Wednesday, February 18, 2009

1 = 1

McHotterson and I started working out again last Monday. I missed two workouts but did really well the other days.

I weighed in last night and I have lost 1 pound! Woo hoo!

I know that doesn't sound like much, but I don't have much to lose, so anything is great in my book!

Plus, I've read several places that a pound a week is an ideal goal! If I keep that up, in 8 weeks I will be at my goal weight!

I have to say, though, the weight loss is only a secondary bonus to the fact that I feel great! I am excited to get to the gym and the euphoria when I get off the treadmill (read: exhaustion) makes me want to go clean my whole house, or do lots of laundry, or even tackle Wal-Mart for groceries at 5:00 p.m. I just love all the energy I'm feeling and how well I'm sleeping again, oh and of course how my pants are just slightly looser than normal!

I had forgotten how good it feels to physically sweat! That's how I know my workout was a good one; when like yesterday, I get off the treadmill and I have sweat dripping off my head onto the floor! That's not easy for me to do, but it's awesome!

1 pound down, 8 more to go!

10 comments:

  1. I agree with you. The energy boost and better sleep are great!

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  2. Way to go on the 1 lb. You can do it, and you'll have the 8 off in no time!!

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  3. ooooooooo girl! way to go!!! ME TOO! i just started working out too---was feeling so blah. i LOVE it...made me realize how much i miss it again! good for you!!!! love you!

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  4. YEAH!! GO CHARLA GO!! And, as an added bonus, we get to see each other every day! Even if we only get to say HI!!!:)

    Keep it up!

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  5. it's not milk that does a body good...it's the one pound down....I'M SO PROUD OF YOU!!!!

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  6. so proud of you...keep it up...and I have enjoyed see you guys at the gym....steph....you should come on wednesday for aerobics....good group of ladies....steph

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  7. Hey Charla! I found your blog after browsing through many others. Enjoyed catching up on your life. How are the pups? Any pictures? Dakota is doing well.

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  8. Way to go Charla! You impress me! Can't wait to see you soon!

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