Last night Eddie and I joined Planet Fitness in Bayonne for the 2nd time. I am actually really excited and look forward to going to the gym. I know it's alot of hard work and I kill myself when I'm there but today I felt so good afterwards. I just gotta keep thinking to myself, this is as tough as it's gonna get.... it will only get easier from here. I want to get in the habit of going so that I don't have a choice. I LOVE going to the gym in the morning, which is funny since I'm not really a morning person. This morning I was exhausted! And this is a big reason why I need Eddie's motivation as well; because this morning if it wasn't for him getting up I know I wouldn't have. I'm just going to push myself to do this, because I WANT and HAVE to for my health. This time next summer, I will be on vacation on some tropical island and I want to wear a bikini and look HOT!!!
Anyways, this morning we went to the gym and there was hardly anybody there (which I loved because I don't want everyone seeing me sweaty and out of breathe lol). We were there for about 1 1/2 hours at most. I was in a rush this morning because I had work at 11, but now I know to go to bed earlier, I mean it was my first day! I did the shoulder machines John told me to do and then I did about 30 minutes of cardio on the elyptical/stepper machine. I don't know what it's called but that's my term because it seriously is amazing and it kicks my ass when I do it. I come off that machine sweaty, stinky and I look like a red apple when I leave the gym lol.
As for my meals, I ate pretty good today too. I ate half a granola bar after the gym because I was STARVING. Then I ate 3 scrambled egg whites and 2 slices of dry whole wheat toast. At work I had half a banana (I should have had more but again now I know) and for dinner I had a turkey burger on whole wheat (with ketchup!) and brown rice. I had 64 ounces of water today as well!
Now I am exhausted and I plan on waking up at 8am tomorrow to go to the gym before work at 2 and this time I'll take my time! I'll do the 45 minutes on the cardio machines and maybe abs I'll do tomorrow. I can't wait for Monday to be here because then my first full week of the gym starts! By the way did I mention this gym is open 24 hours Mon-Fri? It's awesome! I love it! (Btw, I don't think I've ever been this enthusiastic about working out lol! I told ya I'm motivated!)
Just as John told me.... I just have to keep in mind of my goals. The first few weeks is gonna be the hardest because I haven't seen results yet, so keeping my goals in mind and even writing them down so I can refer to them is the best thing to do. What is my ultimate goal? My personal goal is to be half of my weight now. It will take time, but I know I can do it. It would be nice to be a little bit less than that, but I will be happy just hitting that goal. As for minor goals... by the time Christmas is here, I want to be down about 60-80 pounds. I know it's alot to strive for but I would be so happy. All I can do is work hard and stay focused. As for now, I am going to get a good night's sleep and get up early tomorrow for my workout. Goodnight bloggers :)
Just as John told me.... I just have to keep in mind of my goals. The first few weeks is gonna be the hardest because I haven't seen results yet, so keeping my goals in mind and even writing them down so I can refer to them is the best thing to do. What is my ultimate goal? My personal goal is to be half of my weight now. It will take time, but I know I can do it. It would be nice to be a little bit less than that, but I will be happy just hitting that goal. As for minor goals... by the time Christmas is here, I want to be down about 60-80 pounds. I know it's alot to strive for but I would be so happy. All I can do is work hard and stay focused. As for now, I am going to get a good night's sleep and get up early tomorrow for my workout. Goodnight bloggers :)
YOU GOOO!!!!!!! Now that you have this blog I'll be waiting for updates so you better keep going and tracking! Allison has lost 53 pounds by just watching portions and making sure she gets to the gym at least 6 days a week even if she's running short on time. You can for sure do it!
ReplyDeleteYou go girl!! So proud of you guys. I'm also trying this lifestyle change, and have been for a few months now. I lost 20 lbs so far. You know what really worked for me, losing weight quickly? Gym 5-6 times a week no less than an hour. I ate Faygo Greek Yogurt which is like 0% fat. Put some strawberries in it, and it's pretty good.(One of my college friends lost 40lbs eating this) & also Total cereal is really good for dieting. Swimming is great too if your gym has that. It's great that you have a buddy. My best friend recently joined my gym cause I started slipping, and she motivates me even when I don't want to. Just wanted to wish you guys good luck, and don't get frustrated if you don't see results right away. Just work hard and do the best you can do.--Maria Gatto
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ReplyDelete1. I love the blog, sooo cute.
ReplyDelete2. Love the playlist, awesomeee
3. I love the part where you said that it couldn't get any harder then it is now.. I've never thought of it that way and that def made me think.
4. To the comment above me, Greek yogurt is my new obsession, Fage is the one she's talking about (it's pronounced the way she typed it though), that one is okay (Do the honey one if you do that one), but I prefer Chobani (pineapple) or even better is Yoplait Greek...it's about 80 cents cheaper than other Greek yogurt and so much better. I like the Vanilla w/ Honey one or Strawberry for that one.
:) You're gonna do great, I'm already jealous!!