I can't believe I forgot to login yesterday! I was so busy!
APRIL CHALLENGE MINUTES: TUESDAY: 65 minutes crosstrainer + 20 minutes weight training + 35 minutes treadmill (5% incline) = 120 minutes
WEDNESDAY: 65 minutes crosstrainer + 20 minutes weight training + 35 minutes on the stair stepper = 120 minutes
EVENING EDIT: I did not do as well as I had hoped I would do with my son's birthday cake. But I had aimed for 2000 calories today and I did 2200-2300 calories instead. I did do more time on the stair stepper this afternoon though, in anticipation of having trouble resisting the chocolate cake. I hope to weigh in on Saturday or Sunday, so hopefully it will all even out by then.
There was some walking around too, as I went shopping for my son's birthday presents yesterday, but I will not count that. So today I face another day of doughnuts, cake and ice cream. I finished off a doughnut that my son could not finish. I know some of you would be like, "Throw it away!" but that is how I let myself have a taste of the treat without having a full serving of the treat. The dangerous part about that is that you have to keep track of all these "bites" or they will add up. I also plan to cut myself a small(er) slice of cake and just a spoonful of ice cream, not a whole glob of it.
Anyway, it was with the doughnut that I realized today is just going to be a day that is higher in calories than other days. Some days are like that. I really need to find the time to exercise today, and not be like last week with my daughter's birthday, that I got so busy with gifts that I left no time for myself.
Progress as of today: -2 lbs lost so far, only 15.5 lbs to go!
APRIL CHALLENGE MINUTES: 65 minutes crosstrainer + 25 minutes weight training + 13 minutes on the stair stepper machine thingy + 60 minutes (actually more) coaching little girls' softball = 163 minutes.
Equals one tired Donkey, that's for sure :-)
Progress as of today: -2 lbs lost so far, only 15.5 lbs to go!
APRIL CHALLENGE MINUTES: 65 minutes on the crosstrainer (no points for Saturday)
I had one of those light-bulb moments this afternoon. I realized that my recent bingeing behavior stems back from a family conflict that happened way back in July of 2006. It started when I was thinking about giving forth my best effort with weight loss, if I was really doing that or just wasting everybody's time with "trying" to lose weight. Then I thought back to what it was when I started losing control of my eating, and it started right around Thanksgiving. (Yes, friends, I've been going downhill slowly, picking up speed as I go along, until yesterday when my Husband had had enough and said, "What is *wrong* with you??" Hey, Hon, I'll tell you what's wrong with me: my dysfunctional family is what's wrong with me!!) This is because our holiday plans were completely changed due to the squabble in July. Because I didn't want to spend ANY time with people who, although we are "family", think that I am less than worthy of being "family".
Realizing that I am still hurting from this incident really woke me up! Not so much that I need to forgive (which I probably do, but I'm saving that for the priest when I go to Confession) but that *I* need to take care of *myself* because I have not healed from this injury. I thought I had, but I haven't. I really need to give my best effort to losing weight because it is for my benefit. Anything less than my best would be like joining in on my relatives who treat me like crap, too.
Life is hard enough without having to battle one's own self.
Progress as of today: -2 lbs lost so far, only 15.5 lbs to go!
APRIL CHALLENGE MINUTES: 65 min on the crosstrainer + 25 minutes weight training = 90 minutes.
I did not exercise at all yesterday. I used up my free time that I would normally spend exercising on a fruitless shopping endeavor for more birthday presents for my daughter instead. You know, it was just a bad day overall. No need to re-hash something so negative like that today.
Progress as of today: -2 lbs lost so far, only 15.5 lbs to go!
APRIL CHALLENGE MINUTES TOTAL: 125 (see below) + 15 min more of shoveling = 140 minutes. ((Didn't do more than just the shoveling.))
OK, I took a sneak peek cheat at my weigh-in, and I'm down to about 139-140. So at least my efforts are paying off. Now I just have to get back to my "starting point" so I can start losing the weight I wanted to lose in the first place.
I cannot believe it is snowing here. In April. Snow. Me shovel. Me shovel twice (or at least I foresee having to shovel again). Bleah. Funny thing is that a couple of neighbors were outside cutting their grass yesterday. At least I had enough smarts not to do THAT.
