I don't know what is wrong, but I don't like it!

I am home sick today. I have had a horrible cough and sore throat since monday. I took the day to rest up. I missed my meeting this morning too and I am sad because I havent seen my leader in weeks! She's pregnant so it be a bad idea to go around her sick. I have still been OP today...if anyone has any ideas on keeping me occupied send me a tweet! anivs18 on twitter :)

Change Is on my Mind

Change
1.to make the form, nature, content, future course, etc., of something different from what it is or from what it would be if left alone. (http://www.dictionary.com/)

I need to Change. I have changed. I am changing. The various degrees of me at any point in time. I struggle with change sometimes. It can be scary when you don't know the outcome. Change is good too, when you are able to try something new. When dealing with health and weightloss most people must go through change mentally and pysically and adapt over a period of time. I know for myself that I need to change bad habits in order to succced sometimes, but I dont need to change everything. I can keep what I know and the positive behavoirs and attributes that have made me who I am. I know that I have what it takes to get to where I need to be. There is just something that lies in the inbetween stages of change that is the struggle. I am unsure what even brought this on other than looking at dresses in Macy's at lunch. I already bought a dress for a wedding and it doesnt fit (ashamed to admit). I started to look at bigger sizes for a backup. But Why? I dont want to be a bigger size. How about I fight to get to a point where the dress needs to be taken in. I have 3 months to make the necessary changes to fit into that dress and I believe I can. I need to start making changes and keeping them consistent. Change is good. Change is needed Now!

GNC WELLbeING® be-BUFF™ Protein & Fiber Complex Mix - Chocolate Chunk

So I was in GNC today and I cam across this protein powder. It is only 1 WW pt per scoop and you mix with water. I thought it would be gross but it tastes just like chocolate milk. I got it for just under $20 on sale.

Here are the supposed benefits of be-BUFF.......
Wish your workout could last all day? The results can...

be-BUFF is no ordinary protein complex - it can help you achieve better fitness results and more! This delicious protein mix was specifically designed for women to fuel lean body mass, enhance your metabolism, curb your appetite and provide beauty from within!



Protein: sufficient protein intake is essential to any women seeking a slim, toned physique. Consuming protein increases your feeling of fullness, so you won't be as hungry. Along with exercise, protein is a quality furl for lean body mass.When you build lean muscle, your metabolism increases, and you will burn more calories.



Fiber: be-BUFF features a superior form of fiber, called Sunfiber®. It's clinically proven to improve regularity, improve growth of beneficial bacteria and normalize bacterial flora.Fiber, like protein, helps you to feel fuller, longer. Adult women should consume 25 to 35 grams of fiber each day to maintain good health and normal bowel function.



Enzymes: support a healthy digestive system and help your body to better use the nutrients you take in each day. Enzymes also help to reduce bloating and gas.



Beauty Blend: features a unique proprietary blend of ingredients that support beautiful, health hair and nails and hydrate skin.



Calcium: in addition to protein and fiber, be-BUFF provides 500 mg of bone building calcium in each serving - that's about half of what you need each day. After all, if you're going to have strong muscles, you'll want strong bones to support them.
 
All taken from http://www.gnc.com/
 

One month Down, One to Go

So Its officially been 30 Days since starting my health kickstart challange. You can read about what I've been doing Here . I have successfully stuck to all of the following. My weight has been fluctuating but I have been toning up. My goal is 10lbs before V day adn Im haf way there. I will continue this through my race on March 7th in Disney.

Happy New Year!

I hope everyone had a safe and happy new year. As most of the world does, we take this time to set our resolutions! As I have mentioned I am running my first 1/2 marathon in March. I want to take the next few months to get some weight off that I have gained over the holidays.

My goals until March 7th
*No alcohol
*No fried food (Not that I eat a lot but it just has no nutritional value)
*No desserts unless its a special occasion
*Follow WW Plan
*Workout 5 days a week

I look forward to a happy healthier me!

10K under my belt!!

