hello again, nothing new really to report. Still feel like I am at a stand still. I have cut back tremendously on what I have been eating...so we will see if that helps at all. I have to get ready to handle all the food that will be around for the holidays because I know I can't eat everything I see. We will see how that goes, because you only get that food twice a year and you should enjoy. I have learned that I can enjoy the foods I love...just is moderation.

So, I am at a stand still right now....I feel like I have not accomplished anything. I have had so much stuff going on the past week I have barely had time to workout. Chris and I bought a puppy and let me tell you that is a job all in it's own. It's like having a child. I am still trucking along and doing okay. I feel like I have nothing to show for all the hard work i have put in to this. Until next time

so, I have been so flighty lately I completely forgot to write in my blog last week!! The workouts are still going well.. Although I feel myself getting frustrated because I feel like I am not making much progress. I just keep in mind the fact that its a life style change that I am doing and I'm not going to shrink down to my goal weight over night. I am also very excited because Chris and I got a puppy!! His name is Bentley and he is a cutie pie. Unfortunately, we do not get to actually get him until November 1st, so that gives us a little while to get ready for him. I'm looking forward to the fact that we will be taking him to the park and that means...MORE EXERCISE!! YAY!! :-) I will write again this week since I missed last week!

Time

I really wish there was more than 24 hours in a day. Lately, I have had so much going on it feels like its been impossible for me to enjoy myself. My day to day routine is the same. I wake up, get ready, go to school, from school I go directly to work (sometimes I'm late and rushing to work) I come home, work out, do homework, eat dinner, and finally I go to bed. The weekends have been crazy as well because we are constantly out of town and never home. I really want a break from everything, but I'm trying really hard to keep up with the schedule I have. It's been hard but I'm trying to do it. Eating organic is not as hard as I was expecting! I have become a lot more creative with making food. Tonight I made chicken noodle soup. It was GREAT!!

So, I have been on my diet for a little over a week now. I was worried that it was going to be difficult but it really hasn't been. It has made me come up with new and different things to eat. I really feel like it has shrunk my stomach. So I don't feel like I have eaten as much. Which is great for me. I just hope that I can actually see some results soon. I feel like if I keep this up it will be a life style change for me. That is ultimately what I want.

I'm finally back feeling normal after the class. It was a rough few days with working out and barely being able to move. The weekend was wonderful, nice and relaxing. This week however, has been very busy and hectic. I had a paper due and work and school. I also had other things at night going on and I started my diet. I'm really ready for things to slow down but I'm still feeling great and loving the fact that I am working out regularly.

After the Body Pump Class on Sunday I could barely move... Now after two days I'm feeling MUCH better! I took the day off on Monday because the class I did on Sunday counted as one of my workouts (which was nice) :-). Tuesday I was back at it though. Let me say...It was hard! I was VERY sore and it really hurt to run, but I pushed myself and did a great job.

Tonight was much better. It was a tough day though and all I wanted to do was sit and do NOTHING! It took me a while but I finally pushed myself and got up and worked out. I'm really trying to focus and do well. I want to finally feel like I have accomplished something. This is something I WANT to accomplish and I will! I want this to be a life change not just a temporary change. I'm going to do it!

So, I did a body pump class today and I cannot move! If anyone wants a tough workout do a body pump class. You have to be willing to focus and keep yourself going through the class because it is rough! I'm very sore from playing 3 games of softball and then adding this class to the mix!! But I'm very excited and proud of myself for being able to stay up with the class!

Week 3

The weekend was fun. However, I am ready to start my diet. I feel like I am not getting anywhere because of the fact that I do not have a diet to go along with this. I just want to see and feel some type of accomplishment. At this time, I do not. Which is not good. I know it's going to take a long time and I have a far way to go. We will see what happens.

Second week

Monday's and today's workout's were great. However, my shoulder is really bothering me and I am not sure why. When I am lifting weights, some of the ways I am lifting really make my should hurt. When doing push ups tonight it really strained my shoulder. I hope I have not done something really bad to it. I'm not sure if it is from softball or if it is from the fact that my body is not used to working out.

I had Chris (my boyfriend) take a picture of me tonight and I must say it really shows me exactly how badly I want to lose weight. The picture was awful. You know when you see the weight loss commercials that show the "before" and "after" results....Well I am ready for the after result. Sometimes I just wish that the weight would just drop off like that, but I know it won't. I don't want to lose weight for a short time...I want to lose weight and lose it forever. I know I am doing the right thing by doing this program and I can't wait to actually feel good about myself. Until next time....

Tired

So, Tuesday's workout went well. I really like the interval training with the elliptical machine. It really makes me feel like I'm working hard.

This week has been a challenge because I started school and my workout program has started as well. When I finish working out every night I am very energized but then I sit and just crash. Hopefully, I will get used to the new schedule an it will work out.

So far this week has been very great. Like I have said after working out I feel a lot better about my self and like I am actually getting something accomplished.

Day 1

Last night I didn't sleep well at all. Thunderstorms woke me up at around 2:15 AM and I was unable to fall back to sleep until around 3:30 AM. My plan was to wake up at 6 AM and do the first part of my workout. That didn't work out as planned. When I got off work I immediately came home and did my work out. The first day was rough but I feel so much better! I'm tired but I automatically feel so much better about myself. My legs feel like they are numb from the wall sits and lunges. I'm VERY excited to see what is to come. :-)