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Wednesday, March 30, 2011

Ok day today...

Ate oatmeal and fruit with a coffee and creamer for bfast.
For lunch I had 2 small slices of leftover Digiorno pizza(hey I still need to have some normalcy to this madness).
Drank unsweet tea and water..lots of water today.
Snacked on a hard boiled egg with a grapefruit sprinkled with sweet n low(turned down juice and an apple turnover snack which a co-worker was literally shoving into my hands).
Dinner was beef stir fry with fresh broccoli and mushrooms(saved some for lunch tomorrow).

My workout was Jackie Warner power circuit lower body and abs.

  

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BEKAHSAYS 3/31/2011 9:16AM

you're doing great! keep it up! Report Inappropriate Comment

feeling so empowered

Tuesday, March 29, 2011

So I got home and immediately got into my gym clothes. Took my son to Tropical Smoothie to get a smoothie because we were both hungry and it was too early for dinner. We then went to HEB to get fruits, veggies, and meats for dinner and lunch/dinner tomorrow. I like my stuff fresh!! :-)

Anyway, as I was checking out my phone beeped...it was my calendar alert reminding me that he had religious education at 5:30. It was 5:00 on the dot! So we literally ran out of the store and rushed home to change his shirt and drop off the groceries. His shirt said "chillax" lol...no way he could wear that. I got him there at 5:30...just in time.

I decide to go for a run after that. Left my car in the lot and walked to a nearby park and trail as my warmup. Stretched and then ran:-). I ran around the park, up and down the street, around the neighborhood, and even came back to the lot twice to get water from my car. There was this killer hill, and after going up it the first time I was exhausted...but I kept going. Then as I neared the end of my run, that hill was between the church and I. So I just got to it...and I conquered it! Total run time was 31.41 and then I walked for til 43:24.

I feel amazing! Wished I had someone to run with me though. I tend to like working out alone but runs are hard for me right now and I really have to talk to myself, listen to good music, and just visualize the end to get through it.

  

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ASHWILLDOTHIS 3/31/2011 8:14AM

I'm like you and I like it better when I have someone working out with me. KEEP IT UP! Report Inappropriate Comment

KACOSTA42105 3/30/2011 5:30PM

awesome!!! Report Inappropriate Comment

APIRLRAIN888 3/29/2011 10:48PM

wooohoooo LOVE IT! keep it up!!! Report Inappropriate Comment

30DAYSHREDDER 3/29/2011 8:24PM

a work out buddy is always fun to have but good job for doing it on your own! way to go! Report Inappropriate Comment

reflecting and current pics

Monday, March 28, 2011

Hi...me again:-).

I feel guilty for blogging every single day. But then I think, this is really like a diary for me. I get to talk about something that I tend not to bring up to others. It's almost like I'm ashamed to admit that I'm fat and need to lose weight. So I conceal it and act like I have it under control and am working out for the health benefits. But anyone else can clearly tell that I need to shed a few pounds! I am on Facebook but have contemplated whether or not I should merge the two.

Anyway, got that off of my chest. I don't feel like I did enough today even though it's what I have planned. Monday is upper body and abs day so I did Jackie Warner power circuit. Tomorrow is a running and deep stretch day as is every other day. Wednesday is lower body and abs. Friday is my rest day. Saturday is my total body and abs day. I'm on a roll right now as far as staying active. Starting to get it back!


I don't feel like I'm overdoing it at all given what I've scheduled everyday. I decided that Friday had to be a off day because it's the day when I just feel like coming home and kicking off my shoes. It's also a day when we go out of town. I have all day on Saturday and Sunday so those are the days that I cannot possibly rest.

Eating-wise I know that I have to get more serious. Although I don't believe in completely depriving myself and being hard core, I have been letting too many things slip. Like breads, sweets, candy, etc. I'm still eating frequently, eating in small portions, drinking water or unsweet tea(maybe a diet soda twice or 3x a week), including fruits and veggies in every meal, and grilling/baking/broiling/boiling my food. Basically I know what I should be doing and it's become second nature. But I have noticed that I've been sneaking in chips or chocolate lately. Oh, and also the creamer in the coffee. I had stayed away from it and switched to milk but have resorted back to it:-(....I'm like an addict.


