05/20/2006 16:28
Saturday's workout
Well, I am definitely getting back on track after being away a few days. I've eaten well so far and I just got my workout in. I did Firm Total Body Shaping Mix and it's a little over an hour long. I was almost dreading it because of the length - but time went really quick and I enjoyed the workout. It was the first time I have done it and it won't be the last.
Now I want to get the Turbo Jam series because I have been hearing such great things about it. I'm trying to figure out how to get it as a reward, I don't know whether to do it for so many workouts completed, so many pounds lost or just so many weeks hanging in on WW. I'm going to have to think on this and work out several rewards for mini-goals. Now to just determine the mini-goals.
Well I'm off to get unpacked and get some laundry done and I believe my baby just woke up too.
Posted By: Crystal F.
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05/20/2006 07:23
Doing well despite life happenings
Well, I am still working on WW, even though I found out on Monday that my grandfather had passed away. I did really well with all the food up in Mount Airy where DH and our two boys went up for the funeral. We got there on Wednesday afternoon and left yesterday. I did the worst eating-wise yesterday, but that was because we were on the road all day. I did make wise choices though.
I also exercised before I left on Wednesday and will get back with the exercise today. I was so busy the rest of the time up there that I didn't even have time to take a walk.
One of the best things was the fruit tray that was given to the family - I had a great time snacking on it and the vegetable tray. Otherwise I ate roast beef on wheat rolls, a single serving of lasagne, salad and other smarter things. Yesterday we stopped at Chili's on the way home and I ate the lettuce wraps which were delicious and for food from Chili's were not too bad on points. I also only got one cheeseburger at Burger King that night and only ate a few fries. I definitely used some flex points yesterday but I didn't eat as much as I usually eat on the road!
So all-in-all I am proud of myself. It was a good time with family, lots of tears, but I didn't eat emotionally so I am proud of that fact. I really just want a one-pound loss this week, but will take whatever I can get after the 4.8 pound loss from my first week.
Posted By: Crystal F.
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05/15/2006 14:18
Still here
Okay - I haven't given up yet - I just have been really busy and really sick. On Friday morning I woke up feeling not so great as I did the Sara Ivanhoe 20 minute yoga makeover workout - weight loss. In fact I thought I would pass out. I kept telling myself I wasn't sick, and then I got sick. I took my oldest son to preschool and then came home with youngest son (who's illness had progressed to coming out the back end instead of the front end), and just about collapsed. Thankfully DS went to sleep and I did too, but when I woke up everything I ate came back up. I spent most of the rest of the day wishing I was dead.
Good thing - I hardly ate on Friday, but that bothers me becaues I really want to do this right. Saturday I was a little better, still some issues but I ate some things, ate near my points for the day because I ate some junk (I craved chips and dip - but I did well I only ate a serving of each), and I ate supper which was leftovers from two nights before, but I added more cheese because I craved it and it gave me more points. I wasn't much in the mood for veggies which was probably a good thing because I just had too much gas going on in my body as it was.
Sunday, I thought DS#2 was better, I got up worked out intending to do 2 miles of Leslie Sansone's new 5-mile advanced walk, but DS#2 was awake and I went and got him up. Fever was gone, but the diarrhea was worse, so he stayed home with Daddy and I met my parents and DS#1 at church. Nice church service, taught the middle schoolers class without DH which was interesting (I love the kids and they love to talk!) Went to lunch with Mom, Dad, and DS#1 at Ruby Tuesday's after church. I chose well - I got the turkey burger wrap and steamed broccoli on the side. It was pretty good, but I ate too much of it on my still not-sure stomach and felt really tired the rest of the day. Didn't eat anything else until I had some ice cream last night (again I craved it - I figure since I'm not eating all that much that anything I crave is good right now). Just slightly over points for the day, but I still have a bunch of flex points available for the week.
This morning I delayed my getting up because I wasn't going to work right away because I needed to see how DS#2 would be. I also still was having some issues. When he got up from his morning nap he was fine so I decided to try him at daycare and I packed my gym bag and headed to my new health club for the first time. What a blast - it was pretty empty at lunch time. Several people came and went and I met some nice ladies. I waited for someone to help show me the treadmill because I didn't want to mess anything up. I didn't even feel embarassed about asking for health. I love the heart rate monitor on the treadmill and let that guide me for today. I could have done more with my lung capacity because I didn't really feel winded at all, but I think I was doing all my legs could do - I really have to get use to the treadmill. It was fun. I did 40 minutes (30 minutes over 3.7 mph and 5 minutes warm-up and 5-minutes cool-down.) It came out to 2.25 miles which I was thrilled with. I know I will only get better. I do need to get a new walkman though, but I may just save my money and get an ipod shuffle - it seems to be everything I need (I just want it to work out with) and it's actually almost affordable.
