This morning I went to Aquafit, this time to participate. It was a great class a lot of upper body. The instructor was my head of Aquatics and she looks amazing. After class I wanted to tell her how great he looks. She has lost 62 lbs. I told her about my journey and she gave me a big hug. she lost her weight as well by listening to her stomach and to stop eating once satisfied. It is not hard. It was great to hear and extremely encouraging that this is possible.
I am feeling good and I feel I look better when I see myself in the mirror. I can't wait to weigh in on the 3rd and see what is going on.
Saturday, February 27, 2010
Friday, February 26, 2010
February 26th
It is earlier than I would normally blog but I just finsihed a bellydancing DVD and I am so alert now. It was a lot of fun, I haven't bellydanced in ages and I could tell, my form was not so good. This DVD put you through the paces. It was straight combos right from the beginning. It wasn't long before I was sweaty and really having to concentrate on what came next. I hope it increased my mental accuity for the day. So will my Aquafit members. yesterday I kept calling a ski a jack. They asked me "Who is Jack and why are you thinking about him so much?"
Both kids are in school today so the plan is to teach Aquafit, come home do some Hip hop abs, I am all about dance and my belly today I guess. Tonight Elizabeth and I are home alone, Marc has an appointment with his personal trainer and Juliet is going babysitting, so I will throw on a movie for her and get on the elliptical. That should be adequate. I need to make up for those smores Sonny pointed out were so bad.
Both kids are in school today so the plan is to teach Aquafit, come home do some Hip hop abs, I am all about dance and my belly today I guess. Tonight Elizabeth and I are home alone, Marc has an appointment with his personal trainer and Juliet is going babysitting, so I will throw on a movie for her and get on the elliptical. That should be adequate. I need to make up for those smores Sonny pointed out were so bad.
Thursday, February 25, 2010
February 25th
I had a good strength training workout this morning, followed by teaching Aquafit. I was planning on going on the elliptical this afternoon but after my shower I could tell my body was done for the day.
So instead I went out and did my shopping. I got a book on eating and exercising for your blood type. I was very excited as I started it. It's quite interesting. Then I got to what I should be eating. It SUCKS. I am supposed to eat lots of meat, and no whole wheat or cheese. It SUCKS. I will try cutting out the things I am supposed to and see but some of the "Highly optimal" foods may take a lot of self talk and may not happen.
It did say I thrive on exercise and how it helps elevate my mood, etc. I knew there was a reason why I love physical activity so much. it always amazed me that others don't enjoy exercise, now I see there may be some physiological reason why.
Well I am off to read some more. Good night.
So instead I went out and did my shopping. I got a book on eating and exercising for your blood type. I was very excited as I started it. It's quite interesting. Then I got to what I should be eating. It SUCKS. I am supposed to eat lots of meat, and no whole wheat or cheese. It SUCKS. I will try cutting out the things I am supposed to and see but some of the "Highly optimal" foods may take a lot of self talk and may not happen.
It did say I thrive on exercise and how it helps elevate my mood, etc. I knew there was a reason why I love physical activity so much. it always amazed me that others don't enjoy exercise, now I see there may be some physiological reason why.
Well I am off to read some more. Good night.
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
February 24th
So today yet another appointment cancelled. I had an okay day today. Slept in again, figuring today I would take it easy after my workouts yesterday. I had a smoothie for breakfast and found I was straving by 10:30 am but Elizabeth was at gymnastics so I had to wait. Had the leftover chicken souvlaki but made it a salad rather than wrapping it in the pita and then had a grilled cheese sandwich, which was what I was really craving, with non or low fat swiss, I can't remember which.
After lunch Elizabeth invited a neighbour out to make a snowman. I ended up doing most of the work. then over to the park for some tobogganning. When we got home the kids jumped on the Wii to play Mario and I hit the elliptical for one hour.
After dinner I had five freshly baked smores followed by a chaser of digestive enzyme and a lot of water. I really wanted them and will not be indulging over the weekend so it was my treat.
I haven't taken the scale out of my bathroom yet and this morning I hopped on just to see and was down 1 lb from Sunday. I know weight can fluctuate a lot so I will wait until the 31st but it was encouraging. Tomorrow I am back to my fast and furious workout before going to Aquafit, then out for some shopping (books and health food stuff) and hopefully 30 minutes on the elliptical somewhere in there, oh and laundry. Did I mention I hate laundry? Need to find some way to make it fun.
My wrist is totally better today, woohoo, back on track and raring to go. Good night.
After lunch Elizabeth invited a neighbour out to make a snowman. I ended up doing most of the work. then over to the park for some tobogganning. When we got home the kids jumped on the Wii to play Mario and I hit the elliptical for one hour.
After dinner I had five freshly baked smores followed by a chaser of digestive enzyme and a lot of water. I really wanted them and will not be indulging over the weekend so it was my treat.
