Week 4

Alright! Down from last week :) Though last week wasn't the best, I'm slowly getting on track again. PMS is a bitch for cravings and being tired. I haven't made the best eating choices, but have made it to the gym 3 times already this week, am pushing myself more while there, and plan to go definitely tomorrow, hopefully tonight (depending on traffic).

Sunday, I'm starting yoga at the gym. There's a class at 11am that I would like to make a weekly thing for me. I also started a running program and am on week 2. It's to get me to be able to run 20 minutes without stopping. My last workout this week is 60 second run and 60 walk for 20 minutes. Monday I'll start week 3 and by the end of March, I should be running 20 minutes. From there, I'll start a 10k program, and then a half marathon. I'd really like to run a half marathon, and if I keep the training, I can do it in the fall, though well see how I stick with it, if I should wait until next year. First things first, running a mile without stopping :) Once it gets warmer, I'll also need to start doing some runs outside, which will change my habits. Perhaps I'll start using the hill option on the treadmill to get used to inclines.

Time to look into February for my goals also! In the spirit of the nestie challenge and the work challenge, I'd like to lose a pound a week. I also need to alter my eating for this.... but it's still a goal.

Goal 1: Lose 4lbs (weigh 151.6)
Goal 2: Gym 4x/week
Goal 3: Finish week 6 of running program

DCTC Unofficial Body Challenge

We're doing a "biggest loser" contest at work (and it's on tonight, yay!). I just signed up and weighed in - 157. Not bad considering clothes on and already ate breakfast instead of my normal weigh in routine. I'm still going to be weighing myself in as well, but prize money ($20 entry fee) is a great motivator :)

Final weigh in is March 30, so I have 10 weeks to kick ass!

Week 3

Soooooo, yeah, a bit of a gain this week :-P I will admit that I ate like crap over the long weekend, and had a lot of salt in the last few days. I know the bad eating alone will do it, but I'm back to drinking lots of water and controlling the eating to one day a week (preferably one meal). I understand that my body needs to get used to all I'm doing, so goal 1 (especially with the gain) might not be plausible, however, goal 2 is going strong!

I'm counting my exercise week Sunday - Saturday, and last week, I made it to the gym Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday. Just made it to my 4 days, but I did do it. I also tried my first spin class. It wasn't the best experience, I HURT after! But J told me it wasn't the best class he's taken and asked that I try again. The second class (yesterday) was much better. The music helped greatly, but so did knowing what the class was like, and having a better understanding of how to sit and stand. I'd like to try again sometime.

Goal 1: We'll see
Goal 2: :-D

Week 2

So, except for last Wednesday and this past Monday, I've been working out daily. I'm excited about going to the gym, which is always good news I think :) I had a free consult with a personal trainer for joining the gym on Saturday, and I was sore for a couple days after. It's good to know what I can do, what it feels like to be pushing myself, instead of doing what I feel comfortable with. Even though I'm not going to sign up with a trainer, I learned a few good lessons to take along with me. I did learn I'm 31% body fat, so I was none to pleased with that. Gotta keep going.

Goal 1: Still have a couple weeks, even though I'm only a few ounces down, I'm remaining positive!
Goal 2: Well on my way there. Week 1 (Sun-Sat) I made it to the gym 5 times.

New Year, New Resolve, Same Problem

Some how, in the last two weeks, I have gone up 3lbs. And I'm full of excuses. Except for this week, there were no regular workouts, I ate poorly, but I still manage to justify. I know I need to stop complaining and start changing, and I'm hoping to do just that. I'm counting my calories, which has been eye opening for the past two days. And I joined a gym. This one has a location convenient to work and home, which I believe will help. Who wants to commute an hour and then go to the gym tired and hungry? I'm sure there are some people who can, but not me. So, I can go straight from work to the gym, and by the time I leave, most the rush hour is over, so traffic isn't as big an issue. Plus, I can work out close by home on the weekends.

I'm still looking forward to looking hot in my girls weekend pictures, so there's good motivation. Plus, my best friend gave me a photobook of last year's weekend, and is thinking of making that a tradition. I need to step it up for the pictures ;) Goal 1 needs to be revised, losing 5lbs by 1/31 puts me at 151.

Goal 1: Lost 5lbs by 1/31
Goal 2: Use gym 4 times/week for January