I really have to stop writing my blog so late in the evening. I am so tired right now that I can't really think of what to write. Going to go back and read some of my previous posts from earlier this year and look at the format and probably start that all over again! Gotta get on top of my eating. It's been not so clean the past couple of days and my body can tell! That, and I'm dragging butt.
Okay, so tomorrow is a new day. Gonna cook up some stuff and look for some new recipes. Getting burned out on what I've been eating already and it's only been four weeks. P.S. I watched a Rachael Ray show from last week where she made Cobb Club Turkey Burger (called something like that) and I think I am gonna make it. It sounds soooooooo good. Gonna look up the recipe on her site and go from there. :) I already took 2 lbs of lean ground turkey outta the freezer, so I am set there! Just gotta get the other ingredients it calls for.
From my journey to yours... G'nite!
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
Monday, September 19, 2011
P2 W5 D29
Woohoo!!!... First day of Phase 2 and I am lovin it! The cardio makes me feel like me again and I can't WAIT to see what kinda results I get at the end of these four weeks (Phase 2)!
This is also my last week of classes (for these two classes)! I have a lot to catch up on and turn in before Saturday morning! But I can do it! I have no other choice, so I kinda have to.
Not much going on here... Kinda boring!
I did, however, lose six pounds this last four weeks and 2.5 inches around my waist! :)) Here's to the next four weeks!
From my journey to yours... G'nite!
This is also my last week of classes (for these two classes)! I have a lot to catch up on and turn in before Saturday morning! But I can do it! I have no other choice, so I kinda have to.
Not much going on here... Kinda boring!
I did, however, lose six pounds this last four weeks and 2.5 inches around my waist! :)) Here's to the next four weeks!
From my journey to yours... G'nite!
Friday, September 16, 2011
P1 W4 D26
Today was a good day except I don't feel like a good Mom b/c I am always yelling at Ethan b/c he always doing bad stuff. UGH!!! This is gonna be a LONGGGGG weekend; Jason is gone until Sunday. :(( Anyways, I had an okay day but it's also hard to get things done on the computer with Ethan up and crawling all over me. Like now, it's 10:15p, and he is still up, crying on the floor by my feet b/c he wants me off the computer. But I told him I had some things I need to get done so I can go to bed. Man oh man!
Today's goals were:
1. Get up at 0800.
2. Eat breakfast @ 0900.
3. Go to gym @1000.
4. Do legs/calves.
5. Eat clean!
6. Do Kinesiology DF.
7. Reply to 2 people.
8. Be in bed by 11:30p.
Today's workout was legs/calves:
Same as Day 23
Okay, that's it for now... He is screaming in my ear and I'm getting pissed. Thank you MIL for your frickin help (she is sitting at the kitchen table, watching all this go down.)
From my journey to yours... Gnite!
Today's goals were:
1. Get up at 0800.
2. Eat breakfast @ 0900.
3. Go to gym @1000.
4. Do legs/calves.
5. Eat clean!
6. Do Kinesiology DF.
7. Reply to 2 people.
8. Be in bed by 11:30p.
Today's workout was legs/calves:
Same as Day 23
Okay, that's it for now... He is screaming in my ear and I'm getting pissed. Thank you MIL for your frickin help (she is sitting at the kitchen table, watching all this go down.)
From my journey to yours... Gnite!
Thursday, September 15, 2011
P1 W4 D25
So, today went by so fast and I feel as though I didn't get a lot done, even though I did (just not EVERYthing on my list). Ever feel that way? I am soooo tired! It feels a lot later than 10:30p! Anyways, I have one hour to get the last things done for the night before I am to be in bed! :) I can do it!
Okay, so today's goals were:
1. Call doc. SUCCESS!
2. Finish yesterday's goals. 3/4 SUCCESS! ;)
3. Be in bed by 11:30. SUCCESS!
4. Blog. SUCCESS!
5. Write out plan for tomorrow. SUCCESS!
6. Load & unload dish washer. SUCCESS!
7. Declutter kitchen counter tops! :) SUCCESS!
Today's workout was Chest/Tris:
Wide Push-ups: 3x10 @ no weight
Incline DB Press: 3x10 @ 10 lbs
Flat Bench Flyes: 1x12 @ 10 lbs, 1x12 @ 8 lbs, 1x10 @ 8 lbs
Decline Flyes: 3x10 @ 8 lbs
Bench (or Bar) Dips: Bar 1x3 @ 200 lbs, Dip 1x10 @ no weight
Lying EZ-bar Tri Ext: 3x10 @ 15 lbs
DB Tri Kickback: 3x10 @ 8 lbs
Tri Ext: 3x10 @ 8 lbs
Cable 1-Arm Tri Ext: 2x10 @ 15 lbs, 1x10 @ 10 lbs
Wow!!!... My arms were SHAKE.ING when I was done and for awhile after. I don't know how I got messed up on the Flat Bench Flyes but I did and did 12 reps twice. Oh well!
Yesterday's goals that I said I would do today were:
6. Go through E's toys in the corner of his room. SUCCESS!
8. Work more on Sports & Drugs project. No. :(
9. Take care of meat (in fridge). 1/2 SUCCESS; I took care of the turkey but not the chicken. Will do the chicken tomorrow.
10. Wash fruit. No.
I made Jamie Eason's 3-Bean Turkey Chili for dinner tonight. And then I also made up some Pumpkin Spice Protein Bars and Carrot Cake Protein Bars. Yummy!!!
Okay, so I am going to finish this up now and figure out my meal plan form tomorrow and then go to sleep.
From my journey to yours... G'nite!
Okay, so today's goals were:
1. Call doc. SUCCESS!
2. Finish yesterday's goals. 3/4 SUCCESS! ;)
3. Be in bed by 11:30. SUCCESS!
4. Blog. SUCCESS!
5. Write out plan for tomorrow. SUCCESS!
6. Load & unload dish washer. SUCCESS!
7. Declutter kitchen counter tops! :) SUCCESS!
Today's workout was Chest/Tris:
Wide Push-ups: 3x10 @ no weight
Incline DB Press: 3x10 @ 10 lbs
Flat Bench Flyes: 1x12 @ 10 lbs, 1x12 @ 8 lbs, 1x10 @ 8 lbs
Decline Flyes: 3x10 @ 8 lbs
Bench (or Bar) Dips: Bar 1x3 @ 200 lbs, Dip 1x10 @ no weight
Lying EZ-bar Tri Ext: 3x10 @ 15 lbs
DB Tri Kickback: 3x10 @ 8 lbs
Tri Ext: 3x10 @ 8 lbs
Cable 1-Arm Tri Ext: 2x10 @ 15 lbs, 1x10 @ 10 lbs
Wow!!!... My arms were SHAKE.ING when I was done and for awhile after. I don't know how I got messed up on the Flat Bench Flyes but I did and did 12 reps twice. Oh well!
Yesterday's goals that I said I would do today were:
6. Go through E's toys in the corner of his room. SUCCESS!
8. Work more on Sports & Drugs project. No. :(
9. Take care of meat (in fridge). 1/2 SUCCESS; I took care of the turkey but not the chicken. Will do the chicken tomorrow.
10. Wash fruit. No.
I made Jamie Eason's 3-Bean Turkey Chili for dinner tonight. And then I also made up some Pumpkin Spice Protein Bars and Carrot Cake Protein Bars. Yummy!!!
Okay, so I am going to finish this up now and figure out my meal plan form tomorrow and then go to sleep.
From my journey to yours... G'nite!
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
P1 W4 D24
Today was an okay day. I started getting a headache once I got home from the gym and ate lunch. I laid down at about 4:30 and slept til 9:00. It was gone for a little while after I woke up but now it's coming back. After I write this, I am going to take some allergy medicine (hopefully it will work) and go to bed. Gonna call the doc (again) tomorrow. I called last week about the headaches but they haven't called me back. Ugh!
Today's goals were:
1. Get up @ 0800. SUCCESS!
2. Prepare dinner & put in crockpot. SUCCESS!
3. Be to gym by 0915. Didn't get there until 1130 but I still consider this a SUCCESS!
4. Fold & put away clothes in basketS. SUCCESS!
5. Wash, dry, fold, & put away towels. SUCCESS!
6. Go through E's toys in corner. No; will do this tomorrow.
7. Unload dish washer & load. SUCCESS!
8. Work more on Sports & Drugs project. No; will HAVE to do some tomorrow.
9. Take care of meat in fridge. No.
10. Wash fruit. No.
11. Blog. SUCCESS!
12. Be in bed by midnight. SUCCESS!
13. Make meal plan for tomorrow. SUCCESS!
14. Eat CLEAN! SUCCESS!
Made Slow Cooker Italian Stuffed Peppers... The first few bites were really good but the rest wasn't; only ate about half. Not a hit in my house. :( Well, at least I know now. Right?
Today's workout was Back/Bis:
Hammer Strength Lat Pull: 1x10 @ 40 lbs, 2x10 @ 50
Widegrip Lat Pulldown: 3x10 @ 50 lbs
Seated Narrow-grip Cable Row: 3x10 @ 40 lbs
Bent-over Barbell (BB) row: 3x10 @ 20 lbs
Back Extension (on yellow ball): 3x10 no weight
BB Curl: 3x10 @ 15 lbs
Incline Dumbbell (DB) Curl: 3x10 @ 8 lbs
Alternate Hammer Curl: 3x10 @ 8 lbs
That is some good stuff right there! Boy, was I feeling it when I was done. We'll see how I feel tomorrow or even the next day. It usually takes me about two days to feel the full effect! :) When I was done with weights, I did 28 mins on the elliptical. Good stuff!!! :))
Okay, so I am going to call the doc tomorrow... That is my goal for tomorrow PLUS finish up the goals from yesterday.
From my journey to yours... G'nite!
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
P1 W4 D23
Last night, I wrote out some goals for today. I am starting to get back to how I was when I first started eating right and working out THREE MONTHS ago. :) Can't really believe it's been that long but I am ecstatic about it! Anyways, I bought a cork/dry erase board a few months back and have gotten away from using it. Well, I wrote some goals out on it last night and the meal plan (for dinners) and I pretty much stuck to it today! I've gotta update it when I am done writing this. I am feeling a little bit more put together. Granted, it's only been a day but it's all about progress and that is exactly what I am doing!... Progressing! :)
On this board, at the top, I have a saying that I found in the Oxygen magazine: A FIT woman owns a POWERFUL body and an equally FIERCE brain, but she also possesses good HEALTH! (Emphasis is mine.) I just LOVE this so much!
I also wrote out my goals for the day, and they were:
1. Have E to school by 0930 (we are notorious for being late). SUCCESS... YAY!
2. Go to gym & do Legs/Calves. SUCCESS!!
3. Call Aunt Donna & text Mary. SUCCESS!
4. Take midterm. I didn't; did other homework instead.
5. Eat CLEAN!!!!! SUCCESS!!
After writing this out, last night, while laying in bed, I added a couple more goals to my notebook b/c I had to make sure I got some things done. :)
1. Goals on board. SUCCESS! (I consider this a success even though I didn't complete number 4.)
2. After gym, get stuff for dinner. SUCCESS!
3. Blog! SUCCESS!
4. Be in bed by midnight at the latest. SUCCESS!
5. Start on project for Sports & Drugs class. Email Rach Kinesiology stuff. SUCCESS!
Today was Legs/Calves day @ the gym and the workout goes as follows:
Leg extensions: 3x10 @ 40 lbs
Widestance Barbell Squat: 3x10 @ 18 lbs
Walking Barbell Lunges: 3x10 @ 18 lbs
Single-leg Deadlifts: 3x10 @ 15 lbs
Lying Leg Curl: 3x10 @ 25 lbs
Seated Calf Raise: 3x10 @ 30 lbs
Standing Calf Raise: 3x10 @ 15 lbs
If you are wondering, yes it was a KILLER workout! Always is!!! Actually, all of Jamie's workouts are killer. I can't wait to take pics, measurements, and weight on Sunday (the end of Phase 1; the first 4 weeks of the program)!!! See, I KNOW that I know that I KNOW that changes are happening but I just can't see them and that fact makes it hard to accept the fact that things are REALLY happening. Do you know what I mean?
Anyways, I am so extremely proud of myself... Well, first of all, let me start by saying that I have been having headaches for over a week now, every day, off and on, and nothing seems to help them. So, I went to my chiropractor this afternoon and he adjusted me (I LOVE THIS!) and told me to come back in one week. Upon leaving there, we stopped at Crest for ingredients for tomorrow night's dinner (stuffed bell peppers in the crock pot!). :) Anyways, I saw bad things ALL over the stinkin store but I did not buy ONE THING! I wanted to... OH how I wanted to! But I walked out with what was written on my list and none of the bad, sugar-loaded CRAP! I have also been reading labels and ingredients and comparing different brands. I am learning and making this an every day part of my life and I am LOVING it!!! Yesterday, I made the decision to EAT CLEAN this week and I am off to a great start! :)
Tomorrow's Goals are:
1. Get up at 0800.
2. Prepare dinner & put in crockpot.
3. Be to gym by 0915 (time the Child Watch opens).
4. Fold and put away clothes in the clothes basketS!
5. Wash, dry, fold, put away towels.
6. Go through the toys in Ethan's room (corner).
7. Unload dish washer & LOAD it!
8. Work some more on Sports & Drugs project.
Okay, those are just some things that I have to get done and if I don't hold myself accountable, I (more than likely) will not do them!!!
