Just a quick note....

I just have to share a super exciting fact....I am wearing my size 4 capri's today. And they aren't skin tight!!!!!!!!

Another day another workout

Well I was able to get it all done! I finished my brothers amended taxes, made a good dinner for my family, pick up the living room and get in my workout. I only walked today however, no running. I wasn't really feeling up to working out at all, so my brain made a deal with my body that I would do my workout but only walk and add some extra time to make up for it. So I did. I burned 400 calories which is more than I ate most of the day so I figure I am ahead in the end. And I feel accomplished.

Oh an exciting thing happened. I was getting dressed this morning and glanced in the mirror, (which I normally avoid), and low and behold I saw a waist line!!!! I can actually see some real results which is very motivating. I know my problem areas, and it is so rewarding to see them diminishing, however slowly it is happening, it IS happening. I hope I don't sound braggy, just wanted to post something positive for a change. And I was pretty excited about that!

Motivation

So this is totally a selfish post. It is Monday and I need all the motivation I can get to accomplish my goals this week. I got on the scale this morning and happily discovered I hadn't destroyed all the progress I had made last week. So I get to start out on the right foot. Now I would like to drop another pound this week, and in order to pull that off I need to stick to my work out schedule and eat good. I am hoping by reading this a few times today I will come home and jump on the treadmill, but sometimes it gets dreadfully boring. I am bored right now just thinking about it.

But I know what I want to accomplish and a nice run when I get home will be a good step in that direction!!! Wish me luck. If I start off right in the week, it is always easier to stick to it the rest of the week.

HAPPY MONDAY!!!!

A Rest Day.

Well today is a rest day for me. And I have to say my body is rebelling. I am going crazy to workout. I think I am addicted. Finally seeing some progress doesn't help either. I just want to work harder and harder. Mixing the weight training and the floor excercises in seems to really have paid off. I am seeing quicker results, and I am SORE! My mucsles are also really tired. I feel like my body is falling asleep all jello-y all the time. I am feeling really really good lately too. My headaches aren't gone, but I have been able to manage them with over the counter medication so that is a drastic improvement. And they are definatley not as severe. Well back to resting lol!

I Did It!

I broke through the barrier I have been facing. I have been stuck between 144 and 145 for WEEKS! I finally dropped below this morning when I weighed myself I was 143....I know it isn't much, but mentally it is EVERYTHING! I needed this reward so bad. I have been working harder than ever. And just to brag for a moment, I was so jazzed by my progress this morning, I passed on the FREE pizza that my boss bought us at work today. Amazing what a little self satisfaction can do for a person huh! I am not one to pass on pizza.

I do still need to do my workout either tonight or tomorrow morning, cause I couldnt' get my butt outta bed this morning. Cody was up sick (well coughing, in his sleep) so I couldnt' sleep at all! So I decided I needed to grab the extra hour of sleep.

Well it is weekend time and we have a solid schedule of fun things to do!

Holy Moly!!!!

I just read this article about a woman whom I have seen on tv before. She had sextuplets a year ago and ran a marathon a few weeks ago! Here is the link if you would like to read about it. She also suffered cardiac arrest when she delivered and nearly died. In fact they weren't sure for a long time if she would have any health issues resulting from it. http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/25258388/?GT1=43001

Although I find this a little crazy, I have to tell you I really need to stop complaining. I am always thinking to myself I am way to tired to do this or that. I think I just need to suck it up and push forward!

something positive on a not so positive day

I finished my work out. Enough Said.

I Caved!!!!!

I am curretnly enjoying the refreshing taste of a caffinated soda and some delicious chocolate that is probably way too old considering it came from the vending machine upstairs. But I am feeling better and will definately have to work out today now. :)

Struggling

Today is definately one of those "bad" days. I woke up feeling awful with a horrible headache. I didn't sleep well at all last night, I had really weird dreams.....(no more soy nuts before bed!)

