oh look who can't concentrate....

I should be reading for my classes. Instead I am playing on the internet hoping the Mr gets online before 2300. So I figured we would talk about me! Around Halloween I really started having a hard time sleeping. I either couldn't fall asleep or I couldn't stay asleep. I was absolutely exhausted. So I made an appointment to have a physical. I got on the scale and it said, in bright red letters, 160! WHAT?!?! Who let the fat girl get on the scale?? No really, who?? I hadn't weighed that much since I was a Private stationed in Korea, throwing back Miller Genuine Draft like it was my job!!! WOW!
That is when I decided that I needed to get back in the gym. I put my Y membership to good use. I started slow, one day a week cardio and one day a week for push ups and sit ups. After about a month I increased it to 2 days for cardio one day for push ups and sit ups. When the husband was home for R&R I took it a little easier. When his leave was over, I decided to try the "girl" workout classes. By girl, I mean the step aerobics and cardio boot camp! Well, I was in for a surprise...
Those "girl" classes kick my butt six ways from Sunday!! and they WORK!!! I have lost 15 lbs. and about 3-4 inches. I can see the difference in some aspects. My muscles are bigger and I can run again!!! At 160 lbs I was by no means large, but I was uncomfortable. I was not happy with the image I saw in the mirror. At 150 I couldn't keep up with the kids either. The benefits of being in the gym 3 days a week for 2 hours are exponential; I am sleeping without medication, I am making better food choices, I don't CRAVE the caffeine and I feel amazing!!! Not to mention that I am starting to get the nice toned muscles that I had pre children, back!!!
In an attempt to have those rocking six pack abs that I really want, I am really watching what I eat. I downloaded an app called "lose it," I know it is not 100% accurate but it makes you really consider the food that you put on your plate. I never thought I would drink as much water as I do. I fill my 32 oz bottle at least 3 times a day! Which means I have very little room for sodas. I love Dr Pepper and Mt Dew, but I would rather eat a steak and a baked potato than drink my calories. So water is my choice of beverage.
When I started this workout regime, I didn't really have any goals, other than to keep up with the kids. Now that I see what I can accomplish, I have set some goals...
to run 6 miles non stop
to run a 7 min mile (again)
to have muscle tone and definition
to lose at least 3 more inches!
to jump on the trampoline without a cause and effect, effect! LOL

Until next time.......
While not lofty goals, I know that it will take hard work and lots of sweat to achieve them.