Weekly Wednesday Weigh In - Week 8

A little bit of an injury right now...So that has kind of slowed me down for the past 3 days.  My left hip flexor is acting up from all the running, so I've had to go a little easier than I like.  Plus I had company on the weekend and I kind of cheated on my food.  Oops!  But here we go....

Starting Weight: 169 lbs.

Last Week's Weight: 162 lbs.

Current Weight: 161 lbs.

Goal Weight: 145 lbs.

Ideal Goal: 125 lbs

 

1. Reiterate my goal and where I stand in reference to this goal.

My goal is to regain my healthy lifestyle. It's not so much about the weight as it is about how I feel. But the weight is the best indicator I have currently. My #1 goal before my next transfer is to complete a Try a Tri by September.

2.  Discuss what I am doing to Achieve these Goals.

Hitting it at the gym!  I am running as much as I can.  And every other workout I am doing some muscle work as well.  I am definitely noticing changes in my body even if the weight drop isn't significant.  I have signed up for a 5km run on April 21, and we are soon going to make the decision and sign me up for the Try a Tri or the duathalon.  I really need to get some time in the pool.  If I can't figure out a new schedule to include pool time then I am going to have to drop down to the duathalon.

I'm also limiting the eating out.  Only 2x allowed per week.  And no more junk food in the house!  Do you hear that JD?  NO MORE ICE CREAM!!!!!

Thursday - Ran 3.5 miles, and then a 1/2 an hour of muscle training.

Friday - Ran 3.5 miles

Sunday - Outside Run with running group ran 5 km's

Tuesday - Ran 3.5 miles and then a 1/2 an hour of muscle training

Wednesday - Elliptical 1/2 hour.  (disappointing day)

Activities and Goals for this Week

Thursday - 3.5 mile Run - 1/2 hour muscle training - 20 minutes on StairMaster

Friday - 3.5 mile run

Saturday - 30 minutes elliptical - 1/2 hour muscle training - some running.

Sunday - 5km outdoor run

Tuesday - 3.5 mile run - 1/2 hour muscle training

Wednesday - ???  Working  ????

3.  Post a reasonably healthy recipe, a cooking tip, a new idea for working out, a photo update on my weight loss, or anything else I'd like to share.

I actually did take a picture of myself but it is so embarrassing I can not post it!  :(

But I am proud to say that I am now on my 3rd notch on my belt!  And when I started running 2 months ago I was on the 1st hole!  So my weight might not be moving fast but my shape is definitely changing.  I am starting back at work next week.  I'm really nervous about how this is going to throw a massive curve ball into all the work I've been doing.  I'll just have to try to do what I can and stay positive. 

Thinking of all my WWW sisters and hoping you are all digging deep to find that inner strength to keep trying!  "If your tired of starting over, then stop quitting!"

Much Love!

ks

Weekly Wednesday Weigh In - Week 7(ish)

I'm back in the game!  It's taken me awhile to get better!  And I'm a little sore today because the 9 day break kind of set me back a bit on my running.  Today as I ran (I had no tv)  I kept thinking to myself "F^ck You body!!!  You won't let me get pregnant, but damn you I'm going to kick your ass into shape whether you like it or not!"  That's right folks I'm taking this bitch by the horns!  LOL!  The fact that this POF, Thyroid issue, and cycling drugs, f'd up my body, just feels like a slap in the face.  You can't have a baby so let's make you fat too!  Hahaha!  (the universe laughs)  So I say no more!  I'm in the driver's seat now and I'm not taking no for an answer!  No more excuses! 

Starting Weight: 169 lbs.

Last Week's Weight:  164 lbs.

Current Weight: 162 lbs.

Goal Weight: 145 lbs.

Ideal Goal: 125 lbs.

1. Reiterate my goal and where I stand in reference to this goal.

My goal is to regain my healthy lifestyle.  It's not so much about the weight as it is about how I feel.  But the weight is the best indicator I have currently.  My #1 goal before my next transfer is to complete a Try a Tri by September.

2.  Discuss what I am doing to Achieve these Goals.

I am running!  A lot of running.  I'm running about 4-5 times per week.  I'm currently running anywhere between 3 miles - 3.5 miles each run.  I've also added in some weight training into my program.  So every other day at the gym I would my back, shoulders, legs and abs.  I'm trying really hard to get more time on the StairMaster.  But I am finding this rather difficult as I seem to reserve all my cardio time for my running.  I would love to get 3 miles done under 30 minutes and I'm getting close I think I'm at about 33 minutes now.  Slowly but surely I keep upping my pace and my length of running.  This week I'm doing 9 minutes running, 1 minute of walking and repeat. 

