Friday, February 26, 2010

Day 5 Yay Friday!!

Do you like how I keep exercising later and later. Apparently I procrastinate as much with exercise as I do with school work. It's a shame too because it was really nice outside and while I was at work I really thought about jogging, but then I got home and it just didn't happen. I almost used today as one of their rest days as well because I just didn't want to exercise. I didn't make it to the gym in the morning so I think that started it. It could also be because I ate to big ol greasy pieces of pizza! The lunch ladies love me what can I say?! It was really greasy though even for me, so in my brilliant mind I thought that by eating more bread type foods I could soak up the grease in my stomach! Trust me I've had a blond day all day today! I feel gross too, but I am not going to beat myself up over it because then I would talk myself out of this whole thing altogether!
I actually found a group of people that started the program the same day as me on the message boards as well so I am giving that shot! Our motto is sexy by summer! I am a moron though and apparently have forgotten how to do some of the ab exercises properly and jacked my neck up! I really think my abs were on strike over this new workout they are getting and just told my body "Nope not gonna do it!"
I actually get to sleep in tomorrow and I am totally excited about that! I also have 2 rest days so wahoo for me! I plan on posting pics from my school classes though because we did a lot of art projects and we all know how good I am at those! It was a super fun night though!

Thursday, February 25, 2010

Day 4 WARNING BEFORE PICS BELOW!

Ok so I finally got my camera and rather than scare half the people I thought I would post my pictures at the end of my little blurb. I know my little blurbs have been novels so far but hey we all know I am long winded! Anywho I actually went to the gym with boys this morning as well as my Power 90 cardio. That's the name of it Darcy by the way. The main company is Beachbody and they have a ton of great stuff like Turbo Jam, Hip Hop Abs, and slim in 6. But Tony is great! You start out annoyed with him, but then you start to look forward to his little comments everyday! I am trying to take this more serious and even posted my before pics on my little profile page on Beachbody's WOWY page. I apologize to anyone that gets grossed out from my pics, but I'm posting them for me. I had to work out late tonight because I'm the queen of procrastination and had homework and school to do. I really wanted to go to bed early to because I've come to realize that after 30 your body really does need sleep to recooperate! I have had the best sleep though which has been nice!
My eating was even better today! Are you ready for this?.... I actually had the opportunity to have 2 cupcakes today and passed them up. I even made some. Now don't get me wrong I had my share of the cake batter because hello?.. I am me after all and it's cake batter! I was bummed to find out though that the energy drink I was drinking while having my Jesse Spano moments contained calories! I hate drinking my calories! I'd rather enjoy cake hello!! I know I know energy drinks are bad, but hey I have to do what I have to do to get my work done! Well I actually want to post about my school projects to so this is a kind of short one! (Ya right!!)
MEASUREMENTS
Arms flexed: L:13" R:12.5" Thighs: L:22.5" R:23"(weird eh that my rt is bigger)
Bust: 39(depressing isn't it!) Calves: L:16.3" R:16
Waist(belly button): 36 BMI: 26.2(according to chart I'm officially ovr wght!)
2" Below Waist: 37.5 Body Fat: 32%
Hips: 41.5
PICS!!


Wednesday, February 24, 2010

Day 3 Hump day!

Ok so the wake up call from my measurements really had me geared up to get my workout in. In fact it was the only reason I got up at 5:30 to go work out with a bunch of dudes! Yep I was the only girl! I got home from that workout and weighed myself and found out I gained 2 lbs. I was so sad and wanted to console myself with a cupcake (no I'm not an emotional eater at all :P) Luckily though I posted my dissapoint on facebook and got a lot of good encouraging feedback so instead of going crazy at the potluck today I did pretty dang good! I even skipped the cupcake! Yep it's true! I did have some cookies though. I tell you I have to stop cold turkey on the sweets! I think I might adopt the Catholic's observance of Lent and give sugar up even though Lent started a week ago!
I really wanted to skip doing the Power 90 workout but they have a little workout tracker online and I didn't want to flake out on the 3rd day! Plus I found out that if I stick with this 90 day progam my 90th day will actually be on my 33rd birthday!! So that regenerated my energy to see this through! I did extra abs at the gym as well and I'm excitd that they are sore! Once again I forgot my camera so no pics! I am including my lovely pic from the turkey trot though. How horrid is it?! I mean seriously why would they even post that! Homework time!

Tuesday, February 23, 2010

Day 2 Wahoo!

