Christy

Lord have mercy. Seriously. The business of busy-ness is really taking a toll on me. Running here and there and everywhere has my routine all fouled up. I need to take some deep breathes and get back on track.

When December first started, I smugly proclaimed that *I* would not let the holiday season get the best of me. Not me. No way in hell. While the month started off pretty well, now that we’ve reached the midway point, I feel myself sliding a little. Maybe it was:

• The out of town wedding this past weekend, where I ate every meal out, and didn’t make the wisest choices. Oh, I also had 2 slices of cake, because it was a WEDDING and there was an amazing wedding cake AND a chocolate grooms cake. Killer.
• While I did my EA SPORTS Active More Workouts every day last week, I didn’t get a chance to run because the rain, which led to lots of mud, and when you live on a dirt road, mud is no fun (unless you’re mud wrestling in a bikini, which means you need to RUN in order to look good in said bikini). I haven’t run in over a week, needless to say I’m not in bikini condition. SUCK.
• My water intake is SUCKING. I completely blame this on the fact that I lost my 32 ounce water bottle. I totally need a new water bottle STAT.
• I haven’t registered for the Sisterhood 1/2 marathon with Team in Training yet. I fully intend to soon, but I just haven’t had time!

Instead of sitting here feeling sorry for myself like a lazy slob on the couch, I’m going to fire up More Workouts to see if I can’t turn this slide around. Seriously. I’m not going down without a fight and I fully intend on finishing out the Shrink-a-Versary Extravaganza Challenge with a loss and not a gain!!

This week I was SO looking forward to finally falling into the 130s, and it didn’t happen. I’ve been on this journey long enough to not let this get me down. I know I’m doing what I need to do, and this past week I may have overindulged in the salty & sweet foods just a little bit too much. Overindulgence wasn’t the only thing on the menu though, because I also exercised like a maniac! The exercise wasn’t quite enough for me to register a loss, though.

So I know where I went wrong: birthday cake, Italian food, apple pie, too much food at my son’s school t-day party, etc. etc.

And I also know where I went right: 6.8 miles logged (25.8 total for the challenge), 3 days of my EA SPORTS Active 6 Week Challenge

The results:
Last week: 141.2
This week: 141.6
Gain: 0.4

It’s really a minor gain, and I know I’ll get it off, I just hope that I don’t add to it over the next few days! I see lots of water, exercise, and portion control in my very near future!

Happy Thanksgiving to ALL of you! Hope it’s wonderful for you

I have so many things going through my mind this morning. My to do list is long, and I’m getting a little freaked out about how quickly the holidays are sneaking up me. Can you believe THANKSGIVING IS NEXT WEEK? ACK! Deep breathes…….

I didn’t weigh-in last week because I was in California at a commercial shoot for the new EA SPORTS Active More Workouts game. Yes, there is a possibility I could be coming to a television set near you. Does anyone say television set anymore? Apparently I do!

Anywhoooo….

Did you know More Workouts came out yesterday? YES! It is now available for purchase, and you should totally get your tail down to your local store and pick up a copy! Why? Because it’s so RAD and we’re starting a 6-week challenge here on Friday. This Friday, November 20th! You don’t want to miss out do you?

I was chosen by EA SPORTS Active as one of their 6-Week Challengers. Exciting stuff, no?! What that means is that I, along with 11 other amazing people, will document my journey over the next 6 weeks over at the EAS Active site. I’ll also be writing about it right here! Talk about some major accountability through the holidays! I’m really looking forward to the challenge and hope that it helps me reach my final goal weight! I only have 11 pounds to go, and it’s been slow going lately. I think More Workouts and the 6-week challenge are exactly what I need to finally reach 130!

What’s so great about EA SPORTS Active More Workouts?
Well, like Personal Trainer, it’s a personal trainer in a box. You don’t have to leave the comfort of your own home to get an amazing workout. You’re guided through each move with videos, and you have you very own personal trainer right there on the screen showing you exactly what to do. And yes, you will sweat and feel the burn.

You want to know what’s NEW with More Workouts?
Can you say water sports? YES! They’ve added waterskiing, and paddling. Another new addition is the obstacle course, which totally kicks my ass. There’s also step aerobics that completely blows the Wii Fit version out of the water. Seriously awesome. Ab work, cool downs and warm ups were added, which makes it perfect! And my favorite part? The boxing! Not only can you box targets and heavy bags, you can also spar with your personal trainer! Who doesn’t want to pop their trainer in the face sometimes, right?! It’s all so much fun. Really. I wouldn’t be doing it if it weren’t fun!

See for yourself!

EA SPORTS Active More Workouts

My weight today: 141.2
Two weeks ago: 141.6
Loss: 0.4 <—-I'll take it!!!

For the Globetrotting with the Sisterhood Challenge, I'm proud to report 9 Miles this week and 19 since we started. That 10 miles walking in San Francisco last week, and 9 running miles. HOLY SHIT! Can you believe I'm a runner? I can't!

Have an awesome SHRINKING week!

To be honest, I didn’t have high hopes for this weigh in. I did manage to stay away from the Halloween candy, which is truly amazing. I think the fact that it’s still packed in my suitcase, has probably helped! You see, we went to Austin to trick or treat with Lisa and her family, and yeah, my bags are still not unpacked. But I totally blame that on the fact that April is here visiting now. I just don’t have time to waste on silly things like unpacking suitcases filled with Halloween candy! So anyway, I certainly wasn’t expecting a loss because I wasn’t really good when I was in Austin, and my 5K training has fallen a little by the wayside. When I stepped on the scale this morning and registered a loss, I nearly fainted, but instead I did a little happy dance in my bathroom before jumping in the shower! WOOT!!!

I’m happy to say that I have planned my 5K route, and it’s going to be a truly amazing, albeit tough, run. Lots of hills, but I managed to make sure most of them were in our favor! April and I will most definitely be taking some pictures during the run, so stay tuned for that!

Here’s my numbers:

Last week: 142
This week: 141.6
Loss: .4 (HALLELUJAH and AMEN)

Can I just tell you I’m SO excited about this challenge. SO excited because the Sisterhood has been around for almost a year and it makes my heart so happy to think of all the wonderful people I’ve met in shrinkdom! I’ve forged strong bonds with people who are so amazing and inspiring and just downright freaking awesome!! Without them, my life would not be as full as it is at this very moment.

So on to the good stuff!

My goal for this challenge is very conservative. The reason is that I’ve continuously set lofty goals for myself, and time after time, I fall short of meeting them. For once, I want to meet my goal and feel that victory!!! So my goal is to lose 5 pounds over the next 7 weeks. I feel good about that goal and I feel like I can achieve it.

As far as my EA Sports Active 5K challenge training goes, it’s been kind of hit and miss. Illness and rainy weather have tried their best to derail my efforts, but I’m staying the course. I might not be running the entire Sisterhood 5K come Sunday, November 8th, but dagnabbit, I’m going to give it my all. I’m going to push myself to make it as far as I can before keeling over on the side of the road and passing out!

Today’s Shrink-a-Versary Extravaganza starting weigh-in: 142 (up .8 from last week, if you’re keeping track!)

Good luck to all of you who’ve joined our fantastic challenge! I hope you find the kind of fulfillment I have here at the Sisterhood!!