Week 4

This whole diet, exercise, give up wine thing just flat out sucks. I gained. That’s all I’m going to say. Gained! 137.8. I didn’t drink wine all week. I ate healthy all day. And for what?! It’s so demotivating. The last two times on the treadmill have been torture. Mostly, because I just hate running. I couldn’t possibly be more bored. Bored! If I could lose weight doing yoga everyday, I’d be in heaven.

Two more weeks left. Anyone won’t to take bets I’ll be losing 10 pounds by then?

Didn’t think so.

Week 3

This week didn’t start great but I still managed to get plenty of workouts in. I tried the Tone Zone workout for abs, which I hated, and decided I would get more out of Cathe Friedrich’s ab workout on the stability ball. If you have her basic step dvd then you have the stability ball ab workout. It’s good.

Friday weigh in: 136.2. The progress is slow. I’m -2.6 lbs. Tomorrow is supposed to be a rest day but I’m going to a Zumba class with a friend, hoping to sweat another 1lb off. At least I feel good. Nearly three weeks of exercise and I’ve missed only 4 days. I feel like my diet isn’t so horrible so it’s probably age/metabolism that’s slowing me down.

Three more weeks to go.

Sleep vs. Workout

While last week ended very well with workouts everyday and even a little weight loss, this week has started off poorly. Because I haven’t slept in the last two nights I haven’t had the energy to get up at 5:30 to exercise. Imagine that! I’m hoping to at least motivate when I get home (earlier than usual) tonight and get my run in on the treadmill. The progress is slow, but at least there’s progress. I can’t go backwards now.

Two Weeks update

Two weeks in and I’ve lost just 1.6 pounds. 4 weeks and 8.4 pounds to go? I’m not feeling so optimistic. Of course, I only have myself to blame. I’m not following the diet. I didn’t workout this morning because I didn’t sleep at all last night. I’ll have to do double duty tomorrow morning to make up for it.

I’m in pain

It’s only Day Three. I’m three workouts in and I’m so sore from the Tone Zone workout yesterday that I could barely get my socks on this morning. It’s a good pain, of course. It means something is happening. The scale has ever so slowly been inching down each day. But, I have a get together this evening to fight through, plus a visit from some old friends this weekend. How am I ever going to be good? I’m simply not that strong.

Day One of the Six Week Program

Today is the first day of the Women’s Health Run for Weight Loss program for which I have volunteered myself. At the crack of 5:30 am and after one short snooze button, I dragged myself to the treadmill. The 10 minutes of walking, 6 minutes of walk/run, 4 minutes of walking as Day One called for seemed way to light compared to the 30 minutes of jogging (with a little walking)  I’ve been doing for the last three days, but who am I to disagree with the fitness gurus that designed it. Instead, I added a few minutes to the walk/run. I had some weekend wine to work off anyway. 

The diet plan I’m following is Weight Watchers from memory of two successful trials in the past. I’m also keeping a handwritten journal of everything – weight, workout, and every single morsel of food I eat (I find this really works best. Helps to keep you from sneaking little nibbles of evil that add up.). Hopefully, some of you out there are doing this too. You can get the full plan here. Share a link to your blog or leave a comment. Come on mom!

And for the Week One weigh in? I really was going to skip writing this part, but it will keep me accountable. Please don’t judge me. A humiliating and embarassing 138.8. Weigh-ins will go back to Friday mornings starting this week.

So there you have it. I’m off to become 10 lbs lighter in 6 weeks. Let’s motivate, people!

Way to much information

You’ve been warned. If you choose to continue, do so at the risk of being utterly and completely grossed out.

Ok?

You sure you want to do this?

Curiosity got the best of you?

Ok then.

Square One

5:30 came way too early this morning. I don’t know if it’s because I was off from work for 12 days and my internal clock adjusted or what. But, I was dead asleep when that alarm went off. With a brand new treadmill waiting for me in the basement, there was no way I could sleep in. The guilt would simply consume me.

This morning, I took it slow. No need to shock my body. I mean it’s my fault it’s in such horrible shape. It might revolt against me somehow. My knees could give up, or my ankle might sprain itself. It’s hard to believe that merely months ago I was running 3 miles and finished a 5k, ahead of people! Nope, today, we are back to square one. Square One Sucks.

It’s a plan!

I’m going to start off by saying that in no way shape or form is this a New Years Resolution. Because those never last. Let’s not kid ourselves. Ok? This is merely a small goal to get to the larger goal. I have a working treadmill and now a workout plan. Plus, a lot of holiday damage to undo. Damn wine.

I invite you to join me on a six week journey to becoming 10 pounds lighter. And a lot fitter. It’s just six weeks. Nothing incredibly time intensive. Nothing scary. Just six weeks of exercise and better eating. Get the plan here and do it with me, or do your own plan. It’ll be fun to have some workout buddies. Let’s see if we can really lose 10 lbs. I am not following the meal plan – way too much effort. But I will cut out wine (yet again) during the week, and sugar and other non-healthy (read: yummy) foods. And eat smaller portions. You know, like palm-size. Can you hear my stomach growling already?

I’m officially starting on Monday, January 11th - following the exercise plan exactly. Friday is weigh in day. To hold myself accountable, I will share the numbers.

So, are you with me?

Please don’t make me do this by myself.

Please.

Come on – it’s the holidays!

I’ve decided since it’s the holidays that I won’t get on the scale. I won’t freak out if I don’t get up at 5:30 and ride the boring stationary bike. I’m just not going to beat myself up about it. There is too much opportunity for eating great food and drinking with friends and family right now, and hell if I’m going to hold off. I won’t go crazy, but I’m not going to deprive myself.

We’re getting ourselves a treadmill for Christmas, and I’m actually excited about it. Ever since it’s been pitch black in the morning and 30 degrees, I’ve opted to exercise indoors. The bike’s just not cutting it. As soon as we get that treadmill set up, I will be well on my way to slimdom. I promise.