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!