I think my body is trying to tell me something. And it isn't how incredibly hot I am.
First my right hip was giving me some problems and it was just starting to feel better. So being the smarty pants that I am I decided to test it out and ran (hard) on Saturday night. That was a very bad idea and I felt something give. I went to the Chiro and it's a hip flexor issue. So I am trying to baby it and not run for now. BUT I have a 10k next weekend that I would like to run some of and a 5k the weekend after that. Now is not a good time to have injuries. Yes, you read that right. I think because my hip was throwing off my stride, I ended up with a shin splint on the right side. I hate those more than the hip injury because shin splints hurt like a mutha focker! Ice and Advil are my two best friends right now.
I'm not letting this stop me. There are still plenty of things that I can do and having to hold off on running for a few days won't kill me. Plus, in one week I will be in warm, sunny Florida watching my STL Cardinals in Spring Training and all these injuries can bake in the sun. It will truly be therapeutic.
Now if you excuse me, I am sure I have something to ice! :)
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Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
MIA from Blogland
Wow, so I have been missing in action for a couple of weeks. Although I don't always leave a comment, please know that I am keeping up with your lives! I try to read updates every few days. I just haven't felt like posting. Nothing truly exceptional has been going on and it is really hard to blog about trivial everyday matters. Life has been going along status quo and really busy!
I did indeed make it to Florida for the work meeting. It was a short trip but really helped to rejuvenate the soul. My coworker and I managed to run outside both nights. It was wonderful to be outside running again. The treadmill just doesn't cut it. But when you can't run in the cold, nasty weather you learn to live with it. However, it made the first gym run really difficult! I wish I could say that I watched what I ate and was sensible at the meeting. I was to an extent but the desserts and wine did me in. Ugh, but I rationalize by knowing that I never eat like this at home and sometimes a little splurge is a good thing. Maybe that is more denial than rational....
So besides the not blogging, I have been doing really well on my new year's resolutions. I am going to bed earlier and getting to work at a more reasonable time. I am trying to track my food and most days are a success. I find when I have to figure out a recipes nutritional information that I get really lazy. That is always when I drop the ball. I can't let that deter me and need to just do it. I try to find recipes that already calculate the NI but sometimes a girl just wants to make something from all these wonderful blogs or a site that doesn't figure out the NI ahead of time. I need to stop being lazy about it.
I have hit a plateau again on the weight loss but I am still losing inches. I guess my body is redistributing the weight. I am hoping into muscle! I did buy size 12 capris for my vacation in a couple weeks. They are a little snug but I am not worried because they feel so much better than the looser 14s. I don't think I have ever worn a size 12. Maybe in like the 4th grade....maybe. I guess this is one of those time that the NSV is supposed to keep my spirits up but I am discouraged by the plateau. I need to really watch what I'm eating because truthfully that is where the problem lies. I can't give anymore physically and I am pretty sure that the gym peeps think I live there. But knowing what I need to do and doing it are two completely different things. It is always easier to watch the food going into my mouth than to take stock of what makes up that food. Obviously, I still have food issues and no matter what I've managed to overcome they are still deeply rooted. One day at a time and I will win the battle with my body!
I did indeed make it to Florida for the work meeting. It was a short trip but really helped to rejuvenate the soul. My coworker and I managed to run outside both nights. It was wonderful to be outside running again. The treadmill just doesn't cut it. But when you can't run in the cold, nasty weather you learn to live with it. However, it made the first gym run really difficult! I wish I could say that I watched what I ate and was sensible at the meeting. I was to an extent but the desserts and wine did me in. Ugh, but I rationalize by knowing that I never eat like this at home and sometimes a little splurge is a good thing. Maybe that is more denial than rational....
So besides the not blogging, I have been doing really well on my new year's resolutions. I am going to bed earlier and getting to work at a more reasonable time. I am trying to track my food and most days are a success. I find when I have to figure out a recipes nutritional information that I get really lazy. That is always when I drop the ball. I can't let that deter me and need to just do it. I try to find recipes that already calculate the NI but sometimes a girl just wants to make something from all these wonderful blogs or a site that doesn't figure out the NI ahead of time. I need to stop being lazy about it.
