Sunday Check-In: September 7, 2014

Current Weight, as of 9/7/14: 141.4 lbs (-0.8 lbs)

Goal: 130 lbs - 35 lbs

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I pretty much hit my goal this week ... pretty much.

I signed up for a gym membership on Saturday and managed to go Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday.  So I skipped Tuesday and Thursday, which isn't so bad.  AND I did my 40 minute TurboFire  stretch today because my body needed it.

Oh, and not only did I manage to go to the gym during the week, but I managed to get my butt out of bed and in the gym by 5:45 AM on the weekdays.  Yes, 5:45 AM.  That may not seem like a big deal to many people, but you gotta understand -- I don't normally willingly wake up that early for any reason, except to pee (and then promptly plop back into bed).  But I wanted to challenge myself this week and see what I could do, so my goal was to get up at 5 and be working out by 5:45.  I managed to do it.

Boy, does it feel really good to be back at a gym.  I missed hopping on a treadmill and seeing people of all different ages, shapes, and sizes working out as well.  I missed going to my locker after a hard workout and the high that followed me home.  And it feels good to be at the gym when there is barely anyone there.  I already feel stronger and less stressed, not to mention damned proud of myself, because I know I'm doing something right for my body.

So my goal for the week, again, is to continue this 5 AM wake-up call to get my ass to the gym every morning.

Have a good week!

Sunday Check-In: August 31, 2014

Current Weight, as of 8/31/14: 142.2 lbs.

Goal: 130 lbs - 35 lbs

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I'm up a whole pound.  Whoops.

Here's an assessment of how I did on my goals this week:

• Sunday: Go for an hour walk in the evening. - Eh, somewhat completed; I did a 45 minute walk while staying with my parents.
• Monday: Go for an hour walk before leaving for training. - Skipped it completely.
• Tuesday: Go for an hour walk before leaving for training. - Did about 45 minutes once I got back to my own house from training.
• Wednesday: Go for an hour walk in the morning before work.  After work, go to the gym to get my gym pass/membership. - Yeah, so I didn't get a gym membership yet.  Work hours didn't permit it.  Didn't do my hour either before, but after work.
• Thursday: Wake-up at 5 AM to go to the gym. - No gym membership and did not walk after work, either, due to a late workday.
• Friday: Wake up at 5 AM to go to the gym. - Skipped walking.
• Saturday: Wake up at 5 AM to go to the gym. - Went to the gym and signed up, yeehaw!  I also took our pup for a quick 30 minute walk in the morning.
• Sunday: Rest - Anything but. 

While things didn't quite go the way I planned, I did manage to get my membership yesterday and I am pretty pumped to start going again.  I am leaving here in a few to get a good workout in and -- oh my god -- I am so excited.  

So here's to a better week.  My plans?  At least 45 mins the gym, Sunday - Saturday, with a rest next Sunday. :)

Sunday Check-In: August 24, 2014

Current Weight, as of 8/24/14: 141.2 lbs.

Goal: 130 lbs - 35 lbs

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My goal this week is to sign-up for a local gym.  My supervisor at work has mentioned twice that going to a gym may be beneficial; it gets me out and puts me in an environment with all kinds of people.  I've thought about it for a few weeks now and, with money permitting want to sign up for a gym.  I used to frequent 24 Hour Fitness and I loved it.  

There's a gym close to where I live now and I'm pretty excited at the prospect of signing up.  Once I sign up, I want to try something I've never tried before: Work out before work.  I typically roll in to work about 9 AM and give myself about an hour and a half before leaving, so I'm up at 7 AM.  If I want to work out, I figure that waking up at 5 AM, being at the gym by 5:30 AM, and working out for an hour will still give me plenty of time (and energy) to get to work.  

Right now, my goal for the week is to get a 7 Day Pass.  Once I do that, the following morning, I want to start my workout early.  I plan to get my pass on Wednesday this week (I'm in training in another city for Monday and Tuesday) and start Thursday.  Then hopefully the price won't be too bad and I'll be able to get a good deal!  In the meantime, I'm at my parents' house and plan to walk until I get my gym pass.

So here's my plan for the week:

• Sunday: Go for an hour walk in the evening.
• Monday: Go for an hour walk before leaving for training.
• Tuesday: Go for an hour walk before leaving for training.
• Wednesday: Go for an hour walk in the morning before work.  After work, go to the gym to get my gym pass/membership.
• Thursday: Wake-up at 5 AM to go to the gym.
• Friday: Wake up at 5 AM to go to the gym.
• Saturday: Wake up at 5 AM to go to the gym.
• Sunday: Rest

Pretty lofty goals, so we'll see how it goes.  Wish me luck!