Hey Yall,
Caitlin here- I have to admit I caught myself being a little hypocritical today. Some call it the pot calling the kettle black. As the title suggests I like calling it the munchkin calling the midget short. Anywho.... I just blogged about being worth the effort to get in shape and push yourself. Well, I enjoy running at night. I usually don't like to start running until at least 9pm or later. I like it because no one is around. Don't worry, I live in a very safe neighborhood, so I'm really not too worried about running at night. Anyway, I happened to have this evening off of work, which rarely happens. That meant I was able to spend the evening relaxing and was in my Pj's rather early. I knew I needed to go run, but kept putting it off. I just kept giving myself excuses like "I'm already in bed" or "I'm too comfy" or "I'm too tired, I'll do it tomorrow" although I knew full well that if I didn't do it tonight I would most likely not do it tomorrow either. That is when I realized just how hypocritical I was being. Here I am telling everyone to put forth the effort to get healthy, yet I myself was not willing to do so- shame on me! I then got out of bed, got my workout clothes on, and went for a run. Boy am I glad I did!!!
Once I was outside I did my stretching. I then prayed that God would have pandora play a bunch of songs I like to help keep me motivated and decided that I was going to attempt to run a mile. For me this is huge because I am fairly certain I have never run a mile before. I then took off and began my jog. I have to say, I did not make it a full mile, but boy was I close! Definitely the farthest I have run yet. I ran roughly 8/10 or 9/10 of a mile. I was so close to having the mile, but I knew I was at my limit, and decided to be smart and stop. Needless to say I am so proud of myself from getting up off the couch and not just getting a walk in, but running the farthest I have to date. Today made me feel for the first time that maybe, just maybe, a 5k is obtainable. I have NEVER felt that way before. I have now come up with the goal to run a mile by the end of the week. I think if I try hard and stay consistent that I can do it.
Caitlin
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
3 in 1
Hey Yall,
Caitlin here- If you haven't been aware, I have been on vacation, so I haven't been blogging. That means you are about to get three blogs in one post, so grab your veggie sticks, get comfy, and get reading:
1) I am worth fighting for: How many of you watch the biggest loser? I am a bit behind the times because I was on vacation, so I am just now getting a chance to watch it. Now you may or may not know, but I am not a huge fan of Jillian. I hate how she is always in everyones face and swearing at them, and how she makes everything about having a breakthrough. Some people just don't need a break through. Okay, rant done :). That being said, she actually had a moment that I needed to hear. Irene, one of the contestants was 2 lbs shy of losing 100 lbs while on the ranch. Jillian was talking with Irene and trying to motivate her, and Irene was talking about how she wishes she had self confidence. Jillian then told Irene, "You are never going to unless you tell yourself you are worth fighting for" That was a great reminder to me. I mean, I am not struggling with self worth at all right now. Honestly I am probably the most confident I have ever been with myself. I am happy with who I am. That being said, it is still nice to remind yourself that you are worth the effort to get healthy. So to all my followers, please please please remember that you are worth fighting for. You are worth the effort to get healthy. Yes it may seem easier to sit on the couch, or waste time on facebook, but you are worth getting off of your butt and getting a workout in. You are worth picking celery and hummus over a bag of chips. YOU ARE WORTH THE EFFORT!
