Weekly Check In.

This week has been a crazy week. Two doctor appointment, DMV and other things going on at the Maynor house. I feel like this week I let excuses stop me from working out. I had things to do in the house and out of the house but still the old Korina would have made time. And I am disappointed in myself. And I enjoyed eating a little to much this week also. For some strange reason and I totally did not earn it I didn't gain or loose this week. I really need to find my motivation again. The days I workout I feel better about myself, I just have a hard time getting my butt going!!

I have been getting light headed a lot lately. Poor Sarah has been out with me. When all of sudden I'm like I have to stop! One day you may see Sarah pushing the stroller with 12 kids following behind her with me inside of it!! :) The doctor said it is normal and I probably need to eat more. That has been a fun excuse for all the eating I have been doing! Just to be safe side I am having the glucose test at my next appointment. Also this is my last time I am going 4 weeks between appointments. After that 3 weeks and then two weeks for a few weeks then every week. I really am kind of shocked this is my last 4 week gap in appointments. Next month is when everyone starts having their babies. That is when it will hit that I want my BABY!!(but not till May)

Weekly check in

I did not do too hot at the beginning of the week, and my eating was horrible. BUT by the end of the week I got back in gear a little bit. I rode the bike yesterday and lifted some weights and it was a nice change. I didn't do a long run today but I did do a nice, good walk with the kids. I had wanted to get out before Jerry left to go golfing this morning to get my run in, but since I was up with some sick kids throughout the night, and my hubby was wonderful and let me sleep in I didn't get up till way late. Still it was a good walk. I am going to kick into gear next week. I will try to get my end of the month pictures taken today or tomorrow too. As far as the weigh in - I gained 3 pounds. Not good, but actually considering where I was last Saturday morning (remember I used Thursday mornings weight last week) I actually did go down. So for the month of January I only lost 3 pounds. Not wonderful, but oh, well, at least it's in the right direction. My goal for February is to lose 5 pounds, since I'm realizing it's coming off slower than expected.

What a week!!

So, working out this week has been a challenge, as with any other week. I did not do the traditional workout like I wanted to but I think I got plenty of exercise. I have spent most of the week cleaning. On Wednesday I finally had all of the laundry done and my room clean so I decided it was time to get the room ready for baby. At first, I was just getting rid of clutter, but Teagan decided I needed to do more. He ended up pulling down my dresser, tv and all. The back of the dresser broke so we had to pull out all the drawers and fix it. Since all the drawers were out and the tv was on my bed I took advantage of it and rearranged the room. We now have room for the baby stuff and playpen...which is a miracle because the room is not that big.

Thursday I rested because after moving furniture...including my king sized bed all by myself I was super sore and tired. Friday I did get on the treadmill for 15 minutes.

As a result, I have not gained weight this week. Now if I can just keep it that way until Friday I'll be feeling great.

lost and found

I think I'm going to head to the lost and found to see if I can find my motivation that has been lost! I've not been horrible, but I'm not nearly motivated like I've been before. I don't know what my problem is??! Maybe I'm just a little burned out. Who knows. All I know is that I need to get it back. I have been exercising but even with that I know I'm not pushing myself to the limit like I was before. As far as my diet - when I'm good, I'm good, when I'm bad, horrible. I think the most frustrating part of all this is that I thought I had made permanent changes, and wouldn't return to the old Sarah. Maybe I need to just find another race and sign up and that will motivate me. But I also feel like my body is so sore and needs time to heal, and this is a good time. My feet have been hurting SO badly, and my knees too. It's kinda pathetic that after my last two Saturday runs - a little over 6 miles, my body has been as sore as it was when we used to run 10 miles. What's up with that?? I could go get some more cortisone shots, and it would help take away the pain at least, but it is also just temporary.
I'm contemplating just walking instead of running. I'd do a speed walk and try to burn as many calories as possible, but I know my knees would feel a little better. I'm sorry, I don't mean to just complain. I want to keep up my exercising, but I also want to look forward to it, and right now I kind of dread running because it hurts. The problem with walking is that even though it is a good fat burner, running can burn so many more calories is such a shorter time. I'm still trying to lose the weight I gained during the holidays and it's going so slowly. Do I dare slow it down that much more by walking instead of running. I can also bike and swim too I know. I just don't want to feel like I'm giving up at all by not running. What to do? What to do??

