SIZE 8!!! But not ready to celebrate

This week has been a little rough trying to get back on the workout wagon.  I am sore, tired and really want a glass (or bottle - noonw can say for sure) of viognier at the end of the day.  Today's cardio took two sessions.  I was so winded after 10 minutes, I took a walk around the house to collect my breath.

After another 15 mintues, I cooled down, took a shower and started getting ready for my day.  That's when I spied a pair of size 8 jeans that I have not worn in almost 2 years.  I considered to give it a go.  I squeezed in, buttoned them and sat down.  Now I DID fit into them.  I just could not breath whiling sitting.  Standing yes, but once I sat, it pushed all my intestines, kidneys, bladder and other organs into my diaphram, lungs and chest cavity.  Oh well, maybe next time....end of March!

Week 2 - Back at it

So each week I get to take one day off from my workouts and menu.  That was yesterday...I ate nachos and had a few beers.  This morning I feel like I am ready for the new week. 

At Mission Ridge I ran into 3 of you who have checked in on my journey to thin.  Thanks for the hug Summer and thanks for the words of encouragement Michelle!  That is precisely why I put myself out there.  I know I need those exact thoughtful encounters. 

Good news! - I lost 5 lb this week.  I know it is simply the beginning but what a way to start.  I am consuming at least 1500 calories each day, drinking lots of water and putting in my dues at the gym.  This is the plan I have designed to lose the fat and gaint he lean muscle.  Today I have a 20 minute interval workout with some ab work to look forward to.

Tomorrow - I go back to the gym to lift my lower body.  Another goal would be to straighten out my winery 2010 budget, and to clean my office.

Day Three - oops

So I am not writing this day off as a total loss.  I missed my first goal to have an early morning stretch.  Addie woke at 3pm, so Scott thoughtfully turned off the alarm that came at 5:30.  No worries though.  I did get in a decent stretch before shuttling Tori off to school. And another tonight.

My second goal I missed totally!  I planned to lift my lower body.  I hoped to get to town for two performance reviews for employees at the winery and scoot out by 1pm.  Not happening.  Both

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Day two - Cardio and crunches

So I met my goals for today: 

FYI - Goals for Tuesday, January 5^th – DAY TWO 

1. 20 minutes of Cardio
2. write the 2nd week of my menu
3. buy bananas, and rest of grocery list

The major issue for me is BALANCE.  When I have down time I have been watching late night (truly late night - did you know reruns of the office start around midnight?) or when I unwind with a glass of

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Just the fat...I mean the facts

I know this is going to be a tough emotional ride. So I am going to remove those elements from this post. Today I am just posting the facts so I can relieve myself from self-pity or more inner turmoil:

This was sent from Scott's Blackberry on Jan 4th. This is not retouched.

• Weight	170lb
  Body fat	45.71lb
  BF Percentage	26.90%
  left arm	12.75 inches
  right arm	12.75 inches
  chest	38.50inches
  waist	33.50inches
  hips	40.00 inches
  thighs	43.00 inches
  right leg	26.50 inches
  left leg	27.25 inches