Back To It

The week didn’t go as well as I had hoped but it’s been nice to get back into the swing.  After not working out while in Colorado, it was good to get back to it.  This weekend we did work on the shed but that wasn’t a huge calorie burn.  Looking forward to seeing what this week brings!

I have also been able to pick a few tomatoes from the vines and they are so fresh and tasty.  Cool to be growing my own!  Can’t wait for the bigger ones.  I’m already planning out next seasons garden.  I never thought I could keep things alive but it’s been fun watching this all take place.  I might not be able to keep flowers alive but I love the tomatoes so far and hope the orange peppers start showing AND I would love to have kale and spinach to pick from next year.  Oh there are so many veggies I would love to see growing in my back yard.  We shall see!

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May 2011 Goals

Grand Daughter of Winston Churchill, Arabella Spencer Churchill, Jouncing on Bathroom Scale

Weighed in at the gym yesterday (Saturday April 30th) and in the last 2 weeks I have lost 6 lbs.  I forgot to check in last week and hopefully I’ll remember to do it every week now.  I am not stressing over the pounds but I do have a goal to be at my goal weight by April 2012.  Currently I weigh 259 and my goal weight is 175 so I have 84 lbs that I am looking to lose.  I’ll be using the scale at the gym so that it stays consistent.  The reason I’m posting this is for accountability. I really need the push to get back on track in a major way!  That’s all!

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April Goals

It’s my birthday!


My Happy Place

Don’t just count your years, make your years count. Ernest Meyers

Before I get to my April goals, I wanted to give you the final update on the 2 goals I set for the 48 Days to a Better Me challenge.  You might recall that one of the goals was a bit silly but I wanted to learn how to put on eyeliner  and although I waited until this past Tuesday to do it, I got it done.  I went to Sephora and the gal was awesome.  I will definitely have to work on the technique for a while but I was thankful she showed me how to do it.  Time to watch some You Tube videos on eye makeup application and hopefully one day feel comfortable doing it.

The 2nd goal was to come up with my workout plan for after my personal training sessions end.  I have come across a lot of great ideas but have not put together a solid plan for strength/weight training.   If you know of any great plans please feel free to post links to them here.  I am looking for a 3 day a week plan, a mix of upper body, lower body and core work.

Here are some of the great ones I have come across so far:

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Low Key Week

You Are Strong

Just a little Operation Beautiful love for you!

This past week I only exercised one day (knee issues and also had what felt like a pulled muscle across the chest).  I wrote about it in my Sunday mailing that most of you receive (if you don’t you can sign up using the box over on the right side of the blog).  Saturday spin class was all I did this week and it was tough.  The spin bikes at the new gym really need updating.  They are horrible and very few can you do standing runs and climbs.  The pedals snap and jerk your knees.  Guess spin is not going to be something in the cards for us like it used to be. We’ll keep going on Saturday’s but I think that’s it unless of course they buy new bikes which I don’t see happening.  Total bummer!

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48 Days To A Better Me

It’s fitting that the 48 Days To a Better Me starts today AND it’s Feb. 14th, Valentine’s Day.  I went over and over various things that I could do but decided on just two thing that will help improve my life in the next 48 days.  I shared these two goals on the 48 Days To a Better Me podcast where you can also here a bit about my story and how I have improved my life over  the last 6 years.  Learn about my #1 obstacle, why I don’t focus on the scale and the thing that has changed the most with me over the last six years.  I had a great chat with Kelly and Tishia.

Below are the two goals I will focus on for the next 48 days.

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2011 Year of No Resolutions

Happy New Year, Red and Gold

So it’s been a while since I posted. Sorry to leave you hanging. Things have been crazy busy both business and personally.   I know I owe you all a recap of half marathon memories (if I can remember now LOL) plus I have lots of goodies I want to share with you this year.  Oh and our vacation to Jamaica was great, once again.  We love it there if you couldn’t tell!

As for goals for 2011, I honestly haven’t had time to sit down and plan anything out.  I know that I want the normal goals to lose weight, watch my portions, etc. BUT mostly I want to have fun, help others and live in the moment. I’m thankful for so many things!

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