I still haven’t really worked out at the gym yet.  The good news is that yesterday I spoke to a friend at work and we agreed that we will go to the gym together.  I’m hoping this new accountability will help.  I think it’s going to be pretty tough to get back into the swing of things, but I can do it. 

I still haven’t really worked out at the gym yet.  The good news is that yesterday I spoke to a friend at work and we agreed that we will go to the gym together.  I’m hoping this new accountability will help.  I think it’s going to be pretty tough to get back into the swing of things, but I can do it. 

With Weigh-In less than a week away I have to say I’m a bit nervous about the 5% weight loss I need to stay in the competition.  I will have to really watch what I eat all week and get out and do some walking.  I am hovering around that 5%, but think I can make it.  Wish me luck!

 

I have to say that the weather change has been very welcome.  I find that the longer it stays gray outside, the longer I feel blue inside.  The sun definitely makes me feel rejuvenated and ready to go.  I am so glad I can get out and take walks now.  The ability to get outside also helps with the boredom eating I have been doing all winter.  I’m feeling positive and ready to lose some weight. 

Just recently my brother was featured in a news story about something that really inspires me.  He is going to run in a 100 mile race, on Saturday, to raise money for Metro Hospital.  So when I think about exercising and get overwhelmed by the thought, I just think about the idea of actually running 100 miles.  He is absolutely incredible and so inspiring.  I’d be happy to run 5 miles. 

I’m home from vacation and it is time to pay the piper.  I have put on a couple of pounds and now I have to work to get it off before weigh in next Saturday.  I should be able to do it.  I was pretty active on vacation, but we did eat out almost every meal.  Now it’s time to slow down on the eating and really ramp up the exercise.    

Today I leave for a family vacation.  My plan is to stay as active as possible to counter any overeating I might do.  I plan on taking lots of walks and swim a ton.  So far things are going pretty well this month.  No major losses, but no major gains either.  Hopefully I can keep it up through vacation.