Stealing Motivation

I was stealing pictures from Facebook today...I really like some of these:

The Goal

Sometimes when I am standing in front of the mirror I start to think about how far I have to go yet...how long the road is going to be...and how hard it is...when I do that I have to shut myself down because it quickly becomes overwhelming.  I remind myself that it's day by day...just do my best everyday, whatever that is on each given day, that's all I can do.  But I like this:

 

Awesome Saturday :)

Well, I've been struggling with headaches most of this week and also with my calves.  When I worked out on Thursday I got through it but it wasn't fantastic.  I knew I was going to take Friday off (had to, legs wouldn't let me workout) but was worried about working out Saturday and Sunday as I knew I would want to do both.  Then I was worried my headache would interfere. 

Anyway, headache wasn't too bad this morning.  And yesterday I sent Gord out to get bananas so I could start eating them right away.  This morning I also made sure I stretched a little before I got on the treadmill and I don't know if it was that plus the banana I had but my workout was FANTASTIC!  I'm so happy :)

I finished on the treadmill and got on the bike and a new song came on, another favorite and this feeling of joy just washed over me...I couldn't stop smiling and then my eyes were tearing up...all because the workout was good...I love it.  I'm done my workout and my legs are fine!  Oh, happy day :)  Now I know I can workout again tomorrow and I don't work Monday so probably that day too.

For someone who hasn't ever been know to workout regularly, it sure makes me happy.

I would also like to apologize to my body, I know that I was giving it a hard time with my legs, I was placing the blame on my sucky body (and of course it's my fault it sucks but that didn't matter) and instead should have been looking for the solution...so...my bad, lol. 

Anyway, it's a beautiful sunny day here and now it's time to put some music on and tidy up the house. 

ttyl

Rolling along...

Nothing too exciting to write about.  I'm still doing okay, basically rolling along the same, which is good.  I had my WI on Monday and I was down 1.4 lbs.  I admit I was hoping for a bit more, but I am happy with that.  I'm still working out but also still having a bit of trouble with my calves, so I am having to be a bit more cautious.  It's not really sore muscles, but I get shooting pains, I hate it and it's getting very annoying.  I've been working out fairly steadily for a few months now I would like to think my body would be adjusting to it at this point.  Stupid body, lol.  Anyway, I was reading a bit on the internet this afternoon and a while ago I stopped eating bananas and I think it might help me if I start eating them again.  I need more potassium, so I am very hopeful that bananas might help me with that.

I feel like I am losing weight REALLY slowly, it's a bit frustrating, but I am also working out like I have never before, so I can only hope that it's just the adjustments my body is making and at some point the weight will start coming off again.  I'm just looking at my WI in stats and I started seriously trying again at the end of November, since then I have lost 12.8 lbs.  

Patience Linda, patience, lol.

Inspiration

It surprises me how long it takes me to get back here to post again, because I think about it a lot.  Things pop into my head and I think "I should talk about that" and I mean to, I really do, but then by the time I sit down at my computer they have popped back out again.  So I will try to remember, lol.

I've been doing well.  My last post was mid-January and I was disappointed with my WI.  I think I had a bad-ish day after that, but recovered very quickly and carried on.  I've lost 2.2 lbs since then and hope to have another good WI tomorrow.  I've been staying on track with eating and surprising myself with working out.  I started pushing myself harder on the treadmill and was loving it!  I never realized how much I love to sweat.  I was having a conversation with one of my sisters recently (who is also trying to lose weight) and she said she hates sweating...I was shocked.  I said, I love it, it's like fat falling off your body.  She said she knew that, but usually that's when she stops a workout, when she starts to sweat.  Wow.  When I am dripping sweat I know I am doing something right and fantastic for myself.  I guess to each their own, and she has had her share of success losing weight, but that part of the workout drives me.


Anyway, as I said, I have been pushing harder on the treadmill and loving it.  Except then my lower legs were getting too sore and I had to pull back.  I hate that.  I shall be careful but I do still want to make sure I am pushing myself.  I also just bought myself some wrist weights so I can use those while I am on the treadmill as well.  My arms need a workout too.


My workout recently - around 55 minutes total:

• Warm up for 4 minutes 
• 4 mph jog for about 20-22 minutes 
• 5 mph jog for about 5 minutes 
• 6 mph job for about 1.5 minutes - this part is not easy for me but I love accomplishing it.  I also think this part is what could be hurting me, so I am being careful and didn't do it for my last workout.
• 2-3 minute cool down until for sure I have hit 2 miles and 200 calories burned.
• 20 - 25 minutes on the recumbent bike

I try to do this 3-4 times a week.

My inspiration while I am working out is MUSIC!  I have to run to fast paced dance music, it motivates me and makes the time go fast.  I don't know if it is silly or not, but I need to run to the beat of the music, so my music is chosen carefully and I am always looking for new songs to love and run to.  My absolute new favorite song to run to is Flo Rida - Wild One, I love it!  If I am getting tired and the song switches it gives me new energy.  So if anyone knows of great workout music selections, let me know!  


This week me and two of my sisters booked our yearly trip to Phoenix in May, I can't wait.  I already weigh less than I did last year and will keep working on getting that number down, I have a few months yet, should be able to make some good progress.  Being big on a plane sucks, so I look forward to seeing what I can do to make that better for myself.


I know I said I was going to post pictures and I haven't yet, but I really will, I just need to get my crap together to do so.  I will also update my info about me to show my weight.  Not sure if that will happen this week or not but I will try soon.


I've had a very sore lower back this weekend and have no idea why, hoping that disappears.  And I'm fighting a headache today, but with food, drugs and coffee, I hope to be ready for a good workout this afternoon.  And I wish myself luck on my WI tomorrow morning!  I wish everyone else well too :)