Last Post Until the New Year

Note: Since I like to blog on Monday's (mostly), this is probably my last post until the New Year, as Christmas eve and New Years eve will probably super hectic.

So, I’d like to blog a little about realism today. . . Scary subject-I know-but one worth talking about. While I have studied and attainted a suitable amount of knowledge on the subject of fitness and health—there seems to be a ginormous gulf between the world of academia and reality! The scholar in me knows that in order to lose weight or even just maintain a healthy state it is important to eat right and exercise---but the reality of my actions often do not coincide with this school of thought. No, this isn’t another beat myself up about screwing up blog, this just a “hey, I’m not so perfect, but at least I try,” blog.

I have looked back at few of my previous posts and have realized that though I have committed my self in writing, I have yet to FULLY commit myself in reality. Sure I go to the gym—not as often as I know I should—and when I do go I bust my butt—but is that really enough to validate my commitment to lose weight and be healthier? Not really. I guess it’s the just the holiday season…It entices you to be naughty and enjoy in excess all the yummy goodies that are so affluently being thrust upon you (it doesn’t help either that I make them) And at this time of year people are very forgiving, as they watch you shovel spoonfuls of once forbidden delights into your mouth…they are forgiving because they too are guilty of the act.

(Here's an interesting article--if you're bored it's called How to survive the holidays like a hot chick http://www.huffingtonpost.com/jodi-lipper-and-cerina-vincent/how-to-survive-the-holida_b_74630.html)

Last week I made it to the gym ONCE and only did hourly exercises half of the day each day last week (that’s only 4 sessions)---the green suiters (soldiers) in my office are on half day schedules. Furthermore, the last time I stepped on a scale it read 188lbs. I just want to stay below 200lbs at this point; which I’m sure I’ll be able to do, after all I am still exercising somewhat. I have decided that I’m going to do what “laura” does: make monthly goals.
This month I’d like to stay below 190lbs. Then from there I think losing four pounds a month is not too much to ask of my self.

The reality of my situation is that I have to marry my enthusiasm with my actual actions. It’s just not enough to be super motivated about the idea of leading a better lifestyle, but I need to work on the actual implementation portion of my plan. With the New Year right around the corner, I see bright new future headed our way---Good luck to us all. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Working it Out at Work!

So, let’s talk about friendly support groups. In my efforts to attain a healthier life style, I have subjected myself to many torturous “exercise” routines. The latest and greatest torture technique comes at the hands of my fellow esteemed coworkers-my two new least favorite people!!! Just kidding I love my girls. These ladies have devised a plan to keep us all working out throughout the day. The plan is as follows: on the hour EVERY hour we all head in to the conference room to either do squats or calf raises (10 sets of 8 and the pulse for 5 sets of 8.) Sounds simple right?? Sounds uncomplicated?? We let me be the first to assure you that it definitely works!!! OH the PAIN…OH the Burn!!! Yeah….Last week I definitely pissed off each and every single muscle in my my legs and butt!! The sick part of it all is that I loved it!! All three of us were walking around like old decrepit ladies!!! It’s soooo funny!!! We meet in the conference room and shut the door for privacy, none us want the guys (as we are the only females in the office) watching us as we do our squats. So…from behind closed doors all the guys can hear are our cries of joyful agony!! (Which I'm sure elicites all kinds of salacious speculations.) Later, during my lunch hour I will head to the gym with the girls to do some cardio and my ab routine......dear lord I just pray you give me the strength!!!