One day off from the gym almost messed me up. I was watching a Hallmark movie and almost said nah I will go tomoroow. I have to snap myself out of that thinking I will do it tomorrow because tomorrow may never come. I have been like that for most of my life and hasnt done me any good in the past. So I got up changed my clothes and headed out to the gym.
I am starting to see that I can workout harder longer now than when I started 2 weeks ago. It was a really good feeling. Cant wait to see how I am doing in another 2 weeks.
There was a guy at the gym tonight walking around after he finished on the ellipitcal. I thought it was a little strange but didnt think much of it. So when I was done with my workout he came up to me and wanted to talk to me about his workout program. I told him that I am doing Weight Watchers but I would take a look at the site. I took a lookie and its not for me. I just need to keep doing what I am doing. It may take me longer but thats okay with me.
Slow and steady wins the race. Its all about the bigger picture and the journey getting there.
Well I am off to watch Heavy. I always feel better about myself if I get a workout in before watching the show. This show for some reason hits home much more than when I watch Biggest Loser. Weird but glad it does.
Jan 31, 2011
Day 11-13 ...
Well this weekend went pretty good. Getting to the gym on Friday night was pretty easy. Did a pretty good last chance workout. Felt pretty good about the week until I got to Weight Watchers on Saturday. I only lost .8. I know that is better than gaining but kinda hurt since I workout everyday. It is what it is and I cant change it. After my meeting we went and got something to eat then off to Mt Dibalo to walk the 5k.
Now I didnt die walking it or anything but I did have to stop acouple times because of the hill. I dont see myself running this just yet but I am still going to do it. Its a great goal to work on.
I almost didnt go to the gym because of time and felt bad about leaving Jason to put together the desk we got. But I needed to go and put myself first. My legs were feeling a little tired since we did the walk in the morning but I got in my full 30mins.
Sunday I woke up with a bad sore throat. It started on Friday but by Sunday it was pretty bad. I went to the Drs Office and they ruled out strep so that was good. Due to my health not being 100% I did not go to the gym. I wanted to but Jason didnt think it was wise.
Things I need to work on this week is eating better after workout snacks. I think that was one of my down falls this past week. Oh and drink more water. Kinda slacked on that as well.
Now I didnt die walking it or anything but I did have to stop acouple times because of the hill. I dont see myself running this just yet but I am still going to do it. Its a great goal to work on.
I almost didnt go to the gym because of time and felt bad about leaving Jason to put together the desk we got. But I needed to go and put myself first. My legs were feeling a little tired since we did the walk in the morning but I got in my full 30mins.
Sunday I woke up with a bad sore throat. It started on Friday but by Sunday it was pretty bad. I went to the Drs Office and they ruled out strep so that was good. Due to my health not being 100% I did not go to the gym. I wanted to but Jason didnt think it was wise.
Things I need to work on this week is eating better after workout snacks. I think that was one of my down falls this past week. Oh and drink more water. Kinda slacked on that as well.
Weigh-in 2
Previous Loss: -5.2
Current Loss: -.8
Total Loss: -6
It hurt to see the low numer but I have to keep going. In the past this would totally mess with my mind but I am not going to let it this time. I am looking at the bigger picture now. I'm greatful that its not a gain!! :)
Current Loss: -.8
Total Loss: -6
It hurt to see the low numer but I have to keep going. In the past this would totally mess with my mind but I am not going to let it this time. I am looking at the bigger picture now. I'm greatful that its not a gain!! :)
Jan 29, 2011
Jan 28, 2011
Tomorrow Starts Something New...
I am going to start training for my first 5k run. I downloaded an App for it. Its a 9 week training but my first 5k is in 8weeks. I see some good ol fashion power walking but its the start of something great.
This 5k is for saving a park and then the plan is to get 1 or 2 more in before the big one in Oct for Colon Cancer. Once all the information is out of that one we are going to try and raise a good amount of money for the walk/run.
I think I am most excited about wearing one of those numbers on my shirt! lol
I will keep you posted on my training as the weeks go on. :)
This 5k is for saving a park and then the plan is to get 1 or 2 more in before the big one in Oct for Colon Cancer. Once all the information is out of that one we are going to try and raise a good amount of money for the walk/run.
I think I am most excited about wearing one of those numbers on my shirt! lol
I will keep you posted on my training as the weeks go on. :)
Day 11... It wasn't pretty!!
Well I thought day 10 was hard but I was wrong. Day 11 seem much harder. Totally didn't want to go at all. I just wanted to do nothing. It took me forever to get out the door. I almost threw a big fit like a 2 y/o but Jason just looked at me and was like really??? You started this and your going to finish it. My body felt tired but then I thought about the people on Heavy or Biggest Loser. They go to the gym for like 6-8hrs a day and I am whining?? I watch the shows and be like "Ya I could do that" but I think I would be one of those girls that cry when have to do the hard stuff. I dont want to be THAT girl but I think I might be a little.
I finally got my butt to the gym at about 845pm. Did my 30mins of cardio and weights. There were acouple times I wanted to stop early and I even shedded acouple tears when I pushed threw and kept going to my 30min mark. I never thought this was going to be easy. It looks easy. Oh go to the gym for an hour everyday piece of cake. Hmmm not when your body is tired. I guess it is mind over matter or something like that.
I felt a little better after we left. I just need to push past this and keep going. Maybe tonight will be better???? I hope so.
