Hmmmm......

So I weighed myself today and according to my scale I have gaines 8 pounds in less than four days.......So I think man this scale is broken so I make Robert weigh himself and it is dead on. So you think man I must have pigged out this week right? WRONG....I have been really really good, only eating healthy, yogurt for breakfast, protien bars for lunch, and healthy dinners, so I have to ask HOW ON EARTH IS THAT POSSIBLE!!!!????!!!!! EIGHT POUNDS???? I have also stuck to my workout routine and even pushed myself farther each day. Man I am so confused.

BUT! I am not going to get discouraged. I am sticking to being confused and moving forward. I feel healthier, and I think I look better, so something must be working right? And I am contemplating throwing out my scale and buying a new one. Just so strange it works for Robert and not me, maybe it is a sexist scale........

A whirlwind weekend

We were so busy this weekend, I barely had time to think about cheating on my diet. I actually did pretty good, except for yesterday. And although I wasn't really bad, I ate way more than I should have. Plus my stomache has shrunk so much I was MISERABLE and couldnt' enjoy myself anyway!!! HAHA So now for the worst part, I got on the scale this morning and according to it I had GAINED weight!!! I don't see how that is possible. I even got up early and ran on Monday. So I am back to the grindstone as of today! I am so frustrated and defeated though I kinda want to just give up! I made a promise to myself that I would give it 6 weeks before I make any hasty decisions, and I am disappointly nearing that deadline. Well I am halfway there and definately feel like I need to regroup.

Another week

Well I am pretty pleased with myself, I managed to stick to my routine for another week. My energy level is through the roof lately so that is nice, and I have managed to coral the damage I did last weekend. HOWEVER.....it is a holiday weekend, and when I am home I just eat worse than I do at work. Plus we have a lot of family and plans this weekend, that mostly include food, so I am going to have to work really really REALLY hard to make wise choices and not just give in to temptation. But I am feeling really positive and ready to face it! I have learned to not deprive myself, just take smaller portions of what I want and try to find a few ways to make it healthier. That way I dont' feel like I am missing out!

A workout and a hot bath....

What a difference a day makes! I was so down and out yesterday. Got up this morning worked out hard, and then just soaked for thirty mintues. Wow i feel so much better today. It helps that my scale was on my side this morning. My legs have been freaking out lately. Constantly cramping and I didn't sleep well cause of it. But I still got up and ran and it was worth it. I have ENERGY this morning, and no migraine......yet! Well today will have to be short and sweet cause i am off to work. But it is going to be a great day!

I knew it was coming......

So I have suffered my first set back. This last weekend, although I thought I had done pretty good at controlling myself I gained a few pounds back. I have been working really hard at keeping myself in check, but somehow i slipped. I am going to smile and keep moivng forward (as Lewis Robinson would say!) I got up early Monday and ran for 30 minutes and walked ten again, and I have every intention of doing the same thing in the Morning. My migraines and health have held up so that is a plus. Usually I end up having to take some time off to recover or rest my body. I am also hoping that some of the gain is muscle cause my clothes are defintely still fitting looser. In case you are wondering this is me trying to stay positive. I will post more when i re-weigh and work out some more. I am also going to be adding crunches and stretching to my work out in the next few days, so that should also make a difference. I have to say thanks again to Jenny for her inspiration. I couldnt' do it without you girl.

Friday workouts are the hardest!!!

I did it! I stuck to my workout schedule all week and while it was REALLY REALLY hard to roll my butt out of bed this morning, I managed to get on the treadmill and run 30 minutes and walk another ten. And I feel awesome!!!! Plus I am down another half pound so that puts my total at 5.5 lbs so far!!!! I am having fun pushing myself and working out and it is so rewarding to see the pounds melting off. I probably should start preparing myself for the "plataue point" cause I am sure I am closing in on it. Well I have to get back to work just wanted to share my progress.

Not sure what I am doing

Well I have recently (three weeks ago) started trying to get healthier. I would like to lose twenty pounds and get my body into shape. I have truely been inspired by one of my dearest friends. She has done an amazing job of accomplishing what I want to. And she is the one who gave me the idea to start this blog to track my progress. She said it is helpful, and I need all the help I can get. I started running three weeks ago and have lost about five pounds.

I began this adventure at 149 (yikes). My goal is to get down to 129 in six months. It may be tough goal, but that is it. I have set intermediate goals to help me along. And my first one was 144, which is a pound lower than i have been in a year. I am proud to say i met that goal on Monday!!!! So my next one is 139, It has been about a year and a half since i have been in the 130's. I have to play these little mind games with myself to keep focused so we will see how far it will get me. I am really determined and excited about my progress.

I am planning on adding to this blog in the next few days, and add some receipes and other fun stuff. Wish me luck!