I am gonna finish this up, close laptop, turn off lights, make sure E is covered up, take my meds/vitamins, hop into bed, write out some things in my notebook, and go to sleep by midnight. I have 28 minutes!!! Thank you for reading and for helping hold me accountable!
From my journey to yours! G'nite!!! :)
On this board, at the top, I have a saying that I found in the Oxygen magazine: A FIT woman owns a POWERFUL body and an equally FIERCE brain, but she also possesses good HEALTH! (Emphasis is mine.) I just LOVE this so much!
I also wrote out my goals for the day, and they were:
1. Have E to school by 0930 (we are notorious for being late). SUCCESS... YAY!
2. Go to gym & do Legs/Calves. SUCCESS!!
3. Call Aunt Donna & text Mary. SUCCESS!
4. Take midterm. I didn't; did other homework instead.
5. Eat CLEAN!!!!! SUCCESS!!
After writing this out, last night, while laying in bed, I added a couple more goals to my notebook b/c I had to make sure I got some things done. :)
1. Goals on board. SUCCESS! (I consider this a success even though I didn't complete number 4.)
2. After gym, get stuff for dinner. SUCCESS!
3. Blog! SUCCESS!
4. Be in bed by midnight at the latest. SUCCESS!
5. Start on project for Sports & Drugs class. Email Rach Kinesiology stuff. SUCCESS!
Today was Legs/Calves day @ the gym and the workout goes as follows:
Leg extensions: 3x10 @ 40 lbs
Widestance Barbell Squat: 3x10 @ 18 lbs
Walking Barbell Lunges: 3x10 @ 18 lbs
Single-leg Deadlifts: 3x10 @ 15 lbs
Lying Leg Curl: 3x10 @ 25 lbs
Seated Calf Raise: 3x10 @ 30 lbs
Standing Calf Raise: 3x10 @ 15 lbs
If you are wondering, yes it was a KILLER workout! Always is!!! Actually, all of Jamie's workouts are killer. I can't wait to take pics, measurements, and weight on Sunday (the end of Phase 1; the first 4 weeks of the program)!!! See, I KNOW that I know that I KNOW that changes are happening but I just can't see them and that fact makes it hard to accept the fact that things are REALLY happening. Do you know what I mean?
Anyways, I am so extremely proud of myself... Well, first of all, let me start by saying that I have been having headaches for over a week now, every day, off and on, and nothing seems to help them. So, I went to my chiropractor this afternoon and he adjusted me (I LOVE THIS!) and told me to come back in one week. Upon leaving there, we stopped at Crest for ingredients for tomorrow night's dinner (stuffed bell peppers in the crock pot!). :) Anyways, I saw bad things ALL over the stinkin store but I did not buy ONE THING! I wanted to... OH how I wanted to! But I walked out with what was written on my list and none of the bad, sugar-loaded CRAP! I have also been reading labels and ingredients and comparing different brands. I am learning and making this an every day part of my life and I am LOVING it!!! Yesterday, I made the decision to EAT CLEAN this week and I am off to a great start! :)
Tomorrow's Goals are:
1. Get up at 0800.
2. Prepare dinner & put in crockpot.
3. Be to gym by 0915 (time the Child Watch opens).
4. Fold and put away clothes in the clothes basketS!
5. Wash, dry, fold, put away towels.
6. Go through the toys in Ethan's room (corner).
7. Unload dish washer & LOAD it!
8. Work some more on Sports & Drugs project.
Okay, those are just some things that I have to get done and if I don't hold myself accountable, I (more than likely) will not do them!!!
I am gonna finish this up, close laptop, turn off lights, make sure E is covered up, take my meds/vitamins, hop into bed, write out some things in my notebook, and go to sleep by midnight. I have 28 minutes!!! Thank you for reading and for helping hold me accountable!
From my journey to yours! G'nite!!! :)
Monday, September 12, 2011
Phase 1 Week 4 Day 22
What a wonderful feeling it is that i am starting week 4 today and I haven't missed a workout yet. I feel amazing! Granted, I have had to switch workouts up during the week but have never skipped one!!! Can't wait to do my leg workout tomorrow!
I ate like crap over the weekend and decided last night that this week, I am going to stick to healthy eating (no eating out) because I want to see a difference from all the hard work I am putting in at the gym! If I don't get it together with my eating then all of this effort will be for nothing! So, today Jason comes home from work and says that Domino's has pizzas for $8.00... I scream, "BABE!!!" b/c he KNOWS what I am trying to do! Needless to say, we did not get pizza but had leftover dinner from last night.
I read something today that completely put things into prospective for me... I was going to go to McDonald's for lunch today but after reading this, I got up and made some turkey meatloaf muffins, pumpkin protein bars, and carrot cake protein bars. :) I plan on making stuffed bell peppers in the crock pot for dinner tomorrow night. I am excited to see what a week of clean eating does for my body!!! I just know that there will be some amazing changes happening here! :)
Have a great day!
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
Phase 1 Week 3 Day 17
Hello all!!! :)
I am back to blogging here!!! I have been blogging some on Transformation.com but too much.
Today's workout was the HARDEST yet! OUCH! And I made Jamie Eason's Turkey Meatloaf Muffins and they are SPICE.EEEEEEE!!!
Ok. Going to bed now. I'm tired and I have a headache. :(
I am back to blogging here!!! I have been blogging some on Transformation.com but too much.
Today's workout was the HARDEST yet! OUCH! And I made Jamie Eason's Turkey Meatloaf Muffins and they are SPICE.EEEEEEE!!!
Ok. Going to bed now. I'm tired and I have a headache. :(
Thursday, July 7, 2011
Day 11 of 56
I have worked out all week and I feel wonderful! I have actually been on the elliptical for my cardio sessions. It feels great to be back!!! I am still seeing my chiro and I am so thankful for him; he has helped a lot! Today, I completed my first 5/25 workout! All I can say is WOW! What a workout!!! It was GREAT! I feel wonderful and I can't wait to do it again tomorrow! But boy, do the one minutes go by so sllllloooooowwww! :) Whereas the first two minutes in each five minute segment go by so fast! If you have done this workout, you understand!
All in all, things are going very well! I am one pound away from burning my first 10 pounds! :) I can tell a little bit in my t-shirts but not my pants (yet).
I am on my second 30-day extension for my Human Lifespan class and I still have to take my Final Exam and finish four pages of my 8-10 page research paper. I don't wanna do it!!! But I HAVE to... It's kinda like working out, isn't it? We don't want to but we have to!?!?! I've just got to DO IT! Ugh...
Anyways, I am just writing to let you all know that I am on track and loving my life! :)
All in all, things are going very well! I am one pound away from burning my first 10 pounds! :) I can tell a little bit in my t-shirts but not my pants (yet).
I am on my second 30-day extension for my Human Lifespan class and I still have to take my Final Exam and finish four pages of my 8-10 page research paper. I don't wanna do it!!! But I HAVE to... It's kinda like working out, isn't it? We don't want to but we have to!?!?! I've just got to DO IT! Ugh...
Anyways, I am just writing to let you all know that I am on track and loving my life! :)
Monday, July 4, 2011
Plan for Day 8 of 56
My plan for tomorrow consists of:
Getting up at 0700 and going with Jason to meet a friend by the Oklahoma River. They will ride their bikes while Ethan and I go for a walk (since the gym is closed). They plan on starting at 0800 but Ethan and I will start at 0830 (I didn't know how else to fit my food in). I will walk for 25 minutes. Should be a nice one!!!
Meal Plan:
0800 yogurt w/grape nuts
1000 breakfast burrito (chz, egg, bacon, tortilla, salsa)
1200 turkey sandwich w/chips and a banana
1500 strawberries and 2 string cheese
1800 Shepherd's Pie
2030 almonds & grapes
Well, shoot! I've just realized that our plan for going to the movies is going to mess up our dinner plans so the movies is not going to work. Darn it! It was going to be our trial run before "Cars 2." Because if "Rio" doesn't work, there will be no other movies for awhile.
After lunch (and while Ethan is down for a nap), I will go to Crest and pick up stuff for dinner.
This day marks the beginning of week 2 of my journey and I am very excited to get started.
P.S. I ended up losing 5 lbs during week 1! :) VERY excited about that. I have yet to take before pics and measurements but I will do that this week. Guaranteed!!!...
I will write again at the end of day 8 and let you know how my day went! Thanks for reading!! :)
Getting up at 0700 and going with Jason to meet a friend by the Oklahoma River. They will ride their bikes while Ethan and I go for a walk (since the gym is closed). They plan on starting at 0800 but Ethan and I will start at 0830 (I didn't know how else to fit my food in). I will walk for 25 minutes. Should be a nice one!!!
Meal Plan:
0800 yogurt w/grape nuts
1000 breakfast burrito (chz, egg, bacon, tortilla, salsa)
1200 turkey sandwich w/chips and a banana
1500 strawberries and 2 string cheese
1800 Shepherd's Pie
2030 almonds & grapes
Well, shoot! I've just realized that our plan for going to the movies is going to mess up our dinner plans so the movies is not going to work. Darn it! It was going to be our trial run before "Cars 2." Because if "Rio" doesn't work, there will be no other movies for awhile.
After lunch (and while Ethan is down for a nap), I will go to Crest and pick up stuff for dinner.
This day marks the beginning of week 2 of my journey and I am very excited to get started.
P.S. I ended up losing 5 lbs during week 1! :) VERY excited about that. I have yet to take before pics and measurements but I will do that this week. Guaranteed!!!...
I will write again at the end of day 8 and let you know how my day went! Thanks for reading!! :)
Saturday, July 2, 2011
Day 3 of 56
This was initially written three days ago but blogspot was having issues at that time. So here it is (I also posted it on my transformation page as well). :)
I have just been so busy and tired at the end of the day to write anything in here but the past three days have been very successful! And one of my daily goals is to write in here every night! :)
I have accepted the Super Summer Transformation Challenge on transformation.com. If you have never been to that website, go check it out! It's awesome and the people are so friendly!
I am so proud of us! We have eaten at home for three days now. :) I'm not saying that I haven't been tempted b/c I most certainly have been but I have overcome that and moved past it. And am so extremely proud of myself for sticking to what I know and DOING IT!
I printed out pics of Hawaii and posted them all over the house. I made up sticky notes with my "WHY" on them and posted them on the snack cupboard doors. I also made up a "WHY" book with my skinny photos and my "WHYs"... I am going to do this!!!!
I have a lot more to say but it will have to wait b/c I am going to bed now. G'nite! :)
I have just been so busy and tired at the end of the day to write anything in here but the past three days have been very successful! And one of my daily goals is to write in here every night! :)
I have accepted the Super Summer Transformation Challenge on transformation.com. If you have never been to that website, go check it out! It's awesome and the people are so friendly!
Super Summer Challenge (SSC) - Week 1, Day 3
I am so proud of us! We have eaten at home for three days now. :) I'm not saying that I haven't been tempted b/c I most certainly have been but I have overcome that and moved past it. And am so extremely proud of myself for sticking to what I know and DOING IT!
I printed out pics of Hawaii and posted them all over the house. I made up sticky notes with my "WHY" on them and posted them on the snack cupboard doors. I also made up a "WHY" book with my skinny photos and my "WHYs"... I am going to do this!!!!
I have a lot more to say but it will have to wait b/c I am going to bed now. G'nite! :)
Day 6 of 56
Hello all!!!
I am sitting outside, in the heat, having a garage sale... It's definitely not as busy as I would have hoped. Maybe I should of waited until later in the year, when it was cooler, to have it! Lesson learned! Oh wait... I said I am NEVER having another garage sale as long as I live!!! So it doesn't matter past today! :)
Things have been going very well. As a matter of fact, my weight loss goal for the week was to lose FIVE pounds... Well I have lost FOUR!!! :) So, I am very happy with that. I just hope not to gain any back as I have had McDonalds for breakfast the past two days and for lunch yesterday and then we went out to Cheddars last night for dinner. Why is it sooooo dang easy to just let all my hard work go to waste?!?! Why do I do that? One day I hope to figure this all out... Maybe write a book and make some moola doing it! :)
Anyways, plan on going to the gym today as I didn't go yesterday OR Thursday and one of my goals for this 8-week challenge is to go to the gym five days a week. So, that means I would have to go today and tomorrow. I can do that! Then the gym is closed Monday for the holiday so I just figured that I could get up a little early (b/c it gets so hot here so early) and go for a walk. My back is feeling better... I am getting there. I think this next week I am going to start incorporating strength training in my workouts (at least for my back).
