Well another day is in the books!! I have to say that I'm a little obsessed lately with the number of steps I take each day. I really want to get this done!! Sorry if I've bored you to tears about it!! But for me, it's setting my mind to something and getting it done. You see, in my past, I've set goals and failed to get them done. Time and time again. Some times I would set them, try really hard, have a tiny bit of success, then a little bit of adversity and then I would stop. Other times, I would set the goal and be all excited about, talk about, then talk some more and get everyone riled up and excited for me and then I would not even try. Don't you hate it when you are in bed so excited about something, so determined that yes, this time you're going to do it. You think and think and strategize and get yourself revved up and then you are unable to sleep!! Then the next morning, you wake up...now tired and your motivation is gone. Have you ever done that before. I have my whole life and I just hate it!! I don't want to think anymore about things, now I want to get them done!!!
So April 1st, I set my 7 Month Focus goals. I've had success and some adversity, but I'm still focused. And each day, this one part of my plan is a super challenge!! I guess that's why I talk about it so much.
A.N.Y.W.A.Y.....I'm going to talk a little more about it today.....
Yesterday I did fairly well. My hubby and I had our Mother's Day Celebration! He took me to dinner, he even made reservations, brought a wrapped gift with two cards and dressed up for the occasions. (I know, amazing huh? ~ I have a super awesome Hubby!!) Because of the celebration, I planned my calories well, as long as I stuck to my plan, then I would be OK. Except for the server brought this amazing display of desserts to our table and we could not resist!! So we ordered a piece of cheese cake to share. That pushed me over 256 calories. I guess in the whole scheme of things, it's not so bad!
So we get home and I plug into the Bugg and see that I'm am drastically far from my goal. I had only taken 5600 steps for the day. AUGH!!! Can I just say AUGH!?!?!?!?!?!
So once again, I don on my running shoes and start my jogging throughout the house. This time, nobody cares about the crazy women in sneakers. The dogs don't even budge from their bed. Bummer.....No support or rah rah's for me. I'm a lone woman on a quest for steps!!!
So I'm jogging, walking and moving all over the place for what seems like forever! So I go plug in and I'm still short 1500 steps. AUGH!! By this time, I'm frustrated and tired and just want to be done with the whole thing. But still determined to get it done. So I decide I will get on my treadmill and run for a bit.
I start out with my warm up, then I think I'm going to do my intervals. I start out with the first minute, feeling pretty good I push for more time. Before you know it, 5 minutes have passed and I'm eager to push to 10. Once I'm there, I'm thinking well lets try for 15...so I go for it. Got that done and realized that I'm close to the 1 mile mark (ME!! Running 1 mile - woo hoo!!!!) Anyway, I decided to go for it and made it in 20 minutes. I know slow...but I ran it without stopping. WOW!!
So I got my steps in and then some and realized that I've got more in me than I think. I think that's most of my problem.....is I think too much. I should just "DO IT" without analyzing and worrying and fretting about everything. Because I am capable!! Next goal is to reach for 1 1/2 miles!! I CAN DO IT!
Stats from yesterday:
Exercise: Weights & running
Steps: 12617
Calories: 1856
Food tracking: Done
Water: 100+ oz
Blog: Done
How are you doing? Are you pushing yourself?
Keep focused!
Saturday, May 7, 2011
Friday, May 6, 2011
Day 35 - 7 Month Focus
Yesterday was a non-stop day!! Up at 5:30, exercise, read my Bible, blogged, got ready for work and worked all day. Then after work, I worked on my bills and then went with some friends downtown to work with the Bridgetown Ministries. This is a group that tends to the needs of the homeless community. They offer haircuts, nail polishing, feet washing, Biblical literature, outreach and food. It was my first time and I was amazed how much love was spread out in this little area under a bridge in the City of Portland. Very humbling!
The first thing we did was get some instructions, sing some songs, pray and then assign positions. I got to serve food, my favorite! Then the next thing we had to do, was get the food from the church to the bridge, which was a couple of blocks away. So I see this guy struggling with this large plastic container full of Dave's Killer Bread. Do you know how heavy one loaf is? It's heavy! Can you imagine how heavy a large plastic container full of this stuff would weigh? Yeah, I had no idea.....but I soon found out. H.E.A.V.Y!!!! Anyway, I decided to help this poor guy without having any knowledge of how far I would have to carry this heavy load. So we set out, I'm doing pretty well, holding my own - surprisingly!!! This group of people who volunteer down there are pretty young and fit! I was able to keep up with them, carrying my heavy load, speedwalking to our destination. In fact, I barely struggled at all. The only thing that was bugging me was the angle of the handles...made it difficult to hold on to the box. That's it.
