So Pumped :)

So today has been a big, exciting day for the beginning of my weightloss journey. Today I recorded my first offical weightloss since starting Sensotherapy, a 1,200 calorie diet and my new exercise of choice, walking. How much weight did I loose? You ask. I lost 2.4lbs....not 2lbs, but 2.4 :) And let me just say I couldn't stop talking about it this morning, cus I was so excited to see movement....I think I just had this lingering fear in the back of my head that no matter what I did, no matter how healthy I ate, I would simply stay the same and see no results...I know this wasn't really logical thinking, but it's how I felt.
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On to more good times from today....I got off work 2hrs early today, which gave me extra hours to do some things I've been wanting to do.
#1- I went to Sport Authority and purchased my first pair of really nice walking shoes. They are black, cute and the most comfortable shoes I've ever worn! (Aspire shoes in Ascender III if u were wondering what brand and style.)
#2- I got cute workout clothes. I went to Ross and got some Champions black capri style black leggings and then an oversized very lightweight cotton tanktop that is big navy blue and white stripes with the word LOVE in bold black letters on the front. I'm planning on hunting down some more thrifty workout gear tommorow too.
#3-I purchased a Pedometer that keeps track of my steps and the miles I've walked....and today I walked 1.35miles in my cute new workout gear.
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Have a great and healthy weekend! ~Kendra~

Diet Update #1

My diet has been going really well so far. I have stuck to my 1,200 calorie plan for 2 days in a row...I know I'm just beginning, but hey...You have to start somewhere :) I've also maintained the same weight (at least I haven't gained) and hope to see some downward movement very soon! Also, I have decided I need to incorporate a variety of healthy foods...not just yogurt, weight loss shakes, fruit, etc. I want to branch out, so tommorow after work I plan to go to Whole Foods to do some shopping and try some different low cal foods and see what I like :) Also, I have started walking, which is what my Dr recommended. He said not to workout hardcore or with weights, because that could make me gain muscle weight and plataue with my weight loss more quickly, which wouldn't be good. Also, I have been drinking water like there's no tommorow...usually 6 bottles or more a day. Yay!! No sweet tea since 3/13 and no sodas since Thanksgiving...so that's definately some great progess. I seem to be rambling, so until I have a specific topic to go on and on about I guess I will go....to sleep :) Super sleepy!! ~Kendra~

Challenge Time

So since I start Sensotherapy next Tuesday, I decided to go ahead and get started with the healthy living plans. :) I'm going grocery shopping this Friday to stock up on healthy food. I also joined http://www.fatsecret.com/ and am participating in the challenge below. The challenge starts 3/12 and ends 5/7, so 8wks total.
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Have you tried participating in any challenges or online weightloss groups? How did it work for you? ~Kendra~

Starting a new journey

I have started several journeys on this blog and am about to embark on another one.....It's one I'm sure many of you have gone on as well. The journey to a healthier you through weight-loss, diet and exercise. I have joined an online group and also made an appointment with a weight loss doctor for next week. I am going to be doing Sensotherapy, which I am really excited about!! I did a bunch of online research trying to decide what would work best for me. I believe this approach will give me the jump start I need to get going. :) I have a membership to a local gym and plan to go several times a week. For workouts at home when I am not able to get to the gym I got a workout stretch band and dvd. My goal is to loose 50lbs. So, the reason for this blog....well, I am going to be using it as a way of keeping track of what I eat, my daily exercise and how everything's going with this journey in general. If you have any suggestions or anything you'd like to see let me know. ~Kendra~