So I had a thought today. Once I have Carmen I think I am going to start walking everyday at the mall. It opens at 7 a.m. and one lap around is 1 mile. I can put both kids in the stroller and not have to worry about crowds. Most important it's FREE, CLIMATE CONTROLLED, and SAFE.
I think this along with other activities and a good clean diet will help me get results I want.
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
Tired
I had two good days full of things getting done and feeling good. I woke up this morning and I just want to go back to bed all day, but I can't. I have some of the youth from church coming over tonight to hang out and play games. I need to do some light cleaning and get things ready for tonight, but I have no energy. I don't know how fun I am going to be like this either.
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
Numerology Fun
I enjoy this kind of stuff. Don't look to much into it, but like to read about it. I am in Year 6.
Where are you in that nine-year cycle, and what does that mean for your career in 2010? Your current personal year is determined by the single digit numbers of your birth month and day, added to the current calendar year and then reduced to a single digit (or master number, 11 or 22).
For example, if your birthday is September 15 -- during the year of 2010 –- you would be experiencing a 9 Personal Year. This is obtained by the following method:
Birth Month: September = 9
Birth Date: 15 = 6 (1 + 5 = 6)
New Year: 2010 = 3 (2 + 0 + 1 + 0 = 3)
Add 9 (birth month) + 6 (birth date) + 3 (new year) to get your Personal Year (9 + 6 + 3 = 18 = 9 [1 + 8 = 9])
Personal Year = 9
Now, compute your own personal year!
Your birth month:
Your birth day:
New year:
Total:
Reduced to a single digit:
This is your personal year:
What does this mean for your career? Here’s a broad overview of the energetic influences affecting your life each year.
Personal Year 1:
This year is an important new beginning for you! Launch your own business, get a new job or title, start a graduate program or move to a new location. Everything you do this year will influence the events of your life for the next nine years. There’s lots of new energy helping you change directions. There’s never been a better time for reinvention. This is also a year of intense self-focus, personal development and cultivation of talents. You are like the Sun, a self-sustaining center of your universe. Everything evolves around you and is dependent upon you. Have courage to make important decisions and move forward bravely -- like a pioneer. At times you may feel alone, but this year demands that you work mostly alone. Avoid starting trivial relationships now, because they will linger with you for the rest of your nine-year cycle.
Personal Year 2:
This is the year for cooperating with others to develop the vision you started last year. This is a slower, more gestative year which will see you nurturing what you’ve already started rather than launching new things. Collect and assimilate data, and organize details. Your success hinges on working with -- and cooperating with -- others. Be receptive. Soften the forceful energy you thrived on last year. You might feel highly sensitive this year and develop warm friendships ... even romances.
Personal Year 11/2:
In this highly charged year of personal illumination, your intellect is capable of achieving its greatest capacity -- as well as intense psychic perception and artistic creation. Inspiration and revelation are yours! The spiritual, psychic and artistic realms are your focus, and meditation or prayer will enhance all your gifts. Refine your tastes, collect art, and associate with creative people. This is not your best year for commercial success, but rather for inner evolution of your spiritual, intuitive and artistic gifts.
Personal Year 3:
This is a joyful, playful year, full of social contacts and new interests. Express yourself, get into the center of things and entertain socially. Forget long-term planning and just enjoy life; don’t make important decisions about your future. The performing arts will call you, and it’s time to look your best. Develop your skills with words -- written or spoken. Life is your stage, so enjoy it! Whatever you started in your personal year 1 is now reaping enjoyment for you. It’s your year to blossom.
Personal Year 4:
It’s time to get to work in this serious and responsible year. Get practical, establish organizational and efficiency systems, build the foundation for future growth, set a budget and do the physical work. Focus on the physical details of getting your home in order, whether that means moving, remodeling or cleaning. Engage in fitness and sports activities. Dependability and responsibility are your keys to success this year.
Personal Year 22/4:
This year, your greatest aspirations and inspirations will be put into practical reality. You’ll be bringing your most advanced ideas to a realistic and workable form. Humanity and society as a whole will benefit from your work if you choose to step up to the plate. It’s a year of putting petty personal concerns aside and doing your best for the world at large. Make big plans and introduce enormous changes. By focusing on the positive vibrations of this number, you’ll have the opportunity to ascend to your greatest career achievements and acquire abundant financial rewards. You’ll also feel the sting of criticism that greatness attracts; in response, simply focus on your work and keep moving forward.
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Personal Year 5:
Get ready for change, adventure and the unexpected in this turning-point year. During this fast-moving, action-packed time, you’ll be happiest -- and doing your best work -- when everything is changing around you. Take trips, investigate opportunities and get rid of anything that is monotonous or has outlived its usefulness. Eliminate conditions and people that are holding you back. Make room for the new. Focus on freedom and adapting to change. Enjoy this sensual year with many opportunities for physical indulgences. You’ll be super-charged, attractive and sexual. Revive your stagnant relationships or work circumstances with new energy.
Personal Year 6:
In this more responsible year, you’ll develop conscientiousness toward the important people in your life and career, while focusing on social order and balance. To be successful this year, you’ll adjust to the needs of others and enjoy group activities, both at home and work. Team efforts will be your focus as you shift away from the sensual and passionate excesses of your personal year 5. Marriage and close relationships will blossom due to your efforts to understand the people in your life. Let go of superficiality and take responsibility for yourself and others. At the same time, don’t take on more than you can carry, or you’ll fall into depression and overwhelm yourself. This is a year when general harmony is more important than your own needs.
Personal Year 7:
Enjoy this sabbatical from the physical aspects of life, instead focusing your attention on studying abstract ideas, science, mysticism, spirituality and artistic endeavors. Withdraw from the center of things and write books, go to school, meditate and do research. Refine what you began in this nine-year cycle by analyzing and perfecting projects, relationships and goals. In this quiet, introspective year, you’ll do best spending lots of time alone and allowing change to occur naturally rather than forcing it. Your intuition will be at its most powerful, so rely on it for all decisions. Pursue nothing. You’ll naturally attract what is meant to be in your life.
Personal Year 8:
The serenity and reflection of your personal year 7 is over as you jump headfirst into the world of career, power and money. If you wrote a book last year, this is the year to promote it; if you researched and developed your new business last year, now is the time to get it funded. Physical accomplishment and material success are your focus, as you reap the seeds of success you planted eight years ago. During this powerful year, claim recognition and take command to get concrete results. Think big while moving forward and managing and directing others, yet beware of abusing your power or becoming greedy. Be patient and generous to others, even if it feels tedious.
Personal Year 9:
This year, you will wrap up what you started nine years ago. Lingering relationships will need to be examined -- then kept or discarded for the next cycle. Your career will conclude the focus it has enjoyed for the past nine years, even though you won’t see your next step just yet. Rather, open your hands and let go, with faith that something new and better will arrive next year. You may be fired or laid off, or simply come to the end of a project you’ve worked on for years. Relationships will fall away or be transformed, and you’ll grieve for your losses over the past nine years. Peace will come from finding your wisdom and developing a greater connection to spirituality. The larger lessons of life will call to you, and your insights will be heightened. Use this awareness to benefit the people around you. Give back to the universe, focus on artistic and spiritual disciplines, and wait for the new inspiration that begins soon in your approaching personal year 1.
Where are you in that nine-year cycle, and what does that mean for your career in 2010? Your current personal year is determined by the single digit numbers of your birth month and day, added to the current calendar year and then reduced to a single digit (or master number, 11 or 22).
