Recipe - Chocolate Peanut Butter Oatmeal

In my promise to attempt new recipes, I tried the chocolate oatmeal this morning.  I should say that Garrin tried it.  It was easy to make but the chocolate protein may have made it a little too thick.  I'm going to try it again but with less chocolate protein and remember that half the recipe is plenty for one person.

Day Four (1/30/10)

Today was a rough start in getting to the gym based on some mis-communication and forgetfulness.  But I was able to get there and do a half hour of running and walking on the tread mill followed by some circuit training..

Rest Day (1/29/10)

I may have gotten myself in over my head... I mean who commits to running in a 5K after just three days off starting a workout program!  So, someone at work mentioned that they were training for a marathon.  And I mentioned that I would be happy to just run in a 5K.  Half kidding, half knowing that I do someday want to be able to show some results by accomplishing something like it.  My friend M. happened to be next to me and said, "Hey, T. is having a 5K for her school as a fund raiser.  Twelve bucks.  You could totally do it."  Great.  So now, I'm stuck.

Today is my day off from the gym.  Guess I'll be back at it tomorrow and staring at the fact that I am now running in a 5K in April.

Please help me lose this weight so I can not embarrass myself in April.

Day Three (1/28/2010)

Today I did half hour on the elliptical machine and upper and lower weights.  I'm feeling really sore and I'm glad tomorrow is my rest day.

Day Two (Wednesday, 1/27/2010)

Had a working trip to Tucson today and got home in time to make it to the gym for a 5:30 pm cycling class.  I can honestly say I was nervous.  One hour!  Only crazy people would subject themselves to that sort of torture!

B. had challenged me to do at least one class a week.  I've never done it before and always felt intimidated.  But I had made the commitment and told myself I could bail out if it was horrible.

Mr. MG had told me the rules:

1. Be there a half hour early to sign in at the front desk.
2. Set your towels on your bike to reserve it.
3. Take 2 water bottles.
4. And if you can Bike 19 is the best.
5. Listen to the instructor but don't feel bad if you can't do what they ask.

When I got to the gym, I set my mind to the room and got already.  I reminded myself several times, "you promised to try."

And you know what?  It wasn't too bad.  The were sections that just about killed me so I backed off and just spun.  The first 20 minutes were rough.  I mean who can sprint while standing up?

There were others in the class that were beginners like me and I felt confortable because I wasn't the only one who occassionally sat the routine out.

But I never stopped.  And I'll do it again.

I think my body is going through a sort of de-tox.  And I'm proud that I pushed through the resistance my body put up.

Day One (Tuesday, 1/26/2010)

First day of a formal workout program.  Still wearing a size 14-16, depending on the brand.  It's so depressing to see myself literally looking like a blimp.  Everything puffs out.  Who knew a person could have back fat??!!

Enough is enough.  I don't want to look this way anymore.  So, I'm starting my journey.  A journey back to a size 10... and maybe beyond.

I have a closet full of clothes that I WANT TO WEAR AGAIN!

I'm committed.  I have to do it.

So, today's date at the gym included a half hour on the treadmill doing  4 minutes of walking then 1 minute of running.  Then a half hour of weightlifting.

I feel good... sore but good.  Glad to feel sore - it makes me feel like I did something.  Maybe started the change.