alright, so this week was NOT good for 'becca. i gained FOUR POUNDS! ugh. i knew it was going to be bad, but i wasn't expecting it be quite that bad. i suppose i'll have to pay more attention to what i'm eating this week.
and maybe not have pizza four days in a row. :)
Tuesday, August 21, 2007
Tuesday, August 7, 2007
gear shift ...
you know, come to think of it, the gear shift wouldn't have to be ON our butts to work our butts. i mean, it could be anywhere on our bodies. and with the advances made in electronics & technology, it could be super small, so it wouldn't get in the way at all. i mean, they could probably put it right in our belly buttons. then it wouldn't get in the way at all. it would actually give that little hole in our tummies a use.
unless, of course, you have an outie belly button.
unless, of course, you have an outie belly button.
i'm digging weight watchers
today was my third weigh in for weight watchers - and i'm down a total of 10.4 pounds. yay! i'm doing the flex plan, writing down all my points, yada, yada, yada. it's been pretty easy so far - and if i could get my butt in gear & start exercising again, i'd be pretty set.
what if we actually had a gear shift on our butts? it'd be way easier to literally "get our butts in gear" that way ... but it would probably make it hard to sit down.
unless all the chairs had holes in the seats...
what if we actually had a gear shift on our butts? it'd be way easier to literally "get our butts in gear" that way ... but it would probably make it hard to sit down.
unless all the chairs had holes in the seats...
Friday, August 3, 2007
Thursday, July 26, 2007
Haven't Posted Here In a While
Hi Ladies! So i went back to my weight watchers meeting on Thursday for the first time in 6 weeks and i was totally expecting to gain all the weight back that i had lost. Well i actually lost 5.4 lbs! woo hoo and go me! i think it had to do with all the walking and bike riding while we were camping. because i certainly wasn't eating well. so now, over the last 4 months, i have lost a grand total of ........dun dun dun dunnnnnnnn.....................20.2 lbs! and yet again...woo hoo and go me!!!
Wednesday, July 25, 2007
Charles Stuart PlatkinFor Active.com
All things considered, it's a pretty good bet that the guy in the corner of the gym bench-pressing his body weight is in decent shape, right? Well, maybe, but it's really not that simple. There are three unique components to fitness: strength, flexibility and cardiovascular capacity, and it takes all three to be truly fit. Physical fitness isn't just about how much you can lift or how far you can run, and a person who excels in one area could be floundering in another--and not even know it.
To gauge your own level of fitness on all three counts, you need to be tested for each component. And why these particular tests? "Because they have been extensively studied by exercise scientists for many years--and these tests are consistently ranked as the best," says Walter Thompson, Ph.D., an exercise physiologist at Georgia State University.
Fitness tests are administered by institutions like the Army, police/highway patrol academies, professional and community sports organizations, gyms and schools. These tests will give you a sense of your own physical strengths and weaknesses, indicating areas you may be neglecting in the course of your usual exercise program. You should take the tests twice to verify your results. And pay attention to when you take them--for example, you're much more flexible after a run than you are when you first wake up in the morning.
Ready to find out if you're truly fit? Read on.
Flexibility
The flexibility of tendons and muscles determines how freely you can move your joints.
Why It Matters: "As we become less flexible, we become less functional. Things like reaching or turning your neck when driving to see the car behind you can become difficult. We're not just talking about quality-of-life issues but about the ability to function in life," explains Mitchell H. Whaley, Ph.D., professor of exercise science at Ball State University in Muncie, Ind. If you're flexible, you feel better physically, which is why more and more people are doing activities such as yoga and Pilates.
Take the Test: SIT AND REACH TEST
The easiest way to test for flexibility is to grab a yardstick and have a seat on your living room floor with your legs extended in front of you, allowing about 12 inches between your feet. Place the yard stick between your feet so that it points away from you. Line the soles of your feet up to the 15-inch mark on the yardstick. Then slowly bend forward with your arms extended, reaching as far past your ankles as you can.
Men: 17 inches: above average; 15 inches: average; 14 inches: below average
Women:19 inches: above average17 inches: average15 inches: below average
"This test is a great measure of hamstring and lower-back flexibility, and it has some validity for shoulders. But to generalize and call it a measure of overall flexibility is inaccurate," says Patrick Hagerman, Ed.D., a professor of exercise science at the University of Tulsa.
Strength
The experts call this muscular-skeletal fitness--basically testing for both muscular strength and muscular endurance. Strength training builds and maintains muscle mass and strong bones.
Why It Matters: Muscle strength and endurance also makes you more functional. For instance, maybe you can't move your own body weight in and out of a chair or can't carry groceries to and from your car, or you get jerked around when you take the dog out for a walk. The more body strength you have, the fewer potential injuries from these activities. However, unlike increased aerobic or cardiovascular fitness, which reduce the risk of disease, there is no epidemiological evidence of a reduction of disease risk when you increase muscular strength or endurance, says Whaley. So, if your strength is above average, it doesn't equate to a reduction in disease risk, but you will probably be healthier, adds Whaley.
Take the Test: CRUNCH TEST The Crunch Test is a popular method of assessing your abdominal strength, but it's not without critics. "While the crunch test may be a good indication of superficial abdominal muscle strength, it is often done incorrectly," warns Mieke Scripps, DPT, an orthopedic physical therapist for the Miami City Ballet. So if you're going to try it, make sure you're doing it right.
Lie on your back with your knees bent and your feet planted firmly on the floor. Press the small of your back down and then lift your upper body until your shoulder blades are off the floor. You can tuck your hands behind your head to support it, but make sure not to pull up with your arms--you can seriously injure yourself that way. Instead, focus on using your constricted abdominal and back muscles to complete the crunches. See how many you can do without resting.
Men Excellent: 25 (ages 20-69)
Good: 16-24 (ages 20-29); 15-24 (ages 30-39); 13-24 (ages 40-49); 11-24 (ages 50-69)
Fair: 11-15 (ages 20-29); 11-14 (ages 30-39); 6-12 (ages 40-49); 8-10 (ages 50-59); 6-10 (ages 60-69)
Needs improvement: 10 (ages 20-39); 5 (ages 40-49); 7 (ages 50-59); 5 (ages 60-69)
Women Excellent: 25 (ages 20-69)
Good: 14-24 (ages 20-29); 10-24 (ages 30-39); 11-24 (ages 40-49); 10-24 (ages 50-59); 8-24 (ages 60-69)
Fair: 5-13 (ages 20-29); 6-9 (ages 30-39); 4-10 (ages 40-49); 6-9 (ages 50-59); 3-7 (ages 60-69)
Needs improvement: 4 (20-29); 5 (ages 30-39); 3 (ages 40-49); 5 (ages 50-59); 2 (ages 60-69)
(Source: Adapted from American College of Sports Medicine Guidelines, 7th Edition and from the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology)
Take the Test: PUSH-UP TEST To test your upper-body strength, get down in push-up position. Start from the up position with your arms almost fully extended, palms flat on the floor and a little more than shoulder-width apart, balancing on your toes with your feet together. Movement: Bend your elbows at right angles to lower your body (without your stomach touching the floor), and then straighten your arms as you exhale while raising your body. (If you can't do a standard push-up, put your knees on the floor instead of balancing on your toes.) Keep your back straight by tightening your abdominal muscles. Your body should stay as stiff as possible during the whole movement--your arms should be the only body part moving. Keeping the pace slow and steady, see how many you can complete without stopping.
Men: Excellent: 36 (ages 20-29); 30 (ages 30-39); 25 (ages 40-49); 21 (ages 50-59) 18 (ages 60-69)
Good: 22-35 (ages 20-29); 17--29 (ages 30-39); 13-24 (ages 40-49); 10-20 (ages 50-59) 8-17 (ages 60-69)
Fair: 17-21 (ages 20-29), 12-16 (ages 30-39); 10-12 (ages 40-49); 7-9 (ages 50-59); 5-7 (ages 60-69)
Below average: 16 (ages 20-29); 11 (ages 30-39); 9 (ages 40-49); 6 (ages 50-59) 4 (ages 60-69)
Women: Excellent: 30 (ages 20-29); 27 (ages 30-39); 24 (ages 40-49); 21 (ages 50-59); 17 (ages 60-69)
Good: 15-29 (ages 20-29); 13-26 (ages 30-39); 11-23 (ages 40-49); 7-20 (ages 50-59) 5-16 (ages 60-69)
Fair: 10-14 (ages 20-29); 8-12 (ages 30-39); 5-10 (ages 40-49); 2-6 (ages 50-59); 2-4 (ages 60-69)
Below average: 9 (ages 20-29); 7 (ages 30-39); 4 (ages 40-49); 1 (ages 50-59); 1 (ages 60-69)
(Source: Adapted from American College of Sports Medicine Guidelines, 7th Edition and from the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology)
Cardiovascular Capacity
The term cardiovascular system refers to your heart and blood vessels, which help carry oxygen and other nutrients throughout your body. Your cardiovascular fitness determines how easily your body brings oxygen to your lungs and blood to your heart. Cardio workouts include running, swimming, walking and playing tennis or basketball, even chasing the kids.
The most precise cardiovascular test is the Maximal Oxygen Consumption test, which measures the exact amount of oxygen you are capable of consuming while working out. "This test is the gold standard," says Greg Welk, Ph.D., professor of health and human performance at Iowa State University. And because it's complicated, field tests try to predict what this lab test measures.
Why It Matters: The heart is actually a muscle, and like any other muscle, you can strengthen it with exercise and reduce your risk for disease (e.g., cardiovascular disease).
Take the Test: ROCKPORT ONE MILE WALKING TEST "Anyone who can walk can do this test," Hagerman says. "It doesn't take an examiner or any special equipment, just a mile of flat terrain like a track or street. Measure the distance using a pedometer or the odometer of your car." Then just walk the mile as quickly as you can. Keep track of how long it takes you and what your heart rate is at the end. Then use the following formula to estimate your VO2 Max, that is, your maximum oxygen consumption.
First, multiply your weight in pounds by 0.0769, and subtract that from 132.853. Then subtract your age in years multiplied by 0.3877. Add 6.315 if you're a man and 0 if you're a woman. Subtract the time it took you to complete the mile multiplied by 3.2649. Now subtract your final heart rate (for one minute) multiplied by 0.1565. This will give you your estimated VO2 Max.
VO2 Max (ml/kg/min) = 132.853 -- (0.0769 x Body Weight in Pounds) -- (0.3877 x Age) + 6.315 if male (add 0 if female) -- (3.2649 x time for the 1-mile track walk in minutes) -- (0.1565 x heart rate)
Now compare your score below:
Percentile values for maximal oxygen uptake in men.
Age (yr)
Percentile
20--29
30--39
40--49
50--59
60
Well above average (90)
55.1
52.1
50.6
49.0
44.2
Above average (70)
49.0
47.4
45.8
41.0
37.8
Average (50)
44.2
42.6
41.0
37.8
34.6
Below average (30)
41.0
39.4
36.2
34.6
31.4
Well below average (10)
34.6
33.0
31.4
29.9
26.7
Percentile values for maximal oxygen uptake in women.
Age (yr)
Percentile
20--29
30--39
40--49
50--59
60
Well above average (90)
49.0
45.8
42.6
37.8
34.6
Above average (70)
41.0
39.4
36.2
33.0
31.4
Average (50)
37.8
34.6
33.0
29.9
26.7
Below average (30)
33.0
31.4
29.9
26.7
23.5
Well below average (10)
28.3
26.7
25.1
21.9
20.3
(Source: Adapted from American College of Sports Medicine and Cooper Clinic)
Keep in mind that just because you score well on any one of these tests doesn't mean you will have reduced risk for disease or injury. You still have to get the recommended minimum of 30 minutes of physical activity daily to reduce your risk for disease, says Whaley.
All things considered, it's a pretty good bet that the guy in the corner of the gym bench-pressing his body weight is in decent shape, right? Well, maybe, but it's really not that simple. There are three unique components to fitness: strength, flexibility and cardiovascular capacity, and it takes all three to be truly fit. Physical fitness isn't just about how much you can lift or how far you can run, and a person who excels in one area could be floundering in another--and not even know it.
To gauge your own level of fitness on all three counts, you need to be tested for each component. And why these particular tests? "Because they have been extensively studied by exercise scientists for many years--and these tests are consistently ranked as the best," says Walter Thompson, Ph.D., an exercise physiologist at Georgia State University.
Fitness tests are administered by institutions like the Army, police/highway patrol academies, professional and community sports organizations, gyms and schools. These tests will give you a sense of your own physical strengths and weaknesses, indicating areas you may be neglecting in the course of your usual exercise program. You should take the tests twice to verify your results. And pay attention to when you take them--for example, you're much more flexible after a run than you are when you first wake up in the morning.
Ready to find out if you're truly fit? Read on.
Flexibility
The flexibility of tendons and muscles determines how freely you can move your joints.
