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Date:
04 May 2003
Time:
14:58:49

Todays Journal

May 2

Today I thought I was gonna get to the gym. And I didn't want to write this journal cause guess what... I didn't. I still feel run down. Am I supposed to be going to workout when I feel like this? I still went for a walk, but that was about all I could do. I do feel like I am finally getting better though!

Date:
04 May 2003
Time:
15:01:21

Todays Journal

May 3

No workout again, though I was up and running around all day. Lindsay, Jess, and I went down to the states to do a little shopping which I haven't done in a very long time. And for the first time, I had a great time while shopping. I'm always someone that hates shopping because I can't ever find anything that fits! But finally, I had some success!! I found a few things that fit... in a regular store too!! A few things are a bit snug, but all I can say is "not for long!"

Date:
05 May 2003
Time:
18:36:28

Todays Journal

May 5

Today is a crazy run around day. I'm going away for a few days starting tomorrow so I may be a bit slow at getting my journals in. I'm planning the best I can so I'm not going to blow everything while I'm gone. I think I've managed to figure out how I'm going to do it too... which I'm happy about. I'll give you more details later as I make sure I follow through with it! Take care!!

May 4

Well now I can see that we all get busted for sending more then one journal at a time :) I'll have to make sure i'm doing them once a day instead of every second day. Nutrition has been going alright. Though I think I'm skimping on the vegatables. I gotta get better at this again. Being sick has really put me in a slump that I HAVE TO GET OUT OF!!

Date:
07 May 2003
Time:
11:47:22

Todays Journal

May 7

Man am I tired today!! I slept longer then I had hoped, but then again with the 3 hour time difference, its not that bad! So far I've been eating well while I'm gone, I packed all my protein power and tuna etc. As well, I am going to play some soccer this afternoon as well which will be nice! As well I'm still fighting this cold or whatever it is!!!!! Why won't it just go away!?!?!?!

May 6

Today was a really long day! I got up at 4:30 to catch a 6:30 flight to Ontario. I didn't say much before incase my friend read my journals and found out I was coming because it was a suprise for her graduation! I had the milk run tour of stopping in Calgary, Winnipeg, Soux St. Marie, Hamilton and then finally Ottawa. So that took about 10 hours or so. Also remember if you do that with West Jet, they don't give you meals so pack your own!! I packed some stuff for me which really saved me from being offered cookies or snack mix 6 times. So no, I didn't get much of a workout today! As well, Unfortunately, I won't be able to make it to the meeting or hike this weekend because I won't be going home till Monday, but I'll do my best to get to the next one!

Date:
09 May 2003
Time:
21:10:36

Todays Journal

May 9

Didn't get to the gym today, but did get out for a half hour walk in downtown Toronto with my 2 friends in the middle of day between a 7 hour drive to London Ont. One hard thing with this trip so far, is I know I know I haven't been eating enough! But I'm trying! I am making healthy decisions though when I could easily not be! (about 95% of the time) ;)

May 8

Went to a grad dinner with my friends, and wasn't able to alter the menu to a healthier choice, (not that I tried all that hard) Though I did get to the gym today finally, now that i'm feelin a bit better! Its been great to be here and hang out with everyone I haven't seen in the longest time!!!

Date:
16 May 2003
Time:
01:38:58

Todays Journal

Sorry for the long delay in my update, but here it is finally...

May 10

Spent today visiting my friends in London Ontario, I visited her at her airport in the tower, and got to know some of her staff. Then had a tour of London a bit. Pretty relaxing day!

May 11

Another pretty immoble day... Drove down to Hamilton Ontario and had a visit of their control tower which was really cool! Nutrition is still going pretty good being away from home, but it is a bit tough to eat every 3 hours and preparing that far in advance when I'd have to buy a whole load of groceries to have all my supplies of veggies when I am only there for 2 days. I'm doin my best though!

May 12

Today was the long flight home! It didn't take as long to fly out because I only had to stop in Winnipeg and Calgary. Though an hour at each stop makes me immoble for that much longer. I can't stand the flying only to the point I don't move for so long. But I did pack food for the flight... veggies, and even took a bit tub of yogurt and threw a bunch of grapes in for a snack.

May 13

My birthday, and my first full day back while not being sick in awhile. So I decided to get a full workout at the gym. I never realized how fit I was, and how unfit you can become so quickly. I couldn't finish my whole set of squats because I felt it enough to think I had pulled something. Though I don't believe I have... but I do know I worked the mucles pretty good! I ended up doing a few upper body weights instead because I felt like I would do more damage by continuing with my lower body. So it wasn't as full of a workout as I had hoped, but its got me going again in the right direction.

May 14

ASSESSMENT DAY... Man, was I not looking forward to this day! I was really nervous because I knew I didn't have the same progress this month as I had the last month. Though I figured I hadn't gained anything back and I wasn't any worse then before... I just knew I hadn't made the progress I had hoped. Then I was pleasently surprised (shocked might be the better way of saying it) that I was down only 2lbs on the scale, but I had still gained 7lbs of mucle and lost 9lbs of fat!!!!! Like I said, I was shocked!! And really happy!! I saw Tamilee there and glad to see she was happy with her results as well... and it was really nice to meet Parri as well! Well anyway, I guess my point today is that I'm still learning and trying to grasp how the body works in mysterious ways!!

