This Week

Man.....I feel like my bandwagon is losing steam. I need to regroup! Remember why I started on this journey. I was doing so well. Work is so draining, but I need to reprioritize.....

New Work Scedule

So I was told it was possible I will work a new work schedule to help with the increase business. So I will work a split 3rd-1st shift if it pans out....So like 5am until 3pm. I would actually prefer this more as Eddie goes into work around 3am so maybe I cans see him more.

I have been really bad nutritionally this weekend =/

Stress will do that to you. That and the devil time. I am in the mood to go to the gym now but mine closes at 8pm on Sundays....Maybe I will do some of those evil mountain climbers. Laurie had me do some crawl push ups which is a great total body workout that I am definitely going to add to my routine.

I have found a group of people that will start working out with me so I know it will encourage me to go. I have been so blah about it lately. I am sure it is because I have starting working 70 hours a week, but I do not want this to go in the way side......

I think I am going to work on a schedule. I think it will help =)

Lazy

So I know I have been super lazy about updating this thing...

Basically work is really starting to pick up. I have enough time to run from work to the gym. It is quite hectic. I am still squeezing my cardio in tho.

Today I got a great deal on the meal replace protein bars I eat on the way back form the gym. They were .70 cents a piece and I used a $4 off of $20 dollar coupon and did it twice so I got tons. All kinds of flavors. I am really excited about it. They are the EAS and the Met-RX kinds. The gym really pushes the Met-RX ones. They sell them for like 3.49 so I feel like I saved super amounts.

Laurie is back and is kicking my ass. It feels so good. The gym bought some new equipment and I am excited to try it out. I have been sticking to the Precor Amp for my cardio, but I feel like I will start to branch out shortly.

People who see me on a normal basis are saying it looks like I lost more weight. I haven't; however, I am excited to see how the inches are when we take out monthly measurements.

Well good night my readers. I promise to try to be better about posting.

SORE!

OMG, so as you know Laurie is out of town and so I am training with "Ox". I can barely move. It is a good sore. My ankle is holding up; however, everything on me hurts.....concluding with the ass. I can't even sit down without remembering how much I hurt.

I took a brand new class. It was really fun and there were tons of people. I am really excited. My gym bought some more gyms and are remodeling them. One of them has a pool. I cannot wait to swim laps and take a water aerobic class.

Trainer is on Vacation

So I will be working out the next few days at 5:30 AM....I am thinking this will jumpstart my morning workouts. I am really excited about working with someone else while she is gone.

My ankle is still having problems and has now seriously slowed me down. I skipped the gym yesterday and Thursday because it was really swollen. It doesn't really hurt and then I work out and it is the size of a grapefruit and does even fit into my sneaker. So I do not know. The gym got some new equipment and I am really excited to try it.

6 month self Evaluation

Well. I am well into my 7th month and I was thinking of making my evaluation of myself.

I will say I am pretty proud of myself for keeping up with the gym. I still go almost daily and do solid workouts.

I wanted to be further in my transformation; however, I can see the change and am happy.

I figure I am going to set some goals for this coming 6 months.

1) Continue going to the gym =)
2) Go to the doctor and get a physical. (It is necessary, but I have been avoiding it)
3) Do to a registered dietitian and maybe some healthy cooking classes =)
4) Add some outdoors exercises to my routine.

I think that is a pretty solid list. Doable and will add variety.

Bad Ankle...Boo =(

So I overextended my ankle in the boot camp class. It swelled the size of a grapefruit. I have been hobbling since Friday. I really haven't done much in the way of exercise. I did some arms and abs. I am going to see how I feel tomorrow.

They bought some new machines at the gym so I am really excited about trying them when I get better.

Well....

I was waiting to post because I wanted to update you guys with a picture of Ted (my competition); however, my trainer has been super busy and hasn't got on that. She said that he is busting his ass off. I feel like I am working hard.

So on a non New Year's Resolution note, I took a training class that work wanted me to take. It was very interesting and now I can ship hazardous materials. After learning all about them, man, do I think there should be more training than that. Pretty much, if I screw up I can get arrested. It is a pretty big deal. This other girl at work training expires, so they just trained me. It is pretty cool and will follow me if I get laid off. Saves me several hundred dollars =)

I am so sore from the gym. I met this girl and I think she could potentially be a friend...not necessarily a gym buddy. That really excites me since the friend department has been lacking. I do realize that when I get focused on things I tend to let things slide.

I am going to a wedding Saturday so that should be fun.

Oh well, long day tomorrow...

Challenge: Me vs, The Other Guy

So my personal trainer has this guy that sees her everyday that I apparently complain like. She is always tell me. "Teddles says that", "Teddles does that", etc... So I randomly told her I was going to beat him as her success story. I mean her clients look great, but she doesn't have a before and after with someone trying to lose a serious number.

Well she apparently told Ted that I challenged him and now we are racing to get in shape. I have never met the guy. I facebooked him so he is my friend and we already have exchanged smack. I think this will be a lot of fun! The loser will still lose weight and get in shape.

