A Month Later

I've been working a little harder, but not as hard as I should.  This month I lost 5 inches making it a total of 9.5 inches. I don't feel like I lost that many inches, but some places it does. The weight part is still a little let down. But I'd like to believe that I'm turning my fat into muscles.

Trying to force myself to get to the gym at least 4 times a week for the next month to see if it makes a difference.  

Here's hoping! 

Preliminaries

So today was the one month mark since I've been going to the gym.  I was a little hesitant about measurement and weigh in day.

But all in total I happened to lose 4.5 inches and 2 pounds.

That's not too bad considering I didn't get there as often as I liked this month.  But there is always next month.

I will work harder and hopefully gain a little more will power to say no haha. I have cut out a significant amount of pop and drinking more water. Less coffee and more green tea. 

The food aspect isn't quite as good, but I'm gtting there.

Cheers!

I'm Sorry

I didn't mean to call Mike a jerk, (I meant it lightly).

I had a better night Thursday.  We worked on back exercises and a little more arm stuff.  I am happy with my program for the time being.  I think if I can get back into the swing of things that I will reach my goals. 

I have been looking on Pinterest for some good meal ideas, but I feel limited to what I can make because, as much as Shawn is a great supporter of everything, we have totally different tastes in food. 

Maybe we can compromise! 

Mike Is A Jerk

I had a trainer last night named Mike... He is mean, and made me do things I did not want to do. He made me sweat, he made me swear and he made me sore!

But as the saying goes "No Pain, No Gain". There's lot of gain because I am feeling lots-o-pain!

I am putting myself through it all again on Thursday.  And I'm a little scared.

Here goes nothing!

It's Official

By "it", I mean the gym. I made an appointment with a trainer for Monday and Thursday. 

Some people have asked why I need a trainer.  Long story short,  motivation.  I need something to keep me going. Someone to put a plan in motion for me to follow so I'm not going at everything half-assed.

Now, if I can someone to cook proper meals for me, I'd be all set haha!

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Wow. 

Over 2 years since I've posted in this blog.

A lot of crap has happened since the last time I posted. 

I am not going to be one of those "New Year, New Me" people.  But I feel this year I want to do more. 

This blog's intent was for my journey through the struggle with my weight loss.  I decided to open the blog up again, and for sake of argument, start over.

Through the last 2 years I have gained some special friends, I have also lost some special people in my life.  The job aspect has changed. I am still with the same company, just a different position.  I love it, but sometimes feel like I am being used because they keep calling my back to do what I was doing before in addition to what I am doing now.  But I am sure that will be coming to an end soon.

Back in mid November I joined the gym again, and felt like I was home. I am renewing my membership tomorrow.  8 months for the price of 6.  That will give me ample time to misplace almost 60 pounds by my birthday.

I took "before" pics of myself today.  Tucked them far in the deep corners of hell and will only be brought back at the end of the 8 months.  Measured every extra roll on my body for comparison when my journey is complete. 

I am not posting this for encouragement or attention. I am simply putting it out there for my benefit.  If you read it, thanks.  If you don't, no sweat off my back.

The Downward Spiral

I have fallen off the wagon again.  It is my own fault, I am aware.  I have been stressing over a lot of stuff over the last few weeks.  I really can't wait till Christmas is over!

Work is getting worse.  I didn't think it could.  One of the cashiers is back.  Don't get me wrong, it's awesome to have her back, but things were getting into a groove while she was gone.  Now it's back to the way it was before.

I filled out an online application form for a new store that's opening in the spring.  I really need to get out of there.  I feel bad that I could be leaving a hand full of special people.

Got a shit load of snow today.  Shoveled half the driveway, and by the time I got that done, it was filled in again.  I really hope this isn't any sign of what's to come.

Been working on my photography skills.  Still need a lot of work, but getting the hang if things.

Have some fun with this...

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Cheers!