Hey everyone!  I went to my second weigh in of my recommitment to WW and loss 10.6 pounds !!!!!!  WOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOO!!  Just let me say how FREAKING AWESOME that is!!!!  I think that's a great start for me.  I was very proud of my accomplishment, and I definitely plan on continuing in a downward direction.  Have you ever been to a WW meeting (or any other meeting) where someone constantly wants to talk about themselves?  Well, at the meeting this morning, this lady had something to say about EVERYTHING.  At first it was okay because she just seemed to be more active in speaking at the meeting, but it eventually got just plain ole annoying.  The meeting leader even had this look of "just shut up lady" on her face.  She was talking so much that she really wasn't giving anyone else an opportunity to say anything.  There had to be at least 30 people there.  They were just as annoyed as I was.  Then her cell phone rang and the ringtone, of all things, was "Grandma Got Ran Over By a Reindeer!"  LOL.  Maybe I should suggest to her that she get a blog so that she can talk to her heart's content!  At least then people will have a choice as to whether or not they want to hear what she has to say, LOL!!!  Well, I might have to go to an ealier meeting just so I don't have to hear her talk.

 

Anyway, my new thing is to try to incorporate exercise.  I haven't been doing any real structured workouts.  Well, I have been moving a lot more at work and going up and down the stairs since my classroom is on the second floor.  At least that's something.  Now if I could motivate myself to do a bit more a few times a week!  If I do nothing else, I HAVE to make sure I at least eat the right things.  That's got to be the most important thing.

 

I missed the Biggest Loser last week because I was so sleepy that I just HAD to go to bed early.  I went around 7:30 pm last Tuesday.  I'm gonna go to the website to see who was voted off.

 

And I MUST give MAJOR props to our newly elected President.  Truly, truly a historical election.  He has a lot on his plate . . . I don't know if I would want his job.  So many issues going on from the economy to foreign affairs . . . he'll definitely have his hands full.  Hopefully, his ideas and policies will get this country back on track (crossing fingers).  My prayers are definitely with President Obama.  My school is doing a big inauguration thing on Tuesday.  All the kids will be watching it in the classroom.  It's going to be chaos at the school, LOL.  I can just feel it!

 

Okay, I'm off to do absolutely nothing, LOL!  Have a fabulous Saturday afternoon!

 

282.6/272.0/130

Disgusted, disgusted, disgusted!  One word that accurately describes the way I feel about my weigh-in.  I weighed in on Monday, January 5, 2009 and was told that I weigh 282.6 pounds .  Well, it's not like it was totally unexpected on my part.  I knew it wouldn't be good, considering my eating habits.  So, I know where I am, and I know what I have to do to change where I am . . . Weight Watchers and working out.  Easier said than done.

 

Yesterday (Tuesday) I began eating on plan, and today has been good also.  I'm going to give myself the rest of the working week to get use to eating healthy again, then I will begin incorporating working out starting Saturday..  So, I have the plan . . . now for the implementation.

 

This journey sure is what it sounds like . . . a journey.  I have definitely had successes and failures along the way.  The important thing is that I make sure that I reach my goal.  No one can do it for me but me.  It's a new year, and no better time than the present to set my goal of losing 100 pounds by January 2010.  Doable?  Absolutely!  I can do anything I put my mind and body to.  Let's see . . . 100 pounds in 12 months is like about ummmmmmmmmm 8.4 pounds per month.  I can do that!  I will do that!  Nothing is more important than my health.  Nothing else matters if I am not healthy enough to live.  That sure does put things into perspective!!!  BTW, did anyone see the Biggest Loser Couples last night?  I did, and it was sooooooo motivating!  I was super shocked to see that they sent 9 people home to do the program on their own.  That was deep!  I didn't watch it last season . . . maybe if I had, I'd not be where I am.  Doesn't matter at this point, now does it?

