Love Handles and Workout Pants

I have a pet peeve and I feel that I might not be alone on this one. Why doesn't someone design workout apparel for those with love handles, thunder thighs and/or muffin top. Everything out there right now is definitely not forgiving and really just accentuates the negatives. There is nothing worse than getting ready to go workout and glancing at yourself in the mirror in disgust.  Not a great way to start a workout. I find myself constantly pulling down my shirt and making sure that all my flab/dimpled areas are concealed. I know some may think that seeing your faults before a workout could be a motivator but I just find it depressing and to be a real confidence shaker.  Spanx really needs to develop workout gear!  If I could look two sizes smaller at the gym, going there would be a heck of a lot easier.

Skinny Kitty!

This sweet little stray kitten found our backyard yesterday.  He is 5 weeks old and is skin and bones.   It was 100 degrees out, the flies were swarming him and he was covered in ticks.  We are taking care of him until we can find him a home.  

Meeting this kitty definitely puts things into perspective. Here I've been complaining about how I need to loose a little weight, when this poor little innocent kitten was starving to death. 

3 Pounds Lighter but Feeling Guilty

I stepped on the scale this morning and I have lost 3 pounds. I can't believe I lost three pounds in just 5 days! I love you Jillian Michaels and stationary bike!

OK, here it goes, my big moment of truth. Since being honest with my eating habits will help me reach my ultimate weight loss goal, I must share with you my embarrassment. Just days after swearing it off, last night I caved and had Bobby's Frozen Custard with brownies and nuts. I was conscious enough to shave off some calories by ordering the 99% fat free vanilla custard however; I still cheated and will inevitably have to pay for my lack of will power.

I lost three pounds even despite my ice cream binge but maybe it could have been 4 pounds. I have to stay away from junk or those 3 pounds will be back before I know it.

Jillian Michaels Shred-it with Weights

Jillian Michaels Shred-it with Weights – The Countdown Begins

Big Booty, Sore Booty

I did interval training on the stationary bike last night and almost died. It was a real eye opener that I shouldn’t have slacked off. I have lost a lot of stamina but more importantly my booty and the bike are punishing me. If you haven’t been on a stationary bike before, it takes a while for your butt to get used to the seat. It is a killer when you start and you have to work through the pain during each session until your butt builds up tolerance to the seat and the booty ache. I think I am going to invest in those fancy cycling shorts with the padding. Isn't that funny, I have to pad my already well padded fat booty.

Farewell Ice Cream, It's a New Day!

Ok, so I took a brief hiatus but I am back and more determined than ever. I haven't gained any weight during my "vacation" but I definitely have lost strength and endurance. I got so frustrated with not seeing results and gave up to quickly. This time it is going to be different (knock on wood). I am NOT going to give up until I achieve my goal; no matter how long it takes.

PS: I am seriously considering changing my blog’s title from Blame Chocolate to Blame Ice Cream. Ice Cream is a new enemy of mine. During my hiatus I consumed embarrassing amounts of it. My first step is to remove myself from Dairy Queen and Bobby’s Frozen Custard’s email marketing list. I am like a crack addict who needs to cut off contact from her dealer. It’s downright pathetic!