I know I've been MIA- I'm going to ask you a question:
Do you work out when you are sick??
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Days 31-34
Wow, what a slacker!! Sorry.
This weekend was actually a really good one for me. Saturday I got up a 5:45 and ran down to the market (an open air market where you get produce here) not a long run bout 3/4 mile. I also ran back holding all my produce including a bag of oranges, eggplant, a giant cucumber, carrots, parsley and green onion!! WOW, that was kind of a hard run holding all of that. This also made for a 6 day workout week!!
Sunday is my day of rest but I did okay on my calorie intake. I made baked chicken for dinner, that's right, baked- I turned on my oven. This wouldn't be a rareity at home, but down here in this hot, humid, no A/C weather it is a rare occation.
Monday I did P90X Cardio and Ab Ripper, wow, I HATE being out of shape. I also did really well on my calories.
Tuesday, I slacked on everything. I have been feeling tired and taking care of a sick baby so I cuddled and hung around with my kids. I didn't track what I ate either which I should have, but I think I did okay.
Getting back into it today with my Sexy Mama Stroller class.
This weekend was actually a really good one for me. Saturday I got up a 5:45 and ran down to the market (an open air market where you get produce here) not a long run bout 3/4 mile. I also ran back holding all my produce including a bag of oranges, eggplant, a giant cucumber, carrots, parsley and green onion!! WOW, that was kind of a hard run holding all of that. This also made for a 6 day workout week!!
Sunday is my day of rest but I did okay on my calorie intake. I made baked chicken for dinner, that's right, baked- I turned on my oven. This wouldn't be a rareity at home, but down here in this hot, humid, no A/C weather it is a rare occation.
Monday I did P90X Cardio and Ab Ripper, wow, I HATE being out of shape. I also did really well on my calories.
Tuesday, I slacked on everything. I have been feeling tired and taking care of a sick baby so I cuddled and hung around with my kids. I didn't track what I ate either which I should have, but I think I did okay.
Getting back into it today with my Sexy Mama Stroller class.
Thursday, March 10, 2011
DAY 30 (early) Body Image
Ever since I was a young child I’ve been “big”, or at least felt that way. Being 5 Feet tall and 100 lbs when you’re 9 years old can do that to you. All my friends, until well into high school, were always quite a bit smaller (shorter) than I, not to mention the fact that all the boys were smaller as well. This does a lot to distort the view of one’s self. I got teased for years and never felt like I “fit” in. As an adult I can look from a more outward perspective and I was by no means fat, tall yes, fat no.
During my senior year of high school I was playing a lot of softball and was looking forward to a scholarship for the coming school year. I had for some reason gained a little bit of weight; I was very active but gained some weight. I had a very toxic boyfriend and lifestyle at the time and this is when it things started to turn south.
Fast forward to freshman year of college – I lost my softball scholarship due to having shoulder surgery and a few months later my Mom passed away, it was a a lot to handle. I continued experimenting with the starvation I’d started Sr year of highs school and struggling with distorted body image. Instead of the gaining the “freshman 15” I lost it and more. I wish I could say this was due to healthy living. I had continued experimenting with starvation and unhealthy eating patterns and bad lifestyle choices. Somewhere during my freshman year after my mom’s death my “experimenting” turned into a way of life when I started purging after the majority of my meals. I LOVE food, so starving myself wasn’t an option. I have no problem throwing up, I had a weak stomach as a child so I got used it. I kept this all to myself and away from even my closest relationships.
This next part is hard for me to share, there are only a few people who know this. In the next years passing I only got worse and more self-destructive. I became VERY self-absorbed and very body obsessed. The binging and purging only got worse. I then had situations arise to where I had a forced therapist intervention of sorts. In the months following I really worked through a lot of issues, and on top of it all I had a Personal Trainer who was willing to work with me for free to help me out. This made a HUGE difference. The next big step I took was going back to church (I’m LDS). I gained a very strong personal testimony that Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ love me individually, and can give me any and all of the support that I need. The next step was meeting my husband. After my “treatment” and revelations I only had 4 relapses and since I’ve had my children I’ve had NONE! Having children has made me recognize my worth and that I would never want my children to go through what I have gone through.