Why It Matters: "As we become less flexible, we become less functional. Things like reaching or turning your neck when driving to see the car behind you can become difficult. We're not just talking about quality-of-life issues but about the ability to function in life," explains Mitchell H. Whaley, Ph.D., professor of exercise science at Ball State University in Muncie, Ind. If you're flexible, you feel better physically, which is why more and more people are doing activities such as yoga and Pilates.
Take the Test: SIT AND REACH TEST
The easiest way to test for flexibility is to grab a yardstick and have a seat on your living room floor with your legs extended in front of you, allowing about 12 inches between your feet. Place the yard stick between your feet so that it points away from you. Line the soles of your feet up to the 15-inch mark on the yardstick. Then slowly bend forward with your arms extended, reaching as far past your ankles as you can.
Men: 17 inches: above average; 15 inches: average; 14 inches: below average
Women:19 inches: above average17 inches: average15 inches: below average
"This test is a great measure of hamstring and lower-back flexibility, and it has some validity for shoulders. But to generalize and call it a measure of overall flexibility is inaccurate," says Patrick Hagerman, Ed.D., a professor of exercise science at the University of Tulsa.
Strength
The experts call this muscular-skeletal fitness--basically testing for both muscular strength and muscular endurance. Strength training builds and maintains muscle mass and strong bones.
Why It Matters: Muscle strength and endurance also makes you more functional. For instance, maybe you can't move your own body weight in and out of a chair or can't carry groceries to and from your car, or you get jerked around when you take the dog out for a walk. The more body strength you have, the fewer potential injuries from these activities. However, unlike increased aerobic or cardiovascular fitness, which reduce the risk of disease, there is no epidemiological evidence of a reduction of disease risk when you increase muscular strength or endurance, says Whaley. So, if your strength is above average, it doesn't equate to a reduction in disease risk, but you will probably be healthier, adds Whaley.
Take the Test: CRUNCH TEST The Crunch Test is a popular method of assessing your abdominal strength, but it's not without critics. "While the crunch test may be a good indication of superficial abdominal muscle strength, it is often done incorrectly," warns Mieke Scripps, DPT, an orthopedic physical therapist for the Miami City Ballet. So if you're going to try it, make sure you're doing it right.
Lie on your back with your knees bent and your feet planted firmly on the floor. Press the small of your back down and then lift your upper body until your shoulder blades are off the floor. You can tuck your hands behind your head to support it, but make sure not to pull up with your arms--you can seriously injure yourself that way. Instead, focus on using your constricted abdominal and back muscles to complete the crunches. See how many you can do without resting.
Men Excellent: 25 (ages 20-69)
Good: 16-24 (ages 20-29); 15-24 (ages 30-39); 13-24 (ages 40-49); 11-24 (ages 50-69)
Fair: 11-15 (ages 20-29); 11-14 (ages 30-39); 6-12 (ages 40-49); 8-10 (ages 50-59); 6-10 (ages 60-69)
Needs improvement: 10 (ages 20-39); 5 (ages 40-49); 7 (ages 50-59); 5 (ages 60-69)
Women Excellent: 25 (ages 20-69)
Good: 14-24 (ages 20-29); 10-24 (ages 30-39); 11-24 (ages 40-49); 10-24 (ages 50-59); 8-24 (ages 60-69)
Fair: 5-13 (ages 20-29); 6-9 (ages 30-39); 4-10 (ages 40-49); 6-9 (ages 50-59); 3-7 (ages 60-69)
Needs improvement: 4 (20-29); 5 (ages 30-39); 3 (ages 40-49); 5 (ages 50-59); 2 (ages 60-69)
(Source: Adapted from American College of Sports Medicine Guidelines, 7th Edition and from the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology)
Take the Test: PUSH-UP TEST To test your upper-body strength, get down in push-up position. Start from the up position with your arms almost fully extended, palms flat on the floor and a little more than shoulder-width apart, balancing on your toes with your feet together. Movement: Bend your elbows at right angles to lower your body (without your stomach touching the floor), and then straighten your arms as you exhale while raising your body. (If you can't do a standard push-up, put your knees on the floor instead of balancing on your toes.) Keep your back straight by tightening your abdominal muscles. Your body should stay as stiff as possible during the whole movement--your arms should be the only body part moving. Keeping the pace slow and steady, see how many you can complete without stopping.
Men: Excellent: 36 (ages 20-29); 30 (ages 30-39); 25 (ages 40-49); 21 (ages 50-59) 18 (ages 60-69)
Good: 22-35 (ages 20-29); 17--29 (ages 30-39); 13-24 (ages 40-49); 10-20 (ages 50-59) 8-17 (ages 60-69)
Fair: 17-21 (ages 20-29), 12-16 (ages 30-39); 10-12 (ages 40-49); 7-9 (ages 50-59); 5-7 (ages 60-69)
Below average: 16 (ages 20-29); 11 (ages 30-39); 9 (ages 40-49); 6 (ages 50-59) 4 (ages 60-69)
Women: Excellent: 30 (ages 20-29); 27 (ages 30-39); 24 (ages 40-49); 21 (ages 50-59); 17 (ages 60-69)
Good: 15-29 (ages 20-29); 13-26 (ages 30-39); 11-23 (ages 40-49); 7-20 (ages 50-59) 5-16 (ages 60-69)
Fair: 10-14 (ages 20-29); 8-12 (ages 30-39); 5-10 (ages 40-49); 2-6 (ages 50-59); 2-4 (ages 60-69)
Below average: 9 (ages 20-29); 7 (ages 30-39); 4 (ages 40-49); 1 (ages 50-59); 1 (ages 60-69)
(Source: Adapted from American College of Sports Medicine Guidelines, 7th Edition and from the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology)
Cardiovascular Capacity
The term cardiovascular system refers to your heart and blood vessels, which help carry oxygen and other nutrients throughout your body. Your cardiovascular fitness determines how easily your body brings oxygen to your lungs and blood to your heart. Cardio workouts include running, swimming, walking and playing tennis or basketball, even chasing the kids.
The most precise cardiovascular test is the Maximal Oxygen Consumption test, which measures the exact amount of oxygen you are capable of consuming while working out. "This test is the gold standard," says Greg Welk, Ph.D., professor of health and human performance at Iowa State University. And because it's complicated, field tests try to predict what this lab test measures.
Why It Matters: The heart is actually a muscle, and like any other muscle, you can strengthen it with exercise and reduce your risk for disease (e.g., cardiovascular disease).
Take the Test: ROCKPORT ONE MILE WALKING TEST "Anyone who can walk can do this test," Hagerman says. "It doesn't take an examiner or any special equipment, just a mile of flat terrain like a track or street. Measure the distance using a pedometer or the odometer of your car." Then just walk the mile as quickly as you can. Keep track of how long it takes you and what your heart rate is at the end. Then use the following formula to estimate your VO2 Max, that is, your maximum oxygen consumption.
First, multiply your weight in pounds by 0.0769, and subtract that from 132.853. Then subtract your age in years multiplied by 0.3877. Add 6.315 if you're a man and 0 if you're a woman. Subtract the time it took you to complete the mile multiplied by 3.2649. Now subtract your final heart rate (for one minute) multiplied by 0.1565. This will give you your estimated VO2 Max.
VO2 Max (ml/kg/min) = 132.853 -- (0.0769 x Body Weight in Pounds) -- (0.3877 x Age) + 6.315 if male (add 0 if female) -- (3.2649 x time for the 1-mile track walk in minutes) -- (0.1565 x heart rate)
Now compare your score below:
Percentile values for maximal oxygen uptake in men.
Age (yr)
Percentile
20--29
30--39
40--49
50--59
60
Well above average (90)
55.1
52.1
50.6
49.0
44.2
Above average (70)
49.0
47.4
45.8
41.0
37.8
Average (50)
44.2
42.6
41.0
37.8
34.6
Below average (30)
41.0
39.4
36.2
34.6
31.4
Well below average (10)
34.6
33.0
31.4
29.9
26.7
Percentile values for maximal oxygen uptake in women.
Age (yr)
Percentile
20--29
30--39
40--49
50--59
60
Well above average (90)
49.0
45.8
42.6
37.8
34.6
Above average (70)
41.0
39.4
36.2
33.0
31.4
Average (50)
37.8
34.6
33.0
29.9
26.7
Below average (30)
33.0
31.4
29.9
26.7
23.5
Well below average (10)
28.3
26.7
25.1
21.9
20.3
(Source: Adapted from American College of Sports Medicine and Cooper Clinic)
Keep in mind that just because you score well on any one of these tests doesn't mean you will have reduced risk for disease or injury. You still have to get the recommended minimum of 30 minutes of physical activity daily to reduce your risk for disease, says Whaley.
Monday, July 23, 2007
Thursday, July 12, 2007
Last Ride
Well folks, I think I've ridden my bike for the last time. Last time before the tri this weekend that is.
I did my 10 miles as planned (10.64 to be exact) with a time of 54:57. Now granted that's with waiting for lights and stuff..... still, i wasn't all to pleased with my time. i'm really hoping to get a time of like 48ish for the tri. Guess we'll see what happens. Of course that'll also be after i swim so who know what will happen.
If I'm 48 minutes or 108 minutes, I'll be happy. I'm just gonna do the best i can. That's really all ya can do, ya know??
Nite all.
OH! One more thing. Just so you know.... Highland is short one (1) bug. He's in my eye. Actually its lost somewhere in my head I believe. I saw it (really i felt it burning for the last 4 miles!) when I got home, so I put in eye drops, but it never came out. I think its caught in my head somewhere.
Rest In Peace little buggy in my eye.
I did my 10 miles as planned (10.64 to be exact) with a time of 54:57. Now granted that's with waiting for lights and stuff..... still, i wasn't all to pleased with my time. i'm really hoping to get a time of like 48ish for the tri. Guess we'll see what happens. Of course that'll also be after i swim so who know what will happen.
If I'm 48 minutes or 108 minutes, I'll be happy. I'm just gonna do the best i can. That's really all ya can do, ya know??
Nite all.
OH! One more thing. Just so you know.... Highland is short one (1) bug. He's in my eye. Actually its lost somewhere in my head I believe. I saw it (really i felt it burning for the last 4 miles!) when I got home, so I put in eye drops, but it never came out. I think its caught in my head somewhere.
Rest In Peace little buggy in my eye.
Remember Me?
Hey all!
I've been pretty awful at posting here. Hell, I've been pretty bad at posting on my own site too. Just wanted everyone to know that I'm still working out.
I have my second triathlon coming up on Saturday! So between running (3-4 times a week), biking (every night), swimming (i think I've only swam 3-4 times in the last 2.5 weeks!), weights and my Ab Ripper DVD (BRUTAL) I've been doing alright.
Tonight I'm hoping to get in a 10 mile bike ride!
I have to admit my eating has gone down the toilet. I gave myself a break right after the tri and I must have forgotten to get back to healthy eatting. I've been having so much crap. SHAME ON ME. But i realize it now, and I'm back to making healthier choices.
I've been pretty awful at posting here. Hell, I've been pretty bad at posting on my own site too. Just wanted everyone to know that I'm still working out.
I have my second triathlon coming up on Saturday! So between running (3-4 times a week), biking (every night), swimming (i think I've only swam 3-4 times in the last 2.5 weeks!), weights and my Ab Ripper DVD (BRUTAL) I've been doing alright.
Tonight I'm hoping to get in a 10 mile bike ride!
I have to admit my eating has gone down the toilet. I gave myself a break right after the tri and I must have forgotten to get back to healthy eatting. I've been having so much crap. SHAME ON ME. But i realize it now, and I'm back to making healthier choices.
Wednesday, July 11, 2007
My latest ride
Click here to see my latest ride. Right after we got back we got back we did a 30 minute boot camp dvd... looks like I am up to schedule for July! ;0)
Tuesday, July 3, 2007
Tuesday, June 26, 2007
hello ...
no one's posted here in a week. what does that mean for everyone else? i haven't done anything this month. seriously. i went on one bike ride at the very beginning of the month ... and then nothing. nothing. at. all.
july has GOT to be better. i haven't done any exercising since the middle of may. i've gained back almost 10 pounds, and that does NOT make me happy. they're getting ready to start a new session of weight watchers at work - i think i might join them. we've got really nice health benefits at work that will actually reimburse me for the cost. so really, by not joining, i'm losing money. right? :)
july has GOT to be better. i haven't done any exercising since the middle of may. i've gained back almost 10 pounds, and that does NOT make me happy. they're getting ready to start a new session of weight watchers at work - i think i might join them. we've got really nice health benefits at work that will actually reimburse me for the cost. so really, by not joining, i'm losing money. right? :)
Monday, June 18, 2007
Jody's Results - Week 2
Bike goal for June= 150 miles
Miles/time to date = 88.5
Percent of June goal complete = 59%
Swim goal for June= 5 miles
Distance/time to date = 1.58
Percent of June goal complete = 32%
Run goal for June= 65 miles
Distance/time to date = 18 miles
Percent of June goal complete = 28%
Weights goal for June - 8 hours
Time to date = 3.5hrs
Percent of June goal complete = 44%
Wow. I apparently set my goals WAY too high for running. At the time I was making my goals I also had it in my head to train for a half marathon (yes, at the same time). I obviously forgot that June was going to be the month were we train especially hard. I now realize how stupid that was. LOL! Oh well, it happens. I don't expect to reach these goals 100% (not all at least), but its good to have something to work towards.
