On the Journey to Emptying Some Junk in the Trunk!

Well I had a pretty good week - it could always have been better but I eased into a bit slower than I usually do.  I went to the gym, ate reasonably well (minus the popcorn I had yesterday that gave me the most horrible cramps ever!).  This week - I have to increase my workouts and cut a little more bad stuff out of my diet.  Can’t seem to give up the coke zero - although I want to.  So I will let that stay for a bit longer - but this week I have to stay within my calorie range - which meaning accounting for everything going into my trap.  I do a general one but it’s not always accurate, especially if I skip dinner which I did a few times.

The real test will be when I have an event in two weeks - this is why I need to shape up this week and be a little tougher on myself so I can handle it better.  No animal crackers allowed

My plan for this week is:

Monday am:  GYM - 30 min on bike, 2 eX 3 reps each for chest (chest press and chest flye), shoulders (shoulder press and side raise) and abs 3 sets of 3 reps (side bend, side twist, front crunch and side crunch) followed by another 20 min on Crosstrainer.

Tuesday am:  BACK & ARMS 3 sets (Lat Pulldown, Tricep Dip, Bicep Curl, Seated Row, Tricep and Bicep with rope, BB row and Spin Class.

Wednesday am:  30 min bike, LOWER (Lying Leg Press, Seated Leg Curl, Smith Lunge, Seated one leg press with lunge, calf press) with 20 min on Treadmill incline.

Thursday am:  CHEST/SHOULDER/ABS (chest press and chest flye), shoulders (shoulder press and side raise) and abs 3 sets of 3 reps (side bend, side twist, front crunch and side crunch)  SPIN CLASS

Friday:  OFF

Saturday:  OFF

Sunday:  30 min bike, all around exercises, 1000 metres row and stairmaster!

My food is pretty simple:  AM:  Banana and Shake (300 calories), LUNCH:  Chicken Sand/Jello/Grapes (500), Snack:  Almonds/Granola Bar (300), Dinner:  Egg whites/salsa/fruit (300) - so boring but with such a busy week it’s all I can do!

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Well I haven’t been writing everyday but considering my schedule I am not surprised!!  Anyway I am doing pretty damn good despite my crazy ass job.  I worked out every morning except today (today is my off day) and although I feel like I want to do more I have been trying not to push too hard.  I feel good.  Food is pretty good, I snack a bit but it is controlled.  So I am pretty proud!  Now the weekend is here and I have to be careful - this is my plan:

Saturday - Gym 8-10AM - good overall workout with weights and cardio - Lunch with my friend (something healthy and maybe a cocktail), walk and relax (it’s my only day off).  I will have a shake prior to my workout and some yummy eggs with salsa after.  For dinner I am thinking about some baked fish, zucchini and other veggies.  YUM!  Sunday is a good workout in the morning and then off to work for the day.  Shake and banana for breakfast, tuna sandwich and veggies for lunch and some veggies and almonds for a snack.  I might allow myself a small soft serve ice cream too if I am good tomorrow! 

The three weeks are going to test me pretty damn good with work.  But I am going to keep going.  Because when the games get here in 6 months I want to be practiced in maintaining my health at all times!

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Well after a mini temper tantrum I hauled my ass out of bed this morning and had a really good workout.  I peetered out very quickly at work today and came home despite having a large amount of work to do.  I need to do something to get my 2nd wind like go for a quick walk or something.  Coming home and laying in my comfy bed is not the answer, I had a nap and now wide awake.  This week will be tough with me getting used to working out in the morning and then working throughout the day.  I just have to push through it no matter how tired I am.  I didn’t have any coke zero either today for the first time in a long time so I am sure that is part of it.  I have argued with myself on giving it up if I give up everything else, but its not good for you and it often leads to other cravings.  So it’s off the acceptable list.  Water it is for now.  That’s probably where my headache is coming from I would suppose. 

Today my workout was 30 min on the bike (8.5 miles - level 10 random hill) - worked up a good sweat, 2 sets of triceps, biceps, back and 1 shoulder weight exercises and then 20 min on the crosstrainer with some good steep incline - so about 1.5 hours.  Tomorrow is bike another 30 min, lower body work, and then some interval training on the treadmill.  I like training my lower body even though it’s my problem spot.  I have to work a longer day tomorrow too than I did today and that way I can be in bed by 930 at the latest. 

Anyway, I am going to try and go to sleep….cheers to tomorrow!

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It’s been a month since I wrote.  I haven’t even been logging in much at all to the forum - work, vacation and more work - although that is NO EXCUSE!!!!!  Time is just flying by and here I sit - unhappy, unhealthy and unmotivated.  It’s too sad for words.  All I know, is I have to MAKE TIME for MY HEALTH!!!  Will work be there for me when I am sick???  Nope!  And although I know all of this - why does it not stick in my head every single time!

Anyway, I am going to workout in the mornings again - because then it’s done and if I need to work late I can and not have to worry about going to the gym after a 12 hour work day.  I had a lot of success when I did that before and I was still working an insane amount of hours so I can do it again.  And just make sure that I eat so I don’t binge later when I am friging starving!!!!! 

So my plan for this week - work out every morning - and ensure that I do enough cardio as I tend to work on weights more - eat well and quit the coke zero - it’s just not good for me.  Oh and that I have to log on everyday and write on my log.  Not so hard!!! 

I have seven months, not even until I am done with 2010 and then looking for a new job, a new place to live and god knows what else.  I want to be healthy, look healthy and feel confident for the next change in my life.  That is very important to me.  I feel like I got this wonderful opportunity and it will lead to even more wonderful opportunities - but I have to look and feel good - not just for myself but so I can have the confidence to tackle a new life - and maybe even start a relationship with someone other than my job!!!