I got on my scale this morning, and nothing. I am exactly where i was yesterday, and exactly where I was a week ago. I am getting so frustrated cause I feel like I am working my butt off, but there is nothing to show for it. I didn't run this morning because I feel so awful, which means I will stress about it all day until I finally find time to get it done. But I will get it done!

Robert got a weight set yesterday, and is going to help me weight train. I also decided to change up my workout routine a bit, and do a little less running and a little more cross training. Between push ups and weights, my arms are so sore! That is a good thing I know, but with my mood today, it just makes me more frustrated. Normally on a day like this I would go buy a soda and some chocolate and feel better, but I am really going to try to NOT do that. I have pretty much taken soda out of my diet, and been successful at resisting that. I just need something to pick up my day. I do have some coconut cream pie yogurt at work, that is my splurge item for the day! Hopefully I will be posting again today, and be more positive. Thanks for listening, it helps to vent. (even if no one reads it lol)

My new favorite!!!!

I found a new favorite snack! For those of you that already know this, why didn't you tell me? SOY NUTS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! They are fantastically yummy, tons less fattening than regular nuts, and have a ton of added health benefits. A friend of ours added them to a chex mix I was snacking on, and I have been eating them for days and didn't know what they were, (I might add I was feeling very guilty over this tasty little snack), come to find out, I don't have to be guilty! This is my new favorite, for this week anyway.

Feeling Good

I am feeling pretty darn good today. It is Saturday, I got up early (sixish) to run, finished 40 minutes on the treadmill and have been hanging out with my kids for the morning. It is so nice! I am upbeat and feel fantastic. I read an article the other day, I wish I could find it again. Anyway it was titled 10 ways to cut calories everyday, and it was a list of ways you could reduce your calories just by doing daily things. The number one way was to play with your kids! You can burn 136 calories in 30 minutes just by playing with your kids! Like we need an excuse but HELLO!!!!???!!! What an awesome fact! Not sure why but I am so excited about that. I always think I don't have time to play, but now I can just include it in my workout time ;).

My friend is runing a half marathon today, and I just want to let her know how awesome she is. I am so proud and excited. And want her to know i was thinking of her. GO GIRL!!!

Positivity

After what I have realized is a list of mostly negative posts this one is about positivity. I am feeling sooo much better and after my work out yesterday felt totally amazing. I have come to the conclusion that my scale is sadistic. One day it weighs me right on the brink of my next goal, the next day I am right back where I started and I swear at times I hear it laughing at me. But I am ok with that. My clothes are fitting better and I am not going to run out and buy a new scale cause then if it does the same thing I can't likely blame it anymore. So all is well in Cindy's world for today. And Good luck this weekend Jen I am so excited for you. I can't wait to hear about it.

It has been a rough road.

Last week was a challenge. I had end of month at work, and an Admin Workshop that I had to lead a part of. On top of that my boss was in town (always means more work for me), and my allergies acted up, except that I DON'T EVEN HAVE ALLERGIES! At least I have never had them before. All of this lead to a five day migraine. In fact I spent all day yesterday in my darkened bedroom. :(

Now the good news, I did manage to stick to my work out routine, even through the tough times. I worked out all week, and did manage to lose about 1 pound. Not sure if it will still be gone tomorrow, but I need something to cling to today and that is it. This week is going to be much easier. I missed working out this morning, but plan on doing it as soon as I get the kids in bed tonight. I went to the chiropractor this afternoon and my head is starting to subside. If I could just get the boys to be quiet for half an hour all at the same time I think I might have a whole mood chaning experience. Ahhh well, off to a baseball game!

Update

Not much to report on really. I am working hard and making no progress, but I am not losing ground either. I have gotten sick, so not much fun, and because of the headcold my migraines are flairing up something awful. But I have manag;ed to stick to my workout schedule and I am eating pretty good, however I haven't been tracking calories or anything cause I am focusing on getting healthy.

All in all, not bad but not great, hopefully things will pick up next week.