I missed you all yesterday. I had an intense workout last night. I did my 20/20/20 class and then did a hour Zumba class. That is going to be my routine on Tuesday's now. I will admit that I was pretty proud of myself for being able to do 2- 1 hr classes.
Just got back from Zumba lunch time workout. I'm about to go eat a Panera veggie sandwich...they had leftovers from a meeting. Yummy!
So, who watched BL last night? I cried like a baby when Ron finished that marathon. He has been my least favorite person but I was still very happy for him.
Mindy: Glad to see you are back to logging everything. I know you want that scale to show a bigger loss number but hey, just think, even the BL contestants lost 7-10 lbs in a month when they went home and they were working out like crazy. It's very hard to put up those big weekly/monthly numbers when you are living a normal life. You just keep doing what you are doing and it will continue to come off.
Kelly: How are you doing? How cool that you and Mindy are going to do a 5K in June.
Ward: Tell us what you are up too! I miss hearing about your gym time. Remember, you are what I'm inspiring to be!
Hi all! I am doing well so far this week. I have stayed in my calorie limit three days in a row now, and it is probably a fluke, but I am down 3 pounds as well. I know that can change in an instant, so I am going to continue working hard to keep it off. Mindy and I went walking/jogging through the neighborhood that wraps around our school today. That was interesting. It was very weird seeing kids outside playing while we were jogging. I guess working out in the school building just feels more private and I am a little more confident. I know I definitely need to build up some endurance in the jogging department. I feel like such a panty waste. But, it is an area I know I need to improve, and I can work on it.
Susie--Wow! 2 hour long classes on the same day!? You are a rock star!
Ward--Hope things are going well.
Mindy--I am keeping my fingers crossed that TOM melts away a few pounds. Let's hope this month the 180's stay in sight and the 190's go away forever.
Well girls the heat is on. Kelly and I are in "official" training. Sometimes we use the same brain. Last night I was thinking what we should do to get her up and ready for the 5K. When I started sharing my ideas with her, she was already on the same wave length.
We are working on going further distances in one stretch. One day a week we'll do some strength, for a "break". We've got our plan in place. TOM has arrived, like HELLO. My back is killing me. The scale was down from yesterday, to 191.6. I need to get solidly in the 180's.
Susie- Sounds like you have your plans in place also. Having a plan is half the battle. Sticking to it is the other half. Tomorrow is your weigh-in. Good luck.
Kelly- Remember. Once around is the goal for tomorrow.
Kelly, I am glad you're getting back into it. Boy, do I wish I could lose 3 pounds in three days. I have been on plan for 22 straight days and I haven't lost 3 pounds!
Mindy, say bye bye to those 190s! How exciting!
My two hour workout kicked my butt today. I am not sure what I'll be able to do tomorrow; I am registering my baby for kindergarten. How did he get to be 5 already?
I'm about an hour away from my weigh-in. It feels huge. I need those scales to go down every week--it's for my state of mind.
I will say that I am happy with myself and the effort I have put forth this week. So, I hope that it all shows at the scales.
I was planning on doing kickboxing today at lunch time but I was in a meeting that ran long, so I did 30 min on the eliptical doing the interval course and then 30 on the bike. That was my "last chance workout" for today.
Ward: You are the WOMAN of the 2 hr workouts. Even though the scales are moving for you like you want them to (and I think it's because you are so close to your goal weight) don't you feel great being on plan?
Mindy & Kelly: How great that you can train together! Keep it up ladies!
I gotta tell you how proud I am of Kelly. We did 3 miles tonight, which included a lot of jogging. She felt like she was dying, but she was a trooper and kept going. Give her a big WOOT WOOT!!!
Look at all of us will ya. We are really the workout queens. You 2 are doing 2 hour workouts, Kelly and I are running. I mean really!! Just look at us. We have a lot to be proud of.
Susie- Sending my best wishes your way for your weigh-in. I know you will lose something. Mine come up tomorrow. I was 191 today, so hoping for 190 something tomorrow.
Feeling disappointed today about my weigh-in. I had a .25 lb gain. I have NO idea why.
It's really hard sometimes to stay on plan when those types of things happen, but I will because I know there will be times like this.