My plan for today is work on my event, go to the gym, make my lunch, do laundry, etc and plan out my week.  When I plan things, I tend to stick to them more.  Oh, and get to sleep at a reasonable time.  I will post my weekly plan on here too so I can be accountable - not sure if anyone reads ‘me’ but writing it down makes it feel better!

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Well it’s not really my third time trying to become more healthy (note I said not to lose weight because it’s about much more than that), but’s it’s the third day of not putting anything bad into my poor tummy.  I’m already sleeping better and although I have not gone to the gym yet (definitely going tomorrow as per my promise to a buddy on 3FC), I am happy about it.  I think when I am alone, I have a tendency to overeat because there is no one around - and I’ve done well.  I’ve also relaxed a lot and I really needed to do that. 

So tomorrow morning is the gym - cardio.  Weight training is important and I very much like it, but I have to do cardio first (they always say to do things you don’t like first!).  I will incorporate weights back into my routine in a few weeks.  Also, back to Yoga once a week.  That’s it for now. 

Since I am a social hermit lately anyway - I am going to continue that for the next little while.  Being put in front of beer or other enticing social foods is not the way to go for me right now.  I need to learn control and feel stronger.  I am going on holidays in about 2 1/2 weeks but to see my sister.  If I ask her to help me, she will.  She makes the best food imaginable but it’s not high fat. 

Well I am rambling on and need to get some other things done.  Back to work tomorrow - and I have a lot of work to do (I mean on myself and my attitude and compeitivness).  That’s no small feat

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I am not sure what to write as a title for this post so I am hoping it will come to me throughout.  Well I’m on day 2 of trying to change things.  I’ve not had any coke zero, pop or anything like that, no salty foods, no junk food of any sort.  I had cravings today but I went and got 5 packs of gum.  I’m sure anyone that saw that in the store thought I was trying to quit smoking.  Well I am definitely trying to quit something! I didn’t work out today and that’s ok.  I think I overwhelm myself.  I make these long lists of goals and things to do and then I get tired out.  I need to be more realistic.  I am changing years of bad habits.  It’s not going to happen all in one day.  So right now, it’s getting the number one problem worked through - my binge eating, if I can squeeze in a few workouts in the next little while, great.  I will make every effort to go tomorrow and I may be ready, but I’m not going to overdo it.  I need recognition to keep me motivated.  The scale can do that, but it can also be a de-motivator.  I’m going to weigh myself only on Sat. mornings and try on a pair of pants that same time.  Fact is, if I eat well and exercise, the weight will come off.  And it’s not just about me losing weight, it’s about becoming healthier and happier - physicially, mentally and financially.  I’m so obsessed about doing everything all at the same time, I have to slow down and give myself time to adjust.  I have to go cold turkey for the food though.  A bite has the tendency to throw me off the wagon.  Once I learn to control myself better, I can hopefully incorporate food that I really enjoy back into my diet with moderation.  Anyway, just wanted to report to anyone that reads this and might get some use out of it

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I haven’t logged in/wrote anything in too long.  I’ve had a bad few weeks.  I won’t go into details but I need to make some immediate changes.  Its sad when it starts affecting my career, I finally think - wow I need to change.  But at least something triggered it.  I haven’t been sleeping, not eating or binge eating, cranky, even brushing my teeth and washing my face at bedtime is a chore I don’t want to do.  The thing is, I friging well KNOW that when I eat well and work out, everything in my life improves.  So that, not my job, is going to be my priority.  If I am late or need to leave early to go to the gym - well so be it.  Because if my true incentive is my career success then what I am doing now is really negatively impacting it.  I know this goal is not necessarily why I should be focusing on changes (hey like it should be more about me) but I am hoping I will find other things along the way.  I have to take time to write in my journal and on here to make myself accountable and strong.  Fight every feeling to not succeed.  Tomorrow, I am going to go on that dastardly hike again…it makes me feel strong.

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I did the Grouse Grind today - 2800 stairs.  It took me 2 hours and 20 min and I really need to get my ass into shape.  That will do it.  I will do it every Sunday and then maybe add in another day.  Nothing beats this workout.

Anyway, it’s the start of a new week and I need to be good.  NEED! I have a busy week.  But going back to the gym in the am - for cardio only.  I have realized that I like weights too much and although I need them too, I need to do cardio.  I can do weights in the evening and/or only after I have done my 60 min of cardio.  I have Yoga on Tues night and I am looking forward to it - cannot miss it!  So tomorrow I will not be working out as I know I am going to be really sore from my hike today. 

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I’m making myself write despite being so tired…work is so draining.  I wanted to binge today and I haven’t so that is good although right now I am really struggling.  I have not been to the gym though :(  So tired.  I could not get up this morning and my yoga plans got cancelled because of work.  These next few days are not going to be fun…but I got to get to the gym even if it’s only for an hour of cardio - something!!!  Definitely going to try tomorrow morning.  But all in all, it’s my eating that is the issue - I love going to the gym once I get there.  So if it’s takes me a week to get the eating thing under control  a bit better and I don’t work out it’s not the end of the world - I have the weekend to do it and get back on track!

I’m so boring lately

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Well I had a very bad sleep and didnt make it to the gym.  However, I did not binge today (although admittedly I did have some chocolate) - and I had a very long, stressful and tiring day at work.  Some people really f’n annoy me.  Anyway - I wanted to binge and I never so that’s good.  Going to go to bed in an hour or so and get a good cardio workout in the morning.  I have Yoga tomorrow night too.  I will feel good once I get into the gym again.   Well I wish I was more talkative but I am exhausted.  I was planning on finishing some work and I just dont have the energy…

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