I have hit a plateau again on the weight loss but I am still losing inches. I guess my body is redistributing the weight. I am hoping into muscle! I did buy size 12 capris for my vacation in a couple weeks. They are a little snug but I am not worried because they feel so much better than the looser 14s. I don't think I have ever worn a size 12. Maybe in like the 4th grade....maybe. I guess this is one of those time that the NSV is supposed to keep my spirits up but I am discouraged by the plateau. I need to really watch what I'm eating because truthfully that is where the problem lies. I can't give anymore physically and I am pretty sure that the gym peeps think I live there. But knowing what I need to do and doing it are two completely different things. It is always easier to watch the food going into my mouth than to take stock of what makes up that food. Obviously, I still have food issues and no matter what I've managed to overcome they are still deeply rooted. One day at a time and I will win the battle with my body!
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
This post is packed full of useless knowledge!
The gym FINALLY replaced a bunch of the treadmills! There were a couple that if I could have lifted them, I would have dragged them to the curb myself. I took one for a whirl last night. It has these automatic inclines that are gnarly. My arms were killing me from having to hang on! I also felt like I was walking on the roof (I'm 5'11). But despite the freak out over height and the hanging on for dear life, I do like them. It will just take some getting used to being able to walk at such an incline. Somewhere, the old treadmills are hanging their belts in shame.
In other great news, the scale has finally moved in the right direction. I weighed and measured today with my trainer. I weighed in at 206.6 pounds. YAY! Of course we did this at 7am instead of our usual 6pm so it was probably a timing issue. But I will still take it! I also lost inches or fractions of inches all over! I love forward progression! Plateaus stink. They just cause undue stress. It is nice to know that when you refocus and start with a fresh slate that your body jumps back into the game too!
I am taking part in a 12 week challenge at Gold's Gym. The first official weigh-in, measurements and pictures are on Friday. I could do without the pictures. The belly area is not a pretty site. However, it is way better than it used to be! This gives me something new to focus on and 3 months to make an even greater impact on my health and my goddess like physique (sarcasm folks, sarcasm).
In other great news, the scale has finally moved in the right direction. I weighed and measured today with my trainer. I weighed in at 206.6 pounds. YAY! Of course we did this at 7am instead of our usual 6pm so it was probably a timing issue. But I will still take it! I also lost inches or fractions of inches all over! I love forward progression! Plateaus stink. They just cause undue stress. It is nice to know that when you refocus and start with a fresh slate that your body jumps back into the game too!
I am taking part in a 12 week challenge at Gold's Gym. The first official weigh-in, measurements and pictures are on Friday. I could do without the pictures. The belly area is not a pretty site. However, it is way better than it used to be! This gives me something new to focus on and 3 months to make an even greater impact on my health and my goddess like physique (sarcasm folks, sarcasm).
Monday, November 22, 2010
Happy Birthday!
My 34th birthday is tomorrow and of course it has me reflecting on the past year. A year ago I was 40 lbs heavier and on month 5 of a 6 month asthma attack. I felt like crap. I probably looked like crap. I was incredibly disappointed that I had gained 30 pounds and hadn't seen the inside of a gym in close to a year. But I didn't really feel up to doing anything about it. I had gone from this workout/diet Nazi to this lump on my couch. Then January came along and I started feeling better. By June, I felt like my old self. It was time to find a new gym and tackle this weight loss demon again. With the help of my awesome trainer and the support of my friends and family, I have made huge strides on my journey. Sure I still have issues with food and some days I would rather do anything than workout but I try each and every day to progress my life rather than regress back to the lump on the couch.
Tomorrow is a medium day and not just any medium zone day. It's the mother of all weeks. The first time I did Week 10 back in August it made me cry. As luck would have it or in my case as that bitch Karma would have it, I get week 10 for a birthday present. The infamous week 10 is 5 min warm-up, 10 min in HR Zone 2, 10 min in HR Zone 1 and finally 10 min in HR Zone 2 again. It sucks. Running for 10 min at a 6.0 - 6.3 mph or higher is not all that fun. However, a year ago I wouldn't have been able to attempt it. My coughing was so bad and all the extra weight would have kept me from doing it. I would have done what my co-workers suggested and skipped the gym. I can't wait to do this and prove to myself just how far I have progressed both physically and mentally. Sure it will suck but at least I will have done something awesome for my birthday and myself!
Keep your fingers crossed that my new Exerspy (the bodybugg of Gold's) comes like they say on the UPS site. It is my birthday present and it would be totally cool to have it tomorrow! Oh and maybe just maybe I'll get my car back too. I am doubtful on the car but you never know....
