24 steps to go...My diary to a healthy lifestyle!

tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-71738065620914865992009-07-14T20:54:04.678-04:0024 steps to go...My diary to a healthy lifestyle!24 Steps to go is dedicated to the 24 steps it takes me to get to the top of the work out equipment at the gym I know that in time those steps will lead me to a healthier Mara.Marahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05542309122209632347marasdiary@aol.comBlogger218125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173806562091486599.post-10027172968613952442009-07-13T08:22:00.002-04:002009-07-13T08:25:15.548-04:00Not so much

This weekend so not productive. A lot was going on so not much gym time/walking etc. I really need to just kick myself in the *ss and do it and also learn to say no when someone ask me to do something other than what is for me. That is life we just go with the flow lol!Hope everyone had a wonderful weekend and got some exercise in - you all inspire me!

Marahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05542309122209632347marasdiary@aol.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173806562091486599.post-27868196546170422192009-07-10T07:14:00.003-04:002009-07-10T07:20:45.780-04:00Positive people

Yesterday I spent some time with one of my favorite people she knows me pretty well and always can make me smile. Do you have that one person in your life that can do that for you no matter what? I mentioned last month about moving to a new location for my job and what I was going to do. Well that fell through and now I am on the verge of unemployment (she did not want me to leave) so now I am

Marahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05542309122209632347marasdiary@aol.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173806562091486599.post-28256801020057970022009-07-09T07:30:00.003-04:002009-07-09T07:44:12.705-04:00Patience and Coordination

Last night I went to the kickboxing class offered on Wednesday nights at the gym. Just so it is noted I have not been to kickboxing in about a month so I was scared about how well I actually could do. We started off with the jump rope exercise (15 mins of different speeds) because of my ankle I am allowed to do what I can (told by instructor do what you can as long as you are moving that is what

Marahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05542309122209632347marasdiary@aol.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173806562091486599.post-8675283782092915952009-07-08T08:07:00.003-04:002009-07-08T08:10:27.019-04:00My companion

Last night I was determined to go for a walk so after a few hours I finally laced up my shoes and took my sweet dog for a walk. I find if I take him with me I work so much harder. He loves the outdoors and every time he sees me getting ready for the gym he thinks we are going for a walk. I think having a furry companion is just as good as having a friend come along after all aren't our animals

Marahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05542309122209632347marasdiary@aol.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173806562091486599.post-19375468338375568252009-07-07T07:06:00.002-04:002009-07-07T07:23:52.355-04:00Oh Boy!

Well it happen I made it back to the gym last night I know I know hold your applause please! I went to the Zumba class last night and thank god it was only for 45 mins. I thought I was going to die in the first 5 mins. Just goes to show when you don't keep up with your program that you will pay for it later.But really I do feel good today a little sore but worth it. Tonight I am hoping to go for

Marahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05542309122209632347marasdiary@aol.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173806562091486599.post-55262202582455047562009-07-06T07:13:00.002-04:002009-07-06T07:44:41.381-04:00Gym time

I hope everyone had a great weekend I did! Today marks the day I am make at the gym (this time is for real) this weekend I noticed some of clothes are starting to fit to well (lol) I know this is my fault and I am just going to take small steps and get back to it! I really need this to keep my stress level down as well and just watch my eating and also to just feel good again. I have noticed over

Marahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05542309122209632347marasdiary@aol.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173806562091486599.post-6820004498458495772009-07-03T07:32:00.002-04:002009-07-03T07:46:47.255-04:00Happy 4th!

I hope you all have a safe and wonderful day...This weekend I am off to enjoy fireworks, time with friends and being happy that I live in such a wonderful country. Happy 4th everyone!

Marahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05542309122209632347marasdiary@aol.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173806562091486599.post-53890498048703303702009-07-01T07:07:00.004-04:002009-07-01T07:12:25.822-04:00Expecting to much from others

Are there times you are disappointed in someone? In the last few weeks I have been promised certain things and yesterday the rug was pulled out from under me. Needless to say it is no sitting well with me. Do I expect too much from people? I know I do from myself and expressed on this blog over and over I get really disappointed in myself when I don't reach my goals. But sometimes I know I over

Marahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05542309122209632347marasdiary@aol.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173806562091486599.post-15556715066689714792009-06-29T07:50:00.002-04:002009-06-29T08:29:50.884-04:00In all of the places?

