Hey girls. I'm still feeling a bit overwhelmed with the world and of course about 3 weeks behind on everything. I'm not going gonzo with food or binging but I honestly do not have the energy to count calories and log exercise right now. I'm hoping after this weekend I'll have some more energy and feel like getting back into my normal routine. I am walking the doggies tonight! I totally missed a 5k on Saturday due to sheer exhaustion and my brain only being at about 65% of normal still. I couldn't imagine dealing with a longer-term touch and go situation, it's brutal and I'm glad it seems to be over.

Today is Day 5.

I feel like crap. I have a cold that I can't kick and I'm definitely in "eat whatever you want it's vacation!" withdrawals. I want to stab everyone and then stab myself.

I don't know what my plan is today (other than whining alot, obviously). So far I've had a bunch of coffee and some toast with too much SB and jelly on it.

I meet with the trainer in a little while. Woo hoo.

I have been mostly on plan all week. Things were a little off on Thursday, but not too badly. I have not gotten on the scale this week. I am not getting back on until after my 4 weeks with Angie is up. I want to see a big bang, not a bunch of little bangs.

DH and I are having a rough time right now. That should help my motivation to get out and exercise.

Oh dear heavens. that was hard. I can barely hold my arms up to type...

in other news, my cals are too low for the activity that I am going and I have probably shut down my metabolism over the winter. Great for hibernating bears, not great for women who want to lose weight.

She is raising my cals to 1500 a day, which I am not really able to wrap my head around. that may be a stumbling block...

Anna you can do it. Jo, hope the cold is gone by now.
I'm spring cleaning. The house is a disaster. It was somewhat before Gabby was in the hospital and now just a wreck. I tackled the kitchen and living room today.
Once that's all done then I'll be back to logging food and exercising. An excuse to delay getting back on plan? Perhaps, but until the house is in order again I know I won't stick to anything.

I start in the AM too. DH is going to do what is needed to make sure I get the sleep I need to get up and workout. Cardio tomorrow. Pain Tuesday. Alternate....

Health Mag had a good one-week menu if anyone is interested. I am trying to find it online.

Crap, can't find it.

Sharing info from trainer (It might be boring).

I have 8 "fully loaded" exercises that I do. By full-loaded, she means that even if it is an arm exercise, I am in a squat, lunging or in a hinge on a stability ball. Every exercise works on all groups, even if one is the focus.

Cardio is what you would expect. Do it. Do it hard, but not until you are anaerobic.

1500 cals/day

Essential fats, only 10% of intake

60 oz H2O

eat every 3-4 hours

A lot of the things we already know, but now I have it in black and white from an expert, so I feel more serious about it.

I am anxious to see where I will be in four weeks.

Oh just got Health magazine from work, I will check it out! Thanks. I am interested trainer advice, I will also be interested in your perception of how things are going after a week or two.

Day 8.

This crap cold is still hanging on. It's miserable.

Today's Plan:

4 mile run, done, but really wretched.
Orange and 1 slice of toast
Veggi pad thai
carrots
Veggie burger and soup

I am so sore today. OMG. I DID get up early, but did not run. I will do that tonight.

Insomnia is killing my will to exercise in the morning...I don't know how you do it, Jo.

I think sore is the desired outcome when working with a trainer...you know you did something effective.

Jo, are you counting days op or days with crap cold?? I hope you feel better soooo soon :hug:

LOL, Days OP.

Amazingly, this is Day 16 of this cold!!!! KILL ME NOW!

I cannot get to or from the seated position. I just sort of plop. AND I have to run tonight. gah

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