I am SO BAD! Guess who didn't go to the gym this morning!! I don't know what is wrong with me these past 2 weeks! I have NO interest in exercising, and I just want to sleep!
I'm glad you're sending me a kick in the butt, Marvin, because I sure need it!
Last night I did do some upper body + ab work -- but I didn't feel like doing a tape, so I just did some pushups, tricep dips, and crunches on my own. I don't feel like I did enough though, so I'm going to close the door to my office + sneak some in on my lunch hour! I keep some 5lb weights in my office, so I can do some arm exercises at my desk.
I'm eating very low-cal for breakfast + lunch today, since I feel like I overate yesterday and am going out tonight.
I feel like I'm headed towards a slippery slope, not wanting to workout and eating a bit too much -- I've got to get back on track before it's too late. I also think part of the problem is that I'm a)not getting enough water, which is making me tired and b) I've gotten really frustrated with my long plateau, so I feel down + grumpy and very "why bother"-y. I know why I should bother, and that I'll feel better, but my attitude towards my workouts has gotten a little negative -- which makes it harder for me to motivate to do them when I don't want to.

My kudos to both Nettie + Marvin, who are doing MUCH better with their plans.

Marvin: Indian food is based on various curries, served with rice or nan, a puffed bread somewhat like a pita. Some of it is healthy, and some of it decidedly is not. It does tend to be spicy, but there are definitely mild dishes for those who don't want to go that route. It is one of my very faaaavorite kinds of food, and I am complete sucker for it.
And congrats on your "babies"! Oh, how I wish I could have a kitten!

Nettie: I've never talked to my doctor about starting a diet/fitness program! Such is the result of the HMO system -- I think I've seen my primary care physician maybe once or twice in the last 3 years. Luckily I can see my ob-gyn without a referral, so those are pretty much the only doctor's trips I make!
It sounds like you're doing great, and having a lot of fun with the bike! I know what you mean about the distance! Sometimes I look at the distance on the stationary bike at the end of my workout, and it's boggling! Who would think we'd "traveled" that far?

Sigh. Well, I'm going to have to work hard over the weekend to make up for my lapses over the past few days. Better move my butt before it gets any bigger!

Good Morning! Worked out last night to both cardio and ab tape. They are both getting much easier, but still provide a good workout. I think I will be ready to move up from this level after I go see my cardiologist next Thursday. I remember when I started my RS tape, I could barely make it through the workout and I was tripping over my big feet, trying to keep up. Now I know what is coming and just concentrate on doing each move to the fullest extent. I still can't beleive I exercise five days a week. I know if I can do this, there is no excuss for anyone else. Which brings me to you, copperblu.

What's going on? You were doing so well! Is your summer schedule affecting your ability to workout? Changing schedules can really confuse your body and mind. Daylight savings time messes me up for a couple of weeks. Do you take a multivitamin? That may help you with being tired. Some nights, I hate working out and for the first 10 minutes, I am calling the smiling, non-sweating women on the tape every name I can think of. I always get through it though and feel much better afterward. Ok, I'll get off your back now, as I weigh way more than you and could cause serious injury. Good luck this weekend with getting back on schedule. Hopefully, a few really good workouts will get you to liking it again. Oh, thanks for giving the name of the Indian bread. I never knew it was called nan. I just usually called it gone! I am a bread freak.

Marvin: Congatulations on the babies! We have no pets. Just kids. I'm sure they will want pets when they get older, though. I remember our slew of dogs, cats, ducks, guinies (sp), rabbits, etc. when I was growing up. You are doing great with the pool. Did you go to Curves or rush home to see your babies. I guess we can excuse one missed workout for kittens. Hope "mama" and "babies" are healthy and doing well.

Well, I'm off to get some work done. My manager is coming into town today, so I guess I should look like I have gotten a lot done this week. Have a great, on plan day. "See" you all Monday.

I am so sleepy this morning! I tried to wait up for dh last night, and I made it to 10:30, but just couldn't stay up any longer.... I know I should've gone to bed at like 9 or so, but oh well... tomorrow is Saturday and I get to sleep in! Tomorrow night, I'm working as a bartender for a cabaret that my SIL is running, so I'll be up to the wee hours of the morning. So, I'll be all wacky this weekend for sure!

So Copperblu, {cracking my whip!} are ya feeling a little sore in that cute little tushy of yours yet? All wisecracks aside, I know that you'll soon be back in full form. Don't let this slip get you down too much... it is your birthday week after all, and you deserve a little slack time.... just make sure you know that we're here for you whatever happens! {sniff}

I did rush home to see my babies, Nettie, and I'm so glad I did.... they're adorable! I did go swimming again yesterday morning, so I got some exercise in, and then last night, I started cleaning out our trailer in preparation for our camping trip (we leave next Saturday! ) I tell ya... beating those cushions to get the dust out sure qualifies as exercise!

Anyway, Stumpy and her little ones are doing good. I am a little worried about one of the babies... I think it's the runt, and it doesn't seem to be growing as well as the others.... Anyway, in case I didn't tell ya before, I'm the proud mommy of about 12 cats (only 3 inside), 3 new kittens, 1 wonderful dog, 2 fish tanks, 2 budgies, 40 chickens and 8 turkeys.... Thankfully I'm not too attached to the chickens and turkeys though... they'll be dinner soon!

I'm looking forward to Curves this afternoon, and I'll weighin too, since I skipped yesterday.

So, have a good weekend everyone, and I'll see ya on Monday!

Oh no! We scared copperblue off. Come back. I'm not here to beat you up. I hope you are doing well and can get back on plan this weekend. See you on Monday!

I'm baaaack! Check out the new thread!