Saturday, January 30, 2010

Celebrating the Small Victories

0 comments Posted by Markita at 2:48 PM


I have completed my second week of working out.  YAY!  I am choosing to celebrate the small victories, which is really all that I have right now. Like my shirt and nightgown fitting a little looser.  I definitely have more energy, my skin is clearer, muscles are getting stronger, eyes are whiter (I kind of shocked myself with this one when I looked in the hallway mirror) LOL!!  I was also able to complete the Curves Weight Management manual, while on jury duty, since I wasn't assigned to a courtroom.  I don't want to sound like a kool-aid drinker, but this really seems to be a well thought out program.  My biggest challenge this week was to take it easy and try not to take on too much at once.   I want to FLY and SOAR not crash and burn.  After reading that manual it was hard because I liked the sound of the Curves smart program and the 30-day diet plan.  A couple of things out of my hands stopped me, thank God.  I had to keep reminding myself only fools rush in.  I still snuck and asked the trainer at Curves about the smart program.  The first question she asked was how long have you been here?  And Then as I left she said ... "There is really NO RUSH to get started." After which I heard a chorus of angels began to sing Hallelujah!!!  Well maybe that's not true but her words definitely put any plans I had on the brakes.  I know me and I know how I am, I need to get use to just driving to the place 3 days a weeks and getting through the workout.  The workout is getting easier but it's still challenging for me, especially when I get on the second turn around the circuit.   In spite of it ALL, I am truly up to the challenge!!!!! 

 

Sunday, January 24, 2010

shifting into drive...varoom varoom varoom...

0 comments Posted by Markita at 11:36 PM

I completed my training at Curves on Friday, now I can go at anytime.  It seems to be working, my shirt was a tiny bit looser today, whereas all of my clothes are really fitting now.  It is a good balanced work out and I am up to the challenge.  It's structured and that works well with my personally.  Plus I love the location I chose, the other members are really into it and there is a good energy in the place.   Pray for me that I succeed!!!

 

My Official Plan

0 comments Posted by Markita at 11:20 PM

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Tuesday, January 19, 2010

Denial

0 comments Posted by Markita at 10:40 PM


Denial - a psychological defense mechanism in which confrontation with a personal problem or with reality is avoided by denying the existence of the problem or reality


Now is denial a part of the sin nature or another attempt of our bodies to avoid starvation?  Why do I ask? Well I found my camera and I found some pics on it too?  OH GOD I look every bit of what I weight in those pictures.  None of my clothes fit properly, I've been using ancient Chinese secrets to close my pants (joke :-)), I told Mrs. McConnell her scale was wrong, to which she responded with a sympathetic smile.  I am even resisting right this instant adding an excuse for my behavior.  Nevertheless... I was blind but now I see.


I will have grannie take some pics of me tomorrow, after I return from my second training at Curves.   Which should be a treat, cause she always hold the camera up to her face instead of looking at the screen. FUNNAY!!!!  




Tip: Eat a handful of nuts 30 minutes b4 a meal to curve your appetite.   It will cause you to eat less of your meal. 

 

Monday, January 18, 2010

A Long Time Coming...

2 comments Posted by Markita at 10:16 PM

Today's workout was a long time coming and it felt exactly like that, in a good way.   I left feeling refreshed and invigorated, and it FEELS good!!!  In fact on the drive home, I didn't want the feeling to leave. It was like taking a shower after a long hot day, and then settling into bed in an air-conditioned room.   I really cannot remember the last time I have been to the gym; my best estimate would be before I graduated WSU in 2002.  After I graduated, I knew things would be different for me in the area of physical activity.  First off, I would not be getting my daily walk from my car to class, which was far at times.  Next, the on-campus gym would not be available to me any longer.  I also knew I would be investing a significant amount of time into adjusting to my new career.  Boy was it an adjustment, but that is another story for another day.   I'm not one of those people that hate working out, but I never made it a real priority either.  It was just something I experimented with from time to time, without much success.   Curves may have something here, I'm sure I will be going into detail with this in the future.  Whether walking or riding a treadmill, I have never left a workout feeling really good.  

Also still working on getting my numbers and pics posted... I hope working out improves memory cause as soon a find my camera it's on!!

 

I am an official card carrying member of curves...

