Simmering Down...

So I didn't workout yesterday. I'm ok
I did yoga today. Its not working out, but its ok

Small strides, patient with progress, stay positive.

I am looking forward to working with weights this week again.
Maybe I'll be a lot smarter and not push myself too hard.
I really should start learning from my mistakes.
Enoughs enough.

My YOYB is on track...it really is.

Thanks you guys

I did not workout nor go to the gym today. I'm ok with this.

Ok maybe so I'm not, but I need to be. I am still sore from doing the free weights on freakin MONDAY! I walk/ran on Tuesday. PiYo on Wednesday.

Today nothing...

Kim told me that taking a class is still considered going to the gym.

How sad is it that I'm not putting those 2 things together. Its a strange feeling

when I think that its necessary to spend so much time at the gym.

I am being realistic. I really want this to work and need it to work faster.

So that part is unrealistic...

Glad I have my friends to remind me of my absurdness...

So I got measured a few days ago and apparently I've lost and 9 inches. An inch in my arms, my boobs, my waist, my torso, my hips, my butt, and my thighs.
I'm hearing that its good and I'm on track, but I'm not convinced. I can and will do more. I have to. I got some good running shoes!!!! I can run for more than 5 mins on the treadmill at 4.9 speed. I'm excited about that. I want get to a point where I can run for 30 mins.
I really need and want to do this.

I have lots of people supporting me.

I can do this.

I can do this.

So I already feel like I'm 2 months behind with the YOTB. I have loss a few inches, but I'm not feeling real progress has been made. I need to get cracking on the finances and the apartment aspect of my goals.

Not sure why I feel so rushed, but I do know that I need to reassess. I will work on some minor adjustments.

RUNNIN, RUNNIN, RUNNIN

So this is day 6 of me doing this run/walk thing.

With a combination of classes I'm taking, my body is a tad pissed at me.

Not sure if i will see any changes as Victoria suggested. ('cause in just 2 weeks, Victoria was getting compliments on how slim she looked)

A bit laughable if I had those expectations. I just want to get physically and mentally healthy.

Other people noticing is not how I want to go about this.

I am setting how I want to measure myself.

(Without measurements!!!!)

I am focused. I feelin' good about myself and the things around me.

My goal is to run on the treadmill for 30mins straight without stopping.

Bad knees, bad back, and all!!!

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.