2) I'm Back!!!: Okay, so as most of you know, I have really been struggling for a long time since moving to DC with getting the weight off. It is a few different things that have led to this struggle. It is partially my inconsistent workouts, partially my on and off again good eating habits, and partially because I have been plateauing. It seems even when I am on point and really trying I still don't seem to get anywhere. That led me to kind of stop trying. However, before I went on vacation I just got a second wind and really hit the workouts hard. I have been pushing myself and really trying. My eating has been on point. I am still in a plateau, but I really think I can get out of it this time. I made a promise to myself before I went on vacation that I would not give up my good eating habits or work out routine. I reminded myself that just because I am on vacation does not mean I am entitled to eat whatever I want. I am still responsible to myself and the scale for what I eat. I did tell myself I could make some unhealthy options, but not as many as I usually would make. I definitely stuck to that goal. For example, our first day there we ate at the cafe at our hotel. All I wanted was a nice juicy burger. Instead, I had a salad. While at the disney park we ate at a restaurant. I knew I did not want a salad because I had already had two or three at that point throughout the trip. However none of the options were overly healthy. Thus, I settled on ordering two meals- a salad, and chicken parmesan. I then split both of them with one of the clients. This allowed me to eat what I want, but not eat an entire unhealthy meal. I think that was a good compromise. I also worked out in the gym, did a lot of walking at the park, and went dancing. That being said, I did gain a pound, but consider the old me would have had multiple burgers and pizza instead of salad or grilled chicken, I consider it a big win.
3) A good day: Last one, I promise! Before vacation Ashley and I were talking and realized we both had really good days, and we wanted to brag about it. We promised we would blog our triumphs and failure. We have had plenty of failures recently and are excited to post a triumph. Lets start with Ashley. Ashley decided she was hungry and decided that she wanted subway. Subway is a few miles away. Instead of driving, she decided to walk. Ashley ended up walking a total of 5 miles. Thus she had a healthy meal and some good exercise. YAY ASHLEY!!! I also happened to have a good day. I was on point with my eating, which is always good. I also got some good exercise. I went for a night time run/walk. Now I always do more running than walking, however I have really been pushing myself to run farther than I usually do. I was able to run the farthest I have ever run before (or at least that I was able to document) I was able to run almost half a mile. Now, I know for many this does not seem like much, but if you know me at all and my hate for running, that is a big accomplishment. So Ashley and I are both excited at our progress!!!
How are the rest of you doing? Any victories, and struggles? Let me know, I want to hear from you!!!
Caitlin
Caitlin here- If you haven't been aware, I have been on vacation, so I haven't been blogging. That means you are about to get three blogs in one post, so grab your veggie sticks, get comfy, and get reading:
1) I am worth fighting for: How many of you watch the biggest loser? I am a bit behind the times because I was on vacation, so I am just now getting a chance to watch it. Now you may or may not know, but I am not a huge fan of Jillian. I hate how she is always in everyones face and swearing at them, and how she makes everything about having a breakthrough. Some people just don't need a break through. Okay, rant done :). That being said, she actually had a moment that I needed to hear. Irene, one of the contestants was 2 lbs shy of losing 100 lbs while on the ranch. Jillian was talking with Irene and trying to motivate her, and Irene was talking about how she wishes she had self confidence. Jillian then told Irene, "You are never going to unless you tell yourself you are worth fighting for" That was a great reminder to me. I mean, I am not struggling with self worth at all right now. Honestly I am probably the most confident I have ever been with myself. I am happy with who I am. That being said, it is still nice to remind yourself that you are worth the effort to get healthy. So to all my followers, please please please remember that you are worth fighting for. You are worth the effort to get healthy. Yes it may seem easier to sit on the couch, or waste time on facebook, but you are worth getting off of your butt and getting a workout in. You are worth picking celery and hummus over a bag of chips. YOU ARE WORTH THE EFFORT!
2) I'm Back!!!: Okay, so as most of you know, I have really been struggling for a long time since moving to DC with getting the weight off. It is a few different things that have led to this struggle. It is partially my inconsistent workouts, partially my on and off again good eating habits, and partially because I have been plateauing. It seems even when I am on point and really trying I still don't seem to get anywhere. That led me to kind of stop trying. However, before I went on vacation I just got a second wind and really hit the workouts hard. I have been pushing myself and really trying. My eating has been on point. I am still in a plateau, but I really think I can get out of it this time. I made a promise to myself before I went on vacation that I would not give up my good eating habits or work out routine. I reminded myself that just because I am on vacation does not mean I am entitled to eat whatever I want. I am still responsible to myself and the scale for what I eat. I did tell myself I could make some unhealthy options, but not as many as I usually would make. I definitely stuck to that goal. For example, our first day there we ate at the cafe at our hotel. All I wanted was a nice juicy burger. Instead, I had a salad. While at the disney park we ate at a restaurant. I knew I did not want a salad because I had already had two or three at that point throughout the trip. However none of the options were overly healthy. Thus, I settled on ordering two meals- a salad, and chicken parmesan. I then split both of them with one of the clients. This allowed me to eat what I want, but not eat an entire unhealthy meal. I think that was a good compromise. I also worked out in the gym, did a lot of walking at the park, and went dancing. That being said, I did gain a pound, but consider the old me would have had multiple burgers and pizza instead of salad or grilled chicken, I consider it a big win.