For example, if your birthday is September 15 -- during the year of 2010 –- you would be experiencing a 9 Personal Year. This is obtained by the following method:
Birth Month: September = 9
Birth Date: 15 = 6 (1 + 5 = 6)
New Year: 2010 = 3 (2 + 0 + 1 + 0 = 3)
Add 9 (birth month) + 6 (birth date) + 3 (new year) to get your Personal Year (9 + 6 + 3 = 18 = 9 [1 + 8 = 9])
Personal Year = 9
Now, compute your own personal year!
Your birth month:
Your birth day:
New year:
Total:
Reduced to a single digit:
This is your personal year:
What does this mean for your career? Here’s a broad overview of the energetic influences affecting your life each year.
Personal Year 1:
This year is an important new beginning for you! Launch your own business, get a new job or title, start a graduate program or move to a new location. Everything you do this year will influence the events of your life for the next nine years. There’s lots of new energy helping you change directions. There’s never been a better time for reinvention. This is also a year of intense self-focus, personal development and cultivation of talents. You are like the Sun, a self-sustaining center of your universe. Everything evolves around you and is dependent upon you. Have courage to make important decisions and move forward bravely -- like a pioneer. At times you may feel alone, but this year demands that you work mostly alone. Avoid starting trivial relationships now, because they will linger with you for the rest of your nine-year cycle.
Personal Year 2:
This is the year for cooperating with others to develop the vision you started last year. This is a slower, more gestative year which will see you nurturing what you’ve already started rather than launching new things. Collect and assimilate data, and organize details. Your success hinges on working with -- and cooperating with -- others. Be receptive. Soften the forceful energy you thrived on last year. You might feel highly sensitive this year and develop warm friendships ... even romances.
Personal Year 11/2:
In this highly charged year of personal illumination, your intellect is capable of achieving its greatest capacity -- as well as intense psychic perception and artistic creation. Inspiration and revelation are yours! The spiritual, psychic and artistic realms are your focus, and meditation or prayer will enhance all your gifts. Refine your tastes, collect art, and associate with creative people. This is not your best year for commercial success, but rather for inner evolution of your spiritual, intuitive and artistic gifts.
Personal Year 3:
This is a joyful, playful year, full of social contacts and new interests. Express yourself, get into the center of things and entertain socially. Forget long-term planning and just enjoy life; don’t make important decisions about your future. The performing arts will call you, and it’s time to look your best. Develop your skills with words -- written or spoken. Life is your stage, so enjoy it! Whatever you started in your personal year 1 is now reaping enjoyment for you. It’s your year to blossom.
Personal Year 4:
It’s time to get to work in this serious and responsible year. Get practical, establish organizational and efficiency systems, build the foundation for future growth, set a budget and do the physical work. Focus on the physical details of getting your home in order, whether that means moving, remodeling or cleaning. Engage in fitness and sports activities. Dependability and responsibility are your keys to success this year.
Personal Year 22/4:
This year, your greatest aspirations and inspirations will be put into practical reality. You’ll be bringing your most advanced ideas to a realistic and workable form. Humanity and society as a whole will benefit from your work if you choose to step up to the plate. It’s a year of putting petty personal concerns aside and doing your best for the world at large. Make big plans and introduce enormous changes. By focusing on the positive vibrations of this number, you’ll have the opportunity to ascend to your greatest career achievements and acquire abundant financial rewards. You’ll also feel the sting of criticism that greatness attracts; in response, simply focus on your work and keep moving forward.
Make sure your kids have the best winter holiday break ever by trying a free sample Child's Personal Astrology Reading!
Personal Year 5:
Get ready for change, adventure and the unexpected in this turning-point year. During this fast-moving, action-packed time, you’ll be happiest -- and doing your best work -- when everything is changing around you. Take trips, investigate opportunities and get rid of anything that is monotonous or has outlived its usefulness. Eliminate conditions and people that are holding you back. Make room for the new. Focus on freedom and adapting to change. Enjoy this sensual year with many opportunities for physical indulgences. You’ll be super-charged, attractive and sexual. Revive your stagnant relationships or work circumstances with new energy.
Personal Year 6:
In this more responsible year, you’ll develop conscientiousness toward the important people in your life and career, while focusing on social order and balance. To be successful this year, you’ll adjust to the needs of others and enjoy group activities, both at home and work. Team efforts will be your focus as you shift away from the sensual and passionate excesses of your personal year 5. Marriage and close relationships will blossom due to your efforts to understand the people in your life. Let go of superficiality and take responsibility for yourself and others. At the same time, don’t take on more than you can carry, or you’ll fall into depression and overwhelm yourself. This is a year when general harmony is more important than your own needs.
Personal Year 7:
Enjoy this sabbatical from the physical aspects of life, instead focusing your attention on studying abstract ideas, science, mysticism, spirituality and artistic endeavors. Withdraw from the center of things and write books, go to school, meditate and do research. Refine what you began in this nine-year cycle by analyzing and perfecting projects, relationships and goals. In this quiet, introspective year, you’ll do best spending lots of time alone and allowing change to occur naturally rather than forcing it. Your intuition will be at its most powerful, so rely on it for all decisions. Pursue nothing. You’ll naturally attract what is meant to be in your life.
Personal Year 8:
The serenity and reflection of your personal year 7 is over as you jump headfirst into the world of career, power and money. If you wrote a book last year, this is the year to promote it; if you researched and developed your new business last year, now is the time to get it funded. Physical accomplishment and material success are your focus, as you reap the seeds of success you planted eight years ago. During this powerful year, claim recognition and take command to get concrete results. Think big while moving forward and managing and directing others, yet beware of abusing your power or becoming greedy. Be patient and generous to others, even if it feels tedious.
Personal Year 9:
This year, you will wrap up what you started nine years ago. Lingering relationships will need to be examined -- then kept or discarded for the next cycle. Your career will conclude the focus it has enjoyed for the past nine years, even though you won’t see your next step just yet. Rather, open your hands and let go, with faith that something new and better will arrive next year. You may be fired or laid off, or simply come to the end of a project you’ve worked on for years. Relationships will fall away or be transformed, and you’ll grieve for your losses over the past nine years. Peace will come from finding your wisdom and developing a greater connection to spirituality. The larger lessons of life will call to you, and your insights will be heightened. Use this awareness to benefit the people around you. Give back to the universe, focus on artistic and spiritual disciplines, and wait for the new inspiration that begins soon in your approaching personal year 1.
Monday, December 28, 2009
Does this Help the Building Up of Zion?
Yesterday in church, Sunday school to be exact, we were asked a very good question, What top 5 things do we want to achieve in our lifetime? Then once we had written the items down we were asked 'do your goals help the building up of Zion?'
I was surprised and shocked that all 5 of mine did in fact. I am in a place spiritually where I think about my actions, thoughts, and goals and try hard to keep them in line with Heavenly Father. It has taken me a long time to get there and I truly believe that becoming a mother has helped me get here. I hope I can stay on this current path and continue to grow.
So, the question will remain for 2010 and the rest of my life, are the actions, thoughts, and goals building up Zion?
Zion being-pure of heart; city of holiness; one heart/one mind; doing the Lord's will no matter the cost/challenge.
Recognizing that God gives us everything and being able to understand this and give everything back to God is going to be part of my growth for 2010. I want to commit to myself that I will give when asked and search out ways to be a better disciple of Christ.
I was surprised and shocked that all 5 of mine did in fact. I am in a place spiritually where I think about my actions, thoughts, and goals and try hard to keep them in line with Heavenly Father. It has taken me a long time to get there and I truly believe that becoming a mother has helped me get here. I hope I can stay on this current path and continue to grow.
So, the question will remain for 2010 and the rest of my life, are the actions, thoughts, and goals building up Zion?
Zion being-pure of heart; city of holiness; one heart/one mind; doing the Lord's will no matter the cost/challenge.
