On Track...

I am happy to say that since the first Boot Camp class I have taken a class on each of Monday (Cardio Martial Arts - basically a Tae-box kind of class), Wednesday (Body Sculpt - a class with weights) and Friday (Boot Camp). After walking around like a grandma last weekend, it was MUCH easier this week. Now, I was starting to feel like I was already noticing a change in my body (some things actually felt a little less snug around the waist). I was wondering if it was just wishful thinking, so I decided I should weigh myself today. I am really happy to say that the number that showed up was 211.6! That's 3.6lbs in 10 days! Woo hoo! I am so excited about that. I am enjoying the classes (even though my stamina leaves a LOT to be desired right now and my muscles crap out pretty quickly during some sets) and find that because they are at lunch I am nowhere near the point of saying, "Oh, I'm too tired to go". I spend the mornings watching the clock and feeling quite excited about my workout time. Plus, I am preparing good meals and snacks to fuel myself properly. I have gone from having a Tim Horton's ice cap once a day to once a week (a major change in sugar and calories!). I plan to eventually phase that out to even less (baby steps). My journey is starting off well...I am pushing myself, but also listening to my body (not the voice that says give up) to ensure that I do not injure myself by trying to be Superwoman on Day 1. I am feeling the burn and the soreness, but not the pain...gotta keep going!

Ooooohhhhhh, the Burn!

I survived Boot Camp, but my shoulders are no longer speaking to me. I am glad I went and look forward to next week, but my body quivers when I do some movements. I can't wait to be at a point where it starts to get easier (the push-ups were killing me!!!). I loved the punches, but the push-ups...OUCH! ;)

The Beginning is Near...

I am now at my new job and really happy with the switch I made. This is my third week there and I am proud to say that only once did I buy my lunch (and even avoided the more junky stuff by having a turkey sandwich). They have cardio classes at lunch and I had planned to start yesterday, but it was cancelled. So, tomorrow has become Day 1. And what class will I be taking? Boot Camp! I am ready to feel the burn...and to walk around like an old woman all weekend long ~ lol. 

I weighed myself quite some time ago and the heaviest I was ended up being 218.1lbs. Yikes! So I decided that if I am going to start exercising, I want to know what my starting weight is. I weighed myself last night and came in at 215.2lbs. I think that paying more attention to my food the past 3 weeks has helped. There is also a water cooler at my disposal at work and I make sure I drink plenty of water during the day. This keeps me from consuming more calories than I really need. I am pleased with the fact that I am heading in the right direction despite a hiccup of gaining. This kind of journey is not always perfect and I know that. I would be more worried if I continued to go up, but I am now heading back down, so will continue to do things that will help that trend to be the rule (rather than the exception).

Here's to FINALLY starting the journey I was hoping to engage in this year!