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When I go to the gym my worst fear is that people are watching me and being critical. I’m sure it’s the same for most of you. Why is it that some people feel it’s ok to rip people’s attire or make-up when they work out? If you’re comfortable, wear it. If you feel pretty, do it. Today I was at the gym and there was this young over-weight girl there who was probably just starting her fitness regime and she, no word of a lie, looked like a done up amy winehouse, full on hair and make-up. When I first saw her I thought WHOA. But really what business is it of mine? She’s at the gym doing something positive, trying to get in shape. Who cares what she’s wearing or how her make-up is done ???? Next time you feel your inner voice criticizing someone for how they look at the gym, ask yourself if you would like it if they were scrutinizing you in the same way? We are all the there to get in shape or maintain our bodies. Live and let live I say.

I didn’t really realize it but I took almost a week off from the gym. Between not feeling well and having to be a full time mom, I missed 6 days . I was worried that everything would seem harder after a break. It did. I am still not feeling 100% so I didn’t do a ton of treadmill, just ran enough to get sufficiently warmed up, then I did a modified weight program. Even with those changes I was wiped. I do want to be sure that I don’t over do it. It would suck to go too hard and really make myself so sick that I miss a whole bunch of days… again. Although….. I am one flu away from my goal weight. Just joking. Touch wood. I really hate being sick.

I have been online this morning trying to figure out what my body fat percentage is. I have tried a few different calculators with some staggeringly different results. For instance according to one I was underweight and then using the same information I was borderline obese with another. I can assure you that neither is the case. I was hoping maybe someone knows a site with a reputable calculator, seeing as though I can’t get it measured at the Gym. Or if any of you have a formula my measurements are: Neck- 12 Waist-27 Hips-37
Forearm- 9 Wrist- 6. these seem to be the recurring measurements that they are looking for.

I am officially 40 pounds down!! So crazy. Under 7 pounds to a BMI of 22. I don’t know what I am doing differently but the weight is coming off again. I am actually exercising less, not because I want to but because my kids have a 5 day weekend and I can’t get to the gym as easily. I’m not really feeling well either so the motivation is lacking. I’m just being really conscious of what I’m eating. Still have my treats everyday but am aware of them, no absent minded indulgences. I stepped on the scale this morning and it said 159.7!!!!!!! I seriously have not been in the 150’s since I don’t know when… Puberty???? I am LOVING it. Madness!!!!!

I am getting soo tired of forever looking for work. I think it may be time to grow up go back to school and get a job that’s not so unpredictable as waitressing. At any rate, I am interviewing at the local ski hill. I hope to get on in the bar. The commute would be a pain in the ass but I would get free skiing and I think the tips would be ok. Wish me luck.
I realize this had nothing to do with weight loss.

I am so close I can almost taste it. My goal of a BMI of 22 is only 7.5 pounds away. Right now I weigh 161.5 and I want to get to 154. I really think that I can do this. Last year this time I never would have thought that this would happen. I am so strong and so healthy right now it feels strange. When I remember back to how it felt to be me at 200 pounds I can’t believe I ever found the motivation to do anything about it. I was always tired and lethargic. I have energy to spare now. I know I am tooting my own horn a bit here, but I am sometimes shocked by the changes in me. My husband gets freaked out alot lol. At one point he told me he wanted his lumpy wife back, he was having a hard time getting used to the one with the harder body. So weird, but our sex life actually suffered for a while, because he could not get used to me looking so different and having a higher level of confidence. I think things are getting back on track.
those of you who are married or with a significant other. How have they reacted to changes in you?

Halloween is so much fun. I love it. But those tiny little chocolate bars are waaaaay too tempting. Snickers, Oh Henry and Mars, oh my. The tiny little snickers bar (my personal favorite) has 50 calories. ITS BARELY EVEN A BITE!! No wonder I got fat. I wouldn’t think twice about eating two full size bars just because it was rainy and I had my period and I knew it would make me feel better. As it is I can hear the box of treats calling me from the pantry. My husband is out for the night and it just happens to be raining and I just happen to have my period. Oh my word, tonight will be a major test of will power. I haven’t had dinner yet. I’ve alloted 400 calories for dinner, maybe I’ll just have 8 teensy chocolate bars instead. just kidding…I hope.

I took the last week off from the gym and consciously ate way more than normal, to see if when I started back at the gym today and ate a super clean diet if I could shock my body into losing these most seriously stubborn last ten pounds. I went to the gym this morning and did the circuit class with all the retired ladies in town. I don’t know why no young people come to the class, it’s a good work out. One of the ladies actually commended me for being brave and working out with the old ladies lol. After the circuit class I did 5 k on the treadmill and then 45 minutes of weights. all said I was at the gym for 2 hrs and 15 mins. It felt super good to be back, I’m in a way better mood than I have been for the last few days. Gotta love endorphins. I’ve planned all my food for the day totaling 1285 calories. If I don’t see a loss by the end of this week I think I’ll just have to accept that this is where I am supposed to be for whatever reason. I can’t really complain, I have never been a size 8 in my adult life, I just really wanted to hit the goal of a BMI of 22 which is what I stated from the beginning. Wish me luck!!!

I have another new job at a resort down the road from me. I work in Banquets, which is tons of fun, I love the team work, you don’t normally get the feeling of teamwork in regular serving, it’s always a bit competitive. The only crappy part about it is the late nights. Last night I worked an 8.5 hour shift starting at 6 pm. I am soooo not used to that. I go through it though. I ate dinner before I left and then at work on my first break I ate dinner again!! I was totally hungry and I kept it healthy, salmon and veggies, I figured it’s a long day (awake for 21 hours) you need the extra calories to keep you going. I would also be super curious to know how much you burn doing a job like that. The hotel is huge and you wind up walking and doing moderate to heavy lifting all night long. I want to wear a pedometer to be sure, but I bet you walk 10 k in a shift easily. anyways, after eating two dinners last night I figured I would have gained but I actually lost 1 pound so that’s super cool. today is my 4th day without the gym. I’ll be back on monday, can’t wait.
I posted some new before and after pics for you all to get a look at.
I’ve got to run and get supplies for halloween, My son wants to be a head in a freezer. I still have to figure out how to do that one. Wish me luck.

I go to the gym 3-5 days a week, normally 5. I have also hit a plateau in a big way. Do any of you know if I took a break from the working out for a while if I would start to see results again after I went back?? If so, how long of a break should I take? Please know that I am not looking for an excuse to stop working out. I have to stop myself from going everyday as it is.