3) A good day: Last one, I promise! Before vacation Ashley and I were talking and realized we both had really good days, and we wanted to brag about it. We promised we would blog our triumphs and failure. We have had plenty of failures recently and are excited to post a triumph. Lets start with Ashley. Ashley decided she was hungry and decided that she wanted subway. Subway is a few miles away. Instead of driving, she decided to walk. Ashley ended up walking a total of 5 miles. Thus she had a healthy meal and some good exercise. YAY ASHLEY!!! I also happened to have a good day. I was on point with my eating, which is always good. I also got some good exercise. I went for a night time run/walk. Now I always do more running than walking, however I have really been pushing myself to run farther than I usually do. I was able to run the farthest I have ever run before (or at least that I was able to document) I was able to run almost half a mile. Now, I know for many this does not seem like much, but if you know me at all and my hate for running, that is a big accomplishment. So Ashley and I are both excited at our progress!!!
How are the rest of you doing? Any victories, and struggles? Let me know, I want to hear from you!!!
Caitlin
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
100 Reasons
Yesterday, I Ashley, reached my 200th day of my new healthy lifestyle. I have had many hurdles, and many successes, but isn't that what life is about? Wouldn't life be grand if you had the desire every day to exercise, no temptations with eating, and the pounds would just fall off? Yeah that would be the life...except it wouldn't be life at all, because you wouldn't be living. In the past 200 days I have lost 48.5 inches off my body from head to toe and seen the 50 lbs weight loss on the scale. I have more energy. I have dropped soda completely and don't even take a double look at it, but have learned to love my water bottle that goes everywhere with me. Not every day in the past 200 days have been perfect, I have had ups and downs especially with moving, but every meal is a new meal, every day is a new day. I have a long way to go, but I am learning to crave after God instead of food. I highly recommend everyone to read the book "Made to Crave". I have a ton of reasons on why I want to lose weight. Last night I came across these 100 reasons, can you relate to any? Sadly I can, but I am working on eliminating those one off the list one by one.
100 Reasons…
1. To feel good about ourselves.
2. To have GREAT sex! :)
3. So we won’t think people are laughing or talking about us.
4. To buy clothes in a “normal store” and actually get clothes with some style to them that fit correctly.
5. To have more energy!
6. To be able to tie your shoes/paint toenails.
7. To be able to sit on a floor and get up gracefully.
8. To wear a bathing suit.
9. To cross your legs or sit with them crossed.
10. To fit into an airline/theater/bus/whatever seat without spilling over and without having to see “that look” from the person who has to sit beside you.
11. So our ankles won’t swell.
12. To fit into a booth at any restaurant.
13. To not need an extension to a seat belt on an airplane and to have the tray table not balance on our bellies.
14. To not worry about being decapitated in our cars with our seat belts on if we should be in an accident.
15. To not turn beet red after moderate exertion.
16. To be able to pick something up off the floor.
17. Pantyhose that fit!
18. To go to an amusement park and ride the rides.
19. To be able to sit in any chair without worry of breakage.
20. To not have to apologize when caught in a narrow aisle and have someone need to get by.
21. To go dancing, sky diving, bungee jumping…
22. To be able to go horseback riding or ride a bike.
23. To not worry about rashes and sweating.
24. To not have to listen to “caring” people ask why you don’t diet or worse still to hear… “gee you have such a pretty face”.
