Weigh In

Okay so today is official weigh-in day! At least for this week.

I have been keeping up a good routine of diet and exercise. Because of my recent lifestyle change, I have definitely eaten healthier and lost more weight. I just need to make sure I am consuming enough essential amino acids and vitamins. My summer job is so stressful but it is very worth it. I interact mostly with the high school graduates especially as that is a part of my position. They will be leaving on Friday. They kid around about me and Elyse being emotional. I say I won't be emotional... but who am I kidding?

The other students I have really enjoyed working with. They all have their problems but it is good to see them work through the problems. Some are not capable of working through it but at least they are in a new environment which can help them understand more about the problems.

I had a student that is dealing with so much. It breaks my heart thinking of the pain and confusion the student must be going through. This student went home but hopefully will be back to the program. I haven't really let the realization that the student is gone yet sink into my brain yet.

Anyway, I have been doing pretty well on most of my goals. I have not really been drinking much soda. I have not been drinking (not for lack of wanting... just lack of time and money). I have been working out almost every day. I have not been doing yoga... I need to get on it!!!

Anyway, here is my weigh-in total for today: 191.8 :)

At this rate, I will be 179 in a week or two!

Update

Okay--so I made good on some of my goals. I won't tell you which ones. But just know that I have been working hard on them.

Yesterday, Elyse bought me my yoga pad and a scale. So my official weight as of this morning (Monday, June 22, 2009) is 198.4 lbs. Only 40 more pounds to go... It will happen.

Both Saturday and Sunday I worked out trying to build muscle strength. I am weak but not for too long. This morning I went out to the track with some students and Elyse. We jogged/walked a mile... starting small. I need to push myself harder in the mornings. It's a struggle since it is so early. This morning we will work out again at 10:30 am. Then lunch and a nap for an hour or so. Then being productive until dinner. Tonight's agenda has swimming on it. I don't really know how to swim, so I just stand/sit/float/try-to-float in the shallow end. It's kind of fun?

Alright, it's time to go eat some breakfast.

For serious, I'm back

Okay

It's time to get serious on this shindigg. Currently, I am working back in Maryville for Upward Bound Math & Science. It's been great so far. Elyse and I have been taking some students to the track in the morning. It was so difficult last week for me to get into the swing of the routine. This week, however, is going so well. Today I woke up extra early and with more energy. I jogged a bit this morning. It was raining so I did not jog to much. This morning I went to a fitness area on campus and did some fit activities. Hopefully tonight I will learn/do yoga.

I really need to stick with my plan for becoming more fit, losing weight, and gaining strength and endurance.

New goals:

No smoking
No drinking
Eating regularly
Eating healthily
Less soda
Less snacking
Minimal taco bell :)
More walking
More physical activity

I think I am on a good start to meeting these goals. Walking at Northwest's campus is so natural. Unlike Central's where most people feel compelled to drive from the west side to the east side. So sad :( Also, taking the stairs is always the better choice!

Anyway, I will post with more updates. I need to purchase a scale!