Angie’s Journey…

So I did it.

Worked out that is…and I gotta tell you, I don’t know what stopped me for the last few weeks. I LOVE the way I feel afterward, and even during it feels good.

I mean, seriously…

But anyway, I woke up this morning and did my positive affirmations (which I’d also been neglecting) and then after I got hubby and oldest son out the door, took middle kid to preschool. When I got home with baby, I set her up with a snack and tossed on my workout clothes, popped in my DVD and got to work.

I even did the two mile (instead of the one mile) which took around 30 minutes, then did a couple of other things (pushups, etc) afterward. I feel F_A_B_U_L_O_U_S and I’m so glad I’m getting back on track. Thanks to Jo for reminding me how important working out is in this whole thing–and to all of the rest of my fabulous buddies!

So, I must remember that I have to just do it, because I NEVER regret having worked out. I do, however, regret NOT having worked out…and regrets aren’t any fun.

So, to remind myself, my fitness goals for today:

1. Work out at least 30 minutes. (DONE!! WOOT!!)

2. Drink 8 glasses of water (doing lol.)

3. Write down all food consumed (WW Points).

4. No eating after dinner.

I can do it!! I’m pumped lol.

Okay buddies, I’m off to see the wizard (or hang out with my baby girl, really.) LOL. Have a fabulous and healthy day!!
xoxo

Angie

Hey buddies, I’m freaking exhausted today. After a morning argument (silly and pointless, but emotionally draining) with the hubby and running all over the countryside this afternoon, I’m spent.

I didn’t drink enough water today, but I’m trying to catch up. This could be why I’m freaking exhausted and cranky–I think dehydration does that to me. I stayed pretty much OP and haven’t had any “after dinner snacks.” So that’s all good.

As I begin next week, I will stay focused on these goals:

1. Write down points for everything I put in my mouth.

2. Drink 8 glasses of water per day.

3. No eating after dinner.

Plus, I think Jo’s on to something: I need to get my workout back on. So…I am going to commit to half an hour a day (five days a week.) I hope to get my butt back up  in the gym, but if nothing else, I’ll do my Walk Away the Pounds video, or something like it.

Speaking of videos, has anyone heard of or tried “Flirty Girl Fitness” videos? I’d love to know if you have tried it and what you thought of it. I’ve been considering it but haven’t quite decided.

Other than that, I hope you all had fabulous weekends. I think I’m off to bed but I’ll be back in the morning to catch up with your blogs. Peace y’all.

xoxo

Angie

First, let me say THANK YOU to my supportive buddies.

Yesterday, I met two of my three goals. I drank my water and didn’t eat after dinner. I didn’t, however, write down everything I ate. I wrote it down till after lunch, and then stopped.

So, back on track today. Goals of the week/day:

1. No eating after dinner.

2. Drink 8 glasses of water (at least).

3. Write down all food consumed (points value.)

That’s it.

I’m keeping it simple…and trying really hard not to beat myself up. I am feeling a little out of control still, but I’m going to work on that today. I think the everydayness of it all (and my incredibly loud kids? LOL) make it hard sometimes to focus, but I don’t think that’s a good enough excuse for not taking care of myself too. In fact, it’s actually a good reason TO take care of myself.

Blah.

Anyway, forgive my rambling, no coffee yet this morning.

So, if anyone has any words of wisdom for getting back in control, that’d be great. I know what I need to do, but am having trouble doing it.

Oh, and here’s a lightbulb moment. There’s definitely a feeling of guilt for being “out of control.” The guilt is not helping. It’s making it worse…so I need to release it. It’s not helping a thing.

Here’s me…releasing my guilt. Guilt be gone!

Okay, that should do it for today.

So anyone have any pearls of wisdom to help me get back in control? Thanks in advance buddies. Y’all rock!!!

Hello buddies,

It is with a heavy heart that I begin this blog today, as it’s time to admit it. I’m offtrack. I’m eating like shit and not working out. It’s bad.

Thank goodness I’m still maintaining my loss–but I’m certainly not doing anything else right.

So this is it. I cannot allow myself to gain back all this weight, and I want to get back on the right path. I am worth it.

So I’ve gone back through some of my old blogs, and it seems I must start from the beginning again in order to have lasting success. So, first things first.

Let me get this out.

Right now, as of this moment, I am back on track. No more backsliding…and no more listening to the inner fat girl. I thought I’d killed her with all the exercise and healthy eating, but somehow she’s back in my head again. I’m going to work on getting rid of her for good.

Starting right now (not tomorrow or Monday, but RIGHT NOW), I am back to step one. Step one for me is to set weekly goals, one or two at a time, until my habits are back in shape. So, this week’s goals are simple:

1. No more eating after dinner.

2. 8 glasses of water per day.

3. Write down ALL food consumed, even if it means going over points for the day.

I just need to start being honest with MYSELF again.

So, please, buddies, feel free to give me a virtual ass kicking, because believe me, I need it. HOWEVER, I am moving forward. I learned a long time ago that self pity and self hate do nothing but impede my progress. So right now, I am forgiving myself for screwing up and starting over with a clean slate, and thank goodness, with no extra weight.

Thanks for letting me get that off my chest, and thanks for being here.