My Weekly Review 2 - 8 November

Sunday, November 08, 2009

Monday: AM took Chewie for a walk 28mins 261 cals 50% fat hrm- 169 max 139 avg
After doing SPARK Bootcamp video and SPARK Pilates hips & Thighs video (I was waiting for it to get light outside!) 126 cals 60% fat hrm 135 max 112 avg
PM went to the gym with Liz & Linda (running, bike and working legs) 1hour 34mins 782 cals 50% fat hrm 179 max 131 avg

Curiosity got the better of me again and I decided to wear my heart rate monitor to work at the Dementia club for the day so that I could compare it to working at the bank!!! - so for all of those as curious as me:
The Bank 8am - 7pm 1,441 cals 60% fat 146 max 77 avg
The Dementia Club 8am - 7pm 1,852 cals 60% fat 153 max 82 avg
INTER-ESTING.....

Goal: As with last week this worked out amazingly well! Chewie got her walk, I got in strength all before work; then I caught up on my soaps and with my friends in the evening! -I have arranged to do the same again tomorrow! (as in Mon 9th Nov!)

Tuesday: AM spinning class (Yolande was missing again (instructor) but Katrina did it and she's great -sings along to the songs! lol!) 52 minutes 476 cals 45% fat hrm- 170 max 137 avg
I was still EXHAUSTED, the eyelids were closing as I rode!

Goal: I am going to arrange for a PM workout for tuesday 10th!

Wedneday: AM went to the gym with Liz, this time doing the Treadclimber and working on the Chest 50minutes, 396 cals 50% fat 165 max 127 avg

Goal: The planned workouts for strength seem to be working, I'm not all over the place! Keep this up!!!

Thursday: AM spinning (Andy was back, Woohoo! He was apparantly injured! Oh no!) 54 mins 494 cals 45% fat hrm- 173 max 140 avg


Thoughts: Chewie didn't get a walk :-( Pooor poooor puppy :-(

Friday: AM circuits ( Ian was instructor again) I did a little bit extra after the class too! What a Veteran! 1 hour 11 mins 651 cals 45% hrm -186 max 138 avg

Took Chewie for a walk/ run (she gave naughtiness on this walk!) after dropping the car off at the garage (needed a new timing belt! yikes!) 26 mins 264 cals 45% fat hrm- 177 max 144 avg

Goal: Keep up with Circuits at least until the end of the year. Its TOUGH but brings results!

Saturday: Well I had to get my car back somehow! Me and Chewie ran down to get it! 19 mins 203 cals 40% fat hrm -181 max 150 avg Then I did the SPARK 10 minute crunchless core video and SPARK 15 mins Abs video (wow they kicked my butt!) 25 mins 168 cals 60% fat hrm -143 max 118 avg

Goal: These planned strength sessions mean that I am doing my whole body without missing bits out! Keep with the planning!

Sunday (day of rest): Walk with Chewie and Stephen 43mins 147 cals 60% fat hrm- 132 max 90 avg (Chewie was soooo well behaved, didn't even try to go to any other dogs today, pleasantly surprised!)


Goal: Remember my day of rest, not to over do it! A stroll on a sunday is enough for me!


Foodwise: I had quite a few nights out, but on the whole either made healthy decisions or amped up the exercise to counter it! Sunday at the in-laws involved a fair bit of overeating and breaking my own snacking promises but hey, it gives me something to work on! We can't always be good! ;-)

Goal: snacking at the in-laws!!!! Stop it! Lol!

Future goals:

Still need to give Yoga another try! -still haven't done yet, there is a new yoga class on at the gym but it is on a wednesday at 11:30 am! Who's available for that! I'll keep my eye on it though!
Limit hidden salt intake -Just not happening, I try, but it doesnt work!
Increase and be more consistent with strength training -I'm planning the exercises that I do and it seems to be working (I think I'm gonna need to be one of those gym guys who have the little note pad with everything jotted down! Eeek!!!
Plan exercise for the week -Yep! This works really well so I'm gonna give it another try!
To do: I pledge to do a SPARK abs video once a week (12 minute pilates abs; 15 mins abs; or 9 mins abs bootcamp) -Done! Did the bootcamp, pilates thighs, crunchless core and 15 mins abs! Woohoo!


Xmas goal: To be 200lbs

End of October goal: 212lbs (a loss of 6lbs) -I didnt make this goal (2lbs shy) but I'll make a mid month goal for November 10th of 210lbs (a 4 lbs loss) to keep me on track. -Still heading towards this one!


Oh yeah! One of the gym instructors asked if I wanted to do the Edinburgh marathon! WOW! I said no, so she offerred me the Marathon relay team and I said that I would think about it! I'm pondering as I speak! Will I be at least able to do a 10k?!?!?!

