Week 4

This week my body felt strong and I felt encouraged. Towards the end of the week my body was feeling run down and I caught a cold :0(.  I went home Friday after work and slept. I should have stayed in the bed all day Saturday, but I got up and took two classes then spent the rest of the day in bed.  It seems like every time I change my eating habits(for the better) I always get a cold. Weird. Maybe because I tend eat less meat.  I noticed I've lost a few pounds and feel tone, which is always good.

This week I don't think I really learned much about myself or had an oh yeah moment. I was kind of on auto pilot and going through the motions.

My goal for this week is to start using myfitnesspal five out of seven days this week.  I didn't do to we'll with my goals from last week. I wanted to get up in the morning to run since I don't have time to run any other time.  That was the worst goal ever.  I hate mornings. It takes an act of God to get me to work on time and looking halfway decent.  My other goal was to ask for a vegetarian meal during an all day conference, which I didn't do.  I failed at my goals last week. Thank goodness for a new week!!!

Week 3

My body felt strong.  I was able to keep up more in class and was excited to get to the WorX. Even though the scale didn't show a number I wanted, my clothes are fitting a little better and I can see the definition coming back into my arms.

I love eating out and eating out is my downfall.  I don't want calories to exist in those meals, but unfortunately they do. I have lots of lunch meeting, networking events and trainings where food is always provided and NEVER healthy. I feel as though if I eat a little bad meal here or there it won't hurt me, when it really does.  I wish working out was enough for me to achieve my goals but unfortunately it's not...sigh.  I've learned that I have ample motivation to workout but planning my meals are what I need to focus on.

This week I lead a workout at my church and the people seemed to truly enjoy it. It made me feel good since people who never workout, got up and tried attempted to move their bodies.  One member said I should become a personal trainer...hummmm....

My goals for next week are to turn in my blog on time (lol), plan ahead for my all day conference on Tuesday and determine what I'm going to eat for Easter dinner (my family prepares meals that will clog your arteries instantly). Maybe I'll cook a few dishes this year.  Last goal is to wake up and go for a run before work 3 days this week. I plan to have someone call me since me and mornings are enemies!!

My coach Ashley is so inspiring. She was my coach the first time around and to see her dedication and growth over the last few years is so encouraging. I love the way I can text her random questions and she doesn't think I'm a fruit loop.

What are your WHY's? ~ Maia Paglinawan Carney

Body - I've noticed changes in my body, but I thought I would noticed more of a change by now but I know I'm on the right track, but need to stay focused on my workout and what I eat...WHY?  Because I'm tired of playing the victim and am taking my fate and destiny into my own hands.  The excuses are over.  WHY?  Because I deserve to be confident in my own skin.  WHY?  Because I know I can influence and encourage those around me to live a healthy lifestyle.  WHY?  Because you only get one body and I need to do my best to keep it as healthy as possible. 

 

Learning -  I've realized that learning about who I am and who I want to be is an ongoing process. 

Observations -  Friday, Saturday and Sunday are still my downfalls, but I'm aware of this and this week I was more conscience of what I was doing and tried to plan ahead as much as possible.  WHY?  Because my fat gurl name is Cupcake and she peaks her head out every once in awhile and takes over my mind and tells me I need to eat things I don't need.  I've also observed I need to listen to my body.  I haven't been getting enough sleep and taking time out for me so going forward once a month I'm taking a day out to do something for me, whether its getting my nails done or laying on my sofa.

Goals - My goal this week is to....GO HARD OR GO HOME (same as last week)!!!!  WHY? Because half way doing any workout is a waste of time. 

Set - I'm so proud of me for posting more on Facebook and making a morning bootcamp (yeah me!!).  This week my goal is to go to morning bootcamp class again on Thursday, run before class on Tuesday and focus on staying on track with my eating Friday - Sunday.  WHY?  Because we are coming towards the end of the bootcamp test group and my support that I've grown to rely on will send soon :0(

TreCeeD

Motivation is what gets you started. Habit is what keeps you going. ~Jim Ryan

Body - I've noticed some changes in my body and I like it!!!  And...I'm making healthy lifestyle a habit (except for the weekend, I'm working on it).

Learning -  I've learned that I need structure in my eating and working out regime.  Leave it to me and it all falls to pieces.

Observations -  Friday, Saturday and Sunday ARE MY DOWNFALLS....AAAGGGHHHH!!!!!  The fact that I don't have structure is messing me up.  I weighted myself Friday morning then again Sunday night and I gained way too much weight.  Why is it sooo easy to gain weight and forever to lose it...sigh.

Goals - My goal this week is to....GO HARD OR GO HOME!!!! 

