Happy Monday!!!

Hey guys!

So it’s Monday! The weekends seem to go by so freakin fast!

Well I wanted to drop in and give you guys a quick run down of what I’ve been up to over the weekend.

On Friday, I did get up that morning and work out before going to work. Yay me! High 5!!! Pat on the back! LOL!

So what did my workout consist of?
I did 45 minutes of interval training on the treadmill. I did about 3.5 miles in 45 minutes and that included alternating between brisk walking and full out running. I want to get that up to 4 miles in 45 minutes, but that will require more running and less walking. So I’ll wait on that! LOL!
I also worked out my abs, arms and even did a little stretching.

Saturday I ran 3 miles. I was very tired that morning and I didn’t really have any energy. I was supposed to run about 6 miles with the group that day but my new ear buds kept coming out of my ears and there was no way I was about to do 6 miles w/o music. Especially since I already wasn’t feeling too good; so I cut that run in half! LOL!

After my run I got a much needed massage! It was great! You guys should treat yourself to a massage every once in awhile!

So after I left there I went to Breakaway Running and got me new pair of running shoes! Yayyy me! And they are cute too! My last pair were not as cute as these, so I was happy that they had an option that I actually like!

That pretty much sums up my weekend! I plan to get at least 3 good workouts in this week, I’m hoping for 4, but we’ll see how it goes! Tues, Wed, Fri and Sat!!!

What goals have you set for yourself this week?

Talk to you guys soon,
L

I'm Backkkkkkkkkkkkkk!!!

Hey Guys!

I know! I know!!! It’s been awhile (a little over 7 months to be exact) but I wanted to try and get back into the groove of things! Especially since spring is right around the corner! My last post was made the day before my birthday last year! SMH!

Well to say the least, the skinny fat girl still rings true! I just LOVE LOVE LOVE to eat food.

Since my last post quite a few things have occurred! So I’ll give you the highlights!

I ran my first half-marathon in December. Woop Woop!!! Never in a million years did I think 1.) I’d ever be a runner and 2.) That I would ever be able to run 13.1 miles.
FYI: That was the 1st time I ran that long of a distance! J
I completed the half marathon in 2:31:41 which isn’t too bad for a newbie!
I tried to come in under 2:30, but hey I’ll take that!

I have also joined the natural hair movement! My last relaxer was on my birthday of last year and I ended up chopping the rest of my relaxer out in December.
So I’m sporting a TWA (teeny weeny afro) which is very conducive to me working out!

So within the past couple of months I have completely fallen off with my workout routine, but I plan to get back on track soon! I still workout with my friend Tichina. I call her a crack head when it comes to working out. LOL! She is more discipline when it comes to her eating habits and working out than I will ever be! So it’s great to be around someone who is really into their health and fitness. I’m sure eventually her habits will rub off on me, well I sure do hope so! LOL!

Well that’s all for now! I plan to workout tomorrow and Saturday. My last workout was on this past Saturday and the workout prior to that was over 2 weeks before!
I know! I need to get it together! I’ll grab some fruit tonight on my way home.
Were having cake and ice cream at work today to celebrate the February birthdays, so OF COURSE I will partake in the festivities! J I’ll be back soon w/ more confessions!

Later,
L

Day 9

Tuesday July 6th

Today I ran/walked/jogged 4.5 miles. SG’s (my running buddy) shin was bothering her, so we walked most of the way. She’s going to get new shoes today from Fleet Feet and hopefully our run in the morning will go better. Yes, I’m going back in the morning! Only 2 more workouts left for the week. Yay!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

So looking at my meals from last week it is easy to see that I messed up A LOT! Per the research I have done over the past few years in order to see results 70-80% of your meals should be clean. Meaning you have to eat right 70 to 80% of the time to see results, especially in your abs. So in other words I gotta do better. All the working out in the world will not give you the results you require if you have not changed your eating habits. So I recognize this, but why can’t I stop eating! LOL! I can and I will! Mind over matter!

So last week I ate a total 31 meals Mon-Sun, out of those 31 meals 21 were healthy so I’m averaging around 67%. The number isn’t as bad as I thought. But what I would like to do this week is increase it to at least 70% and make sure I’m eating 5 to 6 small meals daily. On the weekend I reduced the number of meals I had, which I need to get away from.

