I caved. I didn't want to; I even felt a little guilty, but I had a bad morning with my kids. I cried. I felt guilty. I ate FRIED PICKLES. There, I said it. They were the best thing I had ever eaten. Had the option of fried strawberries or fried tofu been an option perhaps I would have chosen one, but it wasn't.
As far as my workout goes, I am T.I.R.E.D. Everything about me is tired tonight. I'd like to think I am going to get a second wind, but it just ain't happenin'! I am ok with it because I know it is not because I am quitting. I just need a rest and will be right back at it tomorrow!
Must sleep.
Tuesday, June 25, 2013
June 24, 2013
PROLOGUE. During a hot Sunday afternoon, my husband, Rodney, tells me that he is sick of being overweight and has decided that we are going to start working out and start doing our Body By Vi shakes again. I am not sure where him wanting to lose weight brings me into the pic; however, I figure that eventually I will be swimsuit bound so I play along. Later, as I discuss my workout room with some friends, Rod chimes in saying that I won't use it anyway, blah, blah, blah. (He's a talker so I take him with a grain of salt) However, he goes on to say that we are going to do it "Rod's way," and since he is overweight (his words), I am not sure exactly what that is-but it exists in his mind. So one thing leads to another and the workout challenge is on.
MONDAY. I woke up feeling like I was going to vomit. No idea where it came from, perhaps my fear of starting this whole workout thing again, but there it was. Crap, I think. I cannot use the "I'm sick" excuse on the first day of our challenge! I lay in bed, eyes closed, trying to coerce myself into working out when I hear Rod jump into the shower. There is no way that little punk worked out, I think. Ok so I convince myself that it is ok-I am going to workout tonight.
A few hours later while on the phone with Rod, I say, "what happened to your workout?" I admit, I got complete and utter pleasure out of his morning defeat. So anyway, he says that he slept through the alarm. I proceeded to inform him that if that is the "Rod Way," he will surely continue to be "overweight." "I don't think the Rod Way will work for me." He laughed it off, but I feel a checkmate coming on!
First workout down! I consider this to be the hardest-the first step to my weight loss recovery. It felt soooooo great to workout again. I did cardio and boxed, and it was the most refreshing feeling; I cannot believe I put it off this long. When I was finished, I ran to my computer so I could update the fan club! Yeah, ok, run I did not, it was more of a soggy limp, I admit. I opened my computer, tried to use the mouse....and my hands were shaking. At some point during my workout, a feeble, unsteady being took over my body. My hands trembled; I couldn't type. How could this be? I felt refreshed and strong... I resorted to sitting, drinking water and letting my body adjust to the shock that it had just been re-introduced to-the new reality of it's future unearthed. I slept REALLY REALLY well. Day one check!
MONDAY. I woke up feeling like I was going to vomit. No idea where it came from, perhaps my fear of starting this whole workout thing again, but there it was. Crap, I think. I cannot use the "I'm sick" excuse on the first day of our challenge! I lay in bed, eyes closed, trying to coerce myself into working out when I hear Rod jump into the shower. There is no way that little punk worked out, I think. Ok so I convince myself that it is ok-I am going to workout tonight.
A few hours later while on the phone with Rod, I say, "what happened to your workout?" I admit, I got complete and utter pleasure out of his morning defeat. So anyway, he says that he slept through the alarm. I proceeded to inform him that if that is the "Rod Way," he will surely continue to be "overweight." "I don't think the Rod Way will work for me." He laughed it off, but I feel a checkmate coming on!
First workout down! I consider this to be the hardest-the first step to my weight loss recovery. It felt soooooo great to workout again. I did cardio and boxed, and it was the most refreshing feeling; I cannot believe I put it off this long. When I was finished, I ran to my computer so I could update the fan club! Yeah, ok, run I did not, it was more of a soggy limp, I admit. I opened my computer, tried to use the mouse....and my hands were shaking. At some point during my workout, a feeble, unsteady being took over my body. My hands trembled; I couldn't type. How could this be? I felt refreshed and strong... I resorted to sitting, drinking water and letting my body adjust to the shock that it had just been re-introduced to-the new reality of it's future unearthed. I slept REALLY REALLY well. Day one check!
Sunday, June 23, 2013
June 23, 2013
Third time's a charm....they say. My last couple of blogs, over a year ago, indicated that I wasn't giving up. UUGGGHHH. I did. I appear to suck at this game! My husband, however, challenged me today...in front of witnesses....he tried to call me out. Well, he's no spring chicken so I am taking his challenge. He can stop drinking pop and lose more weight than me, he says. He had me type up a spreadsheet and we are starting our shakes tomorrow; he has a plan, he says. I can beat him at this challenge if I dig deep to find the willpower that I have apparently concealed, all too well I might add, somewhere within. PLUS, it would be a bonus to fit into my wedding dress on my 40th birthday this year! So I encourage you to follow this time as there should be humor, suffering, humiliation and additional emotions that one of the two of us will most likely discover. Happy following!
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
January 10th, 2012
Oh my glutes! I am definitely feeling the 1000 rep workout that I did the other night, and I am NOT complaining. I hated every minute of it; however, I am loving the pain...work muscles work.
Still no pop to report-10 days and counting!!! I have decided that next week, I get down and dirty with the food. I am going to try a program that one of my friend's swears by, and she has the results to show it so there must be some truth to it. Haven't seen her lately, but I hear she looks amazing! I am just not sure how far my will power will go on the food side... It's amazing how the mind can mess with you-mine thinks it's just one big funny game.
