Gee, where did the weekend go?
Friday I ran 7k with "J" and burned over 580 calories doing so! I think this is because there are so many hills on our route. Fun times. I had to stop and walk twice, but I figure only for a TOTAL of 1.5 minutes - so we have improved a ton. This is good news, because I'm running a rather challenging 10k on Saturday.
Friday night we curled. We lost, but I did make one shot. After I drank .5 litre of wine & 1/2 a 10" pizza!
Saturday was 1.5 hours of yoga during which the teacher came over and told me I had lots of work to do. This is the second week she has been crotchety with me. I think she needs a cleanse. In any case, it was a challenging class.
Yesterday was my running room run. Next class I do will be with the Tech Shop. The leader changed the route again, and the pacers spent the whole time running behind me talking about how slow they were going cause they were hung over, but at least they were out. This is true, except my cousin and I were working quite hard to keep that pace, and them yammering on about how slow it was was quite discouraging. I'm not going to stop going, because it is 3 days a week that I'm out moving, but...eh, maybe I'm just too sensitive.
Puppy finished puppy training classes yesterday. Received a certificate of excellence for changing his behaviour and a toy. So cute! They are running another class in January, so I think we will sign up again.
So, people......I didn't write down what I was eating this weekend. Didn't make good choices. Ugh..Last night we had munchies at the club - I so could have ordered a salad. Why is that never my choice? I actually even like salad. Sheesh....Makes all this running for nothing if I'm going to eat like crap.
Have a healthy day!
Monday, October 22, 2007
Thursday, October 18, 2007
I'm so excited!!
I am so excited! Last night was my running room run, without my cousin, the run that I usually get left behind on....and I DIDN'T!!! A pacer that doesn't usually come on Wednesdays came. We had a really small group - only 7 of us - and the run was great. We did 3k - in 21 minutes. I'm quite happy with that.
Another reason I'm happy? I bought myself a Garmin Forerunner 301. It has a heart monitor. It tracks your km's, your heart rate, your course (it has gps), your calories..(I burned 245 by the way!). It is so awesome!!!!! I'm quite excited to wear it on Friday with my run with "J" to see how hard we are working. I can download my workout history to a program on the computer....ooooo....I just love being able to keep track of things....I'm all about keeping stats.
Today I have my weight training with my personal trainer. Timing is perfect, because I am now able to move without muscle pain - time to sore them up again! HA!
Yesterday eating wise....well, I had a big breakfast out with a friend, but didn't eat again till dinner, where I had a shockingly small portion of tortellini. I wasn't really hungry, but didn't want to run on an empty stomach. Turns out I should have - ah, live and learn. I ate too soon before the run, and ....well, it wasn't comfortable for sure.
Here are some pictures of my puppy - the one on the left is the "before", the one on the right is the "after". He had his first puppy cut. So cute. Basically all they did was trim up his face, so he could see. And I think they trimmed his paws.
Tuesday, October 16, 2007
Tuesday...sweet Tuesday
Well, the pain is finally over. The yoga really helped. I had my run with the running room on Sunday - at one point we had the team leader and 3, yes 3 pacers all up front....with us slow runners at the back with no support. I won't repeat the string of swear words that my cousin had to listen to, but I was NOT impressed.
Yesterday I didn't exercise. I was supposed to run with "J" (last time we went out we did over 7k!), but I had to cancel - I had an installer to wait around for. Kinda worked out well, 'cause I kinda felt like I needed a day off anyhow.
My puppy is having his first grooming today. I can't wait to see him. The hair around his face was so long - he is just getting a puppy trim, cause it is his first time. The lady said it won't take as long as a normal grooming, which is good, cause the puppies don't like to stand for long. I took a before picture, and will take an after picture tonight.
Well, I have some work to do for the sparkpeople NewYear'sBest challenge I'm co-leading. Have a healthy day bloggers!!
Yesterday I didn't exercise. I was supposed to run with "J" (last time we went out we did over 7k!), but I had to cancel - I had an installer to wait around for. Kinda worked out well, 'cause I kinda felt like I needed a day off anyhow.
My puppy is having his first grooming today. I can't wait to see him. The hair around his face was so long - he is just getting a puppy trim, cause it is his first time. The lady said it won't take as long as a normal grooming, which is good, cause the puppies don't like to stand for long. I took a before picture, and will take an after picture tonight.
Well, I have some work to do for the sparkpeople NewYear'sBest challenge I'm co-leading. Have a healthy day bloggers!!
Saturday, October 13, 2007
Waiting for the pain to stop...
I had my meeting with my personal trainer on Thursday. It was AWESOME!!
We did all kinds of things. Some stuff on the bosu for core, some free weights, some machines. All of it hard. All of it more than I would have done on my own. And we even had some giggles. It was so worth the $$. I know I did way more reps than I would have on my own. We did two sets of all the exercises.
Fast forward to Friday, the next day when the only part of my body that isn't sore is my ears. I have to meet "J" for our bi-weekly run. I think we did almost 9k....in an hour of running and walking. By the time I got out of my car when it was all over and I was home, I could hardly get out of the front seat. I then had to figure out how to get my sports bra off, because I couldn't lift my arms over my head!
Fast forward again to this morning, when I had 90 minutes of yoga. There wasn't one move that we did that didn't almost kill me. I have never needed a stretch more in my life. At one point, I was having trouble with a pose and the teacher told me I need to work on my core. I'm like "chicklet - that's why I'm here!!". She wasn't being a ditch pig though...it was said with kindness.
Tomorrow I have my running room run. 2 x 10:1. Should be fun times, because my cousin will be there. I won't be running alone.
My points have been plentiful, but counted. Thanks to all (Poppy & Kate) who helped with the activity points. I actually noticed that I had miscalculated some for my running (which is intense, or so it says on the points finder). I love finding points.
Well, I guess I've blathered on long enough. Hope all of you are having a healthy on program day!!
We did all kinds of things. Some stuff on the bosu for core, some free weights, some machines. All of it hard. All of it more than I would have done on my own. And we even had some giggles. It was so worth the $$. I know I did way more reps than I would have on my own. We did two sets of all the exercises.
Fast forward to Friday, the next day when the only part of my body that isn't sore is my ears. I have to meet "J" for our bi-weekly run. I think we did almost 9k....in an hour of running and walking. By the time I got out of my car when it was all over and I was home, I could hardly get out of the front seat. I then had to figure out how to get my sports bra off, because I couldn't lift my arms over my head!
Fast forward again to this morning, when I had 90 minutes of yoga. There wasn't one move that we did that didn't almost kill me. I have never needed a stretch more in my life. At one point, I was having trouble with a pose and the teacher told me I need to work on my core. I'm like "chicklet - that's why I'm here!!". She wasn't being a ditch pig though...it was said with kindness.
Tomorrow I have my running room run. 2 x 10:1. Should be fun times, because my cousin will be there. I won't be running alone.
My points have been plentiful, but counted. Thanks to all (Poppy & Kate) who helped with the activity points. I actually noticed that I had miscalculated some for my running (which is intense, or so it says on the points finder). I love finding points.
Well, I guess I've blathered on long enough. Hope all of you are having a healthy on program day!!
Friday, October 12, 2007
Help from fellow Weight Watchers
I need to figure out my activity points for one hour of lifting weights with the trainer - would any of you consider it "moderate" effort?
Thursday, October 11, 2007
8 Running Room Classes down - 22 to go!
Went for my running room run last night. The leader managed to f*ck me over again....had us run a whole route instead of turning back after 1/2 way through the time, and the slow people turned off the route, so I ended up quite alone on my run. At one point I couldn't even see the gal in front of me to see where we had to go. I was so mad by the end, I told myself - that's it - I'm not running on Wednesdays anymore! But then I realised the only one that hurts is me. Crap.
Good day eating wise, still on program.
I have my session with the personal trainer today. I'm excited and scared at the same time. I've taken classes with this gal, so I know her well enough, which is why I'm excited - she is really nice. I'm scared cause I know I will have to go farther than I do on my own. Which is the whole point, but still....
Have a healthy day bloggers!
Good day eating wise, still on program.
I have my session with the personal trainer today. I'm excited and scared at the same time. I've taken classes with this gal, so I know her well enough, which is why I'm excited - she is really nice. I'm scared cause I know I will have to go farther than I do on my own. Which is the whole point, but still....
Have a healthy day bloggers!
Wednesday, October 10, 2007
Wednesday....
Last night I had my run with the Running Room. I think I mentioned that I didn't like the route last week. It was too long for the amount of time they had planned for the run.....Well, this week we had a new route.
They had us running along the sidewalks under the street lights, and we ran out for 1/2 the time and then ran back. It was perfect. Safe and the exact right length. I was going to skip the run tonight because my cousin can't make Wednesday night runs, but I won't now since I can't get lost on this route. Yay. Although, I was looking forward to a day off.
So, who watched Biggest Loser last night? Because of my run, I had to stay up LATE to watch it. Good episode. I was glad that Jillian's team lost the weigh in, although sad to see one of the twins leave. I don't like Jillian's style. Those men look like they are melting away.....Jim sure looked good in his after clip didn't he? That show is so inspiring.
Watching those folks on "vacation" and trying to deal with the challenges you face....really brought to the front that the rest of our lives are going to be about making good choices. It is unfortunate that more often than not, we look upon good choices as some form of punishment. Seriously. What the hell is that about? I am making a serious effort this week to think of good choices as a treat. I'm going to suggest that as one of the challenges for NewYear'sBest.
Don't forget to stop by SparkPeople and join in!
Have a healthy day bloggers!
They had us running along the sidewalks under the street lights, and we ran out for 1/2 the time and then ran back. It was perfect. Safe and the exact right length. I was going to skip the run tonight because my cousin can't make Wednesday night runs, but I won't now since I can't get lost on this route. Yay. Although, I was looking forward to a day off.
So, who watched Biggest Loser last night? Because of my run, I had to stay up LATE to watch it. Good episode. I was glad that Jillian's team lost the weigh in, although sad to see one of the twins leave. I don't like Jillian's style. Those men look like they are melting away.....Jim sure looked good in his after clip didn't he? That show is so inspiring.
Watching those folks on "vacation" and trying to deal with the challenges you face....really brought to the front that the rest of our lives are going to be about making good choices. It is unfortunate that more often than not, we look upon good choices as some form of punishment. Seriously. What the hell is that about? I am making a serious effort this week to think of good choices as a treat. I'm going to suggest that as one of the challenges for NewYear'sBest.
Don't forget to stop by SparkPeople and join in!
Have a healthy day bloggers!
Tuesday, October 09, 2007
New Challenge
I am so excited. We are starting a new challenge over on SparkPeople called "NewYear'sBest". I'm going to be a team leader!!! Yes, me!!! WOOOHOOO!!!! We have, I think, 7 people signed up so far. Good times ahead. My goals for the challenge are:
1) To loose 1 lb per week
2) To exercise at least 5 times per week
3) To not gyp myself out of fitness by taking it "easy" on myself during the workout
4) To be accountable to myself when I go off track, but not give myself a pass to give up
If any of you are on SparkPeople and want to join up - the more the merrier!!
