Thursday, October 30, 2008

Day 46

Wow, it's hard to believe it's 45 days.

Today was a great day! Meals went well, trying to make sure I eat every 4 hours. Good choices today.

Oh my today was group workout and Coach D crunched numbers to make sure we are ready for our 5K, come January. It was harder then ever! I was determine to push through the pain , and do what was asked of me! I did it, not sure how I was able to push through all that pain but I did!

The best thing about pushing myself was two fold:
1: It would be the most I've ever walk/run on that track
2: Most of all my HRM said I burn 1334 calories...yes, 1334...it's hard to believe but I felt every one. My record so far!

YEAH ME!

All is well!

xoxo,
Ingie

Wednesday, October 29, 2008

Day 45

Another good day!
Meals went well, but I decided that I haven't been doing the best job to ensure I'm eating every 4 hrs.
See Bob of TBL freak out when one of his team members was eating every fours made me realize how crucial it is.

I will make sure I eat me snacks and eat more fruit.

I did some weights today 'cause, it wasn't the best day day for my feet.

xoxo,
Ingie

Tuesday, October 28, 2008

Day 44

Today was good!



Meals went well! No difficult choices to make.



My feet aren't doing very well today and today is group workout. I pushed myself 'till I couldn't stand the pain, I fell a bit short but I know that I did my best. It's so tricky, because somedays it really feels that they're getting better then I have a day that is not good. I will continue to do the things I need to do to ensre they get better.

All is well.
xoxo,
Ingie

Day 43

Yesterday, was Great!

I saw an old friend I hadn't seen for 18 years, that was pretty trippy but pretty cool! Meals went well, it's getting less scary to go to restaurants which is really nice. When I started this new coarse, I dreaded going out to eat. I suppose it was the lack of control and trusting myself. Fear no more...."the only thing to fear is fear itself."...right! I keep reminding myself of that.........I really like that one.

My foot is still not good....I think I might had pushed it a little too much Sunday! I'm still hopeful......

XOXO,
Ingie

Sunday, October 26, 2008

Week 7

Start: 365
Starting Week: 7
Lost: -1.5
Total Lost: -19
Current: 346
Total miles: 52.5
This weeks miles: 6.75
Extras: weights: 3 session
New Category
Dress Size: -2

Holy Cow! I can't believe it's the start of week seven!

OK, so the best thing that happen this week, was I accidentally found out that I lost 2 dress sizes! I couldn't believe it. I could feel that my clothes were fitting better but I wouldn't have said, they feel loose. Loose enough to have dropped 2 sizes. That's really just unbelievably fantastic.

It feels FANTASTIC!

Things are really good. My foot is getting better and I am hopeful that I'll be able to get back to working out 6 days again, well running 6 days...soon.

Meals went well, but I'm going to do a better job writing down everything I eat. I haven't been doing that 100%, maybe that's why my numbers have been inconstant. J. thanx for reminding me how important it is to do that, so you have a true sense of your calorie intake. That way there are no surprises!

My H2O intake was better, but not perfect. I will keep trying to be perfect with my H2O, there's really no reason it shouldn't be!

I really feel Fabulous!

All is well!
xoxo,
Ingie

PS: My day off went well....no surprises ;)

Friday, October 24, 2008

Day 40

I just had a thought....

Today is my 40Th day...Holy Moly...it's hard to believe!

It's my brother's 40Th Birthday! Happy Birthday to him!

By my 40Th Birthday I will be at my goal weight!

That has to mean something, right.

Today's a Fabulous day! Meals went well, good and healthy choices!

My foot has flared up today. It's so tricky, just when I think it's getting better it flares up. What is that all about? Pretty irritating! But, I know it will get better, I have to believe that-the power of positive thinking....right!

Another Glorious Day!

xoxo,
Ingie

Day 39

Yesterday, was good. My meals were all good and healthy choices.

