Heading to go workout in about 10 minutes. Finally!!!
Then it's.....THE WEEKEND!!! Yay!
Challenges!
Friday, February 5, 2010
Thursday, February 4, 2010
Thirsty Thursday
In college I used this phrase as an excuse to drink. Not that me and my circle of friends really needed an excuse - we drank no matter what, whenever we wanted to. *Note, I was not a heavy drinker in college, but I did my share of binging throughout those 4 years.
Today I'm using it as an excuse to get my water intake up. I've been really good about drinking water and spend most days at work peeing every half hour. I still, however, go to sleep feeling thirsty and wake up in the middle of the night thirsty. It makes me feel like I've just had one of those college "Thirsty Thursdays" and am in desperate need for water in order to survive.
So drink up, everybody. Dump a little Crystal Light or lemon juice in for some taste if you need to. Just get your daily dose of water, and even when you think you've had that "8 cup" recommendation (which I think is crap if you are even moderately active), drink some more.
I didn't end up working out last night, so tonight I'm going to hit the gym hard. I've got a Passion Party to go to after, though, and it really sucks not living in town (I live a good 25 miles away from the town I work in) beacuse I sweat. I sweat more than the average individual. So I might go to the party just a little stinky, but it will be worth it!
Have a happy Thursday (even though it's getting closer to being over, but better late than never)!
Today I'm using it as an excuse to get my water intake up. I've been really good about drinking water and spend most days at work peeing every half hour. I still, however, go to sleep feeling thirsty and wake up in the middle of the night thirsty. It makes me feel like I've just had one of those college "Thirsty Thursdays" and am in desperate need for water in order to survive.
So drink up, everybody. Dump a little Crystal Light or lemon juice in for some taste if you need to. Just get your daily dose of water, and even when you think you've had that "8 cup" recommendation (which I think is crap if you are even moderately active), drink some more.
I didn't end up working out last night, so tonight I'm going to hit the gym hard. I've got a Passion Party to go to after, though, and it really sucks not living in town (I live a good 25 miles away from the town I work in) beacuse I sweat. I sweat more than the average individual. So I might go to the party just a little stinky, but it will be worth it!
Have a happy Thursday (even though it's getting closer to being over, but better late than never)!
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Weigh-In Wednesday
Holy crap, it's Wednesday again! I started my day off with a weigh-in and quick shower, and the scale said...
163
Same as last week. I'm perfectly ok with this because 1) I didn't eat that great this last week, and 2) I am in this for the long run. I don't have much to lose (as in less than 15 pounds), so if I can work on losing and maintaining all at once (instead of losing it all and then trying to maintain), I'll be happy and probably better off.
It's also time to review last week's goals and make new goals for the upcoming week.
Last night I did another 3.5 miles on the treadmill. It is starting to become the dreamill, though. I will say that I'm ready to get outside, but I also have been forgetting my iPod, which makes it even more boring. I brought it today, so hopefully it will get better. One thing that has happened in my last two runs is some major stomach cramping. I was getting a little worried about it, but I think I know the cause: SUGAR. I've been kind of binging on sugar in the afternoon before my workouts, and I think it is affecting my runs. It's got to stop. No ifs, ands, or buts about it!
I also lifted and did some plyos last night and today my legs are super sore from doing the leg press. I love it!
Oh, did anyone watch the Biggest Loser? I had to finish it this morning because I passed out last night (new time is not cool with me). I was pretty sad to see John go. I hope he does better at home.
163
Same as last week. I'm perfectly ok with this because 1) I didn't eat that great this last week, and 2) I am in this for the long run. I don't have much to lose (as in less than 15 pounds), so if I can work on losing and maintaining all at once (instead of losing it all and then trying to maintain), I'll be happy and probably better off.
It's also time to review last week's goals and make new goals for the upcoming week.
- Get in 14 miles by (yesterday). NO. I only got in 9.5. However, I have tweaked my February goals to make up for my mileage blunder.
- Eat within my calorie range. NO. I did this most days, but my weekend killed me for that. Back to SparkPeople this week though.
- Strength train at least twice. YES. I got this done, although I need to add more exercises and get serious about this.
- Get in 15 miles. I'm bound and determined to stay on track this month and not get behind early.