Today I went running with "J", the gal that I signed up for the 10k run with. Neither of us brought a watch, so we ran/walked but don't know what intervals we were doing. Anyhow, we were out there for around 50 minutes, maybe a bit more. It was a good run. Seemed like lots of hills. Just about killed me. What is worrying me though is the run I have to do tonight with the Running Room. It is a short one, two intervals of 10:1.....oh, well. It is just for today. I meet with "J" again on Friday for another run. Tomorrow is a day off. Can't wait.
I have the munchies today, but so far have managed to only have some water. I am about to have some raisin bran with skim milk. Mmmmm, I love raisin bran. I'm eating some of my activity points today for sure. I bought the best spinach salad for lunch.....so yummy....came with a bit of strawberries and mandarin oranges with a raspberry type vinaigrette.
What else? I think that's about it. Hope everyone is sticking with their programs today and having a healthy day!!
1) To loose 1 lb per week
2) To exercise at least 5 times per week
3) To not gyp myself out of fitness by taking it "easy" on myself during the workout
4) To be accountable to myself when I go off track, but not give myself a pass to give up
If any of you are on SparkPeople and want to join up - the more the merrier!!
Today I went running with "J", the gal that I signed up for the 10k run with. Neither of us brought a watch, so we ran/walked but don't know what intervals we were doing. Anyhow, we were out there for around 50 minutes, maybe a bit more. It was a good run. Seemed like lots of hills. Just about killed me. What is worrying me though is the run I have to do tonight with the Running Room. It is a short one, two intervals of 10:1.....oh, well. It is just for today. I meet with "J" again on Friday for another run. Tomorrow is a day off. Can't wait.
I have the munchies today, but so far have managed to only have some water. I am about to have some raisin bran with skim milk. Mmmmm, I love raisin bran. I'm eating some of my activity points today for sure. I bought the best spinach salad for lunch.....so yummy....came with a bit of strawberries and mandarin oranges with a raspberry type vinaigrette.
What else? I think that's about it. Hope everyone is sticking with their programs today and having a healthy day!!
Sunday, October 07, 2007
Taking Stock
I have been taking stock of my efforts lately. The other day I was watching a show called X-Weighted, and there was a gal on that was so afraid of failing, she was unable to really set a goal, let alone achieve it.
I just about fell off the couch watching this show, because it made me realize why I haven't been successful with my efforts. I too am afraid. Of success. As I watched this girl on her workouts, I saw myself. I do the work, but I always stop short of really pushing myself. Always. I will tell myself, well, what is important is that I got out here. But if getting out there consists of a run that is barely faster than a walk, and if it means that my heart rate was barely above resting, then I'm fooling myself. I'm gypping myself out of success. I'm spending the time doing it anyway, if I just push myself, it would be worthwhile.
This morning, on my running room run, I decided that it had to end. So, when I came to the part of the path that had a hill, which I would have normally just walked up and then kept going, I didn't. I told myself that I deserved the ass I was going to get if I ran up it. So I did. Oh, I could hardly keep running after I got to the top, but I didn't stop. I caught my breath and picked up my pace. Now, I realize this is just one workout. But I think now that I have seen where I keep going wrong...I will be better able to change the behaviour.
I've also done something rather silly. I signed up for the Halloween Howl run - which is a 10k race at the end October. I'm only running around 3 k now, but I have another gal to train with....and I figure the push will be what I need to get to the level I need to to actually burn some calories. I will meet this this gal twice a week to do longer distances, and I have my running class the other 3 days.
I have hired a personal trainer to meet with me on Thursdays to do weights. I'm just not getting the weights done on my own. If I can do weights then just one other day on my own.....my plan for the week will be:
Monday - weights alone at club, run with 10k training buddy
Tuesday - running room clinic run (pm)
Thursday - weight training with personal trainer, belly dance
Friday - run with 10k training buddy
Saturday - yoga with husband
Sunday - running room clinic run (am)
I had Thanksgiving Dinner yesterday. I made ham, scalloped potatoes, mashed yams, brussels sprouts. I was supposed to have corn also, but I actually forgot to make it! Anyhow, it all turned out good (although the scalloped potatoes didn't thicken) and everyone had a lot of fun. I'm happy I did it on Saturday, because now we have two whole days to relax!
Things I'm thankful for this year: My husband & daughter, my two favourite people in the world; our health, God has really blessed us in this way; my new found revelation which will lead to my success in the coming months and last but not least, my new puppy Indiana, who has provided so much fun and unconditional licking!
Bloggers, I am thankful to all of you also, because it really is a comfort to know that I am not alone with my struggles. Have a healthy day!
I just about fell off the couch watching this show, because it made me realize why I haven't been successful with my efforts. I too am afraid. Of success. As I watched this girl on her workouts, I saw myself. I do the work, but I always stop short of really pushing myself. Always. I will tell myself, well, what is important is that I got out here. But if getting out there consists of a run that is barely faster than a walk, and if it means that my heart rate was barely above resting, then I'm fooling myself. I'm gypping myself out of success. I'm spending the time doing it anyway, if I just push myself, it would be worthwhile.
This morning, on my running room run, I decided that it had to end. So, when I came to the part of the path that had a hill, which I would have normally just walked up and then kept going, I didn't. I told myself that I deserved the ass I was going to get if I ran up it. So I did. Oh, I could hardly keep running after I got to the top, but I didn't stop. I caught my breath and picked up my pace. Now, I realize this is just one workout. But I think now that I have seen where I keep going wrong...I will be better able to change the behaviour.
I've also done something rather silly. I signed up for the Halloween Howl run - which is a 10k race at the end October. I'm only running around 3 k now, but I have another gal to train with....and I figure the push will be what I need to get to the level I need to to actually burn some calories. I will meet this this gal twice a week to do longer distances, and I have my running class the other 3 days.
I have hired a personal trainer to meet with me on Thursdays to do weights. I'm just not getting the weights done on my own. If I can do weights then just one other day on my own.....my plan for the week will be:
Monday - weights alone at club, run with 10k training buddy
Tuesday - running room clinic run (pm)
Thursday - weight training with personal trainer, belly dance
Friday - run with 10k training buddy
Saturday - yoga with husband
Sunday - running room clinic run (am)
I had Thanksgiving Dinner yesterday. I made ham, scalloped potatoes, mashed yams, brussels sprouts. I was supposed to have corn also, but I actually forgot to make it! Anyhow, it all turned out good (although the scalloped potatoes didn't thicken) and everyone had a lot of fun. I'm happy I did it on Saturday, because now we have two whole days to relax!
Things I'm thankful for this year: My husband & daughter, my two favourite people in the world; our health, God has really blessed us in this way; my new found revelation which will lead to my success in the coming months and last but not least, my new puppy Indiana, who has provided so much fun and unconditional licking!
Bloggers, I am thankful to all of you also, because it really is a comfort to know that I am not alone with my struggles. Have a healthy day!
Saturday, October 06, 2007
Wise Words
This post.....really hit the nail on the head for me. Give it a read....
http://canadiancarolyn.blogspot.com/2007/10/impact-of-scale.html
http://canadiancarolyn.blogspot.com/2007/10/impact-of-scale.html
Monday, October 01, 2007
Monday, Monday, Monday
I worked today. My puppy spent the day at doggy daycare - he is already asleep! The lady said he did well. I actually cried when I dropped him off. I really need help.
I slept like crap last night - fretting about working today. Always the insecurities creep in...what if I can't do what they want....what if they think I'm not worth the $$...on and on for hours....felt like I slept 10 minutes last night.
I also popped off an e-mail to my trainer lady that set my weight program up - I'm going to start seeing her on Thursdays. I'm just not getting it done on my own. At least this way I will get one workout in.
Watched Big Bang Theory - still not sure about that show, BUT I just about split a gut when the one guy actually held up the sign that said "sarcasm". Good times. Wasn't impressed with HIMYM tonight - they better get better soon. Meanwhile - CSI Miami - what is with the dude that plays Horatio - he has to be the worst actor on the planet. Do you think he stands to the side like that when he talks in real life? He must be very insecure.
Hmmmmmmmm. I'm tired.......so,so day today food wise. Tomorrow at the running room clinic - 3 sets of running for 7 (yes, seven) minutes and walking for one minute. Fun times ahead......NOT!!!!!
Oh, I decided to take my lunch tomorrow so that I can tell you all tomorrow that I had a great day food wise - how smart am I??
Have a good night sleep. Meanwhile, shout out to Tigerlilly who posted a nice loss on her blog today.....Yay TL!!
I slept like crap last night - fretting about working today. Always the insecurities creep in...what if I can't do what they want....what if they think I'm not worth the $$...on and on for hours....felt like I slept 10 minutes last night.
I also popped off an e-mail to my trainer lady that set my weight program up - I'm going to start seeing her on Thursdays. I'm just not getting it done on my own. At least this way I will get one workout in.
Watched Big Bang Theory - still not sure about that show, BUT I just about split a gut when the one guy actually held up the sign that said "sarcasm". Good times. Wasn't impressed with HIMYM tonight - they better get better soon. Meanwhile - CSI Miami - what is with the dude that plays Horatio - he has to be the worst actor on the planet. Do you think he stands to the side like that when he talks in real life? He must be very insecure.
Hmmmmmmmm. I'm tired.......so,so day today food wise. Tomorrow at the running room clinic - 3 sets of running for 7 (yes, seven) minutes and walking for one minute. Fun times ahead......NOT!!!!!
Oh, I decided to take my lunch tomorrow so that I can tell you all tomorrow that I had a great day food wise - how smart am I??
Have a good night sleep. Meanwhile, shout out to Tigerlilly who posted a nice loss on her blog today.....Yay TL!!
Friday, September 28, 2007
Falling off the wagon....
Well, it was bound to happen at some point this week. And it happened last night. Well, not last night....yesterday. Had too many points for breakfast, so everything I ate after that was over points. I didn't go crazy like I normally would...but I didn't have a zero point salad for dinner either. Anyhow, this morning I will update my journal and start fresh....and by that I mean stick to my daily points target and not use any extra!
I think I will rake up some leaves in the backyard today...they are actually starting to bug me. Normally I wouldn't even notice there were leaves in the back yard, but now that I have a dog....I put them in a pile last week, but since then...more have fallen....and it took until now to come up with a plan to get the leaves into the plastic garbage bag that the dog was sure to nip at. I now have a plan, and I'm sure the dog will enjoy the company while he is playing outside.
I was supposed to start curling tonight, but the other team couldn't get enough people together. Imagine...1st night and they are having to jam already!! I'm not too sad though....I really wanted to watch that new vampire (and Angle rip-off) show. Now I can ;-)
I'm going to do a run today on my own. I don't run again until Sunday a.m. with the Running Room. I was himming and ha'ing, but now that I'm not curling....I'd better get out there. It's only 30 minutes....still walking for 1 minute, running for 5
What else......oh ya...CSI...anyone watch? I'm really glad that they didn't kill Sara off. Not that I'm particularly fond of that character....it just would have been so sad for a season premiere. The other show I watched was Grey's. I HATE Izzy's character. Blech, blech, blech......seriously......a horse? I was folding laundry and threw a sock at the tv when George showed up saying he loved her. F*ck! I also watched Big Shots, cause there was nothing else on.....it was ok. I really like the guys they have for the show....so I will watch again......after Grey's we just watched StarGate 1 on dvd. We are in the middle of season 3.
