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!

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.

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...

August 11, 2011...Day 99!

Well, my 60 days have come and gone.  My weight has come, gone and, unfortunately, come back again.  Wow, I just realized that it has been exactly three months since my last post-pathetic, I agree.  I cannot believe it's actually Day 99.  I almost went 100 days with no success!  Why is it so hard to get going and stay going?  It's really quite depressing.  I thought about starting Weight Watchers, but apparently I am too lazy to get online and sign up.  See, even the simplest task becomes SO much.

I am changing my tune now.  In my defense, the summer has been extremely unexpected.  We spent a lot of time out of town, at my in-laws, due to my mother-in-laws hard fought loss to cancer; and ended up living there for about a month in the end.  I did start running just to keep some sanity about myself, however, I didn't keep it up once I got back.  I felt like I had so much to catch up on - whenever would I make time for me...and to workout?!?  My free time has to be spend cleaning, doing laundry and just being a mom (which I have totally sucked at this summer).  I really want to take some time for me and get healthy.  I want to show my kids a healthy lifestyle...can anyone out there help???  AAAAHHHHHHH.

Well, that entry was a total blow.  Could I have been any harder on myself?  I do want to get healthy and in shape.  Any tips out there?  I will say I feel more energized in the fall so hopefully that will be the key!  I cannot believe this is Day 99.  Day 100 would be the perfect time to get back in the game-guess I'll have to change the title....ANEWMEIN160!

Have a good one!

May 11th...Day 9

I'M BACK!!!  I am watching my food intake now too.  That sucks!  I like food, and I don't like cutting it out.  So I ran another mile tonight.  I made decent time, although not my goal that I was going for.  I will try that again tomorrow night.  It was hotter than crap and muggy-harder to run than I was thinking.  Muggy is not my friend, but I sucked it up.  It has gone from chilly rainy weather to hot, hot, muggy.  Not complaining though.  I am wet either way so I would rather be warm!

May 10th...Day 8

We had soccer practice tonight.  I coached and then rushed off to my softball game.  It wasn't a ton of exercise; however, I wasn't sitting on my bum all night so it was something.  Oh, and I did walk a little at lunch today.  I am beginning to think I am slacking as I usually do when I start my exercise regimen and can't find time to do it.

I am regrouping tonight.  I will not quit again as I feel exceptionally fat tonight.  I think I am more bloated from a gas of some sort, but the pants are making me feel more like the Pillsbury dough boy and less like Barbie.  Although she is not my realistic goal, I still don't feel like stuffing myself into a pair of pants.  It's not a pretty site when your spouse walks in and you are tucking yourself into your pants.  The ego has taken a hit today.  It is going to bed and starting over again tomorrow!

May 9th...Day 7

Ok, I admit, I was lazy today.  There's just no other way to say it.  When I got home from work, I was tired, wiped out. I didn't want to watch tv, read a book, clean my house (ok, so I don't particularly ever want to clean my house)-I didn't want to do anything.  I was in a funk; and although exercise would have totally been the cure, I couldn't do it.  When it was time for my kids to go to bed, my daughter and I crashed in my bed.

Moral of the story, today was not so productive; however, on the bright side, sleeping is healthy too!