17/70

Oh my word!!!! Today, I did the unthinkable.  I made goals and stuck to them!!  (INSERT HAPPY DANCE).  In fact, I woke up not wanting to do Insanity; however, I kept it to myself.    I tell ya; the morning is my weakest time :(  It's the time where it's easy for me to say, "Nah, sleep is way more important than meeting my goals."  If my brain were working at 4:30 am, I would know better.  Right?!?!  I blame it on the coziness of my bed :) 

Today was really just an average day.  Though I wanted to weigh myself, I knew that it wasn't going to do me any good.  After all, I need to push hard until Saturday's weigh in.  If I've lost weight, GREAT...it's time to lose more.  If I haven't lost as much as I'd like....NO BIG DEAL....it's not Saturday yet :)  Because this is my attitude, I kept my butt off the scale.   I confess; as a scale addict, I might have had a withdrawal.  I almost talked myself into having a little peek, but decided against it!  Yes, I am proud of that :)

Last but not least...I did Insanity not once, but TWICE.  I was really aching for a good cardio workout that didn't require me to get back in to my car.  So...I cranked up my plyo cardio video from this morning.  HOLY MOLY!!!  I don't know why I thought it'd be fun to do.  Oh well...it's done and this girl doesn't regret doing it.  It appears that I've realized that I've got what it takes, but my goal will take everything I've got!!! Great quote...huh?

Happy Wednesday night :)

16/70

Bless America!! I can't get my butt to blog on the weekends to save my life :/  With kids and a full-time job, it really is the last thing on my mind.  I do want to post something each day, if only a little something.  Though my journey isn't going perfectly, I'm learning about myself each day.  No really...I'm beginning to understand the way that I tick.  In my mind, that's part of the battle.  Here's the thing; I'm not giving up!  I have set a goal for myself that will be met by Oct 25!!!  I know; that's a random date!!  That's actually the date my family and by best friends's (<----- not sure that's a word ) families will be vacationing together!!! I want to look and feel great!  Better yet, I want to have established healthy habits for me and my family!!!  Don't get me wrong; I want to lose weight!  I want to see a certain number on the scale; however, what I want more than anything is to have a heart and mind that desire health and wellness!!  I want to enjoy getting up and sweating in the am's!! I want to be able to choose a yummy salad over pizza because my body craves it!!  You know?!?!!? 

After reading this quote, I realized that I want to be strong.  I want to be strong in mind, body, and spirit.  After all, when one area is lacking, they all do.  Losing weight is hard.  Reshaping my mind is heart.  At this point, I know that I can meet my goal, but something in the back of my mind tells me that I won't. My mind is so weak and distracted by the times that I have failed in this pursuit before.  It's like I don't want to remember the time that I lost 45 pounds by myself.  Admitting that I've done it before removes all excuse of me not being able to do it again.  I can!!!  So...today, I will move forward in my endeavor to rid myself of excess.  I will drink water when I'm hungry to make sure that I'm not really thirsty.  Lastly, I will not get on the scale 10 times a day!  Starting yesterday :) , this girl is a one day a week weigher :)  So...stay tuned for Saturday's results...

Happy Tuesday :)

12/70

So...yesterday afternoon,
I decided to go for a quick run.  I knew that I only had about 30 minutes.  Though it seemed that the night's routine would go better if I skipped the gym, I thought, "I have to put myself as a priority.  I am just as important as the people that God has entrusted to me."  So...I took my hiney to the gym and I ran a quick three miles :)  While in the locker room, I ran into 3 other ladies that, like myself, weren't feeling the gym that day.  I encouraged them with today's blog quote.  It's so true!! We NEVER regret working out, but often regret not working out.  I'm keeping this in the forefront of my mind.  Who wants to live with regret?  Not me!!! 

