30 minutes of ABs with Denise Austin. I don't like her. Her workouts are really good and I feel them the next day so I know that they are working but I hate this burn!! Oh the things we endure for the pursuit of fitness.
Food choices were much better today. I did have a mini almond joy for a mid day pick me up, but for the most part I'm doing a lot better. I ate 3 meals today and none of them were too fattening, that they made me feel guilty about them later.
On a brighter note...INSANITY is here!!! I'm super excited aboout finally having the workout that I wanted. I know that this is about to get real serious real quick but I think that mentally I am ready for this. I want to see this product work so bad that I am willing to put in the work. I just hope that I can maintain. But for the most part I have a really good support team and I think that they will keep me accountable.
Daily Struggle:
I took the pictures like I promised but this is the first time that I have actually looked at my body like this, and it was pretty gross. So they wont be posted right now.
Thursday, May 20, 2010
Day 3
Nothing went well for me yesterday! The site that I ordered my insanity from—DISAPPEARED. I did not eat things that were good for me. I did not workout. I did not write in my blog neither did I take the pictures that I promised to take. I feel like such a liar. Granted I did suffer a huge loss, but even worse, I am struggling to keep my word.
It SUCKED!
Daily Struggle:
Life.
It SUCKED!
Daily Struggle:
Life.
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Day 2 (Tuesday)
Okay so the good thing is that I actually took the first step and worked out yesterday! Denise Austin and I worked on our hips, buns, and thighs; I thought I was going to DIE. The workout itself was only 30 minutes but it was a challenge. I guess I am just now realizing how totally out of shape I really am. I knew it was bad but it is very bad.
If I really want to drop these 50 pounds then I am going to have to kick it up a notch. I think that 4 days a week I am going to try to walk/job for an hour to boost my efforts. I know that running and replacing all other fluid consumption with water, is the best way for me to drop weight fast but I’m so out of shape that I can not think about running without getting winded.
Daily Struggle:
Pushing play was the hardest thing for me to do today. Yet once I started, I was happy that I did it. I was also upset that I could not work out at the gym. Stupid people at the gym but I got over it and saved a little money in the process. I forgot the pictures but I’ve taken them and they will be posted tonight along with my day 3 workout update.
If I really want to drop these 50 pounds then I am going to have to kick it up a notch. I think that 4 days a week I am going to try to walk/job for an hour to boost my efforts. I know that running and replacing all other fluid consumption with water, is the best way for me to drop weight fast but I’m so out of shape that I can not think about running without getting winded.
Daily Struggle:
Pushing play was the hardest thing for me to do today. Yet once I started, I was happy that I did it. I was also upset that I could not work out at the gym. Stupid people at the gym but I got over it and saved a little money in the process. I forgot the pictures but I’ve taken them and they will be posted tonight along with my day 3 workout update.
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
LATE Day 1 Post
OK, so I have been slacking. Day 1 (Monday) did not go so well for me. It seems like I have the mindset that I need but my will power is lacking.
This is not for anyone other than me, yet for the life of me, I have not committed my body to following through with my hearts desires. Words without actions are lies. Moreover, the last thing I want to do is lie to myself.
So tonight I will make sure that I post my before pictures and update the blog after my workout. I really want to hold myself accountable for this journey and hopefully, after being called out today, I will be able to do it.
Daily Struggle:
One struggle for me today was actually working out! An even greater issue was exercising portion control. When I first started eating healthier, it was a lot easier for me to eat in smaller portions. However, ever since I started letting myself eat whatever I wanted, getting back on track has been a struggle. I limit what food I bring with me to work but yesterday it was not enough, I was starving! So I made sure to bring more snacks (nuts, prunes, dried apricots, raisins, etc) so that the same thing does not happen today. I also made sure that I put down my eating utensil in between each bite so that I can really enjoy my food.
This is not for anyone other than me, yet for the life of me, I have not committed my body to following through with my hearts desires. Words without actions are lies. Moreover, the last thing I want to do is lie to myself.
So tonight I will make sure that I post my before pictures and update the blog after my workout. I really want to hold myself accountable for this journey and hopefully, after being called out today, I will be able to do it.
Daily Struggle:
One struggle for me today was actually working out! An even greater issue was exercising portion control. When I first started eating healthier, it was a lot easier for me to eat in smaller portions. However, ever since I started letting myself eat whatever I wanted, getting back on track has been a struggle. I limit what food I bring with me to work but yesterday it was not enough, I was starving! So I made sure to bring more snacks (nuts, prunes, dried apricots, raisins, etc) so that the same thing does not happen today. I also made sure that I put down my eating utensil in between each bite so that I can really enjoy my food.
Saturday, May 15, 2010
Day 0
So I've been thinking and I have come to the realization that if I want to do something in life then I am going to have to be proactive and take the necessary steps to get the results that I'm looking for. I want to be the best me that I can be because I deserve nothing less than my absolute best.
Most women, at some point during their lives, reach a point when they are not happy with their body/weight and they want to do something about it. That process looks differently for every woman. Some women become obsessed with their image, others set goals and steps and then work to achieve them, then there are pills and surgeries, and the list can go on and on for days.
Personally, I'm a goal setter. I know what my target weight is (130) and I know that i would like to be there before my 22nd birthday. Is it possible? Sure. Am I willing to work hard to make my goal a reality. I sure hope so.
So I am keeping a journal to hold myself accountable. Nothing stings worse than the scent of public embarrassment!! So this is my personal record of accountability. Until my insanity workout DVD arrives, I plan on working out 4 times a week, and keeping a DAILY record of my progress. So we will see how it goes.....
Starting weight: 181
Initial weight loss: 10 pounds (only changing my eating habits: no sodas and fast food once a month)
Most women, at some point during their lives, reach a point when they are not happy with their body/weight and they want to do something about it. That process looks differently for every woman. Some women become obsessed with their image, others set goals and steps and then work to achieve them, then there are pills and surgeries, and the list can go on and on for days.
Personally, I'm a goal setter. I know what my target weight is (130) and I know that i would like to be there before my 22nd birthday. Is it possible? Sure. Am I willing to work hard to make my goal a reality. I sure hope so.
So I am keeping a journal to hold myself accountable. Nothing stings worse than the scent of public embarrassment!! So this is my personal record of accountability. Until my insanity workout DVD arrives, I plan on working out 4 times a week, and keeping a DAILY record of my progress. So we will see how it goes.....
Starting weight: 181
Initial weight loss: 10 pounds (only changing my eating habits: no sodas and fast food once a month)
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