Boy Oh Boy!

So much for streaks!!! I've managed to keep my eating in check...I really think I've got that one down pat! I'm making healthy choices AND eating the proper portions! I really gave it my all this week, but failed the challenge! I only managed to work out 3 days this week! I worked my usual 10 hour days at the dental office, then was booked EVERY NIGHT this week with clients (RRSP season deadlines...everyone wants them yesterday), I even saw 4 clients on Saturday! So today I decided to catch up on my housework and laundry, and go to visit my new little neice...as well as prepare a dinner for my in-laws, and enjoy their company!

Decided that I'm gonna work out week days only, and take the weekend for myself, and my family! If that includes something physical, then that's a bonus! Balancing out my life...and I think this makes my kids and my hubby happy, since I'm gone day and night for the rest of the week!

Bring on this last week of the month! I KNOW I'll reach my goal of 10lbs this month...maybe even more!!!

Day 2 Exercise and Clean Eating!

Two days of exercise down...3 more to go to have completed Kari's challenge for this week! Not that I'm gonna stop there...but at least I can say I DID IT!!! So glad to have Pammy doing this with me in the morning! This morning I could of stayed in bed, but I knew I couldn't let her down! And I'm glad I didn't, cuz it felt great to get my workout in! It always does. My day goes smoother, and I'm actually less tired on the days that I get up...so I don't know why I make excuses NOT to do it! Oh well...the past is past...I'm looking forward to an incredibly happy and healthy future!

Looking forward to doing it all over again tomorrow!!

Day 1 exercise and clean eating

All right...so the clean eating has been going on already for 2 weeks...but I'm gonna count them together from now on...and do a complete 30 day Shred and perfect eating choices! I'm so excited to have the support and comradery (spelling?) that I have with Spunkster and Spitfire!!! We are the "Three Amigos" of healthy living! I've decided that since March 1st my schedule lightens a little...that I will add in the Couch 2 5k at that time on Mon, Wed, and Fridays! That gives me this week to get used to the idea!!! I'm sooooo excited to be doing this and have a plan set in stone!

Life has been really going my way this year...I think 2010 is definately my year! I'm going to be successful on so many levels!
1) Successfully managing time with family, friends, and career
2)Successfully living a life with optimal health choices
3) Incredible marriage...things are really improving with our communication and basic love and respect for each other
4) Out of the world success with my business...going full-time with where my heart is...and giving up dentistry FOREVER!!!!

I realize that my dreams are definately achievable...all I needed was to set goals, make a plan...and carry those plans through! It really is that simple! I dare anyone to try and stop me...or even slow me down!!! It's just not gonna happen! This is the year I take control of my destiny...and I'm shooting for the moon!!!!!!

New Game Plan

I'm so excited! It seems that Spunkster has been having problems with committing to exercising lately too! So we're gonna text each other every morning when we're all dressed and ready to go for our workouts! That way I feel accountable to someone, and I don't like to let other people down! I really think this will work to get things going again!!! Can't wait for tomorrow morning!

My work schedule is going to slow down now too...so that should help! I've come up with a concrete schedule for my departure from the dental office...and I'm so frickin excited about it! I really can't wait to get outa there, and throwing myself into what I really love! So I am only working Tues, Wed, and Thursday at the dental office until April 1st! At that time...I get Tuesday off as well... making it only 2 days a week there...then my official quit day is June 30th!!!! I can't wait!! I added the days, and I only have 37 days left there...that excludes my 2 weeks holidays that are coming up!!! I can't even begin to tell you how excited I am about it! So when things slow down...I may up the exercise...no...correction....I WILL up the exercise!!!!

Gotta Wrap My Head Around It!!!

Once again...I was all ready and set to start exercising this week! And to add fuel to the fire...EXERCISE IS THIS WEEK'S CHALLENGE!!! So now I KNOW I'll do it right? WRONG!!! This is Tuesday...and both yesterday and today I couldn't get out of bed! See...for me...if I don't do it in the morning, it just doesn't get done cuz I work 10 hour days in the dental office, then I'm usually out til 10-11 pm working my other career! Things are going INCREDIBLE for me business-wise...but I'm finding it impossible to get up 45 minutes early to do my workout! I keep telling myself, "it's only 45 minutes...what good does 45 minutes sleep do my body, compared to 45 minutes good, hard, exercise?" I know in my mind what I have to do...but when it comes time to get up...I just don't seem to have it! Help me guys...how can I re-focus and committ to getting the workout in? For the challenge this week...it was 5 days of working out...so now I HAVE to do it the rest of the week to say I completed the challenge...and the competitive part of me is going to make sure I complete EVERY challenge within this competition!! So thanks Kari for these challenges...I know I don't always respond to them...but believe me...they're helping me on this journey of mine! I'm stuck at my weight...so I HAVE to add the exercise to break through this plateau...gotta get up and get moving in the morning...it's really THAT SIMPLE!!!