Miles/time to date = 88.5
Percent of June goal complete = 59%
Swim goal for June= 5 miles
Distance/time to date = 1.58
Percent of June goal complete = 32%
Run goal for June= 65 miles
Distance/time to date = 18 miles
Percent of June goal complete = 28%
Weights goal for June - 8 hours
Time to date = 3.5hrs
Percent of June goal complete = 44%
Wow. I apparently set my goals WAY too high for running. At the time I was making my goals I also had it in my head to train for a half marathon (yes, at the same time). I obviously forgot that June was going to be the month were we train especially hard. I now realize how stupid that was. LOL! Oh well, it happens. I don't expect to reach these goals 100% (not all at least), but its good to have something to work towards.
Monday, June 11, 2007
Jody's Progress
Bike goal for June= 150 miles
Miles/time to date = 62.5
Percent of June goal complete = 41%
Swim goal for June= 5 miles
Distance/time to date = .50
Percent of June goal complete = 10%
Run goal for June= 65 miles
Distance/time to date = 13 miles
Percent of June goal complete = 20%
Weights goal for June - 8 hours
Time to date = 2hrs
Percent of June goal complete = 25%
Gulp, I've got my work cut out for me!
Miles/time to date = 62.5
Percent of June goal complete = 41%
Swim goal for June= 5 miles
Distance/time to date = .50
Percent of June goal complete = 10%
Run goal for June= 65 miles
Distance/time to date = 13 miles
Percent of June goal complete = 20%
Weights goal for June - 8 hours
Time to date = 2hrs
Percent of June goal complete = 25%
Gulp, I've got my work cut out for me!
June Challenge
Well... I'm not doing as well as I would like to be! Technically it's not my fault though, because there is not a lot I can do when Billy isn't home to watch the kiddos! =( At least I still managed to get a little in... (better than nothing, right?!)
Bike goal=160 miles
To date= 36.73
Completed= 23%
Swim goal= 4 miles
To date= .5
Completed= 12.5%
Run goal= 65 miles
To date= 12
Completed= 18.5%
Weights goal= 5.5 hours
To date= 2.75 hours
Completed= 50%
Bike goal=160 miles
To date= 36.73
Completed= 23%
Swim goal= 4 miles
To date= .5
Completed= 12.5%
Run goal= 65 miles
To date= 12
Completed= 18.5%
Weights goal= 5.5 hours
To date= 2.75 hours
Completed= 50%
Saturday, June 9, 2007
Wednesday, June 6, 2007
June Goals ~ Julie
Exercise... period!
I exercised two times so far, so I guess that means my goal is 200% complete! Looks like I'll see you suckas next month!!
I exercised two times so far, so I guess that means my goal is 200% complete! Looks like I'll see you suckas next month!!
Tuesday, June 5, 2007
June Challenge
Bike goal for June= 160 miles
Miles/time to date = 10.5
Percent of June goal complete = ?%
Swim goal for June= 4 miles
Distance/time to date = 0
Percent of June goal complete = 0%
Run goal for June= 65 miles
Distance/time to date = 3 miles
Percent of June goal complete = ?%
Ok, I guess I probably could've figured out the percentages, but that seemed like too much work right now!
Miles/time to date = 10.5
Percent of June goal complete = ?%
Swim goal for June= 4 miles
Distance/time to date = 0
Percent of June goal complete = 0%
Run goal for June= 65 miles
Distance/time to date = 3 miles
Percent of June goal complete = ?%
Ok, I guess I probably could've figured out the percentages, but that seemed like too much work right now!
Me
As of last Thursday at my meeting, I have lost 10.3 lbs in 6 weeks. In the last 12 weeks i have lost 17.2 lbs. Yay me.
Monday, June 4, 2007
My Confessional.....
I ate nothing but crap this weekend. And now I feel like crap. And I knew I would, but I still did it anyway.
June Results
Not the best start to the month! LOL! Guess this is what happens when you have 2 days off over a weekend!
Bike goal for June= 150 miles
Miles/time to date = 7.5
Percent of June goal complete = 5%
Swim goal for June= 8 miles
Distance/time to date = .25
Percent of June goal complete = 2%
Run goal for June= 65 miles
Distance/time to date = 1 mile
Percent of June goal complete = 1%
Bike goal for June= 150 miles
Miles/time to date = 7.5
Percent of June goal complete = 5%
Swim goal for June= 8 miles
Distance/time to date = .25
Percent of June goal complete = 2%
Run goal for June= 65 miles
Distance/time to date = 1 mile
Percent of June goal complete = 1%
Saturday, June 2, 2007
biking - 'becca
thanks to mapmyride.com i know that i biked 1.82 miles today.
thanks to the feelings in my quads, i know that the hills around lemon lake are harder on a bike than they are on foot. :) i generally walk around the lake ... today was my first time taking my bike there. i felt like a wimp for quitting so soon, but seriously ... it was hot & that hill felt huge the second time around. i did make a point of biking across the covered bridge though. i love bridges.
thanks to the feelings in my quads, i know that the hills around lemon lake are harder on a bike than they are on foot. :) i generally walk around the lake ... today was my first time taking my bike there. i felt like a wimp for quitting so soon, but seriously ... it was hot & that hill felt huge the second time around. i did make a point of biking across the covered bridge though. i love bridges.
Friday, June 1, 2007
june goals - 'becca
alright, i NEED to do something with myself again. once we did the 5k, i just stopped walking & that is NOT a good thing. and i've got this beautiful bike, i need to use it. so, i'm going to challenge myself to:
walking: 20 miles
biking: 40 miles
walking: 20 miles
biking: 40 miles
It's pretty good
Ok so I tried out the ddp popsicle in the ddp... I didn't actually dip it like I said I would because I was drinking out of the can and it wouldn't fit, but I did take an bite and take a sip and that was really good. It gave it a nice flavor boost. I would recommend it! Just so you know...
Let the Games Begin!
Morning! It's June 1st, we all know what that means, right? THE CHALLENGE BEGINS! And again, we are only competing with ourselves. With summer pretty much here, I think that's an excellent motivator, don't you think??
I haven't heard from a lot of you - what's up? You can still join up. Just post what your goals are.
The Brave Ones (as of yet) are:
Brooke - Walk ~ 40 miles; Run ~ 5 miles
Marlana - Walk ~ 35 miles
Joanie - Bike ~ 160 miles; Swim ~ 4 miles; Run ~ 40 miles; Weights ~ 5.5 hours
Jody - Bike ~ 150 miles; Swim ~ 5 miles; Run ~ 65 miles; Weights - 8 hours
becca - Walk ~ 20 miles; Bike ~ 40 miles
So, this is typical. Its the first day and you know what I have on my training schedule to do? Nothing. Its a rest day. LOL! Not a great way to start out, huh?
Good luck Brooke, Marlana, Joanie & becca - i know we can do this!!
I haven't heard from a lot of you - what's up? You can still join up. Just post what your goals are.
The Brave Ones (as of yet) are:
Brooke - Walk ~ 40 miles; Run ~ 5 miles
Marlana - Walk ~ 35 miles
Joanie - Bike ~ 160 miles; Swim ~ 4 miles; Run ~ 40 miles; Weights ~ 5.5 hours
Jody - Bike ~ 150 miles; Swim ~ 5 miles; Run ~ 65 miles; Weights - 8 hours
becca - Walk ~ 20 miles; Bike ~ 40 miles
So, this is typical. Its the first day and you know what I have on my training schedule to do? Nothing. Its a rest day. LOL! Not a great way to start out, huh?
Good luck Brooke, Marlana, Joanie & becca - i know we can do this!!
Thursday, May 31, 2007
Seriously, where is everyone today??
As far as the June Challenge goes..... we're not asking you to do anything you wouldn't normally do. This whole blog is about working out, right? So I'm assuming we're all working out. From the posts it appears that we are. All I'm asking is for us to challenge ourselves to DO the workout we want to do and are already doing. Yes, some of us are actually going to Challenge ourselves and are going to try and push things a bit. This is really just another way to keep us accountable. And to actually SEE if we are working out as much as we think we are. From the way it sounds we're all going an excellent job!! YAY US! This will make it easier as every week we'll see what we've accomplished, and how we're doing on reaching our goals.
I know a lot of you don't have time to write down how far or what you did. I don't have a lot of extra time either. But its simple. Take the extra 10 seconds to find a pen and keep a list on your fridge or something. I think we'll be surprised at how much we're working out (or not working out!).
Marlana's June Challenge
Marlana is commiting to walk 35 miles this month!!
Woo-Hoo!
Can't wait to hear how she does!
Woo-Hoo!
Can't wait to hear how she does!
June Challenge
Ok here are my goals for June. I'm sorry if it looks like I'm copying Jody, but we are training for the same things!! (and btw, I don't usually have such high lofty goals, I just don't want to be the VERY LAST finisher at the tri!) =p
Bike goal: 160 miles
Swim goal: 4 miles
Run goal: 40 miles
Weights: 5.5 hours
Becca
How'd the bike ride go!?!? You still in love with her? ;o)
Also, any luck finding the perfect dress for your many weddings? I still haven't found one. :O( I need to get moving on that.
Also, any luck finding the perfect dress for your many weddings? I still haven't found one. :O( I need to get moving on that.
Bad
I was so bad last night! I ate a lot and not of good stuff. I think I used all my points for the rest of the week plus my extra points. Plus I feel horriable today like I am so bloated even my eye lids are. ERRR I have been feeling great on this diet so I will remember how I feel right now and never ever eat like that again. I am blamming it on I am not good when I go out to eat and my Evil Monthly friends makes me eat Chocolate.
June Challenge Starts Tomorrow
Morning Everyone!
Today is the last day of May, which means tomorrow is the first day of the June challenge! If you plan to participate in the Challenge, you should post your goals pretty soon (like today!).
Don't worry about what anyone else is putting as their goals, we're all at different stages. Besides, it makes it kinda fun, in a way. Right now I'm doing a June Challenge with some other people and their goals are so much more impressive than mine. :o( I'm talking Running -120 miles. Biking - 500 miles. Insanity.
The form should look like this:
June Bike goal= X
Miles/time to date = Y
Percent complete = Z
You can set either a time or a distance goal. I figure we can post our progress every Monday (Tuesday for Amanda, should she accept the challenge).
So. WHO WANTS IN??
Wednesday, May 30, 2007
Week One with Weight Watchers
I was suppoused to weigh in on Monday but since I do not own a scale I had to wait. Well I was at my friends house yesterday and I weighed in 3 pounds lighter YAY! I normally weigh in at my Mom's and I like to weigh on the same scale since they can be set differently but I got a general gist. Also I started my Monthly friend yesterday so here is hoping maybe there is 2 pounds water weight going on in there LOL. Just thought I would share!!!
Sunday, May 27, 2007
Snack suggestion
I discovered a great summer snack my last trip to the grocery store... They are Popsicles that are diet dr pepper, diet a&w, and diet crush flavors. I know there are a lot of dr pepper fans in our group so I thought I'd share. They are only 15 calories and have 0g fat and taste pretty good (I've tried the ddp and a&w so far).
Friday, May 25, 2007
June Challenge
Anyone up for a little June Challenge?? I'm doing this with another group and thought I'd see if any of you were interested. Its pretty easy. You pick a sport (up to 3) that you are good at and we post our goals for the month. Example: I want to run X miles in June. Anyone interested??
You can use whatever sport you like, be it walking, jogging, biking, swimming, workout DVDs.... anything. What ever you are into.
If we have enough people interested we could even form two teams and have a mini competition. Anyone interested???
We can have a weekly posting of our week's progress. The format would be as follows:
BIKE GOAL = X miles
Miles/time to date = Y
Perent complete = Z
WALKING GOAL = X
Distance/time to date = Y
Percent Complete = Z
WORKOUT DVD = X
time to date = Y
Percent Complete = Z
The best thing about this, is you are really only competing with yourself! Unless we form teams, then we have friends relying on us, and that will only help push us out the door to workout.
You can use whatever sport you like, be it walking, jogging, biking, swimming, workout DVDs.... anything. What ever you are into.
If we have enough people interested we could even form two teams and have a mini competition. Anyone interested???
We can have a weekly posting of our week's progress. The format would be as follows:
BIKE GOAL = X miles
Miles/time to date = Y
Perent complete = Z
WALKING GOAL = X
Distance/time to date = Y
Percent Complete = Z
WORKOUT DVD = X
time to date = Y
Percent Complete = Z
The best thing about this, is you are really only competing with yourself! Unless we form teams, then we have friends relying on us, and that will only help push us out the door to workout.
My goals for June are:
SWIM - 5 miles
BIKE - 150 miles
RUN - 75 miles
Thursday, May 24, 2007
I DID IT! (We did it actually)
After work I met Joanie, Billy and the kids up at Lake Dale. We were going to attempt a swim. We got there and found that mom and dad weren't home. So we tried the doors and they were all locked. What's gives!? Growing up I don't think we ever locked a door. So by the time they got home and we got down to the lake I think it was about 7:30p.m. Am I right Joanie? We really should have timed it. Next time.
