Switching Things Up

I decided to try a new cardio machine.

I'm going to give the treadmill a break for a little while.

This is similar (if not the same) to the new machine I started on yesterday: (Downfall is that it will be more difficult to read while on it.)

3 pounds

Yup.
Finally lost something.
I'm happy.
I'm sure I've lost a inch or so.
Clothes are fitting better.

pizza

Last night, I burned over 450 calories on the treadmill.
Then I lifted weights.
Then I did crunches.

Then I ate the vast majority of a disgusting pizza from Little Ceasers.

So much for the 450 calories.

Yesterday, when I walked into the gym, the gym guy Mike said, "Hey Babe." I don't think he saw me blush.
He wasn't hitting on me, but it caught me off guard!

Why Women Lose Weight—or Don’t

A recent University of Minnesota study published in the Journal of Adolescent Health examined the relationship between body satisfaction and BMI five years later among a group of overweight teen girls. Researchers Patricia van den Berg and Dianne Neumark-Sztainer found that overweight girls who were more comfortable with their bodies were less likely to gain weight as they entered young adulthood. The Minnesota research suggests that girls who felt good about themselves were more likely to be physically active and pay more attention to what they ate. They didn't lose much weight, but they made healthy lifestyle changes that at least prevented them from gaining more weight.

I found this article today, and I agree. Especially the quote pulled, shown above. Though I have less muscle than in high school and am not in as good of shape, I still wear some of the same clothes.

4 days

It has been since last Wednesday I worked out.
I have a feeling I'm going to pay for it today!

Today is the two-hour workout.
Cardio and Strength training.

Monday night football is in Baltimore tonight; so, since my gym is downtown, it should be fun!

A Month

This Wednesday will mark 4 weeks of consistent exercise.

I weighed myself last night, and wasn't encouraged by what I saw. However, I did not weigh myself before I started working out.

I had a friend take my measurements Saturday night. We'll check in a month to see if I've lost inches.

I did put on a pair of jeans this weekend that, when I purchased them, they were tight (good sale price though!), but now, they fit with a little room!

I've started eating healthier and having smaller portions. I didn't pig out at Thanksgiving. Had small slivers of pie. And you know what, I was was satisfied.

The best results have come in the form of energy, reading, and making some new friends.

Mini-Vacation

Though I am leaving for a mini-vacation tonight, I am planning to workout some while away.

Mostly intense walks/jogging on the beach.

I'm sure Yvette (who I'm going with) will keep me in line.

I had a good workout yesterday.

11 minutes of jogging at 4.6 mph. (plus walking on treadmill).

Strength training went well. I felt it.

I didn't do any ab work. It was getting later, and I needed to run a bunch of errands.

Michele

I'm so proud of your commitment at the gym so far, especially seeing your physical setback when you got sick.. YOU GO GIRL!!!!


I only made it to jazzercise once this week, but with 2 sick kids I just couldn't pull myself away. Next week I plan to make it at least twice!

eating

so starting this coming monday we are going on a meal menu plan. We have sat down and come up with healthy meals for the week for 2 purposes, 1 if we plan to eat healthy it will be easier, and #2, if we plan our meals its less we have to worry about during the week... here's to the first step in trying to lose the extra lbs!

Gym Update

I posted this on my other blog.
Gym Update

Thursday's Progress

I didn't have much time at the gym Thursday.
It was my mom's birthday, and I was meeting my family for dinner around 6:30, which I ended up being late for. oops
I got out of work 1/2 hour late, and knew I needed to build time for a quick shower at the gym (I normally go home and get one).

So, I got 35 minutes total on the treadmill (including cool down), and I usually get 40 (including cool down).

But, praise God, I really made the most of my time.
I ran at 4.6 (I've been doing 4.5) for 9 minutes. Then after a few more minutes of walking, I jogged for the last 2 minutes at 4.5.

Tonight, I am meeting a friend for dinner at her house, downtown.
And I don't need to be there until 7 p.m.
So, even with a shower, I should be able to do cardio and strength training.
And sleep in a little tomorrow, whew.

Mind Over Matter Got Me...

.... 7 minutes instead of 6.

My body is screaming...

... you are out of shape!

I am going to try to run the 6 minutes.
But between my quads and my abs, I'm not sure if will physically be able to.
Things are pretty tender.

But, I will try to run as much as I possibly can.
Mind over matter might get me 6 minutes.

Personal Trainer

I had my only free session with the Personal Trainer last night.
I learned some new things.
He asked me what my eating habits were like.
To which I responded, "What do you think they are like?"
We both laughed.

Because I'm so out of shape, I cannot really run on the treadmill just yet. So, my goal is that I will go on the treadmill for 35 minutes 4 days (at least) a week. Each day I will add another minute of jogging at 4.5 mph. (I know, this is really slow.)

So, today, I will jog for 6 minutes of the 35.

Have to start somewhere.

Jogging

Yesterday, I jogged for, oh say, 3 minutes on the treadmill. I realized I need to lose weight before I lose weight. Figures! lol

I worked out for an hour or so last night, and tonight I have a two hour work out. The first hour is on my own, then I have my "free" personal trainer hour.

If I am going to faithfully go to the gym, I need a stronger motivation then the $35 a month and the weight I need to lose (for health). I need to see the people at my gym as people who need to hear about the love of Christ. So far, I have introduced myself to a few ladies. I remember two of their names. Melissa and Hudjat? Okay, so I remember one name. The other woman is Indian and though I pronounced her name right the first time, I cannot remember it.
She has only been in America for two years; so, I hope to befriend her.

need to get in gear

It can get depressing trying to find that starting spot. Every week it seems, shoot every day I say today is the day, this week it is going to start, but I just can't pass up that chocolate bowl sitting on the secretaries desk at work. I need to start eating better but where do you start... I've done the fad diets, well and if they worked I wouldn't be where I am right now..lol.

I need to find a healthy way of eating that I can do all the time..... but what is it!? So that is my new quest, to find what will work for me!

Something Scary

I posted this on my other blog November 1st.
Perhaps now I am ready to get serious with a healthier lifestyle?

Something Scary

Got to start somewhere

Okay.. so my goal long term goal is to lose 50lbs.
My Short term goal is to lose 15lbs by my 30th birthday October 17th.

I will post a picture shortly..

Short term goal: -15lbs by 10/17/07
Short term goal: -30lbs by 12/25/07
Long term goal: -50lbs by 2/1/08