I'm back.. and more dedicated

So... i have been a huge slacker on this site.. I have vowed to myself to become a little more dedicated. I have had a couple weeks this past month where i have just been a huge slacker when it comes to working out and eating good. The bonus is, I still lost weight. I have 4 more pounds to go to reach my first goal. Then I will set a new goal for next year to reach my desired range!

I hate when I slack off in the gym, because it seems like even if I miss a week, its like starting over again. Its really frustruating. But.. it doesnt seem to take as long to catch up..

So this week was started off right.. I have been 3 days so far since monday, weeks not over yet.. hopefully I can get up to running 2 1/2 miles.. I have such limited time to go. I like going first thing in the morning, but this means I have to get up and go before work! This is challenging, because I don't go to bed much before midnight, every night. I give myself at least 30 minutes there. .. but that is usually pushing it.. so i am really trying to make the most out of my time. My day seems to flow so much smoother and I feel so much better when I go in the mornings. Plus, it gives me more time with my family at night time when i dont go after work.. I have a really bad problem of talking myself out of going if its at the end of the day.

Everyday is a new beginning! A work in progress to achieve my desired goals!

Weekend in Review 8/23-8/24

We went camping this weekend to Yuba Lake.. Of course camping comes with a lot of eating UNHEALTHY! (and eating out...) Drinking a lot of Diet coke and less water really affects my weight! Water retention like crazy! I hate the way that makes me feel!

Anyhow, I ate ok! Not as bad as I thought.. but this morning my weight was 147.0.. ugg.. i know quite a bit was water weight. I could not even attempt to get my wedding ring off!

I did not keep track of what I ate.... I will get better about doing this on the weekend when I get back from lake powell!

4 more days to go!

Friday 8/22 in review

Friday Intake:

• 126.4 oz H2O
• Instant Oatmeal (apple & spice reduced sugar), 3 splenda packets, 1/8 c. 2% milk
• 1/2 piece pecan pie
• 1 can diet pepsi
• McDonalds: 1 southwest chicken sandwhich (bun, chicken, ketchup), small french fry, 35 oz diet coke
• 1/4 c. chex mix

NO GYM... good workout getting ready for camping!

Thursday 8/21 In Review

Thursday Intake:

• 135.2 oz H2O
• Instant Oatmeal (apple & spice reduced sugar), 3 splenda Pcks, 1/8 c. 2% milk
• 2 pink wintergreen lozenges
• ~about 10 Tic Tacs
• 1 chocolate Parfait nip
• 2/3 of a small piece of cornbread
• 3/4 c. Pulled Pork
• 4 Tbsp. BBQ Sauce
• 1/4 piece of Top bun
• 1/2 slice pecan pie
• 44 oz. diet coke
• Cheeseburger and 3/4 small french fries with sweet and sour sauce

GYM: 2.61 miles on Treadmill; 35 min. 18-22 @ 5.1speed

Wednesday 8/20 in Review

I woke up and lost 1 pound.. Hooray.. 146.

Wednesday Intake:

• 135.2 oz H2O
• Instant Oatmeal (apple & spice reduced sugar), 3 splenda packets, 1/8 c. 2% milk
• 1 chocolate parfait Nip (hard candy)
• 4 jolly ranchers
• sunflower seeds
• Carls Junior: 3 french fries, 1 cheese burger (bun, cheese, ketchup, mustard, meat)
• 1 Ghiradelli Carmel Chocolate
• 20 oz diet coke
• 1 slice of gala apple
• 1 1/4 c. Frosted Flakes, 1/2 c. 2 % milk

No Gym... Rest Day

Tuesday 8/19 in Review

Still didn't lose any today! I need to stop weighing myself daily!

Tuesday Intake:

• 126.4 oz H2O
• Instant Oatmeal (apple & Spice reduced sugar), 3 splenda packets, 1/8 c. 2% milk
• sunflower seeds
• 5 ritz crackers
• CAFE RIO: 2 salmon tacos, white tortillas, lettuce, fresh squoze lime, 4 tsp tomatillo dressing
• 1 can diet coke
• 1 slice of gala apple
• 1/2 pack Licorice Nibs (110 cal)
• 1 med sweet potato, 8 sprays of butter, 2 tsp brown sugar
• 1 medium pancake, 4 tbsp homemade strawberry jam, 1 tsp butter
• 25 oz diet coke

GYM: 2.21 miles= 30 min on treadmill. (min. 2-15 @4.9, 15-18 @ 3.9, 18-25 @ 4.9, cool down)

Monday 8/18 in review

So it was so depressing when I woke up on Monday because I gained 1 1/2 pounds from last weigh day! Motivation to do better this week!

Monday intake:

• 121.4 oz H2O
• Sunflower Seeds
• Instant oatmeal (apple & spice reduced sugar), 3 splenda packets, 1/8 c. 2% milk
• 100 cal "reeses snacksters"
• Rumbi: 3 oz steak, 5 pieces of chicken, 1 tsp sauce, 1 1/2 c. noodles, 5 pieces broccoli, a few shredded carrots, 3 pieces zucchini
• 2 cans of diet coke
• 25 plain m&ms
• 3 plums
• 1 jolly rancher
• 1/2 c. instant mashed potatoes
• 1/8 c. brown gravy
• 3 pieces broccoli florets with butter
• 4 oz pork chop
• 2 graham crackers with 4 tsp frosting

GYM: 1.34 miles = 20 min on treadmill