Tomorrow is a medium day and not just any medium zone day. It's the mother of all weeks. The first time I did Week 10 back in August it made me cry. As luck would have it or in my case as that bitch Karma would have it, I get week 10 for a birthday present. The infamous week 10 is 5 min warm-up, 10 min in HR Zone 2, 10 min in HR Zone 1 and finally 10 min in HR Zone 2 again. It sucks. Running for 10 min at a 6.0 - 6.3 mph or higher is not all that fun. However, a year ago I wouldn't have been able to attempt it. My coughing was so bad and all the extra weight would have kept me from doing it. I would have done what my co-workers suggested and skipped the gym. I can't wait to do this and prove to myself just how far I have progressed both physically and mentally. Sure it will suck but at least I will have done something awesome for my birthday and myself!
Keep your fingers crossed that my new Exerspy (the bodybugg of Gold's) comes like they say on the UPS site. It is my birthday present and it would be totally cool to have it tomorrow! Oh and maybe just maybe I'll get my car back too. I am doubtful on the car but you never know....
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Weekend Review
Sorry for the lack of updating or keeping up with everyone's blogs. I am incredibly behind in my reading. I hope to rectify my absence this week!
This weekend was beautiful here in STL! I ran a 5k on Saturday morning for the Second Wind Lung Transplant group. This organization raises money to help patients and their families who are waiting for a lung transplant. I work with lung transplant patients as part of a research study that I coordinate. So it is always good to support those that support my study! I finished the race in 33:40 which is a minute better than I've been averaging on my long run days! Woot! It was a great morning!
However, I think the cool air may have intensified my sore throat. I felt sick and incredibly rundown the rest of the weekend. I am feeling much better today and slept a bazillion hours last night!
I did manage to get in 6 miles on Saturday between the 5k and my high intensity gym day. However, I barely survived a 45 min low day on Sunday. I did feel a bit guilty for not utilizing my low day properly but at least I was doing something and going home to rest helped too. Ms. All-star took it easy on my last night...well slightly! :P I plan to hit my medium night at a moderate pace, eat dinner and go to bed super early. I should be completely back to my old self by tomorrow!
I hope everyone is having a great week! It's almost Halloween!!
This weekend was beautiful here in STL! I ran a 5k on Saturday morning for the Second Wind Lung Transplant group. This organization raises money to help patients and their families who are waiting for a lung transplant. I work with lung transplant patients as part of a research study that I coordinate. So it is always good to support those that support my study! I finished the race in 33:40 which is a minute better than I've been averaging on my long run days! Woot! It was a great morning!
However, I think the cool air may have intensified my sore throat. I felt sick and incredibly rundown the rest of the weekend. I am feeling much better today and slept a bazillion hours last night!
I did manage to get in 6 miles on Saturday between the 5k and my high intensity gym day. However, I barely survived a 45 min low day on Sunday. I did feel a bit guilty for not utilizing my low day properly but at least I was doing something and going home to rest helped too. Ms. All-star took it easy on my last night...well slightly! :P I plan to hit my medium night at a moderate pace, eat dinner and go to bed super early. I should be completely back to my old self by tomorrow!
I hope everyone is having a great week! It's almost Halloween!!
Monday, September 27, 2010
Damn you weekends!
I hope everyone had a wonderful weekend! Mine was super busy and I couldn't wait to sleep last night. I didn't make proper food choices all weekend. It's amazing how much your body feels like crap from eating crap! I will have to spend the rest of this week just trying to put my digestive system back on track. There is the school of thought out there that shaking up your caloric intake will throw off your metabolism. Well then mine should be shocked and awed!
The weekend is over. I made the choices. Time to pull up the big girl panties and move forward. I plan to stick to my calories and piss off the part of my brain that loved this weekend. Those neurons can shove it.
I did get my exercise in. But with all the activities that required sitting meeting my step goal was a challenge. Too bad you can't use cell phones during trivia or I could have walked laps around the building, lol! This would have kept me away from the food too!
Yesterday was a cold, wet miserable kind of day. I couldn't go for my long run until evening and thankfully the wet stuff cleared out but it was nippy! It felt great to be outside running in the cool evening air. The only drawback was I had to pace myself more. I ran 6.33 miles in 69 min. Apparently, my pacing didn't translate from my brain to my feet! Oh well. It felt good anyway. One month to the 10k! I am so ready to hit this race!!