This morning hott hubby and I completed another round of Insanity.  Thankfully, it was the light cardio recovery day.  Which, I'm sure, means that something TERRIBLE is to come :/  Oh well...we're up for the challenge!!  At this point, all I'm thinking about is tomorrow's weigh in.  I've got lost pounds to be reflected on that scale tomorrow!  So...Insanity, you and your insane workouts better bring it :)

Happy FRIDAY!!!!

Day 11/70

Let's begin with progress pictures.  Here you go!!
** The sweat is from this morning's Insanity workout.  See!  I told you I sweat like a man :)

1st Week (Front)

2nd Week (Front)

1st Week (Side)

2nd Week (Side)

1st Week (Back)

2nd Week (Back)

Man...I love progress pictures!  For me, they keep me accountable and remind me of how hard I've worked.  At this point, there's only two; however, I swear I can already see a difference :)  I will say; though insanity is hard, it has gotten a bit easier.  HOORAY!!!  I'll be honest, I don't know how people do difficult workouts by their lonesome.  Anyways...this girl is eating well, exercising, and loving life!!! Hopefully I will have a good weight loss number to share!!!  MY FINGERS ARE CROSSED!!!
Happy Thursday!

p.s. Sorry that the pictures are dark and blurry.  These were taken this morning, by my hubby, at 5 am :)  Cut us some slack :/

10/70

So...this morning was filled with Insane workouts from Insanity!!! Ya'll...this stuff is really hard :(  I already sweat like a man, but these workouts turn on the faucet.  HOLY MOLY!!!  No really...it is absurd.  Last night, the hott hubby and I fell asleep.  We tried to take an hour break between dinner and working out.   Doing the workouts at night are difficult.  I'm not sure when to eat, when to workout, or when to get the kids ready for bed.  So...we are still trying to figure out the best time to fit everything in!!!  Just know...we ARE doing them!!! Though these dang workouts are killer...we're following through until the end. I'm excited about the results that we will see!!! To be honest, I'm already feeling stronger :)  With that said, I thought I'd post this fun pinterest picture for today.  As a therapist, I enjoy finding motivational quotes or hearing motivational stories.  I love seeing people overcome difficult situations.  Unfortunately, I often look over the times that I have overcome tough obstacles.  I guess that's the nature of the beast when you're a people helper :)  I promise; I'm getting better!!!  Anyways...this cute picture just reminded me that I can and should thrive wherever I am!!  My life is more than my circumstances or shortcomings!!!  Living is a choice!!!  No matter what, I want to be able to say that I have given life my all.  This journey is a part of that.  So...here's to being excellant in all we do!!!

Happy Wednesday!

9/70....I will not lose hope ;)

I'm still here!!!  I promise!!!  Though blogging has been something that I just couldn't get to, I'm still doing well.  I thought that I would post this goofy picture of myself to remind me that there is absolutely NO GIVING UP!!!!  This time is for real.  I've had a slip up or two, but I've gotten right back on it.  In fact, I just starting running with a group of friends again!  Running, I've missed you :)  Because I've had a broken big toe, I've had to find other ways to get my cardio in.  I've exhausted the elliptical and the stairmaster.  So...it's back to my favorite form of cardio, RUNNING!!!!  I've had a run or two by myself, but nothing to serious.  Though I haven't officially signed up, I'm training with the group to run a half :)  Guess what else?  My hott hubby and I have taken the Insanity Challenge!!!!  YUP, we are insane.  If you've never tried Insanity, it's just as it's name suggest, INSANE.  This was by far the hardest thing that I have ever done.  No really...it was hard.  Get this...it was only the fit test.  I felt so defeated.  I thought, "Man, I thought I was more fit.  I thought I was a better athlete."  Well...now I'm thinking, "I've got a long way to go."  Though I was getting a bit frustrated, I had to remind myself  that I'm doing a great thing; I'm taking my life back!!! Summer is over here in SC and I am excited.  Yes, you heard me right! For me, the summer is chaotic.  I have to juggle work, kids, vacation, birthday parties, etc, etc. When school is in, I am able to pack a healthy lunch, hit the gym twice a day, and monitor how I schedule my day.  I love the school year!!! So...this girl's Tuesday will consist of healthy meals, gym time with the hubby, and an early bed time!!!  I love it already :) 

Happy Tuesday!

p.s. I lost 2 pounds last week!  Not what I wanted, but I'll take it!!!

