Friday, January 7, 2011
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, January 5, 2011
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.
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!
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
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
Sunday, January 2, 2011
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
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!
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
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.
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.
Saturday, January 1, 2011
New Month, New Year, New Goals, New Dedication!!
Jan. 1, 2010
Jan. 1, 2010
Jan. 1, 2011
Jan, 1, 2011So...! 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.
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
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
2011
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