Ok. Jason and I are going out to see "Tranformers 3" tonight so I KNOW I will have some candy and drink some pop and I am ok with that. It's a treat really b/c I haven't had any candy all week. Another question for you all... WHY is it sooooooo hard to give up candy and cupcakes and cookies and brownies and all that good stuff!!! I wish my palate could be wiped clean and I could start over experiencing food and NOT touch that stuff so I would never know how good it was! Is that possible??? ;)
Have a WONDERFUL weekend all!!!
I am sitting outside, in the heat, having a garage sale... It's definitely not as busy as I would have hoped. Maybe I should of waited until later in the year, when it was cooler, to have it! Lesson learned! Oh wait... I said I am NEVER having another garage sale as long as I live!!! So it doesn't matter past today! :)
Things have been going very well. As a matter of fact, my weight loss goal for the week was to lose FIVE pounds... Well I have lost FOUR!!! :) So, I am very happy with that. I just hope not to gain any back as I have had McDonalds for breakfast the past two days and for lunch yesterday and then we went out to Cheddars last night for dinner. Why is it sooooo dang easy to just let all my hard work go to waste?!?! Why do I do that? One day I hope to figure this all out... Maybe write a book and make some moola doing it! :)
Anyways, plan on going to the gym today as I didn't go yesterday OR Thursday and one of my goals for this 8-week challenge is to go to the gym five days a week. So, that means I would have to go today and tomorrow. I can do that! Then the gym is closed Monday for the holiday so I just figured that I could get up a little early (b/c it gets so hot here so early) and go for a walk. My back is feeling better... I am getting there. I think this next week I am going to start incorporating strength training in my workouts (at least for my back).
Ok. Jason and I are going out to see "Tranformers 3" tonight so I KNOW I will have some candy and drink some pop and I am ok with that. It's a treat really b/c I haven't had any candy all week. Another question for you all... WHY is it sooooooo hard to give up candy and cupcakes and cookies and brownies and all that good stuff!!! I wish my palate could be wiped clean and I could start over experiencing food and NOT touch that stuff so I would never know how good it was! Is that possible??? ;)
Have a WONDERFUL weekend all!!!
Monday, May 2, 2011
Day 2 of 145
So today was a complete fail! I should probably stop taking weekends off. It's so hard to get going Monday morning!!! I'll have to work on that. Anyways...
Tomorrow's goals are:
1. Go to the gym IN THE MORNING!
2. Do cardio on either the elliptical or the treadmill.
3. Stick to calories!
4. Eat a fruit or two with breakfast.
5. Eat a veggie with dinner.
Note on #2... My left wrist has really been hurting and I don't know if I will be able to do the push/pull of the elliptical. I will start out on it but if I can't then I will finish out on the elliptical.
I don't like the way I feel (about myself) when I don't do the things I know I should and need to be doing. Like going to the gym this morning, eating right, staying within calorie range, walking after dinner. All of those things have contributed to my weight loss so far and I need to continue! Okay, well I am not going to beat myself up any longer. Tomorrow is a new day and I can start again in the morning!!!
Hope you all are doing great! Leave a comment! :)
G'nite!
Tomorrow's goals are:
1. Go to the gym IN THE MORNING!
2. Do cardio on either the elliptical or the treadmill.
3. Stick to calories!
4. Eat a fruit or two with breakfast.
5. Eat a veggie with dinner.
Note on #2... My left wrist has really been hurting and I don't know if I will be able to do the push/pull of the elliptical. I will start out on it but if I can't then I will finish out on the elliptical.
I don't like the way I feel (about myself) when I don't do the things I know I should and need to be doing. Like going to the gym this morning, eating right, staying within calorie range, walking after dinner. All of those things have contributed to my weight loss so far and I need to continue! Okay, well I am not going to beat myself up any longer. Tomorrow is a new day and I can start again in the morning!!!
Hope you all are doing great! Leave a comment! :)
G'nite!
Friday, April 29, 2011
It's FRIDAY!
Had a good day!... Except I had a candy bar this evening and it cost me 300 calories. So I went over my calories until I went for a 45-minute walk and made them up.
Today's goals were:
1. Go to the gym in the morning. No; will go tomorrow morning
2. Eat a fruit w/breakfast. SUCCESS
3. Eat a veggie w/dinner. SUCCESS
4. Stay within calories! SUCCESS
5. Go for a walk after dinner. SUCCESS
Tomorrow I will go to the gym and then I will take the weekend off.
How are you doing on your weight loss journey??
Today's goals were:
1. Go to the gym in the morning. No; will go tomorrow morning
2. Eat a fruit w/breakfast. SUCCESS
3. Eat a veggie w/dinner. SUCCESS
4. Stay within calories! SUCCESS
5. Go for a walk after dinner. SUCCESS
Tomorrow I will go to the gym and then I will take the weekend off.
How are you doing on your weight loss journey??
Thursday, April 28, 2011
SUCCESS!
Today's goals were:
1. Go to gym @ 1000. No but I went at 7:00p... So that is a SUCCESS to me. :)
2. Burn 700 calories on elliptical (the hard one). No but I did burn 525... So this is a SUCCESS to me also.
3. Eat a fruit w/breakfast. SUCCESS
4. Eat a veggie w/dinner. SUCCESS
5. Stay within calories!!! SUCCESS
Today was a huge success as far as goals go... I did every single one of them. :)
Tomorrow's goals are:
1. Go to the gym in the morning.
2. Eat a fruit w/breakfast.
3. Eat a veggie w/dinner.
4. Stay within calories!
5. Go for a walk after dinner.
G'nite!
1. Go to gym @ 1000. No but I went at 7:00p... So that is a SUCCESS to me. :)
2. Burn 700 calories on elliptical (the hard one). No but I did burn 525... So this is a SUCCESS to me also.
3. Eat a fruit w/breakfast. SUCCESS
4. Eat a veggie w/dinner. SUCCESS
5. Stay within calories!!! SUCCESS
Today was a huge success as far as goals go... I did every single one of them. :)
Tomorrow's goals are:
1. Go to the gym in the morning.
2. Eat a fruit w/breakfast.
3. Eat a veggie w/dinner.
4. Stay within calories!
5. Go for a walk after dinner.
G'nite!
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Tough Cardio Yesterday
I wrote all of this yesterday but forgot to finish it out and post it.
I went to the gym this evening and got on the elliptical machine and realized, very quickly, that it is not like the one that I usually use. It was TOUGH!!! So, my plan is to do the same thing tomorrow morning. :)
Today's goals were:
1. Go to the gym at noon. SUCCESS; not @ noon but @ 4-something
2. Burn 700 calories on the elliptical. No, but I burned 416.
3. Stay within calories (you can do it)! SUCCESS
4. Eat a fruit with breakfast. No.
5. Eat a veggie with dinner. SUCCESS
As of 1May, I will have 145 days to reach my goal of losing 50 lbs... Ethan's THIRD birthday. I am so excited about this goal. It's my pre-baby weight! :)
That was from yesterday... THIS is from today:
I am feeling pretty good today. I stayed within my calories yesterday and plan to do the same today. Although I was SUPER hungry last night. I wasted a few calories on stuff I didn't need to fuel my body but I ate it b/c I was HUNGRY and it was within my allotment. Anyways, will work towards doing better today.
I didn't write any goals out last night for today but I went to the gym this morning and I did 5 minute warmup and then did the weight machines w/30 second rest between each. It was a good workout and I was sweating!
I went out to lunch with my sister before her doc appt. She asked me if I wanted to go and hear the baby's heart beat. :) We went to Subway. We had a nice time. Then she helped me grocery shop. We got some good stuff for the week. :)
Okay... So now it is 10:00p here in Coleman, Michigan and I am ready for bed. I stayed within my calories again today. VERY proud of myself b/c I was super HUNGRY again tonight. I don't know what it is. But I think I might start taking walks after dinner. Maybe that would help.
Tomorrow's goals are:
1. Go to gym @ 1000.
2. Burn 700 calories on elliptical (the hard one).
3. Eat a fruit w/breakfast.
4. Eat a veggie w/dinner.
5. Stay within calories!!!
G'nite! :)
I went to the gym this evening and got on the elliptical machine and realized, very quickly, that it is not like the one that I usually use. It was TOUGH!!! So, my plan is to do the same thing tomorrow morning. :)
Today's goals were:
1. Go to the gym at noon. SUCCESS; not @ noon but @ 4-something
2. Burn 700 calories on the elliptical. No, but I burned 416.
3. Stay within calories (you can do it)! SUCCESS
4. Eat a fruit with breakfast. No.
5. Eat a veggie with dinner. SUCCESS
As of 1May, I will have 145 days to reach my goal of losing 50 lbs... Ethan's THIRD birthday. I am so excited about this goal. It's my pre-baby weight! :)
That was from yesterday... THIS is from today:
I am feeling pretty good today. I stayed within my calories yesterday and plan to do the same today. Although I was SUPER hungry last night. I wasted a few calories on stuff I didn't need to fuel my body but I ate it b/c I was HUNGRY and it was within my allotment. Anyways, will work towards doing better today.
I didn't write any goals out last night for today but I went to the gym this morning and I did 5 minute warmup and then did the weight machines w/30 second rest between each. It was a good workout and I was sweating!
I went out to lunch with my sister before her doc appt. She asked me if I wanted to go and hear the baby's heart beat. :) We went to Subway. We had a nice time. Then she helped me grocery shop. We got some good stuff for the week. :)
Okay... So now it is 10:00p here in Coleman, Michigan and I am ready for bed. I stayed within my calories again today. VERY proud of myself b/c I was super HUNGRY again tonight. I don't know what it is. But I think I might start taking walks after dinner. Maybe that would help.
Tomorrow's goals are:
1. Go to gym @ 1000.
2. Burn 700 calories on elliptical (the hard one).
3. Eat a fruit w/breakfast.
4. Eat a veggie w/dinner.
5. Stay within calories!!!
G'nite! :)
Monday, April 25, 2011
I Made It!
I have lost a total of 15 pounds in one month and three weeks. I will not be weighing again until I get back from Michigan. I just went tonight and paid for the next three weeks to work out! :) I am excited to see what's going to happen with my weight loss while I'm here. I am going to start walking every afternoon as well; with my niece, Krystan! I think she is excited as well.
I didn't meet my weight loss goal but I am just as happy with losing 15 lbs. :) My family has said that they can totally notice so that is worth it. Just wait til my parents see me in October or November; they won't recognize me.
My next goal is to lose 55 lbs by 22Sep11. I CAN DO IT!
Tomorrow's goals are:
1. Go to they gym at noon.
2. Burn 700 calories on the elliptical.
3. Stay within calories (you can do it)!
4. Eat a fruit with breakfast.
5. Eat a veggie with dinner.
Thanks for coming along on my journey!
I didn't meet my weight loss goal but I am just as happy with losing 15 lbs. :) My family has said that they can totally notice so that is worth it. Just wait til my parents see me in October or November; they won't recognize me.
My next goal is to lose 55 lbs by 22Sep11. I CAN DO IT!
Tomorrow's goals are:
1. Go to they gym at noon.
2. Burn 700 calories on the elliptical.
3. Stay within calories (you can do it)!
4. Eat a fruit with breakfast.
5. Eat a veggie with dinner.
Thanks for coming along on my journey!
Friday, April 22, 2011
33 of 35
Getting closer and closer! :) TWO MORE DAYS! Altho I weigh in, take pics, and measurements tomorrow morning. And I am SOOOO excited about that. I can hardly weight (hahaha!)... I really wanna do it tonight but I will make myself wait! :)
So, I didn't write anything yesterday b/c I was not feeling good last night and I laid down when Jason got home and slept ALLLL night long! I didn't wake up once!! It felt wonderful to sleep but I am still extremely tired today. I really don't get it but we'll see what happens. Went to an appt at the VA yesterday and they called me a couple hours later and told me that my white blood cell count is elevated but I'm not sick or anything. Not that I know of anyways. But maybe that would explain why I'm so tired.
Anyways, yesterdays goals were:
1. Go to the gym after doc appt. SUCCESS
2. Shoot for 30 minutes on the AMT and finish out 700 calories on the elliptical. Changed this to a lite day.
3. Make a recipe (for dinner) that includes veggies! No; I slept all nite.
4. Finish laundry. No; actually doing laundry tonite.
5. VACUUM! No.
So, today was a good day. Got up early and prepared the crock pot for our yummy pot roast. It was really good!!! :) Then got Ethan and I ready and went to the gym. I did 65 minutes (5 min cool down included) and burned 755 calories. I feel awesome.
No goals for the weekend b/c I am taking the weekend off. :)
So, I didn't write anything yesterday b/c I was not feeling good last night and I laid down when Jason got home and slept ALLLL night long! I didn't wake up once!! It felt wonderful to sleep but I am still extremely tired today. I really don't get it but we'll see what happens. Went to an appt at the VA yesterday and they called me a couple hours later and told me that my white blood cell count is elevated but I'm not sick or anything. Not that I know of anyways. But maybe that would explain why I'm so tired.