Friday - ran 3.06 miles

Monday - Running class.  9 minute run, 1 minute walk, repeat 3x.

Tuesday - Ran 3.5 miles, weight training circuit.

Wednesday - Ran 3 miles

Activities and Goals for this Week

Thursday - Run 3.5 and circuit training with 1/2 hour elliptical to close work out.

Friday - Run 3.5 miles

Saturday - StairMaster 1/2 hour and circuit training

Sunday - Running Class (Outdoor run 5 km)

Monday - Off

Tuesday - Run 3.5 miles with circuit training with 1/2 hour step master to close workout.

Wednesday - Run 3.5 miles

*I also intend to only eat out 2x this coming week.  And to make healthy home cooked dinners.  I also need to increase my water intake.  I'm not hydrating enough for the amount of running I am doing.

3.  Post a reasonably healthy recipe, a cooking tip, a new idea for working out, a photo update on my weight loss, or anything else I'd like to share.

I have a tip again this week!  You really need to have some protein within an hour after a workout.  Which can be super difficult with a baby.  But did you know that a small glass of chocolate milk is a fantastic and quick source of protein?  And it's yummy so it feels like a treat.  And trust me when you have just finished a workout the small amount of calories that are in chocolate milk is not going to ruin your diet.

Much Love!

ks

I Love Shoes!

I don't know if I have ever shared this with you all?  But I have a major shoe fetish!  I love me some shoes!  When I moved out for college I took 150 pairs of shoes with me!  No joke we counted!  150!  Since pregnancy and the ridiculous swelling that occurred, I have been unable to wear any of my super hot heels that I love!  The swelling started at about 19 weeks and just progressively got worse.  There were some heels I could wear until about 24 weeks, but after that it was Cr*ocs, flip flops and my Co*ns.  Fast forward to the end of pregnancy, I really didn't go anywhere where heels were required, so I've pretty much lived in my flip flops or my Harley*Davidson boots, until Christmas.  Then I broke a pair out.  Well surprise surprise...I can no longer fit into 3/4 of my heels.  My feet have grown a full size.  I did notice this when I went back to the gym, as I had to buy a new pair of sneakers, but I was really hoping that my heels (foolishly hoping) would still fit.  (F bomb about to be dropped)

(Are you fucking kidding me that I can't fit into any of my old jeans, shirts or SHOES!!!  Whatever!)

Now that I am looking at going back to work in a couple of weeks, I really need to figure something out.  It's not necessary that I dress up every day.  Which is great since I can't fit (well I can but they are still snug) into any of my dress work pants.  And my shirts.... God don't get me started!  And I refuse to go out and spend a small fortune on clothes that I have no intention of wearing for more than 3 months.  So what I have decided to do is buy some tunic tops and a couple of pairs of leggings (not too expensive).  But now the question remains...what to do about shoes????  :) 

I walked casually into a sale yesterday!  CaChing! 

I thought these would look good with a pair of tights or skinny jeans (which I have) and a tunic or long dress shirt (which I also have).  Plus it's not a stiletto high heel which is going to take me awhile to get back to.  My feet really changed with pregnancy.  They still hurt a lot.  The Dr. thinks I have arthritis in my feet now.  Awesome!  So I don't really see myself rocking the stilettos for a 6-8 hour shift anymore.  Especially considering I actually do have to run quiet a bit with my job.  It's amazing that for 7 years before pregnancy I used to run all the time for customers in all kinds of weather wearing 4 inch heels, and never fell!  But at 6 months pregnant in flip flops I fell flat on my face walking!  LOL!  I really wish men could experience pregnancy.  Anyway onto the deal!  I actually scored these boots for $30!  :0  This is awesome since we are trying really hard to save money so we can do our FET in October.

Now if I had like $100 mad money I would actually go and buy these!  I love my Ni*kes but I would absolutely love a really, really good pair of running shoes.  My Ni*kes are more of a cross trainer, and since I'm running so much now...  Ahh well!

I did finally make it back to the gym yesterday.  I ran 3.06 miles.  So I ran for 31 minutes and walked for 4.  Not too bad considering I have pneumonia.  I had to use my puffer once at the 24 minute mark as I felt like my airway was closing up.  But it felt pretty good.  I didn't get to do much more than that there though.  I didn't even get to stretch and I'm suffering for that today.  But I'm planning to go tomorrow morning to do Cardio and strength training. 

Anyway this has become a long post, and I feel like I'm rambling...Sorry folks...! 

