Snow Day Shenanigans!

Hello Again!

I made it BACK to the gym today! For the 2nd time this week, I INITIATED going to the gym! My boyfriend is surprised, yet supportive! Usually he is the one dragggggggging me out the door to workout. I have been quite pleased with my will power! I am also happy that, instead of taking advantage of a "snow day!" and being lazy today, I took the initiative to better myself. Who is this person I'm becoming?

At the gym, I walked 3 minutes (3.5mph), jogged 10 minutes (4.7 mph), walked 3 minutes (3.5mph), jogged 10 minutes (4.7mph) and cooled down four minutes. I cannot stress enough that I am NOT a runner. I hate running. I sprinted in high school. I am okay with HIIT and short (but productive) work-outs. But never, like ever, have I been a runner. I'm the person who signs up to complete a 5K...then doesn't show. So jogging (even below 5mph) is a WIN! Don't rain on my parade!

As far as eating today...

Breakfast: Simple Mornings Blueberry Muffin, Banana
Snack: Lemon Yoplait Greek Yogurt
Lunch: Grilled cheese, Veggie Straws, Hummus, Tapioca
Dinner: Baked chicken, risotto (w/ peas & green beans), salad (peppercorn dressing / parm cheese)
Dessert: Lindy's Strawberry Ice treat

I feel proud. And inspired. One more workout this week, so be on the lookout for a new post SOON!

Procrastination

It's February 15th, so technically I do not fit into the "Resolution-er," profile. But I made it to the gym this morning for the first time this year. Since Thanksgiving, really. And before that, I can not remember the last time I consistently visited the gym. But I do know that I need to create a routine. And stick to it.

I am officially weigh more now than I ever have. And I can blame it on my sugar addiction. I can blame it on working 50-55 hours a week, or the stress of being a graduate student (beginning my thesis). But the sooner I take control of my actions, the sooner I am able to implement a solution! It is my life. I can make time.

I decided to start this blog so I can record my workouts, my eating habits, and my weight loss journey. Yes, I know there are "apps" for that. And I have used them. They work for some people, that I do not doubt. However, as history shows, I am not one of them. So I thought of a new "angle," and intend to successfully keep track of my journey here.

My daily workout:
20 minutes on treadmill: 3.5 incline at 3.5 mph
20 minutes on elliptical

My daily food:
Breakfast: 1/2 banana, Sausage Casserole & Eggs (Weaver St. Market)
Lunch: Leftover Chinese (beef & broccoli, fried rice)
Snack: Yoplait Greek Yogurt (lemon)
Dinner: Crock Pot Butter Chicken, Basmati Rice, Peas/Carrots/Asparagus/Corn (frozen bag)
Dessert: Lindy's Watermelon Frozen Ice

So...yeah, my food intake isn't great. Don't judge me! It's my first day!

My goals for the week:
Prepare meals for lunches & dinners
DO NOT eat out!
Go to the gym at least twice more

Baby steps, suckasssssss! Until next time...