Happy Monday!
(Ok-its Monday be as happy as you can)
I lost another 4 lbs!!
Total loss: 11 lbs!
DOUBLE DIGITS BABY!!!!!
Days until TN: 72
Days until TN: 72
I made a little goal for myself when I hit 20 lbs! I will share it with you soon.....
T.
Monday, March 28, 2011
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Why is it...
I know 7 lbs isn't a lot...per se. *yes I am still proud of myself* but riddle me this Batman...why is it when you start to lose the lbs its always from the boobs? Okay, I will be the first to admit that I don't really care either way but I guess after the kids I got used to them-they are there. Ya know. But its so annoying because now my 'used to perfectly fit' bra no longer does! Ugh, like I want to go and buy a new one. I had a terrible time finding this one. Oh well-I don't wish to gain it back. I will have to go shopping. Any takers? Ha.
So needless to say I had to look it up....here is the answer...I guess. Thanks LiveStrong.com.
Have a nice Wednesday...
So needless to say I had to look it up....here is the answer...I guess. Thanks LiveStrong.com.
Have a nice Wednesday...
Monday, March 21, 2011
Weekly weigh in...
I guess I must be doing something correct...
I lost 3 lbs last week!
Yeah me! So happy with that.
Total loss: 7 lbs
Have a great Monday!
T.
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Weekly check in
I am happy to report...
I lost another 2 lbs!!
Total loss: 4 lbs!
Days until TN: 84
Have a great day!
T.
Days until TN: 84
Have a great day!
T.
Sunday, March 13, 2011
Zumba with a Cause
It Sunday, today is weigh in day for me...I hope I am still on track. I am not going to weigh myself until the kids go for nap. But I have a few things to catch up on.
First, I am going to start a arm 'lift' thing. I want to try and tone (if you can call it that) my bye bye arms. I googled and found tons of information on the www. That should be fun-tee hee.
Secondly, yesterday was the Zumbathon for the American Heart Association. It was for 2 hours! Dear lord-luckily she took nice breaks (thanks Serena). There was a chinese auction...she raised...wait for it... $1500! It was great and so much fun!
Have a great day!
First, I am going to start a arm 'lift' thing. I want to try and tone (if you can call it that) my bye bye arms. I googled and found tons of information on the www. That should be fun-tee hee.
Secondly, yesterday was the Zumbathon for the American Heart Association. It was for 2 hours! Dear lord-luckily she took nice breaks (thanks Serena). There was a chinese auction...she raised...wait for it... $1500! It was great and so much fun!
Have a great day!
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
Zumba
Saturday was my first experience with Zumba. B has been going for months and has always tried to get me to go..I am not sure what changed my mind but...sure I will go. Maybe its that I am feeling better about myself-who knows. However, I had a blast.
I totally thought because I was a cheerleader for 4 years that I would have some sort of coordination-but, um, yeah, right! Ha. I can get the feet part down but as soon as you add my arms/hands- I lose it. Why is that? It's like the patting your head and rubbing your belly at the same time I guess!
The music is great, friends are great, the beat is awesome. I really like. I went again on Monday and tonight. So I guess I am doing ok. Catching on, I found having J stand in front of me and watching her feet and counting the beats makes a huge difference. Serena the 'teacher' is awesome, she is fun, energetic, and so nice!
Sum it up: even though I got punched in the head on Saturday by a neighbor person and tonight B punched me in the boob-yep I will continue!
T.
I totally thought because I was a cheerleader for 4 years that I would have some sort of coordination-but, um, yeah, right! Ha. I can get the feet part down but as soon as you add my arms/hands- I lose it. Why is that? It's like the patting your head and rubbing your belly at the same time I guess!
The music is great, friends are great, the beat is awesome. I really like. I went again on Monday and tonight. So I guess I am doing ok. Catching on, I found having J stand in front of me and watching her feet and counting the beats makes a huge difference. Serena the 'teacher' is awesome, she is fun, energetic, and so nice!
Sum it up: even though I got punched in the head on Saturday by a neighbor person and tonight B punched me in the boob-yep I will continue!
T.
Monday, March 7, 2011
On schedule
The big day came-I weighed myself yesterday-and ...I lost 2 lbs! Yeah! Right on schedule.
I have 92 days before we leave for TN...its a little over 13 weeks. My goal is 2 lbs a week until then (and of course after).
Just thought I would share.
T.
I have 92 days before we leave for TN...its a little over 13 weeks. My goal is 2 lbs a week until then (and of course after).
Just thought I would share.
T.
Sunday, March 6, 2011
My first 'run' with EO and LH
It's official I have joined the lunch run club in my office. Okay, okay, I only ran a little but day one was more about breathing correctly. Which FYI I previously didn't do! Remember...I mentioned...I just about died! So EO is a runner, yoga lady and all that so I asked for assistance and she so happily volunteered! Crazy!