Much Love!

ks

DayCare

Okay so I had promised a post about LolaBean going to the sitter's.  She's been about 4 times now.  Only for 1/2 days right now.  And it's going really well.  Almost too well...  (does that make sense?)  She's really comfortable there, she naps, eats, poops, plays, even has done a craft or two!  And I really like the woman!  It's a home.  She has 1 other little boy who I know from my mommy n me group (he's 1) and 1 other little girl Charlotte (18 months).  Lola really gets along with them well.  The woman has 3 kids of her own.  An 18 year old and twin (boy/girl) 15 year olds.  So she's done the baby thing...  And I love that she isn't taking anymore kids.  3 is her max.  That way I know Lola is getting the attention she deserves.

A couple of things I don't like....  The main one is I HATE being home without my baby.  Because I've been sick the last two times Lola has gone I've just come home and hung out or cleaned.  You would think that would be welcomed, well it isn't.  I love my LolaBean.  I hate being away from her.  The second thing that I don't like is that Lola doesn't even notice when I leave her there, or when I pick her up.  Sure I get smiles.  But it's not like "Oh Mommy where have you been?  I missed you!"  I know, I know I should thank my lucky stars that Lola is so easy going that she enjoys going to the sitter.  But a part of me feels like I don't really matter.  It could be anyone looking after her and she would be happy.  It makes me feel replaceable.  I know she's still pretty young, and things might change (I doubt it), but it's like a double edged sword.  If things change then I am going to hate going back to work even more than I already do.  But man it would feel nice to be wanted.

On the work front...we have some changes coming to my store.  They are actually double branding my store!  In other words they are giving me another agency.  WTF?!?!?!  I guess the main reason they wanted me to return is they wanted an agency owner in there when they rolled out the second brand to ensure that it got worked properly and was given the best possible chance of success.  I guess I should be flattered (and I am) but still I really don't want to go back to work!

Okay...?  Blogger is being rather screwy right now!!??  Whatever!  Anyway I stepped on the scale this morning and I'm back at 166lbs.  FUCK!!!  But I think my AF is here too, so ..?  I'm back at the gym tomorrow full throttle.  Pneumonia be damned!  Peace!

Much Love!
ks

Weekly Wednesday Weigh In

Still not weighing in.  I finally went to the Dr on Monday.  I have pneumonia.  I'm on day 3 of some heavy antibiotics and an inhaler, and I'm finally starting to feel a little better.  I'm not going into the office tomorrow as planned.  Lola is going to go to the sitter though for the morning, and I am going to try to get back to the gym.  It's amazing how much I miss running and the feel of my muscles being pushed. 

I'm actually scared to step on the scale right now.  Since its been over a week from the last time I ran, I worry that I've gained 5 lbs.  Which could very likely be possible!  Not that I've eaten badly.  I've actually been very good, when I could eat.  I have next to no appetite, and when I do eat I feel nauseous, so...?  Tomorrow though I am getting back on track.  Tomorrow I will face the scale and the treadmill. 

I can tell you this though.  I can take off my jeans without undoing them!  So...!  To my WWW ladies!  Keep at it.  Don't be afraid to push yourself out of your comfort zone.  Try a new vegetable, or push that extra 5 minutes harder on the treadmill.  You just might surprise yourself!

Much Love!

ks

Not Weighing In...!

Too sick this week!  I came down with a head cold last Thursday evening, and it just keeps getting worse and worse.  Now it's moved into my lungs and last night I was running a fever.  I even tried to run on Tuesday...and I had to hit pause and bend down as I thought I was going to blow chunks right there in the middle of the Y!  I don't know why I all of a sudden keep getting sick!?  Last month on my hubby's one weekend off I was sick, this month on his weekend off I was sick.  This blows!  Especially since I have so little time left to just Lola and I.  My first day back at work is next Thursday.  I'm going in to get myself caught up to speed on some changes.  But my actual first week back on the schedule is the week of March 15.  Dang It!!!!

Okay I'm off to gobble down some soup while Lola naps!

Much Love!

ks

Weekly Weigh In - Week 6

Today's weight is not great, but I weighed myself at a bad time today.  I had already had breakfast and just had lunch.  I also didn't get a full workout today as I had my wellness appointment.  But here it is anyway...

Starting Weight :  169

Last Week's Weight : 164

Current Weight :  164

Realistic Goal : 145

Ideal Goal : 125

1.  Reiterate my Goal and where I stand in Reference to this Goal.

My goal is to regain my healthy lifestyle.  It's not so much about the weight as it is about how I feel.  But the weight is the best indicator I have currently.  My #1 goal before my next transfer is to complete a Try a Tri by September.

