Hey there!
This week has been so cold! Not as cold as up north but too cold to take the kids out during the day while my hubby is at work...and when he comes home from work it gets dark and even colder! Soooooo....I GOT A GYM MEMBERSHIP!!! Sorry I'm just really excited about it!
Here's how my week went...
Sunday I walk/ran a mile and a half...it was awful! But I just had to keep reminding myself that I'm starting over in this weight loss journey and its going to be hard but totally worth it!! Monday-Wednesday...I was so sore...and honestly I didn't do much at all. Thursday when my hubby came home from work I was complaining about how this cold weather is really hurting my weight loss (even though I know there are plenty of things I could have done in the house for a workout) so we decided a gym membership was a good idea.
I signed up Thursday and was planning on working out after I signed up but it was getting late (I know, I know...another excuse). So finally it was Friday! I thought my husband would be getting home from work early and I was super excited about going to the gym. He ended up working late (thanks Marine Corps) but as soon as he was home I was out the door heading to the gym!
It might sound goofy but I was a little nervous going for my first workout in a new gym. All new equipment, new people, a new gym in general...I don't handle change or new things very well. When I walked in I felt awkward. I felt like everyone was starting at me and wondering what I was doing in their gym! But once I got on a treadmill I zoned everything else out. My goal (since this was my first workout in a long time) was to complete 30 minutes on the treadmill. Walking, jogging, and running...whatever my body would allow me to do. I ended my 30 minutes going a distance of 2.15 miles. This is no where near where I was while in the Marine Corps so I was a little discouraged. I had to remind myself that I can't keep thinking about where I used to be. This is where I am right now and as long as I stick to it...my times will get better.
Saturday I had a "Girl's Day" planned so I knew I had to get to the gym before. The treadmill I was on the day prior was taken so I chose another one. The first few steps I took on this treadmill where awful. It sounded like I was going to bust through the floor so I turned my music up loud and just ignored it. I ran one mile straight without stopping! It doesn't seem like much but I wasn't mentally able to do it the day before. My goal was to make progress. At the end of my run/walk my distance and time were better than Friday! I felt pretty damn proud of myself!
I'm making progress!!
After my workout I was ready to spend the day with one of my best friends to celebrate her and her new little baby girl (coming next month)! We got mani/pedis, had a wonderfully delicious sushi and hibachi dinner and ending our wonderful day with Rita's (custard and Italian ice...so delicious!). I counted my dinner as a "cheat meal" and it was totally worth it.
So last week when I weighed myself I was 228.4lbs.
This week I am....
225.4lbs! I lost an even 3 pounds which I am happy about! This puts me 7.4lbs down in two weeks!
Now its time to get ready for the Superbowl...even though the Bengals didn't make it.
One Last Thought
It never hurts to ask for help. Don't be afraid. Everyone needs help every once in a while.
See you next week!
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