May 15

Feeling pretty sore from my workout 2 days ago. A good sore of course! I am surprised on how much of my legs I feel just from squats, I don't remember feeling that many muscles from the one exercise before. But no complaints here! I had a good workout today on my biceps, and back. I couldn't complete them all because other parts were still sore from before and I didn't want to work them till they healed, and as well I felt really headachy today whenever I put a hard effort in. So I went and had a good cardio session... which today I found it hard enough to stay in the fat burning zone let alone the lower end of it.

Date:
17 May 2003
Time:
00:45:45

Todays Journal

I feel like I have started all over again and somewhere I feel like I have overcome some of my lack of motivation. I don't know what it is that changed me, but my best guess is that I've been feeling a lot better and I have been able to get to the gym and do my workouts. I felt a lot weaker then before I felt sick, and so its funny how sometimes I felt like I couldn't do my whole set of weights before not feeling well. So for this week until I get my new plan on Monday, I split up my weights and did some every day. Today I did my abs, triceps and lateral raises... where yesterday I did my biceps and my sides. I thought this worked because I did feel rushed to get everything done, and I really worked those muscles good that I can really really feel it the next day. I can feel myself getting stronger already!! Having a fairly good result from my assessment is definately a motivator as well... because I really didn't think I had done so well! Keep up the great work everyone!!

Date:
18 May 2003
Time:
00:57:19

Todays Journal

I didn't get to the gym today, but I made sure that I got out for a 45 min walk instead of on a treadmill. Sometimes I think the fresh air does me a lot better then the gym when I'm not going to be doing my weights. Nutrition is finally getting back on track. Not that is was really off by far, but for some reason it just didn't feel like I was being good enough. I feel like I've finally started to get out of a slump and right back on track!

Date:
20 May 2003
Time:
00:52:27

Todays Journal

May 18

Today was my day off from the gym. Though I find I do more little exercises during the day just standing around, when I'm at work, or waiting for something. Hopefully that will help a little bit. Nutrition was a bit of a struggle because I have those cravings for just a bite of this or that. I hate that!!

May 19

I had another day off from the gym today. I seemed to have moved from mon-fri, to tues-sat. But I want to move that back again. With the nice weather today and the holiday, work was just absolutley crazy and I just didn't have time during the day. But I am heading back tomorrow for my lower body workout!

Date:
20 May 2003
Time:
20:55:05

Todays Journal

May 20

I got to the gym after work today, and all I can say is that I think I'm going to have problems walking tomorrow. I gave my legs a really good workout today. I'm quite impressed with myself. I feel like I'm finally getting back to the strength I had before I got sick! Having a good workout is really the key for me to make sure my nutrition is good. I find if I'm not doing a workout, my nutrition is a lot harder to keep on track. Anyway, keep it up everyone, one day at a time!!

Date:
21 May 2003
Time:
17:37:46

Todays Journal

May 21

Well, I'm not as sore as I thought I would be. Though, I'm not complaining because I can still feel that I had a good workout. I got up and went right to the gym before breakfast, which I haven't done in awhile, and had a really good upper body weight session and did my 30 min of cardio. I'm really looking forward to getting my new plan sometime this week. I also went out and did a bunch of grocery shopping and prepared a few dinners for this week, which is really helpful because I find dinner is the hardest meal for me to follow through with.

Date:
23 May 2003
Time:
00:40:05

Todays Journal

May 22

I got up and went to the gym for my cardio workout today before breakfast. Only thing with that is sometimes I won't end up having breakfast until like 11:30. The rest of today, I guess I'd have to sum it up as being a complete slug!! I'm picking up my new plan tomorrow and am anxious to have a look at it. Take care!

Date:
24 May 2003
Time:
02:52:32

Todays Journal

May 23

I got my new plan today from Neaghn! And of course, I went to the gym this afternoon to give it a shot. Man what a workout!! It took me just under 2 hours to do the whole thing, and I definately had a pink face the whole time. It felt really good, but I was also just bagged afterwards. Maybe its just because I've been really lacking energy for the last day or 2, but I'll tell you this, the last part of my whole thing is abs.... and I am now going to make sure I do them first when it comes to my weights, because when I do them last, me laying on the floor, just makes me want to go to fall asleep!! I'm sure the last thing the gym needs, is me snoring in the corner of the weight room. :)

Date:
25 May 2003
Time:
16:46:52

Todays Journal

May 24

Today I ended up going to do an extra cardio session at the gym after work because it was raining and there wasn't much else to do. But really I was just making up for the workout that I missed on Monday. The intervals are really nice to have to get out some aggression! Nutrition was about 80% today. I really really just wanted to eat something really bad for dinner! I ended up going out for dinner but my head just wouldn't let me be as bad as I wanted to be! It came down to just too many carbs as I had a mini pizza, vegetarian with light cheese and extra veggies. But it was yummy!

Date:
26 May 2003
Time:
14:27:54

Todays Journal

May 25

I took today off from the gym which I felt I needed the day to get rid of the little aches and pains from my workout so I'd be ready to go again for Monday. I did manage to get out on my break from work for a 40 min walk. One thing I forgot about the warmer weather is how much more your body swells during the day!!

