Gah! I'm so lost I don't even know what number of the challenge we're on.
Exercise wise I've been doing great but I have really been struggling with my food choices, so like I've done many times before, I'm restarting ME again. Taking baby steps to ensure that I am successful and don't fall off track...
That's the best thing about a journey, is no matter how many times I need to restart it's ok as long as I keep going.
Here I go again on my journey.... I CAN DO THIS
Thursday, May 19, 2011
Saturday, May 14, 2011
Day 77-83 & new Photo
Wow, it's been a bit since I've blogged, On Sunday we got news that Greg's Grandma wasn't doing well so we started driving to Michigan, well on the way she ended up passing. We got to Michigan on Monday morning and just got home yesterday morning.
Even though we went for a funeral it was an amazing visit. We got to re-connect with the the family. There's been so much time and distance between all of us, that this week together was really a blessing.
I ate so so, but I did exercise every day. On Tuesday morning I even got up and went for a run while the rest of my family was sleeping.
This photo was taken while I was up there, and it blew me away. I never realized how I really look, sure I've lost 85 pounds but in my mind I still see a "BIG/VERY LARGE" woman, and when I saw this photo I nearly fell over. I put my "BEFORE" with it to compare and thought I'd share with you
So now we're home and I'm ready to keep going on my journey!!!
Even though we went for a funeral it was an amazing visit. We got to re-connect with the the family. There's been so much time and distance between all of us, that this week together was really a blessing.
I ate so so, but I did exercise every day. On Tuesday morning I even got up and went for a run while the rest of my family was sleeping.
This photo was taken while I was up there, and it blew me away. I never realized how I really look, sure I've lost 85 pounds but in my mind I still see a "BIG/VERY LARGE" woman, and when I saw this photo I nearly fell over. I put my "BEFORE" with it to compare and thought I'd share with you
So now we're home and I'm ready to keep going on my journey!!!
Sunday, May 8, 2011
Playing Catch up 74,75,76
Last night there was a MMA Fight and my trainer was in it, so we decided to go and it was so much fun! There was 10 matches and 8/10 had someone from my gym that I go to (Independent MMA) in the match.
Of those 8 we won 6 of the fights. WOO HOO!
My trainer rocked his match, he did so awesome, he won by judge decision!!! Just a super awesome exciting night!! On Friday when I was training my trainer said "We train WINNERS" at this place nothing else!! Push yourself! GO GO GO....
He was sure right! I'm so proud and thrilled to be a part of this amazing group of "athletes" (me an athlete! woah!)
There was even a FEMALE fight, (which by the way was amazing and I totally could see myself doing that in a year or so with training!)
Who would've thought I'd be having thoughts of going into a cage match! LOL The girl from my gym was there (the one that I wrestled with and got the bruises) and we both were just like Oh my gosh I that is so awesome, I want to do that! She said the next time she's coming to a match shes going to be in it! I though that was awesome! She's super strong and would rock it too!!
I told my husband I could totally see myself doing that and he said "I DONT THINK SO!" lo giggle I love my protective husband, but with training I totally would do it!! (this statement blows me away -- I really have come so far on my journey!!)
It's been an amazing week and I'm thrilled. The scale is moving, I'm feeling great! Looking forward to another awesome week on my journey
Of those 8 we won 6 of the fights. WOO HOO!
My trainer rocked his match, he did so awesome, he won by judge decision!!! Just a super awesome exciting night!! On Friday when I was training my trainer said "We train WINNERS" at this place nothing else!! Push yourself! GO GO GO....
He was sure right! I'm so proud and thrilled to be a part of this amazing group of "athletes" (me an athlete! woah!)
There was even a FEMALE fight, (which by the way was amazing and I totally could see myself doing that in a year or so with training!)
Who would've thought I'd be having thoughts of going into a cage match! LOL The girl from my gym was there (the one that I wrestled with and got the bruises) and we both were just like Oh my gosh I that is so awesome, I want to do that! She said the next time she's coming to a match shes going to be in it! I though that was awesome! She's super strong and would rock it too!!
I told my husband I could totally see myself doing that and he said "I DONT THINK SO!" lo giggle I love my protective husband, but with training I totally would do it!! (this statement blows me away -- I really have come so far on my journey!!)
It's been an amazing week and I'm thrilled. The scale is moving, I'm feeling great! Looking forward to another awesome week on my journey
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
Day 72 Was Great
GREAT DAY!!
Had an INTENSE workout today at the gym
today we did 45 seconds of each (twice)
50 pound over head shoulder presses
Bear Crawls across the mat
Deep seat squats with 50 pound dumb-bell
60 pound bar doing squats
25 pound medicine ball triceps extensions
Running up and down the stairs
then we did 5 mins non stop of
Jump Squats, running in place, push ups, mountain climbing
Then class ended so I decided to do more
15 mins on treadmill (jogging)
Then 30 mins on Elliptical
5 mins stretching afterwards
Another great day! It was hard but I managed to NOT get on the scale the entire day!! woo hoo! I cannot believe how addicted I am to that thing! LOL
Had an INTENSE workout today at the gym
today we did 45 seconds of each (twice)
50 pound over head shoulder presses
Bear Crawls across the mat
Deep seat squats with 50 pound dumb-bell
60 pound bar doing squats
25 pound medicine ball triceps extensions
Running up and down the stairs
then we did 5 mins non stop of
Jump Squats, running in place, push ups, mountain climbing
Then class ended so I decided to do more
15 mins on treadmill (jogging)
Then 30 mins on Elliptical
5 mins stretching afterwards
Another great day! It was hard but I managed to NOT get on the scale the entire day!! woo hoo! I cannot believe how addicted I am to that thing! LOL
Monday, May 2, 2011
Day 71! Woo hooo
Today was good, I went to the gym and did 25 mins on elliptical, 35 mins on treadmill (ran at 5mph for 14 minutes woo hoo!) then went and did squats, lunges bicep, tricep & shoulder work with the dumbbells.
Tonight Miranda & I did day 2 of the Spring into Shape challenge! It was fun!!
Also when I first joined Independent MMA, I had a gain and was at 195.6 (4-18) and as of today I am 190.8 which with the up and down with my swelling/sodium etc is finally back on the way down. YAY! I'm almost back to 188 where I was when I bloated from all the whatevers!
I also took my measurements when I started there and have lost 1 inch from my waist and 1 inch from my hips in 2 weeks WOO HOO!!!
I've also grounded myself from the scale, I am so obsessed with it, weighing every time I go to the bathroom so I weighted this morning and put the scale in the closet until next week! I CAN DO THIS!! No weighing for 1 week!! Wish me luck!
Tonight Miranda & I did day 2 of the Spring into Shape challenge! It was fun!!
Also when I first joined Independent MMA, I had a gain and was at 195.6 (4-18) and as of today I am 190.8 which with the up and down with my swelling/sodium etc is finally back on the way down. YAY! I'm almost back to 188 where I was when I bloated from all the whatevers!
I also took my measurements when I started there and have lost 1 inch from my waist and 1 inch from my hips in 2 weeks WOO HOO!!!
I've also grounded myself from the scale, I am so obsessed with it, weighing every time I go to the bathroom so I weighted this morning and put the scale in the closet until next week! I CAN DO THIS!! No weighing for 1 week!! Wish me luck!
May Measurements
Today I took my measurements. Overall I have lost 52 total inches from my body!!!
16 alone from my hips!! Incredible!! woo hoo I feel great and am so proud of these numbers!!!
HIPS
Starting 56 inches around
Today 40 inches around
____
-16 inches from my hips
WAIST
Starting 41 inches around
Today 31.0 inches around
______
10-inches from waist
THIGH
Starting 32 inches around
Today 23.5 inches around
______
-8.5 inches from my thighs
CHEST
Starting 42 inches around
Today 34 inches around
____
-8 inches gone from my chest
CALF
Starting 19 inches around
Today 15 inches around
____
-4 inches gone from my calf
BICEP
Starting 18 inches around
Today 12.5 inches around
_____
-5.5 inches gone from my Bicep
WOO HOO!!!
BMI is also down!!
STARTING 49.6 BMI
TODAY 34.48 BMI
16 alone from my hips!! Incredible!! woo hoo I feel great and am so proud of these numbers!!!
HIPS
Starting 56 inches around
Today 40 inches around
____
-16 inches from my hips
WAIST
Starting 41 inches around
Today 31.0 inches around
______
10-inches from waist
THIGH
Starting 32 inches around
Today 23.5 inches around
______
-8.5 inches from my thighs
CHEST
Starting 42 inches around
Today 34 inches around
____
-8 inches gone from my chest
CALF
Starting 19 inches around
Today 15 inches around
____
-4 inches gone from my calf
BICEP
Starting 18 inches around
Today 12.5 inches around
_____
-5.5 inches gone from my Bicep
WOO HOO!!!
BMI is also down!!
STARTING 49.6 BMI
TODAY 34.48 BMI
Sunday, May 1, 2011
Day 70 & April Recall/May Goals
'm thrilled, I have beat my personal best "goals" in WOO HOOO!! I exercised 2114 minutes and walked, jogged, ran or biked 104.79 miles for April!!!!
Day 70 has been good, we had an amazing church service, then a spaghetti lunch afterwards, I opted to NOT have the yummy delicious spaghetti and just had a salad. Came home then we all went for a bike ride!! We did 12 miles today in about an hour and a half.
My May Goals
A. Before all -- Daily Bible reading when I wake up. God is #1 in my life and spending 30 mins or more in the morning is my priority.
1. Stay 100% on track of the spring challenge (doing my videos everyday!) (I will also be finishing my 100 day challenge this month as well!)
2. Drink all of my water EVERYDAY
3. Stay in my calorie ranges & sodium ranges
4. Walk/run/jog or bike at least 100 miles
5. Reach 2000 fitness minutes for the month
6. Lose 10 pounds for the May Challenge
7. Go to my classes at least 4 times a week
Ready for a great month!!! I challenge you all to join the spring challenge from Sparkpeople! Lets make May an awesome month!
Day 70 has been good, we had an amazing church service, then a spaghetti lunch afterwards, I opted to NOT have the yummy delicious spaghetti and just had a salad. Came home then we all went for a bike ride!! We did 12 miles today in about an hour and a half.
My May Goals
A. Before all -- Daily Bible reading when I wake up. God is #1 in my life and spending 30 mins or more in the morning is my priority.
1. Stay 100% on track of the spring challenge (doing my videos everyday!) (I will also be finishing my 100 day challenge this month as well!)
2. Drink all of my water EVERYDAY
3. Stay in my calorie ranges & sodium ranges
4. Walk/run/jog or bike at least 100 miles
5. Reach 2000 fitness minutes for the month
6. Lose 10 pounds for the May Challenge
7. Go to my classes at least 4 times a week
Ready for a great month!!! I challenge you all to join the spring challenge from Sparkpeople! Lets make May an awesome month!