25. To not worry about spilling food, sauces or gravy down the front of your blouse/dress/shirt when eating.
26. To not have to think up some excuse for not doing something because you know your weight will impede you.
27. To not have your belly hit the steering wheel and to be able to fit comfortably in the driver’s seat.
28. To have a bra fit comfortably and to be able to buy underwear at Victoria’s Secret rather than at “Tubby the Underwear Guy”.
29. To not have to worry about the weight limit of step stools, ladders, motorcycle, exercise equipment, etc.
30. To not get stuck in a turn style.
31. To not wake up feeling achy in the back..or to have ache free legs and feet.
32. So the bathroom scale won’t creak and groan when you step on it.
33. To be able to leave the tablecloth on the table at a restaurant instead of dragging it with you when you get up.
34. So you won't look the other way when you see yourself in a monitor where they have security cameras.
35. To never be embarrassed about your size.
36. To not count tying shoes as daily exercise.
37. To not have to wait for the handicap stall when there are plenty of other stalls available.
38. To not be more out of shape than seniors.
39. To not break toilet seat when leaning to one side.
40. To be able to put on wedding rings again.
41. To try to make a double chin and fail!
42. Buy clothing bargains to fit the next year ... and they do!
43. Not to have to worry about plastic zippers or having your pants bust open.
44. Normal waistbands rather than elastic!
45. To wear knee socks correctly instead of worn like slouches!
46. To look good in a tee shirt!
47. To try on slacks or jeans and have the pant leg actually fit over leg!
48. To be able to get close to sink and not come away with a wet belly!
49. To get out of a stuffed chair GRACEFULLY and not look down to see if the chair has come up with you!
50. To not worry if the hairdresser's smock will fit!
51. To not be self-conscious about eating in front of others!
52. To not be afraid to ask which hairstyle suits your face.
53. To not have people checking you out after looking in your grocery cart.
54. To not feel (and look) like a sausage in stirrup pants.
55. To have your friends NOT be embarrassed to be seen with you.
56. To get promotions/hired or close that sale.
57. Pants that stay up because your waist is smaller than your butt!
58. No more boobs! (this is for the guys!)
59. Wearing shorts or tank tops without fear of arrest or grossing out others!
60. To not have the fear of being rejected.
61. To successfully flirt!
62. To not worry about how to get in and out of the back seat in a two door car!
63. One size fits all and it fits you!
64. To have a lap.
65. To not have the car you are ride in slant in your direction.
66. To be able to use toilet paper as it was meant to be used and not to have to invent ways to "get the job done".
67. To not have to watch TV news reports on fat people in hopes that you haven't been caught on camera!
68. To be able to get between cars in a parking lot without wiping the dust off with your belly and your butt.
69. No more heat rashes and chafing in the upper thighs.
70. So that the cloth in the thigh area doesn't wear away long before the rest of the slacks do!
71. To meet a friend online and not be horrified to have to send a picture of yourself.
72. To not take fat references and fat jokes personally.
73. To know you can go anywhere because wherever you sit you CAN be comfortable and look at ease.
74. To shop at the mall and not have your back ache from lugging your huge butt and stomach around!
75. To be able to stand still, carrying nothing and still look poised.
76. To be able to cross your arms across your chest without them resting on your stomach!
77. To have your feet get smaller.
78. Using your mouth to taste and chew food rather than as just a route to get the food from your lips to your stomach.
79. Blood pressure returns to normal.
80. To avoid other health complications from being overweight.
81. To be able to borrow a co-worker's jacket for an important meeting.
82. To meet someone for the first time and their eyes don't pop out of their head with amazement...because they never knew you're fat!
83. To see your reflection in a mirror or store window without turning away!
84. To wear a watch with a regular length watch band.
85. To look in the mirror when getting your hair cut without thinking you have the biggest face in the world.
86. To not mind getting your picture taken.
87. To not avoid going to the doctor because you have to get "weighed" in.
88. To wake up each morning feeling energized and ready to go.
89. To not even worry about squeezing into small spaces.
90. To not have to enter an elevator and check the weight limit.
91. To look in your closet and have problems deciding which stylish outfit to work since you have so many that look good and fit well.
