So losing weight is frustrating. And annoying. On one hand, as I was just saying to Michael last night, I don't care so much about the number on the scale, but rather how my clothes fit and that I lose the gut/belly. On the other, it is frustrating to work out like I did this week - Zumba Tuesday, boot camp Wednesday, spinning and kickboxing Thursday and a really hard boot camp workout (following one of his workouts he has posted, not the class) today - and have the scale tell me I'm half a pound away from my highest (non pregnancy of course) weight. Ugh. I know I could be losing weight but adding muscle, although I really don't think that's it, it makes me feel better. :)
There is good news though - Since March 14th, I've lost two inches around my gut (you know, that fun extra weight that's right below your belly button) and an inch and half around my belly button. That's progress. Slow progress, but progress none-the-less.
Friday, May 29, 2009
Thursday, May 7, 2009
weekly workout
I thought I'd post what an ideal weekly workout schedule is for me. Sometimes schedules/babysitters/sick kids/other engagements mean this doesn't always happen. But it's my goal.
Monday - yoga/lift weights (Just started this actually, I was taking Mondays off. but I really like it so it's permanently on the schedule now.)
Tuesday - Zumba
Wednesday - boot camp
Thursday - kickboxing
Friday - lift weights/cardio, I think I'm going to start Spinning for my cardio. the problem is it's at 12:15. I'm going to try giving the girls a snack right before going then eating lunch after.
Saturday - Zumba or day off
Sunday - Zumba or day off, depending on Saturday
This week so far, I worked out Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Couldn't tonight. And with Mackenzie sick, looks like I'll miss out tomorrow too. I am planning on pulling out an old Tae Bo tape to do tomorrow to get a workout in. Although, have you ever tried to exercise with a three-year-old? It's not easy. Saturday Michael has a double header so we're going there. I'm am planning out on going to Zumba Sunday though, I'll probably lift, too.
If there's anyone out there still checking this, ya know, since I've neglected it for so long, do you have a schedule you try to follow?
Monday - yoga/lift weights (Just started this actually, I was taking Mondays off. but I really like it so it's permanently on the schedule now.)
Tuesday - Zumba
Wednesday - boot camp
Thursday - kickboxing
Friday - lift weights/cardio, I think I'm going to start Spinning for my cardio. the problem is it's at 12:15. I'm going to try giving the girls a snack right before going then eating lunch after.
Saturday - Zumba or day off
Sunday - Zumba or day off, depending on Saturday
This week so far, I worked out Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Couldn't tonight. And with Mackenzie sick, looks like I'll miss out tomorrow too. I am planning on pulling out an old Tae Bo tape to do tomorrow to get a workout in. Although, have you ever tried to exercise with a three-year-old? It's not easy. Saturday Michael has a double header so we're going there. I'm am planning out on going to Zumba Sunday though, I'll probably lift, too.
If there's anyone out there still checking this, ya know, since I've neglected it for so long, do you have a schedule you try to follow?
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
Boot Camp
So today was the first day of Boot Camp. Well, the regular scheduled boot camp. I've taken it twice before, but a morning class has now been added. I'd just like to say that it's already slightly painful to go up and down the stairs. And my butt hurts. But countless (literally countless. I just tried to count in my head how many we did and realized I can't because at one point we were just doing as many as we could in 60 seconds) lunges, squats and wall squats (held for 3 minutes at the longest) will do that. And I'm pretty sure the 50+ push ups (full push-ups, not the girly version. Not that there's anything wrong with those b/c up until recently that's what I was doing.) mean that my chest and arms are going to hurt in the morning. Awesome.
Monday, March 30, 2009
So, let's start over
with the meal tracking that is. I forgot to write down what I ate each day. Oops. This week I'll keep track by saving a draft post, adding to it each night then posting it next Sunday night.
As for working out, I did pretty well.
