Day 10

Alright so I keep missing my day posts. but just so you know this was defiantly day 10. I could really feel the strength starting to build and a sign must be that my abs are getting more and more sore each time. I really feel great. I am thoroughly exhausted I must say though.

I have been trying to think though as to other supplies I should be getting. I am thinking maybe a step counter just to keep me motivated to even walk more before I get to the point of going for jogs. I do have a mat but of course I can't find it right now, I am thinking i will make that one of my focus' of finding once I move into the new place, as that place has no carpet so I am going to need it to support my back. But I was also thinking about running shoes and sports bras. I am wondering which ones would be a good investment. I think this is a point when the Facebook "Questions" do have a purpose. So look forward to watching out for that if you can...

But to tell you the honest truth I am truly exhausted tonight, I am thinking now would be a good time to stop this entry and lay on the couch and watch Mamma Mia till I fall asleep. Hopefully the couch is comfy because this poor me can't sleep in bed because it is covered in baby clothes which I am sorting for donation and keeping.

Until next time... (steals the participaction slogan) "Keep Fit And Have Fun" lol

~*Poof*~

Day 8

I live.... hahaha that was a killer workout... I think I need to start doing them as soon as I put these two down to bed at night. I think that is what is screwing with my endurance. Because honestly you would think I would be able to do the jump rope segments that are in the first cardio circuit. It was down right brutal tonight. But at least I can say that I had a push when I did my weigh in about 20 minutes before. I have been doing this for a week straight which is a feat in itself. But I also have not been very diligent in what I am eating. I have gotten better in a week but not amazing yet. So I figure today started a new week and with a new week should be a new plan on eating right as well. But all things do take time. So here we go. Tomorrow night I will be able to let you in on what I have done differently and such. I am thinking maybe rasberries in special K for breakfast tomorrow.

So I gained 0.3 lbs in the course of the week, but of course I was not expecting to lose 5 lbs in the first week. Things take time and this is like the others, you need to really get into it and everything. I was actually contemplating not doing it tonight but the weigh in was the push I needed. I think that is one benefit of doing a weigh in every week. So with any luck I can lose 1 lb by next week. :p

Tonight I started the workout group on Facebook. So I am hoping this can go well.

Well that is all from me tonight... And for any of you in this with me. This was a great start for all of us that are heading into week 2!

~*Blessed Be*~

~*~*Poof*~*~

Week 1 Weigh In!

Age: 26
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 229.5 lbs
Fat: 95.3 lbs
Fat Percentage: 41.6 %
Water Percentage: 42.6 %
Bone: 7.3
BMI: 40.6 years

Difference from Start: I unfortunately gained 0.3 lbs but hey this was only one week. All is not lost!

Day 7

Okay... So if any of you have done this work out you will know what I mean when I say the following... Does it not seem to get harder as soon as you seem to able to do it. I did it the same way as yesterday and it honestly, truly felt so much harder to do.. I regressed and had to take 4 breathers... I feel so worn out, and truly emptied. As if I used the last small bunches of my energy to do this workout.

Tomorrow is the week 1 weigh in. I am not so much worried that I lost anything because these things do take time. But if the percents are even slightly different than the start or if a half pound is missing I will truly be ecstatic...

Due to my unexpected truly exhausted state I am off for a shower and bed... damn I need it if I expect to have any energy tomorrow...

And to the other "moms" in this. Week one is done! We did week one! That in itself is something to be truly proud of!!!

-hugs-

Day 6

Okay yes I know I have not posted for a few days but if the bruise like feelings in my legs are anything it is proof I have been doing it. I am just about to do it right now actually. And thought I would stop in and write a little something and then add to it when I am finished. Well some new developments are that I am going to be getting a credit card or acess to one so that I can do the "Intensity" work out series and earn the t shirt. But of course I am obviously out of shape at the moment so here I am working my ass off until I can progress and start that one. Well wish my luck, I am off to do my work out. Be back in 20(ish) minutes :D

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Alright I am back. Wow I feel so empowered and strong after this session. I dunno I almost find myself looking forward to the weigh in because I have been watching "Village on a Diet" on CBC and it is really inspiring and heart warming to actually see actually people not these supermodels who think they are over weight working on. You see the strain and the pressure, and the sweating from REAL people. And every time I felt like I needed to take a break I honestly thought of them and the episode I watched tonight. My skin is shiney with the sweat and my neck and scalp are just soaked. I could feel the sweat about half way through.