I haven't taken the scale out of my bathroom yet and this morning I hopped on just to see and was down 1 lb from Sunday. I know weight can fluctuate a lot so I will wait until the 31st but it was encouraging. Tomorrow I am back to my fast and furious workout before going to Aquafit, then out for some shopping (books and health food stuff) and hopefully 30 minutes on the elliptical somewhere in there, oh and laundry. Did I mention I hate laundry? Need to find some way to make it fun.
My wrist is totally better today, woohoo, back on track and raring to go. Good night.
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
February 23rd
So today was a very busy but very accomplished and sweaty day. I slept in until 7:45 am, got up and got the kids to school. At 10 - 10:45 I taught Aquafit, it was 87 degrees on pool deck today, then ran over to Bow Dance Studios to do Zumba from 11 - 12. And came home to find I couldn't get in my driveway, so to the gargage to get the shovel. Shovelled for half an hour and then i could finally have lunch. I was super sweaty but really needed to eat. Lunch was good, but my shower was incredible.
I made chicken souvlaki for dinner, then headed out to Muscle Conditioning for 7 pm. The class went very well, I worked hard and got lots of moans and smiles.
Once home my wrist was quite swollen and achy. I iced it and took some Advil to help with the swelling. I had a lot of water to drink today so that was great, it was 6+ glasses or bottles of 750 ml. The next time I weigh in will be right around the time of my cycle so we will see how that impacts things.
I did have a coffee today and with it I had four oatmeal cookies. Not because I was craving them but because Marc bought a huge pack at Costco a while back and they are going to expire. The kids won't eat them. I guess it is the waste not want not mentality, yet I felt with all the exercise I would get in today they wouldn't influence my results. Yet one of my affirmations is to respect my body's needs for sleep, food and exercise and eating just because is not included. I acknowledge that and will be more respectful from here in.
Some of my Aquafit participant asked me if I watch the Dr.Oz show. They said it is really good so last night I decided to record it. He brought up a very interesting fact. That when you are out for a meal with someone you will eat 40% more than if you were to eat alone. If you are out with a group of 7 or more you will eat twice as much. I noticed that on Sunday when I was out with my mom, aunt and sister. I will have to be mindful of this in future and use mindful eating while out.
I made chicken souvlaki for dinner, then headed out to Muscle Conditioning for 7 pm. The class went very well, I worked hard and got lots of moans and smiles.
Once home my wrist was quite swollen and achy. I iced it and took some Advil to help with the swelling. I had a lot of water to drink today so that was great, it was 6+ glasses or bottles of 750 ml. The next time I weigh in will be right around the time of my cycle so we will see how that impacts things.
I did have a coffee today and with it I had four oatmeal cookies. Not because I was craving them but because Marc bought a huge pack at Costco a while back and they are going to expire. The kids won't eat them. I guess it is the waste not want not mentality, yet I felt with all the exercise I would get in today they wouldn't influence my results. Yet one of my affirmations is to respect my body's needs for sleep, food and exercise and eating just because is not included. I acknowledge that and will be more respectful from here in.
Some of my Aquafit participant asked me if I watch the Dr.Oz show. They said it is really good so last night I decided to record it. He brought up a very interesting fact. That when you are out for a meal with someone you will eat 40% more than if you were to eat alone. If you are out with a group of 7 or more you will eat twice as much. I noticed that on Sunday when I was out with my mom, aunt and sister. I will have to be mindful of this in future and use mindful eating while out.
Monday, February 22, 2010
February 22nd
I hope everyone is home safe. My plans for tonight got rescheduled so we are safe and snuggling at home.
Sunday was results day and this time they were much more reasonable, though I have to admit I was alittle disappointed. It would have been great to stay on a path of 5 lbs and 5" every 10 days but that is not totally reasonable, and I want to keep my program healthy and managable. So as of Sunday I was down another 1 lb and 2 1/4". I lost 1" off my shoulders, 1/4" off my biceps and 1" off my waist (hooray smaller waist).
Today I taught a fabulous Cardio Challenge class it the YMCA, it was great being back there, and they all seemed to have an awesome time, smiling even while groaning and sweating. I showed a few of them new exercises and stretches they had never seen but really liked, so that was great.
I also went out and bought some fibre powder with additional vitamin B and started taking my probiotics again. I notice since I am eating less my digestive system is slower than normal. So we shall see in 10 days the impact that has.
I am feeling really sleepy today so I am going to honour my body's needs and go to bed after folding the four loads of laundry heaped on my bed. Tomorrow I am teaching Aquafit in the morning, which I hope to follow up with Zumba, hey I will be dressed and sweaty already, just needed to redose with deodorant. Than in the evening is muscle conditioning. It should be a pretty packed day, that may be part of the reason I am willing to go to bed before 10 pm.