Well....I suppose I should get moving. Literally. I have to drop off puppy's vet papers at the Doggy Spa that he is going to next week. I think he will have so much fun....I have to work and didn't want him home all day alone....he is young yet. Plus, it is a good opportunity to get him used to other dogs. There is a little cocker spaniel that is the same age as him there....
Have a healthy day bloggers!
I think I will rake up some leaves in the backyard today...they are actually starting to bug me. Normally I wouldn't even notice there were leaves in the back yard, but now that I have a dog....I put them in a pile last week, but since then...more have fallen....and it took until now to come up with a plan to get the leaves into the plastic garbage bag that the dog was sure to nip at. I now have a plan, and I'm sure the dog will enjoy the company while he is playing outside.
I was supposed to start curling tonight, but the other team couldn't get enough people together. Imagine...1st night and they are having to jam already!! I'm not too sad though....I really wanted to watch that new vampire (and Angle rip-off) show. Now I can ;-)
I'm going to do a run today on my own. I don't run again until Sunday a.m. with the Running Room. I was himming and ha'ing, but now that I'm not curling....I'd better get out there. It's only 30 minutes....still walking for 1 minute, running for 5
What else......oh ya...CSI...anyone watch? I'm really glad that they didn't kill Sara off. Not that I'm particularly fond of that character....it just would have been so sad for a season premiere. The other show I watched was Grey's. I HATE Izzy's character. Blech, blech, blech......seriously......a horse? I was folding laundry and threw a sock at the tv when George showed up saying he loved her. F*ck! I also watched Big Shots, cause there was nothing else on.....it was ok. I really like the guys they have for the show....so I will watch again......after Grey's we just watched StarGate 1 on dvd. We are in the middle of season 3.
Well....I suppose I should get moving. Literally. I have to drop off puppy's vet papers at the Doggy Spa that he is going to next week. I think he will have so much fun....I have to work and didn't want him home all day alone....he is young yet. Plus, it is a good opportunity to get him used to other dogs. There is a little cocker spaniel that is the same age as him there....
Have a healthy day bloggers!
Thursday, September 27, 2007
2 Running Room classes down....28 to go!
Last night my cousin couldn't attend the run because she had a university class. This meant that I had to go alone. I usually jam on myself when left to do something alone. But, last night I went. It wasn't a great experience. Running wise - I did well - I ran up with the teacher for almost the entire time, so I was happy with my pace, and I didn't walk during any run time...all that was good.
What wasn't great about last night's run was, well, running with the teacher. There was also another gal, so 3 of us were running in a line...shoulder to shoulder, you get the picture? Anyhow, they are chatting....are you married, what do you do for a living, what does your spouse do....do you have kids....and not once did they address me. They quite pretended I wasn't there. I was so uncomfortable that I ended up falling back a bit behind them. Sheesh. This is why I hate doing stuff on my own.
Food wise, I had a good day. Ate 4.5 flex points. I was really hungry....actually, I was quite munchy after my run, but all I had was a half cup of yogurt.
I'm off for breakfast with my other cousin...can't wait. He's so nice.
Have a healthy day bloggers!
What wasn't great about last night's run was, well, running with the teacher. There was also another gal, so 3 of us were running in a line...shoulder to shoulder, you get the picture? Anyhow, they are chatting....are you married, what do you do for a living, what does your spouse do....do you have kids....and not once did they address me. They quite pretended I wasn't there. I was so uncomfortable that I ended up falling back a bit behind them. Sheesh. This is why I hate doing stuff on my own.
Food wise, I had a good day. Ate 4.5 flex points. I was really hungry....actually, I was quite munchy after my run, but all I had was a half cup of yogurt.
I'm off for breakfast with my other cousin...can't wait. He's so nice.
Have a healthy day bloggers!
Wednesday, September 26, 2007
1 Running Room class down....29 to go!
I went to my Running Room class last night. I signed up for a 5k class, which is for people who have "learned to run" - presumably from their learn to run clinic - and just want to increase to 5k. Somehow, I forgot this, so when she told us we were going out to run 4 times the following: walk 1 minute, run 5 minutes...I just about fell off my bench! WHAT???? RUN 5 MINUTES?? That is what my head screamed.
Needless to say, the first 5 minute run was so hard. It hurt my legs, my lungs, my arms were cold.....on and on. But, it was just the first 5 minutes. By the second set....I found my groove.
My cousin joined the class with me. I'm very glad to have the company running, although neither of us are talkers while we run. She found the run quite challenging and told me to go ahead. I thought it better that we stayed together. Had I gone on, she would have stopped. As it was, we were slow, but steady! We never stopped once.
I ate 1 flex point yesterday above my points target for the day. I figure I earned 2 activity points from that class. So, a successful day.
I have a run again tonight. I'm looking forward to tonight because it doesn't have the talking part. You just show up to run. It will be an earlier night.
I missed most of Biggest Loser last night, but we caught....well, I guess the last hour or so.....I teared up when I saw Jerry in his after clip. I was beyond impressed. I will miss him on the show for sure.
Anyone watch SVU? Cynthia Nixon was great on it. The other show I watched was Bones. I have watched the show from the beginning, but somehow was still kinda surprised when they said it was already year 3 of the show. Has Angle really been gone that long?
Have a healthy day bloggers!!
Needless to say, the first 5 minute run was so hard. It hurt my legs, my lungs, my arms were cold.....on and on. But, it was just the first 5 minutes. By the second set....I found my groove.
My cousin joined the class with me. I'm very glad to have the company running, although neither of us are talkers while we run. She found the run quite challenging and told me to go ahead. I thought it better that we stayed together. Had I gone on, she would have stopped. As it was, we were slow, but steady! We never stopped once.
I ate 1 flex point yesterday above my points target for the day. I figure I earned 2 activity points from that class. So, a successful day.
I have a run again tonight. I'm looking forward to tonight because it doesn't have the talking part. You just show up to run. It will be an earlier night.
I missed most of Biggest Loser last night, but we caught....well, I guess the last hour or so.....I teared up when I saw Jerry in his after clip. I was beyond impressed. I will miss him on the show for sure.
Anyone watch SVU? Cynthia Nixon was great on it. The other show I watched was Bones. I have watched the show from the beginning, but somehow was still kinda surprised when they said it was already year 3 of the show. Has Angle really been gone that long?
Have a healthy day bloggers!!
Tuesday, September 25, 2007
Point Counting Day 1...
I found out why I had such a bad headache yesterday - we are having our first Chinook of the season. I felt like my head was ready to explode all day and actually had trouble keeping my food down. Now that the nice weather is here - I should be ok. My headaches only happen as the temperature goes UP. Now that it is up, I will just enjoy the nice weather.
Counting points yesterday. Always a shock to go back to that. It is amazing how quickly your portion sizes grow, your choices are not quite right. In any case, I wrote everything down. And I used 21 flex points!! We had no groceries (I go shopping today) and daughter had a hankering for pizza. We ordered chicken, feta & tomatoes. OMG! Best pizza I've ever tasted! The good news is that I found the count for the pizza in my WW Canadian fast food guide, and so I was able to track everything properly. I didn't need to use that many flex pts - where did I go wrong with my choices? Well, in two places. 1) I looked up the count AFTER I had eaten the food. We all know that if you look it up first - you don't have that third piece! 2) When I have such a bad headache (or am sick in ANY way) I crave comfort food. So I sort of self-justified along the way. This is what the flex points are for. I just have to be sure to get some activity points in.
Which brings me to my first class at the Running Room tonight for my 5k running class! I'm so very excited. My cousin ended up signing up for the class also, so I will even have company. She won't be able to make the Wednesday runs, but I need practice getting out there on my own anyhow.
I have an appt today at the doggy daycare center to see if they will accept my pup as a client. I sure hope they say yes, because I have to work next week. I don't really want to leave him alone all day if I don't have to. I have another place in mind as a back up, although....the place I'm going to today if my first choice - it has such a good set up, with organized play times, sleep times, walks outside.....
Well.....you've all been reading long enough....and I'm not getting any activity points typing.....or am I? HAHA!!!!
Have a healthy day bloggers!!
Counting points yesterday. Always a shock to go back to that. It is amazing how quickly your portion sizes grow, your choices are not quite right. In any case, I wrote everything down. And I used 21 flex points!! We had no groceries (I go shopping today) and daughter had a hankering for pizza. We ordered chicken, feta & tomatoes. OMG! Best pizza I've ever tasted! The good news is that I found the count for the pizza in my WW Canadian fast food guide, and so I was able to track everything properly. I didn't need to use that many flex pts - where did I go wrong with my choices? Well, in two places. 1) I looked up the count AFTER I had eaten the food. We all know that if you look it up first - you don't have that third piece! 2) When I have such a bad headache (or am sick in ANY way) I crave comfort food. So I sort of self-justified along the way. This is what the flex points are for. I just have to be sure to get some activity points in.
Which brings me to my first class at the Running Room tonight for my 5k running class! I'm so very excited. My cousin ended up signing up for the class also, so I will even have company. She won't be able to make the Wednesday runs, but I need practice getting out there on my own anyhow.
I have an appt today at the doggy daycare center to see if they will accept my pup as a client. I sure hope they say yes, because I have to work next week. I don't really want to leave him alone all day if I don't have to. I have another place in mind as a back up, although....the place I'm going to today if my first choice - it has such a good set up, with organized play times, sleep times, walks outside.....
Well.....you've all been reading long enough....and I'm not getting any activity points typing.....or am I? HAHA!!!!
Have a healthy day bloggers!!
Monday, September 24, 2007
Why not counting doesn't work
I have been writing down everything that I'm eating, but not really following a program. That so does not work for me. So, today I'm back to counting my pts. It is really the only way I can eat a reasonable amount. I've tried and tried again to track calories, but after doing points for so long, I just find that I get lost. I know WW works - why do I keep resisting?
On the vegetarian front - things are going well. I'm quite surprised though, at how naturally I order or eat meat without thinking. I found a health food store to go check out in my area to look for protein substitutes.
I have such a bad headache today. I have tried a cup of tea, advil, napping....nothing is working. Too much of a change in pressure in the weather, I think.....still haven't even taken the dog for a walk.....
Have a healthy day bloggers!
On the vegetarian front - things are going well. I'm quite surprised though, at how naturally I order or eat meat without thinking. I found a health food store to go check out in my area to look for protein substitutes.
I have such a bad headache today. I have tried a cup of tea, advil, napping....nothing is working. Too much of a change in pressure in the weather, I think.....still haven't even taken the dog for a walk.....
Have a healthy day bloggers!
Friday, September 21, 2007
So long between posts....
I didn't realize it had been so long since my last post. Sheesh, time flies when you're bored!
Over the past few days I have had some great posts in my head. Now I'm sitting down to write.....my mind is blank.
I was on some vegetarian websites the other day, nosing about. I printed off the PETA vegetarian starter kit. There is some very interesting reading there. I will admit, I didn't read the "get to know your meat" pages, because, quite frankly, I like beef too much. However, I do digest my food better when I'm not eating meat. So far I've been able to do around 2 days meatless and then I have some. Like everything else, this is a work in progress.
On the weekend I am going to Chapters to look for a vegetarian slow cooker book I saw advertised. I love using the slow cooker, but my current recipe book doesn't have a ton of meatless recipes.