Anyway, going to get into bed soon. Cya

  

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30DAYSHREDDER 3/29/2011 8:26PM

i also try to blog every day not because i actually have anything interesting to say but because it forces me to refelect on things and it keeps me accountable and like you said its like my diary. when i was doing really well with my healthy lifestyle i was really active on here. Report Inappropriate Comment

CHERWHOAH 3/28/2011 11:31PM

I was definitely in the "fitness closet" in Facebook. partially because i didn't know what i'd do if i didn't show any progress or failed. After I finished TurboFire i did mention something. I posted stuff about my 5K too. Do whatever you want is comfy and if you want to blog everyday that's always welcomed :) I notice i hold myself more accountable. Report Inappropriate Comment

SHELLSTERS1 3/28/2011 11:01PM

you look great! Keep up the good work!! I also use my blogs as a journal. Report Inappropriate Comment

weight, running, food, currently reading

Sunday, March 27, 2011

So I tracked a 4lb gain...no biggie. The last time I tracked I was shocked to be at 155 because I hadn't put the effort into losing it. So this feels just about right.

Having a decent day...went to a friend's softball game at the park. It was a lot of fun because it's a gay league and they dress funny and act crazy during the game. After that I went for a run at a trail. Ran 30 minutes and then walked for 10. I played pandora on my phone and the songs really helped me get through the run(Black Eyed Peas, Rihanna, Nicki Minaj, Fergie, Justin Timberlake). I really need to stick to my routine of weights every other day and running every other day in order to increase my mileage and speed. It wasn't too long ago that I was running further and faster:-/. My legs felt heavy after only about 15 minutes today! But I pushed through:-).

Foodwise I've been pretty lenient. Had 2 small pancakes for breakfast with a cappuccino(thanks to my Tassimo). Snacked on a smoothie before and after my run. Ate 2 chicken breast tacos on corn with lettuce, tomato, avocado, and mozzarella. I'm about to have 1/2 of a hot pocket because it's been in my freezer for 2 weeks and I've really fought off temptation to have one. So before I go crazy and eat like 5 slices of pizza, I'm just gonna give in and have half of one and share the rest with my son. Will track of course! Brewing some tea to keep in a pitcher and about to read some more of my current book, "The life you want" by Bob Harper.

Happy Sunday!

  

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JACKIE4019 3/28/2011 12:03AM

Sounds like a great work out. Report Inappropriate Comment

ROGUE_1 3/27/2011 8:43PM

Great job on your trail run! You are getting stronger with each workout and pretty soon you will be back where you were in terms of running further and faster. Keep at it! I love Pandora, especially since I've been so lazy to put together my own workout playlists, and have been working out to it as well. Happy Sunday to you! Report Inappropriate Comment

so grateful for today

Saturday, March 26, 2011

Woke up and started cleaning like a madwoman! I stopped myself to eat before I got too hungry to control what went into my mouth. So I brewed a cup of vanilla hazelnut coffee and cooked some migas.

Continued to wash, clean, and organize the closets. I then had lunch-leftover lasagna that had been frozen in my freezer from last week(I was being lazy since I had already cleaned up a storm). Laid on the couch and watched tv with my boyfriend for what seemed like hours. Ahhh, gotta love the weekend;-).

I then got up and did Jackie Warner power circuit 40 minute total body. It was awesome!! I was shaking and sweating. Felt soooo gooood!


Since I had gotten my workout in I wanted my boys to also...so we went to the park. We hiked for about 15-20 minutes and then started throwing the frisbee around for another 15-20. I'm so blessed to have them both in my life. It was just soo perfect today. We walked and were able to talk about things and then played frisbee til sunset just like we did when we were kids. I'm so grateful that we are able to spend time like this and that they enjoy it just as I do. I never got to spend time with my parents like this and neither did my boyfriend.


Ok I'm having a moment...lol. Came home and showered and then got started on dinner. Cooked some chicken breast and had tacos with corn tortillas, monterrey jack cheese, avocado and salsa. I had 2 and some tea sweetened with splenda. Now we are sitting in the living room playing wii.

I'm so happy...

  

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ROGUE_1 3/27/2011 6:39PM

Hey miss cleaning machine! I really enjoyed this blog and found myself smiling at the end. Family time is so wonderful and important and I am sure that your son will look back fondly on this quality time you spent together as a family. My parents were like you...they spent time with us kids and took us to fun places, read books to us, took us to the park etc...and here I am almost 30 years old and I still head over to their house every weekend to spend time with them because I enjoy it. I'm sure your son will be the same way :) You are doing such a great job with your workouts! AWESOME. And way to go with all that cleaning. Having a clean and tidy house is the best. Whenever my house is dirty or unorganized it ruins my whole attitude and I don't feel good until things are all squared away. Report Inappropriate Comment

BEACH_BOUND120 3/27/2011 10:39AM

Sounds like you had such an awesome day. Those are the days your kid will remember. Report Inappropriate Comment