May 26

Got up and got my butt to the gym for almost 2 hours before work started. 45 min cardio and then just under and hour for my weights. I really like this workout program because I am keeping my heart up the whole time becuase of the no breaks between weights. I Bascially I can see that in my face.... I turn quite PINK!!! But I hope this month will kick start the results again (the visible ones) I'd really like to get rid of the fat this month rather then build any more muscle. I think I have enough of it for now.

Date:
29 May 2003
Time:
14:07:17

Todays Journal

May 27

Today was strictly a cardio day for me! 45 min and all out. Well it felt like all out because in comparison the cardio I was doing before, its quite more intense. It feels really nice to throw the intervals in. Though the only problem I had was that when I tried to do the intervals... anything about 165bpm, the machine wasn't giving me an accurate hit on my heart rate. So I just gave it a bit of a guess.

May 28

I got up early and got to the gym by 8 so I could make it work by 10:15. The cardio went quite well... Jogged for almost the 45 min except for water breaks and a few walk breaks. As well to check my heart rate because the treadmill won't let me check my rate while jogging. I didn't do all my weights because I was a bit achy still and wasn't sure if I should do the weights still. I've talked to Neaghn and she gave me some reasons I may still be sore and some ideas to try and recover faster. So I'll have to pay more attention to the faster recovery now and see if that will help me out.

Date:
02 Jun 2003
Time:
23:41:01

Todays Journal

May 29

I took today off from the gym because I just wasn't feeling very good. I feel a chest cold coming on, along with a bad allergy attack.

May 30

I made it to the gym in the morning for my full workout. Though I could feel the cardio hard on my chest because I can feel the cold getting stronger. But I still got through the workout. Lookin forward to a day off.

May 31

I meant to get to the gym today to make up for not going on Thursday, but I ended up at work all day and working a bit of overtime that when I got off and planned to go to the gym, it was closed. But there is always tomorrow.

June 1

Took the day off from the gym today again. I still feel like i have a chest cold and I am finding it hard to push myself to the point of breathing hard. It just hurts a bit to much.

June 2

Feeling much better today and got myself to the gym for almost 2 hours. These workouts feel really good and I'm working up a really good sweat. But also, i'm just exhasted when I'm finished. To a point where it is almost a bit to hard to have the energy to finish my workouts. I'm going to try and focus more on what I'm eating before hand and when to try and maximize the energy I could possibly have!

Date:
02 Jun 2003
Time:
23:41:18

Todays Journal

May 29

I took today off from the gym because I just wasn't feeling very good. I feel a chest cold coming on, along with a bad allergy attack.

May 30

I made it to the gym in the morning for my full workout. Though I could feel the cardio hard on my chest because I can feel the cold getting stronger. But I still got through the workout. Lookin forward to a day off.

May 31

I meant to get to the gym today to make up for not going on Thursday, but I ended up at work all day and working a bit of overtime that when I got off and planned to go to the gym, it was closed. But there is always tomorrow.

June 1

Took the day off from the gym today again. I still feel like i have a chest cold and I am finding it hard to push myself to the point of breathing hard. It just hurts a bit to much.

June 2

Feeling much better today and got myself to the gym for almost 2 hours. These workouts feel really good and I'm working up a really good sweat. But also, i'm just exhasted when I'm finished. To a point where it is almost a bit to hard to have the energy to finish my workouts. I'm going to try and focus more on what I'm eating before hand and when to try and maximize the energy I could possibly have!

Date:
11 Jun 2003
Time:
01:40:49

Todays Journal

June 3

45 min of cardio, when without a hitch. Felt really good after. 6 intervals.

June 4

Full almost 2 hour workout. I did a great job on my abs because my sister came to the gym with me today and had her to help with a harder exersice. I can feel them already.

June 5

Abs pretty sore today. Worked them well thats for sure! Did 45 min cardio. Struggled a bit through it because I just didn't feel the motivation to get through it all. Nutrition went pretty well today to.

June 6

Tried to get to the gym today... but didn't make it. Felt pretty bad that I didn't. But I plan to make up the day on the weekend. I just wasn't feeling that great and didn't want to push myself to hard. Plus i had a busy day at work and couldn't wait to just go home.

June 7

Had a great day at work. It was really busy as we had a fly in at the airport, so lots of people came in to visit from all over and it was a beautiful day out so, lots were out flying. Unfortunately, I couldn't make up my day at the gym because I was at work the whole time the gym was open and I couldn't get a walk in.

June 8

Nutrition went well. Struggled a bit with some cravings. But I did it! Didn't get to the gym like I had hoped, but then there is always Monday to start over.

June 9

Full workout today!! Feel good. Getting sore from the weights. But its the good sore! 45 min cardio, and had a good sweat!

June 10

Well I know how bad I feel when I do virtually nothing all day. I didn't go to the gym, I'm quite achy, but thats not my excuse. I just didn't do it. And I feel really crummy about it! I can't wait to go tomorrow. I need it to for my motivation. I caved and had some pizza for dinner tonight. No working out, really makes it easy to mess up the meal plan too.