  

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SIGGI9 11/9/2009 6:41AM

Wow! You are really dedicated to your exercise regime! Congratulations!! My daughter started running regularly about 4 years ago when she was carrying excess weight and has worked up from 2km 3 times a week to doing 10k, half marathons, a marathon and has now got a place in the 2010 London Marathon so she can run along side her husband. She also does cross country and has just recently completed The Cisco European challenge in Tromso, Norway with a team from Scottish Water. (They raised £13K for WaterAid in the process). She looks great, feels good and really enjoys her running. So go for the 10K - but you need to train consistently beforehand according to the words of wisdom she gives me. I am not a runner-more a gentle walker! I saw her finish her first 10K -not quite the last to return to base at Aviemore but so elated to have completed the course. Report Inappropriate Comment

KIRSTY1306 11/8/2009 4:44PM

Looks like you've had a really good week! You should do the race, you'd be fab, maybe not so good without your sidekick Chewie, but still good lol Kirb x Report Inappropriate Comment

RACHELREES2 11/8/2009 3:53PM

go for the 10k you can do it Report Inappropriate Comment

LISA170 11/8/2009 3:26PM

This is inspiring! Great job in making the time for exercise and not beating yourself up for snacking at the in-laws. Keep it up. Have a great week! Lisa Report Inappropriate Comment

Yesterday Yay, Toaday Nay!

Saturday, November 07, 2009

Obviously yesterday's brilliant day was too good to be true!

I got in to work this morning and O M G!
First the bakers were running late so they were not open before work, so us bank workers got NO BREAKFAST Aaaaaahhhhhh (having already been on a run with the dog, I was already starving!)
Then my very first customer thought it would be 'funny' to bring in 29 cheques! 29!!!!! (now it takes approx 2 minutes to put in 1 cheque and probaby 20 seconds for each subsequent cheque... ) The cheques were dated from the middle of October!!!! Why did she feel the need to hoard them?!!?!? Anywho, as she stood there waiting on her cheques to be put in the queues began to build up behind her! The queue was out the blooming door!!!!
This customer was then followed by one who thought it 'funny' to bring almost £200 in small change!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Why? Why would somebody do this to me? I have to count the bloody things!
Customer number 3 shouted at me for "being too slow" as she was illegally parked.... duh, park legally you stupid woman! It's not my fault! And because she was in such a hurry, she asked me to do the wrong thing and once it was all done she said she never asked that!!!
Each subsequent customer was a moaner, yes they just came in to MOAN!
And then my computer decided to play up and crash during every third or so transcation!
There was more than 1 occasion that I needed to walk away and take a few deep breaths before returning!
Needless to say, by the end of the day my cash was all out and no paperwork had been done, so we were almost 2 hours late to leave (and NO I DONT GET PAID FOR STAYING LATE!)

So by this time it's mid afternoon and I have not eaten a thing! McDonalds called... and I came! A quarter pounder with cheese meal (LARGE!) later and I was no longer hungry (definately thirsty though, salty salty salty!)

So my good day yesterday, was followed by a BAD day today! Sods law!

I can report though that my dinner was a lot healthier - mackerel, rice and vegetables with water to drink.

  

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RWETHAIRYET 11/11/2009 3:25PM

Hmmmm....Full moon??? I hate days like that...and they always come in one right after another with no time to catch your breath! Report Inappropriate Comment

FRESHSTART028 11/7/2009 9:34PM

I'm with Rachelrees2- well done for getting back on the wagon, or as I like to say, "getting back on the horse." It's easy for me to binge once I have made one bad choice, so I am impressed with your great dinner selection. Blessings, >Liz Report Inappropriate Comment

HEATHERDOW87 11/7/2009 8:05PM

man, that sucks. and i thought my day was bad.... Report Inappropriate Comment

KIRSTY1306 11/7/2009 6:21PM

Awww Yas I feel for you. Isn't it funny how the UK is full of bloody moaners!! I totally hear you about the illegally parked woman, my faince is in the police and he's always having to sort out people who park illegally and some of the excuses are hilarious!!! Nevermind about having a bad day, you ended it well with such a good supper and I know you will make tomorrow count!! Good luck, dont beat yourself up Kirb xx Report Inappropriate Comment

LITERATURE_NERD 11/7/2009 3:47PM

Don't worry about it. Everyone has a bad day once in a while. At least you managed to take a run with your dog before work! Report Inappropriate Comment

RACHELREES2 11/7/2009 3:24PM

well done you for surviving that day firstly and secondly for jumping straight back on the wagon after you fell off...just do a little extra exercise to work off that Mc's this week....oh you lucky thing what id give to have a quarter pounder at this minute....but no i wont im goin to watch some telly and go to bed lol rach x Report Inappropriate Comment

Comments

Friday, November 06, 2009

This morning when I arrived at work I had 3 people in the first 45 minutes tell me how much weight I had lost! Then another person told me the same thing after lunch!

