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.
Thursday, February 25, 2010
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.
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