Final Lap

I have actually had a wonderful time throughout the challenge. I enjoyed the classes and actually learned new things. Beth (my trainer) has been so encouraging and helpful and pushed me when I needed pushing. Thanks for all you have done to help us. I am commiting to myself to continue the process and work on my goal. I know now that this will take time and small goals that are achieveable is the way to go. I feel so much better and know tht I can get to where I want to be physically and be much healthier.
You have all been inspirations to me, Thank you to Intermountain Healthcare for providing this opportunity for us.
Let's race to the finish.

Nearing the end

The days have just flown by these last 3 weeks. Where did the summer go? I have so enjoyed reading each of your blogs and seeing the success you are having each week. This program really works. I haven't lost alot of weight but I am so much more active than I was when I started this challenge, I have more energy, I am breathing better. I had a follow up echo of my heart a month ago and the results have improved from the last one I had. So even a few pounds and moving can help each of us.
My trainer Beth, has consented to continue to work with me after we complete these 100 days and I am excited about that. I know I need the push to continue and keep moving. Wishing you all a great week.

50 days-Our half way mark

When I realize that we are half way in our 100 day journey, I realize that I need to recommit. This last week I did not get all my exercise in and I can tell a difference. I feel sluggish and more tempted to eat what I shouldn't. The book "Intuitive Eating" is very helpful. I am learning things about myself that I wish I had been aware of long ago, just like Becky talked about in her blog.
We will al have hills and valleys in this journey I want to keep climbing in the right direction.

Holding the gains

Here we are in our 6th week of the challenge. I have really enjoyed reading everyone's blog. You are very motivating and make me laugh.
I actually feel like I have made improvements this week. My clothes are looser around my waist and I am enjoying exercising-just need to get it up to the 6 times a week.
This is a mental and physical thing-I have to want to change. Even Oprah who has a personal chef measure exactly what to eat and personal trainer has had setbacks.
Good luck this week.

Best nights sleep yet

Exercising this week with Beth got all the stress and cares out and I slept the best I have for a long time, it really felt good. The hard part was getting going the next day, my body said that was good but you are going to be nice to me today right.
Food for thought this week-Ask yourself what are your reasons for staying the same and what are your reasons for changing things in your life that will help you feel better?
I want to be healthier, have more energy, sleep better, be happier.
Here is the kicker--Change will only happen when your reasons to change are stonger than your reasons to stay the same.

Hardest week yet

After class on Wednesday I took my dog Chester to the vet for a checkup after being sick for a week, they thought he had kidney stones and we scheduled him for surgery on Tues. July 7th. That night he started having breathing problems and I took him to the Pet urgent care. They took x-rays and found a mass in his trachea- that the vet thought could be cancer, by then Chester was so stressed from trying to breathe that he gave him so sedation, Chester took the decision out of my hands and died shortly afterwards.
My mom died in March and being single my doggies are my kids. Needless to say this has been very traumatic for me and I slipped into some old habits. I should be grateful I only gained 2 pounds this week. I did walk and go to the wellness center twice, I should not have gone to the grocery store and bought some of my old comfort items.
Well, back to being committed. Thanks for listening.

Healthy Food Options

I am very proud of myself this week for making healthy food choices. I went grocery shopping and bought fish, almonds fruit and veggies with some whole wheat bread.
I can't wait to try some of Monica's recipes they look really tasty and low-fat.
I am starting to enjoy the exercises-Beth had me try some new things this week and I was really nervous that I couldn't do it. I need to overcome the fear and try. I can always stop if it gets to hard. I really enjoy the weights far more than the aerobics.
Happy 4th of July--let's make healthy independence choices.

Power to the jump ropers

I must totally confess that I was scared to come to the jump rope class-knowing I couldn't do it. I set the alarm in time to come looked at the clock turned it off and went back to sleep. I know that was total cowardness--that I would have been among friends and that noone would have laughed, but I chickened out.
I praise all of you who went and conquered.
I have made much progress in changing my habits, watching portion control, making healthy choices, exercising and being committed with all of you. What a great program being offered to us.

Week 4

Last week my routine was interupted with a couple of days off. I took some time to spend with friends and shop hop. We spent days brousing quilt shops and seeing fun projects to buy and do. Look at all the things I can be doing instead of thinking of what to eat while watching TV.
I made some healthy choices this week having broccoli instead of the loaded potato as we went out to lunch.
Beth stepped up the workout last night and I can really feel it today. Its good we have a day inbetween the weights, I think I need it today.
Wishing you all a great week!

jumping the first hurdle

Monday through Friday were great, then I hit the weekend, I felt hungry and wanted to eat all in sight. Not sure if it is the lack of structure or that food is more accessable. I did exercise 3 times this weekend.
Any suggestions of ways to get my mind off food!

Kicking my butt

Saw two fellow champions at the wellness center last night, way to go. Met with Beth (trainer) to see 1st week progress. the first time I could only do 2 minutes on the Elipical last night I made it 5 minutes-legs were burning. My goal to make 20+ minutes by the end of our journey as this machine kicks my butt-hopefully making it smaller and smaller as I progress through these 100 days.
Keep on working out!
Gena

First week

I met with Beth and Traci to set up the exercise plan. Wow, I have a long way to go to get into shape. The elipictal is going to be my challenge. I was puffing after 2 minutes. My goal is to be able to do this for 20 minutes straight.
I made 3 times on the exercise and had the wellness center to myself on Saturday, loved that.
Writing everything down that I eat made me very aware of some bad habits (popping candy as I sit at my desk) and stopped me from putting sweet things in my mouth. Yea!

Getting started

I am so excited to be part of this challenge. Knowing myself I need the motivation of others to push me to succeed. The combination of this program exercise, eating plan, other participants is exactly what I need to keep me going.