July 2

So, I got measured on Saturday. I will see about posting the measurements this weekend. I have also changed up my cardio routine a bit. I was doing the same thing every time I went in, and I have realized that it would be better to mix it up a bit. I do the elliptical, the treadmill and the new machine I previously mentioned the Octane Fitness Lateral X. I feel a difference from the constant change up of not doing the same thing all the time. My advice is to mix up whatever you are doing in your cardio plan. I am hoping that it will stop me from plateauing, but time will tell. I also weighed in on Saturday and I lost another 2.1 pounds. WOOHOO!!

I also noticed that there are little things that you can do to improve your health and fitness goals. Me, I cut the junk food (candy & chocolate) out of my diet. I am a junk-food-oholic and for me I can't just have one piece and walk away. I will end up eating all of it, usually in one sitting. So, for me abstinence is the only way. I have been off of this since March 27, 2014 and I have found that it gets easier as time goes on. I went through 3 weeks of rough withdrawals from this type of food and sugar and I really don't want to experience that again. This is part of my motivation. I have also started taking the stairs instead of the elevator at work. I work on the 4th floor so, I walk up and down those at least twice a day. Once up and once down. Of course we also have our reception on the 2nd floor, so of course if I need to go down there and take the stairs again. You would be surprised how much of a difference small changes like this make.

Good Luck, and remember to never give up.