Vomit

Yep, I most threw up during my workout. SICK! Two more days till level 3 of the 30 day shred! I am so nervous. Not sure what to expect from Jillian Michael or myself.

My Favorite Move

This is a military press. I think this is my favorite. Not because it works me out harder (it does) but because I can balance now. When I first started I could barely stand up straight. I know that sounds crazy. You try holing weights and stand on one foot. It's hard. Then as you lift the weight above your head kick your lifted leg out. Did you fall over? I did it today without stopping to catch my balance.

I am getting stronger. That is proof my body is changing.

Weighing In

Drum roll......

2 pounds in 10 days. So disappointed. I wanted to lose more. I can feel I have inches though. I'm probably toning muscle at the same time though. (Can you tell I'm trying to make myself feel better).

I refuse to eat diet food that I won't maintain afterwards. So I have been eating smaller portions and not snacking. My meal choices are smarter too.

Warning TMI: I am on my monthly cycle and I think that could give me a false reading. Unfortunately, I won't weigh in again for 10 days.

My new goal for level 2 is 5 pounds. I hope I can reach it. I do badly want to be a healthier me.

Level 1 - DONE!

I start level 2 tomorrow. I weigh in tomorrow. I'm a little nervous for tomorrow. I'm going to start Doing a plank everyday starting tomorrow. I'm going to time
Myself daily and hopefully increase my time daily.

Am I really doing this? When did I become the chick that works out?

Next Time

I didn't have any plans when I gave birth to Cash. I just went with it. I did as the nurse and doctor instructed me. It worked out well. I have no regrets at all. I feel like it was a great experience.

Next time I want to be drug free by choice instead of on accident. I want to try and pull the baby out. I want to be able to sit in a tub during the heavy contractions. I do not want a water birth. I want Cash there after I've had a chance to clean up. I don't want to look scary.

I've been thinking a lot about this as I have been working on my weight loss. My #1 goal is to weigh less when I get pregnant the second time than I did the first time by at least 10 pounds.

Why are you losing weight? And if you haven't started yet why do you want to start?

Day 8: Done

Workout 8 is done. I am starting to get really nervous for my weigh in. I am so scared to see what has changed. I hope it moves. I had a goal of 5 pounds. I just hope I make it. I have been very careful and working so very hard.

My calves feel as if they could rip through my flesh. No joke. They are killing me. OUCH!

Things I have noticed.....My knees don't hurt as bad. My back doesn't ache as often. I can stretch deeper. Things are changing.

Send me weight loss luck please!

Change

No this is not a post about Obama. I do not post about politics. If I did however, Obama would be a waste of my time........

So back to what I was getting at...I bought some sweats a week ago. They are XL and when I got home they were form fitting. That's ok because they were still comfortable. I put them on again today and they fit a wee bit on the loose side. :) YES! the first sign of change.

It's a little thing but it made my day.

Did you know I finished day 6 this morning? I'll be starting workout two on day 11. I am nervous. I just started feeling coordinated in workout one.

Let's hope I can wear some of my skinny jeans soon.

Motivation

My shadow is why work out #5 is going to rock tonight.

Lunch

Leftovers:
Chicken Alfredo
1 yellow tomato

Breakfast

1/2 banana
1 peach
3/4 cup fat free vanilla yogurt

It was delicious.

Hate

I loathe this woman.

Easy Button

It's so much easier to just not care. Today is workout 5 and I just want to quit. I'm so sore. I feel a change but I can't see it yet. I caught my reflection yesterday and hated it. I felt huge and gross. I expected to see a difference when I looked. I hope all this work is changing things.

Feeling Good

Workout 2 went well last night. I wanted to cut off my feet and throw them out of the window though. I tried yet another pair of shoes to fix my pain issue.

My feet hurt on the top and sides. They seriously ache. Especially when doing side lunges with an arm raise. I don't know if the way I stand is causing it. Maybe its the shoe? Laces? I have tried a lot of things to remedy it. Any suggestions would be great. I am thinking maybe it is my body screaming because it's changing. Who knows.....

I am sore but I feel more confident. I feel like every ache is a good ache and that is my body changing. I am getting stronger and healthier.

Today I decided to wear and outfit that I would not wear normally because it shows too much of my Goo Ball Belly. I wore it because I felt good in it. It's a cute yellow dress and leggings. Leggings usually make me realize how fat my legs are by leaving deep red marks at the elastic but today they are comfortable. WOOT!

Could I be changing already?

Goals

Why do I want to lose weight?

1- so my wedding ring will fit again
2- so I can run in the mud next year
3- so I can buy the clothes I want instead of what is made for my shape
4- so I can join the adult water polo team
5- so we can have another baby
6- so i can enjoy shopping again
7- so my stretch marks shrink



What are your reasons?

I am Accountable For Me

Not only do I need to improve myself but I am an example to my family. If I am not healthy, then neither is my family. This will be a 30 day challenge not just for me but for all of us. We will be eating healthier. I will slowly remove soda from our diet. I will also try and replace one meal a day with a green smoothie. This is a huge challenge for me because breakfast is my favorite meal of the day. I love pancakes, eggs, hash browns, biscuits, and all sorts of other unhealthy breakfast foods. I will document it here.

With my first workout down and weight logged I am well on my way to weight loss.

First 10 day goal: 5 pounds down.

Wish me luck!