Anyway, I got in the water first - Joanie made me. And you know what? It wasn't that bad! Chilly at first (maybe) but within a minute it was comfortable. Until more of us got wet. So after a few minutes of us standing there, walking in deeper, screaming like girls, and a few cuss words thrown out for good measure, we were fine. It was on to swimming. We decided to walk out a ways to where it was deeper to start the swim. Then we realized we were already half way across the lake and it was still only up to our thighs (or waist? i don't recall). We figured we'd better start.
We swam from our dock (pretty much) to the other side and back. Then from the dock to the boat lift and back, then down a ways and of course - back again. I mapped it out and we appeared to have gone .37 miles. I know that doesn't sound like a whole heck of a lot, but it was for us. sorta. It was a good start. For the race we only have to swim .46. Not too bad.
Anyway, I got in the water first - Joanie made me. And you know what? It wasn't that bad! Chilly at first (maybe) but within a minute it was comfortable. Until more of us got wet. So after a few minutes of us standing there, walking in deeper, screaming like girls, and a few cuss words thrown out for good measure, we were fine. It was on to swimming. We decided to walk out a ways to where it was deeper to start the swim. Then we realized we were already half way across the lake and it was still only up to our thighs (or waist? i don't recall). We figured we'd better start.
We swam from our dock (pretty much) to the other side and back. Then from the dock to the boat lift and back, then down a ways and of course - back again. I mapped it out and we appeared to have gone .37 miles. I know that doesn't sound like a whole heck of a lot, but it was for us. sorta. It was a good start. For the race we only have to swim .46. Not too bad.
Wednesday, May 23, 2007
biking
i'm hoping to re-kindle my love affair with exercise by biking. i like walking, but it does get a little boring after awhile. and frankly, i'm tired of getting up early. i think part of that is because i'm feeling a bit under the weather. but still, i need something new to do for exercise. so i bought a bike. i hope my legs are sore in the morning. that'd rock.
Tuesday, May 22, 2007
Doing okay
I'm doing okay on weight watchers. in three weeks i lost 8.6 lbs. i'm really encouraged about that...but i have a feeling i didn't do so well this week.....we shall see on thursday at my meeing. I went to a baseball game and ate the things that normal people eat at baseball games...yeah....but the nachos were really good. and then on sunday after my church's last service, a bunch of us went out for pizza...and that was oh so good!!! we shall see how it goes.......
Monday, May 21, 2007
Day One
I joined Weight watchers. So far so good. Today was my first day and it's bed time and I have 1 point to spare. Here's hoping finally a diet will work.
What's the story
I know some of us aren't eating 2 hours or so before bed... but what are the rules on that? If you eat past your allotted time can you just stay up later to make it 2 hours again, or does it not work like that? I usually stay up till 10:30 (usually later, but I would like it to be 10:30) so I try to not eat after 8:30, but if I want ice cream or something I want to wait till the girls are in bed so if I don't get done till 9:00 can I just stay up till 11:00 to make up for it?
Tuesday, May 15, 2007
Monday, May 14, 2007
Random Pictures from our race
BOSOM BUDDIES!!!
i love what the CNA building did! How cool is that!?
Walking Along the Lakefront
Me and Marlana! It was SO GREAT seeing her again!!!!
It was pretty funny, I had the ladies stop for a picture, not realizing they were going to block those coming behind. Oops.
Friday, May 11, 2007
2 Days Before
the race and we're at $1,492.50. We're only $8 from doubling our goal! That's incredible. We even got our first team gift. LOL!! Thanks to my cousin Tommy :o)
Tuesday, May 8, 2007
Pretty Soon
we'll have to start getting plans made about the weekend's race. How everyone is getting there. Where to meet... so on and so forth.
Monday, May 7, 2007
Reached it
Over the weekend I reached my goal of raising $250 for Y-Me!! :o) I have my mom-in-law to thank for pushing me the rest of the way. Thanks so much everyone!!!
Sunday, May 6, 2007
Almost forgot
So my Aunt and I traded exercise equipmet. I had the gazelle that I could not keep up due to Emmalee had put a hole in the wall. Even though it folds up the legs still swing and we learned the hard way it will put a hole in the wall. So I traded that for a machine it is a body by jake but I don't know what it's it called, but you sit down and push your legs while moving your arms. I can leave it sitting up all the time because there is no way for Em to hurt herself on it also I can do it during her awake hours which are my prime times to actually get on there! I love it. Just thought I would share so I have been doing that everyday during General hospital and other times just when I am in my Tv room watching TV.
Friday, May 4, 2007
Yay Me!
Okay so Yay Me!!! I went to my Weight Watcher's meeting last night and I lost 5.8 lbs in a week!!!! Yay Me!
Thursday, May 3, 2007
Woo-Hoo!!
What a beautiful sight. :o) i know I keep saying this but I'm so stinkin excited and proud of us!! Not only did we raise our $750 goal amount, but we added another $462 to that! Simply Amazing.
And... I'm only $50 from my goal.
$1,212.50 and rising!
Wednesday, May 2, 2007
BBB
You ladies are absolutley INCREDIBLE! Here i thought I was pushing it with trying to raise $750. Who was I kidding? Not only did we meet that goal but we kept going and blew right past it! I am so impressed and proud of everyone here!!! I'm so thrilled that most of you will be out there with us next week. We're gonna have a great time!
As of today, we're raised a total of $1,102.50!!! Give it up for us!!!
As of today, we're raised a total of $1,102.50!!! Give it up for us!!!
Goal Reached
I reached my goal for the Y-Me race!!! Woo Hoo!!! and I just want to give a Woo-Hoo to Marlana too...she's kickin' butt!
Last Night.
Last night was amazing. I got home from work a little after 7:00 (dang train!). And I was starving. It took everything in me to fight the urge to stop at a fast food joint ~ but I made it home empty handed. Whew. As soon as I got home I made myself a tuna sandwich. Well, actually, just tuna, mayo and pickles. No bread or anything else. Boy o Boy was it YUMMY!!
After that I just sat on the couch and started watching TV. The whole time I was feeling guilty. What the... so much for relaxing. So 20 minutes and 3 Twizzlers later I got moving. I figured with 54 days til our triathlon I didn't have time to sit around! So I changed my clothes and decided to run on the treadmill. So I warmed up on the bike for 3 minutes then started running on the mill. Did that for a few minutes then went upstairs for something. Then i remembered that it was a beautiful night. So I grabbed a sip of water and headed out the door. I'm not sure on my mileage as I didn't have my Garmin. Some runs I just don't want to think about pace or distance. I just want to run. That's what I did last night. It was heavenly. After 40 minutes I came back home and did my strength training until Boz got home - which was about 20 some minutes later.
The rest of my evening was spent with ice packs on both knees and eating half an italian beef from Pop's (which Boz picked up after his game - the game they won 2-0). I can't think of a more perfect way to end the night, can you? ;o)
After that I just sat on the couch and started watching TV. The whole time I was feeling guilty. What the... so much for relaxing. So 20 minutes and 3 Twizzlers later I got moving. I figured with 54 days til our triathlon I didn't have time to sit around! So I changed my clothes and decided to run on the treadmill. So I warmed up on the bike for 3 minutes then started running on the mill. Did that for a few minutes then went upstairs for something. Then i remembered that it was a beautiful night. So I grabbed a sip of water and headed out the door. I'm not sure on my mileage as I didn't have my Garmin. Some runs I just don't want to think about pace or distance. I just want to run. That's what I did last night. It was heavenly. After 40 minutes I came back home and did my strength training until Boz got home - which was about 20 some minutes later.
The rest of my evening was spent with ice packs on both knees and eating half an italian beef from Pop's (which Boz picked up after his game - the game they won 2-0). I can't think of a more perfect way to end the night, can you? ;o)
Monday, April 30, 2007
Friday, April 27, 2007
Go Me
Not bad, I have clocked in 2 miles is 30-35 minutes 3 times so far this week! I was hoping for 4, but things came up so I am planning on getting #4 in tomorrow. It wasn't always easy, the one day I had to hop off three times to do something for the kids (but I got right back on, and finished my miles). I have been doing good with the water (and peeing) I have been getting my 2ltrs in and sometimes more. Occasionally I would have really bad indigestion and I couldn't handle the water, but I am doing pretty well.
Becca Needs a Shirt
Someone needs to donate $20 to Becca's YMe Race Fund. She's only $20 shy of getting her shirt! And it ends TODAY!! Get on it girls.
Thursday, April 26, 2007
My New Plan
Okay so I was doing Bob Greene's The Best Life diet....well i never really got off of the first phase. i was going good for awhile then ....blah...anyway, i just signed up for weight watchers. there is a meeting when i can do it (which is good because there is only one day a week at a specific time that i can do it because of Jon's work schedule and jeremy and stuff) so i signed up...we shall see how it goes. I already paid for a month worth of meetings so i know i'll do it at least for that long. The meeting is tonight at 5:30. I'm actually excited......
Tuesday, April 24, 2007
Core/Ab Exercises
Does anyone have any core/ab exercise suggestions for me? I have tried the one the floor ones, but they just KILL my tailbone! My tailbone is VERY sensitive, I need to go to the chiropractor... even sitting on the couch or a soft chair kills me after a while. We have all wood floors so I did them on the rug sitting on a pillow and it still hurt so much I couldn't continue. So does anyone have anything for me try?
Monday, April 23, 2007
Thursday, April 19, 2007
Y-Me Update
For those doing the Y-Me Walk with us.... a few things you should know.
1. The deadline for participants to register and receive their Race Day materials in the mail has been extended to April 27. If you raise $100 or more (including the registration fee) by April 27, you will receive your Race Day bib and Race to Empower keepsake T-Shirt in the mail.
2. We've raised 84% of our $750 goal!! AND we still have a month left. GO US!!
3. If you aren't walking and would like to make a donation, please do so!
1. The deadline for participants to register and receive their Race Day materials in the mail has been extended to April 27. If you raise $100 or more (including the registration fee) by April 27, you will receive your Race Day bib and Race to Empower keepsake T-Shirt in the mail.
2. We've raised 84% of our $750 goal!! AND we still have a month left. GO US!!
3. If you aren't walking and would like to make a donation, please do so!
Wednesday, April 18, 2007
Less than
We're less than a month away from our Y-Me Walk! Who's excited? Anyone?
We're at 78%!! That's Awesome guys!!
We're at 78%!! That's Awesome guys!!
Sunday, April 15, 2007
the hittle-force of the bosman team
i know i could've just commented on jody's post below, but this is more fun.
yes, holly's joining the team.
AND, my mom may join the team, too. we're going walking the next few mornings to help convince her she can do the 3 miles.
and then we'll be three hittles strong! yeah!
and then we're going out for a family mother's day brunch downtown.
and jonathan & laure might be in town that weekend.
and then i realize i sound like a little kid. and then we went & got ice cream. and then we went to the zoo. and then ...
however, i gotta say i'm glad you decided to walk it, jody. i really have been trying to add the running, but my lungs don't want to cooperate. i stop running not because my legs hurt, but because i can't keep breathing as i run. so while i'm still going to try & get the running thing added in ... i'm glad we're going to walk this one. i'll see how the running things goes & maybe i'll do another 5K towards the end of the season as a running venture. but this will be so much fun to walk as a big group.
yes, holly's joining the team.
AND, my mom may join the team, too. we're going walking the next few mornings to help convince her she can do the 3 miles.
and then we'll be three hittles strong! yeah!
and then we're going out for a family mother's day brunch downtown.
and jonathan & laure might be in town that weekend.
and then i realize i sound like a little kid. and then we went & got ice cream. and then we went to the zoo. and then ...
however, i gotta say i'm glad you decided to walk it, jody. i really have been trying to add the running, but my lungs don't want to cooperate. i stop running not because my legs hurt, but because i can't keep breathing as i run. so while i'm still going to try & get the running thing added in ... i'm glad we're going to walk this one. i'll see how the running things goes & maybe i'll do another 5K towards the end of the season as a running venture. but this will be so much fun to walk as a big group.
Friday, April 13, 2007
'becca!
Is Holly really going to do the Race to Empower with us? I see her as a team member. How cool.
And so you know, I've decided to WALK it. It appears that most of our team will be walking, and i think it'd be a lot of fun if we were to all stick together!
We're now at 75% of our goal! GO US!! Let's see if we can blow right past it!
And so you know, I've decided to WALK it. It appears that most of our team will be walking, and i think it'd be a lot of fun if we were to all stick together!
We're now at 75% of our goal! GO US!! Let's see if we can blow right past it!
