So...Six Week Plan 2::Week 3

Exercise::
Mon = 30 min run/walk on treadmill, 2.5 miles
Tues = pilates at home
Wed = 30 min run on treadmill, 2.8 miles
Thurs = pilates at home
Fri = 30 min run/walk on treadmill, 2.5 miles
Sat = none
Sun = rest

Diet::
I am still not counting my calories. 
I know that if I was it would make a huge difference.
I went to Twilight mid-week with some friends and of course got soda and fast food.  I'm not feeling very committed to no soda and no fast food (obviously) but I am more conscious of it and really have only had it on date nights and girls nights.  That's pretty good.

Success::
I was happy with my exercise.
It wasn't easy - I was sick and my baby was still a bit snotty - but I still got five workouts in.  So I would say that is a big success. 
I absolutely love running and love that I can run.

Confession::
I'm not feeling very confident that I will reach my goal.
And quite frankly, I'm embarrassed that I'm blogging about any of this.
I guess I was hoping it would help motivate me and keep me accountable (which I guess it is a little).
But now I'm just a little embarrassed that I'm not making much progress, I've already given up on two of my goals (no soda and no fast food), and I get embarrassed that I'm even blogging about this.  Like seriously, who even cares?  Yet, I'm doing it anyway...I set a goal and I'm gonna see it through.  Whatever the outcome may be.


Weight Lost:: .6
Total Lost:: 1.2
Left to Lose:: 6.8


Goals for Next Week::
Keep trying.
Keep working out.
Enjoy Thanksgiving.



So...you may also like::
::So...Six Week Plan 2::Week 2
::So...Six Week Plan 2::Week 1
::So...Six Week Plan & A Ham

Thanks for stopping by!

So...Six Week Plan 2::Week 2

Exercise::
Mon = 40 min run on treadmill, 7 min walk - 4.5 miles
Tues = strength training
Wed = none
Thurs = none
Fri = none
Sat = none
Sun = rest

Sick/teething baby and sick husby put a damper on my exercise routine.
It's totally OK though.  Life happens and there is more to worry about than missing a few days of exercise.  This week is another week!

Diet::
Blew it.
I counted calories on Monday, and then blew it the rest of the week.  Didn't count.  Didn't care.
I'm not really sure why I lacked motivation this week, but I totally did.  I'm just glad I didn't do very much damage!

P.S.  Why do Cheetos taste so good???

Success::
I did not do crack this week.
Huge success.

Confession::
I had soda on date night.
I'm not really sure why.  I didn't crave it.  I didn't need it.  I just wanted it. 
Eh.  It was alright.

Weight Lost:: +.7 (boo)
Total Lost:: .6
Left to Lose:: 7.4


Goals for Next Week::
Get back on the saddle. 
Four more weeks to lose 7.4.
I know it's doable - but definitely not at this rate.



So...you may also like::
::So...Six Week Plan 2::Week 1
::So...Six Week Plan & A Ham
::So...It's a Wrap...Finally!

Thanks for stopping by!

So...Six Week Plan 2::Week 1

Exercise::
Mon = run on treadmill, 3.5 miles
Tues = strength training @ gym
Wed = run on treadmill, 4 miles
Thurs = strength training @ gym
Fri = run on treadmill, 3.5 miles
Sat = rest
Sun = rest

Success::
I feel super successful that I did not have any soda this week.  I didn't even have any on date night.  And it really wasn't that hard!  I felt pretty proud of myself.

I also was pretty proud of my workouts.  I felt really good and really strong all week.  That is the best feeling and so encouraging.

Confession::
I did not count my calories at all week.  Bummer.  I was planning on doing that.  I always have the best success when I count calories. 

I also did crack and have donuts on Halloween and fast food for lunch the next day.  I plead temporary Halloween insanity.  I am a stress eater.  That's all I have to say about that.


Weight Lost::1.3 lb
Total Lost::1.3 lb
Left to Lose::7.7 lb

Goals for Next Week::
Starting today I am counting calories.  We'll see if it helps.  Although 1.3 lb is pretty good!


**Update**
Let me clarify.  I did not actually do crack.  Aunt Sandy, you are hilarious.  Better wording would have been "I cracked."  I came to edit and change it, but it's just too funny I had to leave it.



So...you may also like::
::So...Six Week Plan & a Ham
::So...Six Week Plan: Day 29
::So...Six Week Plan: Day 24

Thanks for stopping by!

So...Six Week Plan & A Ham

I was thinking the other day about my six week plan from two years ago.
Anyone else remember that?
It was my final stretch and final push toward my health and fitness goals.
It was pretty awesome if I say so myself.

Well, I am not quite on the home stretch this time, but I am not too far away.
Right now I am about 13 lbs away from my pre-preggo weight.
That may still seem like a long way to go, but considering that I gained 50 in this last pregnancy, I think I've done pretty well so far.

But I am feeling a bit anxious to kick into gear.
Now I'm done nursing I feel my body ready to shed those last pounds.

I've been thinking about starting another six week plan.
I feel like it's about that time again.
I always have more success when I have a specific goal that I'm working towards. 
I think if I put my mind to it I could probably lose the rest, or close to it, by the end of the year.
Even with the holidays.
I think I can do it.

So here's my plan:

Diet:
1200 calories a day.
No soda.
No fast food.

Date night will be my "free" night.  My one evening a week to not worry so much about counting calories.  In the past I have always been more successful when I allow myself a little indulgence now and then.  Helps me from falling off the wagon and completely binging.  I'll just have to make sure I get good workouts in on Fridays to help offset the date night damage :)

Exercise:
Mon/Wed/Fri = cardio, most likely running
Tues/Thurs = strength training
Sat = long run

My goal is to lose 8 lbs in 6 weeks, 13 by the end of the year.
I would be lying if I said I was confidant.
This goal feels just barely out of reach.

It's not so much about the weight, but about the way I feel when I am that weight and that level of fitness. 
I love it.
I crave it.
And as hard as the process can be, it feels so good.

I'm ready to start the journey again.
I think.
I really want to be ready.

I'm still debating as to how much I will document it on my blog.
The accountability is great.
The encouraging words definitely help.
But I still haven't decided.
Does anyone really care what I eat and how I exercise?
I will have to keep thinking about this...


And onto other news...
Tonight I am making a ham for dinner.
When I told Husband I was making a ham he asked "is there a reason you're making a ham?  Or just 'cause?"

Just 'cause.
'Cause it's good.
And it's cold outside.
Meat and potatoes sounded good, so ham it is.
And lately I've been craving ham & bean soup - which will definitely be on the menu soon.

And if I'm starting my six week plan tomorrow, you better believe I'll be stuffing my face tonight.
'Cause that's how I roll.



So...you may also like::
::So...My Six Week Plan two years ago.
::So...Budgetting Calories works for me.
::So...Disclaimer i'm no expert.

Thanks for stopping by!