Day 1- Insanity Fit Test

I just completed my fit test for Insanity! 15 seconds into the workout and I knew I was in trouble. Even with all of the cardio I've been doing on the elliptical machine, my body was not ready for that workout. I know this workout is going to kick my #&*@ if the fit test was this difficult. I will be keeping track of my results on a spreadsheet. A couple of my Twitter buddies are also doing this workout which is great motivation for me. I can't wait to see how I look and feel after 60 days. For now...I feel a little dizzy...and a lotta tired.

Dieting... Again... This Time I'm Gonna Make It

When it comes to dieting and watching what I eat, my life is a rollercoaster. I see myself in the mirror and am horrified by the belly, the love handles, the rolls... and I resolve in that moment to change my habits, to watch what I eat, to exercise, to shape up! I speak to myself with such authority and conviction that I almost believe it. Until dinner time, that is!

My partner is an amazing cook, and he's from the South. Most of the time we eat sensible meals, but then there are the times when he craves comfort foods-- Southern fried chicken, greens, corn bread, jambalaya. In an instant, my will-power is gone. It's impossible to diet. Just yesterday he went grocery shopping and came home with a tin of blueberry muffins. I wanted to scream, "Why are you bringing that crap into my house? You know I can't eat that." Instead, I sat on the sofa watching television with him--watching him eat the blueberry muffin he had just warmed in the microwave with butter--and I ate a rice cake. YUM!!!

Okay...so I'll stop venting. This time, I'm serious about losing the weight. I'm counting calories. I'm watching the fat grams. And, I'm working out. In fact, in a moment, I'll be doing my ABSolutely Fit Workout with Kathy Ireland. I'd rather sit on the sofa, watch Sex & the City, and eat bon-bons. Just being honest... So, here's the deal I'll make with myself. Workout 30 minutes, then... I'll snuggle up in bed with the Butch Meister-- Spend a few hours with Carrie, Miranda, Samantha, and Charlotte-- and snack on veggie stix!

Ups and Downs

I have been away from this site for quite a while. It has been crazy busy here, but now that my Twitter password and username are not working (tech support is on the case!), I have some time to stop and think about my health. I just purchased the Wii Active and it is so much better than the Wii Fit. It is a good workout. I have also been trying to do some running on the treadmill, which, if you knew me, you'd know that I only normally run if I am chased! I won the Biggest Loser Challenge at my school, but then I gained back 5 lbs. over my daughter's birthday weekend and a family party, etc...Just recently, my other job as a swimming coach at the YMCA formed another Biggest Loser. I was in the lead last week, but I did not do as well this week. Wish me luck!

Still in the Game...Just Playing Slow.

This time of year is SUPER busy for me and I haven't been back to this site for a while. I do stop in to read, just haven't posted. I put on shorts for the first time today and my pair from last summer still fit, so that means that I am at least holding my own and not going over the deep end. This last week I have been focused on my own blogging. I have developed a blog for sharing my poetry and have noticed that I am much better able to control my snacking when I am absorbed into reading and writing. Yeah! If I can just find time to stand up and walk around, I may just have the key to my issues with weight. If you enjoy poetry or just want to stop and peek at what I have been up to, stop by: Expressive Domain http://www.phawkenson.edublogs.org/ Don't forget to leave a comment. I have a few food related poems hidden in the archives. Come dig.

Week 2 Day 4 - Done!

I'm still doing P90X and even got my husband involved! Of course I am still modifying many of the exercises so I don't pass out or something, but...I', still on track. Except for the fact that I haven't really changed my eating habits :-( All else is good!

Day 3 - Accomplished

Yes - I did the Day 3 P90X workout, Shoulders and Arms. And I even got 1/2 of the Ab Ripper X completed, although I had to end early because my lovely husband made breakfast for me and I couldn't let the eggs get cold. Breakfast was a good one-fatfree refried beans, eggs and diced jalapenos. (this is one of my favorites!) yay, one more day done!

75% of Day 2

Did Plyometrics today for Day 2...could only get about 75% completed because I got out of bed late. Plus I was weak and did all the exercises low impact...but it was more than I'm used to doing. Gone are the days of the 20 minute workout, I guess. I'm not going to jinx this, but I like how it's going so far. I can really feel my workout from yesterday and today. I kind of look forward to tomorrow, Day 3, shoulders and arms. Really I'm looking forward to finishing the shoulders and arms workout.
And now for the nutrition aspect...*sigh* I did drink a protein shake in the A.M. but the rest of the day was a wash. I just can't kick my sugar habit, and preparing healthy mini-meals and snacks is soooo time-consuming and I'm just not interested in it. It seems I can do one or the other. If I'm working out, I tend to use that as justification for eating junk. If I am careful with what, when and how I eat, I don't want to workout. I hate feeling hungry and empty and tired, and I do not want to buy supplements that are just going to sit there and mock me because I'm not taking them. Whine, whine, whine, I know. I figure the more I workout consistently, the more likely I am to adjust my eating habits accordingly. And I have to be patient with myself. One day at a time! And now on to Day 3...shoulders and arms tomorrow plus that Ab Ripper X.