Beautiful Blue Team WEEK 3

j_g4ever

Lastnight was a wonderful night. I was bad very very bad. I got a little drunk. :drinker: But hey I don't do it often at all and I only had to walk accross the alley so I didn't drink and drive. :flowerforyou: It felt good to go out and just have fun. I'm going to work my buns off tonight with the wii active tonight however. Its raining here so no running outside. Then Tomorrow will be my first morning getting up and trying the morning thing to see if I can get out of this slump. We can do this blue. GO BLUE. :bigsmile:

Leigh14

You guys are my heroes. :flowerforyou: Really. No matter how bad things get, I can always come here for a smile. And, it helps to see others are going through this struggle and keeping up with life, too. I had a bit of a binge the past few days... but, tomorrow is a new day. I am starting a new workout routine this week and am so excited. Just a few short months ago I couldn't have even imagined myself having a workout routine. Now... it feels weird to go more than a day without exercise.

More power to you guys!!!! It's going to be a great week. :drinker:

thumper44

Hello Blue team,
New person joining the team.

I also had a bad sat night.

I knew it was coming, sorta a boys night (semi stag) before I go to the wedding in Italy.
Food was BBQ Ribs, grilled Asparagus, and mashed sweet potatoe.

I did get a good workout in on saturday, weight training and some cardio, and tried to keep some calories open for the evening food and drink.

Sunday was my rest day, thank goodness. Drinking lots of water to get that alcohol out.

Monday, back on track, tempted to look at the scale to see how bad I did, but I know the scale is not my friend.

AZWildcatnNC

Well, I'm frustrated and this is going to be a bit of a rant. I'm having a particularly hard time with IBS right now and my body is basically acting like a sponge. It's also been extremely painful so my mental state is crud too. Doesn't seem to matter what I eat - even oatmeal is causing pain. I've been suffering with this for years, but it always plays havoc with any weight loss plan as I seesaw back and forth with my weight and lose my motivation and focus. I'm hoping this time will be different, but here I am - sure I'm going to post a gain this week. It's always 2 steps forward, 3 steps back. How can I be successful it my own body is rebelling against me?

RachVR6

Well my weekend has been a bit out of sorts. I fell asleep at 6:30 last night and got up at about 10:30pm. I started to read a book I bought a long time ago called 'Loving Yourself'. Took a break from it and watched a movie...went back to bed at about 5am and slept on and off all day.

I managed to finish the book by this afternoon. :noway: It was a big eye opener and I think it was perfect timing that I happened to come across it in the move. Something clicked with me a little while ago and I was able to sit back and say I'm done blaming myself for my ex-bf's problems. I've felt, for the last 2.5yrs, that I should be able to fix it, or I should be able to do something to help, but it finally registered that it's HIS life and HIS choices...not mine. I feel like I've had a weight lifted off of me and feel a bit more at peace with the whole situation.

Since I slept most of the day I'm headed to the basement to start week 2 of P90x. Not only do I need to get my routine started, but I need to do something to get rid of some energy so I can get to bed at a decent time tonight. :laugh:

I hope you all had a lovely weekend, and I'll try to catch up on all these posts in a bit. :flowerforyou:

LostinCali

Seems a lot of us had rough weekends! I'm so sorry for those of you who are hurting... mentally AND physically. *hugs all around* Chin up, don't beat yourself up if you slipped a bit this weekend, just remember tomorrow's a new day. Can't change the past, so focus on the present, right?!

Has anyone noticed since working out and eating better the sex drive is better?? That's surely happening to me and it's great but scary at the same time hahaha. Maybe it's just cause I feel better about myself being that I am doing good things for myself by exercising and eating what I should, etc. Hubby's sure not complaining hehe.

For those of us who did well this weekend, congrats and keep up the good work!

RachVR6

Hey lovely ladies. Just finished up burning about 350 calories this am. Off to shower and make some eggs and bacon for breakfast. I'm sooo glad I pushed myself out of bed this morning!!! :bigsmile:

chrissyh

I want some COFFEE and I want it now! I need it badly this morning. Last night I did week 4 day 2 of couch to 5k then added in about 45 more minutes or jogging and walking - about a total of 5.5 miles....I am pooped! It feels good to do it and know that I did but it wipes me out! Today will probably be just week 4 day 3 and stop there.... I burned almost 800 calories so that was cool....I made macaroni and cheese for supper as a treat since I had a bunch of calories to eat...I've been doing good on water...had a nice long weekend.

Having windows put in my house today - in the room right above my office - that noise should be fun...

Happy Tuesday!

j_g4ever

This was my first morning up to workout. WOW I feel great. I'm glad now the dogs got me up. I have exercised burned 534 calories and I plan on walking/jogging 3 miles today at some point. I got laundry started, the kids up and ready for school and they are off. I ate. I thought I would be more hungry right away in the morning but my belly waited till after my exercise. I was surprised and thrilled all at the same time. I'm loving the wii active. I'm doing the 30day challenge. You do two days in a row and the next day is your day off. So tomorrow is my morning off. I will just keep going like that. I'm starting to feel tired now however but maybe this will mean I won't sleep as late. And since I got a start on the laundry that means less work for me today. :bigsmile:

Carrie6o6

Phew! I dont feel so bad now that I know some of you are having problems too! I always get too hard on myself.