Before I started this program, I probably could not have even have lifted the box, let alone walk any distance with it. Oh and/or keep up with the group. There is just no way I could have done it!!
That's the benefit of being strong & fit!!!
We served hot food, showed a lot of kindness & love, offered some comfort and lots of smiles to a lot of people on a cold night! We made a difference! I was honored and privileged to be there!! It was a great night!!
So I get home after 10pm...I go plug in my Bugg to see where my stats came in. My goal, as you know, is to reach 10000 steps per day. When my numbers came up, it said....6700. AUGH!!!! I was a little frustrated with myself...Here I'm short of steps....and I'm tired....and it's after 10pm.....and I've got 3300 steps to go!!
Did that stop me?
NO!!!
I simply got started getting those steps done. Of course I get jogging around the house and the dogs, again, were wondering what was going on. Bentley for half a second wanted to join in, but soon opted out for his comfy bed. Beemer on the other hand was game, however, he just gave me a look like "Mama...really?" So I decided to pick him up. So I have Beemer in one arm and I'm jogging all over my house. We do that for a while and I finally give him up to his Daddy. There my hubby and Beemer are sitting in the comfy chair, just watching me run around the house. I'm sure hubby thinks I've lost my mind!
Any way I made it!!
Here's my stats:
Exercise: 40 minutes on the treadmill - running intervals
Steps: 10192
Calories: 1624
Food Journal: Done
Water: 100+ oz
Blog: Done
SUCCESS!!
I am so glad I pushed through last night. I sure did not want to. But you know, after it was over I was pretty glad I got the job done!!
How about you? Are you getting the job done?
Keep focused!
The first thing we did was get some instructions, sing some songs, pray and then assign positions. I got to serve food, my favorite! Then the next thing we had to do, was get the food from the church to the bridge, which was a couple of blocks away. So I see this guy struggling with this large plastic container full of Dave's Killer Bread. Do you know how heavy one loaf is? It's heavy! Can you imagine how heavy a large plastic container full of this stuff would weigh? Yeah, I had no idea.....but I soon found out. H.E.A.V.Y!!!! Anyway, I decided to help this poor guy without having any knowledge of how far I would have to carry this heavy load. So we set out, I'm doing pretty well, holding my own - surprisingly!!! This group of people who volunteer down there are pretty young and fit! I was able to keep up with them, carrying my heavy load, speedwalking to our destination. In fact, I barely struggled at all. The only thing that was bugging me was the angle of the handles...made it difficult to hold on to the box. That's it.
Before I started this program, I probably could not have even have lifted the box, let alone walk any distance with it. Oh and/or keep up with the group. There is just no way I could have done it!!
That's the benefit of being strong & fit!!!
We served hot food, showed a lot of kindness & love, offered some comfort and lots of smiles to a lot of people on a cold night! We made a difference! I was honored and privileged to be there!! It was a great night!!
So I get home after 10pm...I go plug in my Bugg to see where my stats came in. My goal, as you know, is to reach 10000 steps per day. When my numbers came up, it said....6700. AUGH!!!! I was a little frustrated with myself...Here I'm short of steps....and I'm tired....and it's after 10pm.....and I've got 3300 steps to go!!
Did that stop me?
NO!!!
I simply got started getting those steps done. Of course I get jogging around the house and the dogs, again, were wondering what was going on. Bentley for half a second wanted to join in, but soon opted out for his comfy bed. Beemer on the other hand was game, however, he just gave me a look like "Mama...really?" So I decided to pick him up. So I have Beemer in one arm and I'm jogging all over my house. We do that for a while and I finally give him up to his Daddy. There my hubby and Beemer are sitting in the comfy chair, just watching me run around the house. I'm sure hubby thinks I've lost my mind!
Any way I made it!!
Here's my stats:
Exercise: 40 minutes on the treadmill - running intervals
Steps: 10192
Calories: 1624
Food Journal: Done
Water: 100+ oz
Blog: Done
SUCCESS!!
