Week #3 - Weigh in Day

So I've decided I won't post my pics up every week like Mel, but I will keep everyone apprised of my weight loss progress. That will at least hold me accountable if I know I have to tell someone. So Tuesdays are my weigh in days, so I will be posting my progress each Tuesday. I weighed in today and I lost 3.6lbs!!!! I was so excited, because last week I did not get to the gym as much as I wanted. But I still worked out at least 4 days last week. It feels great when you're moving towards your goal. I just have to keep my eye on the prize. I aiming to lose at least 12 more lbs by the time our class reunion gets here in August and then to maybe lose 5 more lbs after that and just maintain. So wish me luck.

I'm glad we all get to share in this journey together! Love ya!

Yay!!!!! Progress!!!!!!

Okay I know a lot of this has to do with my teeth extraction and me drinking a lot of soup but since my birthday setback I have not only gotten back to the starting line I've also made a few strides! I've lost 4lbs! This week I've started back on my workout videos and I ran this morning and it was pretty darn hot outside but I still managed to get at least 2 miles in. The plus in my scaled back workout is that my pace has increased I did 13.49 min/mile I guess I was trying to beat the heat. I will definitely get up early tomorrow and do it again! I know I'm making a difference because I felt so hurt last week when I couldn't go and run and then as it got later in the morning I almost didn't go today but I refused to get stuck in a rut! So I just did it! (I need to be in a Nike commercial) ;-)

Keep Up the good work Ladies....This blog has definitely been a big motivator for me!

Woohoo! Back on my routine!

So after all my slacking off these past few weeks, I've made it back to my routine! We put X back into summer camp so I have my lunch hour to hit the gym, track, etc. again! I ran my 3 miles on Monday which made me feel awesome afterward! I tried for the first time Cardio Kickboxing/Abs class on Tues. and I woke up sore as heck. I took it easy yesterday (Wed.) and stretched and worked some more on my abs and my behind. I think I'm going to take a break today bc my body is aching. Guess that's the price you pay for getting off track. Anyway - what made me write on this blog today is the fact that I need to run tomorrow again and that's going to be rough since it's been too hot outside and I don't like the treadmill, so I may need to get up in the morning (ugh!) and hit the pavement.

Mel - I made that same mistake w/ Uche in our earlier days after Xavier! Except I think Mark is a wayyyyy healthier eater than Uche is and that hurt me too bc I ate all his junk (cookies, icecream etc). Now Uche says I motivate him to go workout and eat healthy!!! Never would've imagined that!

E - I've been seeing your Facebook posts....Let the Starbucks go before it becomes a routine!!! AND throw away those Debbie cakes and don't buy them again (they're evil)!!!!

ATM - Keep it up!!! Sounds like you're doing great! I want to try cycling cause I think it'll challenge some muscles that I'm probably not working out.

Miss you ladies : (

My Mon-Wed Report

So I've proved to myself I don't need Mark! Lol- no I really do, but I admit its easy to be lazy or unmotivated when your significant other doesn't have time to work out. It's easy for me to say "Okay, I'll skip tonight too...we'll get back on it tomorrow" We've also struggled with syncing our time just right so we could work out together and have dinner at a decent hour but we've come to realize we just might have work out separately to be successful. Sometimes he plays basketball right after work before doing P90X and I like to work out myself right after I come home from work. Then we end up making dinner late, etc. We're still having dinner after 9/9:30 though some nights. Not sure if we'll get that right. BUT, none of trying to sync anything anymore! For the last 3 nights I've done it all on my own! P90X has been my friend. :) I've started feeling better and feel like I really got my mind right now and can stay on track. When I don't feel like going anymore than I have to, I keep thinking of the weddings I'm going to this year, the engagement photos we're taking, the high school reunion, and of course our day next year! Those things keep me motivated....plus I just need to eat and live healthier!

Start of Week 2!