Date:
03 Jul 2003
Time:
22:27:55

Todays Journal

Hey everyone, Sorry for not writing for so long. I was going to try and recap each day, but then I realized how long its been. I think I got a bit caught up in the nobody else is doing it so why should I make the effort to have my journals in. But I'm thinking now, that that is totally the wrong attitude to have. So overall, the last while has been up and down. My assessment didn't go as well as I had hoped, but I think I had a bad time before hand, and after my assessment, I seemed to have otten myself right back on track. I have even been pushing myself and I have done the Grouse Grind 3 times! Man what a workout that is. If I could write this journal in red in honor of what color my face was, I would for sure! For the last week or so, I have been going cardio crazy trying to burn the calories. Though the last few days over Canada day, I was so busy at work with the Celebrations at Langley Airport, that I didn't get a chance to get myself to the gym. But I did an extra day or 2 a few days ago because I figured I would be too busy. I'm finding the food aspect really hard to get back into the last few days. I've just been so busy and not into the planning for the whole day. Its so hard sometimes to be prepared. Especially if your not someone is always organized. But I'm still working through the ups and downs! Keep looking forward, not back I suppose! Take care everyone, talk to you tomorrow!

Date:
05 Jul 2003
Time:
15:06:45

Todays Journal

July 4

Ended up taking the day off from the gym because I tripped a few days ago and took a good hit on my knee and so I am taking it easy cause it hurts to bend my knee so much as to ride a bike or something.

July 5

Attempting to make it to the gym today after work. A light walk or something because my knee is still sore. We'll have to wait and see. I'll keep ya updated tomorrow. :)


May 1
 
Wow, May 1st. Already I don't feel like April was as productive for me as March. Not from the lack of trying, but I think 6 weeks with no cheating, kinda got the better of me and I cheated a bit on this month. But my idea of cheating now and cheating then are totally different! Like having a potato at night is cheating to me now. Plus not eating at many vegetables as I should have is cheating. Plus being sick for a week has set me back, mentally and physically. I feel the difference with even after a week with no weight training. I hate it!!!! Its like all my weights were for nothing!! But I've been told that muscle can come back quickly. I'm crossing my fingers and can't wait to get back. Right now I think I'm gonna cough up a lung sometime soon... and well, that ain't gonna help me with my cardio, now is it? :) Though it was a beautiful day and I was really happy to get out and at least get my walk done at the beach with Lindsay. Hopefully tomorrow I can do at least

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APRIL JOURNALS
 

April 30
 
Today again I said I was gonna head back to the gym. But I got up and felt ready to go to work and then the gym, but then 2 hours into work, I just had to go home. And so I decided not to go to the gym again and make sure I feel better. Though its getting better, I felt really tired, weak and headachy. I guess part of this challenge really is taking in the real life situations and learning to bounce back from set backs... hopefully tomorrow I can start the comeback of getting back to the gym.

April 29 

Again, I was wanting to go to the gym, but wasn't well in the morning. It seems that slowly I'm getting better though and tomorrow, no matter what. I'm gonna make it there for a work out.

I am going to try and get out later today for a least a half hour walk to get myself in better spirits from being so immobile. 

April 28 

I had every intention of getting up and going for my Monday morning workout. Though when I woke up... ummm Yeah right! I still wasn't feeling very well and there was no way I could go push myself even close to 100% at the gym. So I stayed at home and rested and dragged myself to work. I was going to go for a walk after work if I felt good enough, but I was just bagged when I got home at 9:30. So maybe tomorrow eh Linds?

Everyone deserves a big thumbs up for their diligence and determination to make this challenge apart of their lifestyle.  I think that just by accepting the challenge . . or even before, when responding to the ad, you set yourselves on the right course.  I am proud to know all of you, and from the deepest place I can go within myself, I wish you all continued success throughout this challenge and for the years to come. 

Regardless of the amount of weight you lost, bodyfat you dropped, inches you shrunk, your success has been measured in you continued dedication and ongoing commitment to letting the powerful you “out” 

I wish I had endless hours to share with you all, to take you on one on one and share some of my 17 years experience and help you more to facilitate your overall desires.  However time is always a factor, but I want you to know that I am here for you, all of the Staff at Bodies ‘N Motion are here for you, “Our Success can only be measured by Your Accomplishments” .So anytime, give us a call, an email, a fax or a scream, we are but a word away from joining you in your journey!!! 

By the way . . next group session should be attended by all, they are most amazing to be apart of!

April 27

I called in sick today at work, I figured I'm not going to do myself any favors by going in, so I slept an extra 5 hours which felt really good. So I'm starting to feel a bit better now. I should be able to head back to the gym tomorrow and get my full workout in, and maybe make up a bit of weights I lost from not going on Friday. Anyway, time to eat... So talk to you all tomorrow :)

April 26

I had planned on going to the gym today to make up the arm workout that I missed yesterday because I wasn't feeling that well. Though, I figured out, I'm still not feeling well, and since I went to work I was bagged. I also managed to get myself to the group meeting which was awesome! I'm so amazed on how well everyone has done!! It was great to chat with a few of you as well, though I’m sorry I wasn't chatty enough to stick around to long after, I couldn't wait to go to bed. I'm really proud of everyone, but as well, I’d like to say how proud I was of Lindsay last night, I never really stood back and really saw the differences on how far she has really come, but when she was standing up next to John, I couldn't help but think she looked amazing!! She has worked so hard since high school to get in shape, and starting at 240lbs, she is looking incredible, Lindsay, you are my inspiration! Keep up the amazing work!

