I struggled with my calories a bit today. I guess struggled isn't the right word. I did really good up until we went to Iceberg with our ward after the temple. Then my ice cream resistance abilities dropped like a pair of cheap socks. I didn't even try to resist. I didn't eat a ton of ice cream either though. So I probably ended up being over on my calories by a couple hundred when all was said and done. I don't feel too bad because I have been really good for the past week and it's not like I went over by a thousand calories or something. Uh oh, I am totally justifying aren't I? Ice cream is a slippery slope for me so I have to make sure I am really good for the rest of the week. Don't get me wrong, I don't think indulging once-in-a-while is bad at all. Once I get to a fitness and health level that I am happy with I plan on being a little more liberal, but I do recognize that I can't just run around eating everything that sounds good at the moment. That is what got me to where I am, feeling unhealthy and unfit.
How was your day.
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Monday, January 10, 2011
Day Eight
Today was a good day. I had lots of yummy food, but still stayed under on my calories and I got most of my water in. For my exercise today I got to spend a little time on the Treadclimber. It definitely has the potential to kick my butt! I kindof took it easy today to get used to it, but I still felt like I got a pretty good workout from it. It has two separate belts so I have to walk with my feet a little further apart than I am used to and that is a weird adjustment. Aaron made the point though that it will be good training for snow shoeing which we love but nearly kills me every time.
That was my day, how was yours?
That was my day, how was yours?
Stats
Weight: 130 lbs
Waist: 31 in
Hips: 35 in
Thigh: 20.5 in
Hair: Still annoying
Well, I didn't see too much change over the week, but I am still happy with my progress. My general energy level is so much better! I usually get really tired toward the end of my work day, but I haven't been feeling that for a few days so huge improvements there.
On a side note, starting next week I am going to be posting my stats on Tuesdays. I didn't like doing my weigh-in right after a non-exercise day.
Waist: 31 in
Hips: 35 in
Thigh: 20.5 in
Hair: Still annoying
Well, I didn't see too much change over the week, but I am still happy with my progress. My general energy level is so much better! I usually get really tired toward the end of my work day, but I haven't been feeling that for a few days so huge improvements there.
On a side note, starting next week I am going to be posting my stats on Tuesdays. I didn't like doing my weigh-in right after a non-exercise day.
Days 6 and 7
My water consumption was down over the weekend. I kinda bombed out on getting my 3 quarts per day in. I definitely drank more than I usually do though. I did okay with my calories. I went a little over on Sunday, but I wasn't too worried about it because I did pretty well over the last week. I did Yoga and Zumba on Saturday, but opted not to workout on Sundays so not much in the way of physical activity. I would like to start going on little walks with Aaron on Sundays, but it has been too blasted cold lately.
Here is some exciting new from the weekend. We got a Bowflex Treadclimber!!
Here is some exciting new from the weekend. We got a Bowflex Treadclimber!!
They are normally $2,500.00, but we got it used for $600! I am really excited to try it out. Aaron got a chance to use it Saturday night and her really liked it, but I won't have my chance until tonight. I am a little sad that you can't run on it (it maxes out at 4mph) but I really like that you get the elliptical/treadmill/stair-climber combo all in one. It is so much easier for me to exercise if I can focus my mind on something else so I am thinking this will be a great thing for me to do while I watch Biggest Loser or when I want to watch a movie.
Friday, January 7, 2011
Day five
I sucked with exercise today! I didn't do anything when I got home from work and then we had friends over so I couldn't exactly just bust out the yoga, but while we were deciding between a movie and a game I strapped on the ankle weights and did stairs for 5 minutes. I have been doing something with my legs everyday even if it is small so I am hoping for some nice leg benefits.
I didn't do too bad on my calories, I ended up with about 100 to spare. I didn't do as well on my water as I did yesterday though. I'm about a quart low as of now, but I'm hoping to make some of that up before I head to bed.
You won't be hearing from me again until Monday, but I am just taking a short blog break, not a fitness break. Good luck to everyone over the weekend!
That was my day, how was yours?
I didn't do too bad on my calories, I ended up with about 100 to spare. I didn't do as well on my water as I did yesterday though. I'm about a quart low as of now, but I'm hoping to make some of that up before I head to bed.
You won't be hearing from me again until Monday, but I am just taking a short blog break, not a fitness break. Good luck to everyone over the weekend!
That was my day, how was yours?
Thursday, January 6, 2011
Day Four
Today was good and bad. I did great with my water intake and pretty good on my calories as well, but it was a struggle. I have wanted to snack SO BAD almost all day! I still do actually, but I held strong for the most part, only grabbing a few mini rice cakes worth about 30 calories total.
I felt great about my workout today. I did Zumba, but I didn't just kinda go along with it, I really got into it. Plus I was wearing my handy new ankle weights and since I only had one pair of weights I also held some cans of soup to get a better arm workout. I think I am going to be feeling Zumba tomorrow.
Keep up the good work everyone, you are really keeping me motivated!
I felt great about my workout today. I did Zumba, but I didn't just kinda go along with it, I really got into it. Plus I was wearing my handy new ankle weights and since I only had one pair of weights I also held some cans of soup to get a better arm workout. I think I am going to be feeling Zumba tomorrow.
Keep up the good work everyone, you are really keeping me motivated!
Day Three
Sorry this is a little late, I couldn't get it to post last night.
Here is how I did:
I didn't get all of my water in today. I ended up at about 2.5 quarts which I still feel is respectable, just not what I am shooting for. I haven't been feeling too well today so I just did Yoga for my workout, but I was much better at moving around at work today. Anytime I had to go down the hall I would make a lap around the inside of the building first which consisted of about 330 steps and 96 stairs each time. I did that about 4 times so I am feeling good about my activity level today. I did much better on my calories today than I did yesterday. I had 157 to spare by the end of the day.
I picked up some wrist/ankle weights today that I am excited to use. I really want to find ways to get more benefit out of my everyday chores and activities and I figured these would at least help a little with that. I will let you know how my arms feel after folding a few batches of laundry with them on my wrists.
On somewhat of a side note I want to say good job to all of you who are doing this along with me! Sarah has been getting up early to workout, Lauren skipped on the ice cream and my friend that I will refer to as Anonymous, since she asked to remain anonymous, has lost 8 pounds so far on her weight loss journey! Lot's of you have told me you are going to be working hard this year to stay fit. Let me know about your accomplishments so we can all recognize what you are doing and cheer you on. Good job everyone!!
Here is how I did:
I didn't get all of my water in today. I ended up at about 2.5 quarts which I still feel is respectable, just not what I am shooting for. I haven't been feeling too well today so I just did Yoga for my workout, but I was much better at moving around at work today. Anytime I had to go down the hall I would make a lap around the inside of the building first which consisted of about 330 steps and 96 stairs each time. I did that about 4 times so I am feeling good about my activity level today. I did much better on my calories today than I did yesterday. I had 157 to spare by the end of the day.
I picked up some wrist/ankle weights today that I am excited to use. I really want to find ways to get more benefit out of my everyday chores and activities and I figured these would at least help a little with that. I will let you know how my arms feel after folding a few batches of laundry with them on my wrists.
On somewhat of a side note I want to say good job to all of you who are doing this along with me! Sarah has been getting up early to workout, Lauren skipped on the ice cream and my friend that I will refer to as Anonymous, since she asked to remain anonymous, has lost 8 pounds so far on her weight loss journey! Lot's of you have told me you are going to be working hard this year to stay fit. Let me know about your accomplishments so we can all recognize what you are doing and cheer you on. Good job everyone!!
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