I am back from vacation. It was good but very costly. I did okay. I got all four of my strength routines in. I had to adlib for a few of the exercises since I didn't have my pole to wrap my tubing around but I felt the differences which was good.
I didn't get any cardio in, though I did some strength and cardio blasts in the pool while they were entertained by Daddy. We did a fair bit of walking with Disney but some sitting and standing. I did not drink as much as I normally do and ate a lot more, particularily after supper. I want to weigh in tomorrow just to see and will do a proper weigh in with measurements on Sunday.
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Friday, April 16, 2010
April 16th
When I got out of bed this morning I really didn't want to be up, let alone workout but I did and felt great doing my full body workout. At 10 I went to teach Aquafit. Was planning on having a shower there but had left my shower stuff at home, so I drive home trying not to lean my sweat soaked shirt against the seat, did a pedicure and had a nice shower. Tonight I went to the Goddess Gathering, bellydancing and mediation. It was fabulous, I feel so centered and so Michelle. What a great way to start my vacation. This is my last blog entry until I get back. I will have no cell or internet access while I am away, woohoo.
I look forward to updating you all when I get back.
I look forward to updating you all when I get back.
Thursday, April 15, 2010
April 14th
I am getting very nervous about Marc losing his 5 lbs before me. He stepped on the scale and was down 3 lbs, he did say he would loss 6, but that is half way, yikes. I know in my heart and head that I can beat him. I have even contemplated unhealthy ways to do it but I will not. This is long term, see it through and if I have to pay penance for slacking I will just have to "suck it up".
Tuesday I went to Zumba and it was a great class but my knee was not in a good state so I really backed it off. That night I taught a great muscle conditioning class, if I do say so myself. The class worked and so did I. Wednesday morning I did my lower body routine, I gave myself one alternate exercise to avoid pressure on my knee but I still worked hard. I did plan to go on the elliptical for an hour but that didn't happen. So I got up 30 minutes earlier this morning to do the hour. I have Aquafit today and will do some crazy cleaning this afternoon as I try to get my house looking awesome before we leave to minimize the stress of coming home to 2 weeks worth of laundry and a filthy house.
Tuesday I went to Zumba and it was a great class but my knee was not in a good state so I really backed it off. That night I taught a great muscle conditioning class, if I do say so myself. The class worked and so did I. Wednesday morning I did my lower body routine, I gave myself one alternate exercise to avoid pressure on my knee but I still worked hard. I did plan to go on the elliptical for an hour but that didn't happen. So I got up 30 minutes earlier this morning to do the hour. I have Aquafit today and will do some crazy cleaning this afternoon as I try to get my house looking awesome before we leave to minimize the stress of coming home to 2 weeks worth of laundry and a filthy house.
Monday, April 12, 2010
April 12th
Today was measurement day again. I was feeling very hopeful as in have been noticing that I am looking quite good in my workout wear. However I was curious to see since it had been a very stressful week and on Saturday I was at a baby shower and eat not as health as I normally would, stayed up to midnight and before heading off to bed got a urgent call to provide back up for a person I hadn't met therefore I was up 37 hours, not caring for myself very well while at the birth, came home slept for 11 hours and woke up to weigh in.
Still I am pleased with the results. My weigh had not budged but I am down 2.5". I have lost 1/2" from my shoulders, 1/4" from my arms, 1/4" from my chest, and 1 1/2" from my waist.
This week I have a lot on the go but I refuse to let it get me as stressed as last week. I am forward planning during my trip on how to maintain my workouts. I am on a band routine for my upper body so that will be easy to pack, the legs may work too and of course we will be walking around Florida and swimming so that will help as well.
Still I am pleased with the results. My weigh had not budged but I am down 2.5". I have lost 1/2" from my shoulders, 1/4" from my arms, 1/4" from my chest, and 1 1/2" from my waist.
This week I have a lot on the go but I refuse to let it get me as stressed as last week. I am forward planning during my trip on how to maintain my workouts. I am on a band routine for my upper body so that will be easy to pack, the legs may work too and of course we will be walking around Florida and swimming so that will help as well.
Saturday, April 10, 2010
April 10th
What a week this has been. I have been so busy and feeling quite overwhelmed and now angry/irritable about it.
An update on the fitness front. I did get a cardio workout in before heading off to teach Aquafit on Thursday, rushed home to prepare for a promo committee meeting for an event DoulaCARE is doing in May. Then downstairs to work on the promo material, followed by dinner, and preparing and teaching a CBE class.
