A quickie....

Pressed for time today, and feeling a little yucky. I did my workout, but with no weights. About to dash off to work for a few hours. Ready for this day to be over! Tomorrow is going to be better. I know it. Until then....

Blah blah blah.....

 I feel very blah today. Part of that is most likely my couch surfing last night. My hubby was snoring unbearably, so I decided to sleep on the couch. My use of the term "sleep" proves my optimism. So, after a not-so-restful night, I obviously dozed off from pure exhaustion sometime this morning and didn't wake until about 2pm. Great. Whole day gone. I have to work tonight, so I had to hurry and squeeze in some grub and a workout. Now I have just enough time to gulp a glass of water, blog, shower, and go. I hate being rushed. But at least I still worked out. I am a trooper! I weighed. I am now at 253 and steadily descending. Awesome. Just wish there was a fast forward button for this shit. Oh well. Got to go. Until tomorrow...

OMG I feel so awesome....

Just accomplished another great workout! I took yesterday off to let my body heal a bit. I didn't want to, but I have been advised that I should take at least one day off a week. So, from now on Measurement Day will also be my off day. Anywho, I learned a pretty good lesson today. Always eat something before your workout. Maybe not directly before (unless regurgitation motivates you), but sometime before so you have energy. I have heard that but I never gave it much thought until today. I haven't eaten at all yet (been busy) and 10 minutes into my workout I felt so drained. I finished it, but with great effort. It wasn't weakness or lack of endurance; on that front I am the best I have been in a while. It was almost like being out of fuel. Kind of like a car with no gas, putting along up a hill or something. My body was screaming, "You stupid bitch! I need a little fuel first! Some carbs at least! Damn!" Ok, I hear ya. Loud and clear. Note to self: fuel body before workout. Ironically, I put gas in my car on my way home to work out. Right concept, wrong vehicle. LOL. Well, lesson learned. I survived. Next time I eat first. Now, I believe I hear my couch calling me......

Measuring up (or DOWN, actually).......

Ok, today is the day! I took my measurements a week ago. (yes, they do make tape that long.) Now I have remeasured and the results are in! Check it out:

My measurements thus far....

I lost inches all over, and I made it to 254 like I said I would! Ok, so my calf actually grew an inch. Weird. I guess all that walking did it. Oh well. Muscle is always better than fat. I feel so happy right now. I actually see my progress. It is real. I am getting in shape, slowly but surely. Last night I dreamed about the thin me. Damn, I looked good! I can't wait to actually be there. *impatient*

Until tomorrow...

Full steam ahead....

I took another step towards my goal today. I used the strength training weights for my entire workout, not just the first half. I must admit to being highly impressed with myself. I wasn't sure I could do it. Now I have such a feeling of accomplishment! I am still at 255, but I know the number will drop tomorrow! It has to. I have adjusted better to my new way of eating. I crave healthy food and I am keeping my calorie count low. I try to work off at least half of my daily calorie intake. I am building my endurance so I can increase my workouts as well. I would like to eventually be up to an hour or two daily. Right now I am only at half an hour, but it is just my first week back on track. I will improve. Tomorrow is going to be a big day. Last week I took my measurements and I plan to track them weekly. I remeasure tomorrow. I can't wait to see if I have lost any inches anywhere! I definitely have in my waist. I will post them tomorrow so everyone can see how I am doing. I feel like a fire has been lit inside me. I feel more motivated than I ever have before. My dream is going to become a reality. Just watch me.