So, is anyone out there watching CSI still? What are your thoughts on whether Sarah will be killed off?
I sure wish Biggest Loser was on more than once a week. I love that show. Don't you all just feel so happy for the people in there "where they are now" clips, looking so proud? Oh, and I officially don't like the black team. I was happy that the red team lost the last weigh in though - seriously - those two ladies were making me CRAZY!! What was with the attitudes? I mean we all have them, but these gals have the chance of a life time.
I bought a new mock chicken product to try at lunch today. Mmmmm, pretend chicken...doesn't get better than that!
Have a healthy day bloggers!
Over the past few days I have had some great posts in my head. Now I'm sitting down to write.....my mind is blank.
I was on some vegetarian websites the other day, nosing about. I printed off the PETA vegetarian starter kit. There is some very interesting reading there. I will admit, I didn't read the "get to know your meat" pages, because, quite frankly, I like beef too much. However, I do digest my food better when I'm not eating meat. So far I've been able to do around 2 days meatless and then I have some. Like everything else, this is a work in progress.
On the weekend I am going to Chapters to look for a vegetarian slow cooker book I saw advertised. I love using the slow cooker, but my current recipe book doesn't have a ton of meatless recipes.
So, is anyone out there watching CSI still? What are your thoughts on whether Sarah will be killed off?
I sure wish Biggest Loser was on more than once a week. I love that show. Don't you all just feel so happy for the people in there "where they are now" clips, looking so proud? Oh, and I officially don't like the black team. I was happy that the red team lost the last weigh in though - seriously - those two ladies were making me CRAZY!! What was with the attitudes? I mean we all have them, but these gals have the chance of a life time.
I bought a new mock chicken product to try at lunch today. Mmmmm, pretend chicken...doesn't get better than that!
Have a healthy day bloggers!
Tuesday, September 18, 2007
Big Brother Finale....do we care?
Well, I wasn't going to watch, but then I realised that I would miss everyone finding out that Eric was America's Player.....I'm just too curious to see every one's reaction.
I'm still sore from yoga. I wasn't able to take the dog on his big walk up the hill yesterday, because it was raining, but I took him for 2-30 minute walks on the bike path. It wasn't as much fun for either of us, I don't think. But, at least it wasn't as muddy!
I had a good food day yesterday. Still not following a program....but making healthy choices......so I guess that is like the core plan?
I see that Poppy is back blogging! Welcome back Poppy!! (http://fatgirlchat.blogspot.com/) Stop by and check out her page - it is one of my fav's!!
Have a healthy day bloggers!
I'm still sore from yoga. I wasn't able to take the dog on his big walk up the hill yesterday, because it was raining, but I took him for 2-30 minute walks on the bike path. It wasn't as much fun for either of us, I don't think. But, at least it wasn't as muddy!
I had a good food day yesterday. Still not following a program....but making healthy choices......so I guess that is like the core plan?
I see that Poppy is back blogging! Welcome back Poppy!! (http://fatgirlchat.blogspot.com/) Stop by and check out her page - it is one of my fav's!!
Have a healthy day bloggers!
Sunday, September 16, 2007
Yoga Rocks!
We started yoga again yesterday. It was great. I am so sore today. Even husband is sore today. And teacher took it easy on us! YIKES! There was one couple that returned that we knew from last time, other than that, new people. One other couple, two ladies and a pregnant lady. Good size class.
After class, we grabbed a quick bite of lunch and took puppy on his big walk. We managed to knock 10 minutes off my regular time. So, I'm thinking when I do it on my own, I need to pick up my pace. Daughter started on the walk with us, but most of the way up the hill, she turned back.
Today I am golfing with a former manager, her friend and my husband. So, after I'm done my Tim's coffee, we will take puppy on his big walk, since he will be locked up for a good part of the day......I'm a bit nervous about doing that big walk and then golfing 18 holes.....we will be using a cart, but I get quite sore from all that swinging of the club.....in any case, sore or not, it will be a fun day! My former manager is one of my favourite people - we always have a good time together.
Well bloggers, have a healthy day!
After class, we grabbed a quick bite of lunch and took puppy on his big walk. We managed to knock 10 minutes off my regular time. So, I'm thinking when I do it on my own, I need to pick up my pace. Daughter started on the walk with us, but most of the way up the hill, she turned back.
Today I am golfing with a former manager, her friend and my husband. So, after I'm done my Tim's coffee, we will take puppy on his big walk, since he will be locked up for a good part of the day......I'm a bit nervous about doing that big walk and then golfing 18 holes.....we will be using a cart, but I get quite sore from all that swinging of the club.....in any case, sore or not, it will be a fun day! My former manager is one of my favourite people - we always have a good time together.
Well bloggers, have a healthy day!
Friday, September 14, 2007
Friday, finally!
Puppy was up to pee at 2:30 this morning - I couldn't fall asleep for over an hour after that.....I hate when that happens!!
I added onto my route with the dog for our "big walk" and got it up to an hour. I'm quite pleased about that. My lungs still want to jump out of my chest on the way up the hill. When will that stop??
I didn't make it to belly dance last night. Was busy arguing with daughter. Had a less than stellar parenting moment.....why can't we turn back time?
Meanwhile, my mom just called. Her brother in law died this morning. I feel bad for my mom's husband. He is so sad.
I sure feel like having a glass of wine tonight. I have some homemade port downstairs.....Maybe I will have a glass of that. It is kick ass!!
So, BB8. What a bust, eh? Those two trashy skanky people winning the $$. Unbelievable. But, not as unbelievable as the first week of Biggest Looser. The losses were stunning. I felt bad for the gal that got sent home, because I think that type of person is the one that needs the help the most. I just about cried when I saw how successful she had been on her own, and how proud she looked for the after photos. Awesome. Oh, and how much do I love Bob the trainer? Man, I would love to have just a week with him. I think he seems so NICE. Mind you, so does the blond chick...I forget her name...is it Kim? Personally, for me, Jill would not have the right affect (effect??) on me. I can't wait till the next show.
Well bloggers....stay tuned for a run down of my yoga class tomorrow....I CAN'T WAIT!!!!!
I added onto my route with the dog for our "big walk" and got it up to an hour. I'm quite pleased about that. My lungs still want to jump out of my chest on the way up the hill. When will that stop??
I didn't make it to belly dance last night. Was busy arguing with daughter. Had a less than stellar parenting moment.....why can't we turn back time?
Meanwhile, my mom just called. Her brother in law died this morning. I feel bad for my mom's husband. He is so sad.
I sure feel like having a glass of wine tonight. I have some homemade port downstairs.....Maybe I will have a glass of that. It is kick ass!!
So, BB8. What a bust, eh? Those two trashy skanky people winning the $$. Unbelievable. But, not as unbelievable as the first week of Biggest Looser. The losses were stunning. I felt bad for the gal that got sent home, because I think that type of person is the one that needs the help the most. I just about cried when I saw how successful she had been on her own, and how proud she looked for the after photos. Awesome. Oh, and how much do I love Bob the trainer? Man, I would love to have just a week with him. I think he seems so NICE. Mind you, so does the blond chick...I forget her name...is it Kim? Personally, for me, Jill would not have the right affect (effect??) on me. I can't wait till the next show.
Well bloggers....stay tuned for a run down of my yoga class tomorrow....I CAN'T WAIT!!!!!
Thursday, September 13, 2007
Ok, I'm back
I have been gone for a bit, but I'm back now. I will bring you up to date on what has been happening....
1) hosted breakfast for 12 people (husband's family) and had one SIL complain because she had to drive into town for it. We were having said breakfast specifically so she & her husband could see other SIL who was in from out of province.
2) drove out of province SIL to yet another province to drop her & her hubby off at MIL's. Husband remembered to pack his golf clubs and shoes - a last minute decision, but not our overnight bag.....
3) took dog on his big walk, and on the way home, blew out a tire
4) was up all night next night with a very sick puppy
5) haven't felt like blogging because I feel I have nothing to say - except that I forgot that this blog is really for me...I don't need to have anything to say
6) I have been keeping track of my food, but not really following any program
I start Belly Dance tonight. I'm really glad, because I need some routine. Plus I find that I really miss it in the "off season". The bummer is though, that my friend I do class with is having surgery next week and she didn't sign up for this session. Husband & I start yoga on Saturday. I'm really looking forward to that. We always have fun, and I love the stretched out feeling I get after a class.
I have been taking the dog on his big walks up that hill. My lungs still haven't adjusted to the hike. Everyday still hurts as much as the day before. I guess that still makes it a bit of a workout. We walk for 40 - 45 minutes. He really likes it, and I listen to my iPod - still working on Harry Potter, book 5. I can't wait until the 7th book is available on iTunes.
What else.....eh, I guess that is it. Haven't heard about dinner with former co-workers yet. I hope they schedule it soon - it isn't long until my running clinic starts up and I will be busy 3 nights a week with that. I'm quite surprised at how much I'm looking forward to the clinic. The weather is nice and cool, and great for running.
Have a healthy day bloggers!
1) hosted breakfast for 12 people (husband's family) and had one SIL complain because she had to drive into town for it. We were having said breakfast specifically so she & her husband could see other SIL who was in from out of province.
2) drove out of province SIL to yet another province to drop her & her hubby off at MIL's. Husband remembered to pack his golf clubs and shoes - a last minute decision, but not our overnight bag.....
3) took dog on his big walk, and on the way home, blew out a tire
4) was up all night next night with a very sick puppy
5) haven't felt like blogging because I feel I have nothing to say - except that I forgot that this blog is really for me...I don't need to have anything to say
6) I have been keeping track of my food, but not really following any program
I start Belly Dance tonight. I'm really glad, because I need some routine. Plus I find that I really miss it in the "off season". The bummer is though, that my friend I do class with is having surgery next week and she didn't sign up for this session. Husband & I start yoga on Saturday. I'm really looking forward to that. We always have fun, and I love the stretched out feeling I get after a class.
I have been taking the dog on his big walks up that hill. My lungs still haven't adjusted to the hike. Everyday still hurts as much as the day before. I guess that still makes it a bit of a workout. We walk for 40 - 45 minutes. He really likes it, and I listen to my iPod - still working on Harry Potter, book 5. I can't wait until the 7th book is available on iTunes.
What else.....eh, I guess that is it. Haven't heard about dinner with former co-workers yet. I hope they schedule it soon - it isn't long until my running clinic starts up and I will be busy 3 nights a week with that. I'm quite surprised at how much I'm looking forward to the clinic. The weather is nice and cool, and great for running.
Have a healthy day bloggers!
Thursday, September 06, 2007
Mojo still MIA
I'm still feeling blah about things on the weight loss front. Just feel like I have so much else taking up my time. I'm still writing things down, trying to make more good choices than not. I guess why I feel like I'm not making an effort is the lack of formal exercise. Maybe I will feel better when all of my classes start up.
We have been having a busy 1st week of September. Daughter is adjusting to her new school, which comes with many challenges, such as making a whole new set of friends. Husband is busy at work. Puppy is busy peeing every 2 seconds. If I can get through this week and the weekend, I think things will settle in, and I will feel less blah.
I just spoke with my former supervisor. Man, I miss those girls so much. She is going to try to arrange a dinner for a couple of us - then we don't have to fit all of our talking into an hour over the lunch hour. I sure hope it comes together. These are people that I really want to keep in my life. It is so easy to drift apart if you don't put in any effort.