The weekend is over. I made the choices. Time to pull up the big girl panties and move forward. I plan to stick to my calories and piss off the part of my brain that loved this weekend. Those neurons can shove it.
I did get my exercise in. But with all the activities that required sitting meeting my step goal was a challenge. Too bad you can't use cell phones during trivia or I could have walked laps around the building, lol! This would have kept me away from the food too!
Yesterday was a cold, wet miserable kind of day. I couldn't go for my long run until evening and thankfully the wet stuff cleared out but it was nippy! It felt great to be outside running in the cool evening air. The only drawback was I had to pace myself more. I ran 6.33 miles in 69 min. Apparently, my pacing didn't translate from my brain to my feet! Oh well. It felt good anyway. One month to the 10k! I am so ready to hit this race!!
Monday, September 13, 2010
Runner High
I received a new blog award and will post all about it later! I am excited! Thanks to Dr. F!
I've been running for a few years now and have never experienced that "runner's high" that other people report. I am always happy when the run is over but that's because it is over and not some endorphin rush. I am usually dragging my ass home and whining about how hard it was to complete. I love to run and get really bored walking, so that is what motivates me to do it over and over again. This all changed last night!
I waited to run until late evening and had to finish in the dark. It was a bit spooky; I ran faster! I started out at a pretty good pace and wasn't laboring. Wow, that is something I am pretty sure I would never say or put into writing. I finished the first 5k in 34 min. In the back of my mind I was thinking, maybe I can do all 6.2 miles tonight. I kept going and was still doing pretty well (minor almost asthma attack from the wood burning smoke near the trail). I finished 5.5 miles and was starting to feel jelly legs coming on but I persevered and finished 6.22 miles in 70 min! There was some happy dancing and fist pumping smack dab in the middle of the trail. Thankfully, it was dark and no one saw it, LOL! I couldn't wait to get home and tell my mommy! I was bouncing off the walls and that folks was my first ever "runner's high"!
I also felt some validation into the running world! Not that I need acceptance but it was kind of nice to feel the support from a total stranger. I passed a few runners on the other side of the trail and always take stock of who is around me. On the way back, a guy that I passed earlier gave me a thumbs up and a smile of encouragement! He was obviously a big time runner, you know the ones with the lanky build and the ability to run without an ipod marathoner-types. It was a super cool move and he has no idea how much the support meant! So I think I am a real runner now... :P Well at least in my head!
I've been running for a few years now and have never experienced that "runner's high" that other people report. I am always happy when the run is over but that's because it is over and not some endorphin rush. I am usually dragging my ass home and whining about how hard it was to complete. I love to run and get really bored walking, so that is what motivates me to do it over and over again. This all changed last night!
I waited to run until late evening and had to finish in the dark. It was a bit spooky; I ran faster! I started out at a pretty good pace and wasn't laboring. Wow, that is something I am pretty sure I would never say or put into writing. I finished the first 5k in 34 min. In the back of my mind I was thinking, maybe I can do all 6.2 miles tonight. I kept going and was still doing pretty well (minor almost asthma attack from the wood burning smoke near the trail). I finished 5.5 miles and was starting to feel jelly legs coming on but I persevered and finished 6.22 miles in 70 min! There was some happy dancing and fist pumping smack dab in the middle of the trail. Thankfully, it was dark and no one saw it, LOL! I couldn't wait to get home and tell my mommy! I was bouncing off the walls and that folks was my first ever "runner's high"!
I also felt some validation into the running world! Not that I need acceptance but it was kind of nice to feel the support from a total stranger. I passed a few runners on the other side of the trail and always take stock of who is around me. On the way back, a guy that I passed earlier gave me a thumbs up and a smile of encouragement! He was obviously a big time runner, you know the ones with the lanky build and the ability to run without an ipod marathoner-types. It was a super cool move and he has no idea how much the support meant! So I think I am a real runner now... :P Well at least in my head!
Saturday, September 4, 2010
10k running update and blog award
Hello dear readers! I am spending my evening catching up on blogs, Facebook and my DVR! I'm being a regular ole bum! I believe I earned the right after running this afternoon. I ran 5.63 today in 63 minutes! I'll worry about improving my time later. I don't think I can keep this pace up in a race...well not right now! It was nice and cool today which made it easier. My first priority is to hit the distance consistently! This is a huge success in my world and I can't wait to reach for more next weekend! Now for the fun and exciting part of the post! You can find out more tidbits about lil ole me!
