Thursday, May 24, 2007

I want your opinion

I know I've mentioned this before on my blog but I thought I would go ahead and do it again.

The new FDA approved weight loss drug is scheduled to be available mid June. It's called Alli (funny that its a girl's name). Alli promises 50% more weight loss than with regular dieting alone. It gives and example that if you lose 10lbs by dieting alone you can lose 15lbs by dieting AND taking Alli. Sounds great right?!?!?!....Tell me what you think.

I've always had a hard time taking weight loss pills. I dont like taking pills in general. It's fairly expensive; $65 for 90 pills. The side effects don't sound dangerous but unpleasant. The pill works by blocking 25% of the fat your body tries to absorb in the food you eat. If you eat a lot of fatty foods your body wont be able to digest them. Here is what Alli says:

The main side effect occurs when you eat a meal with too much fat while taking alli. If so much fat is blocked that your stool can’t absorb it, you might have side effects. Because they are not harmful, we call them “treatment effects”. They include loose or more frequent stools, an urgent need to go to the bathroom, or gas with an oily discharge.

That doesnt sound like fun!!!

So, would you try it???

Tuesday, May 22, 2007

Weekend recap

I worked every day this weekend and it felt wonderful! I only had one snafu...it appears that the Gold's Gym in Virgina Beach is owned by someone else than regular Gold's Gyms so I cannot use my swipe card. They told me I can get a travel pass from my regular gym that I can use up to 14 times a month. That wont be a problem at all since I am only home on the weekends! Crisis averted!

On my way back to Northern Va for work on Sunday I had a minor incident. One of my back tires blew. It was VERY scary to be stranded on the side of an intern state with no clue what to do. I took a deep breathe and figured out how to fix things. Now I have four brand new tires and a hatred for Volkswagen dealerships. Don't get me started on that one!!!

Other than that I am going to spin class tonight then just relaxing.

My grandma is in the hospital right now because they found an aortic aneurysm. I still dont have many details but I am just praying that everything is going to be okay.

Friday, May 18, 2007

I. AM. GETTING. BACK. ON. TRACK.

PERIOD!!!!

No more non-sense from me.

No more un-healthy snacks.
No more being lazy.
No more excuses.

I am only cheating myself.

I am only a little over half way to my goal. I need to stop backsliding out of the good habits I have gotten myself into. From this moment on I am getting back on track.

Tuesday, May 15, 2007

Shout Out

I hope everyone is having a wonderful Tuesday!

I really want to give a shout out to a fellow blogger that has been a very good friend to me lately. Kellie is a very smart and caring woman and I thing she rocks!!!

Nothing very exciting to report on the weight loss front. I've gotten out of the habit of waking up early to workout but I've been faithfully going to the gym after work! This weekend I did things around my parents house (i.e. cleaning, mowing the lawn and washing the dogs) in honor of my Mom for Mothers Day! I got a little bit of sun and some exercise!

I have recently fallen back into love with Diet Snapple Peach Iced Tea. Im not supposed to drink caffeine but I don't think the drink contains a lot because Im never jittery or hyper like I get with Diet coke.

Tuesday, May 08, 2007

MIA

I am so sorry for being MIA for such a long time.

Before yesterday I hadnt stepped foot into a Golds Gym in about two weeks! I had no real clue where my weight was at and I was feeling pretty unmotivated. Slacking on workout seemed to allow me to slack on my eating habits so I had convinced myself I had gained at least 5lbs.

Well yesterday after work I went to spin class and weighted in at 194.6lbs!!! I couldn't believe it!

I wanted to get up this morning to go swimming in the hotel pool before work but I couldnt make myself get up. I WILL be going to the gym after work tonight to lift.

My goal for May is simple. I want to lose 5.6lbs! I want to be at 189 for June. I think it will be a challenge and by no means do I think I can achieve this on the current path that I am going on. To achieve this goal I know I need to work out and eat healthy. I really need to watch my snacking habits. Once I start eating it's really hard to stop.

Wednesday, May 02, 2007

Slipping..

This weekend was my move and let me tell you it was an exhausting experience. I have bruises all up and down my legs (Im not the most graceful person) and sore muscles all over the place.

I haven't been to the gym in what feels like two weeks. I am going to go tonight!!! I am going to go tonight! (sorry I had to say it twice) I really need to get a routine back in my life.

I am going to be traveling for work from now out. I'll work in the DC area and spend my weekends in Virginia Beach. I have a feeling it's going to be exhausting but it's a pay check for right now. I am still actively looking for work in Virginia Beach but only time will tell what I'll be doing in a week, or month from now.

Im going to try not to complain so much in this blog anymore. I really want to focus on finding new tips and incentives for being active and losing weight.

I'll try to post my goals for the month later tonight!