Recognizing that God gives us everything and being able to understand this and give everything back to God is going to be part of my growth for 2010. I want to commit to myself that I will give when asked and search out ways to be a better disciple of Christ.
Wednesday, December 23, 2009
Preparing for Christmas
I can't believe that Christmas 2009 is here already! Where does the time go?
We are all ready the presents are wraped under the tree and now I am trying to sell or give away the extra things in our house. So far I have been able to get rid of most of it. Jeff and I decided to sell our cherry wood table that I love, but it is just too big and I think I want a different table now anyway. I have a good table that my Mom gave me when we got married and I am keeping it because it can be super small or very large.
I am so excited for 2010. I know I have said that before, but I am.
Our library is so cool! They have an old NSCA text book and so I checked it out and am making a study plan for myself. I am pretty sure that I want to get my personal training certificate this year. I am adding it to the list. I would LOVE LOVE LOVE to personal train while I am going to school for my nutrition degree. Once I graduate (2 more yrs of school) then I will focus on nutrition with the addition of my personal training knowledge. I would love to get two degrees, one in nutrition and the other in exercise science. I will have to see what kind of time and money we have for that.
I finally feel like I am on a path that I am needing to be on. I have been praying for direction and guidance for my life path to help me feel fulfilled and I feel like Heavenly Father has given me my answer. It just makes me happy and excited.
Jeff gets 4 days off for Christmas which is AMAZING. It will be nice to have extra time with him. We need it. 2009 Has been a hard year, I am just glad that it is ending on a good note and I can move forward. 2009 can suck it. I am so glad it is over. I don't have much to say about it. There was good in this year, but mostly alot of trials and pain and growth.
We are all ready the presents are wraped under the tree and now I am trying to sell or give away the extra things in our house. So far I have been able to get rid of most of it. Jeff and I decided to sell our cherry wood table that I love, but it is just too big and I think I want a different table now anyway. I have a good table that my Mom gave me when we got married and I am keeping it because it can be super small or very large.
I am so excited for 2010. I know I have said that before, but I am.
Our library is so cool! They have an old NSCA text book and so I checked it out and am making a study plan for myself. I am pretty sure that I want to get my personal training certificate this year. I am adding it to the list. I would LOVE LOVE LOVE to personal train while I am going to school for my nutrition degree. Once I graduate (2 more yrs of school) then I will focus on nutrition with the addition of my personal training knowledge. I would love to get two degrees, one in nutrition and the other in exercise science. I will have to see what kind of time and money we have for that.
I finally feel like I am on a path that I am needing to be on. I have been praying for direction and guidance for my life path to help me feel fulfilled and I feel like Heavenly Father has given me my answer. It just makes me happy and excited.
Jeff gets 4 days off for Christmas which is AMAZING. It will be nice to have extra time with him. We need it. 2009 Has been a hard year, I am just glad that it is ending on a good note and I can move forward. 2009 can suck it. I am so glad it is over. I don't have much to say about it. There was good in this year, but mostly alot of trials and pain and growth.
Saturday, December 19, 2009
Christmas Music
I have to say that I love Christmas music. I will listen to it year round. I finally put all of it on itunes and I have 8.3 hours of Christmas music. I thought it would have been more, but I still think that is alot. Especially thinking I can go 8 hours without hearing the same song twice. I wish that I had a great singing voice so I could belt out the wonderful melodies. My voice is better blended in a choir. Anyhow, enjoy the season and the beautiful music that helps us remember our Savior.
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Craigslist
So, I really love craigslist. I am on it everyday to see what kinds of things people are getting rid of. I was able to get a life fitness stair stepper for free, plus other small things. The stair stepper is absolutely the best thing I have gotten so far. I have also been able to get things out of my house quickly and without a hassle because of craigslist. I have sold things and bought things off the site usually without any hiccups BUT it seems that the closer we are getting to Christmas, the crazier people are getting. Wanting things for unreasonable amounts or for free. No-shows, or just dumb emails with dumb questions.
Craigslist is very busy this time of year too it seems and I will be so excited when it goes back to normal after the holidays and all the freeloaders, gimme gimme types are gone. It may sound hypocritical because I love the free stuff, but I'm talking about the people that post things like 'I can't afford a Nintendo for my kid, need one for free.' This is actually happening!!!
I guess I just get annoyed with the people that struggle and don't want anyone to know and they try to keep up with the Jones' and they don't even teach their kids how to be frugal and that you don't need everything you want. Where did those days go???? I didn't grow up privileged with everything I wanted and many Christmas' I was happy to get socks and underwear because I really needed them and I knew that was a hard thing for us to afford.
How are kids suppose to grow up and understand how the world works and become hard workers if they are always given everything they want no matter if they can afford it or not. No wonder our America is going down the tube faster than we can keep afloat.
CHRISTMAS is NOT about the THINGS. IT'S about the SPIRIT, FAMILY, FRIENDS, and MOST important CHRIST!!
Had to get that off my chest. Thanks. I wish I could get rid of presents at our house, but my husband really likes buying things for each other. I would love to spend the season serving others and doing things to show how much we care for each other, not put a price tag on it. I feel like we live in such a backwards world. Always focusing on the wrong thing.
Craigslist is very busy this time of year too it seems and I will be so excited when it goes back to normal after the holidays and all the freeloaders, gimme gimme types are gone. It may sound hypocritical because I love the free stuff, but I'm talking about the people that post things like 'I can't afford a Nintendo for my kid, need one for free.' This is actually happening!!!
I guess I just get annoyed with the people that struggle and don't want anyone to know and they try to keep up with the Jones' and they don't even teach their kids how to be frugal and that you don't need everything you want. Where did those days go???? I didn't grow up privileged with everything I wanted and many Christmas' I was happy to get socks and underwear because I really needed them and I knew that was a hard thing for us to afford.
How are kids suppose to grow up and understand how the world works and become hard workers if they are always given everything they want no matter if they can afford it or not. No wonder our America is going down the tube faster than we can keep afloat.
CHRISTMAS is NOT about the THINGS. IT'S about the SPIRIT, FAMILY, FRIENDS, and MOST important CHRIST!!
Had to get that off my chest. Thanks. I wish I could get rid of presents at our house, but my husband really likes buying things for each other. I would love to spend the season serving others and doing things to show how much we care for each other, not put a price tag on it. I feel like we live in such a backwards world. Always focusing on the wrong thing.
Friday, December 11, 2009
Slow but Productive
Today, I have actually been able to clean the house and do all the laundry. All I have left is to put the laundry away. I even deep cleaned the kitchen, minus the floors. Oven, micro, sinks all are clean and pretty. I didn't feel like leaving the house today so my goal was to clean out Micah's toys (done), clean his bedding (done), put his bedding back on (done), vacuum the floors (done), get all laundry done (just need to put away), detail clean the kitchen (done).
Tomorrow I plan on getting some groceries and then we have the ward Christmas party in the evening.
This year is almost over and I'm kind of glad. It has been a long hard year. I am looking forward to 2010 with so much in store for us. The baby, my weight loss for good, and moving. It will be a busy year for sure. I know you can start over each day, but it is fun to think about what a new year will bring.
So, have you been thinking about your goals for the new year yet? What are some of them?
Tomorrow I plan on getting some groceries and then we have the ward Christmas party in the evening.
This year is almost over and I'm kind of glad. It has been a long hard year. I am looking forward to 2010 with so much in store for us. The baby, my weight loss for good, and moving. It will be a busy year for sure. I know you can start over each day, but it is fun to think about what a new year will bring.
So, have you been thinking about your goals for the new year yet? What are some of them?
