So hard to work out in the morning?? I woke up at 5 and headed downstairs for a run on the TM. I put in the Sweet Home Alabama movie(nope, haven't seen it yet) and attempted to do my run. I got 2 miles in (should have been 3) but I just wasn't feeling it. So, you early morning risers that work out, what's your secret?? Joy, Missy, Karen???? How do you do it? Do you eat first? I didn't and I'm not sure if that's the issue. Is it a mind over matter thing? Yesterday I had a wonderful run in the afternoon. 2 miles were done with ease and I would have done more but my stomach was not happy with me. Is it because I only plan on doing it once a week or so? Perhaps I'm shocking my body?? Your input on this topic is appreciated.
I am taking my daughter to skating tonight at the Petitt so I'll be walking around the track for more exercise so I'll be getting my mileage in today I just really wanted to have it all done this morning and the Petitt would have been the icing.
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
Monday, March 2, 2009
What a difference a week makes
So last week I did really good with exercising and my Weight Watchers. It gave me a good feeling, a feeling that I haven't had in myself for some time. Makes me wonder why I fell off the wagon. But we won't try to address that, I'm just happy I'm back on the band wagon and succeeding.
Today I've chosen to skip my Cardio Blast class over lunch, I just didn't feel like the teacher today. I'm a little tired and on Girl Scout cookie over load with all the sorting I've done all weekend that I just didn't feel like this super skinny, too much energy lady trying to cheer me on today. My friend and I will be going in shortly to do our own workout and I'm happy with that. I plan on doing some running and hopefully some ST.
I've got a busy week on tap so I'm planning on getting up early tomorrow so I can get my run in first thing. It seemed to work out well last week Tuesday so we'll see if I can do it again this week.
My goal this week is to get some new running shoes. I really think my feet will thank me. I'm hoping on Wednesday I'll be able to get out, keep your fingers crossed that something doesn't come up!
Today I've chosen to skip my Cardio Blast class over lunch, I just didn't feel like the teacher today. I'm a little tired and on Girl Scout cookie over load with all the sorting I've done all weekend that I just didn't feel like this super skinny, too much energy lady trying to cheer me on today. My friend and I will be going in shortly to do our own workout and I'm happy with that. I plan on doing some running and hopefully some ST.
I've got a busy week on tap so I'm planning on getting up early tomorrow so I can get my run in first thing. It seemed to work out well last week Tuesday so we'll see if I can do it again this week.
My goal this week is to get some new running shoes. I really think my feet will thank me. I'm hoping on Wednesday I'll be able to get out, keep your fingers crossed that something doesn't come up!
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Counting my Blessings
So I'm another day staying focused on my Weight Watchers plan and its making me happy. I'm learning to take joy in the small victories. Yesterday I went over a smidge as Jim came home with some crab so I cooked that up along with our very shrimp dinner (shrimp scampi, shrimp poppers, shrimp Alfredo and good ole' plain shrimp).
So I'm here at work and I have a friend who this week has gone through a mis-carriage. She may need to go in for a DNC. I feel so heartbroken for her as I listen to her story. I've had other friends who've gone through this experience and I just don't know how you women can go through such an experience. It really shows me how blessed I've been. I haven't had any trouble with any of my pregnancies besides the being tired, bloated and nauseous. I was even healthy enough and able to be a surrogate for my aunt and uncle and that pregnancy went fairly smooth besides the loss of one of the babies (it started as a twin pregnancy). I can only imagine the amount of grief that my friends have felt and still do feel. I wish there is more that I can and could have done for my friends who have had to endure this type of loss. Please know that all you wonderful, strong women are in my thoughts and prayers.
It's sad that in such losses it shows others how blessed we are. Some times we take for granted all the wonderful things that we have. I ofter complain of little daily issues that bug me or my hormones being out of balance and it seems so insignificant to what others are/have gone through.
So today I am counting my blessings as I have so many.