Ok I readily admit it I am completely out of shape and there is no denial anymore! Yesterday's sculpting work out kicked my trash! I woke up pretty sore this morning, you would have thought I ran a marathon or did a Biggest Loser workout. I remember someone said on one of the many health infomercials that I have watched that they said they loved the sore feelings because it meant their body was getting back in shape! I am trying to tell myself that as well.
I ate pretty good during the day but that darn school potluck! A real Native American made Indian fry bread so I couldn't pass that up it would have been very racist of me right?! I didn't put any stuff on it though. One of the girls in my cohort makes these little cookie treats with vanilla waffers, cream cheese and rasberries. I figure it was my fruit intake for the day LOL! So yes the treats and sweet things got me again. I didn't eat lunch today so I still stayed in my 1400 calorie range, but I want to eat better foods. I have another potluck tomorrow at work, and after my downfall at this one I am more determined than ever to rise above the temptations. We'll see how it goes.
I didn't the power 90 cardio in this morning so unfortunately I had to do it after class and the sweet attack! Boy did I pay for it too! I actually felt that nausiated feeling that I hadn't felt since I did bootcamp at the gym. Not a fun feeling and it has definitely cured me of my sweet tooth for now! It felt good to get my heart rate up, but I was really bummed out at how hard my heart was pumping. It's sad that a body can go to pot so quickly! Age is probably a factor too, but I don't want to think about that issue right now :)
Tomorrow I am planning on double duty strength training with power 90 and going to my old high school gym. BB's son Herman and a couple of other guys work out everyday at the gym at 6am. I went off and on for a while and need to get back on the wagon. Drew will be joining me tomorrow to make sure I go. I might regret this decision tomorrow! I took my measurements as well and they aren't pretty my thighs since leaving Gilbert have literally spread 6 inches! So I have grown a whole foot length wise across my legs!! Thinking of things that way really puts things in perspective for me! I will post my measurements with my before pics which I hope to take tomorrow. I keep forgetting to bring my camera home! Well 6am comes quick so I am off to bed!

Monday, February 22, 2010

Day 1 - Oh my buns!


Ok so I actually up and did Sculpt 1-2 of Power 90 and holy crap it actually kicked my butt! I was shocked, I used to do this program with little effort and today I struggled. Quite the wake up call for me and I can't live in my little world of denial dang it! I ate pretty good, but I did over indulge in this cream cheese, cream of chicken, green chile dip that my sister had made. I did keep my calories under 1500 which was good. Tommorow I need to be more strict and avoid the bad stuff. I also had some hot cocoa because it was rainy and cold outside and I couldn't resist. I know I know weak sauce!! Hence why I have to do better tomorrow. We are supposed to have a potluck for the last day of my class tomorrow so hopefully I will be stronger tomorrow. I will post pictures tomorrow I forgot my camera at school. I will also post my measurements which will be embarrassing but I need to see those numbers! If I got a wake up call from my work out today I can only imagine what will happen when I see my measurements!
We'll see what tomorrow brings! It is the cardio 1-2 and I am already dreading it! I will do it though I am committed! Go team!

Sunday, February 21, 2010

Enough is Enough!!



A little less than two years ago I had this body! Unfortunately due to laziness and poor time management skills I have let it go to pot! (What does that even really mean anyways go to pot?) Yes, a few pity parties have been had by myself since I have moved back home and attend school with people 10 to 12 years younger than me, but I am not going to let these excuse my actions any longer! I want my body back, I want my love of life back! My long lasting and don't get me wrong deliscious relationship with food has got to stop! I am from here on out going to use my blog as a form of accountability. I got Power 90 a long time ago (one of the many late night informercial impulse buys!) I saw great results especially when I had fun people to do it with like my UT friend Kilee and my old roommie Alene! Well I am going to put those 90 days to the test! I am making it official by posting on here that starting tomorrow I start Power 90. I am going to see it through to the 90th day! Does this mean I will be blogging everyday? Yes, that is what it means. I also plan to post what I ate, how I felt, and all that other stuff you are supposed to do. Will this be interesting to anyone else?....Nope can't say that it will be, but like I said it's about accountability. By posting what I ate I'm pretty sure I'll change my usual habit of oh 2000 + calories a day down to 1400 I hope! I will also be posting before pictures of me so that I can see if this whole process really does work like they say on their infomercials.
I just really want my life back! Laziness and lack of self discipline have been my friends for too long! On New Year's I made a bucket list of 10 things I wanted to do this year. I will also post those on this blog too for accountability purposes. If anyone does read this feel free to post back any helpful suggestions or ideas you might have for me as well. Anyone that knows me, knows how I feel about odd numbers and I will be turning 33 this year (yes, that is two uneven #'s!) I would like to be in a good frame of mind and comfortable with myself when this day comes. Otherwise you will see a Jesse Spano from Saved by the bell moment that will not be pretty! Well there it is. I have put it out there and now must follow through! For better or worse! I better get my butt to bed so that I can be ready for day 1!