92. To not have to lie perfectly still in bed at night for fear of breaking the bed!
93. To buy tie shoes instead of slip ons!
94. To be able to walk any distance without looking for a bench to sit on.
95. To look forward to shopping and just trying on clothes!
96. To be able to drive by any fast food place without salivating!
97. To be able to shop at the same store for food instead of having to remember where you shopped last night for the junk food so you can avoid that store for a few days!
98. To not feel lower than low when an innocent child remarks about your size!
99. To not constantly be thinking of where your next morsel of food is coming from.
100. And the 100th reason to lose 100 pounds..... I'M WORTH IT!
- Author Of List Unknown
2. To have GREAT sex! :)
3. So we won’t think people are laughing or talking about us.
4. To buy clothes in a “normal store” and actually get clothes with some style to them that fit correctly.
5. To have more energy!
6. To be able to tie your shoes/paint toenails.
7. To be able to sit on a floor and get up gracefully.
8. To wear a bathing suit.
9. To cross your legs or sit with them crossed.
10. To fit into an airline/theater/bus/whatever seat without spilling over and without having to see “that look” from the person who has to sit beside you.
11. So our ankles won’t swell.
12. To fit into a booth at any restaurant.
13. To not need an extension to a seat belt on an airplane and to have the tray table not balance on our bellies.
14. To not worry about being decapitated in our cars with our seat belts on if we should be in an accident.
15. To not turn beet red after moderate exertion.
16. To be able to pick something up off the floor.
17. Pantyhose that fit!
18. To go to an amusement park and ride the rides.
19. To be able to sit in any chair without worry of breakage.
20. To not have to apologize when caught in a narrow aisle and have someone need to get by.
21. To go dancing, sky diving, bungee jumping…
22. To be able to go horseback riding or ride a bike.
23. To not worry about rashes and sweating.
24. To not have to listen to “caring” people ask why you don’t diet or worse still to hear… “gee you have such a pretty face”.
25. To not worry about spilling food, sauces or gravy down the front of your blouse/dress/shirt when eating.
26. To not have to think up some excuse for not doing something because you know your weight will impede you.
27. To not have your belly hit the steering wheel and to be able to fit comfortably in the driver’s seat.
28. To have a bra fit comfortably and to be able to buy underwear at Victoria’s Secret rather than at “Tubby the Underwear Guy”.
