Working Out

This was my first week of really getting back into the swing of things.  Monday was my first day of working out in a long, long, time.  I know every year a lot of people (myself included) choose loosing weight as their New Year resolution.  But this year is the year that I'm really going to get back into shape; not so much as losing weight but more of losing inches and just feeling and looking healthy.  But as some of you may know I also worked out Wed., and Thurs.  Oh and by Thurs. I was a little sore but considering the workout my trainer gave me it wasn't like I couldn't move the next day.  I was sore but not miserable so that's good. 

And now I'm at the start of another week and I'm going to keep going to the gym at least 3 times a week even if I don't want to and feel lazy I will go 3 times no matter what.  Hope y'all have had a good weekend.

Must hit gym.

I don't know about any of you but I know I had to have gained at least 10 lbs over the Thanksgiving holiday.  Sooo starting Monday I started working out again.  I've been really bad and haven't worked out in oh I don't know forever.  I hit the gym yesterday and today and I will again Thursday.  Because let's be real I don't have any reason to not go to the gym-school is done and I've decorated so all I have left is daily housework and taking care of the kids-plenty of time to hit the gym.  You would think I would be motivated to loose some weight; I want to I just can't commit myself to go at least 3 times a week.  Anyway I'm hoping during this break that I'll be able to put myself back into the routine of going to the gym.

Need A Little Boost

Ok so I told myself that this was the week I was going to get serious about working out and so far so good.

Mon-Bodypump

Tues-15 min. jog (it was all I could fit in but hey I was sweating)

Then wouldn't you know I pigged out on Mexican food-ugh.  As for today I don't feel motivated to do anything.  I went to bed around 10 p.m. and that's early for me woke up before the kids at 7:45 a.m. and for some reason I just feel lazy today.  I was doing some lectures online but don't feel like it which is why I'm blogging but I've seriously got to workout at some point today.  I guess after nap time when I take the kids outside I'll just exercise instead of reading a textbook.

Hit the gym

This morning I met with Megan and man did she kick my butt.  I know when I wake up tomorrow-oh who am I kidding-from my nap I'll be sore.  We worked out my legs, biceps, back, and abs.  My legs feel like jello and my arms a little sore.  But hey that's ok because today is the start of my routine and I'm bound and determined to loose weight.  I don't have any reason to not hit the gym since everyone is back to feeling better and I can't let myself get any more lazy than what I already am.  However, I have noticed that my pants aren't as tight as they were so that's good even if the scale is stuck between 157 and 158.  Now those numbers represent my scale at home not the gym because well the one at the gym says I weigh a little more.  Ok so what about some of y'all, are any of you working out and if so let me know and we'll keep each other motivated and can exchange tips.  Have a great Monday.

Is it safe?!?

First let me say thank you for all the comments.  Alright lets get down to the knitty gritty.  I think in my last post I said that I was going to try and blog daily-umm yeah it obviously hasn't worked out that way since I haven't been on in oh I don't know FOREVER.  Anyways I thought everything was going well we went to the beach Monday and for the most part I felt pretty good except for a headache.  Then as luck would have it Monday night David got sick and when he came back to bed I couldn't believe how cold he was-seriously he felt like ice.  Ok so Tues. morning I tell him that he shouldn't go into work and he agrees gets up to go to the bathroom and never made it-I'm talking 3 steps from the bed and he spewed.  And what's terrible is for that split second I just stood there in horror and watched and then ran to get a bucket.  By the time I came back he was in the bathroom and done.  But he did manage to throw towels on the floor.  And of course I had to clean it up.  As of today David is back to work and feeling better and me well let me knock on wood again because I have yet to get this virus/flu/sick crap that's been going around.  And I really hope I don't get it because really who's going to be able to take care of me.  Actually I'll be honest I'm sick and tired of disinfecting everything and washing sheets, towels, clothes, and cleaning floors.  Ok I feel better now getting that off my chest.

Now on to something pleasant-yesterday I was finally able to go and workout.  I took a bodypump class and today I'm not very sore but feel great.  *Note to self-add a little more weight next class*  Oh and you guys won't believe this but I got up at 6:45 to get ready and be there at 7:30 a.m. for the class.  What got into me I don't know but I just felt the need to go workout.  And keep your fingers crossed but hopefully Monday I'll be able to meet with Megan since we've only met once and I'm ready to get in shape-kick butt and take names. 

So now that everything is somewhat back to normal I'm going to catch up on some blogs because I really miss y'all.