Well, until my workout tonight, I have nothing else to report.
Stay healthy!
Still no pop to report-10 days and counting!!! I have decided that next week, I get down and dirty with the food. I am going to try a program that one of my friend's swears by, and she has the results to show it so there must be some truth to it. Haven't seen her lately, but I hear she looks amazing! I am just not sure how far my will power will go on the food side... It's amazing how the mind can mess with you-mine thinks it's just one big funny game.
Well, until my workout tonight, I have nothing else to report.
Stay healthy!
Sunday, January 8, 2012
January 8th, 2012
Just when you thought I wasn't coming back again...here I am. I am not quitting this time so expect to see many updates.
My biggest accomplishment this week is my one week anniversary of NO POP! Sounds minute right? It's not though-not for me. Luckily, until today, it hasn't really bothered me. But, today, today I wanted a Mountain Dew like a baby wants it's mamma's nipple. I, however, chose against the nipple and grabbed a bottle of water!!! I can't tell you how many times I circled our kitchen island. Luckily, I about got ran over by my daughter in roller skates-breaking my cycle of it wants me to drink it, it wants me to say no, it wants me to drink it, it wants me to say no...I curse you Mountain Dew for tasting so good. No worries, my husband thinks I'm nuts too!
As for the fitness part, after two straight days of working out, I was done-exhausted, not working out. I was wiped out and seriously prayed that I wasn't slipping into old habits. I watched the Biggest Loser for motivation, stayed connected to the health and fitness group that I am connected to and circled back. I LOVE working out, and I HATE that I have gotten away from it.
Tonight I tried this 1000 rep workout, and wow, kudos to those who did 1000 reps the first time out. I did not, however, I plan on doing it weekly or bi-weekly to build up to the 1000. It was a really great workout! I can't wait to do the entire thing!!!
So, my point, set goals (even if you have to baby step your way to your big goals, it all adds up), find support (I'm sure there are those who don't need it, but if you do-and I am one of the "do's," find it) and don't give up. No matter what size you are or where you are with health and fitness, it is hard to get going and keep with it; however, you can do it. If you are exhausted, go for a walk. You'd be surprised to find out how energizing it can be. And, don't worry, I'll take my own advice!
My biggest accomplishment this week is my one week anniversary of NO POP! Sounds minute right? It's not though-not for me. Luckily, until today, it hasn't really bothered me. But, today, today I wanted a Mountain Dew like a baby wants it's mamma's nipple. I, however, chose against the nipple and grabbed a bottle of water!!! I can't tell you how many times I circled our kitchen island. Luckily, I about got ran over by my daughter in roller skates-breaking my cycle of it wants me to drink it, it wants me to say no, it wants me to drink it, it wants me to say no...I curse you Mountain Dew for tasting so good. No worries, my husband thinks I'm nuts too!
As for the fitness part, after two straight days of working out, I was done-exhausted, not working out. I was wiped out and seriously prayed that I wasn't slipping into old habits. I watched the Biggest Loser for motivation, stayed connected to the health and fitness group that I am connected to and circled back. I LOVE working out, and I HATE that I have gotten away from it.
Tonight I tried this 1000 rep workout, and wow, kudos to those who did 1000 reps the first time out. I did not, however, I plan on doing it weekly or bi-weekly to build up to the 1000. It was a really great workout! I can't wait to do the entire thing!!!
So, my point, set goals (even if you have to baby step your way to your big goals, it all adds up), find support (I'm sure there are those who don't need it, but if you do-and I am one of the "do's," find it) and don't give up. No matter what size you are or where you are with health and fitness, it is hard to get going and keep with it; however, you can do it. If you are exhausted, go for a walk. You'd be surprised to find out how energizing it can be. And, don't worry, I'll take my own advice!
January 2, 2012
Well, I overcame the first workout (aside from the first run, the hardest part of working out)-P90X Kenpo topped with Just Dance 3 on the Wii with my daughter. I have also found a group of ladies with similar goals that I know will help keep me focused. Some friends at church have convinced me to register for the Air Force Marathon; however, the marathon concept does nothing for me so I have chosen to do the 10K the night before.
Aside from all of the great support and events to work towards, I found the ultimate motivation today! I took my dreaded (and I now know why they are ever so dreaded) "BEFORE" pictures. I hate how I have let myself go so I have big plans to print the pics and write my goals underneath so I can look at them daily!
I hear the voices of The Smurfs and the laughter of young ones permeating the walls which tells me that I must go join priority one....my family.
Aside from all of the great support and events to work towards, I found the ultimate motivation today! I took my dreaded (and I now know why they are ever so dreaded) "BEFORE" pictures. I hate how I have let myself go so I have big plans to print the pics and write my goals underneath so I can look at them daily!
I hear the voices of The Smurfs and the laughter of young ones permeating the walls which tells me that I must go join priority one....my family.
Sunday, January 1, 2012
January 1, 2012...Thank goodness - a new year!
Ok, almost five months since my last post. Uuuuggghhhh. I have nothing to say today as I am pretty sure I have used most of my excuses now. It's just time to make a change. Stay tuned. I am really going to do this, and I am REALLY going to need the motivation.
Happy 2012! Good luck on wherever your journey takes you. I expect mine to be adventurous, challenging, accomplished and fulfilling...
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