I'm going to be sore!

This morning was my first stroller fitness class. I am already feeling it. I predict that tomorrow I won't be able to walk. It feels great! The class was full of nice people. The instructor is great. She encourages us to go at our own pace and know our own limits while at the same time pushing us to go a little faster or farther or harder.

I am so glad that the class in not full of barbie moms who are fit to start with. Don't get me wrong, there are many very fit people in the class, but everyone seems real and supportive. I didn't feel like everyone was watching me hoist my 243lb behind up the hill, or taking note that I only ran half the distance that everyone else did before I had to walk. I think everyone was too busy panting and sweating to notice.

That brings me to my little triumph for the day. From last Monday I am down 6.5lbs. I know that this is only first week and weight loss will not and should not remain so rapid but it still feels good to know that I am off to a good start. I am actually looking forward to working hard in the upcoming week.

ARRRGGGGG!

It's just one of those days. I'm sick. I'm sore from doing yard work yesterday and when I stepped on the scale this morning I was up! Way Up! I didn't eat anything bad and I am still up from a few days ago. I know. I know. Stop weight myself so often. For days it made be feel great to watch that number go down but I forgot how crushing it can be to watch it go up. All I can do is know that I am doing what I a supposed to do and not obsess over the number on the scale.

I actually enjoyed raking poo out of the back lawn yesterday! It felt good to move and sweat and make my surroundings less gross. The sun was beautiful. I wish I could have held on to that feeling for the whole weekend. Perhaps I will get back out there today.

Tomorrow is the my first full week of this contest. We will see how week one of the Big Fat Dutch Family Biggest Loser goes. Just hoping that this little rise in the scale number will disappear before tomorrow.

Beautiful Day!

It was a great, sunny, warm day and for once I went outside and enjoyed it. In the past I would have looked out the window, smiled at the sun and general beauty before changing the channel and finding a snack. Today we went and walked the dog. I am sure that Sophie will enjoy this new found energy and much as I am . Who knows, maybe this year I'll get a tan!

Good Day

So far, So good. I know that this challenge has only been going on for four days but I think that I am doing well. A great conversation with my Mom about what the people on the farm are doing to slim down motivated me to jump back on to the workout video bandwagon on top of my morning treadmill. Today, Belly dancing! Tomorrow, Who knows!

Belly dancing at my weight is the funniest thing I have ever seen. Mostly I flail around, looking like a fool and laughing my you-know-what off. I suppose that is the point, to get rid of the you-know-what. Thank goodness the blinds are closed and my dear daughter was napping. I think that scene would have scarred her for life:) Oh well, I am sure that her mother will continue to do embarassing things in the name of weightloss.

Starting over, once again

I haven't been on in quite awhile. In the last year I have been pregnant (not great for weight loss :) and then have had the year off to spend it with my perfect daughter. From October until now I have spent the vast majority of the day sitting on my couch, watching T.V. and eating. It has not been pretty. I have regained all of the weight that I worked so hard two years ago to lose.

Last weekend I found some serious motivation. Money. My family has started the Big Fat Dutch Family Biggest Loser. At least 10 of my nearest and dearest are competing for an ever-growing pot of money. We are working on percentage of body weight lost so as to be fair to those who have less overall weight to lose. I find myself a little jealous that I have to lose 2lbs for every pound lost by some of the others. At the same time I recognise that everyone has the right to wish for improvement of their body and if this contest helps, then it is worth it. Overall it is about improving the health of our family.

That said, I plan to kick butt!