For the last 2 days ... Well maybe this entire week... I have not really been watching my eating.. and then the last 2 days kinda been binging... I LOVE TOM :grumble: :noway: I PMS REALLY bad! My husband said theres this thing called "Midol" any of you heard of it or used it before? Im hoping it will help with my horrible mood swings and my "NEED TO EAT EVERYTHING" mode.

Happily I didnt gain as much weight as I thought!

LostinCali

I've tried Midol, it does help with the bloating and owies but not so much with the cravings... at least for me it didn't. Can't hurt to try

LostinCali

I did my work out for the day and have a lot of housework, so will be burning cals all day Have a good Tuesday!!

JoyousMaximus

I'm loving the wii active. I'm doing the 30day challenge. You do two days in a row and the next day is your day off. So tomorrow is my morning off. I will just keep going like that. I'm starting to feel tired now however but maybe this will mean I won't sleep as late. And since I got a start on the laundry that means less work for me today. :bigsmile:

j_g4ever
I bought my bf (and kind of me ) a Wii for his birthday. I've been thinking about buy a Wii Fit and I've heard about the Wii Active but I'm not sure what type of activities you do with it. Can you clue me in on the Wii active and which you think is better the Wii Fit or Wii Active?

ngwife4life

Warning... Women's issues ahead...

LostinCali ~ What is sex? And this sex drive of which you speak? :laugh: I'm kidding, of course. But seriously, I'm hard pressed to remember the last sexual encounter. Although, my husband probably appreciates that considering he's not home! Hehe!

Carrie ~ I don't get bad PMS, I get it really bad DURING my TOM. Midol does nothing for me. As far as mood swings go, I'm asking my Dr. at my next visit if maybe I have PMDD. I don't just get a little pissy, I get deeply depressed and don't want to get out of bed or off the couch. I thought maybe it was just my lazy lifestyle of not working out, eating crap and feeling sorry for myself for being fat. But even since I've started eating healthy, working out and losing weight, my TOM still sends me into an emotional downward spiral. I was thinking of asking for Yaz instead of my regular birth control pill since it is FDA approved to treat PMDD. I still have two more weeks until my appointment but maybe he can give me some info. on what to do for PMS cravings. Those are a killer for me, too! Hang in there and come back to us!!! :flowerforyou:

LostinCali

LOL ngwife... oh man.. that gave me a chuckle

j_g4ever

I'm loving the wii active. I'm doing the 30day challenge. You do two days in a row and the next day is your day off. So tomorrow is my morning off. I will just keep going like that. I'm starting to feel tired now however but maybe this will mean I won't sleep as late. And since I got a start on the laundry that means less work for me today. :bigsmile:

j_g4ever
I bought my bf (and kind of me ) a Wii for his birthday. I've been thinking about buy a Wii Fit and I've heard about the Wii Active but I'm not sure what type of activities you do with it. Can you clue me in on the Wii active and which you think is better the Wii Fit or Wii Active?

I would send back my wii fit if I had the choice. I don't really care for it. The wii active isn't really accorite when it comes to the calorie count but like with the 30 day challenge it changes things up for you so you are not doing the same exercise everyday. It encourges you and knows when you are doing something wrong. I LOVE it and would suggest it. The normal workout is about 20 mins or so. It really makes you sweat. If you have any other questions that I didn't cover just ask.

mnichol

Hi Rach....I'm posting my weigh in for this week, down 1/2 lb, at 141.5 lb. yeah!!!! :bigsmile:

Carrie6o6

Carrie ~ I don't get bad PMS, I get it really bad DURING my TOM. Midol does nothing for me. As far as mood swings go, I'm asking my Dr. at my next visit if maybe I have PMDD. I don't just get a little pissy, I get deeply depressed and don't want to get out of bed or off the couch. I thought maybe it was just my lazy lifestyle of not working out, eating crap and feeling sorry for myself for being fat. But even since I've started eating healthy, working out and losing weight, my TOM still sends me into an emotional downward spiral. I was thinking of asking for Yaz instead of my regular birth control pill since it is FDA approved to treat PMDD. I still have two more weeks until my appointment but maybe he can give me some info. on what to do for PMS cravings. Those are a killer for me, too! Hang in there and come back to us!!! :flowerforyou:

Yes exactly! Im the same way!! But its about a week before.. I break out, I get tender "ladies", I EAT EVERYTHING in sight! I get so angry for no reason, then im happy, then im extremely depressed.. Then I see the scale which makes it worse haha

I just want my moods and eating to be under control! The depression sucks! I get very lazy and mopey and irritable. haha When I start to break out and my husband sees it.. he knows its time to lay low for a while haha But the day after I get TOM Im as happy as can be!

