Out with the old....

Pretty soon I will have to go shopping for clothes. I look forward to it and dread it at the same time. Every girl likes to buy new things, but when you're a big girl it kind of sucks. I hate trying to find my size, then trying to find something decent in my size....*sigh*......it gets disheartening at times. I know I can't wear the cute clothes in a size 8 just yet, but buying the larger sizes just reminds me how far I have to go. And I know it is probably just my mind being cruel, but I feel like nothing looks good on me. I have never been a fan of shopping simply because I am what they call "plus size". You big girls know what I'm talking about....searching for "comfort fit" or elastic, breaking a sweat in the changing room (why do they make them so damned confined?), the ever popular "sucking it in" technique, and never being truly satisfied. Shopping is no fun when you're fat. But, it must be done. And I guess the thrill of getting into a smaller size from time to time is worth it. I just hope they have the a/c going full blast in those changing rooms. Big girl doesn't want to be all sweaty. Ugh.

Tread lightly....

Well, I made it down to the gym to enjoy the treadmill today. I like it. This one tells me my heart rate, my calories burned, etc. Very high tech. I bet of I collapsed, it would even give a moment of silence. Ok, maybe not, but it is still pretty neat. I managed to walk at a highly moderate pace for about 20 minutes. I burned 150 calories and kept my heart rate at 151bpm. Not bad for a fatty. I also tried the exercise bike and the elliptical, but I just don't like them as much. Treadmill for the win.
  Anyway, on a different note....my hubby told me earlier that beginning next month he wants to try the vegan thing. I was very happy to hear that! Even if he doesn't stick with it, just making the effort without me asking is cool enough. Now I get to teach him all my lovely vegan knowledge. I can't wait. He also wants to go to the gym with me on his days off. Looks like October is going to be a great month. Well, it always is. I'm a Libra. We love October. :)

Out and about...

Today I had to play adult and run errands. So not fun. I did, however, manage to stop in and check out the fitness center here at my apartment complex. I like it! It has the bulky heavy weight equipment for the fellas, and for the ladies there is an elliptical machine, a bike, and a treadmill or two. The equipment has all the fancy fitness tests, incline adjustments, etc that make them capable of multiple types of workouts. Cardio city! It may not be a huge place, but it is nice. I can visit that place, and also keep doing my Turbo Jam. I think this is the beginning of a beautiful friendship. Me likey!
 On the food front, I am psyched to learn that my local grocer carries some of my vegan favies! I was totally lacking true vegan happiness in my old town. This new place just gives off such a happy vibe! A fit vibe, as well! I am going to love it here! Until next time....

I'm not dead, just relocating.....

Well, I finally got moved, and after 2 agonizing weeks I have internet again! Yay! I am sorry to have been gone for so long. I do hope I still have a few readers left. I was unable to log in and keep track of my fitness, but I can assure you I ate properly and exercised my bahookey off moving! We live in a second level apartment now, so I have used those stairs to my advantage! This place also has a fitness center, which I plan to start visiting as of tomorrow. This new place is great, with plenty of workout room! I dropped 8 pounds just from all the work of moving. Nice! On a side note, we had dinner with my father-in-law and his gf the other night. My first experience with Thai food. It was delicious! And totally vegan. Bonus! I am so excited to be back online and to continue with my blog! See you all tomorrow!

News....

Hey friends. Just want to let everyone know I will not be online for the next few days. I will be moving. Please check back in a week and I should be back on with fun blogs. Good luck to everyone. Keep pushing play!

I survived....

So, today was day one of my new workout regime. I did the 45 minute Turbo Jam Cardio Party. Apparently, I did not die. That in itself amazes me, since that workout takes some endurance. It is fun, though. Chalene makes you want to keep pushing, whereas most instructors make you want to hurl a brick through the television. I managed to do the entire workout, though I did opt to keep it low impact. I am not blind; a girl my size does not need to impact her knees if she doesn't have to. Even doing it low impact, I was still sweating like a hooker in church. I just polished off a plate of celebratory clementines. Now I am just relaxing and enjoying this great feeling that comes with completing a workout. It is almost like a sort of euphoria. I may not always want to workout, but if I push myself and complete the dreaded task, I get to feel awesome. That makes it worth it to me. Also, the more I put into my fitness, the more likely I am to stay on track with my nutrition. Who wants to sweat like a pig for an hour, only to undermine that effort with junk? Hell, we've all done it. I just don't want to anymore. I want to work hard and eat right, so I can see the payoff. I want visible abs. I want a hot body. I want to look cute in my outfits, not hide in them. I want to walk and talk at the same time without getting short of breath. I want to be able to bend over and pick things up without having to lean sideways or squat to avoid my gut. I want to feel sexy again. A girl deserves to feel sexy. Ok, enough whining. I plan to enjoy this good mood. I earned it. From the smell of me, I have also earned a shower. Ugh. Sweaty. Ok, so that was day one. Let's see how the next day goes. Until then....

Decisions, decisions......

Well, I think I have made up my mind. More cardio it is! I will attempt to alternate the Turbo Jam Cardio Party and the Turbo Jam 20 Minute Jam. I will also be doing the Turbo Jam Ab Jam on the same days as the 20 Minute Jam. We'll see how that schedule works for me. So I suppose it will be Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday cardio; and Monday, Wednesday, Friday 20 min/Abs. Saturday is my free day. It may take some tweaking before I find a schedule that works, but this seems like a good start. I definitely need to focus on cardio right now. I want to burn some fat! Lot's of it! Tomorrow should be interesting, to say the least. Until then....