It’s so important to remember your worth and that no matter the numbers on the scale, tape measure or calorie counter, you are a son or daughter of Heavenly Father and He loves you and can help you. He wants you to be healthy and take care of the body He gave to you. It’s also important to fight the desire to judge, compare, and/or obsess over what you look like and pay more attention to your health. Keeping healthy is the most important aspect, the RIGHT* size waist, and the RIGHT number on the scale will appear. *Right meaning what’s healthy, not necessarily what the world sees as right.
There’s my story. I hope this helps anyone. It’s not easy to share and admit that I have had problems like this. I still struggle everyday with body image, almost like an addict with their addiction. I know that getting and staying healthy is the one of the best things I/ you can do to improve your self-image.
During my senior year of high school I was playing a lot of softball and was looking forward to a scholarship for the coming school year. I had for some reason gained a little bit of weight; I was very active but gained some weight. I had a very toxic boyfriend and lifestyle at the time and this is when it things started to turn south.
Fast forward to freshman year of college – I lost my softball scholarship due to having shoulder surgery and a few months later my Mom passed away, it was a a lot to handle. I continued experimenting with the starvation I’d started Sr year of highs school and struggling with distorted body image. Instead of the gaining the “freshman 15” I lost it and more. I wish I could say this was due to healthy living. I had continued experimenting with starvation and unhealthy eating patterns and bad lifestyle choices. Somewhere during my freshman year after my mom’s death my “experimenting” turned into a way of life when I started purging after the majority of my meals. I LOVE food, so starving myself wasn’t an option. I have no problem throwing up, I had a weak stomach as a child so I got used it. I kept this all to myself and away from even my closest relationships.
This next part is hard for me to share, there are only a few people who know this. In the next years passing I only got worse and more self-destructive. I became VERY self-absorbed and very body obsessed. The binging and purging only got worse. I then had situations arise to where I had a forced therapist intervention of sorts. In the months following I really worked through a lot of issues, and on top of it all I had a Personal Trainer who was willing to work with me for free to help me out. This made a HUGE difference. The next big step I took was going back to church (I’m LDS). I gained a very strong personal testimony that Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ love me individually, and can give me any and all of the support that I need. The next step was meeting my husband. After my “treatment” and revelations I only had 4 relapses and since I’ve had my children I’ve had NONE! Having children has made me recognize my worth and that I would never want my children to go through what I have gone through.
It’s so important to remember your worth and that no matter the numbers on the scale, tape measure or calorie counter, you are a son or daughter of Heavenly Father and He loves you and can help you. He wants you to be healthy and take care of the body He gave to you. It’s also important to fight the desire to judge, compare, and/or obsess over what you look like and pay more attention to your health. Keeping healthy is the most important aspect, the RIGHT* size waist, and the RIGHT number on the scale will appear. *Right meaning what’s healthy, not necessarily what the world sees as right.
There’s my story. I hope this helps anyone. It’s not easy to share and admit that I have had problems like this. I still struggle everyday with body image, almost like an addict with their addiction. I know that getting and staying healthy is the one of the best things I/ you can do to improve your self-image.
Day 29
Today was exsuasting! BUT I had some good workouts in today. Lot's of walking around town, weight lifting, a little jogging with the stroller, and any day where I carry my chuncky little baby in the baby bjorn is a workout!
I ate food and didn't feel like I was starving myself and it was great! Tomorrow will be a progress picture day as it has been 30 days. I will also have a special post.
I have to say I really feel like this blogging thing works. It's holdine me accountable on the tough days and I can't hold myself accountable.
How's everyone else doing out there??????????????!!!!!!!!
I ate food and didn't feel like I was starving myself and it was great! Tomorrow will be a progress picture day as it has been 30 days. I will also have a special post.
I have to say I really feel like this blogging thing works. It's holdine me accountable on the tough days and I can't hold myself accountable.
How's everyone else doing out there??????????????!!!!!!!!
Day 28
28 was good. I was sore from my circuit training the day before, but my Stroller workout went well. Part of me still wants to be a personal trainer...
I went to take measurements last night and realized my tape measure is only 24 inches hahaha, yeah I wish I was was small enough for that to work. I'll have to figure something else out to measure myself.
What has been your gym routine lately?
I went to take measurements last night and realized my tape measure is only 24 inches hahaha, yeah I wish I was was small enough for that to work. I'll have to figure something else out to measure myself.