Day 3 and 4/70

So...how do I begin today's post?  I have so much to say in such little time/room.  I guess it would be best to explain why I'm posting 2 days on one page.  It's confession time!  Yesterday, as I was enjoying Day 3 of my vacation, I decided to be lazy...ALL DAY :(  Now, there's no problem in having a lazy day, but mine was a bit extreme.  My hubby and I hung out and watched tv....ALL DAY.  I'm not even a tv watcher.  I didn't workout, I didn't eat well...it was all downhill.  Being lazy wasn't easy for me.  I had to talk myself into doing nothing all day.  I know; it sounds weird, but it's the truth.  I made a conscious decision to do nothing.  Because this busy girl had nothing spectacular to do, I ate.  Now, I didn't fall of the wagon, but I certainly didn't eat well.  I'm learning that I eat when I'm thirsty (didn't have any water yesterday), I eat when I'm bored (thoughts of food consumed my mind for 70% of the day), I eat when I feel guilty (I knew that I should be working out, but I didn't.)  This is weird...huh?!?!  I say all this to say, I'm learning who I am!!!  This is a big step in getting to the bottom of my issues with food.  Now that I know some of my triggers, I have to aim not to be triggered...at least not as often.

So...this morning, I woke up with a new attitude.  I said, "Dang it...I'm not gonna try to workout, I'm gonna do it!"  This quote is right!  There is a difference between trying and being triumphant!!!  I've gotta put in the work :)  So...today, I started with a 5 mile run....all by my lonesome.  Though my husband could have run with me, he didn't "feel" like it.  Ya'll....if I have to do this by my dang self....I'm gonna do it!!!  I'm not waiting around for someone to "want" to do this with me!  My 'hard as all get out' run was followed by a yummy strawberry smoothie.  As I type this blog, I'm downing some cold ice water!! See how today is gonna be better than yesterday?!?!!?

Here are some things that I'm gonna do to stay on track:

• Food Journal (Count Calories)
• Drink @ least a gallon of water a day
• Blog
• Weigh ONLY once a week

There you have it!!! I've done this before and it's time to do it again!!!  As promised, here are pictures of my current weight.  Nope...not excited to post these, but it's a part of the journey.  

8/16/12 After 5 mile run

There you have it!!  Happy Thursday!!!

p.s. Pictures will be posted every Thursday!

Day 2/70

So...as I looked at my Pinterest boards for clever things to post, I came across this.  I loved it so much, I had to share!  First, let me update you from yesterday.  I decided, last night, not to go to Body Pump.  The old Corletta would beat herself up about this decision.  After all, I didn't have anything better to do.  The new Corletta, however, continued to eat well and make the best of the rest of the night.  Wait a minute...the reason that I was unable to make it to the gym is because I was TOTALLY sidetracked my my cussing 4 year old foster son :(  I spent so much energy rehashing our previous conversations that I was not feeling it.  So...I skipped it.  Fast forward to today. I made it to  my morning Body Pump!!! For those of you that have never been, IT IS A WORKOUT OUT!!! WHAT THE HECK?!?!?!  Why would something so simple be so hard?!?!?!  I was sweating like you would not believe!  I confess; I could sweat just watching others exercise.  I....Corletta B...sweat like a man :)  I digress!  I've decided that I will be hitting the gym again tonight for a spin and core class!!! Though I did get a good workout in, there's nothing like a good cardio class, at least to me.  On Day 2 of this journey, I am beginning to realize that it's important for me to get used to being umcomfortable. In fact, I just read this very same thing on one of my favorite blogs.  Getting fat is easy.  Making excuses is easy.  Getting fit and staying fit...not so easy!!! Here's to doing the right thing even when it doesn't "feel" so right!!!! Just like the picture above, there is nothing that's impossible!!!!  IM POSSIBLE!!!!

