Then and Now

I was looking through some pictures on my computer the other day and ran across the beginning weight loss journey pictures I had taken back in April. I thought I would take new pictures today and see if progress was being made. Though I don’t really feel like I’ve gotten very far on this “losing weight and getting in shape” journey, I guess there is a bit of a difference. I have to admit that all the weight I’ve lost is only due to illness or stress. Neither of which are preferable ways to lose weight. My body has somewhat maintained around 130ish now for quite some time…though I think my scales weigh low…I’d say a true weight would be mid130’s. Anyway, just thought I’d post some “then and now” pics. Hopefully one of these days I’ll find the motivation to start working out and eating right again…hopefully its one day soon!

Then: April 16, 2008...........Now: July 28, 2008

Then: April 16, 2008..........Now: July 28, 2008

My Personal Trainer...

Will is putting me to shame…

Here are his newest yoga positions…



And he’s doing push-ups too!


I guess I should take the hint from him….=)

Wow - the saddle seems really high...

I think I’ve had better luck at changing my blogger templates lately than actually losing weight. I really like this 3-column layout though. There are a few more things I want to add to the columns, but I’ll get to that later.

Soooooo – healthy living eh? Not happening here. I’ve actually gained weight. Though it doesn’t register on my scales (they’re sketchy at working anyway…been through to many moves) it really shows in my stomach and face. My face is the first place you can see weight gain/loss – and it’s showing a gain!

So today I am posting before I go to the grocery store in hopes that it will keep me accountable to making wise food choices. The truth is – the worse I eat, the worse I feel. The less I exercise the less energy I have. I know this in my head – but actually
doing something about it is a whole other matter.

So here I go again – attempting to do better this week. I plan to make healthy food choices at the store – and maybe tonight make a reasonable exercise schedule. Even if it’s sit-ups and strength training in front of Sesame Street in the mornings. I gotta learn to work with my resources! =)

Alrighty – I wish you all a wonderful and productive week!

Trying to plug the holes in my sinking ship...

Wow, I feel like I’m not getting anywhere on my plan. I just can’t seem to get back on track. There has just been so much going on – I haven’t really been able to commit to cooking healthy and getting out for some exercise these last few weeks. But – I should keep trying – though I’m tempted to push it all to the back burner for awhile. So this week I will once again attempt to get back on track. Here are my goals:

1. Walk 4 times
2. Only one small portion of dessert after supper
3. No Evening Snacks
4. More Water

About the only goal I accomplished last week was the water goal. It used to be really hard for me to drink water, but now I guzzle it. I suppose succeeding in one goal is better than none at all! Hopefully I can motivate myself to stick with these goals this week.

I’ll try to blog more frequently – maybe that will keep me a bit more accountable. =)