Old age strikes again.....wait.....what?

Ok, so I didn't blog today. Actually, the last couple days. I also totally spaced today and forgot that it is Monday! I didn't weigh or measure! My god, I am truly slipping. I plan to do those things tomorrow morning as soon as I get up. One day won't make that big a difference, right? *sigh* It seems lately as if the days just get away with me. I never really know what day it is anymore. Old age seems to be sneaking up on me. Maybe it is stress. I am currently employed part time, but I want full time. Everyday I fill out applications and search job listings for Rad tech positions. It has been 2 months to the day since I graduated. I know that isn't terribly long, but I had hoped to find something by now. With limited finances, it is difficult to maintain the healthy diet I crave. I mean, I eat healthy, but just not exactly what I would like to eat. If I had more money, I could afford all the ingredients for some of those vegan recipes I have found, or the tons of fruits and veggies I want, or the zillion healthy toppings for my salads. Instead, I am limited on what I can buy. I eat healthy, but with less diversity than I had hoped. A full time job would change all that. Also, I didn't workout today. I know Monday is my optional day, but I feel like I should have. I hate the guilt. I know skipping a day here and there is necessary, but I always feel bad for it. Oh well. I am just gloomy today. Pay me no mind. Hopefully tomorrow will be brighter. Until then....

What a wonderful feeling....

I have a good excuse for not blogging as much this week. I finally took my Radiography registry yesterday. Well of course I passed, who do you think you're talking to? Anyway, I was studying all week. It was worth it, though! I am now an official RT(R)! Now I can focus 100% on my life and my health! I am so excited! Anyway, I am still eating well and working out. I am starting to see real definition in my muscles. Who knew I even had muscles?! My gut is shrinking away and I can actually locate my hip bones while standing up. Haven't done that in....well...ever, really. My hubby has taken notice too. It encourages me to keep going when he comments on my figure. I mean, he has always loved me no matter what. It just makes a girl feel like a million bucks when her man is pleased with her figure. I love attention. I am a Libra, after all. I crave healthy food now. I tried to eat pizza the other day. I managed to consume 2 small slices, then I felt yucky. I remained yucky all day, and bloated. I used to be able to down entire pizzas. No lie. Gross, embarrassing, but true. Now I can barely stomach 2 slices. I am in love with salads and fruit. I like eating and not feeling bloated. Who would have thought I could fall out of love with pizza? *shocked* Well, I feel great and I need a shower. Just finished a workout. I feel like my life is on an upswing. Finally. I'm really happy about that. Until tomorrow....

The incredible shrinking woman.....

Today is measurement day! I got up first thing and grabbed my tape. I am pleased with what I saw.

My measurements for today.

I am still losing inches, and I feel so much stronger. This is kind of awesome. I know I have a lot more to say, but right now I can't think. Perhaps I will come back and edit this later. Toodles.

*EDIT* Ok, so after my workout I felt like blabbing just a bit longer. I did the Turbo Jam Ab Jam for the first time today, so tomorrow I will be pretty much immobile in my waist. I look forward to it. I have started mixing up my Turbo Jam routines, because quite frankly, doing the Cardio Party everyday was killing me. It is such a vigorous workout that my body couldn't heal enough to do it properly each day. So, now I do it every other day. I feel better that way. In between those days I do the Learn and Burn, or the 20 minute Jam, and everyday I plan to do the Ab Jam. I think I have finally found my groove. Also, my hubby is seeing my progress and is starting to come around to this whole eating healthy thing. Bonus! Ok, now I am truly done for the day. I am off to my trusty shower! Until tomorrow....

Still kicking.....

I didn't blog for a few days because my work schedule changed and I was too busy. I did, however, workout and eat right. Well, ok, I missed my workout on Friday because I overslept and couldn't fit it in before work. Other than that, I was a good girl. I am starting to notice a change in my shape. I can actually feel my hip bones again. I can't wait until tomorrow when I remeasure. I am certain I have lost some inches! I am doing better at my Turbo Jam workout. My next goal is to increase my endurance yet again, and to add the 18 minute ab workout to my 45 minute cardio workout. I just want to keep building. I started with 15 minutes a day, then 30, now 45. I am very proud of how far I have come in just a few weeks. Anyway...I had a lot to blab about when I started typing, but now I am drawing a blank. Also, I desperately need a shower. I fear Green Peace will bust down my door any second and issue me a citation for air pollution or some shit like that. I stink, but dammit I earned it! LOL. I am going to go wash. Until next time....

Even my hair hurts....

Oh. My. God. I think every muscle in my body is hurting. I did my cardio workout for the second day in a row. It feels good to feel the pain, though, because it means I used all my muscles today. Some I didn't even know existed until I woke up this morning and had to creatively get out of bed, seeing as my usual method of just sitting up was hindered by sore body parts. Oh well. It will be worth it. I like this workout so far, and I think the tons of sweating it evokes is healthy.
Aside from the soreness and satisfaction, tonight I will make my first attempt with baked tofu. I have had tofu before, in eggless egg salad, and possibly one or two store bought meals. Now I want to try it sliced, marinated, and baked. I hope it will taste as good as it appears in my mind. We shall see. I have to keep the vegan thing interesting so I don't resort to junk like chips and bread all the time.
Anywho, I feel great. I am keeping on track with my exercise and eating. I feel good. I am losing weight and getting stronger. So awesome. Even if I am covered in sweat. Normally, fat chicks only get this way climbing stairs or trying on jeans. I did it with a workout. Nice. Until next time....

Cardio party.....

I am drenched in sweat. I stink to high heaven. I feel like a million bucks! I just did a 45 minute intense cardio workout! I finally worked my way up from walking and doing basic shit to burning tons of calories and sweating like a pig. My endurance isn't top notch yet, but I held my own and I didn't collapse in a heap on the living room floor, so that is a plus. I am doing the Turbo Jam series. Today I decided on Cardio Party, (<----click that for link) which is 45 minutes of using muscles I didn't even know existed. I am sore already, so tomorrow will surely be hell. It was totally worth it, though. I love Turbo Jam stuff. The vibe is right up my alley and the energy is just amazing. A workout like that makes you feel alive. Sounds cliche' I know, but it is the truth. I am still eating well, although I have been indulging a bit on my vegan hot dogs lately. They are not unhealthy per se, but they are a bit high in sodium. Oh well. I am still losing weight so no biggie. And now I feel like I have a workout that I truly love. That makes a world of difference. Now, I am badly in need of a shower. The wallpaper is beginning to wilt. Until tomorrow....

Monday, Monday.....

Here it is again: Measurement Monday. I was busy the last few days due to my hubby's birthday, hence the lack of posts. Anyway, I am going to post my latest measurements. Not as big a drop as last time, but still losing inches. That is what matters. I really don't have a lot to say today. I must admit I feel kind of "blah". Not sure why. Anyway, here is the link for my progress:

My Measurements


There you have it. Let's see how far I can get by next Monday. Until then....