Day 24

Wow, Day 24. I can't believe it. Felt like today's workout went a lot better. There was only one thing I couldn't do, and we modified that to make it possible. I can tell I'm getting stronger and I'm building endurance. I ran yesterday for farther than I've run in a LONG time...

Sunday we will be weighing in as usual, but also taking our measurements and our 4-week "after" pictures. I'm hoping that will help me see my progress a little clearer.

I'm staying focused...

Punching, xo

Day 23

Today:

1. Sore all over.
2. Still did 50 minutes of intense cardio.
3. Ate on plan.
4. Watched American Idol and the Biggest Loser.
5. Going to bed, hoping Alana will fall asleep SOMETIME tonight also.

The End.

Day 22

I. AM. TIRED.

I don't know how else to explain it :)

Today's workout started off amazing...and then...we worked out with these straps. I am going to just call them satan's straps because I hold them with the same regard. I think I laughed more than I worked out with them. If you would've seen me, you would understand why. Justin was asking me why I was laughing, and I told him to keep from crying...He was torturing me today. I kid you not.

I had to force 4 meals in today. I have to do something about that...J also told me today that he wants me to do less cardio time this week but up the intensity. I don't know how it is possible to up my intensity any higher. But he's the boss applesauce.

I mean, seriously. I've lost 12 lbs in the past month. I must be doing something right. I just have a lot more to go, so I've gotta be patient.

Punching, xo

Days 20 and 21

This is probably going to be short and sweet...I am exhausted! I was supposed to be driving back from Norfolk today, but I got the brainy idea to just drive it last night. Yep, I woke up at 3:30 a.m. and flew 4 hours to do my errands in Norfolk and drive 12 hours back to Nashville...I was going non-stop for 24 hours. I'm glad I did it, but my body isn't in much agreement with me on that right now :)

Yesterday was a success, as far as sticking to my eating plan. I actually didn't eat a lot because I was flying, driving and taking care of all kinds of business. I did drink my weight in water, though...and then had to stop a million times on the drive home because of it!

This morning, I woke up long enough to get Alana's bike and Barbies out of the car and managed to lock my keys in there...I should've just stayed in bed. It got progressively better, though! Enjoyed a nice lunch with my girls (Alana, Mom and Grandma) at Logan's...and then off to the Y with my mom and Alana. It was fun working out with my mom. We did an hour of cardio. Justin was there training someone else, and he was shouting across the gym for my mom to do one more :) It was funny...he came over to talk to us and kept telling us things like "let's up that intensity". My mom finally asked him "aren't you off the clock?" In other words, LEAVE US ALONE ON OUR FREE DAY!!!! :) Heck, I will take all the free training I can get!

I weighed in yesterday because I didn't think I would be here to weigh-in today. I was down 2 lbs yesterday...I was sort of disappointed. I am glad I lost 2 lbs, but I was hoping for an even higher number. I have been working SO hard. I keep telling myself it's only been 3 weeks! Besides that, my jeans are falling off of me (literally). I think I am going to stop weighing myself weekly. It's just that it usually aggravates me more than anything. I don't want this to be about the number on the scale. I'm actually enjoying working out and eating right...

I must get some sleep, I have an actual paid-for session with J in the morning...

Punching, xo

Day 19

Awesome workout today! I felt energized, and even though the circuit was a killer I managed to make it through pretty strong. We got SO much into our 1/2 hour session. I also got in 50 minutes of cardio on top of that, thanks to Alana's kid fit class. I figured I may as well do more cardio rather than sit on a bench at the Y and wait on her to finish :)

I've gotta get to bed early tonight, but I wanted to share my two biggest NSVs (Non-scale victories) so far...First of all, and this is random I know...but last night I took my jeans off without unbuttoning or unzipping them. This is a HUGE deal! I haven't lost much on the scale so far, but obviously I'm doing something right! I even pulled them back up just to make sure I wasn't hallucinating haha...and yep! Time to go home and get some smaller jeans :) My 2nd may not seem like a big deal, but it really is. Anyone who knows me knows that I have a major coke addiction...not drugs, people. I am SOOOO hooked on Coke and also Dr. Pepper! It has been my biggest vice. Well, I obviously haven't had any of those during the past 3 weeks...and today we went to Sonic after the Y to get Alana a slush, and I ordered a Diet Dr. Pepper...I took one sip of it and knew it wasn't diet! It actually tasted so sweet to me that it practically made me gag! I did not drink it, and I was so proud that I actually turned my nose up to the "regular" soda. Of course, if it were up to J, I wouldn't even drink the diet :) Baby steps...

Tomorrow is going to be a busy day, as I'm going back to Norfolk...I will not have my computer, but I will do my best to post from my Blackberry...If not, expect a double post on Sunday!

Punching, xo

Day 18

Today has been a good day. I'm posting this from my brother's...I got to babysit Liam for the first time tonight :) He is seriously the best kid. I told Justin if all kids were as easy as he is, I would have five more...unfortunately, you can't be so sure!

Did my hour of cardio at the gym this morning...it seems like the past few days have been a struggle as far as me having the energy to get through my workout...BUT I've done it regardless! Hopefully tomorrow will be a better day! I workout with J and he always knows how to push me to my limits (and maybe beyond!) Last night, I was watching iCarly with Alana. I welcome this show in place of SpongeBob any day, but anyway...there was a guy on last night's episode and Alana said "Mommy, that looks like Justin". I looked at her crazy, because a) she doesn't refer to her daddy as 'Justin' and b) he didn't look like him....and then she said "Justin from the gym!" She's only met him one time for a few minutes. She said it was his hair, haha...gotta love it.

I feel like I haven't eaten enough today...which is not necessarily a bad problem to have. I'm just paranoid about my metabolism deciding to shut down...but I've been running around all day and honestly just haven't been that hungry or had the time to eat. I'm hoping and praying this week's weigh-in is more satisfying than the last. All I can do is my best!

Punching, xo

Day 17

Woke up again this morning, not feeling so great...Went to the gym...felt better when I left. I think I may be onto something here :) Today's workout REALLY challenged me. I was lacking in energy all around today, and J upped the intensity at the same time. I made it through though and feel better for it! He looked over my food journal and said my diet is "actually really good"...The only thing he said he didn't like was the diet sodas haha. At least it's diet! I am off of my too-many-a-day regular cokes and sweet tea! Cut a girl some slack :)

I don't want to jinx it or anything, but this has really been an "easy" journey for me so far. I've not been in the right state of mind for the last few attempts at losing weight and getting healthy. It's kinda like when it's right, I'm all in. I'm not craving anything insane. I'm able to walk past those m&m sugar cookies from the bakery that my mom bought for Alana without looking twice...okay, maybe I look but there's no harm in that!!!

This weekend I am going back to VA to take care of some stuff and then drive one of my cars back to TN. I'm kinda nervous about being out of my comfort zone, but luckily it's going to be on the weekend, ONE of which is my free day.

Time for some Advil-PM and my bed now...

Punching, xo