When I was a small child, my mother gave me the book "The Little Engine That Could". Up the steep hill, the Little Engine would chant "I think I can, I think I can, I think I can". Simple, yet profound words to live by.
That being said, I didn't get to the gym AT ALL since I got laid off. It just threw my routine into a bit of a tailspin, however things are stabilizing a bit now. I have temporary work and tonight I got back to the gym. I set the treadmill for a 5K (I've never tried that before), but I got there too late and I only made 2.25 miles (Just over one to go). I will get there at some point soon.
My weight update is gonna be short, I will try to put up measurements soon. I am realistic about my expectations. I think this is actually to key to LIFE. Write that down.
Weight: 319.2.
WHAT?? Do you see that? I didn't lose but I also DIDN'T gain, and this is good for me! I wasn't working out, not really even watching what I was eating super closely, but I've made some changes in my lifestyle. I live on soy milk (vanilla and chocolate!) , I've switched butter for spreads made of olive oil, and I've tried to limit fast food as much as possible. Sometimes this is just not possible with my life, but I've been making better choices. Salads with grilled chicken, or a grilled chicken sandwich, no mayo. Once I start getting back to working out, the weight should start coming off. I expect a better showing next week.
Hanging in here...*K8E*
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
Saturday, June 7, 2008
Good News & Bad News
I guess I'll give you the bad news first: On Friday my company downsized and I abruptly and shockingly got the ax. THAT SUCKED. But on to bigger and better things I suppose. *sigh*
The Good News is that I weighed myself (unofficially, of course) and I lost the 2 lbs that I gained back plus another 1! So that makes 6 total in less than 2 weeks, but I will still have my official weigh in on Monday. I don't know why I have my weigh-ins right after the weekend, I must be masochistic.
The other good news is this week I reached my goal of working out 4 times. I will try to get one more time in this week, probably tomorrow.
The Good News is that I weighed myself (unofficially, of course) and I lost the 2 lbs that I gained back plus another 1! So that makes 6 total in less than 2 weeks, but I will still have my official weigh in on Monday. I don't know why I have my weigh-ins right after the weekend, I must be masochistic.
The other good news is this week I reached my goal of working out 4 times. I will try to get one more time in this week, probably tomorrow.
Wednesday, June 4, 2008
The BEST workout EVER
Ok so tonight I think I really hit my stride. It is the 3rd day in a row this week working out (GO ME!) and it's definitely getting better, easier. I really needed a tough workout because I slipped up with my eating on Tuesday, so this was my "punishment".
I did my own sort of circuit training:
I never had a workout this hard, at least not in a very very long time. I drank so much water today, its not even funny. I am really trying to incorporate weight training 3 times a week. So far I am meeting all my physical goals, slowly and methodically. It's WEIRD! Like I noticed this week and my heart rate has dropped a good 10-20 beats during my workouts. Figure that! I took my resting heart rate: 72. I don't know what it was before but I'm sure that 72 is better. (They say between 50 and 100 is average and closer to 80 for the median).
I've never been this motivated before. Having accountability (with this blog) is REALLY working on my mind to keep my honest. I know people are rooting for me, why let them down? But mostly I am rooting for myself. It's such a mind game, I am really finding out.
Hopefully I can balance everything out by the end of the week. I need to get to the grocery store, but I've been avoid shopping because I've just been feeling stressed about money, which is driving me to eat cheap, easy fast food. What a trap!!! Horrible, horrible old ways of thinking. We are going shopping Friday and I can regroup then.
I did my own sort of circuit training:
- 20 minutes elliptical machine: Approx 1 mile
- 40 minutes treadmill: Hills & Valley's
- 25 minutes elliptical: Approx. 1 mile.
- Home Video On Demand: 20 minutes weights: Arms. Envy Girls. They are a bit MUCH, but it's a no frills workout, which I wanted. I can't take that cheery pilates stuff. NO THANKS TO THAT!
I never had a workout this hard, at least not in a very very long time. I drank so much water today, its not even funny. I am really trying to incorporate weight training 3 times a week. So far I am meeting all my physical goals, slowly and methodically. It's WEIRD! Like I noticed this week and my heart rate has dropped a good 10-20 beats during my workouts. Figure that! I took my resting heart rate: 72. I don't know what it was before but I'm sure that 72 is better. (They say between 50 and 100 is average and closer to 80 for the median).
I've never been this motivated before. Having accountability (with this blog) is REALLY working on my mind to keep my honest. I know people are rooting for me, why let them down? But mostly I am rooting for myself. It's such a mind game, I am really finding out.
Hopefully I can balance everything out by the end of the week. I need to get to the grocery store, but I've been avoid shopping because I've just been feeling stressed about money, which is driving me to eat cheap, easy fast food. What a trap!!! Horrible, horrible old ways of thinking. We are going shopping Friday and I can regroup then.
Monday, June 2, 2008
June 2nd Weigh In & Measurments
Ok so this weekend, eh not the greatest. We had a strong start and then I eased up on the weekend. The weather was nice and we saw a couple of movies (I don't care what they say, I liked the Indiana Jones movie).
My news this Monday is bittersweet. I gained 2 lbs, but I lost some inches, so it's a fair trade I suppose. I do feel a bit bloated though (that time of the month). Only thing to do is work harder this week.
Weight: 322.6
Chest: 53
Waist: 42
Hips/butt: 57! (Hubby said I looked good in my jeans this am-- that made it all worth it!)
I pushed myself with my workout tonight. 30 minutes on the eliptical machine, 10 minutes of abs from On Demand and another 10 minutes of cardio dance. I feel great. Tomorrow I am going to try to get in weights.
My news this Monday is bittersweet. I gained 2 lbs, but I lost some inches, so it's a fair trade I suppose. I do feel a bit bloated though (that time of the month). Only thing to do is work harder this week.
Weight: 322.6
Chest: 53
Waist: 42
Hips/butt: 57! (Hubby said I looked good in my jeans this am-- that made it all worth it!)
I pushed myself with my workout tonight. 30 minutes on the eliptical machine, 10 minutes of abs from On Demand and another 10 minutes of cardio dance. I feel great. Tomorrow I am going to try to get in weights.
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