I'm having kind of a rough morning. For one thing, I have a physical at 9:15 and can't eat until after that. My tummy is growling and it isn't quite 8 am. Ugh!
On a positive note: I'm getting a physical! I'm 40, and I hate to admit it, but I have never had my cholesterol checked. And, I started working out without getting a physical. So, I'm proud of myself for doing this today!
Another negative: I decided not to workout this morning because it'd make me hungrier. These days, I feel better when I start the day with a workout.
Positive note: I'll work out later today! I have my one hour upper body workout scheduled and might do some Wii as my gym is closed today.
Another negative: I'm still at weight plateau. I hit 8 weeks of my new 'diet'/exercise yesterday and have been stuck between 151-152 (7-8 pounds lost) for 2 weeks now.
Positive note: The scale will start moving soon, right? And, I am definitely losing inches. I was amazed at how much I had to tighten my belt yesterday.
Another negative: I met a new trainer and scheduled a workout for Friday. Last night I decided I really didn't want to do that - I like my current trainer and I want to run Friday morning. So, I cancelled last night. I feel really bad about this - I like to stick to my commitments. And, the reply I got this morning was short and ... well, I just hate doing that to someone and wish I'd just think before I make a commitment and then that I'd stick with my schedule once I've made it.
Positive note: I get to run tomorrow morning!
Ok... shower time so I can make it to the doctor's! Have a healthy day!
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Thursday, July 29, 2010
Sunday, July 18, 2010
More Obstacles!
Well, my husband's schedule this week has thrown me a curve. To get in my workouts, I've been getting up at 6 to swim or run before he leaves at 7 or 7:15. Well, he said he has to leave by 6:30 every day this week - and not getting home until 10 or so. (Yes, it is a crazy week!)
We aren't comfortable with my running that early on my own. And, the pool is only open to us from 6:30-7:30. Too early to drag my dd out! (Besides my morning workout, I get another one in later in the day..)
So, what am I going to do???
Well, I can swim at home. It isn't as much fun and I don't have any buddies, but it can be done. I WILL swim at home this week.
Running? I have a friend I can ask. We could go at 6... maybe.We really have trouble getting together & have only ran twice together. Or I can have my dd run with me on the track at the Y, though she really doesn't like that very much. I can just run twice during the week and get my third run in on Saturday.
I'm not sure, but I'll just have to make it work, somehow! It won't be as easy as it has been, but I'll make it work. I'm really disappointed because I've been enjoying my morning workouts so much, but hubby's work comes first!
We aren't comfortable with my running that early on my own. And, the pool is only open to us from 6:30-7:30. Too early to drag my dd out! (Besides my morning workout, I get another one in later in the day..)
So, what am I going to do???
Well, I can swim at home. It isn't as much fun and I don't have any buddies, but it can be done. I WILL swim at home this week.
Running? I have a friend I can ask. We could go at 6... maybe.We really have trouble getting together & have only ran twice together. Or I can have my dd run with me on the track at the Y, though she really doesn't like that very much. I can just run twice during the week and get my third run in on Saturday.
I'm not sure, but I'll just have to make it work, somehow! It won't be as easy as it has been, but I'll make it work. I'm really disappointed because I've been enjoying my morning workouts so much, but hubby's work comes first!
Saturday, July 17, 2010
Zumba!
My dd9 and I went to our first zumba class today. It was wonderful! I miss going to classes and was thrilled that my dd could join me for this one.
The Y that we joined last week offers two family zumba classes a week - one on Monday night (will try to make it this week!) and one on Saturday morning. There were about 60 people in the class including about 15 kids! It was wonderful. And, we all had so much fun "dancing" to the music. And, I burned over 400 calories! Yippee!
On the other hand, I broke my "C25K 3x per week" streak today. My dh had to get up at 5 to go somewhere, so I couldn't run in the morning. I decided I'd either go to the gym or run outside when he got home. Well, he didn't get home & settled in until 5:30 so we went to dinner. We got home at 6:30 and my husband reminded me that the Y closes early on Saturdays... at 7! So, I couldn't go there. I thought I'd wait an hour and run... and then the thunder & lightening started up. It went on for several hours and didn't quit until dark. So, I didn't get to run. It is really frustrating!
That also means I WILL run tomorrow, even though it is supposed to be my "rest day." I'll have to try to throw in a rest day during the week, though I know I won't unless I just can't find the time to exercise.
