Day 13 - Unknown

I spent the last 5 days enjoying a lovely vacation to New Orleans with my wonderful husband celebrating our 1 year anniversary. My weight is unknown mostly because I've been afraid to take it after all the eating we did in Louisiana. That and I forgot. But I did work out today! Hooray! I used the elliptical for the first time and realized that I STINK at the elliptical. Also, it is insanely hard to keep going for long periods of time. So we will start to work up to longer times on it and hopefully get to the point where I'm actually proud to be seen on it.

Exercise: 2 sets of 16 reps on the leg press at 70lbs. 2 sets of 10 reps on the leg extension at 30lbs. 2 reps on the leg lift at 30lbs. 2 reps of 16 on the hip abductor at 30lbs. 2 reps on 16 on the hip adductor at 30lbs. 2 sets of 15 reps on the abdominal machine at 55lbs. 5 minutes on the elliptical equally .25miles.

Last Known Weight: 151lbs.

Goal Weight: 130lbs.

Weight to Loose: 21lbs.

Day 8 - 151 lbs.

I'm writing this 2 days late for a few reasons. The biggest one is that last night was our Kindergarten Graduation at the school. After working out on Tuesday I went straight to work on graduation stuff and didn't have time to post. Yesterday I was all dressed in my work out clothes and didn't get a chance to get to the gym because we were practicing all afternoon. But, Tuesday was a big day and will probably be the last chance I have to exercise this week because we are headed to New Orleans tonight!!!! Anywho, here's the low down on Tuesday:

Exercise: 2 reps of 12 on the lat pull - 40lbs. 2 reps of 12 on the chest press - 15lbs. 2 reps of 16 on the back extension - 30lbs. 3.95 miles on the reclining bike, 20 minutes.

Weight: 151lbs. (frustrating)

Goal Weight: 130lbs.

Weight to Loose: 21lbs.

Day 7- 152 lbs.

Over the weekend I had what a friend of mine lovingly calls the plague. I don't know if it was full on strep throat or just something else equally nasty but it kicked my butt for the last 3 days. But, after many cough drops, orange juice, and rest, I have returned. Today I signed back up at the Natatorium (the local gym). Me and a friend from work realized that we have the same schedule this summer and so we signed up together for moral support. I was pleased to see that my fitLINXX user name was still active. This program tracks your work out on all their machines and gives you a point value to work towards. It's actually quite helpful. I was going to start with just 3 days a week but I thought, what the heck, let's kick my butt.....so 5 days a week it is. Oh also, I went to Target and got some appropriate work-out clothing so I don't have to wear my legging and a huge t-shirt anymore. I felt confident as I walked up the stairs to the machines today....I like that feeling :)

Exercise: 2 sets of 10 reps on the leg press at 70 lbs. 2 sets of 10 reps on the ab machine at 55lbs. 3.79 miles on the reclining bike at a level 3 for 20 minutes. Cool down stretch.

Current Weight: 152 lbs. (I thought you were supposed to loose weight when you're sick....)

Goal Weight: 130 lbs.

Weight to Loose: 22 lbs.

Day 3 - 151 lbs.

Ok so maybe it wasn't just water weight eh? Yeah it probably still was. But hey, that's 3 lbs. of water that I don't want back :) I had an awesome photogig at an art gallery last night and after walking around on cement floor in heels for 2 hours, I felt like adding that onto my exercise portion of my post. But, I realize that wouldn't be accurate ;)

Exercise: I have to edit 900 pictures today so I might not get a chance to exercise. If I do, I'll update this immediately (I know you'll worry so much about it).

Current Weight: 151 lb.

Goal Weight: 130 lb.

Weight to Lose: 21 lb.

Day 2 - 151 lbs.

Don't get over excited, it's probably all water weight. But it is a start I suppose! I'm feeling a bit more upbeat about this whole thing today. I realized that this is quite possibly the most crazy time of the year for me to start this thing but that really just sounds like another excuse to put it off. So I will be exercising between all the crazy.

Exercise: Walked 1 mile with Brennan (in the stroller) and Colin. Would have walked longer but I couldn't find the double stroller and Colin started getting tired. It was beautiful outside today with just enough breeze to cool you off.

Weight: 151 lb.s

Goal Weight: 130 lbs.

Weight to Lose: 21 lbs.

Day 1 - 154.1 Pounds

Ok it's time. I've gotten to the point where I am avoiding mirrors and have stopped walking around the house naked.....it's officially time to start feeling good about myself again. I need to get healthy. I need to get fit. I need to get to the point that I am happy with me. We are starting here and now.

Exercise: Walked 1 1/2 miles with Brennan in the stroller. Half up hill. The backs of my legs started to pull towards the end and I sweat like a pig but otherwise it was a good starter workout.

Weight: 154.1 lbs.

Goal Weight: 130 lbs.

Weight to loose: 24.1 lbs.

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