- Eat within my calorie range. I'm going to do this. I'm giving myself a little extra on Super Bowl, though.
- Strength train twice. Going to do this right this week. Not just a couple little sets.
- Do at least 5 ab workouts. This is something I need to incorporate. It can be done anytime, so there's no excuse.
- Stay away from sugar in the afternoon. I'll explain this below.
Last night I did another 3.5 miles on the treadmill. It is starting to become the dreamill, though. I will say that I'm ready to get outside, but I also have been forgetting my iPod, which makes it even more boring. I brought it today, so hopefully it will get better. One thing that has happened in my last two runs is some major stomach cramping. I was getting a little worried about it, but I think I know the cause: SUGAR. I've been kind of binging on sugar in the afternoon before my workouts, and I think it is affecting my runs. It's got to stop. No ifs, ands, or buts about it!
I also lifted and did some plyos last night and today my legs are super sore from doing the leg press. I love it!
Oh, did anyone watch the Biggest Loser? I had to finish it this morning because I passed out last night (new time is not cool with me). I was pretty sad to see John go. I hope he does better at home.
Giveaway...
So still not one of my own (someday SOON). But Tricia over at Endurance Isn't Only Physical is having a great giveaway for a product from Oiselle Running. Head on over to her blog to enter!
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Finding Motivation
As you can tell from my last few posts (which haven't been since last week...slacker), I have had a hard time getting motivated to workout. And eat healthy. And care that I'm not eating healthy and not working out.
Even though I'm having a little trouble though, it makes me realize how much this weight loss/get fit journey is a life-long journey. I'm going to have bumps in the road. Everyone does. The only thing that matters is that I recognize the bumps, accept them, and learn from them. I think the fact that I'm on here blogging about it shows that I am at least conscious of the fact that I'm struggling. And you know what the cool thing is? I know that I have some neat bloggy friends that have been/are in the same boat as me. So thanks for being part of my journey!
I did exercise last night, the first time since last week. To sum it up, I did not finish my January Miles Challenge. In fact, I was 6 miles short. So, to make up for that, I'm doing 66 miles in February. So far I'm on the right track and I've got three down. I'm going to the gym tonight and I'm going to get another 3 (at least) out of the way. I think one of my downfalls last month was trying to go too hard too fast. If I keep my mileage shorter except for maybe one day a week when I up it, I will *hopefully* be more inclined to stick to my plan.
I also will strength train this evening because I made a goal last Wednesday to do it twice a week. I just need to get it in tonight to complete that goal.
I guess you can say I'm still motivated enough to get through the negative thoughts, at least on the exercise front. Food is a slightly different story. I've been doing a lot of afternoon boredom snacking, which needs to stop. Now. Needless to say, I will not be needing any sort of dessert tonight when I get home!
Have a good day! Just keep pushing if you are struggling, take a break when you need to, but get back on the wagon!
Oh and Biggest Loser is on tonight! Yay for motivation! Especially since tomorrow is Weigh-In Wednesday...not sure what that is going to bring!
Even though I'm having a little trouble though, it makes me realize how much this weight loss/get fit journey is a life-long journey. I'm going to have bumps in the road. Everyone does. The only thing that matters is that I recognize the bumps, accept them, and learn from them. I think the fact that I'm on here blogging about it shows that I am at least conscious of the fact that I'm struggling. And you know what the cool thing is? I know that I have some neat bloggy friends that have been/are in the same boat as me. So thanks for being part of my journey!
I did exercise last night, the first time since last week. To sum it up, I did not finish my January Miles Challenge. In fact, I was 6 miles short. So, to make up for that, I'm doing 66 miles in February. So far I'm on the right track and I've got three down. I'm going to the gym tonight and I'm going to get another 3 (at least) out of the way. I think one of my downfalls last month was trying to go too hard too fast. If I keep my mileage shorter except for maybe one day a week when I up it, I will *hopefully* be more inclined to stick to my plan.
I also will strength train this evening because I made a goal last Wednesday to do it twice a week. I just need to get it in tonight to complete that goal.
I guess you can say I'm still motivated enough to get through the negative thoughts, at least on the exercise front. Food is a slightly different story. I've been doing a lot of afternoon boredom snacking, which needs to stop. Now. Needless to say, I will not be needing any sort of dessert tonight when I get home!
Have a good day! Just keep pushing if you are struggling, take a break when you need to, but get back on the wagon!
Oh and Biggest Loser is on tonight! Yay for motivation! Especially since tomorrow is Weigh-In Wednesday...not sure what that is going to bring!
Just thought I'd leave a picture of my favorite place since I was boring you with that post!
This is my home!
Friday, January 29, 2010
Feeling the Funk
I don't know if it's just because it's Friday, or if I'm getting sick, or something else, but I'm feeling the funk. And not the good kind of funk, either. I've wanted to eat crappy all day, I'm tired, and extremely moody (who, me?) Dustin got a little bit of it this morning and I cried on the way to work. Thankfully I have to drive half an hour to get there, so they were dried up by the time I showed up. What is wrong with me? I know I need to get into the gym tonight but I just feel down. Down would be the best word to describe it. So, once again we'll see if I actually make it to the gym.
And I'm sorry for writing such a downer post today. Wow I'm a fun person to be around. It's just one of those days though, and I'm sure tomorrow will be much better. Maybe even tonight. And it better be good by tomorrow because I'm going WEDDING DRESS SHOPPING! Yay! That cheered me up a bit!
And I'm sorry for writing such a downer post today. Wow I'm a fun person to be around. It's just one of those days though, and I'm sure tomorrow will be much better. Maybe even tonight. And it better be good by tomorrow because I'm going WEDDING DRESS SHOPPING! Yay! That cheered me up a bit!
Thursday, January 28, 2010
This is definitely newsworthy...
I officially have 6 Followers!!!! Holy crap, how did that happen?!?! Not that I'm complaining...I am truly jealous of those that have hundreds of followers. It means that people are actually listening to what they have to say. So now, I have 6 peeps that are potentially listening to my story, as boring as it may be. Thanks!
In other news, I logged 3 miles on the treadmill last night and got an upper body strength workout in. I did the strength workout first, which might have been a mistake, because by the time I got on the treadmill my motivation was gone. Completely gone. Vanished.
So while my arms were barely working after lifting, I got on the treadmill. I walked a lap, and then thought, "I might just not do this tonight." Really? My goodness, it's not like I had to go 10 miles or anything. All I wanted to do was 3 miles, not that hard. It took all of my willpower to continue, but I did it. I had to read my Runner's World magazine and walk the last half mile, but I made it.
This tells me a little about myself. On any given day in the "past", I would have just got off and went home. I would have felt guilty and then I would have binged because I felt guilty for not working out. Not last night! I finished those miles and then picked up Subway for me and Dustin. I ate healthy and didn't even have ice cream for dessert (only because we didn't get home until after 9...I probably would have had it if I was home). I think I should get an 'A' for yesterday!
Not sure if I'm going to work out tonight. I should, especially because Dustin won't be there for me to come home to, so I should just suck it up and get some more miles in. But then again, I'm kind of tired and not might not do it. If I don't, my eating will still be on track though. I'll think about it...
In other news, I logged 3 miles on the treadmill last night and got an upper body strength workout in. I did the strength workout first, which might have been a mistake, because by the time I got on the treadmill my motivation was gone. Completely gone. Vanished.
So while my arms were barely working after lifting, I got on the treadmill. I walked a lap, and then thought, "I might just not do this tonight." Really? My goodness, it's not like I had to go 10 miles or anything. All I wanted to do was 3 miles, not that hard. It took all of my willpower to continue, but I did it. I had to read my Runner's World magazine and walk the last half mile, but I made it.
This tells me a little about myself. On any given day in the "past", I would have just got off and went home. I would have felt guilty and then I would have binged because I felt guilty for not working out. Not last night! I finished those miles and then picked up Subway for me and Dustin. I ate healthy and didn't even have ice cream for dessert (only because we didn't get home until after 9...I probably would have had it if I was home). I think I should get an 'A' for yesterday!
Not sure if I'm going to work out tonight. I should, especially because Dustin won't be there for me to come home to, so I should just suck it up and get some more miles in. But then again, I'm kind of tired and not might not do it. If I don't, my eating will still be on track though. I'll think about it...
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