Exerciser In The Making?

The other night I was being bold and decided to try to do a plank.  Well, I was on the floor grunting to stay in position when I look over and notice that my 2yr old is doing the plank with me!!!  AND she is grunting just like me!!! That was enough to send me over the edge and I just fell to the floor!  Now mind you she was only doing it to the best of her ability so her butt was kinda up in the air, but I was so happy that she was even beside me trying to do it.  I love it!!!  I love her!!!!  That gave me motivation to keep on going.  If she sees me trying to get better and become healthy, I know she will follow in my footsteps.  I couldn't ask for more.
I was at the gym this morning at 6:20 am and I did the first installment of the Couch 2 5k Program.  It wasn't too bad but I was struggling a bit at the end.  I then did 10 minutes on the treadmill.  My Polar said I burned 306 calories.  I am happy with that.  I just hope I am strong throughout the day in the eating department.  Only time will tell.  Until next time, stay strong and eat healthy.

Crack of Dawn

I wanted to get in some exercise before work this morning.  I was at work before the crack of dawn and the gym was busy, busy, busy.  People running on the treadmill, working out on the elliptical machines, lifting weights with personal trainers, and riding the bikes.  I jumped on the treadmill for 10 minutes, then did the elliptical for another 10 minutes.  Since I still had a little bit of time, I rode the bike for 5 minutes.  All in all, I burned 300 calories during that 25 minutes.  I don't think that is too bad.  I made it to my desk with 5 minutes to spare!  I was dying of thirst so I drank a ton of water and then got down to work.  Until next time, be strong and eat healthy.

10-10-10

Yesterday I went to the most beautiful wedding.  My cousin got married outside at a beautiful farmhouse in the park.  I don't recall ever going to a wedding on a Sunday.  Apparently there were a lot of weddings yesterday because plenty of people wanted to get married on the date 10-10-10.  I was so happy for the young couple in love.
Anyway, I did good with the eating.  They had hors d'oeuvrs and for the meal they had different food stations with small portions of quiche, potato latkes, steak, crepes, and fresh fruit.  I sampled most of it and I felt very satisfied when I left.  I was just happy that I made it through the festivities without overdoing it.  Oh, and I didn't have any cake (well, actually they had cupcakes) because we left before they served it.  I can honestly say though, that I don't think I would have had any even if I was there when they served it.  I'm slowly making progress.  Until next time, stay strong and eat healthy.

Welcome To The Real World

So, last week was tough.  I couldn't exercise because of this darn ankle pain.  I tried to rest it like the doc told me to, but I just knew I needed to be doing some sort of movement.  For some reason I equated rest with eating and made some horrible choices.  I snacked on stuff that I shouldn't have and I ate when I wasn't hungry.  I know better!  I knew it was wrong!!!  With that being said, I knew that when I went to weigh in last night, it wouldn't be good.  And, yep, I was right.  I went up 1.2lbs......oops!!!!  Welcome to the real world.  I have to get back on track. I cannot and will not let this slip up derail me from my journey.  I have already been to the gym twice this week.  And let me tell you, my ankle has been PAINFUL....ugh!!!!!  I struggled through though.  I guess if there is a positive to this, it is that my ankle doesn't hurt when I am actually working out.  I can make it through the workouts.  It hurts when I am done and continues to hurt throughout the day when I move around.  I'm thinking that maybe I should switch to swimming for my activity until I can get this thing under control.  Does anyone have any suggestions?  I don't want the pain to discourage me from working out.  Until next time, stay strong and eat healthy.

Down Wednesdays

This has been one loooonnnnggg week!!!  I have my weigh -ins on Wednesday as you probably know by now.  Let me just say that this was another victorious week for me.  I am down another 2.4 lbs for a total loss of 11.6 so far!!!!  I cannot express how happy and excited I am right now.  I am going to keep on track with my exercising (although I haven't been able to do much this week because of my darn ankle) and I am going to keep mindful of my portion sizes.  I am not the best food tracker but I am always aware of points and what I am eating. Its funny how now before I eat something I question whether or not its worth the points.  Maybe I am actually beginning to learn something. :-)  So, until next time, stay strong and eat healthy.

Made It Through

Sunday was the big 5k/2k fun run and walk.  I wasn't feeling well all weekend, but I knew I ust had to go through with the race.  I signed up for the walk and was determined to participate.  My girlfriend and I planned to run\walk the 2k since we hadn't properly trained for the 5k.  It was tough but we made it through.  I was so excited.  We are now encouraged to officially train and sign-up for a 5k.  The only problem I have is that my ankle hurts.  It has been giving metrouble, but it usually doesn't last long.  This time, however, is different.  It is swollen and really painful.  I will probably have to call the doctor to get an xray.  On another note, I have been eating really well and have been watching my portion sizes.  I can't wait to weigh-in this week.  Last week I lost 2.2 lbs so we will see what happens.  Until next time, stay strong and eat healthy.

Did It Again

Yes!!!  I had my weekly weigh in on Wednesday and guess what???!!!  I lost another 2.2 lbs!!!  Yippee!!!  I was so excited because I had been trying hard all week to concentrate on portion sizes and exercising.  Looks like it worked for me.  I am almost at a 10 lb loss.  That is big for me because I was usually only losing 1 or 2 lbs and then gaining it back.  I think the accountability of Weight Watchers is helping me tremendously!  On Sunday I am doing a 2k fun walk but my plan is to run the whole thing.  I was going to sign up for the 5k but I just didn't have the time to train the way that I knew I should so the 2k will have to do for now.  I am looking forward to signing up for a 5k in the near future though.  Has anyone recentlys signed up for their first 5k?  Well, that's all for now.  Until next time, stay strong and eat healthy.