It was group workout and I did well. I fell a bit short but I pushed as much as could. My foot started acting up after a long day on my feet all day at work.

All is well,

xoxo,
Ingie

Tuesday, October 21, 2008

Day 38

I had another good day! Meals went well! Still struggling with my H2O intake. I'm trying just do it but I forget! Not good! I will get better, I can do it!

Group workout was really GREAT! My foot is doing much better, although I was in pain it wasn't horrible. I seem to recover faster afterwards which is a good sign.

I'm really happy that my foot is getting better because I'm tried of it not being 100%, it sounds crazy but I'm looking forward to getting back to working out 6 day! (Did I really just say that!) Let's hope that I'll be able to start up next week.



All is well!

xoxo,
Ingie

Day 37

Yesterday was good!

Meals went well, I made good choices. Still trying to be conscious to drink water. I get board trying to drink so much water, but I know I need too.

My foot is still trying to heal, so I just use the weight for a session.

All is well!
xoxo,
Ingie

Monday, October 20, 2008

Week: 6

Start: 365
Starting Week: 6
Lost: 0
Total Lost: -17.5
Current: 348.5
Total miles: 45.75
This weeks miles: 6.45
Extras: weights: 3 session

All and all things went well this week. I was so busy with work, I couldn't see straight. I was reminded how important surrounding yourself with support is. I'm not sure I would have had a good week had it not been for Espy helping me with my meals. It sure made it so much easier to make the right choices.

I know how easy it is to make an unhealthy choice when I'm strap for time. So a big thank you to my Mom for all her help!

Although, I didn't lose any LBS this week. I'm still grateful for the good choices I made. I still feel really strong, my clothes are looser and I know, I was successful with my choices. The LBS will come off!

My foot is still pretty bad so I wasn't able to exercise, as much as I have been or as much as I've wanted too. I know it will get better, I just need some patience!

All is well!

xoxo,
Ingie

Day 35

Day Off!

Things went well today. It was another day of good choice, probably extra mindful because of yesterday's dinner.

I was so tried today, maybe just cause it was a crazy work week. After working I catch up on some much needed sleep.

I find it's amazing that I listen to my body when it ask for things, I never realized how much it communicates to me. All I need to do is listen!

All is well,
xoxo,
Ingie

Saturday, October 18, 2008

Day 34

Yesterday was good, it was another busy and long day! After working til 7:45pm, I went to grab a quick bit to eat with a friend.



We went to a cafe, which I have been to many times in the past. I decided to get a turkey burger and fries, since Friday night is a free night. I have to say that, I find it fascinating so many things have changed with me. I just really didn't enjoy the choice I made. I kept taking the burger apart, not eating all the bun, getting turkey, eating it dry. I guess sub-consciously trying to make it a better choice. As I was eating, it just felt wrong and didn't taste very good. There was nothing wrong with it, I guess my taste buds are changing. I thought I'd enjoy it, but I was clearly wrong. Now I know for next time, I can live with out the burger and will skip it.



My feet are trying to get better, being on my feet all day at work is not helping. I still have hope that they will be better.



All is almost well!

xoxo,

Ingie

Friday, October 17, 2008

Day 33

Yesterday, was also a good day. My meals went will, good choices all day! (Again, thanx to Espy) She's been a lot of help during these last few weeks, since work has been so busy.

My feet are doing better. I changed the inserts in my shoes, I've been doing more stretches and a few more things to get it under control. So far, it seems to be helping, let's hope they continue to get better.

Group workout was tough but I got through most of it. I pushed myself through some pain and manage to get through it.

all is well,
xoxo,
Ingie

Wednesday, October 15, 2008

Day 32

Today was busy again and with Espy help, I managed to make good choice with my meals ( she made my lunch for me). I did forget that I was working til 7pm tonight and didn't plan for that, I've been eating earlier, so I will have too remember that for the rest of the week.