Since we work at Cornell and we have tons of options about working out and exercising. We went to Barton Hall, its a huge indoor track we can use for free. When we arrive EO teaches me some stretching-which I love that feeling-strange-oh year! Then she coached me on how to breath. I believe her words were "You are going to feel like you are in labor all over again" Seriously-just what I wanted to hear-how did she know-NOT. But it was more about breathing from your belly therefore you shoulders shouldn't raise too much. It seriously is hard to do, I had to really think about it.
Round one-we started with a S-L-O-W run. Which was fine. LH and EO flanked me (Ha I still have to laugh it just sounds funny) but it did give a me a shield or a comfort zone to speak. Made it one lap-in all fairness the track is bigger than others-I think-it felt that way- then we walked two and then we went running for one more. After that I think we did or 3 more laps of walking I cannot really remember. My foot started to hurt and then went numb, even up my leg it went a little numb. I sat and started to work on my foot, EO an LH ran a couple more. We stretched and EO showed me some plank variations (remember yoga instructor)
My summary: Yes it was hard, but fun in the strangest way. I also felt vulnerable, scared, ashamed-lots of emotions going on. It was nice to have them both so supportive. Is running my thing, I am not sure yet. EO and LH were very concerned about my foot (secretly I was too) but I also have dealt with it my whole life so I kinda know my limit (sometimes). EO doesn't think running is my 'thing', but I am not ready to give up ...yet. At the very least I am still going to go with them M, W, F and walk-because I need cardio. As long as they will have me still in the lunch running club I will go.
Now onto the funny part of the experience. Yes there are many.
1: Sports bras-come on-who invited them, a man I am sure. Even thought you get the best one possible I still do no feel like there is enough support...hence wearing two shirts.
2: Why me---while we were there their were MANY people running, old, young, fast, slow and steady, barefoot *yuck*, ROTC people....I just wanted as few people as possible. But, I guess to get over the fear of people watching...because really they weren't. They were doing their own thing, concentrating on running...perhaps breathing?
3: The HOT army guys. COME ON!!!! Yep, there was one very hot army dude doing his pull ups, push ups, and what not. Dear lord....seriously. He wasn't paying any attention at all to what we or anyone else was doing, but, LH and I were paying attention to him. EO, well since she is from CA she doesn't really understand...but LH she is on my wave length. He had a tatoo on his forearm..nice! Ok, enough.
So all and all, very proud of myself for going and trying. And I am kinda excited for next week. I have another new exprience to tell you about too!
T.
Since we work at Cornell and we have tons of options about working out and exercising. We went to Barton Hall, its a huge indoor track we can use for free. When we arrive EO teaches me some stretching-which I love that feeling-strange-oh year! Then she coached me on how to breath. I believe her words were "You are going to feel like you are in labor all over again" Seriously-just what I wanted to hear-how did she know-NOT. But it was more about breathing from your belly therefore you shoulders shouldn't raise too much. It seriously is hard to do, I had to really think about it.
Round one-we started with a S-L-O-W run. Which was fine. LH and EO flanked me (Ha I still have to laugh it just sounds funny) but it did give a me a shield or a comfort zone to speak. Made it one lap-in all fairness the track is bigger than others-I think-it felt that way- then we walked two and then we went running for one more. After that I think we did or 3 more laps of walking I cannot really remember. My foot started to hurt and then went numb, even up my leg it went a little numb. I sat and started to work on my foot, EO an LH ran a couple more. We stretched and EO showed me some plank variations (remember yoga instructor)
My summary: Yes it was hard, but fun in the strangest way. I also felt vulnerable, scared, ashamed-lots of emotions going on. It was nice to have them both so supportive. Is running my thing, I am not sure yet. EO and LH were very concerned about my foot (secretly I was too) but I also have dealt with it my whole life so I kinda know my limit (sometimes). EO doesn't think running is my 'thing', but I am not ready to give up ...yet. At the very least I am still going to go with them M, W, F and walk-because I need cardio. As long as they will have me still in the lunch running club I will go.
Now onto the funny part of the experience. Yes there are many.
1: Sports bras-come on-who invited them, a man I am sure. Even thought you get the best one possible I still do no feel like there is enough support...hence wearing two shirts.
2: Why me---while we were there their were MANY people running, old, young, fast, slow and steady, barefoot *yuck*, ROTC people....I just wanted as few people as possible. But, I guess to get over the fear of people watching...because really they weren't. They were doing their own thing, concentrating on running...perhaps breathing?
3: The HOT army guys. COME ON!!!! Yep, there was one very hot army dude doing his pull ups, push ups, and what not. Dear lord....seriously. He wasn't paying any attention at all to what we or anyone else was doing, but, LH and I were paying attention to him. EO, well since she is from CA she doesn't really understand...but LH she is on my wave length. He had a tatoo on his forearm..nice! Ok, enough.
So all and all, very proud of myself for going and trying. And I am kinda excited for next week. I have another new exprience to tell you about too!
T.
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