Shall we ADD to my on-going issues!

Okay, so today I tried to go out for a walk. I didn't get 20 feet down the street before I had a major coughing fit. My mom was suspicious that it may be asthma because I'll be fine one minute and coughing non-stop the next. So, she gave me a dose of her albuteral inhaler. Of course, it stopped my coughing completely. Can we say ASTHMA! Errr!!! I know I had asthma as a teenager but it was athletically induced... maybe not... maybe it was allergy induced. I cannot tell you how irritating these issues are becoming. That's what I get for moving back home. =) I guess I need to dig out the treadmill.

Its amazing what going to the doctor can do

So after who knows how long, I finally decided to go see a doctor. I am now on Claratin daily, thanks to Dr. Harter, and am finally feeling human again. The sad news is that this week was a horrible week for weight gain. Up until the day before my appointment I had gained NOTHING then, all of a sudden I was up 5 lbs!!! Dr. Harter took one look at my hands and feet and knew it was water weight, but that didn't keep me from crying. Yes, I broke down and cried! I think it was just the tip of the iceburg. I have been so stressed out about one thing or another over the last 3 months, on top of feeling like a walking zombie and on Friday I finally had my meltdown. It started in his office and lasted about half the day. My poor husband had no idea what to do with me. I have to say, poor Dr. Harter too. He offered me medication for my stress, but I refused. I think I just needed a really good cry, the only problem was, once I got started I couldn't stop and even typing it here on the computer is making me tear up.

So, on to the details of my week. I felt awful until about Thursday, when I started taking my allergy meds so I didn't work out. I have been trying to eat healthy, but I did cheat and have a couple of my delicious chocolate chip cookies. I had to taste them before I gave them out. ;) I'm not being perfect, but unfortunately depression gets the better of me and I haven't exactly kicked out the emotional eater in me. Even if it is munching on dried fruit... I just tend to munch. STILL NOT GOOD

My goal, now that I'm feeling better is to go back to my original goal and get a 15 minute walk in every day... at the very least. Hey, by the way, I saw you girls, and if you're going on a walk, you could always call me!! =) I miss you guys and it would be great to catch up once in a while. Of course, when I saw you I was on the way to my doc appointment. =)

Still here!

I am still here! Last week we went out of town and I forgot to weigh before we left. Then I wasn't dare going to use a post vacation weigh in for my weigh in! So I just waited till this week. I worked out about 4 times this week. I have been getting light headed, so after I get done working out I drink a HUGE glass of KOOL-AID!! I laugh every time thinking, "Why did you even workout if you are drinking kool-aid now!" I am trying to shift thinking. Before I was working out to loose weight. Not really to stay in shape or to get into shape. I am TRYING to think that if I continue to workout then I will hopefully not have has hard time, after the baby comes getting back into my pants. Today we had fun. Katelynn rode her bike and Aiden was in the stroller, scooter, or running next to her. Gary ran next to the kids and we did just about 2 miles as a family. It felt good to get out of the house and enjoy the nice weather and get a workout in!!

3 weeks into the year

I cheated a bit on my weigh in tracker. I'm using yesterday morning's weigh in, instead of this morning because with birthday cake and ice cream sitting around my house I was weak. So I lost one pound. Hopefully next week will be a bit of a bigger number. It is coming off so SLOW! A little frustrating. I wasn't very good on working out this week. I didn't exercise Monday. It was our anniversary and I thought I'd find some time, but the time that was available when I should have run, I really didn't feel like it. So I didn't. I also didn't get any time to exercise on Thursday because I was using that window of time to make Jerry's birthday cake. So when this morning came I really had about zip desire to go out an run. But I knew if I missed today, next week would be that much harder. I ran 6.2 miles. Once I got going I felt good and I thought my pace was pretty good till I looked down at my watch. Embarrassingly slow! But at least I did it. I guess I should be proud of myself for that. Hopefully next week won't be so slow because I'll be better about working out during the week.

