Day 42 to 45
I can pretty much say this week has been a write off. I've been wiped out by this NYC trip (or perhaps that's just my excuse, yeah probably my excuse knowing me the way I do.
Trying to refocus. I've been consumed by all things baby this week. It's as though it's everywhere I look lately. More and more people we know and I love the hunt for a great deal on ebay and reading/lurking on many blogs to read up on other women's perspectives of motherhood.
But it's not my time yet. I have to start treating my body better and get myself into shape before I'll even try to get pregnant. I want so much to do this the right way. I'm not saying I need to be a skinny minny but I need to respect my body and what it's capable of before we start trying to start a family not only for myself but for my husband and our future and the future of our kids. Who wants to have a lazy ass mom with shit for body image and too tired to play. Not me, the cycle stops here!
Thursday, July 27
Sunday, July 23
Day 41
So exhausted. made it back to burlington around 7am then drove home. was home around 8:40am, husband made me breakfast and then I gave him all his fire t-shirts and then we popped in a movie and I fell asleep, sleept until noon before he woke me to move me upstairs and then he woke me up at 3pm so I'd be able to sleep all night still. Great trip but something I'd only do once a year unless I was at least one night in a hotel. sleeping 2 nights on a bus is exhausting but I will say we slept so much better on the way home! Out like a light!
Foods Eaten
middle of the night
orea + 1/2 a pepsi - 3pts
9am
eggs + sausage + watermelon - 7pts
3:30
1/2 a ham sandwich - 3pts
7:00pm
corn + spinach + roast beef - 10pts
Snacks
chips - 5pts
licorice - 4pts
Water - 99 fl.oz. of 99
Total Points: __ pts
(allowed 24/day)
Workout: no workout
So exhausted. made it back to burlington around 7am then drove home. was home around 8:40am, husband made me breakfast and then I gave him all his fire t-shirts and then we popped in a movie and I fell asleep, sleept until noon before he woke me to move me upstairs and then he woke me up at 3pm so I'd be able to sleep all night still. Great trip but something I'd only do once a year unless I was at least one night in a hotel. sleeping 2 nights on a bus is exhausting but I will say we slept so much better on the way home! Out like a light!
Foods Eaten
middle of the night
orea + 1/2 a pepsi - 3pts
9am
eggs + sausage + watermelon - 7pts
3:30
1/2 a ham sandwich - 3pts
7:00pm
corn + spinach + roast beef - 10pts
Snacks
chips - 5pts
licorice - 4pts
Water - 99 fl.oz. of 99
Total Points: __ pts
(allowed 24/day)
Workout: no workout
Saturday, July 22
Day 40
In NYC!! What a day it was. I'll write a more complete post detailing the trip later.
Foods Eaten
breakfast
eggs, sausage, toast, hash browns, skim-milk - 10pts
Lunch
multi-grain pasta, tomato marinara sauce - 8pts
dinner
1/2 a turkey burger w/swiss + fries - 20pts
light cold beer - 2pts
Snacks
green tea - 0
Water - 64 fl.oz. of 99
Total Points: 40 pts
(allowed 24/day)
Workout: waking/shopping/sight-seeing all over NYC from 8am to 9pm
In NYC!! What a day it was. I'll write a more complete post detailing the trip later.