I am so glad I pushed through last night. I sure did not want to. But you know, after it was over I was pretty glad I got the job done!!
How about you? Are you getting the job done?
Keep focused!
Thursday, May 5, 2011
Day 34 - 7 Month Focus
I am really determined to make my goals every day!!! I realize, I am not perfect.....and I realize that life happens and sometimes you just can't get done what you want. I totally get that. However, if I even have a chance to make my goals....I'm going to do everything I can to get it done!!
Yesterday I was super fatigued! I was thinking about going to my stability ball class, but my ole body was just too tired! I was simply worn out!!
When I got home, I ate my dinner and sat, for just a moment....ahem....in my hubby's chair. (You know it's the most comfortable one in the house!!!) Anyway, I'm sitting there, the TV's on, I'm warm and cozy and I have my two dogs Bentley (He's a Shih Tzu) and Beemer (He's a Maltese) laying between my legs sleeping. I could not have been more snug as bug then that!! And of course, I fell asleep!
So I'm sleeping away and all of a sudden I wake up with a start and my heart is racing. Well mostly because I can't figure out what's going on....anyway, I realize it's 7pm and my hubby was due home by 8pm and I had a lot to do before he got home.
So I released the chair and my dogs go flying and then it's a total blur of activity!! First thing I do is I plug in my Bodybugg (which I LOVE!!) and realize that I am short on my steps. I am at 6400 and I need 10,000 to make my goal. Seems like such a long way to go!!! But I AM DETERMINED to get to 10000 steps!!
So I'm running around the house, arms and legs a flying! I'm doing dishes, folding and putting away laundry, picking stuff up. The whole time with a water bottle between my teeth, because I'm short 24oz for the day. Soon, I'm done with that. I am sure I looked ridiculous running up and down the stairs with stuff in my hands and this water bottle stuck to my face!
Anyway, my little dogs have no idea what's going on. They are chasing after me the whole time! I like to have my home a haven for my hubby when he comes home. So I always turn on our curio cabinet lights. I also turn on my Christmas tree....ahem.....Yes...I have one up all year long. I just change the decorations for whatever holiday we are in. Right now it's decorated for Easter. I will be putting up my garden tree, hopefully this weekend! A.N.Y.W.A.Y...To set the mood right, if it's cold I turn on our fireplace and light all the candles. He works really hard, so I like for him to come home to comfort. The other thing I do, is when it's close to the time of his arrival, I sit in our front room on the chair and wait for him. Then when he arrives, I go to the door and the dogs and I fling the door open for his arrival. Dorky huh?
So last night, I only had an hour to do my little chores, set the mood in my home and get in over 3000 steps. So I'm scurrying away and I get everything done and I still have time. So I thought I would just walk/jog around the house until he got home.
So I make this great path. Circle around the family room, go through the kitchen, then the living room, back to the family room. Then I did it again and again. Remember the dogs are still with me. After some time, Bentley, our more regal one, decides he's done with the foolishness and heads for his bed. Frankly I think he's just out of shape....Hummm maybe he needs some more walks!! But Beemer, he's a trooper, he's still with me. So on we go!!
Now my hubby is due home at 8:00pm. So the loop to the living room tended to be a little more dramatic as each time I went to my chair, my poor little doggy thought we were going to wait for his daddy. So up the chair he went. He'd get up there and look at me excitedly and with anticipation, that this is the moment that we will wait. NOPE onward we walked.....Every time I approached the chair I had to do a little acrobatic move so I could peak around enough to see if his truck was in the drive way. It was not there. Over and over I did this. Remember I'm pledging to walk until he gets there.....At 8:20 I finally call him to see what was going on. He said he was delayed at work. I told him what Beemer and I were doing and he just laughs and then he lets me know that he needs gas and will be home soon.
Well.....I did say I would keep at it until he got home and I did. Poor Beemer.....That little dog is a trouper. Anyway, we made our final loop and the truck was finally in the driveway. I made a whoop and we went to the door. Of course, Bentley made his grand entrance, acting like he's been with us the whole time ~ the quitter!!!
Once my hubby is in the house and we are all settled down...well except Beemer, he's a bundle of nerves by now, it took some time to calm him down. Poor thing. Anyway....all is well in the house and I go plug in my Bodybugg to see the final total of steps for the day and it was 11614!! Woo hoo we made it!!!
