What's next?

Wednesday is the conclusion of my fantastic 12 pack of personal training sessions. I'm really excited about what I learned from it. It has been really amazing to learn how to train my body. I think I've been able to understand how to push myself and focusing on muscle groups. I also cannot afford more since I got a sweet deal the first time around.

What I need to do is up my cardio game. I've spent a lot of time weight lifting so I feel a lot stronger. I think I'll segregate my workouts into 4 days: 2 days cardio, 2 days weight training. I'm going to attempt to do 5 hours a week of exercise total.

I'm still training for the 10K which is about 2 weeks away. It should be interesting how that turns out. I think if I can do it in 90 minutes or less I will be happy. It's a lot of running. I've been training on the treadmill mostly. It's hard to gauge what my actual pace is on the treadmill. I think I can run faster on my own but I haven't gotten the motivation to take the running outside. I'll try and accomplish that soon!!

Also, I lost 8.75 inches all over my body in the last 5 weeks. I'm psyched!!

The fear of after

My fitness journey has been the same story over and over. Here it is in 7 sentences: Get motivated. Get fit. Eat Better. Lose Weight. Become complacent. Gain weight. Start again. I'm tired of this vicious cycle I keep putting myself through.

I am not afraid of the first four sentences of my story. That's the part I know how to do really well. What I don't know how to do is maintain (for life) the new journey I want to take on. Stay fit. Eat well. Look great always.

I'm good at being patient for results and on a plan. But once I get to a place that I'm happy with I lose touch with what I was trying to accomplish in the first place. It's hard. I know everyone says it's a lifestyle change and that you have to stay committed. It's not that easy.

When you focus on weight loss and getting into shape it's very easy to stay focused almost like tunnel vision. Once it's over and you have to adjust your tunnel vision. It's easy though to get wrapped up into your hard work and good looks. You think, "well I can play a bit now that I'm feeling better and looking great." That's where the danger comes in. And that's the part I fear. How does the transition from weight loss to life happen? I'm a ways from it but it feels like the big end post waiting for me out there. It's scary...

Starting to feel a difference!

So it's been a full month since I've been making these positive changes in my life and I'm feeling really good. I have to admit that I don't see any changes yet but that's not a bad thing. I have been taking my measurements for the last two weeks and I've lost over 5 inches all over. So there definitely is change but it's hard for me to visualize.

Overall, I'm really excited about where I'm heading with my goals. I worked out every day this week. I am planning on walking tomorrow and flying to FL on Sunday. I'm a bit scared that I'll lose some of my momentum when I get there. Florida tends to be about relaxation and being pampered. I need to remind myself that exercise must be part of my daily activity and that I need to follow my diet.

In terms of my diet, I'm feeling so much better. I have not had an upset stomach in weeks!! I got through the no booze challenge just fine. It wasn't that hard. I am glad that it was easy to go four weeks without any alcohol. It made me feel like I can do anything I set my mind to.

Things are really positive and Jason is super supportive of me. I'm a lucky lady. I just need to stay focused!