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Like some others, at first I was a bit down to see that I’m only down 2lbs this week. But then I smacked myself, what was I thinking 2lbs isn’t anything to be upset about, hey I could have gained or maintained. It is especially hopeful since I was incredibly stressed this week trying finish up my thesis.

Now that it is done, I’m really ready to focus on me and my progress. I’m hoping to get as close to my mini-goal as possible by next weigh in. I’m going to the gym everyday this week. The only thing I really need is a workout partner. I trying to convince a friend of mine to join so I can have a buddy to comiserate with. I always work better in a group setting. But either way I’m still going everyday. No Excuses!!!!  I already went today, was on the crosstrainer for 50 minutes and the treadmill for 15.  By next week I hope to hit the spinning classes.

I hope everyone elses weigh-ins went well.  Enjoy your Saturday

Come on who does love fridays, even if you have to work the weekend. It stills feels like a release.  I’m doing well. I hope when I weigh-in tomorrow, it will reflect the good week I had.  We shall see.

The only problem I’m having is that I’m really just bored with what I’ve been eating. For some reason as soon as I change my diet. I just stop cooking as much. I know there are some great recipes out there. I just need to find them. Let me know if you know of a good website or book.

Yesterday, I really needed the extra support and my buddies really came through for me. I can’t tell you how much that support meant to me. It got me right back on track. I feel more engerized today than I have in awhile.  I just wanted to tell everyone thanks!!!!

I glad today is Thursday. The week is winding down and work is starting to slow down as well. I finally feel as though I can catch my breathe. Well almost, allergies are kicking my butt. Even since I moved to this area my allergies have gotten worse every year, especially since I hadn’t had a problem before. Anyway, the sun is shining here today and that make everything a bit easier to deal with. 

I hope it is sunny where you are, enjoy your Thursday.

Hello everyone.

I am so unmotivated. I need all the vibes of motivation headed my way today. I haven’t been sleeping well and its just making me lag throughout the whole day. I think I may have even yelled at my roommate in the middle of the night. I haven’t spoken to her yet so I’m not sure. Even my dreams were about not sleeping. Now that is just a bit weird.

It’s wednesday, and I want to make sure I attain my goals for this week. I hope it is possible. I don’t want to become lax about this process. I have seen some results but when you have a lot of weight to lose it is too easy to become discourage. I don’t want that to happen to me. The blogging has helped tremdously. I hope to hear from everyone soon.

Don’t you just hate rainy Monday morning. It always makes me want to craw back into bed and pull the covers over my head. Yet here I am at work, not working at the moment, but I will soon.

 Okay enough of that. The weekend went well for me. I stayed on track, even through I was stressed beyond belief. Since it’s Monday, time to recommit to losing weight and make new goals for the week.

1. No carbs after lunch

2. Water, Water, and More Water

3. Work out at least 4 times this week

4. Blog everyday this week.

Hope everyone starts the week well.

So I went out last night with some friends, of course this is the hardest part for me, dinner out. Usually because it’s late and it’s about the choices available. I always feel I should be able to get what I want and won’t make at home. But I did well. I ordered a salad, dressing on the side and water. Actually, I had a lot of water. I just told my friends I didn’t want to drink because of the long drive home. Because I was drinking so much water, I couldn’t even finish half of my salad. I’m so proud of myself!!!

I woke up this morning and step on the scale. I was shocked to see I was down another 2 pounds, especially since yesterday was my official weigh-in.  I have noticed a real difference in my weight lost when I don’t eat carbs at night. I think I’m going to try not to eat any carbs at night during this week. It might help me meet my min-goal by the end of the month. I only need 5 more pounds to do so.  It could happen.

Hope everyone is having a great Sunday.

Since I started my new diet, almost 4 weeks ago, I have been off caffeine. Yes that’s right, and I have survived well, okay maybe not well but okay. I guess I was having a brain fart this morning, because I decided to have coffee with caffeine. It definitely was not a good idea. I am more than a bit jittery. Even now, 4 hours later. That is just weird. Definitely going back to decaf if I want the taste of coffee again.

 I lost 2lbs this week. I know I shouldn’t complain, but I will anyway. I was so hoping to have lost more than that, sometimes I could throw the scale out the window. Maybe the slowing down will reinvorigate me to ramp up my work outs. 

I keep everyone informed of how it goes.

I love when it’s almost time to go home, but more so on Fridays. Work has been busy this week, I’ve been staying late almost every night. So I finally get to have a break and can I really use it. 

My diet has been going well this week even with the stress, more than likely because I have no time. I ‘ve been out walking but not to the gym, well at least I’ve been walking. I really want to kick my fitness plan into high gear. I really want to make my mini-goal by the end of April.  7lbs in 12 days. It’s a bit optimistic, but I going to try.

If anyone has some good tips, please forward them my way.  Have a great weekend.

I promised myself I would go to the gym last night. But of course, I was caught late at work and didn’t get home until 7:30pm. I thought I would try to wake up early this morning, but I haven’t done well with motivating myself out of bed. I was even awake, but my bed is comfortable. Weak excuse I know.

I definitely plan to go to the gym tonight. I hope by writing in this blog about it, I will be more accountable. I hope that is the case.

For me once, I get into the habit of going I won’t have such a problem with motivation, but it seems starting the habit has become the issue.

I plan to succeed. I just have to keep remind myself that I want and need to succes

So the rest of my weekend went well, with only a small bump on Saturday morning. Actually writing my blog on Saturday helped tremdously. By blogging about my mistake, I was able to take control back. Previously, I would have just continue to eat poorly for the rest of the day and maybe the next day as well.  Instead, I was able to return to healthier habits, including going to the gym Saturday.

So I’m here today to recommit to losing weight.

My goals for this week are:

1. Go to the gym at least 3 times

2. Drink more water

3. Eat more veggies

4. Laugh more

Everyone have a great day and start of the week.