What has been your gym routine lately?
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
Day 27
My knee has been bothering me lately and I'm so mad about it. I'm mad because it's not hurt enough to make me stop working out, but it could get that bad and I don't want to keep injuring it.
I also reevaluated my caloric intake. After weeks of feeling lathargic and sometimes dizzy I talked to my hubby (the med student) and he said according to his class he just had and according to the formula they are given I was way off on my calorie count. I've increase it by a little over 300 calories and have felt more energy and just better overall.
I'm hoping to get a copy of P90X and take this weight loss to the next level! 30 day pics coming soon.
I also reevaluated my caloric intake. After weeks of feeling lathargic and sometimes dizzy I talked to my hubby (the med student) and he said according to his class he just had and according to the formula they are given I was way off on my calorie count. I've increase it by a little over 300 calories and have felt more energy and just better overall.
I'm hoping to get a copy of P90X and take this weight loss to the next level! 30 day pics coming soon.
Monday, March 7, 2011
Day 26
Today was a success!! Even though I didn't get in my scheduled workout because we got to spend time with the hubby/daddy today, we went to the pool and I did laps pushing around my son's floatie and we have to walk 1.2 miles to get there so that's a work out right? I'm just really hoping thisligament pain above my knee will calm down soon!!
Day 23, 24,25
I did not track the weekend. I worked out on Friday and had the equivelent of a workout on Saturday by going on my monthly shopping trip to the capital.
Hoping to do a better job with my diet this week, I know that today I will probably not get a workout in.
Hoping to do a better job with my diet this week, I know that today I will probably not get a workout in.
Thursday, March 3, 2011
Day 22
MUCH better day today!! I got over my boo hoo's today and got my workout on. I haven't been feeling very well, and I'm tired. To be fair, I've been tired for 5 months now. My son hasn't slept a full night for 5 months. HOWEVER, he is getting better. I had to stop making the excuse that I was too tired to work out at some point right? I do think that my weight loss would be much better if I we getting a full night of sleep, but that's not something I have a lot of control over right now.
I will hopefully get a solid weigh in soon and figure out how much weight I've lost.
Bye Bye Fat!
I will hopefully get a solid weigh in soon and figure out how much weight I've lost.
Bye Bye Fat!
Coming Soon- Making the most of your gym time
I'm putting some knowledge and info together for a blog post soon to come about how to make the most of your time at the gym.
I wanted to ask my readers (the few of you) --
What's your favorite routine at the gym when you only have a short amount of time?
I wanted to ask my readers (the few of you) --
What's your favorite routine at the gym when you only have a short amount of time?
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
Day 22
BAD DAY....
I don't know how to sum up the day any better. Playing with my daughter this morning was the highlight of my day (it was wonderful), but it was ended too soon when my 8 month old fell off the bed on to our hard tile floor. He's okay but has a big bonk. Did not keep my calories in check because I was feeling sorry for myself today with all the drama crap going on in my life right now. I did not work out today because I've been still feeling sick and didn't feel like walking in the rain to go work out.
With all that being said, hopefully tomorrow will be better.... NO! Tomorrow WILL be better.
Does anyone out there have a favorite running shoe they couldn't live without??
I don't know how to sum up the day any better. Playing with my daughter this morning was the highlight of my day (it was wonderful), but it was ended too soon when my 8 month old fell off the bed on to our hard tile floor. He's okay but has a big bonk. Did not keep my calories in check because I was feeling sorry for myself today with all the drama crap going on in my life right now. I did not work out today because I've been still feeling sick and didn't feel like walking in the rain to go work out.
With all that being said, hopefully tomorrow will be better.... NO! Tomorrow WILL be better.
Does anyone out there have a favorite running shoe they couldn't live without??
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
Day 21
I'm not going to lie, I've had an emotional and tiring few days. Some of this can be contributed to my lady friend coming to visit, but definitely not all of it. TMI? Too bad... I've had to leave a little room in my calorie intake for chocolate. YES you read that right Chocolate. It's true we have a love affair, I love it and without it, I'd simply go INSANE! I always leave a little room for a few chocolate chips in my day. ANYWAY with that said, it's helped me though a little.
