Well, It is evening and I am eating my meals backwards! I am such an air head- I forgot my posting this morning and didn't follow my meal plan. I ate nothing for breakfast. Ate 4 moz sticks (the FRIED kind- trust me I know that wasn't a healthy option) for lunch. drank some water. Now for supper - I am eating my protein bar and some microwave 94% fat free kettle popcorn.
I will be going to zumba tonight for sure. - only thing that will slow me down is if the weather seems to be getting worse. I am hoping to get in some stairs tonight but we'll see. Zumba for sure-anything else will be a bonus!
Now I need to get to work on finding some good recipes. I want to find some good holiday ones to share!
Will post tomorrow what I accomplished and didn't accomplish. =)
until I blog again....
Thursday, November 11, 2010
well......
I didn't do anything last night but eat. sigh....
So today is a new day. If I can do right more days a week then not then I will be ahead of the game!
Today- Protein bar- healthy lunch of some sort (not sure what yet) and if I am I able to I will be going to zumba tonight. I have two sets of steps to do before saturday night to keep my goal of 50 trips twice a week. I WILL DO THAT!!! Perhaps I will do it tonight after zumba or instead of zumba if time does not allow me to go to zumba-
chicken for supper.... looking for new health recipes to try as well.
I don't think many people read this blog but for those who do- Hope it isn't too boring- I am using this as a journal of sorts to help get me and keep me on track! =)
until I blog again....
So today is a new day. If I can do right more days a week then not then I will be ahead of the game!
Today- Protein bar- healthy lunch of some sort (not sure what yet) and if I am I able to I will be going to zumba tonight. I have two sets of steps to do before saturday night to keep my goal of 50 trips twice a week. I WILL DO THAT!!! Perhaps I will do it tonight after zumba or instead of zumba if time does not allow me to go to zumba-
chicken for supper.... looking for new health recipes to try as well.
I don't think many people read this blog but for those who do- Hope it isn't too boring- I am using this as a journal of sorts to help get me and keep me on track! =)
until I blog again....
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
wouldn't ya know it!?
Monday I came to work and made it all of 15 minutes before leaving! I spent the day in the bathroom- then Tues I was feeling better and the more I moved the worse I got. So- day two of being sick. So I have missed two days of working out. Day one was the new class and day two was a stair day. I can make up the steps part. The class I have to wait until Monday again. I was to worn out to get up to do zumba this morning. Still not feeling the greatest so might not hit the gym tonight either. Ok don't think I will at all. BUT I might go for some stairs. I can do a few at a time if I need to. (A few trips then rest then a few trips etc- not a few steps in one!) =)
I think some of my outside stressors are being reduced so I might show some progress in the weight loss department. I just want to improve on my muffin top (decrease for improvement not increase!) and feel good. Want to be physically fit for the stair climb in March- and for other events I am considering.
Gathering up some good motivating messages to use in my stair climbing. If you have any good ones - please share.
until I blog again....
I think some of my outside stressors are being reduced so I might show some progress in the weight loss department. I just want to improve on my muffin top (decrease for improvement not increase!) and feel good. Want to be physically fit for the stair climb in March- and for other events I am considering.
Gathering up some good motivating messages to use in my stair climbing. If you have any good ones - please share.
until I blog again....
Sunday, November 7, 2010
A day off
I did the stairs yesterday! 50 trips up and down- 600 stairs. Took me 18 minutes! I was really pleased with that! I am doing better to cut back on milk and sugar but honestly I have room for improvement!
I am looking to do something TOTALLY out of my comfort zone! I have to be accepted into the event first. So will post my plans later!
Today is a rest day. No work out today! Circuit Training is tomorrow- first for me! I am looking forward to it! Think I might go walk on the treadmill first. Not sure.
until I blog again.....
I am looking to do something TOTALLY out of my comfort zone! I have to be accepted into the event first. So will post my plans later!
Today is a rest day. No work out today! Circuit Training is tomorrow- first for me! I am looking forward to it! Think I might go walk on the treadmill first. Not sure.
until I blog again.....
Friday, November 5, 2010
my log.....
