Day 275-Busy!

Thursday, August 30, 2012

Too much going on today, and too much laundry to catch up, so I only did 10 minutes on my elliptical this afternoon. I wish I could have gotten outside early, but I couldn't due to orthodontist appointments for my kids. I also have just one day to catch up laundry, before working all weekend.

  

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MUSICMOMOF2 8/30/2012 9:34PM

Don't we just love laundry! I hope that you are able to get all caught up before you work weekend. Way to keep your streak going! Report Inappropriate Comment

SIBLEYHONEYBEE 8/30/2012 8:57PM

Boy do I understand stacks of laundry! Maybe your children can lend you a hand. Great job keeping your streak alive! Report Inappropriate Comment

KDAILEY70 8/30/2012 6:33PM

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ZZYYGGY3 8/30/2012 5:56PM

Sometimes housework can be counted as fitness. Great job on the 10 minutes Report Inappropriate Comment

Day 274

Wednesday, August 29, 2012

My two best friends came over for coffee this morning, so I ran out of time to get a good workout in. It has been too long since we've visited, and I think we are planning to do coffee more often. I'm not planning on volunteering at the school, so that should open up my mornings. I just don't have time for volunteering any more with all the work hours I'm picking up.

I did get my "workout" in, though. I did ten minutes on the elliptical. It's too hot to go outside, unless I get out first thing. I was tired, so I tried to nap a little after everyone left for school/work. So the elliptical got some use today, although I wish I had more time.

  

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X5X52000 8/29/2012 9:40PM

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KAYLA0041 8/29/2012 8:58PM

I think mental health is just as important as physical, glad you got to spend time with your besties Report Inappropriate Comment

KPETSCH 8/29/2012 7:04PM

Fun, Chris! I bet the relaxing over coffee was loads of fun and 10 minutes on the elliptical was a good workout. Awesome job keeping your streak going! Report Inappropriate Comment

MUSICMOMOF2 8/29/2012 5:04PM

Way to go on the 10 minutes! Sounds like you had a great visit. Take care of yourself! Report Inappropriate Comment

WOUBBIE 8/29/2012 3:29PM

I'm so impressed that you still got even 10 minutes in! You go! Report Inappropriate Comment

SIBLEYHONEYBEE 8/29/2012 3:03PM

I'm glad you got to visit with friends. That is important for your general health! Great job keeping your streak alive! Just think of all the days you would just skip a workout if it weren't for your streak. Some days are harder than others, but it is great to know that you have been consistent for 274 days! Woohoo! Way to go! Report Inappropriate Comment

Days 271, 272, 273

Tuesday, August 28, 2012

My blog from yesterday disappeared, so I have three days of exercise to talk about.

Day 271 (Sunday)- We went to the zoo for the first time this year. I estimated a total of two miles walked at a pretty slow pace since I had hubby and the kids with me. We had a very fun time and I loved the changes to the aquarium. We also took in a 3D Imax movie.

Day 272 (Monday)- This was my roughest day with TOM so I had to take it easy. I walked 1.6 miles in 34 minutes. That included walking to and from the school to pick up the kids.

Day 273 (Today) - I got my first jog in with my new running shoes. I ended up getting Asics Nimbus, very cushy, very cute, and also on sale. I jogged two miles straight with a 0.25 mile walk both before and after. My total time was 38 minutes, my mile times were: 14:00 and 14:30. I can tell I still feel a bit drained from TOM, but much better than yesterday.

It looks like I'll have to keep getting out early for my workouts this week. What a hot week we have coming here in Western Iowa! Stay cool and careful everyone.

  

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SIBLEYHONEYBEE 8/28/2012 9:17PM

We are going to the zoo next month and the kids are pretty excited about it. It is for my husband's employee appreciation day. Enjoy the rest of your week! Report Inappropriate Comment

MUSICMOMOF2 8/28/2012 7:56PM

They've already called for early outs the rest of the week here. Stay cool! Report Inappropriate Comment

WOUBBIE 8/28/2012 6:35PM

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Day 270 Weekly totals

Saturday, August 25, 2012

I love my elliptical on rainy days! I was able to get 30 minutes in on the elliptical today. I'll call it 2.2 miles. That's between a 13 and a 14 minute mile, my usual jogging times. My elliptical measures miles pretty generously. It said I went 7.5 miles. I haven't been able to match that up with kilometers, bicycling, or any type of real measurement. I also stretched for ten minutes afterward.

Here are my weekly totals:

5.4 miles walked
11 miles jogged
2.2 miles on the elliptical
18.6 total miles on foot
336 minutes working out (5.6 hours)
6 stretching sessions after cardio

I've eaten pretty well this week. I still like having treats too much, but I've noticed I don't totally binge when I have a treat now. I still would like to stay on track for a few weeks before having some kind of small treat. When I start eating sweets, I have a hard time stopping.

All in all, I'm very happy with my progress this last week.

  

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MJ7DM33 8/26/2012 9:36PM

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MUSICMOMOF2 8/25/2012 8:38PM

Sounds like you had a great week! Report Inappropriate Comment

WOUBBIE 8/25/2012 8:20PM

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SIBLEYHONEYBEE 8/25/2012 7:34PM

Great job! You are back on track. What a great week! Report Inappropriate Comment

Day 269

Friday, August 24, 2012

I jogged two miles straight today, and tried to go a little faster to compensate for less time exercising. Here's my breakdown:

0.25 mile walked
2 miles jogged (13:35, 13:16)
0.25 mile walked

Walking time was 9 minutes total, total workout time was about 36 minutes. I also stretched for six minutes afterward.

Have a great weekend everyone!

  

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SIBLEYHONEYBEE 8/24/2012 2:45PM

Great workout! I hope you have a good weekend. Report Inappropriate Comment

KAYLA0041 8/24/2012 12:25PM

Great job staying active! Keep up the good work. Report Inappropriate Comment

MUSICMOMOF2 8/24/2012 12:13PM

Way to go! Enjoy your weekend! Report Inappropriate Comment