Where did the time fly to? And why has it been so long since I've blogged??? Some reasons are excusable, others...not so much. One reason: I've been SWAMPED. Like, more than ever. Musical rehearsals every night, music contests to play at (1 [or 2?] more coming up), daily rehearsals, teaching, Lenten services (average number of services doubled), etc... Other reason: laziness. Pathetic--I know. But I've been lazy lately because I have finally had some "me" time to myself! Alas, now I must place my nose back on that grindstone (ow). So now I'll just show weight updates and pros and cons of the week instead of complaining more.
Negative:
-- being intimidated by the gym/people at the gym
---This is normal for me. Here is an example of my problem: A few days ago, I drove past the gym slowly and counted the number of cars in front of it. If there were more than 2, I would pass on going to the gym that day. Sad, isn't it? I go to a local Anytime Fitness, and in this gym, I have yet to see anyone really overweight...it's like everyone in my hometown is fit and they just go there to keep fit (girls) or show off (guys). And yes, the guys do try to show off...at least from what I've seen. "Let's see how heavy I can make this, dude. I'll be so buff." I literally heard this conversation one day. "Dude, add another 50 lbs on there. Niiiice." *guy goes to lift weights* "AHHH--FUU---YAAAHHHH! YEAH!" He continues to do this every time he lifts the weight. Oh, so manly......... Back to everyone being fit...I feel like a fish out of water in there. Why? 1.) I don't know if I'm using all equipment properly. 2.) I am a sight not seen much in my hometown gym (big girl). 3.) When I sweat, I STINK. It's bad, people. I should get an assistant that just constantly sprays me with perfume and deodorant. 4.) Watching me trying to catch my breath after an intense interval cardio is pitiful. 5.) It's just not good. Today, I went in for a good workout. As soon as I walk in, I hop on the elliptical. Two younger girls proceed to talk very loudly right behind me. I plug in my buds to the TV and turn it up loud. I can still hear them. After 10 minutes of talking behind me, they finally head over to 2 treadmills, where they talk even louder. Isn't the gym a place to workout? If you want to socialize that much, go to Starbucks, please. I hop off the elliptical after 15 minutes, 125 calories burned. I go to the leg extension machine. A guy that is using the machine behind me sees me hop on. When I am in the middle of my reps, he stands near me and rolls his eyes at me. I think I was using the machine he wanted? Then, another younger guy kept sneaking glances at me (that I obviously saw). I wanted to turn around to the people in the gym today and say, "A big girl working out!! It's scary, isn't it?!?!" Instead, I just put my head down, turned up my music, and worked it out.
--FAST FOOD
---I got fast food again. This time, it was yesterday. I got hit by a craving for McD's fries, and I fulfilled it. Never doing that again...upset stomach-bleck!
Positive:
--Frozen mochas!
---These scrumptious delicacies from Panera are finally losing the battle against me! Last week, I had less than 4! This week, my goal is...1! I know I can do it--I've done it before (years ago). If I can do this 1 mocha this week, I will have finally COMPLETELY finished my first nutrition goal-- "cut down on frozen mochas to 1 a week". I'm so excited. I'm so stinkin' excited that if I accomplish all my goals this week, I'm buying myself the "Magic Mike" DVD. Sweet freakin' Jesus yes.
--seeing results
---Don't let this confuse you. I'm not seeing physical results. I'm seeing habit-changing results. I've been changing some habits lately. My first was: making one day this week a "no-pop" day. Sunday was the day. It was tough, but I persevered and made it through the day without a drop of pop. Due to this, I felt better Sunday. I was happy, more awake (wha?), and more energetic. I felt not so icky (if you ever drink as much pop as me, your mouth constantly feels nasty with sugar). It was a whole new experience for me, and I loved it! "No-pop day" is definitely something I will do every week!
Here are my week 8 goals:
Fitness: get to gym 3x/wk
Health: 8 hrs sleep 3x/wk
Nutrition: 1 frozen mocha/wk
Starting weight: 412
Previous weight: 404.0
Current weight: 406.2
Total weight change: +2.2
Goal: 125---2.1% of the way there
See you in half a week!
