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I want to thanks all those who gave me support yesterday. It seems I forgot one of my own mantra, which it’s  not all or nothing.  If a I slip or falter doesn’t mean that I can’t get right back up and move beyond it.  I definitely not going to slip back into oold patterns, I have come too far for that, even at this point on my journey, there is only moving forward with a little break every now and then. I’m really convinced by blogging and the support I’m receiving here at Buddyslim, I can really achieve my goal.  It really helps me keep focus and let go of the anxiety. It’s a great place to feel validated and get encouragement, afterall we are all here because we want to change our habits.

Okay, everyone might know I just got a puppy, so people suggested I watched the Dog Whisperer. At first I thought you have got to be kidding me, but sure I’ll watch.  he kept saying that you have to sure the dog that you are in control and the pack leader. So now, I’m so into it, that I saying I’m the pack leader to my puppy, which my friends find hilarious and a bit crazy.  Anyway on to the point of the story, I’m finally making the connection that I’m in control of my diet and exercise. I can’t allow it to control my life and what I want to do with it. Sure if I give into a craving every now and then, it’s not a big deal, but I can’t let them control me.

Anyway, enough of that. I hope everyone enjoys their Thursday. Remember you are in control.

Why do I feel like I want to eat everything I see, okay not everything but pretty much anything that is bad for me. It’s not just today, it seem like the last few days have been the same.  Okay, let’s be honest, I have faltered too, not resisting as much as I should have, especially in terms of sweets. Which probably is helping continuing the cycle. So what am I to do about it?  Any suggestions?

I thought at least admitting it would help, you know the first step in the road to recovery. So I’m typing away and drinking my water, trying to forget the urge to have something sweet. I just need to find a way to get over my bump in the road, so I can continue making good progress. My next mini-goal is so close, I just want to make it and celebrate that accomplishment.

Okay, okay, enough. The goal is to keep positive and stay focus.

Good morning Everyone!!!!! Happy Saturday!!!

So I’m down 1 pound this week, same as last week, which considering my lack of motivation this week is great. Of course, I was wishing for more, but I have a chance to increase it next week. Time to kick some serious booty.  I think walking my puppy about 45 to 60 minutes a day, plus hitting the gym will help me more the scale. My new puppy Charlie is doing well, of course my philosophy with him is a tired puppy is a good puppy, so hence all the exercise. We even tried jogging a bit, he seemed to like going faster at least for a little bit.

I already hit the gym this morning, had my spinning class, which I hadn’t been to since Monday, and it was tougher than I thought it would be. Which goes to show that a little break can really put you back. But I’m ready to get back into the game.

I hope everyone has a great weekend!!!  Remember you can do it!

Help, I feeling so uninspired and lax about everything, especially my diet and exercise routing.  I think that my weight lost is slowing down, which for me is not good. It usually leads me to revert to prior behaviors that led to the extra weight in the first place. I need a challenge or something new to focuse on. I swear I feel like I have ADD, focusing on larger goals has never worked well for me. The smaller short-term goals helps me feel validated.  I’m really trying to stay focused on my next mini-goal, yet I feel it slipping away from me.  Maybe I just need a kick in the butt, to help me with my attitude, so please feel free to give it to me.

I am trying to train for a 5k, but I am having real trouble with it. Running and me have never mixed well, I don’t know if it a physical block or just a mental one. If anyone has suggestions for me, please pass them along to me.

In my long list of excuses, my roommate has gone out of town, because of that I haven’t been dilgent about hitting the gym. Usually she helps me with the puppy, so I’ve been rushing home to let him out. I have taken him on several long walks, trying to make up for the gym, yet I’m not getting the same intensity. She is back tomorrow, so I hope that helps.

Well, it’s another Monday, time to recommit to this journey of weight lost. It got me thinking of those who have given me encouragement throughout this journey. Of course, none moreso than my buddies here.  Everyone has been amazingly supportive and booster me up when I needed it.  As well as my other friends who have told me how good I’m doing and say I look great. 

Yet I have to say, some of the most motivating complements I have gotten are from strangers at my gym. It’s ironic, how they come up to me and just tell me that they can see how far I have come and noticed all my hard work. It feels amazing, plus they usually see me at my worse, usually sweating and disgusting. But hey, I can take a compliment anytime or anywhere.

So I thought I want to pass on those kind of compliments and encouragement to others, whether to my buddies here or at the gym. We all need the encouragement and not just in our weight lost journey. So I say to everyone pass on the postivity and spread the love.

