To say I am tired would not really hit the right spot of where I am. Today I did have a good day. I did get in an hour of cardio before I had my session with my trainer. Had an hour session there with my daughter. I was feeling by the time I left there but it was that good tired.
Ahhh lunch time. I was hungry at this point. Stopped at Wal-Mart for a grilled chicken and some spinach. I was stuffed from that so I treated myself to a nap.
As I was adding up my calories compared to my workout and realized I was under calories again. Since I was craving something sweet I remembered I had some coupons for Orange Leaf so off my daughter and I went. I only had 7 oz but I should have thought about it more before I ate it. Even though it is low cal @40 calories an oz I had 280 calories of damage. Yikes!! I know it would have been worse if I had ate ice cream but it was more than I meant to have. So I was definitely not going to skip one more trip to the gym now.
I had already planned on making one more trip to the gym for at least an hour of cardio. I did make it back for one last spin but only 45 minutes. I was happy with that.
Back home and ready for sleep. Tomorrow is another day to kicked it again.
Friday, January 31, 2014
Thursday, January 30, 2014
1-30-14
soooo today's plan? Did I make it. I made enough to be happy with it all. I did have a great workout with my trainer but this tummy thing just isn't going away like I was hoping it would. Nutrition was great and I feel great ... well short of my tummy. Tomorrow I will hit it again. I'm not stopping. I got this.
1-30-14
Well they say it takes 30 days to form a habit. Today I can say I have done this at least 30 times. It's part of my routine at the end of the day and some days at the start too. 30 days of sharing my day even if it was just a short "I had a bad day" or "I did so good I'm tired now". 30 days of tracking my food. 30 days of tracking my exercise ... or lack of it. I can honestly say that I feel better than I did 30 day ago. I don't know what the scale says about it but I know what I feel. Then again scales lie so I don't talk to them much :D Even as I write this I feel happy about this. I can do this when I stay on track but let life get in the way and get me off track getting back can be SUPER hard for me. Hey here I am.
Today's game plan is to meet with James my trainer and let him kick my butt while my friend Penny photos this ... I am sure she will laugh too.
Cleaning house is a MUST and then really want to get in at least one other workout. Maybe today I will find that extra class ... yoga? zamba? Bodypump? Or maybe get back to the pool for some water aerobics. I know that is they plan but funny thing is I find my days off are harder to get in a workout. Why is that? I have the WHOLE day to do it. I can get up on any work day ... do a 8-10 hr shift AND get in a workout quicker than if I am sitting at home. Why? Because I procrastinate. I have it down to a science really. Even getting off to work I do this. Why do I get there? There is a price. The price of keeping a much needed job to support me. The price of my pay check. It's not a choice if part of life. You would think I could make myself be better about my health in the same way. Let's face it if I were better about that would I be at the weight I am now? Come guys, I said I have it down to a science, I didn't say it was a good science ():)
So my new goal? Find someone to kick my hinney in gear on my days off. I have three whole days ... THREE that I have NO real excuses on a regular basis to no get in at least two workouts. Even if one is just taking a walk for at least 30 min. Who's gonna kick me. I can't seem to get it going to form that habit. Anyone? I may fuss at ya but I tell my trainer every time "I hate you" he smiles and say my favorite three words.
Ok so I may be procrastinating right now I'm not sure. I don't have to be at the trainer till 11 so what could I do? Oh look for the extra class ... thanks ... gotta go
Today's game plan is to meet with James my trainer and let him kick my butt while my friend Penny photos this ... I am sure she will laugh too.
Cleaning house is a MUST and then really want to get in at least one other workout. Maybe today I will find that extra class ... yoga? zamba? Bodypump? Or maybe get back to the pool for some water aerobics. I know that is they plan but funny thing is I find my days off are harder to get in a workout. Why is that? I have the WHOLE day to do it. I can get up on any work day ... do a 8-10 hr shift AND get in a workout quicker than if I am sitting at home. Why? Because I procrastinate. I have it down to a science really. Even getting off to work I do this. Why do I get there? There is a price. The price of keeping a much needed job to support me. The price of my pay check. It's not a choice if part of life. You would think I could make myself be better about my health in the same way. Let's face it if I were better about that would I be at the weight I am now? Come guys, I said I have it down to a science, I didn't say it was a good science ():)
So my new goal? Find someone to kick my hinney in gear on my days off. I have three whole days ... THREE that I have NO real excuses on a regular basis to no get in at least two workouts. Even if one is just taking a walk for at least 30 min. Who's gonna kick me. I can't seem to get it going to form that habit. Anyone? I may fuss at ya but I tell my trainer every time "I hate you" he smiles and say my favorite three words.
Ok so I may be procrastinating right now I'm not sure. I don't have to be at the trainer till 11 so what could I do? Oh look for the extra class ... thanks ... gotta go
Wednesday, January 29, 2014
1-29-14
Today was going great. I woke up on time. I had a good breakfast. I had my snacks ready AND remembered to take them with me. I made healthy choices all day.
Feel a then what happened coming on? Well there is.
As I said it all went well. After work I stopped and picked up a grilled chicken sandwich at Jack in the box, still a healthy choice. I don't know why but after I ate it I started feeling sickish. I had wanted to go get in at least 30 min of cardio after church but didn't. I came home and here I lay. I don't feel "sick" but my tummy feels funny.
So I am not in any way feeling bad about the day. Wednesdays are not a day that I have planned for a workout. I still feel good about my day even though I didn't get in anything extra.
This week I decided to take off an extra day. I am off thru Monday now and will be getting in at least two workout each day. Tomorrow and Friday I will be meeting with my trainer James for an hour workout and then plan on getting to the gym for at least an hour of cardio and maybe some weights.
So today is short and sweet but I am sure I will make up for it tomorrow. nite all
Feel a then what happened coming on? Well there is.
As I said it all went well. After work I stopped and picked up a grilled chicken sandwich at Jack in the box, still a healthy choice. I don't know why but after I ate it I started feeling sickish. I had wanted to go get in at least 30 min of cardio after church but didn't. I came home and here I lay. I don't feel "sick" but my tummy feels funny.
So I am not in any way feeling bad about the day. Wednesdays are not a day that I have planned for a workout. I still feel good about my day even though I didn't get in anything extra.
This week I decided to take off an extra day. I am off thru Monday now and will be getting in at least two workout each day. Tomorrow and Friday I will be meeting with my trainer James for an hour workout and then plan on getting to the gym for at least an hour of cardio and maybe some weights.
So today is short and sweet but I am sure I will make up for it tomorrow. nite all
Tuesday, January 28, 2014
1-28-14
what a day what a day at times I thought it would never end but looking back I'm thinking where did the time go?
Driving can be dangerous to a "dieter". Think about it. I can't think of any road that I can drive more than a few miles at most without seeing the danger zone. Even when I am not hungry ... or at least not so hungry that I can't wait till I get home for my meal ... they seem to scream at me.
Pizza Pizza
Sonic
McDonalds
Even Subway can be dangerous if you aren't careful.
Yet there they are just looking for attention.
Tonight wasn't the first time it happened and I am sure it won't be the last. I had good choices all day. I even got in a good workout. I had an hour of cardio and got in some weights. I feel good. :D
On my way home I remember I needed hair conditioner. Dollar store on the corner so I decided to make a quick stop. What oh what do I see? Yea Pizza Pizza. I love Love LOVE L.O.V.E pizza. I had already planned out what I was going to eat as soon as I got home. I was really looking forward to what I had planned. I have to drive right by Pizza ... I love Pizza .. no no don't look ... focus ahead at the dollar store .... you got this .... whew ... that was close one.
I can honestly say tonight wasn't really THAT much of a challenge but the thought is always there. The temptations are always there. Today was a victory on this note. It has been a while since I went crazy and just ordered whatever.
So this morning I tried something new. Banana pancakes. AWESOME!!! I loved them and they were soooo simple to make. One banana with two eggs/ blend together and cook like you would any other pancakes. They have a sweet that I didn't even feel the need to use any syrup. Oh so yummy.
I can say I am happy with my overall day. I was upset with myself in not getting my morning snacked planned out better. I meant to take something from home with me. I got off track and ended forgetting that. I did opt for some popcorn. Not the best choice I could have come up with but on short notice it was something that I could snack on over the morning and still not feel hungry.
I am happy to say that I am feeling better. Two days in a row now I put on a shirt that was feeling looser ... right out of the dryer lol I love a good NSV. I'm not there yet but I am on my way. Thanks again for all the encouragement guys.
Driving can be dangerous to a "dieter". Think about it. I can't think of any road that I can drive more than a few miles at most without seeing the danger zone. Even when I am not hungry ... or at least not so hungry that I can't wait till I get home for my meal ... they seem to scream at me.
Pizza Pizza
Sonic
McDonalds
Even Subway can be dangerous if you aren't careful.
Yet there they are just looking for attention.
Tonight wasn't the first time it happened and I am sure it won't be the last. I had good choices all day. I even got in a good workout. I had an hour of cardio and got in some weights. I feel good. :D
On my way home I remember I needed hair conditioner. Dollar store on the corner so I decided to make a quick stop. What oh what do I see? Yea Pizza Pizza. I love Love LOVE L.O.V.E pizza. I had already planned out what I was going to eat as soon as I got home. I was really looking forward to what I had planned. I have to drive right by Pizza ... I love Pizza .. no no don't look ... focus ahead at the dollar store .... you got this .... whew ... that was close one.
I can honestly say tonight wasn't really THAT much of a challenge but the thought is always there. The temptations are always there. Today was a victory on this note. It has been a while since I went crazy and just ordered whatever.
So this morning I tried something new. Banana pancakes. AWESOME!!! I loved them and they were soooo simple to make. One banana with two eggs/ blend together and cook like you would any other pancakes. They have a sweet that I didn't even feel the need to use any syrup. Oh so yummy.
I can say I am happy with my overall day. I was upset with myself in not getting my morning snacked planned out better. I meant to take something from home with me. I got off track and ended forgetting that. I did opt for some popcorn. Not the best choice I could have come up with but on short notice it was something that I could snack on over the morning and still not feel hungry.
I am happy to say that I am feeling better. Two days in a row now I put on a shirt that was feeling looser ... right out of the dryer lol I love a good NSV. I'm not there yet but I am on my way. Thanks again for all the encouragement guys.
Monday, January 27, 2014
1-27-14
under calories under calories under calories ... geezz I eat till I am full. When I am hungry I eat again till I am full. I can honestly say I don't feel like I am starving myself but according to MyFitnessPal I am. What the what??
Today was good. I got a lil later start than I wanted to have. I guess at some point I deleted one of my early alarms so when they 6 am alarm (the last possible one to keep) went off and I hit snooze it was not the best choice. I really thought it was the 5:30 one.
I did get a late start but that didn't keep me from having a healthy breakfast. Yeah yeah ... eggs .. mushrooms, onions and oh today had some cheese. I haven't had cheese in weeks. I also tried a new wrap that is a bit healthier option. Tomato basil whole wheat ... it wasn't to bad. Not sure if I will get them again but I was up for trying a few new things.
Off to work had time to make my morning water stop and was in my chair at 7 am by the hair of my chinny chin chin. whew!!
Lunch ahhh that's what I didn't make lunch!!! What oh what to do? Downstairs to see what they had. Not to bad choices. Seasoned chicken breast and green beans. Funny thing I couldn't eat them all. And yes they were normal portions.
The work day came to an end and it was time for the gym. I really really really wanted to come home and snuggle in front of a fire but no .... not me ... I headed to the gym. Maybe I'll just do 30 minutes of cardio. After all that is my daily goal ... right?? Oh no did that using my HIT method, I definitely got the heart rate up.
Ok so I made the made my daily goal I can go home ... right?? no :/ I can't stop now. I rest for a minute and went to the treadmill. I am trying to stay away from it some what till I feel more comfortable with my knee.