I was given this awesome award back in July. I haven't had time to truly answer and accept it until now. I am super thankful to Joy at Nuggets of Truth and I am truly sorry for not accepting sooner! Everyone should stop by her blog and read her inspiring journey!
I was given this awesome award back in July. I haven't had time to truly answer and accept it until now. I am super thankful to Joy at Nuggets of Truth and I am truly sorry for not accepting sooner! Everyone should stop by her blog and read her inspiring journey!
Here are the rules:
1. Thank the person who gave you the award.
2. Share seven things about yourself.
3. Nominate fifteen newly discovered blogs.
4. Let your nominees know about the award.
3. Nominate fifteen newly discovered blogs.
4. Let your nominees know about the award.
7 things about myself... (This is not easy)
1. I am stoked that NKOTB got back together! And getting to meet Donnie Wahlberg is pretty much the pinnacle of my life! Call me a dork but meeting your teenage crush is pretty f'n awesome!
2. I am a baseball addict. I love my STL Cardinals to death (and right now they are killing me)! I even have the tattoo to prove it. So my love is a little deeper than skin, lol!
3. I love NYC. The sights, the sounds, the people, heck I even love the smell! I could wander the streets people watching for hours! But I truly love MOMA, Broadway, Serendipity 3 and spending time with my East Coast friends!
4. I like to garden. There is nothing like the feeling of playing in dirt! Unfortunately, all I have is a patio but I make the most of my potted plants. The crowning glory is our peony bush rescued from my childhood home! It has to be close to 80 years old and is still going strong! This summer was incredibly brutal on the pots and I hope next Spring/Summer is better.
3. I love NYC. The sights, the sounds, the people, heck I even love the smell! I could wander the streets people watching for hours! But I truly love MOMA, Broadway, Serendipity 3 and spending time with my East Coast friends!
4. I like to garden. There is nothing like the feeling of playing in dirt! Unfortunately, all I have is a patio but I make the most of my potted plants. The crowning glory is our peony bush rescued from my childhood home! It has to be close to 80 years old and is still going strong! This summer was incredibly brutal on the pots and I hope next Spring/Summer is better.
5. I am active with my church's youth group! I love getting to spend time with the kids on activities and mission trips. They treat me as one of them! It's awesome getting to revert back to my childhood with them! But more importantly, I love being able to help them grow in their faith.
6. I am a Christmas freak! The baking, the decorating, the shopping, the light viewing and gift giving. I love it all! I put up two trees and one is just Cardinals stuff! This year I may have to scale back so that the puppy won't eat everything. This makes me sad! But I'll just have to make his first Christmas with us super special in a puppy friendly way!!
6. I am a Christmas freak! The baking, the decorating, the shopping, the light viewing and gift giving. I love it all! I put up two trees and one is just Cardinals stuff! This year I may have to scale back so that the puppy won't eat everything. This makes me sad! But I'll just have to make his first Christmas with us super special in a puppy friendly way!!
7. I am excited that the air is getting crispier and cooler. Fall is my favorite time of year! I love all the pumpkin foods, the smell in the air, the beautiful leaves, Halloween, wearing jeans and sweaters, Thanksgiving and last but not least my birthday! College football starts with hockey and basketball around the corner. It a beautiful time of year!
I nominate: Thanks for your motivation! I am glad I found all of you and love to read your blogs!
I nominate: Thanks for your motivation! I am glad I found all of you and love to read your blogs!
- http://kyokocake.blogspot.com/
- http://261milesleft.blogspot.com/
- http://drfattyfindsfitness.blogspot.com/
- http://nevertheskinnygirl.blogspot.com/
- http://smallerfunpants.blogspot.com/
- http://destinedfor150.blogspot.com/
- http://toosexy4thisfat.blogspot.com/
- http://greetingthedawnwithoats.blogspot.com/
- http://fitgirlversusundead.blogspot.com/
- http://lockthefridge.blogspot.com/
- http://fatgirltothin.blogspot.com/
- http://iwillbehot.blogspot.com/
- http://molly-fluffygirl.blogspot.com/
- http://kyratx-afoodiegetsfit.blogspot.com/
- http://thisfinaltime.blogspot.com/
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Is it nap time?
