Weigh in At Work

I weighed in at work today and gained 3.2 lbs. Being that last week it said I had a 6 lb. loss, I’m still ok and still losing. I’m thinking I’m probably going to have a gain for tomorrow also. But I’ll keep on going.

This morning hubby’s work canceled, so he took me to work. I always hate having to go to work when he doesn’t have to. The winds were going to pick up, so we planned on him picking me up at 11:30 to make sure we were home safe before we had blizzard conditions. My company cares more for money than they do for the safety of their employees so I always have to make these decisions myself, with safety in mind. But I always have to feel guilty. At least I went in, that’s more than I can say for some people. I have a long drive on an open road, so it’s always a little different for me.

I decided not to do the 30 day shred this morning. I was still sore from my run yesterday. So hubby said that he will do the workout with me today. Looking forward to that this afternoon! My body doesn’t feel as sore now.

So now I just need to do laundry, clean the house, and do some homework. I’m not sure what the morning will bring because we’re supposed to have high winds tonight too. I’m ready for spring!!

Turned it Around

I left you off on a bad note last night. I wasn’t feeling like myself and I was depressed and felt hopeless.

So, right after I wrote the post. I got off my butt and went outside and shoveled. Yes, we have a snow blower, but I wanted the exercise and I was proud with how much more endurance I had. It got the endorphins going because when I was done I took a walk around the block. It was pretty. I trekked my way through 4 inches of un-shoveled sidewalks and it was peaceful and just what I needed.

I came inside and thought to myself, “I’ve had enough of a pity party, it’s time to do the right thing.” It really hit me how my stress induced eating didn’t do a thing for me. Food is not the answer. So I got in my “power pink” workout gear and did my c25k for the first time in two weeks. It felt wonderful. I was covered in sweat and that last 3 minute run has never been harder. But you know what? I conquered.

I think I had a record calorie burn for myself. Around 558 calories burned. How’s that for a Monday? :)

Another Monday

I dragged myself out of bed to half-heartedly do the 30 Day Shred this morning. Ultimately, I did it and that’s all that matters today. I did burn less calories though.

Work was the same old for me again. There are things that go on there that I just don’t understand and it irks me. It seems like hard work is not rewarded. They promote the slackers and the ones who are not reliable. I just don’t get it. All I know is that I do not want to work for this company any longer than I have to. My co-worker, who feels the same way, keeps reminding me that this job is just a means to an end while I’m in school. She’s right, but it’s so hard to deal with this on a daily basis.

Then it was off to school. I’m lost in my poetry class. I just don’t get what people get out of the poetry that we read. That makes me feel like I’m not as smart as other people and then I start downgrading myself, which isn’t good.

The drive home was long and slow. We’ve been hit with another snowstorm and it’s been snowing steadily since this morning. We’re supposed to get a total of 13 inches or so. But I’m just getting used to the winter driving. It’s just a part of life for me right now.

But the thing is, I came home and didn’t feel like doing my c25k workout. Which is fine. I just have to do it 3 days a week, doesn’t really matter which days. But instead, I ate junk. Chocolate chips, pecans, chips and salsa, and a little melt w/ corn tortillas, cheese and deli meat. The important thing is that I know why I did it. I’m all stressed out about work and school and not knowing what I’m doing with my life. I counted every bite but now I feel terrible and I have to weigh in at work tomorrow.

Do I sound like I’m having a pity party? Maybe I am. I tried to think of things that I’m thankful for today as often as possible. I thought how thankful I was that I was able to follow a snow plow home on the snow covered highway and immediately the snow plow pulled over to the side of the road. lol I tell ya! :)

The Weekly 5

1. Double my workouts.- I worked out everyday this week as opposed to 5 days usually. So not quote double, but my new plan is the 30 Day Shred everyday, and I accomplished that.
2. Drink at least 8 cups of water a day. – I have found that drinking this must water makes me feel so much better. I’ve noticed I haven’t been getting headaches very often.
3. Do the FIRM workout in it’s entirety. – I did not get this done with my focus being on the 30 Day Shred for now.
4. Continue the 10 sit-ups a day. – I didn’t do these, but there are lots of ab moves in the Shred, does that count?
5. Cook a healthy recipe and do a post on it. – Sorry- I really want to do a post on a recipe and haven’t found the time for it yet!

