodide, sodium molybdate, sodium selenite, vitamin K1, vitamin D3, vitamin B12), inulin (fiber), soy nuts, natural flavor, cranberry fruit pieces (cranberries, apple juice concentrate, sunflower oil), sunflower oil.

Contains: Soy and milk.

Recommended Use: Enjoy one serving in the morning and another in the afternoon to satisfy your hunger. One bar equals two servings.

MonaVie® Weight Loss Supplement
Supplement Facts
Serving Size: 1 capsule
Servings Per Container: 56
Amount Per Serving % DV
Chromium (as chromium polynicotinate) 120 mcg 100%
Proprietary Weight Loss Blend
Green tea (Camellia sinensis) leaf extract with phosphatidylcholine from soy 375 mg †
Bush mango (Irvingia gabonensis) seed extract
Oligonol® (lychee fruit extract, green tea leaf extract)
Proprietary Fruit and Vegetable Powder Blend 110 mg †
AçaVie™ (açai and jucara freeze-dried powder, Enlivenox™),
vegetable blend (broccoli, broccoli sprouts, tomatoes, spinach,
kale, carrots, Brussels sprouts, onion)
Black Pepper Extract (standardized to 95% piperine) 2.5 mg
Other Ingredients: Gelatin, microcrystalline cellulose, and magnesium stearate.
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
†Daily Value not established

Recommended Use: Take one Weight Loss Supplement capsule with your morning and afternoon snack bars.

Warning: if you are pregnant or lactating, consult a health care professional before using this product. Keep out of reach of children. Store in a cool, dry place. Do not use this product if the safety seal on the bottle is broken or missing.

Please feel free to contact me with further questions or assistance. Thank you,

ERICA BRYANT
product specialist, technical services
product management

MY STATS:

OFFICIAL STARTING WEIGHT: December 9/2010

(official@ TOPS/evening) Weight: 156.5

(unofficial@ home/morning) weight: 159.6

Chest: 42.50"

Waist: 36.5"

Hips: 44.25"

Thigh: 22.25"

Calf: 13.5"

Arm: 12.5"

Neck: 13.75"

March 31st: (15 weeks, not counting the week they LOST my supplies)

(official@ TOPS/evening) Weight: 142.5(14 lbs)

(unofficial@ home/morning) weight: 146 (13.6)

Chest: 38" (4.5"diff shirt!)

Waist: 31.5" (5"!)

Hips: 40" (4.25)

Thigh: 20.50 (1.75)

Calf: 13" (0.5")

Arm: 11" (1.5")

Neck: 13" (.75")

18.25" lost

March 17th:

(official@ TOPS/evening) Weight: 143.75

(12.75 loss)

(unofficial@ home/morning) weight: 146.6 (13 lbs loss)

Chest: 38.5 (4" loss)

Waist: 32 (4.5" loss)

Hips: 40 (4.25" loss)

Thigh:20.5(1.75"loss)

Calf: 13.25(.25"loss)

Arm:11.25(1.25"loss)

Neck: 13" (.5" loss)
16.50" total loss

February 24th:

Tops/evening: 145.25

Home/morning: 148.4

chest: 38.50

waist: 32

hips: 40.25

thigh: 20.75

calf: 13

arm: 11

neck: 13.25

total loss: 16.5"

February 17th:

(official TOPS/evening) Weight: 146.25 (10.25 lbs loss!)

(unofficial home/morning) Weight: 149.4 (10.2 lbs loss)

Chest: 39" (3.5" loss)

Waist: 32 (4.5" loss)

Hips: 40.25" (4" loss)

Thigh: 20.75" (1.5" loss)

Calf: 13" (0.5" loss)

Arm: 11" (1.50" loss)

Neck: 13.25" (0.5" loss)

Total inches: 16"LOSS

February 10th:

(official TOPS/evening) Weight: 147 (9.5 lbs)

(unofficial home/morning) Weight: 149.6 (10 lbs)

Chest: 39" (3.5" loss)

Waist: 32.5 (4" loss)

Hips: 40.25" (4" loss)

Thigh: 20.75" (1.5" loss)

Calf: 13" (0.5" loss)

Arm: 11.25" (1.25" loss)

Neck: 13.25" (0.5" loss)

Total inches: 15.25" LOSS!!!!

February 3rd:

(official @ TOPS/evening) weight: 148.5 lbs (8 lbs loss!)

(unofficial @ home/morning) weight: 151.2 lbs (8.4 lbs loss)

Chest: 39.5" (3" loss)

Waist: 33.5" (3" loss)

Hips: 40.25" (4" loss!)

Thigh: 20.75(1.5"loss) Calf: 13" (.5" loss)

Arm: 11.25"(1.25loss)

Neck: 13.25" (.5"loss)

Total inches lost: 13.75"

January 27th:

(official @ TOPS/evening) weight: 150 lbs (6.5 lbs loss)

(unofficial @ home/morning) weight: 151.8 lbs (7.8 lbs loss)

Chest: 40``(2.5 loss)

Waist: 33.5`` (3 loss) Hips: 41.75``(2.5 loss)

Thigh: 20.75``(1.5loss)

Calf: 13.5`` (0.0 loss)

Arm: 11.25``(1.25loss)

Neck: 13.25``(.50 loss)

Total inches lost: 11.25

Goal: 142 lbs