On The Move Again

This lazy momma is on the move again! I got up from the computer last night without much motivation, but I did get up and I went for a walk. I wouldn't call it a heart healthy walk. It was more like a mozey, but I was up and moving. I'm glad I did it. Now I can mark my daily challenge as done. That alone was the tiny bit of motivation to get away from the couch.

A good night of sleep and I'm up and around as usual for Monday. I've completed my Monday morning workout.

I'm on my way to walking 60 miles this month!

Weekend Warrior

I thought because it is the weekend I might have trouble with my entire plan. I am feeling like a warrior! I survived Saturday's party mode food and I walked 3 miles!

My 90 Minutes

I scheduled 90 minutes for me this morning. I walked 1 mile, did my pilates and some stretching in my 90 minutes. I was dog tired at the end of my workout. I hope this gets easier.

I'll keep this schedule for Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. The other 4 days a week I will plan to walk 2 - 3 miles a day. That is my plan for the next 2 weeks.

Walking 60 Miles in 30 Days

I decided I'll shoot for the 60 mile challenge this month. The count down begins! I'm down 2 miles! The pilates program is getting easier and I'm seeing results! Maybe it's a combination of 1200 calories, walking, along with the pilates. Whatever it is, I'm encouraged!

I'm walking 60 miles this month! Are you going to get up and walk with me?

Challenge - 45 Miles!!!

Yeah BABY! 45 miles down and 2 days to go!!!

Okay, I'm a tad excited here. One challenge down. I know, way back at the beginning of the month I thought no problem. I can do 45 miles by the end of the month. I can probably do 90 miles by the end of the month. *hufffff-puffff* Can ya just hear me? lol Those gals walking a 90 mile month - I give you a hand!

Maybe next month I'll take on a 60 mile challenge for real. I have a couple days to decide if I think I'm up to it. I'll definately take on the 45 mile challenge again. There are advantages to taking on the 60 mile challenge. I need to lose weight to meet my monthly goal. I know walking the extra 15 miles will go a long way towards burning those extra calories I need to burn. On the downside, August is hot. Do I want to walk an extra 15 miles in the heat?

Decisions. Decisions. LOL!

Pilates

I'm on schedule with my walking and pilates workout. It's hard though. I know I said it wasn't that hard. Okay, I might have even said it was easy. But it really isn't that easy. Maybe I don't like it, that could be the problem. I'm not worried. I didn't really like walking when I first started it, so I am holding out hope that I'll enjoy the pilates before too long.

Workout Schedule

I've made a decision, I don't really feel motivated by the SparkPeople.com workout suggestions, so I'm dropping those from my routine.

The pilates workout is much easier than I thought it would be. I am using the Winsor pilates with the sculpting circle. I purchased a set with a bunch of workout DVDs. I'm using the beginner workout. My plan is to use the pilates workout on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. I think those are the best days for me.

I'm going to continue walking. It's the best form of exercise for me, because there isn't anything to it, I put on my walking shoes and go. I'm starting to love it! It's almost addicting.

My schedule, as I've planned, is to walk first thing in the morning on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, followed up by my pilates workout. I'll walk every morning, then if I want to go for an evening walk, that's a bonus for the day!

Moonlight Walk

I'm walking... walking... walking... walking my way to 45 miles in the month. There were clear skies tonight, so I went for a little walk.

I purchased a pilates program. It looks easy enough. We'll see if I get the results as promised in the ad. Lose a dress size in 10 days. Sounds easy. I have my doubts that its that easy. We'll see.

I'm Here! I'm Here!

I haven't abandoned my blog, I had technical difficulties on the home front. It's good to be back! It's really good to be back with what I consider an awesome report!

• I'm managing to stay active! YAYAYAY!!
• I've dropped two more pounds on my weekly weigh in.
• The best part of my report is I feel much more limber.
• I'm on track to beat the 45 mile challenge!!!

Okay, here's the deal. When you weigh as much as I do, it's pretty darn difficult to get up off the floor with any grace at all. This week I might not be getting up and down with much more grace than I had last month, but I can do it. I can get off the floor without the need for a crane! I don't even need to lean on a table or pull myself up to a sofa. It feels good to get myself up off the floor without any help!

No Excuses

Plain facts. I had soda today. I walked about 15 minutes today. Maybe 25 minutes of walking. I had a donut a few minutes ago and I haven't finished even half of my water.

