Overweight and doing something about it

I’m still here. Slowly making my way back to posting. Until then…. bullet points:

1. Dropped a SIZE

2. Same job, same shit, different day

3. No man

4. Turned 30!!!!

5. Hanging out

That’s it for now. Smooches

I had hoped by this point… My blog title would read: “Skinny and staying that way”.. or “Formerly overweight and loving it” or “Don’t hate me because, I’m thin” or … ya catch my drift.

The reality is, it’s been five months and I’ve GAIN weight. GAIN. Another reality is, it’s noone’s fault but my own. There, I said it. I’ve been lazy, unproductive, not very active, etc, etc. It’s funny what a month or so off a diet and exercise regimen can affect your progress. Ok - it’s not really funny, but a huge slap in the face.

As I embark on my weight loss journey AGAIN, I want to say I’ll be, more confident in my ability, but who knows. Let’s hope, I’ve learned my lesson. I need some positive vibes this way, por favor…

 Today’s workout:

Started with PhitNPhat workout Week 3.

Current weight is 189 lbs

Waist: TBD

Arm: TBD

Legs: TBD

TBD because I’m at work..

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Sorry, I haven’t blogged in over a MONTH. What the hell is wrong with me? Just keeping busy ya know.  I haven’t lost any weight, in fact, I’ve GAIN… Oh dear, but I’m ok with it, no, seriously I’m OK with it. Its what one should expect when she eats like a pig and doesn’t workout.

I fell off the weight loss wagon and am scrambling to get back on.

Where have I been? Ya, know.. I’ve been busy doing other things:

1) Falling in love

2) Falling out of love

3) Reminscing with high-school buddies

4) Connecting with people offline

5) Rejuvenating friendships, I’ve allowed to go south

6) Entertaining a move overseas to teach ESL

Anyhoo, I am back for now. My 30th birthday is in four months and I must look FABULOUS. OKAAAAAAY!! **Snaps finger in the air**

On a side note * I signed up for Gyminee, if anyone’s interested*

Also, if you wanted to know what I’ve been up to lately, you can follow me on my Twitter.

I injured my foot Saturday… but I’m all better now. I think I lightly sprained it -if that’s at all possible. I planned to not work out at this week because my ailment, however, my foot felt all better when I put on my heels for work. Weird, huh… Well, I’m into my fourth week of PNP and pushing along. I’ll have to admit that I haven’t been so diligent with the cardio portion, but I have been more active. I’ve been taking Rocco on longer walks, 30 minutes in the morning and evenings and I figure every little bit counts right. And I’m losing weight and feeling thinner but just not as drastically as others, but I need to quit comparing myself. That’s a work in progress.

In other news, I’ve decided that tomorrow will be the day. The day that I quit smoking. Wish me luck, I don’t expect it to be easy as I have a very stressful job. I figure if I need a smoke at work, I’ll just go for a quick walk. Mind over matter.

… I wore a pair of slacks to work today that I usually wear once a week. As I was pulling them up, I thought, man I have a lot of room. Hmmm. Are they stretched out from the last time I wore them, nope I realized I washed them on Monday… They were loose because I’m getting smaller in my leg regions. YAY!!! The tummy area is still a little tight, but my muffin top isn’t as noticeable as it once was. Yay, again!

I might have mentioned this before, but I lost about 30 pounds once. About five years ago, after a nasty break-up I threw myself into exercising and dieting and using diet supplements (read: diet pills). And man, the weight melted off, mainly, because the supplements suppressed my appetite and gave me enormous amount of energy to push through a two-hour workout. The one side-effect I had were these extreme migraine-like headaches which I dealt with because the other side-effect was the extreme weight loss. Of course when I stopped taking the pills and the weight crept back on. Now on my journey to a healthier lifestyle, I’ve decided to do it the old-fashioned way. It’s taking much longer, but I’m ok with it.

I reveal this because I had an epiphany of some sorts the other day. Being the person I that I am, instant gratification is the name of the game. If I work my butt off for the entire week, I want the scale to confirm my hours of working out and sweating and stinky feet and if it doesn’t I’m cursing everyone in site, including my doggie (poor Rocco). Afterwards, I transition into the FCK IT mode. And basically blow the diet and exercise for the weekend. Then I came across this blog, Katie wrote “Don’t put a time limit on your weight loss — that is a recipe for failure. My motto is, “Every day that I do this, I’m better off than the day before.” How true is this? I may not lose weight every week. But every day, I stick to eating healthy foods and working out, I am a better, healthier person. How about that for instant gratification? They should get T-shirts made, seriously.

On to other’s stuff: I started Corinne’s workouts this week and man ol’ man I am one sore hussy. She has some really great routines. If you’re up for something different especially in the cardio arena check her out.

Also, check out Chaotic’s Blog and Robin’s Ode to Billy.

Have a great weekend, Yall!

I need to find some ASAP.

I feel like I’ve hit a speed bump. I’m signing up for this.

Remember me? I feel like if I don’t post 5 times a week you won’t.

Let me first start by saying that I’ve been trying to stick with my couch to 5k. That translates to two weeks to complete the 1 week regimen. I ran for 20 minutes straight the other day, but I must admit that running is boring as hell. I need my music. So for 20 min run I listened to:

1. Wake me up before you Go-Go (By: WHAM!) x2

2. Buttons by PCD x2

3. Pop, Lock, and Drop It, remix by Huey and fellow rappers x2

4. Seether by Veruca Salt x2

Music is the only thing that keeps me going during a run. I don’t understand people who run to clear their minds, Vodka does the same for Moi.

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Why is it everytime I go on Vacation I eat like its going out of style. Like every meal is my last meal. I hate it and can’t seem to get it under control. UGH!

 I started the couch to 5k on Thursday and for 25 minutes I endured it. Felt slightly embarrassed because my jiggly bits were shaking all over the place, as if my feet were the epicenter of an earthquake and my body were the seismic waves rippling throughout. I sweat a lot more on the treadmill than on the elliptical, why is it?

I still continue to lose weight, tho and that’s a good thing, right?

Till Later

I’m going on holiday! Much better spirits today, I took a happy pill. I will be away from the office for TWO weeks. YEAH! First, I’m headed to DC to visit the old man and have him spend his moolah on me. Then I’ll be in Houston hanging out with my sister! SO.MUCH.FUN.***

What was wrong with me yesterday? Hello, someone needed to turn their upside down smile the right way up. After I wrote that I felt like a brat. There are bigger issues in the world (pun intended). Anyhoo, I’m dealing with some stuff here, my 15-year old cousin was diagnosed with (throat?) cancer and that still doesn’t motivate me enough to quit smoking and I HATE my job. It’s always about me, huh? Well, it is my bloggie.

I’ve come up with an action plan effective on my return from 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue:
1) Experiment with this glycemic index thing
2) Switch up my cardio. I’ve always wanted to run, but I get this weird thing called a runner’s itch, it burns like holy hell. I’m going to start this program
3) Check my attitude, remind myself that it will take time.
4) Get laid (Dr. Oz says that on average one should have nookie at least 4 times a week, if that’s the case, I’m in a huge deficit)

 ***I’m bringing my workout clothes with me. In fact, I even asked my dad if he has access to a gym. Gold star for me!!