Two in a row....And it was a struggle

As I sit here, I am thinking about a swimsuit...I have heard from the trainers that a two piece is almost utterly out of the question for March; a one piece is possible. Well...I'm not going to think about a swimsuit right now. But, that is hard not to do....I am trying to be proactive, but I guess I can slow my roll!

I am enjoying my time from work. I plan on completing my dissertation proposal by Sunday to have a coworker read before Jan. 11. I want to turn it in for approval so I can begin my study! I am ready to be Stasia Herbert-McZeal, PhD because it takes so much of my energy to complete the degree and I want to focus on something else...like Life and fun!

I indicated on my Facebook status that it was a struggle for me to get out the door this morning but I did. Not to wake up anyone, I place my workout gear in the bathroom and get up at 4:20 am to get ready. I am usually out the door by 4:40 and at the gym. Ironically, thoughts of going back to bed popped into my head as I was emptying my bladder, so I hurriedly put on my pants, socks and shoes. Oh well, I am almost dressed so I can't turn back. I slipped on my shirt, combed my hair and then got my jacket and headed out the door. When I got to the gym, the trainer was there preparing our routine. It was cold in the gym, but I knew that it would warm up in a matter of time. As the ladies started coming in...oh, I forgot to mention that the 5:00 a.m. work out at Strength and Endurance is for LADIES ONLY! Many of the ladies in the group have been working out together for over a year. So, I am honored to be a part of the group. Many are friends on Facebook and encourage each other. Anywhoo! Most of the ladies were commenting on the cold weather and then someone noticed that the trainer had gone outside...we were going run! Ugh!

Running is not my thing...not even on my treadmill, which normally serves as a clothes hanger. A few of the ladies had been out sick, so the routine was revised. Needless to say, running would have been easier. Grab the kettlebells and give me 7 gripes, 7 extension, and 7 swings, four sets! Can you feel the burn in your arms?? Look at the Bosu ball, there are medicine balls on the floor, the rowing machines are down along with some dumbbells and kettlebells. We were assigned to a station and we started working out for time...We did 4 or 5 sets, I don't remember. I like the jumps on the Bosu ball...I feel it in my abs. When I was on the rowing machine, I thought of being on a rowing team...boy that would be hard. The overhead throws with the 20 pound medicine balls were killer! Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate was the team of the day and boy did I polish off that bottle of water before I left the gym...which is a first for me.

I am using Spark People to track my Nutrition and Fitness...so I am really excited. I am staying within my 1500 calories a day range...I was 1200 on Sunday, and I am on track to be under today. Unfortunately, on Monday, I did something bad. I had a bag of Flamin hot fries (chips) and the 1 ounce bag was 410 calories. That helped my calories inch up to 1532...I wanted to beat myself up for that! Those chips were so empty calories that I did not need. I have a bowl of oranges, grapefruit and pineapples in the fridge that I could have had, or some Wasa crackers with a dab of salsa, why the chips?

Regardless, yesterday is the past and I have to focus on today...I see now how useless calories can hurt. If you can't have just one, don't have none! I can't have just one, so I will avoid chips, for now. Not saying forever because that will not happen. I am measuring portions and having fun...I can be tedious,but what else can I do.

Okay, I have a question...can water make you fat? I have seen someone on the Biggest Loser drink a lot of water to push his weight up...but my husband believes that my water intake is causing my weight gain....Today I have ingested 4 12 ounce bottles of water, thus far. I am taking Fish oil tablets, AG Pro, and One a day vitamins in the morning and Fiber tablets at lunch. And I am making constant trips to the bathroom....I could put out a fire right now.....That's a good thing...

Although I dont go back to work until Jan. 11, I am already thinking about my nutrition. I am going to stock up on snacks and sparkling water. Laziness is not an option.

Well...I am off to cook dinner for the family...etoufee and brown rice! And then we are going watch Nick play basketball this evening. So, until tomorrow....

Peace...