Well, for a while now I’ve been into competitive sports and I think that now I can fully comit to trying to be in the best shape I can be in order to win those trophies!...Also, my family is renting a Summer house out on the beach in about two months so I have to look good in a bathing suit. Anyway, I found this website through a link and I think it will help me achieve my goals. Since it’s 12:25AM now i suppose yesterday was my first day.

Day 1:
Exercise: 30 minutes of pilates.

I usually speed rollerskate for about 50 minutes during school days (25 to school and 25 back) so I hope I can add that in on monday, I’m also on a sports team in school, and we have practice 3-4 times a week. Wish me luck!

Pilates is popular today, good choice!

Welcome to the site, Veronica! This place will definitely keep you track.

Bree

Hey Veronica

Well done on the first step to your goals - and that’s joining MTM.

We are roughly the same weight and started roughly the same time and I like the sound of your mini goal. I suspect I would like my ultimate goal to be about 160 (rather than your 125 - that is just way too low for me, I think I was about 10 yrs old when I was that weight - I carry a lot of muscle).

So good luck and I’ll keep an eye on how you are getting on. Be sure to let us know. Have fun

Day 2
20 minutes of Pilates
1 hour walk

School starts tomorrow so hopefully I can sqeeze in more exercise.

Way to go! Do you have a plan for when school starts?

Bree

Day 3
20 minutes of pilates
50 minutes of rollerblading

I’m hoping i can sqeeze in more pilates after school =]

Day 4
20 minutes of pilates
50 minute walk

Day 5
20 minutes of pilates
2 hours of handball practice

Alhtough it’s been only five days, I feel lighter than before and a bit taller (although I didnt grow at all unfortunantly, pilates is supposed to help your form and back) I like feeling the burn when I gow up the steps in my school. I almost wish we had another floor =]

Sadly all my attempts dieting during these five days have all been overtaken by my greatest enemies: chocolate and sour pickles. I think the level of salts in my body is way too high, so tomorrow is officially day one of my diet! I’ll try my best to stick to the healthy choices.

I’m going to weigh myself by the end of day 10, I kinda want it to be a surprise so I’m waiting.

Day 6: 20 minutes pilates
Day 7: 20 minutes pilates
Day 8: 20 minutes pilates
Day 9: 1 hour roller blading

I weigh exactly 172.0 lb!!!

Hello!  Don’t know why your threads are wierd.  If you e-mail Carlyn she can fix them in a jiffy for you.  You’re doing great!  Keep it up!

Down 8 lbs already!! Terrific Job - doesn’t it feel great!!  Keep on going and you’ll reach your first goal in no time!

Way to go, Veronica! How’s the diet going?

Bree

Day 10 - 70 minutes of roller blading
Day 11 - 35 minute walk
Day 12 - 50 minute walk

Dieting hasnt exactly been going that great, because my school schedule doesnt allow for me to eat from 10am-4pm(when I end school) because I dont have a lunch period. I usually dont have time for breakfast ( I barely wake up on time) and have a large dinner. This throws everything off balance. Tomorrow I’m going to start eating healthier foods since I can’t change my schedule.

Hey there again.  Good job on the workout! 

One of the first things my trainer did was get me to eat a good breakfast everyday.  So most days I have some oatmeal, (quartar cup), 1 egg +1/4 cup egg white and some feta cheese - all scrambled, and 1/2 a grapefruit.  I feel so much better during the day now that I have a good breakfast - (except for today - had to fast for a blood test - really noticed the difference in my energy levels since I didn’t get to eat until after 11am).  Eating smaller meals more often will help keep energy levels up and be less likely to overeat in the evenings. 

Good plan on getting in some healthier foods.

You’re doing great with the walking Veronica.
Are you still in high school? I could suggest putting an apple or granola/energy bar in your back pack/bag to much on in-between classes. That could help you between breakfast and dinner. And speaking of breakfast you should really make the time for it. Maybe you could put something together before you go to bed? A bowl of cereal doesn’t take long to prepare. Just make sure it’s not a sugar-laden one. That would only make you crash that much harder. Or grab a banana on your way out the door. Something. Anything. You’re body needs fuel to function and think. Waiting until the end of the day to eat sets you up to eat way to much at one sitting because you’re famished. You’re goal should be about 300-400 calories every few hours to keep your body fueled. Good luck with this.