I am so happy that I have completed week one! That means I am 1/4th of the way done with the first month (3 months total). I can't wait to take some more pictures, and measurements to see how far I've come. I'm really looking forward to it!
I did buy a pull up bar from Target that easily attaches and releases from my door frame so that I can practice doing pull ups. I'm excited for that. I got it for $20!
Tomorrow I am going to start calculating the amount of calories I am eating. This week I've just been keeping track in my head which I don't think is working out too well for me. The key as Tony Horton keeps saying is "write it down!" Okay okay Fine! I'll write it down.
Sunday, May 22, 2011
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Oooh NOW I feel it
Yesterday I started P90X and I did the Chest and Back, followed by the Ab Ripper X. Well I am pleased to say that doing it modified I was able to complete ALL of Chest and Back. I kept doing the modified pull ups thinking "I don't feel anything! This isn't even hard" So I tried challenging myself more. I did struggle on doing the push ups. I had to do them on my knees and even though my numbers were small I did more than I thought I could, and I'm glad I pushed myself that far.
After that I did the Ab Ripper X which WAS hard for me. A lot of the moves I couldn't do, I just didn't have the strength. I did what I could though. After that I drank my recovery drink (which was surprisingly delicious!! Tasted like an orange creamsicle smoothie.)
Today I woke up feeling a little bit, but by this afternoon, especially after doing Plyometrics I am not going to lie, I hurt. It's definitely a good hurt, but I'm shocked at how much I feel it in my arms from yesterdays work out. My legs are weak from todays workout, which I do and do NOT look forward to doing again. I want to see if I can do it better next time, but on the other hand I know it kicked my butt.
I am constantly reminding myself that the first 30 days are going to be the hardest. However 90 days from now I am going ot look back and feel SO good about what I did, and its important for me to finish this because I think that often I give up on things too easily. Unfortunately I WOULD classify myself as a quitter, and I want to change that habit into a habit of completing things no matter how difficult because I made myself a promise.
After that I did the Ab Ripper X which WAS hard for me. A lot of the moves I couldn't do, I just didn't have the strength. I did what I could though. After that I drank my recovery drink (which was surprisingly delicious!! Tasted like an orange creamsicle smoothie.)
Today I woke up feeling a little bit, but by this afternoon, especially after doing Plyometrics I am not going to lie, I hurt. It's definitely a good hurt, but I'm shocked at how much I feel it in my arms from yesterdays work out. My legs are weak from todays workout, which I do and do NOT look forward to doing again. I want to see if I can do it better next time, but on the other hand I know it kicked my butt.
I am constantly reminding myself that the first 30 days are going to be the hardest. However 90 days from now I am going ot look back and feel SO good about what I did, and its important for me to finish this because I think that often I give up on things too easily. Unfortunately I WOULD classify myself as a quitter, and I want to change that habit into a habit of completing things no matter how difficult because I made myself a promise.
Friday, May 13, 2011
Do not give up
P90X came in the mail today and I am really excited to start it on Monday. I am going to focus the remaining part of today, and this weekend on getting my workout plan together so that I go into this with all of the knowledge that I can to help me succeed.
I was thinking about it today, and the goal to lose 40 pounds in 90 days (or before I return back to school) might be too ambitious. However looking at it the opposite way, I've already lost 60 pounds, I ONLY have 40 more to go. I'm proud of that fact, and this is going to be the last step in my weight loss, and from here on out its going to be maintaining that weight and a healthy lifestyle.
I also started the Shakeology cleanse today. Sunday will be my last day, and then Monday will be a day of firsts for me. Summer school will be starting, and I'm really looking forward to that. The first 6 weeks are going to be the hardest, however they are not impossible, and if I plan things out I know that I can handle it.
I am not going to lie or beat around the bush, I am a person who likes to quit. I can push myself so hard for so long and then I'll just get up and walk away. Example: Last time that I tried the Shakeology cleanse I made it half way through the 2nd day. I was HALF WAY DONE and I gave up and walked away. I am going to try my best to NOT let that happen again. I am almost done with today. Just need to drink one more shake (in about 2 hours) and then eat some dinner. I'm going to stock up on some fresh veggies so I can make an awesome grilled chicken salad. I'll eat the 4 oz of white meat protein, and only the 2 tbsp of vingerette dressing, but I am going to LOAD up on the veggies!!
So the goal for the next 2 days is DO NOT GIVE UP! Finish it off and be done with it.
The goal for the next 90 days is DO NOT GIVE UP! Give it all that YOU can do. DO not hold yourself to someone else's standards. You are in control and know how far you can go. You'll get the results that you want if you put forth the effort.
I was thinking about it today, and the goal to lose 40 pounds in 90 days (or before I return back to school) might be too ambitious. However looking at it the opposite way, I've already lost 60 pounds, I ONLY have 40 more to go. I'm proud of that fact, and this is going to be the last step in my weight loss, and from here on out its going to be maintaining that weight and a healthy lifestyle.
I also started the Shakeology cleanse today. Sunday will be my last day, and then Monday will be a day of firsts for me. Summer school will be starting, and I'm really looking forward to that. The first 6 weeks are going to be the hardest, however they are not impossible, and if I plan things out I know that I can handle it.
