April 19, 2009

Post from “NewImage”

Many of us have been quiet over these past several weeks, but I think I speak for many of us when I say that it’s not that we have given up– just the opposite, actually. We’ve been busy working out! I think we have just gotten into a routine, and the nutrition and exercise are coming a bit more naturally these days. This journey has been amazing for me. I have a new-found self-confidence that was buried so deep I didn’t think it existed. It’s a great feeling.

I successfully completed my first official “5K” today!!! I know it doesn’t sound like much, but it was a big deal to me! I only started jogging about three weeks ago. A few friends had been offering to take me out running, and I kept saying that I couldn’t do it. When I started the Biggest Loser competition I had many goals. Running was never one of the things on my list. (more…)

February 24, 2009

Post from “NewImage”

Week Five is now here, and it’s hard to believe we’ve been at this for a month. Exercising has become part of my daily routine (nothing gets scheduled in its place). More importantly, most times I look forward to doing it. I have noticed a considerable difference in my strength, and the weight is slowly and steadily coming off.

I find that the exercise helps me to stay focused on eating healthier as well. I have tried so many new activities in just the past several weeks–step class, zumba, spinning, swimming, and snow-shoeing, to name just a few. (more…)

February 4, 2009

Post from “NewImage”

The first week was a great success for me. I worked extremely hard with both diet and exercise and my efforts were rewarded on the scale. I counted calories and really pushed myself during workouts. It was nice to see what I could accomplish once I set my mind to it.

The first few workouts were really tough, as my body just felt stiff and lazy. I felt like I just couldn’t keep up. I kept telling myself to stop making excuses. I pushed through some of the pain and didn’t allow myself to quit early for the day. Sometimes I just switched machines and concentrated on other muscle groups. You see, I am the queen of workout excuses. In the past, I would justify not working out by telling myself that I have to work late, or have an appointment to make, groceries to do, or don’t like working out in the morning. I’d even give myself permission to skip today and go tomorrow. No more permission slips. I now realize that to be successful, I have to put myself first for once and make this my priority.

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