I had a wonderful weekend celebrating my BFF's birthday! We went to two Cardinal baseball games and spent a day at the Herman MO Wineries. It was an action packed weekend and I could really use a nap about now. :P We had a lot of fun eating, drinking and cheering! I can't wait to see what next year brings! Hurray for birthday celebrations!
Having all this fun pretty much meant I took my diet and drowned it in the mighty Mississippi! It was a big, fat binge of a time! I'll now spend the next month trying to recover but who cares. A girl needs to have some fun from time to time. Of course this is easier to say before I step on the scale and see the damage. Then the reality of the wine, cheese and pulled pork nachos will slap me in the face. Can someone hand me some wine?
There is good news amidst the sea of gluttony. On Saturday, I FINALLY hit my highest heart rate zone. Ms. All-star did lower the ranges and it was somewhat easier to reach but I still ran my ass off to hit it! I was pretty darn proud of myself! Then on Sunday, I ran 4 miles and didn't pass out (remember those nachos were consumed prior to hitting the gym)! So at least, I ended the besties weekend of fun with an attempt at redemption.
After all, tomorrow is another day!
Having all this fun pretty much meant I took my diet and drowned it in the mighty Mississippi! It was a big, fat binge of a time! I'll now spend the next month trying to recover but who cares. A girl needs to have some fun from time to time. Of course this is easier to say before I step on the scale and see the damage. Then the reality of the wine, cheese and pulled pork nachos will slap me in the face. Can someone hand me some wine?
There is good news amidst the sea of gluttony. On Saturday, I FINALLY hit my highest heart rate zone. Ms. All-star did lower the ranges and it was somewhat easier to reach but I still ran my ass off to hit it! I was pretty darn proud of myself! Then on Sunday, I ran 4 miles and didn't pass out (remember those nachos were consumed prior to hitting the gym)! So at least, I ended the besties weekend of fun with an attempt at redemption.
After all, tomorrow is another day!
Thursday, August 19, 2010
Weigh and Measure Day
Do you know who is a weight loss rock star? This girl! Yesterday, was my monthly weigh and measure day with Ms. All-star. I was apparently stressing for no real reason. I'll chalk it up to my OCD tendencies. I really should write down the numbers or copy them but I'm not that smart! So we'll have to go with the things I can remember!
I lost 7.4 lbs for a weigh-in at 232.6! That is 9.6 from hitting the 100 pound mark of my weight loss journey! [I'll have to post before and after pix when I hit that point.] I've lost 23.4 lbs since starting with Ms. AS only 2 short (err long) months ago!! I lost 10 lbs of fat and gained a little muscle. So a total of 27 lbs of fat is off my body in two months!! Woo hoo! It is so reassuring to know that the fat is disappearing and the muscle is starting to build! Contrary to popular belief, the fat has not migrated to my booty and it is still flat as ever. Damn!
I lost 2.75 inches from my waist, in a month....Seriously? No wonder some of my pants are falling down! I am down one entire chunk roll from my mid-section. In case you were wondering what the heck is a chunk roll, that is what I call the rolls of fat that make up my tummy area. I had three. One whole roll has melted away! For the record, I don't miss it!! I think I've lost close to 4 inches off my middle...but I'm not positive.
My other measurements were incredibly awesome as well but I can't remember all the specifics because I was so enamored with the above!! I think neck, chest, hips, and calves were all down a little.
Apparently, I don't need a reward to motivate my fitness. Because I totally forgot to pick something and I still haven't watched last months reward. LOL I know small goals are supposed to motivate you and keep you going along the way but my eye is on the big prize at the end. I can't wait to reach goal and be down an entire person! Then again there is always those gorgeous shoes I saw on my shopping trip.....doh stupid car window. (long negative story)
Any who! I am so grateful that God saw fit to put Ms. AS into my plan! I think having someone to push me is just what I needed to bring me back on the right path. I may bitch about having to do push ups, etc but I understand the reason she makes me do them! All our hard work is starting to show and one day I may even be able to balance, right?
So thanks to Ms. AS and my awesome new gym friends for all their support and encouragement!!
I lost 7.4 lbs for a weigh-in at 232.6! That is 9.6 from hitting the 100 pound mark of my weight loss journey! [I'll have to post before and after pix when I hit that point.] I've lost 23.4 lbs since starting with Ms. AS only 2 short (err long) months ago!! I lost 10 lbs of fat and gained a little muscle. So a total of 27 lbs of fat is off my body in two months!! Woo hoo! It is so reassuring to know that the fat is disappearing and the muscle is starting to build! Contrary to popular belief, the fat has not migrated to my booty and it is still flat as ever. Damn!
