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!!