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Here we are again; it’s been a while since I’ve blogged, mainly because I fell of the “get fit” map. Everything started to go down hill, and I let it.  

First off, I was going to the gym 4 days a week, then my Co-worker who gave me a ride (I don’t drive) got sick and couldn’t go. But hey I figured I would just jog outside more (I was going jogging 4-5 days a week). Then the Fires Hit
Northern Ca. and it was so smoky outside jogging was out of the question. So that left me with…nothing. Now these are legitimate excuses, however they are still just excuses. Stopping working out was no reason to start eating unhealthy again, and yet that’s just what I did. 

So here we are a month later, not only did I gain back the 12 Inches I lost, but I’ve also gained 5 lbs!!! I’m at a horrible 200 lbs. 

However this time I think I have a better recipe for Success. Last go around it was just me trying to loss the weight; my husband had no interest in dieting or going to the gym. So While I would eat like a rabbit go to the gym and jog. He would sit at home, eat what he wanted and watch TV/Play video games. Needless to say he has gained a bit of weight as well. I don’t know what clicked with him, but last weekend, all of a sudden he wants to go to the gym, and go on a diet. Actually he didn’t say diet; he just wants us to focus on eating better, and NO FAST FOOD. I couldn’t believe it. It was wonderful. 

So, today is day one of OUR Plan. And I think since I’m not doing this alone, it will work much better. We are going on a meal replacement diet for 5 months to start; breakfast and lunch are a Lean Meal Replacement, with a Healthy low fat, low carb dinner. We are also going to be going to the gym 2 days a week to start, and then upping it to 3. For the days we don’t go to the gym, we are purchasing an Upright Bike to do some cardio at home, and a few medicine balls for weight training.  

The best thing about this I think is that my husband is so excited and Gun-ho about this that it makes me excited and motivated as well. It helps that some friends we spend a lot of time with are also very health conscious, so we have people around us who love exercising and who eat right.  

So my goal? 65 lbs. But not only do I want to lose the weight, I want to feel good about myself. And Already I’m starting to. Its only day 1 but I’m very happy with the healthy changes we decided to make. 

Time to Knock the Fat out of the ring for good! Thanks for reading Buddies!!

Its going good so far, I have had 4 pieces of fruit already and a ton of veggies - No Dressing. I was feeling a little hungry but I think I was just carb cravings so I just ignored it and drank some water.  

I resolved to make this diet and workout plan really work, mainly because I found this notebook that I was writing in about 10 months ago. In it I had a diet and workout plan to lose some weight as I weight 160 lbs…I’m like 160, that’s halfway to my current Goal! If I had woke up and actually got off my butt and put the fast food down I wouldn’t have as far of a journey to go as I do right now. So I know I have to keep this up and I will.

YAY its Monday! Never thought I’d be saying that. But I am so excited about having a successful weekend that I’m ready to start the next week of my plan. I got home Friday night and before I could be drawn in to the lure of CSI (love that show) I put on my gym cloths and went for a 3 mile jog, increased my distance by one mile. Then I did a few weights and ate a healthy dinner (whole wheat pasta primavera). Sat comes bright and early however before I can go for a jog my father in law called and wanted to take us out. So I didn’t go jogging that morning or that night because we stayed at a friend for most of the day. But I was good at our friends, they baked cookies and I only indulged in one oatmeal cookie, instead of 4 chocolate chip cookies like I normally would. 

Roll along to Sunday and this time I did get up early and did another 3 mile jog, my husband took me out to a lovely breakfast, and I was good. Instead of getting fluffy pancakes covered in butter with sausage and bacon, I got a vegetarian omelet. It was a spicy kind that had a ton of peppers…and it was delicious. I was actually happy that I went healthy the omelet was much more filling and kept me from being hungry longer that the pancakes ever did. Later that night I decided to do some weights and calastetics while I watch TV. That way I can watch my favorite show and get a work out.

So all in all i think that this weekend was a success. Not only did I exersize, i tryed some low fat, low caloire foods - and enjoyed them! 

The only bad thing is I stayed up a bit late last night so I didn’t get up early today to go for a jog, I will go later tonight but it’s so much nicer in the mornings. Tomorrow morning I go to the gym, so that should be interesting. Counting down to friday, that will be my weight-in and measurment day….

So to all the other buddyslimmers out there KEEP AT IT! It’s hard, and i have no idea if i have lost any weight, but it feels so good when you stick to your plan and do the healthier smart things!

 I hate to sound cliché but I hate it when you take 2 steps forward and then 1 step back. I followed Wonder Women’s advice and got rid of the pie, so that was good. However I was so exhausted from work yesterday I didn’t do any jogging. Then I slept in this morning and again no jogging. I did do some work with free weights but I know that I need the cardio to meet my goals.  

I just wonder sometimes where my self control goes. When I sit here and read all of the wonderfully blogs and know that there are other woman out there doing there best and eating right it really inspires me to do the same. But then when it comes time to get off the couch… sometimes I just lose it. I give in to that lazy voice inside myself that says “it’s ok
Ill just to it tomorrow” and then tomorrow never comes.  

So today I am going to go jogging. No matter what. No more excuses. I decided that what I am going to do is take one of my wedding photos (the ones that I hate because I am so big and never show anyone) and Put one on my desk at work, one on the fridge, and one near my computer at home. That way every where I look I will see the reasons why I need to get out of the house and get to exercising.  It makes me sad to see those pictures, but now that I think about it, it makes me madder thinking that I put myself here, no one else. And it’s my laziness that is keeping me here. The only person I have to blame is myself, and the one person who can change it is myself. 

So, tonight is a 4 mile walk/jog. Right when I get home. My poor hubby will have to fend for himself for dinner. But I’m tired of letting my laziness control me.  

By the way, I just wanted to say that Buddyslim is awesome. It helps so much to read about other normal women having the same issues I have and overcoming them. So far I am very glad I signed up with Buddyslim. Thank you! 

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