Midweek check in

I'm a day late, but still here. I've done pretty good so far this week. I'm very happy that even after my huge binge over the weekend I was back at my weigh in weight yesterday morning. Tonight will be tricky. It's Jerry's birthday and cake and ice cream are a weakness of mine. I am going to let myself have some - especially after I slave over the cake, I deserve it. But the rest of the day I'll be good. It will be a very busy day, but I'm going to try to squeeze some exercise in there somewhere.

Weekend round up

So, I did pretty good this week. I exercised in some form every day except Friday. So, just for the fun of it I'm going to give you my excuse. =) I had to do my 3 hour glucose test. Let me just say I nearly vomited all over the waiting room floor trying to drink that nasty stuff!! The lady next to me saw my face and changed chairs. LOL Don't worry, I held it down, but I barely made it within the 5 minutes. After the test was done I came home, ate lunch and rested. Not eating takes a lot out of you! Then once the boys got home I had to take Matt to his doc which is ACROSS town. I got home about 5:30 ate dinner and then went to a movie where I enjoyed a nice BIG coke and yummy movie theater popcorn WITH butter. I know, I'm horrible, right!? It is my anniversary, I get to splurge. =)

So, the good news... I didn't lose and didn't gain. Awesome! I am being VERY cautious about my weight gain right now. If I end up losing a little, that's great, but I am certainly not expecting it.

Week 2 weigh in

I only lost 2 pounds this week. Even though it isn't a lot I'm still happy about it. It put me in the next weight decade, which was my goal for the week. And if I combine last week and this week that means 5 pounds in two weeks. I'll take that. It's a good weight loss, but the bummer is that I'm still so much more than I was before the holidays. That's ok though. If I can keep it up and do another 5 pounds in the next two weeks that would be 10 pounds this month. I'll definitely take that.
This morning I went running by myself. I sometimes like running by myself, but at the same time there is no one there that I have to keep up with, or making me run instead of walk. But I did it today and it actually felt great. I didn't push myself SUPER fast, but I had planned on 5 miles and I did 6 instead. I also included some pretty steep hills (behind the temple - killer! This next week is going to be hard - weekends are hard anyway, then Monday is our anniversary and Thursday is Jerry's birthday. That's partly why I did the extra mile. Every little bit helps.

Sarah's midweek

This week, so far, has been easier than last week already. I ran 3 miles again on Monday and I shaved off a good couple minutes from my time last week. It was so hard last week, and it was still hard this week, but not so bad once I got going. I did weights yesterday. Good, but probably could have been more effective if I hadn't decided to clean the garage at the same time. haha. The weight stuff is in the garage so while I'm out there I see all the mess, so between sets I go clean a pile of junk, and I'd get sidetracked. At least I still did it.
I have a weight goal in mind for this week, and so far I'm on track to reach it. Yea!
I'm running 3 miles today, planning to go swimming tomorrow, run Fri. (Or speed walk) Then 5 miles Sat. There's potential for a big eating weekend coming up. It's our anniversary on Monday, so we're going to stay at a hotel on Sunday night. I will eat and splurge a bit on our anniversary, but I won't go overboard. It helps that Jerry is really motivated right now. That will help me to do better too.

p.s. I changed my picture on the side, sorry it's HUGE. I tried, but couldn't figure how to make it smaller.

Mid week report!!