I can't make myself stop so I will just walk slow for 10-20 minutes. 1.5 miles is ok for a lil more cardio and then I can do some weights ... yeah that's what I will do. Yeah that lasted about 2 minutes. I didn't push myself to hard I kept at 2.5 for no not 10 not 20 but 30 minutes.
Getting to the gym is always the hardest part of my workout. Once I am there stopping the the next hardest. I to feel it. I push myself till I feel a burn that tells me my body isn't happy. Then I push it a lil more. It was like doing the 5k on Saturday. Once I got started there wasn't any way I would have stopped. I joked about cutting it short or just stopping but that was never an option. I didn't even feel like stopping when the two "ladies" gave me the "what the heck are is SHE doing with a number on her shirt" look. I guess they never seen an old fat lady walk a 5k before. Maybe it was ... well who cares what it was. I just smiled and kept walking.
After the gym back home to cook dinner. I love me some shrimp. OHHH sooo yummmy. Garlic, balsamic vinegar toss and cook ... yuuuummyyy. Add my cucumber, tomato and alvacado salad and I couldn't eat it all.
Ten hour work day ... check
Healthy food choices all day ... check
Good workout .... check
Dinner and dishes washed ... check
yeah I feel good. Feeling better all the time. Now I need to go sign up for my next 5k March 8th ... Lawton Run or Dye. I am so looking for it!!! Anyone wanna join me?
Today was good. I got a lil later start than I wanted to have. I guess at some point I deleted one of my early alarms so when they 6 am alarm (the last possible one to keep) went off and I hit snooze it was not the best choice. I really thought it was the 5:30 one.
I did get a late start but that didn't keep me from having a healthy breakfast. Yeah yeah ... eggs .. mushrooms, onions and oh today had some cheese. I haven't had cheese in weeks. I also tried a new wrap that is a bit healthier option. Tomato basil whole wheat ... it wasn't to bad. Not sure if I will get them again but I was up for trying a few new things.
Off to work had time to make my morning water stop and was in my chair at 7 am by the hair of my chinny chin chin. whew!!
Lunch ahhh that's what I didn't make lunch!!! What oh what to do? Downstairs to see what they had. Not to bad choices. Seasoned chicken breast and green beans. Funny thing I couldn't eat them all. And yes they were normal portions.
The work day came to an end and it was time for the gym. I really really really wanted to come home and snuggle in front of a fire but no .... not me ... I headed to the gym. Maybe I'll just do 30 minutes of cardio. After all that is my daily goal ... right?? Oh no did that using my HIT method, I definitely got the heart rate up.
Ok so I made the made my daily goal I can go home ... right?? no :/ I can't stop now. I rest for a minute and went to the treadmill. I am trying to stay away from it some what till I feel more comfortable with my knee.
I can't make myself stop so I will just walk slow for 10-20 minutes. 1.5 miles is ok for a lil more cardio and then I can do some weights ... yeah that's what I will do. Yeah that lasted about 2 minutes. I didn't push myself to hard I kept at 2.5 for no not 10 not 20 but 30 minutes.
Getting to the gym is always the hardest part of my workout. Once I am there stopping the the next hardest. I to feel it. I push myself till I feel a burn that tells me my body isn't happy. Then I push it a lil more. It was like doing the 5k on Saturday. Once I got started there wasn't any way I would have stopped. I joked about cutting it short or just stopping but that was never an option. I didn't even feel like stopping when the two "ladies" gave me the "what the heck are is SHE doing with a number on her shirt" look. I guess they never seen an old fat lady walk a 5k before. Maybe it was ... well who cares what it was. I just smiled and kept walking.
After the gym back home to cook dinner. I love me some shrimp. OHHH sooo yummmy. Garlic, balsamic vinegar toss and cook ... yuuuummyyy. Add my cucumber, tomato and alvacado salad and I couldn't eat it all.
Ten hour work day ... check
Healthy food choices all day ... check
Good workout .... check
Dinner and dishes washed ... check
yeah I feel good. Feeling better all the time. Now I need to go sign up for my next 5k March 8th ... Lawton Run or Dye. I am so looking for it!!! Anyone wanna join me?
Sunday, January 26, 2014
1-26-14
I can officially say I am sore. I can't believe I let myself get a blister on the back of my foot like this. It definitely makes walking with shoes on a bit more of a challenge.
I wanted to clean house today and get some things done. Nope it didn't happen. I didn't make it to the gym. I did good with my nutrition. Even after going to Thai for lunch and having the fried rice and sweet and sour chicken I did good. They give such big portions that I ended up having it for lunch and dinner. Tossed some veggies in with it too.
I did pretty much nothing today. I made it to church. Come home and sat down for a few minutes. aahhm I mean took a nap for a few hours. I didn't realize just how tired I have been. It catches up with me. My big adventure of the day was a trip to Wal-Mart to get the new flavor to try. I have been reading up on turmeric and thought I'd give it a try.
So hoping that I wake up tomorrow feeling better. Even if I don't I will make it to the gym to hit the cardio again. I got this.
I wanted to clean house today and get some things done. Nope it didn't happen. I didn't make it to the gym. I did good with my nutrition. Even after going to Thai for lunch and having the fried rice and sweet and sour chicken I did good. They give such big portions that I ended up having it for lunch and dinner. Tossed some veggies in with it too.
I did pretty much nothing today. I made it to church. Come home and sat down for a few minutes. aahhm I mean took a nap for a few hours. I didn't realize just how tired I have been. It catches up with me. My big adventure of the day was a trip to Wal-Mart to get the new flavor to try. I have been reading up on turmeric and thought I'd give it a try.
So hoping that I wake up tomorrow feeling better. Even if I don't I will make it to the gym to hit the cardio again. I got this.
1-26-14
I work up this morning feeling blessed. Yesterday was very challenging but I love a good challenge. I managed to get out and COMPLETE another 5k. I felt like someone ran over my feet but I managed to finish. It's pretty cool that the only part of me, this time, that really hurt was my feet. I know that will change as the weight comes off. I am going to keep going. I feel dead at the time but it feels GOOD to finish one.
I am also super proud of my daughter Afton for not only participating with me but she completed it while running across the finish line. I can't wait til March when I get to do my next one when Afton and I will have my future daughter in law join us. We will be doing the Run or Dye in Lawton. Stay tuned for details lol
As if that wasn't enough of a rush one of my favorite things to do is spend time with family and friends. I am really thankful that I had a couple of friends that really looked out for me during the 5k. Theresa and Dawn you guys are a blessing for me. After Dawn finished her run she came back and walked with me and kept me encouraged to keep going. I joked several times about quitting or cutting across the track but I could have never done that. I would not have been able to sleep. I hurt but I felt good too.
By the time I was ... ahhmmm rested? My niece and her beautiful,silly girl had joined us for the evening. So I had not only my kiddos with me and I had half of my favorite extended family with me. I love those guys. We all went out for dinner. This is always a challenge for me to make the healthy choices. But I did good this time. I was full and even left stuff on the plate. That doesn't happen a lot of the time. Laughing with the people I love is one of the best feelings I can have.
I didn't get in as much cardio as I had been but I was ok with that. I had a good day. I was up moving. I got to spend time with my family. There are so many out there that don't have that privilege to be able to have either of these. Thank you God for all the blessing I have been able to enjoy in my life.
Just an extra morning note to those who are reading. Today is a new day and it's time to get started. Love yourself enough to care for yourself.
I am also super proud of my daughter Afton for not only participating with me but she completed it while running across the finish line. I can't wait til March when I get to do my next one when Afton and I will have my future daughter in law join us. We will be doing the Run or Dye in Lawton. Stay tuned for details lol
As if that wasn't enough of a rush one of my favorite things to do is spend time with family and friends. I am really thankful that I had a couple of friends that really looked out for me during the 5k. Theresa and Dawn you guys are a blessing for me. After Dawn finished her run she came back and walked with me and kept me encouraged to keep going. I joked several times about quitting or cutting across the track but I could have never done that. I would not have been able to sleep. I hurt but I felt good too.
By the time I was ... ahhmmm rested? My niece and her beautiful,silly girl had joined us for the evening. So I had not only my kiddos with me and I had half of my favorite extended family with me. I love those guys. We all went out for dinner. This is always a challenge for me to make the healthy choices. But I did good this time. I was full and even left stuff on the plate. That doesn't happen a lot of the time. Laughing with the people I love is one of the best feelings I can have.
I didn't get in as much cardio as I had been but I was ok with that. I had a good day. I was up moving. I got to spend time with my family. There are so many out there that don't have that privilege to be able to have either of these. Thank you God for all the blessing I have been able to enjoy in my life.
Just an extra morning note to those who are reading. Today is a new day and it's time to get started. Love yourself enough to care for yourself.
Saturday, January 25, 2014
1-25-14
Ok I lived thru the day. I finished my 5k. I even managed to keep in my nutrition goal.
I wanted to get up and have a good breakfast but that didn't happen. I had my Belvita cookies on my way to the Run. Lots of water and I was ready to go. I wasn't very far in the run and started asking myself if I really wanted to do this. I did the fighting with myself " I wanna stop" "no no keep going"
"what am I doing?" " I may be last but I am ahead of the guys on the couch". Yeah I do that a lot. "I got this" "I got this""I got this""I got this" Yeah I did finish.
I thought I would cook something when I got home I was a bit hungry at this point. No that didn't happen. I was doing good to walk from the car to the couch where I immediately dropped and tried to take off my shoes. I managed to get one off and my son helped me with the other one. At this point I begged for a much needed foot bath. Yes my kiddos love me. AAaahhh a nice warm foot bath with some Epson salt that's just what I needed.
I really was hungry at this point but knew there was no way that I was going to be standing up to cook. I had come more of my cookies. Only 230 calories with plenty of fiber AAANNNDDD I didn't have to stand to cook it.
After some much needed rest I talked my son into some lunch. My son was cooking so this meant a trip to Sonic. I thought I didn't eat to much so far so I went for a grilled chicken sandwich and small order of onion rings. No I still hadn't left the couch at this point. I laid here for a couple of hours before I really moved. I have to say I hurt ... BUTTTTT I finished :D
My biggest at this point turned out to be dinner. I had so many calories for lunch thinking I wouldn't be eating much for dinner. Oh no they kids wanted to go out to Jalapeno Tree. I love this place. I really love mexican food. I can't say I love the healthy stuff. No No I love stuff like tamales ... rice ... chips and salsa. I can easily eat a bowl of chips and salsa before I ever order my food. Today I was really good. I had about 10 chips and some salsa. Yea ME!!!!
I did well on dinner too. I found a really good dish with chicken and shrimp. Grilled no coating or anything greasy, just seasoned and grilled. And instead of the rice that I would have loved to order I had the steamed veggies. It was all really good. I actually ended up not being able to eat it all. I haven't added it all up for the day but I am pretty sure I was on track for everything.
Thanks to all that encouraged me to keep going. I got this!!
I wanted to get up and have a good breakfast but that didn't happen. I had my Belvita cookies on my way to the Run. Lots of water and I was ready to go. I wasn't very far in the run and started asking myself if I really wanted to do this. I did the fighting with myself " I wanna stop" "no no keep going"
"what am I doing?" " I may be last but I am ahead of the guys on the couch". Yeah I do that a lot. "I got this" "I got this""I got this""I got this" Yeah I did finish.
I thought I would cook something when I got home I was a bit hungry at this point. No that didn't happen. I was doing good to walk from the car to the couch where I immediately dropped and tried to take off my shoes. I managed to get one off and my son helped me with the other one. At this point I begged for a much needed foot bath. Yes my kiddos love me. AAaahhh a nice warm foot bath with some Epson salt that's just what I needed.
I really was hungry at this point but knew there was no way that I was going to be standing up to cook. I had come more of my cookies. Only 230 calories with plenty of fiber AAANNNDDD I didn't have to stand to cook it.
