Well, today went well from the exercising standpoint, but not so much from the eating standpoint. I did 15 minutes on the elliptical, and 2 sets each of bicep curls, triceps pull-down, shoulder press and butterflies.
I weighed in today, in case tomorrow is not so good. I wrote down the number, and will weigh again tomorrow. Tomorrow I'll post whichever number is lower. ;^)
I ate too much today, but not so much that I'm miserable. Just little bits at a time. So, maybe that is a little step better. I didn't just gorge myself. Just allowed myself to enjoy lots of things at the carry-in. Back in the saddle again tomorrow.
Tuesday, October 31, 2006
Monday, October 30, 2006
10/30/09
Did 20 minutes on the cross trainer today. I intended to go to tone & tighten class, but could not get away from the office by noon; class starts at 12:10. I probably won't be able to go all week. Well, maybe Friday. One of the other girls has to go to the sleep lab to help cover for someone on vacation, and she goes around lunch time. So if i don't go to class, I'll do cardio. Tomorrow, weights. Wednesday I'm gonna go after work w/my friend Shauna.
I'm not too optimistic about my weigh in Wednesday. I ate too much this week-end, (gee, does that sound familiar?) and we have a carry-in tomorrow. I'm going to try to be very disciplined. Lots of water, lots of coffee and diet soda. I made a cheese ball that I'm going to fashion into a spider. I used reduced-fat cream cheese. I'm going to use black licorice for the legs, and pimento-stuffed olives for the eyes.
I'm not too optimistic about my weigh in Wednesday. I ate too much this week-end, (gee, does that sound familiar?) and we have a carry-in tomorrow. I'm going to try to be very disciplined. Lots of water, lots of coffee and diet soda. I made a cheese ball that I'm going to fashion into a spider. I used reduced-fat cream cheese. I'm going to use black licorice for the legs, and pimento-stuffed olives for the eyes.
Sunday, October 29, 2006
10/29/06
Went to the fitness center with my friend Shauna yesterday. I did 25 minutes of cardio, most on the cross trainer, and 2 sets of 15 each of biceps and triceps. Did chest press, too; 1 set of 15 and one set of 10.
My eating this week-end was not as out of control as last week-end, but still way too much tonight. trgffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffp-00-
Sorry. That last bit of typing is courtesy of Katchoo!
My eating this week-end was not as out of control as last week-end, but still way too much tonight. trgffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffp-00-
Sorry. That last bit of typing is courtesy of Katchoo!
Thursday, October 26, 2006
10/26/06
I SOOOOOOOOOOOO did not want to work out today. Kinda tired; kinda gray, yucky day; just didn't feel like it. But, I thought I should do at least 15 minutes. No, 20. Just to get something in. So I got on the bike with my book for 15 minutes. When I got done, I figured since I'm already hot and sweaty, and I do want to read some more, I might as well get on the treadmill. So I did 15 minutes there, too. Max incline 1; max speed 2.8. I'm glad that I went ahead and worked out. It made me feel better in more ways than one. And if there's any justice, I burned off more fat since I was working out when I didn't want to!
Wednesday, October 25, 2006
10/25/06 - goal
339.2!!! Made the one pound goal. Goal for next week, 2lbs. Which may be a challenge. We are having a carry-in at work on Tuesday, so I will have to be very disciplined. I can do this. I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. And I don't have to keep repeating the same old mistakes.
However, I did tonight. Went straight from work to church. Had a snack before I left work, and a banana at Art Reach. Still, was hungry enough to gnaw my arm off by the time I got home. I ate 2 bowls of chili, and 4 or 5 pieces of cornbread. (I really didn't want to say how much cornbread; but felt the need to be honest. ouch.) I should have stopped at 1 bowl, and maybe 2 pieces of cornbread. I feel really stuffed. I gotta remember, I don't have to keep repeating the same old mistakes.
Went to tone and tighten class today. We did legs, a little arms and abs. Will do cardio tomorrow.
