I'm back on track again :)!!
I went to the gym today and cardio on the ellipticals, burning 438 calories. My goal is 445 calories, but my minimum is 370, so it was still a good workout. THEN! I did weightlifting too! SO, it was a wonderful day in terms of workout. :D I felt like my body was so clean and purified by the time I got home. It felt amazing!
I came home and had leftover roast pork and veggies... (Y). I feel so good. It's nice to be back on track! :D
I hope everyone has a great weekend! :) Speak soon!
Friday, January 29, 2010
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
I'm going through a rough time...
I'm having a rough time right now in my personal life... I'll be back on track soon.
Thursday, January 21, 2010
Today Was A Good Day :)
I can't say this enough lately - I LOVE GOING TO THE GYM!
Today was a cardio day... I upped the amount of time to workout to 35 minutes + cool down of 5 minutes = 40 mins. aaaaaaaaaand I burnt ****445 calories!!!**** I've decided that I want to up the minimum number of calories I burn on cardio days from 310 up to 370.
I also rented a locker at the gym for $20 for the term. It's a full size locker. I really like it - it's in a less used locker room, (only rented lockers in that room so it's not as crowded with people.) I don't have to worry about whether or not I'll actually get a locker for my workout time, and the best part about it is I can leave my gym shoes, gum, perfume etc. there and just bring my clothes home when it's time to wash them. It's also nice because since it's full length, my coat isn't in the puddle of water from my boots at the bottom of the locker, there's a shelf.... it's more organized. I don't mind carrying my gym bag with me to class, but honestly it's a hassle because I have my purse and a backpack with me and there's only so much room underneath the desks to hold my stuff. So, this is a good, fairly cheap alternative.
I felt really hungry today around dinner time (probably because of the high energy workout I had earlier) but I stuck to my plan... I had meat and veggies for dinner at 5pm and had 2 yogurts a couple hours later. Hopefully this craving to munch on foods subsides soon. :P
Today was a cardio day... I upped the amount of time to workout to 35 minutes + cool down of 5 minutes = 40 mins. aaaaaaaaaand I burnt ****445 calories!!!**** I've decided that I want to up the minimum number of calories I burn on cardio days from 310 up to 370.
I also rented a locker at the gym for $20 for the term. It's a full size locker. I really like it - it's in a less used locker room, (only rented lockers in that room so it's not as crowded with people.) I don't have to worry about whether or not I'll actually get a locker for my workout time, and the best part about it is I can leave my gym shoes, gum, perfume etc. there and just bring my clothes home when it's time to wash them. It's also nice because since it's full length, my coat isn't in the puddle of water from my boots at the bottom of the locker, there's a shelf.... it's more organized. I don't mind carrying my gym bag with me to class, but honestly it's a hassle because I have my purse and a backpack with me and there's only so much room underneath the desks to hold my stuff. So, this is a good, fairly cheap alternative.
I felt really hungry today around dinner time (probably because of the high energy workout I had earlier) but I stuck to my plan... I had meat and veggies for dinner at 5pm and had 2 yogurts a couple hours later. Hopefully this craving to munch on foods subsides soon. :P
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Quick Update
Hey everyone :)
I just wanted to let you know how I'm doing with my weight loss journey. I'm still going to the gym almost every day - I took Sunday off and I also took yesterday off - my best friend came down to see me and I wanted to enjoy my time with her as much as possible. Since I haven't been in a few days, I'm really itching to get out of the class I'm in now and get to the gym for a night long weightlifting workout. :) I can't wait!!!
Last time I checked, I was down to 180 pounds. So... I've lost 28/63 pounds. :) I'm almost halfway, and even more immediate... I'm almost down into the 170's! It's almost unbelievable to me! I love loosing weight... I love going to the gym... I love proving to myself that if I want something badly enough, anything is possible, even loosing 60+ pounds in a year. I hope anyone else trying to loose weight that they get as much joy and happiness out of is as I do. It's wonderful :).
I'd also like to encourage all my readers to support the efforts for Haiti... I've donated twice so far to a couple different charities and I encourage you all to do the same. The people there do not have the resources to manage their daily lives (noted by the poverty there) let alone the devestation that comes along with the massive earthquake that struck the poverty stricken nation. I've been very impressed with the efforts that I've seen so far - I've heard of Canadians that are going to Haiti to help out wherever they can, millions of dollars being donated to charities, the media coverage encouraging donations, even the facebook games that I already play have made gameplay include and make possible donations from the developers of the games. It's pretty incredible! But still, the devestation present in Haiti needs addressing, so please find a way to donate, whether it's at your local grocery store, through a text, calling a charity, online... and for all my Canadian readers, the government is matching all donations, so even the smallest donation is doubled and helps twice as much. My thoughts and prayers are with the people in Haiti - the people who have lost family, friends, neighbours, aquaintences.... the soldiers from all countries that are there helping out... the volunteers... the charities that are doing great work to help bring the country back to order... Hopefully they, together, can make some positive come out of such an attrocity.
