Pass it on to me please!I have had ZERO motivation to work out so far this week. That leaves me to do some hard core Insanity workouts today (Thursday), Friday and Saturday. I've kind of gotten a little weary of running along the canal trail because of the secludeness of the trail and recent stories I've heard about things happening on this particular trail... I don't want to be on a news story.
It doesn't help that I am totally dragging hiney today... Two late nights will do that to you!
Thursday, September 30, 2010
Monday, September 27, 2010
Weeeeeek 2!
Week 2... not as I hoped!
This past week was filled with good amounts of water, sleep, fruit, more veggies and daily vitamins. I kinda of messed up on the whole exercising five days a week... I only officially exercised two days (a weight lifting show on FitTV and an Insanity workout) and unofficially burned lots of calories on Saturday getting lost in the city in the insane heat.
Saturday I ate three chocolate chip cookies. If you understand the day I had, you would eat three chocolate chip cookies too. Then Sunday... I had two pieces of birthday cake. But it was SO good. Dang that birthday cake - I'm such a sucker for it.
So needless to say, I was nervous to get on the scale this morning.... (drumroll please)..... I lost a pound! WOO HOO! Still on track. But I can't SLACK off like I have been. Gotta cut back on the sugar still, increase the exercise and the vegetables.
It's good to see the numbers on the scale drop :)
This past week was filled with good amounts of water, sleep, fruit, more veggies and daily vitamins. I kinda of messed up on the whole exercising five days a week... I only officially exercised two days (a weight lifting show on FitTV and an Insanity workout) and unofficially burned lots of calories on Saturday getting lost in the city in the insane heat.
Saturday I ate three chocolate chip cookies. If you understand the day I had, you would eat three chocolate chip cookies too. Then Sunday... I had two pieces of birthday cake. But it was SO good. Dang that birthday cake - I'm such a sucker for it.
So needless to say, I was nervous to get on the scale this morning.... (drumroll please)..... I lost a pound! WOO HOO! Still on track. But I can't SLACK off like I have been. Gotta cut back on the sugar still, increase the exercise and the vegetables.
It's good to see the numbers on the scale drop :)
Monday, September 20, 2010
Weeeeeek 1
So, would you like to know how week 1 of my weight loss challenge is going? Of course you do!
I did good on drinking my water. I did good on drinking no soda (I miss you DC). I did good on my fruits. I did good on my no eating after 9 pm.
I did ok my exercise. I did ok on seriously limiting my sugar intake (a cookie a day).
I didn't do so well on my vegetables.
I wasn't able to join the gym last week and maybe might be able to do it next week. I spent more than I thought on paying down some credit cards (three of my four cards will be paid off next month!!). So instead I ran along the trail by Mindy's house. I ran Tuesday. I didn't run Wednesday - too tired and then visiting teaching got in the way of the good daylight hours. Thursday I didn't run - was invited to a social gathering of new friends. I did run Friday! And Saturday! WOO HOO!
I finally bought a scale Tuesday night but didn't bust it out till Thursday night. I again weighed myself this morning (I was expecting not to have lost anything since I didn't do so well with the exercise and sugar) and I had lost 1.5 pounds - go me! I estimated I should loose about a pound a week to reach my goal. Yesssssssssss.
Hopefully that numbers sets my week off right. I have started vitamins again (thanks Tarika!) and realized that I need to run right after work or else I lose motivation and things get in the way. I also declined a doughnut this morning. Yes, DECLINED. I love doughnuts but not anymore. Now I love peaches, grapes, tomatoes, apples, bananas, almonds.... you get the idea :)
Yesterday I accidently drank a Sierra Mist without realizing it. They changed the look of the can and I thought I was drinking some Asian drink. WRONG. Ha ha.
I did good on drinking my water. I did good on drinking no soda (I miss you DC). I did good on my fruits. I did good on my no eating after 9 pm.
I did ok my exercise. I did ok on seriously limiting my sugar intake (a cookie a day).
I didn't do so well on my vegetables.
I wasn't able to join the gym last week and maybe might be able to do it next week. I spent more than I thought on paying down some credit cards (three of my four cards will be paid off next month!!). So instead I ran along the trail by Mindy's house. I ran Tuesday. I didn't run Wednesday - too tired and then visiting teaching got in the way of the good daylight hours. Thursday I didn't run - was invited to a social gathering of new friends. I did run Friday! And Saturday! WOO HOO!
I finally bought a scale Tuesday night but didn't bust it out till Thursday night. I again weighed myself this morning (I was expecting not to have lost anything since I didn't do so well with the exercise and sugar) and I had lost 1.5 pounds - go me! I estimated I should loose about a pound a week to reach my goal. Yesssssssssss.
Hopefully that numbers sets my week off right. I have started vitamins again (thanks Tarika!) and realized that I need to run right after work or else I lose motivation and things get in the way. I also declined a doughnut this morning. Yes, DECLINED. I love doughnuts but not anymore. Now I love peaches, grapes, tomatoes, apples, bananas, almonds.... you get the idea :)
Yesterday I accidently drank a Sierra Mist without realizing it. They changed the look of the can and I thought I was drinking some Asian drink. WRONG. Ha ha.
Monday, September 13, 2010
Mission: Possible
**Disclaimer: This post has not been created for sympathy, empathy and/or attention. I know that I am at a heathly BMI and do not have serious health concerns. By posting this, it will let others around me know of my goals which will increase my chances of succeding**
Mission:
102 days (Christmas day)
15 pounds lighter
Start date September 14. 2010
Rules:
1. No soda
2. No eating after 9 pm
3. Very limited sugar intake (sugar abstinence is best)
4. Increased fruits and vegetables
5. Exercise 5x a week for at least 45 minutes (60 minutes is ideal)
6. 64 oz of water EVER DAY
Reward(s):
Better overall health
Increased cardiovascular endurance
(I could beat Ali, Syd AND Michael in a race)
Increased physical strength
Decreased clothing size
Higher self esteem
Strengthened state of mind
Incentive:
If exercised that day for at least 45 minutes, put $1 in a jar
At the end of 102 days, buy something pretty
Expected Obstacles:
Yummy baked goods at various places (i.e. home, work, church activities)
Being "too tired"
Withering willpower
Needed Materials:
Gym pass
(It's not safe to run in the dark outside)
Weight scale
(Dreadful but necessary to track progress)
Motivating and encouraging people
(that's YOU!)
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