First Before and After

I know I have been a total slacker when it comes to both this blog, as well as my own...but this blog is constantly in my thoughts and I hope for you all that you CAN make it down any path you choose...making changes for the better and learning that it's okay to be successful and fulfilled. I am on an amazing journey...ne'; transformation and I am enjoying it more and more each day.

Before September 28, 2009

After January 3, 2009

Before March 2008

After January 3, 2009

What? I couldn't be happier. And if you happen to see Phil...tell him he can kiss my much thinner ass! ~

New Year, New Decade, New Figure

Happy New Year!!

A new year and a new decade have silently crept up on me, as have about 20 too many pounds! Over the holidays, I have overindulged and have not been exercising. It shows. I even had to go and buy a size bigger pants yesterday just to have something to wear. THAT is discouraging.

My plan is to start fresh on Monday. The plan includes getting back on the South Beach diet and hitting the gym regularly again. 2010 is all about ME!!! I'd like to lose a pound per week - that would get me in bathing suit shape (somewhat) in time for summer.

What are your goals for 2010??

And here we go

Ok - today is day one.

I begin at the gym.  Thankfully, I know the facilities and I"m comfortable there.  So, I'll be packing up my bag in a few and heading off to the treadmill.

Right now, that's what I'm going to focus on walking/running and some light weight training.  My goal - at least 3 times a week.  Add into that a yoga class I will be starting in Jan (on Mon. nights) - so it should help.

 I also have a doctors appointment with a new practice tomorrow.  I plan on starting right off the bat and demand that more than just my HBP be the hot topic!

 I KNOW IT'S IMPORTANT!!  But with my last doc - it was THE only thing she ever focused on.  That was so incredibly frustrating.  Case in point.....I'm pretty sure I had a case of shingles over the summer.  I went to her after the blistering had started to heal.  Told Doc. what was going on and she proceeded to tell me there was nothing she could do.  She NEVER even looked at the spot.  That is just one of the several reasons I've left her office.

So, I'm off.  I'm not looking to shed 20 lbs in a month - but my goal is just to get to the gym.  Get moving again.

A gift to Myself

Well, I finally had to admit defeat.

About a year and a half ago, I gave up my gym membership.  I really thought I could do it myself, that I would work out at home (you know the damn torture elliptical machine), blah, blah, blah, blah.

Well, that wasn't happening. And just for added insult - I've gained almost 5 lbs.  this holiday season.

So, I gave myself a belated birthday gift today - I rejoined my gym.  (at the bargain price of $29/mo!)

So, I will be starting tomorrow and my goal is 2-3 times a week.  I know that I will do at least 1/2-45 mins worth on the treadmill and then the weights.

Lesson?  If I spend the money, I will use the membership!

So, how are you all doing?

I did good!

I'm so damn proud of myself I can't stand it!

I DID GOOD on Thanksgiving Day!!!

I kept everything in small, manageable quantities (that's big for me, cause I grew up as a gold star member of the "clean plate club").

I did a lot of my baking with Splenda (now a convert).

I'm getting on that damn elliptical.

I'm proud of myself - no Greg Lougainses this year.

How about you all - good, bad or just plain ugly??

Thanksgiving Gluttony

So, I'm going to do my best to avoid having the title be my description of Thursday's meal.

How are you all doing it?
What's the plan?
Are you planning to skip items?
Fast the day before?
Or just say to hell with it and do a Greg Louganis onto the table of food?

Having A Good Week!

-Packed lunch every day so far.

-Have been drinking more water, but have needed to add those Ocean Spray flavors.....Cranberry Pomegranate. YUM! (Made with Splenda)

-Gym: Yoga Class Monday; Recumbent Cycle Wednesday; Will go to Yoga Class tomorrow, and do some form of cardio Friday. This is the most on-track I've been in six weeks!! YAY!

-With the exception of some brown rice, I've laid off of the carbs this week as well.

-Going to dinner with the gals from church tonight. Mexican. I Googled "Healthy Choices at Mexican Restaurants" and I'm all set to stay on track!!

How is YOUR week going?