The One Where I Start Work It Out Weekends

As mentioned earlier, I have a few things in the works for this week. Some of which will be new themes implemented on my blog on a weekly/monthly basis. (Can you feel the anticipation pulsing in the air?)

Basically I’m jumpin on board with some creative shit other bloggers came up with. Sue me.

The first of which is…

I originally saw this on Ashley’s page (cleverblognamehere) but I think the credit goes to our friendly neighborhood wishcake for coming up with such a great idea.

The objective here (or from what I can gather) is that once a week (weekend-ish) you post a blog about your health and fitness goals. Areas where you failed, places you succeeded, motivation you used, playlists you’re trying out, you get the point. The idea is that blogging about it on a regular basis gives you more of a sense of accountability and thus (should) prove as motivation to keep up the hard work and see the results you want.

Now then…let’s get to the good stuff shall we?

YAY:

-Ran 3 times this week (Monday, Wednesday, and Friday) increasing my sprinting times with each day. Despite the fact that I finished each time wheezing like a wounded hippo I pressed on which has made me stronger and given me more stamina. Woo hoo!!

-Practiced Budokon 2 times this week (Tuesday and Saturday). If you’ve never heard of it, Budokon is a mixture of yoga, martial arts, and meditation progressing in that order to make you sweat like a whore in the house of God. Seriously got my ass kicked here but it was worth it.

-Created and finished a customized 30 minute workout on fitnessmagazine.com to target my abs, arms, legs, and chest (so basically everything) on Thursday. Definitely woke up sore as a mother and cursing the heavens after this one. But again, worth it. (BTW: If you’re trying to lose weight or just into fitness, you should definitely check out fitnessmagazine online. It’s got some great articles, tips, exercises, free videos, recipes, and everything you could ever think of relating to health and fitness. Plus did I mention it’s FREE!! Get on that shit!)

-Drank the 8 8oz glasses of water a day (or more). Ate all meals (but 2) at home with lots of fresh produce, brown grains, and lean protein.

FAIL:

-Didn’t take ONE of my vitamins all week. UGH. I think I avoid this because I have like 5 different ones to take and they’re all the size of horse pills and golf balls soooo not fun. I need to just invest in a multi vitamin already.

-Drank wayyyy too much alcohol. I’m talking belligerent here, people (but then again that’s pretty much a given on date night.) The only plus side here is that I’ve switched to grape vodka sodas or red wine ONLY instead of my copious amounts of whiskey and coke. So I guess the headaches not so bad the next day. What? That’s not redeeming enough for you? Well piss off. I’m trying.

-Smoked 3 cigarettes. I know, I know, I KNOW. Disgusting, counter-productive to weight loss, disgusting. I get it. No need for the lecture.

-Sipped chocolate milk straight out of the jug 3 times. (I am such a dude.) But blame it on the Boo. He came home with 2 half gallons of the sugary goodness and then didn’t even touch them. Even as they crept closer and closer to their expiration date he just let them sit there. Right on the shelf, precariously placed right next to my water bottle and my Slim Fasts. Just begging to be opened and enjoyed. And well, I gave in. Damnit!!! Must. Eliminate. Immediately.

Also, as many of you know, I do my weekly weigh in on Sunday mornings and I’m happy to report that I’ve dropped another FOUR POUNDS!!! WOO HOO!!!!

The Boo’s been calling me “Lean Cuisine” for the last few days and for the first time, I didn’t scoff at him. This bitch is getting her ass in shape even if it kills her (read: even if I have to sweat like a wildebeest and forego the chocolate milk.)

How did you guys do this week??