14th Clean Day!!!

Two weeks under my belt of clean eating...I guess that means after this week it will officially be habit! Don't worry...I know that the old "bad habits" of the past will always be lurking around me, just waiting for a weak moment to pounce on me...but I reallly think I've got a good head on my shoulders, and an even better outlook on things! I have now officially lost EVERY LAST POUND that I gained over the holidays...that's 14lbs gone...and this time...gone for GOOD!!!! So I decided that the best way to celebrate that amazing victory...is to "bring it" for the next 30 days and commit wholeheartedly to doing the 30-day shred! It's only 30 minutes of my day...and even me....with my CRAZY schedule can committ to 30 minutes a day! So starting tomorrow morning...it's 5:20 am wake-up from now until....well....until I've done the 30 day shred...and we'll reset some goals then.!!! I'm so excited that I only have 25lbs to lose! That seeems soooooooooo doable to me right now! Definately gonna gitterdone during this challenge! Thanks for all the "cheering" and good advise you've all given me!

11 Days Clean!!!

Woohoo!!! I passed another HUGE hurdle! Our office is working with half the staff this week (the other half are on holidays), so being that things were quiet, we decided to go to Harveys for lunch (something we haven't done for AGES). As soon as it was suggested I immediately wanted to bail on the idea...but they wouldn't let me! So...I decided ahead of time to eat a quarter white chicken meal with water and a side salad!! Well...when I walked in and smelled the aroma...ahhhhh....I was in heaven! I felt myself making up excuses as to why I've EARNED the cheat of a wrap and onion rings and fries with gravy! I had this inner battle inside my head the entire time I stood in line! It was actually quite commical. If anyone else heard the "voices inside my head" they would have committed me right then and there! Then it was my turn to order...."grilled chicken salad with balsamic dressing...with a water please". I did it! I didn't even have the other meal, cuz I know how fattening the dipping sauce, the chicken skin, and that EVIL bun is...so I went 100% clean!!!! I was so proud of myself! While we were eating I had to look out the window, cuz watching them eat their bacon cheeseburgers, fries, onion rings, and pop would have been too unbearable! But I proved to myself that I CAN DO IT!!! I chalk this one up as another MAJOR success for moi!!! Haven't lost any weight this week though...guess that tells me that I GOTTA START THE WORK OUTS!!!!!!

9 Days Clean...time to add the exercise!!

Well...I managed to get through the weekend with PERFECT eating...so I feel great about myself! I even passed on ALL the munchies and drinks at a social event...which was hard to do cuz they had a few of my old fav's there! I drank my bottle of water, and chewed my sugar-free gum, and just stayed away from the table! Amazing how many people notice...and feel the need to comment...about the fact that I chose NOT to eat any SHIT!!! Anyways, I feel I have this food thing kinda down now! So I really need to work on adding the exercise in the mix too so I can increase my losses, and tighten everything up at the same time as I shed the pounds! I thought I was gonna start yesterday...but things got busy and I didn't! Then this morning started with an arguement with hubby (nothing too serious)...but I was pissed, and decided not to workout today either! Not sure why...but it is what it is! So I need to start tomorrow for sure! No excuses! Time is gonna pass me by, and I need to reach my goals! Time to start my 30 day shred...and my couch 2 5k program! Wanna look good out there jogging when the weather permits me to do it outside ya know!!!