Sunday was results day and this time they were much more reasonable, though I have to admit I was alittle disappointed. It would have been great to stay on a path of 5 lbs and 5" every 10 days but that is not totally reasonable, and I want to keep my program healthy and managable. So as of Sunday I was down another 1 lb and 2 1/4". I lost 1" off my shoulders, 1/4" off my biceps and 1" off my waist (hooray smaller waist).
Today I taught a fabulous Cardio Challenge class it the YMCA, it was great being back there, and they all seemed to have an awesome time, smiling even while groaning and sweating. I showed a few of them new exercises and stretches they had never seen but really liked, so that was great.
I also went out and bought some fibre powder with additional vitamin B and started taking my probiotics again. I notice since I am eating less my digestive system is slower than normal. So we shall see in 10 days the impact that has.
I am feeling really sleepy today so I am going to honour my body's needs and go to bed after folding the four loads of laundry heaped on my bed. Tomorrow I am teaching Aquafit in the morning, which I hope to follow up with Zumba, hey I will be dressed and sweaty already, just needed to redose with deodorant. Than in the evening is muscle conditioning. It should be a pretty packed day, that may be part of the reason I am willing to go to bed before 10 pm.
Saturday, February 20, 2010
More exciting news
I just couldn't wait to share this. I just put on my muffin top jeans that are freshly out of the wash and they did up much looser with no spillage. Woohoo. I feel on top of the world right now. I can't wait to weigh in tomorrow. Positive reinforcement is such a wonderful thing.
February 20th
So I got up this morning and did my strength training and...
I was able to do a full minute for both sets of gate runner. Toward the minute mark there was some self talk as my mind wanted to send me defeating messages yet my body was strong and probably could have done a few more. it feels so great to have come so far in such a short period of time. A few more times like that and I will start trying to beat the number of reps I can do in the minute. I can wait to share more successes with you.
Today the girls and I are on our own. I still really would like to get some cardio in. We will see what the day has in store for me. They say it takes 21 days to make a habit. I am almost there but I think it will be easy since I am feeling pretty addicted to these endorphin surges, great night sleep and feeling fabulous. Plus being able to share my successes with you guys, my fitness participants, etc really helps me stay motivated. Thanks to all of you, you are a great cheering squad, you make it even more rewarding.
I was able to do a full minute for both sets of gate runner. Toward the minute mark there was some self talk as my mind wanted to send me defeating messages yet my body was strong and probably could have done a few more. it feels so great to have come so far in such a short period of time. A few more times like that and I will start trying to beat the number of reps I can do in the minute. I can wait to share more successes with you.
Today the girls and I are on our own. I still really would like to get some cardio in. We will see what the day has in store for me. They say it takes 21 days to make a habit. I am almost there but I think it will be easy since I am feeling pretty addicted to these endorphin surges, great night sleep and feeling fabulous. Plus being able to share my successes with you guys, my fitness participants, etc really helps me stay motivated. Thanks to all of you, you are a great cheering squad, you make it even more rewarding.
Friday, February 19, 2010
February 19th
So today I enjoyed a sleep in again. Went out and taught Aquafit, came home and succumbed to some of the leftover cookies, maybe five in all over the day but the good news is they are gone now. Elizabeth had a gathering and her friends happily ate the rest. Temptation is gone. Last night I really wanted to munch on something. I wasn't craving anything or hungry. I just wanted to munch but I didn't. However I did enjoy a glass and a half of wine. Yum.
Today I had some yummy, healthy food and the cookies, a glass of wine with dinner. However Marc and Juliet are both out tonight so I got an hour on the elliptical while watching the olympics, which was very motivational to workout to. But once the dance skating came on I flipped over to Coronation Street.
Feel good now. Will down my water and try to work through some of my PVR events. Tomorrow morning I will not get to go to any classes since Marc has to work all day, but I will get up and do some strength training. I need to go out and buy new shoes since my old ones are shot. Hooray new shoes.
Today I had some yummy, healthy food and the cookies, a glass of wine with dinner. However Marc and Juliet are both out tonight so I got an hour on the elliptical while watching the olympics, which was very motivational to workout to. But once the dance skating came on I flipped over to Coronation Street.
Feel good now. Will down my water and try to work through some of my PVR events. Tomorrow morning I will not get to go to any classes since Marc has to work all day, but I will get up and do some strength training. I need to go out and buy new shoes since my old ones are shot. Hooray new shoes.
