1/10/12

Alright folks, you’ve heard it before, and hopefully this will be the last time, but today I start the NEW ME! The Holidays are over, the birthday is over, the sickness is leaving and life is calming down. I have NO MORE EXCUSES, and I’m ready to do this.

Yesterday I made up my menu for the week, did my shopping and packed my breakfasts and lunches for the week. I brought that in, and stuck to it! I’m also leaving my check card at home so I won’t be tempted by the cafeteria! I spent a good amount of time typing up my exercise plan for the next couple of months. I’m going to do my yoga video in the morning (as soon as I work on getting up on time!), walk the tunnels at work twice a day, and do my 60 day shred videos after work. On “rest” days from the videos, I’m going to do my Pilates to make sure I stay in the rhythm.

My walks today felt REALLY good. I had a good pace for just starting out, and got both of them in. The video really kicked my butt today. I’m exhausted, and already in pain, but if feels good nonetheless. I posted on my facebook today, asking if any friends used myfitnesspal, and would be willing to link up with me so we can motivate each other. A handful do use it, so I’m excited about that! I managed to stay within my calories, but did go over on my Carbs (not that I’m watching that TOO closely), so I need to work on that.

All in all, I’m really proud of my first day! Hoping I’ve finally found the motivation I need to do this, and stick with it! I’m at my highest non-pregnancy weight EVER right now, and I want to go down, and never look back up again!In other news, I’m feeling much better today. I’m still a little congested, but WAY better than the last couple of days. I made it through the entire day at work and was pretty productive. After I finished my evening workout, I started dinner, and finished just as the rest of the family arrived home. We ate dinner, and spent the night playing and goofing around together. Just lovin’ life, and hoping to stay on this high!

Here are some bathtime photos from tonight.