Thursday, April 12, 2007
Homemade protein bars
Homemade protein bars
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5 TBLSP natural peanut butter (crunchy or creamy)
1/2 cup oats
1/2 cup oat flour (if you don't have oat flour, use another
1/2 cup of oats)
6 scoops chocolate whey protein
1 tsp vanilla
2 TBSP flax seeds (optional)
1 cup non fat dry milk
1/2 cup water (you may need more water depending on whey protein)
Mix together dry ingredients. Add peanut butter and mix. It will be crumbly. Add water and vanilla. (Use a spatula sprayed with non stick spray) and mix completely (dough may be very sticky). Put in a greased 8x8 pan and either refridgerate or freeze until hardened. Cut into 9 squares. Wrap individually and take with you.
Nutrition per square:
Calories: 197
protein:21
fat:7
carbs:13.7
fiber:1.6
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5 TBLSP natural peanut butter (crunchy or creamy)
1/2 cup oats
1/2 cup oat flour (if you don't have oat flour, use another
1/2 cup of oats)
6 scoops chocolate whey protein
1 tsp vanilla
2 TBSP flax seeds (optional)
1 cup non fat dry milk
1/2 cup water (you may need more water depending on whey protein)
Mix together dry ingredients. Add peanut butter and mix. It will be crumbly. Add water and vanilla. (Use a spatula sprayed with non stick spray) and mix completely (dough may be very sticky). Put in a greased 8x8 pan and either refridgerate or freeze until hardened. Cut into 9 squares. Wrap individually and take with you.
Nutrition per square:
Calories: 197
protein:21
fat:7
carbs:13.7
fiber:1.6
Wednesday, April 11, 2007
Relay for Life
Hey everyone check out my relay for life site
http://www.acsevents.org/relay/in/jasper/strength
http://www.acsevents.org/relay/in/jasper/strength
Y-Me Race to Empower
Morning!!
I wanted to jump on here and let you know that we are doing GREAT on our fundraising. Okay, some more that others (namely me!). We've raised 62% of our goal. GO US!!!
Just wanted to let everyone know how we're doing.
Okay, so that's how we're doing on the fundraising. How's everyone doing with the running/walking?? And for those not participating... how's the eating right and working out been?? Its been a while since we've heard from some of you. hint, hint.
i know Joanie has been kicking butt with her hill runs!! 'becca ran her first 5k over the weekend!! Heidi ran her first mile without stopping yesterday morning!! What's up with the rest of you?
I wanted to jump on here and let you know that we are doing GREAT on our fundraising. Okay, some more that others (namely me!). We've raised 62% of our goal. GO US!!!
Just wanted to let everyone know how we're doing.
Okay, so that's how we're doing on the fundraising. How's everyone doing with the running/walking?? And for those not participating... how's the eating right and working out been?? Its been a while since we've heard from some of you. hint, hint.
i know Joanie has been kicking butt with her hill runs!! 'becca ran her first 5k over the weekend!! Heidi ran her first mile without stopping yesterday morning!! What's up with the rest of you?
Saturday, April 7, 2007
Thursday, April 5, 2007
Wednesday, April 4, 2007
Baby Its Cold Outside
Okay, i don't know about anyone else. But I'm thinking I might have to run the Hopper as fast as my little legs will go!! Did you read the weather report?? a high (HIGH!) of 35*!!! Oh, and let's not forget the flurries. I'm thinking its gonna be way too cold to walk!! Hopefully I'm wrong. And to think it was in the 70s last week... i wanna go bak!
Not only do i have the race that day; but I also have a soccer game to go to. An OUTDOOR soccer game. SUCK!
i really need to go home tonight and put together my running and sitting gear. I hope I didn't pack away my gloves and hat......
Not only do i have the race that day; but I also have a soccer game to go to. An OUTDOOR soccer game. SUCK!
i really need to go home tonight and put together my running and sitting gear. I hope I didn't pack away my gloves and hat......
Tuesday, April 3, 2007
Y-ME
Hi Everyone. I just wanted to share that I am halfway to my goal of $200 for the Y-ME race and there are a bunch more people I know that have said they will donate but haven't done it yet so hopefully I will exceed my goal very soon. YAY
Back To The Grind
Okay, so we got back from vacation last night and I feel like I have gained back 10 pounds....not good. My goal for the week is to get back into my normal routine and eating healthy and portion control
Monday, April 2, 2007
goals for the week
A. get out of bed in time to exercise.
2. don't cut my exercise time short because of feeling like i need to be at work early. work will be there at 9, i don't need to be there any earlier.
3. walk the hopper hustle with whoever else is walking it. i know i'll be there! and so will becca, jon & diane (folks you guys don't know). who else is in?
last week i was very lazy. walking felt good this morning. i need to do more of it to control my stress levels. work is really getting to me.
2. don't cut my exercise time short because of feeling like i need to be at work early. work will be there at 9, i don't need to be there any earlier.
3. walk the hopper hustle with whoever else is walking it. i know i'll be there! and so will becca, jon & diane (folks you guys don't know). who else is in?
last week i was very lazy. walking felt good this morning. i need to do more of it to control my stress levels. work is really getting to me.
Happy Monday & My Goal for the Week
Where is everyone??
This week Boz and I plan on logging in 20 miles. We're thinking our week will look something like this:
M - 3 mile run
T - 2 mile run
W - 3 mile run
R - 3 mile run
F - 2 mile run
S - Hopper Hustle 3 mile run (walk with Cindy?)
S - 4 mile run
It'll be a little harder for Boz as he's got 3 soccer games this week, as well as the volleyball league he plays on! But we're hoping to make it work.
Along with this i will be doing quad, calf and hammy exercises right after my runs (to help strengthen my knees, so that i can keep with this running plan!). And on alternating days (M,W,F & S) i will be working on my upper body.
What are your goals for the week??
This week Boz and I plan on logging in 20 miles. We're thinking our week will look something like this:
M - 3 mile run
T - 2 mile run
W - 3 mile run
R - 3 mile run
F - 2 mile run
S - Hopper Hustle 3 mile run (walk with Cindy?)
S - 4 mile run
It'll be a little harder for Boz as he's got 3 soccer games this week, as well as the volleyball league he plays on! But we're hoping to make it work.
Along with this i will be doing quad, calf and hammy exercises right after my runs (to help strengthen my knees, so that i can keep with this running plan!). And on alternating days (M,W,F & S) i will be working on my upper body.
What are your goals for the week??
Tuesday, March 27, 2007
Not Doing Too Great
Okay, so i'm back up and running after just being lazy for a while. I didn't walk or anything for about a week. i don't know why. but i guess the good part is that i am being more active then i was before. I cleaned out my flower beds this weekend and jeremy and i lived at the park. so i am DOING more then i had been a month ago...but today i'm going to start on the 5K walking training. so...yay....i hope
Monday, March 26, 2007
Jody's Mini Report
What a great day! I just got back from my lunch hour. Being the first really nice day, Donna and I spent the hour walking along the lakefront here in Chicago. Ya can't beat that! 75* with a light wind, sun shining... perfect. Except that I come back to work all hot. That part I can do without. But its a good midafternoon workout.
Like I said in a previous post, I ran 3 miles on Saturday. I think that was the extent of my workout out for the day. I honestly can not remember. Sunday I got in a good workout. Boz and I played volleyball, soccer and went running. LOVE IT!
I ran 3 times this week, only did weights once or twice. It was a busy and very tiring week. I had planned on doing a full body workout on Friday after work. But sad to say, I was asleep by 8:30 pm! No lie. How sad is that!? Boz came to find me and I was sound asleep. Around 2 a.m. I woke up and found my way to bed. I don't ever remember being that tired.
The water is still flowing - YAY! I even printed up that post 'becca wrote on 'drinking enough water' and put it on my fridge.
Anyway, I need to get back to work.
Like I said in a previous post, I ran 3 miles on Saturday. I think that was the extent of my workout out for the day. I honestly can not remember. Sunday I got in a good workout. Boz and I played volleyball, soccer and went running. LOVE IT!
I ran 3 times this week, only did weights once or twice. It was a busy and very tiring week. I had planned on doing a full body workout on Friday after work. But sad to say, I was asleep by 8:30 pm! No lie. How sad is that!? Boz came to find me and I was sound asleep. Around 2 a.m. I woke up and found my way to bed. I don't ever remember being that tired.
The water is still flowing - YAY! I even printed up that post 'becca wrote on 'drinking enough water' and put it on my fridge.
Anyway, I need to get back to work.
Fess Up
How did everyone do this week with working out??
How about with eating healthier??
Still drinking your water??
Post about it.
How about with eating healthier??
Still drinking your water??
Post about it.
Saturday, March 24, 2007
Been Inspired
When i woke up this morning I stepped outside to see what the weather was like. It was so nice! I just had to go for a run. However, for the next 2 hours I kept going back and forth if I should go or not. Maybe I'd run after lunch, or this afternoon; perhaps I'd run tonight. I just couldn't get it together. Then I jumped online and saw that 'becca had put in her miles and I was totally inspired. THANK YOU 'BECCA!!!!! Reading her post was the push I needed to get me out the door.
I'm not sure what time you went 'becca but was it really humid?? UGH. I went running at 11:15 and I was dying out there. It wasn't one of my best runs (which is fine), but it gives me something to work off of! :o) I'm not too worried about time or anything yet. Its only the beginning of the running season!
I hope you others are able to get out a bit this weekend and enjoy the weather (between the raindrops!).
You guys should see me! I am beet red. I'm not sure that's a good thing, but that's how it is. I even took a picture of myself but its pretty bad. LOL! So I won't be posting it.
Happy Trails!
I'm not sure what time you went 'becca but was it really humid?? UGH. I went running at 11:15 and I was dying out there. It wasn't one of my best runs (which is fine), but it gives me something to work off of! :o) I'm not too worried about time or anything yet. Its only the beginning of the running season!
I hope you others are able to get out a bit this weekend and enjoy the weather (between the raindrops!).
You guys should see me! I am beet red. I'm not sure that's a good thing, but that's how it is. I even took a picture of myself but its pretty bad. LOL! So I won't be posting it.
Happy Trails!
my first 5k
i did my first 5k this morning. alright, not a real 5k - i was by myself, on the track. but i did the 3.1 miles, and that makes it a 5k! it took me 47 minutes, which i know isn't all that great probably ... but i'm pretty proud of myself for just doing it. and now i have a time in my head to beat. i want to do my next 5k in less than 47 minutes. :)
i did a walk/run mix. i still don't find the running necessarily fun ... but it's a good way to rev up the workout.
today's 5k music: hi-fi revival (the o.c. supertones) and flaming red (patty griffin)
i did a walk/run mix. i still don't find the running necessarily fun ... but it's a good way to rev up the workout.
today's 5k music: hi-fi revival (the o.c. supertones) and flaming red (patty griffin)
Friday, March 23, 2007
drinking enough water?
we're doing a fitness challenge at work, and everyone who participates gets a 32oz water bottle that says 2-a-day on it. to encourage our (healthy) drinking habits, one of the hr glas sent out this info:
#1. 75% of Americans are chronically dehydrated.
#2. In 37% of Americans, the thirst mechanism is so weak that it is mistaken for hunger.
#3. Even MILD dehydration will slow down one's metabolism as 3%.
#4. One glass of water will shut down midnight hunger pangs for almost 100% of the dieters studied in a Univ. of Washington study.
#5. Lack of water, the #1 trigger of daytime fatigue.
#6. Preliminary research indicates that 8-10 glasses of water a day could significantly ease back and joint pain for up to 80% of sufferers.
#7. A mere 2% drop in body water can trigger fuzzy short-term memory, trouble with basic math, and difficulty focusing on the computer screen or on a printed page.
#8. Drinking 5 glasses of water daily decreases the risk of colon cancer by 45%, plus it can slash the risk of breast cancer by 79%., and one is 50% less likely to develop bladder cancer.
#1. 75% of Americans are chronically dehydrated.
#2. In 37% of Americans, the thirst mechanism is so weak that it is mistaken for hunger.
#3. Even MILD dehydration will slow down one's metabolism as 3%.
#4. One glass of water will shut down midnight hunger pangs for almost 100% of the dieters studied in a Univ. of Washington study.
#5. Lack of water, the #1 trigger of daytime fatigue.
#6. Preliminary research indicates that 8-10 glasses of water a day could significantly ease back and joint pain for up to 80% of sufferers.
#7. A mere 2% drop in body water can trigger fuzzy short-term memory, trouble with basic math, and difficulty focusing on the computer screen or on a printed page.
#8. Drinking 5 glasses of water daily decreases the risk of colon cancer by 45%, plus it can slash the risk of breast cancer by 79%., and one is 50% less likely to develop bladder cancer.
Thursday, March 22, 2007
Woo-Hoo!
I just got my first donation!!! I'm so excited! YAY!! Aaaannnndddd we may have another member joining us. She's one of my coworkers. She's hilarious and would get along amazingly well with everyone. Her name is Heidi. I'll let you know for sure if she joins up. If so, I wonder if I can get her to come out some weekend so we can all meet..... Heck, I'm still getting to know her. She just started working here a few weeks ago! LOL! She lives in Chicago.... maybe we can all come down here on a nice weekend and go for a run/walk along the lakefront.
Wednesday, March 21, 2007
I Signed Up Too!