Stats for yesterday:
Exercise: 30 minute on the bike
Steps: 11614
Calories: 1564
Food tracking: done
Water: 100+ oz
Blog: done
I guess I can make this happen......How about you? Are you reaching your goals?
Keep focused!
Yesterday I was super fatigued! I was thinking about going to my stability ball class, but my ole body was just too tired! I was simply worn out!!
When I got home, I ate my dinner and sat, for just a moment....ahem....in my hubby's chair. (You know it's the most comfortable one in the house!!!) Anyway, I'm sitting there, the TV's on, I'm warm and cozy and I have my two dogs Bentley (He's a Shih Tzu) and Beemer (He's a Maltese) laying between my legs sleeping. I could not have been more snug as bug then that!! And of course, I fell asleep!
So I'm sleeping away and all of a sudden I wake up with a start and my heart is racing. Well mostly because I can't figure out what's going on....anyway, I realize it's 7pm and my hubby was due home by 8pm and I had a lot to do before he got home.
So I released the chair and my dogs go flying and then it's a total blur of activity!! First thing I do is I plug in my Bodybugg (which I LOVE!!) and realize that I am short on my steps. I am at 6400 and I need 10,000 to make my goal. Seems like such a long way to go!!! But I AM DETERMINED to get to 10000 steps!!
So I'm running around the house, arms and legs a flying! I'm doing dishes, folding and putting away laundry, picking stuff up. The whole time with a water bottle between my teeth, because I'm short 24oz for the day. Soon, I'm done with that. I am sure I looked ridiculous running up and down the stairs with stuff in my hands and this water bottle stuck to my face!
Anyway, my little dogs have no idea what's going on. They are chasing after me the whole time! I like to have my home a haven for my hubby when he comes home. So I always turn on our curio cabinet lights. I also turn on my Christmas tree....ahem.....Yes...I have one up all year long. I just change the decorations for whatever holiday we are in. Right now it's decorated for Easter. I will be putting up my garden tree, hopefully this weekend! A.N.Y.W.A.Y...To set the mood right, if it's cold I turn on our fireplace and light all the candles. He works really hard, so I like for him to come home to comfort. The other thing I do, is when it's close to the time of his arrival, I sit in our front room on the chair and wait for him. Then when he arrives, I go to the door and the dogs and I fling the door open for his arrival. Dorky huh?
So last night, I only had an hour to do my little chores, set the mood in my home and get in over 3000 steps. So I'm scurrying away and I get everything done and I still have time. So I thought I would just walk/jog around the house until he got home.
So I make this great path. Circle around the family room, go through the kitchen, then the living room, back to the family room. Then I did it again and again. Remember the dogs are still with me. After some time, Bentley, our more regal one, decides he's done with the foolishness and heads for his bed. Frankly I think he's just out of shape....Hummm maybe he needs some more walks!! But Beemer, he's a trooper, he's still with me. So on we go!!
Now my hubby is due home at 8:00pm. So the loop to the living room tended to be a little more dramatic as each time I went to my chair, my poor little doggy thought we were going to wait for his daddy. So up the chair he went. He'd get up there and look at me excitedly and with anticipation, that this is the moment that we will wait. NOPE onward we walked.....Every time I approached the chair I had to do a little acrobatic move so I could peak around enough to see if his truck was in the drive way. It was not there. Over and over I did this. Remember I'm pledging to walk until he gets there.....At 8:20 I finally call him to see what was going on. He said he was delayed at work. I told him what Beemer and I were doing and he just laughs and then he lets me know that he needs gas and will be home soon.
Well.....I did say I would keep at it until he got home and I did. Poor Beemer.....That little dog is a trouper. Anyway, we made our final loop and the truck was finally in the driveway. I made a whoop and we went to the door. Of course, Bentley made his grand entrance, acting like he's been with us the whole time ~ the quitter!!!
Once my hubby is in the house and we are all settled down...well except Beemer, he's a bundle of nerves by now, it took some time to calm him down. Poor thing. Anyway....all is well in the house and I go plug in my Bodybugg to see the final total of steps for the day and it was 11614!! Woo hoo we made it!!!
Stats for yesterday:
Exercise: 30 minute on the bike
Steps: 11614
Calories: 1564
Food tracking: done
Water: 100+ oz
Blog: done
I guess I can make this happen......How about you? Are you reaching your goals?
