Update

Update on Me...I worked out today but not yesterday.  I did on Monday but not Sunday.  I am weird because if I my planned schedule gets changed just a little bit, my entire day is a bust.  It is a good feeling to be able to get through the workouts easier, knowing I am working out harder too.  I have a sick boy at home today.  Crossing my fingers I don't get sick.  I have had enough for this winter.  My scale hasn't changed but I can feel muscle under my fat now, at least it is something.
My eating isn't good again this week.  I am baking for 4 different cake raffles.  Last night it was Red Velvet Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting.  YUMMY.

Oh the Pain!

Calf still hurts!  I did my 30 day Shred Video but couldn't do the Wii, my calf protested.  That's ok, I had a good workout and I don't want to injure it further so I can't work out at all.
My scale is up but some changes have occurred.  I am today wearing a pair of jeans that were too tight a month ago.  They aren't loose but I'm not embarrassed to wear them!
I have a lot of baking I need to do today and tomorrow so I hope I can keep things under control.  I need to drink more water.  I have really let that slide and replaced it with good tasting coffee. 
The weather is beautiful here today and when my stepson gets home from school I think we will take all the dogs on an outing. More exercise and it makes the dogs very happy.  His dog needs some training so it will be a good opportunity to do that also.
Off to bake Red Velvet Cupcakes!  New to me so wish me luck!
Have a great day!
Amy

I'm Back!

I was gone for a few days and had a great time!  I took my exercise videos but didn't do them.  Instead I walked on the beach with my husband and hiked up some rocks and hills.  It was blissful until I found ticks on my dog!  TOTALLY GROSS!  Actually brought one back with us that was sucking the blood from his neck.  Had to yank it out.  It really makes you feel like they are crawling all over you!
Anyway, today I did my 30 day shred and followed it up with my Wii Active.  It was all good until I was finishing off the Wii with a run and had my calf start screaming.  It is really tight.  I hope I didn't pull anything.  Time will tell, it still hurts.
I feel good about working out today.  I really didn't want to but I didn't let self doubt get in my way.  I know I gained weight over the weekend and figured I should just quit again.  What's the point?  The point is I feel better when I am done working out.  Whether I eat a salad or a brownie, the workout feeling doesn't change and I am gaining muscle regardless.
So back on track.
Have a great day!
Amy

I'm okay, I'm okay

So the scale is up still.  I know, I know stop eating cookies and pumpkin bars and homemade bread.  I can't help it darn it.  I want to lose weight not give up what I love...can't I have both?
I did an new exercise video yesterday that my sister uses.  The 30 day shred by Jillian Michaels.  It is only a 20 minute workout but OMG!  I have been doing the Wii for 2 weeks now and felt a tiny bit sore.  After one Shred, my legs hurt and my shoulders.  I don't think I can make it through it today (and not cheat) so I am going to do my Wii instead.
I am still motivated to do this.  Just because the scale hasn't moved doesn't mean that other things haven't changed.  My arms are definitely tighter and I think my legs.  My clothes still fit the same but I am okay, I'm okay.  Not going to give up. 
Lots to do today, going away for the weekend.  I am going to walk on the beach with my husband, maybe play a little soccer with the boys and workout on the machines.  I am taking my video with me but I'm not sure we can use the tv.  The remodel is in stages and I think the living room is now in a remodel.
I can't wait to get there!
Have a great day!
Amy

Amazing

Wow, it's weird what a little exercise can do for your body and mind.  I might be becoming a believer.  I have tried running and never got those endorphins that make you want to keep going, I get the I think I'm going to die lung collapse and side cramp.  But today I started out not feeling well.  I got up, had breakfast, made bread - I want to take some to my husband this weekend, and decided to exercise.  Wow, I feel amazing.  I felt light on my feet and strong.  I am right now eating my really good chicken salad with sunflower seeds and a boiled egg.  Yummy.  For dinner I think I will do a stirfry...Weird how my attitude has changed.  I want to make some semi healthy cookies to take down too.  We have a VERY good friend who is a sweet freak.  If I can get him something that he likes and is a little healthier I will keep getting them to him.  He needs to live a long and healthy life.
Anyway, just needed to share.  Don't give up, something good will happen!
Have a GREAT day!
Amy

Sick of being sick

I don't feel well today.  Bad stomach ache.  I am up and had breakfast (Special K) and now I am waiting to see if the pain stays away.  I don't want to not exercise today.  I can't break my stride or it will get easier to do every day.  The scale wasn't kind either.  I really need to stop baking.  I just love it and like to eat what I make.  I made a version of no back cookies that was in a health magazine.  Uh, yuk!  No sugar sucks.
So today I'm going to take things slow and get some housework done.  I'll let you know how that goes.
Have a good day....I'm going to try.
Amy

Little Rant

First I have to rant against Duck haters!  I was getting a little annoyed with some people that live on the West Coast and wanting the Ducks to lose.  Way to represent people!  The Pac 10 has NEVER been thought to be able to play with the Big Dogs.  The Ducks have proved them wrong and going to the National Championship has opened the eyes of a lot of people.  The Pac 10 and West Coast schools will start getting their due.  Boise has been an incredible team for years but never been recogognized.  What the Ducks have done is going to change things over here.  The teams will be recruiting more powerhouse players because of the better reputation and the West Coast will be known for something other than rain!  The Ducks have an advantage over other Pac 10 schools because of their relationship with Phil Knight (owner of Nike) but isn't that what alumni is for?  There is nothing wrong with a good old Civil War Rivalry but I doubt even Oregon State was cheering against them.  Way to go Ducks, can't wait to see what happens next year.
Ok, that's off my chest...
I worked out this morning and the scale is back down to 168.4.  Slow and steady, slow and steady.  I can already feel a difference in my arms, they are tighter.  Yeah for that.  Eating better is getting easier too.  I have to spend the day in town with lots of errands today so I will see what healthy eats I can find.
It might snow here this afternoon also, so that will be fun to take the dogs for a walk in.  No seriously it will be...they love the snow and I love to watch them play.
Have a Great Day...
Amy