I just wanted to let you know how I'm doing with my weight loss journey. I'm still going to the gym almost every day - I took Sunday off and I also took yesterday off - my best friend came down to see me and I wanted to enjoy my time with her as much as possible. Since I haven't been in a few days, I'm really itching to get out of the class I'm in now and get to the gym for a night long weightlifting workout. :) I can't wait!!!
Last time I checked, I was down to 180 pounds. So... I've lost 28/63 pounds. :) I'm almost halfway, and even more immediate... I'm almost down into the 170's! It's almost unbelievable to me! I love loosing weight... I love going to the gym... I love proving to myself that if I want something badly enough, anything is possible, even loosing 60+ pounds in a year. I hope anyone else trying to loose weight that they get as much joy and happiness out of is as I do. It's wonderful :).
I'd also like to encourage all my readers to support the efforts for Haiti... I've donated twice so far to a couple different charities and I encourage you all to do the same. The people there do not have the resources to manage their daily lives (noted by the poverty there) let alone the devestation that comes along with the massive earthquake that struck the poverty stricken nation. I've been very impressed with the efforts that I've seen so far - I've heard of Canadians that are going to Haiti to help out wherever they can, millions of dollars being donated to charities, the media coverage encouraging donations, even the facebook games that I already play have made gameplay include and make possible donations from the developers of the games. It's pretty incredible! But still, the devestation present in Haiti needs addressing, so please find a way to donate, whether it's at your local grocery store, through a text, calling a charity, online... and for all my Canadian readers, the government is matching all donations, so even the smallest donation is doubled and helps twice as much. My thoughts and prayers are with the people in Haiti - the people who have lost family, friends, neighbours, aquaintences.... the soldiers from all countries that are there helping out... the volunteers... the charities that are doing great work to help bring the country back to order... Hopefully they, together, can make some positive come out of such an attrocity.
Thursday, January 14, 2010
-2 Pounds!
I can't believe from Saturday to Tuesday (last night) I lost the 2-3 pounds that I gained over the holidays + 2 extra pounds! :D I'm down to 181 and I'm super excited! I can't believe that I'm almost into the 170's... it's almost unbelievable for me... it's been years since I weighed this much, and it feels so good to be shedding those extra pounds... I'm trying to keep in mind that some of the weight on me is turning into muscle, and how much you weigh depends on levels of liquids and foods and such... so weight isn't the only measure that I need to pay attention to. Still! I have been good the last few days and apparently it's paying off... maybe I'll reach my goal sooner than expected? Haha, we'll have to see...
Working out feels natural now. I love going to the gym -- I actually missed it over the holidays. Even though I'm often sore (but not too sore!) after weight lifting, it's a good thing - it means I gave myself a good workout and my muscles will keep burning calories for me even when I'm not at the gym. So far this week, I haven't been tired at the end of my cardio and I feel like I could keep weight lifting (but I have classes after my time at the gym and need to allow time to eat before them.) The effects of working out are showing as well - I have more energy, feel better about myself, and I see a bit of a difference in my ability to focus on my school work as well.
Working out feels natural now. I love going to the gym -- I actually missed it over the holidays. Even though I'm often sore (but not too sore!) after weight lifting, it's a good thing - it means I gave myself a good workout and my muscles will keep burning calories for me even when I'm not at the gym. So far this week, I haven't been tired at the end of my cardio and I feel like I could keep weight lifting (but I have classes after my time at the gym and need to allow time to eat before them.) The effects of working out are showing as well - I have more energy, feel better about myself, and I see a bit of a difference in my ability to focus on my school work as well.
Monday, January 11, 2010
I Love Eating Healthy
:)
My dinner tonight was delicious. As I was preparing it, my housemates kept commenting on how many veggies were in it. I put pork, onions, fresh garlic, carrots, broccoli, green peppers and tomatoes in a pan, drizzled sunflower seed oil on top, and added salt, pepper, and italian seasoning and baked it in the oven for an hour, flipping it half way through. I love the way it all tastes together!! And, since there were so many veggies, I have enough food for dinner tomorrow!
:)
Later on, I'm thinking of making a smoothie with "Carribean Treasures" frozen fruit mix (strawberries, mango, and peaches) with some frozen mixed berries (raspberries, blueberries, blackberries, and strawberries), add some yogurt and some orange juice and blend it in the magic bullet for a minute or so... it makes a delicious smoothie. I don't have them all the time... but I've been really good and want something sweet for dessert/snack later on. I didn't wake up in time for lunch today so I've only had breakfast and dinner at this point...
Just thought I'd share.
I love my new lifestyle. :D!
My dinner tonight was delicious. As I was preparing it, my housemates kept commenting on how many veggies were in it. I put pork, onions, fresh garlic, carrots, broccoli, green peppers and tomatoes in a pan, drizzled sunflower seed oil on top, and added salt, pepper, and italian seasoning and baked it in the oven for an hour, flipping it half way through. I love the way it all tastes together!! And, since there were so many veggies, I have enough food for dinner tomorrow!
