I still like Andrew.

When Andrew stated that he was going to be doing some changing up in our workout on Wednesday, I told him that I was looking forward to it, but I might not like him on Thursday. Well it is Thursday and I still think he is a good guy. Yesterday's workout was very challenging...and fulfilling AND I accomplished more than I thought I could/would. Working that hard really requires me to reevaluate my nutritional habits. It was much easier to eat healthy when I had children at home as it was imperative to me to give them the nutrition they needed to be successful. Now I need to consider myself as important as I did them. Andrew, thanks for the encouragement and the harping on our eating habits--it helps. Jacque and Heidi, I really appreciate you two; sorry I sometimes act like a

JacqueG

Returning from 1 week vacation and I was bummed.
I worked out and went on a 9 mi bike ride when I was away and worked out 3 times.When I returned on  Monday I felt a bit warn out. Yesterday I was not able to complet the workout. My BS was high. I am sure it was due to my lunch...tooo many carbs. YES Andrew what we eat makes a difference!! Being diabetic I know this, but sometimes we backslide. Hopefully friday I will be back in the groove. I have set my personal goals, and I feel with a little bit more diligence on my part with healty eating I will attain most if not all of them. I appreciate the reminders on the healthy eating.
Jacque

Update

well I have to admit I was extremely disappointed in my assessments numbers. So disappointed that I'd rather not include numbers but I'm continuing to go to classes and push myself as much as I can. I've also made more of an effort to eat healthier, I'm not cheating as much as I was since I haven't yielded the results that I'd like to get out of the program. I have started to attend the pumping iron fit classes and that has really kicked my butt! It is soo hard but I feel if I add that in with our regular routines it will help me achieve more results. I think part of the reason I'm not seeing the results I would like is because I was a college athlete and my body is used to very intense workouts. since I'm not able to duplicate a basketball practice the next best thing is to attend classes that focus on muscle fatigue which basically makes your body burn in places you never thought you could feel any pain :). It's different for me and I'd much rather play basketball which is a lot funner than burning your muscle's out but being that I'm a full time employee and a new mother I can't run to the gym anytime that I'd like so trying to incorporate more fit classes along with my regular workouts should help me get a little closer to my goals. At this point I know I won't reach the goal I set out to accomplish at the beginning of the year but I'd like to at least make it halfway there. Guess we'll see....Keep you posted.

Is He Talking About My Eating Again?

Yes I sure am.  You ladies and gents are going to get tired of me saying this if you not already are, but eating is the NUMBER 1 factor, NOT EXERCISE in any weight loss program.  I read some where the other day that nutrition accounts for nearly 80% of WEIGHT LOSS.  You all could have Jillian Michaels or Bob from the Biggest Loser as your trainers and not lose hardly anything if your nutrition is terrible.  Trainers are not magicians or miracle workers, if your not happy with your results then do something about it away from the gym, and it starts with what's on your plate.  I'm not a nutritionist, but feel free to ask me any questions and if I can't answer then there is a wealth of knowledge on the internet that can provide you with plenty of recipe's and nutrition tips to accelerate weight loss goals.  If I sound frustrated that's because I am.  I was just as mad as you guys were when you didn't see the results that you or I wanted.  Nutrition makes or breaks a weight loss program end of story.  Stay focused and encouraged and give me everything you got until the end.    

Away from ASU, but sticking with the program!

Aloha, all. I'm away from the office and hence away from the SRC this week, but keeping my commitment to the program. On top of moving (lots of walking, lots of lifting and carrying weight!) I'm also continuing my workout in other ways to keep from losing ground. Hang in there, everyone, and as Andrew has been reminding us, eat healthy!

re-programming...

Today's workout was a great one!  It was an opportunity to switch things up and re-program my training.  It really got me sweating!  I love Sparky's Yard in the morning.  The cool fresh air and nobody else around helped me to keep focused.  My body has adjusted to the workouts that I have been doing, so I should "feel" this workout tomorrow.  The squats, the short runs, the dead lifts, everything was a good mix.  I am looking forward to increasing the weights on Thursday and continuing to build and build.

Not Satisfied With Your Results, CHECK YOUR EATING!!!!

Mid-assessments are all done.  Some of you were quite pleased and others very disappointed with your results.  I've said it many times before and I'll say it again YOUR EATING HABITS ARE THE X FACTOR IN ANY WEIGHT LOSS PROGRAM.  You can work out until you're blue in the face, but if your not eating properly it sabotages all your hard work spent at the gym.  I can't imagine how frustrating it is to work out hard on a consistent basis and not see much of a change.  Stay focused on the positives.  Everyone of you should still be proud because you improved in many areas.  Please stay encouraged.