May 19

Tuesday, May 19, 2009

Today I did 30 minutes WATP video and a higher intensity than I have in the past, day 17 of the Boot Camp video
25 minutes of dumb bell workouts. My shoulders hurt tonight too,

Today's Day at a Glance Calendar note isays:
Watch your portions. While big portions might keep your wallet full, they'll also add to your waistline. Split large entrees with a friend and just say no to super-sizing. I already do watch my portions. Sometimes it seems small and other times it is larger.

  

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HOPE2BE 5/19/2009 10:25PM

Its like your money. What do you do with it. Do you keep it all to yourself or do you share it with others not so fortunate or even with your church or friends. I know you can't give to the church where you're at but when you come back to the states you can. Report Inappropriate Comment

In just one week from today-Monday

Monday, May 18, 2009

I will be back home on US soil for 5 months, I can't wait. I told DH today that I miss him already and I'm not gone yet.

I am increasing my exercise intensity for this week hoping that will kick start the weight loss again. I'm upping my Walk Away The Pounds level to more intense along with the boot camp videos. I'm also alternating upper body with lower body workouts form the January bootcamp, I like those videos too.
My son's girlfriend said my packages came from SparkPeople so I can't wait to see them.

Last month I offered to help one of my team's leaders and now he has quit the team. He belonged to other teams and just didn't have time for our team. I don't know what to do to revive the team if they even want that. I've e-mailed the team and asked if they want to consolidate the team with another one almost the same. I'm just at a total loss.

Today's Day at a Glance Calendar note says:
"In everyone's life, at some time, our inner fire goes out. It is then burst into flame by an encounter with another human being. We should all be thankful for those people who rekindle the inner spirit." Albert Schweitzer

  

8 more days & Thank you!

Sunday, May 17, 2009

First off THANK YOU to those that left a comment on yesterdays blog entry. I have come a long way since last July and I try to stay motivated and up beat. I just have to pull myself back up and get going again. I just have to figure out which way to go with the calorie range vs exercise intensity. I did take my measurements today and not 1 inch gone, I don't think I'm doing the bootcamp exercises right if I'm not losing inches. Something isn't right.

One week from today I will be ready to go HOME! As the time gets closer I get sort of depressed about leaving my DH behind by himself (there's a LONNNNNG and not so nice story behind those feelings) but I also love my freedom to go and do what I want, when I want, how I want and while whomever I want without being told NO YOU CAN'T DO THAT.

Yesterday I did 50 minutes of Walk away The Pounds, made it 3 miles! I did 2 days of Boot camp videos, another 20 minute upper body dumb bell workout, not to mention up and down stairs a few more times. I felt like I accomplished something but not sure what.
That's my story for the day.

  

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HOPE2BE 5/17/2009 9:23AM

Don't worry Robin you're making progress. I don't know exactly how you feel because I've never had a DH but I can imagine that you would miss him because when I leave my family I feel lonely too. However I too like my freedom which I don't get at home because of my family and when I'm by myself I have such relaxation from not being under the stress of family. Report Inappropriate Comment

Bleahhh, nasty weigh in this morning

Saturday, May 16, 2009

After those weeks of doing SO well and so thrilled about the possibility of losing another 2 pounds and almost at my goal for May, I gained! Not 1 pound but 3! I watched what I ate, I exercised, I counted calories and made sure to eat within my calorie range and I still gained. Not at all happy with that. So I think I will go back to sticking to the absoulte lowest end of my calorie intake level. That seemed to work the best for me.
Although it could possibly be that when the Dr. lowered my dose of the thyroid pill that is finally kicking in and having some effect. I know I have skipped a day here and there of exercise but I can really feel it today. I know I shouldn't beat myself up over it but I am so disappointed about it. Good thing I have a Dr.'s appointment for June 8 so I can discuss this issue and then ask for an American diabetic nutritionist. I also plan to try and find a gym in my area.

9 more days & I'll be HOMEin the USA for 5 wonderful months! I can't wait but at the same time I know I'll miss my DH for those 2 1/2 months until he comes home.

The SparkPeople Day at a Glance Calendar note for the weekend is:
"May is Better Sleep Month. Turn your back to the clock. Studies show that watching the clock when you're in bed makes you more anxious and less able to fall asleep. Move the clock so that you can't see it when drifting off." The only time I look at the clock when I'm in bed is when I get up to go to the bathroom in the middle of the night.

Have a GREAT weekend!

  

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COOLBEAN61 5/16/2009 9:22PM

Keep up the good work! Your Thyroid might have done some of the gain, but don't worry you are doing great! Report Inappropriate Comment

LIFENPROGRESS 5/16/2009 4:58PM

Chalk it up to stress -- it wreaks havoc with your body. You're doing great -- don't let this get you down. Report Inappropriate Comment

WATERMELLEN 5/16/2009 1:35PM

Why not pull out your measuring tape and see if perhaps you have lost inches, with all of that exercise? It's a real possibility: and muscle does weigh more than fat. Report Inappropriate Comment

HOPE2BE 5/16/2009 11:10AM

After gaining for 4 months I finally lost 3 lbs. last month. I know how that feels to gain. I don't think you'll really have to worry about that though. You could have gained muscle. As for the clock I know what you mean. I only watch it when I get up to go to the restroom. Sometimes its close to when I get up for the day and then I stay up. Don't worry Robin you're making progress with all that exercise and with the boot camp. Report Inappropriate Comment

BGBEAR624 5/16/2009 10:23AM

I know just how you feel! You work so hard, and it feels as though it was all for nothing. But you know that all the work you're putting in is for a reason. Even if the scale doesn't show it, you're getting healthier and fitter, and becoming a stronger person inside and out. Just keep going and you WILL reach your goals! Best of luck to you! Report Inappropriate Comment

RUTHIEBEAR 5/16/2009 9:42AM

Oh, sweetie, can I ever relate! You KNOW what I have been going through for the past 7 weeks. I am on plan number three from my dietitian now to try and get me losing again. It is so discouraging to be doing all of the right things and get no good news from the scale. I have felt much better staying off of it until my official weigh in at the dietitian. Just keep making the right choices, Know you are getting healthier every day. RUthie Report Inappropriate Comment

GRAMMYEAC 5/16/2009 7:46AM

Robin, I've had weigh-ins like that too! My DH says the adrenaline around excitement for a new event interferes with the basic metabolism. I don't believe him, but it does happen often when something out of the ordinary (either positive or negative) is going on in my life. I'm sure you'll be back on track soon! Report Inappropriate Comment

Great workout today!

Wednesday, May 13, 2009

The allergies are better today, no sneezing.
I did 45 minutes of the Walk Away The Pounds express video which was 2 1/2 miles. A faster pace video and a GREAT workout.
Bootcamp workout video for day 10 and day 11.
What a GREAT workout today! I'm energized now.

12 more days and I'll be HOME, WOO HOO can't wait.

The Sparkpeople store got back to me the other day and straightened out the mix up with the water bottle so I placed an order today for the exercise shirt and the water bottle.

Today's SparkPeople Day at a Glance Calendar note is:
"Make a donation. Clear trhe clutter in your home and give all those "extras" you don't use to someone who needs them. By downsizing, organizing and giving, you'll help yourself and others at the same time."

  

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DEBSZOO74 5/13/2009 11:40PM

Glad you're feeling better! Report Inappropriate Comment

HOPE2BE 5/13/2009 7:51AM

Gread advice from spark people. I wish I could exercise too. Dr. has ordered me off it for at least 2 weeks or more. Report Inappropriate Comment