However, I did tonight. Went straight from work to church. Had a snack before I left work, and a banana at Art Reach. Still, was hungry enough to gnaw my arm off by the time I got home. I ate 2 bowls of chili, and 4 or 5 pieces of cornbread. (I really didn't want to say how much cornbread; but felt the need to be honest. ouch.) I should have stopped at 1 bowl, and maybe 2 pieces of cornbread. I feel really stuffed. I gotta remember, I don't have to keep repeating the same old mistakes.
Went to tone and tighten class today. We did legs, a little arms and abs. Will do cardio tomorrow.
Tuesday, October 24, 2006
10/24/06
Yesterday, went to tone and tighten class. We did arms and chest and abs. Also made a really good choice for dinner. We went to La Famila de Jeshua, a local Italian joint. We both got salads, and we split a calzone.
Today, I did 30 minutes on the treadmill. I have a new book to read, All Mortal Flesh by Julia Spencer Fleming. This is the 5th in a series of mysteries, and I have loved them all. It made the time pass really quickly. I didn't even look at the timer until 28 minutes had passed!
This past week-end, I was not making such good choices. What started out to be 1 day of "bad" eating at the festival turned into the whole week-end. We'll see how weigh-in goes tomorrow. I have to be careful; I can splurge for 1 meal, but not 2 or 3 days. Kinda counters all the working out I've been doing.
I need to take my measurements soon. My butt is feeling tighter, and my arms are starting to get a little definition again.
Today, I did 30 minutes on the treadmill. I have a new book to read, All Mortal Flesh by Julia Spencer Fleming. This is the 5th in a series of mysteries, and I have loved them all. It made the time pass really quickly. I didn't even look at the timer until 28 minutes had passed!
This past week-end, I was not making such good choices. What started out to be 1 day of "bad" eating at the festival turned into the whole week-end. We'll see how weigh-in goes tomorrow. I have to be careful; I can splurge for 1 meal, but not 2 or 3 days. Kinda counters all the working out I've been doing.
I need to take my measurements soon. My butt is feeling tighter, and my arms are starting to get a little definition again.
Saturday, October 21, 2006
10/21/06
Yesterday we did legs and butt and abs in tone and tighten. Since I did exercise, I did have one of my candy packages. I meant to take it to the movie with me, but forgot, so had it afterward.
We saw Flags of Our Fathers last night. I highly recommend it. I really enjoyed it. I had a small bag of popcorn with LOTS of butter on it. I really enjoyed that, too!
Walked all over Bridgeton today with Mom, my sister Pam and my nephew Joshua. We had a very nice time, and the weather was great. And I didn't even eat a ton. Did have some maple nut fudge and some cookies and cream fudge. I'm letting myself eat too much today, and will get back on track tomorrow.
We saw Flags of Our Fathers last night. I highly recommend it. I really enjoyed it. I had a small bag of popcorn with LOTS of butter on it. I really enjoyed that, too!
Walked all over Bridgeton today with Mom, my sister Pam and my nephew Joshua. We had a very nice time, and the weather was great. And I didn't even eat a ton. Did have some maple nut fudge and some cookies and cream fudge. I'm letting myself eat too much today, and will get back on track tomorrow.
Thursday, October 19, 2006
10/19/06
I have the best, most wonderful husband in the whole wide world! (I tried to post a pic, but the picture-adder-button-thingey doesn't seem to be working tonight.) (ETA--finally able to post a pic of my baby!) I love mellocreme pumpkins, but have been trying to avoid them, cause, they're sugar, and they're evil. And I can eat then until I literally become sick. I have oft lamented that someone needs to make a single serving size bag of them. My fabulous hubby did just that! He made up snack sized baggies, each containing 3 pumpkins and a roll of smarties! What a great guy! He's so cool! I've put them in my closet, so I won't see them all the time. I'll permit myself only 1 package per day, and only on days I work out.