April 25

Today I was really busy and I just couldn't find enough time for a full workout. I could only fit in 20 min of cardio... which I’m thinking is better then nothing right??

April 24 

Today I took the day off the gym because for the first time in a long time, I'm not feeling so well. Just a nasty sore throat and really tired. So I'm going to go tomorrow if I'm feeling better instead. I'm really bad for keeping going when I don't feel well... I refuse to do that now because I don't have the time to waste making myself worse! Take care!!

April 22
 
Today was a pretty good day. Though I didn't get to the gym before work like I wanted. But I did manage to go later in the morning a few hours after I ate to tried and go on a more empty stomach. Just a cardio day. I know I said I wouldn't sure if I would feel my upper body today from yesterdays weights... but YUP I do. Its great!! :) Enough I know it worked, but not painful enough to stop me from doing anything. Other then that, after work I went with Lindsay and a few others to watch the hockey game at Sharks Club! What a great game!  I just saw the email for the hike on Sunday, I am going to do my best to be there, but that's the day I have to go back to work. So hopefully I can work something out.!! Take care and talk to ya all tomorrow.
 
April 21
 
Hey Everyone! Didn't get to the gym as early as I had hoped because I ended up working a bit earlier then expected. Though I did manage to get my butt there for an hour after during the later morning so I could get my upper body weights done. Unfortunately, I didn't get my cardio in. So I'll definitely make sure it will be done tomorrow! No excuses! I had a really good upper body workout though, best one yet I would presume! I followed the 5 sets with increasing weights and definitely felt it. I'll let you know how functionable my arms will be tomorrow. Though you never know because sometimes I think I worked my muscles hard, yet I don't feel it as much the next day as I thought I would. So we will see! Take care!!
 
April 20
 
Happy Easter Everyone!! Hope everyone is having a nice long weekend. Mines been pretty good for being at work all weekend. But its been fun because everyone is out flying and the cadets are out flying the gliders and what not... its great! It was a day off from the gym today, which is always nice to have a day where I'm not worried about my gym gear. Which reminds me, I should probably throw it in the laundry before I'm one of those people who others hate to workout next to at the gym. :) Nutrition went well today as well... Easter dinner was a bit of a challenge, though I think I fair though it pretty well. I stayed away from the potatoes, gravy, and buns etc. (My most fav in the meal) But I think I still feel better then it all tastes. Anyway, I have to go throw my head on the pillow.... so g'night everyone!

April 19

I thought my legs would be more sore after the workout I did yesterday. I'm not complaining that I am able to move freely without pain, but I thought I would have felt it more. Though once again, I can feel it in my butt. Man, I must have had NO muscle in my arse. lol.

Nutrition went really well. Sometimes I feel like I'm really slipping, when I don't think I am. But today everything was planned out well and ate right on time etc. All and All, a good day. Relaxing as well because it was a day off from the gym.  Take care everyone

April 18

Today I gave myself a really good workout on my legs! I added more weight then I usually do and followed the new program I was given. I really like the program for the weights! Other then that, nutrition went well today... except I did have a few Jelly Beans. But then again, for an ultimate weakness... one slip up in about 6 weeks, I won't get to worked up over.

April 17

I got my new plan today and it looks like I'll be slowin down a bit at the gym. I think that's going to be a bit tough because I feel myself getting fitter and want to challenge myself with the cardio. Guess that's why I lost the amount of muscle I did. But I will slow it up and make sure I stay in my fat burning zone!  Other then that... My nutrition went well today... even planned a bit better for tomorrow! Take care and keep up the good work.

April 16

Today was a pretty good day at the gym I gave a really good effort with my upper body workouts. My nutrition was quite well today too... only flaw I had was regular ranch dip with a veggie plate at Sharks Club when Lindsay and I went to watch the hockey game. As well I had a bit of pop because I asked for water and the waiter messed up and brought me 7 UP. At least I didn't have to pay for it. lol!

April 15

Today was a pretty easy day. Though I am quite sore from my workout yesterday. I just did about 40 min of cardio, slower paced then I usually tend to do. I think I go a bit to hard sometimes. Sometimes I forget to much isn't good for me! Nutrition went fairly well today too. Though I'm finding I'm having more cravings right about now. But its all going well!

April 14

Today was the start of another week working hard at the gym. I had a really good workout today doing my lower body weights and a good paced jog for a half hour. Which is such an improvement for me to jog for such a long time. I now go for about 13-18 min straight and then walk for a few min before I pick up the pace again. When I started I couldn't do more then 2 minutes of a jog at a time. I'm looking forward to another good workout tomorrow! Take care!

April 13

Today was nothing but a complete veg day. (Though I was good with nutrition and won a couple battles of temptation) The relaxation  was awesome because I was so tired. So after work, I didn't do anything but lay around and rest. I'm ready for a good workout tomorrow!!