Remember, this is a process. I like the quote that weight loss is a marathon and not a sprint. In order to get it off and keep it off I think it’s better to go the slower route.
So what does eating right 70% of the time equate to? I’m glad you asked! If I have 35 meals on average Mon-Sun that means I need to eat 25 healthy meals to see results. Hrmm, so according to this I can have 10 cheat meals!?! I’m going to try and do better than that. Maybe I’ll do 80%. Baby steps!

I know that in the last stretch of things I’m going to have to become more discipline when it comes to eating. In my case I want to see body fat reduction more so than the number on the scale. I plan on getting my body fat taken again on the July 15th and I pray that I’m at least down to 23%, which is what I was before I took the 2 week hiatus.

Let’s get something straight here, I don’t think I’m fat in anyway. I just have some parts of my body that I feel can be and look a lot better and that is what I’m focusing on in this feat! I want to become toned! I want to see definition in my arms, back and tummy. I don’t care for a six pack! Just give me a flat stomach!


Weight
131.2 (After the weekend I had, I’m very surprised)
But I’m looking forward to the day when I make it over to the other side (129.9 lbs) LOL!

16.9 oz Water after my run

Meal 1
2 egg whites
Watermelon (I got it from my Mom’s house)
16.9 oz Water
Green Tea

Meal 2
Ground Turkey
Corn
16.9 oz Water

Meal 3
Tilapia
Corn
16.9 oz Water

Meal 4
Ground Turkey
Greens
16.9 oz Water

Meal 5
Salmon
Greens
Glass of Wine (Hey it’s my Birthday week! LOL!)

Day 8

Monday July 5th
Today I worked out with my trainer! Yay!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I had to pat my own self on the back for that one! LOL! I only did 15 minutes of Cardio, upper and lower body, and abs. And then I ran 3 ½ miles! I had someone there who was pushing me beyond what I would normally do myself as far as my pace. I plan to run with the group in the morning! So until tomorrow!

Oh yeah, I know I have to get disciplined about my eating…

Weight
131.8

Meal 1
Cracker Barrel (I know Terrible)
16.9 oz Water
Green Tea

Meal 2
2 egg whites
Grapes
16.9 oz Water

Meal 3
Mexican Food
Margarita

Day 7

Sunday July 4th

Weight
131.8

Meal 1
2 boiled Egg whites
Plum
16.9 oz Water
Green Tea

Meal 2
Barbeque

Meal 3
Barbeque
Cake

Day 6

Saturday July 3rd
I slept extra late on today. I guess my body really needed some rest… It’s a holiday weekend, so let’s be realistic I’m going to eat!!! LOL!

Weight
131.8

Meal 1
Brunch
16.9 oz Water
Green Tea

Meal 2
Plum
16.9 oz Water

Meal 3
Barbeque
16.9 oz Water

Meal 4
Char grilled Oysters
16.9 oz Water

Day 5

Friday July 2nd

So I got up this morning and worked out with my trainer. (And yes I do realize that I say “so” a lot!) LOL! When I woke up this morning I was lazy tired and that I had to make myself get up for my workout. Last night I decided that I was going to skip my run and just work out with my trainer instead. It was going to be too much of a hassle to run and then go to him and I was limited on time today. Today I did 30 minutes of cardio and weight training (upper and lower body and abs). It felt really good to go ahead and get it done. I normally don’t work out on Friday’s, but it wasn’t too bad.

I plan to run a 5K Monday with a Fitness group and I’m going to try really hard to work out with my trainer before I do the 5K that day. So I’ll play it by ear. As you can see I can change my mind about something from one minute to the next.

Weight
131.8 (Not cool!)

33.8 oz Water (during workout)

Meal 1
2 boiled egg whites
½ cup of grapes
16.9 oz Water

Meal 2
Ground Turkey
Spinach
16.9 oz Water

I actually waited way too long before I ate anything after my 2nd meal, which is not good. You should eat every 3 hours.

Meal 3
Soul Fish (We took my Mom out for her birthday)
Catfish and Fries
Sweet Tea
Wine