Speaking of working out, I didn't today. I didn't get much sleep last night, as I was up a lot coughing. Went in to sleep in the recliner for awhile so Sean could get some sleep, since he has to be up at 4. So I was really tired today. And my friend Kim (Hi!) just came back to work after having surgery, and wanted to do lunch. I will work out tomorrow. Either tone and tighten class, or if no one is teaching/no one shows up, I'll do 15 minutes of cardio and a set of various weights.
Speaking of working out, I didn't today. I didn't get much sleep last night, as I was up a lot coughing. Went in to sleep in the recliner for awhile so Sean could get some sleep, since he has to be up at 4. So I was really tired today. And my friend Kim (Hi!) just came back to work after having surgery, and wanted to do lunch. I will work out tomorrow. Either tone and tighten class, or if no one is teaching/no one shows up, I'll do 15 minutes of cardio and a set of various weights.
Wednesday, October 18, 2006
10/18/06 -goal/pics
Woo Hoo! I made my goal! 340.1. I can live with that .1 of a pound. I was a little scared as I got on the scale, but then really excited! My goal for next week is 1 pound. I am trying to be realistic, as I am going to the Covered Bridge Festival with my Mom and sis. For those of you who don't know, the festival is about shopping and eating, shopping and eating some more. Oh, yeah, there are some covered bridges, too. I will be walking a lot, but I'm not going to be too worried about what I eat. There will definitely be a lemon shake-up involved, and probably some beef tips with potatoes and mushrooms.
Here are pics from 6/19/06 for comparison:
Not sure if I really see much difference, except that the outfit from Sunday is MUCH cuter! I'll take my next pics in the same tank and jeans for a better comparison.
I went to tone and tighten class today. We did legs and abs. My chest is still sore from Monday, especially from the butterflies we did on an incline bench.
My friend Jack Fox sent me some pics he took Sunday:
Here are pics from 6/19/06 for comparison:Not sure if I really see much difference, except that the outfit from Sunday is MUCH cuter! I'll take my next pics in the same tank and jeans for a better comparison.
Tuesday, October 17, 2006
10/17/06
I am not looking forward to my weigh-in tomorrow. I ate too much tonight. Not a ton, but too much none the less. And I know exactly why I did it. I was very tired, and vulnerable to overeating. I prayed about it, but didn't really wait or look for an answer. So we'll see what the scales have to say tomorrow.
I did 30 minutes of cardio today. 20 minutes on the treadmill. Max speed 2.8, max incline 2. And 10 minutes on the bike. The 30 minutes is getting easier. I'm still sick, though. Getting to the coughing-up stage now. Fun. And it made it a little hard to breathe on the treadmill for a little bit. I've had the cold almost a week now, so hopefully it will be gone in another week.
I did 30 minutes of cardio today. 20 minutes on the treadmill. Max speed 2.8, max incline 2. And 10 minutes on the bike. The 30 minutes is getting easier. I'm still sick, though. Getting to the coughing-up stage now. Fun. And it made it a little hard to breathe on the treadmill for a little bit. I've had the cold almost a week now, so hopefully it will be gone in another week.
Monday, October 16, 2006
10/16/06
Did the 1 mile fun walk Saturday for Race for the Cure. It was COLD! But fun. And for a good cause. The Saint Mary of the Woods campus is beautiful anytime, but especially in the fall.
Went to tone & tighten class today. We did chest, triceps, biceps, quads, hamstrings and abs.
I tried Carnation Instant Breakfast yesterday, and quite liked it. I am going to use it for some meal substitutions, and for pre-work out snacks on occasion.
I'll have some new pics soon.
Went to tone & tighten class today. We did chest, triceps, biceps, quads, hamstrings and abs.
I tried Carnation Instant Breakfast yesterday, and quite liked it. I am going to use it for some meal substitutions, and for pre-work out snacks on occasion.
I'll have some new pics soon.
