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