 

Oh yeah, I won't be able to weigh in on this Saturday (Saturdays are my regular weigh in days) because since I weighed in on Monday, this Saturday is in the same week.  My next weigh in will be on Saturday the 17th.  I'm looking for BIG losses by then.  That's close to two weeks, so we'll see.  I know it will be an excellent weigh in as long as I work the plan.

 

Okay, have a fabulous week!  Oh yeah, I posted my measurements as well and will take pictures within the next few days.

 

282.6/282.6/130  (start weight/current weight/goal weight)

Weigh-in went as expected . . . HORRIBLE!!!  I knew I had gained a LOT of weight because I cant fit anything.  I weighed in at 270.0 pounds even.  No excuses, no crying.  It is what it is.

 

I have FINALLY relocated back to Atlanta.  YAY!!!  Packing and moving was a pain, but very worth it.  I haven't foind a job yet, but I love my new apartment (minus the neighbor below that likes to watch movies with surround sound at 4 in the morning).  Other than that, I feel very settled and at home.  I finally feel like I can relax and like I belong.  And that's a wonferful feeling!

 

I took new pictures and already posted them along with pics from my 10 year high school reunion.  I haven't taken my measurements, but I will do so tomorrow and post it them as well.

 

Okay, gotta go!  Have a fabulous afternoon.

 

270.0/270.0/130.0

Hey everyone!  I had a wonderful weigh in today!  I loss 2.8 pounds!  I was very pleased with that.  I have a very tight schedule for the rest of the evening, so I gotta go!  I'll blog tomorrow!

 

Have a fabulous day!

 

267.2/225.6/130

Hi everyone!  I weighed in today and loss 10.4 pounds!!!  YEAH!!!  Well this is good considering I gained 7 pounds last week.  I didn't quite reach my goal of being down 40 pounds by this weigh in, but I'm pretty close so I'm pleased about it.  Now, I just have to stay focused this week and keep my eye on the prize, and hopefully I will have another significant weight loss.

 

Today I have HCF scheduled to complete today, so I'm about to go ahead and do it.  Have a fabulous day!

 

267.2/228.4/130

Granted, I knew I would have a gain this week due to TOM, but DAMN!  I'm up 7 pounds.  I guess that fried fish and shrimp and french fries I had last night didn't help.  I ate well the entire week, except dinner last night.  So, let's look at the factors, shall we?  Gain factors: 1)  Fried dinner last night, 2)  Worked out with weights (4 days) for the first week since I started, and 3)  TOM.  So, given these factors, I don't think it is a true representation of what I actually weigh.  I think next week will be more accurate.  But still . . . seven pounds suck!

 

I have decided to go along with the detox, starting tomorrow.  I've done a lot of research and didn't want to ONLY drink the "lemonade," so I found an alternative that allows me to incorporate other important nutrients.  I think this plan will work best for me.  I'll be cleansing and still getting nutrients.  I think the first two or three days are going to be the most difficult.  I'm going to be doing this with a co-worker, who has done this detox a couple of other times, so I won't be going it alone.  I'll be coming on here, probably daily, to document how I felt during that day.  I think for me, it is more than just the detox and the side effect of weight loss, but moreso it's about the discipline.  If I can discipline myself enough to get through these ten days, I can do anything.  I am GOING to be successful with this.  I am strong, and I am going to prove to myself that I am strong-minded enough to handle this.  I just hope I'm not bitchty those first couple of days, LOL!

 

I also completed my workout today, HCF, and I must admit that it was a TOTAL body workout.  I KNOW I'm going to be hurting tomorrow. 

 

Alrighty ladies and gents, have a fabulous day!

