Uno, Dos, Tres...and 5 minutes!!!

Last night was Wednesday Weigh-In.  I was confident going in because I knew I had been exercising and watching what I was eating.  I stepped up the scale and....3 pounds down!!!!!  Yippee!!!  Horay!!!  Amen!!!  Whew!!!!  I was so ecstatic!!!!  That makes a total of 17 pounds gone!!!!
So I did my normal routine of going to the gym this morning and guess what????  I ran for 5 minutes straight!!!!  I wanted to scream and holla, but I kept myself in check and finished my workout.  My co-workers have been commenting on my looks saying that I look good and they can tell I am losing weight.  It means so much to get compliments like that.  I am going to keep on track as best as I can this week and see what goals I can accomplish.
Until next time, stay strong and eat healthy!

What Could I Be Doing Wrong?

I have worked out at the gym faithfully 4-5 times a week for about 6 weeks now. Yet I am still only seeing a 1 lb loss every week???  What gives???? Anyone have any advice?  I have been watching what I eat and the portion sizes and I have added some weight training to the mix as well.  I need to get this weight off and get it off NOW!!!!  UGH!!!!!

Looking For Noah's Ark

Back again after last night's weekly weigh-in.  I am down another pound.  I do not understand why I am only losing a pound a week.  It is very frustrating to say the least.  I would like to lose 2 lbs a week...you know 2 by 2 by 2 instead of 1 by 1 by 1....well, you get it.  I just want to have more of a loss that a measley one pound each time I weigh-in.
I have been going to the gym every morning!!!  I have been watching what I eat and still this happens.  Its discouraging to say the least.  I am going to try to hang in there and do my best.  Wish me luck....Until next time, stay strong ( I need to take my own advice here) and eat healthy!

Getting It Done

Whew!  I have been to the gym 4 days this week!!!  I am shooting for 5 days in a row.  That would be classic for me.  I am still doing the Couch 2 5k program and have finished up week 2.  Let me tell ya, week two was hard for me.  I know I only added another 30 sec to each running interval but it seemed like murder!!!  I was really huffing and puffing toward the end of each set.  Well, I know it will take some time and I feel like I can do it so I am not about to give up now.
Went to get weighed in last night......down another pound!!!!!  Yes!!!  I really thought I would be down more with all of the exercising I have been doing but no such luck.  I am still being very mindful of my eating and so I really was a little disappointed by the one pound loss.  I am determined to hang in there though.  I am not quitting.  I have to get to a healthy weight because the weight I am carrying now is taking its toll.
I did manage to say no to the birthday cake that was being passed around at work.  And yesterday someone wanted me to taste some seasoned fries but I held my ground and said no thank you!  They kind of looked at me crazy because in the past I would have been all over those fries...lol.  Anyway, I am working on my will power and finding it easier and easier to say no to certain things.
That's all for now....until next time stay strong and eat healthy.  :-)

Tracking Points

I took the day off yesterday from exercising so I have to think of a way to get to the Y tonight.  I want to at least get on the elliptical and maybe do some weights.  I am a little intimidated to do weights because I am not sure how to use some of the machines.  I know, I just need to suck it up and ask one of the staff members to show me some of the moves and routines.  Maybe tonight I will have the courage to ask.  Anyway, I was having some difficulties with remembering to track my points for Weight Watchers.  I think I have solved my problem.  I realized that I didn't feel like carrying the booklet with me wherever I went.  I now have a Droid X and I downloaded the points tracker app!!!  I LOVE it!!! It makes tracking so much easier for me.  I am sure this will give me more motivation and determination to stay the course.  Do you use technology to help you with your weight loss goals?  Until next time, stay strong and eat healthy.

Keeping The Ball Rolling

So, last night was Wednesday Weigh In.  I was confident going in because I have been working out at the gym hard and I have been mindful of my portions.  I have also done well with staying within my points.  Well, it all paid off because I am down another 1.6lbs!!!!  Yippee!!!  It makes for a total loss so far of 12.2 lbs.  I must keep the ball rolling int the right direction and continue to lose this excess weight.  I am now starting to realize that this will be a lifestyle change for me and not just a diet for some period of time.  I am ok with that because I know I am doing the right thing and doing it the right way.  Today is my scheduled off day from the gym, but I just might do the treadmill or the bike at home.  I feel like I need to keep moving.  I also have to remember to concentrate on my food intake.  Until next time, stay strong and eat healthy.

Still Going Strong

Today I completed Day 4 of Week 1 in C25K training.  I got back to my desk and checked my workout schedule and realized that there is no Day 4 of week 1...ooops!!!  Oh well, and extra day surely won't kill me.  I need as much exercise as possible.  I was feeling strong as I was running on the treadmill.  I know I am only running one minute at a time, but hey, every little bit counts, right? After 20 minutes on the treadmill I went on the bike for 10 minutes.  30 minutes of exercise before 7am is progress in my book.  I have my weekly weigh-in tonight so I will let you know how I make out.  I am hoping for at least a 2lb loss this week.  Until next time, stay strong and eat healthy.  Oh and GO PHILLIES!!!!!!