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April 22
 
Pretty much the same day as yesterday, minus the after dinner walk.  Apparently my newspaper picture is posted at my husbands work.  God this is hard to take.  I keep reminding myself why I am doing this and that everything else is just trivial, negative thinking.  I know I am making alot of progress and I really am proud of myself for doing this.  I know that if I feel this way after 10 lbs the first month, how will I feel after 16 weeks?  It is very exciting.  Let everyone know what I weigh because it is all going to change!

April 21

 
Back to work.  I am thankful, no temptation there.  Rode my bike there and back.  Did my core exercises.  I don't have a lot of energy today.  I wonder if it has anything to do with my big pig-out yesterday?  I had a good day of eating today.  I even went on a nice long walk with my family after dinner.  I felt a lot better about myself today, although I did happen to open the Now Newspaper only to find my face staring back.  Hard to take.  Real awful picture with my weight posted for the world to see.  I tell you it is a far cry from before when no one new my weight, not even my husband. 
 

April 20

 
I really blew it today.  I was cooking for Easter dinner all day without a nibble.  But as soon as dinner came, the diet went out the window.  Complete moment of weakness. I felt so gross afterwards.  So full and bloated yuck!!  What more can I say?

April 19
 
Kept busy today with holiday shopping, cleaning etc.  Took the day off from my workout I was just to busy.  Eating was pretty good even with the extra holiday food laying around 
 
April 18
 
Well guess what?  I loss 10lbs, 9lbs of fat! I am very happy.  Talking to Neaghn was very informative and I thank you.  She encouraged me alot and assured me that I was doing well.  I guess I still need that approval.  I know that this is working for me, I feel so much better.  I am really looking forward to the second phase of this journey.

April 16
 
Went in to get my assessment done. Was very excited. But I thought it was for 6:30 but it was for 6.  Oh well made another for Friday .Wish me luck!

April 15

 Tomorrow is my assessment and I am a little nervous.  I ate real well today.  Rode my bike to work and back and then after dinner when contemplating my exercising routine I passed by some gold fish crackers and took a handful, then there were the muffins I baked for my sons school snacks, I had to try one.  I don't know what made me do it when I was doing so well.  I decided today will be a rest day and only did core exercises.  Tomorrow is another day.  I will let everyone know how my assessment goes tomorrow. Chow for now

April 14

Busy, busy day today.  Lots of energy.  I ate to perfection at work today, even the timing was done.  I wish I could do that everyday.  Came home made dinner, cleaned up and did homework with my son until 8:30.  By 9:00 I was doing my core exercises and cardio.  I really didn't feel like exercising today but I forced myself. I had a nice hot bath afterwards and could barely carry myself to bed.  I passed out in no time. I am glad I got so much out of my day that was productive. I wonder why sometimes  I am such a couch potato and can barley muster the energy to find the remote control?

April 13

It was a yucky raining day but no matter I got out of the house for some exercise with my family.  We rode our bikes to a local park and rode a couple of miles together in the rain.  It was actually quite nice.  I felt good when I got home.  My body thanked me and rewarded me with renewed vigor.  I cleaned and baked for the rest of the day

April 12

Today was a better day for me.  I got some inspiration from the other challengers journals and gave  myself a mental pick me up.  I still felt bad about yesterday being such a right off so it really helped to see what everyone else is going through.  I go in for my next assessment on the 16th and I am a little nervous

April 11

My abs are still sore today but not as bad.  My eating wasn't really good today.  I skipped some meals and definitely didn't drink enough water.  I am still riding my bike to and from work but I feel bad overall about my day. I did notice a difference in my energy as well.  I just was not with it today. I hope tomorrow will be better

April10

I am really sore today.  My abs are killing me.  They have been sore before but nothing like this. Instead of taking the weekend off I decided to take today off since I am so sore.  I had a coffee this morning.  I decided to let myself have one when I need it.  No cream but just a little stevia.  I will never let myself get addicted like before.  I can't forget the terrible headaches when I was trying to quit.

April 1 
 

I rode my bike to work and back felt good.  after work doing my strength training was really hard.  I really wanted to just stop.  I kept reminding myself why  I am doing this and I starting concentrating on the proper movements and tempo.  It was hard.  After I was done I felt really good about myself.  I know if I just quit, It  would be one more step to  falling into the same old routine that got me here in the first place.  I don't want to go back ever! only forward.  I just  keep telling myself that everyday is another step forward and I know I can do it.
 