What is it about getting off your lazy behind and exercising that makes you crave all the bad food?? I start walking and all of a sudden I want chocolate, taco bell, whatever junk food I can get my hands on. It is just WRONG! LOL

I've been pretty good. The only thing I've had is one of my See's chocolates per day. I can't let them go to waste and I am of course sharing them so I get rid of them faster. Knowing I get that tiny piece of chocolate at night if I'm good during they day helps me fight all the other cravings.

Walking is not easy. I'm carrying this kid so low that it just kills my back. I've been looking for a belly band that will fit, but it looks like I'm gonna have to order it online.

Just so you know....

Though you two always have encouraging words for me all the time, I am sure you get frustrated because my determination is not as strong as yours. I'm not calling you out or anything. I just want you both to know that where I lack, you inspire.

I wanted you both to know that this week is a new week. Despite the fact that I am still sick, I forced my family to go on a walk yesterday! I did it because the achy feeling I had all last week is gone, now I just have a cough and cold.

I have to say, I have VERY long road ahead of me. We went out for a 1 mile walk and I barely made it. My back was killing me by the time I was done, but I pushed through, came home, cooked dinner AND went grocery shopping afterward. Unfortunately, I had a rough night because I was coughing all night, but I feel getting out there was worth it. I now know where I stand in fitness and I am hoping if I continue to do this each evening my back muscles will get stronger and not cause me so much pain. Besides, I need those muscles to push this kid out.

1,2,3

This week has been a little harder than I thought. I am much more motivated than I was in December, but I can also tell I'm not quite as on fire as I was last January. BUT I'm still motivated, and I really NEED to lose this extra weight that I put on over the holidays. It's amazing to me how quickly my endurance and speed was lost. I'm building it back up again though. I ran on Monday and Wednesday. I did weights on Tuesday and Thursday, and yesterday I sped walked 3 miles. Today I ran 5 miles!! I wasn't sure if I could do it. Monica ran with me, and it's a good thing. Running with someone else is so much more enjoyable and it helped me to do 5 miles, rather than skipping out and only doing 4. I want to do 5 again next Sat. then move up to 6.
So for the weight loss part. Ready, 1,2,3 pounds. That's it! I really had thought that I'd easily be able to lose at least 5 pounds because it is the first week back. But nope. That's ok though. 3 pounds is better than nothing, and 3 pounds is better than gaining. Hopefully I can lose another 3 next week.

End of Week Review

Well, this week I started off with a total pregnancy weight gain of 17 lbs. I am happy to say that as of Wednesday at my doc appointment I was only up 15 lbs. I got on the scale this morning and that is still where I'm at.

Considering I have felt like death warmed over this week I have done pretty well. I have been trying to lower back exercises because my muscles are really weak. Or at least they seem to be. My mom says I'm carrying the baby really low, which is probably most of my problem. I just have these times when I feel like the muscles in my back just give way and I can hardly stand. Due to this development I will be getting on the exercise bike rather than the treadmill. At least I don't have to stand.

My exercise goals have been non existent this week. As much as I would have liked to go ahead and exercise, this cold is beating me down. Today I woke up coughing non-stop. I think I may end up at urgent care this weekend if it doesn't get better.

So, despite the little trial I'm facing I think I did pretty good because I haven't had soda, or junk food this week. I've been eating a lot of fruits and vegetables and I intend to keep it that way for the duration. Although tomorrow is Saturday and Logan's b-day so there will be cake in my belly tomorrow. LOL

Getting some of the Holiday Weight off!

Last night I did not get on Wii until later in the night. As I was so upset that I was not what I weighed the day before. Gary reminded me, "YOUR PREGNANT!!" and it was also night!! This morning I was much happier when I stepped on the scale! I lost 6lbs! Before anyone yells at me for loosing that much. I changed my habits this week. Christmas break I think I worked out 4 times the whole two weeks. I have worked out every day except for Tuesday and we have not ate out and have been eating better around the house. At night when I have munchies instead of making a sandwich I have been eating veggies. It has also helped that Gary is on board with me. Which makes it fun and if he is going to workout then I better get my butt up and do it!!

