Molly’s BodyBlog

I just ran 5 miles this morning so those mashed potatoes can KISS. MY. ASS.

LOL

Happy Thanksgiving!!

I have done TERRIBLE this week!! I’m disappointed in myself… seriously. I had a great plan to start Body for Life and I did ok the first few days then everything fell apart. Work got INCREDIBLY stressful and I just didn’t deal with it well… and I was exhausted so I missed workouts. I don’t want to go into a big rampage that sounds like a bunch of excuses for getting off track so I’ll just say…

THANK GOD IT’S FRIDAY!!!

Well, I didn’t quite make my goal for Friday last week but I did have a loss of .5lbs for the week. Then I went on a mini vacation and I’m finally back with a renewed focus. I’m also doing Body for Life’s 12 week challenge so that should help me with my plan as well. This is day 2 of the challenge for me.

This weeks Friday goal is "scale weight" of 137.5.

I rescheduled my  body comp for Nov. 30 and will do my progress pics and measurements that day too for this month. It’s Thanksgiving weekend but it will help me to not completely indulge on Thanksgiving. My "cheat days" always turn into a few days so it’s better to just stay on track.

Ok, that’s all for now.

GOALS, GOALS and MORE GOALS!! 

The theme of todays entry!!

It’s working for me to set small “By Friday…” goals! When I work so hard during the week and reach a smaller goal then I am less likely to completely get off track on the weekend. So my “By Friday” for this week is to be at 137lbs.

Also, on Sunday I’m getting my Body Fat % measured (I do this monthly) and November’s goal is to be under 24%. By December I will be at 22% or less. By June, 18%.

THIS is a big week! My 34th birthday is on Thursday and for about 5 months I have had a vision of where I wanted to be by now… that vision has really helped me to work hard and perservere through some crazy times.

I’ve read quite a bit of using visualization to kinda trick your mind into seeing yourself as being the person you want to be and accomplishing your dreams. I use this a great deal when it comes to fitness goals…. Like when I was training to run the marathon… just picturing myself crossing the finish line was HUGE! And before I knew it, it was actually happening.

Some other important dates that are meaningful to me that I’m using are: January 8th - My twins 1st birthday AND June 11th - Last day of school (us teachers COUNT THE DAYS til Summer Break!!)

I was talking to my trainer this past weekend of wanting to do a photo shoot. Not like I’m model material or anything but just as a celebration of getting fit and reaching my goals. It would be empowering to do this. And I definately strive to have the confidence that it takes to make this happen. Especially after really living a long time trying to avoid the camera. So, this is something I will be working on… I have NO IDEA how to find a photographer or anything about it but I am going to try to figure it out and make THIS a goal by Summer 09. Again, I feel crazy even considering the idea of it but I felt that same way when I decided to run a marathon and I proved myself wrong. Isn’t that what all this is all about?!

**GET PAST YOUR SELF-DOUBT AND FEAR OF FAILURE… TAKE THINGS TO ANOTHER LEVEL**

I forgot to mention….

I had to get new jeans last night because mine are too big!

It felt so great to have to buy a size 6!!

My twins turn 10 months old today!!

YEA!!

It’s Saturday morning and I was just thinking that I don’t dread the weekends like I used to when it comes to staying on track. The main reason is because I have a plan of what I’m going to eat and when I’m going to workout. It’s not like I’m "trying to fit it all in". I already have a plan that I know is realistic and something I can stick with.

I’m realizing that to be successful a person has to be consistent. That’s what I had been missing in all the months that I was not seeing progress. I read somewhere about the need to have the 3 D’s… DESIRE, DETERMINATION, DEDICATION. I’ve always had the desire to get fit, there’s no doubt about that… and my determination and dedication was always there too but it would come and go. Now I feel like all three are strong components to my success so far.

I made my goal this morning!! Weighed in at 138.5… My goal was 139!!

So all my hard work paid off this week and it feels GREAT!

My next "weight" goal is 136 by my birthday next Thursday… I’m actually not going to weigh in til Friday so I’ll have an extra day. I’m actually going to do my measurements, pictures and Body fat % on that Sunday as well. BIG WEEKEND!

Anyway, I’m just so excited to have reached my goal today.

So, tomorrow is my big weigh in for my week of working my butt off both at the gym and eating clean. My goal for tomorrow is to be under 140… breaking the plateau I’ve been on for so long!! I’m nervous! But here’s the meal plan I’ve been on that has gone well this week. I’m just a little worried the calories are actually too low.

Breakfast

• 1/2c oats
• 3-4 egg whites
• apple

Snack

• Brown rice cake
• 2tsp natural peanut butter

Lunch

• 1 corn tortilla
• 4oz chicken breast
• green and red peppers

Dinner

• 4oz chicken breast
• 1/2 c brown rice
• 1 c asparagus

My problem is I know I need to throw another snack in there but I’m just so busy that I don’t always have time to eat! And because my protein intake is so much higher, I’m not really hungry so I don’t really think about it.

But I’m working out 4 days a week so I’m not sure if I’m fueling my body well enough.

Anyway, we’ll see tomorrow!

Get up offa that thing,
and WORKOUT ’till you feel better,
Get up offa that thing,
and try to release that pressure!

Oh… I just changed a word or two….

 I have that song on my Ipod and it always makes me smile…

I had a great workout last night. I got back into my weight training routine after focusing too much on cardio. But I did run a mile on the treadmill at my fastest speed since the twins were born. I’m definately not fast but I ran it in under 10 min… 9:45. But I’d say my goal is to run a mile in under 9 min. I can’t believe that when I ran the marathon my average speed was 10:45… and that was for 26.2 miles!!! Crazy!!

So, back to the whole weight training workout… I went to the gym and pretty much prime time in the evening and unfortunately I still have that feeling of being intimidated when there’s alot of people (mostly guys) lifting in the same area. It’s not a real "meat market" feeling at this particular gym but it’s still easy to get intimidated… mostly because I’m not sure if my form is correct. I’m working really hard to read up on correct form. I know that’s so important but I’ve never had a trainer to tell me if I’m doing things correctly.

Well, here’s to another day of clean eating… I packed my lunch last night and also made my breakfast. I tried a new recipe of "protein pancakes" made from oats and egg whites! I love it!! I add a little cinnamon and vanilla. It’s so convenient to take with me in the morning. I just make the pancakes the night before and pop them in the toaster.

Alright. I gotta go teach kids to read… I have 6th graders first thing in the morning and boy, THAT’S a workout in itself.

Later.

This is the week that I will break my plateau! I WILL be under 140lbs by Friday.

I know this because yesterday I made some decisions….

1. I will find solutions instead of excuses.
2. I will stay on track by planning ahead.
3. I will take my own advice and be my own best support person.
4. I will work just as hard at being mentally strong as I will work on being physically strong.
5. I will visualize what meeting my goals will look and feel like.
6. I will be a positive light for others.
7. I will stop obsessing over the scale and weigh on Friday and Monday only.
8. I will educate myself on what a healthy and fit lifestyle really means.
9. I will quit my whining.
10. I will believe in myself.