Well bloggers. The weather has turned the worst kind of awful, so I think a cup of tea is in order, and then I will be out in the torrential downpours to walk to dog.
Oh, the dog did two trips up the huge hill on our big walk today. I thought there was a good chance my lungs would leap out of my chest!! He, on the other hand, seemed to gather more energy the longer we walked!!
Have a healthy day!!
We have been having a busy 1st week of September. Daughter is adjusting to her new school, which comes with many challenges, such as making a whole new set of friends. Husband is busy at work. Puppy is busy peeing every 2 seconds. If I can get through this week and the weekend, I think things will settle in, and I will feel less blah.
I just spoke with my former supervisor. Man, I miss those girls so much. She is going to try to arrange a dinner for a couple of us - then we don't have to fit all of our talking into an hour over the lunch hour. I sure hope it comes together. These are people that I really want to keep in my life. It is so easy to drift apart if you don't put in any effort.
Well bloggers. The weather has turned the worst kind of awful, so I think a cup of tea is in order, and then I will be out in the torrential downpours to walk to dog.
Oh, the dog did two trips up the huge hill on our big walk today. I thought there was a good chance my lungs would leap out of my chest!! He, on the other hand, seemed to gather more energy the longer we walked!!
Have a healthy day!!
Monday, September 03, 2007
This post is for "Mister & SmarT"
Indiana went on his "big walk" again today. Below are a couple of pictures of him during the big walk, and of course, a picture of him after the big walk.....
I've lost my Weight Loss Mojo!
Oh, my word! I have been having a heck of a time of late! My goals haven't changed. I just can't seem to find my grove since vacation. I'm really hoping that I find a routine again soon. Daughter goes back to school tomorrow. That may help. The only exercise I've been getting is walking the dog. We took him on a "big walk" yesterday - I ended up napping for an hour when we got back. Indiana ended up sleeping for a good part of the afternoon. Blah, blah, blah. Sorry, this isn't much of a post. Sadly, it reflects where I am with things perfectly.........
Tuesday, August 28, 2007
Butternut Squash Lasagne
I have a problem. I just went in my freezer and found some leftover butternut squash lasagne. Which I promptly had for breakfast. Which was so tasty, it might be the best lasagne I've ever made. My problem? I can't remember what prompted me to make this recipe, or where I would have had the recipe from. Crap. I hate when I do that!
The sun is back out! I am one of those people who is greatly affected by cloud cover. If I don't have access to sunshine I get really down. Luckily, while the climate where I live gets REALLY cold, we hardly ever don't have sunshine. Except for the past few days. I feel like I've just woken up from a long nap with all the sunshine streaming in now.
Indiana (the new pup) slept through the night again last night. I guess the breeder had been very diligent with her training before we got him. I officially love that woman!
Have a healthy day bloggers!
The sun is back out! I am one of those people who is greatly affected by cloud cover. If I don't have access to sunshine I get really down. Luckily, while the climate where I live gets REALLY cold, we hardly ever don't have sunshine. Except for the past few days. I feel like I've just woken up from a long nap with all the sunshine streaming in now.
Indiana (the new pup) slept through the night again last night. I guess the breeder had been very diligent with her training before we got him. I officially love that woman!
Have a healthy day bloggers!
Sunday, August 26, 2007
My family has grown...
by one awesome, lovely, precious little puppy. His name is Indiana, born June 29. He is a miniature schnauzer. Please feel free to leave lots of comments about how gorgeous he is!!
I am, of course, completely exhausted. He was up every couple hours last night. So, there I was, in my housecoat in the rain! What a sight I'm sure I was. Daughter had a sleepover, so I had to take him out front. Then, when he was done his business, I had to play with him for a bit. Meanwhile, I discovered that my weekend paper gets delivered at 3:30 in the morning. Who knew?
I haven't exercised in a few days, just too excited/busy with pup. I will get back to it tomorrow though. Can't stop living. Guess what though. I found a leather bound book that I had been keeping track of meals/workout in from 2003! What interesting reading. I had forgotten that I was lifting weights so regularly. I think I was following Body for Life. Gosh, what program haven't I tried?
Have a healthy day bloggers!!
Friday, August 24, 2007
C25K..
I went to the gym last night, after Big Brother (good bye Jen) and did week 3 of C25K....which is where I left off in May!! I was on such a high after that I felt like I could take on anything. Husband & I are going to the gym tonight again. Daughter jammed out last night, but tonight I think I will use my parental power to have her come. We only do cardio - the C25K is only 30 minutes. She can do the elliptical.
I had a good day eating yesterday. Healthy choices.
Eh, I don't really have much else. Have a healthy day bloggers!
I had a good day eating yesterday. Healthy choices.
Eh, I don't really have much else. Have a healthy day bloggers!
Thursday, August 23, 2007
A stop and think moment.....
Part of my vacation was spent with my sister. She lives quite far away, so I only get to see her once or twice a year. Anyhow, we are quite different in just about every way. We are very close though. So, we are having tea one morning and I was reading my latest murder mystery find from Chapters (from the sale bin, I like to try new authors, but only when I can pay $4.99!) and she was at the desk reading a printout of some sort, like an article.
I asked if she was reading for pleasure or for work. She works for the government and has a lot of work related reading to do. I've never actually seen her read a book that was just fiction. She is always reading some article or another. Anyhow, she gave me a rather odd look. And then she said, well, it's work, but also pleasure because I'm interested in it. I said Oh, and went back to my mystery novel.
It was later in the day that I thought back to this. She has always had a job that is her passion. I have never had a job where I would have to read something and not consider it "work". Never. It would never occur to me that anything at work would be interesting. It was always just a means to an end. My sister on the other hand.....she really likes what she does. Thinking back, she must not have understood my question, since for her the two choices are not mutually exclusive.
All of this to say: I need to find my passion. What an eye opener. Where/how does one find their passion?
I asked if she was reading for pleasure or for work. She works for the government and has a lot of work related reading to do. I've never actually seen her read a book that was just fiction. She is always reading some article or another. Anyhow, she gave me a rather odd look. And then she said, well, it's work, but also pleasure because I'm interested in it. I said Oh, and went back to my mystery novel.
It was later in the day that I thought back to this. She has always had a job that is her passion. I have never had a job where I would have to read something and not consider it "work". Never. It would never occur to me that anything at work would be interesting. It was always just a means to an end. My sister on the other hand.....she really likes what she does. Thinking back, she must not have understood my question, since for her the two choices are not mutually exclusive.
All of this to say: I need to find my passion. What an eye opener. Where/how does one find their passion?
Wednesday, August 22, 2007
I SO HEART JASON BOURNE
Well, husband & I finally saw the new Bourne movie. I loved it, loved it, loved it. I'm not crazy about this new method of filming though - like some guy is just walking around with the camera on his shoulder - my husband did a better job videoing on our vacation....I got dizzy a couple of times and had to look away. MMMM, I love going to a movie and loving it so much that I can't wait to buy it. Matt Damon is an awesome action actor.
I just made the yummiest soup for supper. Borscht. Husband loves it....and it turns out so do daughter & I!
Speaking of daughter, she came to the gym with me this a.m. I "hit" the weights. I expect I won't be able to walk tomorrow!
Have a healthy day bloggers!!
I just made the yummiest soup for supper. Borscht. Husband loves it....and it turns out so do daughter & I!
Speaking of daughter, she came to the gym with me this a.m. I "hit" the weights. I expect I won't be able to walk tomorrow!
Have a healthy day bloggers!!
Tuesday, August 21, 2007
The family that exercises together....
sweats together!
When I returned home Sunday (one week after husband came home), husband announced that play time was over and that he was going to start exercising pronto. Then daughter calls from her friends house yesterday in the afternoon asking to go to our club in the evening.
Since the stars are obviously aligned, after dinner I ensure husband makes good on his announcement (although in retrospect, I should have also bought a lotto ticket!). He laughed when I asked what time we were going to the gym. So, off we all toodle. Daughter brings a buddy. They do the elliptical and ball/machine work, I do elevations on the treadmill and husband does laps in the pool and then the steam room. I am one happy camper.
Till I get home and update my food journal. What sucks as much as the weight I gained on vacay (which I think will be substantial - I weigh officially tomorrow) is getting my portions back into control. And realizing that beer is a point sucker. I used 11.5 flex points and 6 of them were beer! Stupid. 6 points is almost what I spent on my freakin supper. Sheesh. It takes months and months to learn a new habit and exactly 3 weeks to loose it!
Have a healthy day bloggers!
PS: Getting closer to getting my puppy. Endless hours spent over vacay picking out the PERFECT names. Stay tuned!
PPS: Dog names are like baby names - I will not be telling till I post the picture of the pup - and then you will all be compelled to think it is the best name ever - HA!! (and of course it will be the cutest pup ever also!)
When I returned home Sunday (one week after husband came home), husband announced that play time was over and that he was going to start exercising pronto. Then daughter calls from her friends house yesterday in the afternoon asking to go to our club in the evening.
Since the stars are obviously aligned, after dinner I ensure husband makes good on his announcement (although in retrospect, I should have also bought a lotto ticket!). He laughed when I asked what time we were going to the gym. So, off we all toodle. Daughter brings a buddy. They do the elliptical and ball/machine work, I do elevations on the treadmill and husband does laps in the pool and then the steam room. I am one happy camper.
Till I get home and update my food journal. What sucks as much as the weight I gained on vacay (which I think will be substantial - I weigh officially tomorrow) is getting my portions back into control. And realizing that beer is a point sucker. I used 11.5 flex points and 6 of them were beer! Stupid. 6 points is almost what I spent on my freakin supper. Sheesh. It takes months and months to learn a new habit and exactly 3 weeks to loose it!
Have a healthy day bloggers!
PS: Getting closer to getting my puppy. Endless hours spent over vacay picking out the PERFECT names. Stay tuned!
PPS: Dog names are like baby names - I will not be telling till I post the picture of the pup - and then you will all be compelled to think it is the best name ever - HA!! (and of course it will be the cutest pup ever also!)
Monday, August 20, 2007
How to tell when you've had a good vacation....
You find yourself wondering what your username & password is when you try to log onto blogger!!!
I had the best vacation. I got to see tons of both family and friends. Feels good to be home though.
On the eating front.....UGH! That is all I'm going to say about that!
Anyhow friends, I'm off to catch up on your blogs.
Have a healthy day!
I had the best vacation. I got to see tons of both family and friends. Feels good to be home though.
On the eating front.....UGH! That is all I'm going to say about that!
Anyhow friends, I'm off to catch up on your blogs.
Have a healthy day!
Thursday, July 26, 2007
Freakin' OUT!!!!
First off, I had a ball golfing yesterday! I ended up doing my walk before I golfed, so it didn't matter that we took a cart. Unfortunately, a really bad rain storm came through around the 13th hole - it went away as soon as it came - but that broke my momentum, so my girlfriend & I just went back to the clubhouse!
