Day 5

First, I just want to say thanks to my friend, Katie, who encouraged me back on Saturday to start over right then. I really needed that at that precise moment. Since then, I've pretty much stuck to the plan. I've been eating right. I've continued in my workouts. I feel great. And I have lost the 3 lbs that I wanted to lose by today. 

My next goal is to a) maintain this weight while visiting family this week and b) lose 2 more lbs by next Saturday (01/10). I can so do that. 

I also intend to continue with my workouts. I had a great workout this afternoon...strength training and HIIT. I am going to attempt to use my mom's treadmill tomorrow and Friday. Then I'll get back to my gym on Saturday or Sunday. 

Final blog entry for 2008

So at first glance, I could say that I am a little disappointed with my weight loss and fitness attempts this year. I am about 5 lbs heavier. I'm not as in shape.

That being said...there are many other areas of my life that are phenomenally better right now than they were 1 year ago. I am a better, smarter, stronger person who is truly blessed with the most wonderful people in my life. This is invaluable.

Overall, I would classify this year as a success for me.

I also know that I'm ready to take on 2009.

Day 3

I got home late from work today, so I didn't want to hit the gym. However, I asked my husband if he wanted to go to the gym, and he said, "sure." This is what I have been needing. No, I shouldn't have to rely on someone else to get me to the gym, but this really helps. If he had answered with "no", then I very well might have rationalized not going....I worked out yesterday, it's been a long day, etc...

Anyways, I just ran/jogged on the treadmill for 30 minutes....intervals of sorts. Tomorrow, I'll be back to strenght training and HIIT.

My eating was on par today as well. I'm anxious to start seeing the results. 

Day 2 (continued)

I did well with the rest of my eating today. I also went to the gym and got in a full body strength training workout, plus 20 minutes of HIIT. The plan is to go up there again tomorrow for a run. I need to take full advantage of my school break for the next 2 weeks to get back into a routine.

Day 2

Everything went well after my resolution yesterday. I stuck to the eating plan. Eat when I'm hungry and eat enough to satisfy...don't eat just because it's there. I

The workout didn't happen, but only because we didn't realize our gym closes at 7 on Saturdays. We drove up there, and it was dark :(  We will be going up there today though. 

I finally weighed myself this morning, and it's sad but not horrid. It gives me a starting point at least. My first goal is to lose 3 lbs by Wednesday (end the year at a reasonable weight). This should be pretty easy if I stick to the plan. I then plan on remaining at this weight while visiting family for a few days...so eating in moderation.  Finally, I'd like to lose 3 - 5 more lbs over the month of January. I know I can do this. 

Blah

Wednesday's run didn't happen. It really just was not that possible. Friday's workout didn't happen. We intended to go in the morning, but then we changed our plans to go at night. It was much much later when we realized we had forgotten to go. Ugh. 

Today is Saturday, and we could have already gone. We haven't though. My husband says that we will go tonight. We need to. If by chance we don't, though, I am definitely going tomorrow morning. 

However, my new eating plan starts right this second. It's nothing drastic...or maybe it is. I plan on eating much less items that hold little or no nutritional value. I am cutting back dramatically on my bad carb intake. I will allow myself one type of bread/carb at every meal. Portions sizes will also be smaller from here on out. No more eating because I'm bored. 

Finally, I'm drinking more water as of now. 

I rarely ask for this, but I'd like some help with accountability. Please. I'm not doing well right now, and any encouragement would be appreciated.  

Tuesday Workout

I couldn't workout last night, because we had a Christmas party to attend. I knew this in advance though, so I knew that I had to get up to the gym tonight. My "schedule" for this week is Sunday, Tuesday, Friday for strength training & HIIT...then running on Wednesday and Saturday.

So tonight is Tuesday, and the last thing I really wanted to do tonight was workout. It took me 2 hours to get home from work, and I just wanted to veg. However, knowing that this is a holiday week, and my workout schedule is already thrown off, I decided to just go up there for a quick 20 minute workout. Of course, the 20 minute workout for me doesn't really exist. Once I'm up there, I usually end up putting in the time. 

I did strength training tonight...full body, with more of a lower body focus. I skipped the HIIT, because it was just getting too late. I still plan on going up there tomorrow morning for my run. 

So...so far so good. I'm really just trying to stick to the plan. I know that if I start skipping days this early, I'll have trouble getting back into the routine.

So, that's my advice for the day. If you don't feel like going to the gym or don't have much time, just go for 15 or 20 minutes. Either you'll get in a very efficient workout, or you'll find the energy to stay longer.