After some much needed rest I talked my son into some lunch. My son was cooking so this meant a trip to Sonic. I thought I didn't eat to much so far so I went for a grilled chicken sandwich and small order of onion rings. No I still hadn't left the couch at this point. I laid here for a couple of hours before I really moved. I have to say I hurt ... BUTTTTT I finished :D
My biggest at this point turned out to be dinner. I had so many calories for lunch thinking I wouldn't be eating much for dinner. Oh no they kids wanted to go out to Jalapeno Tree. I love this place. I really love mexican food. I can't say I love the healthy stuff. No No I love stuff like tamales ... rice ... chips and salsa. I can easily eat a bowl of chips and salsa before I ever order my food. Today I was really good. I had about 10 chips and some salsa. Yea ME!!!!
I did well on dinner too. I found a really good dish with chicken and shrimp. Grilled no coating or anything greasy, just seasoned and grilled. And instead of the rice that I would have loved to order I had the steamed veggies. It was all really good. I actually ended up not being able to eat it all. I haven't added it all up for the day but I am pretty sure I was on track for everything.
Thanks to all that encouraged me to keep going. I got this!!
Friday, January 24, 2014
1-24-13
SSSoooo today I didn't do as much as I had planned but it was definitely a more productive day that last Friday.
Up early to drop my daughter off and work. Then stopped for a quick bite and some water and I was off to the gym. More and more I see how important it is to make ahead. There isn't always the most healthy choices out there when you are on the run.
Breakfast I had one of my energy bars but I knew that wasn't going to be enough. I had planned on sleeping in for a bit today an hitting it hard. Before I feel asleep last night I was asked to take her to work and at that time of the night I was to tired to get up an prepare anything for today. For that matter I waited til the very last second to get up and get dressed to take her. Remember? It's cold? What do I like to do? Yeah I was warm snuggled with my kitty cat under my blanky.
What oh what is there to eat on the run? I ended up at McDonalds and ordered bacon, cheese and egg biscuits. I ate the middle and tossed the rest. Don't worry it didn't go to waste, the lil birdies loved it. :D
At the gym I wanted to do at least 20-30 minutes on the treadmill. My knee had different plans for me. Less than 10 minutes in my knee started slipping. So off to the bike and ended up staying there for an hour. Then off to the ab room. It felt good to be there.
After that would have been time for my trainer but since he called bright and early saying he was sick I had changed the plans. I need to get some things done around the house. So after picking up the check, cashing it, and wandering around Wal-Mart for about 30 minutes it was time to pick up my daughter from work.
As I drove home from there I realized I was feeling sleepyish. I thought I would come home and rest for a few. I ended up getting back out to help a friend. The had to go check on the grandpuppy with my daughter. Ok so I'll rest for a few minutes before the gym. By this time my legs were really hurting. I don't think it was so much from the workout but more from the cold. I really don't do well with cold. Does that mean I am getting old? lol
When I got home the first time stopped for lunch. The plan was some ground turkey but realized I didn't have an thawed. I almost went for that crazy calzone. Nope I pulled out the eggs, mushrooms, onion and bell pepper. What can I say eggs are a good stand by. I was still a bit hungry when I went to help my friend and picked up a roasted chicken. That was my afternoon snack.
So I got in the morning workout. I missed the workout with trainer and I didn't make it to my evening workout. I am feeling a bit upset with myself till I started logging my food choice to decide what I wanted to eat for dinner. We had gone to Ihop ... pancakes? ahhh no!!! I found a really delicious chicken dish for 400 calories. When I counted it all up I had done better today than I did yesterday. I stayed busy all day, even outside of the gym. I was on target with my nutrition. So yeah I had a good day.
So now it's time to rest and get ready for the 5k Hunger Run tomorrow. I am really looking forward to it. I do soooo hope that my knee will be nice to me. So say a prayer for me that I can get it done. Better yet, say a prayer and come join me :D
Up early to drop my daughter off and work. Then stopped for a quick bite and some water and I was off to the gym. More and more I see how important it is to make ahead. There isn't always the most healthy choices out there when you are on the run.
Breakfast I had one of my energy bars but I knew that wasn't going to be enough. I had planned on sleeping in for a bit today an hitting it hard. Before I feel asleep last night I was asked to take her to work and at that time of the night I was to tired to get up an prepare anything for today. For that matter I waited til the very last second to get up and get dressed to take her. Remember? It's cold? What do I like to do? Yeah I was warm snuggled with my kitty cat under my blanky.
What oh what is there to eat on the run? I ended up at McDonalds and ordered bacon, cheese and egg biscuits. I ate the middle and tossed the rest. Don't worry it didn't go to waste, the lil birdies loved it. :D
At the gym I wanted to do at least 20-30 minutes on the treadmill. My knee had different plans for me. Less than 10 minutes in my knee started slipping. So off to the bike and ended up staying there for an hour. Then off to the ab room. It felt good to be there.
After that would have been time for my trainer but since he called bright and early saying he was sick I had changed the plans. I need to get some things done around the house. So after picking up the check, cashing it, and wandering around Wal-Mart for about 30 minutes it was time to pick up my daughter from work.
As I drove home from there I realized I was feeling sleepyish. I thought I would come home and rest for a few. I ended up getting back out to help a friend. The had to go check on the grandpuppy with my daughter. Ok so I'll rest for a few minutes before the gym. By this time my legs were really hurting. I don't think it was so much from the workout but more from the cold. I really don't do well with cold. Does that mean I am getting old? lol
When I got home the first time stopped for lunch. The plan was some ground turkey but realized I didn't have an thawed. I almost went for that crazy calzone. Nope I pulled out the eggs, mushrooms, onion and bell pepper. What can I say eggs are a good stand by. I was still a bit hungry when I went to help my friend and picked up a roasted chicken. That was my afternoon snack.
So I got in the morning workout. I missed the workout with trainer and I didn't make it to my evening workout. I am feeling a bit upset with myself till I started logging my food choice to decide what I wanted to eat for dinner. We had gone to Ihop ... pancakes? ahhh no!!! I found a really delicious chicken dish for 400 calories. When I counted it all up I had done better today than I did yesterday. I stayed busy all day, even outside of the gym. I was on target with my nutrition. So yeah I had a good day.
So now it's time to rest and get ready for the 5k Hunger Run tomorrow. I am really looking forward to it. I do soooo hope that my knee will be nice to me. So say a prayer for me that I can get it done. Better yet, say a prayer and come join me :D
Thursday, January 23, 2014
1-23-14
bbbbrrrr bbbrrr bbbaahhhuuurrrrr it's cold out and what I really like to do when it's cold out is snuggle under a warm blanket in front of a crackling fire. Unfortunately I can't a good workout like that. I really really really wanted to snuggle in. What did I do? I got off work, picked up my packet for the Hunger Run for Saturday and headed to the gym.
I can't say that today was where I really wanted it to be at the same time it wasn't a bad day. I don't know what it is about a day of skipping the gym and the next day being hungry all day. I ate more than I usually but didn't really get outside of my calorie range.
Breakfast yeah eggs, wheat toast but to day I also had some ground turkey and mushrooms with it. Also had the turkey and mushrooms for morning snack. Hey I said I was hungry.
My weak choice of the day was lunch. I was in the middle of a call and my neighbor asked if I wanted anything from Chick fil a. Before I thought about what I was shaking my head yes to I was also answering yes to "you're usual?" So off to the next call not really thinking about what I was doing. Next thing I know I have a small waffle fries and chicken nuggets. Yes I ate them.
Now I don't feel bad about it. I had 5 liters of water today by the time I had left the gym. I got extra exercise from that ...lol So I guess that finally filled me up. After work I stopped to get my packet and had some Belvita crackers and was off to the gym. It was enough to fill me for the day.
So the gym. I didn't want to go. Remember? It was cold. It IS cold. I wanted to be warm. Oh wait when I sweat I am a bit warmer. Oh ok I'll sweat :/
My thoughts were to do a double workout but I talked myself out of it. I don't want to over work it, done that toooo many times trying to "make up" for time off. I settled for 30 on treadmill using my HIT method and 1hr on the bike. I also got in two sets on two weight stations. Keeping going for the hour I had to talk myself into "just five more" "oh you've come this far go a few more" " let's go, we can do this". I talked myself into finishing the hour and crawled home.
Now it's time for warm blanky and sleep. I got tomorrow off and plan on doing three workouts. Drop my daughter off at work and put in one then. I have a session with my trainer. Take off the afternoon and then hit it again tomorrow evening. Nope not gonna over work it. I got this.
Also for the ones that feel that I am trying to give up I am by no means not. I have never made a conscious effort to say I am done. I had a weak moment, like we all do. I am however happy that I have people that care enough to give me a push.
I can't say that today was where I really wanted it to be at the same time it wasn't a bad day. I don't know what it is about a day of skipping the gym and the next day being hungry all day. I ate more than I usually but didn't really get outside of my calorie range.
Breakfast yeah eggs, wheat toast but to day I also had some ground turkey and mushrooms with it. Also had the turkey and mushrooms for morning snack. Hey I said I was hungry.
My weak choice of the day was lunch. I was in the middle of a call and my neighbor asked if I wanted anything from Chick fil a. Before I thought about what I was shaking my head yes to I was also answering yes to "you're usual?" So off to the next call not really thinking about what I was doing. Next thing I know I have a small waffle fries and chicken nuggets. Yes I ate them.
Now I don't feel bad about it. I had 5 liters of water today by the time I had left the gym. I got extra exercise from that ...lol So I guess that finally filled me up. After work I stopped to get my packet and had some Belvita crackers and was off to the gym. It was enough to fill me for the day.
So the gym. I didn't want to go. Remember? It was cold. It IS cold. I wanted to be warm. Oh wait when I sweat I am a bit warmer. Oh ok I'll sweat :/
My thoughts were to do a double workout but I talked myself out of it. I don't want to over work it, done that toooo many times trying to "make up" for time off. I settled for 30 on treadmill using my HIT method and 1hr on the bike. I also got in two sets on two weight stations. Keeping going for the hour I had to talk myself into "just five more" "oh you've come this far go a few more" " let's go, we can do this". I talked myself into finishing the hour and crawled home.
Now it's time for warm blanky and sleep. I got tomorrow off and plan on doing three workouts. Drop my daughter off at work and put in one then. I have a session with my trainer. Take off the afternoon and then hit it again tomorrow evening. Nope not gonna over work it. I got this.
Also for the ones that feel that I am trying to give up I am by no means not. I have never made a conscious effort to say I am done. I had a weak moment, like we all do. I am however happy that I have people that care enough to give me a push.
Wednesday, January 22, 2014
1-22-14
Today was a good day. I didn't do any gym time but then again that was my plan for Wednesdays. I really don't have much to say today. It's was just an ordinary day. Woke up and had ..what? yea eggs and wheat toast. Off to work.
Today I am proud to say I even had something for lunch. Wasn't really hungry but ate to keep it going. Grilled chicken tenders. Snacked on some pork skins over the day too. All that was enough to keep me from really getting hungry.
After work I stopped off at Taco Bell for a couple of chicken fresco tacos and was off to church. I have to have this time to keep me going. Gotta feed and exercise the soul as much as the body. I thought about going for a short ride once I was out of church but I am with not going too. I feel really peaceful tonight.
Had a nice drive home. Well other than the Semi that almost run me down not once but TWICE. Radio blasting and I flew by him to get away. Singing and feeling good about the day.
I got home and really wanted to just stop here and then off to sleep. Nope, I was a lil hungry. I was almost tempted. Sunday night pizza had entered the house. My daughter had a calzone and well I realized there was still half left here. It was calling me. NOOOOOO there are some cucumbers here that will do just fine. And that's what I had.
So I met my goals for today and I am happy about it. I may not be skinny yet but I am happy.
