Day 2

Thursday, May 28, 2009

Yesterday went well at the gym- I scheduled in the time for a complete workout.
I was inspired by watching "The Biggest Loser" this season and I just got how important it is to devote my attention to working out as oppose to just cutting out calories.
I am sore but not enough to keep me from my cardio today :0
I went over on my calories yesterday and today I will make better choices :)

I am trying to find the balance between a tough workout and still having enough energy to work on my massage clients!
Massage & bodywork is a great workout but I came to a point where I had to admit that it was not enough to burn the weight off that I want to lose!

For the first time in my life - I have joined the 200 club and that was very tough to see that number on the scale at the gym yesterday. As an adult, I have always struggled with an extra 10-20 lbs, and at one point in my late teens - I was had reached my all time high with my weight @ 180 - now that is my first goal to reach -sigh- I can do it! I see my self healthy & happy with myself and I am holding on to tha image to get me to day 3

  

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DANIELLE58 5/28/2009 4:10PM

You can do it!!! You have the right mind set, just take it one day at a time and you'll be there in no time. The hardest part of anything is the beginning. From here on out, it'll just get easier!

Starting Over

Wednesday, May 27, 2009

Here I am again -sigh- facing the scale at an all time high- Like so many others, we have faced difficult challenges this past year - financial, new careers, lost of family and the struggle to hold on and all of this took a toll on my health. I ate and ate and ate to deal with the stress. All the time saying " I will address my weight gain once we get on our feet" and that led to an all time high with my weight- sigh again
I am a yoga teacher, massage therapist and vegetarian. My life, career and values are focused on health and with all the stress ... I found myself like a zombie in front of the tv and the computer. Just thinking became more then what I could handle.
My husband and I kept each other going with laughter and affection and now the day has arrived where I have a little more energy and I am so tired of looking in the mirror at what I see. I am tired of my promises to myself that I make everyday to do yoga and the workout videos or the dumbells and trampoline. I am tired of my clothes not fitting and I am tired of buying the next size. I am 43 and I just want to be healthy and comfortable in my own skin and I want to be an example of what I preach. I am so grateful for this site and all it has to offer. Because the whole time I was struggling in the stress fog - I knew that Spark People was there waiting for me when I was ready. Thank you

  

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LOLAGEEK 5/27/2009 6:36PM

Life happens and we aren't always strong enough to maintain all our discipline when it does. You are here now and I am glad life is mellowing out enough for you to recommit yourself to your healthy lifestyle. Welcome back and I hope this spring and summer end up being an amazing memory for you and your path.