Wellness Posts by armymom

Patience

2008-06-26T06:42:06Z

Wellness.com - Patience by armymom

I get discouraged easy. I haven't lost any weight and a few times now I have just thrown my hands up and eaten whatever I wanted. I know it won't happen overnite but I'm impatient. I don't want to be fat anymore.
Going to the gym is like going to church. When you go regular, it's just part of your routine, but the more you miss, the harder it is to go back.
I was off several days in a row and therefore didn't drive the 45 miles to the gym. Yesterday, was Wednesday and even though I was off I talked my 15 year old daughter into going to 'line dancing' with me, so we made the drive and went to the class and I felt really good afterwards!
Okay honestly I didn't exactly talk her into going, it was more of a bribe and it cost me $60 at Walmart to enjoy her company but it was worth it.
Go back to work 2mro for 5 straight days. Going to try to go to the gym at least 3 of those days. Will let you know how it goes ; ).

Steppin' Out.

2008-06-16T23:44:46Z

Wellness.com - Steppin' Out. by armymom

Turns out every monday and wednesday there is a 90 minute line dancing class at the gym that fits in perfect with my work schedule so today I went.
Just so you know I have NEVER been on a dance floor my entire life, have no rythme and felt ridiculous, but I did it. It was acually pretty fun. It wasn't as hard as I was afraid it would be. Taking a class is very intimidating. What if it's too hard? What if I can't make it through the whole 90 mins? What if I'm just to fat and out of shape to keep up?
Well... I did keep up, I did make it through the whole 90 mins and what a fast 90 mins it was.
I spoke to the instructor after class and she said getting through the door the first time is hard but getting through the second time is the toughest.
So we'll see if I can make it in that second time.

So here it is...

2008-06-14T22:48:45Z

Wellness.com - So here it is... by armymom

I work at a hospital. The fitness center is located in a buiding that is attached to the main hospital so it's not like its out of my way, but my problem is finding time. I work 3:30 to midnight. The gym is not 24 hours, unfortunately. I would love to go when I get off work.
As it is I drive 45 miins. and dont get home till close to 1am. I get up at 7am and take my kids to summer school, then come home and lay down for a few hours. By the time I get up and get anything done around the house its time to leave for work again. I try to leave here around 12:30 or 1:00, so I can get to the gym around 1 or 1:30. That gives me about an hour or a little more to work out. Then I have to head to the shower, get ready and across to the other building to work.
Been going 3 time a week at least. Feel good whem I go. In a way I dread it but another part of me likes it and looks forward to going.
I can feel a difference in my posture more than my waistline right now but I know that will come. Thinkin about getting a personal trainer. 30 mins or 1 hour is the question. I think I can do 30 mins. 1hour scares me. The whole thing scares me but I would like someone to help me, or maybe push me.

I feel great!

2008-06-12T21:19:05Z

Wellness.com - I feel great! by armymom

It took me 38 years to realize YOU ARE WHAT YOU EAT! When you eat crap, you feel like crap. Eating healthy and drinking water has made me feel great. I feel healthier, even thinner, though I don't look it, I feel it inside.
I bought myself a shirt today to wear when I workout. It says 'I heart Me!' and it's true. I don't like the way I look at this point in my life, but I Love Me!
Thank you to my new friends on this site who have inspired me.

I have no excuse!

2008-06-08T17:06:10Z

Wellness.com - I have no excuse! by armymom

I can't believe what I see in the mirror. It is discusting. I do all I can not to be seen naked by my husband. Poor guy. He works on a boat, gone 28 days, home 28 days. Does't see me for a month and has to sneak peaks. It's ashame but true. I'm not showing this to anybody (sorry honey). I am so embarrassed.
I have totally changed my eating habits which, in itself, is very hard to do. Veggies with every meal, sometimes they are the meal! Fruits for snack. This is something totally new to me but I like it. It is a constant struggle not to snack. A bite here, A taste there. I didn't realize how much I mindlessly eat or just satisfy cravings, every time I have one.
Exercise is also a struggle. It is hard to move such a heavy body. I try to jog on the treadmill and I can feel every pound coming down when I land. I have gone from walking a 20 min. mile to a 15 min mile. but it's exausting.
My husband leaves 2mro to go out for another 28 days. I'm going to try really hard while he's gone!

No more excuses!

2008-06-04T15:50:10Z

Wellness.com - No more excuses! by armymom

I Hate exercise! I know I need to do it, I know I would feel better if I did it (so they tell me), I know I may even enjoy it. So why don't I want to do it? I am lazy, I'm lazy, there is no other reason. I work at a hospital that has a great fitness center with everything from personal trainers to massages and through employee benefit I am a member. So after being a member for several months now and only being a shadow in the corner a few times, it hit me a week ago that I am tired of wieghing 227 pounds. I am 5'10' and 227 pounds. I am embarrassed to admit this, I AM FAT! But what makes me ok with it, is the fact that this will be the last time I will weigh this much. I am going to try to get to the gym at least 3 day week and eat better, healthier, and drink water (which I don't like). Wish me luck, this is it, my life is about to change! (i hope!)