 

267.2/238.8/130

Hi everyone!  I must say that I am very pleased with my results this week.  As you all know, I gained TONS (does 14 pounds equal a ton? LOL) of weight when I went to Atlanta for Spring Break.  I was really hoping to get back to my previous weigh in weight (234.0).  I really wanted 233.0 pounds or less, but I would have been happy just to break even.  When I stood on the scale, the receptionist said I had loss 2.2 pounds!!!  Not 2.2 pounds from the 14 I had gained, but 2.2 pounds from my last weigh in!  Not only did I lose the weight I gained in Atlanta, but I loss more!  YEAH!!!!!!  So now, I've loss a total of 35.4 pounds!  My mini goal of being down 40 pounds by the last weigh in in April doesn't seem so far off now.  But I have to take into account infamous TOM . . .  Regardless, I am very happy with the weigh in.  I feel like I am finally moving back in the right direction rather than yo-yoing.  I hate that damn yo-yo, LOL.

 

Today is going to be a rest day for me.  I did actually meet my goal for working out for four days last week, as my workout schedule indicates.  I am also going to probably drink protein shakes today in preparation for my dinner at Carrabas tonight (YUM!)  I am SO looking forward to dinner.  My goal is to not eat too much bread.  That's a toughie.  It won't really be a cheat day because I still have my 35 points, plus my daily points.

 

Okay my fellow workout buffs, have a fabulous Saturday!

 

267.2/231.8/130

Hi everyone . . . just a quick note to inform you of how my weigh-in went for the week.  I gained 0.4 pounds.  Not too bad.  I am NOT doing as well as I should be doing this Spring Break.  My back has been hurting, so I have been unable to workout since Sunday.  Hopefully it will be much better tomorrow, as it has been feeling a little better today.  The food . . . that's a different story.  I am trying to do as little damage as possible.  I have been staying within my plan of eating at home for breakfast and lunch.  The only problem is that we have leftovers from the cookout.  I made a huge pan of macaroni and cheese, and although most of it is gone, there is still a good amount remaining.  Good thing is that I'm SICK of leftovers, LOL.  Today has been a really good day, though.

 

Okay, gotta go!

 

267.2/234.2/130

As you all know, today is weigh in day.  I did very well!  I didn't lose the 5 pounds I wanted to, but I came pretty close!  I loss 4.0 pounds!!!  YEAH!!!  I had a feeling that this week would be a great week, and it was!  The meeting was also very good and inspirational.  The leader (Anita) made a huge deal about my total weight loss, and everyone kept telling me about how inspiring I am.  That makes me feel good . . . makes me want to continue on.

 

Just wanted to give you all a quick update before I am off for the day.  Have a fabulous afternoon.

 

267.2/233.8/130

Hello everyone!  I'm so sorry that I haven't posted my weigh in results until today.  I have been just so tired.  Today, I barely made it to work.  You all know how I'll use any little excuse to stay at home, LOL.  I went on ahead and made myself go.  Even though I'm sleepy, I have no choice but to work since I am already here.  Anyway, I went to my weigh in and loss 0.6 pounds.  It isn't that great of an amount, but considering that I had eaten terribly that previous Saturday and Sunday, and didn't really workout but for two days last week, that wasn't bad.  After that Sunday, the scale said 247 pounds .  So, to actually lose some weight was a blessing.

 

I have got to be more strict and get back into my groove.  Granted, I have done fairly well, but I know that I can do better.  I should have loss more weight.  I just have to have more self control on the weekends and stick to my workout schedule.  Last Saturday, I went to a friend's wedding, and she had a reception afterward at her house.  My friend weighs well over 400 pounds, and she didn't get that way because she doesn't like to eat.  Well, she cooked for her reception (for 3 days, I might add), and she made collards, string beans, baked beans, meatballs (5 different types), grilled chicken, barbeque chicken, tuna salad, chicken salad, seafood salad, neck bones, macaroni and cheese, sausage jambalaya, and deviled eggs.  She's a fabulous cook, I might add.  I use to go over her house every weekend, but she cooks like that ALL THE TIME.  I had gained at least 20 pounds just being her friend.  I know I can't go over to her house when she cooks because I know I will eat, or at least sample, everything.  So, I must confess that I ate WELL Saturday night.  I hadn't had much to eat during the day, so it wasn't so bad.  My friend is also a woman who enjoys spirits, so I had several glasses. 

