DAY 16

Well, I started doing my jumping jacks last night. It definitely got my heart rate up. I am pretty sure it kept me awake for awhile too.  I will continue to do them regardless. One of my co-workers suggested doing 5 sit-ups for each commercial when watching TV. I figure there are 5-6 commercials between shows. If you just started doing 25-30 sit ups during commercial breaks, you would look great in no time. I am not sure I am ready to take on that challenge. We can revisit that at a later date. If anyone else decides to do this let me know how it works.

I am very excited that you have decided to take interest in my blog. I think there is something to say for blogging. It has given me a sense of responsibility for my actions. Check out the link below. It is an article about 8 people who lost a lot of weight with the help of blogging.

http://health.yahoo.net/articles/weight-loss/8-amazing-blogger-weight-loss-transformations

Day 13, 14 and 15

I was reading a magazine over the weekend and read something interesting. It recommended getting your blood pumping before bedtime. It suggested 30 jumping jacks to get your blood pumping and help burn fat while you are in bed. I think I might have to try this out. I will let you know if I see any difference. If you try it too, give me your feedback. I’d like to know what you think.

I had a good weekend over all. I did go to a birthday party on Saturday. They had all kinds of good stuff. My husband and I decided we were going to eat before we went. That way it wasn’t so tempting. They had pizza, salad, cake, candy, beer and soda. I didn’t have anything to eat while I was there. It really wasn’t that hard because my belly was full.  I did have a glass of cranberry grapefruit Sobe Lean.

I exercised on Saturday and Sunday. Two weeks and I have only missed 2 days of exercise. Not bad for someone who doesn’t like exercising. Speaking of exercise, I had a conversation with my father over the weekend. I said, “This year at the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure, I may just run it instead of walking it.” He said, “No, you won’t. You don’t even like to run.”  Although he is right about the running thing, I think it would be good to make that my goal and work towards it. So mark my word… I WILL RUN THIS YEAR! I may not run the whole thing but I’ll run as much as I can. Do you have any goals you’ve made or would like to make?

Good luck this week.

DAY 12

I weighed in this morning. I have lost 6 pounds total. I still have 4 more pounds to go in order to reach my goal. I have 17 more days to get to my goal of 10 pounds in one month. I have to admit I became a little discouraged a couple days ago. It seemed to me, I was working harder than I have at other diets. I found I wasn’t loosing the weight as fast. Before, when I dieted, I was able to lose at least 5-7 pounds in the first week with out exercise. This time I have been exercising and eating right and still after two weeks I have only lost 6 pounds.

I decided I could complain about it or just appreciate that I am 6 pounds lighter. 6 pounds is a lot of weight. If you were to hold 6 pounds in your hand it would seem like a lot. I am looking forward to losing some more. I can’t wait until I put on my jeans and don’t feel like they are cutting into me. Yes, the biggest pair of jeans I own are cutting into me. What did I do to myself?

For dinner last night we had crock pot pork chops w/ gravy, a little white rice and asparagus. It was very good. It will be my lunch today also. I have the recipe if anyone wants it.

Bye for now J