I totally enjoyed the kids being home for spring break last week, but I am equally excited for them to return to school this morning. I need to get back into my routine to knock these last pounds off.
I had a great workout yesterday and I can certainly feel it this morning. My sweet husband joined me at the gym to show me some new free weight exercises to "beef up" my workout. I'm returning to water aerobics this morning after a week gone (bad Angie).
Eating has been pretty good...we ate pizza over the weekend (not my choice) I felt like I was cheated! Paying $35 for a pizza meal with my family and I didn't even want to eat the junk! They did surprisingly enough have vegetable soup on the salad bar - that was a nice treat. (hopefully it was loaded with too much fat)
I am still in a state of shock over the loss of fellow blogger Bethany McDonald. I never met her, but thought of her as a friend. When I read the news of her passing (thank you for someone posting that) I felt as if I'd lost a friend. We knew each others pain and struggles...we fought the same fight...we struggled with the same obstacles. I am ever so grateful to have known her through her words on her blog...to have stared in her triumphs and short-comings. She was a beautiful soul and will be missed by all she touched in this life.
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Monday, March 22, 2010
Thursday, December 17, 2009
sorry for such an absence!
Life is just crazy - crazy good!
I've been doing well...alot of the same -o- stuff. Water aerobics, weights, StairMaster...eating has been good. Kids are finishing up their last week of school before the holiday break.
Last weekend we went to lunch with my parents. My dad hadn't seen me in about 5-6 weeks. When he walked into the restaurant foyer...he thought I was my 15yr old daughter Katie!!!
It was hilarious!
I attended my scrapbooking groups Christmas party Tuesday night. It was our holiday party and the final weigh in for our Biggest Loser competition. I WON!! I lost 10% of my weight since we began this second round in September. I was proud to win, the next competitor was at 8%....but inside I did feel a bit guilty to win both rounds, but I worked hard to lose every pound, and my motivation was not the competition, that was just a lil bonus!
This weekend my husband and I will attend his annual Christmas party for work. He works for UPS and they are Teamsters....so it's a Teamster Christmas party. Should be fun...always has been. I look froward to seeing a few shocked faces who haven't seen me in a year.(78 pounds ago!)
My biggest news is an upcoming race I'm participating in. The local Jingle Bell run. I can't wait. This will be my first race (actually fun run 1K) since I began running a few weeks back before Thanksgiving. I can't wait!
I've been doing well...alot of the same -o- stuff. Water aerobics, weights, StairMaster...eating has been good. Kids are finishing up their last week of school before the holiday break.
Last weekend we went to lunch with my parents. My dad hadn't seen me in about 5-6 weeks. When he walked into the restaurant foyer...he thought I was my 15yr old daughter Katie!!!
It was hilarious!
I attended my scrapbooking groups Christmas party Tuesday night. It was our holiday party and the final weigh in for our Biggest Loser competition. I WON!! I lost 10% of my weight since we began this second round in September. I was proud to win, the next competitor was at 8%....but inside I did feel a bit guilty to win both rounds, but I worked hard to lose every pound, and my motivation was not the competition, that was just a lil bonus!
This weekend my husband and I will attend his annual Christmas party for work. He works for UPS and they are Teamsters....so it's a Teamster Christmas party. Should be fun...always has been. I look froward to seeing a few shocked faces who haven't seen me in a year.(78 pounds ago!)
My biggest news is an upcoming race I'm participating in. The local Jingle Bell run. I can't wait. This will be my first race (actually fun run 1K) since I began running a few weeks back before Thanksgiving. I can't wait!
Friday, October 16, 2009
keeping the faith - HOT 100 update
It was a good day - the perfect end to a shaky week.
I mentioned to my water aerobic instructor I was kinda disappointed that I'd only lost one pound the past two weeks. She was quick to take the glass half full approach to me - and remind me that many people can't loose a full pound in a week. Reminding me that after loosing 6olbs...things might slow down a bit.
It was exactly what I needed to hear...and she is always a great source of strength to me. During class we stand face to face...to day she told me I was her workout buddy. I had to smile. I've tried working out with so many people thru the years...all whom have flaked out faster than me. I chuckled at Anna's comment to me about being workout buddies and told her "you the perfect buddy, I know every morning I get ready for class you'll be here"..."you haven't called and cancelled on me once!"
HOT 100 UPDATE
1. lose 5lbs per month - lost 2lbs so far for October
2. do weights at least 2 times per week - no problem this time, going strong and lovin it
3. no breads for snacks - had bread one night, but with protein after a workout
I mentioned to my water aerobic instructor I was kinda disappointed that I'd only lost one pound the past two weeks. She was quick to take the glass half full approach to me - and remind me that many people can't loose a full pound in a week. Reminding me that after loosing 6olbs...things might slow down a bit.
It was exactly what I needed to hear...and she is always a great source of strength to me. During class we stand face to face...to day she told me I was her workout buddy. I had to smile. I've tried working out with so many people thru the years...all whom have flaked out faster than me. I chuckled at Anna's comment to me about being workout buddies and told her "you the perfect buddy, I know every morning I get ready for class you'll be here"..."you haven't called and cancelled on me once!"
HOT 100 UPDATE
1. lose 5lbs per month - lost 2lbs so far for October
2. do weights at least 2 times per week - no problem this time, going strong and lovin it
3. no breads for snacks - had bread one night, but with protein after a workout
Saturday, October 3, 2009
New Month...New Goals
Last night I went to my daughter's high school football game...I was shocked that 3 people I have known for years didn't recognize me at first glance...LOL! What a compliment it was. It was also humorous by the 3rd time it happened...watching their face, the "oh wow, that's you"..."oh my, you look awesome!"
I've decided to stick with my current workout schedule of water aerobics 3 days a week (2 class each day - 2hours) and using the off days to do weights at my local gym. I just can't wrap my head around joining 24hr fitness. Maybe I'll bite off that challenge for 2010...I just like my routine and it's working so far!
Yesterday was good...been kinda in a "snacky mood" for a couple days, but even so - stayed in my point range for the day and attended a public event with no trips to the concession stands!
B: English muffin, morning star sausage, coffee (x2)
L: pita, feta, slice turkey, veggie chips
Snack- rice chips
D: pita, chicken salad, veggie chips
Snack- coffee
I've decided to stick with my current workout schedule of water aerobics 3 days a week (2 class each day - 2hours) and using the off days to do weights at my local gym. I just can't wrap my head around joining 24hr fitness. Maybe I'll bite off that challenge for 2010...I just like my routine and it's working so far!
Yesterday was good...been kinda in a "snacky mood" for a couple days, but even so - stayed in my point range for the day and attended a public event with no trips to the concession stands!
B: English muffin, morning star sausage, coffee (x2)
L: pita, feta, slice turkey, veggie chips
Snack- rice chips
D: pita, chicken salad, veggie chips
Snack- coffee
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