Monday - off
Tuesday - Zumba, 60 minutes
Wednesday - cardio, 20 minutes; weights, 20 minutes
Thursday - off
Friday - Turbo Kick, 60 minutes
Saturday - Zumba, 60 minutes
Sunday - off
The fitness center is going to start limiting Zumba classes to 30 people. It's a good idea in that the classes are overcrowded. Not so good in that there's a chance I won't get a spot a lot of the time. You can go up to an hour early to sign in and get a numbered pass for the class. I can't go that early, I usually get there about 10 minutes before the class starts. I have a feeling by then most, if not all, of the spots will be taken. We'll see what happens.
Oh, and I lost a pound. I saw a number on the scale I hadn't seen in months. It was exciting. Then it came back. But I was down a pound for a day!
How did you do this week?
As for working out, I did pretty well.
Monday - off
Tuesday - Zumba, 60 minutes
Wednesday - cardio, 20 minutes; weights, 20 minutes
Thursday - off
Friday - Turbo Kick, 60 minutes
Saturday - Zumba, 60 minutes
Sunday - off
The fitness center is going to start limiting Zumba classes to 30 people. It's a good idea in that the classes are overcrowded. Not so good in that there's a chance I won't get a spot a lot of the time. You can go up to an hour early to sign in and get a numbered pass for the class. I can't go that early, I usually get there about 10 minutes before the class starts. I have a feeling by then most, if not all, of the spots will be taken. We'll see what happens.
Oh, and I lost a pound. I saw a number on the scale I hadn't seen in months. It was exciting. Then it came back. But I was down a pound for a day!
How did you do this week?
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Working out
I've actually started to enjoy working out. I used to just do because I knew I should but it was usually half-hearted. But, with the classes I've been taking I've discovered, if not a love, a like of working out.
So what do I do?
Kickboxing. Not as regularly as I like. There's a Thursday night class I take and when it works out with Beth (my neighbor I trade babysitting with) or Michael is home, I try to go. I like everything about it except the running.
Zumba. If you've read my other blog you know I love Zumba. So fun. Great cardio workout.
Boot Camp. This is a relatively new class at our fitness center. I've only been able to go twice, and then it was the into/beginner version because it's on nights I can't attend. But, starting in April they're adding a Wednesday morning class that I will be taking. I can't wait. The guy that teaches it was in the Marines. It's a lot of push-ups, jumping jacks, abdominal work, squats, sprints, running laps, step-ups on the bleachers (where we put our left leg on the first bleacher then step up with the right leg dangling down, we sometimes do 50 on each leg. Other times we'll kick out, or to the side), he's had us get a step out then you step on it alternately feet super fast. or bunny hops on it. Ugh. My legs hurt so badly afterwards. It's awesome though. They're things I can do on my own but by myself I'm likely to stop when I start getting tired. Here, I don't want to quit in front of everyone because, well, that would be embarrassing. Again, dislike the running portion. Well, the sprints are too bad. It's the laps I'm not good at. No stamina.
Cardio. I will walk on the treadmill, use the elliptical-like machine. I'm not sure exactly what it's called, but your legs move up and down on a track, so it's like an elliptical, but not quite the same motion. You can change the resistance and slope. I like it. Cardio is the hardest for me. I get bored.
Weights. Sometimes I do my own thing, either with free weights or the machine. Sometimes just upper body, sometimes both upper and lower. I definitely don't work out my lower half on the machines enough. Sometimes lunges and squats. Other times I follow a Biggest Loser circuit training workout. I like that because I feel like I'm working harder than when I do it on my own. I'll do some abdominal work usually, although not a ton. I will also go out to either the bleachers and do step-ups and kicks like in the boot camp class. For recording purposes, all non-cardio will fall under the weights category.
Spinning. I've only done this once but I liked it more than I thought I would. This is one class that you do have to pay for though, so I don't know that I'll do it that often. It was a nice change though.
So, where do you work out? How often? What do you like to do? Do you follow a strict schedule? Do you have a trainer?
So what do I do?
Kickboxing. Not as regularly as I like. There's a Thursday night class I take and when it works out with Beth (my neighbor I trade babysitting with) or Michael is home, I try to go. I like everything about it except the running.