Keep focused!
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
Day 33 - 7 Month Focus
Had lunch yesterday with Margene . It was so much fun getting to know her better. She's just as wonderful in person as she is on her blog. I enjoyed hearing about her journey, goals and family. I am so sad she is moving to Utah next month!!! Good for that state, as she has plans to make a difference, in helping people get fit and healthy!! I know she will do awesome!!! Margene is a powerful woman, who can accomplish much!! So happy we were able to get together!! Hey, we got our picture taken and hopefully she will post it soon on her blog. Check it out!!
I am slowly learning that I am competitive. Not only with other people, but with myself. I am having a blast pushing myself to new limits.....even if it hurts!!! Example...last night, I needed 2000 more steps to go to make my 10,000 step goal. So while watching, The Biggest Loser, I ran in place during the show and rested during the commercials. Thank goodness it was only an hour! Not only did I get my 2000 steps, but I actually got to 11745!!
It's kind of like, I'm not going to bed until it's done!! I like that attitude. Now it's not good enough to just hit the goal...I am now motivated to push just a bit further and add a little more! Makes me really happy!!
Stats from yesterday...
Exercise: 30 minutes on the treadmill and 50 minutes water aerobics...oh and my crazy running place!
Steps: 11745
Calories: 1303
Food tracking: done
Water: 100+ oz
Blog: done
Feeling good!!
You know, I just looked up to see how many days it's been since I started my 7 Month Focus. Wow, I cannot believe it's been 33 days already. Time flies so fast! With that said, if you have not already, wouldn't it be fun to start your own challenge? You would be amazed how fast the time goes, how challenged and accomplished you will feel when you reach your goals. Time is going to go by anyway, might as well make the best of it and make stuff happen. You might be saying, I can't do challenges. I get that....I could not either. I tried many and failed miserably!! The key for me, is doing my own challenge, selecting a balance of items to focus on that are reasonable and achievable. Oh I mean achievable with effort and items that stretch you a little. It is most rewarding!!
Notice when I started my challenge, I stunk it up all over the place and then......just by staying focused......something switched for me and I am achieving these goals. It happened by staying focused. It works!!
How about you. Are you in a challenge now? If not, do you want to start one today? Are you with me?
Keep focused!!
I am slowly learning that I am competitive. Not only with other people, but with myself. I am having a blast pushing myself to new limits.....even if it hurts!!! Example...last night, I needed 2000 more steps to go to make my 10,000 step goal. So while watching, The Biggest Loser, I ran in place during the show and rested during the commercials. Thank goodness it was only an hour! Not only did I get my 2000 steps, but I actually got to 11745!!
It's kind of like, I'm not going to bed until it's done!! I like that attitude. Now it's not good enough to just hit the goal...I am now motivated to push just a bit further and add a little more! Makes me really happy!!
Stats from yesterday...
Exercise: 30 minutes on the treadmill and 50 minutes water aerobics...oh and my crazy running place!
Steps: 11745
Calories: 1303
Food tracking: done
Water: 100+ oz
Blog: done
Feeling good!!
You know, I just looked up to see how many days it's been since I started my 7 Month Focus. Wow, I cannot believe it's been 33 days already. Time flies so fast! With that said, if you have not already, wouldn't it be fun to start your own challenge? You would be amazed how fast the time goes, how challenged and accomplished you will feel when you reach your goals. Time is going to go by anyway, might as well make the best of it and make stuff happen. You might be saying, I can't do challenges. I get that....I could not either. I tried many and failed miserably!! The key for me, is doing my own challenge, selecting a balance of items to focus on that are reasonable and achievable. Oh I mean achievable with effort and items that stretch you a little. It is most rewarding!!
Notice when I started my challenge, I stunk it up all over the place and then......just by staying focused......something switched for me and I am achieving these goals. It happened by staying focused. It works!!
How about you. Are you in a challenge now? If not, do you want to start one today? Are you with me?
Keep focused!!
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
Day 33 - 7 Month Focus
Went to the gym last night and worked out with my trainer. I was so happy to see her and I was yakking about what's going on, just having a grand ole time. The whole time she's working me like crazy. She has me put my back on a stability ball against the wall and squat down to a sitting position and I'm just chatting away. Then she has me do something else and then back to the wall and ball. Yak yak yak. And finally I'm like, YIKES this is tough!!! She puts me through some machines and then it's time to go out in the hall. That's never a good sign for me. Means out of the comfort zone!!!