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
11 weeks to go
I have 11 weeks to go and I am already HUGE. I just hope that I don't get to much bigger. Micah is noticing the change and realizing that something big is happening. He is getting very clingy, which is very uncommon for him, and he is not sleeping well. I know it is just a phase, but I am tired and getting up multiple times in the night is hard on this HUGE body of mine.
I hurt all the time. Most times it is tolerable and I go about my business as if nothing is wrong. Other times I just can't hide it. The doc said take some Tylenol and see that helps. Other than that it's just about sucking it up and dealing with it. People ask how I am all the time and I often wonder 'do they really want to know?'. Also, 'do I really want to tell?'. There is nothing anyone can do to help, so it is hard for me to tell people because then I am just complaining, like I am doing now. :)
Onto other topics
I have made out a meal plan that I am going to follow once the baby comes. I am going to start incorporating it now, so I am already to go once she is here. I am really determined to shed this weight off as fast as I can. I am hoping 6 months, but the reality is I don't know how long it will take. Especially juggling 2 kids, life, responsibilities, and other chaos that enters our life. BUT I do have the stair stepper now and even if it is midnight, I will be using it often. It will help to keep my legs strong.
I find my thoughts wondering now, so it must be time to end this post.
I hurt all the time. Most times it is tolerable and I go about my business as if nothing is wrong. Other times I just can't hide it. The doc said take some Tylenol and see that helps. Other than that it's just about sucking it up and dealing with it. People ask how I am all the time and I often wonder 'do they really want to know?'. Also, 'do I really want to tell?'. There is nothing anyone can do to help, so it is hard for me to tell people because then I am just complaining, like I am doing now. :)
Onto other topics
I have made out a meal plan that I am going to follow once the baby comes. I am going to start incorporating it now, so I am already to go once she is here. I am really determined to shed this weight off as fast as I can. I am hoping 6 months, but the reality is I don't know how long it will take. Especially juggling 2 kids, life, responsibilities, and other chaos that enters our life. BUT I do have the stair stepper now and even if it is midnight, I will be using it often. It will help to keep my legs strong.
I find my thoughts wondering now, so it must be time to end this post.
Sunday, December 6, 2009
Long time, no post
I know it has been a long time. This pregnancy is really putting me through the ringer. I am still around and am super busy. All of my blogging has been put on hold. I just don't have time or the will power to update often.
We put the Christmas decorations up and the outside is all decorated too. Micah is almost 2 1/2 and he is very much a crazy little boy. Interested in every little thing. We got a cat, he is pshyco kitty is what I call him. He likes to jump out and scare us all the time. It is pretty funny now that he doesn't feel the need to claw us each time. Jeff is crazy busy at work. I am tired and big bellied and most the time I hurt, ALOT.
My pulled groin injury has seemed to flair up really bad this pregnancy. My joints are in pain all the time and Carmen likes to stretch out often. It is hard to imagine that I still have 11 weeks to go. I am going to take a friends advice and take one day at a time because they aren't all bad. Some days I do have energy and can get things done.
I am trying to keep up on past goals and such, but really I have just put everything on hold.
I am excited to have a girl. I have started shopping and looking at all the fun blogs out there for girly things like bows and such. The clothes are much cuter for girls than boys. Some friends are throwing a baby shower for me. I am looking forward to gathering with friends. I don't feel like I get enough me time and once Carmen comes the me time will go down even more. I don't know what to do about that.
I don't like to complain, and that seems to be all I do lately. I need to change my mindset I guess.
I am very grateful for my husband and his extremely hard working personality. I am grateful for Micah's wonderful personality that makes me smile when he isn't being a 2 yr old. I am grateful for all the blessings that are sent to me. I have so much compared to many others. Especially because Jeff has a job and we have food in our fridge and money in the bank. That right there is more than most.
I am looking forward to the new year! Starting to make my list of what I want to accomplish this next year already.
We put the Christmas decorations up and the outside is all decorated too. Micah is almost 2 1/2 and he is very much a crazy little boy. Interested in every little thing. We got a cat, he is pshyco kitty is what I call him. He likes to jump out and scare us all the time. It is pretty funny now that he doesn't feel the need to claw us each time. Jeff is crazy busy at work. I am tired and big bellied and most the time I hurt, ALOT.
My pulled groin injury has seemed to flair up really bad this pregnancy. My joints are in pain all the time and Carmen likes to stretch out often. It is hard to imagine that I still have 11 weeks to go. I am going to take a friends advice and take one day at a time because they aren't all bad. Some days I do have energy and can get things done.
I am trying to keep up on past goals and such, but really I have just put everything on hold.
I am excited to have a girl. I have started shopping and looking at all the fun blogs out there for girly things like bows and such. The clothes are much cuter for girls than boys. Some friends are throwing a baby shower for me. I am looking forward to gathering with friends. I don't feel like I get enough me time and once Carmen comes the me time will go down even more. I don't know what to do about that.
I don't like to complain, and that seems to be all I do lately. I need to change my mindset I guess.
I am very grateful for my husband and his extremely hard working personality. I am grateful for Micah's wonderful personality that makes me smile when he isn't being a 2 yr old. I am grateful for all the blessings that are sent to me. I have so much compared to many others. Especially because Jeff has a job and we have food in our fridge and money in the bank. That right there is more than most.
I am looking forward to the new year! Starting to make my list of what I want to accomplish this next year already.
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Cleared for Training
Talked to the Doc and he said that I am cleared to do any training as long as I don't feel pain and getting sweaty is great for me and the baby. So, here's the plan. I am going to do the stair stepper everyday. yep everyday because I am not able to walk everyday because of weather. If I get a walk in too then I am just doing that much more good. I am keeping a food journal and the doc said that my diet before was perfectly fine so I am back on. Keeping protein high and carbs complex and healthy fats. I am making a list for the fridge and keeping lots of fruit close by for all those sugar cravings you get while preggers. Sugar free jello is my friend too. That is the only artificial sweetener I am allowing.
I am freaking out a little bit because I am 5 lbs away from my total goal gain for this pregnancy and I still have 4 more months. I have to get control of myself otherwise I am going to be in alot of pain and emotional pain in 4 months.
I am freaking out a little bit because I am 5 lbs away from my total goal gain for this pregnancy and I still have 4 more months. I have to get control of myself otherwise I am going to be in alot of pain and emotional pain in 4 months.
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Jeff's nutrition
My husband has finally put all of his trust in me and my nutritional knowledge. I have been studying Beverly International Nutritional supplements for a long time now and convinced my husband to go on their full program for weight loss. He started his first full day yesterday. I say full day because beginning this week we started the eating but not the supplements. We ordered them on Monday and I had them Tuesday afternoon. It was amazing.
I am keeping a daily log of his meals and he is in full control of his exercising program. He just lets me know at the end of the day what he did.
His start weight was 201. Marine Corp standards he has to be 184 or below for his height. So our main goal right now is to keep his muscle mass that he has and lose the fat. He doesn't really want to get huge just get his body fat low so the muscles he has already can shine.
I am just treating it like practice for me because doing his meals everyday for him it will be very easy to do the same for me once I have the baby. My plan is to get on the full program too and do P90X at home. I will have the baby the end of Feb, recoup for 6 weeks, end of march, and starting April to October (that's 7 months and 2 rounds of p90x!) losing as much as possible before we move. One less thing to worry about after we move. I know I said I wasn't focusing on my weight but I am just creating a plan and doing what I can now so the transition will be as smooth as possible. Then once we move I will think about maybe doing a competition and finding a trainer for that.
I am keeping a daily log of his meals and he is in full control of his exercising program. He just lets me know at the end of the day what he did.