Friday I did not do my full body strength training. I was so tired and overwhelmed. I did teach Aqua, then zoomed to Mississauga to give a talk at a doula training, home to pick up Elizabeth and work on a birth story, promo stuff and some other things. Made dinner, which I ate in the car enroute to visit a client, ran some errands, worked on Monday's meeting I am facilitating and not prepared for, picked up a cake at 8 pm, and home by 9:30 ish to do more work.
This morning went out for a Cardio Sculpt class, it was good. Did some work and actually took some time to work on my puzzle. I was on the quite the roll, it was great. Today I am going to focus on letting go, deep breathing and refocusing on what is good, calm and peaceful. I need to bellydance.
An update on the fitness front. I did get a cardio workout in before heading off to teach Aquafit on Thursday, rushed home to prepare for a promo committee meeting for an event DoulaCARE is doing in May. Then downstairs to work on the promo material, followed by dinner, and preparing and teaching a CBE class.
Friday I did not do my full body strength training. I was so tired and overwhelmed. I did teach Aqua, then zoomed to Mississauga to give a talk at a doula training, home to pick up Elizabeth and work on a birth story, promo stuff and some other things. Made dinner, which I ate in the car enroute to visit a client, ran some errands, worked on Monday's meeting I am facilitating and not prepared for, picked up a cake at 8 pm, and home by 9:30 ish to do more work.
This morning went out for a Cardio Sculpt class, it was good. Did some work and actually took some time to work on my puzzle. I was on the quite the roll, it was great. Today I am going to focus on letting go, deep breathing and refocusing on what is good, calm and peaceful. I need to bellydance.
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
April 7th
Today has been a very rough day. Last night Marc took NiQuil, well he was snoring so loud that ear plugs would not help so I slept on the couch. I was not able to get the work I needed to get done last night because Juliet was on the computer working on procrastinated homework until 10 pm. Anyway I don't want to bitch here about my day so I will stop now.
I did manage to get my upper body strength training in at 8 pm. I did want to do at least 30 minutes on the elliptical but it was too close to bed time and now I am just not feeling it. I got a lot accompolished today and even have been able to get started on some things that were not. I will now finish my goblet of water and have another rooibos tea, that seemed to mellow me out earlier and go to bed. Tomorrow is going to be a very busy day as well.
I did manage to get my upper body strength training in at 8 pm. I did want to do at least 30 minutes on the elliptical but it was too close to bed time and now I am just not feeling it. I got a lot accompolished today and even have been able to get started on some things that were not. I will now finish my goblet of water and have another rooibos tea, that seemed to mellow me out earlier and go to bed. Tomorrow is going to be a very busy day as well.
Monday, April 5, 2010
April 5th
Happy Monday. This morning I got up and did my lower body strength training. Had a yummy breakfast of flax seed oatmeal, with protein powder and bananas, I was very pleasantly surprised how good it was, chased with green tea. Out shopping all morning with the girls, spent a lot of money but necessary expenses. Lunch was a big yummy salad. Tonight I got a fair amount of stuff done. I wanted to get in my Latin dance DVD but that didn't happen. I was feeling pretty exhausted, just wanting to snuggle up with Marc and a glass of wine and hide under the covers. But Elizabeth's hair was an absolute rats nest, it is getting worse and worse the longer she grows it. So I needed to brush it out. As it has been for the passed three weeks she cried and told me she hates me and that she will not cut her hair despite how much it hurts to get it brushed, and I really am being as gentle as I can. Once we finished I was so frustrated and she refused to kiss me. I wanted to bury myself even more, but instead I decided the best way to deal with negative emotions is to exercise so I hopped on the elliptical for 30 minutes, got a good sweat while Marc sat on his butt and tucked into some wine, mine has been breathing and now I am definitely going to win. I am so excited 10 minute back rubs every day for 6 months. I will be so relaxed. I can't wait to get started.
Sunday, April 4, 2010
April 4th
This weekend has been pretty good. Saturday I went to Zumba and had a really great class. Saturday was my cheat day. I don't do them often but I was quite indulgent.
Today I went to my sister inlaws for lunch and I ate well. I didn't go back for seconds because I wasn't hungry anymore. I skipped dessert though I did nibble on three Lindor eggs while I was there. For dinner we stopped off at Subway and I ordered a six inch sub and was quite satisified with that. At 7 pm I went for a 40 minute walk with Elizabeth around the neighbourhood. We also ran down one street, she set a good pace. At 9 pm Marc tucked the kids in while I started an hour long workout on the elliptical. I worked up a decent sweat and I feel great. But will now need some mellowing tea as I feel quite invigorated.
