1/31/2012 Gym Check In

How’s everyone doing with their working out and eating healthy?

I was able to wake up and go to the gym this morning before work again. Yay - For not sleeping through my alarm. I ran 1.5 miles and then lifted weights – I did arms and legs. I’m already sore!

I'm planning to take a Zumba class tomorrow night.

Yesterday, I realized once again that I’m an emotional eater. I had a long day and was super tired & hungry while driving home. I was just mentally drained. I haven’t gone food shopping for the week, so I have no food at home. I really wanted to get a Cheeseburger from Wendy’s, but instead I stopped at Subway and got a sub. I was proud that I made a good choice.

I woke up early before work also and did 30 mins on the treadmill.

I joined myfitnesspal and have been trying to track my food. Its a lil tough though sometimes bcuz u dont find exactly what your looking for for certain foods. I know you can add your own foods in but I dont measure everything I eat and Im not about to start lol..

Plus, I find that certain serving sizes are just ridiculous. For ex, I ate a bowl of special k lastnight for a snack. 1 serving is 2/3 cups. Its like really?!?! Who the hell eats only 2/3 cup of cereal. FH 4 year old eats more cereal than that lol I wish some labels would be a lil more realistic. Just a small vent.. Im done now

I have myfitnesspal but have not been on in forever!!!!
I've been trying to cook more and have been packing my lunches.. but I still haven't gotten my behind to the gym! I loveeee zumba classes and they offer 5 of them at times I can go.. I just have to **ACTUALLY** get myself there!

And Jassy, FHA actually was looking into forcing companies to change their serving sizes.. they are ridiculous!

Have you ladies checked out hungry girl or skinnytaste.com? Lots of good recipes there!

It's salad & tuna for me today ladies!

Eunice I am so glad Im not the only 1 who feels that way!!

I will check out those sites.. thank u! Ive been looking for new healthier recipies.

Good for you for getting up before work! I'm awful and I can't get up early... I'd rather work out at night.
Last night I did the same thing. I was tired and wanted fast food so bad. Instead I raided my freezer and made pasta which wasn't super healthy but it was a LOT better than fast food.
Tonight I plan on going to the supermarket and making salads for lunch. Maybe even going for a run later.
Sometimes I need a big kick in the butt and I watch a documentary like Forks Over Knives or whatever on Netflix and it gives me a push to stop eating so much sugar and junk. I'm a big sugar junkie!

I did not make it to the gym this morning. But I feel a rush in my system to work out today. After work I will go home and work out. If I get off of work on time I will try to go jogging before it gets too dark.

This morning I had a biggest loser shake for breakfast and right now I'm snacking on grapes/cherries with water on the side. For lunch I have steamed string beans and carrots with turkey. I just hope I stay on track today. I have to admit last night I had some chocolate and chips; I had the munchies

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Posted by jassy119

I woke up early before work also and did 30 mins on the treadmill.

I joined myfitnesspal and have been trying to track my food. Its a lil tough though sometimes bcuz u dont find exactly what your looking for for certain foods. I know you can add your own foods in but I dont measure everything I eat and Im not about to start lol..

Plus, I find that certain serving sizes are just ridiculous. For ex, I ate a bowl of special k lastnight for a snack. 1 serving is 2/3 cups. Its like really?!?! Who the hell eats only 2/3 cup of cereal. FH 4 year old eats more cereal than that lol I wish some labels would be a lil more realistic. Just a small vent.. Im done now

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Go Jassy!

Serving sizes are ridiculous!! I totally agree with about the 2/3 cup cereal. Who are these guys kidding?? I eat what I need to eat to be full and just count the calories. I'm not going to starve, because that’s when it’s easiest to fall off the wagon.

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Posted by Eunified

I have myfitnesspal but have not been on in forever!!!!
I've been trying to cook more and have been packing my lunches.. but I still haven't gotten my behind to the gym! I loveeee zumba classes and they offer 5 of them at times I can go.. I just have to **ACTUALLY** get myself there!

And Jassy, FHA actually was looking into forcing companies to change their serving sizes.. they are ridiculous!

Have you ladies checked out hungry girl or skinnytaste.com? Lots of good recipes there!

It's salad & tuna for me today ladies!

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Once you get there...it will be all worth it!! I promise. You got this!!

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Posted by Shanti12

Good for you for getting up before work! I'm awful and I can't get up early... I'd rather work out at night.
Last night I did the same thing. I was tired and wanted fast food so bad. Instead I raided my freezer and made pasta which wasn't super healthy but it was a LOT better than fast food.
Tonight I plan on going to the supermarket and making salads for lunch. Maybe even going for a run later.
Sometimes I need a big kick in the butt and I watch a documentary like Forks Over Knives or whatever on Netflix and it gives me a push to stop eating so much sugar and junk. I'm a big sugar junkie!

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Look at all of us making good choices! Congrats on saying no to Fast Food last night!

I need to go food shopping also. When I plan my dinners and lunches, I stay on track longer.

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Posted by katnwill

I did not make it to the gym this morning. But I feel a rush in my system to work out today. After work I will go home and work out. If I get off of work on time I will try to go jogging before it gets too dark.

This morning I had a biggest loser shake for breakfast and right now I'm snacking on grapes/cherries with water on the side. For lunch I have steamed string beans and carrots with turkey. I just hope I stay on track today. I have to admit last night I had some chocolate and chips; I had the munchies

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'But I feel a rush in my system to work out today.' - I like this rush. Your body knows when it's time to sweat!

Good job eating well today! Don't worry about last night. I'm a firm believer, not to deprive yourself. If I want Ice Cream, I'll have it. I’ll probably have two scoops and leave the toppings off, but it’s ice cream nonetheless.

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Posted by FutureMrsSweeney

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Posted by katnwill

I did not make it to the gym this morning. But I feel a rush in my system to work out today. After work I will go home and work out. If I get off of work on time I will try to go jogging before it gets too dark.

This morning I had a biggest loser shake for breakfast and right now I'm snacking on grapes/cherries with water on the side. For lunch I have steamed string beans and carrots with turkey. I just hope I stay on track today. I have to admit last night I had some chocolate and chips; I had the munchies

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'But I feel a rush in my system to work out today.' - I like this rush. Your body knows when it's time to sweat!

Good job eating well today! Don't worry about last night. I'm a firm believer, not to deprive yourself. If I want Ice Cream, I'll have it. I’ll probably have two scoops and leave the toppings off, but it’s ice cream nonetheless.

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Thanks!!!
I agree about not depriving yourself because when you get it you'll overdo it.

I'm so happy to say I worked out after work; cardio, strength, and abs. I feel great. Thanks ladies for the motivation!!!

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Posted by katnwill

I'm so happy to say I worked out after work; cardio, strength, and abs. I feel great. Thanks ladies for the motivation!!!

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That is great!

I went to the gym today and took a 45 min Butt and Gut class that was super hard and I feel like I got a good workout!

Good job ladies at all your hard work!! Keep it up

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Posted by Dizzyblonde54

I went to the gym today and took a 45 min Butt and Gut class that was super hard and I feel like I got a good workout!

Good job ladies at all your hard work!! Keep it up

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Good job!!

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Posted by katnwill

I'm so happy to say I worked out after work; cardio, strength, and abs. I feel great. Thanks ladies for the motivation!!!

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That's fabulous!!