Foods Eaten
breakfast
eggs, sausage, toast, hash browns, skim-milk - 10pts
Lunch
multi-grain pasta, tomato marinara sauce - 8pts
dinner
1/2 a turkey burger w/swiss + fries - 20pts
light cold beer - 2pts
Snacks
green tea - 0
Water - 64 fl.oz. of 99
Total Points: 40 pts
(allowed 24/day)
Workout: waking/shopping/sight-seeing all over NYC from 8am to 9pm
Friday, July 21
Thursday, July 20
Wednesday, July 19
Day 37
Today my husband finally rec'd the call we've been hoping for. A new job offer. The company he's currently with has been inconsistent when it comes to hours and they're back peddling hard saying they didn't promise him 40 hrs/wk when he came on full-time. More people with a little common sense would say well lets see he left a good paying job making $4 more /hour to go work for this other company why wouldn't he exact a guarantee of 40 hours/week oh and also he just bought a house in November and got married in May. Give your head a shake why would anyone make a move to less money without knowing they where still going to make 40+ hrs/week so that they knew the bills would be covered!!!! Anyways this new job looks very promising steady income, hours, training provided and uniforms paid for....... Excellent. So next week my husband will be off to do a couple of hours of job training and if he likes it (duh!!!) they'll write up the job offer!! woohooooo
Foods Eaten
10:00am
banana - 2pts
11:30am
cucumber, carrots, small piece of chicken - 2pts
2:00pm
chicken curry - 5pts
turkey, cheese - 3pts
pudding - 2pts
7:30pm
wwheat pasta + hamburger n' tomatoe sauce - 10pts
Snacks
pear - 1pt
fy pop - 2pts
Water - 64 fl.oz. of 99
Total Points: 27 pts
(allowed 24/day)
Workout: no workout
Today my husband finally rec'd the call we've been hoping for. A new job offer. The company he's currently with has been inconsistent when it comes to hours and they're back peddling hard saying they didn't promise him 40 hrs/wk when he came on full-time. More people with a little common sense would say well lets see he left a good paying job making $4 more /hour to go work for this other company why wouldn't he exact a guarantee of 40 hours/week oh and also he just bought a house in November and got married in May. Give your head a shake why would anyone make a move to less money without knowing they where still going to make 40+ hrs/week so that they knew the bills would be covered!!!! Anyways this new job looks very promising steady income, hours, training provided and uniforms paid for....... Excellent. So next week my husband will be off to do a couple of hours of job training and if he likes it (duh!!!) they'll write up the job offer!! woohooooo
Foods Eaten
10:00am
banana - 2pts
11:30am
cucumber, carrots, small piece of chicken - 2pts
2:00pm
chicken curry - 5pts
turkey, cheese - 3pts
pudding - 2pts
7:30pm
wwheat pasta + hamburger n' tomatoe sauce - 10pts
Snacks
pear - 1pt
fy pop - 2pts
Water - 64 fl.oz. of 99
Total Points: 27 pts
(allowed 24/day)
Workout: no workout
Tuesday, July 18
Day 36
I left leave work early afternoon today to head home and do some product photography for my employer. The way I see it I'm not dragging all that stuff into the office when I'm not being paid an appropriate wage to tack on "photographer" to my job title. So the bonus is I'll take the stuff home and shoot it there. And take an extra hour for myself. Only fair?! right?? Husband and I went downtown to check out the shops and grab a treat (hence the fudge, yummy goodness).
Foods Eaten
9:30am
melba toast, turkey, cheese - 3pts
1:00pm
Lasagna - 6pts
7:30pm
bbq chicken thighs, rice, cucumber - 8pts
Snacks
cheese + turkey - 3pts
fudge - 6pts
Water - 100 fl.oz. of 99
Total Points: 26 pts
(allowed 24/day)
Workout: TJ - CP3 - such an awesome workout, getting better at this, feeling more coordinated but man was I wiped by the end of it.
I left leave work early afternoon today to head home and do some product photography for my employer. The way I see it I'm not dragging all that stuff into the office when I'm not being paid an appropriate wage to tack on "photographer" to my job title. So the bonus is I'll take the stuff home and shoot it there. And take an extra hour for myself. Only fair?! right?? Husband and I went downtown to check out the shops and grab a treat (hence the fudge, yummy goodness).
Foods Eaten
9:30am
melba toast, turkey, cheese - 3pts
1:00pm
Lasagna - 6pts
7:30pm
bbq chicken thighs, rice, cucumber - 8pts
Snacks
cheese + turkey - 3pts
fudge - 6pts
Water - 100 fl.oz. of 99
Total Points: 26 pts
(allowed 24/day)
Workout: TJ - CP3 - such an awesome workout, getting better at this, feeling more coordinated but man was I wiped by the end of it.
Monday, July 17
Sunday, July 16
Saturday, July 15
Day 33
Spent the better part of our day at the Scottish Festival. So awesome! I love the bag pipes. And it makes me feel so close to my Grampy who's been gone now for 2 years. After we finally made our way home around 2:30pm we crashed on the couch and I eventually fell asleep. I little bit too much fresh air and sunlight and not enough water!
Foods Eaten
10:00am
fruit n yogurt - 3pts
milk - 2pts
11:00pm
chip truck fries 1/2 shared with my husband - 12pts
8:30pm
steak, veggies, rice - 8pts
Snacks
frozen yogurt lollipop - 2pts
strawberries - 1pts
Water - 64 fl.oz. of 99
Total Points: 28 pts
(allowed 24/day)
Workout: no workout, completely beat by being outside in the sun from 9am to 2:30pm at the scottish festival.
Spent the better part of our day at the Scottish Festival. So awesome! I love the bag pipes. And it makes me feel so close to my Grampy who's been gone now for 2 years. After we finally made our way home around 2:30pm we crashed on the couch and I eventually fell asleep. I little bit too much fresh air and sunlight and not enough water!
Foods Eaten
10:00am
fruit n yogurt - 3pts
milk - 2pts
11:00pm
chip truck fries 1/2 shared with my husband - 12pts
8:30pm
steak, veggies, rice - 8pts
Snacks
frozen yogurt lollipop - 2pts
strawberries - 1pts
Water - 64 fl.oz. of 99
Total Points: 28 pts
(allowed 24/day)
Workout: no workout, completely beat by being outside in the sun from 9am to 2:30pm at the scottish festival.
Friday, July 14
Day 32
Something to think about........
Getting specific about your goals
"Are your goals detailed enough for you to reach them? We all have aspirations and we are better off for having made them. But if your goals are too vague or unstructured, you'll find that attaining them is difficult. Wanting to lose 30 pounds is a wonderful goal, but it needs a plan to get you on the right track. These things don't happen overnight. Today, think about your goals and form a plan to achieve them. Write them down, chart your progress, refer to them as often as you need to stay on track, and most importantly, hold yourself accountable." sparkpeople.com
Something to think about........
Getting specific about your goals
"Are your goals detailed enough for you to reach them? We all have aspirations and we are better off for having made them. But if your goals are too vague or unstructured, you'll find that attaining them is difficult. Wanting to lose 30 pounds is a wonderful goal, but it needs a plan to get you on the right track. These things don't happen overnight. Today, think about your goals and form a plan to achieve them. Write them down, chart your progress, refer to them as often as you need to stay on track, and most importantly, hold yourself accountable." sparkpeople.com
I need to do this. I need a plan of action that's more detailed then just saying I want to be healthy and fit and eventually be able to have healthy babies. I guess if I could describe my plan right now... its to work out 5-6 days per week, eat better, count ww points, drink tons of water and blog. Baby steps.
Foods Eaten
10:00am
apple bar - 2pts
1:30pm
chicken parmessan - 5pts
7:30pm
porkchops, couscous -
Snacks
pear - 1pt
pudding - 2pts
Water - 32 fl.oz. of 99
Total Points: 10 pts
(allowed 24/day)
Workout: TJ - PKJ
Thursday, July 13
Day 31
Got in 2 workouts tonight to make up for missing last night, not that my eating yesterday would have helped. This week has just flown by! I've been pulling double duty as one of the ladies in my office is on vacation so I'm doing some invoicing which is distracting but an interesting change for my afternoons.
Off to NYC next friday night on an over night shopping trip with my step mom, aunt and their gf. I can't wait. we board a bus late friday night, wake up in Manhattan and shop till we drop jump back on the bus late saturday night and they drive us back home. It's going to be insane but a welcome change of pass for the weekend. I spend sometime today planning out some places I want to go.
1. for my husband, the NYC Fire store (he's a volunteer with our city) and
2. B&H photo and video, fingers crossed I can find another lens for my camera!
Foods Eaten
10:00am
watermelon - 2pts
1:30pm
curry chicken - 5pts
carrots
8:30pm
porkchop, potatoes, spinach - 6pts
Snacks
pear - 1pt
cheese + lean sand. meat - 4pts
frozen yogurt pop - 2pts
Water - 99 fl.oz. of 99
Total Points: 20 pts
(allowed 24/day)
Workout: TJ - CP1 + 3T (figured I better make up for no workout yesterday!)
Got in 2 workouts tonight to make up for missing last night, not that my eating yesterday would have helped. This week has just flown by! I've been pulling double duty as one of the ladies in my office is on vacation so I'm doing some invoicing which is distracting but an interesting change for my afternoons.
Off to NYC next friday night on an over night shopping trip with my step mom, aunt and their gf. I can't wait. we board a bus late friday night, wake up in Manhattan and shop till we drop jump back on the bus late saturday night and they drive us back home. It's going to be insane but a welcome change of pass for the weekend. I spend sometime today planning out some places I want to go.