0 comments Posted by Markita at 1:31 AM

I went in Saturday as scheduled.  I got all my measurements done, and set all my official goals.   Later today in the afternoon I go back to receive training on how to use the circuit.  I am excited, I feel it's my time!

 

Friday, January 15, 2010

I was sooooo ready last week....

0 comments Posted by Markita at 11:07 PM

What a difference a week makes... last week I had it all together, ready to go. Right now I'm so blah, and the thought of making this shift in my life seems difficult, just the thought.  But now that I think about it, this is probably better, because I get to begin this in a realistic way.  I know I will be excited again in the morning, but once the novelty wears off, I can remind myself of tonight and make a choice to continue.  


I'm sure I will have some kind of update tomorrow.

 

Monday, January 11, 2010

LET'S GET MOVING SOME MORE...PUSH

0 comments Posted by Markita at 8:00 PM

I heard something that made so much sense to me yesterday… a friend of mine shared what she read in a book on Saturday. That we must keep out bodies moving.  Yeah Yeah Yeah I know you’ve heard it before…. Give me a second to explain why though. Apparently our bodies think that we are starving if we don’t move/exercise/burn a significant amount of calories daily. It figures since your not moving you must be trying to conserve energy because food is not widely available.   So it conserves right along with you…see sometimes you are too smart for your own good!  This partially explains some of my dilemma.  My eating habits have not changed much over the years, but my level of activity has decreased significantly especially after I graduated from WSU.  One more glimmer of light shines on me, encouraging me to p.u.s.h. forward with my goals.  (Pray until something happens).  And move my butt.

 

Saturday, January 9, 2010

minor set back

0 comments Posted by Markita at 3:44 PM


Went to Curves today, I thought I was going to be able to sign up and work out today.  BUT....... not so.  I was a little disappointed but I got over it.  When I went back in November the lady there then was ready to sign me up on the spot and today this lady was like "oh no you need an appointment".  So I'm scheduled to go back next Saturday, I might change it for a couple of days earlier.  On the brighter side I have another week to prepare, and I am planning on sticking with this for a while so really there is no rush.   So for the moment I'm going to work on posting my measurements and the personal goals of my e plan.  Also I want to post some b4 pics.  

 

Friday, January 8, 2010

THe E PLAN explained

0 comments Posted by Markita at 6:25 PM


I got this from an in-service at work. It is intended to improve student performance.  The speaker mentioned how she applied the efficacy plan to her weight-loss goals and it worked!  Back in October when I began to pray to God about how to get myself out of this mess I have gotten myself into, this plan kept coming to mind.  So I looked it up and found it.  Basically you set a target goal, perform an assessment (in my case my test would be health test, i.e. blood pressure, weight etc), analyze the numbers, develop a strategy/plan to get to target, execute the plan, reassess to determine if target is reached, if not set a new target. 
So this is my plan with in my plan. The first plan is just to work out and eat fewer calories.  The E plan will hold me accountable to the first by causing me to examine my goals besides just looking at the scale.  

Next up my actual data plugged into the plan… :-/ 

 

The E PLAN

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I forgot to mention...

0 comments Posted by Markita at 10:34 AM

my hair.. this is what jumped started the plan and put it back into action.  I am getting it twisted today, so the I will have no excuse, not to work out, at least for a short while.  next thing will be to return to curves and sign up.

 

Wednesday, January 6, 2010

STILL MOVING FORWARD

0 comments Posted by Markita at 10:04 PM

I am still moving forward with my plans to get in shape.  I am taking the slow approach to this because I want a seamless integration into my life.  Only fools rush in…   Not willing to be a fool any longer, I am trying to be as realistic with this as possible.  Now that the holidays are behind me…time wise and literally on my behind, I can seriously approach this challenge. 


1.    1. I have decided to go with Curves… I think it will be a good fit.


    2..As far as my diet, I am going to lay off pop and fast food.  I left both alone for 3 years I know I can do it again…. (In celie’s voice: wit god help…you & me have 2 part....) 


3.The Efficacy Plan is my plan within my plan…Jesus had an inner circle 2 J…next post will definitely explain in detail.


4. I am blogging as we speak HIP HIP HOORAY!


5.  I AM GOING WIN IN 2010!!!YAY!!!! 


6. only watch reality weight loss shows that inspire... One big fat family ain't it, especially when the Dad started to whine about the food... although it is funny

 

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