Thursday, February 18, 2010
February 18th
Sorry I didn't blog yesterday. I was having a gloomy day. In the morning I had a brain fight about whether to stay in bed or get up an exercise. Elizabeth didn't have school, I could greatly benefit from the lie in, I had so much to do and wanted some time for self preservation. However if I didn't workout in the morning I knew I wasn't going to be able to fit it in, the endorphin rush from my workouts really helps set me up for the day. Yet I wasn't feeling up to it and if I go into it feeling like I really don't want to do this it is easier to wimp out, but most times by the time I get into my workout and the endorphins kick in I am glad I have pushed myself and I feel great. And so what if I didn't workout on Wednesday. There is no golden rule that syas it has to be Monday, Wednesday, Friday for strength training. I could do Monday, Thursday, Saturday this week. In the end my cozy bed won and I tuned out all other thoughts and had a lovely sleep in followed by some cuddles with Elizabeth.
I hosted a doula meeting last night and did indulge in two cookies and some fruit after 8 pm.
This morning I got up and did my strength training, and will soon be off to teach Aquafit. Then it's laundry, clean and teach childbirth education tonight. Maybe I will get on the elliptical or get some exercise with Marc in the evening depending on how late my class runs.
Sunday is my next weigh in so I will be interested to see what the results are. It has been a busy, somewhat stressful week and my fluid intake has not been as good. Maybe I just need to read my old posts, not that I have lost my drive or commitment. I think it may also be because I have not been doing my affirmations. Well there are a few ideas to fan my flames.
I hosted a doula meeting last night and did indulge in two cookies and some fruit after 8 pm.
This morning I got up and did my strength training, and will soon be off to teach Aquafit. Then it's laundry, clean and teach childbirth education tonight. Maybe I will get on the elliptical or get some exercise with Marc in the evening depending on how late my class runs.
Sunday is my next weigh in so I will be interested to see what the results are. It has been a busy, somewhat stressful week and my fluid intake has not been as good. Maybe I just need to read my old posts, not that I have lost my drive or commitment. I think it may also be because I have not been doing my affirmations. Well there are a few ideas to fan my flames.
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
February 16th
Yesterday was an interesting day. I got up at 7 am to do my work out. It went okay. My second set was rough. I really had to talk myself through it, but I got it done. We spent a fairly quiet day. I made a really yummy cream of mushroom soup. Then I got called out in the evening to the hospital and was there until just after 2 pm. I didn't eat or drink so great but didn't do too bad either. I missed Zumba this morning but will make it out to teach muscle conditioning and plan to do some cardio tonight.
Sunday, February 14, 2010
February 14th
Okay so I know I said I wasn't going to blog today but I had something exciting to share. We were out running some errrands today and my pants kept falling down. Woohoo, pants getting too big. Time for a belt or a shopping trip. I wonder which one I should choose. Do I wear a belt for now and save my money for a big shopping trip later or reward myself with a new pair of pants for my accomplishments thus far? I am not rewarding myself with food so I need to find a new indulgence. Any suggestions?
Saturday, February 13, 2010
February 13th
This morning I taught a great class at Fitness One. It was so great to see the ladies I used to lead and many new faces as well. The class was a fun, fabulous workout. They tried really hard to convince me to come back. I came home on such a high, it was great. Drank lots of water and tea today and ate quite well.
Tomorrow is my day of self nuturing and rest so I will not blog. Talk to you all on Monday.
Tomorrow is my day of self nuturing and rest so I will not blog. Talk to you all on Monday.
Friday, February 12, 2010
February 12th
Yesterday I had a nice surprise, first the weigh in, then I was concerned about when I was going to get my work out in. Well instead of teaching Aquafit on land a fellow instructor, who is preparing for her evaluation asked if she could teach so I got to take the class. It was a great work out. I love Aquafit, it blends strength training and cardio so beautifully and being in the water is brilliant.
Today I did my "Got no time work" out after waking up, taught Aqua from 10 - 10:45 and got a decent work out on land. The deck was very humid though so I needed to be careful. I just got off the elliptical and now will sit down to watch a movie with a big glass of water and my charming husband Marc, not to be confused with my other husband Robert or my boyfriend George. Elizabeth wanted to make cookies today, so I had two. I am fine with it, I don;t see the need to deprieve myself just not overindulge on a regular basis. It is called a treat because it is had occasionally.
Tomorrow I am subbing back at Fitness One. It will be nice to see the ladies. I was planning on working out in the morning so I might as well get paid to do it. Then babysitting a seven month old over dinner so his parents can get a long awaited night out. It's nice being able to play and snuggle with a baby then give it back.
Have a great Chinese New year, Valentines, Family Day and Olympic kick off.
Today I did my "Got no time work" out after waking up, taught Aqua from 10 - 10:45 and got a decent work out on land. The deck was very humid though so I needed to be careful. I just got off the elliptical and now will sit down to watch a movie with a big glass of water and my charming husband Marc, not to be confused with my other husband Robert or my boyfriend George. Elizabeth wanted to make cookies today, so I had two. I am fine with it, I don;t see the need to deprieve myself just not overindulge on a regular basis. It is called a treat because it is had occasionally.