Friday, October 13, 2006
10/13/06 - g
Started to feel kinda sick Wednesday night. Last evening, my sinuses were getting stuffy and my was throat still sore. Today, more of the same, but not necessarily worse. But I was tired, and didn't feel much like moving around a lot, so I did weights instead of tone and tighten class. Which was just as well, as I was the only one who showed up besides the instructor. It is Friday, which notoriously has bad attendance, and it is fall break for the schools around here. I did get to talk with the instructor, Rebecca, though. I haven't seen her in a while, since I dropped my membership for awhile, so it was good to catch up with her.
I started thinking about some goals while I was working out today. I would like to be at 320 by the end of the year, and 270 by my 40th birthday. I think both are realistic, if I buckle down with my eating.
Speaking of eating, I've done pretty well this week, until tonight. I at a big bowl of chili, with some crackers and too much cheese. And it would have been okay if I stopped there. But I also ate some leftover pasta, and 2 dinner rolls with a lot of butter. I guess I was just feeling sick and tired, and wanted to eat. But I'm not going to let that spoil the whole week-end. Back to eating well the next time I eat.
And I think I sweated out my cold a little bit while I worked out. My throat is still kinda funky. I'm enjoying a nice hot cup of lemon tea as I type.
Tomorrow is Race for the Cure. It's gonna be cold, but I'll bundle up in layers, and a stocking cap. I'll be active, so I should be fine. And I can pretty much take it easy all afternoon/evening, except for some grocery shopping. Hopefully my throat will be fine for singing back-up Sunday night at church. A little huskiness could help my voice.
I started thinking about some goals while I was working out today. I would like to be at 320 by the end of the year, and 270 by my 40th birthday. I think both are realistic, if I buckle down with my eating.
Speaking of eating, I've done pretty well this week, until tonight. I at a big bowl of chili, with some crackers and too much cheese. And it would have been okay if I stopped there. But I also ate some leftover pasta, and 2 dinner rolls with a lot of butter. I guess I was just feeling sick and tired, and wanted to eat. But I'm not going to let that spoil the whole week-end. Back to eating well the next time I eat.
And I think I sweated out my cold a little bit while I worked out. My throat is still kinda funky. I'm enjoying a nice hot cup of lemon tea as I type.
Tomorrow is Race for the Cure. It's gonna be cold, but I'll bundle up in layers, and a stocking cap. I'll be active, so I should be fine. And I can pretty much take it easy all afternoon/evening, except for some grocery shopping. Hopefully my throat will be fine for singing back-up Sunday night at church. A little huskiness could help my voice.
Thursday, October 12, 2006
10/12/06 - g
342.2
Well, the stuff offered in the beta version finally seems to be working. I was able to add a new link to my lists of links; my friend Shauna's blog counting down her progress toward doing the Mini in May. And the link thingy is working, too, as evidenced above. Cool.
Yesterday, did 30 minutes cardio for the first time. 15 minutes on the treadmill; max incline 1, max speed 2.8. 15 minutes on the bike. That was all my butt could endure. Today, 30 minutes of cardio again. 20 minutes on the cross trainer and 10 minutes on the bike. On the cross trainer, I used the arms occasionally and sprinted (for me) to a few songs. Tomorrow I plan on going to tone and tighten, if anyone is teaching. If not, I'll do weights.
I've lost 1.2 lb since last week. Not as much as I would have liked, but down none the less. I have set an ambitious goal for next week. 2.2 lbs. That way I'll be at an even 340. I realized after I set that goal that I'll be starting my period at the end of the week, and that could affect the outcome. Oh well. Better to set a goal and miss than not set any goals at all. I suppose I could be building some muscle, too, but since it's not quite been 2 weeks, I don't know how much that would affect my weight yet.
Well, the stuff offered in the beta version finally seems to be working. I was able to add a new link to my lists of links; my friend Shauna's blog counting down her progress toward doing the Mini in May. And the link thingy is working, too, as evidenced above. Cool.