Anyways, yesterdays goals were:
1. Go to the gym after doc appt. SUCCESS
2. Shoot for 30 minutes on the AMT and finish out 700 calories on the elliptical. Changed this to a lite day.
3. Make a recipe (for dinner) that includes veggies! No; I slept all nite.
4. Finish laundry. No; actually doing laundry tonite.
5. VACUUM! No.
So, today was a good day. Got up early and prepared the crock pot for our yummy pot roast. It was really good!!! :) Then got Ethan and I ready and went to the gym. I did 65 minutes (5 min cool down included) and burned 755 calories. I feel awesome.
No goals for the weekend b/c I am taking the weekend off. :)
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Day 31 of 35
Wow!... Do you see that number? Do you remember when it was Day 1 of 35? I sure do!!! I can't believe it's been a full month already. Time sure goes by fast! And to think that I have worked out more days than I haven't in the past 31 days... AMAZING! :)
Today's goals were:
1. Be to the gym by 0915 (Child Watch opens then). SUCCESS
2. Burn 700 calories on the elliptical! SUCCESS
3. Come home, get E a snack, shower, get us ready, & go to play date! :) No; Ethan needed a nap!
4. Just be cautious during lunch time (you know what you should and shouldn't have). I had leftover dinner.
5. Eat a veggie with dinner. No.
We were out & about tonight and decided to go to Milagros (one of our favorite Mexican restaurants). I kept track of my calories and I didn't go hog wild with the chips & salsa and tortillas & cheese sauce like I usually do. Dinner's calories ended up being 733 but I had them to spare. I had a great, yummy dinner and I stayed within my calories (even while eating out) and I left the restaurant pleasantly full (not over-stuffed like usual). I like this keeping track of calories thing. It keeps me honest! :)
Tomorrow's goals are:
1. Go to the gym after doc appt.
2. Shoot for 30 minutes on the AMT and finish out 700 calories on the elliptical.
3. Make a recipe (for dinner) that includes veggies!
4. Finish laundry.
5. VACUUM!
I have been having a problem with veggies lately. I don't dislike them but I haven't had an urge for them. I know I need them and so does my family but I am seriously not feeling them. I need to find a recipe that includes them cooked in (for now) and go from there.
Man, I have major heartburn tonight. Probably the Mexican tacos. Darn them!!! Oh, but they are SOOOOOOO delicious!
Gonna watch some more of the Biggest Loser from yesterday and then get my butt to bed!... G'nite!
Today's goals were:
1. Be to the gym by 0915 (Child Watch opens then). SUCCESS
2. Burn 700 calories on the elliptical! SUCCESS
3. Come home, get E a snack, shower, get us ready, & go to play date! :) No; Ethan needed a nap!
4. Just be cautious during lunch time (you know what you should and shouldn't have). I had leftover dinner.
5. Eat a veggie with dinner. No.
We were out & about tonight and decided to go to Milagros (one of our favorite Mexican restaurants). I kept track of my calories and I didn't go hog wild with the chips & salsa and tortillas & cheese sauce like I usually do. Dinner's calories ended up being 733 but I had them to spare. I had a great, yummy dinner and I stayed within my calories (even while eating out) and I left the restaurant pleasantly full (not over-stuffed like usual). I like this keeping track of calories thing. It keeps me honest! :)
Tomorrow's goals are:
1. Go to the gym after doc appt.
2. Shoot for 30 minutes on the AMT and finish out 700 calories on the elliptical.
3. Make a recipe (for dinner) that includes veggies!
4. Finish laundry.
5. VACUUM!
I have been having a problem with veggies lately. I don't dislike them but I haven't had an urge for them. I know I need them and so does my family but I am seriously not feeling them. I need to find a recipe that includes them cooked in (for now) and go from there.
Man, I have major heartburn tonight. Probably the Mexican tacos. Darn them!!! Oh, but they are SOOOOOOO delicious!
Gonna watch some more of the Biggest Loser from yesterday and then get my butt to bed!... G'nite!
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Day 30 of 35
(Wrote this beginning part yesterday.) Wow!... Six more days until my goal! I've got to get my butt back in gear! I will... I just have to remind myself of my reason and get (re)motivated!!! :) I just have to WANT it!... Want to change more than I want to stay the same. AND I DO!!! Remember Melissa that you do NOT want to stay the way you are now.
Today's goals were:
1. Get back into the routine!!! No
2. Be to the gym by 0950. No
3. Write out an eating plan for the week. No.
4. Eat a veggie with dinner. Yes; went out to the Olive Garden w/Sarah & had their salad.
5. Fold the laundry (& put it away) that is done. No
Oops!... Boy, have I been slacking. UGH!!! I started this yesterday but obviously didn't finish it. I went over my calories last night by 2,116... I am SOOOOO ashamed to write that. I just cannot believe it. But see, that is what happens when you don't take care of yourself, when you don't make a plan... Your life just goes for what is easy... It is not the easy way that will help you make something of yourself. I am so disappointed in myself. I always do this!!!!! I haven't ever gone this far though. I am on my like 6th or 7th week of working out, I usually only last 2 or 3. :) Now I just need to move on from today and just pick back up tomorrow. I think once I've mastered that, it will help me tremendously. I can't just stop; I can't quit! I have too many people looking out for me... I can't let the others down. I am so tired right now... I'm probably not even making any sense. I didn't even track calories today... it was another bad day. Tomorrow is a new day. Right? I can do this!
Tomorrow's goals are:
1. Be to the gym by 0915 (Child Watch opens then).
2. Burn 700 calories on the elliptical!
3. Come home, get E a snack, shower, get us ready, & go to play date! :)
4. Just be cautious during lunch time (you know what you should and shouldn't have).
5. Eat a veggie with dinner.
Til tomorrow!
Today's goals were:
1. Get back into the routine!!! No
2. Be to the gym by 0950. No
3. Write out an eating plan for the week. No.
4. Eat a veggie with dinner. Yes; went out to the Olive Garden w/Sarah & had their salad.
5. Fold the laundry (& put it away) that is done. No
Oops!... Boy, have I been slacking. UGH!!! I started this yesterday but obviously didn't finish it. I went over my calories last night by 2,116... I am SOOOOO ashamed to write that. I just cannot believe it. But see, that is what happens when you don't take care of yourself, when you don't make a plan... Your life just goes for what is easy... It is not the easy way that will help you make something of yourself. I am so disappointed in myself. I always do this!!!!! I haven't ever gone this far though. I am on my like 6th or 7th week of working out, I usually only last 2 or 3. :) Now I just need to move on from today and just pick back up tomorrow. I think once I've mastered that, it will help me tremendously. I can't just stop; I can't quit! I have too many people looking out for me... I can't let the others down. I am so tired right now... I'm probably not even making any sense. I didn't even track calories today... it was another bad day. Tomorrow is a new day. Right? I can do this!
Tomorrow's goals are:
1. Be to the gym by 0915 (Child Watch opens then).
2. Burn 700 calories on the elliptical!
3. Come home, get E a snack, shower, get us ready, & go to play date! :)
4. Just be cautious during lunch time (you know what you should and shouldn't have).
5. Eat a veggie with dinner.
Til tomorrow!
Sunday, April 17, 2011
Day 28 of 35
So, yesterday's goals were:
1. Relieve Sarah as soon as I am relieved from hospital. SUCCESS; altho I myself didn't relieve her
2. Drink ONLY water. (What is with this coffee??) SUCCESS
3. Go to gym in AM and do at least 30 mins on elliptical. No; I am not feeling guilty about it either
4. Stay within calories (you can eat a few "forbidden" things Sunday)! No
5. Eat a salad with dinner (or FOR dinner). No; had Mexican
I was doing so good yesterday; after lunch I realized that I only had a little over 500 calories for the rest of the day. I got done eating lunch about 1230 or so and I was fine until about 6:00 and then I was starving. I was thinking about what to eat but then Milagros came to mind and that trumped anything else. Threw the calorie counting out the window and didn't think twice about it. Haven't even counted up how many calories dinner was last night. I know it's definitely over 500! :) But it's ok...
Ok. I REALLY don't feel like writing anything. ME TIRED! :)
Tomorrow's goals are:
1. Get back into the routine!!!
2. Be to the gym by 0950.
3. Write out an eating plan for the week.
4. Eat a veggie with dinner.
5. Fold the laundry (& put it away) that is done.
G'nite.
1. Relieve Sarah as soon as I am relieved from hospital. SUCCESS; altho I myself didn't relieve her
2. Drink ONLY water. (What is with this coffee??) SUCCESS
3. Go to gym in AM and do at least 30 mins on elliptical. No; I am not feeling guilty about it either
4. Stay within calories (you can eat a few "forbidden" things Sunday)! No
5. Eat a salad with dinner (or FOR dinner). No; had Mexican
I was doing so good yesterday; after lunch I realized that I only had a little over 500 calories for the rest of the day. I got done eating lunch about 1230 or so and I was fine until about 6:00 and then I was starving. I was thinking about what to eat but then Milagros came to mind and that trumped anything else. Threw the calorie counting out the window and didn't think twice about it. Haven't even counted up how many calories dinner was last night. I know it's definitely over 500! :) But it's ok...
Ok. I REALLY don't feel like writing anything. ME TIRED! :)
Tomorrow's goals are:
1. Get back into the routine!!!
2. Be to the gym by 0950.
3. Write out an eating plan for the week.
4. Eat a veggie with dinner.
5. Fold the laundry (& put it away) that is done.
G'nite.
Friday, April 15, 2011
Day 26 of 35
Started writing this on 14Apr... Had tomorrow's training session today b/c my trainer has to go to 3-hr glucose test tomorrow. It was a great workout. Hard stuff! Did more cardio today; ouch! Have 10 days before I leave for Michigan. I can't believe that it's so close now. I feel wonderful. I can't wait to see the scale, the measurements, and the pics next Saturday. :)
Today's goals were:
1. Go to gym immediately after dropping Ethan off. SUCCESS
2. Eat lunch at home (no Subway). SUCCESS
3. Go grocery shopping. SUCCESS
4. Eat a veggie with dinner. No; ate at McDonalds on my way to drop Ethan off @ Kristy's/J's in hospital
5. Get the roast/veggies all ready to put in the crock pot in the morning. :) Got the stuff for it but lil good it would do us with being in the hospital. THEN stupid me left it in the sink to defrost while we left for the hospital. Got home this morning and it was warm so I threw it out. What a waste!!!
Today is Friday (the next day) and I am sitting in the hospital room with Jason. He is sleeping soundly. I am glad. He needs it! Needs his rest to get 100% better. Time to make a change in his eating and taking better care of himself. Hopefully I can be a good influence in his life. I LOVE HIM!!... And want us to grow old together!!! :)
So, last night I came in under my calories and it was REALLLLLY hard towards the end of the night b/c Jason didn't get admitted until 1:00 am and I was STARVING. I just wanted to go to sleep so I wouldn't be hungry. And anyone that has ever stayed the night in a hospital knows how little sleep you get! I did not work out today. I had a plan in my head to do it but didn't feel like it; been tired ALL day! SOO, Jason's family is gonna be in town tomorrow so I will go then. Jason will be taken care of and Ethan will be taken care of, so I will take an hour (or less) for myself tomorrow (if it's okay with his family).
Tomorrow's goals are:
1. Relieve Sarah as soon as I am relieved from hospital.
2. Drink ONLY water tomorrow. (What is with this coffee??)
3. Go to gym in AM and do at least 30 mins on elliptical.
4. Stay within calories (you can eat a few "forbidden" things Sunday)!
5. Eat a salad with dinner (or FOR dinner).
Exhausted!!!... G'nite!
Today's goals were:
1. Go to gym immediately after dropping Ethan off. SUCCESS
2. Eat lunch at home (no Subway). SUCCESS
3. Go grocery shopping. SUCCESS
4. Eat a veggie with dinner. No; ate at McDonalds on my way to drop Ethan off @ Kristy's/J's in hospital
5. Get the roast/veggies all ready to put in the crock pot in the morning. :) Got the stuff for it but lil good it would do us with being in the hospital. THEN stupid me left it in the sink to defrost while we left for the hospital. Got home this morning and it was warm so I threw it out. What a waste!!!
Today is Friday (the next day) and I am sitting in the hospital room with Jason. He is sleeping soundly. I am glad. He needs it! Needs his rest to get 100% better. Time to make a change in his eating and taking better care of himself. Hopefully I can be a good influence in his life. I LOVE HIM!!... And want us to grow old together!!! :)
So, last night I came in under my calories and it was REALLLLLY hard towards the end of the night b/c Jason didn't get admitted until 1:00 am and I was STARVING. I just wanted to go to sleep so I wouldn't be hungry. And anyone that has ever stayed the night in a hospital knows how little sleep you get! I did not work out today. I had a plan in my head to do it but didn't feel like it; been tired ALL day! SOO, Jason's family is gonna be in town tomorrow so I will go then. Jason will be taken care of and Ethan will be taken care of, so I will take an hour (or less) for myself tomorrow (if it's okay with his family).
