Weigh-In #6

I feel great. I really do & you know what, just because the scale hasn't moved and just because I haven't lost "inches" this week, I'm not going to get discouraged.

Yes, that is right 127 pounds AGAIN. The measurements have decreased by the little tick marks but I'm not doing decimal points.

The greatest measure I have is how I sprinted a mile at 7.0 mph on the treadmill yesterday morning. The greatest measure is bonding with my sister as we head to Cardio Barre. The greatest measure is putting on a dress and feeling comfortable in it sitting for hours at my desk.

Maybe I'd be at 125 pounds if I didn't do the All-You-Can-Eat Buffets this past weekend with my parentals and sister, but you know what, the challenge is about being realistic and those weekends will happen and it's not the end of the world. I'll go about today, eating vegetarian (since it is Tuesday) and I will go to boot camp and I won't beat myself up over the second helping of lobster I had or the cheese I had the friendly guy on the other side of the counter add to my egg white omelet.

Remember, we are trying to adopt habits that will remain with us through time. NEVER allowing yourself cheese or another lobster tail is not realistic.

So here are my rules so far. I decided not to add anything since there are so many, but instead, re-iterate what the existing ones are.

1. Tuesday/Thursday - vegetarian days
2. Cardio for 45 min at least 3 times a week
3. Limit Soda (I saw NEVER) but it'll happen.
4. Breakfast! (I'm loving the quick bite of cereal, fruit to go, and/or keifer)
5. Abs - ENGAGE. Sister #3 and I keep reminding the other to "engage" which means to tuck in your tailbone and work the core/lower abs to hold up your posture straight. Tip came from Kamilah from Cardio Barre Eagle Rock.
6. Fiber Intake - I've messed this up. I'll start adding it to my 3rd 16 oz. water cup of the day. (drink 4 during my 9 hour work day)
7. Do not eat after 830pm. I've done this even days I have ballet until 10pm. :) Thank goodness for Luna Bars!
8. I'm stretching too. I never have that "I can't move" feeling the next day after working out. I am going to credit stretching to this.

Hope you are still sticking to the wonderful goals you have set for yourself. Thanks for keeping ME inspired!! xo, Lani

Fitness-spiration Photo

The super active, outdoorsy: Cameron Diaz

I'm pretty sure I've read she does the "hamster routine" (aka gym) but there is no doubt that she gets out there and has fun during her free time. My kind of girl!