another good workout!!

I keep going up in my calories for the arc trainer and I'm just working really hard and loving it!! Okay, that's a slight lie.. Around 5-10 minutes in I do think about giving up and then I remember that it gets better!!

I have been feeling really good, I've had a few slip ups with the halloween candy in the house.. But I think I've done relatively good! That and I've now put the candy in my pantry so I can't see it! lol.. Mind over matter..

Wish me luck that I stay on this track!!

Fabulous workout=fabulous outlook!!!

I had a great workout tonight.. It probably seems minascule to you hardcore people, but it was a tough one today.. still can't figure out why.. I did 30 minutes on the arc trainer (I fondly call it the ass trainer) and burned 277 calories and stayed above 120 strides per minute the whole time... I was so proud of myself!! Then, I did 10 minutes on the treadmill to cool down a little, then did a ton of stretching... It's amazing how good I feel when I push myself!!

I have had 4 or 5 pieces of the kids candy, since last night so I felt like I had to have a sizeable goal and I haven't gotten over 200 calories since I've started on the arc trainer..

So, here's to getting down those 45lbs with a positive outlook!!

I am looking for a nutritionist to come to our house and help us learn how to eat better. We've been doing the all natural thing, but I'd like to learn more and I would like ALL of us to really GET it.. Now, to find a nutritionist!! lol! Wish us luck!!

missing workouts..

So, Friday I didn't make time to workout.. Saturday, my plan was to go into my office quickly and then hit the gym on the way home.. Well, my plan didn't work because nothing works there.. like internet and the COMPUTER!! err.. And, then after 1 1/2 hours I got everything working and then had to hurry up and get my work done. So, that plan didn't work out.. I did crafts with my almost 4 year old after dinner and just didn't feel like working out. Today I WILL work out.. I know I need to rest somewhat in between days, but I didn't want to rest THIS much.. ugh..

I think that I need a nanny if I want to lose any of this weight.. sigh...

Plateau...

Well, I've stayed at the same weight since my last post.. I've gone up and down about 3lbs. But, I haven't stepped up my exercise. We have been trying as much of the natural eating that we can do.. (the article from one of my last posts). However, my grandmother passed away recently and I just felt like poop last week and ate what I wanted. But, this week I connected with a friend that has made huge strides in her weight loss (and inches loss) and I'm motivated again!! Woohoo!!! I have also weaned myself off of my migraine medication due to some issues with palpitations and I feel much better, overall. I'm glad I did it too, I really don't like taking medications because I'm terrified of their side effects.. That was a very scary one!!

How do you keep motivated? I'm starting a meal in the crockpot today with alot of the vegetables I steamed and froze.. And, then I'll be hitting my favorite crockpot recipe site for some more encouragement!!

http://hopealicious.blogspot.com/p/recipe-index.html

I hope you enjoy! :) Thanks for sticking with me on this long journey!!

oh man... 18 days without a post.. that's baaaaad!!!

Well, I have lost a total of 6 lbs.. Not very impressive. But, better than gaining 6 right?

So, we all seem to be on board most of the time with this diet.. most of the time.. Then, I found this article that has piqued my interest.. What do you think?

http://shine.yahoo.com/channel/food/how-one-family-broke-its-junk-food-addiction-2530910#photoViewer=1

I am starting to research this idea a little more. I like the saving money part and also the waste part has got me thinking too. I hate making things out of boxes, but I think sometimes "It's so much quicker".. Then, when I do make something homemade I think "That wasn't so bad, it didn't take long at all!!"... So, I think living more pure would definitely take more time to prepare maybe mentally and to get back into that way of thinking. So, one of the things my girls love most is granola bars and I'm thinking about making them from scratch and I found a recipe!! I will let you know how they turn out!

http://www.cooks.com/rec/view/0,1910,136162-234201,00.html

If anyone else gets an urge to try and make them, let me know! I know granola isn't the healthiest as far as fats go, but for me, it fills me up and I don't eat again for a very long time and it's great for me after a workout. So, I usually try to save my granola for then.

The next few days goals: Making homemade granola bars and going to the gym more!

Anyone joining me?

Bad week all around...

I've been bad about exercise and I'm starting to make bad choices... it's not every meal or snack.. just a few things here and there.. sigh.. I keep telling myself that I will get back on track tomorrow.. (not like I'm completely off track).. I think I keep getting discouraged and that always sucks... I went to hook up my bike trailer to help with the grumpies that have invaded my house and my two children and the nut on the back of my bike will not budge.. So, I have to wait until my husband gets home.. I hate that!! I want to get better at this. I tried to talk myself into taking a walk, putting the kids in the stroller and being off.. But, I wanted to ride my bike.. I know, what a baby sulking! lol! I had myself all pumped up about going on a bike ride and I was so disappointed... I really need to do something EVERYDAY, whether it's at the gym or here at home. No matter what..

How do you inspire yourself? How do you get yourself back into exercising when you'd rather do nothing?

wow... it's been almost a week since my last post.. whoops!

Well, even though it's been almost a week.. I lost 2 more pounds!! woo hoo, go me! I had an emotional weekend. I went to see my grandmother this weekend, she is very sick in the hospital in Canada and I think I did pretty good.. Well obviously since I lost weight. I am usually a stress eater.. I was pretty shocked! I made a few crappy choices, but in the grand scheme of things I rocked..!!!

I haven't been exercising very much... I just haven't had the motivation. I don't know why. I did the arc trainer last week and then didn't do anything else. We are going to the Y every day this week for swimming lessons, so I really don't have a good reason NOT to get there. I should get the bike trailer hooked up that I just HAD to have. But, my motivation level went down as the heat started to hit 90 and above... ugh.. I know, I suck.. :(

My goal is to lose the weight and then get a tattoo.. I have a tattoo in mind. The reasoning behind it is.. why put it on now and then not feel comfortable showing people? What are your weight loss goals? What are you working towards?