Can't Get Lazy

Alright so Monday I couldn't meet with Megan (trainer) because she was sick.  Yesterday I didn't work out because well I don't know why and now today I was supposed to meet with Megan again but Sweet Pea is still a little under the weather so tomorrow I will be hitting the gym.  Anyways the reason I'm telling y'all this is because I need some support today, today I HAVE to make myself workout at home and not be lazy.  Overall I think I've been doing pretty well I started working out Friday, Saturday, and then again on Monday.  I just seems like that as soon as I want to loose weight and be serious the universe decides to be funny and throw a curve ball.  Oh and did I mention that I'm bloated because Aunt Flo is supposed to be visiting me sometime this week-yeah so that's not helping either.  Alright I'm done ranting and thanks for listening.

I'm Bringing Sexy Back

Hello to all of my bloggy friends and the ones who accidentally come across my blog.  I have just recently made a big change in my life-hence the title.  Yesterday I went and bought myself a few sessions with personal trainer-yes a real personal trainer.  I'm not sure what was the last straw that drove me to do this because I've had a gym membership and I haven't used it in I don't know forever.  Well ok I have an idea--our five year anniversary is in November, and my 29th birthday is in January--so I'm guessing this is some kind of mid-life crisis.  That and the fact that I'm tired of feeling fat and I'm really ready to do something about it.

Anyways today was my first session and holy freaking crap am I out of shape but damn did I feel good afterwards.  Everything today was all a cardio workout but without spending 30 min on a bike or treadmill.  The only weight I used was a 6lb medicine ball.  So not only was I getting my heart rate up and sweating like mad but I was working out my whole body.  Oh I forgot to tell you the goal we set: 10 weeks, 20 lbs, with me doing cardio 3-4 days a week and weight training 2-3 times.  Now I'm not meeting her that many because well I can't afford all that but the next few times I meet her she'll show what to do and how to change it up and then I can always look at the paper if I forget.  Oh and yes I have to change the way I eat, but I refuse to cut out soda-I have to take baby steps.  So today we went grocery shopping and man eating healthy sure is expensive but hey I want to be down to 142 (yes I did gain back a couple of pounds). 

Don't worry I plan to make a point of being on here more because there is so much I want to say or vent and I miss y'all a lot; plus I plan on y'all asking me if I'm working out and getting on to me if I don't.  Ok gotta go but I'll be back tomorrow to tell y'all how Sweet Pea's first soccer game went-another thing I didn't tell y'all.  I will another day or else I'll seem like I'm rambling.  :)

How are my peeps.

Hello everyone-have you missed me because I have really missed y'all.  Ok so on to some really good news I weighed myself this morning and I weighed 160.7 :)  Can you believe it, I know I can't because I since school has started back up I haven't been exercising but I have been watching what I eat.  Incase you're wondering last month I was 166 and a few weeks ago I was 163 so now I've lost a total of 6 lbs.  WoooHooo-go me.  Can you tell I'm happy.

Now on to my weekend David and I didn't really do a whole lot but the one thing we did do was go and see the new Halloween movie.  First off I'm not a big fan of Rob Zombie but I have to say that out of all three of his movies I liked this one the best.  It wasn't as good as the original but it wasn't to bad.  However, my biggest complaint was seeing parents bringing their little kids to this movie.  And wouldn't you know there was a couple sitting next to us with their 5 month old baby and their 3 year old son-that's right their three yr. old son but that's not all there were other kids around 6 or 7.  I honestly don't know what was going thru these parents minds other than the fact that they didn't have a babysitter but I'm sorry this is not the kind of movie appropriate for kids.  There was bad language throughout the movie but the beginning of it was really bad, very bloody and gory (go figure), and lets not forget boobs and the p&*n mag they showed.  So no I don't think this movie was at all appropriate for young kids. 

Ok off my soapbox, as for today Sweet Pea has ballet today and it's the first day at a new dance school so hopefully all will go well.  And then afterwards I'm going to pick me out some new glasses.  Not sure what I want but I want something with a little flair-personality.  Alright well y'all have a great day and hopefully I'll talk to y'all tomorrow.

Aug. 3-12

Well I know I've been gone for awhile but I've finally decided to really dedicate myself to losing weight.  I'm not on a diet, however, I'm watching how much I put on my plate-so basically I'm not stuffing myself silly.  I've switched from Coke to Diet Coke-I'm not ready to give that up and I've started exercising pretty much every day.  Last month I weighed 166 and this morning I weigh 163 lbs!!  I'm so excited oh and I've also been drinking a lot more water and yesterday was the first day I drank 8 glasses of water.

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  Aug 3-walk 1 3/4 mi

  
  


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  Aug 4-bike 25 min 5 mi

  
  


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  Aug 6-bike 20 min 4 mi

  
  


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  Aug 7-bike 30 min 5.5 mi

  
  


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  Aug 10-bike 20 min 4.83 mi

  
  


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  Aug 11-bike 30 min 5.5 mi

  
  


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  Aug 12-bike 30 min 6.83 mi

  
  

 

 

 

Week 6: June 11-17

"It rubs the lotion on its skin. It does this whenever it is told."