Today I am proud to say I even had something for lunch. Wasn't really hungry but ate to keep it going. Grilled chicken tenders. Snacked on some pork skins over the day too. All that was enough to keep me from really getting hungry.
After work I stopped off at Taco Bell for a couple of chicken fresco tacos and was off to church. I have to have this time to keep me going. Gotta feed and exercise the soul as much as the body. I thought about going for a short ride once I was out of church but I am with not going too. I feel really peaceful tonight.
Had a nice drive home. Well other than the Semi that almost run me down not once but TWICE. Radio blasting and I flew by him to get away. Singing and feeling good about the day.
I got home and really wanted to just stop here and then off to sleep. Nope, I was a lil hungry. I was almost tempted. Sunday night pizza had entered the house. My daughter had a calzone and well I realized there was still half left here. It was calling me. NOOOOOO there are some cucumbers here that will do just fine. And that's what I had.
So I met my goals for today and I am happy about it. I may not be skinny yet but I am happy.
Tuesday, January 21, 2014
1-21-14
ok so yesterday wasn't the best day emotionally that I have had in a while. I fought. I fought with myself now. I fought with my old self. I fought for the person I want to be. I cried, laughed, winched in pain but I didn't give up. I can't give up. It's not in me this time. I may fall down time and time again but this time I'm not stopping. Not now. Not when the contest is over. Not even when I get to my goal weight. This is not a temporary journey, it's a life time of choices.
So yes I did shake yesterday off. I got up and have breakfast. Yes it was eggs and toast. But today had some ground turkey with it. That kept me going all morning. For that matter it kept me going all day. I just don't have much of an appetite right now.
I have been soooo sleepy feeling this week and not totally sure why. Maybe just not sleeping well enough at night. I was planning on taking a nap on my lunch. I do that some times when I am really tired. I didn't stop for water and everyone knows I HAVE to have my water. So I made a water run on lunch and ... oh yeah ... had a couple of hot dogs off the grill. I know not the best choice but I really wasn't hungry but felt like I needed something. I did manage to "rest" with my eyes closed for maybe 15 minutes once I got my "stuff" done.
After work I did have a snack. I really love the Belvita for a quick pick me up. Then off to the gym. Ok well actually I ate them on the way to the gym. I wasn't dragging like I was yesterday. The pain wasn't as bad either. I didn't want to go but the tuggin was there and so here I was. Sitting on the bike and wishing I was some place else lol.
I did get in a hour of cardio and then did two weight stations for two sets. I have talked myself out of doing a heavy workout on my work days. My plan was at least 30 minutes of cardio and I have doing at least an hour. Then again my plan is to do at least two work outs on Friday but that hasn't been happening. Funny that I can make myself go to the gym easier when I have worked a 10 hour shift than I can when I wake up with the whole day. I am ashamed to say that last Friday I never left the house. I just managed to talk myself out of it. The week before I did make it to my trainer but the extra workout at the gym never happened. I don't know what I am going to do with myself lol hhmm nope not asking for suggestions ... I got a few at the gym tonight :D
So all in all I did have a good day. Time to finish my food journal and try and get some sleep so I can do this all again tomorrow.
So yes I did shake yesterday off. I got up and have breakfast. Yes it was eggs and toast. But today had some ground turkey with it. That kept me going all morning. For that matter it kept me going all day. I just don't have much of an appetite right now.
I have been soooo sleepy feeling this week and not totally sure why. Maybe just not sleeping well enough at night. I was planning on taking a nap on my lunch. I do that some times when I am really tired. I didn't stop for water and everyone knows I HAVE to have my water. So I made a water run on lunch and ... oh yeah ... had a couple of hot dogs off the grill. I know not the best choice but I really wasn't hungry but felt like I needed something. I did manage to "rest" with my eyes closed for maybe 15 minutes once I got my "stuff" done.
After work I did have a snack. I really love the Belvita for a quick pick me up. Then off to the gym. Ok well actually I ate them on the way to the gym. I wasn't dragging like I was yesterday. The pain wasn't as bad either. I didn't want to go but the tuggin was there and so here I was. Sitting on the bike and wishing I was some place else lol.
I did get in a hour of cardio and then did two weight stations for two sets. I have talked myself out of doing a heavy workout on my work days. My plan was at least 30 minutes of cardio and I have doing at least an hour. Then again my plan is to do at least two work outs on Friday but that hasn't been happening. Funny that I can make myself go to the gym easier when I have worked a 10 hour shift than I can when I wake up with the whole day. I am ashamed to say that last Friday I never left the house. I just managed to talk myself out of it. The week before I did make it to my trainer but the extra workout at the gym never happened. I don't know what I am going to do with myself lol hhmm nope not asking for suggestions ... I got a few at the gym tonight :D
So all in all I did have a good day. Time to finish my food journal and try and get some sleep so I can do this all again tomorrow.
Monday, January 20, 2014
1-19 and 1-20-14
ok this is not gonna be a habit. Sunday wasn't a great day for me but it was too. The weigh in didn't go as I wanted to but it wasn't bad. I decided to take a blow off day and have fun with my kids. Biggest reason that I didn't write yesterday. My son lives in Lawton with my future daughter in law, so getting to spend time with them and my daughter and her intended. We had fun playing games and laughing. I didn't count calories. I didn't go to the gym. I just blew it off. Not feeling bad ...... yet.
So the results? I was down 2.8 lbs. I know I know if someone told me that I would quickly all the wonderful cheering up things that no one wants to hear. Oh I would mean them. I do know that it's that much less I have to carry around. I know I feel better. I actually miss when I do get in a work out and feel soooo much better when I get in at least a walk. But there is that side of me that hates ... hates ... hates when I know I could have done more and I am not where I want to be. I know I know I didn't get here over night. I blah blah blah blah ... yea it's about where anyone turns off when they are feeling that way.
I was "ok" with it yesterday. I wasn't happy about it. I wanted more but I wasn't going to let it get to me. Then ... there it was ... posted on the contest page ... .8%. OUCH!! I started out really hoping to put up another double digit. I had done it the week before the contest officially started off, so I just knew I could in two weeks, right?
No the competitive side of me kicked in and was ... well not sure what it was ... I wasn't really beating myself up. I think I was just disappointed in myself. I text a friend that is going thru some of the same victories and defeats that I am right now. I knew he would totally understand. He really didn't tell me anything I didn't already know. Just "hearing" it from someone else helped me realize I have to keep fighting. I never really felt like giving up. I just felt like .. well crying. So I did for a few minutes. I sat there in my car and cried. Not just from the results but because I was in pain. My leg was hurting. Not the pain from a good workout. The pain that arthritis give me from time to time.
Do you ever just wish you could close your eyes and wake up an be something else? Someone else? at least someplace else? Sure we all do. This was one of the moments. I was fighting that battle inside. The one that say "you are hurting, go home and rest" the I feel the tugging "no no .. keep going".
After work wasn't getting any better. I did take some pain reliever before I left. I really just wanted to come home an try and relax. No there was that tugging again. "Just go" "do at least 30 min, it's not THAT long". So I did. I am pretty sure someone was praying for me. I really did hobble in the gym. "come on you can do it." "just change clothes find a bike and stay away from the treadmill today".
I walked in and almost turned around and left. I glanced to my right to see ALL the bikes were full. Then the tugging again "just change clothes and maybe one will be open." Ok ok. " even if there isn't one do some easy weights for a lil bit till one opens".
As I walked out of the locker room and scanned the gym I realized not one but TWO bikes were open. I tried to walk fast, since the lil ole man looked to be eyeing one, but it I wasn't moving as fast as him. Oh but he walked by and left.
So I settled in and began to peddle. I am still in pain but I have talked myself into at least 30 minutes. I can do. I can do this, I can do this. About 20 minutes in I realize that I am not hurting any more. I know I know I took the pain reliever but I am pretty sure someone was praying for me too. That was the tugging I had been feeling. That is what opened up the bike for me. It was also what helped with the pain AND let me get in an hour on the bike.
I would like to say that my nutrition was good too. I have not charted it all day. I know shame on me. I skipped lunch, again shame on me. It kills me that I know what I need to do. I could probably write a book on it. Yet here I am still fighting with myself about it all.
I didn't skip lunch to try and lose weight. I had really planned on taking a quick nap. By the time I had talk to my friend and kicked myself there wasn't enough time for that.
I didn't skip charting my food cuz I didn't make BAD choices. I had eggs and toast and a jalapeno dog for breakfast but I did this running out of the house and was almost late to work.
I know that when I sit down an chart it at worst part I may be under calories. No this is just as bad as over eating but hey I am a work in progress ... right? :D
I want to thank all those that are praying for me. For Sean for reminding me of how I got where I am and who important it is to keep going. For MargieAnn for sending me the 12second workout :D I will have to keep that one on hand. Thanks to Trista for checking up on me. I know there are more that have supported me that I didn't mention but I know that you are the ones that are praying for me :D Thanks guys for keeping me going.
So the results? I was down 2.8 lbs. I know I know if someone told me that I would quickly all the wonderful cheering up things that no one wants to hear. Oh I would mean them. I do know that it's that much less I have to carry around. I know I feel better. I actually miss when I do get in a work out and feel soooo much better when I get in at least a walk. But there is that side of me that hates ... hates ... hates when I know I could have done more and I am not where I want to be. I know I know I didn't get here over night. I blah blah blah blah ... yea it's about where anyone turns off when they are feeling that way.
I was "ok" with it yesterday. I wasn't happy about it. I wanted more but I wasn't going to let it get to me. Then ... there it was ... posted on the contest page ... .8%. OUCH!! I started out really hoping to put up another double digit. I had done it the week before the contest officially started off, so I just knew I could in two weeks, right?
No the competitive side of me kicked in and was ... well not sure what it was ... I wasn't really beating myself up. I think I was just disappointed in myself. I text a friend that is going thru some of the same victories and defeats that I am right now. I knew he would totally understand. He really didn't tell me anything I didn't already know. Just "hearing" it from someone else helped me realize I have to keep fighting. I never really felt like giving up. I just felt like .. well crying. So I did for a few minutes. I sat there in my car and cried. Not just from the results but because I was in pain. My leg was hurting. Not the pain from a good workout. The pain that arthritis give me from time to time.
Do you ever just wish you could close your eyes and wake up an be something else? Someone else? at least someplace else? Sure we all do. This was one of the moments. I was fighting that battle inside. The one that say "you are hurting, go home and rest" the I feel the tugging "no no .. keep going".
After work wasn't getting any better. I did take some pain reliever before I left. I really just wanted to come home an try and relax. No there was that tugging again. "Just go" "do at least 30 min, it's not THAT long". So I did. I am pretty sure someone was praying for me. I really did hobble in the gym. "come on you can do it." "just change clothes find a bike and stay away from the treadmill today".
I walked in and almost turned around and left. I glanced to my right to see ALL the bikes were full. Then the tugging again "just change clothes and maybe one will be open." Ok ok. " even if there isn't one do some easy weights for a lil bit till one opens".
As I walked out of the locker room and scanned the gym I realized not one but TWO bikes were open. I tried to walk fast, since the lil ole man looked to be eyeing one, but it I wasn't moving as fast as him. Oh but he walked by and left.
So I settled in and began to peddle. I am still in pain but I have talked myself into at least 30 minutes. I can do. I can do this, I can do this. About 20 minutes in I realize that I am not hurting any more. I know I know I took the pain reliever but I am pretty sure someone was praying for me too. That was the tugging I had been feeling. That is what opened up the bike for me. It was also what helped with the pain AND let me get in an hour on the bike.
I would like to say that my nutrition was good too. I have not charted it all day. I know shame on me. I skipped lunch, again shame on me. It kills me that I know what I need to do. I could probably write a book on it. Yet here I am still fighting with myself about it all.