1. for my husband, the NYC Fire store (he's a volunteer with our city) and
2. B&H photo and video, fingers crossed I can find another lens for my camera!
Foods Eaten
10:00am
watermelon - 2pts
1:30pm
curry chicken - 5pts
carrots
8:30pm
porkchop, potatoes, spinach - 6pts
Snacks
pear - 1pt
cheese + lean sand. meat - 4pts
frozen yogurt pop - 2pts
Water - 99 fl.oz. of 99
Total Points: 20 pts
(allowed 24/day)
Workout: TJ - CP1 + 3T (figured I better make up for no workout yesterday!)
Wednesday, July 12
Day 30
As I was working out last night I kept thinking could I teach this someday? I'm so amazing at how well Robbie has done and the progress and changes he's made in his life. I'm starting to realize (with constant reminders) that this isn't going to happen over night, not in 2 months, maybe not even in 6 months and it's going to take the better part of a year if not longer.... my weight will likely always be some what of an issue I'll have to keep a close eye on (being heavy runs in my family). I guess I'm just finally starting to accept that fact, that I can't throw in the towel in another month because I don't look like Mindy or Annarita yet! But I guess I take a lot of comfort knowing that if I do loose this weight slow and steady I'm going to be able to maintain it... and that is going to be the biggest reward of all.
Being a fit and healthy wife, mom, business woman...... those are the things I want for my future. I want to play with my kids, I want to shoot 5 photo shoots in a day and have energy to be with my family and my husband.
Foods Eaten
10:00am
watermelon - 2pts
1:30pm
dinner leftovers - 5pts
veggies + dip - 2pts
7:00pm
ceasar salad + chicken - 10pts
Snacks
pudding - 2pts
ice cream - 8pts
Water - 99 fl.oz. of 99
Total Points: 29 pts
(allowed 24/day)
Workout: rest
As I was working out last night I kept thinking could I teach this someday? I'm so amazing at how well Robbie has done and the progress and changes he's made in his life. I'm starting to realize (with constant reminders) that this isn't going to happen over night, not in 2 months, maybe not even in 6 months and it's going to take the better part of a year if not longer.... my weight will likely always be some what of an issue I'll have to keep a close eye on (being heavy runs in my family). I guess I'm just finally starting to accept that fact, that I can't throw in the towel in another month because I don't look like Mindy or Annarita yet! But I guess I take a lot of comfort knowing that if I do loose this weight slow and steady I'm going to be able to maintain it... and that is going to be the biggest reward of all.
Being a fit and healthy wife, mom, business woman...... those are the things I want for my future. I want to play with my kids, I want to shoot 5 photo shoots in a day and have energy to be with my family and my husband.
Foods Eaten
10:00am
watermelon - 2pts
1:30pm
dinner leftovers - 5pts
veggies + dip - 2pts
7:00pm
ceasar salad + chicken - 10pts
Snacks
pudding - 2pts
ice cream - 8pts
Water - 99 fl.oz. of 99
Total Points: 29 pts
(allowed 24/day)
Workout: rest
Tuesday, July 11
Day 29
This came from Sparkpeople.com daily reflections today.
"Valuing time before it is too late. Often our days are busied with worry, stress, complaining, work, and a general wasting of time. Once we finally realize the value of our time, often for many of us it is too late. While your life might seem like a long time in the midst of it, truly it is a blink of an eye. Today, make more time to be present in your life. Even small moments—enjoying a cup of tea, calling a friend, reading a favorite book—should be enjoyed. Restructure your day so that you can get all of your work done, but allow for extra time to be spent on personal matters. Stop procrastinating!"
Foods Eaten
10:00am
watermelon - 2pts
1:30pm
Ham, veggies + dip - 3pts
7:00pm
beef n' rice w/spinach - 7pts
Snacks
Pear - 1pt
pudding - 2pts
ice cream - 8pts
Total Points: 23 pts
(allowed 24/day)
Water - 80 fl.oz. of 99
Workout: TJ-3T
This came from Sparkpeople.com daily reflections today.
"Valuing time before it is too late. Often our days are busied with worry, stress, complaining, work, and a general wasting of time. Once we finally realize the value of our time, often for many of us it is too late. While your life might seem like a long time in the midst of it, truly it is a blink of an eye. Today, make more time to be present in your life. Even small moments—enjoying a cup of tea, calling a friend, reading a favorite book—should be enjoyed. Restructure your day so that you can get all of your work done, but allow for extra time to be spent on personal matters. Stop procrastinating!"
