Monday didn't end on the same bang it started on. The day was really good but I didn't work my core or do 30 minutes on the elliptical.
Yesterday I went to a deep aqua class at 9:30, did some shopping, downed my lunch, dropped of a forgotten lunch to school, headed to Toronto for a board of directors meetings, zoomed home to just miss getting Elizabeth off the bus, had dinner and ran out to teach muscle conditioning, then came home and enjoyed a glass of wine and a musical, while the cat is away the mouse will feast on rare exotic cheese.
I really didn't feel like getting up to workout this morning. I went back and forth between cardio and strength. My class last night we did a good bit of legs and I didn't want to overdo it. However I is easier to do 30 minutes on the elliptical when the kids are around than my strength work. So I decided to do a full body workout. It was good but my legs were shaking just standing doing my upper body. I plan after lunch to get on the elliptical for an easy walk. Tonight I have an appointment with a client and chances are I probably will just want to veg this evening.
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
Monday, May 3, 2010
May 3rd
A while back my period used to effect my sleep. I would get bad insomnia a day or two prior and three days into my cycle, I think that has started again. I was really not eager to get out of bed this morning and work out but I also knew I won't sleep well if I stayed in bed. My hope was for my workout to invigorate me and hopefully allow better sleep tonight. It has definitely invigorated me. I feel fabulous. I did my upper body strength and want to hop on the elliptical but I know Elizabeth will be up and wanting breakfast before I get a chance to finish. So the plan is to sneak in some abs during the day today and do 30 minutes on the elliptical tonight either after dinner or after my childbirth ed class. I am feeling that passion and drive at had when I first began my journey. It feels exciting and alive. Hooray me.
Sunday, May 2, 2010
May 2nd
Sorry for the delay in this post. I got quite behind in many things because of the vacation. I also missed out on one of my strength training sessions and almost skipped out on Zumba on Saturday. I am so glad I didn't. It was all new music and rotines and it was fabulous. I have to miss several of the Tuesday classes for the next little while, so I can take some deep Aquafit which I will be subbing for parts of June, but Thursday evenings have opened up for a while so maybe I can get in then.
Marc is leaving Tuesday morning for California on business for 10 days and it couldn't be a worse time. I am feeling a little overwhelmed, anxious and to be honest a little angry, though not justifiably angry just hormones probably.
Today I measured in and the results were not surprising but still disappointing. I was up 1 lb and down 1". I really want to step up my game. I am picking up a bicycle today and plan to ride it to Aquafit and Muscle Conditioning (I will start riding to muscle conditioning after June 1st. I hope I can make it home after class which I should there are many hills and it is not that far). I can also ride to Zumba too which would be great, now I just need to review my hand signals. My water and food intake has been off, I have noticed I am eating out of boredom, not enjoying my food as much. So I will once again start eating mindfully. My plan is when Marc gets back I will have won our bet and get indulged in 10 minute back rubd every night for six months, that and being healthier and stronger are great rewards for my hard efforts.
Marc is leaving Tuesday morning for California on business for 10 days and it couldn't be a worse time. I am feeling a little overwhelmed, anxious and to be honest a little angry, though not justifiably angry just hormones probably.
Today I measured in and the results were not surprising but still disappointing. I was up 1 lb and down 1". I really want to step up my game. I am picking up a bicycle today and plan to ride it to Aquafit and Muscle Conditioning (I will start riding to muscle conditioning after June 1st. I hope I can make it home after class which I should there are many hills and it is not that far). I can also ride to Zumba too which would be great, now I just need to review my hand signals. My water and food intake has been off, I have noticed I am eating out of boredom, not enjoying my food as much. So I will once again start eating mindfully. My plan is when Marc gets back I will have won our bet and get indulged in 10 minute back rubd every night for six months, that and being healthier and stronger are great rewards for my hard efforts.
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
April 27th
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.
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.
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.
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