I didn't skip lunch to try and lose weight. I had really planned on taking a quick nap. By the time I had talk to my friend and kicked myself there wasn't enough time for that.
I didn't skip charting my food cuz I didn't make BAD choices. I had eggs and toast and a jalapeno dog for breakfast but I did this running out of the house and was almost late to work.
I know that when I sit down an chart it at worst part I may be under calories. No this is just as bad as over eating but hey I am a work in progress ... right? :D
I want to thank all those that are praying for me. For Sean for reminding me of how I got where I am and who important it is to keep going. For MargieAnn for sending me the 12second workout :D I will have to keep that one on hand. Thanks to Trista for checking up on me. I know there are more that have supported me that I didn't mention but I know that you are the ones that are praying for me :D Thanks guys for keeping me going.
Saturday, January 18, 2014
1-18-14
Ok so today I did really well. I have kept up with nutrition. As we speak I have my "daughter" on a dinner run. I really want a hamburger. Sooo I choose to get the lettuce wrapped instead of the bun. I probably won't even eat all that. I'm almost toooo tired to eat but I need something.
I did make a second run at the gym. Ok well not a RUN but I did make it back for yet one more hour of cardio. I only did 30 min of the HIT method and then 30 minute casual walk.
I hurt but I feel good at the same time. I love how I can do this time on the treadmill and not feeling like ... well feeling so overtired. Maybe it's the HIT method that I am using right now. I can't say it's because I weigh less, because I don't. I just feel better when I am done than I use to. Maybe my body doesn't hate me as much as it did back in August.
OH WAIT!! I just remembered part of the reason. The last time I was training for my 5k was when the pharmacy had messed up my meds. I have the blood pressure in a much better place than it has been in MONTHS now. I hurt but I feel good too.
So now I lay me down to sleep ... well after dinner and a few sit-ups. Tomorrow is weigh in day. Praying that I have done enough to get a negative. I would love to see a double digit but anything down I will be happy with. Say a prayer for me and wish me luck.
I did make a second run at the gym. Ok well not a RUN but I did make it back for yet one more hour of cardio. I only did 30 min of the HIT method and then 30 minute casual walk.
I hurt but I feel good at the same time. I love how I can do this time on the treadmill and not feeling like ... well feeling so overtired. Maybe it's the HIT method that I am using right now. I can't say it's because I weigh less, because I don't. I just feel better when I am done than I use to. Maybe my body doesn't hate me as much as it did back in August.
OH WAIT!! I just remembered part of the reason. The last time I was training for my 5k was when the pharmacy had messed up my meds. I have the blood pressure in a much better place than it has been in MONTHS now. I hurt but I feel good too.
So now I lay me down to sleep ... well after dinner and a few sit-ups. Tomorrow is weigh in day. Praying that I have done enough to get a negative. I would love to see a double digit but anything down I will be happy with. Say a prayer for me and wish me luck.
1-18-14
ok so in case I get distracted later with what I have planned (if I live long enough) I may not make it back tonight. I don't want to get behind but I may make a second post later too.
As I said yesterday wasn't that great of a day. I woke up determined that I was going to work really hard today. Not so much a last chance workout, I am going to try and do that tomorrow after church before I have to weigh in.
Temptation hit me before I made it out of the house. Not just the temptation of what food to eat but also to not make the workouts like I really want. I did good on both. Healthy breakfast and a really good workout.
I made it to the gym and used a new method my trainer had told me about. The HIT method ... something about High Intense Training or something. I don't know but I know what I am suppose to do. It pushed me to step up a notch on the treadmill. In doing so I come to realize not only did the hour seem to go quicker but I also didn't feel like I was going to die. As I was doing this I kept thinking back to when I was training for my last 5k. Most of the days I wanted to die after I did an hour on the treadmill. Not only did I feel like I was going to die, I was doing a slower pace and didn't make it as far. So I have said my goal is to finish it in under an hour. If I can keep up my pace like I did on the first hour on the treadmill I might get close. Again I really just hope to finish but I have a goal past that too.
As I was finishing up my HIT hour the girls were ready to leave. I started to shower with them but realized I wasn't ready to leave. I went back to hit the weights for a few. I did two stations for three sets working on my abs. I thought I would just walk a lil bit till they were ready. I figured maybe 15-20 minutes and a slow pace to get a lil more cardio in. Oh did I forget to mention? I am talking about two 19 yr old girls. Who was I kidding? After realizing they were going to be in there for a bit. I had already told myself I would finish at 45 minutes or when they came out, which ever came first. As it was it was about the same time. I had less than 1 min when my daughter came out. My legs felt a lil like wet noodles but I made it to the locker room and gave them $$ to stop for lunch. They stopped at Subway and I gave them my order. They were sweet enough to bring it to my car for me to take home and rest.
Oh did I also forget to mention that I made a deal with my daughter? The deal was that if I bought lunch she had to make sure that I would do a SECOND workout. We will see if she goes with me. I WILL go back today.
I made it home and my wonderful son is here visiting so I sweet talked him into making me a MUCH needed foot bath at this time. I ate my half of sub and soaked my feet and here I lay. Oh yeah I need to go put laundry in the dryer. I wonder if I can talk someone into doing it for me ():)
Ok so rest for a lil bit more and then off to the gym again. I can do this ...
As I said yesterday wasn't that great of a day. I woke up determined that I was going to work really hard today. Not so much a last chance workout, I am going to try and do that tomorrow after church before I have to weigh in.
Temptation hit me before I made it out of the house. Not just the temptation of what food to eat but also to not make the workouts like I really want. I did good on both. Healthy breakfast and a really good workout.
I made it to the gym and used a new method my trainer had told me about. The HIT method ... something about High Intense Training or something. I don't know but I know what I am suppose to do. It pushed me to step up a notch on the treadmill. In doing so I come to realize not only did the hour seem to go quicker but I also didn't feel like I was going to die. As I was doing this I kept thinking back to when I was training for my last 5k. Most of the days I wanted to die after I did an hour on the treadmill. Not only did I feel like I was going to die, I was doing a slower pace and didn't make it as far. So I have said my goal is to finish it in under an hour. If I can keep up my pace like I did on the first hour on the treadmill I might get close. Again I really just hope to finish but I have a goal past that too.
As I was finishing up my HIT hour the girls were ready to leave. I started to shower with them but realized I wasn't ready to leave. I went back to hit the weights for a few. I did two stations for three sets working on my abs. I thought I would just walk a lil bit till they were ready. I figured maybe 15-20 minutes and a slow pace to get a lil more cardio in. Oh did I forget to mention? I am talking about two 19 yr old girls. Who was I kidding? After realizing they were going to be in there for a bit. I had already told myself I would finish at 45 minutes or when they came out, which ever came first. As it was it was about the same time. I had less than 1 min when my daughter came out. My legs felt a lil like wet noodles but I made it to the locker room and gave them $$ to stop for lunch. They stopped at Subway and I gave them my order. They were sweet enough to bring it to my car for me to take home and rest.
Oh did I also forget to mention that I made a deal with my daughter? The deal was that if I bought lunch she had to make sure that I would do a SECOND workout. We will see if she goes with me. I WILL go back today.
I made it home and my wonderful son is here visiting so I sweet talked him into making me a MUCH needed foot bath at this time. I ate my half of sub and soaked my feet and here I lay. Oh yeah I need to go put laundry in the dryer. I wonder if I can talk someone into doing it for me ():)
Ok so rest for a lil bit more and then off to the gym again. I can do this ...
1-17-14
ok so I missed posting last night. I could say it was because I putting it off because my day wasn't what I wanted it to be. I could say it was because I had a house full of company. Sadly both would be true. I did not make it to the gym. I kept telling myself it was ok since I was eating ok. Well even that came to an end before the night was over.
I could not get myself motivated to move. I had plans on making it at least two trips to the gym. As the day went on I had talked myself out of going to the gym. I told myself I can go for a walk. I have a 5k route that I was going to do. Nope this didn't happen. I have my resistance bands "I can do this". Nope it didn't happen. "I'm eating ok I'll be ok". This almost happened.
I don't know why I couldn't get myself motivated but it didn't happen. The girls wanted to go for fried rice. "would you like some?" yes yes I would ... I said shaking my head no. They laughed and said ok. BHHUUUT they came back with it. I tell myself that I had come calories to burn for the day, know I didn't really need the extra carbs, so I had a helping ... a BIG helping.
So yesterday I did nothing healthy in the end. No gym. No workout. (unless I can count the lil bit of house work I did). Not the healthy nutrition day. Am I giving up? Nope!! Today is a new day. One bad day doesn't define the rest of my life.
Today started out with eggs with ground turkey. I was a bit tempted when I made pancakes for everyone else but I didn't taste it, not even one. I was also proud of my daughter. I know she too loves pancakes but she didn't have any, she went for her breakfast shake that I am sure it much better for her.
Time to shake it off and get to the gym for a last chance workout. So say a prayer for me. I need all the help I can get.
I could not get myself motivated to move. I had plans on making it at least two trips to the gym. As the day went on I had talked myself out of going to the gym. I told myself I can go for a walk. I have a 5k route that I was going to do. Nope this didn't happen. I have my resistance bands "I can do this". Nope it didn't happen. "I'm eating ok I'll be ok". This almost happened.
I don't know why I couldn't get myself motivated but it didn't happen. The girls wanted to go for fried rice. "would you like some?" yes yes I would ... I said shaking my head no. They laughed and said ok. BHHUUUT they came back with it. I tell myself that I had come calories to burn for the day, know I didn't really need the extra carbs, so I had a helping ... a BIG helping.
So yesterday I did nothing healthy in the end. No gym. No workout. (unless I can count the lil bit of house work I did). Not the healthy nutrition day. Am I giving up? Nope!! Today is a new day. One bad day doesn't define the rest of my life.
Today started out with eggs with ground turkey. I was a bit tempted when I made pancakes for everyone else but I didn't taste it, not even one. I was also proud of my daughter. I know she too loves pancakes but she didn't have any, she went for her breakfast shake that I am sure it much better for her.
Time to shake it off and get to the gym for a last chance workout. So say a prayer for me. I need all the help I can get.
Thursday, January 16, 2014
1-16-14
ok today wasn't to bad. I wanted to make a trip to the gym bright and early before going to the Dr. I was there to beg him for a shot for my knee. He loved me enough to let me have it one. I soooo love him for it.
I woke up, after a rough night of leg cramps, with my legs still hurting from over doing the last time at the gym. So getting the gym was early was not an option. That an I was really sleepy. I ended up calling in for a vacation day for the rest of the day.
After delivering some birthday balloons to a co-worker I was off to the gym. I wanted to work on getting my pace up for the 5k next weekend but stopped after 2.25 miles. My goal is to get it done under an hour but I am not sure it's going to happen. I am ok with it as long as I can finish. The least time I have done a 5k was 1hr 10min. The last one ... well was a bit more. I was glad my buddy Brandon came along to finish with me. I kept telling him it was ok to go and didn't have to stay with me but I am glad he did..
Anyway, I did an hour on the treadmill and then spent time on weights. Today was legs. Three sets of the abductions and leg curls. I was feeling a bit tired but it was a good tired.
As I was walking to the locker room I did see this lady in the mirror. She was not at all in shape and it looked like she giggled as she walked. Not at all pleasant to look at. OH WAIT it's me!! Now I remember why I don't like mirrors. THEY LIE!! Just like the stupid scale they are both lairs lol
Nutrition was really good. I had several temptations but I managed to get past it. I had a my eggs for breakfast. Grabbed a banana for a quick snack before the gym. My mistake, for the 2nd time this week, was to go for groceries after a workout. That tired time when I am looking for something to eat but want to rest at the same time. Going home and cooking is the last thing I really want to do. The old me yells "just grab some chips to eat on the way home". I dearly miss my friends. The have the right amount of salty and crunchy. Probably they love me way to much and stay with me much longer than I can for them to. I could have grabbed a bag of chips. No the small bad would make sense but if I am paying a $1 for something I want my moneys worth so I get the big bag. I always tell myself I am going to pace myself but that doesn't happen. I'm tired. I'm not paying attention to what all I am doing. And before I know it the whole bag is gone.