Foods Eaten
10:00am
watermelon - 2pts
1:30pm
Ham, veggies + dip - 3pts
7:00pm
beef n' rice w/spinach - 7pts
Snacks
Pear - 1pt
pudding - 2pts
ice cream - 8pts
Total Points: 23 pts
(allowed 24/day)
Water - 80 fl.oz. of 99
Workout: TJ-3T
Monday, July 10
Sunday, July 9
Saturday, July 8
Friday, July 7
Thursday, July 6
Day 24
So tired today. I'm just wiped, thank goodness it's a short week this week. I'm looking forward to a couple of days of down time. And luckily my husband is suppose to be off this weekend. Maybe we'll be able to get some stuff done around the house. Anyways back to work another day of blah here at work. I say back to work but I'm just trying to make myself look as busy as possible today. One of those days that my body feels completely restless and I can't handle being in front of the computer, sitting at this desk for hours!
Tonight I'm undecided which TJ workout I'll do but definitely one of the ones I have yet to try.
Foods Eaten
10:00am
apple breakfast bar - 3pts
1:20pm
Herbed Chicken - 6pts
8:00pm
3 chicken thighs w/new potatoes - 8pts
Snacks
frozen lollipop - 2pts
watermelon - 2 pt
Water - 64fl.oz. of 99
Total Points: 21 pts
(allowed 24/day)
Workout: TJ Lower body - this one is shorter then the others and not as sweat driven but effective to say the least. I'm sure I'll be feelin' it tomorrow!
So tired today. I'm just wiped, thank goodness it's a short week this week. I'm looking forward to a couple of days of down time. And luckily my husband is suppose to be off this weekend. Maybe we'll be able to get some stuff done around the house. Anyways back to work another day of blah here at work. I say back to work but I'm just trying to make myself look as busy as possible today. One of those days that my body feels completely restless and I can't handle being in front of the computer, sitting at this desk for hours!
Tonight I'm undecided which TJ workout I'll do but definitely one of the ones I have yet to try.
Foods Eaten
10:00am
apple breakfast bar - 3pts
1:20pm
Herbed Chicken - 6pts
8:00pm
3 chicken thighs w/new potatoes - 8pts
Snacks
frozen lollipop - 2pts
watermelon - 2 pt
Water - 64fl.oz. of 99
Total Points: 21 pts
(allowed 24/day)
Workout: TJ Lower body - this one is shorter then the others and not as sweat driven but effective to say the least. I'm sure I'll be feelin' it tomorrow!
Wednesday, July 5
Day 23 - July 5
Turbo Jam workout - DONE! (CP3)
Almost didn't get it done, worked out at 8pm after a short nap. I had work to do for my small business but knew that I wouldn't be able to get anything done if I didn't do this one thing for myself.
I really do love the TJ workout even though it takes a few tries to get it down just right. It is fun and Chalene keeps you motivated. during the day I'll find myself daydreaming about the workout or I can hear the music in my head.
Turbo Jam workout - DONE! (CP3)
Almost didn't get it done, worked out at 8pm after a short nap. I had work to do for my small business but knew that I wouldn't be able to get anything done if I didn't do this one thing for myself.
I really do love the TJ workout even though it takes a few tries to get it down just right. It is fun and Chalene keeps you motivated. during the day I'll find myself daydreaming about the workout or I can hear the music in my head.
Tuesday, July 4
Day 22
Well this is a little depressing. I have just realized that it is day 22 and I have yet to really start the most beneficial things(in my eyes) of my whole getting healthy and fit campaign.
Yesterday was a good day I actually did some gardening. Put in some plants in the flower beds my sweet husband prepared several weeks ago, long before the wedding day! oops. But today I can feel it.... my body is tired and a little sore but I feel alive, tired, but alive. I know I accomplished more then just the stuff I can always get done at the computer!
So tonight I will finally pop in Turbo Jam and do a workout...... something I haven't managed to do since March!
Turbo Jam Workout - done! (CP2) Yes, Yes, Yes finally on my way!!!
Well this is a little depressing. I have just realized that it is day 22 and I have yet to really start the most beneficial things(in my eyes) of my whole getting healthy and fit campaign.
Yesterday was a good day I actually did some gardening. Put in some plants in the flower beds my sweet husband prepared several weeks ago, long before the wedding day! oops. But today I can feel it.... my body is tired and a little sore but I feel alive, tired, but alive. I know I accomplished more then just the stuff I can always get done at the computer!
So tonight I will finally pop in Turbo Jam and do a workout...... something I haven't managed to do since March!
Turbo Jam Workout - done! (CP2) Yes, Yes, Yes finally on my way!!!
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