I am a little not happy with myself. But I am going to get inline and get it done. Nothing like watching your fat jiggle in the mirror while exercising to make you realize you need to get busy! and what the heck did I do to make one leg seem so much bigger then the other! =0
I am working hard to reduce milk intake and sugar intake! I am increasing exercise. I am going to take a photo of me and post it each week.
going to be a lean mean stair climbing machine -
until I blog again......
I am working hard to reduce milk intake and sugar intake! I am increasing exercise. I am going to take a photo of me and post it each week.
going to be a lean mean stair climbing machine -
until I blog again......
Thursday, November 4, 2010
Training
Well, it has begun. My training... I am not really good at this nor do I really have a clue =) but I have begun.
My goal is to run enough steps to count as one tower worth twice a week for November. Then moved up to two towers in December, three in January, and four in feb and march. I am taking advantage of my class pass with the gym and plan to attend all the classes I can in a week. I realize that I can't just jump in with both feet and train 6 days a week immediately but I will do my best and work my way up. There are some classes with weights, spin bike, zumba, or a combo of some of these. I have a class or my stairs everyday of the week except Sunday.
I really think I will be doing well if I can keep as close to this schedule as possible. The other things I have going for me is that the actual event is only walking UP the steps and not down- during my training I will have to do both. Also- I am training in the mountain area and then going to Chicago so the air will be different. So those two can benefit me pretty well I think.
I have 50 cards at the bottom of the steps - when I get to the bottom I take a card and carry it to the top and put it in the bowl. I have half the deck face up and half face down so when I am half way done I know it! When I am done with 50 cards I gather my cards up and take them back downstairs for the next day I train steps. This makes my total steps in a workout for right now- 612 (one tower equals 585 stairs) I have thought about making 50 cards from card stock in four different colors and putting a motivational message on each one so if I am struggling I can read it and keep going! I need lots of ideas for motivational thoughts. Might have to ask on facebook.
So tonight is zumba- I have done one zumba this week and one set of stairs. Tomorrow is scupt and spin which I am really looking forward to - HONESTLY! I want some good weight training! =)
I am working hard to cut out the excess milk I drink and sugar intake. Again- I am not going cold turkey with either of these things but will improve on them as I go. I have gained a little weight but my body looks like I have gained A LOT. So with all my training I would imagine I will lose some weight and so come March 27th I hope to be looking and feeling better as well!
Until I blog again......
My goal is to run enough steps to count as one tower worth twice a week for November. Then moved up to two towers in December, three in January, and four in feb and march. I am taking advantage of my class pass with the gym and plan to attend all the classes I can in a week. I realize that I can't just jump in with both feet and train 6 days a week immediately but I will do my best and work my way up. There are some classes with weights, spin bike, zumba, or a combo of some of these. I have a class or my stairs everyday of the week except Sunday.
I really think I will be doing well if I can keep as close to this schedule as possible. The other things I have going for me is that the actual event is only walking UP the steps and not down- during my training I will have to do both. Also- I am training in the mountain area and then going to Chicago so the air will be different. So those two can benefit me pretty well I think.
I have 50 cards at the bottom of the steps - when I get to the bottom I take a card and carry it to the top and put it in the bowl. I have half the deck face up and half face down so when I am half way done I know it! When I am done with 50 cards I gather my cards up and take them back downstairs for the next day I train steps. This makes my total steps in a workout for right now- 612 (one tower equals 585 stairs) I have thought about making 50 cards from card stock in four different colors and putting a motivational message on each one so if I am struggling I can read it and keep going! I need lots of ideas for motivational thoughts. Might have to ask on facebook.
So tonight is zumba- I have done one zumba this week and one set of stairs. Tomorrow is scupt and spin which I am really looking forward to - HONESTLY! I want some good weight training! =)
I am working hard to cut out the excess milk I drink and sugar intake. Again- I am not going cold turkey with either of these things but will improve on them as I go. I have gained a little weight but my body looks like I have gained A LOT. So with all my training I would imagine I will lose some weight and so come March 27th I hope to be looking and feeling better as well!
Until I blog again......
