Keeping it Up

Hey guys. So, again as usual the weekend is my downfall. Nolen's brother and girlfriend were in town this weekend, so we ate well. Not well in the healthy way, well as in a lot of good good food. But I know me, and if I kept myself from eating the things I love, then there would be a higher chance that I would eat a big bowl of ice cream or something like that later. So, while I didn't get the workouts in over the weekend and didn't eat as well as I should have, I still seem to have lost weight! Looks like that working out thing is working.

Nolen and I did get back in the gym last night and it felt great. Yesterday was the last free session we had with the trainer at the gym :( I have really enjoyed working out with him this past week or so. If nothing else I learned some new exercises and how many reps/ sets I need to be doing of each in order to really work my muscles out. He told me that so many people just do 3 sets of 12 at one set weight. I've learned that by doing that you are only working your surface muscles and not getting down deep to the core of your muscles. He said you should be doing about 5 sets of each exercise. The first two sets should be of your normal weight, about 12 reps. The next two sets should be of increased weight, pretty hard for you do accomplish, and about 8 reps. The last set should be lighter weight then what you started with, but do about 20 reps. By doing this, he said you are truly pushing your muscles to their limit, getting a better workout, which in turn will create more muscle and increase your ability to burn fat.

Sorry, just thought I'd pass along my newly found info. I've heard this, but never really applied it because I wasn't sure how to personally. But now that I've done it, and been in so much pain from it for the past week, I'm a believer that it works. Nolen can agree as well. He is sore in places he never thought he would be, and is surprising himself with how strong he really is :)

So I guess that's all for now. 10 days for me and I'm on my way to beach #1! I know I wont be anywhere near my goal, but at least I'm getting to the point where I feel more comfortable because I know I am actively doing something to make it better :) Oh, and shopping tonight with Jen for the beach, cannot wait!!!!

Getting There

So I love having a gym to go to. We join last Wednesday, and since then I've been 4 other times. Didn't make it Friday or Saturday due to people being over, etc, but otherwise I've been every day! It just amazes me how much better I feel already and how great I sleep at night.

Less than 4 weeks to the beach, so let's see how much progress I can really make! I know nothing major will change in that amount of time, but some minor changes would be nice :)

Not to much else to report. Another busy week as usual, but hopefully I'll keep getting the workouts in because I know this weekend will be difficult again.

Have a great week :)

Why Haven't I Been Working Out

Okay, so we broke down last night and joined a gym. I don't think Nolen is excited about it as I am, but then again he hasn't been having any problems working out every day like I have. I really like the gym, its smaller than most, but still has all the machines that we both need/ want. Also it has some awesome workout classes that I am looking forward to trying out and it came with 3 free trainer sessions, so we will see how that goes.

Just doing cardio for 35 mins last night and I feel so much better today. I slept amazing, had the energy to get up this morning, get fully ready, and even clean up the house a little bit. Such a good feeling. Now, just to keep it going. I brought my workout clothes with me to work today, so I will go straight to the gym on my way home so I can't come up with an excuse not to!

Also, the scale this morning was the lowest it has been in 6 weeks. Now, I know part of it is water weight, but it still makes me so happy to see :)

Thought I would just share my good news. 4 weeks from today we leave for Cancun! Let's see if I can workout and eat right enough between now and then to see any difference :)

Back on Track

So it has been awhile yet again, but at least I can report nothing bad has happened since last post. I am staying right where I have been, and considering I haven't been working out at all I take that as a win. I have been trying to be more aware of what I am eating, which is good. I am still not keeping myself from enjoying the things I love, just making sure that when I am eating alone I am making very healthy decisions.

Tomorrow Nolen and I are going to go "test out" a new gym. I just love gyms and all the different workout options they give you. So, hopefully it will go well, not be crazy expensive, and that will help get me back in gear. Because, honestly, we leave a month from yesterday for Cancun. I have given up hope on getting anywhere near by goal at this point, but there is still enough time for me to loss a little, gain a little muscle, and be happy where I am :)

Here's to a healthy week.