7 Days Clean...6lbs lost!!!

Wow...this week I've eaten 100% clean and proper portions (that's key)! I'm shocked at the weight loss! 6 whole pounds! I'm soooooo excited! I've gotten myself out of the 70's...never to return again! At this rate...my goal is to be out of the 60's before my 40th Birthday! I turn 40 on March 8th...not that I'm stressed about my age at all, because I REALLY don't feel what I though 40 would be, but I just want to be very close to my goal! Originally, the goal was to be 140lbs by 40...but when I fell WAY off the wagon for 7-8 weeks over the holidays, and gained 14lbs during that time...I kinda blew that outa the water! I strongly believe in goal setting, but if you put your goals too high, where they are unrealistically unattainable, then you set yourself up for failure, and failure breeds a quitting mindset! Soooo, I've revamped my goals, readjusted my sails, and setting out to reach my new goals! I've completed one already...with a perfect week of eating (not sure I've ever done it for one whole week...usually award myself with "cheats" one day of the week). So now, this coming week, I need to keep up the streak, and add in there working out a minimum of 30 minutes EVERY day too!!! By doing that for the next 3 weeks, I should definately be down to 155lbs or less...that's the goal!!! Totally achievable too I think!!! That will leave me with 5 or 6 weeks left to lose the last 15lbs before I go away to the Dominican...where I promise to watch what I eat/drink, and get some exercise in daily so I don't gain soooo much weight! I've set myself a 5lb limit to gain while I'm gone...cuz I know I can lose that quickly when I get back!!!

Day 5...and 5lbs gone!!!

Well...I've done it! I've lost 5 lbs in 5 days! Now I know that it's not realistic to think that that quick rate will continue, but I'm excited that I've only got 4 more lbs to go and I've made up for my terrible 7 week gain of 15lbs during the Christmas season! Next week I add in the exercise, and it excites me to think of how great I'm going to do by putting the two together! I've got an intense focus right now, and I know that nobody can sway me right now! When I think that I'm only 29lbs away from my goal weight I get excited...I mean REALLY excited! I REALLY KNOW that I'm gonna totally smoke that orange bikini in April!!!! There is NO REASON or EXCUSE that's good enough to stop me now! Not even the fact that my 40th birthday is just 3 short weeks away! In fact, now I'm hoping that I can be down to 155 for my 4oth! That's my goal! Cuz that means I would only have 15 left to go before April 16th!!! Yay!!! Thanks for the online recipe sight btw! Definately gonna check that out this weekend! Happy Valentines day this weekend to all...and be sure to tell your sweety..."NO SWEETS PLEASE!" LOL

Day 4 100% clean eating!!!

Holy crap!!! Sorry for being so blunt...but I stood on the scale this morning...and in just 3 short days of PERFECT eating...I've lost 4lbs!!! That's almost what I lost all month for January doing exercising! I am absolutely blown away! Just imagine how I'm gonna melt away in 1 more week when I add the exercise into the picture! I'm gitty just thinking about it! Why didn't I start this earlier?

If anyone has any good quick and easy recipes...and portion tips...please send them along...as I really don't have many!!! The quick and easy meals in my household consists of chicken wings, chicken strips, chicken nuggets, french fries....you get the picture! That's ok for my boys and hubby (cuz they've said they refuse to give that up...for now...muahhhh...evil laugh), but I have to completely stay away from it! So I need to healthy quick choices I can "whip" up in 10-15 minutes!!!

Only 4 days in...but I feel INCREDIBLE!!!!! Food really does play a HUGE role on how we feel throughout the day!!! Yippy...finally had my "a-ha" moment...and now I'm gonnna run with it!!

Day 2 of 100% clean eating!!!

I know for some of you...counting the days of "clean" eating is NO BIGGY!!!! But for me...eating is my downfall!!! I sometimes think I exercise just so I can indulge in Burger King and Crazy Fries, and weekend beers!! I've realized it's just NOT worth it!!! " I know what they taste like, I can have them after I reach my goal, just not now!" Stole that quote from another competitor....thanks...it really reached home for me!!!! I"ve decided to REALLY focus on 100% clean eating...and at PROPER portions (another BIG downfall)! I was so impressed by how much weight was lost by one of our winners with hardly any excercise...just clean eating! So...due to my hectic schedule...the next 2 weeks I'm really focusing on the eating thing...and running a streak (thanks for that inspiration Spitz)! In 2 weeks things lighten up a little...and I start the 30 day shred 7 days a week, with couch 2 5k on Mon, Wed, Friday!!! I'm soooo excited, and a little anxious...cuz I'm promising right here...right now....that I will "FINISH WHAT I START"...thanks Kari!!!

Love this blogging...cuz as you can see...I got most of my ideas and inspiration from you guys...other people on the journey for health and success!!! Thanks to everyone for your inspiration!! xoxo

Goals and Excuses!