Saturday, April 30, 2011
Day 67, 68 & 69
Hmm Thursday... Don't remember... lol!! Went to the park and did my walk/jog was still sore from the workout the day before so that's all I did.
Friday I ended up wasting the whole stinking day!! First I took the old van over for emissions and the stupid thing fails.... so then I take the van to Ford to have a recall taken care of so it doesn't blow up (yikes).. then took it to the car wash, and went thru and the first time it didn't get clean, so I vacuumed it out and had to go thru again, by then it's nearly 12:30, I've missed my morning class, missed lunch and I'm starving.
Go and get gas in the van and head towards the mechanics to drop of the van, walked home, (only bout .75 mile from home)..
Literally wasted the whole day. Evening was spent watching the Royal wedding
I am bit peeved because I got on the scale and somehow I'm up 6 flipping pounds.. I know it's that time of the month, but 6 pounds REALLY!! Ugh, I've been working out so intensely and being 100% in my ranges for food, this just doesn't make a lick of sense. Maybe it's just the swollen muscles along with TOM but ughhhhh I don't like this, this will not get me to my 100 pounds gone if I keep going up
I asked my trainer today and he said it could be the muscles swelling and retaining fluids because their not used the work I've been doing, he said that I may go up before I have a big amount drop while my muscles adjust and my body adjusts to this new lifestyle.. He said to ignore the scale for right now and focus only on how the clothes feel (sound familiar?!?! LOL)
It doesn't thrill me at all to have a gain but I'll keep going
I'm sure the swelling and this week my period showed up it's a combo of the two, but it's still frustrating.
Day 69.. Went to class did all boxing (my arms arm tired), then went outside weed wacked and then went out to dinner whee I did good until desserts hit the table! LOL Butter pecan ice cream & angel food cake.. yum!!!!
Ready for a great day 70 tomorrow!!!!!!!
Friday I ended up wasting the whole stinking day!! First I took the old van over for emissions and the stupid thing fails.... so then I take the van to Ford to have a recall taken care of so it doesn't blow up (yikes).. then took it to the car wash, and went thru and the first time it didn't get clean, so I vacuumed it out and had to go thru again, by then it's nearly 12:30, I've missed my morning class, missed lunch and I'm starving.
Go and get gas in the van and head towards the mechanics to drop of the van, walked home, (only bout .75 mile from home)..
Literally wasted the whole day. Evening was spent watching the Royal wedding
I am bit peeved because I got on the scale and somehow I'm up 6 flipping pounds.. I know it's that time of the month, but 6 pounds REALLY!! Ugh, I've been working out so intensely and being 100% in my ranges for food, this just doesn't make a lick of sense. Maybe it's just the swollen muscles along with TOM but ughhhhh I don't like this, this will not get me to my 100 pounds gone if I keep going up
I asked my trainer today and he said it could be the muscles swelling and retaining fluids because their not used the work I've been doing, he said that I may go up before I have a big amount drop while my muscles adjust and my body adjusts to this new lifestyle.. He said to ignore the scale for right now and focus only on how the clothes feel (sound familiar?!?! LOL)
It doesn't thrill me at all to have a gain but I'll keep going
I'm sure the swelling and this week my period showed up it's a combo of the two, but it's still frustrating.
Day 69.. Went to class did all boxing (my arms arm tired), then went outside weed wacked and then went out to dinner whee I did good until desserts hit the table! LOL Butter pecan ice cream & angel food cake.. yum!!!!
Ready for a great day 70 tomorrow!!!!!!!
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Day 65.. Class was BRUTAL
Oh my gosh, yesterday's class was insane! I was wrestling on the mat "practicing" submissions & pinning, WOW that was fun and scary all at the same time. When he first said we were going be practicing that I was scared, because I've never done that before , part of me wanted to leave but I stayed anyway. My partner is all of 120 pounds but man she's a little warrior!!! She kept taking me down, bam, bam, bam!! I can't count how many times I got thrown to the mat! LOL
Then our trainer had us do an intense arm workout with weights,
75 bench press with 40lb bar)
75 Dumb Bell presses with 8lbs on each hand
and "just for fun " as the trainer put it, he followed all that up by me having my legs lifted while I walk with my arms (holding 5lb) weights... (like wheelbarrow )
It was BRUTAL, today I am bruised from head to toe and in a bit of pain from the "wrestling" for 15 minutes (3 5 min rounds) that we did, it litterally was a "match" wow! I must say for my first time that I did pretty good! I'm sore but am I quitting? No way, as a matter of fact I'm going back this morning for more!!
I will not let a bunch of bruises keep me from reaching my goals!!! I've counted over 30 bruises from my toes to my neck! LOL. My kids are freaked out cause mommy is black n blue but their just bruises, they'll heal.
(these were taken yesterday evening but you can see the bruises already, today their just more purple)
And this afternoon
See all the little bruises on the front
Then our trainer had us do an intense arm workout with weights,
75 bench press with 40lb bar)
75 Dumb Bell presses with 8lbs on each hand
and "just for fun " as the trainer put it, he followed all that up by me having my legs lifted while I walk with my arms (holding 5lb) weights... (like wheelbarrow )
It was BRUTAL, today I am bruised from head to toe and in a bit of pain from the "wrestling" for 15 minutes (3 5 min rounds) that we did, it litterally was a "match" wow! I must say for my first time that I did pretty good! I'm sore but am I quitting? No way, as a matter of fact I'm going back this morning for more!!
I will not let a bunch of bruises keep me from reaching my goals!!! I've counted over 30 bruises from my toes to my neck! LOL. My kids are freaked out cause mommy is black n blue but their just bruises, they'll heal.
(these were taken yesterday evening but you can see the bruises already, today their just more purple)
And this afternoon
See all the little bruises on the front
Monday, April 25, 2011
2 Months till Disney!!
Woo hoo I'm so excited to be going to Disney in 2 months!! Time to get my hind end moving and get working towards reaching 100lbs gone by then! I KNOW I CAN DO IT!
Last year when we went to Disney (April 1st 2010) I weighed 238 pounds! How exciting to get to go this year and be way down in ONEderland with 100 pounds gone!! Woo hoo I can do this!!
Here's me from last year after loosing 33.1 pounds for my 1st goal on my weight loss journey
And just for a reminder for myself, from the year before that (Feb 2009) of just how far I have come on this journey (aprox weight 255-260? or more not sure)
Only about 17 pounds until I reach 100 total gone, that's about 2 pounds a week! Totally do-able when I put my mind to it!! How exciting it will be to travel to my fav vacation spot so much healthier this year!!
Last year when we went to Disney (April 1st 2010) I weighed 238 pounds! How exciting to get to go this year and be way down in ONEderland with 100 pounds gone!! Woo hoo I can do this!!
Here's me from last year after loosing 33.1 pounds for my 1st goal on my weight loss journey
And just for a reminder for myself, from the year before that (Feb 2009) of just how far I have come on this journey (aprox weight 255-260? or more not sure)
Only about 17 pounds until I reach 100 total gone, that's about 2 pounds a week! Totally do-able when I put my mind to it!! How exciting it will be to travel to my fav vacation spot so much healthier this year!!
Saturday, April 23, 2011
Day 61 of 100 Woah!!!
Yesterday's Class was All leg work 25 Squat/overhead presses with weight bar, 25 squats holding medicine ball, then lunge from one end of the mat and back holding ball, repeating each time, and taking 5 off each round so 25, 20, 15,10, 5 of all that!)Then I jogged on the treadmill for 10 mins.
OMGOSH my legs are like jello & on F-I-R-E.
So when I add all that up
thats 75 squats presses with the 45lb bar
75 squats holding ball
and about 200 lunges! (give or take)
No wonder my legs are on fire today!! WOW BURN BABY BURN!!
I'm taking today and tomorrow off from any exercises to let my body rest and the muscles heal.
OMGOSH my legs are like jello & on F-I-R-E.
So when I add all that up
thats 75 squats presses with the 45lb bar
75 squats holding ball
and about 200 lunges! (give or take)
No wonder my legs are on fire today!! WOW BURN BABY BURN!!
I'm taking today and tomorrow off from any exercises to let my body rest and the muscles heal.
Friday, April 22, 2011
Day 60, Amazing again
Thursday, April 21, 2011
Today was a great day, I had Boxing class tonight and it was great, I got there and did 20 mins on the elliptical at "75 rpm", he and I were chatting and I told him (my trainer) that he does NOT have to be easy to me, that I want him to push me, so he said "ok step it up to 75 and keep it there", well I was being a show of and a couple times got it to 80, 82! LOL So anyway, did that then he had me go over to the bags and jog in place and punch the bag at the same time for 3 mins, take a 30 second break, do 3 minutes of lunges, take a 30 second break, 3 minutes jump squats, break & repeat, (and so on )
Then he told me I was going in the ring! UMM EXCUSE ME? WHAT? I don't have a clue what to do in the ring, I'm still learning I said, and he said, "just do what you've learned so far, I want to see how your doing," Omgosh it was awesome, I really liked it, granted I have a lot to learn but WOW it was amazing, and a couple times he'd tell me "great", thats right, etc.. so we went 3 minutes, and then I went out of the ring did Ab work, and he had me go back in again later for another 3 minutes.. wowie!
After our class ended, I hopped on the treadmill and jogged for 15 minutes and cooled down for 5.
Awesome day! I'm 100% in my ranges for food & water. With all the exercise I've been getting I've had to up my calories to match so I don't send my body into rebellion, which is hard but I managed to get it all in!!
WOO HOOO!!!
Then he told me I was going in the ring! UMM EXCUSE ME? WHAT? I don't have a clue what to do in the ring, I'm still learning I said, and he said, "just do what you've learned so far, I want to see how your doing," Omgosh it was awesome, I really liked it, granted I have a lot to learn but WOW it was amazing, and a couple times he'd tell me "great", thats right, etc.. so we went 3 minutes, and then I went out of the ring did Ab work, and he had me go back in again later for another 3 minutes.. wowie!
After our class ended, I hopped on the treadmill and jogged for 15 minutes and cooled down for 5.
Awesome day! I'm 100% in my ranges for food & water. With all the exercise I've been getting I've had to up my calories to match so I don't send my body into rebellion, which is hard but I managed to get it all in!!
WOO HOOO!!!
Thursday, April 21, 2011
Day 59 (WOWIE WHAT A WORKOUT)
OMGOSH! Today was intense for the class!!!
