Day 2: Operation Weight Loss

Due to heavy rain finally pouring in, I decided to not risk my life in the 10 minute drive to the gym, and instead did a work out DVD in house. I was lucky for my mother to buy the entire Beach Body workout series (sister company of the famous P-90X) and never use it. I took it, and am using it in situations just like this. I did the 50 minute Turbo Jam work out. I know it's not as good as doing kickboxing in the gym where I'm on wood floor instead of carpet, but I sweated and felt good.

I'm going to do better today. I have to reign this in if I have a chance of success.

Did some self-toning work outs at home this evening while watching Caligula. Never thought I'd say Helen Mirren was hot. Was okay throughout the day. Stayed under the calorie mark, but close to it. Nonetheless, it was day 2. If you stress yourself out, does that burn more calories?

It's lunch that's the problem. I come home for lunch, and I make something that's fast and easy. So the problem will be solved with me cooking the night before for something to heat up. I need to think of some better solutions for lunch. What I noticed today was I was hungry when I got home, I had a bigger dinner. Therein lies the problem. I can't have a big dinner. That's where the weight came from. If you eat a little dinner, you're able to burn it off easier before you go to bed. Also, if you eat before 8p. No carbs after 9p. Period. When I talked to a personal trainer, he said exactly that, and that was probably where my weight came from. I eat well--not perfect, but not horrible--but I do eat late and big. So, I'm going to start working to reverse that.

Every day is something new. Today was at home work outs. Tomorrow will be smaller, more frequent meals and snacks. What's the saying? Three months to make something a habit? Well, I have less than three months to make this a reality.

Now, it seems I've already forgotten the writing portion of my goals. So, tomorrow will be a good day one for writing. Here's hoping.