His start weight was 201. Marine Corp standards he has to be 184 or below for his height. So our main goal right now is to keep his muscle mass that he has and lose the fat. He doesn't really want to get huge just get his body fat low so the muscles he has already can shine.
I am just treating it like practice for me because doing his meals everyday for him it will be very easy to do the same for me once I have the baby. My plan is to get on the full program too and do P90X at home. I will have the baby the end of Feb, recoup for 6 weeks, end of march, and starting April to October (that's 7 months and 2 rounds of p90x!) losing as much as possible before we move. One less thing to worry about after we move. I know I said I wasn't focusing on my weight but I am just creating a plan and doing what I can now so the transition will be as smooth as possible. Then once we move I will think about maybe doing a competition and finding a trainer for that.
Interesting
So, since my last post I have changed my mindset. Easier said than done right! I have taken my focus off of my weight and body issues and put that energy towards something I actually have control over right now. SO for the past 4 days I have not bitten my nails!!!! This is huge for me. I see new growth and I use to have to get rid of it. Not so anymore. My nails are healing because right now they are in the worst shape they have ever been in. Most of my nails have some of the nail missing. It is embarrassing and gross to say the least. So far I don't even have any urges to bite them and if I find them mindlessly wandering around the mouth area. I just redirect them somewhere else. I keep a file close by and a buffer to keep them smooth.
I really hope that I can get over this and keep it up by the time the baby gets here. Then once I know I have this issue resolved I am going to move on to something else. I am taking control in the areas I have control.
I really hope that I can get over this and keep it up by the time the baby gets here. Then once I know I have this issue resolved I am going to move on to something else. I am taking control in the areas I have control.
Saturday, October 10, 2009
We are having a GIRL!
Wednesday we found out we are having a GIRL! Jeff and I and our families are so excited. Now we will have one of each. I never thought I would have a girl, or really cared if I had one, but now that I know I am getting one it is sooooo exciting.
A strange thing happened though, Wednesday night after I put Micah to bed I had some time to myself and I was thinking about my childhood and how I want this little girl to grow up and it just made me cry. I was thinking of all the things I have yet to accomplish with my weight issues, money issues (I have a hard time spending money on myself, I feel guilty), and other issues that I am constantly working on. Mainly the weight issue was what was bothering me. How can I change her life and break the cycle if I can't even get ahold of myself. People say if you want it bad enough you will get it, well there is nothing I want more than to be in shape and be healthy and sexy.
I feel like I am doing better this pregnancy than last time, but I am only half way through and there is no telling how much I will gain the last month. With Micah I gained like 5-10 lbs in one month. Walking is the only cardio I can do and I haven't lifted a weight in months. I'm so sick to my stomach about the things I do to myself. My motivation is gone, my will is gone, all I can figure is that the pregnancy hormones are killing my motivation because I don't feel like myself.
I am doing great with my other goals. I am still practicing my cello. My sewing machine is not working properly so I have to take it apart and put it back together and hope that helps it. When Micah and I go on our walks we are picking up trash too. This is a new thing that I started to add to my whole green self. I can't believe how much trash is out there. Even in an area that looks clean if you actually look harder you can find so much garbage, it's gross! We pick up anything that is not part of earth, so even cigarette butts. Yes, we are wearing gloves.
Well, I feel like this was more of a rant and rave post, but I feel better. The weather is cold and the sun hides most days. I know it will be really hard for me to not get depressed this winter with all my odds against me.
A strange thing happened though, Wednesday night after I put Micah to bed I had some time to myself and I was thinking about my childhood and how I want this little girl to grow up and it just made me cry. I was thinking of all the things I have yet to accomplish with my weight issues, money issues (I have a hard time spending money on myself, I feel guilty), and other issues that I am constantly working on. Mainly the weight issue was what was bothering me. How can I change her life and break the cycle if I can't even get ahold of myself. People say if you want it bad enough you will get it, well there is nothing I want more than to be in shape and be healthy and sexy.
I feel like I am doing better this pregnancy than last time, but I am only half way through and there is no telling how much I will gain the last month. With Micah I gained like 5-10 lbs in one month. Walking is the only cardio I can do and I haven't lifted a weight in months. I'm so sick to my stomach about the things I do to myself. My motivation is gone, my will is gone, all I can figure is that the pregnancy hormones are killing my motivation because I don't feel like myself.
I am doing great with my other goals. I am still practicing my cello. My sewing machine is not working properly so I have to take it apart and put it back together and hope that helps it. When Micah and I go on our walks we are picking up trash too. This is a new thing that I started to add to my whole green self. I can't believe how much trash is out there. Even in an area that looks clean if you actually look harder you can find so much garbage, it's gross! We pick up anything that is not part of earth, so even cigarette butts. Yes, we are wearing gloves.
Well, I feel like this was more of a rant and rave post, but I feel better. The weather is cold and the sun hides most days. I know it will be really hard for me to not get depressed this winter with all my odds against me.
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Removing the dust
Today was the first time in at least 5 years I took out my cello, tuned it, and practiced for 30 minutes. I couldn't believe it, like riding a bike it just came back to me. I pulled out my first lesson book from when I was 10 yrs old and started at page 1. Relearning the scales, finger positions, correct tone. Now my goal is to practice everyday while Micah sleeps.
My favorite season is Christmas and my most favorite music is Christmas music. My goal is to practice enough to play for my church in December playing a Christmas hymn.
I went to the fabric store and have my materiel for the treat bags. I am going to finish them tomorrow.
Ordered some toxic free makeup to almost complete replacing all my old makeup.
Things are moving along. yayayayayayay.
What good are you doing? What goals have you achieved? Are you on the path that will get you to where you want to be?
My favorite season is Christmas and my most favorite music is Christmas music. My goal is to practice enough to play for my church in December playing a Christmas hymn.
I went to the fabric store and have my materiel for the treat bags. I am going to finish them tomorrow.
Ordered some toxic free makeup to almost complete replacing all my old makeup.
Things are moving along. yayayayayayay.
What good are you doing? What goals have you achieved? Are you on the path that will get you to where you want to be?
Getting along with my Goals
So, I finally cleaned up the basement, with the help of my hubby, and now all I need to do is get all my craft items organized and I will have a fully functioning craft area. I am really excited about it. So, to go along with that I am giving myself a sewing project. I have wanted to start sewing and didn't really know where to start. I am going to make Halloween treat bags for Micah and the new baby. I had a awesome trick or treat bag that my Grandma made me when I was young and I remember loving it. So, I am going to start with that small project and go from there.
Also, along the Halloween lines, I am going to give an other option instead of candy. I haven't decided what yet, but it may be a toy or healthy alternative to candy. There are some really cool websites for creating eco-friendly holidays and good ideas for reusing items for decorations. We will see if it turns out or not, but I like having the option and not spending money.
I am having a lot of fun slowing changing into my new holistic/eco-friendly lifestyle. I am excited to see myself this time next year. I have some great ideas for things down the road and I continue to get ideas from others that I can start right now.
I am still de-cluttering and getting rid of so much junk. I only wish my things on craigslist would sell faster. I am going to work on that later today. I'm thinking repricing and some other ideas, maybe a yard sale on Thursday. I know an off day, but there are alot of people like me that like deals any day not just the weekend.
I will update some more later. I'm off to the fabric store.
Also, along the Halloween lines, I am going to give an other option instead of candy. I haven't decided what yet, but it may be a toy or healthy alternative to candy. There are some really cool websites for creating eco-friendly holidays and good ideas for reusing items for decorations. We will see if it turns out or not, but I like having the option and not spending money.
I am having a lot of fun slowing changing into my new holistic/eco-friendly lifestyle. I am excited to see myself this time next year. I have some great ideas for things down the road and I continue to get ideas from others that I can start right now.
