Weekly Weights 8/18 & 8/25/08

Here's the scoop from last week & this week...I'm still hammering away here! I've decided to abbreviate the measurements to cover weight, abs, chest & hips (pannus). I keep a full set still but for the blog, I think I'll simplify things.

8/18/08 8/25/08
Weight 186.1 184.7
Abs 37 36.75
Sucked In 34.25 33.5
Chest 42.75 42.5
Pannus 44.25 44

Things are going well. This past week especially! I've really gotten HOOKED to my Wii Fit (I got it for my b-day 2 weeks ago and LOVE it). I also have been working out with a Leslie Sansone DVD (Walk Away the Pounds). I enjoy it, even though it is pretty simple. The time flies when I do it!

I really have done lots of thinking over the past few weeks and I am finally in the right "mode" to continue along my journey. I finally have been making my words meet my actions....which is the key to success.

Someone can "want" something all day long but without putting the WORK forth to earn that something, it will never happen. I know that and I'm putting forth the effort required.

So much is going on with me right now....I'll save that for another post though. I'd actually like to start blogging more regularly about my daily thoughts and feelings. That's one of my short & long term goals. I know that will be an important step towards my permanent success.

I have to run finish dinner....g'night!
Have an amazing night/day!
Hugs from AZ,
Shannon

FREE FALL STOPS TODAY!

OMG---I have had a weight gain free fall and it STOPS today! I have gained 8 pounds since 6/23/08, which was my lowest weight so far. I have been ridiculous and unhappy about it. I haven't set foot in the gym in more than two weeks and I am not proud of that.
I am admitting it. I have to be honest with myself and put things into perspective. I haven't figured out for sure why I'm in this free fall....except I have a few ideas. I'm not sure why someone else's success would sabotage me, but I think I have let it. Why do you suppose that is?
Hmmmmmmm.......

Well here's today's weight & measurements:
Weight-187.1
Abs-38.75
Sucked In Abs-34.5
Neck-14.75
Chest-42.75
R arm-11.75/16
L arm-12/16
R thigh-21.5
L thigh-21.5
Pannus-44.5

OK---time to get up and do something about this! I'm GOING to! I'm READY to!
I'll keep you posted,
Shannon

I'm BAAAAAAAAAAACK!!

Hello Hello!!
I'm FINALLY back from vacation and I had an AMAZING time!! London, Paris, Florence, Pisa and Rome were ALL wonderful!! The girls had a great time too!

Guess what?! I WALKED up the Eiffel Tower! I did it! I felt great and actually had my sister take my pic after I got up the stairs (see above). What do you think? Pretty cool huh!?!

I can't even begin to fill you in on the trip but I wanted to be sure to check in and say that I AM HERE! I am doing fine and believe it or not I actually LOST about a pound and a half overseas. (I kept an eye on things I was eating--for the most part AND walked a TON every day).

I'll be sure to post my weekly weight & measurements on Monday.

Hugs,
Shannon