Actually Day 3

Hello All,

I woke up this morning to my internal clock (means I am motivated) and dragged my husband who is not a morning person to the gym. We both started out of the exercise bike (the only thing I am able to do cardio wise at the moment) but he quickly ditched me within about 5 mins lol. I got in a great 35 mins of pure cardio bliss! Anyway after I got off of the bike in hopes I would be able to join him kicking ass on the weights he informs me that he is done. NERVE. He walks home and I am alone. But guess what this women did??? She kicked a little ass herself!

Here's a snap shot of what I did

• 35 min exercise bike
• (one leg) leg press, alternating should press
• Seated row, limited squats (have to baby my foot)
• Seated hamstring curl, straight arm shoulder rises
• Lat pull down
• Leg extensions
• Adductor machine, lawn mowers
• Squats with limited calf raises, Alternating lat pull down
• Seated two arm should press

That's it folks! It felt AMAZING! I really do love to workout. I guess that is a blessing right? :) 

Anywho for breakfast this morning I ate one slice of turkey bacon, one egg white and one whole egg, with a few slices of avocado. Lunch was broiled tilapia and steamed veggies...Yum! The hubby even liked it. 

Doing great so far true test is how I do at work tomorrow (planning on kicking major ass and putting a workout bag in my car so I can knock out a small amount of cardio BEFORE coming home). Wish me luck!

Here's what I am reading: Cook Yourself Healthy:Easy Delicious Recipes for the Hottest, Most Confident You. By Candice Kumai.

So far it's a pretty good read.

Day 1 Again Again

Hey everyone. I know it has been a minute and we are entering a whole new year and such but I guess it doesn't matter how many times you have a day one as long as you keep having them. I ended up being diagnosed with an arrhythmia then I fell down a flight of concrete stairs and hurt my left foot really bad.. Then I ended up in a boot for months! The end result  of all that is I am at 150 pounds. The heaviest I have ever been in my life! Here are the biggest problems.

1. I am 5'3. 150 pounds does not look good on a short person.
2. I am not as young as I use to be and my skin isn't liking the extra weight either.
3. When you have issues with your heart the last thing you want to do is carry around an extra 30 pounds.

So here is the new plan.

1. Stop eating everything but the carpet. I love food but I don't love being over weight. If I have to choose the food has to go.

2. Now that my physical therapist has given me permission to workout (only exercise bike) it's time to knock it out.

3. Mind over matter. My cravings can't get the best of me....period.

So now that I am back in the gym ( Day two actually) it's time to get it done. 150 pound starting point. Time to bring that number wwwwaaayyyy down!

Stay tuned

Another week another goal

Sorry it took me a while to write back. The week of March 11th was a success! I only worked out 6 days but 6 days I did! This week I worked out Sunday, Thursday and Friday. Sunday and Thursday were Jillian Micheals 60 minute video that made me feel like I haven't worked out in a year! Then Friday was the elliptical for 30 minutes then weights focusing on the chest, biceps, and abs. I work Sat and Sunday so those days might be a bust but I pray I can get my booty up and at least do 30 of cardio both days. If I hit the gym hard on Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri, and Saturday you'll see a happy girl!

Pitfalls and struggles. Well the first one being the obvious...my work schedule and clinical schedule. They suck! But since I can not get rid of either one a women's gotta do what a women gotta do! Next is my eating habits!!! My self control has jump out of a very high window! I need to focus on that this week. More water less crap no chocolate!!!


See ya soon

Successful Week!

Since posting my initial blog workout wise I have been successful.  I worked out Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday!!! These were no skimpy workouts either. I hit the jump HARD! Everyday consisted of 45 minutes of cardio either on the bike, elliptical, or treadmill (high incline). Then weights (chest, legs, and abs or back, shoulders, arms, and abs rotation) which felt great by the way. My biggest enemy is not wanting to go. Once I am there I can knock it out! Today is the beginning of a new week (Sunday) and I have already started out with a really good workout bright and early this morning. Problem is last week was a moderately busy week. I am a graduate student, full time nurse, wife and mother. School includes doing 10 hour shifts at a clinic THEN studying. Last week I got a break on being at the clinic which made it easier to work out five days. This week I have all five days full of 10-12 hours shifts! I know it's do-able I just need to "do it" so this week tells the tale on if I am hardcore serious like I use to be.  It will require me waking up at 4:55 am and working out for an hour (weights and cardio) before going to the clinic x two days then doing 45 mins of cardio x 3 days before my 12 hour work shifts. I do this in the morning because studying is for evenings.  I know I can do it I just need to remain focused! Day one is already down so I am already off to a great start! I know I have said them but here are my goals for the week of March 11th.

1. EAT HEALTHY! THIS INCLUDES PACKING MY LUNCH EVERYDAY (AND ACTUALLY EATING IT) AND IGNORING THAT SAUSAGE THAT IS IN THE FRIDGE.
2. WORKOUT FOR THE REMAINING 6 DAYS THIS WEEK. ONE REST DAY IS OKAY BUT IF I PLAN FOR IT IT MIGHT EXTEND :)
3. HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH WORKING OUT BUT IT HAS TO DO WITH MY SANITY THUS AFFECTING MY WORKOUT...STAY ON TOP OF SCHOOL ASSIGNMENTS!

There you have it. I'll check back next week. I don't want to make this all about the numbers on the scale but I'll let you know if there has been any changes once I get going. Wishing everyone else a successful week as well. Get it done!!!

Day 1....Again

Hello World!

I am not new to blogging nor am I new to fitness.  Four years ago I decided enough was enough and I started working out. Lost 30 pounds was down to a size two dress size, super toned, feeling sexy and free. Entering my 30's right and tight. Two years later I had knee surgery. A year and a half after that I am sitting here 7 pounds away from my previous weight of 147 feeling depressed, disappointed in myself, and mad that I have to start over. Not only start over but start over with way less free time than I had the first time around.

That scares me but just now I was sitting here at work feeling sorry for myself. Not just because of the weight but because of multiple things beyond my control and it hit me. This one I can control. This one no one can destroy but myself. I can do this. I never feel better than when I am working out so get on it and knock it out!

So here goes nothing... Day one!