Wednesday already?

Almost missed the midweek check in. Overall I've been doing pretty good this week. Exercising has been great, eating good, not perfect, but nothing too horrible. Sleep.... horrible. Why on earth do I think it is important to stay up till 1:00 am, to finish watching a stupid tv show that I don't regularly watch anyway, but I just get curious to see how it ends? Dumb, dumb, dumb. I know I need good sleep to let my muscles heal after working out, etc. But even worse than that I have no energy the next day. I do my workout, but I end up being lazy the rest of the day because of no energy. So, tonight I'm going to bed before midnight! Baby steps. Maybe tomorrow it will be before 11.
I have lost some weigh already, thank heavens!! But I still have a ways to go, even to get back to my low of where I was this summer. But I can do it. The best thing so far this week is that I don't feel nearly as bloated from eating all the crap, and not enough water. I'm planning to run 5 miles on Saturday. I'm a little nervous. Isn't that silly. 5 miles used to be no problem, and now I'm kind of scared. I can tell taking the time off during the holidays has made it harder to run. But 5 will get easier.
I want to check out Active.com to see if there are any 5K or 10K races coming up in January or Feb. That will help motivate me too.

Mid Week Check in

Monday- Soon as I finally rolled out of bed put on my workout clothes! That way I was already dressed to workout! Good news: Workout, ate almost good all day, and drank my liquids. Bad news- did eat a few french fries :( just like 2 or 3 they were yummy.

Tuesday- Was not feeling so hot. So I decided to make this my day off from working out since I felt gross and I get 2 free days a week Sunday always and I guess I will just whatever other day! Eating wise did good.

Wednesday- Well already worked out! So far eating good.

I have loss some weight but you will have to wait till Friday!

The Wii Fit has really helped I can workout at home, and not have to take my kids out in the cold or find someone to watch them. And you have to stamp each day that you workout, and if you don't he says what happen to yesterday?? Kind of makes me accountable for my actions. And if you gain weight it makes you answer questions on why you gained. I found that out on Monday after my eating craze of Christmas break! Luckily today was the total opposite!

and so it begins...

Mid week check-in!

I've been good about goals 1 & 3. Getting the exercise in has been a challenge, but I have not been sittng on my butt all week. I've had a lot to do. It doesn't help that I have this horendous cold that is only getting worse. Despite my great desire to just lay down all the time I have been keeping busy with running erronds and housework.

Today is my glucose test. I'm just hoping I don't have to do the 3 hour one. So let's pray this one turns out well. HAHA When I get home I've got lots of grocery shopping to do so I think I'll get my fifteen minutes in somewhere in there. =)

Hope you guys are having a good week

One Year down!

One year of living a healthy different life down just eternity to go!! The past few weeks I have not been good at all!! Enjoying Christmas a little to much. Kim said she thinks she is retaining water I think I may be retaining SUGAR!! I enjoyed all the treats and goodies and food a little to much!! Back on the wagon tomorrow!

I got a Wii Fit for Christmas and starting tomorrow it will be well used. I determined not to let myself go. I am going to gain weight, but I am hoping to stay in shape so hopefully it will not take as long to get back into shape!

January 2010

December 2010
4 months pregnant

January 2011
5 months pregnant

I had to take one last picture of me in regular non maternity clothes! These are the only pants that I can still wear. I did buy some maternity pants, only one pair fits, the rest fall right off. I am not just gaining in my tummy it spreads. It spread with all my kids! I am not blessed to only gain a basketball! I gain every which place possible!

My long term goal starts off by staying active while pregnant. And then once I have the baby to set up races to keep me motivated and leading up to a half marathon next December. My goal is to be back to pre preggo weight by this time next year! But for now I really am going to enjoy each day. This may be my last pregnancy and I want to be thankful for this wonderful gift! Even though I may not enjoy every moment of it, I can still be thankful!

