moving on

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Tipping the scale

I haven't updated you guys on my weight because I have been eating healthy all week, I did cardio 5 days this week and my stupid scale says I have gained 5lbs! That is BS! I am so upset! So, I am going to go buy a new scale this week. This one wasn't even ours the people who lived here before us left it and its never been accurate according to the Dr.s scale or the gym. But now IT HAS GOT TO GO! Besides the scale I am feeling better over all. More energy, I'm waking up earlier and feel like I'm more rested! The lbs will be forced to drop soon. Before I was not gaining or loosing so even if I didn't change my eating habits the cardio has to take some weight off. But I am definitely motivated to do more!

Live well and be happy. Till tomorrow

Please and thank you

There are a few common courtesies that I think everyone should know and follow.

1. Saying Please and Thank you- use at least one!!!

2. Holding the door open for someone behind you- especially if they are carrying a kid or have their hands full.

3. Making your children clean up before you leave someones house- don't leave my kid to clean up the mess that they made together.

4. Don't smack your food!!!! 

5. Close the toilet lid- I live with three boys and I never fall into the toilet unless we have company. 

6. Squeeze from the bottom of the tube.

7. Keep your children with you and quiet when you are in a public place- no one wants you snot nosed child coming up to them while they are trying to eat or screaming at the DMV

8. Let the elderly, handicapped or women with strollers go thru a door first if you get there at the same time and holding it open would be nice!

9. Don't use your cell phone when you are at a counter, just sat at a table in a restaurant or in any other situation where you have to answer questions to someone not on the phone.

10. (again on the cell phone theme) Don't scream when you talk on the phone- the person can hear you if you use your regular speaking voice, that the great thing about technology!

Live well and be happy. Till tomorrow!

Killing it~

Ok, so I'm not so good a the writing every day but I am making a gallant effort! Anyways, I went to "Wild Card Wednesday" at the Y yesterday, which is basically a different fitness class every week. This week was a weight ball and step class which was extremely hard! I guess in the 9 mo. I was pregnant they have decided that fitness means power jumps and high intensity with little to no recovery. Interval tanning is all the rage which would be completely fine if I were in shape but my fat ba-donkey-donk it not able to move like that, YET!!! But again I did not quit, I sweat and pushed right on through! Today I tried my hand at a little hip hop, now that's more my speed! Other than a few blunders because I was new and didn't know the moves well, I killed it! It was great to be in my environment cuz I can dance! Although, I love dancing and I am good at it, I won't stop trying the hard stuff and one day I will get it! Also, I got up this morning and went for a two mile walk with Rachel. Today I rocked! I'm so proud of myself

Live well and be happy. Till tomorrow!

Running outta steam

(So I woke up this [Wednesday] to realize I save yesterday's post instead of posting it)

I took my first spin class since having a baby six months ago and being sick now for over a week. It was ridiculous, I could not keep up. I seemed to run out of energy within the first twenty min of class. I never stopped though, I pushed on through going much slower than the rest of the class. I was so embarrassed, there were women ten and twenty years & pounds more than me who kept up just fine. I know that it will improve over time but I am used to be the one who went to the weight room after class and all I wanted to do was go home. After all was said and done I finished the hour class and I was sweating pretty hard so I'm sure I burned quite a few calories.

On a different note I am taking my rest day today because we have a day of tattooing! I'm so excited! I love having body art and I love the fact that my new career choice is one that will allow for visible tattoos!

Live well and be happy! Till tomorrow...

Confessions

Forgive me followers for I have sinned against my whole purpose for this site. It has been 3 days since my last post thought I was supposed to post everyday. Also, I indulged on chocolate, tiramisu, coffee and pizza during my hiatus. As a penance I shall start a food diary to hold myself accountable and I shall blog everyday even on the shameful ones.

My intentions for not blogging this weekend were that I was giving my body time to heal which took lots of rest. However, I quickly realized that if I wasn't blogging my mind aromatically went to super cheat mode! I did manage to lose 2lbs but I'm not sure how. So, I'm back/here for good, everyday, maybe twice. I feel better and after getting my husbands tire fixed I'm hitting the gym hard. I made Darren(husband) hide the coffee pot and I threw away the creamer. For those of you that don't know I have high estrogen and coffee makes it worse and the higher it is the fatter I get! It's on!

Live well and be happy! Till tomorrow...

Down and out

It's the most beautiful day so far this year, 80 degrees in the middle of March. Oh, the fun, outdoors things I could do today! Walking in the park, hiking the trails at Lake Lanier, a bike ride or even just laying out in the back yard after a good workout at the Y(which I joined yesterday). However I will be doing none of these because the cold I have had has now taken a turn for the worst. Pretty sure I have a sinus infection and maybe a couple of ear infections. I was given some antibiotics in the hospital for my stab wound and since I have no insurance I hope they work.

So as far as my contribution to my weight lose today, I will just have to eat well and get rest so my body can heal and I can get this show on the road. All I want to do is jump into a spin class or take out my frustrations in a kick boxing class. ANYTHING to get my heart pumping and calories burning.  I may however make myself go for a little walk with they boys so they can soak up some fresh air!

Live well and be happy! Till tomorrow...

Slow start

Well I made the commitment yesterday knowing I had a bit of a cold which I could normally tough through. However, after my first post I accidentally stabbed my had with a kitchen knife and had to go to the hospital. Then had a terrible nights sleep because I became even more sick. Although discouraging I am going to push through. I started my morning with a cup green tea to help me feel better and clear my head. I am going to eat right, cut out sugars, breads and sodium and hopefully feel up to a  little walk with my boys this afternoon. Also, I am signing up at the YMCA, I'm a sucker for fitness classes and they offer like 12 a day! I'll be looking good in know time.

I feel like I need to include my whole motivation behind this blog. Aside from the obvious looks of the situation I really want to retrain my life. I have lost weight many times through healthy eating(not dieting) and exercise but then I go back to enjoying the not so healthy things and end up at around 170 lbs. Then the cycle begins again. I hate the yo-yo and this time I am making a permanent change. I am at an all time high in my weight because of having a baby and being on bed rest my last two months of pregnancy and I feel awful! I want to change my life, I want to feel good about myself and have the mental clarity that comes with feeling good and as soon as I achieve that I want to help others do the same. I start school in a few weeks and I'm enrolled in the exercise science program. My plan is to become a personal trainer and nutritionist. This is a career in which I will finally feel like I am making a difference in peoples lives!

Well I have to get going on my day!


Live well and be happy! Till tomorrow...

In the begining

Hello, I'm Cheyann, a 30 year old mother of two. I have struggled with weight issues for almost ten years and this is the end. I need something to hold me accountable so blogging will be it.

I am 5'10" and my weight is 190lbs (no good!!).  My goal is to lose 50lbs, tone lean muscle and keep it off for good. Also, I am starting school to become a Certified Personal Trainer and Nutritionist which means I obviously need to project it first!

I tend to be a sucker for trends aka the latest gimmick so it may be hard to break that habit! I do love to exercise but have trouble making time. This will be my motivation so, I hope you enjoy the journey as much as I will.