Tomorrow I am subbing back at Fitness One. It will be nice to see the ladies. I was planning on working out in the morning so I might as well get paid to do it. Then babysitting a seven month old over dinner so his parents can get a long awaited night out. It's nice being able to play and snuggle with a baby then give it back.
Have a great Chinese New year, Valentines, Family Day and Olympic kick off.
Thursday, February 11, 2010
The results are in
Okay I couldn't wait until the end of the day. I know it's true but at the same time having been stuck at the same weight for 5 years I feel I must have done something wrong. Yet every time I think about it I smile and feel very proud.
I didn't sleep well last night so this morning when the alarm went off I just wanted to stay in bed and get more sleep. I do thinki I dozed for 3 minutes but my mind kept thinking 'If you don't workout out now when will you workout, what will you do today for your workout if you have limited time. You need to weight in, get out of bed.' So at 7:27 am I did get out of bed, put on my weigh in and measurement clothes and...
I am 187 lbs (that's down 5 lbs) and over 5" in total. Here is the breakdown.
My neck is 14" (down 1/8", woohoo)
Shoulders 46.5" (down 1/2")
Biceps 13.75 (they grew 1/4")
Chest 42" (down 1 1/2")
Waist 43.5" (down 1 1/2")
Hips 47" (down 1")
Thighs 27.5" (down 1/2")
Calves 15.25 (down 3/4") and my soleus looks beautiful bulging out beside my calf. I look when you can see the two distinct muscles in the back of my lower leg.
So I am proud, reinspired and excited to move on with my day. People are going to wonder what my smile is about but I will be very pleased to share, or maybe I should let them guess, I am sure their thoughts may be equally interesting.
Yesterday I was thinking how nice it will be to wow people at the bus stop when jacket weather is over and I come out looking thinner, stronger and healthier.
Thank you for all your encouragement so far. It has been great being able to share this with all of you. Wishing you health and vitality today and always. - Michelle
I didn't sleep well last night so this morning when the alarm went off I just wanted to stay in bed and get more sleep. I do thinki I dozed for 3 minutes but my mind kept thinking 'If you don't workout out now when will you workout, what will you do today for your workout if you have limited time. You need to weight in, get out of bed.' So at 7:27 am I did get out of bed, put on my weigh in and measurement clothes and...
I am 187 lbs (that's down 5 lbs) and over 5" in total. Here is the breakdown.
My neck is 14" (down 1/8", woohoo)
Shoulders 46.5" (down 1/2")
Biceps 13.75 (they grew 1/4")
Chest 42" (down 1 1/2")
Waist 43.5" (down 1 1/2")
Hips 47" (down 1")
Thighs 27.5" (down 1/2")
Calves 15.25 (down 3/4") and my soleus looks beautiful bulging out beside my calf. I look when you can see the two distinct muscles in the back of my lower leg.
So I am proud, reinspired and excited to move on with my day. People are going to wonder what my smile is about but I will be very pleased to share, or maybe I should let them guess, I am sure their thoughts may be equally interesting.
Yesterday I was thinking how nice it will be to wow people at the bus stop when jacket weather is over and I come out looking thinner, stronger and healthier.
Thank you for all your encouragement so far. It has been great being able to share this with all of you. Wishing you health and vitality today and always. - Michelle
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
February 10th
So tomorrow is the big day. Can't wait.
Today went well, not as great as I had anticipated this morning. I was feeling very nauseous at lunch and could only stomach two pieces of peanut butter toast. I did not get on the elliptical this afternoon though I did shovel ours and the neighbours driveway, then went to help the neighbour three doors down finish his. I vacuumed and cleaned the whole house including the bathrooms and collected all the garbage, recycling and green bin stuff, which is Marc's job.
I was going to bellydance tonight but am feeling quite tired. I knew Juliet would be coming home within 10 minutes of me starting in which case I would need to stop and chat with her, so I decided against it. Besides the house needed some cleaning again after Elizabeth's playdate and after dinner surprise party she planned for me. We didn't have time to clean since we had to leave straight after so I could get to an interview, in between loads of laundry. I had a yummy healthy dinner so now I think I will make a warm apple cider and a large glass of water and try to put a dent into my PVR recordings while knitting.
Today went well, not as great as I had anticipated this morning. I was feeling very nauseous at lunch and could only stomach two pieces of peanut butter toast. I did not get on the elliptical this afternoon though I did shovel ours and the neighbours driveway, then went to help the neighbour three doors down finish his. I vacuumed and cleaned the whole house including the bathrooms and collected all the garbage, recycling and green bin stuff, which is Marc's job.
I was going to bellydance tonight but am feeling quite tired. I knew Juliet would be coming home within 10 minutes of me starting in which case I would need to stop and chat with her, so I decided against it. Besides the house needed some cleaning again after Elizabeth's playdate and after dinner surprise party she planned for me. We didn't have time to clean since we had to leave straight after so I could get to an interview, in between loads of laundry. I had a yummy healthy dinner so now I think I will make a warm apple cider and a large glass of water and try to put a dent into my PVR recordings while knitting.
