Don't Get Defeated

I've been losing one pound after one pound these past two weeks. I have been reading blogs and looking at success stories for awhile and usually everyone is losing big numbers. Although, I use to get discouraged with the number on the scale, I'm not worried about it at all this time around. I realized I am not about to let the scale make me feel defeated anymore. Or have the scale determine how I am going to feel today, or tomorrow or for the rest of the week!

So my goals for this week are a repeat from last week... journaling and weekend workouts. I need to remember just because I have busy weeks, doesn't not mean that I have to give myself a silly reason to take a detour from my new routine that seems to be working for me and my family.

Here's a quick reminder to self:  GET IT TOGETHER GIRL!

Busy, Busy, Busy!

So this week has been busy! I'm getting last minute preparations ready for my Las Vegas Wedding. I have nine days to make sure we get everything in order. Blast me for not getting my shoes sooner. I have always been a procrastinator. I need to get me and things in order! It's getting crazy! So what I've notice is that I haven't had time to blog and concentrate on my goals for this week. My eating habits have been off this week. What I mean is I haven't been piling my plate full of veggies and fruits. I have, however, been on point with my workouts.
I should be a little better and goals will be a repeat for the week come tomorrow.

Moody Tuesday

I could bite off some heads around my household if they aren't too careful in my presence. PMS.... maybe. I could be fine one minute and the next I'm snapping to get some quietness. Of course being told SEVERAL times to calm down should get things into motion. I'm just being a cranky person! It's hot outside and I'm out of steam. I'm feeling frustrated and I should be in a good mood, instead I'm moody. I think I'll go work off some of this frustration working out. Endorphins make happy people, right?
I just need to remind myself to...

Goals

Let the goals begin!

On Saturday I had so much energy that I didn't know what to do with it. I had almost wished Curves was open on the weekends, so that I could go work it off. To get to the point, my goal will be to set weekend workouts! I have more than a few fitness DVDs to help me get with it or as a family we could use the Wii to get some activity going for us. I have that competitive edge that drives me to show off!

Next goal for the week will be keeping a journal. I'll track what time I ate, how much ounces of water I took in for the day, how I felt before I eat and how I feel after I eat. This will be to determine what gives me energy to get moving and what makes me realize when I have had to much to feel uncomfortable.

It's funny, when I was a kid I had goals. For a while as an adult, I forgot goals were a part of life. I hadn't really set them up. It's good to have rediscovered goals. It's a good reminder that goals DO set us up to reach success!

Some GOOD news

Speaking of Curves the other day, I had my measurements taken yesterday.... DRUMROLL PLEASE!

9 lbs. lost since April! (If you didn't notice... I like to hide away from measurements!)

29 inches lost all over!

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! (Taking a bow.)

And although, I haven't seen much progress on my scale, I do see changes! I do believe in time I'll see that scale number go down. I just have to focus and remember that changes take time!

Curves

Curves, I've got 'em!

I'm actually talking about Curves For Women. I've been attending a little over a year now and I have had to really recommit myself into going 3x's a week. Sometimes I have to psych myself into workout mode to step through the doors, but once there... I'm giving it my all, plus some.

The employees are great bunch of girls, and the members are fabulous. It's like having a group support team waiting for you at the gym. Greetings of smiles and chatter, makes it a nice day.

What I have learned is that I feel so much better after I've had my thirty minute routine. Of course, by now if you haven't heard Curves provides Zumba. I have yet to give it a try. I'm not quite sure I can give it a go just yet, but I will once I feel confident in shakin' my booty, I'll dance away!

Let's not forget stretching at the end of my workout. I love stretching my body. A good stretch on my legs, my back, and my arms.

 It's relaxing.

Goals

I usually have weekly goals I assigned myself, but this week I'm going to focus on the family! I need to get creative... and I don't know where to really start.

Well maybe I do... focus on exercise, but the weather has been so hot! Too hot in the morning and still too hot in the evening... Mark mentioned going to the mall to walk, now that's a great idea! We'll focus on walking together in the mall where it's AIR CONDITIONED!

Family meals, would be another goal. I'm horrible when it comes to getting meals prepared. What I mean is that the main course is always done, but almost never are any vegetable side dishes made to eat. My RARE kid loves vegetables, there should be abundance of them to eat.

I'll focus my energy on these two goals for the week.