I switched to this new bloggy space a couple of weeks ago. I changed my “name” and I have decided to open up a bit more. I am trying to “keep it real” and sometimes that is not going to be pretty. I warn you, tonight may be one of those not so pretty nights.

I have been treading water (weight loss speaking) for the last couple of months. I want to lose the weight but I have not put the work in! and the scale has shown that! If I was truly doing everything right the scale would have shown it by now.  Yes, I have lost some poundage and yes, my clothes are all smaller and YES, my clothes are all from the “regular” side of the store….

but NO, I have not walked as many miles as I should have and No, I have not started the squats and sit-up challenges and no, I have not used my kettlebell enough.

What the hell am I waiting for?!?!

I think I was waiting for this weekend that just passed! I did a little but of blog reading and was able to catch up with some friends.  Over the past two days a few blogs have really hit home, especially Mary’s blog….in fact, a couple of Mary’s posts I swore she wrote just for me! Well, Saturday Mary wrote about workouts and posting about workouts and I realize that I am a very lazy individual! Once I am up and moving, I am raring to go but I could just as easily sit on the couch and watch TV all day long.  I will be writing down my workouts and logging them weekly (thinking about posting on Saturday when I give a week review and weigh in).

My WW meeting this week was all about “back to basics!” My leader led us through an entire meeting focused on the Healthy Guidelines: 6 liquids, 2 dairy, 5 fruits & veggies, multi-vitamin, 2 healthy oils, a lean protein, a whole grain, and an activity EVERYDAY!

This could not have been a better timed meeting! I know I have been slacking! Kind of following the program. Kind of eating what I was supposed to be eating. There is a reason I lost 40+ pounds and that was eating properly, eating fruits and veggies, taking my vitamins, eating yogurt (one of the only ways I get dairy). I have to go back to when WW was new and exciting! My leader left us with this quote from a French author: “To eat is neccessity but to eat intelligently is an art!”

I have to make better choices!

I need to make better choices!

I will make better choices!!

And then this morning, @MizFitOnline tweeted a very early morning tweet:

GOOOOD morning! It’s monday and Im ready for my week. you? whats your ONE BIG GOAL?

MizFitOnline

carla birnberg

I responded very quickly with: to track/journal everything!

I am sticking with this goal this week!! I have other goals but none can truly be accomplished if I do not track/journal better. I know not everyone needs to track but for me it is crucial!!

Thanks Carla and Mary for inspiring me!!

I have been in a slump and it is high time I pull my head out of my ass and get down to work!!

I wanna be smokin’ hot when I get to Fitbloggin