Happy Tuesday!

1/70...Headed in the right direction...

It's Day 1 of 70 days to get fit!!! Yes; I did make my own challenge :)  I'm a girl that likes challenges, goals, deadlines, and most of all REWARDS!!!!!  So...I've decided that I am giving myself 10 weeks to take my life back. Once retrieved, I will cherish it forever.  Before spilling my guts, I've noticed that there are readers of my blog that don't respond.  SHAME ON ALL OF YOU :) I would love to hear from you!!! So...don't be strangers.  Introduce yourselves!!!

Now...back to the blog!!!  I've run marathons, 1/2 marathons, 10k's, 8k's, and 5k's!! I love everything about cardio and strength training.  Let's just say, I've been that girl that's tried to out train a poor diet.  I've known that it's not possible, but I guess I wasn't uncomfortable enough.  In my BUSY life, I've made excuses for not hitting the gym as often as possible.  Let's be honest, there were times that my body craved the gym, but my mind said, "Nah...take it easy and watch some tv.  After all, you've had a long day."  It's true; most of my days are long and hard, but what feels better than a good hard sweat at the gym??!!?!  That's right...not much!!!  

I'm motivated, determined, and will not allow anything to get in my way!  I'm tired of reminiscing about the girl I once was.  It's time to get that girl back.  In fact, she never really went anywhere.  I just allowed life to slow down the drive of a natural athlete/competitor.  I am hard on myself because I know what I'm capable of.  I promise, this time around, that I will work hard without excuse, but will listen to my body.  I will enjoy every bit of the next 70 days.  With a broken toe, the Olympics, and a hectic summer behind me, I'm ready to push forward for my gold metal!!!!  Gold Metal you ask?!?!??  A hott pair of jeans before I begin trying to have a baby!!!  Yea...that's the other part of this journey.  Though many would disagree, I want to get healthy prior to trying to get pregnant :)  I know, I know...I'm gonna gain weight anyways.  Here's what I'm thinking...I want to have healthy habits formed so that when I begin that process, I will be the best version of me for my family.  After all...when mama's happy, EVERYONE'S HAPPY!!!!  Happy Monday!

p.s.  I went for a 5 mile run with my hott husband this morning!!!  Tonight...BODY PUMP :)

Alright....this is one step in the right direction...

Well...it's me again!  It's only the 1000th time I've attempted blogging about this journey.  I could look back and get frustrated, but I will choose to let my past failures fuel today's success.  Man...it's been frustrating being one that's sabotaged my progress.  Why???  Well...that is still to be determined.  I do know that I have a real control issue when it comes to food.  You may even say that I have an eating d/o.  Now, as a therapist, I know I don't have anything that can be clinically diagnosed, but there is a real issue.  When I'm stressed, I eat.  When I'm happy, I eat.  When I celebrate, I eat.  Eating isn't the problem, it's what I eat and how much that continues to keep me the same.  I LOVE TO EXERCISE!!! One of the problems is that I workout while continuing to eat poorly.  You got it; that keeps me the same weight.  I get excited when I see pounds lost, but because I celebrate with food, I end up in the same place.  THIS CYCLE HAS DRIVEN ME CRAZY for the last time!!! I ended a previous blog because I didn't want to confess that I had not lost the weight that I wanted to.  I was tired of posting the same kind of thing.  So...I stopped posting. It's my time again.  I have to work hard, but allow myself to make mistakes.  Because I am an all or nothing person, I have a very difficult time allowing mistakes to fuel me.  Though I know that I'm not perfect, I try to be.  That's another problem.  I am going to set daily, weekly, and monthly goals for myself.  It's time to track the good, bad, and indifferent.  Being honest with myself today is going to help me achieve the things I want for tomorrow.  So...follow me as I go for the goal!!!