After working out two days last week I ruined it with pizza on the weekend. Thoroughly ruined. But I'm back at it today waking up early and going to the gym. Trying to be mute conscience about my foods.
Goals for this week...the days working out and lose 3 lbs
Here we go!
Gah it's so hot today. Got to walk the pup early this morning but it was still kinda warm out. By the time I got home it was too hot to walk far.
Gym update: I've been to the gym twice and worked out at home once. I feel good, but my knees are feeling the efforts. Tomorrow I will replace the treadmill with elliptical in hopes to take some pressure off.
Smart choices: went to Costco today and found a killer deal! Skinny cow ice cream sandwiches...20 for $6.99!!! Great to find a cool treat for little calories.
Bad choices: those damn m&m's at work...so good I eat two handfuls a day. I'll work on it. Also...back to drinking. Weekends only of course but it was Sooooooo nice to have a cold beer! My goal then is to keep in moderation and do my best not to allow myself to overeat because of it. So far...so good.
Off to bed soon! Till next time!
Since moving into my new apartment my finances have been tight. I can't afford to live the same way because the move had cost me an additional $230/month. This causes you to rethink your monthly expenses. So in an effort to minimize spending I cancelled my membership to 24 hr fitness which was $30/month. With my bonus at work I purchased a year membership to a smaller local gym called xtreme edge and it was only $99 for a whole year!
This was a great choice. Same distance from my house and I have some friends who also go to this gym. Today will be my first day and I'm excited to check it out. My goal is three times a week. I've also been waking my pup twice a day which is good for both of us.
I still haven't had a drink since my decision to stop almost two weeks ago. Although I think about it and want it I've been strong. My intention was not to stop because I think I have a problem rather to test my self control. I don't plan on forever I just plan on smarter choices. One day at a time my friends!
Every year I head south for a three day country music festival. Downside to this amazing time of year? You have to eat all your meals there, no outside food allowed. There was only one place that offered salad and a place that offered wraps. But we all know wraps are tricky and can be loaded with fat and calories. I tried to be conscience and make good choices. Fajita chicken and veggies on brown rice the first night....not so bad. Corndog the next day...not so good but delicious, I just had to have one and I did get the smallest one. But pulled pork nachos and mini doughnuts probably wasn't the best choice. Oh yeah and ice cream...hey it was hot. Last day teriyaki plate, still not the best choice but delicious. All that mixed with breakfast at the hotel helped me gain 4 lbs...boo. The weekend was fun but now it's time to get back to work. Lite sandwiches for breakfast and bring your lunch to work. Get it...One day at a time.
Hit my water goal today. It's hard to drink water, especially when it makes you pee all day...it can be annoying. I usually go with big bottles but today I tried the smaller bottles and was successful. It was hit again today but took the babe for a 30 min walk anyway.
Good choices...pita for lunch...not a lot of snacking between meals.
Bad choices...m&m's...not getting up early for a workout. One day at a time, one choice at a time.
Strange to think about when I started this blog and rereading why I did. Let me catch you up on the past year. Although I did not make my goal of running the pints to pasta race, I did reach a partial best of running 8 miles. I hit that in October and did a 8K (6.1 miles). However, after that all went down hill.
I had to give up my puppy who I loved very much due to a nasty neighbor. But I still have my other babe, Francesca and we still walk regularly. I now weigh 232, so I gained more weight. I've been lacking motivation all year and struggle everyday to make good choices.
Well look...we're not perfect. We all slip up and fall of the wagon. But it's up to each of us to climb back on. Whether that means going slow or jumping right in, just make a decision. Yesterday I decided to go sober. Drinking is something I love, getting crazy and having fun, but it's also my worst enemy. Keeping me from workouts, making it my excuse to overeat etc. It's my chance to get my self restraint back. Until I do, I plan on not drinking. I feel so uncomfortable with myself, so disgusted with myself it's seriously time to crack down.
Good decisions today: waking the dog-it was HOT but we walked a good mile. Not going to see my brother at the pizza place he works at-no doubt a good excuse to indulge in cheesy bread and ranch!
Bad decisions: Jimmy John's-their subs are so tasty but Sooooooo bad for you. On top of that I had chips. Eating two servings of pasta instead of one-my trade of for not eating that cheesy bread. Lastly not getting up in time to work out-I hit the snooze button and kept hitting it.
Goals for this week: lose 2 lbs eating better, and working out 3 days...and workout that doesn't include walking the babe. One day at a time.