 Lastly, my goals for this week are:

1. drink more water

2. workout everyday for at least 45 minutes

3. eat more veggies

4. give compliments and encouragement to random people

 Everyone have a great week and remember you can do it!

I know I shouldn’t complain, the fact that the scale is still moving down is a postive 1lb this week is still great. Though it is hard when you went instant gratification, of all the weight just gone. It probably comes from living in a society which really does encourage instant gratification. But I’m determine tokeep my eyes on the prize, which is my next mini-goal at 232. When I make it, I will have lost a total of 5olbs, I never thought I would be so close. Just need to remember that any step forward is a step closer toward that goal.

On an up note, I have a new workout partner, someone from my spinning class asked if I would like to be her workout partner. Of course, I said yes!!!! I’m so excited. I find it much easier to work out with others, my philosophy is misery indeed loves company. Plus, I enjoy the fact that there is someone else to help me be accountable and push my limits. She mentioned that everytime she saw me, I looked thinner. Who doesn’t love it when they hear those words? She actually thought I could help motivate her.  That comment really empowered me and makes me so proud of how far I have come.

I hope everyone keeps their goals in mind throughout the weekend.  Have a great weekend!!

I finally am increasing my water intake. I don’t why, but over the past few weeks, I just didn’t feel like drinking anything. Of course, then I wonder why I felt so dehydrated. But today, I succeeded in drinking almost 60 ounces water at work. I put a little note by my computer screen that says, “Drink, Drink and Drink so more, but only water on the job”  Hey whatever works right.

I’m trying to keep my movitation high to move me further along. I hae to say one great thing about being away from the office for a week, everyone has finally notice my weight lost, which in turn keeps me more motivated. Weighing so much to start, I find it’s hard for most people to notice a weight lost until it becomes a lot. That can be a bit discouraging at the beginning. As well, those who see you everyday are lost likely to notice any lost because it’s gradual. Honestly that why I like trying to get to see people I haven’t see in awhile.  Their comments help me along, until the others notice it as well.

 Have a great Wednesday and keep moving!!

I’m still adjusting to my new schedule with the puppy, trying to find the time to go to the gym. I made my spinning class last night, which was great but exhausting. Since I’m not spending as much time at the gym, I’m trying to put more effort into the workouts once I’m there.  I really felt the difference last night. I felt as through I really push myself and worked much hard.  Maybe I was getting into a runt anyway.

I’m planning on going tonight as well. I want to achieve the same intensity with my workout tonight. Plus, I’m behind on my 5k training schedule. I haven’t really been running as I should. I must pick this back up.  I really want to run the whole way for the 5k I signed up for over Labor Day weekend.

Wish me luck

Hello, everyone!!! Sorry I have been absent over the last week, I got a new puppy last Sunday. So, all my extra time has been taken up with him, his name is Charlie. I putting in a picture below, so you can see him. Puppies are just so cute. He is my first puppy, so I’ve been spending a lot of time with him and obsessing a bit. But on the upside for me, we have been going for a lot of walks as well.

As for my diet, I seem to be on track, I lost 2lbs last week. I haven’t been to the gym as much this past week because of the new pup, but I told Charlie that need to make sure I went. I hope to really settle back into a routine of hitting the gym this week. I trying to think of a new goal to keep up my momentum.  If anyone has any ideas let me know.

My goals for the week are:

1. 4 spinning classes

2. go on long walks with Charlie

3. eat more veggies

4. More water

5. return to training for my 5k, I’ve been a little lax on this one OOPS!

6. training Charlie

Here’s the picture of Charlie, he is a 10 week old American Cocker Spaniel:

So my parents come into town on Wednesday, and it’s like my impulse control went out the window. Okay so I have some, but it has not been good. I’m almost afraid to get on the scale, which I can’t do until Monday, anyway, which is freaking me out as well. I don’t know why? Before you couldn’t get me on a scale for anything. But now, I don’t want to gain any weight this week. I hoped by bloggin today I won’t get out of control today.  Forwarned is forearmed right?

Why is it, that every holiday is surround by food? It seems like everything is planned around food or maybe I’m just noticing it more now that I’m trying to cut down on the food intake. Why does it seem to be harder to make good decision outside of my own house. Yet I’m going to strive for that today and the rest of the weekend.

I hope everyone has a great 4th of July!!!!