Cassy The Lab Rat

I ran out of overnight oats. You know, the oats I put in a jar with all the hippy stuff like chia seeds and Greek yogurt? I didn't make any last night because I wanted to see if it made a difference.

Yesterday, after having my oats, I didn't drink any caffeine until the late afternoon. Today I started my morning with diced ham, hash browns, and scrambled eggs. I then had a caffeinated beverage. NOT GOOD! This all occurred before my workout.

So what about workout performance? Exactly. What about it? I had zero endurance or energy. I felt like a slug moving through each move.

So what is my experiment teaching me? That I need to have a healthy breakfast packed with protein and healthy sugars or I waste a workout.

Yesterday I told you I hate working out. Think about going through the motions of a workout and wasting that time because you just couldn't get into it. Yeah, shizzy.

I will be making more oats today. I will start tomorrow off right. I will take full advantage of my workout.

Wish me luck. Xoxo

Ripped in 30

Day 1 done. I feel fantastic!! It was so hard. I only stopped once. I almost pee'd my pants! Yes, I have issues since having Cash. If you haven't already started working out start now! I feel amazing!

The Bra Speaks The Truth

I usually latch my bra in the last notch. Also known as the notch that gives you most space. However, today, I used the middle notch! It's not too tight or uncomfortable. It fits just right!!!

Yep, that is change. Change to my body. Change to the way I think, eat, and feel.

WARNING! THIS MAY SHOCK YOU.....

I actually enjoy doing my workouts now. BAM! There it is!

Five more days and I will be done with my first day of The Ripped workout. I am nervous and excited. Wish me luck.

Rock Bottom

This is when I decided to change. Cash looks cute. I look huge. Not at all how I envisioned myself. Why could I not see how big I was getting? This day I changed everything. I started eating better and working out. I never want to look like this again.

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?

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.