Welcome to my blog. I cannot say it will always be positive nor will it always be happy but it is life. God does not give us an guarantees in life except that He will love us, provide for us and take care of us. My life has taken turns I would never have anticipated but through God's grace and love I continue on my journey, one step at a time.

Wednesday, February 20, 2008

February 20

Today's Workout:

  • Eliptical: 35 minutes, 3.93 miles, 5200 strides (148.6 strides per minute)
  • Stationary Bike: 10 minutes, 3.33 miles, levels 1-3

Goals:
  • Water Intake: 64 oz.
  • Workout: done (3 times this week so far)
  • Lose 12 pounds: again, technically 11 pounds for the GHC but really 13 pounds total
  • 3-4 servings of fruit/veggies - done
  • No eating after 8pm - yes, one Dove Dark Chocolate small heart
  • Journal - done

Food:

  • Small portion of spaghetti with sauce and 3 slices of sausage and parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 garlic knot
  • 3 servings of red peppers
  • 1 piece of Quiche with ham, cheese, spinach, mushrooms and onions. I used egg beaters and 2 eggs
  • Small Dove Dark Chocolate heart

I need to work on getting some breakfast into me. I think this would help me a lot. I also think I need to concentrate better on my eating habits. I am really not eating enough even though I am not hungry.

February 19 Workout

Eliptical: 30 minutes, 2.42 miles, 4280 strides (142.7 strides per minute)

Stationary Bike: 15 minutes, 2.25 miles

Monday, February 18, 2008

February 18

I went to the fitness center at 8:15 this morning. I impressed with myself for getting there early. I am also very happy with my workout. I was on the eliptical for 45 minutes. I did 6362 strides and I did 3.64 miles all within my target heart rate. I also drank 33 oz. of what while I was at the gym. Boy, do I feel tired and good. There is something to be said about working out as it makes you feel so much better and it makes the world a little bit brighter!


Goals:

  • Water Intake - 65 oz.
  • Workout - done (1 time this week so far)
  • Lose 12 pounds - technically done but I really have only lost 11 while doing the challenge so that is what I am counting
  • Eat 3-4 servings of veggies a day - done
  • No eating after 8PM - done
  • Journal - done, doing it now and will add more later - done

Sunday, February 17, 2008

Infertility Stinks

I just want everyone who does not know that infertility stinks! There are so many precious bundles being born to people who really don't want them or don't take care of them. That hurts when I know Dustin and I would be awesome parents. I have to continue to remind myself...in Your time Lord, In Your Time.

It has been a while

Since I last posted. I am struggling which does not surprise me at this point in the game. This week will be especially difficult since I am home all week and anything I want to eat is here. However, I will not let temptation defeat me! I will eat right and I will go to the gym.

I wish losing weight and getting healthy was not such a struggle. I am convinced someday it will just click. I just need to continue down the path leading to that.

My plan is to get up Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday to go to the gym this week. I want to do it soon after waking up because if I let it wait I will not go. I would also like to push my workouts up to 45 minutes a session. I want to begin weighlifting but I still think I will hold that off since I want to get as much cardio in as possible.

February 17 Weight