New Game Plan

Monday, August 31, 2009

Well if u read any of my other blogs u know its been a rough summer for me. But God is getting me through it all.
So not much real exercise this summer BUT I did not gain any weight; so that was a good thing. But I did reAlize that I need a plan a way to refocus and stay focus.

So here is the new game plan:
1. 2wks ago I started my strength training again (sparks style) 3x a wk.
2. Last wk I started walking; my plan is @ least 3x a wk but trying for a few more.
3. This wk one of my challenge teams started doing videos & adding cardio.
4. Next wk I will start back to curves 3x a wk.

My plan is to do these 4 items for the next 2 mths.

I also plan to stay within my calorie range & to give up my cheat day

As I've been reflecting I've impressed myself; last year @ this time I was 276 lbs (not even my heaviest) & I m now 233 lbs. This is with me not being truly dedicated @ times. So can u imagine where I will be this time next year if I stop fooling around.
I do still occasionally need to use the nebulizer; but not everyday. I haven't been using the pain pills as much either.

Thank all of my Spark Friends that have been here with me thru this journey so far especially the last 2 mths with the depression.
I also want to thank my new spark friends for helping me realize how far I've come.

  

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JACKIEP1961 9/1/2009 9:47AM

Good to hear the positive thoughts - I know it can't be easy as you have been through a rough time recently. Just stay positive and focused - your success over the last year shows that you can do it! Keep up the good work, Jackie (your Challenge Me team colleague and friend). Report Inappropriate Comment

LITTLE_QUEEN 8/31/2009 11:42PM

Yes, Just think where you will be next Summer, That is quite a bit of weight you have lost, and you have a great plan in place. Report Inappropriate Comment

YAFENELRA 8/31/2009 11:35PM

Your new game plan sounds like a winner!! You are doing all the right things. Arlene Report Inappropriate Comment

TWARGO3 8/31/2009 11:27PM

awww you are too cute!!! That is amazing and encouraging to me to see that you have dropped the weight, kept it off for a year... and without 'hardly trying'. That is lifestyle babydoll!!!! WOW... can you imagine where you will be after this 10-week challenge? Where you will be in another year???? Praying for you and your goals!!!! You can do this!!!! Proud to be your Mahogany team mate!!! Tracee ;o) Report Inappropriate Comment

OTHERS R NOTICING

Monday, August 31, 2009

Ran into a friend who I haven't seen in a while and they noticed a difference with my legs. Made me a little uncomfortable at 1st but hey if others r noticing then something is happening.
Also a few ppl in the neighborhood noticed my face thinning out.

This will help me to renew myself cause it is happening I m making changes but they aren't just on the outside; I m making changes on the inside too. Prayerfully I will b able to start back @ curves on Friday.

This separation with my hubby (its only been a wk) got me into a little funk this weekend but I've got to get over it. Prayerfully this 2 mths apart will help us both to figure out wat is best for us;even if it ain't us getting back together & working things out. And this will sound really selfish but with him not here I can really find the time to dedicate time to my healthier life style.

  

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MISSCAROL 8/31/2009 10:21PM

It's wonderful that people are noticing your hardwork. Keep up the good work. I too am sorry to hear about your separation It sounds like you have a positive attitude and are dealing with out giving up on yourself. During this time I will add you into my prayers and hope God shows you what he has in store for you. Peace, Carol Report Inappropriate Comment

TWARGO3 8/31/2009 5:55PM

Congrats on ppl noticing Maga!!! That is such an encouragement when ppl begin to notice the work and effort that you have been consistently putting forth... ACTUALLY begin to change the shape of your body!!! Legs and face are first for me to lose too... then onto the glorious hips, boobs and belly.... SOOOOO exciting that you are past the first 2 stages for your body... How exciting... what will be next to show?!?!?! WOO HOO YOU CAN DO THIS!!! So sorry to hear about the separation and I will be sure to keep you both in our prayers! 2 months is a great time to focus on yourself and who you are... and who you are becoming ;o) ((hugs)) to you!!!! Report Inappropriate Comment

SAMANTHAAPRIL 8/31/2009 8:01AM

people are making comments to me also which feels great! As far as your separation, give time time. Maybe being apart may make you focus more on yourself. Im going thru a similar situation, and each day it gets better. i am doing me and i havent in a long time. stay committed to yourself. Report Inappropriate Comment

W8FALNOFF 8/31/2009 7:22AM

Hey there my friend! It is exciting when others notice, it boosts our motivation! Keep it up girl..you are going to do this! I am sorry to hear about the separation, but it could be an answer to prayers, I know you have been praying that you could just change some habits..well with your husband gone for 2 months, that is just about the time it takes to develop something into a habit..we have to look at God in everything...He answers our prayers, sometimes we just don't see them at the time.. You are both going to come out of this separation stronger, and more than likely more in love with each other...God does work in the most mysterious ways! My prayers are with you as well.. Hang tough girl, you are going to come out okay, I know how strong you are! Hugs and Love Patty Report Inappropriate Comment

JUSTMYSELF09 8/31/2009 1:23AM

Hey, that awesome other people are noticing. Sorry to hear about the seperation between you and your husband. A book that really helped me and my husband out when we were going through a tough time was The Proper Care & Feeding of Husbands by Dr. Laura Report Inappropriate Comment

DAIZYSTARLITE 8/31/2009 12:45AM

It's always nice when people notice... Report Inappropriate Comment

LITTLE_QUEEN 8/31/2009 12:02AM

Hey Maga, It is great people are noticing, That should help you to be committed to your goals, You are stressed right now and have lots on your plate so to speak, I know that you can do this my friend, Stay strong! Report Inappropriate Comment

It Beeps

Wednesday, August 26, 2009

I live in an area where when someone sees something on your ankle they assume that you are on house arrest. So I've gotten alot of questions about my pedometer and I very patiently explain what its for and y wear it.
I have several pedometer I try to accessorize with my outfits. Since I haven't really been walking much I kind of forgot about the beeping. The beeping that I'm referring to is my pedometer. I have a goal to take 12,000 steps a day which I haven't done since I stopped doing the summer programs at my church.
I DID IT TODAY!!!
It was kind of funny cause I just got done explaining to someone at the bodega what a pedometer was & that I m not on house arrest and when I started to walk away it started beeping. Everyone was just staring at me. I laughed and then explained and showed them how it worked.
BUT HEY I DID I MET MY STEP GOAL. Now to c how many days I can keep it up.

