I woke up this morning knowing that today was my "official" weigh in day. UGH...I LOATHE the scale...I mean really LOATHE it.
I was lying in bed when I hear my husband yelling at me from the bathroom that he has lost even more weight. I do have to brag on him a bit...he looks GREAT! He has lost a significant amount of weight since starting his career with Southwest Airlines. He works outside on the ramp and is constantly moving and loading and unloading bags from airplanes. I think he is actually thinner than he was when we first started dating! :-)
All bragging aside for a bit..... Don't you just hate how men can lose weight without even trying or changing their diet? I mean come on!!! If I even look at a piece of pizza or a slice of cake I gain 10lbs.
However, this week I have been really good with keeping track of my eating and I did workout twice this week...( didn't make it to Thursday nights class) so I hopped on the scale this morning not really thinking that I would see a change but low and behold I did! I even got off and on the scale 3 different times and all 3 times the same results! I am down.....................................................................................................................................
a whole 9lbs!! YES, that is correct!! I lost 9lbs in a week! I ate really good 4 out of the 7 days and 2 of the days I went over my calories but not by much. I guess working out along side of eating right really does help boost your metabolism! I'm thrilled and this is just the motivation I needed to keep going. I know this is going to be a long process but it will be well worth it once I reach MY finish line!
To all those struggling...YOU GOT THIS!!!
Till next time
Be Blessed,
April
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Sunday, September 15, 2013
Sunday, September 8, 2013
Getting it together
It's been 1 week since I started jazzercise and my blogging journey! I wish I could say I have done well and lost weight but unfortunately I cannot.
I was able to attend 2 jazzercise classes last week. Tuesday nights class did me in!! I woke up Wednesday unable to move ANY part of my body. I was used to having sore muscles from working out at the gym but this was different. It was a WHOLE body ache. It's a good thing...it means that whatever I was doing was working but I was SOOOO not prepared for the achiness! I missed Thursday nights class because of the soreness. I'm READY to see what Monday night will bring!
I've been using my fitness pal to log my food everyday. It does work if you track EVERYTHING you put in your mouth! This is what I struggle with most. FOOD....it's everywhere and let's face it you need it in order to survive. I do fine throughout the day but it's at night that I lose all control. I have no idea why I do this to myself. It could be from the stress of the day, boredom, self-sabotage. I don't know, all I know is that I have to figure out a way or something to occupy my time when I get that way. That overwhelming ravenous feeling that I have to have something and I don't care what it is I just need it NOW!!! UGH....then I end up hating myself afterwards. Why can't I just get rid of this habit? I WORKED so hard to lose those 30lbs and now I'm just right back where I started....WHY, WHY, WHY????? Am I having a pity party for myself...sort of! I know it's my fault and no one else's so it's not like I can point the blame onto someone else. I think that is what stinks the most... that it's MY fault.
We have an upcoming trip planned in a few weeks and honestly I am terrified. I'm afraid my seat belt on the plane wont buckle. I know this is petty but it's a real fear of mine. I'm 33 yrs old....I don't want to have to ask for a seat belt extension!! Why am I telling you all this....because I feel like if it's out there for everyone to read maybe I will (no pun intended) buckle down and get it ALL together this week....both exercise and my nutrition! I have to keep telling myself.....................YOU are WORTH IT...YOU ARE WORTH IT!!!!
Till next time,
Be Blessed
April
I was able to attend 2 jazzercise classes last week. Tuesday nights class did me in!! I woke up Wednesday unable to move ANY part of my body. I was used to having sore muscles from working out at the gym but this was different. It was a WHOLE body ache. It's a good thing...it means that whatever I was doing was working but I was SOOOO not prepared for the achiness! I missed Thursday nights class because of the soreness. I'm READY to see what Monday night will bring!
I've been using my fitness pal to log my food everyday. It does work if you track EVERYTHING you put in your mouth! This is what I struggle with most. FOOD....it's everywhere and let's face it you need it in order to survive. I do fine throughout the day but it's at night that I lose all control. I have no idea why I do this to myself. It could be from the stress of the day, boredom, self-sabotage. I don't know, all I know is that I have to figure out a way or something to occupy my time when I get that way. That overwhelming ravenous feeling that I have to have something and I don't care what it is I just need it NOW!!! UGH....then I end up hating myself afterwards. Why can't I just get rid of this habit? I WORKED so hard to lose those 30lbs and now I'm just right back where I started....WHY, WHY, WHY????? Am I having a pity party for myself...sort of! I know it's my fault and no one else's so it's not like I can point the blame onto someone else. I think that is what stinks the most... that it's MY fault.
We have an upcoming trip planned in a few weeks and honestly I am terrified. I'm afraid my seat belt on the plane wont buckle. I know this is petty but it's a real fear of mine. I'm 33 yrs old....I don't want to have to ask for a seat belt extension!! Why am I telling you all this....because I feel like if it's out there for everyone to read maybe I will (no pun intended) buckle down and get it ALL together this week....both exercise and my nutrition! I have to keep telling myself.....................YOU are WORTH IT...YOU ARE WORTH IT!!!!
Till next time,
Be Blessed
April
Monday, September 2, 2013
Whew...what a workout
WOW!! Today was my FIRST jazzercise class and OMG....it kicked my tail!!
I had no idea what to expect but I was a bit nervous. Everyone was very welcoming and so very nice! There were people of all ages and fitness levels in the class so that relieved me some!
We started off with a warm up then a 30min cardio workout followed by strength training,abdominal workout,stretching and cool down. I wasn't sure I was going to make it all the way thru but I kept it up and finished!
I at first couldn't really keep up with the steps but she does modify it for those that need less impact...whew! That still kicked my butt though. I'm sure the more classes I go to the better I will get with following the steps. I got a GREAT full body workout and I am so excited to go back tomorrow night!!
Here is my before my workout pic and my after....
I'm ready to start this journey and I'm excited to be able to share it!!
Be Blessed
April
I had no idea what to expect but I was a bit nervous. Everyone was very welcoming and so very nice! There were people of all ages and fitness levels in the class so that relieved me some!
We started off with a warm up then a 30min cardio workout followed by strength training,abdominal workout,stretching and cool down. I wasn't sure I was going to make it all the way thru but I kept it up and finished!
I at first couldn't really keep up with the steps but she does modify it for those that need less impact...whew! That still kicked my butt though. I'm sure the more classes I go to the better I will get with following the steps. I got a GREAT full body workout and I am so excited to go back tomorrow night!!
Here is my before my workout pic and my after....
Be Blessed
April
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