Check out "My Road to Success" 1/2 Marathon Training Blog for my 10K success story!

Can't wait until Monday!!!

Social Boston Sports (SBS) Running Club

I joined a second run club that meets Saturdays at 10am for the next 6 weeks. Each week its a new route around Boston. Here is the first run!


http://www.socialbostonsports.com/

Disney's Princess Half Marathon Weekend March 5-7 2010

Well I am looking towards the future...Assuming I successfully complete the 10K next month, I am signing up for the Disney's Princess Half Marathon on March 7, 2010. My Mom as well as a few good friends have agreed to fly to Disney World for 4 days to cheer me on. My Dad and Step Mom already live in Florida, so they will be there as well. I have almost 6 months to gain another 7 miles and I know I can do it. Once I get through the 6.2 miles, I know Ill have the strength to push forward. Again its an all womens race so it should be very empowering!!I cannot wait! Plus I <3 Disney!! It will be great to get back there. I also hope to be in even better shape physically by then which will gradually make running even easier!

Running Club!

Tonight I am checking out a running club in Boston. City Sports has a free program where you go at 6pm on Tuesdays and they go on 1-3 or 4-6 mile runs in the city. I thought this would be perfect for my 10K training. I am going to try the 1-3 miler tonight and see where the routes are etc. It will be great to meet people with similiar goals/interests. So hopefully its fun and a good workout!

Nike+

A few days ago I bought a new pair of Nike Running Shoes. I also decided to get the Nike+ system. Its a chip that goes into your sneaker and a piece that plugs into your Ipod. It tracks speed distance and calories burned. It transmits your information to http://nikerunning.nike.com/nikeplus/ so that you can track ytour progess. It is $29. I think this will be an excellent training tool for my 10K.

My First Run!

Tufts Health Plan 10K for Women

I just signed up for my first 10K race. The past two years I ran in the JP Morgan Corporate Challenge 3.5 Mile races. After successfully running 5 miles this weekend I decided it shouldn't be too hard to tack on another 1.25 miles by October 12, 2009. I am super excited to take on this challenge!!

Workout Ephiphany

So I just got back from my total body conditioning class. I am offically off my three week "probabtion". Olyver, the witty hard ass instructor, says that you have three weeks before you really have any idea what the hell youre doing and hes right. After the first class every muscle in my body hurt up until a day before the next class. Last week a few different muscle groups hurt, but only for 2 days. Now who knows whats in store for tomorrow. But the great thing is that tonight I felt more confident with the moves and I was amazed that I was actually acheiving something without laughing at myself. So my point here is that acheiving anything comes down to the simple fact that the more you do something the better you get at it. Even a 3 year old knows that. Just something struck home tonight when I realized that exercising is just another facet of life. It needs to be built into my life just like going to work in the morning. I think back to all the wasted months of avoiding the gym and Its a shame. But the past is the past. Now I have changed for the better and I have a healthy obsession with working out and it feels great. I can't wait for the day when I have perfected this class and I see a new person walk in with that same nervous look I once had. I will smile to myself knowing that I worked my ass off (literally) to get to this point.

Getting Stronger, Burning Fat

Over the past few months Ive beeng kicking up my gym routine a lot. I try to go everyday, but I've been averaging 5 days a week. I am starting to see and feel results for sure. Here is a copy of my workout routine if you're looking for a schedule. I belong to the Boston Sports Club in Allston and I love it!

This is what I shoot for:

MONDAY: 1 hr of Spinning
TUESDAY: 30 mins of Cardio (Running/Eliptical)& 1 hr of Yinyasa Yoga
WEDNESDAY: 30 mins of Cardio (Running/Eliptical) & 1hr Total Body Conditioning Class (Includes: 30 mins of pilates/abs, 15 mins of arms, 15 mins of legs)
THURSDAY: 30 mins of Cardio (Running/Eliptical)
FRIDAY: 30 mins of Cardio (Running/Eliptical)
SATURDAY: 1 hr of Spinning
SUNDAY: 1 hr of Spinning