Monday 5/23/11 (Day 1, AGAIN)

I don’t think this requires any explanation, but I got off track with my 21 day plan.  With our unexpected trip to Florida, well, I just dropped the ball. I didn’t exercise. I didn’t track what I ate. To make a long story short, today when I weighed in, I had gained 2.4 pounds, which brings my weight loss back to only 4.6. So I have some work to do. I went back to Curves today and began working out again and tonight I plan on doing my Leslie DVD. I figure there is no time like the present to get back on track. I always feel so much better after I work out anyway! Today I felt like I had more energy and I actually feel like I can breathe better after I leave the gym. However, today I’m getting that 2:00 nod and I wish I could take a nap.  

Wednesday 5/11/11 (Day 3)

Today I started the Curves Smart program. Basically instead of just going around the circuit in 30 second intervals, now I have a key tag to pop into the machines and it monitors my progress and lets me know when to begin and end. It takes data from your progress and increases and decreases the intensity. It also lets you know which machines you need to work harder and which you are good at. I’m excited about this and know that I will see results soon!

This evening, I did my walk and strength training with Leslie. Goodness sakes, that one wears me out every time! I sure hope I’m ready for next week when I start doing 3 miles a day! Eeeek! Then the next week is 4, that’s the one that really SCARES me.

On a side note, I ordered me a shirt for the WW Walk It Challenge! On May 22^nd, I’ll walk a 5K with my family! It’s my promise to be healthier for my family and most importantly, for myself!

Tuesday 5/10/11 (Day 2)

Okay folks, Day 2 feels like day 1,000,000,000,000,000…. I think you get the idea. My workout today at Curves was nice. I’m starting to get more used to the circuit and I notice that I’m not strggling as much to get around twice. I was actually considering going around a third time, but decided against it. I figure with that and my Leslie Challenge, twice is enough for now. My body aches as it is. I’ve never felt so many muscles hurting. This is a good thing though and I’m pleased. I did my workout with Leslie tonight and HOLY SMOKES. 2 BIG miles! Those body cables really provide resistence and mustle toning. By the end, I was sweating up a storm. Another day down. And to think, this morning I wasn’t feeling motivated at all. In fact, I wasn’t feeling motivated this evening either. Both times, I considered skipping my workout, but I didn’t! I CAN DO THIS!! Day 3, bring it on!

P.S. This means, I get 1 hour of exercise a day!! Woot! Woot!! How's that for being a fat girl?!!

Monday 5/9/11 (Day 1)

Today was my 1^st day of Leslie Sansone’s Eat, Walk, Lose 21 Day Challenge. And so far, so good! This morning I started my day off by doing the circuit at Curves. (I’ve gotta say that I feel silly calling it the “gym”, but it’s just easier, so overlook my silliness.) I did my (approximately) 30 minute workout, then I headed over to Weight Watchers for my weekly meeting and weigh in. I wasn’t exactly pleased with my weigh in, but I’m also not upset about it either. I was up a smidgen. Not even a full pound. That’s not too horrible considering that I haven’t been tracking or exercising regularly. I’m going to rectify that, starting today. I’ve begun tracking everything I eat again. This week, the walking program has me doing a 2 mile super walk for the next 7 days. For part of the DVD, I use the body boost cables which do exactly what they say, BOOST my workout. The first week focuses on walking off your breakfast. It also includes 7 days of suggestions for breakfasts. I’ve already done my 2 miles for today, so I’m well on my way! I’ll tell you, if I don’t see results, something is wrong! I’m working my butt off. Now I just need to commit to staying on program and continue to be positive! 20 days to go!!!   

Friday 5/6/11

I’m officially pooped. I worked out this morning at Curves. Then I came home and did 1 Mile with Leslie using the Body Boost Cables, which SUCK. My arms feel like jello. I’m working on my bad eating habits, slowly. I also wore my Body Bugg today, which I’ve been forgetting since getting home from Florida. I’m anxious to see my results from today. I should have worn it yesterday for Zumba! Darn. Now I’m going to take some time to veg out. I’m going to sit on the couch and catch up on the DVR until I have to go get the kiddos. Then tonight, I’m going to watch Tron with my family. Its Mother’s Day weekend! I’m going to relax and enjoy it! Happy Mother’s Day to all the Mommies out there!

