They called to me...

I hate going to the store in the evenings. I had to go get cat litter and I'm standing in the checkout line and the candy rack looked sooo enticing. And of course, there was a sale. So what did I do? I bought CANDY! How is this helpful to me? It's NOT. I hate that I can't just walk away. I so didn't need 5 candy bars staring me in the face...let's be honest, now there's only 3.
I do this to myself. I sabotage myself all the time. I just don't know why really. I do know that it's more comfortable for me emotionally a lot of the time, if I'm heavier (except for when I'm feeling self loathing and disgust).
Screw it, tomorrow's a new day. It's done, I did it. Next time, I'll strive for a better outcome. I can send the other candy with Dylan. Now that I've had my fix...

Challenge- Week 3

I have a confession- last week I didn't manage to do the challenges at all. I am feeling optimistic for this week though. Hopefully things work how I have planned, but how often does that really happen? Fingers crossed. I'm going to try really hard. Hope you have a good week too.

~Single leg balance- Hold one foot off the ground( about 6 inches or more) maintain balance. If you can, do "squats" on the supporting leg.
~Jump rope- if you don't have one, pretend =)
~Push ups-girly ones count too!

My plan this week is to do my workout at 9 a.m. I get the Fit channel and I like the workout that comes on in that time slot. I'll try to do the challenges during the commercial breaks. Then, my workout is done, and I have energy to do the housework. I'm really hoping this routine works! Here's to a great week!

Pull it together...

Today was an emotional day for me. I just felt out of whack. I really can't pin point what I'm feeling either. It's kind of like I have this void that keeps filling up with an overabundance of emotions- ranging from apathy to disgust to anger and sadness. I feel like I've been on a roller coaster and I'm not enjoying it! I guess my hormones are getting a workout? I just wish that they would settle into my "normal". Normal would be good. Hopefully I can pull it together and have a better day tomorrow. Positive thinking can go a long way. Maybe I'll go hug my hubby. Hugs are good too...

Week 2 Challenge-

Here we go, this week's mission....
Should you choose to accept it...

~30 squats- 2 sets, 15 reps
~Stairs- as fast as you can, as long as you can (if you don't have stairs at home like my sister, go find some) I plan on going to the high school stadium to find mine.
~Prone Bicycle- bring elbow to opposite knee while on your back (variation of a crunch) 4 sets, 20 reps.

I'm looking forward to this weeks' workouts. I'm finally feeling better after coming down with a cold. I'm also done with my family get together that threw me off my game last week, not to mention added a few extra calories into the mix. Thankfully, I don't have parties very often!

I Challenge YOU...

Yep, I mean you! Here's the concept: Once a week on Sunday or Monday, I will post 3 challenges for you to complete that week. In return, you may challenge me to something. The point is to keep things fresh and help motivate each other. What do you think? You up for the challenge?

Here goes: WEEK 1

~ Do 100 crunches, 4 sets of 25
~ Do 30 leg lifts (lie flat on your back and lift and lower legs with CONTROL) 3 sets 10 each
~ Rock it out, turn on some fun music and dance like crazy with your kids for 20 minutes. Maybe put one on your back and do some squats or lunges.

Do these things as many times as you want during the week, the more the better. I'll do them too. Hope I get some great suggestions from you.
Most of all, have fun. Working out does not have to be a drag...

Attack of the sweet tooth...

I am a sweets freak. I love pretty much anything with sugar in it. I have been doing really well not indulging lately. Well, time for confession. Yesterday, was bad. I was fine until we took a little family trip to Target. Dylan was on a kick and swooping up treats right and left. Fine, whatever, no big deal, I can handle this. Then, we stopped at the gas station- what's right there? Yogurt Mill. Yes, I know, frozen yogurt isn't that bad. However, it touched off a little binge. The yummm just kicked in. After I finished my frozen yogurt, I opened the cupboard and all these yummy sweet things are staring me in the face. So, in went some mini doughnuts (chocolate, of course), a couple fruit snacks, & some yogurt covered fruit snacks... I think that's it, but I might have had something more...it's a little hazy =) All I know, I felt like CRAP after.
As penance, I did a work out at 8:30 last night. Nothing crazy, just something to help with the guilt I was feeling and burn a few of those calories I consumed. After I was done, I felt like puking. That's what the excess sugar did to me. I don't remember the last time I felt sick after a workout. It totally wasn't worth it...

Refreshed...

The last couple days have been a little busy. I like my routine. I am a creature of habit. Yesterday we had an appointment so my house had to be clean- floors especially. Throw in a precocious 4 yr. old and a teething 5 month old. What do you get? A very out of sync day. That's okay, I got done what needed to get done. No workout, but I figure the housework burned a few calories. Then today baby boy didn't nap at all, unless you count falling asleep on my shoulder for 30 min. Exhausting! I wanted to do nothing more than kick up my feet and drink a beer. But, I got on the treadmill. Two miles later I stepped off feeling completely refreshed and revitalized. Yay endorphins! I need to remember that I always feel better after a workout. That was my little revelation today....

Weight loss...

My plan is to weigh myself on the 1st and the 15th of the month. Much to my surprise, when I stepped onto the scale this morning, I was down 3 lbs. Yay! Anything at this point is cause for excitement. I am pleased because I feel like I've made some good changes the past week and a half. Now, to keep the momentum going... I think after I lose my first 15 lbs I'll do something nice for myself. Any suggestions?