 

My plan is to relax and go to bed early tonight.  Tomorrow thru Friday, I am going to workout to hopefully burn 5 pounds this week.  I would be overjoyed to lose 5 pounds.  Hopefully I can do it.

 

Also, I did take my pictures for the month, this morning , and I will have them uploaded probably by this afternoon.  I must say that I am coming along .  Alrighty, here's wishing all you weight watchers skinny vibes.

 

Have a fabulous day!

 

267.2/237.8/130

Hello everyone!  Today I went to my weigh in and found that I didn't make my goal of 4 pounds, but I still loss 2.8 pounds . . . not too shabby!  I've been at this for three months now and have loss a total of 28.8 pounds.  I am hoping that I will be down 40 pounds by the end of March.  That'll be about 11.2 pounds that I have to lose this month.  That is doable.  I'm Wonder Woman, remember?  I can do anything, LOL!!!

 

Also, I took my measurements for the month, and I am very pleased about them.  I haven't taken my pictures for the month, but I'll probably do that tomorrow.  I actually look forward to taking my monthly pictures because it gives me the opportunity to see the changes.  Seeing is believing, right?

 

Okay, gotta go, so have a fabulous day!

 

267.2/238.4/130

Hey everyone!  I actually didn't weigh in  this week.  TOM decided to come, and I was cramping so bad that I found it difficult to get out of the bed that morning.  I have been stepping on the scale for the last few mornings, and I must say that I am pretty pleased with what the scale said considering TOM is here.  My goal for this week's weigh in is for me to lose 4 pounds.  That isn't unreachable because 4 pounds is doable for two weeks.  Even though I only have to lose about 2 pounds to reach my 10 pounds per month goal for this month, I am slightly off for my overall journey.  Right now, I am at 26 pounds loss, and I'd like to be at 30 pounds loss by the end of three months.  This week, I am going to really try to kick butt with my workouts and eating.  I'm going to the grocery store today and am going to try to get more veggies in this week.

 

I think I'm going to Atlanta during my Spring Break this year, so I have a month to lose more weight.  Hopefully, I can be down 40 pounds by that time.  That would put me at 227.2 pounds.  I will be staying with my mom, so I will be going to the grocery store and staying on track for the majority of the time that I'm there.  Also, this year is my 10 year high school reunion, so I want to look as good as I can for that!  Hopefully I'll be close to where I was by that time.  Oh yeah, I have a little celebration I want to tell you all about.  Saturday night, I went to this Black History month dinner.  I wore an outfit that I would have looked like a fool in three months ago.  I had on a short skirt with a halter-like top on.  I looked really good!  I can't wait to get back into all the other clothes in my closet!  In time, in time!

 

So, here's to a phenominal week!

 

267.2/241.2/130

I loss 5.4 pounds!!!!!!  YEAH!!!!!!!!!!  Oh my goodness I'm so excited!!!  I really was praying for a 5 pound loss.  This is the boost I really needed.  I knew this was going to be a good week . . . I could feel it. Not only did I lose the 5.4 pounds, but that put me at a total of 26 pounds loss, which is my first 10% (in addition to getting my 25 pound magnet).  So my WW leader, Anita, gave me my keychain and sang that song to me . . . You must have been a beautiful baby, you must have been a beautiful child . . . well baby look at you NOW!!!  I just about cried.  My eyes were so watery, LOL.  I deserve it, damnit!  I felt so special.

 

I'm ready to lose the next 25 pounds.  I will not let myself gain this weight back again.  I deserve to be happy and healthy, and I also deserve to feel good about the way I look.  I'm going to make this happen.  Who was it that said that when you think positive thoughts, positive things happen?  Well, I am going to stick to that philosophy.  I just KNOW I'm going to succeed.  Failure is not an option.

 

Have a fabulous afternoon.

 

267.2/241.2/130

I weighed in today and found that I loss 3.2 pounds!!!!   YEAH!  I'm definitely pleased with that.  I didn't end up staying for the meeting because I woke up with barely enough time to weigh in, LOL.  What's important is that I made it there to be able to weigh in. 