So, I'm really starting to freak out about staying on plan on vacation. It is stressing me out. Where I am going - no one will try to get me to eat more than I want to, or make unhealthy choices. What is stressing me out is ME. What if I get there and just decide "screw it!"? Ugh! I really don't want to undo the little bit that I've done. Do you know yesterday I pulled a pair of pants out of the closet by accident, a pair that was too small - and I tried them on mostly thinking it would give me incentive to keep at it - and the friggin things fit! I haven't been able to wear them for well over a year. I don't want to come back to those pants not fitting again. And the worst part is, I know it is in MY control. I need to start my positive self-talk. I will stay on plan, I will stay on plan....blah, blah, blah!
Have a healthy day bloggers!
So, I'm really starting to freak out about staying on plan on vacation. It is stressing me out. Where I am going - no one will try to get me to eat more than I want to, or make unhealthy choices. What is stressing me out is ME. What if I get there and just decide "screw it!"? Ugh! I really don't want to undo the little bit that I've done. Do you know yesterday I pulled a pair of pants out of the closet by accident, a pair that was too small - and I tried them on mostly thinking it would give me incentive to keep at it - and the friggin things fit! I haven't been able to wear them for well over a year. I don't want to come back to those pants not fitting again. And the worst part is, I know it is in MY control. I need to start my positive self-talk. I will stay on plan, I will stay on plan....blah, blah, blah!
Have a healthy day bloggers!
Wednesday, July 25, 2007
not much Wednesday
Not much going on with me today. Husband read Harry Potter last night and I had the tv to myself. Of course, he put the book down for Big Brother. I am loving this season.
Did a 12k walk yesterday. My legs felt quite toned after that!
Am going golfing today with husband, one of his clients, and my former manager. Can't wait. Unfortunately, it is a big course, so we will be carting it - otherwise I would have received tons of activity points. Bummer. Big challenge for me today will be staying off the wine long enough to make a healthy dinner choice. Thankfully I start a new WW week today, so I have some flex pts available BUT I don't weigh in @ WW till tomorrow - so I have to be careful not to overdo it, cause as of today I'm 0.9 down! yay! I only know this because I had to weigh for my SparkPeople challenge.
I also have to remember to ask for extra trackers so that I can stay on program while I am on vacation. Tomorrow I am meeting my buddy early, we are walking to Starbucks and then to the meeting and then home. It will be a great time saver (walking will be out of the way) plus we will have our lattes for the meeting!
My daughter comes home tomorrow after two weeks away visiting husband's family. I can't wait - I miss her so much!!
Have a healthy day bloggers!!
Did a 12k walk yesterday. My legs felt quite toned after that!
Am going golfing today with husband, one of his clients, and my former manager. Can't wait. Unfortunately, it is a big course, so we will be carting it - otherwise I would have received tons of activity points. Bummer. Big challenge for me today will be staying off the wine long enough to make a healthy dinner choice. Thankfully I start a new WW week today, so I have some flex pts available BUT I don't weigh in @ WW till tomorrow - so I have to be careful not to overdo it, cause as of today I'm 0.9 down! yay! I only know this because I had to weigh for my SparkPeople challenge.
I also have to remember to ask for extra trackers so that I can stay on program while I am on vacation. Tomorrow I am meeting my buddy early, we are walking to Starbucks and then to the meeting and then home. It will be a great time saver (walking will be out of the way) plus we will have our lattes for the meeting!
My daughter comes home tomorrow after two weeks away visiting husband's family. I can't wait - I miss her so much!!
Have a healthy day bloggers!!
Tuesday, July 24, 2007
Life after Harry.....
I'm going mad now that I'm done reading the book. I'm dying to talk to someone about it, but I don't have anyone to discuss it with. Husband just started last night, and everyone else I know isn't reading it. I can't stop thinking about it. There is a good chance my head will explode. I suppose if it does, I will show a loss for sure this week! HA!
Had a good day yesterday. Still trying to tweak my pedometer - I think I will just have to settle for close enough. Why do I have to be so anal about these things? Anyhow, the good news is, when I double checked my route with the vehicle, I found out I was walking .3 of a km more than I thought. Every little bit counts, right?
Am leaving in 20 minutes to meet my buddy for a walk. We are going to finally know how far we are walking (sort of) cause of my pedometer. Plus, this route has a Starbucks stop in it. Fun times.
That is really all I have going on. Have started making a list of things I need to remember/do for/before vacation. It is getting shockingly long. I'm not bringing a lot of clothes for vacay - I will just do a load of laundry while I'm away. I hate having to drag around a really heavy suitcase. Makes me cranky. Mind you, laundry makes me cranky also.....hmmmmmm.....
Have a healthy day bloggers!
Had a good day yesterday. Still trying to tweak my pedometer - I think I will just have to settle for close enough. Why do I have to be so anal about these things? Anyhow, the good news is, when I double checked my route with the vehicle, I found out I was walking .3 of a km more than I thought. Every little bit counts, right?
Am leaving in 20 minutes to meet my buddy for a walk. We are going to finally know how far we are walking (sort of) cause of my pedometer. Plus, this route has a Starbucks stop in it. Fun times.
That is really all I have going on. Have started making a list of things I need to remember/do for/before vacation. It is getting shockingly long. I'm not bringing a lot of clothes for vacay - I will just do a load of laundry while I'm away. I hate having to drag around a really heavy suitcase. Makes me cranky. Mind you, laundry makes me cranky also.....hmmmmmm.....
Have a healthy day bloggers!
Monday, July 23, 2007
Harry Potter book finished - NO SPOILERS
All I'm going to say is I loved the book and I thought she did a great job with the story.
Let me tell you all about my story of GETTING the book. I had pre-ordered on-line for general delivery to the house, figuring I would just read it when I got it. Then Chapters sent an e-mail saying they had decided to deliver all the books on the release day - anywhere between 9:00 - 6:00. I, of course, then decided that I had to read it right away, cause I knew what day I was getting it. As you all know, I had a dinner party Saturday night starting at 6:00. Any guesses of when the book FINALLY showed up? 5:46!!!!! I waited all f*cking day - and then only had 14 minutes to read. I was sure I wouldn't get it at all. I told the delivery dude when I opened the door "I take back all the mean things I've been thinking about you all day". He tried to make small talk about my last name - but I was like "dude - I only have 14 minutes!" He told me they had 7,000 copies that they delivered on Saturday!
I read for the 14 minutes but by the time my company left, I'm sad to say I was too drunk to focus on the letters. I then had to devote my entire day yesterday to the book. Needless to say, I didn't get my walk in yesterday. It was a sacrifice I had to make! HAHA!
Anyhow, I have lots to do today since I did nothing yesterday but read. Have a healthy day bloggers!
Let me tell you all about my story of GETTING the book. I had pre-ordered on-line for general delivery to the house, figuring I would just read it when I got it. Then Chapters sent an e-mail saying they had decided to deliver all the books on the release day - anywhere between 9:00 - 6:00. I, of course, then decided that I had to read it right away, cause I knew what day I was getting it. As you all know, I had a dinner party Saturday night starting at 6:00. Any guesses of when the book FINALLY showed up? 5:46!!!!! I waited all f*cking day - and then only had 14 minutes to read. I was sure I wouldn't get it at all. I told the delivery dude when I opened the door "I take back all the mean things I've been thinking about you all day". He tried to make small talk about my last name - but I was like "dude - I only have 14 minutes!" He told me they had 7,000 copies that they delivered on Saturday!
I read for the 14 minutes but by the time my company left, I'm sad to say I was too drunk to focus on the letters. I then had to devote my entire day yesterday to the book. Needless to say, I didn't get my walk in yesterday. It was a sacrifice I had to make! HAHA!
Anyhow, I have lots to do today since I did nothing yesterday but read. Have a healthy day bloggers!
Friday, July 20, 2007
Pedometer, WW & Harry Potter
As I suspected, I had set up the pedometer incorrectly. I did my walk with it yesterday, and while the step count was what I expected, the miles readout was a mile off! Husband helped me measure last night, and I will try again today.
So, Big Brother last night? Classic! I can't wait to see Sunday's show when they show Kail's reaction to the fact that her alliance didn't vote her way! And how classic is it that Evil is now HOH? Do I smell Kail & Jen on the block?
Another good points day yesterday. 20 target pts eaten, 0 flex & 4 activity pts earned and not eaten. Calorie count on SP - only just over 1,000. Does that seem really low to anyone? I may have to add 3 flex pts per day to my plans. I'm exercising around 270 calories a day. I just don't think 800 calories a day is a) healthy and b) sustainable. I want to be able to do this for the rest of my life, not just a month or 5.....Does this make sense to anyone else, or am I just justifying eating more food?
I was doing my daily cruise of the net, catching up on celeb gossip, and I noticed a post out there talking about a Harry Potter leak. My friends, I will have to start my media ban early. This will now be my last post until I'm done reading HP.
So, stay healthy, stay on plan.....hope to be back Monday at the latest!
PS: Huge shout out to the skinny minnies who lost an obscene amount of weight this week collectively. Yay team!!
So, Big Brother last night? Classic! I can't wait to see Sunday's show when they show Kail's reaction to the fact that her alliance didn't vote her way! And how classic is it that Evil is now HOH? Do I smell Kail & Jen on the block?
Another good points day yesterday. 20 target pts eaten, 0 flex & 4 activity pts earned and not eaten. Calorie count on SP - only just over 1,000. Does that seem really low to anyone? I may have to add 3 flex pts per day to my plans. I'm exercising around 270 calories a day. I just don't think 800 calories a day is a) healthy and b) sustainable. I want to be able to do this for the rest of my life, not just a month or 5.....Does this make sense to anyone else, or am I just justifying eating more food?
I was doing my daily cruise of the net, catching up on celeb gossip, and I noticed a post out there talking about a Harry Potter leak. My friends, I will have to start my media ban early. This will now be my last post until I'm done reading HP.
So, stay healthy, stay on plan.....hope to be back Monday at the latest!
PS: Huge shout out to the skinny minnies who lost an obscene amount of weight this week collectively. Yay team!!
Thursday, July 19, 2007
New Pedometer!
Husband took me pedometer shopping last night, just for something to do. He took me to the Tech Shop, instead of the Running Room. And I found the rockingist pedometer ever! And what a screaming deal. Only $35!
I bought a Walking Advantage Sportline. It measures distance, steps and calories. It flips between metric & imperial (important feature for Canadians my age who were raised when the country was switching systems - I like to know how many km I walked, but how many miles an hour I did it in - silly, eh?). Oh, and the best part is that it can flip up while I'm walking and the display turns upside down so I can read it without taking it off.
I'm quite excited to get out there today and try it. Of course, I tried setting the stride myself - I had it all done, and then I realized how off my math was (sheesh) so I think I have it set correctly now. I've driven my loop, so I know what the distance should read....if it's off by lots, I will have husband measure it out for me tonight. Since he is a surveyor, he is good with distance!
I stayed within my points yesterday. Ate 20 target pts, 2 flex. Exercised 4 pts that I didn't eat. That brings me to a net of 18 pts which is the lowest I should eat at my weight. Now I just have to do that again today.
Have a healthy day bloggers!
I bought a Walking Advantage Sportline. It measures distance, steps and calories. It flips between metric & imperial (important feature for Canadians my age who were raised when the country was switching systems - I like to know how many km I walked, but how many miles an hour I did it in - silly, eh?). Oh, and the best part is that it can flip up while I'm walking and the display turns upside down so I can read it without taking it off.
