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I did it, last night, I made it to the gym after my late night class. The gym is definitely a lot less crowded at 8:30pm.  No wait for the machine I wanted to use. I guess there are benefits to going later. I’m still determine to go to at least one more spinning class this week as well. I am so glad that I kept my commitment to go, it makes me feel that I can really move forward on this weight loss journey. Sometimes these small steps are really important.

I’m really trying to keep everything in perspective, but like everyone else I get impatient for the weight to come off. For me it is important to stay focused on the mini-goals or it can seem like an overwhelming task. But of course, there are days I think about how long it might take me to get to my main goal. I would like to be under 200 by the time my birthday rolls around at the end of November. What better birthday present is there??

Still, I’m going to try and focus on the next mini-goal!!!!! I’m sure with all my buddies help and support I can get there!!!

Well, I’m working toward my goals for the week. I went to a spinning class last night. Man, did I sweat up a storm, but it was completely worth it. Although getting out of bed this morning was hard; I was more than a bit sore. But I’m not letting that put a damper on the momentum I have going. I’m determine to push on.

I have a late class today, so my workout will be really late tonight. I really hope that I get it in. Because once I miss once, it becomes really easier for me to slide down the slippery slope. I’m not going down there again. Think positive!

Reading the blogs has helped me keep my motivation moving forward, so thanks to everyone for the inspiration.

Have a great day!

Since I’m still so pysched about making my mini-goal, I ready to ramp up my work-outs this week. Plus I still have 6lbs to go for my Memorial Day challenge. I went out yesterday and made two new purchases. The first was for achieving my goal, a new pair of great shoes. Great shoes always makes me smile :) The other was a new exercise ball, I love using it and it will help with toning, which I’m sure I need a lot of it.

My new goals for the week are:

1. Go to 2 spinning classes this week

2. work out everyday.

3. eat more veggies and fruit

4. drink more water

5. don’t stress so much

I hope everyone has a great week. Remember we can make our goals, with help from our buddies.

I can’t believe it! I stepped on the scales this morning and there it was 260. I lost 4lbs this week. I’m so happy, I’m doing my little happy dance for you all right now. It loks kinda of funny, but who cares. I can’t tell you how the buddyslim has really helped me achieve this goal. It has helped me be accountable for my own actions and the support from my buddies has been awesome. I wouldn’t have made it without them.  Thanks Buddies!!!

To keep the momentum going, I went to the gym this morning. I actually went to a spinning class. Let me tell you it was tough, but I made it through. I had a lot of fun through. By achieving this first goal I’m determined to make the next one. I think the next mini-goal will be 240.

On another high note, I’m only 6lbs away from making my challenge of losing 10lbs by Memorial Day. I believe I can actually do it.

Have a great weekend, everyone and THANKS for the support!

I was thinking about the fact, that while I feel comfortable letting all the individuals on buddyslim know exactly how much I weigh. I am really uncomfortable in letting my friends know that fact. Does anyone else feel this way? I must say that most of my friends are in a healthy zone for weight and maybe that is why I feel uneasy about it.  I do have some friends that are overweight, but even with them I won’t tell. My friends do know that I’m dieting and trying to lose weight. It’s great to have their support, but they don’t know how much I want to lose.  I mean honestly just by looking at me you can tell I need to lose a lot of weight. Of course, being tall hides some of it, so it might seem less.

I just wondered if everyone feels like this about their weight. Sometimes it feels like a dirty little secret. I hope when I reach my goal, I won’t feel that way. I will be pround to shout what I weigh to the world.

Okay enough with the philosophical musing!

I feeling great about the progress I’m making. I almost excited about weighing in tomorrow. I hope it is as good as I think it might be. I’ll let you all know tomorrow. Enjoy yoru friday!!!

Well, last night I flob it. I didn’t go to the gym or go for a walk. I had an unexpected dinner invitation with friends I hadn’t seen in a bit, so I went. I did well out, ate very heathly. Yet by the time I got home I didn’t feel like going back out to the gym. There wasn’t even a good excuse. I’m going to try not to beat my self up over it. But it definitely is going to make me try harder for the rest of the week. I guess 6 days out of 7 days isn’t bad.  I need to remember to take my own advice that it’s not all or nothing.

