'I AM MORE CONFIDENT ABOUT MY APPEARANCE'
May 4, 2005
I was prevented from doing exercise (for two days) because I was studying for major exams but exercising has become easier for me. The time flies by so quickly. I look forward to working out. Sometimes I have to push myself to get out of bed, but it's a great way to start my day.
I haven't been eating as many vegetables as I should. I've managed to eat fruits more often. I still eat fast food but I try to share whatever I am eating with someone else so I don't eat the whole thing.
BODY CHANGES, INCREASING CONFIDENCE
I have noticed the changes in my body and so have others. My fiancé says I'm glowing. I can now wear a pair of jeans that couldn't fit last month. I feel great. I am more confident about my appearance and I am still working toward my goal.
MAY 7, 2005
I see myself coming closer to my goals. This programme has helped me to be more accepting of myself. I can more clearly see what I want and I am being more realistic about my fitness goals. I don't want to be skinny, but I do want my body to be trimmer and firmer.
MAY 9, 2005
I exercised with Gilad as usual, and I definitely felt that workout this morning. There are obvious physical changes. My waist is smaller and my tummy doesn't feel as squishy. My abdominal (muscles) aren't six-pack complete, but they have definition. My thighs and arms are toned. I'm happy with the changes. Now, I'm less concerned with my weight and more focused on toning and sculpting my body. My weight goal is 130lbs. By my scale that means four lbs to go. I think it's feasible, and once I'm there, I'll see if I really want to be 125 lbs, which I had originally wanted to be. I must say that I am satisfied but my goal is to now add more exercise and vegetables.
CHALLENGES REMAIN, BUT STILL DETERMINEDM
MAY 13, 2005
Today, I actually did 45 minutes. It wasn't as hard as I thought it would be. I just had to work myself up to it. It was a mental effort because I'm used to stopping after 30 minutes. I hope that I can see more changes in June, given all that I have been doing. I don't want to regress that takes a lot of discipline.
Yesterday, I didn't eat well. I had only one balanced meal. I tend to be overdoing it with carbohydrates and sodium. Pre-preparing vegetable meals before I need them has made it easier for me to eat them more often. I just reheat. As time passes, I realise that my choices are better. I have to praise myself for being more consistent with exercising. I want to maintain that. The major problem I have is time-related. Sometimes I get too busy to stop and work out.