So excited
I know it is early in the day to be blogging however I am so excited. I just did my "I'm a busy woman no time to spare" workout and I did the full minute of gate runner on both legs during my first set and 50 seconds on my second set. Woohoo. I am so pleased with myself. Hooray Michelle. When I started this workout I could only do 30 seconds so I feel this is a big accomplishment and I just had to toot my own horn.
Tomorrow is weigh in day and I am so excited. My Mom yesterday said she noticed I was slimming down, this time tomorrow I will know for sure. Some people have asked me what my goal is. I can't believe I forgot to write it down. I want to get down to a size 7 clothes, or 135 lbs. The weight doesn't bother me if I am lovely and sculpted since muscle weighs more than fat, it is the dress size and appearance I am looking for. So for me that means roughly 60 lba and 9 dress sizes. My goal is to get there by January 31st 2011, though I want to hit my target sooner. Once I reach my goal I will be getting my tattoo in celebration of Elizabeth, a poppy with the words "lest we forget" and her birthdate 11/11/04. The poppy is for remembrance day, the lest we forget for an awesome birth, and this journey to a healthier, stronger, better me.
Today Elizabeth has gymnastics and Marc is out so the plan is to get on the elliptical after lunch and now that my evening is free do some fun activity after the kids have gone to bed. maybe some belly dancing I haven't done that in a long time. That sounds like a great reward after today's accomplishment.
Oh and another thing last night after my class I came home to pizza, I ate one slice of veggie pizza at 9 pm but I was hungry. From 9:20 - 10:30 pm I found myself craving something sweet but I drank water, and went to bed early with Marc and didn't indulge, in food anyway.
Tomorrow is weigh in day and I am so excited. My Mom yesterday said she noticed I was slimming down, this time tomorrow I will know for sure. Some people have asked me what my goal is. I can't believe I forgot to write it down. I want to get down to a size 7 clothes, or 135 lbs. The weight doesn't bother me if I am lovely and sculpted since muscle weighs more than fat, it is the dress size and appearance I am looking for. So for me that means roughly 60 lba and 9 dress sizes. My goal is to get there by January 31st 2011, though I want to hit my target sooner. Once I reach my goal I will be getting my tattoo in celebration of Elizabeth, a poppy with the words "lest we forget" and her birthdate 11/11/04. The poppy is for remembrance day, the lest we forget for an awesome birth, and this journey to a healthier, stronger, better me.
Today Elizabeth has gymnastics and Marc is out so the plan is to get on the elliptical after lunch and now that my evening is free do some fun activity after the kids have gone to bed. maybe some belly dancing I haven't done that in a long time. That sounds like a great reward after today's accomplishment.
Oh and another thing last night after my class I came home to pizza, I ate one slice of veggie pizza at 9 pm but I was hungry. From 9:20 - 10:30 pm I found myself craving something sweet but I drank water, and went to bed early with Marc and didn't indulge, in food anyway.
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
February 9th
So today I had a surprise day off. I got up at 7 am and did a Latin workout DVD for 45 minutes. Went upstairs to get the girls ready for school and got a call shortly after 8:00 am saying my Board meeting was cancelled. So now I was torn. Do I go to Zumba, or Aquafit, or do I stay at home and get some long overdue work on my website done. I had already worked out plus I teach Muscle Conditioning in the evening. So I stayed home. Got a lot of work done, didn't eat at lunch untila fter 2 pm, my tummy was growling, and maybe didn't drink as much as I should. But class went okay tonight, it wasn't as great as usual, I felt, but the girls are in bed and Marc is home so maybe I can get a little workout in before bed.
Monday, February 8, 2010
February 8th
I don't want to be on this computer but I couldn't let the day go by with no update. Last night I hopped on the elliptical and had an awesome swaety but relaxing walk in my basement to smooth jazz. It was lovely.
This morning I got up at 7 am and I did my fast and furious workout, had a later than I would like breakfast smoothie, but it was still in before 9 am. Drank lots today and ate quite healthy. Marc is out again tonight so as soon as I got the kids in bed I hopped on the elliptical not as relaxing today but decided to end the day with a P.M. Yoga VHS. It plays a little bouncy but my eyes were closed through most of the workout, the sound was fine so i am cool with that. I am so relaxed now and feel looser. Time to climb into bed with some knitting and my boyfriend George Stroumboulopoulos, we have a lot of catching up to do, besides Marc said he won't be home until the morning.
Tomorrow I will miss Zumba because I have a Board of Directors meeting but I still plan on doing cardio in the morning. My mom is coming out to my muscle conditioning class so I hope she won't hate me by Thursday morning, just curse my name everytime she moves.
