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I’m getting frustrated with this weight loss, or lack thereof.  I’ve been working out at least 3 days a week for the last 3 weeks and I’ve lost no weight.  Of course I’ve also bought a bag of Halloween candy and have not changed my eating habits.  GRRRRRR.  As frustrating as not losing weight is it’s making me want to work out even harder.  I can feel changes in my body.  I can see muscles in my thighs and arms that I’ve never seen before and I feel much happier and have a lot more energy.  I guess I just need to find a diet, stick with it and keep hoping for the best…

Exercise Log

I feel like that Lambchops song with my weightloss struggles…. 

So here I am again…Let’s see how long I’ll stick with this site this time around. 

I’ve recently started taking two classes at the Y.  One is a cardio/strength circuit class while the other is zumba.  I wanted to write about my progess with them, but have started a little late.  Next week will be my third week of the cardio class and second week of zumba

Week 1: Cardio/Strength Circuit class.  This class is an hour long, and is broken up into 1:30 minute incriments.  You begin with cardio for 1:30, then strength for 1:30.  I love the concept of it as you don’t get bored.  As soon as you become bored or tired it’s time to switch.  I must say, one entire hour is a bit long for a beginner.  I could have definitely gotten a good workout in only half an hour, but alas, the class is a full hour.  As soon as I left class the first day I was aching in places I never knew had muscles.  The following morning I could barely get out of bed, I was so sore!  The soreness lasted the following 2 days.  I had intended to start zumba class two days after the first cardio class, but was entirely too sore to even think about it. 

Week 2 (This week!): Tuesday I again went to my cardio/strength class.  I love how the ladies are so friendly and welcoming.  It’s amazing to see women from their 20s-60s there.  I’m so glad I decided to test this class out, because I really enjoy it.  I was disappointed after class because I wasn’t sore at all, however, I could tell by all the sweat that I got in an amazing workout!  I didn’t begin to feel any soreness until Wednesday.  But this time, it was mainly only my back and neck (probably bc I did an exercise incorrectly). 

On Thursday I attended my first zumba class.  Before class started the instructor and another woman were telling me they hated zumba their first class and never wanted to come back, so even if I didn’t enjoy it this time around to stick it out a few more classes.  I must say, I laughed the first 10 minutues or so because I felt absolutely ridiculous.  I have no dance experience and am rhythmly challenged.  I was trying so desperately to focus on the steps, and once I begin paying attention to the arm movements I would become lost.  There was no possible way for me to do both at the same time.  And those shimmies.  What the hell?!?  haha.  Ridiculous.  Most of the class I felt like I was learning a routine for A Gentlemen’s Club.  hahah!  Honestly though, I did have a good time.  And I was told the steps get easier the more you are used to them.  This is definitely something I will stick with for a few more times.  After a little down time after class I begin getting a whole new sensation of being sore.  I’ve decided this is why strippers are in such good shape (the majority of them).  The tops of my hips felt like they were bruised (which they weren’t, they were just that sore!) as well as my shoulders. 

I hope between these classes and being a little more concious of what I put into my mouth I am able to become healthier.   

Goal for next week: start walking on days I’m not in classes. 

i just turned 25…and it’s a new year.  after everything i’ve been through i think it’s time for a new, healthier me.  of course, like everyone else i’ve tried this weight loss/getting healthy thing before.  however, it is past time i became serious about it.  my family already has many issues of high cholesterol and blood pressure and being overweight (i said it!) only complicates those issues.  therefore, i am not looking at this journal solely as a weight loss journey like every other time.  this time i am declaring it “healthy me journey.”  the name will suffice until i have more creative juices flowing. lol

I read a healthy weight for my height is 108-145.  (i’m 5′4 and 165) seriously, the last time i weighed under 110 was in 5th grade.  My personal goal is 130.  I hope i can keep this up this time and improve my overall health!

this journal is more for myself, my struggles and triumphs, than anything or anyone else.  if people happen to stumble across it and are able to give me much needed support it would be much appreciated though!

i’m not quite sure how to use this so give me time to figure out the food and exercise journals!

i’m only on day 3 and already i wanted to skip exercises (which i didn’t)!  i know i need to exercise longer and more, but for now i’m taking it one step at a time.  this is going to be a lot tougher than i thought!

Food Log

Exercise Log