April 12

Today is Saturday and my day off from the gym!! It was really nice not to get up and worry about all my gym gear before work. I did manage to get off work early enough to go to the Muscle mania show and watch for the evening. Only downfall was that I was so absent minded trying to be on time, I didn't pay for my parking meter and I didn't realize it until 4 hours into it!!! So, I had to leave early to make sure my car wasn't towed! I must have sat on a horse shoe because not even a ticket!! Lucky!!!!! But the show was excellent, and everyone from BIM did an amazing job!!! Congrats to everyone!!!!!!

April 10

Today was another good day. I did get to the gym before work, but I was so tired this morning that I didn't have quite the amount of time that I needed. But, I still got a half hour of cardio in. One thing I did have problems with today was the water. Not that I couldn't drink enough... its when I'm at work and I'm working alone in the tower position (air traffic control) sometimes we go 2 and a half hours without a relief break when nobody else is working. My problem with that is... I really have to go to the bathroom. Now how painful is that when you CAN"T! lol!! But don't feel sorry for me... I'll live!  lol! I'm still really happy with how things are working out. I feel so much better about everything and its showing in other aspects of my life. Even work. My work is based on confidence, and even sounding confident when your not. Working in a male dominated field, (male dominated over 50 I may add) sometimes I find it hard

Keep up the excellent work everyone, cause I know YOU can do it!

April 9

Hey Everyone! Today was a pretty good day. Gave myself a pretty good workout on my legs, but I didn't have time to do cardio today which was disappointing to me. But I will add a little extra tomorrow or else just take a day on the weekend and make up for it. As well, I prepared my meals for the day and of course... I forgot it all at home :) whoops. But Dad was nice enough to bring it to work for me so I didn't end up eating out. Thanks Dad!!. As well my mom bought me a beautiful rose as a congrats for me! Thanks Mom!!

Keep up the awesome work everyone!!

April 8

Had a good morning at the gym today. It was strictly a cardio day for me. Its beginning to feel a lot better doing a jog on the treadmill. Meaning my hips don't hurt so much from the impact any more. Today I was much better with nutrition as well.... meaning I planned much better and was ready to not be home most the day!

I have been reading some journals... and I'd have to say... Everyone is doing so awesome!! Keep it up!! 

April 10

Got up early today and did a really good workout at the gym. My upper body weights took me about 45-50 min, and then I did 45 min good paced cardio. I felt pretty good when I was finished! Nutrition is still going quite well with me. I started to get a bit dependent on the protein bars for a few days, but I have seemed to get myself in gear and have planned my meals a bit better now.
April 7
 
ASSESSMENT DAY!!  Guess how much I'm down... common, guess!!!, Ok, I am down 19lbs!! Can you believe it??? I can't! I'm so excited!!! Once I was done with the assessment, I went to the gym and did my upper body workout. Though for some reason, my head wasn't really in the game today for weights... I just felt like doing more cardio listening to my music. I made a new workout CD, which I find makes a HUGE HUGE difference when trying to keep the motivation up and kill time. Then this afternoon... I got to pick up my new car!! Which was awesome in itself!!!! I love it!!! (Honda Civic) All and all Today was a total THUMBS UP!!!! 
 
April 6
 
Today was my day off from the gym. Which was nice! I did go with my mom and sister down to Crescent beach for a walk with our 2 dogs. Which is an experience because our one dog is still young and isn't good with lots of other dogs and people around. Then I vegged all day
Tomorrow is Assessment Day!!!
 
April 5
 
Well today was a good day and a bad day. It was a good day because I got up early and did and extra day at the gym, only light cardio mind you... but got my heart going. And did eat healthy all day. Bad news is I didn't eat very much. I got caught again out without food and I got caught not having a meal. I did have a protein bar with me, and did have that... but I spent a lot longer at a car dealership then I had intended, and went to more that I had intended. But that brings us back to good news... I bought a new car!!! I'm so excited about it. I get it on Monday.  Same day as my assessment!!! Take care everyone!
 
April 4
 
Today I had to work the early shift, on the early shift, rarely will you find me getting up early enough to go before work :) I will find a break in the day to dash to the gym instead! Though I had my leg workout today, but I just wasn't feeling up to it today. I did get 2 sets of weights done, but I struggled with a 3rd on a few. Just not feeling 100% today. Though after work, Lindsay and I tried something we haven't ever done before.... Racquetball. Man what a workout!! It was so much fun. To bad we don't know how to play the game. lol. Our rule of thumb, is just hit the ball and get out of the way before we both end up with black eyes. Of course every time we did something really stupid... like swing and miss (almost landing on our arse at the same time)... someone happened to stop and watch... we could just see the smirks on their face. It was hilarious! I'd be laughing at us too. If I could use one word to describe us playing racquetball.... Graceful is NOT the word!!!! lol!
 
April 3
 
Tough to get up this morning to get to the gym before work, but I did! Today was strictly cardio and abs for me. Though I woke up starving, which I usually don't. But I still waited till after my cardio to eat. I didn't end up getting a chance to go for a walk tonight, but I'm sure I will tomorrow. I spent tonight researching the possibility of getting a new car. We will see!! Anyway, I'm really tired tonight, so I'll talk to ya all tomorrow!
 
