Another week has begun. By the end of last week I was getting a little off my game. Particularily yesterday when I got a shocker that my eldest has been wracking up charges of $359 on my credit card at iTunes. I was quite annoyed and felt overwhelmed and wanted to sit down and zone out with some bad indulgent food. Luckily I had a prenatal class to teach so it kept me occupied. Then dinner, which was healthy but the feelings came back. So I focused on a healthier way to address my emotions, with my dear friend the elliptical. I did an hour and felt so mellow when i got off. I put the kids to bed around 9 and popped a movie in for me, I could barely stay awake.
My weigh in is on Satuday so this week I am refocusing myself on my journey to be a healthier, stronger, better me. I have come to relaize this morning that I am working out a fair bit. it just doesn't seem that way because it is broken up through the day. However Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday I am doing between 1.5 - 2 hours of strength and cardio, and Thursday, Saturday 1 hour of something (dance, or Aqua) and Sunday I rest, maybe I will go on the elliptical for 30 hour but only if I feel I want to. People have begun to notice the changes and it feels wonderful.
Monday, March 8, 2010
Sunday, March 7, 2010
March 7th
Long time no update.
Thursday I did my workout and was planning on going to participate in a deep Aqua class. yet Elizabeth had other plans for me. She had a rip roaring fever which pulled the plug to my plans. So that was all I got in for the day.
Friday I was going to workout in the morning since I was teach a prenatal class all day. While Elizabeth woke up at 6:45 so no workout once again. Excuses, excuse, I know.
Yesterday, Saturday, I got up and went to a Cardio Sculpt class, since I knew I was in need of both cardio and strength. In the evening Marc and I got together with some high school friends of mine. I enjoyed two beers and didn't eat the best I could but it also wasn't terrible.
Today I am teaching prenatal from 1 - 6 pm but will hop on the elliptical tonight.
Thursday I did my workout and was planning on going to participate in a deep Aqua class. yet Elizabeth had other plans for me. She had a rip roaring fever which pulled the plug to my plans. So that was all I got in for the day.
Friday I was going to workout in the morning since I was teach a prenatal class all day. While Elizabeth woke up at 6:45 so no workout once again. Excuses, excuse, I know.
Yesterday, Saturday, I got up and went to a Cardio Sculpt class, since I knew I was in need of both cardio and strength. In the evening Marc and I got together with some high school friends of mine. I enjoyed two beers and didn't eat the best I could but it also wasn't terrible.
Today I am teaching prenatal from 1 - 6 pm but will hop on the elliptical tonight.
Thursday, March 4, 2010
March 4th
Yesterday I was so excited with my results and a little bogged down with an eye infection that I decided not to do my strength training in the morning. I planned to do it in the evening after the kids were in bed and Marc was back at work. I had also hoped to go on the elliptical in the afternoon or early evening.
In the afternoon we had some company so I didn't get on the elliptical however after dinner Elizabeth wasn't feeling so hot, I think she is getting Juliet's cold, so I put on a movie and hopped on the elliptical. however I only managed to get 40 minutes in because it was squeaking pretty bad and leaving some residue behind. So I got off and e-mailed my handman, who fixed it once he got home.
Once the kids were in bed I didn't feel like doing strength training so I just filled up my class of water, tucked into four loads of laundry and caught up on some of my PVR files. I figured even if I do strength just twice this week that will be fine. However this morning i woke up with this intense desire to do my strength training and I now honour my body's need for sleep, exercise and food, so down I came to workout. I will also being going to participate in a deep Aquafit class today. I was planning on getting the elliptical but I think that will be fine, I have a pretty full day anyway. I hope your day is full of life and vigor. Happy Thursday.
In the afternoon we had some company so I didn't get on the elliptical however after dinner Elizabeth wasn't feeling so hot, I think she is getting Juliet's cold, so I put on a movie and hopped on the elliptical. however I only managed to get 40 minutes in because it was squeaking pretty bad and leaving some residue behind. So I got off and e-mailed my handman, who fixed it once he got home.
Once the kids were in bed I didn't feel like doing strength training so I just filled up my class of water, tucked into four loads of laundry and caught up on some of my PVR files. I figured even if I do strength just twice this week that will be fine. However this morning i woke up with this intense desire to do my strength training and I now honour my body's need for sleep, exercise and food, so down I came to workout. I will also being going to participate in a deep Aquafit class today. I was planning on getting the elliptical but I think that will be fine, I have a pretty full day anyway. I hope your day is full of life and vigor. Happy Thursday.
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Zen corner
So I lied in bed last night pondering my existence while Marc snored like a trucker and by the morning I realized that I am like the snow... melting.
Yes that is right today i weighed in and I am down another 5 lbs and 4 and 3/4". But the best part is where I lost the inches from. Here is the outline.