Tomorrow's goals are:
1. Relieve Sarah as soon as I am relieved from hospital.
2. Drink ONLY water tomorrow. (What is with this coffee??)
3. Go to gym in AM and do at least 30 mins on elliptical.
4. Stay within calories (you can eat a few "forbidden" things Sunday)!
5. Eat a salad with dinner (or FOR dinner).
Exhausted!!!... G'nite!
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Day 24 of 35
May I just say that I love it when my son poops for his Daddy!! :) Jason refuses to change poopy diapers so when I am gone (running errands or what-not) and Ethan poops, I am so HAPPY!!! So, tonight while I was in the shower, Ethan decided to poop (on the potty) for his Daddy! And he was gonna make Ethan sit there until I was out of the shower. I told him that he couldn't do that, just get some wipes, have him bend over, and wipe his butt. MAN!!!... He can be pretty ridiculous some times. But I was doing a happy dance and smiling the entire time! :)
Today's goals were:
1. Be to the gym by 0950 (I'm back baby!). SUCCESS
2. Go grocery shopping. No; I didn't want to take Ethan with me. Will go tomorrow while he's in school.
3. Fold the clothes that I washed tonight. SUCCESS
4. Empty the dishwasher (BLAH!). SUCCESS
5. Eat ALL meals @ home (YOU HAVE TO GET BACK INTO THE GROOVE!!!). Not really; we had Subway for lunch.
I made lasagna for dinner tonight. I have been craving it forever but just haven't wanted to make it. It was so good and we also had garlic bread with it. :)
Tomorrow's goals are:
1. Go to gym immediately after dropping Ethan off.
2. Eat lunch at home (no Subway).
3. Go grocery shopping.
4. Eat a veggie with dinner.
5. Get the roast/veggies all ready to put in the crock pot in the morning. :)
Well, I made up a grocery list for tomorrow. My plan is to drop Ethan off, go to my training session, come home & eat lunch, then go grocery shopping! I went through the Biggest Loser Dessert book and picked out a couple to try. They seem so easy to make and so low in calories; I'm excited!! :) Speaking of calories, I came in under tonight. I am back on track. I really, really, really don't like not working out or eating bad.
I am SOOOOO tired right now but I am going to finish watching the Shedding for the Wedding finale and then go to bed. G'nite!
Today's goals were:
1. Be to the gym by 0950 (I'm back baby!). SUCCESS
2. Go grocery shopping. No; I didn't want to take Ethan with me. Will go tomorrow while he's in school.
3. Fold the clothes that I washed tonight. SUCCESS
4. Empty the dishwasher (BLAH!). SUCCESS
5. Eat ALL meals @ home (YOU HAVE TO GET BACK INTO THE GROOVE!!!). Not really; we had Subway for lunch.
I made lasagna for dinner tonight. I have been craving it forever but just haven't wanted to make it. It was so good and we also had garlic bread with it. :)
Tomorrow's goals are:
1. Go to gym immediately after dropping Ethan off.
2. Eat lunch at home (no Subway).
3. Go grocery shopping.
4. Eat a veggie with dinner.
5. Get the roast/veggies all ready to put in the crock pot in the morning. :)
Well, I made up a grocery list for tomorrow. My plan is to drop Ethan off, go to my training session, come home & eat lunch, then go grocery shopping! I went through the Biggest Loser Dessert book and picked out a couple to try. They seem so easy to make and so low in calories; I'm excited!! :) Speaking of calories, I came in under tonight. I am back on track. I really, really, really don't like not working out or eating bad.
I am SOOOOO tired right now but I am going to finish watching the Shedding for the Wedding finale and then go to bed. G'nite!
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Day 23 of 35
The past few days have been rough but I'm back and ready to get going again. Although, I am still pretty tired, I think getting my body moving will help me!! :)
Today's goals were:
1. Call for doc appt in morning. No.
2. Canx GYN appt. No.
3. Take Ethan to school (no matter how bad I feel; it's temporary). SUCCESS
4. Get some groceries (if feeling up to it). No.
5. Eat all meals at home. No.
One thing I have learned over the past couple of days is that there ARE going to be some speed bumps along the way and that's OKAY!! I tell ya, I was SOOOO extremely bummed out Sunday night, knowing that I wasn't going to be able to train with my trainer. :( But she told me that it's ok to be sick and to not work out b/c it wouldn't be beneficial to my success. So I accepted it all and moved on. And now I am going to get back into the gym and have a kick-butt session! :) I can honestly say that I felt like my days had been all off by not going to the gym... I think my body (finally) needs it... DAILY! :) How awesome is that?!?!
And another thing I realized tonight is that I am down to a number that I haven't seen in over TWO YEARS! How sad is that?! To me, that is very sad and it shouldn't have happened. But it did and now I'm over a hurdle that I have been trying to jump for a VERY long time! And I will not be back-peddling, that's for sure. I will NOT ever go back to where I was. And another thing I realized is that I can do this! What seemed like an insurmountable task is now becoming my reality. I have lost 14 lbs in four weeks (still unbelievable) and I plan on continuing this loss. Man, I can't seem to put into words what I realized tonight; I am trying to explain something and the words aren't coming out right. I made a goal in January to lose 10 lbs every month and I will hit my goal by Nov/Dec 2011!!! And so far, I've lost 10 lbs in March and (still) working on losing 10 lbs in April... and so on and so on. I didn't think I could really do it and I know that there are people out there that didn't believe it as well. BUT I AM DOING IT!! And as long as I break this HUGE goal of losing 130 lbs down and into smaller, attainable goals, it's gonna work! And ANYONE can do this! Just make the decision and don't let anything stop you!!!! It's just like what everyone that has lost weight says, "IF I CAN DO IT, YOU CAN DO IT!" And it is so true.
Tomorrow's goals are:
1. Be to the gym by 0950 (I'm back baby!).
2. Go grocery shopping.
3. Fold the clothes that I washed tonight.
4. Empty the dishwasher (BLAH!).
5. Eat ALL meals @ home (YOU HAVE TO GET BACK INTO THE GROOVE!!!).
I am feeling more hopeful now. My goal for April, from this day forward, until the last day of April is to lose 10 lbs. And I have already lost four of that 10. I can do this!! I just have to go grocery shopping to stay on the clean eating wagon! The past few days we have been eating out and I feel sluggish and gross. It really takes a toll. When I was eating (good things) at home, I felt lighter and like I had more energy. :)
Have a great day! If you are sitting on your couch or in your recliner and you think "Man, I should really go for a walk." Or "I should get up and go to the gym." DO IT!!! Make the decision and don't stop! Once you get the momentum going, don't let anyone (including yourself) stop you!!!! Each day gets a little easier than the first and before you know it, it will become like second nature (just like brushing your teeth; you don't even think about it, you just do it)! And then comment here or on my FB page or send me a text and let me know how your walk or the gym or your workout, in general, went! I would love to hear about it!
Love to all. G'nite!
Today's goals were:
1. Call for doc appt in morning. No.
2. Canx GYN appt. No.
3. Take Ethan to school (no matter how bad I feel; it's temporary). SUCCESS
4. Get some groceries (if feeling up to it). No.
5. Eat all meals at home. No.
One thing I have learned over the past couple of days is that there ARE going to be some speed bumps along the way and that's OKAY!! I tell ya, I was SOOOO extremely bummed out Sunday night, knowing that I wasn't going to be able to train with my trainer. :( But she told me that it's ok to be sick and to not work out b/c it wouldn't be beneficial to my success. So I accepted it all and moved on. And now I am going to get back into the gym and have a kick-butt session! :) I can honestly say that I felt like my days had been all off by not going to the gym... I think my body (finally) needs it... DAILY! :) How awesome is that?!?!
And another thing I realized tonight is that I am down to a number that I haven't seen in over TWO YEARS! How sad is that?! To me, that is very sad and it shouldn't have happened. But it did and now I'm over a hurdle that I have been trying to jump for a VERY long time! And I will not be back-peddling, that's for sure. I will NOT ever go back to where I was. And another thing I realized is that I can do this! What seemed like an insurmountable task is now becoming my reality. I have lost 14 lbs in four weeks (still unbelievable) and I plan on continuing this loss. Man, I can't seem to put into words what I realized tonight; I am trying to explain something and the words aren't coming out right. I made a goal in January to lose 10 lbs every month and I will hit my goal by Nov/Dec 2011!!! And so far, I've lost 10 lbs in March and (still) working on losing 10 lbs in April... and so on and so on. I didn't think I could really do it and I know that there are people out there that didn't believe it as well. BUT I AM DOING IT!! And as long as I break this HUGE goal of losing 130 lbs down and into smaller, attainable goals, it's gonna work! And ANYONE can do this! Just make the decision and don't let anything stop you!!!! It's just like what everyone that has lost weight says, "IF I CAN DO IT, YOU CAN DO IT!" And it is so true.
Tomorrow's goals are:
1. Be to the gym by 0950 (I'm back baby!).
2. Go grocery shopping.
3. Fold the clothes that I washed tonight.
4. Empty the dishwasher (BLAH!).
5. Eat ALL meals @ home (YOU HAVE TO GET BACK INTO THE GROOVE!!!).
I am feeling more hopeful now. My goal for April, from this day forward, until the last day of April is to lose 10 lbs. And I have already lost four of that 10. I can do this!! I just have to go grocery shopping to stay on the clean eating wagon! The past few days we have been eating out and I feel sluggish and gross. It really takes a toll. When I was eating (good things) at home, I felt lighter and like I had more energy. :)
Have a great day! If you are sitting on your couch or in your recliner and you think "Man, I should really go for a walk." Or "I should get up and go to the gym." DO IT!!! Make the decision and don't stop! Once you get the momentum going, don't let anyone (including yourself) stop you!!!! Each day gets a little easier than the first and before you know it, it will become like second nature (just like brushing your teeth; you don't even think about it, you just do it)! And then comment here or on my FB page or send me a text and let me know how your walk or the gym or your workout, in general, went! I would love to hear about it!
Love to all. G'nite!
Monday, April 11, 2011
Day 22 of 35
Wow!!... TWO WEEKS! Can you believe it? I can't! My goal for the next two weeks is to lose a total of 20 lbs before going to MI. :) I am really close!
THEN my next goal (I thought about this the other night) is to be down to pre-baby weight by Ethan's 3rd bday, 22Sep!!! I can do that! That would be a loss of 40 more lbs and if I stick to losing 10 lbs/month, it will happen!!!
Tomorrow's goals are:
1. Be to gym by 0955. No; sick.
2. Go grocery shopping. No; sick.
3. Finish dishes. SUCCESS
4. Eat a veggie with dinner. SUCCESS
5. Eat all meals at home. Not at all!!
Okay. All of the above was written yesterday afternoon but I was sooooooooooo tired last night, didn't feel like finishing it, and went to bed. I think I have the crud that Ethan had. :( I didn't go to my training session this morning. I ate like crap all weekend. I kept track of calories today but went over them. :( I will do better tomorrow; I NEED to go grocery shopping.
Not working out tomorrow either... Not until I feel 100% and who knows when that will be but hopefully SOON!!! I only have two weeks from today until we are in Michigan... Perfect time to get sick. Right??
Tomorrow's goals are:
1. Call for doc appt in morning.
2. Canx GYN appt.
3. Take Ethan to school (no matter how bad I feel; it's temporary).
4. Get some groceries (if feeling up to it).
5. Eat all meals at home.
G'nite!
THEN my next goal (I thought about this the other night) is to be down to pre-baby weight by Ethan's 3rd bday, 22Sep!!! I can do that! That would be a loss of 40 more lbs and if I stick to losing 10 lbs/month, it will happen!!!
Tomorrow's goals are:
1. Be to gym by 0955. No; sick.
2. Go grocery shopping. No; sick.
3. Finish dishes. SUCCESS
4. Eat a veggie with dinner. SUCCESS
5. Eat all meals at home. Not at all!!
Okay. All of the above was written yesterday afternoon but I was sooooooooooo tired last night, didn't feel like finishing it, and went to bed. I think I have the crud that Ethan had. :( I didn't go to my training session this morning. I ate like crap all weekend. I kept track of calories today but went over them. :( I will do better tomorrow; I NEED to go grocery shopping.
Not working out tomorrow either... Not until I feel 100% and who knows when that will be but hopefully SOON!!! I only have two weeks from today until we are in Michigan... Perfect time to get sick. Right??
Tomorrow's goals are:
1. Call for doc appt in morning.
2. Canx GYN appt.
3. Take Ethan to school (no matter how bad I feel; it's temporary).
4. Get some groceries (if feeling up to it).
5. Eat all meals at home.
G'nite!
