Week 2 - Oct 9

We took measurements today. I am not happy, but this will be good motivation. Along with that full length mirror I saw myself in last night. I know I can do this!

We took two measurements *gulp* here goes..
Chest- above boobs, arms down - 41 3/4  =  42 1/2
 across chest - 46 1/4   = 47
below bra- 38 1/4  = 38 1/2
Waist - 41 1/2  = 41
Hips- 46 1/4  =  47
Thighs- R 26 1/4  = 25 3/4      L- 27  =  26 1/4
Biceps- R- 14  =  13.5    L- 14  =  14
Neck- 16 1/4  =  16 1/4

Now to get on the scale... I started off at 212 lbs...
205.5

EDITED to add in daily exercise-
Daily jog - 5 min warm up, 20 min jog program (week 1) 5 min cool down
3 min eliptical
45 min power walk with dog.

Day 2

I thought it might be harder, but it was actually pretty good! We seemed to be doing the laps faster.
I feel good. A bit sore, but good.
20 min jog

Day 1 of the Couch to 5K

Today was day 1 of jogging! It turned out better than I was expecting.
http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml
I also did a 20 min powerwalk/dogwalk

Keeping track...

Thurs Sept 27

40 min speed walking with Gobby
3 min on eliptical.. I feel so stupid even writing that, but I guess when I look back and see that I can do more and more time I will be happy.

Fri Sept 28
40 min speed walking w Gobby
3 min on eliptical

Sat Sept 29
3 min on eliptical

Sunday- nothing!



Monday Oct 1-
Weighed in- down 5 lbs!!!
5 min eliptical
45 min speed walking with Gobby

And so it begins...

I stepped on the scale a few days ago and when I looked down at the numbers looking up at me, I wanted to cry. I have never been this heavy. Not when I was pregnant with my youngest daughter and as big (if not bigger than) as a house. I decided right then and there that I am going to take back control of my weight. I've done it before, and I can do it again.
My son bought an eliptical machine a week or so ago and I will be using that daily. I am also going to try to do The Couch to 5K. http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml I haven't ran since I was a kid. But I am determined. I will also watch my eating habits. I do eat fairly healthy, although I must admit I am a chocoholic. If I am sad, happy, bored, tired, lonely, mad... I go for the chocolate. Its my comfort food. It always makes me feel happy.. even if only for a few min.
My youngest daughter is on a 1 month trial of not drinking milk, or using any milk products. So right now there will be no chocolate in the house. No ice cream, no pudding, no mashed potatoes, no cheese...
I tried to create this blog a few days ago, but I didn't have any luck. I'm not sure what I was doing wrong, but I have figured it out and can now start blogging! Wish me luck on my journey!!

Tues Sept 25-
Stepped on the scale and my weight was 206 lbs
45 min power walk (walking Goblin)
2 min (yes you read that right, I am VERY out of shape) on the eliptical

Wed Sept 26
30 min walk, alternating jogging (over the Main St hill at one point)
3 min on eliptical

I will have Devynn take a pic of me later, just to see my progress