I've been trying to get my stress level down to aid with the weight loss. Stress is not good for weight loss and I've got A LOT of it. My daughter has been helping with the chores around the house which has be so much fun! She loves it and or house looks great, which helps the stress level. I'm pretty sure it's inevitable that when some stress gets lifted more comes and it has. I've been pretty stressed already this week and it's only Tuesday.
I did not get in my run today but WILL get it in on Thursday as long as I'm not on my death bed.
Any stress reliever ideas out there?
I've been trying to get my stress level down to aid with the weight loss. Stress is not good for weight loss and I've got A LOT of it. My daughter has been helping with the chores around the house which has be so much fun! She loves it and or house looks great, which helps the stress level. I'm pretty sure it's inevitable that when some stress gets lifted more comes and it has. I've been pretty stressed already this week and it's only Tuesday.
I did not get in my run today but WILL get it in on Thursday as long as I'm not on my death bed.
Any stress reliever ideas out there?
Random thoughts
I'm super tired today and not feeling well. I went and worked out anyways. Nothing much really, just lifted. Kind of pissed at myself for not running especially since last week I finally got myself back to 5K shape after 2 weeks (5 total days) of running. But at the same time, I didn't feel like getting on the treadmill and making myself even more tired. Maybe I'm a whimp or a quitter, but down here you need ALL the energy you can conjur up! I'm sitting here and writting this while both my kids are napping together and I should be napping too, but I am not. LAME.
Today on Facebook my good friend posted THIS website. It's for "Rookie training for a 5K". I'm so proud of her for making this goal!! She's going to make it, I know it! I'm a FIRM believer that a 5K is something ANYONE (with a few exceptions) can JOG a 5K. It turely is a feat anyone can accomplish. I mean look at all the Biggest Looser contestants that were 300+lbs and they run Marathons towards the end of their training!!! ANYONE can run a 5K. Find a great music mix and don't think about how much you hate running while you're doing it! Get lost in the music and the TIME you have to YOURSELF!! I don't know about you but when you become a Mom (or a DAD), time alone is limited- Heck I don't even get bathroom time alone most of the time.... Enjoy the 10, 20, 30 mins that you get ALONE in your own world when you're running!!
I'm going to challenge any of you reading this that if you've ever thought about doing a 5K, even just a fleeting thought, to DO IT!!!! Send me a picture of you at the finish line and I'll post it on here with lots of great compliments!! ;o)
On to my challenge... back to 10K shape here I come!
Happy running
Today on Facebook my good friend posted THIS website. It's for "Rookie training for a 5K". I'm so proud of her for making this goal!! She's going to make it, I know it! I'm a FIRM believer that a 5K is something ANYONE (with a few exceptions) can JOG a 5K. It turely is a feat anyone can accomplish. I mean look at all the Biggest Looser contestants that were 300+lbs and they run Marathons towards the end of their training!!! ANYONE can run a 5K. Find a great music mix and don't think about how much you hate running while you're doing it! Get lost in the music and the TIME you have to YOURSELF!! I don't know about you but when you become a Mom (or a DAD), time alone is limited- Heck I don't even get bathroom time alone most of the time.... Enjoy the 10, 20, 30 mins that you get ALONE in your own world when you're running!!
I'm going to challenge any of you reading this that if you've ever thought about doing a 5K, even just a fleeting thought, to DO IT!!!! Send me a picture of you at the finish line and I'll post it on here with lots of great compliments!! ;o)
On to my challenge... back to 10K shape here I come!
Happy running
Monday, February 28, 2011
Day 20!
WOW, I've been doing this for 20 days already?! Crazy!
Today I did well with my diet, and I got in exercise. I did not feel well today and in fact did NOT want to work out today. Being that I had to walk up to campus to get water anyway I figured why not get my workout in too.
How many of you have trouble working out when you don't feel well? Do you do it anyways? This of course depends on how sick you feel... but you know when it's not totally taking you out, do you still work out?
Today I did well with my diet, and I got in exercise. I did not feel well today and in fact did NOT want to work out today. Being that I had to walk up to campus to get water anyway I figured why not get my workout in too.
How many of you have trouble working out when you don't feel well? Do you do it anyways? This of course depends on how sick you feel... but you know when it's not totally taking you out, do you still work out?