This morning I got up at 7 am and I did my fast and furious workout, had a later than I would like breakfast smoothie, but it was still in before 9 am. Drank lots today and ate quite healthy. Marc is out again tonight so as soon as I got the kids in bed I hopped on the elliptical not as relaxing today but decided to end the day with a P.M. Yoga VHS. It plays a little bouncy but my eyes were closed through most of the workout, the sound was fine so i am cool with that. I am so relaxed now and feel looser. Time to climb into bed with some knitting and my boyfriend George Stroumboulopoulos, we have a lot of catching up to do, besides Marc said he won't be home until the morning.
Tomorrow I will miss Zumba because I have a Board of Directors meeting but I still plan on doing cardio in the morning. My mom is coming out to my muscle conditioning class so I hope she won't hate me by Thursday morning, just curse my name everytime she moves.
Sunday, February 7, 2010
The end of week one
It's Sunday and though I was a little off my game this weekend I also did better than I expected in others.
Marc is at the game tonight, the kids are in bed and though I really want to keeping knitting, I am making breasts to teach hand expression, I am about to hop on the elliptical for 30 minutes. Friday I was really pleased with how i preserved through my workout. I so did not want to get out of bed, nor did I want to workout out. I delayed but only a minute or two, pushed through the first set and felt awesome by the second and even better once I was done.
I felt like crap today as I drag my out of the house to an interview I wasn't that thrilled about. Sat at the wrong meeting point, went north rather than south to where we were supposed to meet and totally lost out on the birth and an afternoon. Felt like crap, was straving just wanted to indulge, but came home, had a healthy, though very late lunch with the family and snuggle with hubby and felt much better, who needs junk, not I.
Marc is at the game tonight, the kids are in bed and though I really want to keeping knitting, I am making breasts to teach hand expression, I am about to hop on the elliptical for 30 minutes. Friday I was really pleased with how i preserved through my workout. I so did not want to get out of bed, nor did I want to workout out. I delayed but only a minute or two, pushed through the first set and felt awesome by the second and even better once I was done.
I felt like crap today as I drag my out of the house to an interview I wasn't that thrilled about. Sat at the wrong meeting point, went north rather than south to where we were supposed to meet and totally lost out on the birth and an afternoon. Felt like crap, was straving just wanted to indulge, but came home, had a healthy, though very late lunch with the family and snuggle with hubby and felt much better, who needs junk, not I.
Saturday, February 6, 2010
I lied
I sent out an e-mail today announcing my blog. I mentioned that I just celebrated my 31st birthday and a friend e-mailed back saying "weren't you born in 78?" Oops. I always said age was not a big deal to me but apparently I am having a problem turning 32. So the cat is out of the bag, I am 32 and I just need to remind myself "I am good enough, smart enough and dog gone it people like me."
February 6th
Today is my niece's birthday. Not that it has anything to do with my journey, but it is still exciting. Last night was my gorge night. I had a Crown Royal and ginger and a small bowl of chips. I did not get on the elliptical as I had hoped because I didn't get home until close to 10 then Marc and I watched a movie I kept dosing through. Not that it was bad I guess I was just sleepy.
Yesterday's workout out went well. I am very pleased to say I am increasing my stamina on my gate runner. I am supposed to do a full minute yet by 30 seconds my quads would cramp so bad. Yesterday I was able to get to 50 seconds each leg. Today I went to Zumba and it was a great workout as always. We are off to a friends for dinner tonight so I need to be responsible and goal oriented and stop eating once I am no longer hungry. that is something I have been more concious of and doing quite well. We need to be back at the house for 8 pm so Marc can do some work so I figure I will let the girls play Wii and I will hop on the elliptical.
I am looking forward to weighing in and doing my measurements on the 11th. I am not expecting huge changes, though it would be awesome. I just hope to see something. I am working on my positive affirmations for change. We will see on Thursday.
Yesterday's workout out went well. I am very pleased to say I am increasing my stamina on my gate runner. I am supposed to do a full minute yet by 30 seconds my quads would cramp so bad. Yesterday I was able to get to 50 seconds each leg. Today I went to Zumba and it was a great workout as always. We are off to a friends for dinner tonight so I need to be responsible and goal oriented and stop eating once I am no longer hungry. that is something I have been more concious of and doing quite well. We need to be back at the house for 8 pm so Marc can do some work so I figure I will let the girls play Wii and I will hop on the elliptical.
I am looking forward to weighing in and doing my measurements on the 11th. I am not expecting huge changes, though it would be awesome. I just hope to see something. I am working on my positive affirmations for change. We will see on Thursday.