So it's been a good day so far. I think I have eaten about 11 points for the day, but we have to eat out tonight before a meeting at church so I will be wise, but will try and get my points in. Definitely should be a loss tomorrow since my scale is saying about 5-7 lb loss due to the sickness. We'll see.
Posted By: Crystal F.
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05/11/2006 13:01
A new start!
Well I did great in January then I slacked off and have been ever since. I'll workout from time-to-time and I'll eat okay, but overall things have really gone downhill these past few months. I've gained back a lot of the weight I lost and I've been feeling out of sorts and just icky. Still haven't been sick, but just irritable and yuck feeling. So I decided last weekend it's time to focus on weight loss and becoming healthy again. This time I am serious.
Why am I serious - well I joined Weight Watchers on Tuesday - no more playing around - now I'm paying to lose weight and since I don't have a lot of blow money, I'm not going to blow it by not losing weight. So I had my first meeting and enjoyed that. Bought the organizer pack and love the Points guides. I also bought some of the chocolate smoothies and love them. I mainly bought them to get a milk serving in since I really don't like to drink milk. I am going to try and follow the plan to the letter.
Tuesday night was my first challenge. DH had a meeting and those nights I usually throw me a Totino's pizza in the oven and eat the whole thing (it's the small type pizza, but still too much to eat at once - I think it's about 17 points). I didn't eat it, instead I made me a sandwich, some 2 point soup and a salad. It was good too.
Yesterday I managed to get in all my water, all five servings of veggies/fruits and my 2 servings of milk. I even used just my points and activity points for the day, I didn't go into the flex points we can use for the week. I did use 3 of them on Tuesday.
Today is going well, I just have to see how much of the supper I plan on making I can eat. But if I plan it ahead of time I will do fine.
I'm also already planning on Sunday's lunch meal - we always go out for Mother's Day with my parents and we're either going to Ruby Tuesday's or Texas Steakhouse and I've been looking at their nutrition information to see what I can eat and enjoy. I do know I will never eat the sandwich I use to eat at Ruby Tuesday's again - I think it was like 900 calories and a lot of fat! Oh my gosh - the things you learn when you take the time to study nutrition information.
I have also been working out and have worked out each morning since Tuesday.
Tuesday I did the 2nd mile in Leslie's 5-mile advance walk (the 10-minute mile)
Tuesday night I did the Thighs section of Denise Austin's Hit the Spot Pilates and the first session of Yoga for Flexibility.
Wednesday I did the Foundation workout of Kathy Smith's Project You.
Wednesday night I did the Abs section of DA's Hit the Spot Pilates and the second session of Yoga for Flexibility
This morning I did Sara Ivanhoe's 20-minute Yoga Makeover - Power Beauty Sweat. I had planned to go to Lady of America Fitness Center this afternoon as a break from work and use the treadmill, but DS#2 is home sick so I won't make it. I will probably do some type of video this afternoon when he goes down for a nap.
That's the other big thing - I've joined our local Lady of America Fitness Center with a 1-month trial membership to see how much I will go. I fell in love with the place yesterday and can't wait to workout the first time. We'll see how it goes, but I'm hoping to do at least one class a week in addition to using the machines. As soon as I confirm I am joining I get a free personal training session to set me up a workout plan and I can't wait to do that.
Okay the baby is fussing and needs cuddling - this tummy bug is really bad on him. I'll start posting my eating and workouts soon!
Posted By: Crystal F.
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01/31/2006 09:21
Day 31 - Jan 31, 2006 - I did it!
Every day in January - I did it! I completed at least one 20 minute workout every day this month. I am thrilled. Hopefully I am on my way to making exercise a habit.
Other benefits to this this month -
1. My house is clean and staying clean - I have more energy to keep things picked up in the evening.
2. Mornings are smoother since I have energy in the evening and prep a lot of things for the following morning.
3. Evening are smoother too - I find time for the kids and still get everything I need to done.
4. More energy at work, I don't get the mid-afternoon slump like I use to.
5. I have remained healthy all month even when the 5-year old got a cold and the 9-month old had a respiratory tract infection (which is the sickness I always get!)
6. More positive outlook - even when in a crisis the last few days - I have managed to bounce back quicker (prayer has helped too!)
7. I've lost 5 lbs - I've been watching what I eat but not as well as I should - if I could start doing that better, the weight would probably come off quicker but I am more than pleased with the 5 lb loss!
So there - it's great to exercise - the feeling of well-being is wonderful, the energy, the stamina, it is all wonderful and it makes me want to continue to do it for myself. As other mom's know - it's hard to do things for yourself, but it is important - so I will keep it up!