So I'm here at work and I have a friend who this week has gone through a mis-carriage. She may need to go in for a DNC. I feel so heartbroken for her as I listen to her story. I've had other friends who've gone through this experience and I just don't know how you women can go through such an experience. It really shows me how blessed I've been. I haven't had any trouble with any of my pregnancies besides the being tired, bloated and nauseous. I was even healthy enough and able to be a surrogate for my aunt and uncle and that pregnancy went fairly smooth besides the loss of one of the babies (it started as a twin pregnancy). I can only imagine the amount of grief that my friends have felt and still do feel. I wish there is more that I can and could have done for my friends who have had to endure this type of loss. Please know that all you wonderful, strong women are in my thoughts and prayers.
It's sad that in such losses it shows others how blessed we are. Some times we take for granted all the wonderful things that we have. I ofter complain of little daily issues that bug me or my hormones being out of balance and it seems so insignificant to what others are/have gone through.
So today I am counting my blessings as I have so many.
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
2 down
That's right, I was on track 2 days in a row. Today is a rest day of exercise but I may do a little ST later, depending on how I'm feeling. The crabbies may have subsided for this month, but if history repeats itself in another 4 weeks it shall return. Perhaps the BC will have helped improve my moods by then. But I'm not holding my breath.
I'm also slowly regaining my self esteem again. Funny thing is, I'm not sure how I lost it. Just not focusing or controling the things that I can I suppose. I was consumed about worrying about those things I can't control and well, that's just a lot of wasted energy. I need to remain positive.
It is the start of Lent today and I've had my 3rd grade religion students help me decide on what I should give up and its coffee and soda. I've been dipping into those items one too many times. Coffee by itself may not be all that bad but I mix it with cappaccino and that's where the issue is. So I shall go 40 days without. It will also help me stay more focused on my Weight Watchers goals so its really a win/win.
I'm also slowly regaining my self esteem again. Funny thing is, I'm not sure how I lost it. Just not focusing or controling the things that I can I suppose. I was consumed about worrying about those things I can't control and well, that's just a lot of wasted energy. I need to remain positive.
It is the start of Lent today and I've had my 3rd grade religion students help me decide on what I should give up and its coffee and soda. I've been dipping into those items one too many times. Coffee by itself may not be all that bad but I mix it with cappaccino and that's where the issue is. So I shall go 40 days without. It will also help me stay more focused on my Weight Watchers goals so its really a win/win.
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Can you believe it???
I was up at 5:20 AM to run, that's right, you heard it here first. If you don't know it, I'm typically not a morning person, I like to sleep in. But I've been tired lately and I was wondering if because I do my workouts later if that was adding to the problem. Today I was able to complete 2.5 miles and I ran more than I have been running lately so that's a good sign. There was some walking in there but that's OK, I got up and I did it. I was scheduled to do 4 miles today but the run/walk was taking me longer than I had anticipated so I stopped at the 2.5. Better than nothing.
I also was 100% on track yesterday with my Weight Watchers program. Another big hurdle for me. I am unhappy with the winter pounds I've packed on but I'm headed in the right direction and I am happy. Maybe even a little proud of myself. I know its only been 1 day but right now I need some small victories. Shoot I even got in all my water!
I'm also getting my hair done later today. That definately is exciting. I need to cover up some grey and could use a trim. I could use a little time to feel pretty since I've been feeling anything but recently.
I'm hoping that later today when I get home I'll be able to finish my 1.5 miles to make it 4 for the day but I'm not going to fret if I don't. I worked out hard yesterday at my Cardio Blast class and did a billion stairs, not something that I've done before and man, that's a workout.
I wanted to say GOOD LUCK to my friend Karen who officially kicked off her training and being a mentor for the Napa to Sonoma race this July. She will be again raising money for CCFA to help battle Crohn's and Colitis. I will help her any way that I can and if I don't get to actually run the race this year I will definately be there as her cheerleader and to help her drink some wine!
