Days 3 & 4: Struggles

This is going to be a pretty difficult post for me to share. Is that not what this blog is about though? Gaining support when things get tough. Being able to open up in order to continue my journey on the correct path. Unfortunately, this fact doesn't make it any easier on me.

Day 3 was pretty great. I made it back to the gym & was able to get some strength training done. Once I am able to get signed into my Fitlinxx account on here, I'll be sharing more with you guys about this. Until then, let me just brag about this program. For as long as I can remember, one of my problems has been being too shy to ask for help. I never knew if I was doing my strength exercises correctly. There was no one there to tell me how many sets & reps to do. Fitlinxx makes this a problem no more.

When I first joined the YMCA they scheduled me an appointment with one of the fitness staff. They took me around to the strength machines that are connected to the Fitlinxx program. Assigning me a log in number, they set each machine up according to me. Each machine holds the correct range of motion, number of reps/sets, seat setting, & what weight I am currently lifting. As you lift there are specific tons that let you know when you are in range, out of range, & when you have completed the recommended number of reps. It's like having a trainer by my side the entire time. And it's a lot cheaper! (It's free with my Y membership)

As far as my food intake is concerned, I did great for most of the day. But then my mom came over after work. It was her birthday & the kids wanted to give her a cake w/ some ice cream. What the heck? I joined in. That one piece of cake & that ice cream wouldn't have been so bad but for someone who is constantly battling a sweet tooth, it's bad news. It set the way for a disappointing Day 4.

Hmmm, Day 4. There really isn't any easy way to say this. I didn't go to the gym & my food choices were close to terrible. I managed to stay away from the left over cake & ice cream but well, that's about all I can "brag" about. I've been doing pretty well when it comes to dodging the sodas. Until today. I feel as if I over ate. There was VERY little water intake. Minimal exercise was performed. In my heart I know that this is something that I need to fix. It's something that I can fix. But for some reason, my head seems to jump in lately telling me that I'm happy the way my life is now. That things are comfortable & it's okay to continue to live the way I am. Why are these thoughts running though my head? It's not okay to keep living like this!

• I may be comfortable living my life but I am not comfortable in public.
• I may be happy with my life but I am not completely happy with myself.
• I may love what my life is today but I miss being ALL that I can be.
• I may enjoy spending time with my family but if I keep it up, that time will not last as long as I hope it will be.

I've done this all before. It seemed so easy then. I understand why it's not that simple this time around but it still irritates me. It leaves me feeling weak. I'm left feeling disappointed in myself. I just want to find my groove.

Why does it have to be such a struggle?!? 

Why can't I just believe in myself & get this done?! 

Day One: Mission Accomplished!

 I didn't get to post yesterday because it was a busy, busy Monday. No to mention, a Monday following Spring Break. I managed to get to the gym despite all of this. That in itself is a wonderful feat. Since it was my first day back, I decided to focus on Cardio. 

My beginner routine included:
35 minutes on the Treadmill
10 minutes on the Elliptical
20 minutes on the stationary bike.

 The most challenging was the Elliptical. By Far! It always has been one of my toughest workouts. During my 2010 weight loss journey (a story for another time) I started out only being able to do a few minutes at a time. This makes 10 minutes a HUGE achievement for me. Especially since I haven't been on one in forever. Small steps carry you for miles.

Today is Tuesday, I had planned on it being a strength day at the gym but yeah... here I sit waiting on the Heating & Air guys to come do some work on my broken AC unit. They were supposed to be here "this morning". It is now 11:23am. Guess I'll just make the best of the situation & get some cleaning taken care of. Carrying baskets of clothes, loading/unloading the washer/dryer, walking back & forth from the house to the laundry room. That sounds like decent work to me. Wha'cha think?

With that said, here are my goals for the day:
Keep Moving!
Work on Water Intake!!
No Bored Eating!!!

Here's to Day One being Complete! Only ??? more to go.

Let's Do This!

Hello!

Most of you probably know me from the blog 'Sugar in My Grits'. I have been running that blog for a few years now & will continue to do so on a regular basis. My main reason for creating this new blog is so that I can share my latest journey with everyone. Not only do I dream of bettering myself & becoming an inspiration for others but I also seek constant encouragement. Call it a weakness if you wish. I call it doing what I need to in order to make it to the finish line. Who doesn't need a shoulder to lean on from time to time? With this being said, I hereby declare you guys my new pep squad. My "Drop the Pounds Posse", if you will.

Tomorrow (April 28, 2014) is my official start date. I will be sharing my plans & goals, more in depth, soon. This post is mainly to welcome you to my newest blog. I'd love it if you stick around & come back often. Feel free to share the link with your friends. My main goal is to at least check in every other day. If not every day. So here's to a new beginning for me. Thank you for allowing me to share this journey with y'all.

Are you on a weight loss journey, yourself? Do you spend your days wishing you have the motivation to get up & make a personal change? Feel free to leave a comment below. Join me on my many social media accounts. Let's make this happen!