Carrie6o6

I'm loving the wii active. I'm doing the 30day challenge. You do two days in a row and the next day is your day off. So tomorrow is my morning off. I will just keep going like that. I'm starting to feel tired now however but maybe this will mean I won't sleep as late. And since I got a start on the laundry that means less work for me today. :bigsmile:

j_g4ever
I bought my bf (and kind of me ) a Wii for his birthday. I've been thinking about buy a Wii Fit and I've heard about the Wii Active but I'm not sure what type of activities you do with it. Can you clue me in on the Wii active and which you think is better the Wii Fit or Wii Active?

I would send back my wii fit if I had the choice. I don't really care for it. The wii active isn't really accorite when it comes to the calorie count but like with the 30 day challenge it changes things up for you so you are not doing the same exercise everyday. It encourges you and knows when you are doing something wrong. I LOVE it and would suggest it. The normal workout is about 20 mins or so. It really makes you sweat. If you have any other questions that I didn't cover just ask.

I agree.. Wii fit isnt too great.. I havent tried the Wii active... I have done the Outdoor Challenge Wii.. was THAT ever a work out! You need to jump, sprint .. all different things! That really got my heart pumping! Its really fun when you have someone to go against too!

RachVR6

I'm feeling good after my Plyo this morning, so I'm thinking about running tonight. It's been raining off an on all day, but it's mostly just drizzle. I think I may pick up a cheap mp3 player and download some podcasts first.

You all are so inspiring to me, and I appreciate all the support you've given me over the last couple weeks!

chrissyh

:sick: Will someone change my turtle's water - he stinks!

RachVR6

:sick: Will someone change my turtle's water - he stinks!

Ugh my turtle was sooo dirty...I used to have to clean the tank every other day at LEAST! :sick:

chrissyh

They've got to be the stinkiest pet ever! We've had him for like 10 years - he was supposed to live 6 months

While your at it the litter box could use a scooping too.....

chrissyh

Rach what do you think of couch to 5k - have you started yet?

I did workout 2 week 4 yesterday - getting ready to do 3rd one....It's a tough one...it's taking me about 1minute extra - having to catch my breath in between a bit after the 1/2 miles

RachVR6

Rach what do you think of couch to 5k - have you started yet?

I did workout 2 week 4 yesterday - getting ready to do 3rd one....It's a tough one...it's taking me about 1minute extra - having to catch my breath in between a bit after the 1/2 miles

I'm starting tonight, and from what I remember doing a few days of it with my sister, years ago....I'll be dying on week 1 for awhile! How do you measure how far you're running?

jacqueline0821

So I just got home from work. I am getting ready to go for a run with my dad we are planning on doing 2 miles in training for our 5K. I have plenty of calories for dinner and after I workout enough for a snack later.

I have tons of hw to do tonight so I will be in my bed reading several chapters of science :grumble:

I hope that everyone had a heathly day.

J
:drinker: :drinker: :drinker: :drinker: :drinker:

RachVR6

So I think I've officially died...:indifferent:

:laugh:

Just did the first day of C25k, and though I only did 5 outta the 8 run/walks I did walk the rest of the 25min. Managed to burn another 270calories and feel like I've really pushed myself today. I'm off to take another shower and then find something for dinner. Probably a chicken salad. I'm trying to do big breakfasts and lunches and light dinners.

Then it's studying for the rest of the night. :ohwell:

ngwife4life

Woo! Go Rach and Chrissy! I'm making myself stick to a workout schedule after Thursday (my final exam!) because without one, I just don't make time for it.

Speaking of school, my teacher finally posted all but two of my grades and they're all a 91 or above! I cannot believe that I did the class in about 2 weeks and have an A in there so far! Even more mind boggling to me is that I got a 100 on a paper that I wrote in like 3 hours while my daughter played and tugged at my feet. And even more crazy is that I took this class once before and failed it because I never went to class (morning sickness sucks when you have an 8am class!). So, I'm crossing my fingers I pass the final exam. That's all I need now to get my Bachelor's degree!!!! I'm so excited that I don't even care what the scale says tomorrow morning!!! Though, it would just be even more incredible if it told me I reached my first mini goal!

RachVR6

Don't forget to weigh-in tomorrow!!! :flowerforyou:

hmo4

I binged so much on sugar and carbs last night it was obscene!:noway: I started over again, as usual, and walked and planted flowers. Probably burnt about 300 cals or so I figure. That's my exercise for today. I normally wouldn't call that "exercise", but I know I won't be doing anything more today. Lately I just want to eat. And as for PMS week-uggh. I take a Midol type pill and it works for the aches. As for chowing, it's like "excuse" week. And I take "happy pills" for the PMS moodiness. Before, I would want to push my hubby down the stairs, and shake the kids when they were fighting, so now, we're all still alive, in one piece, and a lot more pleasant. :drinker: