The wknd & beyond!

Well, it was quite a weekend. I didn't post cause I was so busy. Saturday, I woke up and did the timesaver Chest & Triceps and then it was off to painting 3 doors + the trim (on both sides) all around the 3 doors. Between taping and painting, it took most of my time. Then I had to go get ready for my date!!!!

While I have dated before, I think this is the first guy I reallllyyyyy like and I want him to like me so much; however, I'm not 20 anymore. When I was 20 I was willing to do anything. Now I know that someone has to like me for me - the good, the bad, and the (yep, you guessed it) ugly!

We went to a Japanese restaurant and boy can this guy eat! He ordered 3 different sushi items (about 6 rolls each, for a total of 24!), miso soup, seaweed salad, and edamame. I was full after about 3 rolls but they were so good and I ate a few more. Then he wanted to go and get dessert, so we went to big boys and got an chocolate ice cream thing...each. Yes, I can see I am going to have a problem in the future if I don't nip this in the bud now. I didn't want to say no, but I'm going to have to. I want more for me then a piece of chocolate.

After that, we finally did an activity. Don't get me wrong, we had a great time at the restaurants, I just wanted something non-food related. So we went to play pool - my suggestion. I'm not the best at it, but I like playing, plus, it's great for flirting...which we did. Very light, nothing bad here. at the end of the date, he gave me a hug and kiss on the cheek, which I thought was very sweet :) When I got home, there was an email from him telling me that he had a good time and he thinks he has a crush on me...I think I may finally be in love...I just hope he is too!

Sunday, I saw him at church, but not for long. He had to serve in kids church and I went to service. Then I had to go run errands and get stuff ready for our youth group that evening, so I didn't get to see him :*( sigh....

That leads to today - weigh in day. As promised, I weighed in this evening, and as I expected, the weight went down. It is next weigh in Monday that I'm interested in though. The scale is below, along with a pic of my abs that I want to 'define'....

Day 6??

Ok, today was interesting. I woke up with the intention of working out at 7am, but I went to bed late so I didn't get up til 8am (I'm off on Fridays due to reduced hrs at work). I felt rushed though, cause I had to watch my niece and I was worried about getting to her in time. So, I did a shortened version of the Hardcore Series: Gym Style Legs DVD (www.cathe.com).

Then I went and got my niece and we worked on washing all the doors so we could paint them - I also did laundry and cleaned all three bathrooms (whew!). I needed some tape to put around the doors, so my sis went to get them. While she was gone, I noticed my new les mills body combat CD/DVD came in the mail. I couldn't help it...I had to go work out! It was awesome!!! Can't wait to find a place to teach at...one that is close by.

Finally we are at the end of the day, the hardest part of the day for me. My niece and nephew had Wendy's for dinner and I went to pick it up...I so wanted to eat the fries, just one even, but I remembered all of you and all my work and I opted to NOT eat them. Yea!!!!

Now I'm home posting to all of you.

Here is something I'm thinking. I think (?) my next weigh in will be good, but it is the one after that I wonder about. I always lose a couple lbs originally, but what happens next....that will be my true test!

Temptations, temptations...

The past two days I have just wanted to down some chocolate...heck, I really just wanted to eat. I wanted to sit in front of this computer and munch to my heart's content. You ever notice that they don't say "to your stomach's content"? I think it's cause it's my heart that is empty.

Anyway, I did have a few chocolates yesterday. The only reason is cause they were sitting in my room - a gift from my Uncle who just came back from Germany. Go figure...I should have just thrown them out or brought them into work so I wouldn't eat them.

Then, as if the chocolates weren't enough temptation, I decided to buy my favorite chips under the guise that I was getting them for my nephew and wouldn't eat any...yeah, right! Fortunately, the rest of the family got to them before me. I did have some, but not too many.

Today went much better, despite the fact I still want to eat...but I want this more. I want my dream and I want to escape all the excuses I always give myself! I CAN DO THIS, I know it. It is just a matter of not getting too far ahead of myself and setting myself up for failure.

I did teach my last class tonight, so I counted that as my workout (it was the www.lesmills.com Body combat class).

Can't wait for that next weigh in!!!

2/15/10 Weight

Past Posts

Ok, I just changed my blog and created this new one, below are my first few posts (I didn't want to lose them so I copied them to here). I'll post about today in another post...confusing, I know, but it'll get better :)

Day 3

Ok, today was good and bad. I can't do anything in our kitchen right now cause we are sanding and painting, and everything is covered up. I've been told I'm not allowed to use it. So I went to my standby food - protein bars and the bumble bee fat free tuna and wheat crackers. I just had some hummus and carrots (YUM!). I wanted to go for the cool ranch doritos, but I didn't (yeah for me!!).

Part of me keeps saying "oh, what will one little chocolate matter." or "it's just a few chips" - even if I managed to eat only a few, I'd feel like I failed both you and myself. I am so glad I have this blog and viewers! I can't believe that it is making a difference but it is!

As for exercise, I taught my Body Combat class, so I didn't do a Cathe tape (as planned on her site). I need to do some weights though. I'm feeling 'flabby' you know?

Also, I came across an old journal. It was my original body change journal. It has some good stuff in it so I think I'm going to continue in it along with the blog. It has some quotes that I'll be sharing. They are all really good and motivational.

Well, have a great night all, as I leave with this quote by Vince Lombardi..."The Lord gave you a body that can stand almost anything. It's your mind you have to convince."

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2010

Day 2

First of all, I want to say "THANK YOU" to all of you from www.cathe.com who read my post and gave me the support and motivation to take this step to improve my health. It is something I have wanted to do but needed that push! All of you watching are that push!

I also wanted to list my 'stats'...actually I don't WANT to (haha), but it must be done. As of today I am the following:

Height: 5' 5" (don't see this one changing)

Weight: 138 (I hope to figure out how to post the pic of the scale so as to keep myself honest)

Chest: 34"

Waist: 29.5"

Hips (ugh!): 40"

Thighs (double ugh!): 23"

Body fat: 28.3...39lbs fat & 99lbs lean muscle/bone/water (source:http://www.healthcentral.com/cholesterol/home-body-fat-test-2774-143.html)

BMI: 22.9 (source: http://www.healthcentral.com/diet-exercise/index-1688-143.html )

GOALS:

Weight: 125-128

Chest: 34"

Waist: 23" - 24"

Hips: 36"

Thighs: 22"

Body fat: 21% - 24%

BMI: 21

Whew! that was a lot of work!!! haha :) I did do my scheduled workout today - Drill Max Premix 3...now if I can just figure out how to upload that pic...

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2010

Step One - Month One

I have taken 'step one' many times in my life, and every time, I have done it alone. Today is about taking a step with all of you as my witnesses. Today, I take this step with fear and excitment.

Fear, because I am afriad to fail and afraid that this will be just another thing I 'try'.

Excitement, because I have hope that someone will look at my blog and hold me to what I say, and I will succeed.

Success seems so easy, yet so hard. Part of me wonders why I am even doing this, because I should be able to do this on my own. The little voice in my head is taunting me telling me that no one will bother looking, or care. But I hold on to hope. Hope for change.

I need to create a new person - one who takes off her robe of insecurity and puts on a suit of confidence. Today, I take the step towards becoming the woman I was created to be. Today, and every day forward, I dare to live.

During the day tomorrow, I will put together a plan and post it on here. It probably won't be very complicated, but that's ok. I find the more complicated I get, the quicker I fail. I need to focus and get the job done and that is what I aim to do!

I'm also going to buy a camera so I can post pics on the site. I can't be committed without them!

Thank you all for taking this journey with me!

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The purpose of this post is just to test out the colors of my font.