Hello all:
Today I made the decision and I gotta do it! I made the call to the gym and left a message that I am interested in personal training sessions. As much as it pains me (and my pockets) to do it, I need the discipline and someone to hold me accountable. So, I got my budget in place, my mindset ready, and I feel the motivation. Just waiting for the call to set them up. I know I am going to hate it, but I will work to get the desired results.
I thought about it for quite some time and finally, I just gotta do it. I will let you all know when they start. I will be complaining about it the entire time :-)
Until next post, *Deuces* Jai-Nation Citizens!
Sunday, July 26, 2009
Friday, July 24, 2009
Fell off the Bandwagon?!?!?
I feel like I am on a teeter-totter. Up and down and up and down... I have been exercising constantly these past two weeks and I haven't noticed a different. This is frustrating. You eat too much, you gain; you eat too little, you gain or you plateau! You eat a piece of meat, it sticks in you gut; you eat a potato chip, you bloat like a blowfish! Fruits and vegetables seem like that only thing left to eat! I need to find that 'just right' where I can just eat and see the difference.
Yup, I am frustrated. No cut cards; this sucks. I have gotten up to 1 hour of cardio per day (this week) and the scale is still merciless. I don't want to give up, but DURN! Now I have to admit, I have been loving some Raisinets this week, but that was my 'treat for the day'. I have been eating cereal, Kashi multigrain dishes, salads, and turkey on Double Fiber bread all week! I am desperate... I need a healthy medium. Any suggestions?
Yup, I am frustrated. No cut cards; this sucks. I have gotten up to 1 hour of cardio per day (this week) and the scale is still merciless. I don't want to give up, but DURN! Now I have to admit, I have been loving some Raisinets this week, but that was my 'treat for the day'. I have been eating cereal, Kashi multigrain dishes, salads, and turkey on Double Fiber bread all week! I am desperate... I need a healthy medium. Any suggestions?
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Time Hurts: Time of the Month means Time to EAT!
I am so bad at this. Every month there is a time where cravings kick in and it seems that I can't bypass them. I am sitting here eating blueberries at my desk while, at the same time, thinking about a Little Caesar's Pizza!! It's wrong I tell you! I wanted McDonald's the other day; I heard about that new Angus Burger. So I looked it up online and was HURT!!! Cuttin' that joint in half won't even help.
15 weeks left and I don't feel like I accomplished much, but again, it's definitely for my health. Now if I go back to the doctor's and he says that my cholesterol levels haven't dropped, I will be HURT again!! I haven't lifted weights since last Friday because I got HURT. This HURTS! :-P
Anyway, I will continue to do what I think is right, while daydreaming about pizza and NOW fried shrimp!!
This sucks! This hurts! Shoot!
Until next post *Deuces* Jai-Nation citizens!
15 weeks left and I don't feel like I accomplished much, but again, it's definitely for my health. Now if I go back to the doctor's and he says that my cholesterol levels haven't dropped, I will be HURT again!! I haven't lifted weights since last Friday because I got HURT. This HURTS! :-P
Anyway, I will continue to do what I think is right, while daydreaming about pizza and NOW fried shrimp!!
This sucks! This hurts! Shoot!
Until next post *Deuces* Jai-Nation citizens!
Sunday, July 19, 2009
Caloric Disappointment
My husband and I went to Red Robin yesterday (I love Red Robin by the way... I'm just a big kid!). I didn't order a burger; I decided on a salad. Granted I didn't eat all of it, but I ate the main stuff in the Fiesta Pollo Salad. There was grilled chicken, beans, lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, and dressing. I decided to dip my fork in the dressing instead of pouring it all on the salad (a Weight Watchers suggestion). Anyway, I get home and I check the calories for the salad. I was UTTERLY disappointed.
I meant well, but should have known better. That salad was too good to be true indeed. Granted because I didn't eat the entire thing, I took in less than what the salad was worth, but I admit it wasn't that much less I am sure. Rethink your salads. It was actually better for me to get the burger and fries. YES, it was like THAT! Now that I have vented, I am definitely going to be more conscious of what is considered 'healthy'. I will STILL love Red Robin though :-)... in moderation and while taking BABY STEPS!
Until next post, *Deuces* Jai-Nation Citizens!
I meant well, but should have known better. That salad was too good to be true indeed. Granted because I didn't eat the entire thing, I took in less than what the salad was worth, but I admit it wasn't that much less I am sure. Rethink your salads. It was actually better for me to get the burger and fries. YES, it was like THAT! Now that I have vented, I am definitely going to be more conscious of what is considered 'healthy'. I will STILL love Red Robin though :-)... in moderation and while taking BABY STEPS!
Until next post, *Deuces* Jai-Nation Citizens!
