Oh Dear

I have been totally bad lately. I am back up to 126.6 and my jeans are tooooooo tight, so I am going to have to start eating right and going to the gym again.... I havne't done either all summer, and it's showing. So, back to my grilled chicken and broccoli tonight. When on a 7-8 mile walk jog pushing the three kids in the triple jogger lastnight. That was a good one. This morning did 20 min. on the elliptical, 30 on the stepmill, 10 sets of intervals at 4 and 10, then abs. Ate crappy for lunch... will drink a lot of water and eat good tonight.... Gotta get my 118 back... and I never even reached my goal of 115... Starting over.

Break

I took a long break after the tri. I was burned out and busy, and the gym was closed for the 4th for several days, so I took a break. Now I feel nasty and fat and mushy and am ready to kick it back up again and lose the rest of this weight.

Thank GOD THAT IS OVER!

Did the tri today. Michael Phelps swam in the next lane over... Well, a female version I guess. I got out of the pool 3 minutes behind her... Was 1.25 miles behind her on the bike.. She had 4 laps on me... I passed her twice and she finished at 39:35 and I finished at 40:40... If only I could swim, I woulda had her... Or, if the run were longer, I think I could have caught up and passed her. Anyways, since then my time has been beatin' by other people, so oh well... it's done and over and I can stop training and worrying about it now. I have been sick to my pants for 3 days and need more pepto... Ugh. I wish I knew my split time. Kara said it looked like I was bookin' it on the run, but to me it felt like slow motion.
I am going to start focusing on diet and toning hard core, to get tight and toned and get my body fat% down to under 14. I need to get re-measured. My schedule is going to be:
Monday: 45 minutes stairs, 15 min. bike; 60 minutes toning calves, thighs (inner/outer) and butt and abs
Tuesday: Swim for 30 min. 30 min run; 60 min toning arms, chest, shoulders, back
Wednesday: Elliptical 30 min, stairs 15 min; 60 minutes toning calves, thighs (inner/outer) and butt and abs
Thursday:Swim for 30 min. 30 min run; 60 min toning arms, chest, shoulders, back
Friday: Long distance run (13 miles)-- 2 hours.
Sat and Sun off days.
sounds like a plan..

Oh yeah!

Ok, I weighed in the buff today and it was 118.8- so I am thrilled to still be under 120, especially after eating what I have been eating. Swimming must burn massive amounts of calories-- it sure feels like it does, I am always drained after swimming. I still stink at it, unfortunately. I have resolved myself to the fact that swimming is going to be the end of me in the upcoming tri and I will not win it...(Which KILLS me b/c I am ultra-competitive) 4 minutes is too much time to make up in a sprint tri... :( boo... I will work on the swim for the next one I guess. There are going to be seasoned tri people in this, who were TideRiders, and can finish the swim in 3 minutes...lololol Oh dear, I pray I don't get stuck in a lane with one of them... How embarrassing...
My belly is feeling bloated and extra mushy lately... I don't know if it's because the rest of me is slimming up and so my belly feels bigger or what. I am going to Pilate's today for some core work.
Josh said he'd take some update pics of me, so I can post "before" and "present" pics very soon... I ran across them the other day, there is a difference-- a big one... I think this journey of working out/eating better has been going on for almost a year... I am going to look back at old posts and see.

120 plus

Last week I thought I was 124, but thankfully, I was 119-120. This week probably 122ish. I need to get my eating in check... I have been eating pizza, taco bell, snickers, sweets, and have even been drinking real DP's.. I don't know what's wrong with me. I can't wait for this tri to be over. I am going to train hard Mon, Tues, Wed, and rest Thursday and Fri. After the tri I am going to concentrate very hard on health-- eating right, drinking water, and am going to start toning intensely.

120 whew..