April 2
 
I can't believe it is April already.  I rode my bike to work again today, its getting easier each day going up those hills.  Even though my husband works nights he has been faithfully waking up at 7:30 each morning to ride with me to work.  How's that for support?  On the days that he works days, he and my 10 year old son will ride to meet me at work and ride home with me.  Today I almost fell down the stairs because my legs felt really wobbly like jello.  My shoulders are a little sore today and stiff.  I didn't do my cool down exercises after my strength training.  I guess it makes a difference.  Working at my new job is a struggle to keep on top of my eating.  I am really preoccupied with learning all the aspects of my new job that I sadly feel like I am missing my every 3 hour meals.  Today I noticed 5 hours went before I ate.  I think I will bring my little alarm clock and put it on my desk to remind me.  I have my snacks at my desk but I just can't seem to remember on my own.  The hours just fly by.  I've gotta fuel this body properly or I will be missing out.  I know this.  Tomorrow is another day. 
 
April 3
 
I did much better on my eating today.  I still have jello legs but more sore stiff shoulders are better.  Today I am having a free day.  Only abs today. After putting my son to bed and my husband working nights I used this quiet time to quietly plan some new meals for the next couple of days.  I find that when I am more organized with my meals everything else seems a bit more easier to deal with.  It is one less thing  to worry about.  Thanks again to everyone for there words of encouragement.  I really look forward to reading everyone's journals  and I am really happy with all the progress that everyone has made.  Keep up all the good work.
 
April 4
 
I went out to my in-laws house today and left feeling quite good about myself.  I got some nice compliments on the way I look.  I was told that the weight is really coming off. It felt nice to hear. I know I haven't lost that much weight that people are going to stop in their tracks when they see me but it did feel good to hear.  I definitely feel better. 
 
April 5
 
Treat day!! Yeah!!  I went out for dinner with the family and had a pretty decent dinner of raw veggies with dip and breaded chicken and a  beer.  The biking to work is working out nicely.  I am planning my meals ahead of time now because it takes me so long to pack up my bike with food and clothes for work as well as getting my son ready in the morning.  Just worked on my abs today.
 
April 6
 
First thing this morning before anything I went down stairs and really looked at myself in the full length mirror.  I don't do this often but I just felt I needed to do it today.  I had a mental talk with myself on why I am doing this.  Felt sad, then glad, then excited.  Very weird emotions I know.  I am finally getting use to the oatmeal in the morning.  I use to just gag it down but now I almost like it.  Comfort food yumm. 
 
April 7
 
It was such a miserable day today but I got out the rain gear and hopped on my bike to work anyways.  I felt good that I was keeping this up as I watched all the cars wiz past me to drop off their kids at school (some only a block away) like a little rain will kill you. But alas, after work it was so bad that I gave in and called my husband to pick me and my bike up.  I decided not to feel too bad about myself I will just set my clock a little earlier and work out in the morning.  I am sure tomorrow will be raining as well but we will see what happens.  I am really getting excited about my next assessment on the 16th.  It is so neat having these goals to work forward to.  When I tried on my own I just made up goals as I went along and I never stuck with it.  This is so much differance, I can feel it inside.  I am really getting excited!

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MARCH JOURNALS

March 18 

Woke up early and did my weights. cardio and abs.  Started off well with a good breakfast and snack but the afternoon was shot.  Got super busy at work and forgot lunch and afternoon snack.  Did manage to choke down some greens when I got home.  Went to a movie after dinner and was a good girl sipping on my protein shake until I couldn't handle the smell of my sons popcorn any longer. took a couple of handfuls and then felt pretty low as I wiped the oil off my hands.  I am trying to get the negative thoughts out of my head tonight.  I know tomorrow is another day.  I have been so good up to this point.  I guess I will count that as my weekend treat and skip this weekend.  It's weird though that I haven't really had any cravings since I got rid of my coffee headache but now that I had a little taste I want more.  More chocolate more junk.  Well I won't that happen.   I am going now to drink the rest of my 1/3 ltr of water, that seems to control cravings for me and go to bed were I can't get into trouble.

 March 19 

Noticed going into this second week that my will power its quiet good when it comes to the exercising and weights.  I really enjoy doing it even though it is so early in the morning.  Food in the morning is not the problem either.  I have noticed in my journal that I want to stray with food in the evening.  I am trying to find something to occupy myself in the evening on such rainy days when I am obviously bored.  So silly to want to eat just because I am bored. Oh well i will let you know what happens tomorrow.

March 20
 

I have been so use to waking up at 6am to do my workout before work that when I have a day off I can't sleep in.  My body seems to know when I need to exercise and won't take no for an answer.  Oh well that's okay I enjoy it.  I am a little sore today though.  Went  out for dinner tonight with the family and I think I did okay.  I choose a chicken salad and only ate about 1/3 of the chicken and half the salad with a bottled water. I was full. I did notice that when we got home I was the one that had all the energy when everyone else who pigged out and drank pop were couch potatoes.  I really wanted some dessert though.  I kicked the coffee habit but still can't seem to get rid of the chocolate cravings.  Anyone have a cure?