2.  Discuss what I am doing to Achieve these Goals.

I'm running a minimum of 3x per week.  And I'm trying to increase my pace when I run at least every week.  My goal is to run 3 miles in under 30 minutes.  I'm pushing every week to try to get to this goal.

I had my wellness appointment today, where my instructor mapped out a workout routine for me to do.  I will be pushing myself to do a lot more weights now.

I've made a second wellness appointment for next week to discuss how this first week has gone and hopefully incorporate more exercises.  Thus allowing me to rotate a routine so my body doesn't get stagnant.

Trying to eat healthier and at home more...Massive fail on that front so far.  I would love to say I'm doing the best I can but that is not true.  I could be doing so much better.  The fact of the matter is I'm an emotional eater.  And when I'm down about something I turn to my comfort food.

Friday - Ran (3 miles)

Monday - Running Class (5 minute running 5x with 1 minute walking in between)

Tuesday - Ran (2.8 miles)

Wednesday - Ran (2.8 miles) - and wellness appointment

   Activities and Goals for this Week

- Stick to my new routine (as per my coach)

- Run 3x this week (3 miles each)

- StairMaster 3x this week (1/2 hour each time)

- Have home cooking at least 5 nights this week

3.  Post a reasonably healthy recipe, a cooking tip, a new idea for working out, a photo update on my weight loss, or anything else I'd like to share.

Doing cardio is great but it is not going to help you lose the weight as fast as you like....(I know diet is the most important but...)  Incorporate some weight training into your routine if possible.  Do not worry about bulking up, we do not have the same hormones as men, so that will not happen.  Cardio only burns calories while you are doing it, but weight workouts keep burning calories even after you are done.  When your muscles hurt the next day they are still burning calories.  (Thank you Mildred (wellness coach) for that tip!)

Keep at it ladies.  We can be back in our bathing suits by summer if we keep going!  Always reading and cheering you on!

Much Love!

ks

(Tomorrow is Lola's first day at daycare.  We are doing a trial morning to see how it goes and to introduce her into it.  I plan on hiding at the gym for most of the morning....  I'm sure I will have a post coming in a couple of days about it.  God please grant me strength to trust in someone else to look after my baby!)  

BOOM!!!

A bomb was dropped on us yesterday.  I am being forced back to work.  Dang It!  The Big Ugly Corporation who oversees our 2 locations sat down with my dear hubby yesterday and informed him that if I wasn't coming back to work they were taking one of our locations away from us.  Well....  Nuff said I think.  The decision was easy.  We are not willing to let go of one of our locations.  I mean my gosh we are barely hanging on with 2 locations.  The economy is so bad, and has been for so long.  

I don't know when I'm going back but it sounds like it is going to be before my year is up.  Suffice it to say there were a lot of tears yesterday trying to come to terms with the fact that I won't be a SAHM like we had wanted.  A lot of tears knowing that someone else will be there for her firsts instead of Mommy.  Oh my I'm going to cry again.  

I pulled up my big girl panties though and got on the phone with some other Mommy friends to try and get Lola some daycare.  I think I found a woman who is a perfect fit for us.  And surprisingly not too expensive.  I'm going to her house on Tuesday with LolaBean to meet her and let Lola get a feel for the environment.  Then I think we will start doing one morning or afternoon per week until I go back.  I really want Lola to be comfortable there before I have to leave her for the full day.

I'm not going to go back full time though.  I'm just going to go back enough to satisfy the powers that be.  I'm thinking Monday, Wednesday, and Fridays, and I'm not doing a full day.  Only 7:30 - 2:30.  That's about the max I can stand being away from my baby...Okay I might not even be able to handle that.  Especially considering I have over a 1/2 hour drive to and from work.  Crap this sucks!   

But you know with the way the economy has been, I should be happy that we both still have business'.  I mean c'mon the crash happened in 2008 for crying out loud.  When the heck is it going to pick up again?  Okay I'm done my pity party for the night.  I promise no more moaning about this issue until I actually have to go back...Okay one more thing though....What the HELL am I going to do about working out now?  The child mind at my gym is only available between 9-12!  I better get this weight off fast dang nammit!

Much Love!

ks

Weekly Weigh In - Week 5

So another week is gone!  I really did mean to do a blog post over the weekend but things got away from me!  I'm sorry it seems the only posts you are getting right now are weigh in ones, but at least I'm making sure I get these in!  LOL!  Okay so this week was really good and then....I got my AF...

Starting Weight: 169 lbs.

Last Week Weight: 164 lbs.

Current Weight: 164 lbs.  (was 163 on Sunday then with bloating I shot back up to 166!)

