Had to find motivation...

I've been feeling tired and a little burnt out, so I had to do some digging and find some motivation to keep on track. Aside from the fact I will be off work and school both next week, I found the following link that is an added bonud to my Body-For-Life challenge.

"Before" Pics, and Week 4 Progress Pics!

I'm Ab-ulous!

Went to my 1st Aid/CPR class last night, which is my Thursday class. We always work out for about 45 minutes the first part of class, then go to the room to learn about 1st Aid and CPR. Well, last night, a few us went to work out as usual, only to have someone come down about 20 minutes later and tell us we we're having a test first. After the test, we were told to go work out, and that from 5:30 to 6, there would be an ab class. My cousin suggested we try it, so off we went.

OMG, what a workout! I literally discovered muscles that I don't think I knew I had! Today, I'm a little sore, and figure I'll probably be really sore tomorrow. I was doing moves I have never done before, and it showed. Some of them were really hard for me to do, but I did the best I could. I think I'll try to go to that class again, and do some of the moves at home.

Oh, and I have now lost a total of 9 lbs!

Photoshoot Approaching!

So, I've got a photoshoot this Saturday. I've modeled before in the past, but I haven't done any modeling in over two years. I'm a little nervous as I feel out of practice, but I'm really excited nonetheless. By the way, it's a roller derby theme. I also have a pinup themed shoot in the works. Yay me!

I've lost a total of 8 pounds so far. I'm averaging about a pound a week now, which is healthy. I'd prefer 2-3 a week, but I know the dangers of losing too much too fast. Besides, I look good :)

Update Time!

Time for an update! I have been feeling somewhat stressed this past week, but I am feeling a lot better today. I guess I just bring too much on myself, and I have to realize I can't do it all. I mean, I work full time, go to school full-time, I have a husband and daughter, and a little dog, and I'm the team mom for Nicole's basketball team. I usually go out of my way to do for others, and sometimes forget to do for myself. I'm getting better though.

I have done a really good job of working out this week. I walked Monday, worked arms on Tuesday, legs on Wednesday, and Thursday I did the stationary bike, did squats, the back extender, used a machine that works your abs, and another one that works your obliques. I feel great! I've also been eating healthy, taking my vitamins, and doin my best to get plenty of sleep. When I started this little adventure, I weighed 140 lbs. I now weigh 133! I know losing 7 lbs doesn't seem like a lot, but you have to start small. I've set to lose my weight by the middle of April. I know it will be here before I know it, but I believe I'm well on my way. I only have 13 lbs to go! I know I can do this!

It's amazing how much better you feel after you've been working out for a little while, and eat right. Before, I felt so sluggish and dumpy. Now, I feel like a million bucks!