Today was fun. I stopped in Aldi cuz ... well they have some good prices on a few things that ARE healthy. Problem with this store, I realized more loudly today, the first I isle I walk down (not a choice for others to get in the store) is probably the worst isle for me to go down. CHIPS!!! All the way to the back of the store.
I got past that point and made it to where I needed to be. I had to past one more test, breakfast muffins. I made it past them, I thought. Eggs, I need EGGS. I love eggs for $.99 with only a limit of 4 I'm on it when I go here. Problem was that it's right by the muffins. As if that wasn't bad enough there was an elderly gentleman getting eggs too. He seemed to take forever, probably cuz the muffins were calling my name.
Good news I made it out of the store with my eggs and some fresh veggies. Oh and my main item, ground turkey. I so love this stuff.
So another day behind me and I did well. I only made one trip to the gym but it was a good one. The food choices were good. I'm ready for bed, tomorrows a new day.
I woke up, after a rough night of leg cramps, with my legs still hurting from over doing the last time at the gym. So getting the gym was early was not an option. That an I was really sleepy. I ended up calling in for a vacation day for the rest of the day.
After delivering some birthday balloons to a co-worker I was off to the gym. I wanted to work on getting my pace up for the 5k next weekend but stopped after 2.25 miles. My goal is to get it done under an hour but I am not sure it's going to happen. I am ok with it as long as I can finish. The least time I have done a 5k was 1hr 10min. The last one ... well was a bit more. I was glad my buddy Brandon came along to finish with me. I kept telling him it was ok to go and didn't have to stay with me but I am glad he did..
Anyway, I did an hour on the treadmill and then spent time on weights. Today was legs. Three sets of the abductions and leg curls. I was feeling a bit tired but it was a good tired.
As I was walking to the locker room I did see this lady in the mirror. She was not at all in shape and it looked like she giggled as she walked. Not at all pleasant to look at. OH WAIT it's me!! Now I remember why I don't like mirrors. THEY LIE!! Just like the stupid scale they are both lairs lol
Nutrition was really good. I had several temptations but I managed to get past it. I had a my eggs for breakfast. Grabbed a banana for a quick snack before the gym. My mistake, for the 2nd time this week, was to go for groceries after a workout. That tired time when I am looking for something to eat but want to rest at the same time. Going home and cooking is the last thing I really want to do. The old me yells "just grab some chips to eat on the way home". I dearly miss my friends. The have the right amount of salty and crunchy. Probably they love me way to much and stay with me much longer than I can for them to. I could have grabbed a bag of chips. No the small bad would make sense but if I am paying a $1 for something I want my moneys worth so I get the big bag. I always tell myself I am going to pace myself but that doesn't happen. I'm tired. I'm not paying attention to what all I am doing. And before I know it the whole bag is gone.
Today was fun. I stopped in Aldi cuz ... well they have some good prices on a few things that ARE healthy. Problem with this store, I realized more loudly today, the first I isle I walk down (not a choice for others to get in the store) is probably the worst isle for me to go down. CHIPS!!! All the way to the back of the store.
I got past that point and made it to where I needed to be. I had to past one more test, breakfast muffins. I made it past them, I thought. Eggs, I need EGGS. I love eggs for $.99 with only a limit of 4 I'm on it when I go here. Problem was that it's right by the muffins. As if that wasn't bad enough there was an elderly gentleman getting eggs too. He seemed to take forever, probably cuz the muffins were calling my name.
Good news I made it out of the store with my eggs and some fresh veggies. Oh and my main item, ground turkey. I so love this stuff.
So another day behind me and I did well. I only made one trip to the gym but it was a good one. The food choices were good. I'm ready for bed, tomorrows a new day.
Wednesday, January 15, 2014
1-15-14
ok today I feel like I am dead ... sleep last night wasn't what I needed. Took forever to get to sleep, kept having leg pains. I finally took some pain meds and finally was able to sleep. Granted I woke up sleepy but it's ok ... I made it thru the day.
Nutrition today was good. Kept in the range that is my goal. I did get some me and God time today. That was more important than the gym.
Tonight started a new bible study at church that I am really looking forward to. Since I did so much last night an it was Wednesday church nite I didn't go to the gym. This was part of a plan that I had some I am still doing well.
Tomorrow will start out with a workout. I am going in later since I have a dr appt. I am going to see if I can talk him into giving me a shot to hold off with some of the pain. Since I don't have to be there till 8 I can hit the gym by 6 and still get in at least an hour of cardio and maybe some weights too.
So all in all I am still on track. Who's gonna join me?
Nutrition today was good. Kept in the range that is my goal. I did get some me and God time today. That was more important than the gym.
Tonight started a new bible study at church that I am really looking forward to. Since I did so much last night an it was Wednesday church nite I didn't go to the gym. This was part of a plan that I had some I am still doing well.
Tomorrow will start out with a workout. I am going in later since I have a dr appt. I am going to see if I can talk him into giving me a shot to hold off with some of the pain. Since I don't have to be there till 8 I can hit the gym by 6 and still get in at least an hour of cardio and maybe some weights too.
So all in all I am still on track. Who's gonna join me?
Tuesday, January 14, 2014
1-14-14
ok today killed it ... or maybe it killed me ... I don't know but for once I got it going on .... nutrition did great ... calorie good with healthy choices ... 2.5 hrs of cardio ... this is short and sweet tonight ... I'm tired nite all
Monday, January 13, 2014
1-13-14
ok so today still now what I want to be at. I am really frustrated about it. I know I can do this. I know what I need to do. I want to do more but my body hates me I think. Maybe cuz I have abused it so much all my life and now it's getting back at me.
I did stay in my calorie range but not the choices I could have gone with. I got to get better at planning my meals. At least having my options that I can grab and run instead of drive thru and order the "better" option. I can say I stayed away from carbs all day. I had plenty of protein but I just feel like I could have done better .... at the same time I did finish the day off with a Salad from Subway after the gym.
I really wanted to get a longer workout in today but the body had other plans. I ended up cutting it all in half. Instead of an hour on the treadmill and bike only 30 min. I know it's better than sitting at home and skipping the gym but I want to do more.
I know the day wasn't a total failure but I know I need to do more or I am going to end up falling back again. Tomorrow's a new day. I can do this. nite for now
I did stay in my calorie range but not the choices I could have gone with. I got to get better at planning my meals. At least having my options that I can grab and run instead of drive thru and order the "better" option. I can say I stayed away from carbs all day. I had plenty of protein but I just feel like I could have done better .... at the same time I did finish the day off with a Salad from Subway after the gym.
I really wanted to get a longer workout in today but the body had other plans. I ended up cutting it all in half. Instead of an hour on the treadmill and bike only 30 min. I know it's better than sitting at home and skipping the gym but I want to do more.
I know the day wasn't a total failure but I know I need to do more or I am going to end up falling back again. Tomorrow's a new day. I can do this. nite for now
Sunday, January 12, 2014
1-12-14
today not so bad ... but not really a good day. I don't know I might change my mind when I get done here lol
As for exercise I definitely failed there. I let "things" hold me back. I was trying to be what others needed/wanted me to be. Hhhmm sounds like that's how I got where I am.
Nutrition did well there. I am stuck with my eggs for breakfast. Scrambled but I change um up everyday some how. Lunch had a couple of tacos then made my avocado, cucumber and tomato salad ... toss it with a lil balsamic vinegar and oh so yummy. The day ended up with a salad from Subway for dinner with the kids.
I didn't go crazy with nutrition but I did miss the main key that I want to NEVER miss. At least 30 min of exercise. My thoughts are to double up tomorrow but I know I can't over work myself or I will be out of commission. If that happens I will get worse.
Tomorrow is a new day. I will get this. Who's with me?
As for exercise I definitely failed there. I let "things" hold me back. I was trying to be what others needed/wanted me to be. Hhhmm sounds like that's how I got where I am.
Nutrition did well there. I am stuck with my eggs for breakfast. Scrambled but I change um up everyday some how. Lunch had a couple of tacos then made my avocado, cucumber and tomato salad ... toss it with a lil balsamic vinegar and oh so yummy. The day ended up with a salad from Subway for dinner with the kids.
I didn't go crazy with nutrition but I did miss the main key that I want to NEVER miss. At least 30 min of exercise. My thoughts are to double up tomorrow but I know I can't over work myself or I will be out of commission. If that happens I will get worse.
Tomorrow is a new day. I will get this. Who's with me?
1-11-14
ok so I am still running a day behind but today I hope to catch up .. hhmm didn't I say that yesterday? :D
Anyway, life is full of twists and turns and we just have to learn how to deal with them. Do we let them get the best of us or do we attack them head on? Only you can make that decision for yourself.
As my blog read yesterday that we did sleep in. This was a big mistake for me. I really didn't want to get going. I was looking for excuse and almost got away with it. thankfully the girls helped me with it. We ended up at the gym with me feeling defeated before I ever got started. My body hates me right now. I'm ok with that for the most part. I know the soreness will go away. It's the part that get worse when I'm trying to get better. If it's not the foot with a cyst its the knee that has degenerative arthritis. Unfortunately these are things I can't ignore.
I started out on the treadmill thinking I could do at least 30 minutes there. Nope that didn't happen. I lasted about 4 minutes and had to stop. This didn't help my defeated feeling I had. My determination kicked in and I went to the bike.
"you can do this ... it's sitting down and your foot won't hurt"
My goal now was going to be an hour on the bike. Something easy but I'm moving. How could my foot disagree with that? Well it didn't, my knee however had different plans for me. WHAT??? Good news is that I did go for 35 minutes. It really wasn't the hour I wanted but then again I reminded myself that my daily was is at least 30 minutes so I would stop beating myself up.
At this point I tell the girls I'm ready when they are. Long story short my daughter talked me into working on the weights. My knee and foot was ok with too :D
I spent the next 30 minutes of so working on legs, gluts and abs. I did walk away feeling much better than if I hadn't done anything at all.
We did great on eating choices for the day. Well breakfast and lunch. Afternoon my stomach started telling me it wasn't happy with me and ... well ... I'll leave it at that. lol So when my friend called about getting out for dinner I was feeling better. Still not great but better.
At this point I ended up with my comfort food choice. Burger and fries. I know there were choices I could have made ... should have made but I didn't. I did skip the usual chips an salsa that I get at Parkway. I even skipped the queso that I dearly love. So I didn't totally cave. I was in my daily calorie but that's not the point.
I think part of my reason behind the skipping part of the fact that the smaller pants I was wearing were still a bit tight and I didn't have room for more lol. No not that I didn't have room for more but that I wanted to make more room in them hehehe
So all in all the day wasn't all bad. Not the weekend packed with gym time I had in my head I would be doing. But still in the daily goal range I set for my year.
Anyway, life is full of twists and turns and we just have to learn how to deal with them. Do we let them get the best of us or do we attack them head on? Only you can make that decision for yourself.
As my blog read yesterday that we did sleep in. This was a big mistake for me. I really didn't want to get going. I was looking for excuse and almost got away with it. thankfully the girls helped me with it. We ended up at the gym with me feeling defeated before I ever got started. My body hates me right now. I'm ok with that for the most part. I know the soreness will go away. It's the part that get worse when I'm trying to get better. If it's not the foot with a cyst its the knee that has degenerative arthritis. Unfortunately these are things I can't ignore.
I started out on the treadmill thinking I could do at least 30 minutes there. Nope that didn't happen. I lasted about 4 minutes and had to stop. This didn't help my defeated feeling I had. My determination kicked in and I went to the bike.