Monday, October 11, 2010
wahooo!OOOO!Oooooo
Well, Sept 17th we went and walked ten miles of the soda screamer- took 3 hours 10 minutes. I was pretty pleased with that. Decided with a little extra work I would be able to finish in four hours - but still be pushing the 4 hours but I was pleased with that.
The next week I spent looking for new kitchen cabinets and other kitchen items and was unable to train much- (new kitchen/dining room is a wonderful gift from my oldest child! bless her heart!) Then we went to yellowstone the weekend of Sept 24th. That was an amazing trip! I made sure I pushed Christopher for most of the walking we did.
By the time I got back- I was sick. Saw the dr, got some good cough syrup, got to feeling better but not 100%. I did walk a little over half way home one day last week. So October 9th arrived- not as ready for it as I would have liked to been and not as healthy as I would have liked to been but time to go!
So I took off like everyone else- a light jog until I hit the first hill. (mind you I wasn't going to run much if any!) the paths were decorated for Halloween (the soda SCREAMER) - it was very fun. I really enjoyed it- the morning from up there was beautiful. around mile three the one person that was behind me passed me. But I was in this for me and Christopher to finish- not beat anyone.
Had a great time-people cheered us on- clapped, told us we were an inspiration, and went back to their own run. Lots of neat heart-warming moments. I at one point decided I wasn't going to make it back in the four hours and got a little upset with myself but then decided it didn't matter- what was important was that I just finish.
The last half mile to mile I was sure we weren't going to finish at all! Ty gave me a piece of a special k protein bar and that boosted me up to finish! We came into the final stretch and people came to the finish line cheering us on. It was wonderful. We crossed the finish line and the person over the event said "you did it in less than four hours" I couldn't believe it. I said "really? what time is it?" She didn't know but someone else said 11:42 and I said "nu uh" then Ty showed me his cell phone, and it said 11:43. I couldn't believe it!!
I am so very proud of my accomplishment! next year we will shave off some more time! Next year we will have the new jogging stroller that did not make it in time for this event!!
Until then- I am starting to train for my next big crazy event!! In Chicago! I am so excited to do this event! It is for the American Lung Association! 2,340 steps to climb!!! I can do it! I know I can!!!
until I blog again....
The next week I spent looking for new kitchen cabinets and other kitchen items and was unable to train much- (new kitchen/dining room is a wonderful gift from my oldest child! bless her heart!) Then we went to yellowstone the weekend of Sept 24th. That was an amazing trip! I made sure I pushed Christopher for most of the walking we did.
By the time I got back- I was sick. Saw the dr, got some good cough syrup, got to feeling better but not 100%. I did walk a little over half way home one day last week. So October 9th arrived- not as ready for it as I would have liked to been and not as healthy as I would have liked to been but time to go!
So I took off like everyone else- a light jog until I hit the first hill. (mind you I wasn't going to run much if any!) the paths were decorated for Halloween (the soda SCREAMER) - it was very fun. I really enjoyed it- the morning from up there was beautiful. around mile three the one person that was behind me passed me. But I was in this for me and Christopher to finish- not beat anyone.
Had a great time-people cheered us on- clapped, told us we were an inspiration, and went back to their own run. Lots of neat heart-warming moments. I at one point decided I wasn't going to make it back in the four hours and got a little upset with myself but then decided it didn't matter- what was important was that I just finish.
The last half mile to mile I was sure we weren't going to finish at all! Ty gave me a piece of a special k protein bar and that boosted me up to finish! We came into the final stretch and people came to the finish line cheering us on. It was wonderful. We crossed the finish line and the person over the event said "you did it in less than four hours" I couldn't believe it. I said "really? what time is it?" She didn't know but someone else said 11:42 and I said "nu uh" then Ty showed me his cell phone, and it said 11:43. I couldn't believe it!!
I am so very proud of my accomplishment! next year we will shave off some more time! Next year we will have the new jogging stroller that did not make it in time for this event!!
Until then- I am starting to train for my next big crazy event!! In Chicago! I am so excited to do this event! It is for the American Lung Association! 2,340 steps to climb!!! I can do it! I know I can!!!
until I blog again....
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