I got there, and got on the treadmill, walked 10, jogged 10 then went over to the mats where we were going to start. He started us off with 3 mins jumping rope, 3 mins shadow boxing (repeating the pattern 3 times), then we did 25 jumping jacks, then got our gloves on and partnered up (I met a really nice girl, (we were the only girls) and she was so kind and understanding to my "NEWBIE-NESS" I kept apologizing for getting to close when we were practicing hitting, I was terrified I was going to hit her face! Guess that's something I've got to get over if I'm going to learn to box. The instructor was very patient with me as I learned the "lingo" and the stance, and we practiced, swatting and punching, & guarding today, we "boxed" for an entire hour" He showed me proper stance and encouraged me when I would get it right. I loved that!!
After that he had us line up on the mat at and went down the line and we all had to do 25 of the following---Jumping jacks, jump squats, mountain climbers, sprawls, (OMG SO HARD), crunches, plank -hold for 25 secs, not sure what its called but in t-stand hop legs from side to side - only using arms to hold you while jumping, and jump -squat & sprawl, and the rule was if someone messed up we had to start over, so we got 6 done and some guy stopped, so he started us over, did 2 more, again mess up, put us all in a circle as a team and did them slowly so we ended up doing closer to 50! UGHHH Those SUCKED!!! Pretty proud of myself, one guy actually gave up on them, and just wouldnt' do anymore, proud to say I wasnt a quitter!
Finished off with a good stretch! I cannot believe how intense this class was today!! WOW WOW WOW!!!!! But I never quit and I never gave up, I finished every single move! I'm exhausted, been up since 3:30 am and still did all that, when I get Tyler I'm gonna go lay down for a nap!!!
I cannot wait to see the results from all these hardcore workouts I've just started doing! Weigh in is Friday
I got there, and got on the treadmill, walked 10, jogged 10 then went over to the mats where we were going to start. He started us off with 3 mins jumping rope, 3 mins shadow boxing (repeating the pattern 3 times), then we did 25 jumping jacks, then got our gloves on and partnered up (I met a really nice girl, (we were the only girls) and she was so kind and understanding to my "NEWBIE-NESS" I kept apologizing for getting to close when we were practicing hitting, I was terrified I was going to hit her face! Guess that's something I've got to get over if I'm going to learn to box. The instructor was very patient with me as I learned the "lingo" and the stance, and we practiced, swatting and punching, & guarding today, we "boxed" for an entire hour" He showed me proper stance and encouraged me when I would get it right. I loved that!!
After that he had us line up on the mat at and went down the line and we all had to do 25 of the following---Jumping jacks, jump squats, mountain climbers, sprawls, (OMG SO HARD), crunches, plank -hold for 25 secs, not sure what its called but in t-stand hop legs from side to side - only using arms to hold you while jumping, and jump -squat & sprawl, and the rule was if someone messed up we had to start over, so we got 6 done and some guy stopped, so he started us over, did 2 more, again mess up, put us all in a circle as a team and did them slowly so we ended up doing closer to 50! UGHHH Those SUCKED!!! Pretty proud of myself, one guy actually gave up on them, and just wouldnt' do anymore, proud to say I wasnt a quitter!
Finished off with a good stretch! I cannot believe how intense this class was today!! WOW WOW WOW!!!!! But I never quit and I never gave up, I finished every single move! I'm exhausted, been up since 3:30 am and still did all that, when I get Tyler I'm gonna go lay down for a nap!!!
I cannot wait to see the results from all these hardcore workouts I've just started doing! Weigh in is Friday
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Day 58 another awesome day
I got up in the morning, had my Bible time, while Tyler is getting ready for school, finish that go and take him to school, and my friend calls and wanted to know if I wanted to go walking, she must have read my mind, I already had my exercise clothes on and had every intention of going once I dropped him off.
So we met and walked, I ended up doing 3 miles at a fast comfortable pace (only jogged a tiny bit)
Came home, did my Sparking around. family time and such then later that night was Boxing class again, I decided to try the more "intense" workout from another trainer and WOAH baby was it hardcore. It was intense but manageable and I never quit. My coach asked how I liked it and if it was too hard, I said, it wasn't hard where I couldn't do it but it defiantly was a challenge and I'll be doing it again! I asked him how I was doing and he said "Better than most of these people who've been coming a while" .. lol yay me
Class was an hour long... Heres what we did. First I warmed up on the Elliptical for 15 minutes, then he took us outside and had us run 15 laps around the parking lot, then we did 4 suicides (run to the first line, run back, run to the second line run back run to the third line back = 1 ), then we had to do 50 jumping jacks and then we went back inside and spent 10 mins working on our abs (crunches, bicycles, supermans, planks etc ) (OUCHIE!!), then 100 lunges, then we went over and did punching on the bag for a while, more jumping jacks and squats, and finished with weight lifting (each arm 25 bicep curls, 25 over head press, 25 kickbacks, 25 triceps extensions)
Talk about a total body workout!! Whew!! It was great!! Defiantly what I needed. I will also be most defiantly doing it again!!!
Total 120 mins of exercise & 5 miles done for the day! I stayed in my ranges but went over my fat by 3, so technically I say perfect day!
Another successful day done ready for 59
So we met and walked, I ended up doing 3 miles at a fast comfortable pace (only jogged a tiny bit)
Came home, did my Sparking around. family time and such then later that night was Boxing class again, I decided to try the more "intense" workout from another trainer and WOAH baby was it hardcore. It was intense but manageable and I never quit. My coach asked how I liked it and if it was too hard, I said, it wasn't hard where I couldn't do it but it defiantly was a challenge and I'll be doing it again! I asked him how I was doing and he said "Better than most of these people who've been coming a while" .. lol yay me
Class was an hour long... Heres what we did. First I warmed up on the Elliptical for 15 minutes, then he took us outside and had us run 15 laps around the parking lot, then we did 4 suicides (run to the first line, run back, run to the second line run back run to the third line back = 1 ), then we had to do 50 jumping jacks and then we went back inside and spent 10 mins working on our abs (crunches, bicycles, supermans, planks etc ) (OUCHIE!!), then 100 lunges, then we went over and did punching on the bag for a while, more jumping jacks and squats, and finished with weight lifting (each arm 25 bicep curls, 25 over head press, 25 kickbacks, 25 triceps extensions)
Talk about a total body workout!! Whew!! It was great!! Defiantly what I needed. I will also be most defiantly doing it again!!!
Total 120 mins of exercise & 5 miles done for the day! I stayed in my ranges but went over my fat by 3, so technically I say perfect day!
Another successful day done ready for 59
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Day 57 Rocked
My evening was AWESOME!!
Went to the Boxing Fit class, at first I was like ummm ok, I had no clue what was going on and no one really told me anything, then then the trainers tells me to warm up on the treadmill for 20 mins, so I did that and then it was time to get to work. (There is no coddling there, you're there to work and thats that.. At first I was like WTHECK, but then I was like ok makes sense!! )
He had me put on boxing gloves, and go over to the bags. and for 3 mins we just punched punched punched, then we'd take a 30 second break and then do another move, he had us doing lunges, jump squats, jumping jacks, more punching, then we got to practice mitt work with him and punch for as fast as we could for 1 minute straight. That was awesome.. Then we finished with Ab work (boo). It was great! I really loved it and before I left signed up for 6 months of classes.
I can take as many as I want per week (there are more than 4 a week that I know of) and I have full access to the trainers, the gym and all the classes I want! I'm thrilled about it! I've always been "AGAINST" a gym and determined to do it on my own, well I've hit a wall on my own and now it's time to step it up to the next level by getting that extra push. And technically it is a gym, but it's more boxing and fitness one on one than a regular just show up, meat market type gym.
Wooo hoo!! I'm so excited
Then I came home and cooked dinner, and then me and my husband went for an hour bike ride together (10 miles) to finish the evening off on a great note~
120 mins total of exercise for the day. 100% in my food ranges A+ day
Ready for another awesome day today
Went to the Boxing Fit class, at first I was like ummm ok, I had no clue what was going on and no one really told me anything, then then the trainers tells me to warm up on the treadmill for 20 mins, so I did that and then it was time to get to work. (There is no coddling there, you're there to work and thats that.. At first I was like WTHECK, but then I was like ok makes sense!! )
He had me put on boxing gloves, and go over to the bags. and for 3 mins we just punched punched punched, then we'd take a 30 second break and then do another move, he had us doing lunges, jump squats, jumping jacks, more punching, then we got to practice mitt work with him and punch for as fast as we could for 1 minute straight. That was awesome.. Then we finished with Ab work (boo). It was great! I really loved it and before I left signed up for 6 months of classes.
I can take as many as I want per week (there are more than 4 a week that I know of) and I have full access to the trainers, the gym and all the classes I want! I'm thrilled about it! I've always been "AGAINST" a gym and determined to do it on my own, well I've hit a wall on my own and now it's time to step it up to the next level by getting that extra push. And technically it is a gym, but it's more boxing and fitness one on one than a regular just show up, meat market type gym.
Wooo hoo!! I'm so excited
Then I came home and cooked dinner, and then me and my husband went for an hour bike ride together (10 miles) to finish the evening off on a great note~
120 mins total of exercise for the day. 100% in my food ranges A+ day
Ready for another awesome day today
Monday, April 18, 2011
Day 54, 55 & 56 Recap
Friday -- Day of to rest before the 5k --didn't do much.
Saturday 5k Race (see previous blog if you want to read about how it went)
Sunday 11.6 bike ride with the family, got a bug in my eye, today my eye hurts really bad -- owie
Best news for today day 57
Omgosh I'm going to start taking BOXING, ever since getting my wii Golds gym cardio work out game I've been wanting to learn "REAL" boxing, and I've found a place not far from my home that offers classes and one one training with Pro-Boxers! OMGOSH I'm just so excited!!! My first class is tonight!!!!!!!!!
I cannot it believe ME? Krystie WHAT?!? OMGOSH is turning into some sort of athlete, running, biking, boxing? Holy buckets who is this woman? A year + ago exercise was like a dirty word, don't mention it to me and don't expect me to do it! Now I'm constantly finding new things to try!! WOW! I don't know who this is but I SURE LOVE IT!!
So excited. Will update later about how the class goes!!!!
Saturday 5k Race (see previous blog if you want to read about how it went)
Sunday 11.6 bike ride with the family, got a bug in my eye, today my eye hurts really bad -- owie
Best news for today day 57
Omgosh I'm going to start taking BOXING, ever since getting my wii Golds gym cardio work out game I've been wanting to learn "REAL" boxing, and I've found a place not far from my home that offers classes and one one training with Pro-Boxers! OMGOSH I'm just so excited!!! My first class is tonight!!!!!!!!!
I cannot it believe ME? Krystie WHAT?!? OMGOSH is turning into some sort of athlete, running, biking, boxing? Holy buckets who is this woman? A year + ago exercise was like a dirty word, don't mention it to me and don't expect me to do it! Now I'm constantly finding new things to try!! WOW! I don't know who this is but I SURE LOVE IT!!
So excited. Will update later about how the class goes!!!!