April 2
 
Today was another really good day. I have felt motivated all month, and I can say I have not cheated once! (okay, maybe a few jellybeans on day 2) But ever since then, i'm stuck to my guns!! And seeing some results which is awesome! So the effort has been worth it! Plus its not as hard any more! Today I woke up early enough to get to the gym and do cardio before work, but I didn't have time to do my upper body weights. So on my first break from work, I went down to the weight room and did them. Went for a walk at the beach tonight during the calm of the storm. Started to get windy and rainy near the end. But we got it in! Though my knee is a bit achy tonight. It should feel better tomorrow though.  Have a good night everyone!
 
April 1
 
First day of April and feeling good. I was pretty tired this morning so I just couldn't get up early enough to go to the gym before work. But I did manage to get out for a half hour of good cardio on my first break. (We have a little work out room downstairs at work whenever I happen to miss a day at the gym) - though I did get to the gym today. So basically, I can't use work as an excuse most the time if I don't go! It was strictly a cardio day for me, and I can feel my legs from yesterday, which I'm happy about. I must be doing something right :) Tomorrow is my upper body workout which will be fun of course! :) All in all... I'm feeling great! 6 days till my assessment and counting!!

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MARCH JOURNALS

March 3


This challenge hasn't officially started, but I have so many hopes, goals and lessons I hope to achieve and learn along the way. One I have learned already is when your sick, don't push it... and don't push to hard to hurt yourself cause in the long run, you end up off longer.

Best of luck to everyone!

 

March 4

This challenge hasn't officially started, but I have so many hopes, goals and lessons I hope to achieve and learn along the way. One I have learned already is when your sick, don't push it... and don't push to hard to hurt yourself cause in the long run, you end up off longer. Best of luck to everyone!

March 5

Today was a big day. I saw my "Before" pictures and my first reaction was pure shock. In my head... that's not me! That can't be me, I don't look like that. My second look... YUP that's me. Just never seen my picture like that before. I'm usually hiding, and not baring it all for everyone. I spoke with John today, and it went awesome, I left his office with a big smile on my face knowing that if I do what he says, I'll be well on my way to where I want to be. I'm extremely excited about that! Reading the information package, everything looks like it will be obtainable. I still can't wrap my head around the fact of eating more and more and more, and losing weight faster then I have in the past. Though, I'm sure it will become a habit soon enough.  Day 1 is here, and I'm ready to go.

March 6

 
Today was definitely a good day. Getting all geared up with food and stuff is a lot of work eh? But definitely worth it. Some of these meals I have eaten today left me full and unable to believe I could have eaten that much and still stayed on a low calorie diet. I even got up and did my workout before breakfast and attempted the dreaded squats and lunges, that I usually avoided in the past. Man am I going to feel it tomorrow. But its a good pain right?? I'm all gung ho for tomorrow.. lets just see how well I can walk when I'm stiff. :)

March 7
 
First off, I'm extremely pleased with myself that once again on my day off, I was up at 7am and off to the gym before breakfast. A great start to the day. The only downfall is, that I am extremely sore from the waist down from my workout yesterday. I saw this one coming. Watching me try and get up and down stairs and in and out of my car was definitely a sight to see! Hopefully I'll be somewhat more graceful tomorrow! I hope everyone is off to a good start! Keep up the good work!
 
March 8
 
Today was a day I decided to take the day off from the gym. Still sore, but more achy, i decided to rest my legs a bit before I go back tomorrow. As for the food, I have been really happy how much effort I have put in. I'm not much of a cooker or a planner either, but so far, I've pulled my socks up and doing pretty good. Though I'm still finding that eating this much food hard to take cause I'm not used to eating on such a schedule. But I can already feel the difference in not having the sugar highs and lows! It can only get better from here!

March 18 

Today I was again good at making sure I got up and went to the gym before work. I can't believe how many times I have actually done it!! But I’m feeling good for the rest of the day. My spirits in general are way up! As well as my cardio this morning, I got myself up for a walk on my break from work with a friend, and then went with Lindsay to the beach tonight for another brisk walk. I can't believe how the weather clears up for us in the evening :) Though now I am absolutely bagged, so I’m going to bed. See ya tomorrow!

 March 19 

I got up early again to head to the gym, though not as early as the last few days cause I feel really tired today. I was able to give it a really good run at the gym, increased some of my weights as well. But Lindsay and I decided to take the night off from our walk because the weather is pretty bad and I think I need the night to relax. I can also feel the difference in my metabolism because I used to dread every 3 hours cause I was too full to eat, now I can't wait to eat. lol!  Plus another thing I love about this challenge... You don't need to wait 16 weeks to see results... I can see and feel them already!!

March 20

Today was a pretty good day. I realized how hard it is to eat healthy if your not prepared for it! I did eat healthy today, but maybe not as much as I should have because I wasn't prepared for it, plus I found it to be one of those just hungry days. I had a good workout. I increased the weights for my leg workouts, though I think I need to add a little more because I'm not feeling as much as I thought I would be. There is always next time!  All in all, I'm feeling so good about the whole package!!!