I am still de-cluttering and getting rid of so much junk. I only wish my things on craigslist would sell faster. I am going to work on that later today. I'm thinking repricing and some other ideas, maybe a yard sale on Thursday. I know an off day, but there are alot of people like me that like deals any day not just the weekend.
I will update some more later. I'm off to the fabric store.
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Energy is Good
It has been great to get my energy back. I have started Fly Lady again and so far so good. The kitchen hasn't looked so good in a long time. I know Jeff appreciates it. Also, I have been successful in replacing all the soap, bath, face products with good toxic free items. I am working on getting new make-up but that will be a process due to funds. All things in baby steps.
I am feeling really great about this natural path that I am starting and it is really inspiring to make me learn more, always a good thing.
So often I wish that my Grandmother and Grandfather were still around so I could ask them so many questions. They lived so natural and smart and it just got lost on my mother. Many times I feel them guiding me in the right direction though and that brings me great peace. Sometimes when I come across something new, or read something familiar I thankful for the guidance in the right direction.
On another note I have decided that once this baby is born I am going to go to Weight Watchers and get on a program that will help me. I can't do it alone and I need help and I know that WW is a healthy good program. I am forgetting many of the things I learned in my nutrition class because that was 5 years ago and seems like a lifetime ago because of all the things that have happened in that time. I still have a good general knowledge, but I don't feel confident to say things to others anymore. I can't wait to get back to school!!!!!
I am feeling really great about this natural path that I am starting and it is really inspiring to make me learn more, always a good thing.
So often I wish that my Grandmother and Grandfather were still around so I could ask them so many questions. They lived so natural and smart and it just got lost on my mother. Many times I feel them guiding me in the right direction though and that brings me great peace. Sometimes when I come across something new, or read something familiar I thankful for the guidance in the right direction.
On another note I have decided that once this baby is born I am going to go to Weight Watchers and get on a program that will help me. I can't do it alone and I need help and I know that WW is a healthy good program. I am forgetting many of the things I learned in my nutrition class because that was 5 years ago and seems like a lifetime ago because of all the things that have happened in that time. I still have a good general knowledge, but I don't feel confident to say things to others anymore. I can't wait to get back to school!!!!!
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
New Goals
Well, I am pregnant and as of now I am just over 11 weeks along. I have been terribly ill and have not been able to workout, walk, or anything and I am really feeling it now. I am starting to have some good days and I hope to be back in the gym and walking very soon.
SO, since my body is out of my control for the next few months, I'm due at the end of February, I am going to blog about some of my other goals I am working on.
I have always wanted a more natural/holistic environment and I am now working towards that. I have started to do major recycling at our house and I have thrown out all of my toxic beauty products. It is amazing the crap they shove into a product just to make it cheap. The beauty industry is NOT regulated, so they can put toxins, carcinogens, preservatives, and just plain crap in our beauty products and nobody can say anything to them. The ONLY power we have is to not buy the product.
One wonderful website I found is www.mountianroseherbs.com they have items I need to make some of my own products for such a great price. Plus, there is this really cool store in downtown Cincinnati called the African Store. They have pure Shea butter for cheap and also some other great natural products and it is all affordable. I may be the only white girl that shops there (well probably not) but I love it. The owners are from South Africa and they have such beautiful skin.
The most expensive part of all this is finding and buying good makeup. I am a reformed makeup junkie. I would try any product and tell you all about it, but now that I know what they a really made up of my skin crawls at the thought of putting that crap on my body.
Did you know that your body absorbs 70% of what you put on your skin, no wonder most people die of cancer and other abnormalities.
Also, going green with my beauty products help the environment because when I wash my body I am not sending a bunch of toxins down the drain. A while back I switched to green laundry, dish, and hand soap. I buy that stuff at Trader Joe's, but a few weeks back I couldn't get to Trader Joe's because I was sick so I just ran to our grocery store and bought some arm and hammer soap and it is chuck full of chemicals and I could tell after being away from it for so long. All of us would itch in our clothes when we wore something that was washed in the chemical filled detergent.
We are doing ourselves and the world an injustice by using all the toxins we do. I'm just trying to do my part and self educate as much as possible.
SO, since my body is out of my control for the next few months, I'm due at the end of February, I am going to blog about some of my other goals I am working on.
I have always wanted a more natural/holistic environment and I am now working towards that. I have started to do major recycling at our house and I have thrown out all of my toxic beauty products. It is amazing the crap they shove into a product just to make it cheap. The beauty industry is NOT regulated, so they can put toxins, carcinogens, preservatives, and just plain crap in our beauty products and nobody can say anything to them. The ONLY power we have is to not buy the product.
One wonderful website I found is www.mountianroseherbs.com they have items I need to make some of my own products for such a great price. Plus, there is this really cool store in downtown Cincinnati called the African Store. They have pure Shea butter for cheap and also some other great natural products and it is all affordable. I may be the only white girl that shops there (well probably not) but I love it. The owners are from South Africa and they have such beautiful skin.
The most expensive part of all this is finding and buying good makeup. I am a reformed makeup junkie. I would try any product and tell you all about it, but now that I know what they a really made up of my skin crawls at the thought of putting that crap on my body.
Did you know that your body absorbs 70% of what you put on your skin, no wonder most people die of cancer and other abnormalities.
Also, going green with my beauty products help the environment because when I wash my body I am not sending a bunch of toxins down the drain. A while back I switched to green laundry, dish, and hand soap. I buy that stuff at Trader Joe's, but a few weeks back I couldn't get to Trader Joe's because I was sick so I just ran to our grocery store and bought some arm and hammer soap and it is chuck full of chemicals and I could tell after being away from it for so long. All of us would itch in our clothes when we wore something that was washed in the chemical filled detergent.
We are doing ourselves and the world an injustice by using all the toxins we do. I'm just trying to do my part and self educate as much as possible.
Monday, June 22, 2009
New Adventure
Well, it is to soon to know, but Jeff and I are trying to conceive and I believe we have. YAY. I will know tomorrow morning.
So, with that being said for the next while this will turn into a pregnancy journal of sorts. How I feel, what workouts I am doing, my diet, fatigue, and general well being. I don't remember much from being pregnant with Micah, but a few things have already started and the memories are starting to rush back to me.
I know that I want to do things different this go around.
1) control my eating a little more and not eat everything I want.
2) exercise everyday, no matter what time it is, get my workout in.
3) Not gain 60 lbs again! Aiming for 35 lbs.
4) keep this journal the whole time
I will check in tomorrow and let you know the results of the PG Test.
So, with that being said for the next while this will turn into a pregnancy journal of sorts. How I feel, what workouts I am doing, my diet, fatigue, and general well being. I don't remember much from being pregnant with Micah, but a few things have already started and the memories are starting to rush back to me.
I know that I want to do things different this go around.
1) control my eating a little more and not eat everything I want.
2) exercise everyday, no matter what time it is, get my workout in.
3) Not gain 60 lbs again! Aiming for 35 lbs.
4) keep this journal the whole time
I will check in tomorrow and let you know the results of the PG Test.
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Treadmill
6/16/09- 33 min treadmill 2.21 miles
6/17/09- 32 min treadmill 2.25 miles
I run for 30 mins and then cool down until I feel like I have caught my breath. I want to get 3 miles in 30 minutes.
My plan is to run this everyday but Sundays.
6/17/09- 32 min treadmill 2.25 miles
I run for 30 mins and then cool down until I feel like I have caught my breath. I want to get 3 miles in 30 minutes.
My plan is to run this everyday but Sundays.