I lost 2.75 inches from my waist, in a month....Seriously? No wonder some of my pants are falling down! I am down one entire chunk roll from my mid-section. In case you were wondering what the heck is a chunk roll, that is what I call the rolls of fat that make up my tummy area. I had three. One whole roll has melted away! For the record, I don't miss it!! I think I've lost close to 4 inches off my middle...but I'm not positive.
My other measurements were incredibly awesome as well but I can't remember all the specifics because I was so enamored with the above!! I think neck, chest, hips, and calves were all down a little.
Apparently, I don't need a reward to motivate my fitness. Because I totally forgot to pick something and I still haven't watched last months reward. LOL I know small goals are supposed to motivate you and keep you going along the way but my eye is on the big prize at the end. I can't wait to reach goal and be down an entire person! Then again there is always those gorgeous shoes I saw on my shopping trip.....doh stupid car window. (long negative story)
Any who! I am so grateful that God saw fit to put Ms. AS into my plan! I think having someone to push me is just what I needed to bring me back on the right path. I may bitch about having to do push ups, etc but I understand the reason she makes me do them! All our hard work is starting to show and one day I may even be able to balance, right?
So thanks to Ms. AS and my awesome new gym friends for all their support and encouragement!!
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Push ups are the devil
Hello Blog Friends! The weather in the STL is absolutely beautiful! Moses and I are outside taking advantage of our patio! I am killing time before heading off to the gym. Tomorrow is my big weigh and measure day with the trainer. I am going into it with anticipation and trepidation. This past week hasn't been my best for eating but I have been exercising on schedule. I am excited to see how much body fat I've lost and if I gained any muscle. Keep your fingers crossed! A la Biggest Loser, I will be last chance working it tonight, lol!
Typically, I like to exercise. It's never a joyful, fun event but I do like the sense of accomplishment. But I really hate doing push ups. And of course because of my desire to never do them again, Ms. All-star manages to work them into every freakin circuit. Well not every circuit but most of them! :P I think she enjoys torturing me! My arms and shoulders are so sore today that I can barely raise them above my head. I can't wait to do more tomorrow! What exercises are your least favorite? I am sure that everyone dislikes doing something!
Typically, I like to exercise. It's never a joyful, fun event but I do like the sense of accomplishment. But I really hate doing push ups. And of course because of my desire to never do them again, Ms. All-star manages to work them into every freakin circuit. Well not every circuit but most of them! :P I think she enjoys torturing me! My arms and shoulders are so sore today that I can barely raise them above my head. I can't wait to do more tomorrow! What exercises are your least favorite? I am sure that everyone dislikes doing something!
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| Moses and I on the patio! |
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
Good Year Blimp ahead...
Yesterday was a struggle. My head is congested, my body is bloated (thanks to my monthly friend), and I was still tired from my lack of Sunday night sleep. I don't really know what brought on all the head swelling but my bet is allergies. I went home to saline rinse and nose spray the hell out of it. I needed to be able to breathe while at the gym. It is usually a good thing. I had really wanted to swim but that was out. I couldn't breathe as it was and I was pretty sure chlorinated water would make it worse or at least more difficult. So to the treadmill I went. Part of me was like just use the elliptical but I really, really don't like them. I ran for all of 30 mins and it was a struggle. A struggle to breathe, a struggle to get the lead out of my legs, and a struggle to stay upright. I was ready to throw in the towel at 10 min. But I made it! I even walked for 15 min because I was struggling to get my steps in for the day. Sure it sucked but I did it and I am really glad! For the first time, I may actually understand why people exercise. It did make me feel better. Normally, it doesn't. I don't feel the endorphin rush that everyone raves about. I usually just feel tired with a side of accomplishment!
Today is better. My head is less congested thanks to loads of medicine. My legs still feel like lead but that could be an aftermath from all the squats on Monday! :) I'm psyching myself up for whatever Ms. AS brings to the mat. And in the words of Joey Mac, "Let's get this"!
Today is better. My head is less congested thanks to loads of medicine. My legs still feel like lead but that could be an aftermath from all the squats on Monday! :) I'm psyching myself up for whatever Ms. AS brings to the mat. And in the words of Joey Mac, "Let's get this"!
