DVD Workout and Swimming

Today was pretty normal. I went to my mom's and sister's place and did a workout from Walk Away the Pounds. It was a pretty easy workout. I figured they would want something a little more gentle today. Tomorrow will be a rest day, but they are planning on going swimming. We did go swimming today as well after my niece got back from her first day of school.

She's pretty smart so I'm sure she will do well in school. I got my steps in today as well. I have been having some concerns about the amount of weight I have to lose and the extra skin I may have. I hope I don't have much if any, but I am trying to come to terms with the fact that I might have to deal with having at least some extra.

Losing almost 100 pounds is a massive transformation and I know some days are going to be hard. I'm trying really hard today to not let this fear stop me, but it's hard. I'm not going to give up though. I know once I get there I won't regret it. Well that's all tonight.

-Ayvid

Today's Stats:
Weight: 260.2 (8/11)
Waist: 46.75" (8/11)
Step Streak: 11 days (Longest: 11)
Soda Streak: 5 days (Longest: 5)

Workout Schedule

So I finally figured out my workout schedule. I know a little late, but at least I'm getting one set up.

Sunday: Strength
Monday: Cardio
Tuesday: Rest
Wednesday: Strength
Thursday: Other
Friday: Rest
Sat: Cardio

So that gives me a good balance of 2 rest days, 2 strength days, and 2 cardio. The other is for me to pick another activity to do that day such as swimming, yoga, tai chi, etc. I will still be getting my steps on rest days. Well that's all for now.

-Ayvid

Rest Day then Back at it

So I took a rest day yesterday. Monday was just a touch too much then Tuesday I ended up doing a little more running around than I had planned. So the rest of the day I took as a rest day, but still walked and got my steps in.

Today I upped my step goal from 2000 to 3000. Each week I meet a goal I'll up it. I got my steps today too which wasn't that hard since I usually get at least 3000. I am getting back into selling Avon. I'm excited for it and there are new tools that will make it easier for me. Right now I need to be active for 10 more minutes and eat at least 1269 calories.

I read a lot today which was nice. I read more today than I normally do which made it even nicer. I'm working out a schedule for my workouts which will help me know what to do what days type thing. Once I get it sorted out I'll post it here.

Well that's all for tonight. Thanks everyone for all the love and support!!

-Ayvid

Today's Stats:
Weight: 260.2 (8/11)
Waist: 46.75" (8/11)
Step Streak: 10 days (Longest: 10)
Soda Streak: 4 days (Longest: 4)

Emotionally Stressful Day

Today wasn't too bad, but it was emotionally exhausting. I helped my mom with some of her errands then I helped my sister with one of hers. They took a while longer to do than I thought they would, but they weren't too bad. Just for some reason I was emotionally exhausted after. I am way under my calorie range for today because I ended up taking a pretty long nap this afternoon to recharge.

I got my steps, but I forgot to weigh in and Mondays are my weigh in days. I did do a workout with my mom and sister today though which was nice. I'm going to be over there tomorrow for another one if I feel up to it. Tomorrow may be a rest day for me. Right now I just feel drained and exhausted. I will probably be going to be soon after I try to eat at least a small snack. At the moment I sit 1176 calories below my range. I probably won't hit my range. Well that's all for tonight.

-Ayvid

Today's Stats:
Weight: 260.2 (8/11)
Waist: 46.75" (8/11)
Step Streak: 8 days (Longest: 8)
Soda Streak: 2 days (Longest: 3)

Had Some Girl Time

So today was pretty uneventful until after Husband went out to Uber. I was just starting a great youtube workout when Mom called. She was wanting to borrow a few things for dinner that night and I told her to come over and get them. She is working on losing weight as well and we got to talking about that. I ended up going over to their place and we both went swimming for an hour.

So today I got a lot of exercise in. We made a plan that I'm gonna start going over there in the morning and doing a workout with her and Sister. My sister, mom, niece, brother-in-law, and my mom's boyfriend. So tomorrow after I take my mom to run her errands we are gonna do a workout. I doubt we will swim again just because I need wash my suit now.

This is going to be my first morning workout. I'm actually kind of excited to do it with them. I hope that they are too. I am currently under my calorie range by 441 calories, but I will probably have a small snack before bed so that I can sleep through the night comfortably. Oh I did get my steps.

That's all for today.

-Ayvid

Today's Stats:
Weight: 260.2 (8/11)
Waist: 46.75" (8/11)
Step Streak: 7 days (Longest: 7)
Soda Streak: 1 days (Longest: 3)

Happy Day

So today I was pretty excited about my weight. I also measured myself today to check what kind of progress I had made in that area. All those numbers went down. It was a pretty awesome feeling. I tried on some pants today that were too small before. They were 2 sizes smaller than what I was wearing, but I can wear them comfortably! I was so happy to see that. It means I'm getting closer even though it's only been a little bit.

I got my steps and then some. I was actually within my calorie range today and feel pretty good about it. I noticed that when I'm playing Pokemon Go I don't walk as fast. That's not a problem really, but it is at the same time. I'm wanting to get healthy and right now I want to focus on my walking so I'm putting a little pause on Pokemon right now.

Well I'm headed off to finish my water and continue watching the show Husband and I were watching.

-Ayvid

Today's Stats:
Weight: 260.2 (8/11)
Waist: 46.75" (8/11)
Step Streak: 6 days (Longest: 6)
Soda Streak: 0 days (Longest: 3)

!!!FIRST GOAL REACHED!!!

I reached my first weight goal today! I broke down and weighed myself early. I couldn't help it. When I did though the scale read 260.2! These last two weeks have been pretty easy and I count my blessings with that.

Reaching my first goal today was liberating. Usually by now I've quit and nothing's changed. I stuck with it this time and it's actually working really well. I do dread that inevitable wall when the pounds just are refusing to leave. It will be hard and it scares me, but I think with all my friends and family supporting me as I go through this it won't be as bad and I realize I'm a little less scared.

Thank you all for your support and love! Each of you mean so much to me being my cheerleaders in all this.

-Ayvid

P.S. I will post later tonight as well with a full day's report.