March 21

 
Today was another good day! Though I have found the last 2 or 3 days full of cravings! First time I have really had to work to say no!  But I did! Today was just a cardio day. Still finding it a bit hard to slow down and fight the urge to keep my heart rate higher. Tomorrow i'm going to do a leg workout and I am ready to give it a really good effort again. (Help keep my mind off my dad having surgery tomorrow) I hope everyone is doing well, as I can see everyone is doing awesome!! Keep up the good work! 
PS, Lindsay, no popcorn for you!!!

March 22
 
Today was a hectic day for me. It was my day off from the gym, thank god because I didn't really have time to go. I can feel my workout from yesterday a bit more now which makes me happier because I thought I wasn't working hard enough with my weights again. Though I did get out for a walk with Lindsay this evening at the beach... Man I think we walked double time because the wind was so strong and it was COLD! I also ended up going to a party at a friends place, happy to say I stayed away from the spinach dip, which was TOUGH! (she makes it so good) And i stayed away from all alcoholic drinks... which i'm not sure what the rule of thumb is with alchohol. Any ideas? I know beer is out! (not that I drink much in the first place)   Take care everyone!
 

March 23

 
Today was another day off from the gym. It was nice to take a relaxing day off. Though I did manage a walk at the beach with my sister today. Man was it windy again! But it woke me up, that's for sure! Nutrition was really good today too... and I go to bed really hungry most nights... I hope that is a good sign. Thanks Lindsay for making me a workout CD!!! Its awesome!
I can't wait to meet everyone next week!

March 24
 
I had a really good workout today. Really worked my arms and chest well today I thought. Though I didn't go until later, which kinda messed up my meals because I didn't want to have breakfast before I went. So I think I cut out like an extra 10 minutes of cardio because I was all worried about having breakfast late in the morning.
I do have some tips for everyone tonight regarding safety... 1) If your going out at night, take someone with you. 2) If you happen to see a scary lookin dude with an umbrella in one hand and huge knife in the other... break your fat burning zone and run. Though its one way to get your heart rate up!! :)  Keep up the good work guys!

March 25
 
Almost 3 weeks in and still going strong. I wondered if I'd ever be this strong without cheating once!! But I feel so good and still have no desire to cheat! Had a really good workout this morning... strictly cardio. I jogged a bit longer then I usually can, which I was happy about! I was going to try a walk tonight, but then my legs are still a bit achy, so I thought I would take the night off because I'm planning a strong leg workout tomorrow morning. One thing I have done lately is bought crystal light and when I have my protein shake with water, I add just a pinch for a fruit flavor which really helps for the taste.

March 26
 
I planned a hard workout on my legs today... and I did that for sure! I made sure I did everything slow enough, and proper form! Which I do try and do, but I put even a bigger effort in, which I will be doing each and every time! After the workout, I felt like my legs were tired but I kept moving all day that I didn't feel stiff in the same day... Which I usually do when I really push myself. But then I sat down for an hour... and I can feel em comin now!!! Tomorrow is gonna be a killer! Funny thing is... I LOVE IT!! lol!  Results are still showing through now, and I feel fantastic!

March 27
 
Today I broke from my Monday to Friday gym routine. I woke up so tired, and sore that I figured I would maybe do more damage then good. I still managed to get out for a 40 min walk this evening with Lindsay which was cool! But I will go to the gym again on Sat to make up for not going today! Other then that, I spent the day taking my dad downtown to get some bandages removed from his surgery. (good chance for my butt to heal from my lunges!) lol!

March 28
 
Today was a good day when it comes to the gym! I got up early (even though I'm off) and did my workout before breakfast. Had a good egg breakfast and then it went down hill from there. Not really bad, but I just don't think I ate enough of " veggie and chicken meals" I had like 3 snacks though. (2 of which were protein bars) and yogurt and grapes, because I was on the run all day and just wasn't prepared. But I will be better tomorrow. Make sure I get all my veggies in! Had a good walk tonight with Lindsay again! I'm beginning to not feel well if I don't get my evening walks in. Makes me feel so much better at the end of the day! I'm really looking forward to meeting everyone tomorrow!!

March 29

Woke up early planning to go to the gym because I didn't end up going on Thursday because I wasn't feeling that well. But I ended up down at the beach with Lindsay again and did a nice walk for 45 min. Its so refreshing! I was lucky enough as well to go to Gators and listen to John and Sergio talk and show some different food ideas! My first thought was, man why didn't I think of those ideas! But I'm really excited to try them out! I was also ecstatic to hear that I could add California rolls (no mayo) into a lunch once and awhile! Once again, I'm feeling absolutely fantastic about the changes happening and thanks again to all staff of Bodies in Motion and Gators for their help!!

March 30 

Today was a full day off. Well, from the gym and from going for a walk. I did manage to get a lot of grocery shopping done so I can do some cooking tomorrow. I'd have to say I think Lindsay finds is somewhat funny shopping with me, because I mentioned before, I'm not much of a cook. I have no idea what really goes into anything. Though, I am learning, and quickly at that! Its all fun. Tomorrow I got back to the gym and do a leg workout. I'm really looking forward to it actually. Hope everyone is doing well!!