I hate starting over :(

As most of you probably know in 2010 I made a goal to lose 100 pounds. I made it to 67, then got lazy. I guess I pushed too hard... doing everything the right way, not a single diet pill or fad diet. Just plain working out and diet... that simple. But as soon as I got off track I REALLY got off track.

Today I weighed in again and realized I gained almost everything back. For those of you that know me, this is pretty disappointing. I hate starting over and even worse is losing. It's not that I am THAT competitive with others, I am just VERY competitive with myself.

So it is a new month, and after eating a whole pizza today, I realize it is time to get back up and start over. The good thing is that this time I have learned a valuable lesson... I can be my worst enemy if I allow myself to be :)

Wish me luck (again)

Back on track.... FINALLY

After 6 months of being derailed and not having the drive to get back on track... I have finally did it! I won't look back after today, even if I did gain 45 pounds, I can lose that quickly like I did in 2010. 


I learned the hard way that old habits die hard... REALLY HARD! But it does not mean you can't get right back on and plug away! 


Wish me luck!!!!! :)

Misibis Bay Pictures

We are back home after a nice relaxing trip to Misibis Bay. I feel recharged now.... :)


You can see all our pictures at the link below:
https://picasaweb.google.com/scarboy4000/MisibisBay2011#

Heaven

I really needed this break... so far loving Misibis Bay! 

My first 5k

I ran my first 5k in a few months. I was happy I am back on track!!! :)


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Condura run

Almost exactly 1 year ago today I enrolled in my first fun run! The Condura Run of 2010 really got be hooked on running... you can read my original post here: Here

Now it is time again! My time last year was 55:26 which I am positive I will beat! :)

2011 Goal

65 Pounds!

Back on it....

It's REALLY hard to get back on track!

But I am taking it a few steps at a time. Water and workout this week.

I found out I like the treadmill downstairs at the gym!

My daily water intake (128 ounces)
I love my Nalgene bottles! 

4 days left....

I am REALLY looking forward to getting back into my fitness routine in 2011!! Just 4 days left!

I am a little scared to step on the scale though after over a month of stress-induced eating!

The new look

What do you think? :)

Cool Video

Ico shared this cool video with me. I will be making my own soon! :)

Takbo na!

We registered today for the Pasig River Run... our first run in a few months. 

It will also be my first 10k run, so I am excited! Now I need to really train for the next month! 

El Nido

Yesterday we got back from our El Nido, Palawan trip. We had so much fun! It was by far one of our most memorable trips ever, which is saying a lot considering all the places we have been.

El Nido is like another world, once you are on the islands it is literally like you are on Pandora from the movie Avatar. We are already saving for our next trip to these beautiful islands!

Our cliffside Cottage on Miniloc Island

Out for our first (of 4) Kayak excursions

The Big Lagoon.
This was about 10-15 minutes from our room by Kayak

Our first Badminton match :)

The Lagen Island trailhead

I love rain forests! 

So beautiful!

The pool at Lagen island

Our visitor

The Small Lagoon.
A little farther from our resort, but totally worth the sore arms! 

In most places you could see all the way to the bottom of the lagoon! 

I love Kayaking! 

The road on our way home.

Paalam El Nido! We will be back soon!

You can see all the pictures at www.jeffreyjohnsonpics.com 

Our new toys

In El Nido we played a few games of Badminton and now I am hooked. So we went to Megamall today and bought racquets and 12 shuttlecock's for us. The guy was a good salesman and got me to buy the more expensive set... included two free bags and personalized the strings with our initials :)

We ended up getting the Prince brand which I think is pretty good (http://www.princebadminton.com/racquets_o3_silver.php?tab=o)

Wish us luck as we prepare for our couples match-off in 3 weeks! :)

It's time to RUN again!

I miss running - the rain really is ruining my need to run! 

Here is a pic of me earlier this year in Alabang. 

Utah July 2010

I had a great trip to Utah this month. It was so nice being with my family, and got some good work done as well. 

The weather was PERFECT except for the last 2 days, when is was over 110 fahrenheit (43 Celsius)!!

Megan and I joined the 1st annual Leeds Independence Day Run!

Boston, Cory and Mindy's Chihuahua :)

It's not Independence Day without grilling! 

Yummy Yummy!

The Leeds fireworks at the park

American Chinese Food is soooooo good!

Every day was so nice... the weather was perfect!

Mom's flowers

Reading in the park. I finished True Believer, Megan's gift to me

I got to visit my Grandpa in the care center. He recognized my voice and said "Hi Jeffrey!"

Enjoying Mom and Dad's pool with Adric and Liam

My Dad's garden-grown veggies!

Taking the boat out for a spin :)

Megan and I in Quail Lake

Arctic Circle Cones!

Sand Hollow 

It's just a rental car :)

My first Indian Food experience, with Jenn and Katrina

The World Wide Integration Team in Salt Lake

Lee grilling some delicious ribs!

The Great Salt Lake with my top down! :)

My Ashlie! 

The Bryce Canyon Fun Run with Megan

Kodachrome Basin State Park

Bryce Canyon National Park 

I love my Mom's sandwiches! 

Go Mom!

You can see all the pictures at www.jeffreyjohnsonpics.com