So I made it to the gym last night. Man, that woman that was instructing the cycle class kicked my butt. I don't remember the last time I sweat that hard. Plus I did 30 minutes with the trainer before that, so I was exhausted afterwards. But it felt so good! I might have to look into getting a weave, because I can't keep my hair up and work out 4 days a week! So yesterday was also my official start to my weight watchers kickoff. I went over by 6pts :-(, but at least I got 10 pts back from my workout, so I still feel good about it. But today I'm going to do a better job. I need to go to the grocery store after work, so probably no gym. But hopefully I can get at least a 40 minute run/walk in as the sun starts to go down. Keep it up ladies, we can do it!

UGH!!

Alright...sooooo last week I didn't work out at ALL. I was suppose to go with ATM on Saturday morning but due to my daddy coming up (and me prepping for Father's Day) I wasn't able to make it...and that was going to be my only day of working out. This week it won't be any better. I have things to do after work EVERY DAY and can't make it to the gym or the park but I'm going to try and make it early Saturday morning. We weighed in at work, our weekly weigh in, and I've gained 1.2 pounds (what is up with me and 1.2 pounds...seriously!?!?)! That sucks because now I have broken my 9 week streak of not gaining a pound or more so I'm going to have to do something as an alternative to working out. I've decided to go back to no meat for the week, or however long I need it to last, and see what happens. The little debbies...I'm down to two! Ha! I'm not going to say how many I ate yesterday, but I'm down to two and hope to have those out the house by tomorrow (hint of what's to come tonight! LOL!)!

Next week will be a bust my @$$ week, starting Sunday!!!!

I'm getting back on track!

So last week I got on the scale and almost had a heart attack, plus my pants reallllllly aren't fitting right. So I decided I had to get serious. I got back on track with my working out, I worked out 4 days last week and I signed up to start working out with the trainer. It's a HUGE financial commitment for the next year, but I know I need to get serious and get my butt in the gym and do what I need to do. They did my body fat and that was the worst it's ever been, which is not a good thing. I've also decided that starting this week I am going to get serious about my diet and start using my Weight Watchers membership. So the journey begins....I will check in and let you guys know how my progress is going.

Mel, I need to take pre pics like you. But I don't know if there is anyone that I even want to take the pics. It's so embarrassing and I'm so disappointed in myself. But it's cool, I'm doing what I need to do to make a change.

Last week sucked!!!

Okay even my little action figure is telling on me! Last week really sucked. Evan was sick for half of the week with a fever, I had a short work week and got all four of my wisdom teeth pulled so no real activity for me. I can't eat what I really want, which ice cream and campbell's soup has been a new staple in my diet for the past few days. For the first time ever I actually feel sad that I didn't get to go and do my Saturday run at the park. I hope I get better soon because this really sucks! I even thought that I might lose a pound or two since I really couldn't eat a lot of stuff but the scale is still hovering around the usual numbers, oh well.

Back on Track (for now)

So I'm excited to report (meant to last night) that we're back on track. Last night I admit, did not do P90X, but ran for 30 minutes on the treadmill in our complex's gym and played a little basketball with my man for another 30 minutes. After cardio, I came home and did some ab workouts and arms (push ups, dips, etc). It felt great to finally be in a routine again (even if for a few days). Hope to stay on track for now. I keep looing at those pics I posted for motivation and boy do they motivate me!!! We're still eating healthy which I guess helps balance it out when we slack. Juiced a whole pitcher worth of fruits and veggies again last night. Anyway, I'll report again tomorrow! :) Good luck girls...don't lose sight!!!

Mel

Week's Progress:

Hey All!

