Tuesday, October 14, 2008

Healthy You Check In & Weigh In

Well, there's good news and bad news this week....

Bad first: I'm up 5lbs in the last two weeks. It's no surprise. I've been drastically off track, especially the last week or so with Thanksgiving in there. No excuses, it's been a conscious decision.

Good news: I'm on track today AND (drum roll please) I actually found the gym at school today! It's pathetic but it was my first gym workout in nearly two months. I did 40 min on the elliptical and 25 on the treadmill (ran 15, walked 10). I'm thinking of going back to good ol' Couch to 5K, not starting at the beginning but part way through.

Things to help me stay on track this time:
- I have a friend lined up to work out with me tomorrow and Friday
- I have a container full of yummy, filling, healthy soup in the fridge
- I have a bunch of fresh fruit and veggies to munch on

I'm trying to use up the food we have this week, instead of blowing a bunch of money when there is still plenty here. I'm trying to make a deal with myself of no eating out (including no coffee) and no new groceries other than the stuff we go through more quickly like milk, fruit, etc. With Christmas coming soon, I need to keep myself in check a little more and not spend when I don't need to. Don't we all know that story... LOL

Anyways, here's to a good week!

5 comments:

Heather said...

sorry to hear about your gain, but at least you know why you are up and how you can get things in control. sounds like you are doing just that, and thats all that matters.

Martha said...

Glad you're back in control of things. I should take your advice and do a bit of fridge/freezer/pantry purging. Have a great week!

carla said...

happy workout day.

for me it can be all about the PARTNER prodding me along (how nice you have one..for today and friday) and preplanning (your soup/veg & fruit)

aout setting myself up for success.

MizFit

Shirls said...

congrats for getting back to the gym and feeling in control, love that control feeling :0) I too need to stop buying more and use up whats already in the house thanks for the reminder!

K @ Running Through Life said...

Yay for your great goals and finding the gym! Every step counts!