It hates me.....the scale that is

I've made progress up to a 12 pound loss - now I'm stuck. Somedays I'll go up a little, then slide back to the 12 pound mark, but I can't seem to break through. It's getting frustrating.

I'm not perfect on my eating plan (trying hard not to call it a diet) but I try VERY hard. The next thing will be to up the workout side. There is a local program called "Minutes In Motion" that begins next week - it asks participants for 30 mins of activity a day. I think it will be challenging, but I'm on a mission.

The mission(s): run a 5k, wear the nicer clothes sitting in a box in the basement, and get my cholesterol under control.

I will be launching my own "100 Day (plus 4) Challenge" next Monday as well to match up with the "Minutes in Motion" program. Stay tuned for details.

Spring Break

Made through the first half of the semester - finished one class, and wrapped up an incomplete from fall semester. Coming up soon: Business Law, and a First Aid class. Should be an interesting combo.


For many college students spring break is a time to relax, maybe travel somewhere warm, but not for me. Two projects for this week - get taxes and FAFSA done (plus some praying to the Pell Grant gods) and get organized for the indoor rummage sale on Saturday.


Borrowing all the money for school is hard on me mentally, it's such a long road to graduation and I'm really worried about how much debt will be piled up. Maybe I can find a position where they help with tuition and encourage continuing education.


I'm by no means a rummage sale expert, I want to price stuff low enough to sell, but high enough that I can actually make some money for my effort. Everytime I turn around lately I see something in the house and wonder -"would somebody buy that"


Weight-wise things are moving, slowly, but I think I'm still on track. Since there is no school this week, that means no zumba, so I'm going to try to get some weight training mixed back into my routine. Gunderson has a "Minutes in Motion" promotion starting soon which I plan on using as an additional accountability program. Maybe it's time to see what kind of workout the WiiFit can really provide.

Brain overload.....

The weight battle is moving well. It's been two weeks and I'm down 11 pounds as of this morning. Still a long way to go but feeling encouraged. I'm not following any specific plan, but have a few things that are keys to me - 2 cups raw carrots everyday, and an orange in the morning and the evening, plus tons of water.

I might have to miss Zumba this week - too many other things going on. Maybe next week I can get to both sessions. Actually hoping for another one with weights, kicked my butt but felt good.

Feeling overwhelmed in other areas - need to complete my incomplete class by Friday - and that includes writing a paper that I'm clueless on how to do. A fair amount of work for theatre class too.

On top of that I'm the chair for a political convention on Friday night.

ARRRRGGGGGHHHHH

Oh yes, there are several jobs I want to apply for, but my resume needs some polish. Maybe I won't sleep for a couple days, that could do the trick.

The "reset button" has been stolen....

It seems that lot of political talk over the last month has included talk about "hitting the reset button." Whenever I heard that, I thought "I better start blogging again"


Well, here I am. And here I go again.


Since I started doing this 10 months ago my posts have been far from frequent, although it turns out a couple people were actually reading.


Just finished up a three day "quick start" from the weight loss program I did over four years ago - it was somewhat successful, I lost eight pounds in three days. Wahoo !!!


Now comes the harder part, keeping going. I could follow the program I did back then, but I'm not sure I have the discipline with so many other things going on. I've read quite a bit about good eating plans etc, and I'm a fan of the "Eat This, Not That" books. Plus, I want the whole family on board. Too often we go for the easy stuff, which is usually not as healthy. It's time to get off the couch, turn off the TV and work at it. Wife and oldest son are on board, younger son is like me - won't try things, gets stuck on certain foods.


I have to schedule a re-check with the doctor and if things aren't better, I know I will be put on some medication for cholesterol. I do NOT want that.


Monday morning I weighed in at 260 pounds.

My goal weight is 210-215. When I got there before I felt really good about myself.


By my birthday (April 30) I want to be at 230. For the 5K that I will run on July 3rd, I'll be at my goal weight. I might even talk about this on Facebook, just to build accountability.


And yes, I've been doing Zumba........

That stupid button

I see the "reset" button whenever I log onto Twitter (which is often) and realize I need to start posting again.

The second semester of my return to college is complete.

Health, weight, exercises - not going as hoped.

Many other topics to write about.

And I will.....(or so I keep telling myself)

Stuck at "Set"

Remember "ready, set, go" ? Lately I'm finding myself getting stuck at "set." I make plans to do something, think about it, but just can't pull the trigger.



- Eat better - I know how - but the bad is stuff is so yummy.



- Organize the basement (garage, closet, etc) - I know I'll be happy when it's done, but I just don't want to do it.



- Blog - I have a great idea, but I never take the time to post.



I'm sure there are about twenty other things as well, at least you get the idea.









There are some things going on that might help.



First of all, my horrible Comp/Lit class ends within the next few days. (Exactly when will be determined by if I decide to re-write my research paper.) Why did I decide to go back to college ?



I did meet with a personal trainer and he designed a work-out for me. I think if I start exercising again, that I should inspire me to eat better as well. Why do one if you don't do the other ?



I've golfed a few times this fall, I suppose buying the 2010 pass is making me want to get my moneys worth out of it. However, after Sundays round - just taking a walk might be more fun



And look - I'm posting here.

Returning soon.....I promise





Really, I will