Zumba. If you've read my other blog you know I love Zumba. So fun. Great cardio workout.
Boot Camp. This is a relatively new class at our fitness center. I've only been able to go twice, and then it was the into/beginner version because it's on nights I can't attend. But, starting in April they're adding a Wednesday morning class that I will be taking. I can't wait. The guy that teaches it was in the Marines. It's a lot of push-ups, jumping jacks, abdominal work, squats, sprints, running laps, step-ups on the bleachers (where we put our left leg on the first bleacher then step up with the right leg dangling down, we sometimes do 50 on each leg. Other times we'll kick out, or to the side), he's had us get a step out then you step on it alternately feet super fast. or bunny hops on it. Ugh. My legs hurt so badly afterwards. It's awesome though. They're things I can do on my own but by myself I'm likely to stop when I start getting tired. Here, I don't want to quit in front of everyone because, well, that would be embarrassing. Again, dislike the running portion. Well, the sprints are too bad. It's the laps I'm not good at. No stamina.
Cardio. I will walk on the treadmill, use the elliptical-like machine. I'm not sure exactly what it's called, but your legs move up and down on a track, so it's like an elliptical, but not quite the same motion. You can change the resistance and slope. I like it. Cardio is the hardest for me. I get bored.
Weights. Sometimes I do my own thing, either with free weights or the machine. Sometimes just upper body, sometimes both upper and lower. I definitely don't work out my lower half on the machines enough. Sometimes lunges and squats. Other times I follow a Biggest Loser circuit training workout. I like that because I feel like I'm working harder than when I do it on my own. I'll do some abdominal work usually, although not a ton. I will also go out to either the bleachers and do step-ups and kicks like in the boot camp class. For recording purposes, all non-cardio will fall under the weights category.
Spinning. I've only done this once but I liked it more than I thought I would. This is one class that you do have to pay for though, so I don't know that I'll do it that often. It was a nice change though.
So, where do you work out? How often? What do you like to do? Do you follow a strict schedule? Do you have a trainer?
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Goals
I guess I should post my goals. I don't need to lose a lot of weight. Technically I'm not overweight, but it's enough that I'm not happy where I'm at. It's mainly in my stomach. I was thinking about it last night - I look like I'm pregnant. You know, early stages, but still, it's just enough and in the right place that I could be pregnant. (I'm not, by the way.) And I thought how when you're pregnant you can't wait to show. At least I couldn't. I wanted everyone to know I was pregnant. Now, whenever I work out I think someone's going to ask me when I'm due...okay, so I don't think anyone would actually ask, but they could be thinking it!
I've put my weight loss goals in to stages.
1st goal: pre-pregnancy weight of 119. Now depending on the day, that's anywhere from 6 to 10 pounds to go. Yesterday morning I weighed 125. Today, 128.
2nd goal: wedding weight of 113.
3rd goal: arbitrary weight of 110. If I had to pick a weight with meaning, it'd be high school, but there's no way I will ever be 106 pounds again. And that's fine by me.
Numbers aside, I'll really be happy to just lose the belly. I don't mind so much about the number on the scale or what size jeans I buy, I just would like a flatter stomach. The numbers are a way of me having a goal. I've also taken measurements of certain body parts but those I'm not sharing. ;)
So, anyone else out there trying to lose weight? Did you set some goals? How are you doing it? Exercise? Eating habits? Have any good recipes or work out tips?
PS, I'm pretty sure this will be a picture-free blog.
I feel the need to state that I realize no one may ever read this. Because really, how interesting is this to anyone other than me? But if you are reading this, I'd love it if you'd say hello. :)
I've put my weight loss goals in to stages.
1st goal: pre-pregnancy weight of 119. Now depending on the day, that's anywhere from 6 to 10 pounds to go. Yesterday morning I weighed 125. Today, 128.
2nd goal: wedding weight of 113.
3rd goal: arbitrary weight of 110. If I had to pick a weight with meaning, it'd be high school, but there's no way I will ever be 106 pounds again. And that's fine by me.
