Today.....

Hi ladies!
Ok so I have some good news and some bad news... Which do you want first?  Let's get the bad news out of the way..... I was bad today. I didn't go to yoga, nor did I do any exercise at all. I didn't even count my calories at all. I ate several of these fig cereal bars from Trader Joes. They taste like fig newtons, and I ate one, then another, then another, and so on. I just felt so hungry when I got off work this morning. It was a rough night at work.
So the good news is that I've lost a few pounds already! I've been consistently going to yoga, using my fitness pal, and walking the dog. I need and want to start running again though. As I have said before, I ran the NYC marathon in November, which was my 10th full marathon, and I just haven't run since.
So even though I was bad today, I plan to go to yoga tomorrow, count all my calories and put today behind me.

Robin :)

Hello ladies!
The week is almost over, and I feel really good. I have been logging and tracking my food through my fitness pal, and I have stayed under my calorie goal. I have gone to yoga 4 times. I even did a double one day.! 3 hours of hot yoga was very draining, but it felt so so good! but I have not walked my dog every day. She really really loves to play fetch, and we have been getting caught up,in that, then I don't have time to walk her, but it's something we both need, so I'm going to really try at that more.... It doesn't seem as though I have lost any weight either... But I do feel lighter and look a little thinner.  But, at least I'm off to a really good start.!!

Week one: let the challenge begin!!

Well, I'm joining this challenge to hold myself accountable for my food choices and exercise goals (and because momma Cindi asked me to)... And since there is no magic pill, we all know that losing weight is all about diet and exercise.. It seems really simple, yet can be so challenging for most of us. And for me it can be so frustrating, and can put me into an emotional low. So, I'm really looking forward to reading your blogs, getting and giving tips on food, exercise, and keeping motivated. Also, seeing your progress and struggles, and supporting one another through it all.
My goal is to lose 22 lbs. to obtain that goal, my other side goals are to eat healthy, and exercise consistently. 
A little about me: I work night shift at a busy downtown hospital, and when I get off work at 6am, I'm usually completely exhausted. I tend to sleep, or lay in bed a lot. It's hard to get up and go exercise.  I love to run. I just ran the NYC Marathon in November, but then haven't run much since then. I also love Bikram yoga., and I belong to a studio that offers about 6 classes a day. Yoga is great for my mind, and I love the way that it makes me feel. I am a much better person on yoga, and it is also great for the body as well. I also have a dog, and I walk with her a couple miles, at least 3 times per week. Also, I'm vegetarian.
So, when I heard about this challenge last week, I started going to yoga again, to kinda get going.
My goals this week are to go to yoga 4 times and go for a run. Also to walk Rella every day! I also want to use my fitness pal and stay within my calorie goal for the week.
I'm going to do this!! I leave for NY to go visit my boyfriend on Feb 13th. And I hope to lose 5 pounds by then. Is that do-able? I don't even know. I have never kept track and weighed myself like this before.
I'm also looking for healthy yet easy snack ideas that I can quickly make and bring with me to work. It's the hardest when I'm at work, hungry because I didn't bring any food, and end up going to the vending machine and eating crap! 
Thank you for reading my blog, and I hope to stay motivated all week with my exercise, food, and  walks with my dog!

Robin

Week 1, etc

Hello ladies,

So far I am on track. I have run/walked my dog 3 times this week, and I have gone to the gym and did a Body pump class, which is a full body workout with weights.  You get cardio and strength training with this class.  In addition, I have been eating really well. 

I am concerned about my upcoming vacation to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico next week.  But I have a plan.  At the resort  I am staying at, they offer yoga each morning and a water aerobics class every day.  I plan to do a few of those while I am there, but I hope it will make up for the all you can eat and drink!!  I will try hard to be semi good :)

In addition to my runs with my dog, I need to do some running on my own, because she slows down my normal pace and I am signed up for a 10k on Super Bowl Sunday. 

But I do feel really great so far.

Robin :)

Start

Well it's the beginning of 2011, and I am excited for the new year and new goals.  I am looking forward to this blogging thing and sharing my goals, which makes me accountable for them!  I have really slipped up since my last half marathon in San Francisco at the end of July.  I have not been running or working out much since then.  But before that, I ran consistently since 2006.  I am planning to run the New York City Marathon this year, which is the first weekend in November, so I need to start conditioning and getting in shape and shedding some pounds before I start my training. 

My overall goals:

• To walk my dog more regularly
• To lose weight
• To finish strong in New York
• To make healthy eating choices

My goals this week:

• To walk Rella 4 days this week
• To workout 4 days this week

Well, off to get my week started!!

Robin :)