I'm signed up for the Y-ME Race too! yay! and i have the email out that i wanted to send and i have my letter written for people like at church or here at work. I think i'm doing pretty well!
Hopper Hustle 5k
Okay, so I'm just throwing this out there. On April 7th my church (Faith Church in Dyer) is having their 2nd annual Hopper Hustle 5k. http://s179617607.onlinehome.us/hh_april.aspx It takes place at 7:30 in the morning and costs $15. It is a run or walk event. I was thinking of possibly signing up. It gives us 3 week to get somewhat ready.
Boz has a soccer game that morning, so I'm waiting to see what time that will be going on, before I sign up. Though I can't imagine the soccer starting before 10:00 on a Saturday! Anyone think they might be interested in trying out their legs with me?
Boz has a soccer game that morning, so I'm waiting to see what time that will be going on, before I sign up. Though I can't imagine the soccer starting before 10:00 on a Saturday! Anyone think they might be interested in trying out their legs with me?
Tuesday, March 20, 2007
Can you read this??
http://main.y-me.org/site/TR?px=1861059&pg=personal&fr_id=1180&et=VH3TYH2jKomXMJghjGibpQ..&s_tafId=43931
At work it appears fine. When I pulled it up here at home, the pink boxes were covering most of what I wrote. I don't get it. How does it appear to you guys? I'd hate to send it out looking all goofy.
At work it appears fine. When I pulled it up here at home, the pink boxes were covering most of what I wrote. I don't get it. How does it appear to you guys? I'd hate to send it out looking all goofy.
All Signed Up
I did it. I signed up for the Y-Me Race to Empower! Woo-Hoo!! There's no turning back now. You should all be receiving your emails. If you have any friends or loved ones who might want in, that'd be great! The more the merrier. :o)
Workout Help
I decided to try the workout routine that Jody posted about but it didn't go so well. My accident knee has really been bothering me lately and when I got to the jogging part of the plan I almost fell down. I made it through two times jog/walk/jog/walk but I couldn't do the jog any more. It was just killing me I was grimacing and holding my breath (not good while jogging, I can hardly breathe as is!!) So I ended up just walking the rest of the 30 minutes (at a fairly decent rate I think, 3-4 mph I think that is a 15-20 minute mile). But how am I doing? I know that is better than doing nothing, but am I really doing anything? Any suggestions to help with my knee?? Do you need to break a sweat for it to be beneficial? ...Does breaking a sweat at Target count? (If so Joan and I are doing GREAT!!)
Needing Medical Advice - sorta
Morning Ladies!
As you all know, my week sucked. I was sick.... so what are you gonna do? It happens. This weekend wasn't a whole lot better. I went walking once and worked out once. that was about it. I am very frustrated.
I had been going strong at it until I got the flu. Then I got knocked out for a few days. I'm back into it but I feel more like I'm going through the motions. I think its because I still feel crappy. But I'm trying and i cannot wait until I'm feeling 100% so I can really kick it into gear! I can see improvement, both in the way i feel and look and i LUUURVE it. So obviously I want to keep at it. :O)
I just wish my tummy would go along with the rest of me. i know this is COMPLETELY GROSS, but has anyone else ever had trouble going to the little girls room?? That's my issue right now. I went a week with nothing. And let me tell you, i was hurting. Now this is very odd for me as running will normally get ya moving. Finally took some pills and was fine for a morning. However, its been 3 days and again, nothing. Someone please tell me I'm not alone!! :o(
As you all know, my week sucked. I was sick.... so what are you gonna do? It happens. This weekend wasn't a whole lot better. I went walking once and worked out once. that was about it. I am very frustrated.
I had been going strong at it until I got the flu. Then I got knocked out for a few days. I'm back into it but I feel more like I'm going through the motions. I think its because I still feel crappy. But I'm trying and i cannot wait until I'm feeling 100% so I can really kick it into gear! I can see improvement, both in the way i feel and look and i LUUURVE it. So obviously I want to keep at it. :O)
I just wish my tummy would go along with the rest of me. i know this is COMPLETELY GROSS, but has anyone else ever had trouble going to the little girls room?? That's my issue right now. I went a week with nothing. And let me tell you, i was hurting. Now this is very odd for me as running will normally get ya moving. Finally took some pills and was fine for a morning. However, its been 3 days and again, nothing. Someone please tell me I'm not alone!! :o(
Dissapointed in 1 pound?
I saw this on my weight watchers site and thought it was cool!
If you lose = it is equivalent to this
1 lb = 4 sticks of butter
5lbs = 1 sack of potatoes
10 lbs = 8 medium cantalopes
25 lbs = 3 gallons of milk
Better Week
O.k. So last week I did awful! I worked out only 2 of my 6 days. I tried to be extra careful with what I ate, but I still felt guilty. This week I am back on track. I am increasing my time each day and Logan and I are trying to take walks as well, if the weather is permitting.
I feel like after doing this for 12 weeks I need to shake things up a little bit. Jody - where did you get the Carmen Electra workout. I love my workouts, but want to throw in something a little different every once in a while.
I feel like after doing this for 12 weeks I need to shake things up a little bit. Jody - where did you get the Carmen Electra workout. I love my workouts, but want to throw in something a little different every once in a while.
We're In!
Okay, I talked to my mom and my sister and I do believe that we are going to do our plans (the traditional Asparigus picking) for mother's day on Saturday so that all three of us can walk in the Y-Me Race. Yay!
Jody - What do we need to do oh fearless leader?
Jody - What do we need to do oh fearless leader?
Sunday, March 18, 2007
Weigh in
Today is my weigh in at my Mom's (I don't own a scale).. Fingers crossed DUM DUM DUM... Keep everyone posted.
Friday, March 16, 2007
My Weekly Workout Report
One word. NONEXISTENT.
Sunday I woke up puking my guts out, and it didn't leave me until Monday. Needless to say I didn't do a thing either day aside from laying in bed and on the couch.
Tuesday was still feeling pretty weak. I went to the basement to get in a mini workout. And that's what it was. MINI. My arms were like jell-o, so after struggling with a 5lb weight I gave up. However, Boz and I did go for a 2 mile walk! Had to take advantage of the beautiful night!
Wednesday was feeling a bit stronger. Actually got in a workout! It was less than thrilling. Pretty much just went through the motions. Heart for definitely not in it.
Last night I wasn't feeling great again so I just said, "Screw It" and didn't do a thing.
I plan on doing a complete workout, both weights and cardio.
On a brighter note - training for our 5k starts on Monday! I'm looking forward to that.
Sunday I woke up puking my guts out, and it didn't leave me until Monday. Needless to say I didn't do a thing either day aside from laying in bed and on the couch.
Tuesday was still feeling pretty weak. I went to the basement to get in a mini workout. And that's what it was. MINI. My arms were like jell-o, so after struggling with a 5lb weight I gave up. However, Boz and I did go for a 2 mile walk! Had to take advantage of the beautiful night!
Wednesday was feeling a bit stronger. Actually got in a workout! It was less than thrilling. Pretty much just went through the motions. Heart for definitely not in it.
Last night I wasn't feeling great again so I just said, "Screw It" and didn't do a thing.
I plan on doing a complete workout, both weights and cardio.
On a brighter note - training for our 5k starts on Monday! I'm looking forward to that.
Thursday, March 15, 2007
Y-ME Recap
How do we feel about being called BOSOM BUDDIES?? i decided to drop the Bosman part (obviously).
And i was thinking of putting $500 or $750 as our goal. It really all depends on how many people we have. Maybe I'll put $750 and hope we get more people to join us.
Right now the team consists of Me, Boz, Joanie & Becca.
Lisa & Bethany - you were for sure NO's, right? Because of it being Mom's Day, right?
Amanda - you were going to get back to me once you talk to your mom (Monday), right?
Never heard from Julie (hint, hint).
Its possible that Malissa might be joining us - which would be so cool!
Please post your thoughts!
And i was thinking of putting $500 or $750 as our goal. It really all depends on how many people we have. Maybe I'll put $750 and hope we get more people to join us.
Right now the team consists of Me, Boz, Joanie & Becca.
Lisa & Bethany - you were for sure NO's, right? Because of it being Mom's Day, right?
Amanda - you were going to get back to me once you talk to your mom (Monday), right?
Never heard from Julie (hint, hint).
Its possible that Malissa might be joining us - which would be so cool!
Please post your thoughts!
What Can We Raise?
In order to sign us up I need to put down an amount of $$ for our team goal. Instead of picking a number out of a hat (which I may end up doing!) I thought I'd ask my team.
From what I've read, the average team member raises $150. But being as a few of us are family, it'd be a bit hard to hit up the family a few times. LOL!! So, my question to you is, how much do we think we can raise for Y-Me?? Please post back quickly (or I guess when ever you read this) as I want to get signed up.
From what I've read, the average team member raises $150. But being as a few of us are family, it'd be a bit hard to hit up the family a few times. LOL!! So, my question to you is, how much do we think we can raise for Y-Me?? Please post back quickly (or I guess when ever you read this) as I want to get signed up.
This is New to Me!
Okay, so this is new to me. Yesterday is my scheduled day off of exercising. I have never had this happen before but i actually felt guilty not walking. That's just weird. I thought i would look forward to my day off and just chill out but i actually went for a walk anyway. Just a leisurly one but still i did SOMETHING. That was nice.
Oh yeah, and I AM SO TIRED OF PEEING ALL THE TIME!!!! I know it's good to drink water and stuff but i'm in the potty more than i'm at my desk!!!
=)
Oh yeah, and I AM SO TIRED OF PEEING ALL THE TIME!!!! I know it's good to drink water and stuff but i'm in the potty more than i'm at my desk!!!
=)
Bosman's Bosom Buddies
So I've half heartedly decided to call the team Bosman's Bosom Buddies. I figured the name is going to be attached to whatever I sent my friends and family and thought it best not to get too crazy.
Be warned, I'm in the process of finding pink boas for us to wear during the race. :o) I think it'll look especially nice on Becca! ;o)
Once the deposition gets under way and I've finished this one bill, I'll be signing up. You'll receive an email once I've figured it all out. And from that, you can sign up for the race, and start on your own fundraising efforts. They ask that each team member raise at least $100. However, if we don't, its not like we can't still race! Also, on the site you'll also be able to create your own little webpage and use that to help get the word out. I think that'll be the hard part for me. Trying to come up with something creative to say. LOL! See ya soon!
Be warned, I'm in the process of finding pink boas for us to wear during the race. :o) I think it'll look especially nice on Becca! ;o)
Once the deposition gets under way and I've finished this one bill, I'll be signing up. You'll receive an email once I've figured it all out. And from that, you can sign up for the race, and start on your own fundraising efforts. They ask that each team member raise at least $100. However, if we don't, its not like we can't still race! Also, on the site you'll also be able to create your own little webpage and use that to help get the word out. I think that'll be the hard part for me. Trying to come up with something creative to say. LOL! See ya soon!
Wednesday, March 14, 2007
Send Me Ideas
If you come up with a creative name for my team, please email me or post it. I'm trying to get a few together before choosing. I kinda need them by tomorrow, as that's when I plan to sign up for the Y-Me Race.
Thanks Gals!
Here's what I've come up with so far
Support Our Girls
Fight Like a Girl (tho it doesn't apply to just women, so I'm not sure)
Bosman's Bubbies
Bubbies for Life
Knowing me (us) we probably won't do shirts or anything, so its probably NOT a big deal.
Thanks Gals!
Here's what I've come up with so far
Support Our Girls
Fight Like a Girl (tho it doesn't apply to just women, so I'm not sure)
Bosman's Bubbies
Bubbies for Life
Knowing me (us) we probably won't do shirts or anything, so its probably NOT a big deal.
Almost Time!
Guess What!? For those of us running the Y-Me 5k on Mothers Day.... Training starts MONDAY! I don't know about you, but I am so excited!! Its been way too long since I've run an actual race. As many of you know I was into running BIG TIME. I'm talking I was doing a race almost every other week in the summers. Granted, I LIVED down here, and had someone else paying for me to do them. Lot easier that way! ;o) Anyway, during the last marathon I went into it with a knee injury and was advised by my orthopedic doc to NOT run. However, knowing me (i also came right out and told him) there was no way I was missing the marathon. At that point I had spent too much time and money getting ready for it. So he told me to run and to see him afterwards as I'll be needing him. Sadly he was right! LOL! Don't you hate that!? Anyway, with months of doctor apts and physical therapy behind me, I am ready to begin again.
I think my knees knew this as I woke up with them very sore. Figures, right?
I added a link on the sidebar (under the scary ladies) to a training schedule for running your first 5k. Also, here is another link if you wanted to look at that one. Figure out which will work best for you. I can't wait to start running with you cuties!
http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml
I think my knees knew this as I woke up with them very sore. Figures, right?
I added a link on the sidebar (under the scary ladies) to a training schedule for running your first 5k. Also, here is another link if you wanted to look at that one. Figure out which will work best for you. I can't wait to start running with you cuties!
http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml
Tuesday, March 13, 2007
I'm Brilliant!