This week:

1. 30 Day Shred every day
2. C25K 3 times
3. Cook a healthy recipe and do a post on it (we’ll try this again)
4. Find one thing every day to be thankful for.
5. Give hubby a 10 minute massage. (see New Years Resolutions)

I did my 30 day shred this morning. I was very sore and tired. I burned less calories than yesterday, but at least I did it. I’m not sure if it was the mattress we were sleeping on, or because there was concrete under the carpet, or if I’m just getting tired from 7 days of the shred. But I’m ready to get up in the morning and do it again!

Did I stick to my plan?

Yes, I did! So as of Saturday, so far so good! My brother agreed to do the 30 Day Shred with me. It was awesome having someone to do the workout with me. And get this, it must have really helped me pump it up because I burned 284 calories! That’s what I’m talking about! It felt good today. Didn’t have any knee pain while working out. I’m trying to be more aware of how far I’m letting my knee go down and ensuring it’s not going over my foot when I do squats and lunges. As for my brother’s opinion of the 30 Day Shred? “It was good.” Yep, that’s my brother. lol He worked up a little sweat but not nearly as much as “out of shape” me!

My mom and I went over to Lane Bryant because I had a $15 off of $15 coupon. We don’t have one very close to us at home, so I always try to take advantage of the coupons when I’m here. I found a pair of panties for $15 and ended up getting them for FREE!! Now that’s the kind of shopping that I like!

Then we headed over to Valli Produce. I always go there when we visit and basically get some groceries for the week. We bring a cooler and bring it all home. I’ve mentioned this store before, but they have this AMAZING produce section. REALLY cheap deals. I got avocados for .39 cents, papaya, Brussels sprouts, red pepper, yellow squash, 3/$4 packs of strawberries, eggplant and asparagus. There is probably more that I am forgetting! It’s an international market, so I always pick up chocolate from different countries when I’m there. I got myself a dark chocolate bar. I eat a couple of squares here and there and they always last a while! I also got my hubby a white chocolate bar. I got Muenster cheese for $1.99/ lb. 2 Chobani greek yogurts for .99 each! Coffee yogurt for .25, Smart Balance popcorn, authentic taco seasoning, corn tortillas for .39, a loaf of whole wheat bread, and some wafers for dessert once in a while. I’m sure that I’m forgetting something. My mom bought me two packages of egg plant hummus that I can’t wait to try!! All of this only cost me $27. I just love good deals!

The rest of the evening we’ll just spend relaxing. I’m looking forward to it. I feel so much joy inside. I’m so happy. I think I can attribute part of this to seeing the sun shine. We’ve had so many cold and cloudy days lately. It’s always so good to be home!

Day 5: 30 Day Shred

Once again, I burned more calories than the previous 4 days. Is my body getting more tired and having to work harder or am I getting stronger so I am able to work harder?

I did wear my shoes today. I thought everyone did their workout DVDs at home in their socks. lol I guess I’m the weird one! :) Seemed to be better support. I have noticed a lot of my shoes being looser. Whether it’s from them wearing in more or my feet getting smaller, I’m not really sure. All I know is that I now have two pairs of shoes that my feet float around in. So the support isn’t what it should be. I did feel like I had better control and balance. I wasn’t sliding on the carpet when I was trying to do some of the moves, so I’ll keep up with the shoe wearing.

I have noticed that my right knee is sore today. Any suggestions on how to make that go away? My shoulders have been slightly sore when I do the moves, but nothing I can’t handle. Other than that, I can still walk and my legs feel stoing when I do my squats. :)

My friend at work is going to borrow the dvd from her mom, so I’m interested to hear what she thinks of it! Hopefully she doesn’t think it’s easy because I’ve been telling her how hard it is! lol

Have a good weekend!

Day 4: 30 Day Shred

I had to go to bed 2 hours later last night and that really played a toll on me! It was hard to drag myself out of bed at 4:30 this morning. But I did it.

I was a little tired and so didn’t feel like working as hard today. But I still burned more calories than yesterday. I noticed that my knees and ankles are slightly sore today. I should probably be wearing shoes when I do this workout. My living room is carpeted and I like working out in my socks!

We are going home to my parents this weekend and I DO NOT want to forget my DVD!

People have started commenting more about me looking smaller. It makes me feel so good. I always feel like I’m the fattest one everywhere. But I just realized today that I weigh less than my co-worker and I’ve always thought she’s gorgeous. It’s weird to think of! I wonder if I’ll always feel like I’m 300 lbs?

I feel like lately my clothes have been fitting looser. I just bought a couple new skirts sometime in November or so and they are getting large on me already. One of them was snug when I bought it! I’ll be interested to see what my measurements are when I reach my 50 lb. goal.