Day 19 (Sunday)
It's official, I had a BAD day. I went over calories. By how much I'm not sure I stopped tracking. I don't think it was much but I'm pretty positive I went over. I'm kind of okay with it in a way because I've been so good for so long, so I feel like I'm doing pretty good.
Today, I'm back to the diet grind, I mean "lifestyle" grind. Hoping it will go well. Better get to the day now!
Happy Dieting.
Today, I'm back to the diet grind, I mean "lifestyle" grind. Hoping it will go well. Better get to the day now!
Happy Dieting.
Saturday, February 26, 2011
Day 17 & 18
Both of these days went well for me. I got my workout in on Friday and it was a good one. I didn't really track a whole lot of what I ate on Friday, being that it was the anniversary of my Mom's death I didn't focus on food and just enjoyed the day.
I hope all is going well for my fellow weight lossers!!
I hope all is going well for my fellow weight lossers!!
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Day 16
Ran 3 miles today, first time since before Hayden. I'm being hard on myself, I know it's good, but I know I can run further. Oh well, here's to 3 miles!
Trying....
Lately I've been trying to relish in the moment, be happier and enjoy more of life (this includes my "getting my athlete back"). I've been trying to find the sunshine in every little thing I do to make this journey work. Today, I had a bitter sweet experience. For my workout this morning I had a little bit of extra time so I kept on running. The good news I'm back to 5K shape, then I went to what they call 'body trackers' to weigh myself and Hayden. When I weighed myself in there it said that I'd only lost 2-3 lbs from when we moved down here!!! Mind you, when we moved down here I was not in the best of shape and Hayden was only 8 weeks old so I still had baby weight to loose. I can't figure out why I would only be a few lbs lighter after all the walking I do everyday AND all the hard work I've put into working out!!! This right here is why I hate scales!
I'm not going to lie this was very discouraging, especially after how hard I've been trying with my caloric intake, which I've never really worried too much about before. I'm feeling a little lack of motivation now. :o( I'll keep going but I'm not going to lie and say that this just plain SUCKED! I was going to take a progress picture today, but it's going to have to wait, I'm a little scarred today.
I'm not going to lie this was very discouraging, especially after how hard I've been trying with my caloric intake, which I've never really worried too much about before. I'm feeling a little lack of motivation now. :o( I'll keep going but I'm not going to lie and say that this just plain SUCKED! I was going to take a progress picture today, but it's going to have to wait, I'm a little scarred today.
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Day 15
Things are going well today. Got in all my goodness of exercise and stuck to my calories. I even learned how to make a local dish today! It was great day.
I'm still longing for the days where I can spend more than 20 mins running, I miss loosing myself for an hour.
I'm still longing for the days where I can spend more than 20 mins running, I miss loosing myself for an hour.
Motivation
Just when I was needing a little pick me up in the motivation department:
Look HERE for some great motivation!
Look HERE for some great motivation!
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Day 14
Today went well again. I was really tired today and rode the bike, which I haven't done in a while and I forgot how hard it can be if you put it up ona high resistance. I did weigh myself on hte messed up scale at the gym and roughly I can say I think I've lost 2 lbs. Not a huge amount but we'll hopefully get a better number at Body Trackers.
Any suggestions on good breakfasts that are easy that can help with energy?
Any suggestions on good breakfasts that are easy that can help with energy?
Monday, February 21, 2011
Day 12 &13
Day 12 was awesome, even without true exercise (other than my 2 miles of walking for church). Stayed with in calories and ate pretty healthy!
Day 13 has been a little harder. I have been such a snacker my whole life and while I snack still it's not near as much! I lifted today and it felt so good. The good news is my core is getting MUCH stronger! I'm hoping to get to weigh myself soon to see some progress on the scale, we'll see!
Day 13 has been a little harder. I have been such a snacker my whole life and while I snack still it's not near as much! I lifted today and it felt so good. The good news is my core is getting MUCH stronger! I'm hoping to get to weigh myself soon to see some progress on the scale, we'll see!
Saturday, February 19, 2011
Day 11.1
With the weekends being as unpredictable as they are here I give myself some leeway and don't stress so much about what I'm eating. Today we had a birthday party at the pool and I had 3 mini cupcakes, pasta salad, and potato chips. I thought for sure I'd be going over my calories-BUT with the "exercise" of walking to and from the pool with a full stroller, and playing at the pool I pretty much burned all those calories. I'm doing pretty good.
