Workout Wednesday - C25K

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So I'm back at it again & trying to push my way through C25K...and I'm actually having success!!

I started on Monday & was able to push through and do the entire day. Today is going to be Week 1, Day 2 and I'm excited to power through again. I've definitely discovered that if I stay focused and just really push myself when I'm on the running parts...it's not so bad.

My rule for C25K has always been to not move on to the next day until I can fully complete the one before. I don't care if that means doing it twenty times over and over...if it will help to build up my endurance, than that's what it takes.

For days where I'm not working on C25K, I am doing some weight training. I figure switching off weights & cardio will help me to tone up while still dropping weight. Once I'm done with C25K, I'll start shocking my body with different exercises regularly, but for now...I'm determined to get this finished.

WISH ME LUCK!!

Chime in:

-Have you completed C25K? What did you think of the program?

xoxo

Workout Wednesday

Let's talk about exercise!! Wednesday's will basically be a focus on workouts and what new exercises I may be trying.

So far, this week has really just been walking. But tonight, I played some Michael Jackson experience on my Wii. If you haven't played this yet...DO IT!! It will make you sweat!!

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Not a long post today, but at least it's something!! Look out for some better Wednesday posts in the future.

Chime in:

-What have you done for workouts this week?
-Have you tried out Michael Jackson Experience before?
-Have any other games that are a good workout?

xoxo

New Gym

Exciting!! We joined a new gym today. Gym is a loose term since it's more of a health club. I'm so excited!! It has group fitness classes & a pool. A sauna & steam room. All the good stuff :-)

Matt & I joined together, so we saved some money by doing so. We're gonna go back later today to get our first workout in there. It's one of those nice clubs where each station has it's own TV, so that's pretty awesome. Plus they have a room for a "Cardio Getaway" where it's more relaxed and you can just be by yourself.

It was a spur of the moment thing...but I'm really glad we joined. Can't wait to go and get started there!!

xoxo

Schedule

Hey guys!!

So happy to be back & finally have time to think and write!! Write around the end of school, I was thinking about a schedule to keep me on track for posting..and I think I have it in mind. A lot of you do certain days, so I want to be able to kind of go after those ideas too. Right now, I'm not sure which days will be what...but I think this will be a fun new step towards a newer, more sleeker blog.

I've also started working out full time again. This week has been slower, but I know I'm getting back on track and I think that's the most important part.

It's been very strange adjusting to having SO much time all of a sudden. I still work a lot, but it's weird to come home...and not have to automatically start studying or taking a nap before studying. My brain is much more clear & my back problems seem to have reduced for now.

I know I still need to do a graduation post, and I think I'll aim for that in the next few days. I don't have any of the pictures--they're all on everyone else's cameras, but I'll try to get a hold of them to post :-)

So happy to be back!!
xoxo

Mad Abs March

So...things got in the way in February & before I knew it, the month was over & I had only completed half of Fab Ab February. Well, things are going to be different this month!! I need to jump this weight loss back in gear...and I'm going to start off by doing Mad Abs March!! It's basically the continuation of Fab Ab February, just with a few tweaks.

Along with this, I think it's time to start up C25K again & get things back on track.

I'm awake & motivated!! Let's hope this energy stays positive all month!!

xoxo

Fab Ab February

Welcome to February - where I finally kick my butt into high gear!!

I started today with a workout after lab & a salad for lunch. I also began Fab Ab February, a workout I found on Pinterest!! Here's the calender, if ya'll wanna join or repin!!

I love that they up the momentum with everyday & am excited to see what my abs look like at the end of the month!!

Good day so far!! Now just for a quick nap before my last evening class.

xoxo

Workout Challenge

I found this on pinterest & am so excited to start that I'm going to do it right now!!

It has four plans & levels that you follow by the day. I'm starting today with the starters plan (even though I'm not new to exercise like it says...I want to follow the plan they set up and see what it does)

I'll take pictures and weights before & after each plan (warning now: I've gained at least 10 pounds back in the last few months...I'm very scared I could hit my starting weight again!!), but I realized I don't even have a tape measure to take my measurements...but I'm going to try to take them at work if I get a chance.

Here's the first level & plan, if ya'll want to join in this experiment:

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First Workout

So...today was my first workout at the gym since getting sick. I'm not gonna lie to you...it was TOUGH. I can't remember the last time I workout hurt that badly. But I stuck with it & finished up and felt AMAZING afterwards.

I've already looked at my schedule for the week and worked in what time I can hit the gym everyday. I'm determined to get back on track here!!

If you didn't see already...I have a new Facebook page!! Please like it!! -->

Also...if you didn't see my last post, I'm looking for advice on how to make or get a button for my blog. Any ideas??

xoxo

Feelin' Good!!