I am already looking forward to tomorrow and honestly I feel really hmmm what would be a good word to use..... -thinks- excited or extremly interested in continuing to push myself and to really see this whole life time of fitness thing into my life. I can still feel my heart beating even as I type this.

This is a new age of my life, a whole new leaf, and I am not going to let laziness, or just lack of discipline turn on me and set me off from my goal. I want to be able to lose 100 pounds and run a marathon. I figure I will start going for a jog 3-5 days a week or one long one once a week and watch as my time slowly improves. (Yes if you watched tonight's episode you know i am getting inspired by the show) I think that excitement and pride of improving your time little by little will be really beneficial and inspiring.

So until tomorrow..... Find peace, good fortune, and positivity in your life....

~*Poof*~

Day 2

Okay well first things first... Honestly it seriously felt like day 2 was harder then day 1. And I know I committed to being 100% honest with this whole thing so I will admit that I was contemplating not doing it tonight. But I loaded my camera pictures onto the computer and I saw at least five pictures that were taken today and yesterday... and well let's just say I felt my self confidence invert itself.. I really did. As if there was nothing else to encourage me, the numbers on the scale, or the size of my clothes those pictures have really done it. My self worth and everything have really taken a hit. But I am going to use it as my advantage. I am going to change. I will DO THIS.

So I am thinking that after we move into the new place I will do a run every other day start short and then go on longer and longer ones.

Oh and I did take 3 breaks during todays workout but they were in different parts then they were yesterday. So that is good news I think.. But anyways it is really hot in this apartment and I am exhausted. So I am off for a cold shower and a much needed sleep... Wish me luck for Day 3

I gotta keep telling myself that I gotta push push PUSH. I really REALLY want this!! NOTHING and NO ONE is standing in my way anymore!!!

Day 1

Okay to make all my emotions and feelings write now as one word i would have to say hell. This is honestly what I get for starting it and doing 8 days and then quitting... good grief... I had to stop 4 times to catch my breath or let my muscles stop seizing...It almost felt harder than it was the very first time I had ever done it... (If anyone is wondering I am doing the 30 day shred dvd)

Not even halfway through the workout I could feel the sweat beading on my forehead... that has never happened... I kept pushing myself and I finished with a shine on my skin and the feeling of being completely drained. Even as I type this there are sweat beads going down my back.

Don't get me wrong I do feel accomplished that I did it with only 4 breathers. And I even have a hint of excitement for tomorrows workout... Though I do have to admit as I am human there is that little voice in the back of my mind asking if I am crazy, and truth is no. I am not crazy I have reached the end of my rope with myself... All the excuses and the lack of confidence that I know have. I want to be able to go shopping and just pick what I want instead of what fits. I want to be able to feel proud to walk down the street or run around the splash pad with the little sweethearts. These are things I want, and now that I have joined forces with others that want the same thing... Well needless to say I feel empowered. I feel ready to fight, to give it all I got and really push myself. When I did my first weigh in (for this mission and for the first Monday of all this) I was not proud. I will admit it. And it made me angry with myself that I spent all this time feeling sorry for myself instead of going for what I want... That time is over...I am through being a push over in my own life!!

START OF MISSION STATS AND FIRST MONDAY EVER STATS:
Age: 26
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 229 . 2 lbs
Fat: 95 . 3 lbs
Percent of Fat: 41.6%
Percent of Water: 42.6%
Bone: 7.3%
BMI: 40.5

My BMI is going to be one of the most major things that pushes me along... Well onto a cold shower and bed... Hell awaits tomorrow -winks-

~*Poof*~