bon soir mes amours.
before i start, i just want to say that ms. e. jean carroll herself offered to take me out for massive drinks if i succeed at this killer 28 day plan. for a girl like me getting ready for six finals, tending to an ailing parent, and trying to scavenge for any jobs for next year in this oh-so-phenomenal economy, that is quite possibly the most exciting thing that could ever happen. (also, if life was rainbows, unicorns, lollipops and couture, it would still be the most exciting piece of news ever as i have followed her diligently since i was 20 years old in college). as if i needed more motivation, this just seals the deal and sends me into sub-thin-al heaven!
this past week has been difficult: my mom is sick (and luckily it's temporary) and i'm grappling with a thousand and one to-do items, but i have managed to lose weight, albeit at not as quickly as my body normally does. bygones.
i've been putting in time at the gym (blech, i prefer outdoor running, but that cannot happen until i'm lighter) and really trying to make things work. instead of being vague about my approach, i'm going to articulate what it is that i'm doing so you can see that this is really the product of guts&guile.
yesterday i put in about 5-6 hours of cardio at the gym. let me tell you, pain is a motivator and emotional pain is the sultan of motivators. it is very easy to lose yourself on the elliptical if you're mind is consumed with a never-ending buzzing litany. will not repeat this ever again- too tiring and really was just an escape for yesterday.
that said, this is my plan until I reach 160.0 lbs (my real, real goal weight is 135/140):
14 miles / day OR 10 miles / day + a class (yoga / kick-boxing / spin)
workouts are spread throughout morning and evening
after 160.0 lbs:
7 miles / day OR 10 miles / day, depending on time
PLUS yoga friday, saturday and sunday
******** DISCLAIMER (when i'm fit/my normal size, i run an average of 7-10 miles in the morning- depending on when class starts. this is not exactly that HUGE of an extension of what i have trained myself to do in the past few years.)
finally, in case you're curious about my diet, it's a simple no-mess-no-bs ordeal. it's simple, eat what you want, eat less of it and if presented with crap, try to avoid it. i mean, yes, i am here because the idea in theory is simple and application is hard, but i am carrying my weight (ha) on this one. my one rule is NO BINGING.
ok, that is all i have for now.
i'll update soon.
GOOD LUCK TO ALL!
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No matter how much the neurotic accomplished yesterday - even if he finished - he must start anew today. - Terri Guillemets
i signed up yesterday. had my last hurrah last night, and i've created a 28 day plan for champions.
the challenge: lose 15 in 28.
the goal: peace of mind, happiness, confidence, strength.
the how-to:
i've made a fail proof running, yoga, kickboxing and spinning schedule that will require my undivided attention. as a law student in their final semester of school, i'm also going to be serious about school for the next 4 weeks and make it a point to follow my work/study plan at the same time. i want nothing short of success before i reach graduation.
ever heard of the comeback kid? well i am his older, smarter, much more refined driven spartanic herculean sister.
let the games begin.
p.s. oh and i miss all the frocks + ensembles + elements of my closet that only fit a tan, svelte 5'8'', size 4 muse. getting back there again, one day at a time.
