Today, I started my first indoor cycling class ever!! Beginner's level, althought I might be the youngest in my class I had a great time. The yellow arrows show all the muscles we workout when we take that class. It is hard because you change intensity all the time. But it's great feeling in the end. So, that's my new group class workout for monday mornings. In addition, I do 30 minutes of eliptical machine, in a steady pace (133-145 heart rate). Then I am done for the day.

I also started today a 3 week meal plan on 2000 kal a day. I thought it was a lot for me, but my trainer told me I will see results. So, I can't wait.
I am excited, all I need to do is to keep going for 3 weeks then it will come naturally :)

Another week, another pound. Actually, -2 lbs :) Not what I had in mind but it's great feeling of losing and not gaining.
I started the YMCA last week. I haven't gone to the classes just yet but I it's on my schedule for next week. I really want the aquacises which are good exercise in water. Since I love to swim, I think it's a great way to keep exercising when we do things we like.

I weight in every Saturday morning, it's a bit different then the biggest loser weight in but it's the best for me. I have take my measurements as well and I will post them here too along with Maiah's measurement.

So, last weekend was great. Except for Sunday food choices. I ended up eating more cards then I should have. But that's the challenges sometimes when I go to friends house and I don't know what's for dinner.We all end up eating pizza. But I had pizza for lunch too, so there we go. Next time, I will eat dinner before leaving to friend's home. Although the afternoon was great. I got to walk at the park. Even though the weather was cold and breezy.

This week is a new week and it will be much better!!
Keep up the great work everyone!!

By Mari

 
This week has been great: Few bad choices but overall great proteins, good carbs, fruits and vegetables. I try to modify my menu every week, so I don't get into a boredom menu.

I usually have a great breakfast and between lunch and dinner I try to balance the meals. For example, if I have a salad for lunch, I would add a good carb such as: sweet potatoes, whole wheat pasta, or even a turkey sandwich.

I decrease the amount of bread I eat. I used to eat bread everyday. The whole wheat but then I would it too much. I am trying to control portions. I know Salmon is good but I don’t need to eat the whole filet. So, I am cutting the filets prior cooking, this is something knew for me. I didn’t do before.
I love sweets, such chocolate and ice cream. I know ice cream is a bad, bad dessert because it contains fat that stays in our bodies for a very long time. So, I am trying to substitute my ice cream cravings for something else. Like dark chocolate even, cookies.

So, small changes will be BIG later on and I am happy with it. I just need to get used to it.

Rewards are necessary and they don’t have to be related to food.

By Mari