Progress or lack of

I'm still working out, but maybe like once or twice week.  I wish I could convince myself to do more, everyday, but I always seem to fine something more important to do.  I flit from one task to the next never fully completing the one before moving on to the other.  Eating has improved but I still have issues with not eating the chocolate chips that are meant for the cookies I was suppose to bake this past Christmas.  Admitting I ate the entire bag of milk chocolate chips and the entire back of white chocolate chips *sigh* my son did help me eat a few handfuls so I guess it wasn't the ENTIRE bag....but still guilty nonetheless.  I blame it on PMSing that week (yeah that's it). 

I am looking forward to warmer weather as I plan on getting out of the house more this year than I did last.  Breaking off, but not completely, my connection to the couch and the computer and running.  I want to get in shape to do the 3K run for Susan Komen Race for a Cure.  I did it two years ago for the first time and though I did far from well I did manage to run the entire race, that was without much prep.  I'd like to improve and know the only way to do this is to work...hard.  This year the race holds special meaning as we just lost my husbands grandmother to breast cancer.  She fought for a good 3 years and I want to do this for her and all women out there.    So in a few months I'll be putting up my donation board, so if you can a contribution would be much appreciated.  All donations will go to the local cancer research hospital so if  you want to please donate to your own local Susan Komen Chapter and send me some good luck and you can do it vibes.

Time to get my shapely butt off the couch, off this computer, it's time to work out.

The Before Picture

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Before I get to ahead of myself, on day one of my quest for a "new me" I took a before picture right before my first workout.
At the time of taking the picture I weighed in at 157.8
Looking at that image makes me want to go do my workout for the evening but first I have to tell you about the fabulous pizza I made for dinner.
Sausage, Mushroom and Olive Pizza
1 box Jiffy Pizza Crust mix (hey I don't have time to watch yeast rise)
1 cup sausage ( I used lowfat sausage links, cut them up in little pieces and cooked in frying pan till done)
1 cup cut up mushrooms (fresh from the produce department)
1 cup sliced Olives (canned)
2 cups Lowfat shredded Mozzarella cheese
1 cup Lowfat, Low Sodium spaghetti sauce seasoned to taste

I just followed the package instructions on the Jiffy box for baking. Spread the dough out on a small baking sheet and once cooked cut into small squares. 2 squares was actually enough for me! Definitely something I will try again.

Now off to exercise!!

DAY 3

Today was suppose to be a day of relaxation but not of no exercise. I had wanted to do Yoga and Pilates BUT I was suppose to get my new refrigerator this morning so instead of exercising at 8am I was putting the final coat of paint of the wall as we had to move the cabinets over to put in the fridge and I was putting things away to make sure the installation went as smooth as possible. The hours ticked by and no fridge. Hubby came home at noon for the day and still nothing so I called to see what was the hold up as I had asked for a morning delivery. Needless to say and to make a long story short no fridge today and no yoga/pilates.

My entire mood and groove for the day was ruined. I reverted back to sitting on the couch and watching TV, munching on crackers and little else. Sure this morning I did vacuum and clean so I did do some work but not what I had planned. I made an early dinner (early for us) of stuffed bell peppers which was very yummy and then went to my brothers to help celebrate his wife's birthday. I was proud as I only had a very small piece of cake. Afterward I went to my sister's to help her unload a bedroom set and that is when the fun began.

Seems my sister bought a Wii. Of course we had to play it. I'm not sure if it's on the console or a game you buy but we played some sports. This included baseball, bowling, golf and boxing. Boxing was most certainly my favorite as I love how difficult it got after each level and we were only in the training mode! I think I did somewhere around 7 rounds of boxing and my arms are very sore..afraid of what tomorrow will bring. Sadly, but I say this lightly, the game says my "fitness age" is 68...OMG!! Of course this is more based on your ability to figure out how to move the contoller right than actual fitness but damn my eye hand cordination is horrible especially compared to my 50 y.o. father who scored a 34.....that's it I am getting a Wii.

New Year, New You

 (Posted from my Myspace Blog)

Yeah so the subject is corny but that is how I am feeling about 2010.  I've got a few goals I've placed before me and it's about time I actually stick to them for once.

