Sneaky....

Yeah, yeah. I know that Saturday is supposed to be my "off" day, but I snuck in a short workout anyway! Just a small 20 minute Turbo Jam session. I did the modified, low-impact version so as not to overwork my muscles. I just felt like moving a bit! Funny, I used to be so lazy. I relished my "off" days. Now I am sneaking in small workouts. I have changed. It is a good feeling. Now I am craving a super salad! I had a nice breakfast (ok, it was actually lunch by the time I got up. gimmie a break, I work 2nd shift!) of whole wheat toast, a banana, and 2 clementines. Yum! I feel better when I eat better. Now to relax a bit with a hearty salad before scampering off to work. Monday is coming up soon. I will be weighing in and measuring. Wonder if I can get back to 253 by then? Until tomorrow....

Oh my darlin' clementine.....

I am enjoying my post-workout clementines! Yay! Who knew a little fruit could bring me such gratification? Wow. I am proud of me. So, today has been ok. I got up and did my adult duties (balancing budgets, grocery shopping) then I came home and worked out for an hour or so. I bought lots of healthy foods at the store this time. No more junk. I felt very good about the choices I made. Working out makes you want to eat healthy. The way I see it, if I am going to sweat my ass off doing a difficult workout, why would I shit all over it by downing junky crap food? All my hard work would be for naught. Screw that! If I am busting ass to get fit, I am NOT eating anything gross or unhealthy! No steps back for me, thank you. I am gearing up for Monday. I plan to resume my weigh and measure day. I did gain some while in my "chunky funk", so now I want to take it all off before Monday. I have about 6 or 7 more pounds to go. Let's see if I can make that happen. Well, that appears to be all I have to say for today. Off to the showers before work tonight. Until tomorrow....

Bipolar babe.....

Bipolar, you ask? Well, I am currently happy and  cranky. I just finished my workout (happy), but I am out of clementines (cranky)! Grrrrr! I will be sure to buy some tomorrow when I go shopping. Now all I have is a glass of water and no fruit. *sigh* Oh well. I should pay more attention to my fridge, no? Anyway, I learned that I need to cut my ab workouts down to every other day. I don't really want to do that, but overworking my abs is not a good idea. I was actually overdoing it (who, me?) and I was getting nauseated during the routine. I found out that is a sign of too much too soon. So, I am now doing ab work every other day. I suppose it is better to be safe than sorry, right? Other than that, not much is new. I feel pretty awesome lately. I have more energy. No more "chunky funk"; I'm a happy girl! Ok, I am semi-happy today. I want my clementines. Dammit. Ok, no more whining. I'll live. Now, to the showers!

Fruits of labor.....

My keyboard is a bit sticky. I am sitting here post-workout, blogging and munching on clementines. They are easy to peel, but I still make a mess. Oh well. They are honestly the BEST snack in the world! Especially after a hard workout. I am proud of me. I did another agonizing but rewarding hour of fitness today. I used to think I had no muscles. Now I know I do. They hurt so damn bad! But in a good way. I ate very well so far. I had a tofu sandwich earlier today, some clementines just now, and I am planning on some brown rice here in a bit. True, I haven't eaten much yet today, but I didn't get up and out until after 12 noon, then I had a 3 hour CPR renewal class, and after running errands I didn't get home and get to eat until after 6pm. Bad Kelly, I know! But I am eating now. I didn't intentionally skip, but shit happens. I will do better tomorrow. As for now, I need a shower and I want to relax a bit. I think I have earned it! I also may need to wipe down my keyboard....ewwww.......

Up and running....well.....walking briskly, anyway.....

Ok, I am back. Yes, I haven't blogged for a few days. I got slack. I admit it. I have been having somewhat of a personal crisis. See, I have a very long way to go before I am at my ideal weight. I want to be fit and healthy, but sometimes just knowing how long it is actually going to take can be very daunting. I totally lost my motivation for a while and I retreated into a depressive state. I felt like "what's the use?" every time I would attempt to workout. I was also slack on my eating, chowing down on unhealthy comfort foods. Yes, vegans have junk food too. I will be honest, no need to try and lie. I gained back 9 pounds in the last 2 weeks. Of course, some of that is water weight from that lovely time of the month, but still, I know some of it is fat. I may have let myself down, but I refuse to give up. I will not let life get in my way again. I have worked too hard to turn back now. Today, I found my motivation again. I worked out for an hour today! A whole hour! I had a light lunch (I didn't drag my ass out of bed until noon.) and now I am having a big bowl of brown rice. Yum! I feel alive once more. I feel healthy again. I actually want to feel good again, instead of getting mired down in a "chunky funk". That is my new term for depressed overeating: chunky funk. Feel free to use it, but give me credit, ok? Anyway, I am finally back on track and stronger than ever before. My head and heart are in the right place now. I can do this! Wow, I feel awesome today.