Sunday, April 17, 2011
My 5k -Run for the Bun woo hoo I did it
Yesterday was the big day, the day I've been waiting for all year and have been training for since February.
Before the big race was the itty bitty bun run , where I believe it was about a half mile (maybe a quarter mile) that the little ones ran, well Tyler (age 4) wanted to do that one so I jogged with him and the rest of the kids, cheering him on the whole time, and we finished the race together! It was so awesome, he wanted to stop because he was so tired but I kept cheering him on and telling him go go go we can do this Tyler, a couple times we even held hands while running.
He finished his race in 3:39. I'm so proud of him for being the youngest one and he finished!!
My daughter Grace (age 9) finished first for the girls in the itty bitty bun run. I was so proud of her. She finished first there and then did the 5k in 41:05 (Grace, Greg & Tyler crossed together)
Then we walked across the street for my big race, I lined up with my family just to start and when they said READY SET GO, I said Ok guys love you, and I took off at a comfortable jog, I learned from last year full sprinting at the start line doesn't work and empties all my energy, so anyway I jogged well past the first mile marker, about 1.5 miles walked for 30 seconds and jogged again some more, there were a couple times I took 30 second "breaks" just to get my breath again and the I'd pick back up the jogging. Just kept telling myself I can do this, I can do this, then we rounded the corner and I knew I was almost done maybe 3/4 of a mile left and I got excited, and started pushing myself a bit more, when I rounded the next corner I could see the clock in the distance and that really encouraged me because it was in the 35 min range, so I full sprinted to the finish line because I wanted to be 36 mins or less, that had been my goal for a year. I crossed the finish line in 35:54 . I beat my last year time by 10 mins!!! WOO HOOO I DID IT, WOO HOOO I DID IT!!!
After I crossed the finish line I walked back and found my family, Greg, Grace & Tyler we're nearly done so I told them GO GO GO, so I kept walking finally found Miranda & Hannah as they had fallen behind and finished the race with them too, pushing them and encouraging them to finish.. They finished in 46:37
Just a comparison photo, this was me last year at the same 5k (Me 2nd person on left)
Time 45:39 (really pushing myself hard to finish in that time)
Yesterday -
35:54 mins!
I have come so far on this journey, not just in the weight loss department but in the mental & physical areas as well --to go from not being able to walk up my driveway without feeling like I was dying to walking a 5k and now running a 5k, WOW! I'm just so proud of myself
Before the big race was the itty bitty bun run , where I believe it was about a half mile (maybe a quarter mile) that the little ones ran, well Tyler (age 4) wanted to do that one so I jogged with him and the rest of the kids, cheering him on the whole time, and we finished the race together! It was so awesome, he wanted to stop because he was so tired but I kept cheering him on and telling him go go go we can do this Tyler, a couple times we even held hands while running.
He finished his race in 3:39. I'm so proud of him for being the youngest one and he finished!!
My daughter Grace (age 9) finished first for the girls in the itty bitty bun run. I was so proud of her. She finished first there and then did the 5k in 41:05 (Grace, Greg & Tyler crossed together)
Then we walked across the street for my big race, I lined up with my family just to start and when they said READY SET GO, I said Ok guys love you, and I took off at a comfortable jog, I learned from last year full sprinting at the start line doesn't work and empties all my energy, so anyway I jogged well past the first mile marker, about 1.5 miles walked for 30 seconds and jogged again some more, there were a couple times I took 30 second "breaks" just to get my breath again and the I'd pick back up the jogging. Just kept telling myself I can do this, I can do this, then we rounded the corner and I knew I was almost done maybe 3/4 of a mile left and I got excited, and started pushing myself a bit more, when I rounded the next corner I could see the clock in the distance and that really encouraged me because it was in the 35 min range, so I full sprinted to the finish line because I wanted to be 36 mins or less, that had been my goal for a year. I crossed the finish line in 35:54 . I beat my last year time by 10 mins!!! WOO HOOO I DID IT, WOO HOOO I DID IT!!!
After I crossed the finish line I walked back and found my family, Greg, Grace & Tyler we're nearly done so I told them GO GO GO, so I kept walking finally found Miranda & Hannah as they had fallen behind and finished the race with them too, pushing them and encouraging them to finish.. They finished in 46:37
Just a comparison photo, this was me last year at the same 5k (Me 2nd person on left)
Time 45:39 (really pushing myself hard to finish in that time)
Yesterday -
35:54 mins!
I have come so far on this journey, not just in the weight loss department but in the mental & physical areas as well --to go from not being able to walk up my driveway without feeling like I was dying to walking a 5k and now running a 5k, WOW! I'm just so proud of myself
Friday, April 15, 2011
Join my Team.. The Dandy Lions
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Thursday, April 14, 2011
Day 53 Part 2
today has been a FABULOUS day, I got up this morning, read my Bible, took Tyler to school, then went to the park and did my 5 mins warm up, then I jogged 3.3 miles in 37 mins, and cooled down with another 5 min walk 4 miles done today!! woo hoo
Went and got my 5k race packet for Saturday, I'm so excited, as mentioned before I will be representing my weight loss team at the 5k, with my family and we all will be in our Dandy Lion shirts (even little Tyler!! ) I'm so excited, I've been wanting this for a whole year and it's nearly here.. just excited to finally prove to myself that I can run a 5k! I've been trying and practicing and will do my best
I've made good choices with my food today and am in all my ranges! YAY!
Tonight I went for a 14 mile bike ride with my husband for 75 mins, just riding around talking and spending time together without spending any money!! Woo hoo!! I can't believe how much I love riding bikes!!! I know I did when I was a kid, guess that never goes away. It's fun exercise! What could be better.
Tomorrow is gonna be an exercise rest day just so I'm not sore for race day.
Have an amazing night.. I'll see you all tomorrow
Went and got my 5k race packet for Saturday, I'm so excited, as mentioned before I will be representing my weight loss team at the 5k, with my family and we all will be in our Dandy Lion shirts (even little Tyler!! ) I'm so excited, I've been wanting this for a whole year and it's nearly here.. just excited to finally prove to myself that I can run a 5k! I've been trying and practicing and will do my best
I've made good choices with my food today and am in all my ranges! YAY!
Tonight I went for a 14 mile bike ride with my husband for 75 mins, just riding around talking and spending time together without spending any money!! Woo hoo!! I can't believe how much I love riding bikes!!! I know I did when I was a kid, guess that never goes away. It's fun exercise! What could be better.
Tomorrow is gonna be an exercise rest day just so I'm not sore for race day.
Have an amazing night.. I'll see you all tomorrow
Day 51, 52, 53 (playing catch up)
Tuesday--Good day, I went walking and did 42 mins of exercise and was on track but then evening came and well, I was pressured into going somewhere I really didn't want to go in the first place because I couldn't just say NO, and was miserable the entire time, my emotions took over and I felt about 2 inches high, long story short, came home made REALLY bad food choices and binged really hard, not a good night... Made me question how far I had really come on my journey, thanks to my awesome friends at the Dandy Lions I was able to snap out of it pretty quick
Wednesday I didn't feel well all day (because of the binge the night before I'm sure) so nothing much to talk about I just laid around. Took it easy
Thursday. today a NEW day, I got up this morning, read my Bible, took Tyler to school, then went to the park and did my 5 mins warm up, then I jogged 3.3 miles in 37 mins, and cooled down with another 5 min walk 4 miles done today!! woo hoo
Went and got my 5k race packet for Saturday, I'm so excited, as mentioned before I will be representing my weight loss team at the 5k, with my family and we all will be in our Dandy Lion shirts (even little Tyler!! ) I'm so excited, I've been wanting this for a whole year and it's nearly here.. just excited to finally prove to myself that I CAN DO THIS!!!!!!!!!!!
Here's to a great rest of the day.....
Wednesday I didn't feel well all day (because of the binge the night before I'm sure) so nothing much to talk about I just laid around. Took it easy
Thursday. today a NEW day, I got up this morning, read my Bible, took Tyler to school, then went to the park and did my 5 mins warm up, then I jogged 3.3 miles in 37 mins, and cooled down with another 5 min walk 4 miles done today!! woo hoo
Went and got my 5k race packet for Saturday, I'm so excited, as mentioned before I will be representing my weight loss team at the 5k, with my family and we all will be in our Dandy Lion shirts (even little Tyler!! ) I'm so excited, I've been wanting this for a whole year and it's nearly here.. just excited to finally prove to myself that I CAN DO THIS!!!!!!!!!!!
Here's to a great rest of the day.....
Monday, April 11, 2011
DAy 50! 1/2 way thru challenge
What a GREAT day!
today I met my friend at the park , and we walked and chatted, nothing too "physical" for walking, but I did run one lap just because :D did 3 miles today and then came home and did 20 minutes of Just Dance 2 for the wii.
Then I came home & booked a family vacation to Disney for my son's 5th birthday on June 26th. (we'll get to Fl on 6.25 so he can wake up and go to the parks for his day, we'll be there 7 days!) I am so excited, We're going to try and keep it a secret from the kids to surprise them! I'm excited because we'll be getting to meet up with Greg's sister and her husband as well down there. We haven't seen her since Grace was a baby (she's 9.5 now) and his sister was just a teen. It'll be great to spend some time with her & her husband. I really think it'll be so great to finally get to know her
So with the upcoming vacation I am determined to step this journey into high gear, last year at this time I was on fire, rocking it and I made my Disney goal, I'm going to do it again this year. Today I got on the scale and I'm 190.4 pounds, I'd like to lose 20+ pounds by the time we leave for Disney! That would be amazing, putting me at my 100 pounds gone mark WOO HOO Gotta work hard to ensure I am successful. Only 2 months 2 days till then!
Food wise is an A+ I'm trying to stay at the high end of my ranges because of all the exercise I do. I don't want my body rebelling and not loosing weight because it thinks it's starving.
Calories goal 1,400 - 1,720 goal - 1645 actual
Fat goal 36-63 -- 61 actual
Protein 60-142-- 62 actual
Fiber 25-50 goal -- 43 actual
Sodium 500-2000 goal 1502 Actual
PERFECT WONDERFUL AWESOME DAY!
today I met my friend at the park , and we walked and chatted, nothing too "physical" for walking, but I did run one lap just because :D did 3 miles today and then came home and did 20 minutes of Just Dance 2 for the wii.
Then I came home & booked a family vacation to Disney for my son's 5th birthday on June 26th. (we'll get to Fl on 6.25 so he can wake up and go to the parks for his day, we'll be there 7 days!) I am so excited, We're going to try and keep it a secret from the kids to surprise them! I'm excited because we'll be getting to meet up with Greg's sister and her husband as well down there. We haven't seen her since Grace was a baby (she's 9.5 now) and his sister was just a teen. It'll be great to spend some time with her & her husband. I really think it'll be so great to finally get to know her
So with the upcoming vacation I am determined to step this journey into high gear, last year at this time I was on fire, rocking it and I made my Disney goal, I'm going to do it again this year. Today I got on the scale and I'm 190.4 pounds, I'd like to lose 20+ pounds by the time we leave for Disney! That would be amazing, putting me at my 100 pounds gone mark WOO HOO Gotta work hard to ensure I am successful. Only 2 months 2 days till then!