Neck 13 3/4" down 1/4"
Shoulders 44 3/4" down 3/4"
Biceps 13 1/2" no change though I would love to see more change on my armajello, next time
Chest 41 1/2" woohoo the boobs are being to get smaller at last, it may only be 1/2" but I will take it
Waist 41" that is down 1 1/2" I am so proud
Hips 46 1/2" down 1 1/2" super super proud
Thighs 26" down 1 1/2" way to go Michelle, way to go
Calves 15" down 1/4"
I am so pleased and beaming ear to ear. This morning I put on the jeans I have started wearing a belt with and just to see what would happen beltless I pulled them down and they slid easily off. Can I go buy new clothes now, just one piece?
Yes that is right today i weighed in and I am down another 5 lbs and 4 and 3/4". But the best part is where I lost the inches from. Here is the outline.
Neck 13 3/4" down 1/4"
Shoulders 44 3/4" down 3/4"
Biceps 13 1/2" no change though I would love to see more change on my armajello, next time
Chest 41 1/2" woohoo the boobs are being to get smaller at last, it may only be 1/2" but I will take it
Waist 41" that is down 1 1/2" I am so proud
Hips 46 1/2" down 1 1/2" super super proud
Thighs 26" down 1 1/2" way to go Michelle, way to go
Calves 15" down 1/4"
I am so pleased and beaming ear to ear. This morning I put on the jeans I have started wearing a belt with and just to see what would happen beltless I pulled them down and they slid easily off. Can I go buy new clothes now, just one piece?
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
March 2nd
Yesterday was a good day. I got my strength training done in the morning, my knee is starting to bother me even during stretching so I will need to come up with some interesting solutions. In the afternoon Elizabeth mellowed out to a movie while I enjoyed an hour on the elliptical. The rest of the day I enjoyed, had an interview and watched a movie with Marc.
Today I enjoyed a Zumba class with Super Sonny, and my dear friend Shannon. It was a great workout as usual and I am looking forward to the new cd and routine next week. Shannon came back for lunch and a chat which was good though i didn't get my shower in until 2:30 ish. Oh well.
Tonight I am off to teach Muscle conditioning and will get home and maybe do some knee strengthening while watching another movie. I have coupons from Rogers that expire March 5th. At least I don't feel the need to indulge in treats while I watch.
Tomorrow morning I weigh in and it may be the first day of my cycle or the last so hopefully that won't influence my results too much. Can't weight, I mean wait to see.
Today I enjoyed a Zumba class with Super Sonny, and my dear friend Shannon. It was a great workout as usual and I am looking forward to the new cd and routine next week. Shannon came back for lunch and a chat which was good though i didn't get my shower in until 2:30 ish. Oh well.
Tonight I am off to teach Muscle conditioning and will get home and maybe do some knee strengthening while watching another movie. I have coupons from Rogers that expire March 5th. At least I don't feel the need to indulge in treats while I watch.
Tomorrow morning I weigh in and it may be the first day of my cycle or the last so hopefully that won't influence my results too much. Can't weight, I mean wait to see.
Monday, March 1, 2010
Off topic
Nothing to do with my weigh loss journey but more so on my tech savvy journey. I just figured out how to change the time zone for my posts. It always bothered me that it wasn't showing the right time and I just figured out how to change it without any support from my handsome computer nerd of a husband. I am so proud of myself.
March 1st
I can't believe we are into March already. I am so excited to be one month into my journey. I am really looking forward to my weigh in on Wednesday. I am finding that I am wanting to eat more and drink less. I feel like nibbling most evenings. I hope it has something to do with the fact my cycle restarts around Wednesday. If not I fear I am temporarily losing some momentum and I am hoping my weigh in will recommit me to my long term goal. Again I stopped doing my affirmations for a few days, and almost went to sleep without doing them again last night but got myself up and quickly jotted them down. I do sleep so much better ended the day with the three things I am grateful for or proud of and affirming my goals.
This morning I woke up excited and ready for my workout. I did my "got no time" strength training and either this afternoon or early evening I plan to go on the elliptical for 30 - 60 minutes. I have an interview tonight at 8:15 pm so I doubt I will get on after bed. Maybe if Marc decides to go on the elliptical once the girlsa re in bed and I am home I will do some pilates or yoga, but we will see how the rest of the day goes.
This morning I woke up excited and ready for my workout. I did my "got no time" strength training and either this afternoon or early evening I plan to go on the elliptical for 30 - 60 minutes. I have an interview tonight at 8:15 pm so I doubt I will get on after bed. Maybe if Marc decides to go on the elliptical once the girlsa re in bed and I am home I will do some pilates or yoga, but we will see how the rest of the day goes.
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