The first week of me getting back on track for 2013 is done and I must say that I am proud of myself. I went from 235 to 230! Down 5 pounds! Yeah! Next week's goal is to drop another 4 pounds. In February, I am planning to do a week of juicing and I am going to see how that works. I have never done a juice fast before and I am really curious to see how my body will react.
Last night at the gym the worst thing happened, my iPod died mid workout. ARGH! I was so pissed. Luckily I had already done 40 minutes of cardio so I was OK with that. I had also gone for a walk during the day at work, so I didn't feel so bad.
This is the first season that I am actually watching The Biggest Loser and I am not sure what I think about the show yet. The only good thing I have to say is that it is good to see that these people are working their asses of (literally) at the gym 5 hours a day and are only losing 2 and 4 pounds. This makes me feel good that when I lose 2 pounds in a week it isn't too shabby and I should not beat myself up over it.
Have a great week!
The last few days have been going really well. I am have been really focused and I must say that I am really proud of myself for not giving in to cravings and foods that usually I would eat. I have been sticking to mostly fish and veggies for my meals and oatmeal and smoothies for breakfast. Snacks include fruits, veggies and Greek yogurt (Oikos lime is delicious). I have been making healthy choices and for this I am really happy. I have been trying to hit the gym at least once a day and I have set up a small reward system for myself. I have to say that this week has been a success, but the first week is always a success. Next week is going to be the real challenge. I was also told this week that I am going to be accompanying the students on the Mount Ste-Anne grad ski trip in two weeks, so that is going to bring its own challenges.
I am keeping it really low key for the next few weeks because I am looking to go away for March Break, not sure where yet, but since I am blessed to have two weeks off so I am trying to a 10 or 11 day vacation.
Weight in will be on Tuesday and I am hoping for something drastic changes.
All the best and have a great weekend!
Is the name of the class that I tried at the gym yesterday. Fun times were had by all. This class incorporates pilates moves, as well as a bit of strength training, but since you are dancing you don't even notice it. Sexy squates, sexy leg raises and more. There are tons of burlesque-ish more and you get to pop that bootay (you know I am all over that). My only complaint is that for privacy reasons, the class takes place in the yoga room which has no windows, no fans and the door must stay closed. This combined with 30 women grinding it up results in one sweaty class. I had a really good time, I would love to give the teacher some song suggestions, but she may not be able to handle it, lol. (Ludacris' "How Low Can You Go" was the highlight of last night's class).
Running club at school is going really well. The girls love it! We have a consistent group of about 10 girls that come run and many of them express how much they love the club. In the upcoming months it may be too cold to go outside so we will do so weights in the gym. We did this once before and they LOVED it. I am so pleased to see teenage girls taking good care of themselves and excited about fitness.
Eating has been going well and I am staying on track. I am proud of myself that things are going so well.
5 Random thoughts....
I am back at it and I am not going to let me get the best of me. I have always been my worst critique. Yesterday, I was at the grocery store waiting at the fish counter (I was getting some tilapia fillets for lunch and dinner) when I saw the parent of a student. We exchanged "happy new year's" and then she commented on how much weight I had lost and how I am really an inspiration to the students (I teach at an all girl school). Her daughter has been at our school for all 5 years (Quebec High School is from 7-11, we don't have middle school), so this women has seen me at my highest and lowest. I always forget that I was once at 272 and that I have made progress. I am always mad at myself that I have not come farther in the time that has passed, but at the same time I tend not to give myself the credit that I deserve for keeping off most of the weight that I have lost. It is so hard for me to take a weight loss compliment and I get so shy when anyone says anything. All I can say is "thank you", but I really wish sometimes that people would not say anything. Am I crazy?
I am 2/2 for the morning workouts! I have been going to bed earlier and getting up earlier to hit the gym at around 6:15 am. Today I did a 45 minute spin class and then I did some leg presses. Can you believe that I can leg press 270 pounds *brushes shoulders off*.
I am really going to try and stick to eating fish for the next few weeks and stay away from meat. They have bass fillets on sale so I am going to try those tonight with some zucchini on the side.
I am still struggling on the water front. I am drinking more herbal teas (David's Tea chocolate chili chai is the bomb.com).
Let me pray that 2013 will be the year that I FINALLY get under 200 pounds.
Have a great day!
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