Yah.. I know its Tuesday, but whats it going to hurt to start it a day early?


I have fallen off any and all wagons lately. I have been talking to myself about getting and staying on plan! Which sucks lol. I just havent been all that great and struggling. Which is one reason I am glad I wont be leader anymore, sometimes I just dont feel as if Im doing any good. But I planned out my meals for the next week, and planned out my workout schedule. Its goign to take some major dedication on my part as there are some mornings I have to get up at 5am to do some workouts. And of course will be hungry for a few days until I readjust from maintance to weight loss points.

So anyone else with me? Im tired of my muffin top!

Oh and things may get busy for me. not sure how often Ill be able to check in. Just waiting now. I had an interview at Lowes yday. Ill be working weekends, friday nights, Sat and Sundays. Just have to wait and see now. I have an interview for Kmart on Tuesday. I really want to work at Lowes, but the working weekends has me worried. So we will see what Kmart offers me. I think Lowes will be better to work for, but I want days lol. Especially once I start EMT and fire fighting classes.. that will keep me busy Monday through Thursday nights. Ill keep everyone updated.

Heres my menu and workout for tomorrow:
Wednesday.... field trip, pack lunch
Wake up.... 1 shake with protein powder
Workout.... Chest, Shoulders and Triceps and ARX
Post workout recovery drink
Breakfast... 1 egg, 1 serving of yogurt with 1 serving strawberrys
Lunch.... 1 serving lettuce mixed with some green peppers, 1 serving chicken, olive oil/balsamic vinegar dressing all on a wrap
Snack... Protein shake mixed with some yogurt
Dinner... Steak with a baked potato

I may buy a wrap though as I have to stop at the store!

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Hi Dulcie!

It's funny how this board picks up and slows down in waves. I'm still here... I lurk alot... I keep thinking we should start other threads that may entice others to "join in". You know..."topics of interest". But I'm stumped! :?

I woke up way too early today... barely 1 am! I just found out yesterday that the boss from my office is leaving and -- not to sound selfish -- am worried about my future. I had been contemplating a request to change my job title (would include more money) and now I'm pondering getting everything to her before she leaves in hopes she still has enough clout to approve it before she goes. Who knows who would take her place and/or if I can justify it to them or if they have other plans for my role... anyway... I couldn't sleep thinking about it and decided its worth a shot so now I'm out of bed looking over all the paperwork that I need to request reclassification. There's a lot! More homework....

Besides all that... I, too, have been struggling. My "hour-glass" sillhouette, now looks like a slightly indented rectangle... my waist went up a whole inch. I know its due to the fact that my 6-7 day per week work-outs have been more like 2 or 3 days per week (sometimes none at all). So far I've only worked out 7 of the 14 days during May. I've also haven't been putting in as much effort and cutting down the time I do my cardio and reps... and walking at lunch time has also been very limited. I can really feel my body shape changing and its been bugging me!!! I've worked out Monday and Tuesday with plans to work out again today...my hope is to keep at it for two weeks and get my body back to being used to working out.

Food wise its always a struggle. I'm ALWAYS hungry and now that I'm not working out as much...the constant grazing is slowly showing on the scale! I know I have to set up a better routine for my diet and I know I need to eat more healthier but I tend to graze a lot and what I crave for is generally not healthy (for instance, I've been craving cookies all week and have eaten everything but... I can't get the craving out of my head... I know I should go ahead and eat the cookie, but am afraid of not being able to stop...).

I don't know where my motivation went? I was so in control with my diet and exercise... I'm beginning to sound like a slacker and one big excuse. My walking buddy asked me yesterday about my workouts as he tends to tease people who keep saying they are going to work out and give up within 2 weeks. He can tell I haven't been working out so its hard to lie to him... he use to ask me every day how my workout went and has since stopped asking... I wonder if that, too, gave me "freedom" to not work out as I figured I wouldn't have to explain myself if the answer was "I didn't work out".

My plan for today is to:
1) WORK-OUT: Today is Day 1 again. Elliptical (at least 20 minutes) and weights. Will also walk at lunch time!
2) WATER: I've been feeling very dehydrated and I know its because my water intake is basically non-existent. I need to work on drinking lots of water!!
3) INTAKE: I need to figure out why I'm constantly hungry. Re-evaluate my meals/snacks. I also need to not constantly graze even when I'm not hungry... listen to my body. Eat healthy...
4) SPIRITUALLY: Work on my emotional well-being as I often think that, that is what is "craving something". I'm tired of watching my life in the third person... I need to get more active with enjoying life and those in it.

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Dulcie, Good Luck on either job! Hopefully it's LOWES! They are always looking for help so I'm sure they'd be willing to work something out with you...

I know it's hard to lead when you're falling behind... that's why I often find myself just lurking. Since I've technically "reached my goal" I feel like a "whiner' when I talk about failing as others are still struggling to get where I am. But just because you reach your goal, it doesn't mean you can sit back and enjoy the ride. It continues to be an every day struggle and the ease of slipping back into your old sedetary lifestyle is always there... for me, its a constant fear and what gets me on the scale every day... afterall, I never planned to get as big as I was either but one day I just seemed to be there. Taking it off wasn't as "easy" and I'd hate to go through it again... so my struggle for maintenance continues...

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Maria

This is just a quick update on me. Last week's WW meeting I had lost 1.8 lbs. Last night's WW I lost 2.8 so not only did I FINALLY get my 5 lb star after 11 weeks but I am finally out of the 150's hoping never to return. I weigh 149 now. I'm very excited and people are even starting to notice and comment which is way cool!! Got my new shoes last week and LOVE them. No more hurting feet. I've been spending tons of time outside with my girls, too. I have a truly AMAZING MIRACULOUS story to tell you all that has completely changed my life in a good way but have no time to type it right now. That's something I'll do this weekend while at work. Overall I give myself a BIG thumbs up and I'm also not sick anymore...well except for allergies. Talk to you all soon

Kara