Starting Over

OK - I'm back in the saddle. After months of stomache issues we finally have everything figured out: I have hypothyroidism, IBS, and PCOS. Know of which I'm willing to use as an excuse. But knowing the problems it is easier to do something about it. I'm on medicine for the thyroid, I stopped drinking all pop (soda) and that has helped tramediously with the IBS and I am watching for which foods set me off. The thyroid and my regular doctor I helping with the PCOS with diet and possible medicine.

This is a marathon not a sprint - with this montra I know I can keep from getting too frustrated. I have a buddy who works out with me everyday and we hold each other accountable. My roommate is going on the low-carb diet my doctor recommended with me and I know that will be a tremedous help. Then I know I have all of you to support me and lift me up. You have all been with me on this journey and I appreciate all your support.

And the reason behind the Frog on my weight loss tracker at the top of this page is my inspiration: FROG PUSH
Fully
Rely
On
God
Praying
Until
Something
Happens

off and running

First week of going to the gym all day. Still feeling the cycling class, but in a good way. Getting ready for leaderhip team meeting, and either going to gym or the pool (outside), and then taking to the youth to a christian rock/hiphop concert tonight.
Happy Saturday.

Its FRIDAY!

Oh man! Feather and I took the cycling class last night at the gym. We had a great time, so we are going to make it our regular thursday after work routine. We are both feeling it today. Not hurting but a bit stiff!
It is so great having a friend that likes and wants to go to the gym everyday! She can even stand some heat, but there aren't many that get enjoyment out of cooking - right mom!
I feel so good - even as long as this week has been. I forgot just how much energy a really good workout can give you. Well we will hit the gym again today at lunch.
I hope everyone has a fantastic Friday!

Starting Again

Well good news is I haven't gone all the way back to my starting weight. Bad news is I'm gaining.
Good news, sort of - there is a medical reason. I have hypothyroidism. They are going to give me medicine and hopefully that regulation will help my hard work pay off.

Which is the other good news, I've started going to a gym again. I am on a guest pass this week, but just after today want to join. They are open until 10 M-th which is great times for me, well not as good as 24 - but I can't have everything!
I have a good friend at work who goes and works out at lunch 3 days a week and saturdays - and she wants me to go with her! And now the best news - it has a sauna and a hot tub!!!! I wasn't going to a gym before, because I really had all the equipment and motivation to workout at home why pay for a place with limited hours - but nobody had the hot stuff. That is my ultimate reward, after every workout!!! Always has been, get that from mom.

Well I look forward to going in the right direction, again. Like it says its a journey, its not going to happen over night.

Hill workouts!

Well really causeway workouts. Where I live in FL there really aren't any big hills, but there are causewys - which are really big briges over the inlets. A couple frinds walk/jog them at lunch Tuesady- Thursday and asked me to join. -t is definately spicing yup my routin! It is 2.4 miles over and back. I get a great workout, spend time with friends and get some vitamin D. At least until the heat picks up again - then will have to see about doing in the AM.

My post on Facebook - and the comments

just a little frustrated - I know I'm eating right, I'm running, I've lost about 1/2 inch off my waste - but I gained 0.6 this week. any words of encouragement?

Ask for encouragement and friends really know how to come through, even ones you didn't know were reading your status!

Diana Shores Yes, keep going!

Louanne Nering Neville Stay off the scale. Focus on how you are feeling and how clothes are fitting. Scales have a way of messing with our minds. Don't let it win. Sounds like you are doing all the right things. Keep it up!

Tara Schoepske It's muscle mass, Allie Allie!

Michelle Schmitt Tidwell Keep up the good work!!! U are gaining muscle which weighs more than fat but takes up less space than fat which is why u lost the 1/2 inch!!!

Michelle Schmitt Tidwell Forgot to say my dad always told me " go by the tail of the tape not the weight of a scale!!!". My dad body built when he was younger and some who works out may wear a size 4 in jeans and be 150 lbs and that is becuase of what I said earlier!!!

Amber Tejada Focus on how your clothes are falling off then how much weight you've lost! Whether or not you've lost 1/2 lb to 10 lbs it's still a big accomplishment!! (mix up your routine - your body adjusts quicker than you think) ;)

Chad Peterson Muscle weighs more than fat !

Melissa Jedlicka More muscle helps to burn more fat. Keep it up.

Sarah Dehne Muscles is more dense than fat. It completely pointless to JUST go by what the scale says. I always went by my measurement and the difference in how my clothes were fitting. Don't forget it's important to define muscle's too. Cardio trims the fat and lifting wights defines muscle and the more you use the muscles the more fat they will burn, even at a resting state. Good luck, hun!!!

Off Track

I've gotten off track over the last few months. Lost focus of the what and why I was trying so hard to lose the weight. I have reevaluated my reasons and come back to the fact that this is for me and my health and for my emotional well being. But we all know that thoughts are good, but they are not actions - and along comes Christmas. Usually a tough time if you have already gotten off track, but not for me this year. This year I will be spending 12 days in Texas with my mom and we are having our own boot camp. Mom belongs to a gym and has gotten a pass for me to join her. She already takes multiple fitness classes a day, but there are a few she wants to try that she doesn't want to try by herself. We have planned to take 4 1-hour classes each day. Plus swim and use the hot stuff. We are both very excited!! Not to worry though we are not losing the fact that it is Christmas. We are going to go to the Candle light service on Christmas Eve and then Christmas day we are going to spend at Moody Gardens. We are also going to hook up the web cam and get some face time with the family.
And so I leave you with a video from Last weekends great adventure with Nat.