So far so good
My last weigh in was on Thursday 9/10. I have had 2 days since then that I was less than ecstatic about my diet for the day. One of them was still technically within my allowed calories and goals, one day was actually about 300 calories more than where I aim for. However, I was pleased with my weigh in this morning. I am down 1.8 pounds since Thursday. I have a goal of 2 lbs a week, so being close to that in 4 days thrills me.
I am getting bored with my 12 minute fat burner morning workout video, so I tried one of my other videos this morning. It was a low impact aerobics video. I did 20 minutes ( the stand up portion of it). I did not want to overdo it, so I only did that half. I did not want to overdo it for a couple of reasons. 1. It was my morning workout; pre breakfast. I have found that a short ( 12-30 min. workout in the morning pre breakfast makes me WANT to eat breakfast. Which, is something I have struggled with for 5 1/2 years now. 2. This is a Martial Arts day and I do not want to be sore or tired for that. It is my primary focus for exercise AND it burns LOTS of calories.
We are aiming for me grading for Shodan ( black belt for those who aren't familiar with martial arts) sometime during the first two weeks of December. I am excited. I actually believe it is going to happen. I am feeling more ready all the time. I am focusing on my stamina a bit as I feel an improvement there will be greatly beneficial to me. However, even though I am excited I will not be devastated if it does not happen. I know that my body likes to betray me and I am pushing it pretty hard at the moment. I have been working toward this for nearly 6 years. When I first started I did not even think it a possibility and it was NOT my goal. I thought I may be able to earn a belt or two. If I could JUST make it into the intermediate ranks I would be satisfied. Now, here I am staring that black belt grading in the face...11-13 weeks away. I am HOPING that I will be at my original goal weight by then and I believe it very very possible. I only have 17.6 pounds left to go....In the last 15 days I have lost 10.2 lbs. I think it 77 days I can do 17.6 more. I think that would be amazing.
I am feeling positive and healthier than I have in a long time. I think I have rediscovered my drive and commitment. It was seriously hampered after my surgery and then infection and months of bed rest. I have found me and am doing amazing right now.
I am waiting to hear back from a friend about a possible Halloween/ seasonal job in a haunted house in Tulsa for several days through October. IF that works out there are a few items I plan to buy for myself. I never spend money on myself but I either want a fit bit or an Up Jawbone as well as that odd hand held punching thing. I have made the decision that I will no longer allow myself to feel guilty for spending money on myself IF it is for the purpose of assisting me in getting healthier and living longer and a better quality of life. Now, just to honor that agreement with myself...
I am getting bored with my 12 minute fat burner morning workout video, so I tried one of my other videos this morning. It was a low impact aerobics video. I did 20 minutes ( the stand up portion of it). I did not want to overdo it, so I only did that half. I did not want to overdo it for a couple of reasons. 1. It was my morning workout; pre breakfast. I have found that a short ( 12-30 min. workout in the morning pre breakfast makes me WANT to eat breakfast. Which, is something I have struggled with for 5 1/2 years now. 2. This is a Martial Arts day and I do not want to be sore or tired for that. It is my primary focus for exercise AND it burns LOTS of calories.
We are aiming for me grading for Shodan ( black belt for those who aren't familiar with martial arts) sometime during the first two weeks of December. I am excited. I actually believe it is going to happen. I am feeling more ready all the time. I am focusing on my stamina a bit as I feel an improvement there will be greatly beneficial to me. However, even though I am excited I will not be devastated if it does not happen. I know that my body likes to betray me and I am pushing it pretty hard at the moment. I have been working toward this for nearly 6 years. When I first started I did not even think it a possibility and it was NOT my goal. I thought I may be able to earn a belt or two. If I could JUST make it into the intermediate ranks I would be satisfied. Now, here I am staring that black belt grading in the face...11-13 weeks away. I am HOPING that I will be at my original goal weight by then and I believe it very very possible. I only have 17.6 pounds left to go....In the last 15 days I have lost 10.2 lbs. I think it 77 days I can do 17.6 more. I think that would be amazing.
I am feeling positive and healthier than I have in a long time. I think I have rediscovered my drive and commitment. It was seriously hampered after my surgery and then infection and months of bed rest. I have found me and am doing amazing right now.
I am waiting to hear back from a friend about a possible Halloween/ seasonal job in a haunted house in Tulsa for several days through October. IF that works out there are a few items I plan to buy for myself. I never spend money on myself but I either want a fit bit or an Up Jawbone as well as that odd hand held punching thing. I have made the decision that I will no longer allow myself to feel guilty for spending money on myself IF it is for the purpose of assisting me in getting healthier and living longer and a better quality of life. Now, just to honor that agreement with myself...