Set - This week I plan to be on Facebook a little more (lol,I'm trying), make a morning boot camp workout (Thursday probably) and determine what I plan to do for the next 10 weeks after the test group ends.  I've been thinking about what I plan to after boot camp ends and I'm getting nervous because I need a plan so I won't go back to where I was. 

TreCeeD

Fear is what stops you... courage is what keeps you going. ~Unknown

Body - Last week my body felt good, except for Thursday.  By the end of the week my body is done!  I've noticed that I'm able to do more boy push ups and able to do the workout moves at a higher level for the most part, but I need to transition faster instead of taking a mini break.    

Learning -  I can't think of anything that I learned this week :o) but like the title of this blog I want to find the courage to keep going with my healthy lifestyle.

Observations -  When I look in the mirror I still see the old me, but a few people have told me I look like I've lost weight so that made me feel good.

Goals - My goal this week is to run a little further before class, probably not the full 3.2 miles though.  The last time I ran, I was able to do the whole route without stopping (minus the stop lights).  Also, I want to find a website where I can enter in the ingredients to a dish I make and it will tell me the calories.  Maybe I have a app idea on my hands.  

Set - This week I plan to be on Facebook more...lol!!!  Physically, I plan to incorporate a morning workout.  We'll see how this works since I'm more of a night owl.  I also want to drill into my head physical activity and healthy eating is what I'm doing for the rest of my life, not just until the end of October.  I guess another goal is to have a workout plan for at least November and December so I won't revert back to going home and laying on the couch.

TreCeeD

Strive for progress, not perfection. -Unknown

Body - Last week my body was working with me not against me.  I still ran twice before class, but not as far.  One day I ran around the shopping center boot camp is located in three times (very interesting) and the other day I ran 2.5 miles instead of 3.3 miles.  During the 2.5 mile run, my body felt strong and I only stopped once during the hill at the end.  After my runs, in class I was still able to keep up with the group and not feel like I'm about to black out!!  I love the transformation I feel in body, even though I don't see it in the mirror.  I wonder when my mind will catch up with my body???  Overall, my body feels healthy.  Usually I'm so tired throughout the day, but since I started boot camp I'm more focused at work and tasks in general, however on Fridays my body crashes HARD!!  Last Friday, I eat dinner then sat on my couch to watch a movie around 8pm, next thing you know I woke up and it was 3am!!

Learning -  I'm writing down what I eat and am more conscience of where my pitfalls are.  Pretty much it's Friday, Saturday and Sunday.  Friday dinner is never the heathiest, Saturday if I go out to a restaurant with friends I make bad decisions and Sunday my mom usual doesn't make the healthiest food for dinner so I usually slip up there.  Also, I've realized I don't track my food unless it's healthy stuff...interesting.  I'm also learning to listen to my body.  There are days when mentally I think I can do more, but my body is telling to slow it down.  I'm still looking for recipes I can make in large quantities Sunday night so I won't have to cook for the rest of the week.  

Observations -  None for this week.

Goals - My goal this week (and weekend) is to write down the good and bad stuff that I eat. 

Set - I really didn't have a chance to research nutrition and meal options like I wanted to last week, so I'm going to try and focus on that this week along with pushing myself as hard as I can in class. 

TreCeeD

It's never too late to become what you might have been. -George Elliot

Body - Last week sucked!!  I decided to run before class with my friend and coach and while I felt great during the run, during class I felt like I was going to black out a few times.  Other than that my body feels amazing!!!  I'm loving the definition in my arms and thighs, and can wear clothes I wasn't about to fit into a few months back, but I think it's interesting I don't see the difference when I look in the mirror.  Ummm...approximately how many weeks will that take??

Learning -  I need a therapy group or an intervention to change the way I think and feel about food.  It's the devil!!!  I need to eat to survive, but since I'm trying to cut out the bad stuff finding proper fuel is harder than I thought.  I'm getting tired of salads and baked chicken breasts and see why I give up getting well in the past.  I was talking with my friend who is doing weight watchers and her advice to me is you can have it all, but in moderation.  I think I'll look for a podcast or daily blog to help with this horrible situation.     

Observations - I've noticed that I'm a lot stronger and have lots of energy throughout the day.  I'm knocking projects out at work and overall I'm noticing the changes in me mentally and physically. 

Goals - One of my goals is to increase my mile time, which I'm working on before class.  During class I'm also trying to push during the cardio bursts, but I need to focus and do better in that area.  Another goal is to do boy push ups.  This goal is...progressing...lol!!

Set - My goals this week are to continue to run before class and focus on my diet, specifically education myself regarding properly fueling my body without adding more unnecessary calories but substance to make it through a work out without wanting to black out.

TreCeeD