"you can do this ... it's sitting down and your foot won't hurt"
My goal now was going to be an hour on the bike. Something easy but I'm moving. How could my foot disagree with that? Well it didn't, my knee however had different plans for me. WHAT??? Good news is that I did go for 35 minutes. It really wasn't the hour I wanted but then again I reminded myself that my daily was is at least 30 minutes so I would stop beating myself up.
At this point I tell the girls I'm ready when they are. Long story short my daughter talked me into working on the weights. My knee and foot was ok with too :D
I spent the next 30 minutes of so working on legs, gluts and abs. I did walk away feeling much better than if I hadn't done anything at all.
We did great on eating choices for the day. Well breakfast and lunch. Afternoon my stomach started telling me it wasn't happy with me and ... well ... I'll leave it at that. lol So when my friend called about getting out for dinner I was feeling better. Still not great but better.
At this point I ended up with my comfort food choice. Burger and fries. I know there were choices I could have made ... should have made but I didn't. I did skip the usual chips an salsa that I get at Parkway. I even skipped the queso that I dearly love. So I didn't totally cave. I was in my daily calorie but that's not the point.
I think part of my reason behind the skipping part of the fact that the smaller pants I was wearing were still a bit tight and I didn't have room for more lol. No not that I didn't have room for more but that I wanted to make more room in them hehehe
So all in all the day wasn't all bad. Not the weekend packed with gym time I had in my head I would be doing. But still in the daily goal range I set for my year.
Saturday, January 11, 2014
1-10-14
so I'm late posting this from yesterday. The day didn't start of finish like I had planed but still a good day.
The start was some what outta my control and got me off where I wanted to be. The end ... well I had company and wasn't going to be rude and stop here. I really had a good day.
Even though it was a late start I got a lot accomplished. I did some shopping but that too slowed me down cuz I couldn't find what I was looking for and it took me more than planned stops. So I didn't do a morning workout. I am ok with this, after all I did get a lot of walking in around the stores looking what I couldn't find. Yes I asked apparently everyone else beat me to it lol
After picking my daughter up from work we, yes we, were off for a workout. I had my first meeting back with my trainer since mid summer. I got my hinney kicked ... well actually more like popped when I stepped off the resistance band hehehe. We had fun.
I had talked to him about setting up something I could do at home for when I, for some crazy reason, don't make it to the gym I would still be able to work it baahhhbe :)
We also got in a lil boxing. I love the boxing. I can think about someone that has ticked me off and get it going. Also some days I just think about kicking my own butt and this crazy weight. That makes me punch harder. The duck and dive in my mind is like keeping the bad choices from getting to me. If all I have time to do is react to what I see is coming at me I learn to cover myself and duck away from it.
I have to say I was sooo proud of my daughter too. She killed it on each station that he gave us. She's trying to get skinny for her wedding in June. So now we both have something that we can do with or without a gym workout.
After the gym stopped by and signed up for the 5k to support the Food Bank on the 25th of this month. Anyone want to join we could go as a team. It would be fun.
Then off to lunch and a treat with orange leaf. Then back to shopping. We were still on a quest for the "missing" items but had come up with some alternatives that would work. So still more walking.
We had planned on going for a mid night workout but that didn't happen. I had been awake since 5:30 that morning and I just couldn't hold my eyes open. She cheated and took a nap while I had company. I believe the last thing I heard from her last night was "hey mom let's get up early and workout. We can be there by 7" I do remember telling her to set an alarm but here it is 7:30 and I am writing and she is sleeping. I don't think she did.
It's all good though I know we WILL get there at least once today. Also got housework that needs to be done so there's no time to sit still.
We did finish off the nights nutrition really well. I love how she keeps asking me about things that will be good to eat and getting her to try new things. She has always been a picky eater but she is really trying. I am so proud of her.
My craving was shrimp. A lil olive oil and balsamic vinegar cooked till shrimp was warmed and the fluid reduced .. mmm mmm good. Then I really had to try the salad I seen the other day. Avocados, cucumbers and tomatoes seasoned and tossed it with a lil balsamic vinaigrette and my taste buds were in heaven. Top it off with some steamed broccoli .... mmaaahhval darln.
I had a great day with my daughter and we had a good healthy day. No time for regrets only looking forward to where we are going.
The start was some what outta my control and got me off where I wanted to be. The end ... well I had company and wasn't going to be rude and stop here. I really had a good day.
Even though it was a late start I got a lot accomplished. I did some shopping but that too slowed me down cuz I couldn't find what I was looking for and it took me more than planned stops. So I didn't do a morning workout. I am ok with this, after all I did get a lot of walking in around the stores looking what I couldn't find. Yes I asked apparently everyone else beat me to it lol
After picking my daughter up from work we, yes we, were off for a workout. I had my first meeting back with my trainer since mid summer. I got my hinney kicked ... well actually more like popped when I stepped off the resistance band hehehe. We had fun.
I had talked to him about setting up something I could do at home for when I, for some crazy reason, don't make it to the gym I would still be able to work it baahhhbe :)
We also got in a lil boxing. I love the boxing. I can think about someone that has ticked me off and get it going. Also some days I just think about kicking my own butt and this crazy weight. That makes me punch harder. The duck and dive in my mind is like keeping the bad choices from getting to me. If all I have time to do is react to what I see is coming at me I learn to cover myself and duck away from it.
I have to say I was sooo proud of my daughter too. She killed it on each station that he gave us. She's trying to get skinny for her wedding in June. So now we both have something that we can do with or without a gym workout.
After the gym stopped by and signed up for the 5k to support the Food Bank on the 25th of this month. Anyone want to join we could go as a team. It would be fun.
Then off to lunch and a treat with orange leaf. Then back to shopping. We were still on a quest for the "missing" items but had come up with some alternatives that would work. So still more walking.
We had planned on going for a mid night workout but that didn't happen. I had been awake since 5:30 that morning and I just couldn't hold my eyes open. She cheated and took a nap while I had company. I believe the last thing I heard from her last night was "hey mom let's get up early and workout. We can be there by 7" I do remember telling her to set an alarm but here it is 7:30 and I am writing and she is sleeping. I don't think she did.
It's all good though I know we WILL get there at least once today. Also got housework that needs to be done so there's no time to sit still.
We did finish off the nights nutrition really well. I love how she keeps asking me about things that will be good to eat and getting her to try new things. She has always been a picky eater but she is really trying. I am so proud of her.
My craving was shrimp. A lil olive oil and balsamic vinegar cooked till shrimp was warmed and the fluid reduced .. mmm mmm good. Then I really had to try the salad I seen the other day. Avocados, cucumbers and tomatoes seasoned and tossed it with a lil balsamic vinaigrette and my taste buds were in heaven. Top it off with some steamed broccoli .... mmaaahhval darln.
I had a great day with my daughter and we had a good healthy day. No time for regrets only looking forward to where we are going.
Thursday, January 9, 2014
1-9-14
ok so today was a drag all the way around. I got up and ready to go. Breakfast healthy ... at work on time. Yep apparently that's where the best part of the day was. Before 7 am.
I can say that my nutrition was on but I guess the gym was not in the plans for me. I was feeling pretty bad from yesterday. The foot has a blister. The knee is irritated. As for the soreness I really had planned on working that off.
After work dinner with the kids. Applebees under 550 menu. Chicken portabello ... AND I made it without the wonderful spinach dip OR the sweet yummies after. Just dinner and that's it!!
I really did plan on making it to the gym at this point. I tried to talk myself out of it, but I drove there. I get out. AND ... DOH!!!! I guess in my great effort to get off to work in time I left one VERY important thing I needed for the gym .... gym clothes.
I know I could have come home and got them. I know that I could have done this or that. I just didn't make it back.
Tomorrow is a new day. The day will start off at with my dropping off my daughter at work. 7am so as if I was at work. Only difference? Tomorrow I plan on getting to the pool for some lap swim. Maybe some water aerobics too.
Take a break for a lil shopping an bill paying. By noon will be meeting with my trainer. He's mean. He makes me hurt. I tell him I hate him. He just smiles and say "it's music to my ears". He's going to be helping me set up some new routines for ... well nights like this when I don't make it to the gym.
So all I need at that point is find someone to massage out my calf muscle. It's still not real comfortable but I will do some stretches and get going.
I still have planned one more trip to the gym to top off the day. My days off for now will be power packed gym time. oh yeah it's going to happen.
I can say that my nutrition was on but I guess the gym was not in the plans for me. I was feeling pretty bad from yesterday. The foot has a blister. The knee is irritated. As for the soreness I really had planned on working that off.
After work dinner with the kids. Applebees under 550 menu. Chicken portabello ... AND I made it without the wonderful spinach dip OR the sweet yummies after. Just dinner and that's it!!
I really did plan on making it to the gym at this point. I tried to talk myself out of it, but I drove there. I get out. AND ... DOH!!!! I guess in my great effort to get off to work in time I left one VERY important thing I needed for the gym .... gym clothes.
I know I could have come home and got them. I know that I could have done this or that. I just didn't make it back.
Tomorrow is a new day. The day will start off at with my dropping off my daughter at work. 7am so as if I was at work. Only difference? Tomorrow I plan on getting to the pool for some lap swim. Maybe some water aerobics too.
Take a break for a lil shopping an bill paying. By noon will be meeting with my trainer. He's mean. He makes me hurt. I tell him I hate him. He just smiles and say "it's music to my ears". He's going to be helping me set up some new routines for ... well nights like this when I don't make it to the gym.
So all I need at that point is find someone to massage out my calf muscle. It's still not real comfortable but I will do some stretches and get going.
I still have planned one more trip to the gym to top off the day. My days off for now will be power packed gym time. oh yeah it's going to happen.
Wednesday, January 8, 2014
1-8-14
OMG!!! I have so much to say and so lil at the same time. It was a good day. I actually woke up with more than expected amount of energy. It was a slow start but it wasn't the sluggish start I had been having. Tonight on the other hand I think I am dead but I met all my daily goals and I am still breathing ... yeah me!!
Nutrition was under what I needed to have it but I just wasn't hungry. I had breakfast. Actually I had a really good breakfast. Eggs and toast. Lunch had a salad.
After work I headed right to the gym and had planned on eating when I left. I was tooooo tired. After an hour on the treadmill ... 3 sets of weights for gluts and thighs ... 36 min on the stationary bike all I wanted was a shower and to lay down. I was going to do an hour on the bike but my calf started to cramp up and had to stop.
So here I sit ... well lay ... showered and ready to sleep. Problem? I hurt and can't get comfortable. I hope once I stop for a few and really relax the z's will come soon. Then I get to do it all over again tomorrow. Keep praying ... it's gonna happen.
Nutrition was under what I needed to have it but I just wasn't hungry. I had breakfast. Actually I had a really good breakfast. Eggs and toast. Lunch had a salad.
After work I headed right to the gym and had planned on eating when I left. I was tooooo tired. After an hour on the treadmill ... 3 sets of weights for gluts and thighs ... 36 min on the stationary bike all I wanted was a shower and to lay down. I was going to do an hour on the bike but my calf started to cramp up and had to stop.
So here I sit ... well lay ... showered and ready to sleep. Problem? I hurt and can't get comfortable. I hope once I stop for a few and really relax the z's will come soon. Then I get to do it all over again tomorrow. Keep praying ... it's gonna happen.
Tuesday, January 7, 2014
1-7-14
Wow day two of my new year, new schedule, new gym routine. Do I feel good? No. I hurt. I'm tired. And I am still fighting the junk.
Do I feel good about the change? I don't like change.
Do I feel good that I am charting a new course? yea :D I don't feel good about me right now but I feel good about where I am going. This is time to get it done.
I did sleep in again today. Again 6am is sleeping in for me. I want to get back going to the gym before work but I am sliding back into this. I have done well with my nutrition. I have gotten in at least 30 min or more of exercise. I have also gotten in time in prayer and or the Word. These are the goals for this year and I am staying with it.