I want to be back under 120 by the end of the week... I really pushed myself in training today. I timed my events, but not transitions. At the end, I tagged on 2 min for transition time, although I usually do it in a little less and still beat my best time by 2 minutes. I think it had to do with the fact that Dad brought me a Hardees biscuit this morning and I had more fuel than the usual Kashi bar and coffee... It felt good... My swim was a terrible 7:53... I HAVE GOT TO GET IN THE POOL EVERYDAY. Somebody teach me!

121 OH MY

Since our weekend get-away where we ate wonderful things all weekend, I have been gaining and gaining. I have got to get it turned back around, shrink my stomach back, and stop giving into cravings. I have also been slacking on training a little bit, and need to step it up a notch... Ugh...I hate when I do this!

118.8

Still under 120... I did bake and eat some choco chip cookies tonight, so I probably won't be in the morning. I have had a sinus infection and have felt terrible this week, but have still been working out pretty hard. Em and I did a tri run through today, I got a bad time and blamed it on the fact I feel like crap. I think I am going to work on swimming and then do stairs in the morning. That should work off those 3 cookies and the 4 teaspoons of dough right??

118.6!!!!!!!!!!!

Today was the first day I have seen the 118 department. I hope to not see the 120's again. Plus, our anniversary was a couple of weeks ago, and we're supposed to go on a mini-trip this weekend! I need to look hot for it... hopefully a couple more pounds will be gone by then... gonna work really hard this week to not eat bad!

Tri Training

I am currently training with Emily for a mini-triathlon. Actually, it's a women's only tri... which doesn't sound like me at all... I don't think it's real, unless it's the man version, but I am doing it, and we've been training for a few weeks now. I stink at the swim, but it's only 6 down and backs. I have heard 10 laps in 10 minutes is good, and right now I am doing 6 laps in 7:30, which is awful and it looks terrible, but I am getting them done. I also have never "spinned" "spun" whatever "rode a spin bike" until a couple of weeks ago, and one lady told me to try to keep it between 25 and 27 the whole time, so that is what I try to do. I can get the 8 miles knocked out in under 20... The run, I am trying to get to 14, right now it's at 14:45. So, altogether, with transitions, my time has been right above 45. Finally, today, I got it at 44:49. We still have a few months to train, and training for it has gotten me out of my treadmill, step-mill rut, so that's nice. Yesterday I did 3 miles in stairs and then ran hills for 7 miles. I am in good physical shape, but still have a little pouch, especially after I eat. And, I have been eating ALOT, and alot of junk lately. I am up to 121-122ish, but have been eating whatever I want. I have to buckle down and get these last 10 pounds off!

119!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I finally broke 120 this week. I weighed 119.8 for 2 days and yesterday I was 119.2! I did eat pizza last night after Noah's soccer game, so I am probably back up today, but I get a 2 hour work out today, and will hopefully get that pizza off.
It's a great feeling to know my hard work is paying off. I contribute this weeks success to the step mill. I have been doing 3 miles a day in like 27 minutes, and it's burning the fat off. The new jeans are a little too big (to my surprise), but I have been wearing them with a belt, I still love them, and I tried on Easter dresses yesterday, I was getting into 2's and 4's and extra-smalls! WOO HOO!! 5 more pounds to go! Then step up the toning a notch.

Running and more running

I am trying to get my body fat down right now... I am trying to eat alot of protein and less sugar and doing cardio.. I don't know if it's working though. Last Tues. I ran 10 miles in 88 minutes and on Friday I ran a half marathon (13 miles) in 115 minutes 54 sec. I was pleased... My goal was 2 hours and I beat that. It was more of a mental struggle to me more than anything... of course 2 hours on a treadmill gets really BORING!!!! I think if I would have been outside, it would have been much more enjoyable... My shoes have holes in them, I am going to get a GOOD pair of running shoes this go round.

My new motivation: fitting into these SWEET jeans I just paid too much money for on EBAY... They will arrive in a few days and I PRAY they fit!!!!

I LOVE MY FORMENATOR!!!!!