Friday, July 17, 2009
Emotional Eating
Guilty as charged!! I have recognized that when I am a little down, I tend to eat more. Today, I was challenged with emotional eating. Certain things make me get in a 'funky-like' state and I have a little down. I went to lunch and was faced with wanting a thick, greasy cheeseburger. I stood there waiting my turn and then it came and I said, "Turkey on Pita with Swiss Cheese, please". Out it flowed... I enjoyed my lunch and I added some chips from Whole Foods on the side (eating the serving size). Still in a funk though, but at least I know that I am regaining my 'self-control'. :-)
I was telling one friend yesterday and one friend today that I am not seeing dramatic changes but my clothes are still fitting differently. I have a pair of capris that I can now pull off without unbuttoning them. They aren't falling off of me because my booty keeps them up, but its nice that I can do that again.
Just sharing another stepping stone; I tell you, this 'eating' or 'not eating what I want' thing is HARD!! I have 16 weeks and 1 before my trip and can lose up to 32 pounds (at a healthy 2 pounds per week). I am content with 20, but the scale is not cooperating. LOL. I have started back on Weight Watchers online to tally my points and control my eating habits.
I know I can do this; I just have to continue to have the confidence and will-power to do so.
Until next post, *Deuces* Jai-Nation citizens.
I was telling one friend yesterday and one friend today that I am not seeing dramatic changes but my clothes are still fitting differently. I have a pair of capris that I can now pull off without unbuttoning them. They aren't falling off of me because my booty keeps them up, but its nice that I can do that again.
Just sharing another stepping stone; I tell you, this 'eating' or 'not eating what I want' thing is HARD!! I have 16 weeks and 1 before my trip and can lose up to 32 pounds (at a healthy 2 pounds per week). I am content with 20, but the scale is not cooperating. LOL. I have started back on Weight Watchers online to tally my points and control my eating habits.
I know I can do this; I just have to continue to have the confidence and will-power to do so.
Until next post, *Deuces* Jai-Nation citizens.
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Workin' it out, but tippin' the scales!!
Hello all,
It's been a busy week for me, so I am just getting around to writing. I have been going to spin class, and step and doing TurboJam and ab work and going to House Dance class. Sounds like a lot right?!?! So tell me, why have I gained!! I have been lifting weights and doing push-ups and I know muscle is denser than fat.... yadda yadda yadda. But the scale is discouraging; I gained 2 pounds, but it won't 'beat me'. My clothes fit bigger, which is a plus. Nothing dramatic, but I notice it. Not sure what November will bring, but I am certain that this work is best for my body. I do feel very energetic once I am done, which makes getting through my work day much easier. I still have to admit that my eating habits are still suspect. I eat less but I still like 'good' stuff :-) I need to eat better stuff!! :-D. Baby Steps...
Well, I need to get ready for work. Have a glorious day.
Until next post, Jai-Nation citizens! *Deuces*
It's been a busy week for me, so I am just getting around to writing. I have been going to spin class, and step and doing TurboJam and ab work and going to House Dance class. Sounds like a lot right?!?! So tell me, why have I gained!! I have been lifting weights and doing push-ups and I know muscle is denser than fat.... yadda yadda yadda. But the scale is discouraging; I gained 2 pounds, but it won't 'beat me'. My clothes fit bigger, which is a plus. Nothing dramatic, but I notice it. Not sure what November will bring, but I am certain that this work is best for my body. I do feel very energetic once I am done, which makes getting through my work day much easier. I still have to admit that my eating habits are still suspect. I eat less but I still like 'good' stuff :-) I need to eat better stuff!! :-D. Baby Steps...
Well, I need to get ready for work. Have a glorious day.
Until next post, Jai-Nation citizens! *Deuces*
Monday, July 6, 2009
Set Goals and Implement
Hello all,
It's been almost a week since I have posted and a busy one it was. I did learn something this past week... to set goals and implement. I set a goal to do spinning class and follow with step class. DONE! I set a goal to do low carb every other day. DONE! I set a goal to enjoy what I wanted to eat for a couple days. DONE... and it was GOOD! I set a goal to get a certain amount of work done for school. DONE! I set a goal to not do a durn thing on days I didn't feel like it. DONE! and mo' DID IT! :-)
Life just takes balance. You will drive yourself crazy if you don't balance the bad with the good; the stress with the relaxation; the salad with the IHOP. Homeostasis is so important. Right now I wish I could balance being awake with being sleep, but that's still work in progress.
Remember to balance on the boogieboard of life. If you fall off, get back up and do it again. Eventually, your footing will be stable.
Until next post 'Jai-Nation' citizens *Deuces*
It's been almost a week since I have posted and a busy one it was. I did learn something this past week... to set goals and implement. I set a goal to do spinning class and follow with step class. DONE! I set a goal to do low carb every other day. DONE! I set a goal to enjoy what I wanted to eat for a couple days. DONE... and it was GOOD! I set a goal to get a certain amount of work done for school. DONE! I set a goal to not do a durn thing on days I didn't feel like it. DONE! and mo' DID IT! :-)
Life just takes balance. You will drive yourself crazy if you don't balance the bad with the good; the stress with the relaxation; the salad with the IHOP. Homeostasis is so important. Right now I wish I could balance being awake with being sleep, but that's still work in progress.
Remember to balance on the boogieboard of life. If you fall off, get back up and do it again. Eventually, your footing will be stable.
Until next post 'Jai-Nation' citizens *Deuces*
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