Also, I have realize once I’m accountable for my actions I must let it go and move on. I can’t dwell on my mistakes, just to take it as a learning experience and keep moving forward. I’m sure it’s the only way I’ll reach my goals.

There seems to be a mantra in my head saying You can do it, You CAN do it. I may not be the little train that could, but I CAN DO IT!!!!

Happy Hump day everyone.

I’ve been thinking about motivation today. What motivates me? you? anyone? How can I keep my motivation going through this journey of losing excess weight. Actually being on buudyslim has helped tremdously. I love reading the other blogs and trying to give support to my buddies and everyone else as well. I know I’m not in this alone anymore, I have the support of my buddies. It’s great because they are going through or been through the same things. I love the tips and advice I have found.

I was trying to think of some great motivational phase or saying, of course there are so many out there that I’m sure we all have them. I found the following, which I think is awesome, I hope you do as well.

Have a Great Day, and keep the motivation going.

Hello everyone!!!

Last night went well. I got myself motivated to go to the gym, I sweated my little heart out. Actually, by the end of the workout, it was a bit disgusting, oh well, nothing a shower didn’t fix.  The good news is I kept my promise to myself to go. I’m positive every little bit helps.

So my new tip for my challenge buddies and everyone else is:

Stop thinking: All or Nothing
“If I can’t do this workout properly - then there is no point in working out”. I used to think like this. Now I think that even a 5 minute walk is better than 5 minutes on the couch. Even 10 minutes of light weights is better than nothing. This is especially important when exercising after a period of sickness. You feel like you took one step forward but fell 3 steps backward. Go easy on yourself. Don’t give up. Something is better than nothing.

 Have a great day!!

Yesterday, I did the season change over of my clothes. It was a real pain, but there was light at the end of my closet because I could tell that I’ve made progress. Some my clothes were a little big, and some fit well. I guess if I hadn’t lost the weight, nothing would have fit or at least not well. Now it just motivates me even more.  

It is a beautiful day. The only problem is that it is Monday and I’m sitting in my office. Guess we can’t have everything. Still the weather seems to motivate me more. I’ve been doing well. I’ve been to the gym everyday this month, I hope to keep it up. My new goals for the week are:

1. Go to gym or walk every day

2. drink more water

3. salads for dinner

4. blog every day (include tips)

5. support my buddies

Well there are some people joining the challenge of losing 10lbs by Memorial Day. I”m glad to have them with me, support always helps. So I was thinking what my tip of the day would be, so here it is:

Ask yourself when putting something in your mouth, how you will feel in five minutes? Will you be proud of yourself or guilt stricken? Remember it is about your choices.

 Have a great day!!

Sorry guys, I have been a bit of a MIA this week.  There actually is not an excuse, good or otherwise, but I have done well this week. I have been to the gym 5 times this week. I can’t believe I did it. I went when I didn’t want to, it was tough. I realized just how out of shape I am. I’m easily fatigue when I’m on the cardio machines. It is frustrating to say the least. Today I actually worked out for 70 minutes!!!! WooHoo! I’m starting to get back into the rhythm of working out. I’m finding a bit easier to go to the gym now. Hopefully that will continue.

I had my weigh in today. I’m down a pound. I’m okay with that, okay that is a lie, but I’m trying to stay positive about it. I’m going to try to double it next week. My new goal is to lose 10 pounds by Memorial Day. I think I can do it and I challenge everyone else to try as well. Just think we look that much better for the summer. I’m putting my swimsuit on my bathroom door, so I have to keep looking at it. I would put it on my frig, but it would be a bit odd. Maybe the back of my front door, so I have to see it before I leave everyday to encourage me to make good choices.

I hope to keep blogging everyday to let everyone know my progress. I’m going to try to find good tips to pass along as well, ifyou have any send them my way as well. Have a great weekend!