BREAKING NEWS - The Angry Princess is Back in Action

I'll spare you the recap of the excuses, as well as the pity party spiral I've been on for the past couple of months and simply say, The Angry Princess is Back -- with a vengeance.

The hubs and I are embarking on a weight loss journey together. 

His method: Weight Watchers - He tracks his food intake on their website

My Method: A balanced diet of 40%Carbs; 30%Fat; 30% protein and 1900 calories per day - I track mine on Fatsecret.com, which is Free!

Note: Interestingly enough, our programs are remarkably similar.

Our first goal is to drop 10% of our body weight. Last week was our first week. He dropped 2.2 lbs and I dropped 2 lbs.

I will admit that I've put back on all but 10 pounds of the original weight that I lost last year. I've spent a lot of time, too much time, being pissed off about this. This is why I'm not going to rehash it here. It's done. In the past. I can't change it. Nuff said.

At the end of the day, It simply comes down to the fact that both the hubs and I are sick of being fat. I guess the difference is that this time, we're in this together. I'll say this. I don't think the hubs is fat. He wants to lose about 40lbs and shape up. He's already well on his way, since he's been exercising for a few months now. You all know my ultimate goal of 100 lbs by now. But, for the sake of manageable goals that I can achieve, I'm focusing on an initial loss of 25lbs.

I am about to embark on a month long, 3 days a week Boot Camp adventure that starts at 5:15 am (yes, you read that right). It's expensive and it's not convenient at all. BUT, it does come with the bonus of a friend being in the class with me, who has lost a remarkable amount of weight in the last year. She looks fantastic and she credits this class and it's trainer for helping her reach her goals. (she's sporting a size 4 these days!!!) 

I need a kick in the pants and real results don't lie so I'm going to give it a try. Also, considering the financial investment, I'm pretty sure that my hubs will be kicking my butt out of bed promptly at 4:30 Monday, Wednesday and Friday because, while he doesn't mind the investment, he will mind if I just waste the money. Accountability people... That's what it's all about.

I don't expect to go from an 18 to a 4 in one month. But, I do expect to see some real results. I tried a "free" class on Saturday and it was great. I loved it... until yesterday... when the mere act of brushing my hair seemed like an impossibility. My friend did warn me that I would hate her at first, but then I would love her. On Saturday when I was flush from my success, I thought she was the greatest thing ever. Yesterday there was no part of me that didn't hate her. Today, I'm teetering somewhere between love and mild disdain. 

So, why take a Boot Camp class across town at 5:15 in the morning that costs at least an arm and part of a leg? 

1. I have seen the results live and in person. Not pictures of someone who claims to have transformed their body as a result of this class. But, a real person who I knew before and after. That's powerful stuff.
2. I'm meeting with the personal trainer conducting the class this afternoon. He wants to know my goals before he will let me join, which I consider the mark of a true professional. 
3. He also made a point of providing me with modifications on Saturday for any of the exercises that I was not "fit or flexible enough" to do. Also, the mark of a true professional. 

Assuming I get past this afternoon's Q&A with Trainer Reggie, I'll begin Boot Camp on June 27th. In the meantime, the hubs and I are circuit training at the YMCA tonight. Stay tuned as our adventure continues.

Cheers!

Margaret