So last week I worked out two days, felt great, and stopped. However, I didn't eat any meat last week (unless you count fish) and when I weighed in this morning I'd lost 1.2 pounds!! I guess it was the food I ate last week plus ripping and running I did on Saturday that counted for something. When I weighed last week Monday and again on Thursday afternoon I'd gained 3 pounds in those 3 days. When I weighed this Monday I'd lost 4 pounds since Thursday, but 1.2 over the week...so I'm happy. I tried to eat meat today and felt sick so I'm cutting it out again this week...or maybe incorporating it in one or two day. This week is going to be a challenge with working out because I have A LOT going on after work and don't know when I can fit in a class or workout of some sort. It may be a lost cause...

Now, I went to the store and bought a bag of potato chips and a box of little Debbie's. I've been craving both but maybe since they are in the house I won't crave them...or eat them. We'll see. I'll keep you all posted! =)

I NEED to get back on it!!!!

I don't know what's been happening, but I fell off the bandwagon and keep on making excuses why I did. I was feeling good before my vacations and all that running really made me feel GREAT for the first time in a looonnnggg time in my Bikini! Now I'm back and it's so hard for me to get back to running/working out. I wore a bikini again this weekend and did not feel the same as I did just 3 weeks ago :( Seems like time has been really scarce since Xavier is out of school and Uche has been working late nights. The only time I have to workout now is in the morning before everything gets started and that is sooo hard for me to do. I did go on a walk with Jisella today around the neighborhood, so I'm hoping that's a start for me. SO I'm here to say that tomorrow morning I WILL go on a run...even if it's a short one!!!! If anyone reads this tonight and is up at 630ish can you please send me a text, so I can get my behind out of bed!!!

Motivation Pics are Revealed...

So here it is. The moment of truth. Not proud that I've put back on the weight that I worked soooo hard to take off. Reality is I did and now its time to get back on it and get right! These pictures are up so that I can look back and track my progress. It's also to remind me that this is a place I personally don't want to be. Got to look sexy in that wedding dress next year! Plus I have several trips coming up and our engagement photos in September will serve as motivation. I will admit I've slacked the last week or so but tomorrow is a new beginning (again)! P90X kick my butt!

Workin it!

Well last week really was good I continued my running on the weekend @ the park both Saturday & Sunday mornings and I've been getting up @ 5:00 am to do my Daily Dozen Workout Video w/Denise Austin - which is a very good workout for on the go. I haven't walked much during the workday, I guess I was too busy, it was hot and the whole PMS thing. The heat has definitely cut out my after work walks to the parking deck I'll start that up when it gets cooler. The only true downside is I think I had something sweet every single day! Imagine what progress I would have made if I didn't. Oh well I'll try harder this week. I ran yesterday & today check out mini me! I am also trying to cut the red meat out of my diet. I did well during the week, not this weekend though. I hope everyone is doing well and let's try to make this the best workout week ! :-)

Look at me go!

Back On The Grind...

The title is for both, blogging and working out! Hey Ladies!! This week I've done pretty good w/ my workouts. I went to the park on Monday and ran/jogged/walked 3 miles (I was hurting Monday night...LOL) and Tuesday I did Cardio Funk at the gym and walked a mile. I was feeling pretty good by Wednesday! I haven't worked out since then but plan to once more before the weekend is over.

Also, this week has been my no meat week! I've done GREAT with that and I'm really surprised. The only "meat" that I've had has been fish (tilapia, catfish, salmon, etc.). I do not feel any different but I'm keeping it up until Monday. I may incorporate some chicken in my diet next week but it won't be everyday.

I only lost .2 pound since last week, which is still better than nothing, so I'm not complaining :)

FYI

I thought you all would be interested in this article:

http://food.yahoo.com/blog/yahoofreshpicks/9960/what-chain-food-favorites-cost-in-exercise/print#

It tells you how much exercise you need to work off fast food.

I lost weight again!!

It's only 1.2 pounds but I'm happy!! I don't know how I did it because I have not worked out in TWO WEEKS!! I think it was due to me being sick last week and not having an appetite. I'm going to have to get back on it this week though...I want to lose at least 15 pds. before July 1st!