Thursday 5/5/11

Happy Cinco De Mayo!

:Sigh: I’m extremely tired today. I went to Curves this morning and started working out on the circuit; I was almost all the way around when the Zumba lady came in. For those of you who are familiar with Curves, you go around the circuit twice. It takes about 30 minutes. Once Zumba starts, the intervals increase. Normally, you do about 30 seconds on the machine and then switch to walking/jogging. With Zumba, you do a full minute of each. Let me just say that Zumba kicked my butt something massive. Sure, it looks all fun and you think you want to move to the beat, until you do… And FYI, I have NO rhythm! By the time I left that place today, not only did I have a nice sheen on my forehead, but my back was all wet. For those of you who don’t know, I don’t really sweat! At least, until I lost a little weight, I didn’t sweat at all. Now I will break a sweat when I’m working out. My goodness, it was a hard workout and I can totally see how you can lose weight doing it. I think I’ll hold off on the Zumba classes until I get in a little better shape. The rest of the day, I’ve been sore. My entire body aches. I don’t want to lift my legs to walk up the stairs. And I’m ready for bed.  

My eating habits HAVE to change. I swear I feel like I can’t get enough to eat. A friend told me to drink grapefruit juice to curb that and I’m certainly going to give it a try. I also need to hit the grocery store and get more fruits to keep on hand. I’ve eaten all through mine this week! In fact, I think I’ve eaten through EVERYTHING this week. Beginning on Monday, I’m starting the 21 day challenge so my eating habits must improve. I can’t be working my butt off and then eating the weight back on.

I’m going to go to Curves tomorrow morning also. They recommend coming 3 times a week, but I really think I should be hitting the “gym” all week. I’ll give my body a break on the weekend. Kevin told me to take it easy and to slow down so I don’t hurt myself… But no pain, no gain, right? I’ll slow down this weekend! This will be my last weekend “off”… because when I start the challenge, it’s a 21 day challenge, including weekends!! I can do it! Just got to set my mind to it. Hopefully next year, I’ll be looking back on this, much lighter!!

On a side note, I’ve had MASSIVE acid reflux today. To the point where I get stabbing pains in my chest. Seriously, it hurts. I can feel it moving and every now and again, a little peep releases. It’s totally MY fault though. I ate a cucumber with Italian dressing for lunch today. That was NOT smart and I’m paying for it. No more cucumbers for me!     

I really intended to walk tonight… I really did, but the more I sit here, the more I realize that I’m done. I just don’t have it in me. Tomorrow is a new day. Tonight, it’s bedtime. I bet I’ll be out before my head hits the pillow!

Thursday 5/4/11

Today I went to Curves and signed up for my month trial. I also did the circuit. I think I’m really going to like it! After I got home, I did 1 Mile with Leslie. Go me!

Tuesday 5/3/11

Most of you know that we left on April 5^th to go to Florida. We didn’t leave to come home until the 25^th. I was supposed to exercise and eat right while I was there… Let me just say that I did NEITHER. I fell off the wagon in a BIG way. That’s not all; I also haven’t been drinking water like I should. I need to up my intake. And while we’re at it, I haven’t been going to weight watchers either. Nor have I been tracking what I eat. There, all done. It feels good to get it off my chest! I’ve been bad, but I’m ready to turn it around.  

Starting today, I’m going to get back into the swing of things. Since I’ve been without exercise for about a month, I decided that I’d start out easy. Today I did Leslie Sansone’s Gentle 1 Mile Walk. Tomorrow I’ll shoot for the Brisk 1 Mile Walk.. Then Thursday, I’ll go for the 1 Mile Super Walk. That means on Friday, I’ll go for at least a 2 mile walk.

I’m also going to get back on my tracking program. It really does help. I need to see what I’m eating. It keeps me conscience of my goals.

And I’m going to start working out in the evenings again. I might do Pilates or Yoga… I might walk or I might ride my stationary bike.

I’m also going to join Curves. Currently they have a 30 day trial for $30. The Zumba classes are included in that. After the month, I’ll decide if I want to continue.

Next week, I’m going to start Leslie’s 21 Day Challenge. You can follow my progress here.  For more information, click here:  http://www.walkathome.com/associates/wel/

I’ve seen the results. I know I can do this and I know it works! It’s time to BRING IT!