Back in the saddle?

So, how'd my first day back go? Well, I went for a 3 milk hike with some pretty good hill climbs. My legs were jelly after, but I made it. We took the hard path too.

I had a big salad for lunch, very light on the dressing (which was "light" too). Decent dinner, small steak (lean cut with the visible fat cut off) and corn on the cob, which I avoided slathering with butter like I normally would. I discovered to my delight that corn on the cob tastes fantastic if I skip the butter and salt and actually taste the corn.

Then my little slip, I stayed up too late and got a midnight snack craving. Which I quenched with a cup or hot cocoa and a pack of my son's Pop Tarts. Felt a little guilty, but they tasted SOOOO good!

Stats according to my bodybugg:
Calories burned: 2873
Steps taken: 7788
Physical Activity: 1 hour and 10 minutes

All in all, a pretty good day.

Healthy and Happy Living 

Everything

Well Monday is my next weigh in for the challenge at work. So tomorrow I'm going to spend the day sweating. Not out of nervousness, but because I'll be working out. Going to hit the gym, hit the pool, hit the bands, and whatever else I can hit to burn off every last calorie I can spare. It's my last chance workout. On one hand, I know any pound lost is a good thing, but I think my competitive nature is kicking in now that I realize that people at work are taking this seriously. Now, I know I can't expect to drop 10 pounds in a day, I'll hope for a couple at least. I figure if I'm drenched with sweat and can't move Monday morning, then I did a good job.

Sometimes, Life happens. So I missed my training session this week. So no new tips from my trainer this week. Darn, well. I learned that bouncing on my stability ball burns way many more calories in a day (according to my bodybugg), if I add it to what I'm already doing (can't replace all my workouts with it.) But I did find some exercises to do on my ball besides sitting and bouncing check it out here.

Thought this was cool too, it's a base to put your ball on. J Fit 10-0900 Stability Ball Base

Healthy and Happy Living

Day 1

Don't worry, I'm sure I'll come up with more exciting titles soon. :)

So, one day in and I feel pretty good so far. I took my son and our dogs for a walk today, almost 2 miles. It felt great, I forgot how much better I feel after a little exercise and fresh air.

The nights are the hardest, that has always been my weak time. I'm a midnight snacker, and that's going to be a hard habit to break. Tonight I had an apple for a midnight snack, I know I shouldn't eat anything that late, but it was either that or wait another 10 minutes and dig into the chips and bean dip. A much wiser choice.

All in all, it was a good day for a life change. According to my Bodybugg and food log, I'm on my way to a 2lb weight loss this week. Sure is convenient to know how many calories you burn each day.

Well, tomorrow is going to test my resolve. We're going to a friend's house for dinner, and I tend to go overboard when visiting or hanging out. Let's see if I can control myself. Wish me luck!