Week 3

Well, we have all been really sick this weekend, but I look forward to getting back to the gym soon.

Monday- Amy: Me and Michaela were sick Sunday night/Monday morning, so no gym.
Tuesday-Amy: Mike and Paula are sick this morning, I cant take Paula to the daycare, but hopefully I can go tonight if Mike is feeling up to watching the kids.
Wednesday- Amy: Daycare
Thursday- Amy: 1 hour spin class, it's getting better
Friday- Amy: 45 min treadmill
Saturday- Amy: 1 hr, eliptical

A new week, a new set of battle wounds!

Monday- Amy: 45 min, 16.2 miles on the stationary bike; 30 min, walk 1.5 miles;
Mike: 45 min. weight training
Tuesday- Amy: 35 min, 2.5 miles on the elliptical, 20 min weight training;
Mike: 7 miles bike, 3 miles jogging
Wednesday- Amy: Daycare; Mike: 1 hour basketball
Thursday- Amy: 1 hour spin class, I have never felt like I would throw up from working out so hard until today!
Mike: 45 min. weight training; 3 miles jogging
Friday- Amy: 20 min treadmill, 1.33 miles;
Saturday- Amy: 20 min step class, it was really confusing because I didn't know the steps, 45 min, 16.2 miles on the stationary bike;

Workout challenge

So I am going to post my workouts for the week (Mike says accountability will keep you motivated)

Monday - Amy: 45 min, 16.2 miles on the stationary bike
Mike: 30 min, 2.9 miles running (31 degrees and colder with the sweat) 400 cals. burned.
Tuesday- Amy: 35 min, 2.5 miles on the elliptical (this is the first time I have used the elliptical at the gym and all I can say is Ouch! my legs are so tired and my feet actually went to sleep!)
Mike: 45 min. weight training
Wednesday- Amy: Daycare at gym
Mike: 30 min, 2.9 miles jogging
Thursday- Amy: 1 hour, spin class (WOW!, my thighs burn soooooooooo bad, but fun and a good workout)
Mike: 45 min weight training, .5 mile sprint
Friday- UEA date day, we left the kids with my mom and went to the convention for the day!
Saturday-Amy: 30 min, treadmill 2 miles

Where do I start?

I wish I could pinpoint the moment that I decided to change my life, but there were so many things that went into my decision to lose weight. I guess the most important thing is that I finally did it. 385lbs. was the highest "official" weight I got to (that was a year before I started, so it may have been more), and I am currently at 195lbs. I had a goal to be at 185lbs. by Christmas 2008, so I still have a shot.
To keep myself motivated I will post my weight each week on the blog, and I will keep a journal of my weekly workouts. I hope to get advice from people that read this to help me along the way, and I hope these posts motivate and inspire others to start, or continue, the journey.

Working Out

Mike wanted to start a workout blog where he can put what he is doing and people can give him tips and suggestions. I am going to be posting as well so if you want to keep up with us and let us know what you are doing to workout let us know.