I'm quite excited to get out there today and try it. Of course, I tried setting the stride myself - I had it all done, and then I realized how off my math was (sheesh) so I think I have it set correctly now. I've driven my loop, so I know what the distance should read....if it's off by lots, I will have husband measure it out for me tonight. Since he is a surveyor, he is good with distance!
I stayed within my points yesterday. Ate 20 target pts, 2 flex. Exercised 4 pts that I didn't eat. That brings me to a net of 18 pts which is the lowest I should eat at my weight. Now I just have to do that again today.
Have a healthy day bloggers!
Wednesday, July 18, 2007
working through the pain
You'll all be relieved to hear that I am almost healed. Even with my pulled muscle I went for my walk yesterday and today.
Yesterday I did a very, very slow walk to the top of my loop and then added my running, and my muscle was killing me......
Today I just did a brisk walk the whole loop, and by the end of the walk, I had worked out the kink. No more sore muscle! Just the dull ache that is left after an injury. Yay!
It is so humid out there. I would have run today, but I was doing the loop clockwise today, and the hill that I would have had to run down was too steep for my knees. So, since I want to get back into switching the direction I go in everyday, I have decided that I will only add running on the days I go counterclockwise. This will give my knees a rest, and on the clockwise days, I can work on my walking speed.
Let's see. Oh, here is some big news on how silly I can be. I have agreed to host a dinner party on Saturday. You know. THE DAY that Harry Potter comes out. THE DAY that I have vowed to spend reading since I heard what day it was coming out. THE DAY that I vowed to have zero interaction with anyone so that I would not fall pray to nasty people looking to spoil the ending. I'm in quite a state about it. I'm quite sure the couple that is coming over are not HP readers, so I should be ok.....but do you all realize how many hours of reading I'm going to miss out on?
Meanwhile, I just made myself the best grilled cheese sandwich ever. Two slices of WW Whole Wheat Bread and one slice of Havarti Cheese and two quick sprays of cooking spray (the oil kind). Yum, yum, yum. I'm having a great eating day today I have decided. I had a lovely tofu/curry scramble for breakfast today with some butternut squash. Life is good.
Oh, and I sent in my official weigh in for the Skinny Minnies. I stayed the same this week. Sorry team!!
Have a healthy day bloggers!!
Yesterday I did a very, very slow walk to the top of my loop and then added my running, and my muscle was killing me......
Today I just did a brisk walk the whole loop, and by the end of the walk, I had worked out the kink. No more sore muscle! Just the dull ache that is left after an injury. Yay!
It is so humid out there. I would have run today, but I was doing the loop clockwise today, and the hill that I would have had to run down was too steep for my knees. So, since I want to get back into switching the direction I go in everyday, I have decided that I will only add running on the days I go counterclockwise. This will give my knees a rest, and on the clockwise days, I can work on my walking speed.
Let's see. Oh, here is some big news on how silly I can be. I have agreed to host a dinner party on Saturday. You know. THE DAY that Harry Potter comes out. THE DAY that I have vowed to spend reading since I heard what day it was coming out. THE DAY that I vowed to have zero interaction with anyone so that I would not fall pray to nasty people looking to spoil the ending. I'm in quite a state about it. I'm quite sure the couple that is coming over are not HP readers, so I should be ok.....but do you all realize how many hours of reading I'm going to miss out on?
Meanwhile, I just made myself the best grilled cheese sandwich ever. Two slices of WW Whole Wheat Bread and one slice of Havarti Cheese and two quick sprays of cooking spray (the oil kind). Yum, yum, yum. I'm having a great eating day today I have decided. I had a lovely tofu/curry scramble for breakfast today with some butternut squash. Life is good.
Oh, and I sent in my official weigh in for the Skinny Minnies. I stayed the same this week. Sorry team!!
Have a healthy day bloggers!!
Tuesday, July 17, 2007
worst way to pull a muscle ever
So, we have a sectional couch that has recliners. Yesterday I was having trouble pushing mine back in and I think I pulled a muscle right by my sitz bone. I woke up this morning and I could hardly even walk to the bathroom. Husband thinks it is the type of injury that needs working out, so I'm going to try to do my walk....but.....what a goon I am. Who pulls a muscle on a freakin recliner???
I go back to WW today. I'm excited. I'm also planning right now to continue tracking during my vacation.
We went and saw the Bruce Willis Die Hard movie. Except for the one stunt with the truck and fighter plane I loved it. I really like Bruce Willis. And he is still yummy. And the young guy from the Mac commercials....he was great and quite funny.
I added some running to my walk yesterday. It felt good, but I'm a slow runner because it didn't improve my time much for the route. Could be that I was walking slower though, because of the humidity. Anyway, it is a start.
Did well eating yesterday. It was so hot that we didn't eat dinner, so I was able to accommodate the kids size popcorn. Woohoo!!
I go back to WW today. I'm excited. I'm also planning right now to continue tracking during my vacation.
We went and saw the Bruce Willis Die Hard movie. Except for the one stunt with the truck and fighter plane I loved it. I really like Bruce Willis. And he is still yummy. And the young guy from the Mac commercials....he was great and quite funny.
I added some running to my walk yesterday. It felt good, but I'm a slow runner because it didn't improve my time much for the route. Could be that I was walking slower though, because of the humidity. Anyway, it is a start.
Did well eating yesterday. It was so hot that we didn't eat dinner, so I was able to accommodate the kids size popcorn. Woohoo!!
Sunday, July 15, 2007
Semi non-scale victory
Quick post, but I thought I would share this:
Had mom & her husband for dinner yesterday. They were spending the night, so, when it FINALLY started to cool off around 8 in the evening (down to 27!) I told everyone that I was going for my walk. And then I did. Felt good to get it done. And the best part was, even though I was gone for an hour, they didn't even notice. My mom saw me come back and she asked, oh, are you just leaving? Sheesh.
Anyhow, good for me! Of course, I didn't eat great (but honestly, not THAT bad either), but I got my walk in.
Have a healthy day bloggers!
Had mom & her husband for dinner yesterday. They were spending the night, so, when it FINALLY started to cool off around 8 in the evening (down to 27!) I told everyone that I was going for my walk. And then I did. Felt good to get it done. And the best part was, even though I was gone for an hour, they didn't even notice. My mom saw me come back and she asked, oh, are you just leaving? Sheesh.
Anyhow, good for me! Of course, I didn't eat great (but honestly, not THAT bad either), but I got my walk in.
Have a healthy day bloggers!
Friday, July 13, 2007
Who needs to walk a 1/2 Marathon to have sore feet?
I am way sorer (is that a word?) today than I was the day after the 1/2 marathon! WTF??? I think it was walking in that HEAT.
We had a ball at the rodeo - I'm still surprised at how much fun I have going. And thankfully, 1/2 hour into the rodeo, our seats were in the shade. Phew!
There were so many people - I found walking around the grounds overwhelming. Husband & I left for a bit and walked around downtown while daughter and her friend went on the rides. It was a really fun day.
Today I have lunch with my former boss - I can't wait!! We always have such gooooood visits.
Well, I'm off to obsess about how sore my feet are!
Have a healthy day bloggers!!
We had a ball at the rodeo - I'm still surprised at how much fun I have going. And thankfully, 1/2 hour into the rodeo, our seats were in the shade. Phew!
There were so many people - I found walking around the grounds overwhelming. Husband & I left for a bit and walked around downtown while daughter and her friend went on the rides. It was a really fun day.
Today I have lunch with my former boss - I can't wait!! We always have such gooooood visits.
Well, I'm off to obsess about how sore my feet are!
Have a healthy day bloggers!!
Thursday, July 12, 2007
Harry Potter....I love you!
No, I'm not in love with a 17 year old - just the movies!!!
I'm happy to report that the newest HP film is AWESOME! I loved it. Of course, there was tons that didn't make it to the big screen, but it was so well done. And I'm happy to report that Harry had his hair cut since the last movie.
The best part of the whole experience was that I ended up ordering the kiddie pack popcorn! An over-indulgence, to be sure, but not nearly as much as what I was going to order!
Didn't walk yesterday. My feet are sore and they needed a break. The source of my sore toes made itself evident yesterday - bruises showed up on both my big toes, under my nails. Guess it's official, my toes were jamming up against my shoes. :-(
Today I won't be doing an official walk since I'm going to the Rodeo at the Stampede today!!! That will require much walking, and with my sore feet......
So, my plan for eating today, since I will be surrounded by shit on the grounds, will be to find the healthiest option and failing finding one of those - to keep my calories down. I'm going to look up how much a hamburger is. I will have to keep up with my water intake because it is supposed to go up to 30 today!
So, my team name for the SparkPeople 12 week challenge is: The Skinnie Minnies. How funny! Does any one out there remember Skinny Minny Miller from the roller derby Like a million years ago? Anyhow, I was a huge fan of hers, so it seems fitting that I ended up on that team. The other team is...Fit an Fabulous? Something like that. Anyhow - seems like a fun bunch of gals. Should be good times!
Well bloggers - have a healthy, happy day!
I'm happy to report that the newest HP film is AWESOME! I loved it. Of course, there was tons that didn't make it to the big screen, but it was so well done. And I'm happy to report that Harry had his hair cut since the last movie.
The best part of the whole experience was that I ended up ordering the kiddie pack popcorn! An over-indulgence, to be sure, but not nearly as much as what I was going to order!
Didn't walk yesterday. My feet are sore and they needed a break. The source of my sore toes made itself evident yesterday - bruises showed up on both my big toes, under my nails. Guess it's official, my toes were jamming up against my shoes. :-(
Today I won't be doing an official walk since I'm going to the Rodeo at the Stampede today!!! That will require much walking, and with my sore feet......
So, my plan for eating today, since I will be surrounded by shit on the grounds, will be to find the healthiest option and failing finding one of those - to keep my calories down. I'm going to look up how much a hamburger is. I will have to keep up with my water intake because it is supposed to go up to 30 today!
So, my team name for the SparkPeople 12 week challenge is: The Skinnie Minnies. How funny! Does any one out there remember Skinny Minny Miller from the roller derby Like a million years ago? Anyhow, I was a huge fan of hers, so it seems fitting that I ended up on that team. The other team is...Fit an Fabulous? Something like that. Anyhow - seems like a fun bunch of gals. Should be good times!
Well bloggers - have a healthy, happy day!
Wednesday, July 11, 2007
OMG, OMG, OMG!!!!
Way too excited to post - I see Harry Potter in 3 hours!!!!!!!
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
PS: SparkPeople Challenge starts today - woooohooooooo!!!!!
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
PS: SparkPeople Challenge starts today - woooohooooooo!!!!!
Tuesday, July 10, 2007
Living through the day after the day after
Well, here we are, the day after the day after. My toes really, really hurt today! Silly, eh? Let's recap:
Yesterday I had a dental appt. My dentist is really nice, but gosh, I just hate the whole thing. Well, I had something happen that had never happened before. I just about pulled his hand away WHILE he was freezing me! Yikes. Anyhow, I made it through the work, and ended up with a really bad headache.
Fast forward to later in the afternoon - headache is now monumental....I get up off the couch long enough to down a handful of Advil and then go lay down again. This is now officially the laziest day I've ever had. I think, before dozing off, heck, I walked 22k yesterday, I can be a blob with my headache.