29. To not have to worry about the weight limit of step stools, ladders, motorcycle, exercise equipment, etc.
30. To not get stuck in a turn style.
31. To not wake up feeling achy in the back..or to have ache free legs and feet.
32. So the bathroom scale won’t creak and groan when you step on it.
33. To be able to leave the tablecloth on the table at a restaurant instead of dragging it with you when you get up.
34. So you won't look the other way when you see yourself in a monitor where they have security cameras.
35. To never be embarrassed about your size.
36. To not count tying shoes as daily exercise.
37. To not have to wait for the handicap stall when there are plenty of other stalls available.
38. To not be more out of shape than seniors.
39. To not break toilet seat when leaning to one side.
40. To be able to put on wedding rings again.
41. To try to make a double chin and fail!
42. Buy clothing bargains to fit the next year ... and they do!
43. Not to have to worry about plastic zippers or having your pants bust open.
44. Normal waistbands rather than elastic!
45. To wear knee socks correctly instead of worn like slouches!
46. To look good in a tee shirt!
47. To try on slacks or jeans and have the pant leg actually fit over leg!
48. To be able to get close to sink and not come away with a wet belly!
49. To get out of a stuffed chair GRACEFULLY and not look down to see if the chair has come up with you!
50. To not worry if the hairdresser's smock will fit!
51. To not be self-conscious about eating in front of others!
52. To not be afraid to ask which hairstyle suits your face.
53. To not have people checking you out after looking in your grocery cart.
54. To not feel (and look) like a sausage in stirrup pants.
55. To have your friends NOT be embarrassed to be seen with you.
56. To get promotions/hired or close that sale.
57. Pants that stay up because your waist is smaller than your butt!
58. No more boobs! (this is for the guys!)
59. Wearing shorts or tank tops without fear of arrest or grossing out others!
60. To not have the fear of being rejected.
61. To successfully flirt!
62. To not worry about how to get in and out of the back seat in a two door car!
63. One size fits all and it fits you!
64. To have a lap.
65. To not have the car you are ride in slant in your direction.
66. To be able to use toilet paper as it was meant to be used and not to have to invent ways to "get the job done".
67. To not have to watch TV news reports on fat people in hopes that you haven't been caught on camera!
68. To be able to get between cars in a parking lot without wiping the dust off with your belly and your butt.
69. No more heat rashes and chafing in the upper thighs.
70. So that the cloth in the thigh area doesn't wear away long before the rest of the slacks do!
71. To meet a friend online and not be horrified to have to send a picture of yourself.
72. To not take fat references and fat jokes personally.
73. To know you can go anywhere because wherever you sit you CAN be comfortable and look at ease.
74. To shop at the mall and not have your back ache from lugging your huge butt and stomach around!
75. To be able to stand still, carrying nothing and still look poised.
76. To be able to cross your arms across your chest without them resting on your stomach!
77. To have your feet get smaller.
78. Using your mouth to taste and chew food rather than as just a route to get the food from your lips to your stomach.
79. Blood pressure returns to normal.
80. To avoid other health complications from being overweight.
81. To be able to borrow a co-worker's jacket for an important meeting.
82. To meet someone for the first time and their eyes don't pop out of their head with amazement...because they never knew you're fat!
83. To see your reflection in a mirror or store window without turning away!
84. To wear a watch with a regular length watch band.
85. To look in the mirror when getting your hair cut without thinking you have the biggest face in the world.
86. To not mind getting your picture taken.
87. To not avoid going to the doctor because you have to get "weighed" in.
88. To wake up each morning feeling energized and ready to go.
89. To not even worry about squeezing into small spaces.
90. To not have to enter an elevator and check the weight limit.
91. To look in your closet and have problems deciding which stylish outfit to work since you have so many that look good and fit well.
92. To not have to lie perfectly still in bed at night for fear of breaking the bed!
93. To buy tie shoes instead of slip ons!
94. To be able to walk any distance without looking for a bench to sit on.
95. To look forward to shopping and just trying on clothes!
96. To be able to drive by any fast food place without salivating!
97. To be able to shop at the same store for food instead of having to remember where you shopped last night for the junk food so you can avoid that store for a few days!
98. To not feel lower than low when an innocent child remarks about your size!
99. To not constantly be thinking of where your next morsel of food is coming from.
100. And the 100th reason to lose 100 pounds..... I'M WORTH IT!
- Author Of List Unknown
Monday, April 18, 2011
Progress!!!
Hey Yall,
Just wanted to give you a progress report. As stated in an earlier blog, I have a chart to note my weight loss progress, with the hopes of being to 180 by Sept 3. So far I am off to an okay start. I lost 1.5 lbs the first week, and maintained the second week (this is actually good considering the week I had). I must say though, today has been a pretty good day. My eating has been on point and I have done a lot of exercising. So far I have done some dancing, I went for a walk/jog- and even jogged my farthest yet, did pilates/yoga, and will end the night doing a dance workout. Today I can truly say I have put forth the effort I should and can go to sleep a happy woman. However, the true test comes next week. I am going on a "vacation" with work to Florida. This means I have a lot less control over what I get to eat because we will have a lot of group meals. We are staying at a resort, so hopefully they will have some sort of a work out facility. I believe my goal will be to wake up early each day (or at least schedule time each day) to work out for an hour. It may be doing laps in the pool, or an all out workout in the gym, but either way I am going to work out while on vacation. Hopefully between this, all the walking I will be doing visiting the different theme parks, and watching what I eat, I will be able to survive this trip and maybe lose some weight in the process. Be praying for me that I stay strong. How is everyone else doing with their weight loss? Any triumphs? Any struggles? Let me know!