Jan. 2009 I pledged to lose the excess weight I've been carrying for the last 6 years.  That worked for awhile but I plateau'd and here it is 2010 and I'm the same weight I was a year ago give or take a few pounds.  I never really got into working out and have decided that is going to be my golden ticket. 

I was sitting on the couch late the other night and saw an infomercial for a weight-loss program.  I was actually really interested in it because they discussed a concept called "muscle confusion".  What that means basically that is just when you think you have the work-outs figure out and are getting bored the system switches you up and jumps you to the next level.  Having the testimonals look like real people helped too.  3 payments of $39.95 seemed a bit steep for me since I also would need to buy dumbbells, a resistence band and a few other items.  So I went to ebay to see how much I could get it for there.  The lowest I found was $54.99 with free shipping.  Not bad and I could use the other $64 for supplies.  ..  What I decided on costs me no more money than I pay already for satellite TV because it is on the TV....FitTV to be exact.

Almost all the workouts aired in the morning or early afternoon....I am by no means an early riser unless need be and working out is not an need be.  So I recorded the programs I wanted to try...I LOVE DVR!  I started yesterday with two half hour shows...one was cardio dancing and the other was tai boe (sp?).....I tell you I felt great after but today my arms were killing me and I hadn't even added weights.  With feeling so sore and  not so good to my tummy I resisted working out today but eventually I got over it and at 10pm I got on my workout clothes and set out on another hour programs.  This time I tried body sculpting...one show targeted the butt, thighs and abs while the other targeted abs, legs and arms.  I feel great right now but tomorrow I know I am going to be hurting so I think I will take it a little easy and try some low impact Pilates and some yoga for a change of pace.

Running for a Cause

Last year I participated in the 5k run for our local chapter of the Susan G. Komen Race for a Cure. It was an rewarding experience. I was amazed by the thousands of people who came out for the event not only to to run or walk the course but to also stand on the sidelines and cheer everyone on. I am again participating and this time I have recruited a friend. It will be great to have someone I know along side me pushing me to make it to the end of the race. Perhaps we will even manage to get more than $50 donated this year....that was my only fail. My goal last year was $125 and I am going to try for that again this year.

So check it out, I know there are runs throughout the year so if you are interested in running/walking and want to do it for a cause check out your local events.

Race for a Cure
http://race.komenboise.org

Going down

Okay its nothing to get overly excited about but on Sunday I weighed in at 151.2 and last night I came in at 150.8...just .4 lbs lost but here's the kicker....this is the lowest I have weighed in a long time, beating my prior lowest weight and this puts me at 18.8 pounds to lose....not 19.2.  The difference between seeing a 18 and a 19 is tremendous!  I totally blank out the decimals and just looks to good to be true, am I actually seeing results.

Coming up I think I am going to see if Sami, my cubicle buddy in this dreary office would like a running buddy at lunch.  She just started running and it would be great to have someone around to motivate me and she would probably welcome the company.

Goal Week #11

If had been blogging right along this would be my 11th week of goal setting.  I had to put this to the wayside to focus on school but I have only 3 days left and 5 assignments so here I am again.  Not much traffic but I hope anyone reading got something out of my babbling. 

So what I have I been doing the last 6 weeks you ask?  Well besides school, we are in full tax season mode and I have added an extra 7-10 hours to my work week to be able to meet the tax deadline with over half the tax returns assigned to me done.  Through it all I have finally curbed my cravings and my overeating habits.  I have had some chocolate, but it took me 2 weeks to eat it all and I have had some extra helpings here or there but always of crisp lettuce, I love me a good salad.  Had fast food a couple times, but I didn't feel guilty.  I have been enjoying food more now that I have slowed down to really taste it. 

With school over at the end of the week I plan to kick week 12 off to a great start by breaking out the stroller and going walking everyday with my son.  We have a great little park nearby where we can laugh and run or we can head to the other side of town to play on the slides and swings.  With spring arriving a few weeks back I have been itching to get out more.  Having a few extra hours of sunlight helps as well.  There is so much cleaning to do to get ready for spring and summer BBQ, I will be busy for quite some time.

I am down to 151.2, still over 19 pounds to go until I am at my goal weight.  I am feeling better about myself and the direction I am heading in.  I am proud of myself, something I haven't been in awhile.  Going to keep on doing what I have been.