Finally, around 8:00, my headache was gone. So, I got changed and went for my walk. Did I tell you all about the skirt I bought? It is a running skirt, with the shorts underneath? So pretty. Anyhow, I wore that. I went for my walk feeling like a million bucks.
All of this is to say that my toes must have been jamming up against my runner during the race, and then when I went for my walk last night, it irritated them. This morning, I had to wear my crocks thongs to coffee. Couldn't even stand my socks on. Hmmm. Bummer
Had a good day food wise. Just on my way to update SparkPeople - I just couldn't read yesterday.
Have a healthy day bloggers!!
Yesterday I had a dental appt. My dentist is really nice, but gosh, I just hate the whole thing. Well, I had something happen that had never happened before. I just about pulled his hand away WHILE he was freezing me! Yikes. Anyhow, I made it through the work, and ended up with a really bad headache.
Fast forward to later in the afternoon - headache is now monumental....I get up off the couch long enough to down a handful of Advil and then go lay down again. This is now officially the laziest day I've ever had. I think, before dozing off, heck, I walked 22k yesterday, I can be a blob with my headache.
Finally, around 8:00, my headache was gone. So, I got changed and went for my walk. Did I tell you all about the skirt I bought? It is a running skirt, with the shorts underneath? So pretty. Anyhow, I wore that. I went for my walk feeling like a million bucks.
All of this is to say that my toes must have been jamming up against my runner during the race, and then when I went for my walk last night, it irritated them. This morning, I had to wear my crocks thongs to coffee. Couldn't even stand my socks on. Hmmm. Bummer
Had a good day food wise. Just on my way to update SparkPeople - I just couldn't read yesterday.
Have a healthy day bloggers!!
Monday, July 09, 2007
3:30:29
What a cryptic title....
Bloggers - that is my time for my half marathon! Not stellar, I know - BUT I didn't come in last - although even the person who came in last still finished! I came in 2051 out of 2102. Lots of room for improvement next year.
The race was so well run- I'm still just so impressed. Simultaneously, they had the following events running: Tim Bits run for tykes, 5k run, 10k run, 22k walk, 22k run, 44k walk, 44k run. And it was so smooth. The route was so well marked, and there were people all along cheering us on. Oh, and the best part was that they announced my name and time as I finished the race over the speaker! I felt so special. Then my walking buddy called to say that we had been on the news going over the finish line, but I missed it.
Anyhow, after the race, we had a snack provided by the race people, then went for a lovely brunch (where I just had one luscious plate - yay me!), then back to other walking buddies house for massages!
When I got home, I had left husband and daughter (who had a great day together) in charge of supper. He ordered in Swiss Chalet. I completely indulged and enjoyed my meal. I will be back to updating SparkPeople today with healthier choices!
So, bloggers, it was an awesome day! And I'm happy to report that I can walk today....thank goodness - cause I have to go to the freakin dentist to have a filling fixed!!
Have a healthy day bloggers!
PS: Big shout out to Tigerlilly who lost 5 lbs this week! Woohooo!!!!!!!
PPS: Fatmom - if you're still reading blogs.....I miss yours!
Bloggers - that is my time for my half marathon! Not stellar, I know - BUT I didn't come in last - although even the person who came in last still finished! I came in 2051 out of 2102. Lots of room for improvement next year.
The race was so well run- I'm still just so impressed. Simultaneously, they had the following events running: Tim Bits run for tykes, 5k run, 10k run, 22k walk, 22k run, 44k walk, 44k run. And it was so smooth. The route was so well marked, and there were people all along cheering us on. Oh, and the best part was that they announced my name and time as I finished the race over the speaker! I felt so special. Then my walking buddy called to say that we had been on the news going over the finish line, but I missed it.
Anyhow, after the race, we had a snack provided by the race people, then went for a lovely brunch (where I just had one luscious plate - yay me!), then back to other walking buddies house for massages!
When I got home, I had left husband and daughter (who had a great day together) in charge of supper. He ordered in Swiss Chalet. I completely indulged and enjoyed my meal. I will be back to updating SparkPeople today with healthier choices!
So, bloggers, it was an awesome day! And I'm happy to report that I can walk today....thank goodness - cause I have to go to the freakin dentist to have a filling fixed!!
Have a healthy day bloggers!
PS: Big shout out to Tigerlilly who lost 5 lbs this week! Woohooo!!!!!!!
PPS: Fatmom - if you're still reading blogs.....I miss yours!
Friday, July 06, 2007
Rain
Rain is now expected for my race day! I think my saving grace will be that we start walking at 7 a.m., and the rain likely won't happen till later in the day. I hope!
Not up to much. Didn't have a good eating day yesterday.
Who watched Big Brother last night? I enjoyed it - as I always do. I was on the net today looking for John Powell's coverage of the 24/7 feeds - but he might not be doing it this year? That will change the experience for me a ton.....he's a good writer and his coverage was fun.
I won't be doing JC after this week - just didn't fit into our budget as well as I thought it would. I had a good talk with husband about it though. He is so sweet he made me cry. I thought our grocery bill might go down with me eating JC food, but it stayed the same. We just don't have the extra dough right now to add on $100+ per week. At least I'm down some good poundage though.
I've been using Sparkpeople throughout, so if I keep updating my food....I really like Sparkpeople - they have so many interesting articles and stuff. Next week, my walking partner said she would go up to the club with me to do weights. This will get me over my hurdle and then I should be good to go.
I'm thinking of getting myself a heart monitor for my walking so I can get an accurate calorie count. I will have to start pricing them out. My walking partner uses one, so I go by her count, but...it would probably be better to have my own.
I'm quite surprised at how much I've come to look forward to my walks. I don't feel any sense of dread at all at going out. It is likely due to the iPod audiobooks. But still, I like getting my arms pumping (which ultimately leads to my heart pumping!) - even though I'm sure I look like an idiot!
Today I am continuing with my effort to get all 8 glasses of water in. I slept better last night. Don't know if it was from the increased water intake or what, but.....it is going to be hot again today....I'm going to drink 250ml before I eat anything all day today. That will cause me to pause before I munch....plus I will be more aware of how often I'm eating!
So, for breakfast this morning, I'm thinking my Activia Low Fat Peach yogurt with a banana. MMMM, that sounds yummy!
Well, bloggers, I guess I've blathered on enough...this ended up longer than I thought....have a healthy day!
Not up to much. Didn't have a good eating day yesterday.
Who watched Big Brother last night? I enjoyed it - as I always do. I was on the net today looking for John Powell's coverage of the 24/7 feeds - but he might not be doing it this year? That will change the experience for me a ton.....he's a good writer and his coverage was fun.
I won't be doing JC after this week - just didn't fit into our budget as well as I thought it would. I had a good talk with husband about it though. He is so sweet he made me cry. I thought our grocery bill might go down with me eating JC food, but it stayed the same. We just don't have the extra dough right now to add on $100+ per week. At least I'm down some good poundage though.
I've been using Sparkpeople throughout, so if I keep updating my food....I really like Sparkpeople - they have so many interesting articles and stuff. Next week, my walking partner said she would go up to the club with me to do weights. This will get me over my hurdle and then I should be good to go.
I'm thinking of getting myself a heart monitor for my walking so I can get an accurate calorie count. I will have to start pricing them out. My walking partner uses one, so I go by her count, but...it would probably be better to have my own.
I'm quite surprised at how much I've come to look forward to my walks. I don't feel any sense of dread at all at going out. It is likely due to the iPod audiobooks. But still, I like getting my arms pumping (which ultimately leads to my heart pumping!) - even though I'm sure I look like an idiot!
Today I am continuing with my effort to get all 8 glasses of water in. I slept better last night. Don't know if it was from the increased water intake or what, but.....it is going to be hot again today....I'm going to drink 250ml before I eat anything all day today. That will cause me to pause before I munch....plus I will be more aware of how often I'm eating!
So, for breakfast this morning, I'm thinking my Activia Low Fat Peach yogurt with a banana. MMMM, that sounds yummy!
Well, bloggers, I guess I've blathered on enough...this ended up longer than I thought....have a healthy day!
Wednesday, July 04, 2007
Crap
Right now it looks like I'm up a pound. Don't ask why I stepped on the scale. But I did. I've been tracking everything, and my calories have been good. Any non-Jenny meals have kept me within my calorie range. WTF????? I think I will have to make an effort to up my water. Maybe I'm retaining. We have actually had some hot weather (well, hot for where I live), so I likely should have upped it anyhow.
Well, I'm off to obsess. I have my iPod all loaded with my latest purchase - Harry Potter and the Order of the Pheonix! My walk will be fun today for sure!!
Have a healthy day bloggers!
Well, I'm off to obsess. I have my iPod all loaded with my latest purchase - Harry Potter and the Order of the Pheonix! My walk will be fun today for sure!!
Have a healthy day bloggers!
Tuesday, July 03, 2007
Canada Day Weekend Wrap Up
Well, we had a nice weekend. I have to apologize for my lack of posts - husband has been ripping our cd's onto the computer - and so I haven't been able to get on. Especially to blog - since he hates that I do this. Sheesh
So, we went to the game Saturday night, and the friends that we invited along - the husband was in a BAD mood and they ended up kinda having an incident - he got mad at his wife and threw a beer can at her - which it turned out wasn't empty! Seriously!! I felt so bad for her. Had that happened to me - I would have left just because I would have been so mortified! Yikes!
Food wise - I did well. Alcohol wise....well - that wine was calling.....
I'm back on plan - no extras for me this week. I really want to loose 1.5 lbs this week. I've been doing my hourly walk every day. I really need to get going with the weights - but just haven't been able to work the nerves up to go into the gym....what is that about??? Frig!! I'm going to drag daughter up there with me this week to get over my hurdle. Maybe that will work.
So, this Sunday is my big walk. We are walking, then doing brunch, and then I think having a massage. Husband asked if I wanted him & daughter to come down to stand on the route at all. I said no, but am now thinking....that might be kinda nice. I have to think about that.
Anyone out there watching Big Love? Last night's episode was so good - I'm still thinking about it. Even husband thought it was good.
So, this week my guiltiest pleasure starts - Big Brother. I can't WAIT!!!!!
Have a healthy day bloggers!
So, we went to the game Saturday night, and the friends that we invited along - the husband was in a BAD mood and they ended up kinda having an incident - he got mad at his wife and threw a beer can at her - which it turned out wasn't empty! Seriously!! I felt so bad for her. Had that happened to me - I would have left just because I would have been so mortified! Yikes!
Food wise - I did well. Alcohol wise....well - that wine was calling.....
I'm back on plan - no extras for me this week. I really want to loose 1.5 lbs this week. I've been doing my hourly walk every day. I really need to get going with the weights - but just haven't been able to work the nerves up to go into the gym....what is that about??? Frig!! I'm going to drag daughter up there with me this week to get over my hurdle. Maybe that will work.
So, this Sunday is my big walk. We are walking, then doing brunch, and then I think having a massage. Husband asked if I wanted him & daughter to come down to stand on the route at all. I said no, but am now thinking....that might be kinda nice. I have to think about that.
Anyone out there watching Big Love? Last night's episode was so good - I'm still thinking about it. Even husband thought it was good.
So, this week my guiltiest pleasure starts - Big Brother. I can't WAIT!!!!!
Have a healthy day bloggers!
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