So while I'm waiting for her to get her torture equipment, she had me do scorpions (can't even describe these) and then she comes out with a medicine ball. So we do lunges with the ball. All during this time out in the hall, one of my friends is talking to my trainer. They are having a great time chatting, while I'm sweating my butt off. The whole time, my trainer is barking out orders and I'm doing them.
Then we were kind of winding down and then she asks me to do push ups. I ask regular or modified and I am praying for modified, because I have not done a regular push up since high school - that was a loooonnnngggg time ago!!!
Of course...you know what she says, "Regular!" Yikes.
She barks, "Give me 5!"
So not to be embarrassed in front of my friend I get into position and get started and I hear my trainer yelling at me. And I'm like "What?"
And she's carrying on about how amazing I was doing! Great form, strong, looking good etc. Well that's a nice change!
So I get done with my 5 regular and she asks for 6 modified, then 5 regular and 6 modified. Then it was back to the gym. We did a few more weights and then she asked me to do a plank on the stability ball. And I'm like, huh? You may not know this, but I'm not very balanced....but I gave it a try anyway. Success!!! I can do it and do it well!! I'm like bring it on Sister, I can do this!!
So after my torture, I mean my work out, I ask my trainer if when I started with her over a year ago, did she think I would still be working with her today? She just looked at me and said, "No".....then she laughed and said, "Ah NO! No way!: She said she thought I would maybe workout a couple times with her and she would be done. Said that I have made great progress!! That compliment really made my day!!
So this morning, I'm on my treadmill, doing my regular walk, thinking about whether I want to do a 5k with Margene at http://believingitspossible.blogspot.com/ in June. It gets me kind of excited thinking about it. So I thought I might try running a little. Usually after my workout with my trainer, the next day I take it easy, but I thought what the heck, lets do it. So I was going to do my intervals, 1 minute walk, 30 seconds run etc. So I get to my first minute and I feel great and I decide to go for 2, then 3, and I thought, well lets go to 6 minutes (since I just got to 5 minutes of running a couple of days ago). So I get to 6 and I'm like, I can do this!! So I went all the way to 10 minutes of running without stopping!!! I HAVE NEVER DONE THAT BEFORE IN MY ENTIRE LIFE!! EVER!!! When I hit 10 minutes, I had to stop because I was filled with all of this emotion. (Dumb huh) Anyway, I'm crying, whooping and hollering and so excited that I did this. I would not recommend crying and sweating at the same time. Can I just say, "GROSS!!!" Anyway, I am encouraged!!!!!
Today, I am meeting Margene (see info above) for lunch. CAN NOT WAIT!!
Stats from yesterday....
Exercise: 30 minutes on treadmill, weight training with trainer and 30 minutes on the bike
Steps: 12066
Calories: 1644
Food tracking: Done
Waster: 100+ oz
Blog: Done
SUCCESS!!
How about you, are you pushing yourself?
Keep focused!
So while I'm waiting for her to get her torture equipment, she had me do scorpions (can't even describe these) and then she comes out with a medicine ball. So we do lunges with the ball. All during this time out in the hall, one of my friends is talking to my trainer. They are having a great time chatting, while I'm sweating my butt off. The whole time, my trainer is barking out orders and I'm doing them.
Then we were kind of winding down and then she asks me to do push ups. I ask regular or modified and I am praying for modified, because I have not done a regular push up since high school - that was a loooonnnngggg time ago!!!
Of course...you know what she says, "Regular!" Yikes.
She barks, "Give me 5!"
So not to be embarrassed in front of my friend I get into position and get started and I hear my trainer yelling at me. And I'm like "What?"
And she's carrying on about how amazing I was doing! Great form, strong, looking good etc. Well that's a nice change!
So I get done with my 5 regular and she asks for 6 modified, then 5 regular and 6 modified. Then it was back to the gym. We did a few more weights and then she asked me to do a plank on the stability ball. And I'm like, huh? You may not know this, but I'm not very balanced....but I gave it a try anyway. Success!!! I can do it and do it well!! I'm like bring it on Sister, I can do this!!
