Sunday Snowshoeing

So I finally did it, I went snowshoeing this morning and I had a blast! I know this years focus is to lose weight but I plan on having a lot of fun along the way and this was a great start.

Last week was a killer after my first session (as I couldn't walk properly for 4 days because my legs were in such pain) but I explained my concerns to my trainer and she switched things up a little.

My second session was a really great workout but to top it off I also had many ladies encourage me to join the bootcamp class at the gym. I think I might just try it out tomorrow and post a little something out on how I did.

There was something I kept thinking about this morning while the sun was shining down as I was snowshoeing - I just can't hold back from doing the things I want to do because of my weight. I just have to put myself out there and try. In turn, the more things I try the better I will get and the more weight I will lose which will increase my confidence to keep going and do more.

Today was a great day.

Let the Training begin!

So I had my first training session tonight and although I was so happy to be there I completely broke down and cried at one point. I was so frustrated with myself as to how did I let myself go like that? I mean I've always been a bigger girl but I used to work out 5 - 6 days a week and I felt like a million bucks doing it and tonight I could barely do anything.

Not sure if I really click with my trainer but I am going to stick it out and give it a chance. The one key point she mentioned several times was that she was there to focus on the things I'm not good at so that I become better at them instead of working on things I am already good at.

My one success - she asked me to do jump ups (jumping with both feet on to a raised platform) something I've been terrified of doing - she was very patient and even though I wasn't the best I did it!.. I did it and I am going to practice it to get better and better at it.

So one session down and 11 more to go! (for now!)

Thank God the weekend is here because I don't think I'm going to be walking properly tomorrow LOL a good first session indeed!

Nighty night.

Better Late then Never - right?

Well the bad news is it has been forever since I've blogged but the good news is 1) I finally secured a full time job after several months as a casual position and a year and a half being laid off.

I committed to not giving up so until recently I worked two part time jobs and still managed to lose about 35 lbs in 2010. I know 35 lbs is good but I had hoped for much more and that is what 2011 is all about.

So, this year I am committed to keeping stress under control (which is a huge weight factor for me) and giving up my second job to make losing weight a priority now that I have my finances in order.

I've joined a weight loss challenge at my gym and I plan on winning one of the 3 cash prizes. I've purchased training sessions to ensure that I keep motivated and on track.

So, hello 2011 this is going to be a great year I can just feel it!

Blog-ya later!

0 Calorie BLT – Day 2

Tuesday night is probably my favorite night of the week because Biggest Loser is on. I call it my 0 Calorie BLT (Biggest Loser Tonight). I’ve been hooked ever since the first season and I’ve seen so many people change their lives for the better. I’ve seen obese people change their bodies into athletes in a matter of weeks and each week my heart wishes I was there beside them. I think I finally have to face the facts and realize I won’t ever have the assistance of being on Biggest Loser and I can’t afford a Personal Trainer so I just have to find the strength within myself to do it. I need to get my ass back to the gym and I need to make the most of each workout.

I watched FOOD.INC today – man was that an eye opener. I’ve had a bit of a headache after watching it as my mind has been racing. Things need to change in the food industry and I have to start supporting that change. I may just be one person but I hope my example will show others and they will make changes in their thinking as well. More on that topic coming soon….

That being said I think I need to set my first goal tonight. My goal is to get to the gym once this week to get a feel for it and my goal for next week is to go 3 times. It might be a small goal to most but to me it is been something I have been stressing over for a long time now.

This isn’t about hoping and dreaming anymore it is about setting goals, making changes and achieving all that I want to achieve. I don’t want to wish anymore I just want to make things happen.

My Journey Begins - Day 1

This blog is dedicated to all those 30 something women who feel a little lost in life, in relationships and finding their true self physically, spiritually and emotionally. I am here fighting the same struggles and I hope my journey will bring you comfort that you are not alone.

I look forward to setting all sorts of goals for myself and recording my journey in achieving them. I hope to learn a lot, share a lot and hopefully there will be a lot of laughter along the way.

Cheers to finding the Fit and Fabulous in all of us!