  

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THENEWHOLLY 8/30/2009 3:34PM

haha that's super funny. i've been wanting to get a pedometer forever but haven't invested the $ yet. do you think they really help? Report Inappropriate Comment

JACKIEP1961 8/27/2009 1:26PM

That's funny! I will have to look into the ankle pedometers. Good job on reaching your goal. Report Inappropriate Comment

BYEBYE130S 8/27/2009 9:34AM

LOL that's sooo funny! GOOD JOB! Report Inappropriate Comment

W8FALNOFF 8/27/2009 8:00AM

ROFL! Marcia that story is so funny..I could imagine the stares you were getting..they probaly didn't believe you at first..I could see the looks on their faces when it started beeping.. Congrats on reaching that goal..That is awesome, and I know you will do great the rest of the week.. Have you thought about giving yourself an average to reach for the week? That will work too, you know for those days you don't always get the 12000, but come really close..Maybe that is something to consider..the average will keep you motivated too! Just keep on trekking girl, you are doing great! Hugs, Patty Report Inappropriate Comment

BOBBI1968 8/26/2009 10:35PM

Way to go on meeting your step goal - Woo Hoo! I have a beeper thing to - my Heart Rate Monitor - it beeps if I fall below or go above my heart rate range. I never really realized how loud the beep was until this weekend when I was walking outside and there wasn't much traffic out - it seemed like it was sooo loud - LOL! Keep going strong!! Report Inappropriate Comment

4EVERHIS1 8/26/2009 10:10PM

Oh good job! My pedometer hooks on my belt or waistline. I didn't know they made ones that went on your ankle. Have to check into that. Report Inappropriate Comment

LITTLE_QUEEN 8/26/2009 9:50PM

LOL! That is kinda cute Maga! Report Inappropriate Comment

Steps

Tuesday, August 25, 2009

I started wearing my pedometer again; started on Sunday. On Sunday I got 8005 steps; on Monday I went and walked my morning mile and for the day I got 8593 steps; today I did laundry and cleaned the house yet I got 9720 steps. I am shocked that I get more steps cleaning then when I go and walk my mile.
Although I m thinking now that maybe I need to step up my walk and maybe walk 2x a day on the days I don't do strengthening and on the days I do strengthen walk 1x a day.
I still need to find another exercise to add to my routine I plan on adding something next week not sure what though.

  

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W8FALNOFF 8/26/2009 3:08PM

Wow, what a come back..I will dub you the "Comeback Kid" You are doing great with your steps, I need to get my pedometer back out again, I quit wearing it awhile back and just never got it out again..one reason being I have been doing alot of water treading in the pool lately.. Just take it one day at a time honey, don't over do it..you will get back to where you were before your back injury..Promise! Hugs, Patty Report Inappropriate Comment

TEDYBEAR2838 8/26/2009 7:24AM

WOW you are doing great and looking Wonderful. Yup, you might want to walk that extra time a day. I started doing that, since it's easier for me to walk in 2 times a day, since my feet bother me. I can usually make the 3 miles in the AM and try for at least one in the evening. Today it rained after 1.5 miles. So will either go tonight or if I have to go to Wal-Mart and do at least 1.5 miles (30 min timed walking) I been walking so long I know just about how far I go in 30 min. Wishing you continued success in your journey to goal! Report Inappropriate Comment

ROLLAND 8/25/2009 11:30PM

hmmmm.. like your icon, do you have an elliptical? or a set of stairs you can run up/down on? Report Inappropriate Comment

I DID IT

Monday, August 24, 2009

I planned to do my morning mile but I was up till after 5 this morning so when the alarm went off at 7 I just looked at it. I got up around 10:45 did some laundry then headed to the track by my house with LaLa and her notebook.

I started with my forward lunges. I decdied I would go around once then take a break and do my 4 laps that way and it worked. I did my mile in 4 sets 1st 1/4 mile --- 5 mins - break; 2nd 1/4 -- 6 mins - break; 3rd 1/4-- 5 mins - break ; last 1/4 -- 5.5 mins. So in just under 22 mins I walked a mile.

I ACTUALLY DID A MILE IN LESS THEN 25 MINS.

I thought my time would be about 45 mins since I havent a mile in mths but I was so happy with my time and this was with the heat.

Now I have to find an exercise to add to my workout routine

Thank you everyone for your spport as I've been going thru my depression and family problems

  

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CHANGE4FREEDOM 8/25/2009 1:31AM

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MISSCAROL 8/24/2009 9:50PM

Yahoo! Report Inappropriate Comment

SQUITTLEZ 8/24/2009 9:33PM

woo great job! Report Inappropriate Comment

MNNICE 8/24/2009 9:32PM

Way to go! Always be proud of your progress and accomplishments! Report Inappropriate Comment

LITTLE_QUEEN 8/24/2009 9:11PM

Maga, Report Inappropriate Comment

THENAMESLISA 8/24/2009 8:58PM

WAY TO GO, GIRL!! Report Inappropriate Comment