D3/W1

Monday, October 18, 2010

I have been tired all day and hardly felt like moving but I persisted and went upstairs and did it.
35 minutes of WATP video which is supposed to be 2 miles
Then I re-set the dvd and did another 10 minutes
20 minute resistance band dvd
15 minutes of lower body exercises
5 minutes on the manual treadmill

I'm also pretty pissed off at myself. Last year I ordered Coach Nicole's 2 work out dvds and couldn't wait to get back in the USA to get them and bring them back to use them. So the other day I get set to put the cardio dvd in and there it was, EMPTY! I brought back an empty DVD case and I know exactly where the DVD is that belongs in it. On the top of my DVD player in the living room! If the mail was anyway 1/2 reliable in this ass backwards country, I'd have it mailed to be but I know some jackass in the postal customs office would steal it or they would destroy it because they didn't know what it was-morons! Oh well, it will be there in June when I get back.

225 days to go!

  

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HJFOGARTY 10/18/2010 9:24PM

OMG Robin that just stinks! what if one was sent over in the case??? would they allow it?? I have an extra one here just let me know where to send it if you think it could reach you! and toot toot for doing that great workout even when you really didn't feel like it! you did a great job! hope you had a great day! Report Inappropriate Comment

CLSSWAN 10/18/2010 2:44PM

Buy two and then it won't matter where they are... Report Inappropriate Comment

D2/W1

Sunday, October 17, 2010

Today I did 2-1 mile basic walks with the Leslie Sansone WATP that added up to 37 minutes
30 min dumbbell strength training
35 minute brisk walk through the grocery store.

I actually ate to my calorie level today too but I can't determine the nutrition information on some of what I ate because it is totally different that what the Spark data base has and the packages do not have nutrition information on them. I did the best I could figuring it out. Who knows, I could even be under my calories. Yes, I DO eat sensibly.
Today did go well I think.

  

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HJFOGARTY 10/17/2010 9:10PM

it sure sounds like you had a great day! toot toot to you! you are doing great! take care and stay strong! but remember to listen to your body and don't over due it! slow and steady wins the race!!! Report Inappropriate Comment

A fresh start, D1/W1 + joined a new team

Saturday, October 16, 2010

I started fresh today, 2 + years after joining Spark People. I am back overseas and over jet lag and my cold so I'm starting over.

I joined the team Official 10-Minute Daily Exercise Streak Challenge
www.sparkpeople.com/myspark/groups_i
ndividual.asp?gid=42558
I read about it on someone else's blog so maybe this is the push I need for now, I have to do something. I looks like a good challenge so far and it will make me do at least 10 minutes of exercise!
My belly is sticking out more and more and I just don't like it plus I'm finding that I get out of breath going upstairs when I used to almost run up the stairs. My blood pressure was up the last time I was at the drs. which isn't good. According to their scale I was 156 which is only 4 pounds from where I started at square 1 with SparkPeople back in July of 2008 and I don't want to be there again. I am just plain uncomfortable!
Now, when I weighed myself this morning on my scales it said 148, I DO NOT think I lost that much weight so I don't know weather to adjust my ticker to that weight or just add a couple pounds when I do weigh myself.

So for Day 1, Week 1 I did:
Leslie Sansone Walk Away The Pounds 20 minute Brisk walk
Leslie Sansone Walk Away The Pounds 20 minute low impact walk
Vigorusly scrubbed the bathroom for 30 minutes

30 minutes worth of Stability ball exercises for all parts of my body.

I am going to change up my exercise routine so my body doesn't get used to the same workout routine every day, different cardio each day and different workout equipment every day.
One thing is for sure. I MISS MY GYM WORKOUT BUDDY HOLLY!!!! I kept looking at the clock to see if I was done yet, no one to talk to but the computer and the cat.
227 days to go!

  

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HJFOGARTY 10/16/2010 10:22PM

Way to go Robin!!! and I miss you too! you will rock out this new team and all I see is success and those numbers dropping like the temperatures here in NH! brrrr is it getting chilly! so stay strong girl and make it happen! I know you will make it happen! after all you are worth it! see you in 227 days! Report Inappropriate Comment

PLAYBLUES22 10/16/2010 9:43AM

Sweetie, way to go , you are up and doing something and that is what is important, nice job Report Inappropriate Comment

SLIMTHICK2 10/16/2010 9:26AM

Better to start fresh and not start at all. about your discomfort but you know you are in the right place and its just a matter of time and you will start picking up again. All the best. Report Inappropriate Comment

228 days to go!

Friday, October 15, 2010

Yep, I've been back overseas for a week today and only 228 days until I get HOME to the USA for my 2011 Summer vacation!
So until then, starting Saturday/Tomorrow, which is also our Monday here, I will get back up to my home "gym" and get back with the weights, stability ball, Spark Videos and DVD's and get to exercise.

I think the jet lag is over and I am over the miserable cold thing I came back with so it's time to get moving forward to May. It's still over 100 during the day and humid in the mornings, to miserable to walk with long pants and all covered up-bleah.

  

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SUZYMOBILE 10/16/2010 8:42AM

We should celebrate your return with another outing! Report Inappropriate Comment

HJFOGARTY 10/15/2010 8:49PM

well that is one day closer than yesterday! hoping your days start to cool down a bit - and glad you are feeling better! take care of you. Report Inappropriate Comment

GRANNYS5 10/15/2010 10:02AM

Happy count down Report Inappropriate Comment

Not a good day

Monday, October 11, 2010

Despite taking that Airbone stuff while at airports and flying I now have a miserable cold of flu. Thought it was allergies but not with how miserable I feel. This is really going to suck trying to get over jet lag and really wanting to get back upstairs to my personal home gym.
At least I'm drinking lots of water.

  

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MAREANNIE 10/11/2010 11:05PM

Sorry you are sick, Robin!! I think airplanes are a breeding ground for germs - all that re-circulated air. Take care, keep drinking your water. I always recommend hot chicken soup - makes one feel better and is great "comfort food". Get well soon!! You gotta be ready for Friday and the ALCS!!! Go Yankees!! Report Inappropriate Comment

SUZYMOBILE 10/11/2010 9:54PM

Just take your time, and take it easy, Robin! Report Inappropriate Comment

ROCKETNUT 10/11/2010 7:16PM

I hope you're better soon... one silver lining to the illness, is that it means that you haven't developed an alergy to your kittens after all... Rest and fluids - the exercise will be there when you're feeling better! Report Inappropriate Comment

PATRICE603 10/11/2010 6:03PM

Hope you feel better soon! Report Inappropriate Comment

RWETHAIRYET 10/11/2010 5:00PM

Feel better soon, Robin...the home gym will be there for you, so rest up! Report Inappropriate Comment