This blog will be a day to day overview of the struggles and successes I have. I will work hard without excuse!!! I will post honestly, even when it's tough.
Saturday, December 17, 2011
Thursday, December 15, 2011
Day 4
Oh how I love being honest! Being honest to myself is huge. I am excited that I get to share that with anyone reading. During Day 3...I noticed something about myself. Before we talk about that, I will give you yesterday's summary:
- Again, I didn't count everything that I ate. Because of that, this was the day that spurging came into play (problem # 1)
- I only burned the calories from yesterday morning's workout. Why? I had McDonald's with the family rather than getting my butt in the gym. (problem # 2)
- Yesterday was my 5 mile run day. The original plan was 5 miles in the am and something to make me sweat in the pm :)
- 1 Gallon of water consumed
- Thoughts: I am beginning to see some negative patterns creap in. I love that I am aware and desire to do something about this.
- Small Victory: The feeling of blah leads me to want to stay away from fast food rather than indulge in it!
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
Day 3
So...let's begin this post with Day 3's pictures :)
Because I'm used to hiding under clothes, I decided, from here on out, I'm doing pictures Biggest Loser style :) Before we talk about this morning's workout, let me update you from yesterday's summary:
Because I'm used to hiding under clothes, I decided, from here on out, I'm doing pictures Biggest Loser style :) Before we talk about this morning's workout, let me update you from yesterday's summary:
- I am unsure how many calories I ate :/ Because dinner's calories weren't counted, I am unsure. I know that it was somewhere around 1600. Because I have an Type A personality, I am going to have to start counting everything that enters my mouth. This will keep me accountable too!
- Yup...as already reported, I forgot my heart rate monitor yesterday am....yesterday's pm workout helped me burn 400 calories!
- AM: Plyometrics (Legs) PM:Elliptical
- 1 Gallon of water consumed
- Thoughts: I began to believe that I have what it takes to get to my goal!
- Victories: I went to the gym after a hard's day of work. Though my husband told me that he would be working late, I knew that this could not be a reason for me to skip my workout. Because I have an all or nothing attitude, his being late threw a wrench in my planned 1 hour cardio session. Guess what? I went anyways and worked hard for the 30 minutes that I could!
As for this am, I woke up at 3 and headed to the gym! I completed my scheduled 5 mile run, burning 600 calories. I confess, I forgot to turn the HRM off :( It read 791, but I took off 191 calories just to be safe :) Though working out with my super fit running buddy is sometimes discouraging, I don't have to be discouraged!! She is positive and I have what it takes!! So...my focus is now off of her great body and on to the work that I have ahead of me. After all, having a fit body requires focus and HARD WORK. RIGHT?!?!
Happy Wednesday!
p.s I forgot to mention that I am currently training for my second half marathon and second full marathon!
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
Official start....Day 2...
Well...today is the official day that I begin revealing my road to success. Yes, I have tried this before and did show a lot of success; however, I only blogged about the things that I wanted you all to know. I didn't blog about ALL of the failures, cheats, discouragements, etc. This time I will be HONEST!! After all, this blog was created to inspire me. I want to see my progress. I want to see where I'm weak. It's in times of weakness that we can truly understand strength...right? Prepare yourself, I will be hard on myself, but I will celebrate the small victories! I know what I'm made of. It's time to move to action. No more staring at everyone else wishing I hadn't allowed myself to gain 41 pounds. Here's the thing. I hide it well; however, I don't want to have to hide anymore!! So....HERE I AM :) Here's what you will see in this blog:
- Daily Progress Pictures
- Calorie Intake
- If I remember my heart rate monitor, calories burned
- Workouts completed
- Water Intake
- General Thoughts
- Victories
Here are 2 starting pictures:
So....here they are! These pictures were taken after a very difficult leg workout. Though I felt defeated in parts of the workout, I pressed on. Though my legs were on fire, I knew that this workout was moving me towards my goal! So...I completed it!! Now....on to work! Happy Tuesday!
Monday, December 12, 2011
Day 1
Tomorrow is officially the first day that I will be blogging about my progress. As for tonight, I am super sleepy and ready for a great workout in the am! Though I'm a bit frustrated that I am back at having to lose 41 pounds, this presents a challenge that I am ready for! So...stay tuned! This ride should be very interesting :)
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