I have to be honest I dont think that if I didnt start this blog that I wouldn't have ended up at the gym last night. I think last night was yet another test to myself that I am worth all this pain to get where I want to me.
I finally got my butt to the gym at about 845pm. Did my 30mins of cardio and weights. There were acouple times I wanted to stop early and I even shedded acouple tears when I pushed threw and kept going to my 30min mark. I never thought this was going to be easy. It looks easy. Oh go to the gym for an hour everyday piece of cake. Hmmm not when your body is tired. I guess it is mind over matter or something like that.
I felt a little better after we left. I just need to push past this and keep going. Maybe tonight will be better???? I hope so.
I have to be honest I dont think that if I didnt start this blog that I wouldn't have ended up at the gym last night. I think last night was yet another test to myself that I am worth all this pain to get where I want to me.
Jan 27, 2011
Day 10....
Wow day 10 was a lot harder than I thought it was going to be. My knees are starting to hurt. One more than the other. But I took it as a test to myself and passed with flying colors. I did a light workout but I made it there. A little something is better than nothing. I took a walk on my lunch break so that made me feel better about my light workout.
For some stupid reason I jumped on the scale when I got home just to take a peak at my progress. Well it didnt give me anything to be happy about. Its my own fault for looking when it wasn't time yet. I just have to shake it off and know what I am doing is working. Gotta keep looking at the big picture.
For some stupid reason I jumped on the scale when I got home just to take a peak at my progress. Well it didnt give me anything to be happy about. Its my own fault for looking when it wasn't time yet. I just have to shake it off and know what I am doing is working. Gotta keep looking at the big picture.
Jan 26, 2011
Days 1 - 9 done! 91 days to go...
My goal for this is to go to the gym for 100 days straight. I use the gym where I live so there is no reason why I cant get there. Just a short walk and I am there. The start to all this was to just go to the gym and see how many days I could go without stopping. I didnt put an end date on it but after thinking about it I came up with 100 days.
As of last night I finished day 9. I almost forgot to go. I was watching TV looked at the time and it was 815pm. I was late!! I go from 8pm to 9pm every night. I am free to change the time on the weekend but so far I havent had too. Even if I did some form of workout outside the gym I still goto the gym. That is just an extra bonus.
Our minds can play tricks on us. So in order to side step my brain telling me I dont have to go when I need to I am treating my gym time like a 2nd job. I go from 8-9pm everyday and I get paid every Sat. when I weigh-in @ Weight Watchers. So far this has been working for me and we will see if it keeps.
I'm not going to lie there have been days that I really had to push myself to get to the gym. Also days where I couldn't wait to get there. I wonder if it will be like that as I keep going.
Since I cannot afford a personal trainer I am turning my husband into mine. When I met my husband he had a personal trainer. Since he did it for awhile he knows what to do or he can look it up. Everything if on the web now.
When I go to the gym I do 30mins of cardio and then weights. Thats enough for right now but in acouple weeks I am going to bump it up. Not sure yet but I will let you know.
As of last night I finished day 9. I almost forgot to go. I was watching TV looked at the time and it was 815pm. I was late!! I go from 8pm to 9pm every night. I am free to change the time on the weekend but so far I havent had too. Even if I did some form of workout outside the gym I still goto the gym. That is just an extra bonus.
Our minds can play tricks on us. So in order to side step my brain telling me I dont have to go when I need to I am treating my gym time like a 2nd job. I go from 8-9pm everyday and I get paid every Sat. when I weigh-in @ Weight Watchers. So far this has been working for me and we will see if it keeps.
I'm not going to lie there have been days that I really had to push myself to get to the gym. Also days where I couldn't wait to get there. I wonder if it will be like that as I keep going.
Since I cannot afford a personal trainer I am turning my husband into mine. When I met my husband he had a personal trainer. Since he did it for awhile he knows what to do or he can look it up. Everything if on the web now.
When I go to the gym I do 30mins of cardio and then weights. Thats enough for right now but in acouple weeks I am going to bump it up. Not sure yet but I will let you know.
The Start of a Lifestyle Change...
So I have heard that it takes 30 days to change an habit. What if I did something for 100 days?? Would it take it from a habit to a lifestyle??
So a little bit about me. I'm Clarissa but my friends call me Rita. I have been overweight for most my life. When I think back to my "skinny" days I think of middle school. Being 28 now that was a long time ago. There was a brief period back in 2004 when I lost a good amount of weight but sadly i gained it back and then some.
Right now I am doing Weight Watchers. Going to the weekly meeting and tracking all my food. I also wear the BodyMedia arm band like they wear on the Biggest Loser.
I'm not totally sure how I am going to use this blog just yet. Like if I am going to list what i eat, workout, or weigh-ins. I think it will take on a life of its own once I get started. :)
So a little bit about me. I'm Clarissa but my friends call me Rita. I have been overweight for most my life. When I think back to my "skinny" days I think of middle school. Being 28 now that was a long time ago. There was a brief period back in 2004 when I lost a good amount of weight but sadly i gained it back and then some.
Right now I am doing Weight Watchers. Going to the weekly meeting and tracking all my food. I also wear the BodyMedia arm band like they wear on the Biggest Loser.
I'm not totally sure how I am going to use this blog just yet. Like if I am going to list what i eat, workout, or weigh-ins. I think it will take on a life of its own once I get started. :)
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