Anyway, I'm really frustrated, but trying to make the best of it! I did exercise for 445 minutes this week... that's over 7 hours! And, I burned over 2600 calories. I think both of those are records for me. Also, I upped my "weekly goal" to 2000 (still not enough?) and so I've been getting to eat more calories every day. That's nice!!!
OK. I'll try to look at the positives. And, It is 9:24, but I could still eat 200 more calories and I might just go and get half a glass of milk. Actually, I will get some milk and grab a book or magazine and go read!
The Y that we joined last week offers two family zumba classes a week - one on Monday night (will try to make it this week!) and one on Saturday morning. There were about 60 people in the class including about 15 kids! It was wonderful. And, we all had so much fun "dancing" to the music. And, I burned over 400 calories! Yippee!
On the other hand, I broke my "C25K 3x per week" streak today. My dh had to get up at 5 to go somewhere, so I couldn't run in the morning. I decided I'd either go to the gym or run outside when he got home. Well, he didn't get home & settled in until 5:30 so we went to dinner. We got home at 6:30 and my husband reminded me that the Y closes early on Saturdays... at 7! So, I couldn't go there. I thought I'd wait an hour and run... and then the thunder & lightening started up. It went on for several hours and didn't quit until dark. So, I didn't get to run. It is really frustrating!
That also means I WILL run tomorrow, even though it is supposed to be my "rest day." I'll have to try to throw in a rest day during the week, though I know I won't unless I just can't find the time to exercise.
Anyway, I'm really frustrated, but trying to make the best of it! I did exercise for 445 minutes this week... that's over 7 hours! And, I burned over 2600 calories. I think both of those are records for me. Also, I upped my "weekly goal" to 2000 (still not enough?) and so I've been getting to eat more calories every day. That's nice!!!
OK. I'll try to look at the positives. And, It is 9:24, but I could still eat 200 more calories and I might just go and get half a glass of milk. Actually, I will get some milk and grab a book or magazine and go read!
Saturday, July 3, 2010
Week in Review
Here's what I accomplished this week:
C25K walk/run - 3 days (1 day of week 2 and 2 days of week 3. Started 3 minute runs.)
strenght with personal trainer - 4 days (This won't happen again. I was being trained on new equipment at gym. Two days were really light and two days were really tough.)
swimming - 2 days of 500 yards each (would have been 3, but it rained one morning)
aerobics - 23 minutes (part of Biggest Loser video - 5 mins was warmup and 4 mins was yoga cooldown)
warmups - 4 days for 8 minutes each (3 on elliptical and 1 on stationary bike)
Total minutes for week: 327
C25K walk/run - 3 days (1 day of week 2 and 2 days of week 3. Started 3 minute runs.)
strenght with personal trainer - 4 days (This won't happen again. I was being trained on new equipment at gym. Two days were really light and two days were really tough.)
swimming - 2 days of 500 yards each (would have been 3, but it rained one morning)
aerobics - 23 minutes (part of Biggest Loser video - 5 mins was warmup and 4 mins was yoga cooldown)
warmups - 4 days for 8 minutes each (3 on elliptical and 1 on stationary bike)
Total minutes for week: 327
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
Active Day! Start of Week 5
After 3 days without any real exercise, today:
elliptical: 8 minutes
treadmill: 25 minutes (ran: 2 mins, 2 mins, 1.5 mins, 1 min)
strength: 2 core and 4 lower exercises
swimming: 500 yards in 20 minutes
Whew!
elliptical: 8 minutes
treadmill: 25 minutes (ran: 2 mins, 2 mins, 1.5 mins, 1 min)
strength: 2 core and 4 lower exercises
swimming: 500 yards in 20 minutes
Whew!
Thursday, June 24, 2010
Hiking Up a Volcano Flow
Yesterday I hiked to the top of a volcano flow! It was hot (the weather not e flow!), but I was determined to reach the top. The view Was incredible! I could see the city of Albuquerque below me and Sandia Peak in the distance. What a view!
This morning I did my walk/run. I can always see the mountain while running. It is easier to get outside with such beautiful scenery.
Oh, and despite my great efforts at exercising, my eating hasn't been very healthy the past 2 days. Pizza, chocolate, candy... I will try to get back on track today!
Thursday, June 17, 2010
Rocket Fuel & Positive Bedtimes
Yesterday I went to the bookstore to look for an exercise journal (bought one!) and books about 5Ks and triathlons. I ended up getting a beginners book for triathlons. (Oh, and do you have a favorite book about 5Ks? triathlons? eating/living healthy &/or exercise? I'd love some recommendations.)