Food wise is an A+ I'm trying to stay at the high end of my ranges because of all the exercise I do. I don't want my body rebelling and not loosing weight because it thinks it's starving.
Calories goal 1,400 - 1,720 goal - 1645 actual
Fat goal 36-63 -- 61 actual
Protein 60-142-- 62 actual
Fiber 25-50 goal -- 43 actual
Sodium 500-2000 goal 1502 Actual
PERFECT WONDERFUL AWESOME DAY!
Sunday, April 10, 2011
Day 49 A good day
Yesterday was good, I went to the park and did 5 miles of walking/jogging got all my water in. Still trying to "train" to run in the humidity for on Saturday's 5k, ugh, I defiantly like early morning runs a lot better. I can go further and longer when the humidity is not sucking my breath out.
Later went on a fun date with Tyler & Daddy. We went for dinner and then to see Hop. It was cute & Tyler loved it as well.
Ready for day 50 today!! Can't believe we're half way thru the challenge
Later went on a fun date with Tyler & Daddy. We went for dinner and then to see Hop. It was cute & Tyler loved it as well.
Ready for day 50 today!! Can't believe we're half way thru the challenge
Saturday, April 9, 2011
Back on track with the challenge (day 47 & 48)
Yay I'm happy to report I'm back on track!! No more slacking or binging!!
Yesteday was a great day, I stayed 100% in my calorie ranges as well as sodium and I even did 4.31 miles at the park of walking/running. My 5k race is on Saturday and I'm looking forward to so much!!
Today has been equally as great, The family & I went for a bike ride for 2.5 hours! I did 13 miles today! 100% in my ranges again for the day. Woo hoo!!
I'm really looking forward to weigh in on Monday, this past week was ROTTEN because of the binging and sodium levels, so I'm praying that's all gone by weigh day!
My blog "My 4 year old can hug me all the way around" has been chose as one of this weeks "best blogs" from Sparkpeople! I think that's awesome, that really was the most amazing day of my journey, if you have a minute feel free to stop by and view it
Also if you have time and haven't already please take a moment to check out my 80lbs gone video that I made a little bit ago. I am thrilled with my accomplishments and love sharing them with all my friends.
Thank you for all your support & encouragement the last few days! I appreciate it so much!
Yesteday was a great day, I stayed 100% in my calorie ranges as well as sodium and I even did 4.31 miles at the park of walking/running. My 5k race is on Saturday and I'm looking forward to so much!!
Today has been equally as great, The family & I went for a bike ride for 2.5 hours! I did 13 miles today! 100% in my ranges again for the day. Woo hoo!!
I'm really looking forward to weigh in on Monday, this past week was ROTTEN because of the binging and sodium levels, so I'm praying that's all gone by weigh day!
My blog "My 4 year old can hug me all the way around" has been chose as one of this weeks "best blogs" from Sparkpeople! I think that's awesome, that really was the most amazing day of my journey, if you have a minute feel free to stop by and view it
Also if you have time and haven't already please take a moment to check out my 80lbs gone video that I made a little bit ago. I am thrilled with my accomplishments and love sharing them with all my friends.
Thank you for all your support & encouragement the last few days! I appreciate it so much!
Friday, April 8, 2011
Day 45 & 46
Ugh I keep forgetting to post my blogs! That's what happens when I've been slacking on my diet, I slack on my blogs too!!
Been a rough couple days, but I'm climbing back on the wagon and getting back on track.. No more binging for me...
I can and will do this because FAILURE IS NOT AN OPTION!
Last night we went to the Japanse steak house place again and I asked them to cook my food seperate so that way I had NO sauce, No Oils, No Butters, they looked shocked and kept saying "NO SAUCE? NO BUTTER?" I kept repeating RIGHT, NO SAUCE NO BUTTER, apparently they don't have to many "healthy" requests lol, everyone must enjoy the 5lbs of butter and 2 pounds of teriyaki & soy sauce they add! LOL so anyway, they prepared mine first then everyone else's and it was fabulous, I was able to eat healthy and enjoyed it so much more!!!
Then we went to a movie (Sucker Punch It was HORRIBLE & totally SUCKED) and I did good, had no snacks but I did have a Caramel Latte from the Gas Station that I chugged like it was water.. then came home and lost my mind with more snacking.. So like I said, no more binging, back on track today and working hard...
Here's to a GREAT DAY WITH GREAT CHOICES!!!!!
Been a rough couple days, but I'm climbing back on the wagon and getting back on track.. No more binging for me...
I can and will do this because FAILURE IS NOT AN OPTION!
Last night we went to the Japanse steak house place again and I asked them to cook my food seperate so that way I had NO sauce, No Oils, No Butters, they looked shocked and kept saying "NO SAUCE? NO BUTTER?" I kept repeating RIGHT, NO SAUCE NO BUTTER, apparently they don't have to many "healthy" requests lol, everyone must enjoy the 5lbs of butter and 2 pounds of teriyaki & soy sauce they add! LOL so anyway, they prepared mine first then everyone else's and it was fabulous, I was able to eat healthy and enjoyed it so much more!!!
Then we went to a movie (Sucker Punch It was HORRIBLE & totally SUCKED) and I did good, had no snacks but I did have a Caramel Latte from the Gas Station that I chugged like it was water.. then came home and lost my mind with more snacking.. So like I said, no more binging, back on track today and working hard...
Here's to a GREAT DAY WITH GREAT CHOICES!!!!!
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
Day 44
Yesterday was a good day.
I exercised for 45 mins and stayed 100% in my calories and all ranges! YAY
READY FOR DAY 45
I exercised for 45 mins and stayed 100% in my calories and all ranges! YAY
READY FOR DAY 45
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
Catching up 42, 43 of my 100 day challenge
I forgot to post for the last couple days.. Whoops!
Things are going ok, I got off track a bit the last couple days with food, but not insane amounts or anything..Higher sodium that I should and I'm bloated so not even gonna weigh in until I get the swelling down.
Back on the right road today though.
Kids are out on Spring Break so I spent all day yesterday outside at six flags walking around and riding rides. Today we'll be going for a bike ride. I hope to be outdoors s much as possible this week!!
Only 2 weeks until my 5k! I'm ready!! I'm excited.
Here's to a great day 44.
Things are going ok, I got off track a bit the last couple days with food, but not insane amounts or anything..Higher sodium that I should and I'm bloated so not even gonna weigh in until I get the swelling down.
Back on the right road today though.
Kids are out on Spring Break so I spent all day yesterday outside at six flags walking around and riding rides. Today we'll be going for a bike ride. I hope to be outdoors s much as possible this week!!
Only 2 weeks until my 5k! I'm ready!! I'm excited.
Here's to a great day 44.
Sunday, April 3, 2011
Day 41 - A good Day
Today was a good day, in regards to exercise, I took it easy went for a short bike ride before Tyler fell of the monkey bars (we were riding at the school) and they were playing when he fell and busted his lip open so we piled all the bikes in the car and came home so we could ice it. Decided not to take him to the dr after calling the nurse hotline. He seems to be doing fine. Poor love it was his first split lip!! (Of many more to come I'm sure) LOL
Food wise I was REALLY short on calories after dinner (thats what I get for eating veggies for lunch! LOL ) so Greg and I went to Starbucks and I got me a Caramel Frap with whipped cream & caramel Syrup drizzle! Soo good! Add in a snicker bar for dessert and I finally made my calorie range for the day! LOL Not something I'd do regularly to get my calories, but since I was in my ranges I decided to have a treat and I'm good with it! Simply because I REFUSE to restrict myself from a treat now and then, From day one I have NEVER told myself "I CANT HAVE" eesh, honestly I cannot function on the "I CAN'TS" otherwise I'd be binging like a maniac because I said I "couldn't" have it, I'd be eating it, sneaking it, hoarding it, whatever I could to make sure I was getting it.. so by allowing myself a treat here and there, I don't feel deprived and I'm still living while on my journey.
My motto, Every thing in moderation...
So I give myself an A+ for the day and I'm looking forward to my "rest day" tomorrow for Day 42
Have a great night everyone.
Food wise I was REALLY short on calories after dinner (thats what I get for eating veggies for lunch! LOL ) so Greg and I went to Starbucks and I got me a Caramel Frap with whipped cream & caramel Syrup drizzle! Soo good! Add in a snicker bar for dessert and I finally made my calorie range for the day! LOL Not something I'd do regularly to get my calories, but since I was in my ranges I decided to have a treat and I'm good with it! Simply because I REFUSE to restrict myself from a treat now and then, From day one I have NEVER told myself "I CANT HAVE" eesh, honestly I cannot function on the "I CAN'TS" otherwise I'd be binging like a maniac because I said I "couldn't" have it, I'd be eating it, sneaking it, hoarding it, whatever I could to make sure I was getting it.. so by allowing myself a treat here and there, I don't feel deprived and I'm still living while on my journey.
My motto, Every thing in moderation...
So I give myself an A+ for the day and I'm looking forward to my "rest day" tomorrow for Day 42
Have a great night everyone.
April Goals
Goal 1700 minutes of exercise & 65 miles of walking, jogging, running or biking
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April Goals
rystie's April Goals
*Continue making God my first priority each day by reading Bible before boards.
then
1. To Exercise 5 days a week -
goal of 1700 minutes and 65 miles of walking, jogging, running or biking
2. To make sure I give my body rest that it needs
3. To Drink 12 glasses or more a day
4. To lose 1.8 pounds or more per week for a total of 9 pounds by April 30th
(4.1.11 weight 191.6)
5. To continue staying in my food ranges set by Sparkpeople.
6. To run my entire 5k without stopping
7. To limit myself from sweets & junk food to a minimum
8.To continue to blog for the 100 day challenge.
*Continue making God my first priority each day by reading Bible before boards.
then
1. To Exercise 5 days a week -
goal of 1700 minutes and 65 miles of walking, jogging, running or biking
2. To make sure I give my body rest that it needs
3. To Drink 12 glasses or more a day
4. To lose 1.8 pounds or more per week for a total of 9 pounds by April 30th
(4.1.11 weight 191.6)
5. To continue staying in my food ranges set by Sparkpeople.
6. To run my entire 5k without stopping
7. To limit myself from sweets & junk food to a minimum
8.To continue to blog for the 100 day challenge.
Saturday, April 2, 2011
Day 40 of Challenge check in
Wonderful awesome day yesterday, Got on the scale to find that I've lost even more since Monday! I've now reached 80 pounds gone! WOO HOOOO (Thanks to those who viewed my video blog!)
