Hello everyone! I feel like I've been such a boring blogger lately, and haven't been by to visit as many of you as I'd like. I miss you guys! Today I'm hoping to make it around to everyone I've been missing!
I love Wednesdays, and connecting with everyone at EM:ME hosted by the amazing Amber ,to give and receive motivation and inspiration in my quest to be fit (and hot!). If you'd like to join in, just head over to Amber's to see what it's all about!
This week's question:
Show us your inspiration picture. Of yourself skinny, of yourself fat, of a celebrity that inspires you to keep going.
I have the following 2 pictures taped up on my treadmill. They are a constant reminder to me that No, my 1 hr is NOT up, and Yes...I can do this!
I think Jessica Alba is beautiful, and as close to physical perfection as one can get! I remember an interview with her once when she was in Dark Angel, and she was asked how she kept in such good shape. I just remember being so impressed with her answer. It was all about healthy choices...no extreme dieting, or deprivation. Just good food choices and regular exercise.
I look at these pictures on my treadmill when I'm feeling like I want to quit early and I remember that the harder I work, the sooner I will look the way I'd like.
Not like HER maybe, but it's still inspirational to look at someone who's in fantastic shape!
I was gonna post the photos (some of you may remember them) of when I photoshopped my face onto J.A.'s body, but I actually think my face looks a lot thinner now than in that picture...yay!
My progress...well I have joined with Amber in her quest to exercise every weekday in the Month of May. I missed Friday...don't hate me Amber! But in my defense...I was really sick! I just couldn't talk myself into climbing onto that treadmill! I did walk on Saturday though!
I did increase my walking pace to 3.3 mph. I didn't even notice the difference...so why did I have such a hard time increasing to 3.4?
I ate a lot more fruit, mainly because for Mother's Day Dinner at my mom's she had a bunch of fresh cut fruit, and sent a lot of leftovers home with us!
More sleep....let's just say I get a big, fat F in that department! I just have such a hard time going to bed. Night time is my quiet peaceful me-time. Hubby's at work, the kids are asleep and I am so reluctant to close my eyes on all the alone time! I only went to bed before 11 one time last week....that was on Friday when I was so sick. I went to bed at 10.
I am down 2 more pounds, so I am happy about that. Down 20 lbs would be better, but whatever.
Goals for this week: Increase walking pace to 3.4, attempt (again) to add some strength training to my workouts, and go to bed by 11 at least 3 times!
Thanks everyone for all your encouragement and support each week...I love you! 
The great thing in this world is not where we are but the direction in which we are moving.
I love Wednesdays, and connecting with everyone at EM:ME hosted by the amazing Amber ,to give and receive motivation and inspiration in my quest to be fit (and hot!). If you'd like to join in, just head over to Amber's to see what it's all about!
This week's question:
Show us your inspiration picture. Of yourself skinny, of yourself fat, of a celebrity that inspires you to keep going.
I have the following 2 pictures taped up on my treadmill. They are a constant reminder to me that No, my 1 hr is NOT up, and Yes...I can do this!
I think Jessica Alba is beautiful, and as close to physical perfection as one can get! I remember an interview with her once when she was in Dark Angel, and she was asked how she kept in such good shape. I just remember being so impressed with her answer. It was all about healthy choices...no extreme dieting, or deprivation. Just good food choices and regular exercise.I look at these pictures on my treadmill when I'm feeling like I want to quit early and I remember that the harder I work, the sooner I will look the way I'd like.
Not like HER maybe, but it's still inspirational to look at someone who's in fantastic shape!
I was gonna post the photos (some of you may remember them) of when I photoshopped my face onto J.A.'s body, but I actually think my face looks a lot thinner now than in that picture...yay!
My progress...well I have joined with Amber in her quest to exercise every weekday in the Month of May. I missed Friday...don't hate me Amber! But in my defense...I was really sick! I just couldn't talk myself into climbing onto that treadmill! I did walk on Saturday though!
I did increase my walking pace to 3.3 mph. I didn't even notice the difference...so why did I have such a hard time increasing to 3.4?
I ate a lot more fruit, mainly because for Mother's Day Dinner at my mom's she had a bunch of fresh cut fruit, and sent a lot of leftovers home with us!
More sleep....let's just say I get a big, fat F in that department! I just have such a hard time going to bed. Night time is my quiet peaceful me-time. Hubby's at work, the kids are asleep and I am so reluctant to close my eyes on all the alone time! I only went to bed before 11 one time last week....that was on Friday when I was so sick. I went to bed at 10.
I am down 2 more pounds, so I am happy about that. Down 20 lbs would be better, but whatever.
Goals for this week: Increase walking pace to 3.4, attempt (again) to add some strength training to my workouts, and go to bed by 11 at least 3 times!
Thanks everyone for all your encouragement and support each week...I love you!
The great thing in this world is not where we are but the direction in which we are moving.
Comments
Here's to keeping that scale moving in the right {or should I say left} direction!!
xoxo ~Lisa
Yea! down 2 lbs! Good job!
love the bucket filler too...always look to the future & where we are going!
Great job on the 2 lbs!!!!!!
Keep up the good work. (And yes, Ms. Alba is pretty darn close to physical perfection.)
Can you believe it's almost time for SYTYCD??? Just wait til you see the videos (yes, more than 1!) for next week! :)
jessica alba is a fabulous inspiration. she looked so amazing in dark angel!
Keep up the good work...you are getting closer to 20 lbs each week!
Love your bucket filler and keep taking the pounds off.
Oh, keep in mind that Jessica Alba has had a baby since those pics :)
An HOUR on the treadmill - good for you! And I'm with you on the wanting to stay up later than anyone else for the peace and quiet. But sleep is good. :)
Keep it up!
I called this morning to schedule my surgery for my wisdom teeth, and they're doing it NEXT Wednesday!!! I'm so stinkin nervous!! That said, I may have to miss a day or 2 of working out, and make it up another day. I hate that!
Way to go staying on track for Mother's Day!! Keep up the great work.
Much love from NJ,
Sue
xoxo
Keep up the great work and have a wonderful weekend. Also, I will be back this month for Mod Podge Mania!!!!