[gretel]

Hi - just popping in and out with a quick update on my weekend.

This weekend was no fun for me. First, I admitted defeat from a sinus infection and finally went to the doctor on Friday - started antibiotics right away. Then, my 17 month old daughter spiked a very high fever Friday night which just wouldn't come down, so we ended up at the ER last night. She still has a fever but is starting to eat and drink more. Yesterday, I went over my calories with the intention of weight lifting in the evening. I didn't know I'd spend hours in the ER instead. I am recovered enough to start exercising again. I just hope my little girl starts feeling better ASAP!

On the good news side, my 5k for Saturday was postponed to March 2nd thanks to the snow. This is a blessing in disguise because I was in no shape to run. And I'm down another 0.6 pounds this week to 190.4. I'm trying not to be disappointed with that number because I have eaten more than my plan and haven't exercised in a few days.

[Ross111104]

Laura78- the only problem is I don't do the chores when they are awake either! YIKES! LOL!!!

[Laura78]

I had a trying day at work today and as I was driving home I thought this is the kind of day that I would just eat a bag of chips about three weeks ago. But the new me instead decided to stick within her calories

Ross - LOL, that is a problem then

gretel - Wow, you had quite the weekend! I pray that everyone is on the mend now Congrats on your loss!

[Chubbygirl253]

I took my nephew to Pump It Up. It's a great workout. I wore my heart rate monitor because I knew it would be. Sure enough, I burned 1096 calories playing with the kiddo for 2 hours. That's as much as running 10k! And that kid had an absolute blast!

And I brought a snack along because I'm a prepared auntie. And the kiddo liked my low-cal snack as much as the junk he's used to. (5 calorie berry flavored water and special K 100-calorie pack pastry crisps. He thought it was juice & cookies.)

Very fun and successful day!

[Ross111104]

1096 calories! Oh my goodness! That is fantastic! Your heart rate monitor tells you how many calories you burned? Is it like a watch?

[KTB]

Originally Posted by Ross111104

Ktb-oh my goodness. Super Bowl set me back bug time. But I am back to where I was pre Super Bowl so we will see what happens with my husbands events. But here is how I look at it. I am ok with the set backs because I know that if I don't just enjoy myself on special occasions then I am going to start resenting the process. For me the set backs are contributing to my consistency. Bein conscious if the fact that these are special occasions is a big deal. I was thinking today how did I eat the way that I used to eat on a regular basis and not weigh 1,000 lbs. I don't know but the fact that I am contiencious about what I eat on a regular basis is HUGE!

I know you are right. I managed to maintain last week through the Super Bowl party and 2 other events. I was very strict every other day surrounding those days too. With my old way of eating, I would of GAINED last week. It is a small victory. Thank you for reminding me of that.

[KTB]

Originally Posted by coffeeshopgirl

Just posted about my Sunday and came to the conclusion that I'm neurotic. I don't know how my DH deals with me. Is anyone else out there crazy with their food too?

This isn't neurotic, it's AWESOME. You are setting yourself up for success.

[KTB]

Originally Posted by Ross111104

That is prime time to plop my self on the couch and do nothing and relish in the silence (i have the loudest and most demanding children on the face of the earth). But you know it is something that I am going to have to get over and suck it up and do becuase it is for the greater good. Ahhh the onion....

I am not sure if you use it, but when I am planning meals, I find pinterest to be so helpful.

[KTB]

Skinnygirl - Sounds like a great Valentine's day to me

Chubby - It's not a real gain if it comes right back off. Glad to hear you are feeling better and jogging 4 miles. NICE JOB!

Laura78 - Preplanning always helps me with those types of events. And kicking those chips to the curb? Well done you!

Gretel - I hope your daughter is recovered? Glad to hear your 5k was postponed. We ended up with only 12 inches of snow (I say only because they said a possible 18 inches of snow!)


As for me, I exploded at my husband tonight. We have an elliptical and a treadmill in our guest room and the agreed upon schedule is that I exercise Monday and Wednesday and he exercises Tuesday and Thursday. On a rare night where we both exercise, he agreed to be done by 8pm. We try to finish exercising earliy-ish because the noise is unfair to our neighbors, and because who wants to eat dinner at 9:30 at night? Tonight (A MONDAY AND MY NIGHT) apparently he got a late start because he procrastinated. Whatever, then you get off the machines at 8PM, because that is the deal. I was very frustrated, because the hardest part for me is to talk myself into exercising and there I was standing outside the door in my sneakers and workout gear, waiting. I ended up doing 30 minutes on the elliptical (the quieter machine) and eating a reduced calorie dinner. But this is not at all a compromise nor the ideal situation. Btw, you should see the snitfit he throws if it's too late to exercise or his dinner is too late for him. I reminded him of that. We had quite the heated chat. Meh.

[Chubbygirl253]

@ Ross- yes, accurate calorie burns is ALL I use my hrm for. I know it does some fancy stuff but I dont care. If I had a dollar for every time I worried about my heart rate during exercise I would still be broke, lol. But as a calorie counter I do care about knowing my exact calorie burn so I know I'm taking in less than I use. Mine is a Polar Ft4 and it's worn on the wrist like a watch but it does have the chest strap sensor. But it's so comfortable you dont feel it, just sits right below the band of my bra. I did my research and went with a good brand for accuracy. Went with a model without all the bells and whistles I won't use to keep it in my budget. I paid for an extended manufacturers warranty in addition to the store's. And still paid under $100. I must say, I'm glad I got it because many exercises don't burn as much as I thought they did. Myfitnesspal overestimates their calorie burns by as much as 30-40%, yikes!

Wow that was long. You prolly didn't intend for that to be an essay question, lol.

[Ross111104]

Chubby- no that is exactly what I wanted to know. I want to get one. I didn't even know they could do that! So is the chest monitor wireless? Where did you get it from. I am going to talk to my husband and see if I can invest in one.

[Laura78]

Laura - That's great info re: your moniter. I would love one as well.....but not sure of wearing a wrist watch to work each day. Do you have to wear the watch?

KTB - That's soooo frustrating! But I am so impressed that you still pressed on and didn't use it as an excuses not to exercise at all.

[Ross111104]

KTB- I absolutely love Pinterest!! You just look up meals on there for the week?

[vmo1]

I've been MIA for far too long, this competition has been taking up my entire life! But it all payed off on Saturday, I took home gold! I'm so excited!!! Need a few days to rest up after everything and I can't wait to be back

Hope everyone is well and made it through Nemo ok!

[coffeeshopgirl]

KTB - Isn't it fun coordinating workouts with the husband sometimes? I know how you feel about needing to work out on a schedule, and it sucks when that's interrupted - especially for procrastination. I suggest some weighted hula hooping to make you feel better (I bought one this weekend = love it!).