Friday weigh in, the weekend, and today

On Friday I was a little weary of doing a weigh in because I felt that I hadn't done very well last week. I gained 1/2 pound but that's okay. After work on Friday I went to the gym and jogged on the treadmill. Yay +1 point

Then I went to my sisters Halloween party and I ate too many sweets and didn't really feel well... -1 point

Sunday's don't count thankfully

Today I haven't been too good with my food but I am working on it. After work I took Sasha on a 1/2 hr walk and then went to a lift class at the gym. The class was way hard and I am happy I can do it. I hope one day I can actually do all of the reps on the weights that I'm supposed to!

So all in all I hope that this week will bring more time at the gym and less time on the couch and eating sweets.

Monday's Workout

On Saturday Hubby and I got a gym membership! We are now members of 24 Hour Fitness and today I went there for the first time. First I warmed up on the elliptical trainer and then I went to a lift class. Whoa I really am not in as good of shape as I thought. As I was driving home my arms felt like jello and I'm sure my whole body will hurt tomorrow. BUT I feel great that I am working out and I am going again tomorrow even if I just walk.

Friday Weigh-in

YAY! I lost 3 lbs this week! I know at least 1 1/2 lbs was probably water weight but that's okay. I still feel very happy. Now, only 17 more pounds to go! I really want to join a gym but they're all so expensive. I'm a little dissapointed. But then I think I know I really need to join one because I will really enjoy the classes and going there after work. When I say I'm going to go to the gym after I go home or work out at home it never happens. Probably because when I get home I remember all the things I need to get done and just do them until I'm not motivated anymore and/or it's too late and so I don't. Well not this time. I'm going to join a gym I jsut need to find the right one for me.

Tuesday News

Tuesday was okay. I didn't exercise but I did clean my whole house and vacuumed my whole house which, now that I moved, is a lot of carpet! I did eat bad foods though: ice cream and some chocolate at work. Today I am going to try harder to only eat good food and work out after work!

Working Out!

Today was a great day for working out. I left my purse in the car Danny took to work soo I didn't have my phone, car keys, or wallet. Lame! So, I walked over to the Morgans to just check and see if my purse was at their house but it wasn't. But Sasha and I enjoyed a nice 40 minute walk. Then I ran a few errands in one of their cars and dropped it off. But first I stopped at the house and changed into my jogging clothes. From the Morgans I jogged to Blockbuster and dropped off some movies and then jogged home. It was a hard jog and I'm glad I did it because it helped me get back in the groove. Jogging for me just feels so good!
So I'm going to do weekly weigh-in's on Friday mornings and will post my loss/gain based on how much I weighed last week.
I didn't do my food journal today but I will tomorrow!

Fallen off the band wagon

I have fallen off the band wagon and will not continue this. I really want to lose weight and get in shape. Not just for the cruise either. I want to be a healthy fit person without extra fat. I have a little more motivation now. So the plan is to lose 15-20 lbs by the cruise. SO, that means if I want to accomplish my goal I need to lose about a pound a week for 15 lbs and 1 1/2 lbs a week for 20. One of the things I have a hard time with is my eating habits so from now on I will be keeping a food journal. I really want to join a gym but I don't know which one to join. I think Danny wants to do 24 hr fitness because of his work schedule. I don't really care I just want to get in shape!

Last Week

Well last week was.. okay to say the least. It was my birthday on Friday and so basically this whole weekend I didn't workout and I ate lots of bad food. So I am really going to try to go off candy all together until Halloween. So hopefully it will work out great!

Discipline

I think I might have the worst discipline to stick to a plan. The deleting candy/sweets plan. Yeah that didn't work. Unfortunately there is candy corn at my house and I keep taking one there and one there. And yesterday was so crazy that I didn't have time to work out, but I did move some furniture. It's hard for me to find a time to exercise unless it's really early in the morning because after work I don't want to leave and go exercise. I want to hang out with my hubby and there always seems to be something we have/need/want to do after working hours.

I did weigh myself yesterday and I was a bit disappointed with what the scale was telling me and I know I haven't just gained muscle.

So here's the plan and we'll see how I do:
1500 cal per day
exercise daily
drink 2 mugs of water at work (I think they're 32 oz?)

Long-term goal:
No candy

So, whenever I have too many goals I get overwhelmed so this week I am just going to try to exercise everyday...before work. I think I can do it and I really want to so hopefully tomorrow will be great!

Today

Well since I don't have a plan yet today didn't go so well but it's not over yet so I still have hope. I drank a lot of water but ate a little too much candy. Darn work! I swear there is more candy and treats and sweets and bad things to eat at my work then I could've ever imagined. And I am a sucker for sweets, especially chocolate. I'm just going to have to say no! I think I will also have to ban candy from my diet for, let's say, a week. Not too long because Friday is my birthday and I definitely want to indulge in some cake and ice cream.

As for before and after pictures I don't know if I want to do those. We'll see after I get way in shape and am more comfortable with my body. I will think of a do-able plan tonight.

Oh and I did my measurements today after work. I forgot to weigh myself last night so that will have to wait until tomorrow. So, let the planning begin!

The Plan

So, I guess I don't really have a plan yet. I want to loose weight but that's not the most important thing for me. I think I could loose just a few pounds and be in way better shape then I am now because I would have more muscle mass. For me it's the measurements and then the weight that matters. So, I guess I should start out by weighing myself tomorrow(in the morning) and taking my measurements. Then I guess I will figure my goals from there.

Here Goes

Thanks to Danny's cousin Natalie I have been completely inspired!! I have started this blog because I too am going on the same cruise she is in January and feel the same way about the whole swimsuit issue (and not being tan but that's a lot easier fixed with a trip down "mistic" tan way...) I'm not fat by any means but I do have flub. I'm like a fat skinny person. Not fat, squishy. And that's all going to end. I've been trying to eat better and work out lately but it's just not going anywhere. So hopefully by blogging I will be able to better keep track of my progress and have others to motivate me.

Thanks Nat!