Day 1 (30 in 45)

First day, officially over. 

Wasn't too tough today. Although, It was a super exhausting day at school. 

Still managed to put 2 hours in at the gym. 

Got in a car accident today, that could've been worse. 

It was a little awkward back in the weight room for the first time in a long time. 

24 hour fitness guys are way more intense than drayson. 

I had a couple of guys look at me like, "what the f*ck are you doing in here" 

My body pretty much is beat up. My mind is also exhausted. 

But, I'm looking forward for what tomorrow holds. 

I'm excited for the week to be over to see how far I have gotten. 

(first week weight loss numbers are always the best) 

Time to hit the sack to get up and eat at 6am and do a light workout. 

Definitely looking forward to these two a days (real soon). 

Well...signing off. 

To health. 

BST.TLF

Russy

Beginning of 30 in 45 (phase 1)

Excited for change. 

After a horrible week during break, I'm ready. 

Day 1 of 30 in 45 starts tomorrow. 

Went grocery shopping today for my meals for the week. 

First step. About to prep my food. to make life a little easier. 

Setting my alarm clock to 445am to hit session 1 of 2 tomorrow morning

and the second at 8pm (after classes). 

Time to do work. 

No excuses. Just results. 

Let's go. 

To health. 

To a new me. 

BST.TLF 

*Russy* 

July 2009 weight: 229.9 

Starting weight November 29, 2009: 216.4 (DAMN!) 

Goal weight (by July 7th, 2009) -- nursing graduation: 165

The only way is going all the way.

The beauty of being able to start fresh is, one of the greatest feelings to have. 

I am blessed w/ health, that many people can wish for. 

I am also stupid enough, to have wasted a "healthy lifestyle", that many might be disgusted with. 

During the last 2 years, I've lived the sedentary lifestyle most people live that lead them to early graves. 

Which is why, the a fresh start is what i need. 

Making this goal happen means. NO SLACKING OFF. 

No cheat days. No missed days at the gym. for 45 days. 

I'm confident in losing this weight. But after the first 30, it doesn't stop there. 

I've been lucky not to have any lingering health problems. and i'm not about to let that happen. 

My family/genetic history is filled with opportunities for these dz's to stem and grow. 

They say when you're 25, you're suppose to be in the BEST shape of your life? 

Well, right now...i'm damn near the worst. 

I'll take this week to cleanse yet again. I will incorporate my diet and start fresh in december. 

The only feeling i feel now...is that of excitment. 

It's about time. 2010 is going to be different. 

//New beginnings. (New Year's resolutions)// 

- I will graduation w/ my BSN in Nursing 

- I will get a Job

- I will get into the BEST shape of my life (which means i will lose 60 pounds) 

Resolutions all reachable. It's a matter of putting my mind to it. 

and DOING IT. 

To health. 

BST.TLF. 

Russy 

Extreme Goal:

This is my challenge. 

I'm gonna lose 30 pounds before January 1st. 

There you have it. 

Whatever it takes. 

Great week.

After weeks of b!tching about being sick and what not. 

It feels good to get a good string of days together. 

I know this is just the beginning, but again I feel the determination reaching another level. 

Definitely been a long time since i've felt like this and felt like I'm getting somewhere. 

The week started out w/ a "fruit/vegetable cleanse" in mind... 

Although I did not ONLY eat fruits and veggies, it did happen 90% of the week. 

The gym has been quite friendly as well, although stamina is not up to par as it use to...

I'm just blessed to have the health and ability to go to the gym. 

From this point on, I'm positive for a change. 

After recently picking up the book "Body for Life", it puts my goals into perspective. 

I know I can do it. 

It's just a matter of doing it. 

Life is too short to just sit around the couch and dwell about the "'past" and...

How fit I "used" to be... 

or how i use to be able to run "x" amount of miles 

I'm tired of making all the excuses and blaming this and that for my own downfall. 

If i really wanted to change, I would've changed something. 

I grew complacent. gave up on myself and my goals. 

This is another crack at it. 

The sickness is over with. & I've gotten past the initial days at the gym and eating clean. 

It's time to bring it back to the level I once was. 

Determine. 

Blessed. 

& Thankful 

To health. 

BST.TLF. 

Russy

when life throws you a lemon.

Grab the effin' lemon and throw it back!! 

Growin' older ain't easy, but we all have to do it. 

I use to be scared of failure. 

BUT not anymore. I mean...failure is something that happens.

It's a part of life we have to accept.

Easier to give up then to try to pick yourself up and keep going. 

No matter what life throws at you. 

Don't be scared to throw it back. 

Impossible is Nothing. 

Brand new week.

So, while i sit here in class...I can only get giddy about what this week has in store.

My mentality going into this week is: 

Sick of Not sick; I'm going to do work. 

Eat right. Sleep right. Workout. & most importantly Focus on my daily devotion w/ God.

// 

I've been battling the flu (cough and cold) for almost a month now.

Along with being sick, i've been experiencing a stomach illness where  i can't keep anything down. 

Maybe i need to just cleanse, and jump into it full heartedly. 

I'm ready. 

Let's GO! 

Do work. 

To health. 

BST.TLF

Russy.