I hope everyone is having a good weekend! Wish me luck tomorrow as Sundays are my hardest days!
I hope everyone is having a good weekend! Wish me luck tomorrow as Sundays are my hardest days!
Friday, February 18, 2011
Day 10
This will be short because the hubby is taking time off to watch a movie with me. I did well today got in exercise and stayed with in my caloric intake! YAY me!
Day 9
I didn't get to post this yesterday, so here it is this morning. Day 9 went well. I got in a good run and stayed with in my calories. Now.... did I eat the healthiest set of calories I could? No. BUT, it was ladies night and a package of Peanut M&M's were warranted.
No one answered me with healthy, easy recipes they like. Let me know if you have any!!
No one answered me with healthy, easy recipes they like. Let me know if you have any!!
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Day 8
Today I went shopping in the capital city here, which in and of itself is a workout. We all treated ourselves to Pizza Hut to take home and enjoy. We all ate a little before we took the drive back home. Well let's just say I didn't have to count the 2 pieces I ate in with my calories and that Pizza doesn't taste that good the second time around. I've done exceptionally well on calories today.
On a side not I had two sweet friends tell me today that I look awesome!! That felt wonderful and thank you so much girls!! You two look awesome too! It's true--- I'm bringing sexy back hahaha okay I'm a dork and I'm totally kidding.
So after a long day shopping and getting my hand molested by a stranger I'm ready for bed! Tomorrow is my running day! Looking forward to that, hopefully Hayden sleeps moderately well so that I can get a good run in.
Question: Does anyone have any yummy, healthy, EASY (meaning not too many ingredients) that they love and can share?!
On a side not I had two sweet friends tell me today that I look awesome!! That felt wonderful and thank you so much girls!! You two look awesome too! It's true--- I'm bringing sexy back hahaha okay I'm a dork and I'm totally kidding.
So after a long day shopping and getting my hand molested by a stranger I'm ready for bed! Tomorrow is my running day! Looking forward to that, hopefully Hayden sleeps moderately well so that I can get a good run in.
Question: Does anyone have any yummy, healthy, EASY (meaning not too many ingredients) that they love and can share?!
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Day 7
1 WEEK! I don't know if I lost weight becuase weighing myself down here will only happen when they do what's called Body Trackers. We don't own a scale so I'll have to wait till next week. I'm hoping to see some results.
I did well with my eating today, kept under calories. I worked out as well, my run didn't go as well as I'd have liked but in my defense Hayden was up pretty much every 30 mins last night with terrible gas and being sick still. He hasn't slept in 4 months, I'm getting overwhelmed and VERY tired. I fall asleep pretty much any time I lay down. I've asked for 1 night away from Hayden for Mothers day this year. Hopefully that will help. Hopefully he'll sleep a full night before then too.
I did well with my eating today, kept under calories. I worked out as well, my run didn't go as well as I'd have liked but in my defense Hayden was up pretty much every 30 mins last night with terrible gas and being sick still. He hasn't slept in 4 months, I'm getting overwhelmed and VERY tired. I fall asleep pretty much any time I lay down. I've asked for 1 night away from Hayden for Mothers day this year. Hopefully that will help. Hopefully he'll sleep a full night before then too.
Monday, February 14, 2011
Day 5 & 6.1
Yesterday was day 5. I stayed with in calorie range which was great considering I had a pretty hearty dinner. I've decided that weekends are hardest for me as I'm sure they are for everyone else. One of the hardest things is not working out. The days I work out I consume just as many calories and probably more, but because I'm burning them I can do that. I don't get workouts in on the weekend and I'm home more and therefore tempted to snack more.
Day 6 is going well. I started it off with a little working out. Did a little warm up on the elliptical (someone was on my treadmill AGAIN) and did some weight training. It was raining so we couldn't do the stroller workout class. Want to know the best thing about spending V-day on the Island? No tempting candies!
Anyone else out there trying to loose weight? How are you doing in your endeavor?
Day 6 is going well. I started it off with a little working out. Did a little warm up on the elliptical (someone was on my treadmill AGAIN) and did some weight training. It was raining so we couldn't do the stroller workout class. Want to know the best thing about spending V-day on the Island? No tempting candies!
Anyone else out there trying to loose weight? How are you doing in your endeavor?