I am happy with just keeping this goals for a daily goal for my work days. I know that I have three days off that I can do more. I am going to be hitting it harder on Friday and Saturday. These are going to be my power days of workout. I will be making multiple trips at different places. I want to get back in the pool, get in some lap swims and some water aerobics.
Tonight I really wanted to make excuses not to go to the gym but I talked myself into. "go" "do at least 30min" "it's not that bad". I was tired. I am still getting use to these 10 hour days but I love them. It's an adjustment but I'm gonna make it.
I get to the gym and find my treadmill. I take a few minutes to ease into it and picked up the pace. I kept a pretty steady pace the whole time. I try not to watch the timer but I couldn't help it. "only 10 min?" "keep going, do at least 20 before you stop".
Turn up the music and keep going. I hit the 30 min mark and tell myself to at least 5 more minutes. I did and then I realized the distance and decided to keep going. I did end up doing an hour without stopping at 2-2.5 miles till the last 5 min. I wanted to stop at the 56min mark but I just lowered the speed to a slow walk. "cool down and keep going" "it's only a few more minutes" "you got it now". Yeah I finished out the hour and my legs were starting to feel it. At about 10 minutes left I felt what I didn't want to feel ... my knee popped. I stopped for a few seconds and tried it again.
Since the knee was starting to pop ... and I was getting hungry and tired from being up so long ... I called it a night. I skipped weights and came home for dinner. What did I have? Tuna. I had to share with my kitty but that's ok. I wanted to stop for tacos. I'm glad they were busy, I didn't need any more carbs.
So far so good. Tomorrow is another day and I need to go write a letter to myself from the skinny me. have a super night and keep praying for me
Do I feel good about the change? I don't like change.
Do I feel good that I am charting a new course? yea :D I don't feel good about me right now but I feel good about where I am going. This is time to get it done.
I did sleep in again today. Again 6am is sleeping in for me. I want to get back going to the gym before work but I am sliding back into this. I have done well with my nutrition. I have gotten in at least 30 min or more of exercise. I have also gotten in time in prayer and or the Word. These are the goals for this year and I am staying with it.
I am happy with just keeping this goals for a daily goal for my work days. I know that I have three days off that I can do more. I am going to be hitting it harder on Friday and Saturday. These are going to be my power days of workout. I will be making multiple trips at different places. I want to get back in the pool, get in some lap swims and some water aerobics.
Tonight I really wanted to make excuses not to go to the gym but I talked myself into. "go" "do at least 30min" "it's not that bad". I was tired. I am still getting use to these 10 hour days but I love them. It's an adjustment but I'm gonna make it.
I get to the gym and find my treadmill. I take a few minutes to ease into it and picked up the pace. I kept a pretty steady pace the whole time. I try not to watch the timer but I couldn't help it. "only 10 min?" "keep going, do at least 20 before you stop".
Turn up the music and keep going. I hit the 30 min mark and tell myself to at least 5 more minutes. I did and then I realized the distance and decided to keep going. I did end up doing an hour without stopping at 2-2.5 miles till the last 5 min. I wanted to stop at the 56min mark but I just lowered the speed to a slow walk. "cool down and keep going" "it's only a few more minutes" "you got it now". Yeah I finished out the hour and my legs were starting to feel it. At about 10 minutes left I felt what I didn't want to feel ... my knee popped. I stopped for a few seconds and tried it again.
Since the knee was starting to pop ... and I was getting hungry and tired from being up so long ... I called it a night. I skipped weights and came home for dinner. What did I have? Tuna. I had to share with my kitty but that's ok. I wanted to stop for tacos. I'm glad they were busy, I didn't need any more carbs.
So far so good. Tomorrow is another day and I need to go write a letter to myself from the skinny me. have a super night and keep praying for me
Monday, January 6, 2014
1-6-14
Today wasn't the early start that I had wanted to but I feel good about the day. I started my new schedule at work. I work 4 ten hr days but I have Friday, Saturday and Sunday off. I know I tend to dream big and sometimes over push myself but I am having to listen to my body right now. I really wanted to get in a workout before work but my body is still getting over the junk from last week and I need to listen to it. Last night was the closest that I have come to having a decent nights sleep in over a week.
Today started out pretty well for sleeping in till 6. Yes that is sleeping since I had wanted to hit the gym by 4 and get in a workout. Eggs with some baby spinach and wheat toast and I ran out the door to make it to work with one min to spare when I sat down ... whew that was close.
As I had stated this is not just about the physical. I was talking with a friend of my that is doing a fast (can't remember what she called it) where you eat before sun up and after sun day. For me this wasn't that big a challenge. It's dark when I come AND go from work these days. Lunch time I spent in my car reading the study my group is doing at church.
After work I stopped by Subway for a Ft long turkey sub and had half and wrapped up the other half for tomorrow. Then it was off to the gym.
It wasn't the workout that I use to do but I have to ease myself in to some degree. I know the knee will only last for so long till surgery but right now I am not really wanting that. I do make my goal for the day. I got in at least 30 of exercise and 30 mins in the Word. I feel good.
Keep praying and give a call to work out.
Today started out pretty well for sleeping in till 6. Yes that is sleeping since I had wanted to hit the gym by 4 and get in a workout. Eggs with some baby spinach and wheat toast and I ran out the door to make it to work with one min to spare when I sat down ... whew that was close.
As I had stated this is not just about the physical. I was talking with a friend of my that is doing a fast (can't remember what she called it) where you eat before sun up and after sun day. For me this wasn't that big a challenge. It's dark when I come AND go from work these days. Lunch time I spent in my car reading the study my group is doing at church.
After work I stopped by Subway for a Ft long turkey sub and had half and wrapped up the other half for tomorrow. Then it was off to the gym.
It wasn't the workout that I use to do but I have to ease myself in to some degree. I know the knee will only last for so long till surgery but right now I am not really wanting that. I do make my goal for the day. I got in at least 30 of exercise and 30 mins in the Word. I feel good.
Keep praying and give a call to work out.
Sunday, January 5, 2014
1-5-14
The first official weigh in has been done and I am actually happy with it. Not happy with my weight buuuttt it wasn't all that bad.
As I had said I had set backs the past few months and wasn't happy with where I am. In some ways I have been feeling really miserable.
In my blog last week when I talked about my 365 year there was a one of those 365's that I was upset with that I didn't elaborate on. I had been to the Dr that day and my weight was up to just that number. I was upset but then God reminded of this number that He gave me just the day before. If I hadn't been feeling so bad I probably would have laughed. As it was I did chuckle a lil inside.
Today was a lil nerving but I walked away with a smile all in all. I am at 351. You do the math, I believe that would be down 14lbs since Monday. Definitely not where I want to be. Still more than I was this time last year. BBBBUUUTTT 60 lbs less than I was three years ago.
Set backs will happen but giving up is not an option. I will get this together no matter how many times I get knocked back.
So I am still looking for anyone to keep me encouraged to keep me going. If anyone, at least one day a week, would like to join me to make sure I get in at least 30 min of exercise let me know. If you are praying for me THANK you so much. Stop by once a week or so and make sure I'm still on track.
As I had said I had set backs the past few months and wasn't happy with where I am. In some ways I have been feeling really miserable.
In my blog last week when I talked about my 365 year there was a one of those 365's that I was upset with that I didn't elaborate on. I had been to the Dr that day and my weight was up to just that number. I was upset but then God reminded of this number that He gave me just the day before. If I hadn't been feeling so bad I probably would have laughed. As it was I did chuckle a lil inside.
Today was a lil nerving but I walked away with a smile all in all. I am at 351. You do the math, I believe that would be down 14lbs since Monday. Definitely not where I want to be. Still more than I was this time last year. BBBBUUUTTT 60 lbs less than I was three years ago.
Set backs will happen but giving up is not an option. I will get this together no matter how many times I get knocked back.
So I am still looking for anyone to keep me encouraged to keep me going. If anyone, at least one day a week, would like to join me to make sure I get in at least 30 min of exercise let me know. If you are praying for me THANK you so much. Stop by once a week or so and make sure I'm still on track.
Saturday, January 4, 2014
1-4-14
Ok so I still have not made it to the gym. In my heart I am frustrated about it. In my head? Well it's still pounding. This headache along with the rest of the junk that I have had the past week is really getting to me.
I have been doing my best to keep an eye on what I eat. I had planned on purging my home of all the junk but I didn't make it much more than getting the living room clean ... with the help of Afton. I had a few moments that I had the carbs ... yeah and sugar.
I had planned on hitting the gym nice an early with the kids but after the night in the bathroom I was not up to it. Had some eggs for breakfast ... handful of chips a couple of times. Afton brought in the mini Reeses and I caved. I had two ... maybe four. Lunch stopped by Subway to keep on track. I am getting back to the start with that too. It worked great for me at first. Eggs or protein shake for breakfast. Subway $5 ft long with lots of veggies. Half for lunch and half for dinner. I would have a snack of some healthy in there too. Keep something going to keep the metabolism going. Keep moving. It worked and I am hitting it hard again starting Monday.
Tomorrow kicks off the weigh in and I am nervous and excited about it all. If you are reading this I hope you are praying for me too. I had asked to have someone that would come along side me and encourage me ... work with me and pray for me. If you are there I need all the help I can get. I can't do this on my own. Thanks Guys
I have been doing my best to keep an eye on what I eat. I had planned on purging my home of all the junk but I didn't make it much more than getting the living room clean ... with the help of Afton. I had a few moments that I had the carbs ... yeah and sugar.
I had planned on hitting the gym nice an early with the kids but after the night in the bathroom I was not up to it. Had some eggs for breakfast ... handful of chips a couple of times. Afton brought in the mini Reeses and I caved. I had two ... maybe four. Lunch stopped by Subway to keep on track. I am getting back to the start with that too. It worked great for me at first. Eggs or protein shake for breakfast. Subway $5 ft long with lots of veggies. Half for lunch and half for dinner. I would have a snack of some healthy in there too. Keep something going to keep the metabolism going. Keep moving. It worked and I am hitting it hard again starting Monday.
Tomorrow kicks off the weigh in and I am nervous and excited about it all. If you are reading this I hope you are praying for me too. I had asked to have someone that would come along side me and encourage me ... work with me and pray for me. If you are there I need all the help I can get. I can't do this on my own. Thanks Guys
Friday, January 3, 2014
1-3-14
I am soooo hoping that tomorrow is better than the past week has been. No workout today. No bad habits. Just didn't feel great yet. For that matter I would settle for just feeling good right now.
As of right now we are set for a 7am workout with the kids. I am going to make it. Look out world it's gonna happen
Thursday, January 2, 2014
1-2-14
still not off to the start that I would like to have been. This crud is kicking my butt. I really would like to go to the gym but when it's still hard to breath it's probably not the best idea. I can't just seem me trying to do the treadmill and fall off cuz I can't catch my breath. UGH!!
On a better side though I did pretty well with eating so far. Several times yesterday I wanted to just eat. Partly cuz I feel hungry partly cuz I was ... yes I'm going to say bored. I just didn't really feel like moving was my problem. Thing is my stomach is messed anyway. I eat a lil and feel stuffed but then a short time later I feel hungry. Come on!! Really???
Even though I haven't gotten to the gym yet I'm ok with nutrition. I am hoping that tomorrow is going to be feeling better
Wednesday, January 1, 2014
1-1-14
The day is not starting off the way I wanted to. I had hoped that I would have been to the gym by now. Truth is this cold stuff is still keeping me down. I feel the want to be my body keeps saying I don't think so.
So far I have managed to wake up .... eat breakfast ... take some medicine and go back to sleep. Wake up wash dishes and lay here coughing. I hope it gets better soon.
So far I have managed to wake up .... eat breakfast ... take some medicine and go back to sleep. Wake up wash dishes and lay here coughing. I hope it gets better soon.
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