Thursday, February 4, 2010
February 4th
Things are going well. I got up this morning and did a fun and sweaty Latin workout. I taught Aquafit at 10 am. Last week I had a member who hadn't seen me in a while say I looked like I had lost some weight. This week a regular member said I was really slimming down and I was like butter and the weight was just melting off. I am sure it was the shirt. My work shirt is baggy and in the wash. This one was tight with design detail that make you look slim. It was still very encouraging to hear.
I wasn't able to get a new band in time but will still continue with my workout tomorrow anyway. I forgot how good life is when you workout. Everything works better, runs smoother, life is just awesome. Woohoo.
I wasn't able to get a new band in time but will still continue with my workout tomorrow anyway. I forgot how good life is when you workout. Everything works better, runs smoother, life is just awesome. Woohoo.
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
February 3rd
My body is beginning to show signs of my workouts, but not quite as I intended. Today I was doing an exercise that I wrap a band around the pole in my basement. Well the band snapped and whipped across the back of my arm. Little problem, big bruise.
I didn't eat as well today. A slice of cold pizza for breakfast as I ran out the door late. Leftover chicken and rice for lunch and a healthy dinner. Less tea and water. But I got in my fast and furious workout and felt much better doing it today and also taught Cardio Scuplt and it was good. Great cardio good strength training.
Feeling tired now and know I will be sore in the morning. Nothing like hair of the dog to get that lactic acid moving. I am looking forward to my early morning wake up workout. Just cardio tomorrow morning, intense cleaning, teaching Aquafit and preparing for a childbirth education class. It will be an incredible day.
I didn't eat as well today. A slice of cold pizza for breakfast as I ran out the door late. Leftover chicken and rice for lunch and a healthy dinner. Less tea and water. But I got in my fast and furious workout and felt much better doing it today and also taught Cardio Scuplt and it was good. Great cardio good strength training.
Feeling tired now and know I will be sore in the morning. Nothing like hair of the dog to get that lactic acid moving. I am looking forward to my early morning wake up workout. Just cardio tomorrow morning, intense cleaning, teaching Aquafit and preparing for a childbirth education class. It will be an incredible day.
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
February 2nd
I got to sleep in today. However I still got my workouts in. At 11-12 I went to Zumba and had an awesome time, sweat a ton. It helped with some of the DOMS (Delayed onset muscle soreness) I had from yesterday's workout. Had a healthy, fast lunch and off to a great interview. Had three cups of tea and three containers of 750 ml of water. Had four slices of pizza though for dinner but it was good veggie pizza and ran out to teach my muscle conditioning class. I will definitely be sore tomorrow but I will be back to my "got no time, get her done" workout.
Thanks for all your encouragement. I can't wait to share some results with you. I will be weighing in on February 11th. I am feeling good, more lively and energetic though tonight my brain is totally fried. That is not good because Marc has already gone to bed and I really need to work on a birth story.
Thanks for all your encouragement. I can't wait to share some results with you. I will be weighing in on February 11th. I am feeling good, more lively and energetic though tonight my brain is totally fried. That is not good because Marc has already gone to bed and I really need to work on a birth story.
Monday, February 1, 2010
New month, new outlook
So it is day one of my journey.This morning I weighed myself. I was 192 lbs.
I then went downstairs to do the "No time to spare" workout Sonny Sheehan put together for me. I am more out of shape than I thought. I managed to get two sets in. Ideally I should get three. I drank 750 ml of water during the workout. I needed it I was sweating like a pig. Marc came down to give me a kiss before leaving for work and chose not to I was dripping.
I created this blog and went upstairs for breastfast. Followed by a well deserved shower but not before taking my measurements. The exciting news is that I am an hour glass shape.
Neck 14"
Shoulders 47"
Biceps 13.5"
Chest 43.5"
Waist 45"
Hips 48"
Thighs 28"
Calves 16"
I had a great shower and am now looking forward to getting the day moving.
It begins
The time has come for me to make a serious and committed effort to returning to a healthy weight. In January I turned 31 and though that is still young the hands of time make every effort harder and harder.
So I decided to cement this effort with a fast easy to do, though very challenging workout routine (thank you Sonny), and a daily walk before bed on the elliptical. I am keeping a food and exercise log, using a vision board, and positve thoughts and affirmations every evening before bed. I have also committed to this blog. So that any slip will be shared, no pressure though.
I take this journey not for myself but for my family and wanting to be around them, able to enjoy my time with them, to have the energy and strength to do all I have ever wanted.
Thanks for joining me and being part of my accountability team.
So I decided to cement this effort with a fast easy to do, though very challenging workout routine (thank you Sonny), and a daily walk before bed on the elliptical. I am keeping a food and exercise log, using a vision board, and positve thoughts and affirmations every evening before bed. I have also committed to this blog. So that any slip will be shared, no pressure though.
I take this journey not for myself but for my family and wanting to be around them, able to enjoy my time with them, to have the energy and strength to do all I have ever wanted.
Thanks for joining me and being part of my accountability team.
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