Numbers aside, I'll really be happy to just lose the belly. I don't mind so much about the number on the scale or what size jeans I buy, I just would like a flatter stomach. The numbers are a way of me having a goal. I've also taken measurements of certain body parts but those I'm not sharing. ;)
So, anyone else out there trying to lose weight? Did you set some goals? How are you doing it? Exercise? Eating habits? Have any good recipes or work out tips?
PS, I'm pretty sure this will be a picture-free blog.
I feel the need to state that I realize no one may ever read this. Because really, how interesting is this to anyone other than me? But if you are reading this, I'd love it if you'd say hello. :)
Monday, March 23, 2009
I have no will power.
No, really, I don't. I cannot resist Dr. Pepper. Or Russel Stover caramel eggs (or hearts or santas depending on the holiday) and tootsie rolls. They are my downfall.
So I decided to start another blog. Somewhere for me to log daily what I ate and my workouts. My goal is to keep track of everything I eat each day and if I work out that day, what I did and for how long. I'm hoping that by having to admit on here that I had two Dr. Peppers and 2 caramel hearts will shame me into not having two Dr. Peppers and 2 caramel hearts. Of course, I could decide I just don't care and have them anyway. We'll see. :)
I've been trying to lose the baby weight from Mackenzie, for, oh about 16 months and 3 weeks. With Emma, it was so easy. It literally just fell off. With Mac...not so much. I've stalled out with 6 pounds to go. Or 9, depending on the day. It's not for lack of exercise. That I do. I've actually gotten pretty good at that lately.
But eating is my downfall. And it's not just Dr. Pepper and candy. I'm just not into all that healthy food. Much more a meat and potatoes kind of girl. Read: lots of carbs. For lunch a lot of times I'll have Bob Evans Mac and Cheese (a horrifying 660 calories), croissants with cheese (reduced fat and fat free, respectively), pasta...you get the point. I don't think I'm a terrible eater though. I don't eat much fast food, I don't snack on chips and cookies and such. But the things that people eat when losing weight/being healthy I just don't like: salads, salmon, nuts, fresh veggies. Just not my thing. Although I do like a lot of cooked vegetables. And fruit. Overall, I'm just picky.
So I'm being realistic here. I'm not going to change my eating habits overnight. I'm not even going to try. I don't plan on giving up Dr. Pepper or candy. It's all about moderation. Smaller portions, better snacks, less Dr. Pepper and candy only as a treat once a week or so. I think I can do that.
So I decided to start another blog. Somewhere for me to log daily what I ate and my workouts. My goal is to keep track of everything I eat each day and if I work out that day, what I did and for how long. I'm hoping that by having to admit on here that I had two Dr. Peppers and 2 caramel hearts will shame me into not having two Dr. Peppers and 2 caramel hearts. Of course, I could decide I just don't care and have them anyway. We'll see. :)
I've been trying to lose the baby weight from Mackenzie, for, oh about 16 months and 3 weeks. With Emma, it was so easy. It literally just fell off. With Mac...not so much. I've stalled out with 6 pounds to go. Or 9, depending on the day. It's not for lack of exercise. That I do. I've actually gotten pretty good at that lately.
But eating is my downfall. And it's not just Dr. Pepper and candy. I'm just not into all that healthy food. Much more a meat and potatoes kind of girl. Read: lots of carbs. For lunch a lot of times I'll have Bob Evans Mac and Cheese (a horrifying 660 calories), croissants with cheese (reduced fat and fat free, respectively), pasta...you get the point. I don't think I'm a terrible eater though. I don't eat much fast food, I don't snack on chips and cookies and such. But the things that people eat when losing weight/being healthy I just don't like: salads, salmon, nuts, fresh veggies. Just not my thing. Although I do like a lot of cooked vegetables. And fruit. Overall, I'm just picky.
So I'm being realistic here. I'm not going to change my eating habits overnight. I'm not even going to try. I don't plan on giving up Dr. Pepper or candy. It's all about moderation. Smaller portions, better snacks, less Dr. Pepper and candy only as a treat once a week or so. I think I can do that.
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