 

Yesterday I went to the doctor about my knee and she said that I had Baker's cyst.  I was terrified, but then she told me that it is basically fluid around the joint that should have been absorbed by my body.  So, it isn't anything serious.  I just have to ice and wrap it for a while.. I didn't workout that day that my knee started bothering me because I didn't want to hurt it more if it was something serious, and yesterday was a scheduled rest day.  The doctor told me that I should only do low impact stuff for a while, so I'm about to head to the gym to do the treadmill, bike, and elliptical.

 

Have a fabulous Saturday.

 

267.2/246.6/130

Hi everyone!  I'm sorry that I didn't add my statistics and weigh-in until today, but better late than never.  At this week's weigh-in, I loss 3.6 pounds.  This is the loss for three weeks . . . with seven of those days being with horrible eating.  Also, it was cold on Saturday, so I wore a long sleeve sweatshirt and jean capris, and TOM was here, and just went off, so I'm hoping for a great loss this week.  Wow, that was a mouthful.  Unfortunately, I did not reach my short term goal for this month, but I'm confident that I will be able to do so for the next goal.

 

Overall, I am very pleased with this month's progress.  Did you see how many inches I loss !?!  This month, I WILL reach my first 10% of weight loss.  Hopefully, I can get to -30 pounds overall by the end of this month.  That would put me right on schedule for my 10 pounds per month loss.  This means I have to lose 12.6 pounds by March 1 (4 weeks).  That's a lot to lose, but it's doable.  I just hate it when TOM comes at the last weigh in of the month.  I hope that doesn't happen this month, as it did last month.  I really can't worry about that . . . I just have to make sure that I am doing the things I should be.

 

I have my workout schedule for the month, but didn't do the workout I was scheduled to do this weekend, because I figure I got enough exercise moving and unpacking.  I will be back to my scheduled workouts tomorrow.  Tonight, I am going to the complex's gym to walk on the treadmill and use the elliptical machine.  I love the idea of having a gym at the complex.  I was thinking about getting a treadmill, but since there is one already here, it really isn't necessary.  My back has been bothering me for a few edays, so if I see that I can't do the Firm on certain days, I can go to the complex gym.  It's a nice alternative rather than having to do the power walking all the time. 

 

Okay, I'm off, so have a fabulous day!

 

267.2/249.8/130

Long time no hear from, eh?  Okay . . . so it's been FOREVER since I have blogged.  I think the last time we spoke, I was going out of town.  Well, I did.  I actually ate very well that Friday night, but I didn't get up early enough go to Weight Watchers to weigh in.  Now, the rest of the time I, I ate horribly.  My trip wasn't officially over until today!  So now, I am getting back into those healthy eating habits, making a trip to the grocery store, and getting back into working out.  I have one more weigh in for the month before I report my findings for the month.  So, this week, I have to kick ass, LOL!!!

 

It's funny how when you've gotten use to healthy eating, unhealthy eating isn't the same.  Now, it still TASTES good as hell (LOL), but me and my body feel different afterward.  Before, my body was so use to the bad stuff that eating it only felt good, but now, the seven days of bad eating I have engaged in really has made me feel bad.  Not bad because I messed up for a bit, but physically bad.  I feel real sluggish and actually ready to be eating healthy again.  I CRAVE veggies and grilled chicken.  I think I will barbeque chicken tomorrow.  That sounds good . . . real good. 

 

Okay, so I'm off to get something (healthy) to eat.  Have a fabulous day!!!

 

267.2/253.4/130

(this probably isn't my current weight, but hopefully it'll be less by next weigh in.)

I went into my weigh in today, and loss 3.0 pounds.  I guess I should be excited, but I'm not.  I really wanted to lose 5.  I need to snap out of it because 3 pounds is a FABULOUS loss.  There are so many people who would have loved to get a three pound loss this week.  I also am well aware that I am building muscle, and muscle weighs more than fat, so I may have just gained a lot of muscle, and loss more fat.  So, I need to stop my (excuse me) bitchin', LOL.  Okay, I'm through with being a big baby!  

