Thanks, Blogger, for changing again. Appreciate it. *fartnoise*

So the last few weeks have been insane. My friends are having babies, there's a new boy (yes you heard me), and I started a new job.

Exercising kinda went by the wayside, but I'm not giving up. I have to keep going. I got results, which is all I wanted, and now I need to keep going while my life is changing.

Just a quick update!

Things are going well....I think I'm actually starting to just DO healthy things and choose healthy options. I'm able to think "You are not going to lose weight doing this..." or "You are going to bed in like an hour. You can make it without something to eat."

I stopped running because I was getting wicked shin splints, but I think I'm gonna try and start up next week. I really like running on the treadmill and it's very convenient since it's at work. Zumba two times a week is definitely helping, and the elliptical machine Chris gave me is a fucking beast, and I'm mentally preparing myself for that thing.

Anyway, I'm down about 7 lbs....which doesn't sound like a lot, but I just keep telling myself I have till September. Not in a procrastination kind of way, more in a "take your time/easy does it" way. So I don't depress myself and quit.

It took more than a day to put on, it's going to take more than a day to take it off.

So far, 3lbs down.

I know, I know, I said I wasn't going to weigh myself.

And I'm not. Starting now.

Hey lookie there!

First post of the year. Not at all embarrassing.

Starting over again....this time I'm focusing on a few more things.

Today a woman at work told me "I was just thinking about something I could do to brighten up your day, so here!" and handed me a box of Cosmic Brownies. Which made me think....I have built up quite the reputation at work. "Lindsay, she'll eat anything, food makes her happy."

So. No more self-deprecating jokes anymore. If it's giving people this idea about me, it's probably in my own head somewhere too.

Also, I'm trying VERY hard not to focus on any change that this exercise/daily routine is having on me.

I gave myself till September to lose 50 lbs, and I notice I always quit right around 10-15. So I think it's pointless for me to really check until a few months from now. Or maybe when someone I know says something, I'll step on the scale.

I dunno. That's the plan for now. Just keep going. Just keep going.

Well Kiddos, it's no shocker that I haven't posted since June....that's probably around the last time I had anythinw exercise worthwhile to post.

I loved Zumba, but the teacher flaked and stopped doing it at work, so I'll have to drive to Ankeny if I want to do it and that doesn't work with my schedule right now. It might in the future, so I hope I can do it. I really did love it. It was fun, and it worked.

I have entered the stage I like to call "I'm wearing my running shoes for things other than running because I've given up running again". It directly corresponds with the "Why the hell am I out of breath from running up the stairs?" stage and also the "I cannot believe I'm even able to eat this much turkey" stage.

I can feel it, I know it's happening, I just need to STOP IT.

So this week I've been trying to just eat a lot less than I normally have. I get into this thing where I eat whatever is put in front of me. Just because I like eating. It's horrible. And so I'm just trying to be conscious of what I'm eating and how much I am eating. Because this weekend I cannot even discuss how much I was able to put away. It's ridiculous.

Also? I think I need to cool it on the "I'll eat anything", somewhat self-deprecating jokes at work. I'm funny in other ways too, and it's starting to come back at me. "Let Lindsay try it, she'll eat anyting." or "Lindsay's probably eaten there, ask her." It's nothing that REALLY bothers me, but I'm aware of it and I know what it probably means!

Next week I don't have my stupid class for work so I can start getting it going with either doing Zumba, doing Zumba at home, or running on the treadmill. It's not easy when I get done at the office at 5:30. That means it's about another hour before I'll be home and I've been at work ALL DAMN DAY. But that's what the challenge is, doing it. And that's what I suck at right now. Also, work is not helping me out either, the count I used to be off at around 3:00-3:30 for is being stretched to 4:45-5:00. And I'm just wasted tired after those days.

Football season is ALSO a factor. I never really think about how much a whole Saturday of tailgaiting (LOTS of beer and food) and then Sunday at the bar for NFL (more beer and food) will take its toll on me, and it totally is. I'm not brave enough to get on the scale, but imagine stopping exercise plus the start of football season equals no fricking bueno.

So! Slowly she goes back to the grind. Wish me luck!

Soooooo...I'm not gonna jinx anything, but this plan right now?

It's totally working.

Shhhhhh......no sudden moves.


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In other news (sort of), my work decided to do a group Zumba class after we close and I like it a lot so far. It's fun dancing but it's not stupid generic salsa music, it's Pitbull, Shakira, Luda, J Lo, etc. And I burned a shitload of calories too.

So there's that. :)

This lovely lady got the thickness, can I get a witness?

Well, the new plan has been fairly successful....at least as successful as the other plans that worked in the past.

I've been doing Slim Fast during the day Monday through Friday and a sensible meal at night, give or take a few days.

I run three or four times on the treadmill trying to get farther and farther on the Couch to 5K plan, and a pilates/yoga DVD on the off days, with a little leniency on the weekends.

I've crapped out for the last week, but the first three weeks lost me around 6-8lbs. Which I haven't done in awhile.

So, of course, since I've crapped out, I've been scared to get on the scale because I'm afraid of what will happen if I have gained it back.

But I'm also VERY inspired by the new Extreme Makeover: Body Edition show. Very inspired and motivated. If I can just remember all the things they teach them on there, like figuring out WHY I go to food and laziness, and that the only thing McDonald's and wings have done for me is get me to the weight I'm trying to get away from, I'll be in good shape.

I also think I need to blog about it more because keeping it in just makes me fatter. :) Literally. No. Not literally, but you know what I mean. (Or do you?)