again, again, again

Good news I have lost 44 pounds since January of 2010. Bad new I have been going up and down since September 2010. My weight goes up 227 then down to 221. Its crazy and frustrating and totally my fault...lol. Working out I like but I do need to step it up. I'm only doing 3 days a week which isn't enough I know. I need more Cardio. Right now I'm fighting with my back, but I'm determined to keep working out and modifying my workouts so I don't lose more ground. Since my legs are sore today I think what I did yesterday must of worked. Lots of reps, low weights, and throw in some Cardio. I know this summer I need to get in at least 5 workout a week. The biggest thing is that I hate making my boys go to daycare. Good news is that they seemed to have made some friends, so that helps. We go three times a week at night, but I think the off days I need to go also.

Watching Biggest Loser always inspires me. So I have taken a motivation tip from Jay writing my goal on my arm. Every time I reach for food, candy, treats or when I'm working out sweating and don't think I can do another rep its going to be right there staring me in the face.

I also need to write about my journey. It helps me stay focused, determined, and it reminds me of what I want.

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!

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!

Working out

Hey to my 3 readers...lol Being awhile. Our family has a new gym membership. Its really awesome because I get to workout with my hubby and daughter. It fun that Kelsie is now old enough to workout with us. I really can't wait until the boys will be. Talon is already lifting weights at home... its really cute. My eating has been doing pretty good. Considering its the holiday season not doing bad. This week has been better plus I'm kicking butt at the gym. I'm down to weighing once a week. My weight is going crazy and its really is discouraging to see the scale going up when you have been working so hard. I know that it is only my body adjusting to lifting weights and in a bit i'm hoping the weight will really start to come off. I figure I need to lose another 50 pounds and I will be prefect!! It higher then most i'm sure but it will be a weight that I think I will look good at and I can maintain. I will weigh in on Friday morning. I'm hoping for a good loss but it might be the same or even a gain. I'm not going to freakout. I'm just going to keep doing what i'm doing. I feel great. I think this going to be a great month!