You're Right Sarah!

This is a new year, new month and definitely time for new goals. I started off last year on a good foot which very slowly turned into a bad foot. (lol) Despite my desire to work hard and lose weight I had MANY challenges that kept me from doing so. Now, after basically giving up in July I sit here 1 size bigger than I began last year. Totally depressing if you really think about it. I'm not even counting the 17 lbs I've already gained 27 weeks into my pregnancy. This January I am keeping my goals small. There is not too much I can do in the last tri-mester, but I can end this pregnancy right.

GOAL #1
COOK!!! I haven't done much cooking the last two months because we've been crazy busy. That has got to stop. Homemade food is the best for you and that is what I want going in my body...the best.

GOAL #2
Walk on the treadmill every morning for at least 15 minutes. I really don't know how much I can do in this area because, first off... I'm so out of shape, second I've had a lot of lower back pain this time around. So I say no less than 15 minutes with a goal of 30.

Goal #3
Leave junk food for Saturday. I'm talking dessert. The kids love it when I make cookies, but that is going to have to stay a Saturday thing and then when I do make them, I need to eat less of them! =) I can't resist them either!

That's it for now. Once this little guy decides to join the world and I've recovered things will change, but until then I have to do the best I can with the situation I'm in and pray for the strength to carry on. It has been so hard to move out of the neighborhood and away from you guys. I know I'm not far, but the small distance makes a difference when we don't see each other on Sunday. It does help in the way that when Skyler finally gets a job, we'll be moving a lot farther so no matter what...in a way I have to find the motivation on my own. I don't want to move away and quit just because I have no one to exercise with. I really do long for the day I can report a significant weight loss and have great pics up like you guys do. It does make me feel good to know that I had some part in your motivation to achieve your goals. I am so happy for both of you and the progress you've made. You are both strong women in every way and 2 of the best people. I am glad you are both my friends.

New Month, New Year, New Goals, New Dedication!!

Jan. 1, 2010

Jan. 1, 2010

Jan. 1, 2011

Jan, 1, 2011

So...! It is a new year! Can you believe we started this blog a whole year ago. I remember starting it and the motivation, and excitement it gave. It has been a great year. So I am re-dedicating myself. Like I said before I haven't given up, but I've taken a little vacation from any self control. I had hoped all the changes I had made would be permanent, and I wouldn't revert to old habits, but darn, I did. I'm not going to beat myself up over it, just going to call it like it is, move onward and upward. The new year pictures aren't the best. I can tell I'm totally bloated from eating all the bad food that I've eaten.
Today I did get on the treadmill and ran 2 miles, and walked 1. Honestly, it felt GREAT! It helped me to eat better for the rest of the day too. I'm excited to get back into the groove of things.

We stayed at my in-laws last night so I completely forgot to weigh in this morning because we weren't in our routine. I will weigh in tomorrow morning. I am not quite sure how much I weigh, but I have a ballpark idea. My goal is to get down to a specific weight by the last weigh in for January. I think it will be about 13 pounds that I'll have to lose. I know that sounds like a LOT in a month, but I also know that hopefully a lot of this holiday weight will come off in the first two weeks.

I'm excited to start running more again, and hit the gym hard again. I want to go swimming again - once I get the stitches out of my head. (Yes, two more cysts were removed last Monday- now they're all gone)

I'm also really excited (remind me I said this when I'm having withdrawls) to eat better. I'm sick of going to bed feeling bloated and with a tummy ache because I've over eaten.

I also want to focus on getting more sleep. This is always such a hard one for me. I am such a night owl, and my family are early birds.

I'm very excited about 2011. It's going to be a great year, and I know that you two are preggers, but I really want us to keep up on this blog throughout the year. If I do have a baby this year I want to keep it up even while I'm pregnant to keep me from gaining the 50 pounds that I usually do with pregnancies. This bog is I think one of the main things that kept me on track in 2010, I want it to continue

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!
2011