Archive for March, 2007

Out of town but still working

Posted March 27, 2007 * Comments(1)

Okay, well here I am out of town again.  Visiting family while my husband is in training.  Hopefully, I’ll keep on track.  I was smart enough to bring my Gazelle with me this time. 

rn

Monday, I did 60 minutes on the gazelle plus some strength training that I missed on Saturday.  Today, I did 40 minutes on the gazelle plus some strength training.  So far, so good.

rn

I can’t wait to get home and weigh in again!!  I’m hoping the scales are nice to me.  I gained back the 4 lbs I originally lost but didn’t adjust my weight ticker.  All is well though, because I have lost them again!!  Hopefully, this time they’ll stay lost!!

rn

Have a good week everybody!

Wow!! I feel great!

Posted March 22, 2007 * Comments(1)

Today has been a GREAT day so far!!  I have been a bit slack on my workouts lately but I’m anything but slack today!!  And it feels WONDERFUL!!!!

I have a sick child at home (my 16 month old) and he demanded nearly all of my attention yesterday.  So, I didn’t get a workout in yesterday.  I know, excuses excuses.  But if I walked away from him, he cried.  He’s better today.

So, today, I decided I need to make up for it.  I did 60 minutes on my Gazelle (4.36 miles) and then did about a 30 minute strength training cycle.  I feel GREAT!!!  Except, my arms are a little weak.  That just lets me know it is working!!

Tomorrow, I’ll do it all again.  Except for a break from the strength training.  I’m only going to do that every other day.  Alright Kait, the competition is on!! 

Getting back on track

Posted March 15, 2007 * Comments(2)

I’m writing this blog in blue because that’s how I’ve been feeling lately.  I really messed up this past weekend but a good buddy (thanks Kait) reminded me that I just have to get back on track.  So, I had an off weekend, big deal.  It’s time to put it past me.

Somehow that sounded good in theory but I seemed to have slipped into a funk and couldn’t shake it.  I hadn’t exercised in 5 days.  Yes, you read right, 5 days.  Pretty pathetic I know.  Funny how easy it is to fall out of routine and how hard it is to get back in it!

Anyway, Kait sent me an email and I read it yesterday.  Unfortunately, yesterday was a busy day (at least that’s what I told myself) so I didn’t get back on track.  Today, I decided     NO MORE EXCUSES!!!!!!!!!!      I got back on my Gazelle today and was instantly reminded of how much I love it and how good I feel after a workout.  After 5 days of nothing, my muscles were a little slow to get moving so it took me about 35 minutes to do my 2.5 miles.  BUT, I got it in and I have to say I feel much better.

I’ll be going out of town this weekend, so I plan to do my workout right after breakfast tomorrow.  Hopefully, we’ll be back in town Saturday evening and I can get in another one then.  But, if not, at least I only miss one day.  I was doing pretty good there for a while (working out nearly every day) and just sort of lost my momentum. 

Thanks again Kait for the encouragement, motivation and reminder to get gazelling again!!!!!!!!!!  Buddies like you are the very reason why I joined this group.

That’s it for today.  I’ll let you know if I get off track again.

I knew it was wrong!

Posted March 8, 2007 * Comments(3)

    Well, I knew it was too good to be true.  I stepped on the scale today and the 4 pounds that I had lost have found their way back home.  Still, I refuse to get too discouraged.  I just hopped back on my Gazelle and went 2.5 miles to make sure I get this weight off!!!  I’m sick of carrying it around.  I have to admit though that I am a bit disappointed as it was the first time in three years that I had been below 220.  Oh well.  I’ll just have to work harder.  I’m hanging on to a shred of hope that it’s just because it’s “that time” and it will go away in a few days.  Yeah, right, dream on.

    On the upside.  I have been working out much more faithfully than I ever have before.  Not only that, but I don’t dread it like I used to.  Have I mentioned that I LOVE my Gazelle?!!!  I think I say that in nearly every blog. 

    I have to get rid of this belly so I can make it grow again.  Explanation:  I have two kids (daughter-3 years old in 12 days and son-15 months old) and want two more.  I’ve just come from visiting a beautiful 2 day old baby girl.  It really makes me want more.  Funny how that works.  My dh and I agree on wanting a total of four but I would like to get rid of some of the weight from my first one before I go for number 3.

    I AM DETERMINED THIS TIME!!!  GOODBYE FAT!!!!!

Until next time, may God bless you and your efforts with great rewards!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

My Scale Must Be WRONG!!

Posted March 3, 2007 * Comments(2)

Okay, my scale must be off or something.  I’m on day 5 (or is it 6?) and I’ve lost 4 pounds.  Don’t get me wrong, I’m not complaining!!  But I am thinking there must be something wrong with my scale.  I just can’t imagine losing that quickly.  I never have before.  Whether it’s real or an inaccurate scale, I’m pretty sure it won’t last long.  Soooo, I’m going to enjoy it while it does!!!

I haven’t exactly been eating as well as I should be but I am doing much better than I have in the past.  I’ve nearly cut out all of my regular soda.  I would usually only drink one per day anyway but now a 20oz bottle will last me 2 - 3 days, if I have any at all.  And I am finally drinking more water and enjoying it, especially after a workout.

Speaking of workouts, I have never been very good at sticking with one.  I’ve had my Gazelle for 3 days now and have used it twice.  I was able to go 30 minutes today.  I was so sore after my first workout that I didn’t do it at all yesterday.  I can’t believe how energized I feel and I just finished about an hour ago.  Have I mentioned that I LOVE my Gazelle??    Well, I do for now.  I just keep asking God to help me stick with it.  I have finally come to the realization that I need to rely more on God for my weight issues an it seems to be helping.  Like I said, I’ll just keep asking him to help me stick with it.  I HAVE to lose weight before our trip to Disney World with my super skinny friend.  Mainly so I can keep up with the kids and not embarrass myself.  LOL

Oh, I have a real test today.  My husband promised the kids we would take them for ice cream today.  AAAAHHHHH!!!!!!  I love ice cream.  I thought about staying home but I can’t send him with a 3 year old and a 15 month old by himself.  He might never take them anywhere again.  LOL  Okay, enough for today.

Have a good day all and good luck.
Cindy

Off to a good start!

Posted March 1, 2007 * Comments(2)

 Well, here I am on day three and I’m already down 2 pounds.  I’m trying to ignore the voice in my head saying, “Yeah, but that’s just water weight!”  I don’t care if it is water weight, it’s still a start, right?

Anyway, I got my Gazelle from UPS last night and have used it today.  I only went about 20 minutes, but again, it’s a start!  When I first got on it, I thought, there’s no way this can work.  After 20 minutes, I changed my tune!  I love it though, it’s quiet enough that I can hear my kids if they start crying.  Speaking of which, gotta go.