I went to the park and did 2.12 miles of just walking.. it was a "casual" day and it was very hard for me to restrain myself from running but I've got to listen to my body and give it rest as well.
Then I came home and did Wii Just Dance 2 and Gold's Gym Cardio Workout. Later last night, Greg and I went for a bike ride after dinner.
All in all I did 133 minutes of exercise and a total of 6.87 miles! Woo hoo
I was 100% in my ranges for everything.
Another great day!
I went to the park and did 2.12 miles of just walking.. it was a "casual" day and it was very hard for me to restrain myself from running but I've got to listen to my body and give it rest as well.
Then I came home and did Wii Just Dance 2 and Gold's Gym Cardio Workout. Later last night, Greg and I went for a bike ride after dinner.
All in all I did 133 minutes of exercise and a total of 6.87 miles! Woo hoo
I was 100% in my ranges for everything.
Another great day!
Day 39 & March Recap
yesterday was a great day, I made video of how far I've come, my first video ever. I'm pretty proud of it. (posted below this one if you want to see it) did some Sparking and took another rest day of exercise.. Felt Great
I'm happy to report that I ended March on a GREAT note with 1,813 minutes of exercise and 67.58 miles! I met my goal of loosing 3 pounds this month (actually I lost 7 pounds total) got to put on my 7 5lbs Dandy Lion charm, and I met both exercise & miles goals. I'm so proud of myself!
I R.O.A.R-ed the whole month and did fantastic super proud of myself! Time to do the same thing for April.
If you'd like to R.O.A.R with me please come join my Sparkteam the Dandy Lions
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I'm happy to report that I ended March on a GREAT note with 1,813 minutes of exercise and 67.58 miles! I met my goal of loosing 3 pounds this month (actually I lost 7 pounds total) got to put on my 7 5lbs Dandy Lion charm, and I met both exercise & miles goals. I'm so proud of myself!
I R.O.A.R-ed the whole month and did fantastic super proud of myself! Time to do the same thing for April.
If you'd like to R.O.A.R with me please come join my Sparkteam the Dandy Lions
teams.sparkpeople.com/dandylions
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Day 38, Go me!! So proud of myself!
Woah! What an awesome day! I'm so proud of myself! I've come so far in the last year on my journey, and today proves to be another milestone.
I was wanting to exercise outside but the rain has been here all week well, finally the rain let up enough that I said I cannot keep sitting inside, so I forced myself to go to the park, where I did my 5 min warm up, then jogged ALL of my 3.1 miles,(MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENT!!! 36 mins for the 5k portion)
then cooled down with more walking and some more jogging and even walking backwards on the track. All while it was drizzling outside! I have to admit I actually liked being outside in the drizzle, made the run kinda fun!
All in all 5.12 miles done today in 67 minutes! WOO HOOO
67 mins done today!
Got on the scale today and I feel like I've finally made it thru the little hump in the road, down nearly another pound since yesterday 192.9 pounds today. HOLY BUCKETS! REALLY! OM-GOSH! I haven't been this small since my 9 year old was a baby and I joined weight watchers to help lose the baby weight. I got to 189 and couldn't go any further and quit, so I am Quickly approaching my *NUMBER* and just like my 226 number that used to hold me back I fully intend to blow 189 out of the water, and soar far past it proving once and for all that I'm not controlled by numbers, that I'm stronger than any stupid number!!
Oh and when I do I will be less than I have EVER been in my entire adult life. Below 189, I honestly don't know, maybe when I was 17 when I met my husband (around 175 I guess when I met him) Nothing since becoming a mommy!
I'm so very proud of how far I have come, even just a little over a month ago, I really couldn't run, and if I tried it was at most maybe 3-4 mins before I had to stop, and now today I ran for 36 mins straight!! Holy buckets!! I'm growing in strength and in my mind of "willpower"..
Before I used to say "oh I can't do this" now I say "WATCH ME" .. it's amazing! I'm like a butterfly, emerging from my cocoon. Complete Metamorphosis occurring inside of me and it feels so amazing to finally find the person who's been desperate to escape for so long, I'm excited to see how I continue to change, both physically and mentally and welcome and embrace the new me with open arms!!!!
Looking forward to another great day tomorrow
I was wanting to exercise outside but the rain has been here all week well, finally the rain let up enough that I said I cannot keep sitting inside, so I forced myself to go to the park, where I did my 5 min warm up, then jogged ALL of my 3.1 miles,(MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENT!!! 36 mins for the 5k portion)
then cooled down with more walking and some more jogging and even walking backwards on the track. All while it was drizzling outside! I have to admit I actually liked being outside in the drizzle, made the run kinda fun!
All in all 5.12 miles done today in 67 minutes! WOO HOOO
67 mins done today!
Got on the scale today and I feel like I've finally made it thru the little hump in the road, down nearly another pound since yesterday 192.9 pounds today. HOLY BUCKETS! REALLY! OM-GOSH! I haven't been this small since my 9 year old was a baby and I joined weight watchers to help lose the baby weight. I got to 189 and couldn't go any further and quit, so I am Quickly approaching my *NUMBER* and just like my 226 number that used to hold me back I fully intend to blow 189 out of the water, and soar far past it proving once and for all that I'm not controlled by numbers, that I'm stronger than any stupid number!!
Oh and when I do I will be less than I have EVER been in my entire adult life. Below 189, I honestly don't know, maybe when I was 17 when I met my husband (around 175 I guess when I met him) Nothing since becoming a mommy!
I'm so very proud of how far I have come, even just a little over a month ago, I really couldn't run, and if I tried it was at most maybe 3-4 mins before I had to stop, and now today I ran for 36 mins straight!! Holy buckets!! I'm growing in strength and in my mind of "willpower"..
Before I used to say "oh I can't do this" now I say "WATCH ME" .. it's amazing! I'm like a butterfly, emerging from my cocoon. Complete Metamorphosis occurring inside of me and it feels so amazing to finally find the person who's been desperate to escape for so long, I'm excited to see how I continue to change, both physically and mentally and welcome and embrace the new me with open arms!!!!
Looking forward to another great day tomorrow
Day 37 (a day late)
I got side tracked yesterday and forgot to post my blog for day 37...
Yesterday was a great day, I got my reward in the mail for loosing my 75lbs. I got me a new jacket, licence plate & tank top with the Dandy Lion on it and I just LOVE IT. But I realized yesterday, I ordered an XL and when I put my jacket on, it was a bit big on me and I told my husband, you know I should've got a large instead. I notified the company and they're going to let me exchange it!! But HOW amazing it is that, my new jacket is too BIG!!! OMGOSH!! Go me I can't believe how far I've came in a year!!!
(and just for fun, here's a 1 year ago comparison shot of me )
(and that was me 3 months into my journey!!)
Please tell me you see a difference?????
I took 2 days off from exercise to let my body "rest" and it seemed to work! The scale moved a bit more from Monday's weigh in. Woo hoo!! I'm glad because I felt like I was in a rut!!!
Things are going well. I'm just working hard to get out of the 90's and keep going on my journey!! Down from 271.2 to 192.8 woo hooo
Perfect in my food ranges again.
Now onto day 38.
Yesterday was a great day, I got my reward in the mail for loosing my 75lbs. I got me a new jacket, licence plate & tank top with the Dandy Lion on it and I just LOVE IT. But I realized yesterday, I ordered an XL and when I put my jacket on, it was a bit big on me and I told my husband, you know I should've got a large instead. I notified the company and they're going to let me exchange it!! But HOW amazing it is that, my new jacket is too BIG!!! OMGOSH!! Go me I can't believe how far I've came in a year!!!
(and just for fun, here's a 1 year ago comparison shot of me )
(and that was me 3 months into my journey!!)
Please tell me you see a difference?????
I took 2 days off from exercise to let my body "rest" and it seemed to work! The scale moved a bit more from Monday's weigh in. Woo hoo!! I'm glad because I felt like I was in a rut!!!
Things are going well. I'm just working hard to get out of the 90's and keep going on my journey!! Down from 271.2 to 192.8 woo hooo
Perfect in my food ranges again.
Now onto day 38.
Day 36 went fine
nothing to exciting to report for day 36.. I stayed in my calories but rested on the Exercise...
Ready for day 37
Ready for day 37
Sunday, March 27, 2011
Day 35, doing great & feeling fine
Woo hoo I'm so excited! Another great day.
We had church this morning, came home had lunch, then took a nap (YAY ME) then wen to the store and did some shopping, got some ingredients for a YUMMY and OH SO DELICIOUS Shrimp Stir Fry (Onions, Green peppers, carrots, Tomatoes, Mrs Dash seasonings, Shrimp and turkey brats cut up).. ohh me it was so yummy and so filling.
After dinner I went out to the gazebo and did the Biggest Loser Last chance workout for 66 mins. Woo hoo..
Just a great day!
I added up my MARCH EXERCISE and I'm at 1,741 minutes of exercise and 62.46 miles so I have already passed my March fitness goals this month! Very happy & proud of myself for that. (goal was 1400 mins and 60 miles)
Looking forward to weigh in day tomorrow.
I'm going to finish this month going out like a Lion, A Dandy Lion that is, and Dandy Lions always R.O.A.R (Refuse to quit, Overcome Obstacles, Account for my actions, Reach all of my goals)... Feels good that I've rocked this month!!
We had church this morning, came home had lunch, then took a nap (YAY ME) then wen to the store and did some shopping, got some ingredients for a YUMMY and OH SO DELICIOUS Shrimp Stir Fry (Onions, Green peppers, carrots, Tomatoes, Mrs Dash seasonings, Shrimp and turkey brats cut up).. ohh me it was so yummy and so filling.
After dinner I went out to the gazebo and did the Biggest Loser Last chance workout for 66 mins. Woo hoo..
Just a great day!
I added up my MARCH EXERCISE and I'm at 1,741 minutes of exercise and 62.46 miles so I have already passed my March fitness goals this month! Very happy & proud of myself for that. (goal was 1400 mins and 60 miles)
Looking forward to weigh in day tomorrow.
I'm going to finish this month going out like a Lion, A Dandy Lion that is, and Dandy Lions always R.O.A.R (Refuse to quit, Overcome Obstacles, Account for my actions, Reach all of my goals)... Feels good that I've rocked this month!!
Saturday, March 26, 2011
Day 34 of the challenge!! Super Successful!
What a great day, earlier I posted a blog that sent me through the moon with happiness (see below) and then I went out and exercised and did AMAZING,
I did 46 minutes on the elliptical, half way thru I grabbed my 10lb kettle bell and did arm movements with the kettle bell while busting it out on the elliptical,
then I hopped over to the treadmill and grabbed the 15 pound kettle bell and did similar movements as seen on Biggest Loser where they make them hold the medicine ball above their heads and in front of them. Did that for 15 mins, the put the kettle bell down and jogged for the remaining 20 minutes.
