Visits of Any Kind

are bad for weight loss.

I wish I knew how to hang with friends without eating fattening foods. This weekend was no exception. Add to that the impending monthly visit, and I'm just not feeling it.

On the good side, I've been moving a lot more. My job last night was very challenging but I got through it and my back feels a million times better than it did yesterday.

Yes!

I guess I already knew that the JC plan worked. It was wonderful to see it in action. Down 3.5 pounds this week! It is SO helpful to have Mr. ShrinkingT doing a weight loss program at the same time. (of course he's doing something I think is crazy and unhealthy but it's probably just good for him to lose weight any way he can)

The big difference was the work out this week and the commitment to eating the plan. Energy level has been okay (except for the Sinus infection and subsequent allergic reaction to the antibiotic of course)

This week:
- 3 days of cardio
- with out of town guests coming in; limit drinking as much as possible (2 drinks/night)

Up Again

Definitely isn't helping that I've been eating cookies, ice cream, chips, etc. Plus the no working out is not good. Trying to give myself a break because of the bad sinus infection.

New Workout Motivation

I guess I was a little hard on myself (considering a 1.8 lb loss). Still . . . .

In other exciting news, I got a new toy to play with last night. My new Nike+ is all set up and just waiting for me to get on the treadmill! Right on! If I get home in a timely manner tonight, I'm going to test it out with my "best of bootie" mix playlist.

New Week?

Did a big fat zero this week. Better week this week. (Forgot to weigh in this morning but I can almost guarantee it isn't going to be pretty)

So Frustrated

I know I haven't been perfect this week but I did eat well most days AND I worked out. Seeing a gain of 0.2 pounds just pissed me off. I'm going to chalk it up to PMS (especially since I've been fantasizing about fried egg sandwiches).

this week's plan:
cardio
yoga
strength training (at least 2 days)

Resistance, As Seen on TV

Let's go Princess! I admit I am an infomercial junky. This is one of the times I can say I'm glad I didn't check my impulses. I am SO freakin sore right now. The 11 minute workout that comes with the Tower 200 (installed very easily on my door, by the way) was no joke. I had to pause it so I could finish all of the reps but it was a really outstanding workout. If you too are interested in not being able to move without saying "ouch", visit bodybyjake.com . . . they will be more than happy to help you out.

Other fitness newbies this weekend, a minute longer in my jogging interval (I'm up to 6 minutes jogging with 3 minutes walking) and Crunch fitness's "Candlelight Yoga". I'm a huge fan of the yoga routine. It felt like my entire body got longer and more flexible while I relaxed. Awesome.

Back to the Basics

I guess eating a bunch of cheese and drinking a bunch of wine is not good for weight loss. I'm back home from visiting friends and family for the weekend and I just feel puffy. There's something about being inactive that makes me want to be MORE inactive.

Goals for the week:
- stick to eating frozen meals (even if it kills me)
- work out 5 days (even if I don't want to)
- relax enough to be able to appreciate activity

Back from Vacation

Maintained I think. (i frankly don't remember what I was before I left). Swimming daily really helped. Trying to figure out how to do what I've been doing without paying Jenny Craig for it.

:)