Caitlin
Just wanted to give you a progress report. As stated in an earlier blog, I have a chart to note my weight loss progress, with the hopes of being to 180 by Sept 3. So far I am off to an okay start. I lost 1.5 lbs the first week, and maintained the second week (this is actually good considering the week I had). I must say though, today has been a pretty good day. My eating has been on point and I have done a lot of exercising. So far I have done some dancing, I went for a walk/jog- and even jogged my farthest yet, did pilates/yoga, and will end the night doing a dance workout. Today I can truly say I have put forth the effort I should and can go to sleep a happy woman. However, the true test comes next week. I am going on a "vacation" with work to Florida. This means I have a lot less control over what I get to eat because we will have a lot of group meals. We are staying at a resort, so hopefully they will have some sort of a work out facility. I believe my goal will be to wake up early each day (or at least schedule time each day) to work out for an hour. It may be doing laps in the pool, or an all out workout in the gym, but either way I am going to work out while on vacation. Hopefully between this, all the walking I will be doing visiting the different theme parks, and watching what I eat, I will be able to survive this trip and maybe lose some weight in the process. Be praying for me that I stay strong. How is everyone else doing with their weight loss? Any triumphs? Any struggles? Let me know!
Caitlin
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
Ideas
Hey yall,
Caitlin here: So as my last post stated, I have set myself up a goal to lose about 25 lbs by the end of August. It has already been a struggle, but I am working on it. One idea I had to keep myself motivated was to think of some reward to treat myself with should I reach my goal. This is where I need some help. Anyone have any ideas on some decent rewards that aren't too expensive? One idea I had is going to Ocean City, Md. Now, some of yall might be thinking- how in the world is that not expensive?!? Well, every September my company takes a beach trip to Ocean City around the 2nd week of September. This would be right after I have met my goal. We usually go in two groups. One group goes for the first few days of the week and the second group goes the last few days of the week. What I would do is see if I could take some time off and just go with both groups. I believe my group is in the first part of the week, so I would just see if I could stay with the second group. This would allow me to be able to stay and not have hotel/food costs, unless I wanted to eat out. That would significantly reduce costs of going. However, I am not sure if this will work or not. That being said, does anyone have any other feasible reward ideas? If so comment and let me know! Thanks!
Caitlin
Caitlin here: So as my last post stated, I have set myself up a goal to lose about 25 lbs by the end of August. It has already been a struggle, but I am working on it. One idea I had to keep myself motivated was to think of some reward to treat myself with should I reach my goal. This is where I need some help. Anyone have any ideas on some decent rewards that aren't too expensive? One idea I had is going to Ocean City, Md. Now, some of yall might be thinking- how in the world is that not expensive?!? Well, every September my company takes a beach trip to Ocean City around the 2nd week of September. This would be right after I have met my goal. We usually go in two groups. One group goes for the first few days of the week and the second group goes the last few days of the week. What I would do is see if I could take some time off and just go with both groups. I believe my group is in the first part of the week, so I would just see if I could stay with the second group. This would allow me to be able to stay and not have hotel/food costs, unless I wanted to eat out. That would significantly reduce costs of going. However, I am not sure if this will work or not. That being said, does anyone have any other feasible reward ideas? If so comment and let me know! Thanks!
Caitlin
Friday, March 25, 2011
New Day
Hey Yall,
Caitlin here: So I think I may have finally found what works for me. My own form of accountability. I have set a goal and created a chart to help me monitor my progress. I am currently plateaued at around 205. My goal is to be to 180 by the end of the summer. I have a chart for each week starting April 1st and ending Sept 3rd. I will weigh in every Saturday and document it on the chart. This will help me to see my progress and to hold myself accountable. As stated before, my goal is to be to 180 by Sept 3rd. That is about a pound a week, which is manageable. Anyone want to join me in this challenge? 25 lbs by the end of the summer? Let me know!