I'm not going to try to make up any excuses. How am I going to help prevent things like this from happening in the future?

• First of all, I'm going to print out my goals and post them right in next to the toilet in the bathroom. That will be the first thing I read in the morning.
• I'm going to print another copy of my goals and challenges and hang them on the fridge door.
• I'm going to have a set printed and keep them in the car so I have them with me at all times.

I don't feel like I've failed. I do feel like I need to work on remembering what my goals are.

I'm Back On Track

I'm back on track and it's a good thing! I don't like feeling like I've cheated on myself at the end of the day. It's not a good feeling.

Today I've eaten basic good healthy food and I'm back to my exercise routine.

Does Cleaning House Count

I wonder if I can count house cleaning as some type of cardio workout. I'm flat out tired after a full day of cleaning. Wouldn't it be nice if it was so easy to rack up cardio workout points! Since I'm sure it doesn't, I need to hit the gym hard first thing in the morning.

Daily Challenges Are Going Well

I might have given myself too many daily challenges. Next month I will stick to five or fewer challenges. I'm doing okay, but I feel somewhat overwhelmed.

I'm walking, walking, walking.

Staying Strong

I'm walking, walking, walking. I'm so thrilled to be walking, walking, walking!

Kid In The Candy Shoppe

Yeah! That's exactly what I felt like this evening as I was wandering through the fruit market. I now have a well stocked kitchen fit for any dieting princess. Cherries, nectarines, cantaloupe, and bananas! And a freezer filled with vegies in case I run out of something healthy in the fridge. I am thrilled to be exchanging these gorgeous fruits for all those junky potato chips and doritos I was eating.

I love fruits and vegies. I don't know why I ever started buying the junk food. It wasn't long after the junk food entered the house that the good foods slowly started disappearing from my cupboards.

I've been watching Biggest Loser reruns as part of my motivation. So I'm learning how to eat healthier and make healthier choices. I love that show!

I Need to Eat More

I just completed my daily food diary for the day over on sparkpeople.com, and according to the tally I didn't use all my calories today. I'm headed to bed anyway, it feels like I've done nothing but eat today. Eat and drink water.

So far I've completed my daily goals. One day into my daily goals and I met all of them. Exercise, diet, water, and general habits. I'm so proud of myself for that one little accomplishment. Breaking it down into simple goals seems so much easier than looking a year down the road at the final goal.

I like this weight loss plan.

I Found My Support Group

SparkPeople.com has tons of tools to help with dieting, exercise, goal setting, and weight loss. And it's free people! Free! We love free as long as it's good and this is great!

I've started my own spark page and joined a support group. I've had people comment on my blog and give me encouragement. I'm excited people! Really excited about the whole weight loss plan now.

I got brave and posted my weight, and my goal weight right out there for the world to see. I don't know why, but I know that posting my real weight and a photo is going to help me stay motivated.

Go sign up now! SparkPeople.com

The Clothes are Fitting Better

It is a beautiful day! My big britches are feeling looser. I'm not sure if I've lost any weight at all, I don't want to step on the scale yet. So for now, I'm happy knowing my clothes are fitting better.

I got out and walked this afternoon. It is a beautiful day for a walk. I guess the lethargic funk I was in yesterday is over.

Happy Father's Day

Happy Father's Day! We served my kids daddy breakfast in bed this morning.

Because it's raining, I'm not going out for a walk, so it's back to the get up and move plan.

The original plan for today was a barbque but I don't think that is going to work out very well. We might have to go out for dinner. Darn huh? I might chose a place with a weight watcher's menu, like Applebee's. Oh of course, I'll let DH think he chose the place to eat. After all, this day is all about daddy.

Another Day Another Mile Logged

I can't say I'm enjoying getting out and walking or the get up and move through the commercials I've set myself up to do, but I am getting up and moving easier today than I was at the beginning of the week. That is exciting to me.

I was looking through exercise programs available and the choices seem endless. For now I'm going to stick to the get up and move program I have going for myself. Maybe once I have lost a few pounds I might be more excited about an exercise program other than walking.

My food choices this week haven't been very healthy. We've been busy with every day life and I didn't have time to cook a couple of nights. One day I was gone all day long and I got the munchies so bad by mid afternoon we stopped at a fast food place and grabbed burgers and fries. I need to plan ahead for days we will be out all day long.

My goals for this next week are be happier about walking and plan for busy days.