Stay on the Wagon!!!!

Damn It

I totally fell off the wagon yesterday. One beer at happy hour turned into three. By the time I got home, it was 9pm and I was not exercising. Instead, I ate a very hearty meal with yet another beer. *sigh* This is totally reinforcing the idea that I need to exercise in the morning before work. Get it done early, do whatever you want later in the day. That will be my plan of attack starting tomorrow.

I found out there is a Weight Watchers meeting a mile from my house every Wednesday night at 6. I will be joining WW next Wednesday! All this working out is useless if I don't get a handle on food. I did WW a few years ago and it REALLY worked! I lost over 30 pounds in six months. I quit because I was tired of spending $40 a month on it and thought I could go it alone. To say I was wrong is a massive understatement. WW has so many tools that help you on your journey. I'm really going to need the help going into the holidays. No more guessing at how much of something I can eat - time to measure and count!

For the 90 day challenge at work, week 1: weight loss ZERO pounds. :-\  Hence the Weight Watchers...



Today's goals: stairs, stairs and more stairs, 150 jumping jacks, 45 minutes on elliptical. I'm also going to try to get my BF to check out a walking trail that is between our houses after work.

Back in the Saddle

Over the weekend, I had Hubby hook up one of the satellite boxes to the TV in the room with the elliptical machine. I did a very hard 45 minute course last night while watching NCIS. WOOT!!! I had been thinking I would go to the gym after work, but I left my gym bag at home (I don't do mornings). So the elliptical machine and I had a hot and sweaty 45 minute date while I drooled over Mark Harmon instead. And because that wasn't fun enough, I also got in my 150 jumping jacks and 45 minutes on the Wii. I admit I steered clear (for the most part) of the cardio, yoga and strength training last night. I concentrated on the balance games and the "training plus" options. Still felt like a good workout, but I was doing the Wii after dinner and didn't want to overdo it.

Today's goals: more and more stairs, 45 minutes on the elliptical (got two episodes of "Unforgettable" yet on the DVR!), 150 jumping jacks. If I get on the Wii at all tonight, it will likely just be for the Body Test. A co-worker's last day is tomorrow and he is having a farewell happy hour tonight. I feel like I should stop by and say goodbye. Tuesday's experience told me I don't like to work out so much after a drink. :-\

From the Inside

First Rough Day

OMG - yesterday was ROUGH!!! I achieved all my goals, but it was sheer act of will the whole way. I think the trouble was that after work, I went out with Hubby for a beer (just one!). When we got home, I made dinner and cleaned up the kitchen and only then got ready to workout. I was just not in the mood! I got in an hour and a half on the Wii and 150 jumping jacks, but my attitude was completely wrong. I just wanted to be done.

I went to bed with the intention of getting up this morning and hitting the elliptical machine to start the day so I wouldn't have another late-nighter like yesterday. The Brats had other plans though. The dogs wanted out THREE TIMES last night! Most nights they don't go out at all. It's like they were trying to sabotage me. Needless to say, I did not work out this morning. I did however bring my gym bag with me and I'll be going by the gym instead of going home this afternoon. Going to try a very light running/walking combination and see how the knee holds up. Still planning to buy a brace Friday regardless. Not taking any chances!

Today's goals: continue working to potty (this is really working. I am up and down three flights of stairs 8 times a day! LOL!), 150 jumping jacks, 45 minutes run/walk, 20 mins Wii

Motivation

This girl's "before" weight is so close to my own! Very motivational!!

Spooktacular Success

I accomplished everything on yesterday's agenda!! WOOT WOOT for me! I drank (easily) 90 ounces of water, walked up and down the stairs at least 8 times, did 30 mins on a difficult setting on the elliptical machine and got in 150 jumping jacks!! Aaaaand, I only had one piece of Halloween candy. :-D Feeling good from the exercise and great about the will power!!

Today's goals are very similar to yesterdays. Stairs to potty, scads of water, 150 jumping jacks. Think I'll vary it up with some Wii tonight. And/or maybe a little run. :-D