Well today I didn’t actually make it to the gym, but I did spend a few hours shoveling snow so I think that can help make up for that. I felt like today was busy but that I didn’t actually get anything done. I don’t know if people have these days often but I feel like I have had them more often recently. I spent my day worrying about tomorrow, which actually leaves me more unprepared for the next day. How is that? Every time I would start thinking ok I need to do something productive, I would start to day dream about tomorrow. Ugh it really is very frustrating but oh darn the day is now done and all I really seem to have completed were some valentine cards. At least that is something measurable right?! On to tomorrow, gym, cleaning, and paying the bills oh what fun!
Filed under: Uncategorized on February 13th, 2012 | No Comments »
Wow, I looked up at the date today and realized how long it has been since I have logged in and wrote a post. I don’t even know how that happened. But instead of beating myself up about it I think I will take this chance to play catch up with myself. Lets see what is new for me at this time. Yesterday I went to the gym and had a personal trainer help me with my arms. I figured I would splurge on this because instead of me blindly going to the gym and thinking I know how to work on my arms I wanted someone to teach me. It was great! But when I woke up this morning I don’t know about that so much. I didn’t realize my body could hate me so much! The worst part seems to be that I love the feeling of being so sore, it’s like an addiction. You hate it but you are always looking for it the next workout.
The other big excitement in my life is that I am really trying to eat more healthy. I went to Costco the other day and really focused on getting foods that will help me and my body get to where I want to be in my life. So I steered my cart quickly away from the croissants and muffins to the fruit and veg area. I really had to force myself to put a case of bottled water into the cart, but as soon as I got home did I ever start getting into those. I got some great nuts and snack items that are healthy but I know I will eat. Then I went to check out. When I got home I was a little worried that I would regret not buying some food and getting all the fruit. That was over two weeks ago and I am almost ready to go back for more food since I am almost out it is great!
Last thing for the day, I think I will start putting links to other weight loss blogs I find that I think are amazing. I know I don’t expect one person to even read this and follow the link, but these people are amazing. The first one is called Diminishing Lucy, she is prob one of my favs. She is so great and positive, and while my life is 180 degrees different I feel such a connection with her when I read her struggles and her accomplishments. I am rooting for you Lucy!!! www.diminishinglucy.com
Filed under: Uncategorized on February 10th, 2012 | No Comments »
Hello world, it has been a while since I last posted. I have finally had a few days off, and I have been enjoying them by working out and drinking water. I have enjoyed my Halloween with some candy, but I try to keep it in moderation. The only kink in my plans for working out 6 days a week is work. When I work I have a hard time waking up earlier to workout before running around and doing errands. I have been trying to see if there is a way that works well, but I keep hitting a wall. Then the other issue is that I am going to be traveling sometime soonish and I am worried about how I will workout while on vacation. I can’t go do my workout videos in the hotel…so I have been hoping to walk around a lot and find parks to walk and exercise. I am also thinking this a great time to start yoga again. I used to do it all through high school, but then in college I stopped since I wasn’t a part of a studio. I miss it and I think this would be a great time to try it out again. As for the water, I am happy to say my soda intake has gone down, not away fully but down a lot, and my water intake has gone up!! Yay well on that note I am gonna go drink more water!
Filed under: Uncategorized on November 2nd, 2011 | No Comments »
Today has not been a bad day in any way, but it hasn’t been the easiest of days. I woke up with all the intentions of working out and making a nice healthy meal. It was my Sunday, a day of relaxation right? Apparently that was far to planned out for life and it decided to throw in some twists. It all started with my families desire to help me finish my guest bathroom. This meant they all flocked over to finish painting and installing things. Now I don’t want anyone to think that I am unappreciative of this but it just didn’t help with the rest of the day that life had planned. I am a night shift person, I like to sleep in late because I don’t go to sleep till the sun is coming up most the time. So I spent most the day matching paint, helping install plumbing, cleaning. This meant the kitchen became the set up area for all the things going into and out of the bathroom, so suddenly a nice home cooked meal is flying away. Then I was called into work, which is great for the nice paycheck but sometimes you just want that day off. So somehow I have just looked at the clock realized I have been up longer than usual and that I haven’t even drank that much water. I also didn’t quite eat as healthy as I would have liked today…pizza, garlic bread for dinner and all you can eat buffet for lunch. I was very happy that at the all you can eat I picked one plate of food and that was it. Maybe not perfect but much better than 2 or 3 or 4 plates. So again not a perfect day but i am happy for the little good parts and the lessons I learned about myself. And possibly the best part is I finally get to take a vacation I have been planning for a year. I think maybe life didn’t like the plan I had, and thought of a better one.
Filed under: Uncategorized on October 24th, 2011 | No Comments »
So part of my weight loss journey is going to be counting my calories and trying to stick to around 1400 to 1500 daily. I am a little nervous about this because I am a snacker. I spend my days looking for my next snack. And when you work 12 hours on your feet sometimes food is all you can think about, how to keep your body going. I know it is bad but it is what I do. But I have started counting and really looking at what I am taking in. I could have a candy bar or I could have some fruit and oatmeal and another item for the same amount of calories. Most my friends say that they would die if they kept track of all the things they ate and how many calories where in each of the items. I love it though! I don’t know why but I really love gaining the knowledge about what I am putting in my body. I really don’t want to cut my life shorter than I already have. There is too much I want to do to waste my time eating food that doesn’t help me energy wise or health wise. So now as part of my blog I will be posting a calorie intake for the day, just the number to help me stay on track. If I have to type the number out it will help me stop when I am craving something really bad. So today’s number is 1406! Yay within range. Also I drank water today, I did still have to keep reminding myself but it did happen!
Filed under: Uncategorized on October 22nd, 2011 | 1 Comment »
Drink more water…drink more water….drink more water….drink more water….drink more water…drink more water….
If I keep writing it maybe it will make it easier? if anything it will make me remember to try to drink more of the stuff. I won’t lie I slipped up on my first day without soda…I had a few without even thinking about it. I became very frustrated with myself, then I stopped and stepped back. Before when I have tried to eat healthy and exercise and give up soda, and I slip up I would usually just give up full stop. This time I am determined to keep trying. Maybe I forgot a few times but this is a chance for me to think about how to help myself remember in the future. So thanks to stepping back and realizing I can’t change what has happened I realized maybe posting some post it notes reminding me around my house will help. Yay for some good ideas and not hating on the mistakes. As silly as it feels I know I need to tell myself that it is ok. Well off to drink some water 
Filed under: Uncategorized on October 21st, 2011 | 4 Comments »
Hello,
This is my first post on my weight loss journey. Holy cow I am overwhelmed by the thoughts of trying to lose weight. I am currently at 245 and my goal is 165. I don’t really have a time line for this, but I would love to do it in a healthy manner so that it will stay off. I hope that by writing a blog and posting my good decisions and bad I will learn to change my habits and be healthier and happier.
My first big hurdle with my weight loss is giving up soda. I drink easily 7 to 8 cans of soda a day. That didn’t seem like much until I saw how unhealthy soda is and how much I was putting into my body. Yuck! Now my goal is to go cold turkey, no punishing myself if I slip up but working my butt off not to. If anyone has any great ideas on how to kick the habit I would love to hear them. Thanks a bunch!
Filed under: Uncategorized on October 20th, 2011 | 2 Comments »
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Filed under: Uncategorized on October 20th, 2011 | 3 Comments »