“Hey, man, how did it go in there? …I missed. He heh… what does that mean? I missed! Oh, hell, no!”-Daddy Day Care 

Once again my weight has stayed the same-166 lbs.  I'm glad it hasn't increased but I do wish it would go down some.  However, this past week I worked not once but twice-yeah go me!  LOL!  I rode the bike twice last week and I even did crunches, oh yeah and I did some stretching.  I didn't work out yesterday but I plan on doing it some time today.  I'm also trying to get Mimi (mil) to work out with me that way I'll stay motivated and she's been talking about doing it too. 

As for Ashly well she's kicking butt, she's exercising at least 3 days a week and has really cut back on what she eats-way to go Ashly!  What's funny is she has never been a person who worked out or even played any sports growing up.  Now there's me, I was the one who played sports and worked out all the time.  And now I can't even really motivate myself-IT'S DRIVING ME CRAZY!  I know I complain about my motivation every week and I'm sorry it's just aggravating.  I'll do good for a couple of days and then the next day I won't feel like it.  Ok hopefully everyone else is doing well.  :)

Week 5: June 4-10

 "And Shepherds we shall be For thee, my Lord, for thee. Power hath descended forth from Thy hand Our feet may swiftly carry out Thy commands. So we shall flow a river forth to Thee And teeming with souls shall it ever be. In Nomeni Patri Et Fili
[Guns Cock]  Spiritus Sancti." 

"What say we settle this on the runway... Han-Solo?  Are you challenging me to a walk-off... Boo-Lander?"-Zoolander 

Now on to the weight that I didn't loose this week-again!  But the good thing is that I didn't gain any either so I stayed the same.  The funny thing is I've been telling Ashly how I've been trying to workout and I'll usually do it at least one day a week.  Well her and her friend have been working out at least 3 times a week and she's watching what she eats-that's the motivation I need.  Hopefully everyone else is keeping strong.

Week 3: May 21-27

"Someday - and that day may never come - I'll call upon you to do a service for me. But until that day, accept this justice as gift on my daughter's wedding day." 

"Why do you like them so much?  Because they stand upon a wall and say, "Nothing's going to hurt you tonight, not on my watch."- A Few Good Men

 Ok so last week I weighed 166 lbs and today I weigh 163.6-I've lost 2.4 lbs.  I can't believe it, and I'm not even sure how I lost that much.  Considering I only rode the bike once last week-I know bad Jesse, but hey I'm trying.

Last week I was asked about women gaining muscle mass.  Here is what I know *I'm no expert*

You can gain muscle by weight training and no women will not look like men by lifting weights.  As for losing fat you have to do some type of aerobic exercise.  A good way to tell how much you're losing is not by what the scales says although it does make me happy; it's checking how much you've lost in inches.  Which is something I have yet to do, so since I'm writing about it I will write down my measurements sometime today.

I'm also sure many of you know the benefits to exercising-again I'm saying this for my benefit since I know the pros and have yet to really motivate myself.

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   Increased energy

   
   


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   Better self-esteem

   
   


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   Reduced chance of a heart attack

   
   


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   Reduced chance of osteoporosis

   
   


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   Reduced chance of breast cancer

   
   


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   Increased strength and stamina

   
   


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   Less depression 

   
   

I have a really good book called "The Body Sculpting Bible for Women."  It has a lot of useful exercises for people who can not go to a gym.  Again I have a gym membership that I don't use and David will be so kind to remind me about it from time-to-time.  But if you have any type of workout videos those can be very helpful.  I don't know if I cleared up any questions but if you have any more or would like some exercises just give me a holler.  Have a great day and keep up the good work ladies. :)

Week 2: May 14-20

Well this week wasn't as good as last week since I gained 1lb.  Actually I'm glad I didn't gain more than that because I kind of pigged out on fast food, but I did manage to ride a stationary bike twice this week.  On Wed. I rode it for 15 min., and then Fri. for 35 min.  Go Me!  So this week I really need to get on the ball and stay away from greasy fast food and get my butt on that bike more than twice a  week.  Hopefully everyone else is doing great.

Week 1

 Well I stepped on the scale this morning and I can't believe it I've lost 2 lbs.-yay!!  And I really can't believe it because I only worked out one day last week-I know, I know, shame on me.  But I'll tell you what I did do:

1. I didn't super-size my meal if I ate fast food


2. I drank no more than 2 cokes a day and that's good since I was drinking at least three.


3. I ate only three meals a day.


4. I ate dinner around 7 and if I was hungry later I wouldn't eat any dessert-which by the way has been super hard since I have two packages of carmel popcorn left.


5. I've been drinking more water, but still no where near 8 glasses a day.

So that's what I've been doing but seriously folks I've got to workout this week-no excuses.