I don't know what got into me yesterday! All I wanted to do was eat, and eat I did. I did pretty well until I got home. I started with a couple pieces of cheddar, then a small portion of my casserole (which was really good). After supper I was still hungry, so had 3 scoops of peanut butter. As if that's not bad enough, I had a serious hankering for chocolate. Since all we had was chocolate syrup and ice cream, that's what I had. Oh, Lordy! It wasn't until I sat down to watch TBL I realized I could have avoided the whole binge with one tiny piece of gum. I really MUST remember that next time!
This morning it was back to the exercise. Billy Blanks seriously kicked my ass with his Bootcamp Mission Two. It was so nasty, I had to put my weighted bands on the ground. Next time I'll do it without weights, then add 1 lb weights until my arms get stronger. Even Shelley, his right-hand woman, had to stop several times throughout the workout. No wonder I was struggling! After the torture I enjoyed a relaxing 22-minute pilates DVD.
Did you enjoy TBL last night? I was surprised to see Jillian struggle. I'll bet Bob really felt like a heel last night when Brittany had her say!
Hello again! In case you're interested, here's the recipe I'll be trying out tonight. I don't have any corn niblets, but will use green peppers and onions instead. Given the calorie and sodium counts, though, I'll have to limit my portion size for sure! I'll let you know how it turns out!
I can't believe that one hour of X-country skiing was WAY more brutal than a week's worth of Billy Blanks torture. I'm still sore! In fact, I skipped my workout this morning in the hopes of lessening the pain. I really must try to ski more often!
Last night Hubby did an exchange of time at the fire station, so he was home to pick up the girls and cook supper. Yee haw! Not only did he make a sumptuous salmon dish, he also chopped up my celery and carrots for the week. Can't beat that!
Tonight I'm on my own with the girls, but I've got my recipe all picked out -probably not the most nutritious choice, as it contains Kraft mac & cheese. I'm going to tweak it a little so I can add green peppers and onions to the mix.
I knew I shouldn't have, but I did anyway. My mother returned from Toronto yesterday afternoon so I asked if she wanted to have supper together. She already had plans with her BFF for Chinese, but insisted I come along with the girls. I hesitated, but agreed nonetheless. Big mistake! The scale was up 3 lbs this morning, as expected. Ugh - how frustrating! I know it's water weight from the sodium, but still!
On a brighter note, I took the kids X-Country skiing yesterday afternoon. Boy, are my legs SORE today! After an hour, I'd had enough, so the girls did a little skating and sliding. We had a great time, all in all. I'll have to try another place next time, preferrably with man-made GROOMED trails.
Bingo was a flop. None of us won anything. To top it off, my BFF decided to bring along her mother. This was supposed to be a "girlfriend gab" thing, so we weren't thrilled with the addition. L just isn't the same when her mother is around. She barely speaks to the three of us, preferring to dote on her mother (who has sever respiratory problems) the whole time.
This morning I did my Billy Blanks Bootcamp Mission One DVD (managed not to pee myself this time), followed by The Firm's Power Yoga. Tomorrow, according to Billy's workout chart, I have to do Mission Two. Oh Joy....
That's all for me today. Have a wonderful, healthful day!!!
Billy Blanks made me pee. Now I remember why I don't skip rope anymore. Let me explain. Billy starts off his Bootcamp Mission One video with jumping jacks, so that's what I did. Well, looks like I was a little too energetic with them, because I tinkled a little. Thank goodness for my little Always pad! Thanks to it for allowing me to keep working out without delay. Sorry - TMI - but in retrospect it was a little funny.
While I was doing my Taebo, Hubby was getting ready for work. He told me how proud he is of me for keeping up with my morning workouts. How sweet! Of course that motivated me to work out even harder. I followed my Billy DVD with The Firm's Power Yoga.
DD awoke while I was in the final 10 minutes of my yoga DVD, so I invited her to join me. I couldn't believe how much more flexible I am than her. Ha! I am more flexible than a 9-year old. Now if I could just get her flat tummy!
Tonight I'm off to bingo with the girls. My FIL will be over to mind the girls until Hubby gets home from work. I asked my BFF to drive this time so I could have my glass (or two) of wine when I get home.
Tomorrow DD has a ringuette game at 10:45. Thank goodness that is the ONLY thing I have scheduled for the weekend. Bless her heart - she's been counting down the days to "The Big Game".
I hope you all have a wonderful weekend. I look forward to reading all about it on Monday!
