June 2013

So, it has not almost been two months since we joined the gym with trainers etc.  Since then we have changed everything about our way of living.  We are both so much more active as well as extremely aware of what we put in our bodies.  This has been an incredible two months.  Have I lost what I wanted to so far?  No.   However, I have still lost (not gained) so I am thankful for that.  I am down about 10lbs and Moussa is down an amazing 15lbs.  He is training sometimes twice a day.  It is outstanding.  He is also eating salads and veggies.  I can not believe I am able to type that out.  I have taken to going down the stairs in my office building three times a day (we are on the 20th floor).  So I am at least going down 60 flights 5 times a week.  I am trying to be mindful of my knees.  Going up is not something I am quite ready for.  I have also been using a FitBit One.  This little device is with me 24 hours a day (minus the shower).  It tracks my steps, calories, and sleep patterns.  It sets a goal of 10,000 steps per day/5 miles per day.  That actually seems doable naturally however, since I sit at a desk all day I find that I don't move around a lot.  Now with my little buddy I am making a very strong effort to GET UP outta my seat and move.  I love it!!  I also use My Fitness Pal which syncs perfectly with my FitBit.  I track all of my food and water intake.  I stick to a pretty strict calorie intake of 1,500 per day.  If I work out hard I may intake a bit more but not normally.  I need to lose the poundage desperately so that my muscles can surface for me to see.

We have realized that the personal trainers at our gym is about $1.00 per minute.  That is just too steep so we decided that having our own equipment at home would be a wiser investment.  We were able to find an incredible treadmill and and home gym on craigslist for a steal.  Now, with tracking my food and working out I am feeling wonderful!  I can see and feel a healthy future for us both.  We just must maintain this once school starts.  That is when it becomes difficult for us.  So far so good!

May 2013

(Beginning of May)
I have definitely been here before.  Yes, another "fresh" start.  I have since had 2 surgeries on my stomach that has set me back to my starting weight.  Now that school is over we both are back at the gym and eating right this week.  I am excited to get back into it.  We both have new trainers and a new wonderful gym.  I am even going to start taking a few classes that my gym as to offer.  So far I am down 3lbs for this week.  I feel great and so far have not dreaded going to the gym yet.  Yes, that usually ends up being my true feelings.  I do hope to keep up this motivation level!  I am back at needing to lose over 75lbs but so far that is not too scary for me.  I look forward to seeing our progress within the next few months!  All we have is time now.  Thank goodness for the break from school!!!!

I must run off now to fill my water bottle up yet again!