Friday was surgery day and I was just expecting to go in and get out and back home with little drama. I arrived early so I could check in and calm my nerves which went well. As with all surgeries you have the Doctor come by the nurses and the anesthesia tech (also a Doctor) they were all asking me questions and telling me all will be fine. All that is normal but when the Doctor (anesthesia

Marahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05542309122209632347marasdiary@aol.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173806562091486599.post-86369169259794957912009-06-25T07:18:00.001-04:002009-06-25T07:19:08.177-04:00Wish me luck!

Tomorrow is surgery day and I am kind of nervous. It should be fine but I just hate to have anything done that I am put to sleep for but I will have happy dreams. No post until Monday everyone have a great weekend!

Marahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05542309122209632347marasdiary@aol.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173806562091486599.post-59482299289046576242009-06-24T07:36:00.002-04:002009-06-24T07:43:59.490-04:00My new passion

Over the last few weeks I have found a new passion - Shredded Wheat! I never really liked it growing up so I just never ate it but one of friends had some at her house and I gave it a second chance and now I am hooked. Now the key to this (if you eat the frosted type) is to watch just how much you eat and be careful and not over do it with the milk either. I have a been eating a bowl every

Marahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05542309122209632347marasdiary@aol.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173806562091486599.post-67531289352203421622009-06-22T07:17:00.003-04:002009-06-22T07:24:34.585-04:00Commitment

Yesterday I was talking to Dee (my gym buddy) and we both said we have been so lazy. Dee opened a new business a couple a months ago and she has been really busy so we have not been keeping each other accountable. She has gained a few pounds as I know I have (I am so afraid of the scale) but we both said we need to get up and just do it and stop making excuses. Having someone that can be

Marahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05542309122209632347marasdiary@aol.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173806562091486599.post-77748672406669764392009-06-19T07:17:00.002-04:002009-06-19T07:23:43.984-04:00Let's talk BOOBIES!

Last week I was having a conversation with one of my really close friends and we were talking about how much weight I have lost so far and how I have been struggling with my routine and she asked me where I think I have lost the most weight. Well I said I know exactly where that is and of course she asked and I told her my BOOBS! She looked at me with this face and then we started laughing and

Marahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05542309122209632347marasdiary@aol.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173806562091486599.post-3008203602731504122009-06-17T10:15:00.004-04:002009-06-17T11:28:01.793-04:00Inspiring others

Last week we had a meeting where I work about the new Wellness program they are introducing to the employees and how to live a better life style.The Human resource rep. approached me and was asking all these questions about how I lost most of my weight and so on. I was more than happy to answer her questions and she was telling me she wanted to do an article on me for the company newsletter. Put

Marahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05542309122209632347marasdiary@aol.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173806562091486599.post-18593120888717395832009-06-15T07:54:00.003-04:002009-06-15T09:51:20.035-04:00Beautiful things

Yesterday was a great day....I went walking with my friends at a near by park and it was so beautiful. I really enjoyed being outside and just taking the time to enjoy life. I have some great friends in my life and I appreciate all they do for me. The walk was great it really cleared my head a lot and helped me come to some decisions I really need to work on. I want bore you guys with them but

Marahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05542309122209632347marasdiary@aol.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173806562091486599.post-48759279523990727612009-06-12T07:07:00.002-04:002009-06-12T07:14:47.675-04:00Thanks everyone

As usual you guys know how to kick me in the *ss! I appreciate all of your comments and I am really trying to get back on track but I was given some news this week that I really need to think over. I work for a company that sends some of its employees to other states to work I was asked to do this and my first thought was do they have a gym I can go to? Yep that was my first thought and I was so

Marahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05542309122209632347marasdiary@aol.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173806562091486599.post-31578671172492137062009-06-10T07:18:00.002-04:002009-06-10T07:22:30.622-04:00Skipping Out and Weigh In

Yesterday I went to the Doc and had weigh (of course) and the good news is I have not gained anything yeah but that I am still stuck at 262. Boy that really should get me off my *ss and get going right? Wrong I have not been to the gym all week and my goal is to GO to kick boxing tonight I am really going to try and just do it! I am just becoming this lazy person I was before and I so do not like

Marahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05542309122209632347marasdiary@aol.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173806562091486599.post-78787850262221949932009-06-08T07:26:00.003-04:002009-06-08T09:39:57.519-04:00Monday is another day

Happy Monday everyone! I alwasy say this because what else is there to say!This weekend I was so lazy and yes I did not go to the gym I ate everything I could that was not good for me and I loved it! But now I know the week is new and I am going to the gym even if it kills me. I go to the Doc tomorrow say weighing in should be a lot of fun.Zumba tonight, Cardio tomorrow, Wednesday is kick boxing

Marahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05542309122209632347marasdiary@aol.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173806562091486599.post-15188881429142386452009-06-05T08:22:00.002-04:002009-06-05T08:26:06.487-04:00In my head

My head can be so scary sometimes. I know I am suppose to be on this wonderful journey and I know what I need to do to achieve the goals I have set but all the thoughts in my head are driving me crazy!I have not been to the gym once this week - Why you ask? lazy, don't care and just plan did not go! I am trying to reason with my head and let it know it is ok that I have been lazy and that donut I

Marahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05542309122209632347marasdiary@aol.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173806562091486599.post-23516013539136461122009-06-03T08:08:00.004-04:002009-06-03T11:00:28.168-04:00Another Weigh In

Yesterday I went for a check up at the heart doc and of course they have to weigh you in so I was so not looking forward to it (ice cream, pudding) low and behold I lost 4 lbs. Now I am really grateful but what is going on? The human body always surprises me - I will take it! My goal for June is to get past the 260 range and be in the 250's - I know I can do it but all the ice cream, pudding and

Marahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05542309122209632347marasdiary@aol.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173806562091486599.post-26432011989185727752009-06-01T07:24:00.002-04:002009-06-01T07:26:40.115-04:00Back in the Saddle!

This weekend I really stuck to staying on track. I went to the gym on Sunday and took kick boxing again and I feel really good today. I love classes that make you work that make you see what your goal is and that is what this class does for me. I am hoping to get my momentum back up this week so next week I can get back to 30/20/10 and also feel back to normal. I have some goals I am working on

Marahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05542309122209632347marasdiary@aol.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173806562091486599.post-44402401610219526842009-05-29T13:27:00.002-04:002009-05-29T13:28:56.079-04:00I am always amazed - Weigh In!

I went to the Doc today and I had to weigh of course and to my surprise I only gained 1 lb???? hmmm all of the worrying I have been doing and that is all it is? Once again the body knows how to surprise me!!!!

Marahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05542309122209632347marasdiary@aol.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173806562091486599.post-16171612666603482462009-05-29T07:29:00.003-04:002009-05-29T07:32:15.271-04:00And the weekend begins!

Happy Friday everyone! Last night I did not make it to the gym but I did walk a lot so I am going to count that as some form of exercise (a girl can dream can't she lol!) and this weekend is starting off with being an eat fest. My Friend invited me over for a bar-b-que on Saturday and another one invited me to some kind of fair near her house so that means a lot of food lol. I am going to try and

Marahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05542309122209632347marasdiary@aol.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173806562091486599.post-66826245111186741442009-05-28T07:24:00.002-04:002009-05-28T07:27:00.671-04:00Jump, Punch and Kick!

Last night I went to the kick boxing class (I took it before at another location back in January) and it was so nice to get up and moving. I am a little sore and my ankle is not happy but I feel good. The class was at 4:30 and I got home by 6 which I really liked because I can get the gym out of the way and get home for a good dinner and relax. I think I am going to go again on Sunday I cannot

Marahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05542309122209632347marasdiary@aol.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173806562091486599.post-90721154963735047232009-05-27T07:27:00.002-04:002009-05-27T07:33:27.324-04:00I did it!

Well ladies and gentlemen I made it back to the gym yesterday and it feels great. I walked on the treadmill for 30 mins. then went over and gave blood. I feel really good today and if you guys can in your area please give blood it can save a life!Today I am going to go to kick boxing (yeah) I cannot wait! I actually like it and you get a great workout from it and you feel like you have

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