Picking up speed

Started a new eating plan, it will be 2 weeks on this coming Monday. Finally got to weigh in today and I have lost 6.6 pounds!!! Can't tell you how happy I am. So far I have lost 47.6 pounds on my weight loss journey that start Feb 2009. I feel so much stronger and happier now. I still have a long ways to go before I hit my goal but I'm finally moving along.

Diet is key. I was lucky enough to be able to go to Better Day Nutrition. They are located right next to our gym. I thought I was eating the way that I should, but my weight wasn't moving. So Derek put me on a high protein, low carbs, low sodium diet. I can't tell you how much better I feel. I have so much energy and my moods are much better. Working out definitely has a place in a healthy life style but nutrition is key. Really how can you expect your body to perform if all you feed it is crap!

We have tweaked our workout and they are kick butt! The circuit training combined with running between is really burn a bunch of calories. The stair master is hard but I can burn 100 calories in 10 minutes. Gotta love that. I'm struggling some in my RPM class, I would like to burn more calories. But Michelle the instructor is awesome and has giving me some pointers. Can't wait to try them out on Monday.

This week BodyPlex is having a new class Shabam! Looking forward to trying it out, should be tons of fun. Need to get my 600 calorie burn. I might start adding in a Sunday run. That would put me at 5 days a week. Biggest thing is I don't want the kids to always have to hangout at the gym. At least when I run they can ride their bikes with me. Gets me thinner and them healthier that's always a good thing.

Going to San Fransisco at the end of the month. A little nervous about how my eating is going to be there. I know we will be walking a lot so that should help. Need to look to see if the hotel has a gym. I think I'll pack my workout clothes just in case. I'm going to try to stay on plan for the majority of time, but I'm sure there will be a meal or two that isn't. I need to think, lean protein, fruits and veggies. Going to stay away from bread and limit my desserts to just one. So it better be good!