I am not going to lie or beat around the bush, I am a person who likes to quit. I can push myself so hard for so long and then I'll just get up and walk away. Example: Last time that I tried the Shakeology cleanse I made it half way through the 2nd day. I was HALF WAY DONE and I gave up and walked away. I am going to try my best to NOT let that happen again. I am almost done with today. Just need to drink one more shake (in about 2 hours) and then eat some dinner. I'm going to stock up on some fresh veggies so I can make an awesome grilled chicken salad. I'll eat the 4 oz of white meat protein, and only the 2 tbsp of vingerette dressing, but I am going to LOAD up on the veggies!!
So the goal for the next 2 days is DO NOT GIVE UP! Finish it off and be done with it.
The goal for the next 90 days is DO NOT GIVE UP! Give it all that YOU can do. DO not hold yourself to someone else's standards. You are in control and know how far you can go. You'll get the results that you want if you put forth the effort.
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Every Calorie Counts for something!
"Every calorie that we put into our body has to have a reason" - Austin from the Biggest Loser.
I couldn't agree more!! I was so guilty of counting calories, but the calories were empty, they didn't provide me with the nutrients that I needed, so I was having a very difficult time loosing the weight.
I still swear by Shakeology. I was inspecting the back of the bag, looking at the nutrients that it provides you with ONE shake, and its no wonder this shake has helped me out so much. It's giving you SO much, and so many of the ingrients are super fruits.
I am a little over half way through my own weight loss journey, and I am so excited that I am taking it to the next level. p90x should be here on Thursday, which means Thursday night I will be setting up my plan/routine for the next 90 days and starting early Friday morning (while my kids are still in their beds and I am all alone) I will do the first day of p90x!!
I am determined that this is going to be MY summer!! 60 pounds down, still is amazing to me, and I can't believe I've come all this way. I would be letting myself down if I didn't continue on and finish the job.
Something that I tell my friends who are "dieting" is that I have made my LIFE CHANGE by dieting. It's not some trend that I'm starting, and once I lose the weight I'm going to just go back to eating and acting like I was. That's not going to keep me healthy, that's going to put me back in the same boat that I was.
I have made a life choice, and I am LOVING the results that I see.
I couldn't agree more!! I was so guilty of counting calories, but the calories were empty, they didn't provide me with the nutrients that I needed, so I was having a very difficult time loosing the weight.
I still swear by Shakeology. I was inspecting the back of the bag, looking at the nutrients that it provides you with ONE shake, and its no wonder this shake has helped me out so much. It's giving you SO much, and so many of the ingrients are super fruits.
I am a little over half way through my own weight loss journey, and I am so excited that I am taking it to the next level. p90x should be here on Thursday, which means Thursday night I will be setting up my plan/routine for the next 90 days and starting early Friday morning (while my kids are still in their beds and I am all alone) I will do the first day of p90x!!
I am determined that this is going to be MY summer!! 60 pounds down, still is amazing to me, and I can't believe I've come all this way. I would be letting myself down if I didn't continue on and finish the job.
Something that I tell my friends who are "dieting" is that I have made my LIFE CHANGE by dieting. It's not some trend that I'm starting, and once I lose the weight I'm going to just go back to eating and acting like I was. That's not going to keep me healthy, that's going to put me back in the same boat that I was.
I have made a life choice, and I am LOVING the results that I see.
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
Not feeling it anymore
It's no lie, lately I have been slacking. I have fallen back into my chocolate addiction. I am happy to say though that now that I have eaten it all, there is NO MORE chocolate in my house, and I am RE-dedicating myself to Shakeology. One of the great things of Shakeology is that it is CHOCOLATE!!! I'm going to do a cleanse to put myself back on the right track, and I am excited to start taking some before pictures, as I am also about start p90x for the summer!!
This summer is all about making the right decisions. It is NOT going to do me any good to just quit now. I've lost 60 pounds, I've been the same weight for over a month, and I'm getting discouraged. But to be completely honest (because lying isn't going to help me) I haven't put all of my effort into loosing weight like I had when I originally started this journey.
So what should I do from here on out? Well for starters I'm going to fulfill the things that I have stated and promised people. I am going to order p90x, I am going to get myself back on track, and I am going to make this an awesome summer! I am sad that most of my friends are gone, and by far my closest ones have returned to their home for the summer, and I could use that a an excuse, something to fuel my depression, but instead I'm taking it as a challenge. I so badly want my friends to return after the summer and look at me and say "WOW! Wendy you did it!! You look amazing!" I've already been told I look good, (which my self esteem still challenges) but I DO AGREE that I look a HECK of a lot better than I did 60 pounds heavier.
I hope everyone knows that you are NOT the only one that struggle with weight loss. I fall off the horse too, but what matter is if you keep pushing forward.
This summer is all about making the right decisions. It is NOT going to do me any good to just quit now. I've lost 60 pounds, I've been the same weight for over a month, and I'm getting discouraged. But to be completely honest (because lying isn't going to help me) I haven't put all of my effort into loosing weight like I had when I originally started this journey.
So what should I do from here on out? Well for starters I'm going to fulfill the things that I have stated and promised people. I am going to order p90x, I am going to get myself back on track, and I am going to make this an awesome summer! I am sad that most of my friends are gone, and by far my closest ones have returned to their home for the summer, and I could use that a an excuse, something to fuel my depression, but instead I'm taking it as a challenge. I so badly want my friends to return after the summer and look at me and say "WOW! Wendy you did it!! You look amazing!" I've already been told I look good, (which my self esteem still challenges) but I DO AGREE that I look a HECK of a lot better than I did 60 pounds heavier.
I hope everyone knows that you are NOT the only one that struggle with weight loss. I fall off the horse too, but what matter is if you keep pushing forward.
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