My feet are so torn up right now, so I'm still trying to let them recover. It really sucks that they are in such bad shape but I have faith the they will heal and that I will keep going on my path. Nothing will stop me!

All is all most well!

xoxo,
Ingie

Tuesday, October 14, 2008

Day 31

Today was another busy day at work so with some planning I was able to keep my meals in check. I managed to make good choices all day.

Group workout was all right, I pushed through my pain as long as I could. I fell a bit short which was disappointing for me but I did as much as my foot could possibly take and then some.

I'm just hoping that it will get better soon.

I'm being extremely conscious with everything that I put in my body. I'm drinking my water, too

It's a good day!

xoxo,
Ingie

Monday, October 13, 2008

Day 30

Today was ok...meals went well. I made good choies. I do need to drink more water that's been a bit of a struggle. I will make a better effort this weeks.

My foot is still in bad shape, I think itls time to go see the doctor. I've been afraid to go, I really donlt want to hear bad news but I have nothing to fear but fear itself...right!

I just want it to be better, so I can continue on my quest. I will continue to push it as much as possible.

All is well!

xoxo,
Ingie

Day 30

Today was ok...meals went well. I made good choies. I do need to drink more water that's been a bit of a struggle. I will make a better effort this weeks.

My foot is still in bad shape, I think itls time to go see the doctor. I've been afraid to go, I really donlt want to hear bad news but I have nothing to fear but fear itself...right!

I just want it to be better, so I can continue on my quest. I will continue to push it as much as possible.

All is well!

xoxo,
Ingie

Sunday, October 12, 2008

Week 5

Today was a great day!

Start: 365
Starting Week: 5
Lost: -5.5
Total Lost: -17.5
Current: 348.5
Total miles: 39.3
This weeks miles: 5.7
Extras: weights: 1 session

I woke up and felt so much better! I foot felt really good. I was ready for group workout.
Well, I thought I was, it was brutal! I pushed it and got through it, my foot did act up but I managed to survive it!

I think I was able to get through it because I really saw some results today -5.5 lbs. Hasta la vista 350'S!

I is exstatic about the lost and being in the 340's!
YAY MEEEE!

Meals were OK this weekend, I had several parties to attend, so the available food was not the best but I made the best choices with the options available. I was happy that I was conscious with my choices and was careful.

I can hardly believe it was been a month and I'm really happy with my progress: -17.5 lbs but what I'm the happiest with is how fantastic and strong I feel! I can't remember the last time, I felt this great!

All is fantastic!!

xoxo,
Ingie

Saturday, October 11, 2008

day 27 n 28

Day 27
Yesterday was a better day. I'm still fighting to get my foot healed. It's not doing very well.
Watching my food intake and make sure my choices are good ones. I want the reward at the end of the week.
I'm just hoping that my foot gets better soon. I really miss the work outs.

Day 28

Day off
It was ok. I find it a bit funny, that when I choose to eat something that I wouldn't normally choose on any other day, I don't enjoy it at all. I'm certainly not use to that.

Tomorrow is group workout, let's hope I can get through it.

all is well
xoxo
Ingie

Thursday, October 9, 2008

Day 26

Today was another rough day physically speaking. My foot is still in bad shape. Today was group workout and had to take it easy. I walked some and did some weighs.

l'm hoping that tomorrow will be a better day and my foot and the rest of me will be better.

Maybe good choices all day with my meals. I'm being really careful with .my meals since my workouts have been so limited this week.

Tomorrow will be better!
xoxo,
Ingie

Wednesday, October 8, 2008

Day 25

Today was I pretty rough day! My body is so beat up and my feet are in bad shape. I had to make a tough decision , I decided to rest today. I need some time for my feet to recovery. My Plantar fasciitis has really flared up, and it's cause me to compensate and other areas are in lots of pain and swollen. Needless to say I'm just jacked up,

I guess it's to be expected since it taken me 37 years to decide that exercise must be in my daily life.

I hope that deciding to take an extra day for more recovery time, I will be ready for group workout tomorrow.