Monday, June 15, 2009
Cross Fit
A friend of mine sent me to this site www.crossfitmom.com I am planning on following their program for the next while. Jeff and I are trying to get pregnant so start all the fun prenatal stuff. YAY
back to tracking fell off the wagon
Today's events
walked for an hour with Micah
went to gym and lifted
squats
row
pull down
ran for two miles
tonight going on walk with family.
Food:
Too much chocolate!
walked for an hour with Micah
went to gym and lifted
squats
row
pull down
ran for two miles
tonight going on walk with family.
Food:
Too much chocolate!
Saturday, April 25, 2009
Hiatus
Well for the month of March I went on a Hiatus. I limited my computer time, which cut out my blogging time all together. I took time off from the gym. I ate what I wanted and just enjoyed living!
It Was AMAZING.
I am now back on track and back at the gym.
I bought P90X for my husband and I thought I would do it too, but it is so intense that I am scared. I don't usually get scared, but that program is serious!
Jeff and I are planning on getting preggers in June, so until then I am just going to focus on losing what I can, increasing my stamina, and energy. I will continue to exercise everyday when I get pregnant too. My doctor with Micah told me to stop exercising all together and I was only allowed to walk. NOW I know that is CRAP! I will not be as big as last time.
I plan on keeping up on this blog about it as well.
It Was AMAZING.
I am now back on track and back at the gym.
I bought P90X for my husband and I thought I would do it too, but it is so intense that I am scared. I don't usually get scared, but that program is serious!
Jeff and I are planning on getting preggers in June, so until then I am just going to focus on losing what I can, increasing my stamina, and energy. I will continue to exercise everyday when I get pregnant too. My doctor with Micah told me to stop exercising all together and I was only allowed to walk. NOW I know that is CRAP! I will not be as big as last time.
I plan on keeping up on this blog about it as well.
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Happy
This new training routine is KILLER. I am exhausted everyday, but I am sure that is what my body needs to get through this plateau. I took yesterday off because I was so tired, but today I went to spin as planned and pushed myself through the pain and I feel good now. I am going to try and get to the gym tonight.
Last night Jeff finally said what I needed to hear for a long time. "who cares". I was telling him that I was depressed because of this or that and what if I never get down to where I want to be and he said 'who cares, you are beautiful and sexy being you.' I have always put so much pressure on myself because I don't want to let anyone down and I don't want people to judge me, but really WHO CARES what others think! It only matters what I think. That release last night took the huge boulder of my shoulders and I can now enjoy the journey!
I am going to do what I can until we start trying for a baby. Then I am going to keep exercising while I am pregnant and be happy with the body God gave me, after all it is a powerful machine.
Last night Jeff finally said what I needed to hear for a long time. "who cares". I was telling him that I was depressed because of this or that and what if I never get down to where I want to be and he said 'who cares, you are beautiful and sexy being you.' I have always put so much pressure on myself because I don't want to let anyone down and I don't want people to judge me, but really WHO CARES what others think! It only matters what I think. That release last night took the huge boulder of my shoulders and I can now enjoy the journey!
I am going to do what I can until we start trying for a baby. Then I am going to keep exercising while I am pregnant and be happy with the body God gave me, after all it is a powerful machine.
Monday, February 23, 2009
Training
Today's training looked like this:
warm-up and stretch
Lower-body weight training circuit 1: 15 reps, no rest between exercises, rest 30 sec between each circuit, and repeat 3 times
*walking lunges
*plie squats
*lying leg curl
Cardio Burst-
*100 Jumping jacks
*50 squat jumps
*50 50 bench rebounds
rest as needed
Lower-body weight training circuit 2: 15 reps, no rest between exercises, rest 30 sec between each circuit, and repeat 3 times
*straight leg dead lift
*bench step ups
*deep squat pulses
Cardio Burst-
stepper intervals for 10 minutes.
For extra fat burn I will do at least 30 more minutes of cardio today. I plan on walking to the library (1 mile away), doing a 25 min Pilate's video, and maybe 30 minutes of swimming tonight.
warm-up and stretch
Lower-body weight training circuit 1: 15 reps, no rest between exercises, rest 30 sec between each circuit, and repeat 3 times
*walking lunges
*plie squats
*lying leg curl
Cardio Burst-
*100 Jumping jacks
*50 squat jumps
*50 50 bench rebounds
rest as needed
Lower-body weight training circuit 2: 15 reps, no rest between exercises, rest 30 sec between each circuit, and repeat 3 times
*straight leg dead lift
*bench step ups
*deep squat pulses
Cardio Burst-
stepper intervals for 10 minutes.
For extra fat burn I will do at least 30 more minutes of cardio today. I plan on walking to the library (1 mile away), doing a 25 min Pilate's video, and maybe 30 minutes of swimming tonight.
Thursday, February 19, 2009
Bikini Routine
Yesterday I started a new lifting routine from Beverly Internation's recent newsletter and they workouts are KILLER! The routine comes from Julie Lohre for the new bikini contest added to the NPC. I love that they added the bikini round and am actually excited because after I have our next baby I truely think that I could do the bikini. It really just depends on how muscular I really am under all this fat. I know that Jeff likes the softer look of what the bikini girls will be.
Food journal is still working wonders. I am doing much better and feel like I am pushing through this plateau.
Food journal is still working wonders. I am doing much better and feel like I am pushing through this plateau.
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Groovy
the food journal thing helped today!
I went swimming tonight on top of spinning class this morning. I am feeling it for sure! Tomorrow is lifting and cardio.
I am going to push through this plateau!!!
Today I am feeling groovy
I went swimming tonight on top of spinning class this morning. I am feeling it for sure! Tomorrow is lifting and cardio.
I am going to push through this plateau!!!
Today I am feeling groovy
Food Journal
Well, after avoiding it I have started a daily food journal. I know how great they are, but I was just plain LAZY and now it is showing with my 3 month plateau that I just can't get over. The food journal will help me stay on track and also give me guidance on what is working and what isn't.
I know now I will start to see results again with my workouts and now my food staying on track. Go Food Journal!
I know now I will start to see results again with my workouts and now my food staying on track. Go Food Journal!
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Frustrated!
I'm frustrated with myself, with my body, with my complaints, with everything! I am at a constant battle with myself. I don't know how to get over this. I am going to change my routine up and see if that helps. I went to my first spin class today and it was awesome so I am going to do that twice a week. On top of that I am going to go to the gym twice a day. I am also streamlining my meal plan so I don't have to many options and I can keep track of what I am eating. I feel like my eating is what is keeping me from seeing my results.
Another thing that I am frustrated with is that I plan and then life happens and screws up my plans and it is very hard for me to adjust. For example, if I plan to go to the gym in the morning and something comes up, I don't go later that night. I really hate the crappy daycare hours at the gym! I also hate this cold weather because I am not active at home at all, other than housework.
I am just really upset. I feel like I should be so much farther ahead than where I am and I feel stuck! I don't want to be like this for the rest of my life. I am driving myself crazy!!!!!
Another thing that I am frustrated with is that I plan and then life happens and screws up my plans and it is very hard for me to adjust. For example, if I plan to go to the gym in the morning and something comes up, I don't go later that night. I really hate the crappy daycare hours at the gym! I also hate this cold weather because I am not active at home at all, other than housework.
I am just really upset. I feel like I should be so much farther ahead than where I am and I feel stuck! I don't want to be like this for the rest of my life. I am driving myself crazy!!!!!
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
update
yesterday my workout went great! Eating was good and I don't feel like I overate. I did have a miniature chocolate, but only one. Today I was having bathroom issues so I only did half of my run, BUT I was able to run the entire 40 minutes which is HUGE for me. I was very impressed that I found a rhythm and went with it. It is exciting to accomplish the small goals along the way.
side note: I'm watching ellen while typing this and Pink is performing and she looks awesome!!!