Caitlin
Caitlin here: So I think I may have finally found what works for me. My own form of accountability. I have set a goal and created a chart to help me monitor my progress. I am currently plateaued at around 205. My goal is to be to 180 by the end of the summer. I have a chart for each week starting April 1st and ending Sept 3rd. I will weigh in every Saturday and document it on the chart. This will help me to see my progress and to hold myself accountable. As stated before, my goal is to be to 180 by Sept 3rd. That is about a pound a week, which is manageable. Anyone want to join me in this challenge? 25 lbs by the end of the summer? Let me know!
Caitlin
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
Prayers
Hey Yall,
Caitlin here: Okay, I admit it, I need prayers. I am honestly getting to the point where I feel like ever since Ashley and I began this blog I have just been under attack. What I mean by that is this: Since beginning the blog I have lost almost all the time I have available to work out and have lost some motivation to eat healthy, I still eat healthy more than I did a year ago, but less than when I started this whole journey. It just seems that in the area of being fit and healthy everything is going awry. As stated in a previous post, my work schedule is kinda crazy. A typical work schedule for me is: Sunday: 2pm-9pm or 4pm-9pm depending on the week, Mon-Thur: 7am-9:30am, 3pm-9pm, Fri: 7am-10am. That should be what my week looks like. However, since October my Monday's have been 7am-9pm. Also, clients have been home at least one or two days during the week for various reasons, meaning I am working 7am-9pm multiple times during the week. On top of that, one of my clients had to have some emergency major surgery, which means at least a month or two of recovery, thus meaning I will not have any semblance of a normal schedule for a long time to come. That also means a lot of eating out. I am currently working weird shifts so that she can have staffing while in the hospital on top of maintaining the home and other client. That means I am at the hospital for at least one meal a day, sometimes more. Luckily I have been picking healthier options like fish and salad, but you all know how difficult it is to eat healthy when you have not prepared it yourself. All of that has been said just to say please pray. I truly feel like I do not have the time to workout and now even my ability and honestly my desire to eat healthy is out the door too. Just pray that God will instill in me the motivation to exercise and that He grant me the time to do so. Also that I get the desire to really buckle down on my healthy eating. It is truly a struggle right now. Any prayers are welcome. Thanks all!
Caitlin
Caitlin here: Okay, I admit it, I need prayers. I am honestly getting to the point where I feel like ever since Ashley and I began this blog I have just been under attack. What I mean by that is this: Since beginning the blog I have lost almost all the time I have available to work out and have lost some motivation to eat healthy, I still eat healthy more than I did a year ago, but less than when I started this whole journey. It just seems that in the area of being fit and healthy everything is going awry. As stated in a previous post, my work schedule is kinda crazy. A typical work schedule for me is: Sunday: 2pm-9pm or 4pm-9pm depending on the week, Mon-Thur: 7am-9:30am, 3pm-9pm, Fri: 7am-10am. That should be what my week looks like. However, since October my Monday's have been 7am-9pm. Also, clients have been home at least one or two days during the week for various reasons, meaning I am working 7am-9pm multiple times during the week. On top of that, one of my clients had to have some emergency major surgery, which means at least a month or two of recovery, thus meaning I will not have any semblance of a normal schedule for a long time to come. That also means a lot of eating out. I am currently working weird shifts so that she can have staffing while in the hospital on top of maintaining the home and other client. That means I am at the hospital for at least one meal a day, sometimes more. Luckily I have been picking healthier options like fish and salad, but you all know how difficult it is to eat healthy when you have not prepared it yourself. All of that has been said just to say please pray. I truly feel like I do not have the time to workout and now even my ability and honestly my desire to eat healthy is out the door too. Just pray that God will instill in me the motivation to exercise and that He grant me the time to do so. Also that I get the desire to really buckle down on my healthy eating. It is truly a struggle right now. Any prayers are welcome. Thanks all!
Caitlin
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