Marc and I have made a mini challenge to see who can lose 5 lbs first. I am quite eager to win and want to beat him fast but healthily.
Today I went to my sister inlaws for lunch and I ate well. I didn't go back for seconds because I wasn't hungry anymore. I skipped dessert though I did nibble on three Lindor eggs while I was there. For dinner we stopped off at Subway and I ordered a six inch sub and was quite satisified with that. At 7 pm I went for a 40 minute walk with Elizabeth around the neighbourhood. We also ran down one street, she set a good pace. At 9 pm Marc tucked the kids in while I started an hour long workout on the elliptical. I worked up a decent sweat and I feel great. But will now need some mellowing tea as I feel quite invigorated.
Marc and I have made a mini challenge to see who can lose 5 lbs first. I am quite eager to win and want to beat him fast but healthily.
Friday, April 2, 2010
Yeah April
So here is the updated picture. Snmaller boobs, waist, hips and thighs, woohoo. I am so proud.
Results
I hope you guys won't miss me too much but as time moves on you will be seeing less and less of me. No I am not going anywhere... just getting slimmer, fitter, healthier and happier.
This morning I got up and did a full body workout plus a five minute Hip Hop dance routine, it grabbed the wrong DVD, I was hoping for more ab focus but it was just some cool moves to use on the dance floor. Marc said he will take me out dancing tonight so I can show off my new moves but I don't want to show him up so I think we will hang out at home. maybe I can get him to do some salsa or hip hop with me.
Okay enough delays, you want to hear how the weigh in went. I am down around 3 lbs and have lost 4" on day one of my menstrual cycle so I am hoping for some water retention, but still very pleased with the results based on my effort, with the exception of this week, over the passed twoand a half weeks. I am down 1/4" on my biceps, 1 1/4" across my chest, woohoo, the boobs are shrinking, 1/2" off my waist, 1" off my hips and another 1" off my thighs. Marc took my picture this morning, sorry I didn't shower first. I will get it posted this afternoon. My breakfast is calling to me. Thanks all of you for helping me regain my focus and for all your love and support. It means so much.
This morning I got up and did a full body workout plus a five minute Hip Hop dance routine, it grabbed the wrong DVD, I was hoping for more ab focus but it was just some cool moves to use on the dance floor. Marc said he will take me out dancing tonight so I can show off my new moves but I don't want to show him up so I think we will hang out at home. maybe I can get him to do some salsa or hip hop with me.
Okay enough delays, you want to hear how the weigh in went. I am down around 3 lbs and have lost 4" on day one of my menstrual cycle so I am hoping for some water retention, but still very pleased with the results based on my effort, with the exception of this week, over the passed twoand a half weeks. I am down 1/4" on my biceps, 1 1/4" across my chest, woohoo, the boobs are shrinking, 1/2" off my waist, 1" off my hips and another 1" off my thighs. Marc took my picture this morning, sorry I didn't shower first. I will get it posted this afternoon. My breakfast is calling to me. Thanks all of you for helping me regain my focus and for all your love and support. It means so much.
Thursday, April 1, 2010
April 1st
Yesterday went quite well. On top of my workout Elizabeth and I went for a hike in the forested area near us for an hour or so. Later she drove in her red corvette around the neighbourhood while I walked alongside her. In the evening I did the dishes, washed the floor, vacuumed the whole house, which is someone's else job, cleaned the girls bathroom and got in 45 minutes on the elliptical.
This morning I cleaned the other two bathrooms, snuck in 30 minutes on the elliptical, I wanted to do more but had to dash to teach Aquafit. The class gave me quite the workout. They say I work them hard but after class I am normally wetter than they are. Then ran a bunch of errands. Now sitting down to write a birth story and check in with a client before the family comes home and I need to make dinner and prepare to teach childbirth ed tonight. I am so glad the house is clean. I would like to get on the elliptical again but class probably won't end until 10 pm and then it is getting a bit too late.
This morning I cleaned the other two bathrooms, snuck in 30 minutes on the elliptical, I wanted to do more but had to dash to teach Aquafit. The class gave me quite the workout. They say I work them hard but after class I am normally wetter than they are. Then ran a bunch of errands. Now sitting down to write a birth story and check in with a client before the family comes home and I need to make dinner and prepare to teach childbirth ed tonight. I am so glad the house is clean. I would like to get on the elliptical again but class probably won't end until 10 pm and then it is getting a bit too late.
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