:)
Later on, I'm thinking of making a smoothie with "Carribean Treasures" frozen fruit mix (strawberries, mango, and peaches) with some frozen mixed berries (raspberries, blueberries, blackberries, and strawberries), add some yogurt and some orange juice and blend it in the magic bullet for a minute or so... it makes a delicious smoothie. I don't have them all the time... but I've been really good and want something sweet for dessert/snack later on. I didn't wake up in time for lunch today so I've only had breakfast and dinner at this point...
Just thought I'd share.
I love my new lifestyle. :D!
The Weekend :)
I had a great weekend! :)
I ate well, I felt great, I got caught up on some sleep... I purchased only healthy foods (almost all veggies, fruit, or meat) when I went grocery shopping and bought ... fish ?!?!?~?! I hate fish. Or at least I used to hate it... I'm trying to get myself to try new foods, or retry old foods that I don't like, and fish is supposed to be very healthy for you... so I picked up some tilapia and a scallop.. and on top of that, I ate all healthy food for the whole weekend... the worst thing I had was a hot chocolate full of alcohol and some whipped cream on top... but that was because I was hanging out with my room mates for a movie night.
I went to the gym both Saturday and Sunday (I felt I needed to because I couldn't find my lock for the gym til Thursday or Friday afternoon so I couldn't go last week.. it was in a random box thanks to my move before the holidays. :P) I'm quiiiiiiiiiite sore today after the weightlifting yesterday... but that just means it worked my muscles! I'll live! :P
All in all, I feel great, and I know it's only going to get better as I get healthier. ^-^
Note to self: weigh yourself! :P (I keep forgetting to do it when it is my "normal time" to weigh myself.)
I ate well, I felt great, I got caught up on some sleep... I purchased only healthy foods (almost all veggies, fruit, or meat) when I went grocery shopping and bought ... fish ?!?!?~?! I hate fish. Or at least I used to hate it... I'm trying to get myself to try new foods, or retry old foods that I don't like, and fish is supposed to be very healthy for you... so I picked up some tilapia and a scallop.. and on top of that, I ate all healthy food for the whole weekend... the worst thing I had was a hot chocolate full of alcohol and some whipped cream on top... but that was because I was hanging out with my room mates for a movie night.
I went to the gym both Saturday and Sunday (I felt I needed to because I couldn't find my lock for the gym til Thursday or Friday afternoon so I couldn't go last week.. it was in a random box thanks to my move before the holidays. :P) I'm quiiiiiiiiiite sore today after the weightlifting yesterday... but that just means it worked my muscles! I'll live! :P
All in all, I feel great, and I know it's only going to get better as I get healthier. ^-^
Note to self: weigh yourself! :P (I keep forgetting to do it when it is my "normal time" to weigh myself.)
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
Back To School...
Alright! So, I'm back to school which means I'm back in the swing of things! Last time I checked I didn't gain too much weight over the holidays (between 2-3 pounds :() but I wasn't at home and I can't expect (and wouldn't want to expect) my hosts to follow my meal plans, especially when I was at one place for about a week! I had lots of the things I've been craving, like cheese and crackers, chocolates, nuts, pizza, etc. and I really enjoyed my holidays! Now it's time to get back into my weight loss mode.
One of the things I'm hoping to really work at in the next little while is making sure that I go to bed on time... preferably about 1am my time. This ensures that I will have 8 hours of sleep even for my morning classes. It's hard to sleep on time sometimes though, I'm living in a new house with 4 other girls and sometimes they're not always sleeping when I want to, and there's so many distractions and things that I want to do that it's hard to cool down and tell myself to relax.
Unfortunately, I can't find my lock for the gym, though I have all my gym clothes. So for the moment I'm holding off on going to the gym. I am eating right though - for example, I didn't have time to eat breakfast today so I brought a whole foods bar with me, some grapes, and a tea. Throughout the rest of the day I eat plenty of meat with fruits and veggies. :)
I'll let you know when I've properly weighed myself and give an update... :)
I hope everyone's holidays were filled with family, friends, and fun! :)
One of the things I'm hoping to really work at in the next little while is making sure that I go to bed on time... preferably about 1am my time. This ensures that I will have 8 hours of sleep even for my morning classes. It's hard to sleep on time sometimes though, I'm living in a new house with 4 other girls and sometimes they're not always sleeping when I want to, and there's so many distractions and things that I want to do that it's hard to cool down and tell myself to relax.
Unfortunately, I can't find my lock for the gym, though I have all my gym clothes. So for the moment I'm holding off on going to the gym. I am eating right though - for example, I didn't have time to eat breakfast today so I brought a whole foods bar with me, some grapes, and a tea. Throughout the rest of the day I eat plenty of meat with fruits and veggies. :)
I'll let you know when I've properly weighed myself and give an update... :)
I hope everyone's holidays were filled with family, friends, and fun! :)
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