I am feelin' gooooood this week!! I've been tracking EVERYTHING I eat (this may be the first week that I count even small bites that normally I tell myself...eh, what's the harm). It's definitely a step in the right direction. I've never been one to use my weekly points, but if it goes into my weekly points...well, that's what they're there for!!

I had a whopping gain of SIX pounds last week. I think most all of it was water weight & sodium, because I'm already down five of those pounds and weigh-in isn't even until Friday. I really think I could hit 262 or 264 this week!! Keep your fingers crossed!!

The only thing I'm really struggling getting back into is working out. I'm counting work as activity points right now (if you've worked retail, you understand how that is TOTALLY a small workout), but I need to get myself back at the gym. I keep telling myself that once my hours go back to normal, I'll be able to go again...but I'm scared I won't be. I have to find something to get myself in there...I know once I go once, I'll start going again regularly. Definitely aiming for tomorrow since it's my day off!!

Sorry I haven't been commenting!! I've just been soooo busy with work. But I promise to get back on top of everyones blogs ASAP!!

Hope ya'll are having a great week!!
xoxo

Re-Focus

So...it's no big shock that I've completely lost track of what I'm doing. After losing 8 pounds in two weeks, I kinda got too comfortable & lost focus. This cannot happen.

I've already discovered that this is still a learning process for me. I'm not fully there to where I'm changing my life...but making little strides everyday.

That being said, it's time to start over again. I'm still down about 17 pounds from where I first started...but I obviously need something to reboost EVERYTHING about this.

Starting Friday (my new weigh-in dates), I will get back on track completely. From making sure I'm tracking EVERYTHING that enters my body to hitting the gym daily again, I'm going to get this weight off!! I'll weigh-in on Friday and go from there...

I would really love any tips ya'll have right about now...  I need to find a way to keep myself fully focused this time.

Thanks in advance!!
xoxo

No More Slacking Off!!

I know this sounds ridiculous since I've lost 10 pounds in the past 3 weeks, but I'm not going to let myself slack off anymore!!

I haven't been doing my best to get to the gym & that needs to change. Starting tomorrow (it would be right now if the gym wasn't closed), I'm getting back into being there everyday!! I know there's a lot going on right now with me moving in a week, but I'm not going to use that as an excuse.

I could be losing so much more weight and feeling so much better about myself if I just make the 30-45 minutes a day that I need to hit the gym. I'm not looking to do a marathon workout...just some quick exercise to get myself active.

SO BRING IT ON, GYM!!
xoxo

Bad Food Weekend

Kinda messed up with the eating this weekend...ate way too much of not the right thing.

Two workouts tomorrow to make up for it...maybe 3, if I have the time.

Hope everyone else had a great weekend!! Thanks for all your C25K tips!!

xoxo

Confession...

So...I have a confession to make...yesterday was my first workout in a week and a half.

I just haven't had any time at all to get myself to the gym. My days were very...consistent. Wake up, study, go to work or class, come home, study, sleep. That is literally how I have spent pretty much every day for the last week and a half. Needless to say, my eating has only been halfway good on top of it.

But yesterday, I went back to the gym...and I have to admit, it felt good to be back. I'm VERY proud of the fact that I went all on my own...nobody needed to push me or make me go. I WANTED to be there. I didn't do my usual workout...just did 33 minutes on the elliptical...but it was a good start to getting back into it. Today, I'll probably go back to doing my regular workout.

I did notice that at one point I was telling myself that I'll stop at 20 minutes on the elliptical...but 20 minutes came and went...and I kept going. I love when that happens. It shows me that I totally have it in me...I just need to make myself push through!!

After the gym, I hit the grocery store & picked up a bunch of stuff I know will be good for me. This way I have NO excuses for not eating right :-) Yay!

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Menu

So, I'm trying this new thing right now where I write down what I plan to eat the next day and when before I go to bed at night. That way...I have a set schedule & I know how many points I'm consuming.

Hopefully it works!!

Super sore from an HOUR AND A HALF workout yesterday. I've never worked out for that long, but it felt SO good & I def want to do it again. So I skipped today to give my body a little rest, but it's right back to the gym first thing tomorrow!! (Well, after class...but second thing tomorrow!!)

How have ya'll been doing? I feel like I never have time these days to update myself on how everyone is doing!!

xoxo

Addicted...

TO THE GYM!! And absolutely loving it!! I am TOTALLY addicted. I can't get enough of these endorphins & how good my body feels.

I actually ended up going around 1 am this morning!! It seemed crazy at the time...but once I was on that machine, it felt oh so right!! My friend went with me, which might have made me feel a little less crazy being there so early...but I gotta admit, I would totally do it again!!

I just got back from my 2nd trip to the gym today. I am so glad I joined Planet Fitness...I am loving the atmosphere there and the staff is really nice. I never feel like I'm being stared at or judged...and I can just get my workout done and then continue with my day!!

