making progress

Tuesday, February 07, 2012

Well I've done my weight and measurements with Michele as well as the strength testing. Now I will do a time test for my mile run today and have my starting benchmarks for this journey. I've already lost 12 pounds and haven't really changed anything except not eating as much sugary snacks, trying to eat better and have been more active, but not on a routine yet.

I've decided to leave my LA Fitness membership and cancel the HAC. I like the HAC but it's 3x as much and I need to be saving my money.

  

Back to the gym

Friday, January 06, 2012

I don't know what my problem is......I do enjoy a good work out and I enjoy lifting heavy weights and being so sore two days later! Yet I have gotten out of the routine and was intimidated to again walk in the gym doors. So I joined another gym that has more of what I'm looking for and is not full of a bunch of co workers. Finally got up the nerve to go last night and I really enjoyed it. They have an elevated running track which is what I want to use and it was really nice. Plus I forgot that they have water aerobics which I enjoy too!

  

discoveries

Tuesday, January 03, 2012

So I have been really good at logging my food today, including adding some new foods. It's 8 PM and I've had a total of 836 calories all day.....and I'm hungry despite having had a yummy turkey sandwich for dinner. Not enough fruit and veg for sure and overall need to eat more. I am happy that my favorite foods are already in Sparkpeople as I used this when I lost all my weight the first time. I also really like all the upgrades on the site, easy to group foods and search and just overall better, which makes it funner to use.

It is amazing to see the results of what you eat when you log your food, which is why when I'm not eating well, I don't log, gosh I'm sure I'd be stunned at how many calories a day I consume when I'm free for all eating. However I am irritated that Olive Oil adds so many calories. I need to check the quantity I used again, but holy moly, that will kill your diet....how does Rachel Ray and so many others cook and dress food with EVOO and stay slim....that is for sure something that will need to be watched.

  

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Planning for 2012

Monday, January 02, 2012

Mel is getting married!!! May 11, 2012 and I want to be in the teen sizes by then, Doable but I need to be focused and stay the course. I want to look great in the pictures and wear a fantastic dress!

Plus I've registered for the Seattle 1/2 rock n roll marathon and I will be training for that. so glad the two coincide. The catalyst I need to get and stay motivated.

18 weeks, how much progress can I make????

  

2012 and STILL in the same place

Sunday, January 01, 2012

But I do feel hope for this year, I'm done being depressed and fat. There's too much life out the4re to live still. My BFF Mel is getting married 5-11-12 and I want to be in the teen size of dress and look fabulous for her wedding pictures and festivities.