Christy

Considering I’ve had a week of celebrating birthdays (mine and my son’s), I don’t really think I have much to confess, but here goes!

1. I made 3 cakes and only had 2 small pieces.
2. I may or may not have licked one of the beaters, and the icing off the spatula when I was baking.
3. I have not been drinking enough water. I’m not sure what’s up with that, honestly. I should get off my ass and get some right now, huh?
4. I haven’t been keeping up with the EAS 30-Day challenge. As a matter of fact, I haven’t worked out with it since last Thursday. I blame it on family being in town and birthday parties. Well, that and I’ve just been lazy. I will complete the 30 days, just not on time. Boo. Hissssssss.
5. On a positive note, I bought a snazzy pair of running shoes. They aren’t even ugly. Actually, they are quite snazzy.
6. I got new tubes put in my jogging stroller tires. Also something called goo or goop, or something like that. It’s supposed to keep them from going flat if I run over a burr.
7. I also got a cute, red iPod Nano for my birthday, and the Nike + stuffs. So very cool. Now I just need to download some tunes!!
8. I think I’m done. And yes, I’m going to drink some water. RIGHT NOW.

Can I just tell you how much I love the EAS 30-Day Challenge? Seriously. I hate monotony when it comes to workouts. The same old same old just gets me down, so having a different workout each day makes me look forward to working out. Crazy, I know

I enjoyed having yesterday as a rest day because my legs and butt were so very sore from all the lunging and squatting and inline skating. Ouch. My body needed the break. This morning, I headed out on my errand and grocery shopping trip. First stop was the car wash where dropped my truck off for a wash and wax. The guy told me it would be about 45 minutes, and that I could wait in the lounge and they’d call me when it was ready. I paid and walked right through the lounge and out the door. Sure, I could have sat on my butt on the cozy couch watching the Price is Right and drinking burned coffee, but instead I strapped my daughter to my chest and we took a brisk 35 minute walk.

After the truck was done, I hit the grocery store where I walked, although at a much more leisurely pace, for another hour. Upon arriving home, I put my daughter down for her nap, put away the perishable stuff, and cranked up the Wii. I hit my workout right away so I wouldn’t make excuses to put it off, and I’m so glad!!

I’m continuing with the High Intensity workouts. I feel like I’m really pushing myself, and I definitely feel the burn. I enjoyed all the upper body workouts, although I think it was a bit too repetitive. I think they could have switched it up a little more, and I would have liked a little more cardio. The side-to-side jumps were fun! Then the dreaded inline skating again. Ouch. I can really feel the burn on those. I felt a little dorky and uncoordinated on the cardio dance portion, but hey, no one was watching

I’m also feeling a noticeable boost in my energy levels, which is so welcome. Since I got my new laptop, I’ve reverted to my old habit of staying up a little later than I should, so the energy boost I get from the workout keeps me going!

So many people, who are taking part in this challenge, have mentioned what a wonderful thing it is. And yes, it is. I feel a renewed sense of determination each and every day because I know I’m not only doing this for myself. I’m doing it to benefit people who are hungry. I’m cutting back so I can lose weight and reach my goal, and as I do it, I keep in mind that the food I’m not eating is going to go people who really, really need it!

So here is my weight loss for the week:

Last week: 146
Sunday (start of Shrink for Good): 146
Today: 144.8

LOSS: 1.2# WOOT!

I think I’m off to a pretty good start on my 10# goal for this challenge

What worked for me this week:

• Weight Watchers really does work if you do it!
• EA Sport Active 30-Day Challenge is off to a good start. I can really feel the burn, and see the burned calories as I go along. Serious motivation, folks!
• I’ve been really determined to get in 5 servings of fruit and vegetables a day. I made my goal almost everyday!
• WATER! I’m drinking as much as I can. Why stop at 64 ounces?
• Good attitude. I CAN do this!