So after my torture, I mean my work out, I ask my trainer if when I started with her over a year ago, did she think I would still be working with her today? She just looked at me and said, "No".....then she laughed and said, "Ah NO! No way!: She said she thought I would maybe workout a couple times with her and she would be done. Said that I have made great progress!! That compliment really made my day!!
So this morning, I'm on my treadmill, doing my regular walk, thinking about whether I want to do a 5k with Margene at http://believingitspossible.blogspot.com/ in June. It gets me kind of excited thinking about it. So I thought I might try running a little. Usually after my workout with my trainer, the next day I take it easy, but I thought what the heck, lets do it. So I was going to do my intervals, 1 minute walk, 30 seconds run etc. So I get to my first minute and I feel great and I decide to go for 2, then 3, and I thought, well lets go to 6 minutes (since I just got to 5 minutes of running a couple of days ago). So I get to 6 and I'm like, I can do this!! So I went all the way to 10 minutes of running without stopping!!! I HAVE NEVER DONE THAT BEFORE IN MY ENTIRE LIFE!! EVER!!! When I hit 10 minutes, I had to stop because I was filled with all of this emotion. (Dumb huh) Anyway, I'm crying, whooping and hollering and so excited that I did this. I would not recommend crying and sweating at the same time. Can I just say, "GROSS!!!" Anyway, I am encouraged!!!!!
Today, I am meeting Margene (see info above) for lunch. CAN NOT WAIT!!
Stats from yesterday....
Exercise: 30 minutes on treadmill, weight training with trainer and 30 minutes on the bike
Steps: 12066
Calories: 1644
Food tracking: Done
Waster: 100+ oz
Blog: Done
SUCCESS!!
How about you, are you pushing yourself?
Keep focused!
Monday, May 2, 2011
Day 32 - 7 Month Focus
Some days I just want to change my plan....I am working really, really hard ~ Physically! Days like today, I'm so sore from the efforts I put in yesterday. Seems every day I have pain. Now this is good pain, mind you, not the pain of injury, but the pain of working my muscles to their limit.
I have a friend who is on a diet plan that is all prepared for her. She does light exercise, but that's it ~ in 15 weeks she's lost 30 pounds. 30! It's taken me 1 1/2 years to lose 60+ pounds!! Parts of me wants to abandon this slow, methodical way of doing it. If I started her plan now, I could be down to my goal weight or at least close to it by the end of the year! What to do?!?!
The reality is...I can't do her program. My doctor does not advise that I do anything that may trigger my health condition to relapse. I have asked her many times if I could maybe just try and she said, "No"! Now I know I'm a big girl, a very big girl, and I can do what I want, but there are just some things I am not willing to mess with and this is one of them.
Anyway...I really have to say, even though, it's taken me a while to get this far, I am grateful for the journey. I have learned so much about myself, my body, my limitations and I have learned that I am a lot stronger than I think and I really do have a stick to it attitude and....dun dun dunnnnnn.....I can do this!
So yesterday, after I got done whining to myself about how hard this is...well, really how hard I'm making it. I decided to buckle down and JUST DO IT!!!
I focused on my goals and this is what I got done.....
Exercise ~ 40 minutes on my treadmill. My trainer wants me to run, so I decided I would follow her running instructions ~ 5 minutes of walking, then intervals of 1 minute walking, then 30 seconds run - I do this for 5 minutes and then I do the whole thing again 2 more times. Well yesterday, I was feeling pretty good, so I decided to just see how far I could go. So I got my first minute in, then I said, let's go to 2 minutes, then 3....all the way up to 5 minutes without stopping!! ME - I DID THAT!! After it was all over, I ran over 10 minutes in all. I don't think I've ever done that before! Then last night, Hubby and I went for an hour long walk!
Steps ~ My goals is 10,000 ~ I logged in 14464 ~ Woo Hoo!!
Calories ~ My goal is 1600 ~ I logged in 1605 ~ I'm counting it as success!!
Food tracking on Bodybugg ~ Done
Water ~ Got in 100+ oz
Blog ~ Done
SUCCESSFUL DAY!!!
So I can do this. I don't need to abandon my plan. I just need to stay focused and keep going, even if it's painful ~ I will make this happen!!
How about you....have you ever felt like you wanted to abandon your plan?
Keep focused!!!!
