Motivation is Back

I think joining Weight Watcher to help with my support system has been the way to go. I lost only 1 lb this week, but am dealing with massive bloating so 1 lb is good.

I've come up with a great way to be sure to get at a minimum of 30 minutes in on my Treadmill, in addition to Yoga, Free Weights and Pilates.

I love Wii Bowling and my 6 year old says I am never willing to play video games with him. So, now I do. I can complete a 30 minute i-Fit workout on the treadmill while competing against him with one game of bowling, one game of "Picking up Spares", one game of "Power Throws" and one game "Spin Control".

I still am completing my morning Yoga and Meditation, 3 - 5 days, which is a huge help.

Next week's weight loss is going to be AWESOME!!!

Beat Me Down if...

a. I sound waaaayyyyy too happy and positive even after your morning coffee
b. you've heard all this advice before and you're sick of it
c. I'm being too preachy
d. all of the above

I'm just really excited about what everyone is doing to adopt a healthier way of living. I also get a feeling that food is viewed as "the enemy" in some ways and I want to present a different perspective that's worked for me.

Ups and Downs

On the up side, there is so much to celebrate these days, lots of birthdays, end of successful school year, graduations and weddings of dear friends. Only down side, every celebration involves food (mmmmm bread, cheese, dessert!) and staying out late. So I've been eating too much and then being too tired and sluggish to do an enthusiastic workout the next day.

This weekend, I'm going to 3 parties. I don't like the idea of forbidden foods; my favorite things that are the ones that are "bad for me!" I just have to remember that the first few bites are always the best so just stop there. My hope is by typing this out and sending it into the universe, I'll be more aware of what I'm choosing to eat and more purposeful about my weekend workouts.

Happy Friday!!

Losing My Motivation

I was doing so well the first 4 days of my diet and the last three just sucked. I didn't eat well, exercise or for that matter give a crap. What's worse, is I was very aware of it. It all started when my husband returned from his business trip in Austin. I was so worried about him that I simply forgot about myself. That is ridiculous too as he will eat whatever I make. I believe I just made some poor choices.

On a positive note I lost 2 lbs. but really what is 2 lbs? Water.

Back on track this week with a goal of moving daily for at least 1 hour as well Yoga in the morning and two liters of water,

Considering going to either Weight Watchers or going on Duvita. I am going to a Duvita meeting this evening with an open mind.

Finally since it looks like I tend to lose my motivation after 4 days, I am going to blog every third day to keep me accountable.

Will let y'all know my progress in the next few days

Slow but Steady

My friend joined me today in my daily walking of the dawgies. It's really true about that proverb: A mile walk with a friend is only a hundred steps. We ended up walking about two miles, which was peachy by me since I went to the chiropractor this morning and I was in no mood to throw my alignment out.

We also stopped to do some stomach crunches, pushups, and tricep dips on some benches... wow I'm weak. Squeaked out two sets of ten reps on each exercise with lots of shaking and straining towards the end. Sigh.

We got back and I made us organic blueberry, strawberry, raw chocolate, peanut butter smoothies for lunch. I used yogurt and soy milk and also added some "green powder" made from leafy green vegetables. Couldn't even taste it in my mix. The peanut butter might make you cringe but it's a decent source of protein with the yogurt, plus it helps me feel fuller longer.

I don't consistently eat as well as I should. Of course I have to eat what my toddler son doesn't finish, right? So I topped off that wonderful smoothie with some leftover toast and mozzarella. Funny how kids can help wreak havoc on a mother's body even after they're born.

Monday morning ramblings.

One week weigh in today, I lost 4.5 pounds. I'm happy with the results, and the scale is headed in the right direction, but I have to say I am a little disappointed in the number.

They say the older you get, the harder it is to lose, bollocks! I don't want to beat myself up about this, all in all it was a GREAT week; I was able to begin to get control of my horrific eating habits, and I exercised every day.

Does anyone keep a daily food journal? Your thoughts on it?

Four Days.

It has been four days since I began what I hope to be the reinvention of my overall health, and things feel like they are moving along at a fairly smooth pace. I always feel like when I let people (read: family) in on my plans for a new me (the dozens of times I have decided to lose weight) it winds up being the direct route to instant sabotage, and I am not sure why that happens. I have failed at this so many times that it will take time for me to strip away the layers, have that epiphany I have been waiting for, and to understand why I am not succeeding.

I have to say that this blog has created an instant form of accountability and honesty for me that I’m pretty sure I haven’t delved into prior to now; It has created a vehicle for me that drives me away from the pain, and the numbness, caused by my self-image. I feel like I can be truthful and frank about what I am going through and not be judged, and I love that you all, based on what I am reading feel the same way.