03/22/2007 21:51
Busy with back to class
Now that Spring Break is over, I don't seem to have anytime for anything. School is crazy, so many assignments and projects due. Can't wait til May when I am finished!!! I went to the gym tonight, after 2 days off, and did shoulders and 40 mins of cardio. I met my goal of working out 5 of the past 7 days. Weigh in # 2 tomorrow, fingers crossed as I have been working my butt off at the gym all week, and sticking to program. Here's to tomorrow................
03/20/2007 19:26
Day 8
Today was a good day on program, and it's my day off of exercise. Which I need bad, as I just worked out 4 days in a row, and it even hurt when I pressed the break peddle on my car today! I did legs yesterday, and my hamstrings were sore! So I am planning to enjoy my rest today.
DH has to work late, so I have children tucked into bed, and I am enjoying a nice quiet evening to myself. I plan to pop some FF Popcorn and watch American Idol! Back to the gym tomorrow, and I will do cardio and shoulders/chest workout.
I know if I keep this up, I will see the results I want, its just a matter of sticking to this! And with spring here, I am looking forward to having a new body for the warmer weather!
Cheers!
03/19/2007 19:29
Made it through my First Weekend OP
I am offically on day 8 today, and just made it through my first weekend without going off Program. I also worked out today, burned 440 cal doing cardio (treadmill & elliptical). So I am feeling pretty good. I am excited about my weigh in on Friday. I am continuing towards my first goal of losing 30 lbs by my graduation June 18. Cheers!
03/18/2007 13:34
Sticking to Program.........but HUNGRY!
I have really been doing well, had a perfect day yesterday, and I am well on my way to another perfect day today. I just returned from the gym (3rd day in a row I might add!), after burning 450 cals doing cardio, and doing a leg workout on the weight machines. I want to make sure I keep doing the weights/resistance training, because when I lose ALL THIS WEIGHT, I want to make sure I am not flabby.
I am not sure why, but each time I seperate my blog into nice little paragrahs it posts as one big paragraph. If anyone can help me with this I would really appreciate it.
I start back to school tomorrow, after a week off for spring break, DH and I are committing to wake at 5 am each day, to ensure time to workout before we start our busy days. Having him get up with me will help a lot, because I hate to be the first out of a warm bed.
I need to work out at least 2 more times before Friday to reach my 5 day per week goal, which should be easy since its only Sunday. Looking forward to a SMOKIN weigh in on Friday, I can feel it! Good luck to you all, and thanks for reading!
03/17/2007 13:04
My second workout in 2 days!!
I just returned from the Gym again, I've been yesterday as well! Two days in a row is a big deal for me, as I have not been in,,,,,,,,,,,well months. I spent 25 mins on the elliptical, and 15 minutes on the treadmill. All total, I burned 465 cals! And I had a great day OP yesterday, and so far today things are great.
I am really ready to do this right this time around. I know I have said this too many times before, but I am excited about having energy to play with my kids this summer, and of course to wear cute clothes. As compared to the big, bulky, how can I try to hide myself clothes, that I have been wearing for way too long.
Some history about me, I got married 7 years ago, and was 100 lbs lighter, I weighed 190lbs on my wedding day. Needless to say, I have made some very bad choices over the past few years. So it's time to get ME back.
Good Luck to everyone, we are worth it!
03/16/2007 13:01
First Weigh In
I decided to make Friday's my weigh-in day instead of Mondays, because it works better for me. As a result my first weight in, is only a representation of 4 days since I just started on Monday. Anyway, I am down 1.6 lbs, which is not too bad for 4 days.
I just got home from the gym, my first time there in months! I feel really good about it...........I did 25 mins on the elliptical, 10 minutes on the treadmill, and also some weights (biceps and triceps). All in all, I burned 440 cals!!!!!!!
My husband is starting to get on this new "WOL" with me, we are reading a book together called "the Greatness Guide", by Robin Sharma. I recommend everyone go to their library and borrow it, it is the most motivational thing I have ever read. We are beginning to incorporate a some of the books ideas into our lives. I'll tlak more about this later, but simply, its all about being the best you can be.
I am feeling lots of positive energy from my EP friends, and it is truly helping keep me committed.
MINI GOAL FOR NEXT FRIDAYS WEIGH-IN=========> 3.5lbs
03/15/2007 12:53
Thursday
Today is a windy and rainy day here, kids and DH are gone, so I have been enjoying some quiet time to myself. I feel so motivated to do this right this time around. I am setting a first goal for myself of 35 lbs by June 18. That would mean 260lbs by June 18, which is my Graduation Day.
This goal is very attainable as long as I stay OP and keep exercising. Setting a positive example for my 2 small girls is very important to me, and helps keep me on track. I am looking forward to posting my WI on Monday.
03/14/2007 19:07
Day 3
Well I am on day 3 today of my journey to heatlh. I can't say it's been easy, but I have done very well. I am avoiding all the things I should, and am feeling better about myself. It was such a pleasant surprise to recieve the words or encouragement from my fellow EP bloggers, it really made me feel like I am not alone in this.
I am looking forward to my first "weigh-in" on Monday, and I am even planning a trip to the gym tomorrow, to try out that treadmill that I have been avoiding for so long.
Cheers!
03/12/2007 01:16
Taking My Life Back
It's 2am and my husband , 2 children and I are in a hotel. We decided to take our kids for a night in the hotel for March break, so that they could enjoy the pool etc. I am the only one stilll awake. I am having a panic attack about my weight. I have no idea how I let myself get to this point (295 lbs), somehow I have managed to gain 100 pounds in the past 7 years. I have absolutly no energy, it's hard to move, it's hard to bend over. Today while my husband and 2 kids (ages 2 and 4) were swimmining in the pool, (I was watching, as I could not be caught dead in a bathing suit at my size), my 2 year old said "I want to swim with my mommy." I realized at that moment, that I was letting food rule, and ruin my life, and I am missing too much. I have been suffering from frequent axiety attacks, believing that I am going to have a heart attack becasue of my weight. And considering my weight, that is not too far fetched. So here I go, I am determined to get healthy, and lose this weight for my family, but mostly me.