Friday, April 8, 2011
Day 19 of 35
Man, I did NOT want to get up this morning. It was so hard to get my butt outta bed! But I got up, gave Ethan a bath, and made us some toast with PB. It was yummy!! Got him dressed, I got ready, and we headed out the door for the gym. Had a GREAT (tiring) workout w/my trainer. She had me doing new things and I got past a mental block on one of the exercises! I am so proud of myself. It was hard. I'll have to see if she'll take a pic of me next time and I'll post it.
Today's goals were:
1. Give Ethan a bath in the A.M. SUCCESS
2. Be to the gym by 0950. SUCCESS
3. Respond to one more person's DB (min 150 words). SUCCESS
4. Eat a veggie with dinner. SUCCESS
5. Eat all meals at home. No; had McDonalds for lunch and Subway for dinner
So, I got home from the gym and was starving but I had to run to Walgreens for some Pedialyte b/c Ethan has been puking. My poor baby is sick. :( Anyways, I was thinking about either having a pb&j sandwich or Subway but I saw McDonalds and wanted that BAD!!! So I did. I had a big mac meal. Boo me!! It wasn't planned and I could have had one tomorrow instead (on my free day). Oh well, over and done with, now I just need to add it to my calories for the day and move on from there. Right?
So, Ethan and I were at Access Medical for about two hours. My baby has strep throat AND a yeast infection. :( I didn't feel like going home at 8:30 and making dinner (it would have just been for myself anyways) so I stopped at Subway on our way home. I WAS gonna stop at Little Casears b/c I was really really really craving it but I didn't give in b/c I wanted to stay within my calories. Esp since I had a not-so-good-for-me lunch.
Anyways, I can't even think anymore. I am SOOOO tired and going to bed. Both of my boys are in bed and sleeping... Praying that they both get better REAL soon!
G'nite!
Today's goals were:
1. Give Ethan a bath in the A.M. SUCCESS
2. Be to the gym by 0950. SUCCESS
3. Respond to one more person's DB (min 150 words). SUCCESS
4. Eat a veggie with dinner. SUCCESS
5. Eat all meals at home. No; had McDonalds for lunch and Subway for dinner
So, I got home from the gym and was starving but I had to run to Walgreens for some Pedialyte b/c Ethan has been puking. My poor baby is sick. :( Anyways, I was thinking about either having a pb&j sandwich or Subway but I saw McDonalds and wanted that BAD!!! So I did. I had a big mac meal. Boo me!! It wasn't planned and I could have had one tomorrow instead (on my free day). Oh well, over and done with, now I just need to add it to my calories for the day and move on from there. Right?
So, Ethan and I were at Access Medical for about two hours. My baby has strep throat AND a yeast infection. :( I didn't feel like going home at 8:30 and making dinner (it would have just been for myself anyways) so I stopped at Subway on our way home. I WAS gonna stop at Little Casears b/c I was really really really craving it but I didn't give in b/c I wanted to stay within my calories. Esp since I had a not-so-good-for-me lunch.
Anyways, I can't even think anymore. I am SOOOO tired and going to bed. Both of my boys are in bed and sleeping... Praying that they both get better REAL soon!
G'nite!
Thursday, April 7, 2011
Comment on Day 20 of 173 (way back in February)
I was just going through and re-reading my complete blog from conception to present and I wanted to comment on Day 20 of 173 b/c I didn't do what I said I was gonna do but it won't let me post it. Don't know what's going on with it. It's really starting to tick me off. Anyways...
Well........ I didn't declutter at all. :( But I am feeling more and more like I need to. Getting rid of all the JUNK is so liberating!! And I would love to feel that about the WHOLE house! Just like with weight loss, I just have to break it down into tiny, little goals and START! The living room and kitchen are pretty good. Ethan's room isn't, the guest room isn't, the computer room most certainly is not, and our closet is a disaster!!! Which one would you start on first?? Ugh, I have what feels like bricks sitting on my chest and butterflies in my tummy just THINKING about what your answers are gonna be. Means that I really must get to it, doesn't it??? The room most voted on, will be the room I declutter this weekend. Even if it takes me ALL weekend, it will at least be done! :) Right???
Well, that's it! VOTE! B/c I like the feeling of liberation! :)
Well........ I didn't declutter at all. :( But I am feeling more and more like I need to. Getting rid of all the JUNK is so liberating!! And I would love to feel that about the WHOLE house! Just like with weight loss, I just have to break it down into tiny, little goals and START! The living room and kitchen are pretty good. Ethan's room isn't, the guest room isn't, the computer room most certainly is not, and our closet is a disaster!!! Which one would you start on first?? Ugh, I have what feels like bricks sitting on my chest and butterflies in my tummy just THINKING about what your answers are gonna be. Means that I really must get to it, doesn't it??? The room most voted on, will be the room I declutter this weekend. Even if it takes me ALL weekend, it will at least be done! :) Right???
Well, that's it! VOTE! B/c I like the feeling of liberation! :)
Day 18 of 35
Today's goals were:
1. Go to gym immediately after dropping Ethan off at school. Didn't go immediately but a couple hours later; so SUCCESS :)
2. Wash our sheets. SUCCESS
3. Do week one's DB (it is due TONIGHT)!!! SUCCESS
4. Eat a veggie with dinner. SUCCESS
5. Eat all meals at home! All but lunch (I had Subway), didn't get home in time to eat anything (had to take J to doc)
I was not feeling good last night and this morning so I called my trainer. She thinks I might be over-training so told me to cut my cardio days in half and make them light days. So that is what I did today. I did 20 minutes on the elliptical and a 5 minute cool-down; I burned 255 calories. I felt good about it so we'll see how I feel throughout the week. I just want to feel better; I have been feeling pretty nauseous. I know I will feel better soon enough. I am still pushing through so that's a good thing!
I went to Cato today and I bought four pairs of pants (2 jeans, 2 comfy) in a size smaller than what I am wearing!!! :) I am so stinkin excited! I seriously can't wait to fit into my goal jeans though! I also can't wait for a flat stomach or at least a LOT smaller than what I have now. :) I originally went into Cato to see if they measure for bras but they don't. I need to get that done so I can get a sports bra or two. I need them!!! Mine aren't doing what they're supposed to do anymore. But that's a good thing. :) Right?!?!?
Tomorrow's goals are:
1. Give Ethan a bath in the A.M.
2. Be to the gym by 0950.
3. Respond to one more person's DB (min 150 words).
4. Eat a veggie with dinner.
5. Eat all meals at home.
Okay, Jason and Ethan have been in bed since 7:30 and I so wanted to join them but I had to finish my homework first (that's what I get for waiting til the last minute)... So I am done with homework and going to bed now.
G'nite! :)
1. Go to gym immediately after dropping Ethan off at school. Didn't go immediately but a couple hours later; so SUCCESS :)
2. Wash our sheets. SUCCESS
3. Do week one's DB (it is due TONIGHT)!!! SUCCESS
4. Eat a veggie with dinner. SUCCESS
5. Eat all meals at home! All but lunch (I had Subway), didn't get home in time to eat anything (had to take J to doc)
I was not feeling good last night and this morning so I called my trainer. She thinks I might be over-training so told me to cut my cardio days in half and make them light days. So that is what I did today. I did 20 minutes on the elliptical and a 5 minute cool-down; I burned 255 calories. I felt good about it so we'll see how I feel throughout the week. I just want to feel better; I have been feeling pretty nauseous. I know I will feel better soon enough. I am still pushing through so that's a good thing!
I went to Cato today and I bought four pairs of pants (2 jeans, 2 comfy) in a size smaller than what I am wearing!!! :) I am so stinkin excited! I seriously can't wait to fit into my goal jeans though! I also can't wait for a flat stomach or at least a LOT smaller than what I have now. :) I originally went into Cato to see if they measure for bras but they don't. I need to get that done so I can get a sports bra or two. I need them!!! Mine aren't doing what they're supposed to do anymore. But that's a good thing. :) Right?!?!?
Tomorrow's goals are:
1. Give Ethan a bath in the A.M.
2. Be to the gym by 0950.
3. Respond to one more person's DB (min 150 words).
4. Eat a veggie with dinner.
5. Eat all meals at home.
Okay, Jason and Ethan have been in bed since 7:30 and I so wanted to join them but I had to finish my homework first (that's what I get for waiting til the last minute)... So I am done with homework and going to bed now.
G'nite! :)
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
Day 19 of 35
(Ummm... I am dumb! I have just been re-reading my blog (Thurs, 7Apr11) and realized that I went from Day 16 to Day 19!!! Man, my mind has not been very sharp the past couple of days. Okay, today really is only Day 17!)
I met with my trainer this morning and I had an awesome workout. I feel like I'm getting stronger but at the same time, I feel like I'm not strong enough. I'm sure it will change in the next couple of weeks. Then I need to decide if I'm going to continue with a trainer when I get back from MI or not. And if I do, unfortunately my trainer will be unavailable b/c she will have had her baby!!! Okay, well not as soon as I get back but shortly afterward. I mean, I am happy that she is gonna have her baby but sad that she won't be training for a bit. :)
Tomorrow's goals are:
1. Be to the gym by 0950. SUCCESS
2. Wash our sheets. Nope; maybe tomorrow
3. Do week one's discussion board (DB). No; didn't feel like it :(
4. Eat a veggie (or two) with dinner. SUCCESS
5. Eat all meals @ home. SUCCESS
Tonight I made mahi mahi, heated up leftover rice, and microwaved veggie steamers for dinner. The mahi mahi tasted like crap so I threw it out. And I had to MAKE myself eat half a portion of both the rice and veggies. I guess I am just not hungry tonight... Maybe later. Idk. I still have 1269 calories left to be consumed for the day.
I am feeling awesome though. And I can't wait to weigh-in, take pictures and measurements in 2.5 weeks!! I know that I will see more good results! It's just hard to be patient with stuff like this.
Tomorrow's goals are:
1. Go to gym immediately after dropping Ethan off at school.
2. Wash our sheets.
3. Do week one's DB (it is due TONIGHT)!!!
4. Eat a veggie with dinner.
5. Eat all meals at home!
Okay, so I ended up eating a bowl of cereal (after typing the majority of this earlier). And I am actually starting to get hungry again so I think it's bedtime. :) G'nite!
I met with my trainer this morning and I had an awesome workout. I feel like I'm getting stronger but at the same time, I feel like I'm not strong enough. I'm sure it will change in the next couple of weeks. Then I need to decide if I'm going to continue with a trainer when I get back from MI or not. And if I do, unfortunately my trainer will be unavailable b/c she will have had her baby!!! Okay, well not as soon as I get back but shortly afterward. I mean, I am happy that she is gonna have her baby but sad that she won't be training for a bit. :)
Tomorrow's goals are:
1. Be to the gym by 0950. SUCCESS
2. Wash our sheets. Nope; maybe tomorrow
3. Do week one's discussion board (DB). No; didn't feel like it :(
4. Eat a veggie (or two) with dinner. SUCCESS
5. Eat all meals @ home. SUCCESS
Tonight I made mahi mahi, heated up leftover rice, and microwaved veggie steamers for dinner. The mahi mahi tasted like crap so I threw it out. And I had to MAKE myself eat half a portion of both the rice and veggies. I guess I am just not hungry tonight... Maybe later. Idk. I still have 1269 calories left to be consumed for the day.
I am feeling awesome though. And I can't wait to weigh-in, take pictures and measurements in 2.5 weeks!! I know that I will see more good results! It's just hard to be patient with stuff like this.
Tomorrow's goals are:
1. Go to gym immediately after dropping Ethan off at school.
2. Wash our sheets.
3. Do week one's DB (it is due TONIGHT)!!!
4. Eat a veggie with dinner.
5. Eat all meals at home!
Okay, so I ended up eating a bowl of cereal (after typing the majority of this earlier). And I am actually starting to get hungry again so I think it's bedtime. :) G'nite!
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
Day 16 of 35
Today has been a decent day. I got a load of towels and sheets washed, dishwasher emptied and loaded, and the kitchen counters dejunked! :) I went to a spin class at noon and will not do that again until I am much thinner. Oh my goodness!! My butt was hurting so bad from that stinkin seat; I left the class early.
Didn't really have any goals today b/c I was so stinkin tired last night to write any.
Tomorrow's goals are:
1. Be to the gym by 0950.
2. Wash our sheets.
3. Do week one's discussion board (DB).
4. Eat a veggie (or two) with dinner.
5. Eat all meals @ home.
We had a yummy dinner tonight. It was put together last minute and I wanted to use up some things from the freezer b/c it's so full. So we had Mozzarella-Stuffed Turkey Burgers w/cheesy rice and broccoli. Delish! :)
My knees actually hurt tonight as well. I think it's from the spin class though. When we had to up the speed, my knees would start burning. And now they hurt when I bend them. :( I hope I didn't do anything bad to them. I need to be able to give it all I have in my training sessions. We'll see how tomorrow morning goes!
