Twinkles

I am going to join the multitude of people who work out in the mornings. I want to know what workout videos you all use. I know several people blog about them but I need to know some good ones to start off with. I am open to yoga, cardio, anything. 

As far as everything else, it is going great. I feel good now that midterms are over and getting excited to finish this semester. I am anxious to get my degree.

Daughter looked so cute this morning in her Kimono princess outfit. The other kids at the daycare were just adorable. I love having a young kid because I have a great excuse to be a kid too.

Everyone have a safe, fun, minimal candy Halloween!!!!

I am into classic movies right now especially musicals. I love West Side Story and My Fair Lady. Any suggestions? I might renew my netflix just for the classics.

As far as weight loss, I feel great! I am getting back into the exercise routine. I put alot into yoga yesterday and I feel the effects. I am going to hit the gym tonight. BF gets kinda lonely but I need my me time as well. I think I will hit the duck pond tomorrow with DD.  Food maitanence has been good. The weekend will be a challenge but if I can stick to my fruits and veggies and remain occupied, I will do fine.

Optimism, weight loss is thy name!

I hate my boyfriend, okay not really. I love him to death but I am jealous.  When I met my bf (Marc) he weighed 195ish. He ate almost everymeal fastfood.  He carried his weight in his gut. Well we move in and I insist he eats the meals I provide. So by him doing nothing he has lost 30lbs.  He still snacks and sometimes he sneaks in late night fastfood meals. He doesn’t workout he just works.  FOr me to loose 30lbs, I have to hit the gym, count calories, and resist my weakness of boredome snacking. No bf does nothing but eat what is in front of him and BAM gone are the lbs.

Here I am, ready to weigh less than my bf but no he has to race me. He looks great though. He has lost his gut and some muscle definition can be seen in certain areas. I am happy for him because both of his parents are diabetic and this is a great way to fight it. Maybe I should hire a personal chef.

Overall, I am glad that I am not the only one benefitting from eating right. My 3 year old asks for fruit of veggies when she wants a snack. Dear BF watches what he buys and eats (at least around me). Bf has even started cooking meals. It these kinds of changes that make the difference. It is a good thing knowing that I am making a healthy family, not just a healthy me.

I ask my self that alot lately. A few months ago I could go to the gym 5 times a week. Now I can’t find time for three visits a week. Work is running into the evenings plus all my schoolwork is backing up. Had to fix the problems between BF and I.  So when do I get my “me” time? The stress is adding up because I cant workout like I used to.

Anyone have any suggestions or comments? I turn to buddyslim because I need outside interaction. I need people who have been here and kept going. I need someone. I can be a little selfish on this site and not die of a guilt trip.

The good news, even with stress eating. I haven’t gained weight. I am stuck at 180 but that is hell of lot better than 212 and going. Maybe I need to be ready again.

Thanks for listening (well reading) and feel free to offer your feedback.

Well, I gained one pound in the last week and I feel like crap. Physically and mentally. I have lost 32lbs and now I am stuck. When does a person redefine the fine line when stretching the human spirit?

NOW!!!!

These last two weeks, I have felt like crap. I haven’t been sleeping well and its starting to effect all aspects of my life. The solution? Simple enough, get back to the basics. Eat Right, Exercise, and go to bed early. DUH. Its harder than it sounds. Between full time classes, work, and family, Where does MARY come in. I think we forget who we are sometimes. When someone asks you “Who are you” our responses include all titles of life. Well I am a mother, college student, girlfriend, admin assistant, and whatever else. I am Mary and I need to remember that first. I need to get back to my health for a while so that I dont go crazy.

I think I found a good median. Mondays and Wensdays will be workout after daughter sleeps. Tues and Thursday is Yoga. Saturday or Sunday will be another workout day. I will also try to incorporate one physical activity with my daughter once a week like walking around the duck pond or bowling. This looks better than HAVING to go to the gym 5 times a week. I dont like anything written in stone, its the rebel in me

I have to do a food log for my yoga class and after seeing how that goes, I might keep one permanantly. I know my food has been suffering as well.

Giving up, NEVER. Adjusting to change, always as long as I am alive. Get back on track ,we still have a ways to go.