She took my before pictures. I was pretty horrified. It is amazing even though I have lost about 40 pounds what my body still looks like. The stretch marks are probably here for keeps.

So she wanted to know my long term goals for this competition. (My trainer that is) I decided I wanted to wear a pair of size 7 jeans. I was a size 7 in high school for a brief time (I lost 60 pounds for some lunatic reason and I could just get in them). I didn't really pick a weight because lately even though I haven't lost any weight I am losing inches. I am so close to dropping the size so I am realizing weight isn't everything.

I really have to focus on my nutirition. I have been keeping track and honestly trying to give this a whirl. I am eating so many carbs. I never realized how prevelant they really are. Grits have 40 g a serving. Pineapple is super high too. I am trying to balance.

I will see about getting a picture of "The Other Guy" so can scope the competition.

Mini Vaca

So the reason I have been slack about updating is I went on a mini vaca with my husband. It was wonderful. It actually wasn't hard at all eating responsibly. I did pretty well. I even exercised. I am quite proud. We were more active than we had been in the past. I am very happy!

So I got measured today by my personal trainer. Although I only lost 2 pounds last month, I lost a TON of inches!

2 off of my waist
2 off of my hips
2 off of my shoulders
1.75 off of my right bicep
.5 off of my right thigh


I am really happy with that. I am on the verge of dropping the next size. I can wear some clothes in the smaller size. I am excited. I promise I will post more as I progress; however, I felt that the vacation was what I needed to recharge.

Nutrition is the KEY

So I was given a plan to follow. That sounds so easy but it is difficult. I find it a lot of fum looking at all the ways I can make my caloric intake with different foods.

It is VERY specific with my fats and carbs. I find myself forcing myself to eat but I am not hungry. I found a great website "www.fitday.com" where you can enter everything and watch how you are doing. Like today I didn't realize I ate so much fat. I actually mainly came from my eggs; however, I find myself looking closer at the labels at the vitamin content.

I am going to try to put together a weekly menu. I hear so many people are successful. I think it will be a great way to add variety. I like the protein smoothies I have been making for breakfast. I have been hard boiling eggs on Sunday for the week for a snack with some almonds. What kind of menus do you plan?

I haven't tried to eat out on this I am sure it will be hard. We are going to Wilmington this weekend and it think this will be a great testament to what I am doing.

Another Week

Man, I thought of posting on this like 5 million times but I am sorry I have been slacking. This week has been a tough week.

Workwise, it has been stressful. This girl at work last week left and made a derogatory comment in exasperation and a manger was standing on the other side of the wall and had heard it. So the manager's had to decided to talk to her about it and asked me some harmless questions. She kinda was transferred there after all the laying off the beginning of the job and she had awhile back. I was asked to make sure she got trained and like when things came up managers-type people would have me remind her how to do it. So he wanted to know like how she was doing etc. Nothing major. Well she completely has lost it. She has stopped talking to me. I got a talking to with a manager. Stressful.

Workout wise- I have gone sporadically this week. I met with Laurie 3x. We went over my nutrition. I have to start a food journal. We worked legs on Wed. and then I went to boot camp. Thursday I could barely walk. It was so painful! Arms last night and more bootcamp. I feel great. I haven't lost any weight, but I am positive I am losing inches. My clothes are not fitting the same way. Lately, tons of people say it looks like I have lost weight.

Very encouraging.

Nutrionally- I have had an solid week. I am looking for a website that is free that I can just upload what I eat that way. I will never actually write it down.

I hope you all are doing well!

Wow Been awhile

Hey guys!

So this week has been so busy at work. I have managed to sneak into the gym everyday this week. Met up with Laurie one day and she kicked my tail. It felt great =) Went to bootcamp 2x and even got Eddie to come along.

The few big things to note is that I woke up last night screaming because I was cramping. I have never felt such pain. I was hardly able to walk.

The other big thing is I have started to make protein shakes for my husband and me. It is so much fun to full around with all the flavors. I already have some favorites! I make them low to no fat which is good (non fat yogurts, fruits, ice), instead of the higher fat options (milk, peanut butter, etc.).

This week's weigh in I weighed the same as last week. I feel like that is fine since it is my devil time. I feel like I am getting in better shape! I am consistently running on a regular basis. The cross trainer is getting trained. I am even started to look toned =)

Happy Father's Day to all the fathers.

Personal Training

So Eddie did it. He sprung for getting me a years worth of personal training with Laurie. Yay! So I will not disappoint him at all! This is bringing me a renewed hope. I cannot wait to get started =)

So I have had a pretty bad cold. I went the gym anyways and took it really easy. An hour on the treadmill with my heart rate at 120 today. I did a crazy ab workout today. I am so proud of myself. I am thinking of having Eddie taking 6 month pictures. Then in maybe Oct. taking some more.

So if anyone needs a babysitter or dog sitter or something- I am your gal.

