Hit a slump?

 My knee is hurting now through the anti-inflammatory. I took a break from the gym for the past few days, but I have stuck to my 1650 calorie diet and now %40 protein, no carbs. I haven't had any pop since maybe Thursday? I drink too much diet pop, so that is a big deal. I have burned more calories than I consumed, but obviously not as much. I'm going to go back Monday (tomorrow) and at LEAST do upper body work. I also think Monday I'm going to have to break down and call a specialist for my knee. I have been talking about it for awhile, but it's been what, two and half months? I know my weight doesn't help at all, but I'm trying to lose!  And now it is hurting through prescription medication. I am feeling sooo frustrated and I'm losing my motivation. I'm trying to be optimistic, but sometimes is really difficult. I keep trying to tell myself it will be worth it, but I'm a total wuss when it comes to pain.

 

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No Cheese?!?!

So today I begin my new diet. Hardcore. 50% protein, no carbs. The worst part? No CHEESE! I was fine until I heard no cheese. At least  this is only for 2 weeks. So far, I have behaved. But it is only 4:30 on day 1! Here we go! 

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Bodybugg

My bodybugg is here. Keeps track of all of my activity! Neat little device. :)

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Overcoming Temptation

I go into the breakroom, determined not to purchase anything on break (usually, that is quick and unhealthy). What do I see? Picture #1. What do I eat? Picture #2, a turkey, cheese, and spinach wrap on a wheat tortilla, with raw broccoli and light ranch dressing. Devil 0, Me 1. He isn't gonna win this time!

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"'If you can'?" said Jesus. "Everything is possible for one who believes."
Mark 9:23

I've got a trainer?!

Yeah, it is scary. I have a trainer! We won't officially start until next week... so I am enjoying my last week of freedom. Not meaning I can slack off all week. He is gone, so I am just enjoying one last week before I start getting my butt kicked! I'm nervous, excited, anxious and scared. This is gonna be hard. But I am sure that as long as I put in the work, I will see even more results.

I started back to Zumba on Thursday. It was nice to be back. One girl said she had been looking for me at work because she was worried about me! But I missed a few days of work due to Bronchitis as well. Later that evening they showed me some upper body moves on the TRX ropes (bands?). They actually aren't that scary. But one included squats. And even though I haven't done more than 10 minutes of squats, every muscle in my legs hurt. Squats are just so amazing. OR NOT! No pain, no gain, right?

For your enjoyment, here is a picture of my cheer/zumba shoes, which are great!

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Down 12lbs total! :)

The scales must be lying! So nice to see some progress! I really couldn't believe it when I stepped on the scale at the doctor's office (of course I had to take off my boots and empty my pockets first) and saw the number! Even after splurging on leftover dirt pudding earlier this week. Yes I'm guilty, but who can turn down dirt pudding? I did ask mom to hide the Girl Scout cookies though. Everything in moderation, right?

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Knee update

Dr. Long thinks it is just tendonitis. Bought a knee brace. Hopefully the brace will help. An Aspen employee said I could try TRX bands (resistance?) At the gym without my feet in them. I can just see myself hanging from them now... "help, help!"

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