Ready for Change

JustJessie said:
Just got back from my first workout at the new gym! Yay!

I did 35 minutes on the elliptical and another 15 on a stationary bike. I'm only gonna do cardio until I meet with the trainer on Thursday. That way I am properly trained on all the equipment and she'll set up a routine for me. I'm so excited to be put on a personalized routine. And the trainer time is FREE! YAY!

I'm in this to win it this time. It really doesn't matter to me how long it takes. It's a lifestyle anyways... I'll have my ups and downs. But I WILL see they myseterious 150 if it takes me the next 10 years. Hopefully, however, it will only take me one! I really am pumped.
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WOOOHOOOO!!! :party: IN IT TO WIN IT BABY!!! KEEP IT UP GIRLIE!!! :D:!
 
Been doing really well!

Keepin track of calories, been to the gym several times already, did a video when I didn't want to trek up to the gym.

I have my first appointment with the trainer tomorrow to set up a routine for me. I'm excited, but very nervous. I absolutely despise discussing my weight face to face. It makes me very self concious... even if they are only trying to help me.
 
Met with the trainer today.

Weight was wear I expected it to be. Measurements were scary of course... lol.

I have a routine now though, designed for weight loss apparently, so we shall see.

I spend 30 minutes in the PACE room which is aerobic/circuit training. Focus is on my hips and thighs since that is the area I despise most.

Then I am to do an additional thirty minutes of cardio on either the elliptical or the treadmill. She had to keep upping the pace of the treadmill cuz i was able to handle faster paces than she thought, so that was pretty cool.

Should be interesting. We'll see how it goes. I meet back with her in about 4 weeks or so to check in and see how everythings going and if I'm progressing and all that jazz.

I'm feeling pretty good about things. Now if I could just get sleep life would be grand... oh and if I had the boy down here too. I miss him and I think its starting to wear on me a bit. Just love him so much... and soon I'm gonna love ME just as much!
 
I'm doing good so far. Stepped on the scale the other day and was disappointed by a slight gain, but i'm seeing a difference in the way things fit and the way I feel.

Soooo.... I made a tough decision and put my scale on the highest shelf in my closet! I am too OCD to have it right there in front of me all the time. I'm too obsessive with weighing myself. So, I'm giving the scale a break for a bit... and my thoughts. So, I will not weigh myself until Valentine's Day so I can see if I met my goal of 190 (which is not looking likely at the moment). Then back in the closet it goes for another few weeks.

I need to keep reminding myself that I am doing this for health and to feel good about myself. It is not about the stupid number on the scale. Things will work themselves out. I am committed. Just have to remind myself of certain things sometimes.

Gym is only open 2-5 today (LAME!). So I am patiently waiting until 2 so that I can go get my workout in. The trainer only expects me to do 3 days a week, but I have to do 4-5 or I will feel like I'm not doing anything. Hopefully I don't overdo it, but so far I've been doing alright.
 
I'm feeling defeated. I have been watching my calories and working my butt off at the gym, but I gained weight this week. Thats two weeks in a row that I've gained. :cry:

I'm so frustrated. I feel so defeated, like I'm doing all this for nothing. Maybe I need to cut my calories down more? I don't want to take them too low though because I know that is detrimental as well.

I'm lost and confused and angry and frustrated.

So much work to gain weight? I might as well throw in the towel now and go back to my junk food where I was at least maintaining my weight. This so sucks.
 
Jess, I hear you. I feel like I'm working so hard at this and getting nowhere at times. I am seeing changes in fitness, so something is working, but usually I'm looking for more.

Are you seeing any changes in fitness at the gym?
 
I've only been there about two weeks, but yes.... I have better endurance and I'm getting a bit stronger... but I'm just not seeing the progress I was hoping for. And I'm struggling to keep myself going.
 
Still alive... but hiding out of embarrassment.

I've been going to the gym for about 3 weeks now and been back on the wagon for about a month and i'm seeing backward progress. I am analyzing, reanalyzing, and overanalyzing every little aspect of this and I am coming up empty.

I'm gaining weight. I suck. End of story.
 
