08/04/2008 16:54
DETERMINED!!!! - 3 months and 26 lbs to go.
Back from my trip from Charlotte, NC. I had fun! Reminded me of when I went into military training and I had to travel away from home by myself or going to college for the first time. I loved it. No work, no family. But I started missing everyone a couple of days into it. It was nice only having to worry about myself for a change. The city was pretty, the weather wasn’t as bad as Florida. No mishaps – plane ride was smooth. I was nervous b/c I thought the process before getting on the plane was going to be long and tedious. But I took heed to the horror stories I have heard and read up on things before I went and it turned out splendid! I dreaded coming back to work though. I didn’t get into work mode until I got back to work this morning. I was kind of hesitant to open my door b/c we usually pull pranks on each other when we are out. You may come back to your office and find a special guest there. Could be one of our skeletons we use for Halloween or some of the fake bugs –yuck!! But no pranks on me, maybe one on the whole office – the big boss, next to the bigger boss has relocated his office to our suite. It’s that time of the year and we are use to transition, but never like this. He told us to treat him like an equal. Yeah right, you have been the big man for 4 years over me, my supervisor and director and I can now treat you like an equal – no way – not going to happen. He will be treated like a big boss – end of story.
Well, I’m going to go back out to the track to walk. I actually went to another track (less populated) about two weeks ago and went running. Yes, I said running. I must have lost my mind. I think if my BF wasn’t there then I would have did more – he was so distracting. That’s why I try to leave him when I walk. Any who, I ran and walked, ran and walked, ran and walked, and walked and walked. My legs were worked. I think if I run more, well I know if I do my body will get use to it the more I do it. But I think I will stick to the walking for now. My time will be here before I know it.
Run (a couple of miles w/o stopping), learn to play the piano, and learn to swim. Those are some goals I want to reach sometime soon – well and get to my goal weight too of course.
I worked out while out of town too. I have a series of exercises I do on my own – kind of a mimic to the circuit training workout DVD I do sometimes. I threw my old fashion pushups and sit-ups in there too. They did me justice back in the day so I’m going back to them. I do it for 30 minutes and I’m good. Huffing and puffing like I’ve been running a marathon, but I’m good. Sometimes I would do it both morning and evening. I wouldn’t dare do it while home. I think the 45 minute commute I have to and from work takes something from me whereas I only had to walk three blocks to get to the convention center. I was good most of the time. But when I was bad…..I was BAAAAAAAAADDDD! I lost my mind when I ate seafood and the dessert tray was irresistible. I didn’t do that bad, but for me trying to eat healthy I know I did.
I just chalked it up as a wonderful eating experience, b/c I don’t have them often. So I treated myself. I have been monitoring my weight. I think the last weigh in I may have been back down to 187 and this morning I saw 186. Ok, so I haven’t gained any, but this train isn’t going anywhere fast buddy. I know it takes time, but I also know I need to step it up. Soooooo….
It’s time to kick it up a notch! I really want to be like Emeril when I see my body in the mirror – BAM! I’m serious! That’s what I want. I want to look good in what I wear. I want to wear my tank tops and sleeveless shirts comfortably – wear shorts again instead of capris all of the time. Wear skirts comfortably. I guess I have to go back and find that moment when I really wanted it. Focus on that and get motivated. No one else can lose this weight for me – it’s on me – LITERALLY!
I’m going to drink some water right now. I know that I can do better and I will! Are you with me????
See, this is why I don’t post often– I have written a page before I knew it, but I had to catch u guys up, so I have an excuse this time -lol. Take care everyone and thanks for checking in with me!
Posted By: ebonysun
08/05/2008 09:57
BAM!!!
Look who's running at the track and BAM... look who's watching what she eats, and BAM look who's working out while away. You are doing sooo well. I am proud of you, glad you are back I missed reading your blogs.
One of my goals is to also learn how to swim. I can do a handstand under water and do the deadman's float but have issues with swimming. Go figure. I can only swim in 3-4ft of water AND i MUST have my goggles at all time. LOL I know so sad.
Keep up the good work
08/05/2008 11:49
Wow! You worked out on your vacay, too? Now THAT'S commitment!
Also, you're doing the very best for your fat burning metabolism: INTERVAL training! That walk, run, walk, is supposed to be burning calories and fat at a much higher rate! I plan to try that too.
I'm glad you got to enjoy the seafood and the desert tray. We gotta live right? We have to treat ourselves every now and then so we don't feel deprived.
I hear you on the "BAM!" Except I wanna go "Bom Chikka wau-wauuuuu!" (YOU know what I mean!) ;)
Have a wonderful week and thanks for posting!
08/05/2008 13:12
Good job!
Being out of town and coming home down a pound is a huge success in my eyes! I want your determination!
08/05/2008 21:47
Piano!!
I'd love to learn to play the piano. There's just something so peaceful and relaxing about it and completely beautiful. I'll have to wait until I have room for a piano to learn to play. What fun would it be if i can't play at my own home, ya know.
You did awesome while out of town. Splurge a little but got some exercise in. That's great and you should be proud.
Now, get to it girl and get your BAM!!