Anyway, I read portions of several (my daughter was at camp) and I came away with 2 major thoughts:
"Food is my rocket fuel." It really is! And, I've been thinking about food differently. With my tracking, when I get to my last snack of the night I look and ask myself "What else does my body need today?" Maybe some fiber? or calcium? or even fat? (Yes, I often need more fat.) When I'm tempted, I'm going to try and remember that fact... "Food is Rocket Fuel."
The other thought was that, when you are lying in bed at night, you should tell yourself what "positives" happend that day. For example, yesterday I did C25K W1D5... and I made it! I wanted to quit, but I didn't! And, I've been "running" for 5 days now!!! That has never happened. Also, I swam 250 yards. That's a LOT for me. And, I did my longest stretch without stopping ever... 125 yards! (It wasn't pretty, but I tried to do it and I did it!) I'm also working on the goal of 200 crunches & 100 pushups... well, yesterday I did 80 crunches & 19 modified pushups. That's big for me!
Maybe these 2 thoughts will help you:
Food is your rocket fuel.
End your day by reviewing what went right.
Happy Thursday! I hope you fuel up and do some things you can be proud of tonight!
Anyway, I read portions of several (my daughter was at camp) and I came away with 2 major thoughts:
"Food is my rocket fuel." It really is! And, I've been thinking about food differently. With my tracking, when I get to my last snack of the night I look and ask myself "What else does my body need today?" Maybe some fiber? or calcium? or even fat? (Yes, I often need more fat.) When I'm tempted, I'm going to try and remember that fact... "Food is Rocket Fuel."
The other thought was that, when you are lying in bed at night, you should tell yourself what "positives" happend that day. For example, yesterday I did C25K W1D5... and I made it! I wanted to quit, but I didn't! And, I've been "running" for 5 days now!!! That has never happened. Also, I swam 250 yards. That's a LOT for me. And, I did my longest stretch without stopping ever... 125 yards! (It wasn't pretty, but I tried to do it and I did it!) I'm also working on the goal of 200 crunches & 100 pushups... well, yesterday I did 80 crunches & 19 modified pushups. That's big for me!
Maybe these 2 thoughts will help you:
Food is your rocket fuel.
End your day by reviewing what went right.
Happy Thursday! I hope you fuel up and do some things you can be proud of tonight!
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
Couch to 5K Day 1 & Day 2
Yesterday, I joined the Couch to 5K group and did my first walk/jog. Today, I did my second. You are supposed to take a break, but I wouldn't have been able to get 3 days in this week without doing it this week.
First of all, I can't believe how much energy I have! I am now on my 9th day and feeling so good! I've been keeping up and exceeding my goals. It just feels great!!!
Yesterday, I did a 20 minute cardio video, a 7 minute stretch, did my 35 minutes of warmup, walk/jog, and cool down, and did some lower body work! So far today, I've just done my 35 minute walk/jog, but I plan on doing some upper body work later.
My daughter was at her swim team practice this morning and when I went to pick her up I started talking to another mom who is a friend of mine. She wants to join me on my goal to a 5K! She said her husband has been asking her to run with him for a long time, but he is a "real runner" and she just can't jump in. So, we are going to do this together!!! I'm so excited, as I know this will be easier. There are some logistics to work out with our children, but we just HAVE to make it work!
So, I'm off to eat another healthy lunch... I feel like spreading the Spark everywhere! I love Spark People!
First of all, I can't believe how much energy I have! I am now on my 9th day and feeling so good! I've been keeping up and exceeding my goals. It just feels great!!!
Yesterday, I did a 20 minute cardio video, a 7 minute stretch, did my 35 minutes of warmup, walk/jog, and cool down, and did some lower body work! So far today, I've just done my 35 minute walk/jog, but I plan on doing some upper body work later.
My daughter was at her swim team practice this morning and when I went to pick her up I started talking to another mom who is a friend of mine. She wants to join me on my goal to a 5K! She said her husband has been asking her to run with him for a long time, but he is a "real runner" and she just can't jump in. So, we are going to do this together!!! I'm so excited, as I know this will be easier. There are some logistics to work out with our children, but we just HAVE to make it work!
So, I'm off to eat another healthy lunch... I feel like spreading the Spark everywhere! I love Spark People!
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