I am lovin' my George Foreman grill, thanks to it, I am down to the 120-121 department again! I have been eating a kashi bar and coffee with splenda in the morning, going to work out... Doing 30 minutes of cardio and the rest toning... then come home for a high protein breakfast/brunch.... pretty much only water for the after noon, maybe a banana or some nuts or something healthy around 3:30, then I eat steamed broccoli or a sweet potatoe and fish or chicken (grilled in the formenator)for dinner... Not hungry throughout the day and feelin' good!

I knew it'd be bad

Monday weigh in was bad, 126. As it should have been. Did I really think I could not work out all weekend and eat ribs, burgers, fries with chili cheese dip, cupcakes, etc.... and not gain a pound... Ugh. I got back on the horse Monday and started eating right, and working out hard. No more refined sugars, making sure I get a ton of protein, and drinking a gallon of water per day. Tuesday I was back down to 123.5 so that made me feel better. I have a romantic weekend coming up this weekend, and wanted to be below 120 for it!!!

Last nights Dinner: Approx 400 calories and a lot of protein!

2 4 oz. tilapia filets, sprinkled with salt, pepper, garlic, and Italian seasoning, a little olive oil and George Formaned for 6-7 minutes (yes, I know the serving size is 1 filet, but I ate 2)
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 4 oz. (113g)
Calories 100 Calories from Fat 23
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 2.5g 4%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 75mg 3%
Total Carbohydrate 0g 0%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
Protein 20g 40%
Est. Percent of Calories from:
Fat 22.5% Carbs 0.0%
Protein 80.0%


1 cup fresh steamed broccoli with zero calorie spray butter (just a little) and salt

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1 cup (91g) (nutritiondata.com)
Amount per Serving
Calories 31 Calories from Fat 0
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0g 0%
Saturated Fat 0g 0%
Monounsaturated Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 30mg 1%
Potassium 540mg 15%
Total Carbohydrate 6g 2%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
Sugars 2g
Protein 3g 6%
Vitamin A 11%
Vitamin C 135%
Calcium 4%
Iron 4%
Vitamin D 0%
Vitamin E 4%
Vitamin K 116%
Thiamin (B1) 4%
Riboflavin (B2) 6%
Niacin (B3) 3%
Vitamin B6 8%
Folic Acid (Folate) 14%
Vitamin B12 0%
Magnesium 5%
Panthothenic Acid 5%
Zinc 2%
Copper 2%
Manganese 10%
Est. Percent of Calories from:Fat 0.0% Carbs 77.4% Protein 38.7%

UGH

I am so frustrated. Food really has a hold of me right now. It's like I am eating it just to spite myself and I don't know why. I am like, screw it, I am going to eat this cookie and just see what happens... EVEN THOUGH I KNOW WHAT IS GOING TO HAPPEN..... It started because I was at like 120, and even though I'd been working our hard, I got back up to 123... Now, I am sure I will weigh at least 126 in the morning, plus, this weekend coming up is the big date weekend, that I was supposed to be in tight shape for. UGH. I really want to get motivated to clean out the pantry and drink a gallon of water and eat only protein and veggies and no carbs and work my butt off this week... well, work my fat stomach off this week.

Lost 5 this week!

I have been very strict this week about counting calories and working out hard, and it's paid off!!! On Monday, I weighed in at an even 125, uh oh... Today, Thursday, I weighed 120.6! I have only been eating 1000-1200 calories per day, and burning around 700 during my morning workout. I have concentrated on cardio only, doing the elliptical for 2 miles, on high crossramp and high resistance and then running 3 miles at 6.5 to 7mph, sprinting at 9mph the last .25 miles of each mile.
I have been eating a protein bar or oatmeal with brown sugar splenda and coffee with splenda in the mornings. Lunch/Brunch is egg white omelet, 2 eggs or something like that... Other meals are grilled chicken, steamed broccoli, grilled salmon, tuna with olive oil mayo-- the new "healthy" kind, and whole wheat crackers or shaved turkey breast and a slice of cheese. One night I ate a half a can of black beans and a half of a can of corn mixed together and spooned inside tortillas with some salsa... Fresh fruit or "extra sugar free gum" (straight from Bob Harper) when I need a sweet fix.... Also, only drinking water, except for my morning cuppa coffee.

