Day 4-373 To Go

Yesterday wasn't a total wash, but not that great.

Didn't workout, but that was ok...I need one day off, right?

Ate ok, but not great. Was very tired and somewhat unmotivated.

I am feeling VERY sluggish today.

Think good thoughts please.

Day 3-374 More to Go

Woke up early and did a little exercising yesterday!

It was great. I hadn't been sleeping well, so I was like, "just get up and be productive"

Ate good all day. I was able to stick to the low-carb routine and got in a lot of fresh veggies and fruit. I reconnected wiht my usual tuna and hummus lunch...THEY ARE AMAZING TOGETHER. Just in case you didn't know. Someone once suggested that on a WW message board, and I thought they were nuts. Turns out they weren't. Tuna sandwiches here I come.

Went on a run with a friend and was able to do 20 minutes of constant outdoor jogging. A vast improvement over last run. So that was pretty exciting. I ran until almost my legs wouldn't go anymore.

I feel strong today. So hopefully I'll be able to stay on the straight and narrow.

See ya on the flipside!

Day 2-375 To Go

Yesterday....didn't work out, but I am not angry at myself or blaming myself.

I did an excellent job of not over eating and eat food not food products.

Saw a friend yesterday for the first time in awhile and she too is on the track to losing weight. Since we both seemed excited about it I thought we should get together for a morning walk three days a week.

So today I woke up at 5:30 put on my sneakers filled a jug of water and drove to her house.

Those 30 minutes flew by.

We kept a nice pace and chatted a bit.

I think this will work well. It's hard to cancel on friends when the two of you have an agreement that you are committed to following this route.

So, I'm pretty pumped.

We streched and then I went home and did about 20 minutes of arm work and some crunches. It was a GREAT way to get my morning going.

Then I got on the train ate a Clif Bar and drank water.

I'm at work now getting ready to have a morning snack and trudge through the day.

Work is a whole other DRAMA!

But I'm keeping occupied listening to a good NPR show "Philosophy Talk"

http://www.philosophytalk.org/pastShows/FaithReasonandScience.htm

It was pretty decent and my day is going well. When lunch comes around I'll go for a little walk.....I hope it is still beautiful outside like it was when I got off the train.

Good luck to everyone out there who is losing weight, congrats for those who have, and for those who want to lose weight just know that you can start today, but if you don't start today don't beat yourself up!

Day 1-376 To Go

My sister just got engaged and in an effort to conqure my life's hardest struggle I've vowed to lose weight. Yes, it started off in a vain attempt to NOT be the only fat bridesmaid. Let's paint a picture, so everyone can see the disaster!

My sister: 5'11, thin, blonde, blue eyed, stunning

Her friends: ranging in height from 5'4-5'9. All thin and all very beautiful.

Me at my best: 5'7, 150 lbs with an athletic building.

Me now: 5'7, 217 lbs. Not well proportioned AT ALL!

So...my goal started out just to lose weight for the wedding, but then I remember...I once DID like working out and being in shape. So, I've changed that goal. I registered for a 5k in October...my FIRST IN YEARS! And I think I'm gonna do a race a month...a little goal along the way to keep motivated and so that the whole weightloss thing doesn't seem so far off, so....somewhere else in the ether.

So here I am...getting day one going. Today's major goal is to stick with the workout plan...run for 30 minutes and do an arm workout. I've been working out on and off...bout 50/50 since late June, so I don't think I'm biting off more than I can chew. I just need a lot of encouragement. So if you have some PLEASE lavish me with it.

I'm barely out of four bad years...rough relationship...money problems...work problems...various, severe health problems...it's all just been crashing down on me for four years. And over that period I've ballooned...to who I am today. The outside me just doesn't represent who I am on the inside...who I truly am.

So I face the 377 days until the big day with a smile and hope...and may some support from friends.