Realistic Goal: 145 lbs.
Ideal Goal: 125 lbs.

1. Reiterate my goal and where I stand in reference to this goal:

My goal is to get back to my healthy lifestyle. Getting there very slowly.  I signed up for a 5km run at the end of April.  And I hope that this is just the beginning of me doing these types of runs.  I plan on trying to do a Try a Tri at the end of the summer!  I will get there!

2. Discuss what I am going to do to achieve my goals:

Currently I am in a running class and running 3x per week.

I am also doing muscle endurance.

I'm trying to get my eating habits back on track. That seems to be the hardest thing to get back.

I've booked a wellness appointment at the gym.  So hopefully I can get some better ideas on what are the best things for me to do in my limited amount of time at the gym.  (Lola can only handle an hour right now!)

Friday - Running Homework (1 hour)

Saturday - Muscle Endurance Class (1 hour)

Monday - Running Class / Elliptical (ran 2.5 miles)

Tuesday - Muscle Endurance Class (1 hour)

Wednesday - Running homework (3 miles)

Activities & goals for this coming week:

• Run 3 miles or more every other day
• Try to increase my pace and incline when running on the treadmill
• Seriously limit the eating out....(dang nang it!)

3. Post a (reasonably healthy) recipe that I've tried, a cooking tip, a new idea for working out for people to try, a photo update of my weight loss, or anything else I feel like sharing.

My tip of the week...Hmmmm....Don't let your husband bring home coupons that he got for Wendy's....Dang It JD...Crap...I have no tips folks... I'm just barely hanging on here...I'm trying really hard to get the eating thing down and the working out thing down....And because I still seem to forget meals, I can't really focus too much on the calorie counting.  But I'll get there.  And I love reading all your tips as they do help me keep going!

Keep on losing ladies!  To a healthier happier you!

Much Love!

ks

Weekly Wednesday Weigh In

Not a good week, not a good week at all!  I've been sick since Saturday, and then LolaBean got sick for the last 2-3 days.  Not eating as good as she should, not napping, coughing and snotting.  Urrrgghhh!  But every week can't be a winner and I refuse to only post the good weeks.  You get all of me!  The good, the bad and the chubby!  LOL!  Here we go!

Starting Weight:  169 lbs.

Last Week Weight:  164 lbs.

Current Weight:  164 lbs.

Realistic Goal:  145 lbs.

Ideal Goal:  125 lbs.

1. Reiterate my goal and where I stand in reference to this goal:

My goal is to get back to my healthy lifestyle.  I was in a great place pre-pregnancy.  I worked out 4-5 days a week.  I rode in a 40 km's bike race (finished it in 1 hr 40 minutes).  I was in a triathlon club!  Pregnancy bed rest destroyed my body.  My short term goal right now is to run a 5km race in April.  My longer goal is to do a Try a Tri in September.  (The weight isn't as much of an issue as my health and fitness, but the weight is the best indicator to reflect where I am at in my goals...My BMI will NEVER get listed here.  That is just too embarrassing!)

2. Discuss what I am going to do to achieve my goals:

Currently I am in a running class and running 3x per week.  I am also doing muscle endurance.  I'm trying to get my eating habits back on track.  That seems to be the hardest thing to get back.  With a very energetic 8 month old sometimes quick and fattening is the easiest thing to do.  I really need to curb this though.  I am now making meals in advance.  Tonight I am making a Mexican Chicken Stew.  It may not be the lowest caloric dinner, but it's not bad, full of veggies, and is great as a left over!

Activities & goals for this coming week:

1. Make it to all my classes next week. 

2. Also try to get one spin class in this week. 

3. Upping my running time and adding in some sprinting work to try to up my pace. 

4.  Limit my eating out...Maybe only once this coming week!

5.  Push myself to work that much harder in my classes.  (I want to see some more sweat coming home!)

3. Post a (reasonably healthy) recipe that I've tried, a cooking tip, a new idea for working out for people to try, a photo update of my weight loss, or anything else I feel like sharing.

There will be no picture right now as I am way too embarrassed to go there.  But I would love to share a tip for those that are into running.  When you are trying to increase your pace...When you are on your run, set a stop watch for one minute or do at least one side of a track (indoor runners) and sprint (pick up your pace to the most you can, and then go back to your regular pace.  There really is no other way to improve your time.  You can increase your length but not your time unless you stretch and push yourself. 

To all my fellow WWW, I'm cheering you all on!  I actually am meaning to do a list and I will get it done, so that you all know I'm fallowing you and cheering you on! 

Much Love!

Here's to a Healthier You!

:)

ks