Since I taking some extra recovery time, I'm being very careful with my choices of food.

Today was not the best day but I'm still positive because I know this will pass and I be good again.

xoxo,
Ingie

Tuesday, October 7, 2008

Day 24

Today was good. I've been really busy at work so there's not time for mch of anything but work and makeing sure I don't get off track meal and exercise.

In the past as soon as I got too busy I'd stop doing things and I use time as an excuse to stop but that hasn't even been in question even though I'm busy, it really feels good that I care enough about myself to not stop!

Group workout was tough just cause me feet are really tore up which make me conpensate in other areas which makes everything else hurt but I got through it! Yay Me! I'm iced up and ready for bed.
Good Night all!
All is well!
xoxo
Ingie

I have a retraction to make:

I was told today the the couse we went on (Sunday) was a 4K not a 5K. One of my group members and I couldn't believe our times but everyone we asked told us it was a 5K but they were wrong.
Anyways, it was still a good course for us to have gone on.

Day 23

Yesterday, was a good day. I made good choices with all my food intake. I feel good, that I can get through the day without feeling deprived or feeling like I'm starving.

I decided to rest yesterday, because my feet are in bad shape, they really have flared up. -o I iced and rested.

All is well,
xoxo,
Ingie

Sunday, October 5, 2008

Week 4

There's good news and bad news about this weeks stats:
Bad news first: I'm plus 2 LBS this week, The good news is that I know I did every thing right this week. I ate well and exercised 5 Days. The other good news is that my clothes is fitting so much better, I'm not squeezing into them.

I pushed myself harder then I ever have before, I really do feel good about last week.

I'm a bit perplexed as to why my body decided to add weight to it, maybe it's so freaked out that I'm putting it the hell.

Start: 365
Starting Week: 4
Lost: +2
Total Lost: -12
Current: 353
Total miles: 33.6
This weeks miles: 11.7
Extras:

Today was a great day!
I went to a triathlon that my coach was in today, it was pretty awesome! Talk about inspiring!

The other cool thing was that today was group workout and he had us use the short coarse which was a 5k. We didn't know it at the time but I did it and I beat my time to boot! I couldn't believe it!

This week I saw my first really glimmer of light......I really am going to run the 5K...I really am going to do it!

Sure, I kept telling myself I was going to, but I don't think I really believed it!

I'm a believer now !

All is well!

xoxo,
Ingie

Saturday, October 4, 2008

Day 21

Day Off
Today went well. It was a busy day
and no time to be distracted or hungry. My choices were good.

I am looking forward to starting week 4. I can hardly believe it.

All is well!
xoxo,
Ingie

Friday, October 3, 2008

Day 20

Meals went well today. I made choices and I even went out to dinner. I worked out right before I went and it seem to help me make the best choices. I also drank a ton of water.

My workout was great todat, I push myself and manage to run more than I have since I started. It made me feel that this goal I set for myself is attainable!
I can do this and I will do this!

All is well!
xoxo,
Ingie

Thursday, October 2, 2008

Day 19

I realized that last night was a blessing. It forced my to have an extra day of recovery and I felt much better today.

Today was group workout and I felt so much better....not as many pains and aches. I felt stronger, don't get me wrong I still pushed myself to get the most out of it.

Meals went well....good choices.

Today was a good day!

xoxo,
Ingie

Day 18

Yesterday, was a super busy day at work. It was so busy there was no time to really think about food, so it was a good thing I brought my lunch.

I had a customer come in right when I was about to leave, he spent two hours looking for clothes for his daughter. While I was helping him, all I could think about was when was he going to finish - I gotten go for my workout. It still seems crazy to me that I think about exercise so much.

Well, it was late by the time he left and I was tired and hungry and just needed to call it a night.

I felt really bad about not getting my exercise in last night but I now know I need to have contingency plans in place.

Today was good.
xoxo,
Ingie