6 month fitness assessment

Yesterday Emily did my 6th month assessment. I was fairly pleased with the results.
JULY 29, 2008 / FEB 4, 2009
weight 131 120.6
resting heart rate 78 74
blood pressure 117/72 115/81
body fat 22% 15.4%
neck 12.5 11 7/8
shoulder 38.5 36 3/4
chest 34 31 7/8
waist (smallest point) 30 27
waist (biggest point) 34 32 1/4
hips (fullest part) 38 1/4 36 1/2
right thigh 23 21 3/4
right calf 13 1/4 13
right upper arm 11 10
right forearm 8 1/2 8
1 minute
pullups 24 27
sit-ups 30 33
jump squats 43 52
push ups 10 boy & 16 girl 16 boy & 14 girl
leg levers 35 39
hamstring curls w/ ball 30 34
triceps w/ 10# weight 37 34
plank hold 2:05 min. 3:02 min.
bicep curl w/ 8# weight 31 35
forward lunge 29 30
3 lap run 1:38 1:26
steps-ups 41 42
1/2 mile on bike 1:54 1:57
flexibility reach 10.75 12

124.8

Going back up... This week has foiled my plans and once again put me behind. The kids have been sick and the weather has been icy and we have stayed inside. I always plan on doing an at home workout... but with 3 high maintenance kids, it doesn't happen. I don't want to do it at 4am, and I say I will do it when 2/3 are napping, but then something happens and they don't nap or I have something more pressing to do at that time, and then I say I will do it before bed, but by that time, I am zapped... so, it's hard to do a home work out. Hopefully, next week I will get back on track, both with my eating and with my workouts and will start dropping pounds again. I have a little less than a month to lose more... I have a hot date with the hubby on 2/21... An overnighter, with no kids!!!!

124

I have been staying around 124 lately, which is good. This week I am going to try really hard to stay on my workout routine, which is 1 hour hard cardio per day and then legs and abs on MWF and arms on TTh. I have just got a few pounds left on my pouch, my love handles, my saddlebags and my thighs... and I need to find a good exercise that will perk my butt up.... I am going to get measured this week and I will get josh to take some pics so we can compare... It's been about 7 or 8 months now...
I am also going to try really really really hard to stay on top of my calories this week. Today is my daughter's 3rd birthday, and we are having a chuck e cheese party tonight, so I hope I can control the pizza intake~

Ugh

I have been stressed at home and totally slacking in the eating department. I am splurging and having sweet cravings all over the place. I need to get back on track. I am up to 123.8. I am going to try to add a lot of water to my diet. We have a water purification system, but it's outta filters and I was spoiled to that good water and now I think our water is kind of gross and I don't drink much at all... So, today I bought the Brita pitcher with the cute green bottle, so I can pretend I am on biggest loser and drink more water!!!! I will lose this belly!!!

124.6! Woo hoo

Making a little more progress. My goal now and also one of my New Year's resolutions is to lose the final 12 or so pounds and to tighten and tone and firm up. A couple people at the gym have mentioned that they can tell I am "slimming" up, and my pants are fitting looser, so that is a great feeling. I have cut back to 1200 calories give or take a hundred per day and I am trying to burn 1000 at the gym every day. It didn't happen yesterday, I only burned 700 and today it didn't happen because Juddson threw up as soon as I got started, so I only burned about a hundred and had to go home. I tried to do a DVR'd workout, and it was good, I just kept getting interrupted... I will try to get another two in before the day is over. I am trying to cut out sugars, not totally, but I switched to artificial sweetener in my morning coffee and think that has helped tremendously and also, no cokes or diet cokes of any kind. Since I have some of the weight off, I am still focusing mainly on cardio to lose the remainder of the weight, and I am going to add more focus on toning my abs, and back of thighs and butt-- which are still my problem areas. Hopefully, we can get back to the gym and get going again tomorrow...