HAPPY MONDAY

First, I would like to say I apologize for my MIA status. As you all know I was gone on a 7 day cruise just returning last week. I used my time last week to try and regroup and get back into the swing of things all though I don't think I am there yet. Its really nice to go on vacation and have very little worries. Snapping back to reality is difficult. Well I am back to reality since the world doesn't stop for me!
When I came back from my trip I weighed myself and I was up 2 lbs. Not so bad given the amount of food that is always readily available. I worked out a couple days on the cruise ship then felt like I was not relaxing enough so I put workouts to rest.

The week I came back we started a walking challenge at work. I did not do the best throughout the week and go better as the week went on. I walked forever this weekend to ensure I had my 50,000 steps for the week. I exceeded it a little bit but I did not want to let my team down. I will make sure I get all 10,000 steps before going to bed because it was a pain walking just to walk. I did not like that.

It is Monday and Monday is weigh in day. I am 209.8 so I lost my 2 lbs from the cruise. I am back on track with eating right and working out. Today has been a great morning already with some exercise in. Going to do a DVD workout when I get home. I am putting up a pic of me from the cruise and a before pic...maybe you can see the difference. Let me know what you think.

Apologize For My MIA Status...

I know I have been MIA...I was sooo sick last week I could not bring myself to get on the computer. I did not work out at all last week due to being sick and not having the energy to do so. I woke up this morning and did not feel like getting up to go to the gym but I quickly changed my mind when I felt like a lard ass. I got up and went to the gym at 5:20am. I tell you what missing a week of workouts was like starting my first day in the gym. I felt very very weak and the weights seemed to be very heavy. I persevered through the discomfort and ran for 20 mins..15 mins level 4.2 and then the last 5 mins I took it up to level 5.0 which was grueling and pushed me to my limit for the day. Needless to say when I was done I felt great and it was a great start to my Monday.

My food intake for the day consisted of:
B- 3 slice turkey bacon, 1 slice double fiber wheat bread and 1 TBSP natural peanut butter.
S- 12 peanuts
L- 1 Healthy Choice chicken noodle soup & 1-pack 100 cal craisins
D- 1 Turkey & American cheese on Flatbread from Subway...I had lettuce, tomato, green bell pepper, onions and honey mustard. I ate 10 Light potato chips and all of my water for the day.

I woke up and did my weigh in and I am 211.6lbs. Last Monday I did not report my weight..it was 207.2...but I knew that was not accurate because I was sick and barely eating...so I decided not to use that weight....

I am leaving for my cruise on Saturday and trying to ensure I am at 210 before leaving. I am going to weigh myself on Saturday morning before we are off to the airport that way I have a number to keep in mind while i am on the cruise. I have mentally told myself that I am going to keep all the food in perspective on the cruise as I have heard that it is tons of food at your disposal 24 hrs a day. I am taking my workout close and have told myself I am committing to 1 workout every morning to keep on schedule with what I do each morning.

I am taking my laptop on the cruise so I will keep you update daily just so I can keep myself accountable....

I will check back in on Saturday before I leave so I can post my weight....

Wish me well at as I challenge myself to be responsible for what I decide to eat or not to eat while aboard the big ship....

Good Morning...

It is Tuesday and I started my day out completing the Biggest Loser Boot Camp DVD....It does not matter how many times I do this DVD it is just as grueling. I am hoping that I make it to Level 2 someday but man I am still fighting through Level 1.

Here is a great inspirational quote that will get us pumped up!!



If this does not do it for you I am not sure what will....take each day at a time, get the workouts in, drink plenty of water and make healthy food choices....

New Challenge....

One of my besties, Lois asked if we can do a weight loss challenge together....you know me I am up for the challenge and it is another way to hold me accountable...I WILL NOT FAIL. We don't have all the specifics in place but we will by the end of the day and I will let you know what they are. We both started off this morning by doing our weigh in. I texted her at 5:15am to let her know to empty her bladder and get on the scale. We both did. I will post my weight but ask for her permission if she would like me to tell the world her business before doing so...LOL I am at 213.6. Not a big weight loss from last week but it is totally due to me not being totally focused last week but i am back on track and it is still a loss. Our challenge is going to run until December 31, 2009. The person with the biggest weight loss will receive a $100 dollar gift certificate to the clothing store that they like best and a spa treatment (pedicure & manicure), so this is def something to work towards as well as our good health. In the end we both will be winners as we will have loss some weight and be looking good!!!

I started my morning off with a great workout at the gym. I have been missing the gym and doing more workouts at home but I am trying to refocus on the gym and whatever I do at home being extra. This week is suppose to rain so I am not sure if I will be able to get my walks in during lunch but I feel great knowing I woke up and had my workout.

Push yourself this week. Don't stop and persevere threw the pain. I increased the amount I lift with my legs this morning and it was grueling but I am taking my efforts to the next level. I have to reach my 21o goal by May 23rd (cruise time) and may be less than that if I put in some hard work....

Talk to ya soon!!

Terrific Tuesday....

Last night I did the Biggest Loser Boot Camp workout which is grueling. You literally break a sweat before you start breaking a sweat. I cant begin to describe the type of workout you get but if you really want to know go out and get it. You will thank me!! I had the munchies yesterday especially in the evening hours after 8pm..go figure. My food intake consisted of:
Breakfast: 3 slices of turkey bacon and 1 fiber one strawberry poptart
Lunch: 1 turkey flat bread from subway w/ LTO, american cheese and honey mustard and 1 bag of Lay's Light Chips.
Snack: 15 almonds
Dinner: 1 healthy choice meal: Chicken, mashed potatoes (cant believe how much they don't give you lol), mixed veggies and cherry dessert (which I did not eat, I don't do cherries)

After 8: was craving bread and ate a potato roll and around midnight I had a bowl of captain crunch....I didn't have to do it but I did.

So back to my routine...no eating after 8pm. Other than my eating mishaps I had a great day and a nice workout.

See ya soon....

It's Monday...The Week Starter

Good Morning Fellow Followers....
What a beautiful day outside. I wish I could go for a run before work but that is not happening. I did my Monday morning weigh in and I am at 214.4. YEA...I have been doing well and it is showing. I am also wearing a size 16 suit I bought many many years ago but never got rid of since it was brand new and I had hopes of fitting into it again...I DID IT!!! Now my goal is to not fit into it...LOL I did not work out this morning since I have an unemployment hearing to attend for work so I have to be suited up and put on my career woman look ha ha. I will be completing my workout this evening no less. I am off to work before I am late so I will check in later and tell you about what I did for my workout.

See Ya Soon!!

Yesterday...

Yesterday was very complicated and resulted in me dealing with a lot of unneeded stress. This is the first time during my journey that I had to really focus and try and stay on track. I am an emotional eater and while my mind told me to eat all the wrong things I did not eat much but not good choices. I started my day off with a bottle of water and did not have any breakfast or lunch which is a no no. I ate a bag of Doritos around 4pm and yes they were good. Can't remember the last time I have had bad chips. I came home and had 2 chicken fajitas which I made homemade and 2 apple pies for KFC. I should not have done it but I did. I had all my water for the day and I did pop up and go to the gym at 10:26 pm last night. I had a very good work out but I am not sure my body was fueled enough due to lack of eating and besides the fact that I was just flat out mentally drained. My issue is one that will not go away over night so I am going to have to stay focused and make appropriate choices. The emotional excuse eater has to be thrown out the door.

See Ya