I did an hour of Yoga last night.  It felt so good.  I was surprised with my weight loss for the week.  It would be nice to lose 1.5-2pounds a week but a pound is an accomplishment too.  So here's to another week!  Cheers!

I was doing my Yoga today.  They were doing this position where you  brought yourself up like you were doing a push up and then balanced yourself on one hand while raising the other.  I wasn't sure if I could do it.  I felt so focused and thought I would try it.  I did it!  That to me, was more rewarding than losing weight because I showed myself I could do something that Iwasn't sure of!  Yippee!!!!  Please share any of your moments like this.

I am back to exercising this week.  I did an hour of yaoga today.  I was bad yesterday because ate Combos and M&M's.  I did another hour of exercise this morning.  It was Belly dancing (the simple version).  I hope to lose another pound this week.  Stay strong to everyone since we are entering temptation season between Valentine's Day, Girl Scout cookies and Easter.  Don't deprive yourself of these things just do it in moderation.  I don't know how many of you have seen that commercial where the cartoon shows a man and a woman trying to lose weight.  It's some advertisement for some weight loss aid for women.  The guy starts dropping pounds and all the woman loses is her boobs.  That's how I have been feeling.  I have been doing the portion control and exercising.  I've lost two pounds.  My husband who has not exercised, just has cut out the salt, has lost 7 pounds.  However, he thinks his weight will be slowing down.  I guess all of us hit a slow point at some time.  Maybe men just hit theirs first.  Feel free to share your feelings. 

My temptation to add tons of salt is starting to fizzle out.  I haven't even really thought about it actually.  I have also been trying to cut back the amount I snack in the evenings.  So far the pounds are melting away.  I do need to start an exercise program though.  I have been pretty lazy at that.

I have been having a rough few days.  I cam down with a stomach bug Saturday that lasted for 3 days.  My husband thankfully took care of the kids.  I haven't been eating much and I am way too sore to exercise.  I probably won't start exercising again until next week.  Last night was the first full meal I had on my little salad plate.  i wouldn't wish that bug on anyone!  Three more days until our next weigh in.

I must say that I wasn't happy about cutting out the salt I would add to food, but now that I've lost 3lbs just by doing that I can say I won't miss it so much.  I haven't started exercising yet (starts today) so I'd advise anyone who adds salt to their food to stop.  Ity seems to help....atleast a few pounds worth.

Tomorrow morning is on our first weigh in.  I have been having a pretty good week.  I have worked out everyday this week so far except Sunday.  I have done different programs all week on Fit Tv.  The past Two days I have been doing Yoga.  Wow, is it hard but it makes you feel great!  I found muscles I didn't even know I had.  I have been sticking with my goals and so has Jeff.  My son even did some Yoga with me last night.  I'll be happy if I lost or stayed the same this week.  We'll see what awaits!

I have been doing well with no eating after 8pm.  I also found a new motivation.  I discovered that I have Fit TV (part of the Discovery health channel).  They have work outs on from 9-10 every morning that I have found.  If I miss it then, I can do it again at 5pm.  The workouts have been feeling good.  Jeff hasn't added any salt to his food either.  He will be adding his thoughts at some point this week.  I think I am going to refer to myself as the Chocolate Diva because that is my weakness.  Weigh-in for both of us is this Saturday.

Today was our first day of trying our goals.  Jeff didn't add any salt to his food.  I didn't eat anything after 8pm.  Eventhough Jeff ate a bag of popcorn in front of me, I let my will power take over.  Now, if we can just stay this strong for  the next month to see if our goals can become habits.  I just drank my bottled water as he ate in front of me.  I have two solutions for not eating at night...If I think of food I drink my bottled water or stretch my legs and do 500 leg lifts per leg. 

We have also come up with monthly goals that we will try out for 30 days.  Hopfefully, after 30 days, the goals will become a habit.  My monthly goal is to not eat after 8pm.  Jeff's goal will be to NOT ADD SALT to any food that he eats.  We'll see who succeeds.

     Today my wife and I set up this space as a way to encourage ourselves to loose some unwanted weight we had gained over the past 8 years.  This weight gain was due to everything from kids, stress, inactivity, etc.  You name it and it probably played a role.  Well, my father had heart surgery due to blocked arteries in Jan 2007.  He came through it like a champ, but it got my wife and I thinking about our own mortality.  We decided to get our cholesterol checked.  My wife's cholesterol was super low so she's in great shape in that respect.  Mine, however was a not so nice 219.  They want you to be below 200 from what I'm told.  So I had to get re-checked in 6 months.  I did the recheck this past November (2007) and came in at 212.  Still too high.  So, now I have to go back for another round in May.  Did I mention I hate needles!

 

     Now, my motivation to loose the weight is not only to get my cholesterol down, but to set a good example for my children.  I really would like to be around to see my grandchildren.  Currently, I'm 212.  Not too bad for a 6'0" guy you might think, but unfortunatly, its all in my belly, so its not too appealing to look at.  My goal is to loose 42 pounds, putting me down to 170.  My wife is starting out at 202 and she'd like to get down to 142, meaning she has to loose 57 pounds.  These might not seem like huge numbers to achieve, but when you've gotten into a lifestyle rut of inactivity and abundant snacks at night, it can be difficult.