Anyhow, I am just trying to stay focused and not look at how far I could be but how much I have already done. I was talking to Jeff and we both think that I am in the best shape ever I just have a lot of fat layers to shed. I have amazing endurance and feel great, but I really need to get the fat off.
Jeff has been counseled on his weight and so he is really trying to get his weight back down to regulations too. I figure I should be an example and get down with him. I have 30 lbs to go to get to Marine Corps maximum regulations for females. Jeff has about 25 lbs to lose.
side note: I'm watching ellen while typing this and Pink is performing and she looks awesome!!!
Anyhow, I am just trying to stay focused and not look at how far I could be but how much I have already done. I was talking to Jeff and we both think that I am in the best shape ever I just have a lot of fat layers to shed. I have amazing endurance and feel great, but I really need to get the fat off.
Jeff has been counseled on his weight and so he is really trying to get his weight back down to regulations too. I figure I should be an example and get down with him. I have 30 lbs to go to get to Marine Corps maximum regulations for females. Jeff has about 25 lbs to lose.
Monday, February 2, 2009
Training Plan for the Week
Monday: 20-30:00 SRR; Whole body Lifting
Tuesday: 75:00 - 2 hour (10m) LR
Wednesday: 20-30:00 SRR; Whole Body Lifting
Thursday: 45-60:00 MRR with 4 times 2:00 HC
Friday: OFF Playgroup
Saturday: Whole body lifting; swimming 30 min
Last week was a bust I was only able to workout 1 day because of the snow. BUT I did get a compliment from Jeff's boss who hasn't seen me for a couple weeks. He asked if I had lost weight cause I was starting to slim down, so that was nice. Jeff is doing a lot better about saying things too. I love my hunny!
Tuesday: 75:00 - 2 hour (10m) LR
Wednesday: 20-30:00 SRR; Whole Body Lifting
Thursday: 45-60:00 MRR with 4 times 2:00 HC
Friday: OFF Playgroup
Saturday: Whole body lifting; swimming 30 min
Last week was a bust I was only able to workout 1 day because of the snow. BUT I did get a compliment from Jeff's boss who hasn't seen me for a couple weeks. He asked if I had lost weight cause I was starting to slim down, so that was nice. Jeff is doing a lot better about saying things too. I love my hunny!
Sunday, January 25, 2009
This weeks Plan
Training:
Monday: Whole body lifting; Run 45-60 min.
Tuesday: Run 75:00 - 2 hours
Wednesday: Whole Body lifting; Run 20-30:00
Thursday: Run 30-45 min
Friday: Off
Saturday: Whole body lifting; Run 20-30 min
Monday: Whole body lifting; Run 45-60 min.
Tuesday: Run 75:00 - 2 hours
Wednesday: Whole Body lifting; Run 20-30:00
Thursday: Run 30-45 min
Friday: Off
Saturday: Whole body lifting; Run 20-30 min
Thursday, January 22, 2009
My run today was nice! I got into a rhythm really quickly and was off. I feel great. I feel like my metabolism is in high gear and I have turned my weight wheel to LOSE instead of Gain, or maintain. That is my own little saying. I am finding that I am motivated this week. I don't know why, but I will take it. Yeah!!!! My goal for January was to say goodbye to the 190s. I don't know if I am going to make it, but I still have a little over a week. So, I am giving it all I've got.
Micah and I signed the paperwork and started receiving our Raw Milk Herd Share today. I am excited to get the good nutrients I was intended to get by drinking milk. I'm sure I will see the difference in Micah for sure. It will be nice to raise a strong, healthy boy. There is so much pressure on parents to get it right. I know that there is not one right way to raise a child. I hope that I will do a good job though. He is getting more and more fun everyday. I really love that little boy! He is becoming such a sweet little boy.
I am so ready for another baby! Maybe that is where my motivation comes to lose this last amount of weight. I told myself that I can not get pregnant until I get it off. I don't want to be huge like I was last time. I was so uncomfortable by the end, and it took a long recovery too. I would like to make it as enjoyable as child baring can be. LOL
I feel very blessed. The Lord is very much present in our lives and I feel that right now! I love having this feeling of comfort and peace. I hope you all have that in your life!
Micah and I signed the paperwork and started receiving our Raw Milk Herd Share today. I am excited to get the good nutrients I was intended to get by drinking milk. I'm sure I will see the difference in Micah for sure. It will be nice to raise a strong, healthy boy. There is so much pressure on parents to get it right. I know that there is not one right way to raise a child. I hope that I will do a good job though. He is getting more and more fun everyday. I really love that little boy! He is becoming such a sweet little boy.
I am so ready for another baby! Maybe that is where my motivation comes to lose this last amount of weight. I told myself that I can not get pregnant until I get it off. I don't want to be huge like I was last time. I was so uncomfortable by the end, and it took a long recovery too. I would like to make it as enjoyable as child baring can be. LOL
I feel very blessed. The Lord is very much present in our lives and I feel that right now! I love having this feeling of comfort and peace. I hope you all have that in your life!
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
No Way
So I did the Master Cleanse a whole day. By the end of the day I was so sick. I don't know if it was the cleanse or just me but I had a massive headache, my stomach was killing me, and I had the chills. So, I drank a large glass of water and went to bed. I woke up this morning feeling better, but I am not doing the cleanse anymore.
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BUT my training is going awesome this week. I feel really good and so far so good this week!
blah,
BUT my training is going awesome this week. I feel really good and so far so good this week!
Monday, January 19, 2009
Cleanse
Jeff is going hunting for a week and while he is gone I am doing a cleanse. I am going to cleanse the inside of my body and cleanse my mind. Here is what I am doing:
10-days of the Master Cleanse diet
No TV at all! That is what a DVR is for.
1-hour of computer time a day only to be when Micah is sleeping.
There will be lots of reading and playing going on at my house the next week. I start Tomorrow and I am planning on using part of my hour of computer time to blog about it.
10-days of the Master Cleanse diet
No TV at all! That is what a DVR is for.
1-hour of computer time a day only to be when Micah is sleeping.
There will be lots of reading and playing going on at my house the next week. I start Tomorrow and I am planning on using part of my hour of computer time to blog about it.
Training
Week 3 - Jan 18-24, 14 weeks to goTip: We will meet our fair share of hills on the Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon course and we want to be ready for them. Select a hill that will take about two-three minutes to climb. Walk portions of it if necessary.
Monday- MLK daycare closed no gym time. Pilates video
Tuesday- 70:00- 1hr 50:00 min. (9m) LongRun; Pilates video
Wednesday-20-30:00 ShortRecoveryRun; Whole body lifting day; Pilates video
Thursday-45-60:00 MediumRecoveryRun with 2 times HillClimb included; Pilates video
Friday-20-30:00 ShortRecoveryRun; whole body lifting day; Pilates video
Saturday-pilates video; active day
Sunday-pilates video; rest
Quote: "Hills are speed work in disguise." - Frank Shorter
I will also be doing weight lifting 3 times this week.
Monday- MLK daycare closed no gym time. Pilates video
Tuesday- 70:00- 1hr 50:00 min. (9m) LongRun; Pilates video
Wednesday-20-30:00 ShortRecoveryRun; Whole body lifting day; Pilates video
Thursday-45-60:00 MediumRecoveryRun with 2 times HillClimb included; Pilates video
Friday-20-30:00 ShortRecoveryRun; whole body lifting day; Pilates video
Saturday-pilates video; active day
Sunday-pilates video; rest
Quote: "Hills are speed work in disguise." - Frank Shorter
I will also be doing weight lifting 3 times this week.
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