Small motivators

I ran for the 1st time in years yesterday. My knees are still
aching almost 24 hours later, but its ok. I am doing a class after
work with Jessica!!
She is exhausted from work, and I am tired from everything...but she said
"we can do this".

So we will do this!!!!

Just Rambling Some Facts...

This is the monkey on my back that I imagine when I workout. Cause I need to be shot if I get any bigger or any more unhealthy!!!

Exhausted...

Went to the gym yesterday. I can't believe I am still sore. I know its a ridiculous goal to workout 7 days a week. I really feel to get to where I want to be, this might be my only option.

I'm reasonable enough to know that I need to work up to that. I'm staying positive.

My true test this weekend was going out and not partying too much. I didn't drink too much at the hockey game Friday. Kudos to me! Now an extended weekend with Eliz and her AArbs group. I won't go crazy. I am going to go workout now...

The point of the PowerPoint...

This is to give you an idea of my focus for YOTB!

Everyone on the same page

Understanding each other

Ultimate outline

Double Trouble...ugh

So Jessica and I found out today that 2 classes is pushing it!
PiYo is A WORKOUT!!!
We got a little too excited and attempted to to Turbo Kick class immediately afterwards.
That was a poor choice considering we were both aching from PiYo.
This is ok though. Trial and error. This week is a lithmus test for working out at WWW. (Whens the best time to go and do what at different times of the day...) I am enjoying the energy we are feeding off of each other. This working out with people is a new phenomenon for me.
I'm going to ride the wave and hope and pray the novelty doesn't wear off.
I'm going to try my hardest to stay motivated

Also as much as I keep saying that pacing yourself is the way to go, I am finding that I'm sprinting recklessly toward my goals.
I don't mind pushing myself when I workout, but I need to be aware of my limits so that I don't get burned out to quickly.

Kim and Vikki are on target and YOTB is in full affect!

So the calorie counter is fine, but I think might have forgotten to put some things on the list a few times. Not sure if I can be that much of a stickler. But the site is pretty informative.
The health articles are interesting and encourage.
I think that just keeping track of what I'm eating would be best for me.
I joined another gym of Friday. Very random and funny. Me and some ladies from work all did a tour of the new Womens Workout World. I can now go workout before, after, or during work. This makes me very happy!
Sadly no more Y for me. For now anyway. I seem to always go back...

Just some more thinking...

I can honestly say this is the first time that I've counter calories or done anything that has even come close to a diet. Minus my love for bacon and french fries. I don't think I eat that bad. Still not very clear as to what the right things to do and eat are yet, but I feel like I am getting closer. So I am still positive and going to try and stick with the hilarious counter online. I did not eat out all week. I am very proud of myself. Not only am I saving money but I am making my lunch which I've always thought was healthier.

Pretty amazed at myself

Not that I have doubts about me being serious with this YOB, but I realized something today.
I've been going to the gym in the rain, sleet, and snow. I am strangely proud of myself.
Just thought I should put it out there...

Nothing much...

I've started to seriously take note of what I'm eating....or not eating. I spend 3 hours in the grocery store yesterday. I looked at every ingredient on everything I picked up. If it had
high fructrose corn syrup (which I'm good about avoiding) or any type of nitrates, nitrites (food preservatitives) I quickly disregarded it. After 3 hours of heavy reading, I came out with one bag and spend $20. Oatmeal (the not descript with no flavor), cinninmon (to add to non descript oatmeal), grapefruit and apples, Kashi cereal and Kashi snack bars. I eat like this anyway, but I usually have lots of frozen meals or precoook dinners also. Now there is no processed food in my life!!! This is going to be an uphill battle to find food I can eat.

I can do this...

Welcome 2009

Day 1 of the new year. Nothing to report, just lots of thinking. I do believe I'm on to something. I'm sensing lots of positive things to come.