Now my friend just called and after she gets her haircut, wants to go workout. I know this is going to sound like I'm overworking myself...but I agreed to go with her. I figure I can walk on the treadmill and try to get some running intervals in. I've mostly been working the elliptical at PF, so at her apartment gym...I figure this is my chance to switch it up.

AHH!! I AM SO HAPPY TO ANNOUNCE TO YA'LL HOW ADDICTED I AM!! It feels good to get it out there :-)

xoxo

New Gym :-)

So...tonight was the first time at my brand new gym. It went great!! My friend came with me & we had a great workout on the elliptical. Tried to do the treadmill, but they were all full. We'll have to figure out a time to go when it won't be so crowded.

I really enjoyed it there. I didn't feel like the everyone was looking at me and just worked out. I watched some Jersey Shore and listened to some Darius Rucker. I just need to get a lock now so that I can make sure my purse and stuff stays safe in the locker room.

After the gym, we went and made a delicious salad for dinner at my friends place. It had spinach, walnuts, craisins, chicken, apples, and some raspberry walnut dressing. It was YUMMY!! We predicted it was about 300 calories a serving, and had LOTS of protein!! Here's a picture of it:

I have to say...I'm really excited about losing weight this time. I'm excited about the future & getting back to my old size. If that's not motivation...then I don't know what is!!

xoxo

On the 6th Day of Christmas...

On the 6th day of Christmas, my partner gave to me some amazing smelling hand sanitizer & a moisturizing body bar!! And this has to be one of the absolute best scents ever!! I'm usually a vanilla kinda girl, but I must admit...I LOVE the smell of coconut--and this one is incredible :-)

So, I've been watching a lot of Friends again lately (I used to watch it ALL the time--have def seen EVERY episode at least 20 times) and I'm remembering what a great thinspiration it is!! I know Courtney Cox had a fat suit on for her flashback scenes, but the weight loss they portrayed for her IS possible...now I just need to remember that. Plus, Jennifer Aniston is SO gorgeous, it's hard to use her body to make me want to work out more.



Starting tomorrow, I am going to get back to my running plan with intervals (I haven't been allowed to run since my car accident...but I feel like I'm finally at a place where I can do it again) and start working on concentrating. Nothing like a brand new week to begin a brand new mindset. Hopefully I see a loss come Wednesday...with the stress of school being gone, things just seem so much more doable.

xoxo

Weigh-In

This morning was my first weigh-in on my NEW plan. I've started over since the summer, since I lost track badly this semester, and am determined to do it right this time.

So, I weighed-in this morning at 280.0. It's a bit of a gain since the last time I weighed-in in October, but it's a loss from my starting weight in July. So, 280 now stands as my official starting weight.

This week wasn't really focused on weight loss. I'm working again at eating the right foods and finding the time to work out, but my focus this week was more on getting back into the mindset. I slowly transitioned myself back into the proper foods and I think it was worth it.

I know what's good for me & my body, and hopefully I can maintain a level of eating that keeps me feeling good about everything. As for workouts, I'm still only allowed to walk since the car accident. I know it's been a few weeks, but I'm still in physical therapy and my upper back & neck still tense up pretty bad at times, so I'm just not ready to push myself into doing something that could seriously injure me.

Anyways, I'm ready to get back into the gym and starting to teach myself how to be a runner again. And I really do feel more determined now than before.

I want to thank everyone on here for all your continued support & comments!! I love opening my email and seeing that people are leaving me messages of encouragement and inspiration on here :-) It definitely makes me want to do this!!

xoxo

Extra Workouts

With Thanksgiving on Thursday, I think it may be time to add in some extra workouts to my routine. It's that time of year where treats and goodies pop up all over the place and sometimes it's just too much to resist.

Plan of Action:
-Treat myself, but only a small taste...no need to eat something bad when I can just have a little nibble and enjoy it.
-Up the workouts...workout more & workout harder. Need to get rid of those extra calories

What are ya'lls holiday eating plans??

xoxo

Seriously This Time...

I know I posted a few weeks ago saying I was back...but it was a lie. My laptop has been broken for a few weeks, but I finally got it back today...which means back to focusing & posting!!

Unfortunately, I was in a car accident last week and am dealing with some pretty severe whiplash. I start physical therapy tomorrow, so I'm going to check into what I can and can't do during workouts then...so starting on Sunday, look forward to me starting over anew. I want a clean slate...a new focus...a real goal in mind.

I feel like I screwed up & I learned how accountable I truly was when I was posting in this blog. I'm so glad I have my laptop back so I can get back to it!!

I just wanted to write a quick post & let everyone know I really am back this time. I gotta get to bed since my muscle relaxers are slowly starting to kick in.

More tomorrow... :-)

xoxo