Jess, remember that the scale doesn't tell everything. Have you taken any measurements? Are you making gains fitness wise?

Don't give up just yet. :smash:
 
I haven't taken any measurements since I signed up for the gym when they took my initial measurements. And yes, I have seen fitness gains. I have more endurance, I have upped my speeds on the treadmill. And I played a 50 minute basketball game today without dying.

So yes, I see fitness improvements, but I'm not seeing anything physical and the scale is being a butthead. So its just frustrating. I realized the other day though, that I'm eating a lot of yogurt and it has a large amount of sugars in it. So now I'm wondering if maybe that has something to do with slowing the weight loss. So I guess I'll just have to play around with my foods and see if I can get back on the right track.

I haven't totally given up yet... just beyond frustrated. I played a 50 minute basketball game today, ran a lap with my students, and did my 30 minute circuit room and 30 minutes on the treadmill at the gym today. So I got a good amount of exercise in today.

I'm still goin. I've finally started getting used to eating better and I haven't eaten out in quite some time. I feel better about my lifestyle even if I'm not seeing any scale movement.

Life goes on right?
 
Jess, I can't remember, what grade are you teaching?

As far as the yogurt goes, I'll buy the plain fat free yogurt, then I'll add my own sugars to it. Honey or fruit is my favorite, but I control how much goes in.
 
I teach first graders. I kicked their butt on that lap too. They called me old, so I totally had to prove them wrong. They were impressed.
 
Workin' my booty off. Feelin' good about everything. Haven't weighed myself in about a week, but probably will Friday. I am starting to see a difference in muscle tone. I'm also gaining endurance and doing things I never thought I could do... like squats! I actually enjoy squats... who knew?

Going to Savannah for the weekend to see my parents who are down there visiting my sister. Going to be eating at Paula Dean's restaurant so that'll be a major splurge, but it will be so worth it. We'll be doing lots of purposeful walking while we are down there.
 
Saw 195 today. That is better than it has been. My goal is 189 by my Spring Break in April. That is over a month away and its only 6 pounds. I think it is a very reasonable goal.

I bought some new workout clothes yesterday and I am really excited about them.

I also really wanna go to the gym right now, but it doesn't open until 2 on Sundays... so I guess I have to wait. Hope everyone is doing well!
 
JustJessie said:
Saw 195 today. That is better than it has been. My goal is 189 by my Spring Break in April. That is over a month away and its only 6 pounds. I think it is a very reasonable goal.

I bought some new workout clothes yesterday and I am really excited about them.
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Great job Jesse!
It is so encouraging to see you doing as well as you are. :)


JustJessie said:
I also really wanna go to the gym right now, but it doesn't open until 2 on Sundays... so I guess I have to wait. Hope everyone is doing well!
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Never thought you would say this eh? :D
 
I so love the gym now. It's insane!

Totally indulged at IHOP today, but I had people who wanted to go and I won't turn down any chance at a social life these days, so I pigged out!

I did good the rest of the day though, so it all balances out. It's a lifestyle right? Sometimes that lifestyle includes a little IHOP!

I'm in a really good mood! YAY!
 
HI Just Jessie! I Love me some IHOP! I like IHOP way better than Denny's, dont know why. You are doing a awesome job on your weight loss. Yeah I agree with you on the lifestlye change. It doesnt just happend over night. I still have my moments. I'ts good you went and bought a new exercise outfit. I love to get new workout outfits.

Everytime I lost weight I would tell myself to go treat myself to a reward. Of course first thing comes to mind.... FOOD!!! :cuss: SO this year I promised myself when I wanted to reward myself I'd go and buy a piece of clothing,hair stuff, makeup instead of that damn food. LOL!

Anyway, Sorry fo the long responce. LOL! You have a good day and Dont forget to drink your WATER!:seeya:
 
OMG guys!! I'm engaged!!

My boyfriend got here yesterday to spend his spring break with me. Next thing I know he is proposing!

Holy crap! I'm still in shock and disbelief.

Guess I really have a reason to stick to all this now... gotta look hot in that wedding dress!!!
 
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