Sorry I'm late. I had a dentist appointment this morning, followed by a meeting at 9:30 am. I just got back from lunch with my mother, who will be away in Guelph, Ontario, for the weekend.
Today I slept in, since I got in very late from bowling (134-118-146). Add that to the half-hour lovemaking session with hubby, and you see what I mean when I say I was TIRED this morning (LOL)!
Ah, but the scale was kind this morning. 163.6 means I am 3.6 lbs away from my end-of-January goal of 160. Maybe it IS possible??? If not, no biggie. It's not a race, right?
Creepy Bowling Guy was a little less annoying last night. Thankfully he was at the other end of the alleys last night so I didn't see him much. He managed to seek me out a few times to see how I was playing, etc., but I pretty much avoided all contact. Hopefully he got the message...
My BFF just called and wants to go to bingo tomorrow night. I don't remember the last time I went. I'll have to get the inlaws to stay with the kids until hubby gets home from work, though.
You asked about T-Tapp. I stopped using it for awhile because I wasn't seeing results on the scale. I keep meaning to do it Saturday mornings but thus far have failed. I think her workouts are great for getting your core muscles into shape, though, and have total faith in her fitness principles. I still do the body brushing sporadically, but really should make it a point to do it at least 5 days per week. I'm working on it!
Tomorrow the girls have a ped day, so no homework tonight. My eldest DD has a project to complete, so I'll be sure she gets a good chunk done tonight.
With all this talk about cleansing lately, I thought I'd share my experience yesterday. Lucky you! Well, I am almost always bloated and gassy - probably because of all the fiber and veggie soup I ingest all week long. I have a tendency to be constipated. Hubby's pork tenderloin Monday night really got the old system working, I'll tell you! Count them - 4 trips to the porcelain god. Yahoo!
This morning I went 4 for 4 on the exercise front. Not only did I do Billy Blank's Bootcamp Mission One, but I also added Scotts Pilates to the mix. I am on top of the world this morning!
Did you enjoy TBL last night? Did you bite your fingernails off from the anticipation of how the WI would go? I sure did! I admit I was disappointed with the outcome.
How sad about Heath Ledger's passing. What a tragedy!
Bowling tonight. Hopefully Creepy Guy keeps to himself.
I kept my word and did my Firm Ultimate Fat Burning & Power Yoga workouts this morning. So far this week I'm 3 for 3. Tomorrow I'll probably do my Billy Blanks Taebo Bootcamp Mission One.
Hubby is home this week, so he's got all our suppers planned out through Thursday. Horray! Last night we had pork tenderloin. Tonight it's tortellini. He told me about Wednesday and Thursday, but I forgot what he said. In any case, I'm in heaven! I don't have to pick up the kids at school, plus their homework is DONE by the time I arrive. Pure bliss!
It's snowing here again. Unfortunately we're heading back down to -0.4F by the weekend, so I doubt I'll be taking advantage of the new snow. We'll see!
TBL tonight, baby - I can't wait.
Have a wonderful, healthful day, everyone!!!! Do your body good!
Today I am wearing low cut underpants. Until today I have always worn my high cut white cotton undies. I'm actually comfortable! Small victories...
Speaking of victories, I actually walked yesterday. Yep - a brisk one hour walk in 8.6F cold. I wanted to go snowshoeing with my BFF, but she told me I was nuts to go outside. I could have gone by myself, but I wanted to go with someone else for the first time. Her loss! You should have seen me, though. I was bundled up like an eskimo - I actually had to turn my whole body to check for oncoming traffic. LOL!
This weekend I picked up Billy Blank's Bootcamp Elite workout kit. It comes with 3 DVDs (Mission one, two and three) and weighted exercise bands. What a workout that was this morning! Tomorrow I'll do my Firm Ultimate Fat Burning, followed by Power Yoga. My goal this week is to work out 6 days. 2 down, 4 to go!
I ate pretty well this weekend. Saturday I took my DD to Vinnie Gambini's for lunch - pure decadence. I had linguini Romanoff (creamy vodka sauce). It was to die for! For supper we ate at Subway - way more reasonable. DD had two ringuette practices so eating at home wasn't an option.
Have a great week, everyone! Only 10 days left to meet your goals for January!
Too funny! Shelley just pointed out my little typo: glass of wine and a little wine will also do nicely... I meant to say a little CHEESE. Thank goodness it's Friday!
Good morning!
