Exercise

Well, I've been going to Curves for a year now... and barely lost any weight... I've lost inches... so, that's good.

Here's the breakdown of my work-out history there:

Joined Curves in April 2008
Curves Smart was implemented in August 2008 & I joined that as well.
I joined the cardio room in November 2008

After joining the cardio room, I did 20 minutes on the treadmill everytime I went work out... and I usually go to Curves 5 days a week.

A couple of weeks ago, I started doing as fellow exerciser does (Diane)... she counts the calories she burns while there and tries to get at least 1000. So, I did that... and did about 30 to 35 min of cardio every week day.

Last week, I decided to do more cardio. I did 40 min on Mon and Tue and 60+ the rest of the week days... 20 min on the Elliptical one all last week along with 20 min on the recumbent bike and 20 min on the treadmill.

I do the the Elliptical and bike first, then my CurveSmart circuit, then back to the treadmill.

I'm hoping that this routine will guarantee weight loss!!! It has to, right??? I'm so sick of being this big! My first goal should be easy... get in front of that 150 lb weight on the Curves doctor scale... My main goal is to got to at least 125lbs. But, I'll be happy (right now, anyways! lol) to be 140lbs! ha ha Sad, huh?

I looked up some info on how much cardio you need to do to lose weight and it was suggested on a few sites, at least 40 min 5x a week. I am doing that. One site also suggested some other helpful things... like supplements that do work. Just so happens, we have one of them... Jeremy had bought it back when he was working for Ryan Energy... and he lost 20 lbs in a month... not saying I'll achieve such desired results... but... I'd be super happy with a 5 lb loss!!!

So, today, I took 2 of those supplements and will eat a small breakfast soon... then, I'll get ready to go work out. I usually leave around 10 am and get home around 12:30ish... prepare a salad... eat it... and go on with my day.

I am really hoping that this works. If it doesn't... umm.... I don't know what else to do...

I really need to lose to help my backpain go away. Everyone who I talk to about it thinks its because of my breast size and I think that too... and with losing weight, I'll lose some of this extra stuff up there... plus, when I'm under 150, my back doesn't hurt. So... either way... if its because of my boobage or because of my short stature not being able to support excess weight... I need to lose it!!! I hate feeling like an old grandma when I rise from the couch!

New PC & More News :)

Yes! We bought a new computer from TigerDirect today!

Here's the link to the computer and here's the link to the monitor :D It will take 3-5 days to get here :)) woohoo!!! I'm so excited! :D Oh, they both have 5 stars reviews from other TigerDirect customers! :D :D :D I'll be able to play my Sims2 games again... ha ha ha

Wyatt has decided to potty train... its so crazy! He's doing really well... esp. if he's naked... ha ha ha Today was the first time he pooped on the potty (well, besides when he was a lot y0unger).

Today's the last day of school. I let Calista stay home... this whole week has been a waste of time for the kids going to school... they've done nothing but clean out their desks and cubby holes. Calista said they watched 5 movies yesterday! So, why bother going today?

Jeremy just returned from his second long stint offshore with pipe fitting and welding (he's worked offshore before, but in a different compacity.). He got back Wednesday night.

So, while I was at Curves today, Jeremy hooked up the VCR that we received from Jessica via her neighbors that moved, in the kids' room :D

So, I think we're all set up now... or will be very soon :D We'll (Jeremy & I) have a new, awesome computer, the kids will be able to use this one that I'm on right now for their learning games, they have the VCR in their room so that they can be entertained while we watch the TV in the living room or use it for games. They also have the GameCube in their as well.... we have the XBox360 out here. Jeremy has his motorbike (Honda Shadow 11oo) and I have my Cannon Rebel XT :D I'm working out at Curves 4 to 5 days a week. I can pay almost all the bills online.... and we're not behind on anything! woohoo! OOOOHHH, one other thing! We have some neighbors that will be moving out within the next year and selling their house! I only talked to their daughter about it so far (just found out last Saturday), and she said that they'll sell it at a pretty reasonable price!!! We were talking to Jeremy's brother last night, and he said he knows that we'd qualify for a FHA loan... so, that may be in our future! Our very own house!!!

I think things are finally looking up for us! After 11 yrs... :D

My sister, Angele, and her dh, Shane, will be here tonight. Hopefully, she'll have time to help me clean out some shit that's just been accumulating here and getting overwhelming to me. She's very good at organizing and I really need her help :D

Speaking about Curves... I get my next weigh-in on the 30th. I hope there's some inches lost!!! I think I see a difference... but, it would be really motivating to me to continue even though I will anyways... I mean, me working out 4 to 5 days a week is better than me NOT working out, right? I just want to be firm again! My goal is to be back in a size 5.

Curves

Well, I'm tired of being overweight... I have no idea why... but, it seems ever since school started, I've gained weight.... steadily... almost like my body thinks its pregnant... yet... I've had my monthly periods and no nausea. I'm quite certain I'm not pregnant... just fat. I'm heavier now than I've ever been while not pregnant. Its ridiculous. (See how fat I am in these recent pictures??? Disgusting!)

ANYWAYS...

I called Curves today. There's one about 10 minutes from my house. One of the best things about the call was that I won't have to worry about where Wyatt will go, as in being babysat! There's a little area where kids can play and the receptionist (I think that's who it'll be) watches over them. There's a TV, game system, colors, etc. Woohoo! Because, that was one of my concerns... what would I do about Wyatt if I join a gym/health club. And being that the work-outs are only 30 minutes, it shouldn't be too bad w/Wyatt being a little distant from me.

I have an appointment for Thursday at 10:30am. Since the girls are off from school this week, they'll be accompanying me as well... which should work out well with getting Wyatt a little acclimated with being there and all. She's giving me a free week pass (which, yes, I know, they give those out to new members all the time). I told her I may not be able to join just yet... have to see how the money falls as its been quite tight for us recently.

But, I have to say, I'm excited :D What I like also, besides short work-out times, is that there's no contract. They debit your account every month but you can quit whenever. You can also pay monthly without the bank debit but it's $10 more a month. I figure I'll be there at least 6 months. Oh, yeah, I just remembered, they give you 3 months a year to 'pass' on... like, in case someone gets sick in your family and you can't come in... so, that's cool... no need to pay if that happens.

It'll be $34 a omonth plus tax. Registration is $149... HOWEVER, if I join before March 31st and bring in a bag of food, it'll only be $30. Now, there's incentive, huh? :))

I was telling Jeremy about it and he was like, well, since you're paying half the amount you used to for car insurance... which is so true! With USAgencies, I was paying like $78/month plus a down payment every 6 months of over $100. I switched to Farm Bureau and pay $34/month with a $34 down payment every year and a $30 annual membership fee.... plus, it might even get cheaper the longer I'm with them and continue to have no accidents.

Anyways, cool how that worked out :D

Jeremy started with a new company 2 weeks ago (or around that). And he's going offshore for them sometime this week... Friday is the date as of now. He said he'll be gone a minimum of 2 weeks!!! Crazy, huh? I'm so not used to being home alone at night... in the last 11 yrs... heck... in my life... LOL I think I might have slept all by myself (not counting children) a handful of times!!!

One good thing about him going offshore is the money he'll bring in. We'll be out of 'the rears' again! woohoo! Things have been kind of tight since, like, December... which is why he quit his job and got this new one.