Saturday, February 12, 2011
Day 4.2
Well, here it is, I went over calories today. Partially due to a little over indulgence but also due to the fact that we ate out for dinner which I didn't plan on earlier in the day. Usually if we go out to eat I try to save up calories and not snack, but due to Justin's CRAZY schedule pre-exam on Monday we had to go meet him for dinner instead of him coming home. Therefore I went over by 164 calories!!!!!!!! Yikes. Oh well, no one is perfect, just got to make sure to be better tomorrow.
I think that having 1 "free" day a week wouldn't be terrible IF I don't go too crazy. "free" implying that I have to stay with in 200 calories over my recommended intake. Okay enough justification.
Here's to tomorrow!
I think that having 1 "free" day a week wouldn't be terrible IF I don't go too crazy. "free" implying that I have to stay with in 200 calories over my recommended intake. Okay enough justification.
Here's to tomorrow!
Day 4.1
It's only 9:00AM and I want to eat everything in the house today. Okay not really that bad, but I want to eat lots of food for some reason. I think it's because I didn't have a normal breakfast. I snacked on a banana and a granola bar... Not really a sound breakfast.
I've also been thinking about how my weight loss will be effected by sleep. I know that sleep can play a big part of getting healthy and staying so and, well, I have not had a full night of sleep in 4 months. I've been struggling getting my little one to sleep well at night. He thinks he needs to wake up a lot still. He slept better as a newborn... I know being tired doesn't help with motivation to work out, play with my kids, walk to the store (I'm struggling to do that one today), do dishes, pretty much anything that requires effort. Let's face it, I'm TIRED. Due to the hubby being med school he is sleeping in my older daughters room and getting decent sleep. I asked for a full night of sleep for mothers day... we'll see if I get it. Hopefully this kid starts sleeping better soon and if not, hopefully it doesn't effect my efforts to loose this last 15lbs.
I've also been thinking about how my weight loss will be effected by sleep. I know that sleep can play a big part of getting healthy and staying so and, well, I have not had a full night of sleep in 4 months. I've been struggling getting my little one to sleep well at night. He thinks he needs to wake up a lot still. He slept better as a newborn... I know being tired doesn't help with motivation to work out, play with my kids, walk to the store (I'm struggling to do that one today), do dishes, pretty much anything that requires effort. Let's face it, I'm TIRED. Due to the hubby being med school he is sleeping in my older daughters room and getting decent sleep. I asked for a full night of sleep for mothers day... we'll see if I get it. Hopefully this kid starts sleeping better soon and if not, hopefully it doesn't effect my efforts to loose this last 15lbs.
Friday, February 11, 2011
Day 3
This morning I did my stroller workout and did lots of walking today- so when I entered in that I had Pizza for dinner I thought for sure I'd be over my calorie count, BUT with my exercise added in I still had calories left over!!!! Woo hoo!I told myself I wouldn't go overboard with what I ate everyday because I knew I'd go crazy. The pizza tasted sooooo very good. Anyway, things are going good. I'm hoping to weigh my self in a week and half and see if I've lost anything.
Is anyone else trying to get healthy out there? Let me know how you're doing?
Is anyone else trying to get healthy out there? Let me know how you're doing?
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Day 2
Well today went better. I still have 450 calories left that I could eat today (I'm sure I'll fill that in a little before I go to bed). I struggled a little bit with my "diet" this morning. I did not want oatmeal for the 100th time, I wanted cookies for breakfast hahaha, but I restrained. I also got to work out!! I wanted to run but there were people on the good treadmills. Part of me was a little cranky and wanted to tell them that if they were just going to walk on the treadmill to use the crappy ones... I know I'm mean. I did the elliptical (I HATE them) and then did a little lifting. I LOVE weight training when I'm working my legs. I always feel so strong afterward.
Now to go drink me some water and get some sleep at some point! :0)
Now to go drink me some water and get some sleep at some point! :0)
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Day 1
Okay so Day 1 is pretty much over. Other than my workout getting canceled due to rain and no help to watch the kiddos The day went well. I stayed in my calorie range and it wasn't even too hard. I do miss my sweets but I still got a package of cookies so I'm a happy girl. Here's to hoping I get some form of work out in tomorrow, but with this schedule and weather, you never know here hahaha. I know next week will be better for working out though.
