Summer Challenge 2010!

Crazy busy day, but I just wanted to say that I'm joining The Summer Challenge 2010 created by Kandice over at No More CHUNKY DUNKING, time to skinny dip!

More details later (how do I get that badge thingy here?) Anyhoo I hereby pledge:

To weigh myself every Friday.

To lose 10 pounds by the end of the challenge (August 23). If I lose more, great.

To work out at the gym at least 3 times a week. If I go more, great!

All doable! Thanks Kandice!

Went to the gym

Although it was a bit tough to wake up early enough to be at the gym at 5am, it felt good. It felt good when I was doing it and when I was done. Did fairly well with food choices yesterday, and so far so good today.

I just found out I have to do a follow up test re a slight medical issue, so that's weighing on my mind. I don't know if it's PMS or a bit of worry that has given me a headache, but trying to work through it. Trying to drink a lot of water.

Biggest loser was inpiring to me last night. Especially Daris who worked through Bob pushing him over and over. Daris is so fit now, it really is inspiring!

OK, back to work. Happy Cinco de Mayo! (Healthy chicken enchiladas for dinner)!

Link Sharing!

It is good blog behavior to acknowledge other blogs, isn't it? Especially if you are resposting links and ideas they posted right? Good, I'm glad we agree.

Once I started this weight loss journey, one blog led me to another. I love reading Bitch Cakes. She is so detailed in sharing what she eats, how she exercises and her journey. But one thing I really have to thank her for is introducing me to Almond Cheese. She tells all about it here. We have soy cheese in my house because Thing 2 is lactose intolerant, and sometimes I'll put some in with scrambled eggs, but I must say the Almond Cheese is better. More like real cheese. I've only tried mozzarella, but looking forward to more. I found mine at EarthFare. But in addition to the almond cheese recommendation, she just details so much of how she works at losing weight and keeping healthy, and I really appreciate that!

I also like reading Swimming it Off by "midlife swimmer". I too am in the mid-life range, and I am inspired by how much exercise she does. It makes me realize I can do more.

I am in awe of Tyler at 344 Pounds for his success and for recently posting a weight gain. He's honest and I can relate to his lapses!

Lynn of Lynn's Weigh is also inspiring. I can relate to her.

Although Susan at The Great Balancing Act is much younger than I am, I love reading what she's eating and have learned a few things about protein powder!

I read other blogs and will likely reference them soon. I think it's good to acknowledge that we're all in this together and give credit to those who inspire, don't you?