I was supposed to go shopping today for my daughter's birthday cake and presents for tomorrow (she will be 7!). Unfortunately, this weather is not cooperating, and I don't know if I dare risk driving to the store to shop for her. She needs goodies to take to school tomorrow to, for her birthday snack. Ugh....
Since I have logged on here, I am going to sub-total my exercise minutes, so that when I have to go out and shovel again, I can just add the time on to the sum. Let's see: 85 minutes on the crosstrainer + 25 minutes weight training + 15 minutes shoveling = 125 minutes so far.
Progress as of today: -5.5 lbs lost so far, only 19 lbs to go!
Thanks for your comment. Yes, I think reminding myself of my calorie philosophy really helped prevent the huge binge which normally ensues when some unexpected hurdle comes my way. It's crazy, really, how the realisation that I've gone 10 or 20 or 100 calories over my "limit" can spark an out-of-control eating spiral. This morning it didn't even really matter that I was at 1600 or so calories for yesterday, whereas if I'd eaten myself into oblivion I would have woken up feeling so sick and disgusted with myself.
Keep up the great working, I'm so proud of how excellent your doing with your exercises! Happy Birthday to your daughter, how quickly they grow!!
TUESDAY APRIL CHALLENGE MINUTES: (let's see if I can remember all that I did today...) 65 minutes on the crosstrainer + 30 minutes on the treadmill + 25 minutes weight training = 120 minutes.
I would have gone for a bike ride, but I had to go to the library today to return a book. My leg muscles were sore this morning and they were very sore this afternoon after my workout. I could tell, when I was at the library, when I bent down to read titles on the lower shelves. Yowza! That's a GREAT feeling!
Unfortunately, we are due for either some nasty rain or some awful (dare I say it?) SNOW tomorrow here. Despite the cold weather, this is all part of global warming. You heard it here first from Donkey -- remember that! I am so sick of this weather.
Progress as of today: -5.5 lbs lost so far, only 19 lbs to go!
Seriously, what happened to summer? I think we are all over this weather!
I agree with you on the global warming thing! I can't believe how many people are going around joking about how they can't wait for global warming to kick in so we can finally have some nice weather. At least I hope they're joking...
MONDAY APRIL CHALLENGE MINUTES: 70 minutes playing with kids + 65 minutes crosstrainer + 25 minutes stair-stepper + 25 minutes weight training = 185 minutes. ((Yes, my thighs are hurting a little bit right now. It is good.)
I am back from my mothers'. It went reasonably well, although I did eat too much candy. I did not get in any activity save the 35 minutes it took me to go outside and hide Easter eggs, only to have my daughter discover that I am the Easter bunny. So the bright side is that we won't have to have an egg hunt next year because the "secret's out".
As you can see, my weigh is up (AGAIN) and significantly, as well. I'm not happy about this.
Progress as of today: -5.5 lbs lost so far, only 19 lbs to go!
Hang in there. Would it help to mix things up somehow - like changing up exercise routines or lowering carbs or something? You are very dedicated to exercise. Sometimes a change of routine makes a difference.
Then they asked which of us was the Easter Bunny who left them all that nice dark chocolate and truffles! We go through the same thing at Christmas time with Santa. TYhey constantly wheedle us about which presents they can open on Christmas Eve and then which ones will be from "Santa".
Childhood is SO short!
Its to bad your daughter caught you, she's still so young to not believe in the Easter bunny!! I agree with geevee though, you can still have easter egg hunts for her. We still hide eggs for my nieces when they come over who don't believe in the Easter bunny. They are 15 yrs old and nearly 12 yrs old and they still like to look for chocolate eggs with my little ones and their youngest sister!!
Don't be so hard on yourself, its hard to be completely behaved on the holidays. You have to allow yourself a little wiggle room. You'll get back on track with the food and exercise. I know I found myself indulging in some chocolate eggs myself! I had them all dumped out on my kitchen table while I was hiding them around the house and I was thinking look at all that yummy chocolate sitting right in front of me. I couldn't resist having some, but I'm not going to beat myself up about it, what good would that do!
