Crazy week

What a crazy week. I was doing awesome on the challenge. Then PMS combined with cold weather hit me hard. Don't know if my body was planning on hibernating or what but I first lost 2 pounds, gained that back plus an extra 2. Finally got a workout in, ended the week where I started it at 227. Could be worse. I could have ended up gaining. Looking over my food journal. I had 5 day that were spot on, 1 day that was bad, and one day that was over the top bad and I didn't even track it. Soooo I guess I need to do better. I still think I need one cheat day. Maybe only one meal instead of the whole day...lol.

My hubby is out of town. I already miss him and the airplane hasn't even taking off yet. I'm hoping to stay super busy so the time goes by faster. Need to make sure that the house is stocked with good food so I don't eat to comfort myself. I think my goal should be to lose enough weight that he will notice a difference when he comes back. Yeah that will be a good motivator.

Deciding if I should hit the gym today. I might checkout what classes they have today. Thats always fun. Since I haven't been all week it will do us good to get out of the house. Going to do that now.

8-week Challenge

Starting the 8 week challenge with some friends. Very excited. My goal is to lose 20 pounds. So that 2.5 pounds a week. I'm pretty confident that if I stick to my eating plan and workout plan it should be in the bag. Actually I'm hoping to lose more then that, but I don't want to jinx myself :) The challenge is this. We have a 4 & 8 week goal. Then we break that down to weekly goals. If you hit it YEAH! If not you have to give 5 dollars to charity. If you hit your 4 week goal then we are going to celebrate with a pedicure. If you make your 8 week goal we will celebrate again with another pedicure. If you don't then you donate another 20 dollars to charity. At the end we are going to do a Charity Walk. Not sure which one yet. Should be fun. Plus the added bonus of friends motivating you and celebrating your successes.

I actually started last week and lost 5.6 pounds this week. I'm very happy about but it is stupid weight that I gained over the holidays. I still need to lose another 7 pounds before I'm back to my lowest weight. I getting back into the groove of eating healthier again. Thanksgiving through Christmas was rough. I was eating all kinds of crap, my body and mind really were taking hit. I can already feel the difference of having good food in my system and working out.

I should have good numbers next week. I only got in two workouts with this week weigh-in. Our new schedule is Monday/spin, Tuesday/off, Wed/front half weights, Thur/ Back half weights, Fri/off, Sat/Zumba and Sunday off. I think this makes a really good rounded program. The weight training is in circuits so I still get a good cardio workout. I really aim for at least 500 calories per workout.

April we are heading to Florida and the beach. I'm really looking forward to it. I want to be able to wear a bathing suit without being totally self conscious about it. I like the one I have now, but it would be nice to get a new smaller size one :) Maybe I should order it as a reminder of what I want to do!!

Feeling good

Finally had a chance to hit the gym today. Did a spin class. It was awesome burned 535 calories... go me! Between having my tooth pulled, Garry being sick then me and the boys being sick. It feels so nice just to feel good. You forget. Ok all i'm going to write because i'm super tired and want to go snuggle down in bed!

Beach

The word that installs fear into women...lol. I have three month until we are spending spring break in Naples, Fl. I'm so excited to hangout at the beach. At my current size i'm really still fine... well lying down with a beach blanket covering me! So with that being said. I have been off my weight loss program since the summer. Its time to recommit, hit the gym, eat health and be fit. I'm really excited about going snorkeling with the family. The though of a huge white moon beaming up at everyone is enough to get me off my butt! This is going to be a great year.

I just discovered a new magazine. Its call Clean Eating. It has faboulous low cal recipes. I'm excited to try some of them. Plus great tips on eating healthier with less process foods, closer to nature. I'm not a huge lets eat organic, but it has great tips on eating with the season. What veggies and fruits are in their prime now and recipes to use them to the fullest. I'm also going to get their fitness magizine called Oxygen. Love the name. Hope the magazine is as good.

So cheers to a new healthier, fitter 2011!