 

I stayed for the meeting today, and the leader was AWESOME!  She was simply amazing and so motivating.  I'm already pumped up for success, so she just reaffirmed my hunger to get this weight off.  This week, I'm not going to do the Alli program because WW has a "Kick Start" program that limits the calorie intake, and I don't need to take away from any calories I am getting. 

 

I don't think I will be able to weigh in on next Saturday.  I'm going out of town.  I think I may go in on Friday and weigh in, so I'll have some indication of where I am going into the weekend.  Then, I know dreaded TOM will be coming soon, so I'll have to see some gain from that, UGHHHHH!

 

Anyway, I'm off to taking my baby to the vet to get his shots!  Have a fabulous afternoon!

 

267.2/253.4/130

Okay, so I woke up yesterday morning, and the scale gods were kind to me.  This morning . . . not so much.  I stood on the scale this morn, and it said 256.8 pounds.  I'm a tad pissed because I know that I have been eating on plan and doing as I should.  So, I go into my weigh in and am told that I have gained one pound.  So, officially I weigh 256.4 pounds, according to WW.  I told the WW receptionist that I weighed less yesterday morning, and she asked, "Did you have a salty dinner?"  It dawned on me . . . Yes I Did!  I made nachos last night (with extra lean ground beef, light Tostitos, FF cheese, FF sour cream, salsa, and tomatoes).  I used a lot of seasoned salt.  I LOVED seasoned salt, LOL.  The meal was absolutely FABULOUS!!!  It was a little heavy, and I did eat a little late last night.  I usually have eaten by 7:00 pm, but last night I didn't even get home until 8:00 pm.  I ate at about 8:45 pm - 9:00 pm.  I think all of these factors contributed to my gain.  I also must put this into perspective . . . following the new year, I stood on my scale and it read over 260 pounds, so even though I had a gain, I did lose.  I'm back on track, so next week I need an actual LOSS, LOL.  We'll see.

 

I went to the Chiro yesterday and my back was KILLING me.  He adjusted it again, and it felt pretty good when I left, but started to hurt at home last night.  This morning, I woke up and it feels much better than last night.  He told me not to work out yesterday, so I didn't.  I asked if I could workout today, and he said to see how my back felt.  He also said that if I experienced any pain, I should stop.  I think I'll try to do WATP later on today.  I'm going to take it easy.  He said that I may not want to work out until Monday.  I'll play it by ear.  It sucks that my body doesn't want to cooperate with me when I actually WANT to workout.  It seems that when I don't want to workout, I feel fine, but when I do, something stands in my way.  I'm going to take it easy.  I really want to Firm, but if I mess up my back further, I won't be able to do anything, and that would be horrible.  I think I'll stick with walking until I have no pain in my back.  Walking is something, and it's better than doing nothing.

 

Okay, so last night when I went to WalMart to get stuff to cook dinner, I walked pass this Alli display in the middle of the floor.  Something made me stop and actually read the brochure.  Long story short, I bought it.  I read all of the information, and figured, "What the heck?"  It even had a part that said that people who are on low to medium fat plans (WW, Jenny Craig) see benefits as well.  I took my first dosage this morning with breakfast.  Given my history with weight loss, I am able to lose 10 pounds per month.  Anything more than that would indicate if Alli truly works.  Their studies show that I should be able to lose 15 pounds with Alli if I would normally lose 10 pounds on my own.  That amount adds up over time!  Of course, they say you have to be consistent.  Consistency is key with any weight loss plan.  I'll update you on my loss for the month following beginning Alli.

 

Alright, I'll be back for more another time . . . have a fabulous day!

 

267.2/256.4/130

Well, things went as I expected, BAD, LOL.  I gained 1.0 pounds.  I know that this is due to TOM.  It still sucks, though.  Next week should be killer!  I hope that I am able to meet my STG of losing seven pounds by next weigh in.  It should be close, but hopefully I'll make it.