81 mins of exercise for the day wooo hoo
Tonight we went to dinner at a place that serves tortilla chips & Salsa as an appetizer. She asked if we wanted them and I said yes you can bring them (everyone else loves them), but for the first time EVER I told myself, Krystie, every time you eat these these hurt you, they upset your tummy and and give you bowel problems, so even though you love them, it's not worth the pain later from eating them.
In my mind, that was all I needed, So I treated it like I was allergic to them, (which in a sense I must be because I have the SAME reaction every time I eat corn chips, & other bread type products).. and by doing that I didn't crave them,
I didn't give in and was able to have them a foot from my face without buckling. I am so very proud of myself. This is a HUGE accomplishment for me. I've never been able to resist!! Guess I'm still "learning" and growing on my journey.
Today I decided that when I reach 100 pounds gone I am going to book a vacation to Puerto Rico to visit my dear friend Carmen & her beautiful country. I'm excited about that. I'm only 23 pounds from the 100 so it wont be long before I get to book a vacation!!! WOO HOOO I'm going to set a goal of 23lbs gone by June, and that will give me something to work hard for.
I did 46 minutes on the elliptical, half way thru I grabbed my 10lb kettle bell and did arm movements with the kettle bell while busting it out on the elliptical,
then I hopped over to the treadmill and grabbed the 15 pound kettle bell and did similar movements as seen on Biggest Loser where they make them hold the medicine ball above their heads and in front of them. Did that for 15 mins, the put the kettle bell down and jogged for the remaining 20 minutes.
81 mins of exercise for the day wooo hoo
Tonight we went to dinner at a place that serves tortilla chips & Salsa as an appetizer. She asked if we wanted them and I said yes you can bring them (everyone else loves them), but for the first time EVER I told myself, Krystie, every time you eat these these hurt you, they upset your tummy and and give you bowel problems, so even though you love them, it's not worth the pain later from eating them.
In my mind, that was all I needed, So I treated it like I was allergic to them, (which in a sense I must be because I have the SAME reaction every time I eat corn chips, & other bread type products).. and by doing that I didn't crave them,
I didn't give in and was able to have them a foot from my face without buckling. I am so very proud of myself. This is a HUGE accomplishment for me. I've never been able to resist!! Guess I'm still "learning" and growing on my journey.
Today I decided that when I reach 100 pounds gone I am going to book a vacation to Puerto Rico to visit my dear friend Carmen & her beautiful country. I'm excited about that. I'm only 23 pounds from the 100 so it wont be long before I get to book a vacation!!! WOO HOOO I'm going to set a goal of 23lbs gone by June, and that will give me something to work hard for.
My 4 year old can hug me all the way around!!!!!
Today has been the best day ever on my weight loss journey.
Today in the kitchen my 4 year old son comes up and gives me a big hug, when all of a sudden I realize OMGOSH, his hands are touching one another in the back WHAT?!! OMGOSH he can reach all the way around my waist to hug me!!!!!
I am so overwhelmed with joy from this victory. To be small enough finally in this child's life for him to give his mama a hug completely, omgosh just over joys my heart!!! I'm doing it and this is one victory I am beaming ear to ear from!!! Before, I've never had a full hug from him and let me tell you it feels amazing to be hug so tightly by your children!!!! WOW
On your journey be sure to celebrate those little victories, those are what's going to keep you going when you've had a rough couple of days!!
Today in the kitchen my 4 year old son comes up and gives me a big hug, when all of a sudden I realize OMGOSH, his hands are touching one another in the back WHAT?!! OMGOSH he can reach all the way around my waist to hug me!!!!!
I am so overwhelmed with joy from this victory. To be small enough finally in this child's life for him to give his mama a hug completely, omgosh just over joys my heart!!! I'm doing it and this is one victory I am beaming ear to ear from!!! Before, I've never had a full hug from him and let me tell you it feels amazing to be hug so tightly by your children!!!! WOW
On your journey be sure to celebrate those little victories, those are what's going to keep you going when you've had a rough couple of days!!
Friday, March 25, 2011
Day 33 of my challenge! Woo hoo Go me!!!
Wow what an amazing, awesome, wonderful day!! I am so so so proud of myself
This morning I was feeling lazy but said "No no the game stops today, get up and go exercise, so I went to the park and I ran 3.1 miles in 36 minutes!! WOO HOOO OMGOSH I'm so so proud of myself!
I am getting faster each time I practice, on Tuesday when I ran I did 3.1 miles in 38.16 minutes so I shaved off 2 whole minutes again!! In just a month's time I've gone from not being able to run more than 2 minutes to running nearly all 36 mins!!
The best part, it's getting easier! When I first started this I was having a lot of trouble, I wasn't a "runner" actually I was really struggling with the 5k program and now it's getting easier and I'm getting faster, all because I haven't given up, I've kept pushing myself and trying, trying trying, and my hard work is paying off!
Then tonight after dinner I went for a bike ride. did 94 mins of biking and 10.05 miles !! Go me!!!!! Woo hoo
Been a fantastic day. I'm in all my ranges and I ROCKED the exercise today!! BOOYA!!!!
Feels great after the last couple "ehhh" days!!!!
This morning I was feeling lazy but said "No no the game stops today, get up and go exercise, so I went to the park and I ran 3.1 miles in 36 minutes!! WOO HOOO OMGOSH I'm so so proud of myself!
I am getting faster each time I practice, on Tuesday when I ran I did 3.1 miles in 38.16 minutes so I shaved off 2 whole minutes again!! In just a month's time I've gone from not being able to run more than 2 minutes to running nearly all 36 mins!!
The best part, it's getting easier! When I first started this I was having a lot of trouble, I wasn't a "runner" actually I was really struggling with the 5k program and now it's getting easier and I'm getting faster, all because I haven't given up, I've kept pushing myself and trying, trying trying, and my hard work is paying off!
Then tonight after dinner I went for a bike ride. did 94 mins of biking and 10.05 miles !! Go me!!!!! Woo hoo
Been a fantastic day. I'm in all my ranges and I ROCKED the exercise today!! BOOYA!!!!
Feels great after the last couple "ehhh" days!!!!
Day 32 of my challenge
Let me just say, UGH, I dislike day's like this!!!
Had a yucky day yesterday food wise,, well yes I do, I had to go to take the kids to the dentist and we sat there for 4 hours and I missed Breakfast & Lunch, and by the time I got home I was STARVING, and made bad decisions from there till I went to bed I ended my day well over 2,000 calories and way to much fat! UGH..I know better but I did it and I'm owning it!
That's ok, today's a new day and I'm putting that behind me. I've got to stop gorging myself on days when I get off my "routine"
Today's a new day and I'm moving forward and will be successful
Had a yucky day yesterday food wise,, well yes I do, I had to go to take the kids to the dentist and we sat there for 4 hours and I missed Breakfast & Lunch, and by the time I got home I was STARVING, and made bad decisions from there till I went to bed I ended my day well over 2,000 calories and way to much fat! UGH..I know better but I did it and I'm owning it!
That's ok, today's a new day and I'm putting that behind me. I've got to stop gorging myself on days when I get off my "routine"
Today's a new day and I'm moving forward and will be successful
Thursday, March 24, 2011
Day 31 of my challenge
Today I was very busy and didn't get ot post much on the Dandy Lions, I was working on some "Kreations" that I wanted to get myself before my coupon expired so I did that all day. I'm getting me an Awesome Dandy Lions jacket (hoodie) with my name on the front with my beloved Dandy Lion and on the Back, same lion with the words "NEVER QUIT, NEVER GIVE UP, ALWAYS ROAR on it. I can't wait to get it, it'll be perfect for spring weather and I also got a Tank top & a licence plate for my car!!!!
Food wise, Ehh I could've done better at dinner, but I did ok. I will get better today and be more accountable
Ready for a great Day 32.
Food wise, Ehh I could've done better at dinner, but I did ok. I will get better today and be more accountable
Ready for a great Day 32.
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Day 30 of my challenge! Successful thus far
These were my 100 days goals that I posted when the challenge first started
Exercise 5 days a week for 90 mins each day ( I actually changed that to at least 3 times a week but doing something daily for at least 45 mins)
Drink 12 glasses of water each day
Stay within my ranges 98% of the time
Loose 10% of my body weight ( 20.1 lbs) (201 lbs 2.21.11)
Limit my sugars/sweets to a bare minimum
I'm proud to say in 30 days I have been 98% successful with my goals! In 30 days I have lost 6 pounds, several inches, and I've started a running program (5k your way from Sparkpeople), where I am building up my speed, yesterday I was able to run almost all of 3.56 miles. I finished at a personal best with 12:30 mins per mile. When I first started it was taking me anywhere for 19 mins to complete a mile, then down to 15 mins per mile, now 12:30. I can't wait to see where I'm at by the end of 60 days!! WOO HOOO
It's been a great 30 days and I'm looking forward to the next 70 as well!!
It's not to late if you'd like to join our 100 days challenge heres the link
We have a daily check in on the board or you can just blog about how it's going so we can support you.
Also if you're looking for an amazing supportive awesome team, join my team the Dandy Lions
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Day 29 of my challenge
Ugh, what a day yesterday I am so glad it's DONE, first I spent half of the morning arguing with the Dentist that I used to go to about a bill that I paid that they cashed the check but "forgot" to credit my account, finally got that cleared, then had a spat with my husband, sometimes he forgets to think before he speaks and ends up saying things that hurt my feelings, so I had to explain to him all that, so by then it was 11 am and I was just drained.
Took the 2nd van into the shop because it hadn't been running and I thought we'd be needing 2 vehicles again so I took it over there, walked back and like within an hour of dropping it off, I got an email telling me I didn't get the job that I was really hoping for so needless to say my day became even more icky. I'm at peace with not getting the job because I believe everything is His will, and apparently this job was not right for me.
I did well though in the food, I only went over my calories by 130, not bad, and I would have been in perfect ranges had I not had some of the frosted mini wheats out of my husbands bowl. LOL. That's ok, 130 over is not the end of the world. As for exercise, I only got that short amount of walking from the repair shop to home in so today will be step it back up and get moving day for me.
Have a good one everyone, Make it a great day!
Took the 2nd van into the shop because it hadn't been running and I thought we'd be needing 2 vehicles again so I took it over there, walked back and like within an hour of dropping it off, I got an email telling me I didn't get the job that I was really hoping for so needless to say my day became even more icky. I'm at peace with not getting the job because I believe everything is His will, and apparently this job was not right for me.
I did well though in the food, I only went over my calories by 130, not bad, and I would have been in perfect ranges had I not had some of the frosted mini wheats out of my husbands bowl. LOL. That's ok, 130 over is not the end of the world. As for exercise, I only got that short amount of walking from the repair shop to home in so today will be step it back up and get moving day for me.
