tracymom

Thanks for your quick response. I will definitely try to put in more days a week, gotta shake this last 20 lbs. Tracy:lol:

So when the alarm went off at 5 this morning I was a little pissed off, what was I thinking? Well I did it, I got up and ran for 30 minutes Wahoo!! It occurred to me that the only way I am going to get to goal is to keep running, on the weeks when I have lost signifigant weight I was running 3 to 5 days. Went to the PT tonight and guess what he had me do? you got it-- run. It was a good workout with lots of work with the kettlebells mixed in with the running. In the course of a one hour workout I got one two minute break. That is pretty amazing seeings how when I first started I took a break for one minute about every 5 minutes. So I am back on track with a vengeance! I will get up at 5 and run for 35 minutes tomorrow, no PT so when I get home from work will get on the spin bike for one hour. Now that its out there in the world for all to see I cannot fail! ICDT T:thumbup:

Jackie, Sorry to go off topic here a bit, but I am curious as to how much you run a week. I do 30 minutes in the morning and try to get 30 minutes in the afternoon as well. I know that running is so important to weight loss, and you have been so successful with both, just hoping you would'nt mind sharing your workout. Thanks Tracy:lol:

So when the alarm went off at 5 this morning I was a little pissed off, what was I thinking? Well I did it, I got up and ran for 30 minutes Wahoo!! It occurred to me that the only way I am going to get to goal is to keep running, on the weeks when I have lost signifigant weight I was running 3 to 5 days. Went to the PT tonight and guess what he had me do? you got it-- run. It was a good workout with lots of work with the kettlebells mixed in with the running. In the course of a one hour workout I got one two minute break. That is pretty amazing seeings how when I first started I took a break for one minute about every 5 minutes. So I am back on track with a vengeance! I will get up at 5 and run for 35 minutes tomorrow, no PT so when I get home from work will get on the spin bike for one hour. Now that its out there in the world for all to see I cannot fail! ICDT T:thumbup:

I have decided to treat this birthday as most people would treat new years, time to make a resolution to myself. I have never been one to go along with the crowd, so on Jan. 1 when everyone else is doing their new years resolutions I will be at goal! Afterall, my birthday is the beginning of a whole new year for me, right? Okay, so I am 20 lbs from goal, and I am just screwing around. I can't seem to get my shit together and finish this thing. I don't think I am afraid being at goal, I just think I am a lazy ass who can't do what it takes to be successful. I have not exercised in a week, and my eating is out of control. I gotta do this, I cant come this far and leave it here with 20 lbs to go, I just cant. I have got to let the fat girl go once and for all, and get to the healthy, slim girl that I have been working so hard these last 9 months to become. To let all that hard work go just because I am struggling would be a crime. I have accomplished so much in these last months, I have lost over 50 lbs., I have become a RUNNER damn it! I RAN a frickin' 5k. I don't want to go back to being tired all the time and feeling shitty all the time. I want to be fit, I want to be thin, I want to wear a goshdamn size 6! I can can can do this! Hell with it, I am not waiting till tomorrow to start, I am starting now. NOW! I am committing to myself and whoever else has the patience to read this that I will get up at 5am and run for 30 minutes. Not walk, RUN! Cya tomorrow, will report on how things are going, its gonna be okay, I CAN DO THIS!!! T:tt1:

I have decided to treat this birthday as most people would treat new years, time to make a resolution to myself. I have never been one to go along with the crowd, so on Jan. 1 when everyone else is doing their new years resolutions I will be at goal! Afterall, my birthday is the beginning of a whole new year for me, right? Okay, so I am 20 lbs from goal, and I am just screwing around. I can't seem to get my shit together and finish this thing. I don't think I am afraid being at goal, I just think I am a lazy ass who can't do what it takes to be successful. I have not exercised in a week, and my eating is out of control. I gotta do this, I cant come this far and leave it here with 20 lbs to go, I just cant. I have got to let the fat girl go once and for all, and get to the healthy, slim girl that I have been working so hard these last 9 months to become. To let all that hard work go just because I am struggling would be a crime. I have accomplished so much in these last months, I have lost over 50 lbs., I have become a RUNNER damn it! I RAN a frickin' 5k. I don't want to go back to being tired all the time and feeling shitty all the time. I want to be fit, I want to be thin, I want to wear a goshdamn size 6! I can can can do this! Hell with it, I am not waiting till tomorrow to start, I am starting now. NOW! I am committing to myself and whoever else has the patience to read this that I will get up at 5am and run for 30 minutes. Not walk, RUN! Cya tomorrow, will report on how things are going, its gonna be okay, I CAN DO THIS!!! T:tt1:

Today started out sucky, woke up this morning feeling like crap, yesterday was bad too, had diarreaha all day and was just completely worn out, dont know how I made it through the day at work, I must have run to the bathroom 100 times!:party: This last weekend was the best- DH surprised me for my birthday and we flew into Fontana to go to the Nascar race. It was so incredibly fun and I was totally surprised, if for no other reason than DH went to so much work to do a great surprise that I would love. Think I will keep him around awhile longer, lol. Due to not feeling so great today I called in sick to work, and am going to cancel my PT session tonight. Just going to take it easy today and let this yuckiness work its way out of my body. So I am officially 20 lbs from goal- whoo hoo! I CAN DO THIS!!!! I will start being more consistant with my exercise and logging my food, thats what has made me successful up to this point:thumbup: I CAN DO THIS!!! T

Today started out sucky, woke up this morning feeling like crap, yesterday was bad too, had diarreaha all day and was just completely worn out, dont know how I made it through the day at work, I must have run to the bathroom 100 times! This last weekend was the best- DH surprised me for my birthday and we flew into Fontana to go to the Nascar race. It was so incredibly fun and I was totally surprised, if for no other reason than DH went to so much work to do a great surprise that I would love. Think I will keep him around awhile longer, lol. Due to not feeling so great today I called in sick to work, and am going to cancel my PT session tonight. Just going to take it easy today and let this yuckiness work its way out of my body. So I am officially 20 lbs from goal- whoo hoo! I CAN DO THIS!!!! I will start being more consistant with my exercise and logging my food, thats what has made me successful up to this point:thumbup: I CAN DO THIS!!! T

Hey Lulu, So it took you approximately 9 months to hit goal? I would like to be a size 6 by October. I went shopping today and am in an 8, so I am hoping it is do-able. I just finished my first 5k on July 26, and my goal is to do one a month till the end of the year. I also work with a trainer 3 days a week, and spin the other 4, so working out isnt a problem. I have always had bigass syndrome so that is where my problem lies, it is just so hard to imagine that I could actually fit my badonkadonk into such a small size, but when I read your story, and see that it is so similar I feel like I may just be able to do it. Thanks so much for your inspiration! Tracy sacramentospinnerchick:lol:

Lulu, Your stats are almost exactly the same as mine, started at 201, and my goal is 125. I also am 5'1" . I was wondering how long it took you to get to goal? I am 25 lbs. away and am totally stuck for about the last 2 weeks, have maybe lost 1 lb in that time. Any advice you could share I would truly appreciate. Its nice to be able to find another shorty that I can identify with, you are my new role model! Tracy sacramentospinnerchick

I would have to agree with all the above posts, doing something you enjoy is not "exercise" it is just fun. I was banded in January, and the best thing for me has been spinning. That is where you ride stationary bikes in a dark room with music playing. I love it so much that I go just for the fun of it, and dont count it as a workout. I also did the C25k, and ran my first 5k race a couple of weeks ago. I was so proud of myself for accomplishing that goal, and love the fact that I can classify myself a runner. My goal now is to do one a month till the end of the year, then next year I want to complete a 1/2 marathon. Maybe set small attainable goals for yourself, it is truly motivating when you find that you can do it, and keep upping the goals a little bit at a time, you can do this! Tracy sacramentospinnerchick:lol:

...because it makes me feel so much better when I do. Tracy sacramentospinnerchick:lol:

...because I have to weigh in tomorrow. I have a love/hate relationships with Fridays (: Tracy sacramentospinnerchick:lol:

OMG, my trainer totally kicked my ass today. I knew he was going to be kicking it up soon because I haven't lost any inches off my legs yet. He pulled out the kettlebells and lined them up and I knew I was in for it! I am happy with my workouts so far this week, I did spin on Monday and Tuesday, then did 60 minutes of cardio today followed by training. Just wish I could get the eating under control- I have a bad addiction to pita chips. Eating has always been my downfall. The band is helping alot, I am just not in control like I think I should be. I don't know what its going to take to get it all the way together.:frown: T

OMG, my trainer totally kicked my ass today. I knew he was going to be kicking it up soon because I haven't lost any inches off my legs yet. He pulled out the kettlebells and lined them up and I knew I was in for it! I am happy with my workouts so far this week, I did spin on Monday and Tuesday, then did 60 minutes of cardio today followed by training. Just wish I could get the eating under control- I have a bad addiction to pita chips. Eating has always been my downfall. The band is helping alot, I am just not in control like I think I should be. I don't know what its going to take to get it all the way together.:confused: T

...because I am finally starting to feel good about myself.:crying: Tracy sacramentospinnerchick:lol:

Ok, so this weekend was a little rough, I dont think my eating was necessarily out of control, but exercising was a challenge. We took motorcycle safety courses all weekend and by the time we got done with that I was so tired I didnt do much. I ran on Sat. and that was about it.... I have got to get my ass back on track, DD's wedding is Oct. 18 and I have a beautiful size 6 dress I am determined to fit my ass into. Sooooooo, no more stressing over what has happened, time to move on and do better, I CAN DO THIS!!!!! I have been a slave to my weight problem for far too long!:frown: T.

Ok, so this weekend was a little rough, I dont think my eating was necessarily out of control, but exercising was a challenge. We took motorcycle safety courses all weekend and by the time we got done with that I was so tired I didnt do much. I ran on Sat. and that was about it.... I have got to get my ass back on track, DD's wedding is Oct. 18 and I have a beautiful size 6 dress I am determined to fit my ass into. Sooooooo, no more stressing over what has happened, time to move on and do better, I CAN DO THIS!!!!! I have been a slave to my weight problem for far too long!:thumbup: T.

.....because I am committed to see this through, failure is not an option. Tracy sacramento spinnerchick:lol:

I am staying on plan today because I want to be fit and fabulous! Tracy sacramento spinnerchick:lol:

Because its Monday, and I want to start the week off right! Tracy sacramento spinnerchick:lol:

Ok, so this is my very first blog....ever. Just finished my first 5k RUN on Sat, it was a bitch, but I did it and in the end I am so very proud of myself. My DH and kids were there to support me, and that was so awesome! I am so proud of all of them, they have totally been there for me for this entire journey. I think sometimes they get frustrated with the fact that I dont eat like I used to, but they have been really good about it. LOVE them! Will be doing kickboxing tonight and also try to run a few miles today. T:lol:

Ok, so this is my very first blog....ever. Just finished my first 5k RUN on Sat, it was a bitch, but I did it and in the end I am so very proud of myself. My DH and kids were there to support me, and that was so awesome! I am so proud of all of them, they have totally been there for me for this entire journey. I think sometimes they get frustrated with the fact that I dont eat like I used to, but they have been really good about it. LOVE them! Will be doing kickboxing tonight and also try to run a few miles today. T:lol:

Congrats! That is a HUGE accomplishment! Tracy sacramento spinnerchick:lol:

I am staying on plan today because after fill number four, I finally have good restriction. :thumbup: Tracy sacramento spinnerchick