Finding Elle Thinner

Two Days

Elle — Wed, 13 May 2009 18:13:43 +0000

I went to the gym again last night. Two days done this week. I’m working out tonight as well! I’ll either be at home on the elliptical or at the gym, either way, I’m getting my work out in!

I’m starved today but I’m doing my best to keep it in control. I’m going to make a little list of goals and rewards soon. I need to also update my visual board I have at home.

17 weeks until my trip to New York. No reason why I can’t be down 20 pounds by then…putting me at 183

Did Well Today

Elle — Tue, 12 May 2009 02:27:57 +0000

Yea! I got on the elliptical tonight for 30 minutes. Not much for some but totally an acheivement for me and I’ll take it and be proud. I’m not going to say that I’m starting a new habit, I’m just going to see it for what it is, one day at a time. I ate well today and I worked out. It was a good day, health wise. We’ll see what tomorrow brings.

Friday Night Workout

Elle — Fri, 08 May 2009 19:33:35 +0000

Heading to the gym tonight for a quick workout. Friday night at the gym? Weird for me but I know that I need to do it!

I haven’t been great. I haven’t been bad either though. I’m not feeling motivated is the problem so instead of waiting till I do, I’m just gonna go ahead and hit the gym anyhow, maybe the motivation will come later.

I don’t like cleaning my bathroom but I have to do it so it gets done. Maybe I’ll just accept that I don’t like going to the gym, so long as I still go, who cares how I feel about it ahaha

5 Week Update

Elle — Mon, 04 May 2009 13:56:37 +0000

Weigh In: 203

I’m getting ready to start my 6th week and although I haven’t been great with my eating and dieting, I’ve been good. And the process is going slow but I’m okay with that because at least there is still progress.

Still Truckin

Elle — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:22:48 +0000

I haven’t posted much on here but just so you know, I’m still on track. I’m still weighing 206 but that’s my own fault. I do good during the week and then ef it all up on the weekend’s when I run lose like a … well, like a single fat chick without a care in the world. I worked out really hard last night and I’ve been eating on target all week. I’m planning on hitting the gym tomorrow night again and doing the same. If I can some how manage to get my weekends under control, I’d see some weight loss stick. I’m sure of it. I’m still happy with where I’m at because it’s 6 pounds less than where I started. But I’m mostly happy because although my progress is slow, I’ve got support, and I can SEE myself thinner. So I know I’ll get there. I just have to start making habits.

Work Out

Elle — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 03:19:57 +0000

I got back to the gym tonight and it felt great! I had a helicious day at work but was excited to blow off some steam. I had planned on doing the boot camp class but my neck muscles are really jacked up. I got in my car after work and turned to look behind me to back up and realized that I can’t even turn my head all the way. My shoulders fell. I knew I wasn’t going to be able to do the weight lifting. I decided to come home and get on the elliptical. Once I was home though I realized that I wasn’t going to stay on long enough or work out hard enough either. I called a friend to see if she was up to going to the gym…she was! So we hit the gym and did a hard 30 minutes on the ellipticals there. Afterwards, I came home, grab my pooch and headed out for a walk. It was a nice walk with tons of hills. It felt great. I’m glad I went!

I came home and made a can of tuna and ate a whole wheat matzo cracker. I’m very proud of myself right now

MIA

Elle — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 03:48:44 +0000

In addition to my everyday blog, I’ve been MIA here as well. I’ve still been dieting with the exception of the weekend as I was on a scrap booking women. Oh well, I ate bad, too bad. I also didn’t work out last week because my nights were jam packed. I think I only got on the elliptical once last week.

New week. I ate pretty well today but had a half of a brownie. I was going to work out this morning but decided I was too tired. I AM going to boot camp class tomorrow night and I’m planning on going Thursday night as well.

I want to be on track. I want this! I really do and I feel like I WILL do it. It just may take me longer than most people, but I’m staying the course even when I go off on a small side trail, I will head back to my trail. And I have!

Busy Week

Elle — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 00:51:41 +0000

Easter went well, I controlled my eating, mostly because I was so hung over from last night but either way I made it through with very small portions of the bad stuff.

I’ve got a busy filled week so I’m going to really need to stay focused and on track as far as the exercise goes. I’ve got an elliptical at home that I HAVE to use. I’ve at least got to get in three days this week, even for just a half hour each time. Keep me strong people!!!

Don’t Forget

Elle — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 01:55:03 +0000

I’m posting this just minutes after getting home from the gym because I don’t want to forget how freakin amazing I feel right now. I feel like I can climb a mountain, like I can accomplish anything in my life, not just this weight loss venture…but ANYTHING!!!

I just got done with an hour long boot camp class. Holy shit! It was a tough class but I made through!!! I also made a new friend…a work out buddy! It was her first time in this class as well so we were at the same level, laughing at each other and pushing forward. We are going to meet Saturday morning for yoga and Tuesday’s and Thursday’s for boot camp. I’m also going to take the early morning boot class before yoga on Saturday as well. I’m really, really excited right now!!!

Exercise Started

Elle — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 14:40:27 +0000

Well I still haven’t lost any weight this week but I did finally make it to the gym last night. I went to sign up for my personal trainer, and well, long story short, it’s gonna take another week just to get going with that! Ridiculous. So I’m gonna pass that for now and just do it on my own, since I am anyway. I’ve already got all my classes lined up so that’s helpful. After about a month of the cardio, I’ll start incorporating weights, maybe then I’ll get the trainer. For now, I think I’ll be fine on my own.

My body is sore from last night. Not unbearable sore just that I can feel I actually moved. I felt really great while I was there last night. I did 30 minutes on the elliptical and then a half an hour in an intense yoga class. Tonight I’m going for a boot camp class that will no doubt kick my ass and have me running and screaming as I leave the class early ahahaha. Mike gave me this power stuff to drink that helps keep your muscles going when you work out, I’ll take it before I leave.

Oh and my eating is going pretty damn well. This morning I had two scrambled eggs, two pieces of turkey bacon, and a cup of sugar free hot cocoa. I’ll be having a plain turkey dog (no bun) and green beans for lunch and then for dinner I’m making turkey chili. I’m also gonna continue to try extra hard to drink my water. I did good yesterday and got in about 44 oz.