Challenge - Day 12

Challenge - Day 11

I committed to writing an entry each and every day and I plan to follow through with that commitment. 

Today was a really rough day especially for my mom. I pray this will all be behind her very soon.

Mom I love you with all my heart and I will be with you every step of the way.

Challenge - Day 10

Well that's me... "BEFORE"....

The "AFTER" me is looking forward to so many things such as:

1) Joining a volleyball league
2) Joining a softball team (co-ed of course) ;)
3) Join a Crossfit program
4) Learn to surf
5) Learn to snowboard
6) Try Tree Top Trekking and Ziplining

And most exciting of all......Drum roll please...
7) Join a roller derby league
8) Run a 5km to try it out
9) Complete a mini triathlon!!! :)

Today was day 2 of training at work and once again ran late. I didn't make it to the track but that just means tomorrow is a perfect opportunity to make up for it. I think I'm going to challenge myself to do 7km plus do my free weights.

Tomorrow...Biggest Loser Resort countdown and my next 4 month challenge after this 30 Day Challenge is complete.

Challenge - Day 9

A little late to post before pics but I thought I'd post a pic I love and of what I hope my "after" pic looks like!

I was at the track tonight thinking about how I am starting to feel better now that I am eating better and working out more. I worked a 12 hour day and all I could think about was getting to the track to do my 5km. To me that is progress and I am proud of myself for that. I am not here for a quick fix - this time I am in it for the long run.

The hard work is paying off - I'm down 5.5 in my first week which is great but I am hoping to get some much bigger numbers once my body is used to doing far more. I'm getting there and that's all that matters.

I think tomorrow, besides posting some before pics, I should also outline some of my goals over the next few months and over the next year....stay tuned!

Challenge - Day 8

I was back on track with a vengence today and I love it! Normally after a slight mess up over a weekend it would take me a week or two to get over it and get back on track. Not today.... not this time. I'm done starting and stopping. I had a great day and was around my 1200 calories plus I did 5km at the track which burned just over 500 calories so I am off to a great start this week.

I am grateful to my bff Kelly in California for her encouraging email and to my friend Jenni who went to the track with me. Its nice to know I have them around when I really need a bit of a pick me up.

I did a bit of reading up on the weekend on exactly what I'm in for when I head to the Biggest Loser Resort in September. Basically what I am in for is 1200 calories per day and 6-7 hours of exercise that consists of group hikes in the morning, exercising classes and aqua fit classes in addition to nutrition classes and other group discussions. I can't wait and I want to get the most out of my experience - I am hoping it will be a life changing week for me.

Tomorrow - Before pics! :)

Challenge Day 6 & 7 - Weekend

This weekend was far more of a challenge then I thought it would be. I had a really great week and I thought the weekend was going to be even better. It was a busy weekend filled with lots of family time and personal things to take care of.

The one thing I learned is that I need to find strength to go the path myself. When people make the choice to eat a certain way I need to find the strength to hold my ground with the proper choices for me. The other thing I really need to work on and find strength in is to workout alone. At the end of the day I really don't have anyone to truly share this experience with and I need to be okay with it. I know I have people who love me and want the best for me but they just can't be there for me the way I need them to be and the people who could are just too far to have a direct impact in my everyday life.

I've had a chance to reflect on this week and this weekend. I know I am on the right path because my weekend wasn't a write off as it could have been - if I did 90% okay and 10% not that is about 70% better than I would have done in the past. I didn't give up when I made a mistake I am just going to carry on.

Tomorrow is a new day and a start to Challenge - week 2! I have my plan in place and I am going to test myself this week and try and challenge myself to get a little uncomfortable especially when it comes to my workouts.

Until tomorrow.

Challenge - Day 5

This week has gone by so quickly! It has been a great start to the 30 Day Challenge and I continue to learn and grow each day. I am blessed knowing I have friends supporting me who are on the same journey to health as I am.

Looking forward to a busy weekend!