Yesterday, did 30 minutes cardio for the first time. 15 minutes on the treadmill; max incline 1, max speed 2.8. 15 minutes on the bike. That was all my butt could endure. Today, 30 minutes of cardio again. 20 minutes on the cross trainer and 10 minutes on the bike. On the cross trainer, I used the arms occasionally and sprinted (for me) to a few songs. Tomorrow I plan on going to tone and tighten, if anyone is teaching. If not, I'll do weights.
I've lost 1.2 lb since last week. Not as much as I would have liked, but down none the less. I have set an ambitious goal for next week. 2.2 lbs. That way I'll be at an even 340. I realized after I set that goal that I'll be starting my period at the end of the week, and that could affect the outcome. Oh well. Better to set a goal and miss than not set any goals at all. I suppose I could be building some muscle, too, but since it's not quite been 2 weeks, I don't know how much that would affect my weight yet.
Tuesday, October 10, 2006
10/10/06
I did climb my 4 flights of stairs. I forgot to do them on my lunch, so I did them after work. I will weigh in tomorrow, and also either do tone and tighten class or some sort of cardio machine.
Just went back and looked at yesterday's post. I said 5 flights of stairs, but I meant 4. It was 5, if you count the one I climb to get to work.
Just went back and looked at yesterday's post. I said 5 flights of stairs, but I meant 4. It was 5, if you count the one I climb to get to work.
Monday, October 09, 2006
10/09/06
Tried to switch to the beta version of blogspot. Not sure it worked. Figured I'd go ahead and do it since I'll have to eventually, anyhow.
Went to tone and tighten class today. We did shoulders and legs, and abs, as always. I didn't seem to have lost much fitness or stamina for the class, except for abs. If I don't do them consistantly, and I don't, I cramp up real quickly. We did 100, and I cramped up after 30 or 40.
Not sure if I'll get up to the gym tomorrow or not. I have my next laser hair removal treatment, and I'll need to use some of my lunch hour to make it up. Might do 10 minutes or so on the treadmill, or might just climb 5 flights of stair. UGH!!!
Had a FABULOUS time this week-end at Buca di Beppo! www.bucadibeppo.com, (since the link-adder-thingey doesn't seem to be working). We had a total of 14 people in the Pope room, and a good time was had by all. Ate WAY too much, but enjoyed every last bite. And then we walked around downtown Indy for awhile, so walked some of it off.
Well, preview post doesn't seem to be working, either, so I apologize for grammar and spelling mistakes
Went to tone and tighten class today. We did shoulders and legs, and abs, as always. I didn't seem to have lost much fitness or stamina for the class, except for abs. If I don't do them consistantly, and I don't, I cramp up real quickly. We did 100, and I cramped up after 30 or 40.
Not sure if I'll get up to the gym tomorrow or not. I have my next laser hair removal treatment, and I'll need to use some of my lunch hour to make it up. Might do 10 minutes or so on the treadmill, or might just climb 5 flights of stair. UGH!!!
Had a FABULOUS time this week-end at Buca di Beppo! www.bucadibeppo.com, (since the link-adder-thingey doesn't seem to be working). We had a total of 14 people in the Pope room, and a good time was had by all. Ate WAY too much, but enjoyed every last bite. And then we walked around downtown Indy for awhile, so walked some of it off.
Well, preview post doesn't seem to be working, either, so I apologize for grammar and spelling mistakes
Thursday, October 05, 2006
10/05/06
20 minutes on the elliptical today. I didn't even check time until 17 minutes were down. I did an alternating up and down course. I did a tiny bit backwards, and sprinted some to match the tempo of the songs I was listening to.
Wednesday, October 04, 2006
10/04/06
342.7
That's the lowest I've been since May. WooHoo! Must be something to this exercising more and eating less. Did 20 minutes the total body arc trainer today. Sometimes with the arms, sometimes without, and sometimes going faster, to the tempo of the music I was listening to.