I have a friend who is on a diet plan that is all prepared for her. She does light exercise, but that's it ~ in 15 weeks she's lost 30 pounds. 30! It's taken me 1 1/2 years to lose 60+ pounds!! Parts of me wants to abandon this slow, methodical way of doing it. If I started her plan now, I could be down to my goal weight or at least close to it by the end of the year! What to do?!?!
The reality is...I can't do her program. My doctor does not advise that I do anything that may trigger my health condition to relapse. I have asked her many times if I could maybe just try and she said, "No"! Now I know I'm a big girl, a very big girl, and I can do what I want, but there are just some things I am not willing to mess with and this is one of them.
Anyway...I really have to say, even though, it's taken me a while to get this far, I am grateful for the journey. I have learned so much about myself, my body, my limitations and I have learned that I am a lot stronger than I think and I really do have a stick to it attitude and....dun dun dunnnnnn.....I can do this!
So yesterday, after I got done whining to myself about how hard this is...well, really how hard I'm making it. I decided to buckle down and JUST DO IT!!!
I focused on my goals and this is what I got done.....
Exercise ~ 40 minutes on my treadmill. My trainer wants me to run, so I decided I would follow her running instructions ~ 5 minutes of walking, then intervals of 1 minute walking, then 30 seconds run - I do this for 5 minutes and then I do the whole thing again 2 more times. Well yesterday, I was feeling pretty good, so I decided to just see how far I could go. So I got my first minute in, then I said, let's go to 2 minutes, then 3....all the way up to 5 minutes without stopping!! ME - I DID THAT!! After it was all over, I ran over 10 minutes in all. I don't think I've ever done that before! Then last night, Hubby and I went for an hour long walk!
Steps ~ My goals is 10,000 ~ I logged in 14464 ~ Woo Hoo!!
Calories ~ My goal is 1600 ~ I logged in 1605 ~ I'm counting it as success!!
Food tracking on Bodybugg ~ Done
Water ~ Got in 100+ oz
Blog ~ Done
SUCCESSFUL DAY!!!
So I can do this. I don't need to abandon my plan. I just need to stay focused and keep going, even if it's painful ~ I will make this happen!!
How about you....have you ever felt like you wanted to abandon your plan?
Keep focused!!!!
Sunday, May 1, 2011
Day 31 - 7 Month Focus
Wow month one already in the books. Can't believe how fast times flies. Well lets recap!
My 7 Month Goals are....to do the following items daily....
Exercise
10000 Steps
1700 Calories / Changed this goal to 1600 calories mid-way during the month of April
Track food using the BodyBugg system
Drink 100oz of water
Blog
This is what I got done....
Only had 4 successful days where I got everything done....The rest of the month went like this.....
I did lose 4 pounds!!!
Shhhh!!!!
The purpose of my challenge is not necessarily to focus on losing weight. My purpose is to do what I say I'm going to do. That is my goal!!! The by product or bonus if you will, is if I do what I say I'm going to do, I will lose weight and I did. It worked! The point is....achieving those goals.
So I have some work to do! I am optimistic for May. I already have my goal sheet ready and I will increase my activity this month!! What I did was good...but not good enough!! I'm ready to keep it going!! So excited!!
How about you. Do you have trouble reaching your goals? How do you power through?
Keep focused!!!
My 7 Month Goals are....to do the following items daily....
Exercise
10000 Steps
1700 Calories / Changed this goal to 1600 calories mid-way during the month of April
Track food using the BodyBugg system
Drink 100oz of water
Blog
This is what I got done....
Only had 4 successful days where I got everything done....The rest of the month went like this.....
- Exercised 21 days
- Reached my 10000 step goal 10 times
- Reached my calorie goal 13 times
- Tracked my food 30 days
- Reach my water intake goal 28 times
- Blogged 30 days
I did lose 4 pounds!!!
Shhhh!!!!
The purpose of my challenge is not necessarily to focus on losing weight. My purpose is to do what I say I'm going to do. That is my goal!!! The by product or bonus if you will, is if I do what I say I'm going to do, I will lose weight and I did. It worked! The point is....achieving those goals.
So I have some work to do! I am optimistic for May. I already have my goal sheet ready and I will increase my activity this month!! What I did was good...but not good enough!! I'm ready to keep it going!! So excited!!
How about you. Do you have trouble reaching your goals? How do you power through?
Keep focused!!!
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