Tonight's dinner was:
P.S. I had to use a green bell pepper instead of a red one. We didn't have any black beans so I didn't use any. And I couldn't find our garlic powder so I used Italian seasoning instead. :) I didn't cook the patties in a skillet but in the oven instead. 350 degrees for 20 minutes, turned them and cooked them for another 5 minutes. :) They turned out delicious! Next time, though, we are gonna cook them w/red bell peppers (or maybe red AND green), garlic powder, and black beans.
Gonna finish watching last night's "Dancing with the Stars" and then go to bed. G'nite! :)
Didn't really have any goals today b/c I was so stinkin tired last night to write any.
Tomorrow's goals are:
1. Be to the gym by 0950.
2. Wash our sheets.
3. Do week one's discussion board (DB).
4. Eat a veggie (or two) with dinner.
5. Eat all meals @ home.
We had a yummy dinner tonight. It was put together last minute and I wanted to use up some things from the freezer b/c it's so full. So we had Mozzarella-Stuffed Turkey Burgers w/cheesy rice and broccoli. Delish! :)
My knees actually hurt tonight as well. I think it's from the spin class though. When we had to up the speed, my knees would start burning. And now they hurt when I bend them. :( I hope I didn't do anything bad to them. I need to be able to give it all I have in my training sessions. We'll see how tomorrow morning goes!
Tonight's dinner was:
Mozzarella-Stuffed Turkey Burgers
Ingredients:
1 lb lean ground turkey
1 egg
1/2 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 red bell pepper, diced (optional)
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, or to taste
salt and ground black pepper to taste
Directions:
1. Mix the ground turkey, egg, black beans, red bell pepper, mozzarella cheese, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper together in a bowl until blended; form the mixture into four patties.
2. Heat a large skillet over medium heat; cook the turkey patties in the skillet until cooked through and no longer pink in the center, 7-10 minutes per side. An instant-read meat thermometer inserted into the center of a patty should read at least 160 degrees (70 degrees C).
P.S. I had to use a green bell pepper instead of a red one. We didn't have any black beans so I didn't use any. And I couldn't find our garlic powder so I used Italian seasoning instead. :) I didn't cook the patties in a skillet but in the oven instead. 350 degrees for 20 minutes, turned them and cooked them for another 5 minutes. :) They turned out delicious! Next time, though, we are gonna cook them w/red bell peppers (or maybe red AND green), garlic powder, and black beans.
Gonna finish watching last night's "Dancing with the Stars" and then go to bed. G'nite! :)
Monday, April 4, 2011
Day 15 of 35
Wow!... Twenty more days!! And we all know that will go by fast!
Goals for April:
1. Attend church every Sunday (until we leave for MI).
2. Continue to eat all meals at home (except for one on Sundays).
3. Do one load of laundry every day/one load of towels & bedding on Sunday.
4. Finish dishes every evening, after dinner.
5. Continue to work out every day plus include cardio on Saturdays.
Today's goals were:
1. Be to the gym at 0950. SUCCESS
2. Go through the freezer and take inventory of what we have. No b/c the bottom drawer is stuck; gotta fix it.
3. Do the dishes and put them away. SUCCESS
4. Do one load of laundry, fold, and put away. 1/3 successful; I washed and dried the clothes!
5. Eat all meals at home. SUCCESS
I am so tired! And I have been so hungry tonight!!! I'm going to bed!
Goals for April:
1. Attend church every Sunday (until we leave for MI).
2. Continue to eat all meals at home (except for one on Sundays).
3. Do one load of laundry every day/one load of towels & bedding on Sunday.
4. Finish dishes every evening, after dinner.
5. Continue to work out every day plus include cardio on Saturdays.
Today's goals were:
1. Be to the gym at 0950. SUCCESS
2. Go through the freezer and take inventory of what we have. No b/c the bottom drawer is stuck; gotta fix it.
3. Do the dishes and put them away. SUCCESS
4. Do one load of laundry, fold, and put away. 1/3 successful; I washed and dried the clothes!
5. Eat all meals at home. SUCCESS
I am so tired! And I have been so hungry tonight!!! I'm going to bed!
Sunday, April 3, 2011
Day 14 of 35
(This was written on Day 13) I decided to weigh-in today instead of waiting til the sixth week and I am so happy that I did. I have lost an additional four pounds. So that makes 14 pounds in four weeks. I am so extremely proud of myself. All of this work is paying off. I cannot wait to fit into my Lucky jeans!! :) Not too much longer if I keep going at this pace! Yay me! :)
Okay, that paragraph was written yesterday! :)
Tomorrow's goals are:
1. Be to the gym at 0950.
2. Go through the freezer and take inventory of what we have.
3. Do the dishes and put them away.
4. Do one load of laundry, fold, and put away.
5. Eat all meals at home.
I feel good. Motivating people left and right... I am so happy about that. One of my dreams is to be a success story!! :)
Had a great weekend!! I have THREE WEEKS until I leave for Michigan. I am so excited. My main goal over the next few weeks is to lose (at least) six more pounds and inches off my waist (enough to fit into the pair of jeans that's hanging from our bathroom light, in front of the mirror)!!!! I can do this! Jason put my 3rd week and my 4th week pics side by side and I can total see a difference! Gonna do this!
G'nite! :)
Okay, that paragraph was written yesterday! :)
Tomorrow's goals are:
1. Be to the gym at 0950.
2. Go through the freezer and take inventory of what we have.
3. Do the dishes and put them away.
4. Do one load of laundry, fold, and put away.
5. Eat all meals at home.
I feel good. Motivating people left and right... I am so happy about that. One of my dreams is to be a success story!! :)
Had a great weekend!! I have THREE WEEKS until I leave for Michigan. I am so excited. My main goal over the next few weeks is to lose (at least) six more pounds and inches off my waist (enough to fit into the pair of jeans that's hanging from our bathroom light, in front of the mirror)!!!! I can do this! Jason put my 3rd week and my 4th week pics side by side and I can total see a difference! Gonna do this!
G'nite! :)
Friday, April 1, 2011
Day 12 of 35
I have officially ended my FOURTH week of working out! I just can't believe it. I am so proud of myself. I only missed Monday of the first week and Tuesday of the second week and every weekend (b/c I take those off) but other than that, I have worked out EVERY day of those four weeks. This hasn't happened in YEARS! I am just amazed!!! :) And, I was just thinking, as I was typing "Day 12 of 35," how awesome it's going to feel to type "Day 35 of 35" and know that I worked out EVERY SINGLE day (well, remember, I am not counting weekends!). Really, just knowing I am taking these days I am given and doing something about my weight is awesome! I used to let days go by and I would look back four months later and not be any further away from the weight I was when I first started. Now THAT sucks!!! But not anymore!! :)
Today started with a three minute warm-up on the elliptical and then she took me over to our spot and had me do more cardio... I think her goal today was to kill me!! I had sweat dripping! But I also gave it everything I had today; today was different than Monday and Wednesday! I feel amazing. Don't get me wrong, I hurt like no other and am TIE.ERD!! (I know that is spelled wrong but I wanted some emphasis put on it!) One hour straight, non-stop, torture! :) Nah, it's not that bad... Although, sometimes it feels like I am gonna die! I love it just the same!
Today's goals were:
1. Be to the gym by 0950. SUCCESS
2. Do load of towels (one more left). SUCCESS
3. Empty dish washer (ICK!) and load it @ least once. SUCCESS
4. Eat a veggie with dinner! SUCCESS
5. Eat all meals at home. SUCCESS
I just love how I am motivating people to start working out! I don't feel worthy of the credit but it's because of what I am doing for myself that is motivating others to get moving. They are reading of all my little successes and they want that for themselves. And I am so glad that I can use my experience to get others wanting more for themselves and then get moving! Yay, my friends! :) I am also praying a lot and reading some motivational books like "Believe It, Be It" by Ali Vincent and "Reshaping It All" by Candace Cameron Bure. And learning some motivational bible verses. It all comes back to wanting a healthy, fit, active, in-shape holy temple! A temple God (and I) can be proud of!!! Let's do this thing! :)
Anyone have a garden? I want to plant one but I'm afraid of all the work that goes into it. And isn't it expensive? Or is it cheaper than going to the grocery store or a local farmer's market? Opinions please!
I am not setting any goals for tomorrow b/c I am taking the whole weekend off... From counting calories, blogging, exercising, and eating right! Well, okay, not the whole weekend off from eating right; I don't think I want the bad crap in my body b/c it WILL retaliate and I don't wanna be in the bathroom all weekend. :)
Love y'all!!!
Today started with a three minute warm-up on the elliptical and then she took me over to our spot and had me do more cardio... I think her goal today was to kill me!! I had sweat dripping! But I also gave it everything I had today; today was different than Monday and Wednesday! I feel amazing. Don't get me wrong, I hurt like no other and am TIE.ERD!! (I know that is spelled wrong but I wanted some emphasis put on it!) One hour straight, non-stop, torture! :) Nah, it's not that bad... Although, sometimes it feels like I am gonna die! I love it just the same!
Today's goals were:
1. Be to the gym by 0950. SUCCESS
2. Do load of towels (one more left). SUCCESS
3. Empty dish washer (ICK!) and load it @ least once. SUCCESS
4. Eat a veggie with dinner! SUCCESS
5. Eat all meals at home. SUCCESS
I just love how I am motivating people to start working out! I don't feel worthy of the credit but it's because of what I am doing for myself that is motivating others to get moving. They are reading of all my little successes and they want that for themselves. And I am so glad that I can use my experience to get others wanting more for themselves and then get moving! Yay, my friends! :) I am also praying a lot and reading some motivational books like "Believe It, Be It" by Ali Vincent and "Reshaping It All" by Candace Cameron Bure. And learning some motivational bible verses. It all comes back to wanting a healthy, fit, active, in-shape holy temple! A temple God (and I) can be proud of!!! Let's do this thing! :)
Anyone have a garden? I want to plant one but I'm afraid of all the work that goes into it. And isn't it expensive? Or is it cheaper than going to the grocery store or a local farmer's market? Opinions please!
I am not setting any goals for tomorrow b/c I am taking the whole weekend off... From counting calories, blogging, exercising, and eating right! Well, okay, not the whole weekend off from eating right; I don't think I want the bad crap in my body b/c it WILL retaliate and I don't wanna be in the bathroom all weekend. :)
Love y'all!!!
Thursday, March 31, 2011
Day 11 of 35
But Day 17 of working out! Tomorrow will end my fourth week of going to the gym consistently! I am so proud of myself. But that little annoying voice in the back of my head will not shut up. I am getting pretty good at tuning it out but it's still there. Saying things like, "How long are you going to last this time?" and "This won't last long." UGH! Just be quiet!! Anyways...
I did not want to go to the gym this morning. I really just wanted to come home after dropping Ethan off and go to bed. I am exhausted!!! BUT I went to the gym and I did cardio and I kicked butt! :) I did the AMT for TWENTY-FIVE minutes!!! I couldn't believe it. Last time I did it, I could barely do 10 minutes! :) I burned about 215 calories. Then I switched over to the elliptical and did 35 minutes and burned 335 calories. That makes a total of 60 minutes and 550 calories burned. :)
Today's goals were:
1. Go to gym after taking vehicle BACK into shop! SUCCESS
2. Do 10 mins on the AMT! SUCCESS x 2
3. Finish cardio out on the elliptical. SUCCESS
4. Do load of towels. SUCCESS
5. Eat all meals at home. SUCCESS
I also called the Vets of America to see when and what they will pick up (I had to leave a message). We have a huge box of junk that we really wanna get rid of. I keep saying that I'm gonna have a garage sale but I haven't yet so I really, honestly don't think I will.
I think I have my routine down pretty good. And my body has been craving good-for-me foods so that is saying a TON!!! I am feeling good, I just can't wait to see results and fit into smaller clothes! I know it will come with time and I just have to take it one day at a time.
Tomorrow's goals are:
1. Be to the gym by 0950.
2. Do load of towels (one more left).
3. Empty dish washer (ICK!) and load it @ least once.
4. Eat a veggie with dinner!
5. Eat all meals at home.
Exhausted. Going to bed. G'nite!!
I did not want to go to the gym this morning. I really just wanted to come home after dropping Ethan off and go to bed. I am exhausted!!! BUT I went to the gym and I did cardio and I kicked butt! :) I did the AMT for TWENTY-FIVE minutes!!! I couldn't believe it. Last time I did it, I could barely do 10 minutes! :) I burned about 215 calories. Then I switched over to the elliptical and did 35 minutes and burned 335 calories. That makes a total of 60 minutes and 550 calories burned. :)
Today's goals were:
1. Go to gym after taking vehicle BACK into shop! SUCCESS
2. Do 10 mins on the AMT! SUCCESS x 2
3. Finish cardio out on the elliptical. SUCCESS
4. Do load of towels. SUCCESS
5. Eat all meals at home. SUCCESS
I also called the Vets of America to see when and what they will pick up (I had to leave a message). We have a huge box of junk that we really wanna get rid of. I keep saying that I'm gonna have a garage sale but I haven't yet so I really, honestly don't think I will.