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
Heart Rate woes
Greetings everyone! I got to spend a little time with one of my bestest buds from college and his family last night! I finally got to meet my nephew and they got to meet Moses! There was the bonus of getting to eat some yummy Ted Drewes too! Despite being really tired from my work out, the visit was good and I wish I got to see them more often. :( Why must Baltimore be soooo far away?
Speaking of working out....
My heart rate seems to hate me. I don't really know if that is a possibility but I think mine does. I try really hard to reach each of my target zones. I hit them occasionally. It could be a medication issue, although BP meds would lower it and the Asthma meds would increase it. So wouldn't that make me normal? [pause for a insertion of laughter about me and normalcy] Ms. All-star thought it would be a great idea to torture me with a medium zone workout while she observed. In other words, she controls the buttons of hell. The entire time my HR stayed in zone 1. It wouldn't budge no matter how hard I pushed myself. See it hates me. I was covered in sweat with little to show for it. She suggested a HR monitor to get a more accurate reading. I have this really great friend that is willing to let me borrow her monitor to test out! I figure it's worth a try. Did I mention I was covered in sweat...head to toe? It was kind of gross. Sadly, that was only part of my training last night and I still had more sweat to come. It got grosser.
Has anyone noticed that in order to lose weight and exercise to your potential you need a small village of people and gadgets? It amazes me how much support is really needed to reach your goal. Programs to track activity and food, gadgets to monitor things, ipods, trainers, family, friends, even the dog, phew no wonder we lose weight! So to all my supporters, I thank you and love you more than you possible know!
Speaking of working out....
My heart rate seems to hate me. I don't really know if that is a possibility but I think mine does. I try really hard to reach each of my target zones. I hit them occasionally. It could be a medication issue, although BP meds would lower it and the Asthma meds would increase it. So wouldn't that make me normal? [pause for a insertion of laughter about me and normalcy] Ms. All-star thought it would be a great idea to torture me with a medium zone workout while she observed. In other words, she controls the buttons of hell. The entire time my HR stayed in zone 1. It wouldn't budge no matter how hard I pushed myself. See it hates me. I was covered in sweat with little to show for it. She suggested a HR monitor to get a more accurate reading. I have this really great friend that is willing to let me borrow her monitor to test out! I figure it's worth a try. Did I mention I was covered in sweat...head to toe? It was kind of gross. Sadly, that was only part of my training last night and I still had more sweat to come. It got grosser.
Has anyone noticed that in order to lose weight and exercise to your potential you need a small village of people and gadgets? It amazes me how much support is really needed to reach your goal. Programs to track activity and food, gadgets to monitor things, ipods, trainers, family, friends, even the dog, phew no wonder we lose weight! So to all my supporters, I thank you and love you more than you possible know!
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Knee issues, blah
My stupid knee started hurting this weekend. Of course, it is the good one and not the previously torn up one. It's not bad just a lateral ligament sprain but still it hinders what I can do. My chiro placed some restrictions on my activities and that frustrates me. I hate having to baby an injury. Ugh! Ms. All-star was great at coming up with other things that didn't torture my knee. I got to punch a bag and work out my knee frustration! :) Always a good thing in my book! I plan to buy a new brace tonight and hit the treadmill to test it out. Here's hoping that it doesn't get worse. I am definitely not the best patient or a patient patient!! Plus, moving actually makes it feel better and sitting makes it stiff. I just had a funny thought: now Ms. AS and I are the gimp leading the gimp! We are both a mess. Maybe she rubbed off on me and I am having sympathy knee...
The good part about having to change up my activities is we can focus more on my core. However, this presents all sorts of new frustrations. I hate not being able to hold myself up or that I continually fall over when doing these exercises. I know I am too hard on myself. But is that really a bad thing?
I think I will head off for a little walk around campus. I need to get those steps in before midnight because this girl needs some sleep! I have a new recipe to post a little later. Something to look forward too!!
The good part about having to change up my activities is we can focus more on my core. However, this presents all sorts of new frustrations. I hate not being able to hold myself up or that I continually fall over when doing these exercises. I know I am too hard on myself. But is that really a bad thing?
I think I will head off for a little walk around campus. I need to get those steps in before midnight because this girl needs some sleep! I have a new recipe to post a little later. Something to look forward too!!
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