You've been doing so well with your exercises lately and getting to the gym, you have to give yourself some credit for all of your effort!!! I know you can get back on track!
I hope your day gets better!
FRIDAY CHALLENGE MINUTES: 65 min crosstrainer + 25 min stair-stepper = 90 minutes.
Sad Donkey. Bad Donkey. We're going to my mom's for Easter, so I will update when I return.
Progress as of today: -1.5 lbs lost so far, only 15 lbs to go!
THURSDAY CHALLENGE MINUTES: 112 minutes (probably more but what the heck)
Went off the deep end yesterday with eating. It was just a hungry day! I was hungrier at breakfast, so I added an apple. I was hungry at lunch so I had pizza AND chili AND Easter candy. Dinner was normal, but then I had a total feast afterwards. Tried popcorn with butter first. Then went and had another huge piece of pan pizza (part of what I had for lunch). I was just hungry! DANG!
I still have the crick on the right side of my neck. I believe it is caused by stress, but i am doing stretches and taking Motrin for it. last night I tried the heating pad.
Husband is home for 4 days. We are going to my mom's Saturday and Sunday. Talk about STRESS....
I will update later tonight with Challenge minutes for today.
Progress as of today: -1.5 lbs lost so far, only 15 lbs to go!
Why is it stressful for you to go to your Mom's house? Do the two of you not get along so well or is it because she doesn't respect your decision to eat well?? My Mother-in-law has been really great since I've started this. She told me she went out and bought fruit and veggies with "light" veggie dip as an alternative to her regular chips and dip, nachos and cheese etc that she typically brings out for snacking after dinner!! I think that is so thoughtful and awesome of her to be so supportive of me. I'm interested to see how my husband does because he loves the nacho dip she makes and its sooooo loaded with fat!!! Ofcourse its also really tasty but I've managed to resist eating it. My Mom on the other hand doesn't put any thought into the fact that I'm trying so hard to eat well!! I find her very frustrating. It's not surprising that I grew up with such horrible eating habits, yikes!!! I was never taught to eat healthy. I remember my Mom telling me bagels and cream cheese was healthy and good for me, NOT!!!!
I hope you aren't to stressed out for Easter week-end!! You still have that crick in your neck to!! Could you have pulled something while exercising or stretching or is this something you usually get as a result of stress?
Great job on exercise, you are doing so well since joining the gym, I knew you would!!!
Have a great Easter!
I was really hungry yesterday. The weather is cold again here, I wonder if there is something about it being cold that increases appetites?
Wishing you and family a wonderful Easter.
APRIL CHALLENGE MINUTES: 65 elliptical + 35 weight training = 95 minutes. (I had to cut my gym workout short because I was so busy. Also, I do not count the 2 5 minute walks I take with my daughter every day to the bus stop. Just an FYI.)
Even with the cancellation of one of my appointments today (helping out with my Daughter's 1st grade class), I was still in a time crunch today. Last year, I distinctly remember becoming very busy in May. Well, this year it has started in April. I think this is because the teachers here in our new school district start pumping up the homework to prepare for the expectations and demand of the next grade, next year.
I seem to have developed a crick in my neck which I believe is due to stress. However, this did not stop me from doing 60 minutes on the elliptical crosstrainer at resistance level 12 this morning. Oh my but how I wanted to quit so many times. Or turn down the resistance so it wouldn't be so hard. But I didn't.
And we managed to finish my Son's science project on time. YAY!
Progress as of today: -1.5 lbs lost so far, only 15 lbs to go!
Glad to here you finished your son's science project on time, at least you have one less thing to be stressed out about!
They really do expect an awful lot out of kids in school these days. I don't remember feeling stressed out about school until at least grade 7 or 8. My daughter would be very stressed out by school in grade 1 if she didn't have such a wonderful teacher (thank goodness!!) I hope she gets as lucky next year!!
I hope your neck is feeling better and your day is less hectic tomorrow!
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Your post from Sunday was awesome. Gotta love those "ah-ha" moments. Good for you - hope you have already started taking care of yourself better!
wantabfit on 04/18/2007:
WOW you have logged some GREAT work outs keep it up!