It's a New Year

Tomorrow is the beginning of 2013. So many people will begin their new year's resolutions. And that means getting in shape. Which means that the gyms will be incredibly packed with new "members" trying to get in shape. I completely respect that. I began my gym membership in January 2012. I was one of those. Luckily, I stayed at the gym. Unfortunately, I did not stay as active in the gym as I wanted.

So now I am in the same predicament as every other "new year's resolution" member. I have been in the gym for a year now, but I need to learn how to motivate myself to stay active. With the holiday season, I have definitely not lost any weight. I am now at 129.4. Ouch! So if anyone has some motivational tips, please let me know!

I hope everyone enjoys their New Year's Parties! I will probably be at home taking care of my sick, but adorable, husband.

Happy 2013!

Uphill Battle

So, this was not the best of mornings. I woke up, ate breakfast, and forgot I weigh myself every Monday. So after eating breakfast, I weigh 127.8. I am now going uphill instead of downhill. This past week has been incredibly difficult to find any motivation. Today was the first day I've been in the gym in a couple of weeks. I can't seem to find any motivation; when I do find even the slightest hint of motivation, I just talk myself out of it.

My husband, Alex, is doing his best to motivate me. It's just a challenge trying to push for something I've never been incredibly passionate about. I guess it's time to start pushing myself, if only for my health.

Lana

Oh, the Holiday Season

The holiday season is here! Hence, the weight gaining season is here! Miraculously, when I went home for Thanksgiving, I didn't gain any weight. For the sad news, I didn't lost any either. I am still at 125.8. I can't complain, though. I didn't get to the gym once last week. Between the drive home, and (being honest) me being lazy, I didn't make or find the time to go. I'm starting to lose motivation. Having to drive to the gym takes a lot more work than I thought it would.

The good news is that I'm starting to eat better. I have found a lot of good recipes on Pinterest. If you don't follow me on Pinterest, my website is http://pinterest.com/alannaweber/. I make my own homemade protein balls, and they taste almost exactly like a no-bake cookie! I also eat whole wheat pasta, lots of salads, and eggs and toast. Oh, can't forget veggies and greek yogurt! I am making changes, but I know I have to make changes in the kitchen and in the gym. Anyone have any motivational tips?

Enjoy the holidays, even though Christmas should not be mentioned until December 15th :)

Lana

I Hate Lack of Motivation

Weeks like this one that make it hard for me to get back in the gym. I met with my trainer (who gave me a free session. Love you Mary!) and she ran me through a workout I should have had no problems doing. Sadly, I had trouble doing 7x7x7 curls with 10 pounds. I used to be able to do curls with 25 pounds. What happened?

I know what happened. I got lazy and stopped lifting weights. One thing I have learned about Weber's and our genes...we can put on muscle very quickly. For someone who is trying to lose inches, muscle is not necessarily the best thing in the world. Of course I need muscle, but I was hoping to burn more fat before I began to add muscle.

The circuits that I am currently doing require minimal weight training. Everything the circuits call for can be done with 10 pound dumbbells or less. Some exercises that I do are dumbbell flys, curls, squats, bridges, bicycles, v-tucks, etc. All of these exercises, although good exercises, don't provide me with enough weight training. Now it's figuring out whether I edit my workouts and just add more weight, or if I choose a new workout plan all together. Anyone?

Lana

First Time Back in the Gym

So this weekend was my parent's anniversary and Miranda's birthday. So, we ate out. Every single meal. For a day and a half. Surprisingly enough, I still managed to lose .2 pounds. Not great, but it's a miracle I didn't gain any more weight. I currently weight 126.8 pounds. I also weighed myself after breakfast, cause I forgot to weigh myself before. I would love to be down between half a pound to a pound each week.

I read a book that helped me understand weight loss and healthy eating. It's called "This is Why You're Fat." I love this book. And in this book are workouts that are set during the week. I do one of the circuits three days a week (M, W, F) and cardio 5 days a week (M-F). I am hoping to have the time to do cardio every day of the week. Motivation is hard to find, but I'm gonna do it!

Today is also my first day getting back into the gym routine. I just looked up my gym's schedule and they have the fitness room open now, so I am going to do my circuit training in there. I am also doing my cardio for 20 minutes.

I'm excited to see what getting back into the gym does for me. I have never been a "gym rat," so I'm struggling on motivation.

See you all soon!

Lana

No Better Time Than the Present

I have had a gym membership for almost a year now. I started out at 131.4 pounds. For someone that is 5'2", that's bad. So with the help of the most amazing coach (my husband, Alex), and my trainer, Mary, I was able to lose 8 pounds before Alex and I left for our honeymoon. I felt great.

But now that we are both back home, the weight is slowly coming back. I weigh about 126 now. My goal is not exactly a number, but I want to have thinner thighs (I currently have what my dad calls 'thunder thighs,' and what I call 'turkey legs'), and a more fit midsection. With my height, I am hoping that I feel incredibly beautiful around 116 or 118. 

This blog is to help me gain back my motivation that I had before my honeymoon. I would love any feedback on how to help get in shape, or what foods to eat.

Thank you!

Lana