I'm glad I didn't plan to workout today. My heart wouldn't have been in to it.
I just need the break today--and a break doesn't mean to eat everything in site, it just means to lay low about it all today and regroup.
Mindy: I hope the scales are kind to you today.
Kelly: Giving you a big WOOT WOOT!!!
Ward: Did you get your baby registered for kindergarden?
Susie- I am with you in the disappointment arena. I thought I would be lower today, but nope. I was up .4. I just keep going from 190-192. What is going on here? I'm wondering if it isn't the fact that all I did this week was walk and jog. Hang in there. You know as well as I do that it will come off eventually.
Tonight I did Jillian's cardio DVD for about 40 min. I am dripping wet. Let's see if that does anything positive.
Kelly- Don't forget to get in a least one workout this weekend.
Ward- We don't need to worry about you getting to the gym.
I've been dealing with a migrine all day. I can't wait to go to sleep tonight and hopefully wake up tomorrow without it!
I haven't done much of anything all day because of this headache. I actually started yesterday afternoon. I took medicine as soon as I felt it but it still kept coming on. I don't get these too often thank goodness!
It usually take 2 days for me to get back to normal. So, I"m taking it easy today and will most likely do the same tomorrow. Then it's back to workouts on Monday.
Couldn't get my 5 mile walk/jog in today due to rain. Once it had stopped I had a birthday party to go to. I will do it tomorrow though. The scale is just not moving this week andI really don't know why. It is getting really depressing.
Okay!! 5miles is officially a LONG way!!! Yep, I did it. Took me 1 hour 4 min. That's an average of 12.8 min/mile. Not too bad. i did it quicker than I thought I would. My butt hurts. Gotta say I am pretty pleased. Now if only my scale would respond in kind.
Hope you all are having a good weekend. Kelly, hope you got a workout in this weekend.
Mindy: Look at you! 5 miles...and that's a good pace you were moving at too. You deserve for those number at the scales to move down!
I have been horrible to myself this weekend. Eating whatever, not exercising..sort of had a little pity party for myself. So, now I'm afraid that the scales will be up big time on Thursday. I hope that I can turn it around this week and at least not have a gain.
Mindy--I just want you to know, I did get in a workout today. I did 2 miles in my neighborhood this morning. It felt like it was about 30 degrees outside, and my lungs were burning after all the cold air. I did it in about 30 minutes. I walked and jogged in shorter intervals, like I walked a block, jogged a block, and that kept me going. I realized how intensely I dislike running . But, I will try to put a smile on my face and keep at it.
Susie--I am sorry to hear about that small gain the other day. I guess it could have been worse. Just get back on track tomorrow, and keep up your hard work. How many calories are you eating in a day? I wonder if these two hour workouts you have been doing are making your body need more fuel? Just a thought.
okay i am officially confused and upset. I busted my arse Friday, Sat. and Sunday. You would think I could lose something. This is my good week to lose. But, H*** NO!!! I have been 191 something for at least a week now. What have I got to do???
Today I ran a mile in 11 min. then I did a about 8 min. on stationary bike and then 24 min. of Jillian's kickboxing. I'm about to throw in the weight loss towel. Maybe I should just concentrate on the running for the 5k and forget about the rest of it. I really don't know what else to do. Help!!!
Hope you are all having better results than me. Kelly- Glad to hear you got a couple of miles in. Outside running is way different. Susie- Just keep plugging away.
I was in a BAD place yesterday--actually it has been building since Thursday nights weigh-in (I think we have all been dealing with these mini struggles). I took the day off from working out and just sort of rested. I also jounaled and while I'm not as strong as I would like to be, I am getting back up on my horse and ready to continue working toward my weight-loss goals.
I will do my workouts tonight and I have a healthy, fullfilling lunch packed for today.
You know, it's hard to admit when I get in these funks but I'm glad I can do it with you guys and that I will get your understand, support and your cheering for when I'm back in the game.
You all are wonderful!
Mindy: Hang in there. You will figure it out. Maybe right now, just concentrate on all you have accomplished. At sometime we will be in maintence maybe right now is a mini-time for you to practice it.
Kelly: You are a sport for trying the running and not giving up on it yet.
. But, I will try to put a smile on my face and keep at it.
