GYM DECISION

Those new to reading this blog might not how much I dislike gyms!
Well, I went to the local gym yesterday to check it out and look into possibly getting a personal trainer one day a week to help me out.
Well, I left kinda frustrated.  This gym is okay and it is definently reasonably priced (except for PT) but the classes are few and far between.  I went mainly because I am REALLY interested in doing Zumba at least once a week and have access to weights.
Personal training is out the question...not in a student's budget!  And because none of the zumba classes work into my schedule...I have decided to NOT join (for now). 
I am going to focus on journaling my food intake and really work on eating better.  Plus I am going to work on building my cardio endurance.  Once I feel like I have a good hold on those, I will then decide what I need to do to add in strength training.  I am headed to look at food journals tonight and will let you know which one I choose.

SERIOUSLY?!?

I hit the treadmill last night due to anger, frustration and confusion.  The workout itself felt good.  I pushed myself ALOT harder than I normally do. 

I ran!!!

I rocked out to music!!!

IT FELT GREAT!!!

As you may know, I am addicted to the Biggest Loser.  I think the show is very motivational.  This season has a couple contestants that I am in awe of.  One that my heart breaks for every episode is Arthur.  I CANNOT imagine what it would feel like to just have to try and walk, let alone run with all that weight.  He has definently struggled while on the ranch but I know he NEEDS the ranch and the support of the trainers and his teammates. 

Unfortunately, his teammates changed last night.  My heart BROKE!!!  I knew then that he was in trouble.  The red team sticks together no matter what!  I was so hopeful when he got on the scale and could possibly win immunity.  But he was 3 pounds short.  16 pound weight loss is incredible...but my heart was breaking.  I really thought that Bob's "speech" would make the red team see that sometimes health is more important than alliances.

I was saddened when people made the choice to "play the game" instead of help a person in need out.  I was angry and therefore, I ran out my feelings instead of eating them!  (non-scale victory)

When I finished working out, I talked to my husband about it and he had a very different perspective.  He thinks that the red team was just fighting for themselves as individuals.  I just think that despite the fact that everyone there needs to be there, some need it more.  Especially at this point in the season.  Overall, I hope someone/anyone from the black team wins this season!  I think that have more heart and compassion!!!

I really hope that he is able to stay motivated at home and can't wait to see how he has done at the finale!

March Goals

I have been doing alot of thinking about what I can do in order to stick with this process LONGTERM.  It is a lifestyle change and not a diet.  I have had an all-or-nothing type of attitude and it has not worked...so...it is time for an attitude change.

It is time to set mini-goals that are easier to achieve.  Don't get me wrong, I still have long-term goals but they are NOT going to be my focus.  If I choose certain goals get month, eventually the long-term goals will simply be achieved because I have accomplished all my smaller goals. 

So on the first of each month, I will post a review of how the previous month's goals went and set the current month's goals.  Obviously there is nothing to review for February but here are my goals for March:

1.  Drink 48 ounces of water each day.

2.  Be able to run a mile without walking or stopping.

3.  Get my weight into the 180s...which means at a minimum I must lose 8.1 pounds.

4.  Look into (and hopefully join) the local gym.

5.  Look at different food/exercise journals and find one that will work for me.

Over the next couple days, I will outline some of these in more detail.  If anyone has a food journal system that has worked for them, please share.  

ABCs of ME

I saw this on another blog and decided to do it just for fun.  So here goes...

(A) Age: 28
(B) Bed Size: King
(C) Chore You Hate: BATHROOMS!!!
(D) Dogs? Nope but we are considering getting a hamster :)
(E) Essential Start Your Day Item: I don't really have one but if I have to pick...The Today Show
(F) Favorite Color: Red and Black
(G) Gold or Silver? Silver or WHITE gold
(H) Height: 5'5"
(I) Instruments You Play: Flute and Piano
(J) Job Title: Mom and Wife
(K) Kids: Two girls ages 4 1/2 and 18 months
(L) Live: I have lived in Utah, Mexico, Texas, Idaho but Arizona is my home!
(M) Mom's Name: LaRae
(N) Nicknames: Angie ...my name is actually Angela
(O) Overnight Hospital Stays? 2...birth of my girls
(P) Pet Peeve:  Can't think of one right now but I know I have lots.
(Q) Quote from a Movie: I don't really quote movies so I don't know.
(R) Right or Left Handed? Right.
(S) Siblings: 1 sister and 2 brothers...plus 4 brother-in-laws and 4 sister-in-laws
(T) Time You Wake Up? When my little one wakes me up...usually around 7:00-7:30ish
(U) Underwear: Really?!  Who cares!?
(V) Vegetable You Dislike: most...which needs to change
(W) What Makes You Run Late: Getting me and two girls dressed, hair done and out the door
(X) X-Rays You've Had Done: foot
(Y) Yummy Food You Make: Enchiladas, cookies, cakes, pizza
(Z) Zoo, Favorite Animal: Elephant

Example

I read this blog post over a month ago and it has REALLY stuck with me. 

I have been feeling really bad about the example that I am setting for my children.  If they never see me exercise, where are they going to learn the importance of being active?  If I don't eat right, where will they learn to?  I have got to be a better example and teach them the things that will help them forever, like eating fruits/vegetables and working out. 

I do not want them to think that being overweight is acceptable just because that is what they saw in me.  It has been really weighing on me lately and I realize that this is not just about me anymore but about what I am teaching my children. 

Things have got to change!!!  Fruits and veggies will be a part of more meals and exercise will be happening in our house!

I'm Back!!!

I have been posting on a private blog for me lately and then decided tonight to post here instead.  There are certain things that I have wanted to post that are personal so I created another blog to do so and have completely ignored this blog in the process.  So...here you go for anyone that wants to read it.

Well, I worked out tonight after a two week hiatus. I really need to get into a routine so that my workouts do me so good.

I did Biggest Loser Cardio Max Level One....well I attempted it!

I got through the warm-up, and 10 of the 20 minutes of the workout and then skipped to the cool down. The cool down is all yoga positions which I really enjoy. I really think that I would enjoy yoga! I might have to buy me the BL yoga DVD or Jillian Michaels yoga workout. Maybe it can be my rewards once I reach my next goal.

I have not measured or weighed in two weeks. I am gonna push myself really hard this week and hope for a good number next Wednesday.

I think it is time to journal my food again. Breakfast is seriously an issue and I find that I munch more if I don't eat a good breakfast. So...I am gonna focus really hard this week so that the scale will move DOWN!!!

Hello AGAIN

Alright I know I have been out of the loop of weight loss for awhile.  No particular reason, other than life.  I was just not focused on blogging.  I have still been watching what I eat, but not super religiously.  I have not loss or gained any weight. 

BUT the reason I am writing this now, is because...

I just got off the treadmill from a light walk/jog and it felt GREAT!!!  I found some great music that motivates me and I have every other song be a jogging song.  It is upbeat and makes me want to push as hard as I can.  Then I step back and walk so that I don't kill myself off.  (more about the music in a later post)

Thanks to my walking competition buddy!!!  You are the reason I got on the treadmill tonight.  I needed that star!!! :)