 

So, I made it to Columbia, SC.  I am excited about going to the Firm on Monday.  My sister said the class is at 6:00 am, and I am NOT excited about that, LOL.

 

Alrighty, have a fabulous day!

 

267.2/255.4/130

Hello everyone!  I weighed in today and found that I loss 1.8 pounds.  That is excellent considering the weight I loss last week.  I thought I was going to have a smaller amount of weight loss, so I was pleasantly surprised.  So, I went to my meeting and they had a whole new WW packet.  They had two choices for purchase.  You could get the deluxe or basic.  I got the deluxe, of course, LOL.  They both have the 2008 dining out guide and complete food companion.  That is the most important thing, I think.  Also, the deluxe has a motivational book, a dvd with a chef teaching you how to cook, and an exercise dvd.  Also it comes in a pretty nice carrier.  I was most excited about the "Kick Star (KS)t" information given (free) in the meeting.  The leader, who is very small and been at her goal weight for some time now, said she didn't want to give us the information until she had tried it for herself.  She loss 6 pounds in five days.  That's freaking amazing!!!!  The plan is for people who have kinda hit a plateau and need their weight loss reved up.  I think that this week, I am going to work the plan as I normally do.  In the meantime I am going to read over the KS information so I'll be all set to try it starting Saturday (12/22).  This isn't a plan that you do for the entire time, but it's something to jump start your body again.  If the KS works for me, I will probably want to do it every six to eight weeks or so.

 

Also, during the meeting, I'm almost ashamed to admit that I was jealous of those people who had loss great amounts of weight.  It was like I wished they had not been as successful.  Now, I've had time to really think, and I see that way I felt was totally wrong and selfish.  I have to think about it this way . . . They had been doing WW and committed while I was sitting around still stuffing my face.  They were exercising and making good choices while I spent the majority of my free time trying to figure out where I was going out to dinner.  Why do they not deserve every bit of success that they have worked for?  The answer is that they do.  I was just being selfish . . . wishing that I could be where they are.  So now, I am happy for them, for I don't know their struggles.  I don't know what it took for them to get to where they are now.  I don't know what their turning points were.  And I don't know how many failures they have had.  They truly are inspirational because of the fact that they walk through those doors and make good choices, day by day, minute by minute.  Shame on me for even feeling the way I did.

 

Working out.  I was suppose to workout yesterday (Friday) to make up for the fact that I didn't workout on Thursday.  Well yesterday, on my way to the car from my school, I noticed that my tire was flat.  I looked at it and determined that it was not tampered with.  So no students actually flattened it (of course they didn't . . . they all LOVE me).  I had to put on the spare in my trunk.  It didn't take that long, but my back started killing me.  My back was a little sore from when I worked out on a previous day, but all that bending and squatting aggrivated it even more.  By the time I got home, I was done.  I knew there was no way I could workout.  This morning, I called my chiropractor and scheduled an appointment for Monday at 11:30 am.  After I returned from my meeting, my back felt pretty good, so I did WATP2 to make up for Thursday.  Today was going to be scheduled for a rest day, so I'll be right on track.  The most important thing is that I don't seriously injure my back or I'll be out of commission for a while.  No matter what, I'm still going to do WW.  Also, I'll have a treadmill by February, so I'll be able to walk if nothing else (not to mention all that pavement outside, LOL).  My back feels pretty good after walking today.  I tried to take it as easy as I could, and my back thanked me for it.

 

Next week's workout schedule will depend on what the chiropractor says.  I will list tomorrow (Sunday) as a workout day along with Monday before the chiropractor.  That'll be two days next week.  If the chiro says that I need to wait til the end of the week before I do anything, then I still should be able to get in two more days.  I'm keeping my fingers crossed.

 

Alrighty, I'm off to take a shower so ya'll have a fabulous Saturday!

 

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