Walking

All is well. I got up and did a walk today. Fall is just gorgeous. It has to be the best or I'm just enjoying it. I did a figure 8 in the park. No iPod, just walking. I had tried to return the printer but come to find out,it is the best one for the replacement cartridge money. So, now to fix my meals for the evening and hopefully try to make someone smile again today. I have only added in 1/4 cup grits, slice of cheese and some fruit to my original plan. Now let's see if things change for the better or the worse or stay the same. :)

Good

Ya, that's what I feel today. Good. I wish I just would jump out of bed and say, let me get this exercise done. I find it's more of a challenge to get me in there after I've eaten. I can't not eat and exercise as I'd get sick. So, I have to do the eaty thing. Did that, then read some mail, then exercised. Here's my progress:

Snatches 15 x 2 @ 18
Clean 15 X 2 @ 18
Windmill 6 x 2 @ 18
1 Arm Swing 12 x 2 @ 18
Russian Twist 12 X 2 @ 8lb medicine ball
Arm Press 15 x 2 @ 18

All done and I still need more work.

What a day

We don't know Jack. If you think you do, he will show you, you don't. lol. I won't go into detail but my computer, had a break down. So I had to get a new operating system and we are back!!! I ate well today. I'm going to eat ... sorry, I lost my train of thought here. Any how. I ate right today and I know I can now eat right from now on. I'll be back after I get some stuff sorted out. Stay healthy.

It's Saturday

I actually feel pretty good. I think it's a combination of not having to go to work, getting Jade today and it being a Gorgeous fall day outside. The best time of the year here. I used to not like fall but I tell ya, the leaves blowing off the trees, the wind a little brisk, the sun shining, it really is a Great day and.

YOUR INNER VOICE----- YES, WE ALL HAVE ONE----YOU'VE JUST NOT BEEN PAYING ATTENTION

As I sit today, I realize and I'm listening to my inner voice. I took a step this year to lose weight. I wanted to lose weight with all my power. I did not know how to achieve this goal but.. I knew.. I wanted it. I asked a few questions one day and I got so bombarded with rocks about this particular nutritionist that it was sickening. I was like, what the heck is she a God or something? it was all powerful that this was the way. I felt compelled to say, okay, I'll bite. All the while in my head, I had a battle. I don't know why but there was. I wanted to quite that battle and so, I went forth. I did all I could, even go into debt to do this. Now this contradicted my previous goal of working on getting out of debt. Not good. I was always feeling alone, more so then usual from being single as no one was eating as I was. I felt alone and I felt like a Giraffe amongst Elephants. I don't know where that picture came from but that's what I felt like. Every day at work people were eating out, eating Candy, even Chewing gum made me upset. It was just plain hard. Losing weight on your own is very hard. I've heard this, I've read this and I've felt this. Get support what ever road you chose to go. It's like choosing a doctor. If you and that doc don't click, step out. I wasn't clicking because I had questions and I felt they were not being answered to my understanding. Therefore, this person said, I asked the same questions all the time and even eluded that I was playing games with her. Well, it was no game to me. It was about helping me understand why a certain food could not be on my plate. I had rough days where I say were a pitty party. They say well, you are!!! Great encouragement wouldn't you think: ) So, I have like 4 weeks to go on this eating plan and then I'm off to do as I please. I please right now to do what I can on it until I know my 12 weeks are up. Then we'll do the countdown again, till Christmas. My goal for the end of the year any how was/is to lose 20 pounds. I can do it and I will. Stick to what works for you. Make sure it's a healthy choice and read as much as you can about it. Get support. Even from family or friends or other people on your eating journey. Just don't sit it out alone. Stress can also make you fat so make it as stress free as possible. There will be stress in learning a new way of eating, but be patient and gentle with yourself. You have to live with you. Be well and be Blessed.

Friday okay

It came and went so fast. I didn't get a good day in but I did get to exercise. That's important. Here's my work:

Windmills 5/5 x 3 @ 16
Military press 10/10 x 3 @16
2 arm dead lift, If there is such a thing 10 x 3 @ 25
Swings, have to do these every time 15 x 3 @ 25
Chest press, not sure of the name but 10/10 x 3 @16 these were very hard.

No time to Meditate, had to get ready for work.

This session was difficult in that it was hard to get those last 2 pushes in at the end. That's when I felt my triceps kicking, twitching and I guess doing their thing.
I'd say do this again and also practice on those *snatches* and *swings* They will take me far. !!!1


I heard from Tracy and Sara today. Great day for replies. I appreciate you both answering my questions and helping me learn how to be a better person and kettlebell student.

Now What

I was suppose to walk today and my son came by with Jade. No stroller either. Crap. Maybe I will get a new DVD in the mail before I go to work. Or, I could do more kettlebell work. lol. Just when I was ready for some fresh air.

EATING. What I'm finding out is food is not the enemy. What is the enemy is diets that are too restrictive. You can enjoy food and still be healthy. When you feel like you can't have this and you can't have that and don't mix this with that.. Get real, you won't last long on that diet. I'm proof that that does not work. Find a program and look at the suggested guide lines before you dive into it. There maybe be things in there that you may not like or find it very difficult to break from. If this happens, get help. We all need support in everything we do. Even things we like doing, our hobbies and crafts. All diets aren't for all people. If you have a nutritionist, make sure you can get in touch with them when you are on top of the ladder and can't find your way down. If you get a book, get into a forum so you can ask questions. Which ever way, don't go it alone.

The Incredible Journey Continues

LOL.
Very nice eye opening day. Enjoyed all of it. It's now time to read more about nutrition. How our bodies hold on to what it shouldn't. Find out how it lets go of what it should. All apples but all different.

My workout:
Swings 15 @25 x 3
Sling Shot 20 @ 16 x 3
Punch Press 10 @16 x 2 (This was very difficult)
One Arm Rows 12/12 x 16 x 3 (awesome. Went fast on these)
Similar to Russian Twist but with feet on ground. Used 8 lb medicine ball 12 x 3
Plank 35 seconds x 2. Went down on that second one. Now that's a goal to attain. Get the plank holds at 35 seconds.
5 minutes of meditation with Deuter

Eccl: 3 7-12 The Advantages of Companionship
Eccl: 58-20 The Futility of Wealth

18: Even so, I have noticed on thing, at least that is good. It is good for people to eat well, drink a good glass of wine and enjoy their work - whatever they do under the sun - for however long God lets them live.