90 days

Here I am, I am back.  Yes I have been a total slacker on the blog and at getting in shape.  I've spent the last few weeks beating myself up because I haven't been motivated.  However all that did was make it worse.  During New Years "resolution" time I couldn't think of a specific goal.  I had so many general goals that I just felt over whelmed.  Well I have had an epiphany.  This "Fat Candace" will only be a 3 year period in my life.  It will not be my life.  I am making a change. 

I am making a change in not only how I eat and when I work out but in my thinking and mentality.  I will quit knocking myself down, and start picking myself up.  I will not be my biggest enemy but my biggest supporter.  I am making a life change.

Finally I was able to decide on a New Years resolution that is positive, attainable and specific.  I am giving myself 90 days to lose 20 lbs.  By April 10th I will be 118 lbs and healthy.  I will take these 90 days to focus on Candace and how to make Candace happy.

This blog, even though I have neglected it, has kept me feeling slightly guilty and accountable, which lets face is sometimes what we all need.  I am going to use this little space we have carved out for ourselves on the web to my advantage!   Thanks to all of you for all of your support. 

The time is now, not tomorrow.  Day 1 of 90 has come and gone.  I am on my way!

-Candace

I don't feel any skinnier!!! WHY???

I did my weekly weigh in and I am at 125 lbs. I sure don't feel any skinnier. Why is that?? I worked out 5 hours this week and I still feel the same!! My goal for the next week is to have protein & a veggie/fruit (good carb) with every meal.
-Cassie

South Beach for Tamara

OK, after looking at the diet plans and my lifestyle I’ve decided to go for The South Beach Diet.  You know when planning this I had to consider Kevin, because he is my main support person.   One thing I know is he does not eat a lot of sweets or baked goods, which means I won’t have them in the house.  He love meat and does not mind salads. 

Some people may say you have to do what you want but here’s the thing, saying and doing are two different things.  So maybe it’s a cop out but I think taking into consideration that this way he will not sabotage me (unconsciously of course).

Who knows maybe I'll  go to South Beach , FL and look GREAT from doing South Beach Diet.

I weighted this morning and I’m at 154.4.   Today I have planned eggs, tuna fish, vegetables and nuts for breakfast and lunch and chicken and a salad for dinner.  

-Tamara

Where is Candace and Calie??

Um ladies,
You need to be writing more posts on the blog or its going to crumble..... My week has been going great! I worked out for 2 hours today- it included 1 hour of body pump and 1 hour of cardio, I had a salad with lots of veggies and a veggie chicken patty. Went to Whole Foods today and got protein and protein bars. I am feeling great!!!
My weight check will be Sunday night!
-Cassie

Waiting to Start?

Why does it seem that I'm great at waiting to start?  I do great when I have a set schedule but if there is any deviation I say, I'll start tomorrow.  Well there have been plenty of tomorrows.  Ok, so in the tree photo I weighed the same 159 lbs.  Tomorrow I will check out my plan options.  Here is what I'm thinking of:

Option 1- Just counting calories along with 30 min exercise four days a week.
Option 2- Jillian Michaels online program
Option 3- South Beach Diet
Option 4- Suzanne Summers Sexy Forever (for over 40)

After I check these out tomorrow, I will make my decision and work hard at sticking to it. 

- Tamara

September 2009

2011

My New Year Resoultion is to try something NEW every month!!!!

So my new diet is called The Zone Diet. Its all about moderation and balance. Its a long term way to eat smaller portions and still enjoy the foods that I love. Balancing my protein, carbs and veggies. I am going to make more vegetarian meals, and stay away from beef and pork. I am only going to eat chicken and fish.
Lets go 2011......
-Cassie