I am back!

As time goes on, I bet you're losing faith in me. I know that I have. I haven't really progressed as well as I would like to. I am right back to my original weight from the beginning of the summer.... not good inspiration. But they say that change isn't easy and it's true. Real change is not easy for me anyway. I started up school again and I have a somewhat busy schedule. But... in regards to my activity level.. it pretty much hasn't existed. I went for a walk about three times and followed a workout DVD three times as well. This "30 Day Shred" drains me. I honestly want to puke during and after the workout. I am guessing that it's because I lack stamina. I tried it with heavier weights and it was really hard. I like to think of myself as a tough chick but I traded in my 8 pound weights for 5 pounders.... then sadly a pair of large soup cans. Doing the DVD with soup cans allowed me to finish it which made me extremely proud (again this DVD is really tough). I am now in a long distance relationship again. The boyfriend and I decided to keep things fresh and lose some weight together by going for walks with headsets in. I look crazy. People keep thinking that I am talking to them but oh well. I gotta learn to take care of this body of mine. I am stuck with it for a really time, it is my forever. On a side note: meal plans. "Sigh" I need to follow one. And I also came to the harsh reality that I eat nothing but carbs all day (and night). I am not thinking of doing something crazy like getting rid of my favourite foods, but reducing the amount that I am eating; this is my toughest challenge in regards to my weight struggle. I will keep you posted to how the carbs and I are doing! Thank you for reading.

Day 61

After I blogged yesterday, the boyfriend decided that he too wanted to go for a walk... twice! So I ended up going again. The boyfriend and the dog make the walks a lot more eventful that's sure. The boyfriend saw some apples high up in a tree which resulted to us jumping at them for a few minutes and my boyfriend getting a sliver lol he was too funny. We found a jeep which we are going to test drive tonight for the second time. I ended up walking an additional 4.34 kms after my first 3. Today day 61 has been a very hot day. I worked outside it was plus 36! I could have died, seriously I could have! When heat stroke happens to could kill a person, although I didn't get the full out heat stroke, I did suffer heat exhaustion today. I was dizzy, I had a headache, and I had a hard time focusing on anything. I wasn't myself. Tonight I decided to take it easy. I've previously written about "Live Longer" written by Sally Brown I believe, but in case I haven't... it's a great book! I sincerely enjoy it. It describes 52 ideas on how to live longer. Idea number 19 was the Enzyme Q10... well it's pretty good stuff. After receiving minor heat exhaustion today I decided to grab a bottle of these lil miracle pills and give them a try cause I needed some groceries anyway. If you are planning on going to bed right away, please don't take these. It's recommended to take 30-90 mg for anti-aging affects, and 100-300 mg for athletes. Well... apparently I am an athlete so I took 200 mg at once. Within half an hour, I was bouncing off the walls in a hyper state. Although I have had an exhausting day already, I knew I NEEDED to get moving so I walked for 2 kms. Nothing special happened. I didn't run super fast or anything, but I am excited to see what affects these pills have on me when I haven't been out in plus 36 for 8 hours that day gardening! I will keep you posted on the coenzyme Q10! Thanks for reading!

Day 60

Today was the first time that I ever went on my own. No dog, no boyfriend, just me! I drank my pre jog water which really helped. It was plus 18 which is a bit warmer then my liking. My average speed was 6.3 kph! That is amazing for myself, total distance was 3.02 km and burnt 346 calories! I am all sweaty and now I need a shower! Thanks for reading!

Day 56

I have been active most days... I just realized that I didn't blog about any of them! Sorry alright so did I tell you that I gained weight? Well I did again, and I was feeling so discouraged. However, yesterday I weighed myself and it said I was back to normal. AND After a few weeks I saw my parents again ... they both commented on how much more trim and fit I was looking! I felt so proud when I heard those words! I knew that my stomach was looking better and I wasn't feeling as chubby but I just didn't fully get way I gained weight. I knew the answer but I wasn't accepting it I guess. I had gained muscle, muscle weighs more then fat does. Then today I lost yet another pound! I am supper proud of the lifestyle changes that I have made into my life! Today I asked my boyfriend to drop me off to work so that I could walk home. I brought way too many things, it was hot and so it took me 55 minutes to walk 4.1 kms.... thats pretty slow. We walked over a overpass, the dog was amazed at the cars driving under us. Seeing his reaction made it worth every drop of sweat that I shed. Anyway I do fully intend to do some light weight training tonight. Leave me a comment! Thanks for reading!

Day 48

I just realized that I have never really told you much about myself. I am a nursing student, who's also getting a business certificate. At the moment, I'm on summer vacation. As one of my summer jobs, I decided to try something completely new but physical... yard work! Today was my first day of yard work. I have never done a labor intensive job before and when I got home today... my feet hurt. I was super grumpy and just wanted to lay down for the rest of the night. I ate a fairly large supper. It was healthy... to a point. Butter chicken, lots of veggies and a small amount of rice. Then I had a piece of toast and a bowl of my favorite cereal... Nesquik. I felt guilty, but I was sore and feeling sorry for myself. My boyfriend started to get on my case to go for a walk. To be perfectly honest, I was ready to let him go on his own. But seeing him pouting because I was being a grump, make me feel really bad so despite my sore feet, I put back on my runners and headed out the door. Once I started my walk, my feet actually stopped hurting. We walked 5 kms together and the boyfriend walked an extra km. I was so proud of him. He broke his personal record. Seeing how happy he was made me truly thankful that I decided to stop feeling sorry for myself and go for a walk. Although I am glad that I went, my feet sure were not. After placing my feet in some warm tea tree water with vanilla for 20 minutes so far, I can actually tell you that my feet are feeling a bit better. Anyway I will keep you posted on the progress of my feet. Thanks for reading! I am exhausted. :) I should have a great sleep tonight!

Day 47

Did my 5 kms today with the boyfriend and dog which was nice. It lightly rained on us throughout most of the walk. We discovered that this area also grows blueberries and a funky apple tree which I have never seen before. The boyfriend stole a few apples which were abit tart, but I enjoyed them anyway. Stolen goods always taste a bit better then none stolen. Oh and I remembered to drink a glass of water before hand! Amazing how water before and after can make such a difference in your workout. When we got home, my boyfriend went on the Wii and did a few balance exercises... it was entertaining to say the least. While I looked up a few light weight arm exercises. One of my goals for next summer is to comfortably wear a tube top so I have lots of time to tone up my arms and shed a few pounds by then. I did about 30-40 minutes of light weights and strength exercises. Thanks for reading!

Day 46

Today has been a very relaxing day until... we went for a walk. It was soooo hot out today. Plus 26 but felt like 32! I forgot yet again to drink my pre water. Bad idea, I must remember the water, because I really noticed a difference in the way I felt during and after my little bit of exercise. We did 5 kms today, tried to travel at a faster paced but today's pace ended up being 4.7 kph, burning 300 calories. However, I believe that I burnt alot more then 300 calories, I sweat so much in that heat. Poor dog was going to pass out in the middle of the sidewalk if we didn't get home soon. My last goal of today is to do 30 minutes of weight training, we'll see maybe my boyfriend will let us go try out a gym we got a free week membership to. It's called "Goodlife" and that's where I got that amazing book which I was going on and on about in my previous blog. Anyway have a great day!