I guess, if you want the truth, I felt like since I haven't been exercising I didn't have much to talk about. Obviously that's not true since I'm still working on the food thing, and I still did my weigh-in last weekend. There's no excuse. It's just pure laziness.
Okay, important things first:
Official weight @ 04/13/2012: 206 lbs
Do you know that means? I've officially lost 10 lbs!! ...since January 1st. Not quite as impressive when you look at it like that, but at least I'm really trying now and I'm getting back on track.
Biggest thing going on right now: I think I'm giving up on the Fit Female Workout.
I like the types of exercises, but for some of this stuff I don't think I'm at a high enough fitness level for it. I'm going to incorporate some of the circuits I can do into my gym routine and also put some focus on HIIT. After a little research, I'm realizing as much as I hate doing cardio (ANY cardio!) - it will do wonders for the terrible anxiety I've been struggling with lately. So I've packed my iPod full of some new music, and I'm committing to using that expensive gym membership I'm paying for. Plus I might actually check out some classes. I know, it's weird, huh?
Last time I posted I said I wanted to write out what I'm willing to commit to, my expectations of myself, and my motivators. I didn't do this. Obv. In case you haven't noticed... I'm excellent at planning and/or starting projects... not so great with that whole "follow through". I mean, the above paragraph is a perfect example - but in my defense, I feel like it's a good decision to back off with the Fit Female thing until I get my fitness level up! This is the first time I've done regular exercise in over a year.. so I have to be fair to myself. Also, it's not fun if you feel like you're constantly struggling with something. And for me, it has to stay fun or I'm not going to do it.
I went way over my calories over last weekend, but it was my birthday weekend so I'm not going to feel bad about it!
Calories for yesterday:
04/18/12
- breakfast: regular oatmeal w/ stevia and milk
- am snacks: almonds
- lunch: vegetarian burrito bowl from Qdoba w/ fajita veggies and a coke
- post workout: whey protein fruit smoothie
- dinner: leftover grilled shrimp caprese from birthday dinner at Olive Garden
Total calories: 1,919
Calories burned: 492
Net Calories: 1,427
Congrats on the 10lbs!! No matter how long it takes, it's still a huge accomplishment! Keep it up!
ReplyDeleteOn another note, I am seriously going to get myself back to blogging! Hopefully there will be a new post today!