I've totally done it! I've come up with the name for my Y-Me Team! Which, i have yet to form. And which, after hearing this may never form. But dude! Picture this.... you are surrounded by a bunch of your friends..... people lining the streets cheering you on..... everyone wearing pink..... you are connected with every woman/man around you.... you run as one.... knowing you've raised much needed money that can change the world....
then you hear "whoa! what a freakin cool shirt! Where can I get one!?"
And you smile and think to yourself, "hmph, you can't b/c you aren't one of us" (little snotty I know, but its 9 on a Sunday, what do you expect?).
What's written on the much coveted shirt? Well, our team name of course! You ready for this??
BOSMAN's BUBBIES!!! or perhaps Bosmans Bosoms. Maybe Bosmans Bosom Buddies....
Yup, that's right. I named the team. I threatened I would. Didn't believe me, did ya? Dude! Who wouldn't want to be part of that team!?
Please don't let this hold you back. If you are interested in joining my little team, I'm willing to consider a name change. :o)
Happy Trails! Get out and do something tonight. We. Must. Enjoy. This. Weather.
then you hear "whoa! what a freakin cool shirt! Where can I get one!?"
And you smile and think to yourself, "hmph, you can't b/c you aren't one of us" (little snotty I know, but its 9 on a Sunday, what do you expect?).
What's written on the much coveted shirt? Well, our team name of course! You ready for this??
BOSMAN's BUBBIES!!! or perhaps Bosmans Bosoms. Maybe Bosmans Bosom Buddies....
Yup, that's right. I named the team. I threatened I would. Didn't believe me, did ya? Dude! Who wouldn't want to be part of that team!?
Please don't let this hold you back. If you are interested in joining my little team, I'm willing to consider a name change. :o)
Happy Trails! Get out and do something tonight. We. Must. Enjoy. This. Weather.
Yesterday's workout
I took Emmalee outside to ride her bike, by the time we got home my legs were so sore from chasing after her. Great feeling. I love warm weather.
I'm sure I'm the only person on here that cares, but still I'll post.
What's the difference between running and jogging? Here's what a few people said...
http://forums.runnersworld.com/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/608106477/m/5061093242?r=4991083242#4991083242
What's the difference between running and jogging? Here's what a few people said...
http://forums.runnersworld.com/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/608106477/m/5061093242?r=4991083242#4991083242
This Week
So, i've been doing well this week. Jeremy and I walked a lot. We walked 45 minutes on Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Monday. So that's 4 days last week (one more day then i had been) and 45-50 minutes (15-20 minutes longer then before) so i feel good about it. I've restructured my eating habbits to include a lot more water and no eating 2 hrs before bedtime and to include at least one snack in my day. I feel good about what i'm doing and i think i got my co-worker to do this with me.
I also went out and bought a walking DVD so that i don't have the excuse of the bad weather to detur me from working out.
So, I intend to do the same this week as i did last week. Hopefully walking at least one more day a week, maybe even 2.
I also went out and bought a walking DVD so that i don't have the excuse of the bad weather to detur me from working out.
So, I intend to do the same this week as i did last week. Hopefully walking at least one more day a week, maybe even 2.
this morning's workout
i was on the track for 31 minutes (stupid extra minute) - and got my two miles in. i even did some jogging. running? i don't know the difference between the two. so whatever. it went like this:
walk 1/4 mile, run 1/8, walk 1/4, run 1/8, walk 1/4, run 1/8, walk 1/4, run 1/8, walk 1/2.
my hips are a little sore, but they'll get used to it.
walk 1/4 mile, run 1/8, walk 1/4, run 1/8, walk 1/4, run 1/8, walk 1/4, run 1/8, walk 1/2.
my hips are a little sore, but they'll get used to it.
Hard Weekend
So my mom and dad have been home for the weekend! Yeah! Anyway, Saturday we worked in our yard all day since it is up for sale. I definitely got my workout in. But having great mom cooking is a problem.....maybe I do better just making my bad food. I really need to get into gear for the week.
Monday, March 12, 2007
Losing
I weighed in yesterday at my Mom's house and I have lost 6 pounds. But on the other hand I was really bad on Saturday and yesterday with eating. So I still must work very hard. Week plan, same as last.
Saturday, March 10, 2007
Doing Well
Hi all! i'm at my sister's house and so i figured i would post. i'm doing pretty well. Jeremy and i went for an hour walk yesterday and i decided that i actually like walking on my street. Granted there are no sidewalks or anything because i live in BFE but it's all up and down hill-ey and it's good to have the kind of variety. I've been drinking water and lots of it. Marlana and i are going to go for a walk after i get done fixing my Ipod here.
I went to bunco that my mom goes to last night (she's in Denver visiting my uncle so i went in her place) and i gotta tell you i wasn't all that good....but....that's okay.
Hope everyone's weekend goes okay.
I went to bunco that my mom goes to last night (she's in Denver visiting my uncle so i went in her place) and i gotta tell you i wasn't all that good....but....that's okay.
Hope everyone's weekend goes okay.
Friday, March 9, 2007
Right now....
i don't really care! I'm having the most god-awful morning you could imagine. We're going to trial, we have nothing in stock, everyone is bitching at everyone. Its a horrible place to be. So I did the only logical thing I could think of. I went downstairs to CVS and bought a 20oz of Mt. Dew (like joanie puts it, its my heroine) and a 10-pack of mini Milky Ways. Which I did the right thing by buying the minis - so good on me for that! LOL!
But seriously its THAT's bad.
But seriously its THAT's bad.
4-hour drive
so after i leave work today i'll be in the car for 4 hours driving to louisville. i'm planning to not stop during the drive - so i'm not drinking any water after noon because i'm hoping to leave by 2:30. i've already had a liter of water today ... but i'm looking at my empty water bottle feeling a little sad. and thirsty! i miss my water already.
Thursday, March 8, 2007
giddy like a school girl!
i did it. i've been working at this weight-loss thing for 9 months. i did really well at first, then i kinda went lax for a couple months - i didn't really gain anything back, but i stopped losing. and now i'm back at it, and all is good. so good, in fact, that today i hit the 50 pound mark! i've lost 51 pounds since june. seriously, so excited i can't even talk about it. 51 pounds. i'm impressed with myself.
Bad Idea!
Ok, so this is so hard being a teacher and drinking this much water! I can't just say hey kids I have to pee! I have to keep getting teachers to come cover my room so I can go to the bathroom!
Conversations & Last Night
Our conversation this morning:
Me: "OUCH"
Boz: (calling up from the basement): "What happened?"
Me: "i sat down"
Just let me say, i had an INCREDIBLE workout last night! I'm so glad to be back into it! My focus last night was on my upper body. After completing that I was feeling really good (arms were SORE! but still good). So I decided to run. I ran a mile, like I did the night before. Only this time I knocked off about 2 minutes!! I ran the mile in 11:17. :o) GO ME! For whatever reason I figured I'd do some light work on my lower body. Apparently it must not have been as *light* as I thought. When i worked up this morning I was very much aware of my bum and the pain that was in it. ........ I was my own pain in the butt! LOL! I just came up with that. I'm a hoot. I must have pulled something, or came close to is as its still quite sore. When I told Boz this morning that "I sat down" he thought it was the funniest thing ever.
I might be taking it easy tonight!
My water intake is a little better than it has been. For breakfast I had a banana smoothie (home made), when I got to work I had my oatmeal. Around 11:30 I had a yogurt and a mini bag of baked potatoes chips. Lunch will be a lean cuisine b/c I didn't have time to make lunch. And who knows what's for dinner. We talked about doing chicken but unless Boz remembered to take it out of the freezer, we may not.
Getting Tripped up Already
Okay so, i was all gung ho starting out exercising more than i have been and stuff...then my kid gets sick and i can't do it tuesday and yesterday, Jeremy and i walked for 50 minutes (he was in the stroller) i figured, he's sick, i'll bundle him up and all he has to do is sit there. We actually had a good time. Jon and I also talked about it and i think i'm going to switch my off day to Wednesday because he would like to walk with Jeremy and i when he can and Saturday and Sunday are the only days he can...so i say, good for Jon!
Wednesday, March 7, 2007
Our First 5K!?!?
A few of us have been talking about running a 5k this year. i found one for us. And Manda you'll like it b/c it raises $$ for an INCREDIBLE cause - Breast Cancer! A cause which we all may (or may not) know is very dear to me and others here! I want to form a team. Once I get that all figured out I'll give you all a heads up, and we'll see if anyone is interested. It's on Mother's Day (May 13th) in Chicago. Its a 5k (3.1miles). Its in the morning (9:00am) so there's still plenty of time left in the day to get back home to our mothers.
http://www.y-me.org/
I'll post more on this at a later date. At the moment, would anyone be interested in running this with me? Like I said, I would like to form a team. If not, please let me know and I'll join my friend's team. I just thought it'd be great if we all did this together!
Thoughts??
http://www.y-me.org/
I'll post more on this at a later date. At the moment, would anyone be interested in running this with me? Like I said, I would like to form a team. If not, please let me know and I'll join my friend's team. I just thought it'd be great if we all did this together!
Thoughts??
Weight Watcher
I have been going to weight watchers for 9 weeks. I need it for the one on one accountability. I Love it! I feel that it has helped me immensely, especially during these winter months when I can't get outside! I have lost 16.2 pounds in 9 weeks, so to get rid of the baby weight is awesome! I am doing a boot camp (50 minutes) on Mon, Wed, Friday and a Biggest Loser DVD on Tues, Thurs, Sat. (45 minutes) Both are cardio and strenght training. Please let me know if you have any ideas!
I DID IT!
I'm happy to say that I ran my mile last night! The best part, no knee pain whatsoever! Granted it was only a mile but that's still very exciting for me!! :o) It took me 13:38 minutes. Eventually I'll need to work on the speed but right now my focus is to cover the miles. I'll deal with the time later. So YAY!!
After that I had dinner - tacos. Then i headed downstairs to work on my lower body. I did lunges, squats, leg curls, calf & hammy work.... i know I'm forgetting stuff. But you get the idea. I spent about 45 minutes working on that. Then it was back upstairs to work on the abs. Which dare I say I see some improvement!?!?
There is definite definition in my legs and am starting to see a change in my arms and abs. Not a whole lot yet, but enough to keep me motivated!
I ate well yesterday - breakfast was oatmeal and a banana. Yogurt for a snack. Lunch was a turkey sandwhich, carotts & celery and string cheese. Afternoon snack was cottage cheese. On the way home I had an apple and had tacos for dinner. Doesn't really sound like much now that I wrote it out. Hmm...
This morning Boz made me a banana flavored protein shake and i had a cup of coffee on my way in this morning. I have my oatmeal in case I get hungry.
As of this morning I am only down 1 pound. *sigh* It'll come with time. Just need to add more cardio to my workout. Who knows its probably just turning to muscle! :o)
After that I had dinner - tacos. Then i headed downstairs to work on my lower body. I did lunges, squats, leg curls, calf & hammy work.... i know I'm forgetting stuff. But you get the idea. I spent about 45 minutes working on that. Then it was back upstairs to work on the abs. Which dare I say I see some improvement!?!?
There is definite definition in my legs and am starting to see a change in my arms and abs. Not a whole lot yet, but enough to keep me motivated!
I ate well yesterday - breakfast was oatmeal and a banana. Yogurt for a snack. Lunch was a turkey sandwhich, carotts & celery and string cheese. Afternoon snack was cottage cheese. On the way home I had an apple and had tacos for dinner. Doesn't really sound like much now that I wrote it out. Hmm...
This morning Boz made me a banana flavored protein shake and i had a cup of coffee on my way in this morning. I have my oatmeal in case I get hungry.
As of this morning I am only down 1 pound. *sigh* It'll come with time. Just need to add more cardio to my workout. Who knows its probably just turning to muscle! :o)
Tuesday, March 6, 2007
paying attention to food
alright, so you all posted what you ate yesterday ... and my yesterday was HORRIBLE with food. well, maybe not horrible. but not what i should've been doing. what can i say? i was in NEED of chocolate. so i ate 4 of the mini milky way bars. they're actually only 75 calories each. but then there was the big oatmeal chocolate chip cookie i got with my dinner - but i had a salad for dinner, so that was something. or course i drank an orangina with it, so that's like carbonated corn syup.
anyway - i'm rededicating myself to paying attention to what i eat. no more bags of chili-cheese fritos just because i don't have anything healthier to snack on! i had my oatmeal this morning, snacked on some graham crackers & peanut butter mid morning. had a ham sandwich, pickle & orange for lunch. some pretzels mid afternoon. a stale peep was eaten somewhere in there, too. and chicken & noodles for dinner. i didn't figure out the calories on the chicken & noodles - but the other stuff added up to 1111, so i should be good for the day. i'm aiming for 1500 - 1800 calories per day. it's my doctors recommendation, and it works for me. most days at least. :)
anyway - i'm rededicating myself to paying attention to what i eat. no more bags of chili-cheese fritos just because i don't have anything healthier to snack on! i had my oatmeal this morning, snacked on some graham crackers & peanut butter mid morning. had a ham sandwich, pickle & orange for lunch. some pretzels mid afternoon. a stale peep was eaten somewhere in there, too. and chicken & noodles for dinner. i didn't figure out the calories on the chicken & noodles - but the other stuff added up to 1111, so i should be good for the day. i'm aiming for 1500 - 1800 calories per day. it's my doctors recommendation, and it works for me. most days at least. :)
Tonight
Tonight I plan to run half a mile and work on my lower body. I'll let you know if it actually happens.
