Day 3 - P90X

Today was day three of P90X and I almost forgot to do my exercises. It was Arm and Shoulder and Abs. We had a yard sale and I was busier than I had imagined. The whole family was tired so we took a 3 hour nap. I didn't get much sleep last night. When I woke up it was 9pm and I was planning on going to Wal-mart but by the time I was headed out the door it was 10 and I remembered that I needed to exercise. I liked the Arm and Shoulder workout. I did not write down my reps and I had to stop a few times because Alice was crying but I did it. I did not do the bonus round because it was late and the breaks were making the workout take longer then scheduled. I am going to do the Abs tomorrow along with Yoga X.

My eating was not great today. I did not eat too much food, just not the right foods. Tomorrow is a new day and I will remember to start it out right.

Day 2 - P90X lean

Well I just finished the second workout for P90X, it was great. I feel good. It was quite amazing because I actually could do everything. All the exercises were not in perfect form but I tried my best.

My first workout last night was not too hot. I was in an awful mood, it was late, I was tired and hungry and Alice was not sleeping well. I had to stop half way through and feed her and I was not in the mood to finish so I went to bed. I am glad that I actually started the workout because I really, really did not want to. Starting was an accomplishment of its own.

Today I am going grocery shopping for some good healthy food. I am going to try and find some healthy things that will cure my sweet tooth when I have one. The 3.4 pounds I lost are enough to make sure I don't give in to the cravings. I am that much closer to a smaller healthier me.

This weekend I have to make something for my one son to take to school on Monday for his birthday. It is probably going to be my biggest challenge not tasting the cake batter or frosting. I am glad that I have someone that will hold me accountable.

weigh in...

It has been one week since I first weighed in and I am down 3.4 pounds. I am really excited. I am also proud of myself because last night I wanted something sweet so bad, I thought about getting an ice cream, I tried to eat a cookie but my son wanted mine so I gave it to him. I was able to overcome my sweet tooth. YAY I won.

Day 1 of P90X

It has been a week since I started my blog and it has not been going great. I have not been posting like I should be and have not paid enough attention to what I am eating and how much. I am starting P90X today, my plan is, to have a plan. So I am going to plan what I eat and also when I am going to do my workouts. I am not going to follow the eating plan strictly but I am going to use it to guide my eating. I was going to do my workout this morning but my son stayed home from school today, so I am saving my workout for when the boys go to bed. I will post later to let you know how my workout goes. I have been eating great today, I am a little hungry right now but I am going to make dinner so I don't feel like I am starving and overeat.

I knew this wouldn't be easy...

Well, I have meant to post but have been falling asleep before I get a chance. Friday and Saturday were good days. I did not exercise besides my usual running around all day but I did watch what I ate. I guess more then watching what I ate, I watched how much I ate. I tried not to eat too much. My big weakness is sweets. I love them and once I start eating them I can't stop. It is funny because people say that because I am breastfeeding the weight will come right off but when you eat a whole lot, the extra calories burned from breastfeeding don't do a whole lot. Yesterday was an alright day but I ate a little bit too many sweets. It was my first day back to work and by lunch I was starving. I tried to eat throughout the morning to keep from feeling starving but it did not happen. It probably would not have been so bad but I forgot that I was trying to be good because I was so hungry. That seems strange but all I could think was that I had 30 min to eat and pump and I was starving. I did go for a 30min power walk. It definitely was a power walk because I was trying to keep up with my son riding his bike.

My plan is to keep a good journal about what I eat and schedule exercise and stick to it. I really want to feel good about myself when I go to the lake or pool this summer.

My starting point...

I have been trying for 6 years to get my body back that I had before my children. It has not yet been accomplished. I am hoping by having this blog and having to be accountable to the people reading, or if no one is reading then just cyberspace, I will lose the weight. I had a baby six weeks ago, and I am tired of people giving me the excuse of being pregnant or "you just had a baby" for why I need to lose 35 pounds. I know when I think about the amount I need to lose it is only 35 pounds, not too comparable to someone who has 100 to lose but I think in a way it is just as hard. It is not an easy thing to change the things that you eat and exercise more. It is a very simple idea but not easy. I am going to go to bed on tomorrow being a new day with a new adventure in front of me and a new place to report into. Good night.