March 21
 
I got a new reclining weight bench today.  Very excited to use it.  Good day today.  Did my abs and cardio and weights.  It was hard getting through the weights because I am a little sore.  I went for a nice walk on my lunch hour in between rain showers.  I have 3 days off now, so I am going shopping for some interesting and different food choices.  I want to keep my meals interesting.  I have been eating a lot of the same stuff everyday over and over. I need a little more variety.  During the week I am just so busy I don't like to shop but I think I will go to some of the nice farmers markets this weekend.  I will talk to you tomorrow. Everyone have a great weekend.  Think positive.

try chocolate protein powder, mixed in water and put in the freezer to make chocolate protein pudding!!!

March 22

Today was my rest day from my weights and cardio.  Just did abs today.  I fully trust John and all the Bodies n Motion staff but it's strange to do so little cardio.  My program is just 2ce a week will a gradual change in time each week.  I just feel like I should be doing more. I know everyone has the training and experience behind them to know what I need and I obviously don't or I wouldn't be here.  I had alot of food cravings today but didn't act upon them.  Yeah!  One of the positive changes that I have had on this program is a lack of headaches.  I use to get them about 2ce a week but since the caffeine headaches have gone I haven't experienced one.  I have a lot more energy now and I am really excited to see what other surprises are in store for me.  I hope everyone else is feeling it too.  Good health to everyone and I will talk to you tomorrow.

March 23

Well tomorrow I up my reps and cardio.  I'm excited.  Today wasn't very exciting.  kept busy around the house and did some reading.  Was a time for reflection. While cleaning up the house I found some old pictures of myself when I was younger before having kids.  I looked so fit with no effort.  Ahh youth.  Oh well I am getting fit now but it definitely is taking effort.  Its worth it though.

March 24

Well I upped my reps today.  Boy were my muscles burning.  It was really hard to get through it.  I know it will get easier as the days go by but wow that piece of comfort didn't help this morning.  I am really jazzed today.  I really noticed how my clothing is fitting and it is definitely getting looser.  I am so excited.  It hasn't even been three weeks yet and already I am feeling results!!  I can't even think what 16 weeks will be like. It is really exciting!

March 25

Very very bad day!  I got laid off today.  Was a complete shock didn't see it coming.  I am sad.  I did do my exercising this morning but the eating went out the window.  I didn't pig out or eat the wrong stuff, I just didn't eat.  I don't eat when I am not happy .  I am still not hungry but I know I should eat so I will eat something good when I finish this.  I have heard that exercise relieves stress.  I should have waited to do it tonight.  Oh well one door closes another one opens. I look forward to seeing everyone on Saturday.  Take care.

March 26
 
Well today is another day and it sure is a brighter day that yesterday.  It was hard to get though my exercise routine this morning.  It seemed to go on forever.  Felt better afterwards for getting through and not quitting. I am really looking forward to my upcoming assessment.  I don't think I have made a drastic change but I do feel better and my clothes are a little loser.  I no longer get headaches and I sleep soundly at night which I never did before.  I always had a restless sleep.  It is funny what a little healthy eating and exercise with do for the body.  Look forward to seeing everyone on Sat.  Take care
 
March 27
 
Well today I found a new job.  I can't believe it happened so fast.  I start on Monday.  Thank you everyone that emailed me with kind words I was feeling really low losing my job like that.  This job is much better in everyway so don't cry for me. I am so happy that everyone is doing so well and I am not alone.  Thank you all!
 
March 28
 
First day of my new job.  Did good with my eating but I decided that instead of the weekend as my day of rest I would use today.  Just so busy with starting a new job I have a lot on my mind.  Felt good today lots of energy.  Will see everyone tomorrow at the workshop.  Bye for now

March 29 

Today I dusted off my bike and am getting ready to ride to work and back everyday.  Did my abs and cardio.  Went well.  I started to show my husband some of the exercises that I am doing and he decided to try them as well.  I am happy with the gradual results I am getting.  I am slowly able to more and more.  Just a couple of weeks ago I remember how hard it was to do crunches and thought it impossible to do a decent amount with out stopping for a breather.   Well I am doing more and more each day.  It is not always easy but that's okay I am getting better.

March 30  

Last minute changes, I am leaving for the weekend.  I am excited but also disappointed that I will miss the workshop.  I hope it all goes well for all.  Was a rest day.  Only abs.  Unfortunately I didn't eat nearly enough food and found myself skipping meals.  It is so hard when your not at home and traveling about.  I will do better tomorrow I promise. 

March 31 

Read everyone's journals and I am happy that the workshop when so well and that everyone had a good time.  I rode my bike to work and back today, even through all the rain.  John is this okay to do?  I do my weights, cardio and abs when I get home from work now that I start so much earlier.  Am I doing to much cardio?  Should I skip the bike ride or my cardio at night?  I am not sure.  I don't want to burn any muscle only fat.