Have a good one everyone, Make it a great day!
Sunday, March 20, 2011
Day 28 of my challenge
Just a short note, was a good day, today I rested and didn't do a lick of exercise! My legs thank me too!!
Ready for a great new week tomorrow, and excited for weigh in tomorrow
Night all
Ready for a great new week tomorrow, and excited for weigh in tomorrow
Night all
Day 27 of my Challenge
Yesterday was a great day, we planned to go to six flags so I got up early and started preparing the snacks & drinks and such. Made a healthy salad for me to have for lunch (carrots, green peppers ,onions, mushroom, & tomato and fresh ground pepper!! yum!) instead of PB&J that the kids would be having while we're there (I bring my own food because 1, their food is not healthy & 2 it's so expensive and we just go out to the car and eat it and then go back in)
So we went and it was fun, it was really really crowded, Six Flags was good but the lines were so long and it was so busy we hardly got to ride anything.
I went over to Goliath to test in the seat they have out front and last year I could only get 1 click on the locking device but yesterday I got at least 2 but I don't think more. But I'm not sure, I remember them saying I'd need 3 clicks so I'm not sure, the lines were like 2hrs plus long so I wasn't going to stand around waiting to have them "really" check. That's ok, I've moved up 1 from the last time I checked so it wont be long and I'll be click click click and I'll be riding that roller coaster. Just gives me something to keep working!
I did do lots of walking, when everyone was in line for the rides, I just took off and did a bunch of purposeful walking all over the park, from one end to another making big circles, I tracked 7.5 miles of walking yesterday! WOO HOO My legs are sore this morning but not unbearable!
Thinking I'll make day 28 a rest day just to let my legs relax!
Another perfect day in my food /water ranges 15 glasses of water
1487 calories
252 carbs ( over by 7 so not really counting it as a bad.. )
37 fat
54 protein
31 fiber
1609 sodium
Have a great Sunday everyone.
So we went and it was fun, it was really really crowded, Six Flags was good but the lines were so long and it was so busy we hardly got to ride anything.
I went over to Goliath to test in the seat they have out front and last year I could only get 1 click on the locking device but yesterday I got at least 2 but I don't think more. But I'm not sure, I remember them saying I'd need 3 clicks so I'm not sure, the lines were like 2hrs plus long so I wasn't going to stand around waiting to have them "really" check. That's ok, I've moved up 1 from the last time I checked so it wont be long and I'll be click click click and I'll be riding that roller coaster. Just gives me something to keep working!
I did do lots of walking, when everyone was in line for the rides, I just took off and did a bunch of purposeful walking all over the park, from one end to another making big circles, I tracked 7.5 miles of walking yesterday! WOO HOO My legs are sore this morning but not unbearable!
Thinking I'll make day 28 a rest day just to let my legs relax!
Another perfect day in my food /water ranges 15 glasses of water
1487 calories
252 carbs ( over by 7 so not really counting it as a bad.. )
37 fat
54 protein
31 fiber
1609 sodium
Have a great Sunday everyone.
Friday, March 18, 2011
Day 25 of my challenge
Yesterday was day 25! I am thrilled that I have stuck to this challenge and not said "forget it". If I may say so myself, I am ROCKING it, I'm very proud of my accomplishments and all that I've done in 25 days.
Ready to rock the next 75 as well.
This weekend 6 FLAGS OPENS!!! I'm so excited! Why you ask? Well when I started my weight loss journey there were 2 rides that I could not fit on due to my size, Superman & Goliath, (I remember the first time I went to ride Goliath, we waited in line for 2 hours, (me and Miranda) finally got to the loading dock and they couldn't buckle me in, I was crying she was crying, it was humiliating and I felt horrible that I couldn't ride with her, I told her to go on ahead and I stood and cried the whole time because reality had slapped me in the face, that's when I started to get serious about my weight for the first time ever)
well in the fall of last year I had lost enough weight that I got to ride Superman and I LOOOOOVED it, I felt so amazing getting in and having it click tight so I could ride. It was a HUGE accomplishment for me, so that left only Goliath that I couldn't get on because of how the seat is shaped, my legs were to big for it to click safely. The last time I tried was right before Halloween and I couldn't fit yet, so I'm going to try this weekend and see if 75lbs is enough!
This year I plan to conquer Goliath and fit in the seat ride that ride!! If I can't ride it this weekend I will for sure by the end of the season. I will not let that ride defeat me. That's my big goal right now is to FINALLY ride it.
Have a great Friday to everyone reading my blog!! Ohh by the way, I got on the scale today and I'm down a little more than a half of a pound, can't wait to see what "OFFICIAL" Monday weigh in is!! WOO HOO
Ready to rock the next 75 as well.
This weekend 6 FLAGS OPENS!!! I'm so excited! Why you ask? Well when I started my weight loss journey there were 2 rides that I could not fit on due to my size, Superman & Goliath, (I remember the first time I went to ride Goliath, we waited in line for 2 hours, (me and Miranda) finally got to the loading dock and they couldn't buckle me in, I was crying she was crying, it was humiliating and I felt horrible that I couldn't ride with her, I told her to go on ahead and I stood and cried the whole time because reality had slapped me in the face, that's when I started to get serious about my weight for the first time ever)
well in the fall of last year I had lost enough weight that I got to ride Superman and I LOOOOOVED it, I felt so amazing getting in and having it click tight so I could ride. It was a HUGE accomplishment for me, so that left only Goliath that I couldn't get on because of how the seat is shaped, my legs were to big for it to click safely. The last time I tried was right before Halloween and I couldn't fit yet, so I'm going to try this weekend and see if 75lbs is enough!
This year I plan to conquer Goliath and fit in the seat ride that ride!! If I can't ride it this weekend I will for sure by the end of the season. I will not let that ride defeat me. That's my big goal right now is to FINALLY ride it.
Have a great Friday to everyone reading my blog!! Ohh by the way, I got on the scale today and I'm down a little more than a half of a pound, can't wait to see what "OFFICIAL" Monday weigh in is!! WOO HOO
Thursday, March 17, 2011
Day 24 of my 100 day Challenge
Today was an amazingly awesome day!! I decided to go to the park to practice my 5k running, so I jogged then walked and so on, when I was getting to the lap that would make 2+ miles, i told myself that I am going to speed things up, I am NOT going to baby jog and I hauled hiney! What usually takes my 4-5 mins around the track I did in 3 mins. According to runkeeper, I was averaging 8:31 mile.. HOLY BUCKETS!! I was flying!! I am so so very proud of myself I finally proved I can RUN and not just jog!! WOO HOO! Now to just keep practicing to build my endurance so I can run the whole 3 miles. Today I ran 2 out of the 3.83 miles
So I did 53 mins of walking/jogging/running and then came home and did 37 mins of elliptical and 10 mins tonight playing with the Cubbies at Awana. for 100 mins today
Tonight I upped my calories to the high end, just to switch things up for my metabolism but all still in my ranges so a PERFECT DAY in food again!! WOO HOO
Calories 1660
Carbs 238
Fat 44
Protein 91
Fiber 31
Sodium 1775
I put my Dandy Lion 75lb charm on my Italian Charm Bracelet so I have met March's goal .. That's all I wanted this month was to be able to add my charm and I DID IT!!! (The Dandy Lions team means so much to me that I had the custom made so I could always be reminded of the team on my journey) the next one I have is my 100 pound charm.. OMGOSH, I am only 25lbs from loosing 100!?!? That's amazing!! I'd like to get that charm by June!
Perfect day!! Looking forward to Day 25
So I did 53 mins of walking/jogging/running and then came home and did 37 mins of elliptical and 10 mins tonight playing with the Cubbies at Awana. for 100 mins today
Tonight I upped my calories to the high end, just to switch things up for my metabolism but all still in my ranges so a PERFECT DAY in food again!! WOO HOO
Calories 1660
Carbs 238
Fat 44
Protein 91
Fiber 31
Sodium 1775
I put my Dandy Lion 75lb charm on my Italian Charm Bracelet so I have met March's goal .. That's all I wanted this month was to be able to add my charm and I DID IT!!! (The Dandy Lions team means so much to me that I had the custom made so I could always be reminded of the team on my journey) the next one I have is my 100 pound charm.. OMGOSH, I am only 25lbs from loosing 100!?!? That's amazing!! I'd like to get that charm by June!
Perfect day!! Looking forward to Day 25
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Day 23 of my Challenge
just a short blog tonight, today is a GREAT day, officially hit 75lbs gone on the scale, I had another perfect day 96 mins of exercise (66 mins with Bob Harpers Inside out Method Strength and 30 mins Wii Fit Free Step)
and perfect in my calories & food ranges... WOO HOOO
Calories 1609
Carbs 229
Fat 43
Protein 93
Fiber 41
Sodium 771
14 cups of water!! WOO HOOO
I'm so excited for my success!! Here's to another 75lbs gone and me being at goal weight!!
Ready for day 24
and perfect in my calories & food ranges... WOO HOOO
Calories 1609
Carbs 229
Fat 43
Protein 93
Fiber 41
Sodium 771
14 cups of water!! WOO HOOO
I'm so excited for my success!! Here's to another 75lbs gone and me being at goal weight!!
Ready for day 24
Monday, March 14, 2011
Day 22/100 of my Challenge
It's been a great day, despite my son (4) being sick with the stomach virus.. (yuck) During the time he was resting, I went out to the gazebo and busted out my 5k training. 3.42 miles in 50 mins (14 min miles for the 3 miles then slower to cool down). I'm proud of those 50 minutes because usually I make excuses when the babies are sick, saying "I can't exercise because..."turns out I can and I'm thrilled!
Food ranges were perfect today. I just finished dinner, I'm 100% in my ranges set by Sparkpeople and don't intend to snack tonight so I thought I'd write my blog for today now in case I get wrapped up with TV later! (HOUSE IS ON!!! LOL) Also got lots of water in. I forgot to weigh today, so I'll do that tomorrow
"Here's a PERFECT 5 DAY" for me
CALORIES 1,426
CARBS 189
FAT 52
PROTEIN 66
FIBER 38
SODIUM 932
Feels great to be starting week 4 on the pefect path!!! WOO HOO Looking forward to another awesome day tomorrow!
Food ranges were perfect today. I just finished dinner, I'm 100% in my ranges set by Sparkpeople and don't intend to snack tonight so I thought I'd write my blog for today now in case I get wrapped up with TV later! (HOUSE IS ON!!! LOL) Also got lots of water in. I forgot to weigh today, so I'll do that tomorrow
"Here's a PERFECT 5 DAY" for me
CALORIES 1,426
CARBS 189
FAT 52
PROTEIN 66
FIBER 38
SODIUM 932
Feels great to be starting week 4 on the pefect path!!! WOO HOO Looking forward to another awesome day tomorrow!
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