Thursday Three

Today over at ShrinkingJeans.net we are to talk about Three ways to help keep us motivated - but unfortunatly the past 2 weeks my self motivation has not been working - but I will go ahead and list a few ways that I keep myself motivated!

1. Music - I'm going to steal this one from the post, as it is my top motivation - I usually listen to rock or alternative music when I am working out. The screaming in my ear get's my blood pumping and something inside me just has to push harder!

Top 3 Artists:

1. Disturbed

2. Rammstein

3. Atreyu

2. My Skinny Jeans - I have a pair of pants that I wore in High school (which was only 6yrs ago...) but that I often try one to see how I compare to when I was in HS. This morning I tried these on ladies, and guess what, I'm currently wearing them! Buttoned up and everything! & I can still breathe! Made me feel really great, and it keeps me motivated to know that I can fit in them again! And now I want to continue to be able to fit in them so I will continue to work hard to keep the weight off!

3. Competition - I love working with (and against) others to see who can lose the most inches & pounds. I am an aries, so I am competitive by nature so I always want to be on top & win. Good natured competition is good for everyone, as long as you are willing to help others not hurt them. Do not let the competition get to your head and always keep clear sight of whats imporant like staying healthy, losing the weight, and having fun with others while doing it!

Project Me - Rethink your Shrink

For Monday's Project Me assignment we are to think about what didn't work in 2009 and how we are going to change those things in 2010. Try to find new solutions to the problems so we can find great results along our journey.

My journey just started Jan 1 of 2010 - In 2009 I wasn't worried about weight loss or staying healthy - I still have that little bit of baby fat around my waist but for the most part I was comfortable in my skin. I moved 2 hours away from my family to be with my boyfriend *been together almost 3 years* and tranferred within my company - I think it was the idea of living with Chris that I didn't have to watch my weight as much. We started eating out everynight, I had fast food EVERYDAY for lunch sometimes I would have it for another meal as well and I gained 10lbs from April 1st to Dec 31st. I saw some pictures of us on the beach from this past year and I did not like the way I looked in a bikini - so I knew this year was the year! To get myself in shape! And skinny again.

So I decided in December that 2010 would not only bring a new year, but a new me and I have the determination to make it happen. I am starting with my diet - cutting out all junk - and working out 7 days a week. Doing P90x 6 days a week and then running as well. I have a total goal to lose 15-20lbs on this journey this year and just tighten and shed the FAT!

I know I am going to need some extra motivation from friends & family and of course my bloggin buddies! Because you guys rock & I know you are facing the same difficulties as myself! 

For 2010 - I want to stay motivated, change my diet, and shed the extra weight! And I do not want to stop at anything! :) The Skies the limit! Thanks for stopping by! Leave me some comment love & I'll do the same!

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True Confessions Tuesday - Rethink the Shrink

Today I really do not have much to confess about New Years! We have a friend over at our house on NYE - and I was really good!

1. I watched as the guys drank alcohol and got wasted - I didnt want the headache in the morning OR the calories so I stuck to Crystal Light all night (That Rhymes!) - Virgin Crystal Light - not even a dash of Vodka was in my drink!

2. I played Wii with the guys for a few hours - so I got some exercise out of the whole event! We went golfing, arching, skiing, and even played a few rounds of tennis! :)

3. I fell into bed around 12:30am - stayed up just long enough to say Happy New Year and to kiss Chris! I needed to get my beauty sleep for work at 8am!

4. I did however eat some crappy food! We ordered Cheese & Pepporonni Pizza's - Chicago Crust - some Chicken wings - and bread sticks! I think I ate 1/4 of the pizza and about 6 chick wings

5. Im my defense for #4 - I didnt offically start my new diet until 12am!! So I don't feel guilty about eating 9000 calories for 1 meal! :)

6. Since Jan 1st I havent anything other than Water and 2 glasses of Crystal Light to drink - My body is startig to crave the water & I love it!

7. I no longer get headaches from not drinking soda - I cut cold turkey from drinking 3-4 32oz sodas per day!

8. I have not worked out yet today - My legs are still super sore from Plyometrics! But tonight I am going to get caught up and do Yoga X - I have to stick with P90x.

9. And prove to my boyfriend and my family that I can stick with something, finish, and see results!!

So those are my Tuesday Confessions! Thank you for taking the time to read them - please comment & subscribe to my blog! It would be much appreciated! :) You guys rock!!

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Rethink your Shrink

I got the head's up from a fellow blogger: Execumama (Hi Akilah!!! *Waves*) about this really great blog community - The Sisterhood of the Shrinking Jeans - and this place is amazing! They currently have a challange for anyone wanting to lose weight, get healthy, and find love for yourself! The challange is called "Rethink your Shrink" and it lasts just 7 weeks! It is about changing your bad habits and finding a way to stay positive throughout your weight loss programs. I'm really excited to get started and join the community - I am hoping to lose some weight - meet some great people - and love myself more! Both inside and OUT!

About my Workout Routine & Diet:
I am going to be doing P90x (for 13 weeks and not 7, but I still need the support!!) and I will be watching my calorie intake VERY closely! Only taking in 1800-2000 calories per day. I will be using MyFitnessPal.com both on the computer and on my iphone *no excuses for not logging cals!* I am going to follow the P90x Classic workout schedule, taking it one day at a time! My goal weightloss for the P90x is 20lbs - but for this 7 week challange - let's go with 16lbs! :)

Stats:
Height: 5ft 1in tall
1st Weigh In: 124.5lbs (starting weight)
BMI: 23.4

First weigh in - Next week! Let's get this started! :)