The one in which I'm regrouping

So after yesterday's drama, it was time to regroup. Even though the scale was messed up, I feel so much healthier. More energy, and my clothes are fitting better. So it's only a matter of time when the digits on the blasted scale will change. Actually let me change that.. when the digits on the lovely scale - I'm not going to be negative about the scale. Sending it positive energy.. universe is working..tick tock tick tock..

Today I did my own cardio mix - 10 min on the arc trainer(my first time), 20 min on the treadmill, 10 min on bike 10 min on the stair climber (first time again). Going to mix it up. My body is getting used to the elliptical - might have to put an end to my love affair with it, will see it sometimes, but not an everyday addiction.

I'm just not happy with the way I'm eating. Nope! not that I'm eating too much..Just the opposite. I feel I'm not eating enough. Bought eggs tonight. Going to start with egg whites tomorrow. I read in someone's blog - you know you have water retention when your socks leave an imprint. And today my feet had imprints. Checked online - apart from drinking more water, apparently a low cal diet also leads to water retention. Another reason to eat better. It's all a full circle. Everything adds up, and weight loss, exercise, water, food, sleep, good EQ - all follow the 6 degrees of separation. All connected, and all contribute to making our lives thin and healthy!

I placed an order for "how to lead an exceptional life" Jillian Michaels. Read again on someone's blog, that this helped a lot. I've been reading so many blogs, at times I get the people all mixed up. But my favourites are Jack, Chris, Dawn and Lucy(who started it for me!).

Total steps today - 12,242.

One point at a time,

The one with my first roadblock.

Shit day today - realized that I had been weighing myself on a faulty scale all along.. Only to be told by the trainer.. and now, wait for it.. I weigh 81 Kilos (178pounds).. So pissed and demotivated..had to pick myself up(with a little help from my friends), and snap out of it..like Rafa, I'm going to fight to the end.. Tomorrow is a new day, and I start again, will weigh myself a fresh tomorrow AM, and post weight and start tracking it. Have to let http://chrislivessimple.blogspot.com/ know. Tomorrow. After weighing in. Bloody hell.
And Rafa lost an epic final. But in my head he still one. What a fighter. A true champion. Djoker - just don't like him - too in your face aggression.. takes the spirit of the game away.
Day 1 of my personal training. Did circuits. Will be good for me! I'm positive and I'm a believer of sending out the right message into the universe. And the entire universe will conspire to make it come true.
Went back to the gym in the afternoon to do cardio. Finished week 1 of couch to 5k today :). and did half hour of the elliptical.
total steps 12,020.
Water - 3.5 liters
Food - 8 (on a scale of 1-10, how I did. 10 of course being the best)

The Australian Open comes to an end. Will continue to track the regular ATP tournaments.

One point at a time

The one in which I have my heart broken...AGAIN

Roger Federer lost his match. Nadal won in 4. What a heartbreaker. Every time they play each other, it's HIGH stress levels for me! This time was no different. 3 sets into the match, I decided, that's it. I'm going for a walk. And I'm glad I did. Went to a lake near home, and was treated to the most beautiful sunset ever. It was sublime. Stopped to watch ducks meander around. Peaceful actually.  Pictures below.

Today the gym was closed for Republic Day..but I had http://chrislivessimple.blogspot.com/ 100 day challenge and had to do my walk. Bright and early, went for a walk, did some jogging.. and clocked 7000 odd steps in 1 hr of waking up!! I ate under 1500, trying trying.. didn't do great on water either. Not going to the gym just disrupts my schedule!! And bloody hell, they are closed on Saturday as well - the monthly maintenance day!!

I've been reading so many blogs, articles for 2-3 months now - I've come across some interesting/soul searching truths. One that stuck on was how fat people are basically addicts. And not lazy and stupid. We're addicted to food and it's a health hazard. Exactly like alcoholics and drug addicts. But we're mocked, finger pointed - and right to our faces. But we never make a joke about a druggi to his face. His becomes a serious concern. Anyone can explain why the difference in treatment? Fat people have health issues - life threatening ones, they are dealing with demons in their head. So why the difference. Reading all that I have, I still have not found the answer. More than a penny for anyone's thoughts.

(Interesting that I vacillate between "we fat people" to "they fat people") Anyhoo..

Total steps for the day - 17483

One point at a time...

The one in which I'm challenged!!

The 100 day challenge started today!! Chris is a complete rockstar for the effort she's taking to make this happen for all of us! That's got to be God's work. I'm a believer.
Need to up my eating. Eating less than what is needed. Will start eating better from tomorrow.
Killed myself in the gym. A total of about 13 kilometers (8 miles).
Total steps - 19314 :)
Loving it!!

My gym is closed tomorrow. So going for a long walk at the park with a friend.

Aus Update : Mahesh and Sania have made it to the semi finals. Fingers crossed. Big day tomorrow for Fed. This has got to be his year. Until tomorrow.

One point at a time.

The one where I'm "Personally Trained"

So yesterday I had the personal trainer kill me. This was a trial session and it was bloody good. The best part of it were the stretches.. My hamstrings, butt and calves were in sweet pain.. I'm going to work with him for one month. My knees need some help, and he's promised to get them better. Helps he's easy on the eye as well!
Did a step work out class as well yesterday. Was sweating bullets. And my cheeks were all flushed. How I love that feeling!
I'm signing up for Christine's 100 day challenge. (http://chrislivessimple.blogspot.com) Though calorie counting in India is a bit of a challenge, but I know what my daily food should be (as advised by the doc) So I'm using that. It's exciting. To have a group working on this. Thanks much Christine for this!!
Yesterday didn't clock kilometers as it was 2 classes.
Steps - 12126 for the day.
My gym has their own radio station, and they keep saying this over the radio "Motivation gets you started, habit keeps you going". True story.

Aus Open Update: Fed and Nadal meeting again (27 time). Semifinals. Thursday. Fingers crossed. Hope Fed comes through.

One point at a time.

The one in which I'm loving Mondays!

Weigh in Monday! yay!! lost 1.5 kgs(3.3pounds) in one week. Like a reward for all the work I put in these 7 days. It does pay off!
Today was Day 2, Week 1 of Couch to 5k. Ran better today. More confidently. Started off as a jog, and 10 minutes later, I was running. Running like I meant it. I'm sure there was a lot of fat jiggling, and there were people around(thin women, and fit men), but I didn't stop to think.
Total steps - 16, 400
Walked/couch to 5k - 11.5 kilometers(7 miles). My trainer killed me a bit on the elliptical. Moved up resistance to 8. It's all going to pay off! :)
Target for the week - 1kg loss(2.2 pounds). Looking forward to next Monday.
Fedex progressing at the Australian Open. In yesterdays post match interview, he did reiterate, he played one point at a time. Was focused, and didn't even remember the game that was the turning point.
I'm reading everyone's blog, learning/getting inspired/and keep telling myself...

One point at time..

The one where I'm chugging along. One kilometer at a time.

Friday was my day off. Didn't work out at all. But ate right. So that's okay I guess.
Saturday I more than made up for it.
Total steps for Saturday - 21,693
Did a total of 12.5 kilometers (7.7 miles).
And bigger news: I started my couch to 5k. I had imagined it to be so difficult, but I did it, and it was easier than it was in my head. But that's just Day 1, Week 1. I have about 9 weeks to go. But I'm going for it.
Ate very healthy. Salad, south indian food and oats. Flaxseeds are now a part of my daily breakfast. As is 3.5 - 4 liters of water a day. :)

One point at a time.