I also was 100% on track yesterday with my Weight Watchers program. Another big hurdle for me. I am unhappy with the winter pounds I've packed on but I'm headed in the right direction and I am happy. Maybe even a little proud of myself. I know its only been 1 day but right now I need some small victories. Shoot I even got in all my water!
I'm also getting my hair done later today. That definately is exciting. I need to cover up some grey and could use a trim. I could use a little time to feel pretty since I've been feeling anything but recently.
I'm hoping that later today when I get home I'll be able to finish my 1.5 miles to make it 4 for the day but I'm not going to fret if I don't. I worked out hard yesterday at my Cardio Blast class and did a billion stairs, not something that I've done before and man, that's a workout.
I wanted to say GOOD LUCK to my friend Karen who officially kicked off her training and being a mentor for the Napa to Sonoma race this July. She will be again raising money for CCFA to help battle Crohn's and Colitis. I will help her any way that I can and if I don't get to actually run the race this year I will definately be there as her cheerleader and to help her drink some wine!
Monday, February 23, 2009
Today is a new day
So all this weekend I've been crabby. It definately is hormones as I've checked my tracking and yep its that time again. I also got the call from the doctor on Friday that my ultra sound was normal. This disappointed me as I was hoping it would yield the reasons for my pain but nope, no answers. I also put on my swim suit on Friday as we were in the Dells and well I wasn't happy one bit. I felt icky and like a whale and I was very self concious.
So, today is a new day and I know some of these feelings are hormonal but I haven't made the best decisions eating wise so TODAY IS A NEW DAY. I am back on the Weight Watchers band wagon and will be tracking every bite I eat! I will get back on track with exercising and no matter how terrible my runs are, I WILL GET THEM DONE!!! I can't control my hormones, or the pain I have but I can control how I am treating myself and honestly it hasn't been very good. I can be good to myself without having guilt, I am worth it!!
Now all I need to do is stay focused and not doubt myself which sometimes is hard to do. But again, today is a new day for me, lets keep our fingers crossed that I can continue to have a positive attitude.
So, today is a new day and I know some of these feelings are hormonal but I haven't made the best decisions eating wise so TODAY IS A NEW DAY. I am back on the Weight Watchers band wagon and will be tracking every bite I eat! I will get back on track with exercising and no matter how terrible my runs are, I WILL GET THEM DONE!!! I can't control my hormones, or the pain I have but I can control how I am treating myself and honestly it hasn't been very good. I can be good to myself without having guilt, I am worth it!!
Now all I need to do is stay focused and not doubt myself which sometimes is hard to do. But again, today is a new day for me, lets keep our fingers crossed that I can continue to have a positive attitude.
Thursday, February 19, 2009
Troubles with runs
So this week has been emotional with the loss of Reno, our dog and my runs have suffered a lot. I hoping that it is because of this emotional roller coaster I've been on is the cause. I have 4 miles scheduled today and I'm not sure I will be able to do it. I'll give it my best. Tuesday I did 3.2 miles on the elliptical but that felt like torture, yesterday I hit the TM at home and did 1.75 miles but that was more walking than running. If this keeps up I fear that I won't be able to complete the 1/2 in May.
On a good note, I am seeing my body tone back up since I've been exercising on a regular basis. I am definately one of those people who will need to always exercise otherwise the flab sneeks up and clings to my ass. As I've said before I'm sure my ass would be worshiped in some countries, I don't want to actually look like a small country. LOL.
I am also headed away this weekend to the Dells for a get away. I'm hoping that some time in the hot tub with a drink in hand will help relax me and get me back on track with the training. Being with family and friends should certainly help improve my mood.
On a good note, I am seeing my body tone back up since I've been exercising on a regular basis. I am definately one of those people who will need to always exercise otherwise the flab sneeks up and clings to my ass. As I've said before I'm sure my ass would be worshiped in some countries, I don't want to actually look like a small country. LOL.
I am also headed away this weekend to the Dells for a get away. I'm hoping that some time in the hot tub with a drink in hand will help relax me and get me back on track with the training. Being with family and friends should certainly help improve my mood.
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