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Monday, September 29, 2008
Thursday, September 25, 2008
Playing Defense
Okay, I may not be as upbeat about all of this as Rolyndia. (go her!) Anyway, I've been a little...well... a LOT frustrated lately with all of this. I feel like I've worked harder than I ever have in my life, being healthy that is, and I'm not "seeing" any change! Now, don't get me wrong, I'm "feeling" really good, and in shape, but I want to SEE some results! I've been eating so well, and exercising constantly, and I have lots of energy now, but nothing LOOKS any different to me! I still weigh in at about 133, which is only 2 pounds less than what I was when I started this blog on June 28th! That's 3 months! 3 months of hard work for 2 pounds? Is that the best that I can get? It's getting harder to stay motivated when I'm not seeing any results. I know I should just be glad I'm healthy, and get over it, but it's so hard for me. I feel like I'm in some game and the coach is only letting me play defense. Sure I'm doing great not GAINING weight, but I want to play a little offense here and actually LOSE some!
So...that wasn't very positive was it? Sorry about that. But...does anybody have any advice for me? Any new challenge to help keep me motivated? I'm getting desperate here!
Here is what I've been doing
Mondays: Walking 4 miles
Tuesdays: Elipticle 30 minutes HARD. Sit-ups, resistance bands 15 minutes.
Wednesdays: Gym. Cardio 20 minutes. Weights and toning 40 minutes.
Thursdays: Walking 4 miles
Fridays: Gym. Cardio 20 minutes. Weights and toning 40 minutes.
Saturdays: Elipticle or Tae Bo
Sundays: Relax!
I've tried to change up my exercises everyday, to get better results. I also need to buckle up again with eating. I've had a couple of days to pity myself, and I've eaten too much cake and candy. Go figure. Back to square one today, and hopefully it won't take much longer to see some results! Wish me luck!
So...that wasn't very positive was it? Sorry about that. But...does anybody have any advice for me? Any new challenge to help keep me motivated? I'm getting desperate here!
Here is what I've been doing
Mondays: Walking 4 miles
Tuesdays: Elipticle 30 minutes HARD. Sit-ups, resistance bands 15 minutes.
Wednesdays: Gym. Cardio 20 minutes. Weights and toning 40 minutes.
Thursdays: Walking 4 miles
Fridays: Gym. Cardio 20 minutes. Weights and toning 40 minutes.
Saturdays: Elipticle or Tae Bo
Sundays: Relax!
I've tried to change up my exercises everyday, to get better results. I also need to buckle up again with eating. I've had a couple of days to pity myself, and I've eaten too much cake and candy. Go figure. Back to square one today, and hopefully it won't take much longer to see some results! Wish me luck!
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
My week
I have walked Monday and Tuesday for a total of 7 miles. Today I walked 2 and ran 1 mile. I started on July 23rd and have lost 11.1 lb so far and figured ourthe math and have 28 more to go to my goal. I can tell a hugh difference and I can almost fit into my 12's. I have not worn 12's in about 10 years. I am SO EXCITED!! Now if I could talk hubby into staying home and not camping every weekend, I think I would be down a few more pounds, LOL!!
Friday, September 19, 2008
Hello To All!
Let me introduce myself. My name is Kim and I am Cami's aunt. I am 33 years old...34 in less than a month but hey, I'm HOLDING on to that 33 for as long as I can! I have four beautiful kids with another one on the way...due at the end of February 2009. I have been thin my whole life thanks to my mother's genetics and I have been able to eat anything I want and any amount of it all my life without worrying about gaining weight. However, I have noticed this last year that I am gaining more easily and quickly than I am losing. I guess it's finally catching up to me!
For the last several months I have wanted to start eating healthier and BEING healthier. I can really tell in my energy and the way I feel when I haven't been eating right and just downing the junk food all day. I get into these really good grooves of exercising but they don't always last. I love my sugar and have never had to diet in my life so it's hard to stay motivated to eat healthy and exercise.
I have started out this pregnancy weighing 10 lbs more than I ever have with any of the other pregnancies. My goal at this point is not to lose weight, obviously, but to gain a healthy amount of weight in a healthy way. I also want to stay fit during this pregnancy hoping that I will feel good physically and recover better when the baby is born. The healthier I am during this pregnancy the better it is for my baby, too! After the baby is born then my goals and routine will change. I am determined to get healthy and STAY healthy and I'm hoping that being part of this blog will help me stick to it! I have a little boy who is 4 so I have to try and get to the gym while he is at preschool Tues. and Thurs. My life is so crazy so it's hard to get there to exercise but my plan is to try and go at least 3 times a week.
I started yesterday and this is my plan:
1. Right now I need healthy calories so I am watching my fat and sugar intake. Less sweets, going to 1% or skim milk instead of 2%, Fat free or low fat foods, more veggies, less starch and sodium...etc. Oh, and drinking MORE water! I am cutting out all sodas and sugary drinks. Water is good!
2. Walking at least 2 miles a day. If I can do more I will.
3. Leg curls with 30 lb weights at 5 reps of 10.
4. Leg lifts with 20 lb weights at 5 reps of 10.
5. Calf raises, 4 reps of 10 each side.
6. arm curls, 5 reps of 10.
This will obviously have to change as I get larger and further along in my pregnancy but it's a start! I'm excited to be part of this blog and will keep you all posted on my progress.
For the last several months I have wanted to start eating healthier and BEING healthier. I can really tell in my energy and the way I feel when I haven't been eating right and just downing the junk food all day. I get into these really good grooves of exercising but they don't always last. I love my sugar and have never had to diet in my life so it's hard to stay motivated to eat healthy and exercise.
I have started out this pregnancy weighing 10 lbs more than I ever have with any of the other pregnancies. My goal at this point is not to lose weight, obviously, but to gain a healthy amount of weight in a healthy way. I also want to stay fit during this pregnancy hoping that I will feel good physically and recover better when the baby is born. The healthier I am during this pregnancy the better it is for my baby, too! After the baby is born then my goals and routine will change. I am determined to get healthy and STAY healthy and I'm hoping that being part of this blog will help me stick to it! I have a little boy who is 4 so I have to try and get to the gym while he is at preschool Tues. and Thurs. My life is so crazy so it's hard to get there to exercise but my plan is to try and go at least 3 times a week.
I started yesterday and this is my plan:
1. Right now I need healthy calories so I am watching my fat and sugar intake. Less sweets, going to 1% or skim milk instead of 2%, Fat free or low fat foods, more veggies, less starch and sodium...etc. Oh, and drinking MORE water! I am cutting out all sodas and sugary drinks. Water is good!
2. Walking at least 2 miles a day. If I can do more I will.
3. Leg curls with 30 lb weights at 5 reps of 10.
4. Leg lifts with 20 lb weights at 5 reps of 10.
5. Calf raises, 4 reps of 10 each side.
6. arm curls, 5 reps of 10.
This will obviously have to change as I get larger and further along in my pregnancy but it's a start! I'm excited to be part of this blog and will keep you all posted on my progress.
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