I also did something very good and unusual (for me) tonight. But I intend to make it become more usual. There were 2 pieces of left over pizza sitting out when I got home from Art Reach tonight. They were just taunting me. I wasn't really hungry. So I got out a baggie and put them away. Wow! Just like that, they were gone. I did kinda want something sweet, so I had 2 no sugar added fudgecicles (only 90 calories total and low fat). Very satisfying. Just finished them, matter of fact.
I'm trying to put into practice a scripture from my devotions recently:
God rescued us from dead-end alleys and dark dungeons. He's set us up in the kingdom of the Son he loves so much, the Son who got us out of the pit we were in, got rid of the sins we were doomed to keep repeating.
Colossians 1: 13-14 (The Message)
I don't have to keep eating things just because they are there. I don't have to eat too much. I can make good choices, and enjoy them.
That's the lowest I've been since May. WooHoo! Must be something to this exercising more and eating less. Did 20 minutes the total body arc trainer today. Sometimes with the arms, sometimes without, and sometimes going faster, to the tempo of the music I was listening to.
I also did something very good and unusual (for me) tonight. But I intend to make it become more usual. There were 2 pieces of left over pizza sitting out when I got home from Art Reach tonight. They were just taunting me. I wasn't really hungry. So I got out a baggie and put them away. Wow! Just like that, they were gone. I did kinda want something sweet, so I had 2 no sugar added fudgecicles (only 90 calories total and low fat). Very satisfying. Just finished them, matter of fact.
I'm trying to put into practice a scripture from my devotions recently:
God rescued us from dead-end alleys and dark dungeons. He's set us up in the kingdom of the Son he loves so much, the Son who got us out of the pit we were in, got rid of the sins we were doomed to keep repeating.
Colossians 1: 13-14 (The Message)
I don't have to keep eating things just because they are there. I don't have to eat too much. I can make good choices, and enjoy them.
Tuesday, October 03, 2006
Monday, October 02, 2006
10/02/06
344.7
It's been awhile since I've posted. Mostly 'cause I've been busy. I worked the Emmaus walk. We had great food, which I ate too much of. Plus didn't drink much water, and used a lot of salt. All of which resulted in a bump up to 351. Which I don't think could have been actual fat gain. Mostly water, I would think. But, now I am back down to where I have hovered around the last couple of months.
Big news--I rejoined the gym last Friday. Did 20 minutes on the treadmill Friday, and upper body weights today. Sean & I went for a short walk before picking up a few things for supper. I took a nap first, which I felt a little bad about, until I saw the GORGEOUS sunset after we were done shopping. Would totally have missed that if I hadn't taken that nap.
I'm trying to reduce the amount of carbs I eat, and make better choices about those I do eat. I discovered Kashi GoLean Rolls at Kroger, since they were on sale last week. They are quite tasty. Makes a good mid-morning snack to get me through my workout. And kinda feels like eating a candy bar, without being bad for you. I've had the Kashi Heart to Heart Wild Blueberry cereal, too. It's pretty tasty, and makes your milk blue. Fun!
It's been awhile since I've posted. Mostly 'cause I've been busy. I worked the Emmaus walk. We had great food, which I ate too much of. Plus didn't drink much water, and used a lot of salt. All of which resulted in a bump up to 351. Which I don't think could have been actual fat gain. Mostly water, I would think. But, now I am back down to where I have hovered around the last couple of months.
Big news--I rejoined the gym last Friday. Did 20 minutes on the treadmill Friday, and upper body weights today. Sean & I went for a short walk before picking up a few things for supper. I took a nap first, which I felt a little bad about, until I saw the GORGEOUS sunset after we were done shopping. Would totally have missed that if I hadn't taken that nap.
I'm trying to reduce the amount of carbs I eat, and make better choices about those I do eat. I discovered Kashi GoLean Rolls at Kroger, since they were on sale last week. They are quite tasty. Makes a good mid-morning snack to get me through my workout. And kinda feels like eating a candy bar, without being bad for you. I've had the Kashi Heart to Heart Wild Blueberry cereal, too. It's pretty tasty, and makes your milk blue. Fun!
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