First day...
How's the first day going so far? Okay. Other than the fact that Wednesday are my relaxing days in the morning so I've been sitting on my rump all morning. The diet thing is hard, I've already been consceincesly telling myself I don't need food-- we have a lot of goodies stashed in our cupboard. Also the peanutbutter is calling for me to dig my spoon right into it and eat it up!
This afternoon is my Sexy Mama Stroller Fitness class, hopefully the rain doesn't ruin in. I'm hoping to video tape it one day so that those of you who have asked me about it back home can see. Well I'd better get off my rumpasauras and take care of my cute little baby!
This afternoon is my Sexy Mama Stroller Fitness class, hopefully the rain doesn't ruin in. I'm hoping to video tape it one day so that those of you who have asked me about it back home can see. Well I'd better get off my rumpasauras and take care of my cute little baby!
First post
(Before picture, I've lost maybe 5-6 lbs since this pic but here is the before) Day one of operation Get My Athlete Back. Okay so the title is my attempt at being creative... kind of a rip off of "bringing sexy back". I'm awesome I know...
SO I'm already mad at blogger because it wont let me copy and paste from my other blog. BASICALLY it talks about how I've been an athlete my whole life and how frustrated I am that I'm getting older and having a harder time loosing weight. While I'm only 15lbs from my goal weight I'm not a real stickler on weight as much as I am on just getting healthy and back into athletic shape. I do have a goal of doing a 1/2 marathon as I've completed 5 and 10K's before.
The story is this- My husband is in Medical School and we're living for the first 4 semesters in the caribbean. Healthy good food can be hard to find ESPECIALLY when you're on a budget. My husband has an insainely busy schedule which leaves me to finding ways to work out with the kids or impose on others. I have 2 kids, one 3 years and the other 7 months. I've lost almost all my baby weight from my second child. Under normal circumstances I would not feel the need for a blog or help/support. I have lead and currently lead a workout group and really love encouraging people in their healthy and active lifestyles. And while I'm by no means sedentary here (no car means pushing a double stroller anywhere I go) finding time to work out and train is next to impossible, but I'm determined to do it!!
The Diet Plan
SO I'm already mad at blogger because it wont let me copy and paste from my other blog. BASICALLY it talks about how I've been an athlete my whole life and how frustrated I am that I'm getting older and having a harder time loosing weight. While I'm only 15lbs from my goal weight I'm not a real stickler on weight as much as I am on just getting healthy and back into athletic shape. I do have a goal of doing a 1/2 marathon as I've completed 5 and 10K's before.
The story is this- My husband is in Medical School and we're living for the first 4 semesters in the caribbean. Healthy good food can be hard to find ESPECIALLY when you're on a budget. My husband has an insainely busy schedule which leaves me to finding ways to work out with the kids or impose on others. I have 2 kids, one 3 years and the other 7 months. I've lost almost all my baby weight from my second child. Under normal circumstances I would not feel the need for a blog or help/support. I have lead and currently lead a workout group and really love encouraging people in their healthy and active lifestyles. And while I'm by no means sedentary here (no car means pushing a double stroller anywhere I go) finding time to work out and train is next to impossible, but I'm determined to do it!!
The Diet Plan
Here's the game plan for food intake- I HATE HATE HATE dieting! I will be working on adjusting my lifestyle which sounds so perfect and simple, but I like sweets, cookies, treats, snacks. I used to snack A LOT on fruit and that has changed. Anyways enough tangents for right now.
I'm tracking my food and calorie intake at www.livestrong.com/myplate My calorie intake goal is 1450.
I'm tracking my food and calorie intake at www.livestrong.com/myplate My calorie intake goal is 1450.
The Exercise Plan
My goal is to work out 4-5 times a week. I'm hosting a stroller fitness class that takes place 2-3x's/week and the weeks that I'm not teaching preschool I run 2 days/week.
For now my goal is to continue my workouts. In a month or so I'll reevaluate and see how I can amp up the work outs. I'm hoping to shave time off my running.
The BIG question
Do I share my weight? I'm really not a shy person but this is one thing that I've always struggled with sharing especially because weight is so subjective to height, build, genetics that I feel people are quick to judge and don't take all into account when thinking about weight. We'll see if I get brave.
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
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