Diary of an Overweight Hamster

I’ve just completed week three of my journey to weight loss. In some sense, this has been the hardest week yet. The novelty of getting out there and exercising has worn off. The fact that I haven’t seen a dramatic visible difference is discouraging. I’m vowing to go out and get a scale this week, so that I have some sort of bench mark. I may even get up the courage to try on my “cut off the circulation” pants and see if they are more comfortable. I’ve been wrestling with what to call this weight loss diary. I’ve been … Continue reading

Spring Forward to Action 30-Day Challenge – Day 10: Cardio/Flexibility

Good morning! Happy Tuesday! How are you feeling today? You’ve probably got the idea behind the routine today, so we’re going to just do a quick recap of what your workout should cover for today! Okay, so select your activity and get hopping. Remember, keep up with your accountability, and keep track of your progress in your journal or comment on it here. I’d love to hear how you are doing. Be sure you are hydrating before, during and after your workout. Make sure you limber up with a couple of light stretches. Ready? Okay, let’s begin. Choose your own … Continue reading

Spring Forward to Action! – The Goal

It’s Saturday and it’s time to think forward towards next weekend. The end of March is rapidly approaching on April 3rd, the Spring Forward to Action challenge will begin. Everyone is invited to join into the Challenge. I will be posting a message to the Forums as well, inviting you to post your own experiences, goal challenges and more. You can reply here in the comments or on the message board. The plan is the personal action plan you choose for yourself. April is 30 days long, so we’re going for a 30-day challenge. In order to start setting up … Continue reading