What a great day!

  

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JESSTEI921 11/10/2009 2:32AM

doesn't that make it all worth while! go you!!! Report Inappropriate Comment

LABYRINTH 11/6/2009 7:27PM

What a great day you had! Well deserved! Report Inappropriate Comment

KIRSTY1306 11/6/2009 5:59PM

WOW i bet that felt bloody marvellous! Keep at it and you'll get even more of those kinds of complimets! Kirb xx Report Inappropriate Comment

PIPPER7600 11/6/2009 5:07PM

Congrats! That is awesome!!! Report Inappropriate Comment

Couldn't keep my eyes open!

Thursday, November 05, 2009

I went to spinning this morning and my usual instructor was back which was great; but I was soooo exhausted! I was just about falling asleep whilst on the bike! Standing!

I thought this may be the case (being up so early and all) so I had a glass of milk with some whey protein, an apple and a teaspoon of peanut butter (which is yuk!) but I thought this would be a good snack to eat -its too close to exercise to eat an actual breakfast!

Any ideas on pre workout/ and morning snacks?

  

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RACHELREES2 11/6/2009 2:37PM

ok this is me being completely dull now but what exactly is 'spinning'? i have heard of it but never had the courage to ask what it is lol..... i found that 'oat so simple' (you measure out the milk in the actual sachet) a satisfying breakfast before exercising it doesnt leave me feeling as tho iv ate anything but as the morning goes on it does the job!!!Rach x Report Inappropriate Comment

LABYRINTH 11/6/2009 10:36AM

Yas, try a half cup of oats with a banana, with your protein in a soymilk smoothie. LOL! I do like PB so I do sneak a little of that in and having one today. You might try roasting Garbanzo beans, hummus with celery or an apple, pears are in season around here, unsalted almonds, and/or high fiber crackers, which I like with grapes and some Greek Yogurt. Becky ~ Cardio Bunny Comment edited on: 11/6/2009 10:40:57 AM Report Inappropriate Comment

FIRENUT34 11/5/2009 8:04PM

I rarely do Peanut butter myself. I will eat 1 or 2 bananas and a carb bar. Also an energy shot to give me a boost if I can't have coffee that day. Report Inappropriate Comment

KIRSTY1306 11/5/2009 5:34PM

You are one of the first people on this site that I have heard say they don't like peanut butter. I've never tried it *Gasp* but I said to myself that I will because everyone raves about it so much, i'm not sure now though haha. You seem to be tired lately, are you resting enough ?? Good job on getting up so early and doing the class though! Kirb xx Report Inappropriate Comment

Healthy choices

Wednesday, November 04, 2009

I went out to dinner tonight and there was all sorts of things on the menu... I would normally have gone for a burger and chips or sausages and chips or just about anything and chips!!!!

But no. I didnt fancy any of those (evenn though I was out and treating myself really...) instead, I had a delicious meal of grilled chicken skewers with bell peppers; rice; roasted veg and low fat lemon and garlic yoghurt!

I don't feel cheated, I felt like I had a lovely night out, with lovely company and last but not least a lovely meal!


p.s to my avid fan Kirb! xxx

  

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JESSTEI921 11/5/2009 11:44AM

That is so great! This is what its all about. A healthy lifestyle!!! Look at how far you have come! Its great! Report Inappropriate Comment

KIRSTY1306 11/4/2009 6:49PM

Yas!!! Sounds like you have truly changed your lifestyle, I've never been one for burgers or anything like that but do love chips and onion rings etc ..... BUT that meal you had sounds DELICIOUS!!! HUGS BACCCCCCK! Kirb xxx Report Inappropriate Comment

LOOSEINGIT 11/4/2009 6:26PM

Great Blog!!sounds like dinner was a success, on all counts. God's speed Report Inappropriate Comment

LABYRINTH 11/4/2009 6:24PM

Eating out is a reality, and I know with my friends and family it is the no. 1 way to hang out and entertain! Good for you for enjoying it while being smart! Report Inappropriate Comment

JANE1216 11/4/2009 6:22PM

WOW! I am so glad I clicked on your blog and read this -- you did an awesome job handling that eating out -- way to go! Doesn't it feel great to be on program and following the right steps so you can meet your goals -- congrats on making good choices! Report Inappropriate Comment