Wednesday, February 21, 2007

Lent

It's that time of year again, the Lenten season. Although I am not Catholic I have participated in Lent the past two years and I don't see a reason to stop this year. Lent is seen as a time of prayer and preparation for Easter. Christians today use this time for introspection, self examination, and repentance.

The first year I gave up chocolate which was pretty hard for me at the time. Last year I gave up all cheese and that was VERY hard for me. At the end of Lent I always have a feeling of accomplishment and I feel as if I could change other things about my life.

Over the past year I have made many changes in my life; eating healthy, exercise, and no more soda (caffeine). So it was hard for me to come up with something to give up for 40 days. What I've decided to do instead was start doing something new. Something new that will benefit myself and my body. What I am going to do is take a multi-vitamin EVERY DAY! I know that sounds simple but I'm always bad at remembering to take vitamins. I want to do this to see if there are any real health changes over this period of time.

Are you doing anything for Lent?

Thursday, February 15, 2007

I've lost it for now

I've lost my motivation to work out. I don't know what it is but I feel terrible.

I don't want to get up in the morning. I don't want to go after work. I don't want to go period.

I think it's the weather. With all the snow and cold weather it's hard to get motivated to leave the house. My eating habits have been so-so but nothing spectacular. I'm going to try to not beat myself up about it and just focus on how I can improve instead of where I've failed.

I have my workout clothes in the car with me. I'm going to work on getting the motivation to go after work today.

Is anyone else besides me grateful that tomorrow is Friday?!?!?!

Thursday, February 08, 2007

What do ya think???

Okay so I want your opinions....

FDA just announced a new non-prescription diet drug. You can see news articles here and here.

I have to say it is pretty tempting to want to rush out and get a drug that could help you lose 50% MORE than you would normally with diet and exercises. My problem is I don't know if it would be worth it. Both articles say that the prescription strength drug was found to cause precancerous lesions of the colon.

I feel that up to this point I have been fairly successfully at losing weight but the temptation for a little help is very strong. Is this drug something you guys would try or do you feel that it's too good to be true??

Feeling the burn

So I've been back to the gym three days in a row. I feel great but let me tell you I am sore. I really missed working out while I was on vacation but I didn't dwell on it. I did a lot of squats last night so I'm sure I'll be walking around like an old lady today.

I got an official weight........210.0! I am so excited. I can taste Onederland around the corner. I really think when I see a number that starts with 1 I may shed a few tears. My goal is to be at or under 199 by April 1st (I know it's April Fools Day but that is no joke).

Thursday, February 01, 2007

Im back!!!!!!!

I am back from the most amazing experience I have yet to have. I spend 10 days in Belize City. I helped build a house, met the most amazing children, climbed a Mayan ruin, swam with sting ray and made new friends.

Here is the most recent picture of me:And here is a picture of me that is well over a year old:
I know they are not the greatest pictures but there is a huge difference.

I have no clue how much I weigh right now. I haven't been to the gym in two weeks but I feel great! Im getting used to being back home now and getting back into my routine. Im back to the gym and back to healthy eating habits.