The Wayward Exerciser

Can I just say that I do none of these things -_-

The Prodigal Daughter has returned! I know I have been slacking on updates and posts and it's because, like I said in my last post, I have been slacking at the gym. Majorly. When I'm there, I'm there and fully committed to finishing whatever form of torture P90X has planned. The problem is getting there. Case in point: Yesterday, Jay and I had dinner plans to hang out with friends. We both decided to be home before/by 9 so we could hit the gym. Unfortunately, I, therefore we, got lazy and didn't go to the gym. BUT we did do an hour of XBox Kinect Just Dance 3 - at 10 PM (so there is SOME committment!). We did fit in some cardio - which is better than none but of course not as good as what we really should have done. 

Last night at dinner with my friend Lizzy, I told her that I have been having a hard time motivating myself. I think it's partly because I'm semi-happy with myself right now. I don't have the total body hatred I had a year ago. But swimsuit season is coming, FAST, and I know I will hate myself in 3 months if I don't make more of an effort to lose some weight. I also think I'm having a hard time finding the right workouts. I enjoy yoga but not nearly as much as I used to. I don't particularly enjoy P90X and I kind of miss Tracy Anderson, despite the fact that I semi-hated it while I was doing it. But the weather is starting to get warmer which means more time outdoors. Despite my absolutely terrible, I should live in a bubble, kind of allergies, I really enjoy being outside. I'm looking forward to hikes, possibly learning to ride a bike, and tennis. Bring on the sunshine! Can't wait for time to roll back so that Jay and I can resume our morning walks/jogs. 

I've also lost all desire to cook. Cooking our meals really helped me lose weight because I was able to really see and control what kind of foods I was putting into my body. Lately, Jay and I have been eating out a lot because I just haven't had the time/drive/energy to cook our dinners. But I know that needs to change. I am still going to continue with the Body by Vi shakes but up until this point I haven't been diligent about having 2/day. I was finding it too difficult to have one for lunch so I think I will starting having a shake for breakfast and then one for dinner. I like having lighter dinners anyway so I don't feel so heavy when I go to bed.

So in an effort to really motivate myself, I have decided yet again to appeal to my materialist side. I'll admit it: I love stuff. Even if it's completely useless/frivolous. I don't care. I love stuff. I don't know anyone who doesn't. Here is my new goal list:

5 lbs: Etsy Love Bracelet

10 lbs: Etsy Suck It Up Tank

15 lbs: Kate Spade Slip Knot Bangle

20 lbs: Toms Ballet Flats

25 lbs: Michael Kors Two-Tone Watch

30 lbs (GOAL): Marc Jacobs Bag

Everything on the list is something that I really want and is slightly more than I want to spend at this time. BUT I think that if I make my goals, I will deserve each piece. Here goes nothing...

Happy Workout Folks!