Today's morning workout - Kathy Smith Kickboxing workout - pretty fun - I got this from the library and have to return it today. I wasn't in the mood for the last firm workout on the rotation - Ultimate Calorie Blaster, so I chose this cardio workout instead. I probably will eventually get the Kickboxing DVD because it went quick and it was fun - great form pointers for those of us new to Kickboxing. It had a beginner and an advanced workout along with a Tai Chi energizer, but I only got to try the beginner workout.
I have made up my rotation for next month. This time I am going by the Firm February monthly rotation, but I am substituting my own Firm videos for each category to get a little more variety (it mainly uses the main videos from each BSS) and I have a lot more Firm videos than that.
If I can remember I will get DH to take a new set of pictures tonight so I can figure out where the changes are if there are any. I know I feel better and feel like I look better (jeans are looser) so I would like to know for sure.
Tomorrow starts as many days in February as I can (due to the possibility of a trip towards the end of the month!
Posted By: Crystal F.
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01/30/2006 09:05
Day 30 - January 30, 2006
I can't believe it - one more day and I have exercised every day in January. Some days have been only yoga - but I have gotten at least 20 minutes of exercise in every day.
Morning workout: Aerobic Body Shaping - Finishing up the Allie Fest on the January Firm rotation. Felt great - all those leg press and tall box climbs in the beginning almost killed me but I lived through. Used 8 lbs for heavy weights through this one. I also did the leg press with 8lbs and I made it through!
Next I need to decide what rotation to do next month. I am interested to see what the specialty firm rotation will be. I am leaning towards trying it, but will have to wait and see. If I don't do that I think I will follow the Firm February rotation by types and substitute my own videos in. I want a little more variety than I had most of this month - I want to add in other firms and other videos I have. I still have a lot of virgin videos I want to try!
Ack - Dentist appointment later this morning, I am dreading it. I haven't had a teeth cleaning in a number of years and it is time. Part of this start taking care of myself better plan. Oh - okay the truth is I planned to get a cleaning but hadn't called to make the appointment. Then I thought I broke a tooth flossing Thursday night so I went in on Friday, found out it was just the plaque build up, but was encouraged to make a cleaning appointment. Since I was there, I did and they had just had a cancellation for this morning - so I guess it was meant to be. We'll see how I feel after it.
Now to get back to better eating. I kind of slacked off some. I am still watching my breakfast portions well and if I eat lunch at work I do well, now to just keep supper in check and the snacking while fixing ours and the kids suppers. I am a sucker for cheese - I need to by some string cheese so I can snack on it and keep my portion in control instead of cheese here and there. This will be what I work on this week.
It's also time to set my February goals.
Workout goal 1- follow a rotation and workout at least 25 days (I may be on a trip for 3 days so I'm not sure how exercise will work out - it will be to see family and we may be staying at someone's house.)
Workout goal 2 - get back to running at least 2 days a week
Weight loss goal: 4 lbs lost
Eating goal: Get back on track journalling my food, make wise decisions, eat well the week of my birthday so I can enjoy my supper out.
So now February is all written out - I will achieve these goals just like I achieved my January goals and that will bring me one more step closer to the new fitter me!
Posted By: Crystal F.
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01/29/2006 06:50
Day 29 - Jan 29, 2006
Morning workout: Maxium Cardio Burn - great workout, no trouble with choreography.
The Firm January rotation is having an Allie-fest right now. I did Cardio Sculpt yesterday, Max Cardio Burn today and I have Aerobic Body Shaping tomorrow. I don't mind - I love all these videos.
I also got in over 11,000 steps yesterday with all the work and cleaning I did around the house!
Evening workout: Very stressful evening so I lit some tranquility incense and did Yoga Zone's Yoga for a Strong and Healthy Back session #1. I felt much better afterwards.
May try and run today, but it may rain, so we'll see.
Posted By: Crystal F.
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01/28/2006 18:09
Day 28 - January 28, 2006
Afternoon workout: Cardio Sculpt
Notes: Used 10 lbs as heavy weights for most things except leg press, used 8 lbs there. Used 8 lbs for a lot of medium weights exercises. Stuck with 3lbs for shoulder exercises.
Posted By: Crystal F.
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01/28/2006 08:27
Day 27 - January 27, 2006
Morning Workout - Sara Ivanhoe 20-minute yoga makeover - Bun and Thigh
Rest day today so decided on yoga. Have only tried one of this series so decided to try another. I love Sara Ivanhoe yoga, she is very motivating and some of these poses were tough. Enjoyable workout - I may do one of these each night next week.
Posted By: Crystal F.
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01/28/2006 08:25
Day 26 - January 26, 2006
Morning workout: Firm Total Muscle Shaping
Great workout and the good news is I am down 4 lbs total now - I met my January goal!
Posted By: Crystal F.
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