That's my official starting weight! I'm so embarrassed to even say that. I can NOT believe that I let my self go like that. It's ridiculous, really. My BMI is like 35?!!? That means I'm obese! WOW.
See, now even as I'm typing it, I still can not believe it. Oh, and my body fat percentage is 38.8%. After 38%, you have a "morbidly high" chance of getting diseases like diabetes and heart problems. That's just great isn't it?
Anyway, all this information is sure to keep me on track this time. I didn't realize I was that bad off. I suppose it's easy to let it slip away though. I'm going to schedule an appointment for the doctor for a physical, because I'm really interested to know if this weight has done any damage yet.
So, if not before, now is the greatest time for change. It has to be different this time, or I really could have health problems. Very few people on my mom's side DON'T have diabetes, and that's scary.
Time to eat healthy, and hit the gym!
Thursday, March 24, 2011
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Welcome Back
So, I admit. I've strayed away from my "journey to skinny" for a while. It's easy to let life get in the way. You get caught up in something else, and forget all about the diet and exercise. And, I've been feeling really bad about it too. I've tried to exercise at home, and that's not cutting it. Then I tried going jogging, due to the fact that I now have an android, and an app to talk to me while I run. Yet, that again isn't cutting it. So, on Saturday, I made a bold decision: to join Urban Active once more.
If you don't live close to Urban Active Fitness, it's pretty much the best thing since sliced bread. I've been a member before, and I loved it! They have televisions on all their cardio equipment, a swimming pool, sauna, indoor track, basketball & raquetball courts, oh, and a movie theater (you work out while you watch!). They've got it all. So, anyway, I'm back to the gym, and it feels good.
Last night (March 21st) was my first official workout. I did the ski machine (or whatever they are called!) for 40 minutes, and burned approximately 200 calories or so. It felt so good. I wanted to stop after 20 minutes, but I made myself keep going. When you join Urban Active, they give you one free session with a trainer, to workout, talk about your nutrition, weigh-in, etc. My appointment for that is tonight, so I'm curious to see what they have to say. I definitely need it, because I feel like I need some direction. This will help me to get back on the right path!
So, from now on, I'll be updating about my experiences at the gym, to keep track of what I'm eating, how many calories I'm burning, and goals that I've set for myself.
I plan on updating tonight about the training session, and for my first official weigh-in. After tonight, I will weigh myself in every 2 weeks. I think that's fair. I used to weigh myself everyday, but that concept doesn't seem to work out too well, :p.
To wrap things up, I'll check in tonight!
If you don't live close to Urban Active Fitness, it's pretty much the best thing since sliced bread. I've been a member before, and I loved it! They have televisions on all their cardio equipment, a swimming pool, sauna, indoor track, basketball & raquetball courts, oh, and a movie theater (you work out while you watch!). They've got it all. So, anyway, I'm back to the gym, and it feels good.
Last night (March 21st) was my first official workout. I did the ski machine (or whatever they are called!) for 40 minutes, and burned approximately 200 calories or so. It felt so good. I wanted to stop after 20 minutes, but I made myself keep going. When you join Urban Active, they give you one free session with a trainer, to workout, talk about your nutrition, weigh-in, etc. My appointment for that is tonight, so I'm curious to see what they have to say. I definitely need it, because I feel like I need some direction. This will help me to get back on the right path!
So, from now on, I'll be updating about my experiences at the gym, to keep track of what I'm eating, how many calories I'm burning, and goals that I've set for myself.
I plan on updating tonight about the training session, and for my first official weigh-in. After tonight, I will weigh myself in every 2 weeks. I think that's fair. I used to weigh myself everyday, but that concept doesn't seem to work out too well, :p.
To wrap things up, I'll check in tonight!
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