Pushing towards the goal

Unfortunately, I didn't get a chance to meet with my trainer last week; however, I did push myself to get more workouts in my schedule. I also lost another couple of pounds, although, I won't be able to report it until later this week.

I have been pushing myself to step up dieting and exercising so that I can reach my goal weight. I want to achieve despite my everyday work schedule getting in the way. I am excited to say that I have been very good this week but at the same time I am very scared. I have been resisting temptation so much that I feel like I am going to burst at any second and eat everything in sight. I've already done that and it didn't work so I am trying a new approach.

For the last couple of weeks I have been giving myself a goal and if I don't reach it then I have to workout twice as long and if I do I reward myself by indulging in something I like to eat but only for one night and then I am back on the plan. Plenty of fruits and veggies for me. Because of the latest scare with spinach I've steered clear of it but it's one of my favorite vegetables. I ventured out and bought some this past weekend and ate it as a salad and it was wonderful.

I have also been trying to add more protein to my diet such as boiled eggs and more fish and poultry because I rarely eat beef and I don't eat pork. I didn't do well with the "boiling the egg" concept though. I believe I may have over-boiled them because I was disgusted when I tried to eat one and I usually like boiled eggs. I think I will stick with turkey bacon or something to that liking.

Oh yeah, I also increased my cardio at the gym. I need to add more weights because the last time I was measured I seemed to be losing muscle mass instead of gaining and we don't want that.

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Recovered: Back on Track

I recovered from my 3-pound gain last week. I pulled my briefs up by the elastic bands and said let's try to get it together. Last weigh-in with the trainer, I lost approximately 4 pounds and I accomplished that in under a week. Amazing what you can do when you put your mind to it. :)

I regained my composure because I was about to lose it. I cut back on the bread, started to drink more water (although I do this all the time), cut back on juices and soft drinks (needed the caffeine during training), increased my fruit consumption and increased my green tea intake again. Somehow it all worked just by returning to my healthy eating/drinking regimen. It also helped that I was no longer surrounded by good, free food from my training classes.

My son is feeling better, at least for the time being. He has returned to daycare and I got back to the gym. Just yesterday, I spent a good hour and 45 minutes at the gym, which is good for me. It was challenging though because I had 101 things on my mind at the time that I needed to do besides being at the gym, but I was committed to staying and getting a good workout. I am so happy I did. I felt very good that day.

I hope others who are challenging themselves to lose weight are sticking in there. The road is long but the benefits are well worth it!

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3 pounds - Ouch!

I've gained 3 pounds! Urghh!! I am so frustrated with myself...

I Need HELP!!

I need help! I feel like I am so behind the eight ball with the end of the challenge in sight. My weight has not changed in the last month. Well, one week I lost a few pounds but that was mainly because I was sick and hadn’t really eaten in a couple of days. Once I felt better, my weight returned.

I had gotten back on track with working out up until this week. I went to the gym on Sunday like usual but haven't seen the gym since. It's all because of timing this week. I am in training for the next 2 weeks at a place that is nowhere near my home and the commute is ridiculous. So everyday I get home I am exhausted. I eat, attend to my child (if he's still up) and quickly fall out wherever I am.

Attending training has not helped my figure either. It’s only contributed to my problem – eating! It does not help that they give out free food everyday at the training sight. They provide breakfast, snacks, sodas, some dinners and the ability to order in lunch. Yesterday, I was totally out of control. They had these gourmet cookies that were very good (I am very picky when it comes to cookies) and it seemed like that had every kind you could think of. And, of course, it was up to me to sample as many as I could because they were free, of course! I didn't know how to stop myself. I practiced no self-control. Restraint was not in my vocabulary.

Today particularly was even worse, they had a seminar after training and what do you know they also provided dinner of all things. I felt like I had just had lunch. I wasn't hungry at all. I was just being a pig. In fact my plan was to bypass the food altogether and head straight to the seminar but "Oh No" I couldn't do that! Once I smelled the food when I passed by the room I couldn't resist. At least this time I did hesitate and put some thought into it and passed the room twice before entering and grabbing a plate. As if that counts. Did I mention it was free?

I think I am going to have to suck it up and call the Pros in, the Nutritionalist and trainer, and have them come up with a more restrictive diet plan for me because at this rate I am going to injure myself if I am constantly surrounded by free (but good) food!

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