I think I have my routine down pretty good. And my body has been craving good-for-me foods so that is saying a TON!!! I am feeling good, I just can't wait to see results and fit into smaller clothes! I know it will come with time and I just have to take it one day at a time.
Tomorrow's goals are:
1. Be to the gym by 0950.
2. Do load of towels (one more left).
3. Empty dish washer (ICK!) and load it @ least once.
4. Eat a veggie with dinner!
5. Eat all meals at home.
Exhausted. Going to bed. G'nite!!
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Day 10 of 35
Today was another great day! I feel very accomplished today. :)
Today's goals were:
1. Be to the gym by 0950. SUCCESS; I got there at 0945 :)
2. Do at least ONE LOAD of laundry. SUCCESS!!!... I did FIVE! :)
3. Call Vets of America. Oh shoot! Forgot again. Need to look at my goal list during the day!
4. Unload the dish washer. (It's significant b/c the ones in there have been in there for TWO days; our sink is overflowing with dirty ones!!!... Remember I said I despise doing dishes?!? Well, that includes even taking them out and putting them in the dishwasher!) SUCCESS; and I even did a load (is that what it's called?).
5. Eat all meals at home! SUCCESS
Now you see why I feel accomplished?? :) My trainer tried to kill me today! HA!... Not really, but it sure felt like it. Can't wait to see how I feel tomorrow. And then there is cardio tomorrow! Yay!
Tomorrow's goals are:
1. Go to gym after taking vehicle BACK into shop!
2. Do 10 mins on the AMT!
3. Finish cardio out on the elliptical.
4. Do load of towels.
5. Eat all meals at home.
P.S. I cannot believe tomorrow is Thursday already. This week has gone by fast!
G'nite!
Today's goals were:
1. Be to the gym by 0950. SUCCESS; I got there at 0945 :)
2. Do at least ONE LOAD of laundry. SUCCESS!!!... I did FIVE! :)
3. Call Vets of America. Oh shoot! Forgot again. Need to look at my goal list during the day!
4. Unload the dish washer. (It's significant b/c the ones in there have been in there for TWO days; our sink is overflowing with dirty ones!!!... Remember I said I despise doing dishes?!? Well, that includes even taking them out and putting them in the dishwasher!) SUCCESS; and I even did a load (is that what it's called?).
5. Eat all meals at home! SUCCESS
Now you see why I feel accomplished?? :) My trainer tried to kill me today! HA!... Not really, but it sure felt like it. Can't wait to see how I feel tomorrow. And then there is cardio tomorrow! Yay!
Tomorrow's goals are:
1. Go to gym after taking vehicle BACK into shop!
2. Do 10 mins on the AMT!
3. Finish cardio out on the elliptical.
4. Do load of towels.
5. Eat all meals at home.
P.S. I cannot believe tomorrow is Thursday already. This week has gone by fast!
G'nite!
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Day 9 of 35
Today was great!!!... Dropped Ethan off at school and headed straight to the gym. I sat in my vehicle for what seemed forever before I made myself get out and walk in. I was so sore and tired; I could have just fell asleep sitting there and I really wanted to too!!! I went in, talked to my trainer for a minute, and then hopped on my best friend!! It took me forever to warm up to where I could actually go at a decent pace. I think I was into my 13th minute before I kicked it up a notch in the speed department! I was initially shooting for 500 calories but I finished up the weight loss program and had only burned 388 calories, so I chose the interval program and told myself that I could push out enough to burn 312 calories and make it 700!!! And that is just what I did! :) Completed 61 minutes and burned 719 calories! I could barely walk when I was done though. And even in the midst of this pain, I cannot WAIT for tomorrow's session with my trainer! I am excited to see what she's gonna have me do. And I can't wait to weigh-in, to take measurements and pictures in two weeks! I wanna see what kind of results all of this hard work is going to yield! AND then I can pick my reward for the great results! I am thinking about a massage! :)
Today's goals were:
1. Go to the gym immediately after dropping Ethan off at school. SUCCESS
2. Burn @ least 500 calories on the elliptical. SUCCESS
3. Finish the laundry. No, I didn't do ANY!
4. Call Veterans of America (I think that's what they are called) and see if they'll pick up stuff in garage. Forgot; will do this tomorrow
5. Eat all meals at home!! SUCCESS
So, I made enchilada chicken for dinner tonight w/refried beans on the side. It was so yummy! Jason loved it!!! :) Tomorrow night, I think, is gonna be fish. I really wanted Mahi Mahi tonight but Jason didn't. I think I am going to have him psyche himself out to have fish tomorrow night! :) W/a side of yummy veggies!!!!
Tomorrow's goals are:
1. Be to the gym by 0950.
2. Do at least ONE LOAD of laundry.
3. Call Vets of America.
4. Unload the dish washer. (It's significant b/c the ones in there have been in there for TWO days; our sink is overflowing with dirty ones!!!... Remember I said I despise doing dishes?!? Well, that includes even taking them out and putting them in the dishwasher!)
5. Eat all meals at home!
G'nite!
Today's goals were:
1. Go to the gym immediately after dropping Ethan off at school. SUCCESS
2. Burn @ least 500 calories on the elliptical. SUCCESS
3. Finish the laundry. No, I didn't do ANY!
4. Call Veterans of America (I think that's what they are called) and see if they'll pick up stuff in garage. Forgot; will do this tomorrow
5. Eat all meals at home!! SUCCESS
So, I made enchilada chicken for dinner tonight w/refried beans on the side. It was so yummy! Jason loved it!!! :) Tomorrow night, I think, is gonna be fish. I really wanted Mahi Mahi tonight but Jason didn't. I think I am going to have him psyche himself out to have fish tomorrow night! :) W/a side of yummy veggies!!!!
Tomorrow's goals are:
1. Be to the gym by 0950.
2. Do at least ONE LOAD of laundry.
3. Call Vets of America.
4. Unload the dish washer. (It's significant b/c the ones in there have been in there for TWO days; our sink is overflowing with dirty ones!!!... Remember I said I despise doing dishes?!? Well, that includes even taking them out and putting them in the dishwasher!)
5. Eat all meals at home!
G'nite!
Monday, March 28, 2011
Day 8 of 35
Well, I started this blog yesterday but didn't finish it. I was exhausted by the time we got home from the circus and wasn't in the mood for typing anything.
So, I have come to the conclusion that I do not want to DRINK my calories!!!... If you really think about it, how absurd is that? I know some people that could easily drink half their calories away. I don't know about you but I would much rather have something of substance enter my body for the amount of calories they're worth!!! :)
OMGosh! I met with my trainer, Alicia, today and she about killed me. I can tell you that I am not going to be able to walk in the morning. My legs are already starting to hurt. But I LOVE it!!! I wouldn't have it any other way... I wanted the exact kinda workout she put me through today b/c I know that the results will come that much faster!!! :) I can't wait to see my pants get looser, I can't wait to fit into a XL shirt... I will be able to find so much more to wear then!!! :)
Tomorrow's goals are:
1. Go to the gym immediately after dropping Ethan off at school.
2. Burn @ least 500 calories on the elliptical.
3. Finish the laundry.
4. Call Veterans of America (I think that's what they are called) and see if they'll pick up stuff in garage.
5. Eat all meals at home!!
Okay, that is all I can think of for now. I am going to watch the Amazing Race from last night... Love this show!
So, I have come to the conclusion that I do not want to DRINK my calories!!!... If you really think about it, how absurd is that? I know some people that could easily drink half their calories away. I don't know about you but I would much rather have something of substance enter my body for the amount of calories they're worth!!! :)
OMGosh! I met with my trainer, Alicia, today and she about killed me. I can tell you that I am not going to be able to walk in the morning. My legs are already starting to hurt. But I LOVE it!!! I wouldn't have it any other way... I wanted the exact kinda workout she put me through today b/c I know that the results will come that much faster!!! :) I can't wait to see my pants get looser, I can't wait to fit into a XL shirt... I will be able to find so much more to wear then!!! :)
Tomorrow's goals are:
1. Go to the gym immediately after dropping Ethan off at school.
2. Burn @ least 500 calories on the elliptical.
3. Finish the laundry.
4. Call Veterans of America (I think that's what they are called) and see if they'll pick up stuff in garage.
5. Eat all meals at home!!
Okay, that is all I can think of for now. I am going to watch the Amazing Race from last night... Love this show!
Saturday, March 26, 2011
Day 6 of 35
I had my alarm set for 0800 but woke up at 0730 and hopped outta bed b/c I couldn't wait to weigh myself! I go into the bathroom, look where the scale is supposed to be, and there is no scale. I wake Jason up and tell him to just tell me where it's at and I'll get it out, he said no and got up and got it for me (while I was out in the kitchen). Went into the bathroom, weighed and I couldn't believe the number I saw; I had to weigh twice! I stepped on, looked down, my jaw dropped, looked at Jason and he's like "what?" I said, "Hold on a minute." I stepped back on the scale and told him what it said and said, "That is a loss of 10 pounds!!!!" How awesome is that?!!?!?!?? I have lost 10 pounds in three weeks! That is just so awesome to me! I wanted to see a good number but never expected that; I am sooooooo happy!! All of my hard work is paying off! And at this rate, I am going to far exceed my goals. :)
Today's goals were:
1. Get up at 0800. SUCCESS
Today's goals were:
1. Get up at 0800. SUCCESS
2. Go to PR31. SUCCESS
3. Immediately after PR31, go to the gym & do 10 mins on the AMT & then do at least 20 mins on the elliptical. No, decided not to and I feel good with that decision!
4. Eat all meals at home. No, and I am okay with this as well (just for today)!!!
5. Allow myself a treat (or whatever) at the Shrine Circus & not feel guilty about it. Didn't end up going to the Shrine Circus but I did indulge!
On my way home from PR31, I was craving McDonalds and the whole meal at that. So, I stopped and got what I was craving, came home and ate it. Within 10 minutes, I was in the bathroom dealing with the effects McDonalds had on my body!! Now, maybe I'll remember that next time a craving comes around!
Tomorrow's goals are:
NONE!!!... Tomorrow is going to be a free day from (daily) goals! :)
G'nite!
Friday, March 25, 2011
Day 5 of 35
Today started with waking up before my alarm clock even went off... And Ethan was also up. We got up, got ready, and headed out the door. We arrived at the gym about 10 minutes before the Child Watch opened for the day so I checked in on FB and msg'd Jason that I was at the gym, then Ethan and I went in. I started with that machine that I don't know the name of and I thought I was gonna die about five minutes into it. That machine is the hardest thing I have ever done!!! But I accomplished what I set out to do and I burned 125 calories in just 10 short minutes... I must master this abnormal machine! I WILL master this awkward contraption! I will be a calorie burning machine myself! :)
I looked it up; the Precor AMT 100i Adaptive, for short: the AMT (that's what the trainers call it).
So after 10 minutes on the AMT, I went over to my new bff (Remember? My new bff is actually the elliptical trainer!) and finished my workout. I did 35 mins and burned 410 calories. So, all in all, I burned 535 calories in 45 minutes.
Today's goals were:
1. Get up by 0830. SUCCESS; actually woke up about 0820!
2. Be to the gym and ready to go as soon as Child Watch opens. SUCCESS
3. Do 10 minutes of cardio on that machine that I was taught today (will learn name tomorrow). SUCCESS; forgot to find out the name
4. Finish the rest of cardio out on the elliptical; my new best friend! SUCCESS
5. Eat all meals at home. SUCCESS
3. Do 10 minutes of cardio on that machine that I was taught today (will learn name tomorrow). SUCCESS; forgot to find out the name
4. Finish the rest of cardio out on the elliptical; my new best friend! SUCCESS
5. Eat all meals at home. SUCCESS
It's getting easier and easier to say no to Jason asking if I want to eat out!!! :) He did that today... Wish he wouldn't though. I'm surprised, after three weeks, that he hasn't gotten the hint!!! He'll get it sooner or later.
Tonight's dinner was:
Chicken and Rice Casserole
Ingredients:
4 chicken breasts
2 (14 oz) cans of chicken broth
2 (10 3/4 oz) cans of Cream of Chicken soup
2 1/4 c Minute rice
1 (8 oz) sour cream
1 stick Margarine
1 tube Ritz crackers, crushed
1 tsp black pepper
Directions:
Boil chicken and shred. Add broth, soup, rice, sour cream, and pepper; pour into a 9x13-inch casserole dish. Melt margarine, mix with crackers and sprinkle over chicken mixture. Bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes or until bubbly.
Tomorrow's goals are:
1. Get up at 0800.
2. Go to PR31.
3. Immediately after PR31, go to the gym & do 10 mins on the AMT & then do at least 20 mins on the elliptical.
4. Eat all meals at home.
5. Allow myself a treat (or whatever) at the Shrine Circus & not feel guilty about it.
G'nite!
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