Slow Summer Start

Have been walking with my dad most mornings at 8am. I had made a workout schedule for myself that I have been unable to keep up with. Already this summer I am getting busy. The first week of summer was getting ready for Bri's graduation party. The second week I started walking and did some yard work. Now it is the third week and I have planned good will shopping trip for tomorrow. I really just want to stay home, clean and organize my house, and focus on losing weight.

I am feeling better. Walking seems to be toning up my middle. Still need to get my portions under control.

4th Start

Well, May was busy with end of year paperwork, etc. Exercise went out the window except for Zumba on Fridays. I like food, maybe not the best kinds of food. Exercise is hard when there is so many demands on my time. Now, school is out and I'm ready to try again. I'm already a little discouraged. I devised a workout plan for weekdays that includes a daily walk, daily stomach exercises, and M-W-F extra aerobics and T-R toning. It's tuesday and I've only done the morning walk. My day gets busy with demands and then I'm too tired to do the extra workout. Eating this week has been good, with fruit before my walk and good meals throughout the day, lots of water. Will post stats tomorrow.

backslide

backsliding a little. Went to Sam's club and bought cheddar cheese sauce and Tostitos. Have had this for the past 3 days and even though it tastes amazing, I feel yucky. And I've gained 5 pounds. Probably (I hope) just water weight from the sodium in the sauce and chips. I have been exercising for the past 2 weeks, either bicycle, step aerobics, walking, or mowing grass for hours. Tomorrow I go back to eating better and taking care of myself.

Wednesday update

I've exercised everyday this week, so far! Monday i walked 2 miles, tuesday rode the bike 20 minutes, and today sort of did KS step workout. I had many interruptions today, but I did work up a good sweat so I'm going to count what I did as a workout. It's certainly more than the past several weeks. Don't feel exceptionally energized and my eating and portions still aren't the best, but I'm working on it.

Third start stats

Well, Easter break is almost over and I feel rejuvenated. Today I am starting (again) to exercise every day and better watch what I eat. The good news is that, according to my scales, I weigh 203. I've only gained 3 pounds in the 7 weeks I have not been consistently exercising and bad eating. The weather is warmer, even though it is still raining. Everything looks up.
Weight: 203
Neck: 16
Arm: 13.75
Bust: 45
Waist:40
Gut: 44.5
Hip: 42.25
Thigh:23.25
Calf: 15.5
Ankle:8.75
That's funny. My inches are the same: 249-249=0 but the distribution of those inches are different. Neck=same, Arm=same, Bust=down .25, Waist=same, Gut=same, Hip=up.25, Thigh=same, Calf=up.25, Ankle=down.25 Not major differences, so I am pretty much starting even with where I left off, which is a blessing considering the fast food, doritos, and overall pigging out. So, LET'S GO!

Just a Note

I feel good. Cleaned my house today and that feels Great! Ainsley has had a fever since Wednesday night. Today she was better but the fever came back around 6pm. Worried about her and not getting sleep because I set my alarm so I can check on her. Still eating big portions. Going to try to exercise but not worried about it. My third start will be Monday, after Easter. I even scheduled my massage for Monday at 1pm. I will get healthier!

Feeling better

Easter break starts now. I have 5 days to rest and clean my house. I feel like a weight is lifted off me, I can feel the energy flowing again. I feel like I want to tackle big projects. Going to Scouts tonight and then grocery shopping. no Doritos! Just healthy food choices.