Losing Weight is like Childbirth

• Lots of screaming, crying and cussing along the way.
• It’s a process that feels like is never going to end.
• There’s a voice telling you “Push! Push!”
• Doctors think they have all the answers, but people have been doing it without them for centuries.
• You’ll soon have a bunch of clothes that are too big for you.
• There are a million books on the subject.
• It was more fun to get in the situation you’re in than to get out of it.
• Spouse thinks they know what you’re going through but they don’t.
• It helps if you’ve got someone there to lend you support.
• Drugs are optional.
• If you’re healthy, there’s no reason you can’t do it.
• There’s quite a bit of labor involved.
• It’s probably the most important thing you’ll ever do.
• It’s hard to explain to your kids.
• It’s a real pain in the bottom.
• If all goes well, a brand new life emerges.

News Flash: I have lost 2 pounds!!!!!!!!

Man that feels so good! I am so excited. I met this boxer yesterday. I was convinced him to take the boot camp class that I love. He took it and told me he had never sweated so hard. It is such a great class. My arms are getting so toned =) There is a comment box at the gym. The owner just added ~45k in equipment. I was going to suggest another night of boot camp. So I could go like MWF at 8:30 pm. I know tons of other people that would go.

Today I have many plans, I would love to go to the gym and get one the crosstrainer for an hour and go to step class with Rebecca. It should be great fun.

My mommy is in town so I am going to go hang out with her afterward. yay!

Have a great day. Keep hydrated!

Positiveness!

So I was told I focus on the negative so today I am going to post only positive things!

1) I am proud that I have lost 35 pounds.

2) I am happy that I have encouraged several people I know to join in on getting healthy.

3) I :heart: boot camp and CJ (the old military drill Sargent). He is whipping me into shape. He is going to let me sit in on his boxing classes =)

4) I love Laurie. My personal trainer. I cannot afford to go and she is going to give me a few free sessions until I figure out if I am going to get laid off. Eddie even agreed to pay for it if I keep my job!

5) I can do a pull up with only 50 pounds of help. So if I weighed 50 pounds lighter I could do a pull up. (I could only do 1 pullup at 90 pounds 3 weeks ago) I can do pushups again. I did a set of 50 the other night and I was astonished that I had come so far.

6) I am happy that I can jog/walk/run a 5K. I know it wasn't a great time, but I went from nothing to 30-40 min. of jogging.

7) I am honestly amazed that I actually am getting toned arms.

8) I am getting 1-2 comments a week that I am losing weight and looking better. That is super exciting.

9) I have found food that was something I wouldn't typically eat but I am experimenting with since I am trying to eat better. Who knew Mussels were SOOOOOOOO yummy!!

10) I am happy for whomever is reading this right now! Thank you for being my support. Even in your silence, I know you are there.

I also am happy that I have met Gwen, Phil, Rebecca, and all the others at the gym! See you guys tomorrow =)

Crosstraining

So I was told crosstraining can help you when you are in a plateau. I am not sure what kind of crosstraining I should include.

So today I wrote a list of different activities I would like to start adding to my regimen.

Swimming- solid choice I think....costs money =/

Biking- I absolutely hate it....I am might try the new spin class and just knock it out

Classes- there are about 35 classes at the gym a week. I am thinking of doing more rotations to keep it fun and interesting

Hiking- I love to hike a bit and there is a great park down the street; however, it is already 95 and humid as all get out.

Rock climbing wall- I heard of a place down the street that does this. I was thinking of using that for a date night with my husband. I think it is my turn to pick next.

Anyone have more suggestions? I do not want to be stuck in the same rigmarole.

Yoga!

So I am really trying to give this yoga thing a chance, or I call it the falling over class. My sister came with me yesterday. She took a semester in Yoga for her PE requirement and she was doing so great. Me, on the other hand, was a wobbly mess.

The teacher was terrific, offering words of encouragement. I am going to continue taking this class, not to much for me losing weight, but for balance and core strength.

I am still not losing weight. I feel like I am on the verge of giving up. I am now going to the gym about 13 hours a week and eating pretty well (I have the occasional twizzler) I am pretty mixed.

It might be the stress from work. I hear stress makes it hard to lose weight. They have been laying people off from work and I half assed looking for another one, and there really isn't much out there. Our unemployment is higher than the national average. Anyways, my husband thinks I should have a full physcial and see if my body is behaving itself. I mean the first 35 pounds were so easy. It should have lost SOMETHING in the last 6 weeks.

As a last resort, I am considering adding an hour of cardio at 6am to see if that helps.

Oh well, I will try not to give up yet!

Great Story

I thought I had to share!

I went to the gym tonight. It is bring a friend week. So I took my roommate. I walked on the treadmill for an hour and then went to my boot camp class. I convinced him to go with me. He ended up puking after 10 min.

I am pretty proud of myself. I feel like I can do a better job getting through the class. I am not stopping as much as I was before. Maybe a sign I am getting into shape?

I cannot believe I have been working out so much and have not gone anywhere shapewise. I would have thought I would have been stronger.