I have to say I have been more successful in these first few weeks than I though I would be. Cut out about 75% of my soda consumption which in my world is HUGE. I'm to the point now that if it's not the kind of soda I like, I will pass it up all together and go for the water. I know this sounds like no big deal, but it's a big change for me. I've noticed that I don't snack as much and that is a very good thing. :)
Besides going to the gym a few times a week, I've been doing some Jillian tapes at home (she is a bi*ch but gives a great workout) as well as doing some yoga in front of the television. I can feel my muscles getting stronger as it's easier to balance on some of the moves and can hold the poses longer. My most hated and loved exercise these days are planks. For those of you who know them... you know how great they are for an entire body workout, but you also know how much they hurt. :) I force myself to do them for 60 seconds each 5 times a day. I spread them out few in morning and few in evening. I hate them... but I do love them too.
Found my new favorite place last weekend. Jeremy, Bob and myself went w/ the kids to Kensington Metropark! I vow that this will be my new hangout when... I don't know... it's not 1000 degrees below zero. All the trails, water, and bike paths... I am IN! I know there are parks closer but I really liked this park and the birds were eating right out of the kids hands. I wanted nothing to do w/ that as I am not the biggest fan of birds; they freak me out a little bit actually. Carter kept saying "their feet feel weird"! It was so cute. That is Autumn below while a feathery creature eats out of her hand.
We started a Biggest Loser challenge at work this past week and it will go into April. We are in teams of 4 (purely for moral support) and you go by % lost. I'm hoping to do well in this challenge and stay focused. I need all the help I can get. Also there is money involved and when it comes to money I stay somewhat competitive.
Also, this week started the new session of the "Butts and Guts" exercise class at NSF. Let me tell you... this class was 4 days ago now and I still feel it in my hamstrings EVERY time I get up or walk up and down stairs. I know that if it hurts it is doing some good... but DAM! I am SO SORE! I hae a feeling that I will be sore still when I go to this weeks class; promise I will go though.
Until next time......
Progress since last post: -7.2 (been a while since I have posted)
Total: -8.6