I just love that Kari had this as our challenge for the week! I was soooooo in need to do it, and this was the push I needed! What are my goals for this challenge?
1. I will get to my goal weight of 140lbs! That means I have 35 to lose, with 4 months to lose it...that's an average of 10 per month...which is totally doable by the way!
2. I will complete the 30 day shred during this month!
3. I will run a 5k with Spitz and Spukster before this challenge is done!
4. I will get control of my eating choices, and portions, and not let food control me any more.
5. I will complete the couch to 5k...starting in 2 weeks when I have Mondays and Fridays off!
6. I will keep positive and focused during the entire journey!
7. I WILL FOCUS!!!!

Wow...that was the easy part! Now I have to dig deep and discover why I've tried so many times before but failed! What are my excuses...the things that have kept me from fulfilling my goals! As I write down my excuses...I am taking ownership of them as being excuses of the PAST, and pushing through to a new, bright, future...WITH NO EXCUSES!

1. I can't be the only one not drinking at this party!
2. Christmas holidays only come once a year...I can cheat just this season!
3. I'm not a restaurant...I can't cook 2 different meals each night!
4. I'm too busy to exercise!
5. I need my sleep too...and I"m just too tired!
6. I've been good for a week now...I deserve to have Burger King to reward myself for my efforts!
7. What difference will one bite make?
8. I can't do everything in one day!!!

Well....there you have it! That's my list of excuses...and now that I'm typing them and saying them out loud...I realize just what "BUNK" they really are! I should be putting myself first! Making myself a priority! Who cares what other people are doing...I choose health! If I plan ahead of times...healthy meals can be quick and easy! I CHOOSE HEALTH!!!!! No more pisssin around...it's time to get serious, take control, and let everyone know how serious I am!!!! Those who love me and are truly my friends will understand and cheer me on....those who ridicule and try to sway me will have to sit in the backburner of my life right now....cuz I AM IMPORTANT...and I choose me!!!

Thanks Kari...that was quite therapeutic!!!!!! Watch out...February I'm gonna be focused!!!!

It's Official!!!

Well...the scale don't lie! I only lost 5lbs this month...that's only HALF of my goal! But do you know what?...I'm ok with that! It's better than the upward gain I would have had if it weren't for me trying to focus on food intake! It goes to show, that even when life gets too hectic to exercise...just eating right can drop the pounds...it'll just take a little longer to get there! But this is a lifelong journey right? That being said...the competitive side of me says...,get this thing going...there's money to be won...and the pride of carrying the "Biggest Loser" title!!! LOL! Just 2 short months and 2 weeks before my trip!!! Gotta drop 20-25lbs to sizzle in that little orange bikini!!! So I say......BRING IT!!!!

Disappointed...Time to SHUT UP AND GET MOVING!!!!

OMG!!!! Tomorrow is our first month weigh-in, and I'm dreading it! I totally messed up this month! I got overwhelmed with a hectic schedule, so I let the exercise slide! And I'm not sure why, but when the exercise slid...so did the eating! It was too easy to quickly grab something drive-thru on the way to or from clients! I'm not proud of what I've done, and I'm sure the scale will expose my lack of efforts tomorrow! But it's a new month, new resolve...and I KNOW you've heard that before...but I'm hoping this one is the ticket! See...I'd rather keep trying and stumbling, than to just give up and stop trying! One day...it'll stick! It's kinda like when I quit smoking 8 1/2 yrs ago! I tried to quit probably 12-15 times before something clicked and it finally stuck! I'm hoping my weight-loss will finally "click" for me too! So I'm never gonna stop trying...so you'll have to bear with me ladies (and gents if any men are following my blog)!

So here it is...my new plan! I don't think I should have any problem dedicating 30 minutes a day to Jillian...soooooo...tomorrow starts my 30 day shred! No sense in waiting til Monday...cuz then I'll just go to McDonalds this weekend..so lets start this thing now!!!! I won't be able to add the C25K in the picture until I'm done training my dental replacement...at which time I can add 30 extra minutes in on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday! That's it for exercise right now, cuz that's all the time I can PROMISE to put into it!

Now for the food!!!! That seems to be my downfall!! I'm going to REALLY focus on proper portions this month! Proper water intake! And healthier choices! If I do feel the need for a treat...I will limit the portion! For now, that's all that I can promise! I think the key is baby steps...so it doesn't feel all so foreign all at once! That's it...that's the plan!

I'll be posting my weight, and pics tomorrow...but don't be surprised if I didn't lose anything...or if I gained!!! I"m soooooo dreading this weigh-in!!!