Help
I don't know what is wrong with me I have ate everything under the sun. Nothing horiable like sugar or anything but I made Emmalee's lunch of a corn dog she didn't eat it so I did. After eating my lunch of Slim Fast. Then Cody comes home and was eating celery sticks in Ranch so I ate that. So nothing really bad for me but right now I think I have ate way to much and I am sick to my stomach. UMMM.
Posting on Tuesday
Hi everyone! Since I only work and have the net on Tuesday thru Thursday, I'll be posting my stuff with my week starting on Tuesday. This is what i'm going to do for now:
Walk 60 minutes Monday, Friday and Saturday
Walk 45 minutes Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday. I'll be able to do it at lunch so that's all i can do.
I also got a lot of 'Rabbit food' my husband calls it and i'm reading the Bob Greene book 'the Best Life' and i'm going to follow that plan when i get through reading the parts that i need to read to start that.
Walk 60 minutes Monday, Friday and Saturday
Walk 45 minutes Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday. I'll be able to do it at lunch so that's all i can do.
I also got a lot of 'Rabbit food' my husband calls it and i'm reading the Bob Greene book 'the Best Life' and i'm going to follow that plan when i get through reading the parts that i need to read to start that.
Late Posting
Hi everyone! I only have the net on Tuesday-Thursday....but I am still keeping up. This water thing is hard for me! I hate water! I worked out every day except for Sunday. I have 4 pounds to lose by March 28th.....that is my next weight watchers goal.
Drink Water then Pee
I drink the 2 liters of water and a soda yesterday. I was thinking during the day that I didn't pee alot like I thought I would. I think it stored in my body until bed time. I had to get up 6 times and Pee. Now that just works for me because I can't go back to sleep then. So maybe water isn't always good for you HEHE.
Today I have to clean, and babysit. So busy busy. I plan on doing the gazelle tonight after everyone is in bed.
Today I have to clean, and babysit. So busy busy. I plan on doing the gazelle tonight after everyone is in bed.
Monday, March 5, 2007
Have you heard?
Have any of you heard of Michael Thurman's 6 Week Body Makeover Program? I heard about it a few years ago and I have really wanted it.. I still do. It sounds really cool, you answer questions to figure out what your body type is and it tells you what your eating problems are like not digesting some foods and what to stay away from and then it gives you exercises to do targeted to the results that you want. But is it worth the money? I was looking at some used ones cause I'm not going to pay $160+ for it, but I was wondering if anyone else had heard of it/seen it and had anything to say about it.
Workout Woe's
It is very hard to workout with a 3 year old she kept attempting to get on the treadmill with me. That could be dangerous. But I did about 45 minutes most slowly since Emmalee was on there with me, then when she got off I would go fast. I guess when you have kids you just have to conform to them. But it's better then nothing.
Low Cal diet is going great!! Day one though how hard can that be HEHE. I have biblestudy tonight so I am hoping the snacks aren't to great but I have some Calories left so that should be fine.
Cody started Akins today so that should help at least he won't be bringing junk into the house like he normally does.
Low Cal diet is going great!! Day one though how hard can that be HEHE. I have biblestudy tonight so I am hoping the snacks aren't to great but I have some Calories left so that should be fine.
Cody started Akins today so that should help at least he won't be bringing junk into the house like he normally does.
Issues...
I asked mom weeks ago if I could borrow he treadmill and she said I could so I have been after Deric for 3 weeks now to get it for me and yesterday he finally got it! Now I just have to make sure I use it! I learned a few things though... It is really loud and you can't hear a baby crying (poor Brody!), you really shouldn't walk on it just in socks it will really REALLY make your feet hurt! (I think I got blisters or something, that's going to make it hard tomorrow!) Lastly it is really hard to drink out of a cup as you're walking without spilling!!
Now on the serious side... when ever I really get going the right side of my throat gets really, really cool and it is not a nice feeling. I know this sounds odd but it is kinda like when you chew mint gum outside in the winter and it is really cold and it hurts to breathe.. I get the sensation on the right side in my throat right where the jaw and neck meet, I got it when we were doing the video the other day and when on the treadmill, any suggestions what it is and why it is, and how to not have it?
Now on the serious side... when ever I really get going the right side of my throat gets really, really cool and it is not a nice feeling. I know this sounds odd but it is kinda like when you chew mint gum outside in the winter and it is really cold and it hurts to breathe.. I get the sensation on the right side in my throat right where the jaw and neck meet, I got it when we were doing the video the other day and when on the treadmill, any suggestions what it is and why it is, and how to not have it?
What's On Your Plate!?
Unlike some of you who are eating only when you are hungry; I'm eating about 5-6 times a day.
Here's what I've got on my plate for today (this doesn't include dinner). I don't have them planned out into little meals yet, I'll see what I feel like at the time. Here goes:
Oatmeal
Carrot ts & Celery (big bag!)
F/F Cottage cheese (1)
Light n Fit Yogurt (2)
low fat cheese sticks (2)
Salad
f/f turkey sandwich
Blueberry tea & Water is what I'll be drowning in today.
Don't know what we're doing for dinner but i know it'll include asparagus (before it goes bad!). YUMMY!
What's on your plate?Work Out
yeah, so i totally worked out this weekend!!
we moved couches, dressers, and mattresses! that to me is a dandy workout!
we moved couches, dressers, and mattresses! that to me is a dandy workout!
Water
I am so on board with this water thing totally craving a Diet Coke right now but I Thought I would blog instead.
Does the water count if you fill up your huge class set it down and next thing you know it's flying across the room from a certain 3 year old? Does that count as drinking it or excersie since you have to clean up a huge huge mess?
Also just to let you know I switched today's excersice to a treadmill I am at Mom's house to clean so I am going to use her Treadmill when I am done cleaning.
Does the water count if you fill up your huge class set it down and next thing you know it's flying across the room from a certain 3 year old? Does that count as drinking it or excersie since you have to clean up a huge huge mess?
Also just to let you know I switched today's excersice to a treadmill I am at Mom's house to clean so I am going to use her Treadmill when I am done cleaning.
Sunday's Report
Boz and I are allowed 1 cheat day a week. Ours was yesterday and I miss it already. ;o) We actually didn't do too bad at all! I had a banana and i don't know what he did for breakfast. For lunch we grilled up some steak and made some garlic mashed potatoes. YUM! Topped that off with a glass of white wine and that was lunch. We watched a movie that afternoon and ended up munching on a bag of Conversation Hears. We learned that they are horribly addicting. :o( That was our only real downfall. I'm not even sure if we had dinner... i know we snacked on a bag of organic chips along with organic salsa that we picked up the night before.
Last night I didn't do any cardio but I did strength training for 40 minutes. Felt pretty good afterwards. I tried not to focus on any one major muscle. For whatever reason, my arms were dead. I seriously could not life anything. So weird.
Last night I didn't do any cardio but I did strength training for 40 minutes. Felt pretty good afterwards. I tried not to focus on any one major muscle. For whatever reason, my arms were dead. I seriously could not life anything. So weird.
Sunday, March 4, 2007
Bethany's Plan!
Since I have no clue what I am doing. I will say I will do my Gazelle for 45 minutes mon-sat and Ab work and Weights for the arms.
Also I am starting a low cal diet tomorrow, and cutting out sugar.
Any Suggestions?
Also I am starting a low cal diet tomorrow, and cutting out sugar.
Any Suggestions?
Saturday, March 3, 2007
Must. Work. Out.
Well folks we're doing it. We're on our way to becoming healthy. We went to a few health food stores today, and even as I type this Boz is out grocery shopping. We came up with our list and vowed to get only what is on that list.
We slept in till around 11:00 (SO NICE!), made breakfast then ran out to a few stores. Oh yeah, and we stopped by Illiana so Boz could pick up his soccer stuff (tryouts start Monday) and while there he picked up a curl bar and 10lb dumbbells for me to use (borrow). YAY!!! When we got back I took a nap as I wasn't feeling so hot (still aren't) and while I did that Dave worked out. When I woke up he took off for the store. I'm trying to get by bum down to the basement to work out but I'm not feeling it right now. I don't know if its b/c I'm still groggy from waking up or just feeling blah. Either way I NEED to get down there.
We slept in till around 11:00 (SO NICE!), made breakfast then ran out to a few stores. Oh yeah, and we stopped by Illiana so Boz could pick up his soccer stuff (tryouts start Monday) and while there he picked up a curl bar and 10lb dumbbells for me to use (borrow). YAY!!! When we got back I took a nap as I wasn't feeling so hot (still aren't) and while I did that Dave worked out. When I woke up he took off for the store. I'm trying to get by bum down to the basement to work out but I'm not feeling it right now. I don't know if its b/c I'm still groggy from waking up or just feeling blah. Either way I NEED to get down there.
Friday, March 2, 2007
Workin out...
So the girls and I did a workout dvd this afternoon.. it was pretty funny. We all kept ramming into each other in our tiny house! There were a few times that the girls were both laid out on the floor (fell all the way to the tummy) and then Kylie and I were swinging our arms and Reygann kept running through yelling 'lock me up, lock me up!' I really wish you could have been a fly on my wall, it was quite a sight! That and the fact that I have NO coordination and that I could hardly get the walking kick foot work right (plus Kylie kept walking to me instead of away from me!) Hopefully next time will be smoother.. that or I'll do it when they nap!
ps. the cup I've been drinking out of is 1 ltr, so it looks like I am doing pretty good there.. I have had at least 1.5 so far and I just filled up again for dinner.
ps. the cup I've been drinking out of is 1 ltr, so it looks like I am doing pretty good there.. I have had at least 1.5 so far and I just filled up again for dinner.
New Motto...
I think Becca's motto should be the title of our blog.. it makes all of this more fun! Granted that was just the motto for the water.. but it is still funny!
drink water. go pee. (just in case you didn't remember what it was...)
drink water. go pee. (just in case you didn't remember what it was...)
jody's Goals for the Week
In regards to working out, my week will hopefully play out like this:
Monday - Weights - concentrating on my upper body (will touch on lower body). Abs Training.
Tuesday - Cardio - Run 1/2 - 1 mile. Abs Training
Wednesday - Weights - concentrating on my lower body (will touch on upper body). Abs Training.
Thursday - Tae Bo Boot Camp DVD
Friday - Weights - will do a complete upper and lower workout. Abs training
Saturday - Cardio (Run 1 mile). Weights - complete body. Abs Training
Sunday - REST!!! (Abs of course!)
I will write out what exercises I will be doing once I go home and figure it out. Its VERY helpful to write out exactly what workout you'll be doing before you start. You'll save a lot of time if you do. When I don't, I find myself killing precious time trying to figure out what I want to do next.
As for Nutrition:
My goal is to 1) eat breakfast every day. I want to pick up some instant oatmeal and have that.
2) I've already cut out my mid-morning snack, I hope to keep that up this week as well. 3) Keep drinking 2 liter of water.
Good Luck Everyone! I know we can do this!! If you ever feel like eating something bad for you, remember this little mantra.... NOTHING TASTES AS GOOD AS THIN FEELS!
Have a Super-Fantastic Weekend Ladies!
Thursday, March 1, 2007
'becca's goals for the week
alright, i'll start us out. the week is almost over, but these are the goals for next week:
- 28 minutes of cardio 5 days (i know 28 sounds like a silly number, but i add 2 minutes every week so sometimes the numbers are goofy).
- 56 minutes of cario 1 day (i double my cardio the last day of the week).
- core exercises 6 days - i want to add in some push-ups this weeks. it's not in the program, but i've always wanted to be able to do them, and i'm guessing the best way to it is to try. so i'm aiming to do some 6 days this week as part of my core exercises.
- strength training 3 days - this is my last week before adding in a couple of new strength training exercises.
- stop snacking from the vending machine at work. i've gotten back into my bag o' salt kick mid-morning every day.
let's hear everyone else's goals for next week! if you don't think about it now, you won't set any.
- 28 minutes of cardio 5 days (i know 28 sounds like a silly number, but i add 2 minutes every week so sometimes the numbers are goofy).
- 56 minutes of cario 1 day (i double my cardio the last day of the week).
- core exercises 6 days - i want to add in some push-ups this weeks. it's not in the program, but i've always wanted to be able to do them, and i'm guessing the best way to it is to try. so i'm aiming to do some 6 days this week as part of my core exercises.
- strength training 3 days - this is my last week before adding in a couple of new strength training exercises.
- stop snacking from the vending machine at work. i've gotten back into my bag o' salt kick mid-morning every day.
let's hear everyone else's goals for next week! if you don't think about it now, you won't set any.
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