Beautiful Blues 5/12/10

debnu1

Here's our new board, Let's bring it this week!

What are your goals? My goal this week is to log at least one meal everyday and drink at least 8 glasses of water.

Fawkes

Thanks for adding me on there!

I think next week I'll have some good weight loss. I've really been stepping it up in the gym. I'm VERY proud of myself

MayLan

HI all and welcome to all the newcomers! This is a great group of people and we all motivate each other and work hard.

I'm done with P90X Back and biceps for 60 minutes and Ab Ripper X for 15 minutes. It rained this morning so no chance of running for me, either way I slept in. The double session of Insanity didn't happen- I decided I wanted to ease my way into my workout this week from last week being off. I have also removed dairy from my diet and I'm feeling a little weird- I want to see if removing dairy will help my weight loss. I was only having whey and greek yogurt anyway, but I suspect I'm sensitive to it. My goals for this week are to get back in the groove of exercising and love the feeling I get after working out.

I liked the biggest loser episode from last night how they mentioned that even if they are not the winners, no one can take away the journey they have experienced.

smadag1

Ok life sucks went for my nightly walk and got bit by a dog :mad: went to a friends house that lives down the street and called the cops. Had the paramedics come and look at me and I will have to go to the clinic tomorrow and probably get a shot

Fawkes

OH no! Bit by a dog? That's horrible! I hope it's nothing serious.

Well I posted my exercise in the old post. But I'm very proud of myself lol! I did 497 calories at the gym today doing hill intervals on the tredmill. It's the most I've ever done! Tomorrow I want to get over 500. Each day I try to do just a little more and beat my calorie burn from the previous day. So far, its keeping me motivated!

msh0530

Just breeing through tonight, and marking this for later. Have a good night all!

debnu1

smadag I hope you are ok! Bad things seem to always come together. I know you can make it through though. You are strong! How did your test go??

Off to do yoga--well a quick version, I kinda slept in a bit...

smadag1

Couldn't take it yesterday so I am going to take it today while Lexi is at the vet getting spayed

Fawkes

Totally feeling discouraged today! I haven't weighted myself in about a week and I was hoping to see some loss, but instead I weighed MORE! UGGG It's like all my hard work isn't doing a thing, so frustrating!

Then add in TOM, dropping my cell phone in the parking lot, having to go back to get my keys, cramps, and fatigue, I am not having a good day!

I'm going to dream of going on a cruise today I think

Hope everyone is having a better day than I am :happy:

chrissyh

Totally feeling discouraged today! I haven't weighted myself in about a week and I was hoping to see some loss, but instead I weighed MORE! UGGG It's like all my hard work isn't doing a thing, so frustrating!

Then add in TOM, dropping my cell phone in the parking lot, having to go back to get my keys, cramps, and fatigue, I am not having a good day!

I'm going to dream of going on a cruise today I think

Hope everyone is having a better day than I am :happy:

TOM could explain the gain!

Good day for me yesterday-ran with hubby while our son rode his bike, grilled some pork tenderloin and corn on cob-overall great day!

debnu1

Weight is fickle. You can't trust the scale when it changes by 5 lbs a day.

Chrissy, Corn on the cob sounds like summer--wonderful! Hope you are doing well!

chrissyh

This is the first time I tried it on the grill...I cut the ends off leaving shucks, soaked in water for 5 minutes then laid them on the grill - flipped every 10 minutes for about 25-30 minutes.....SO Good!!!! Just had the last piece for lunch!

I am feeling like I am getting back into the swing of things....when work was crazy, I just couldn't get it together to get my workouts in....it's slowed down a bit and I feel like me again! I did BL Sculpt Monday, Ran yesterday and 30 day shred today.....not making my classes but at least I'm burning some calories and sneaking a bit of strength in too.

Hope you all are having a super day! Baseball evening for me!

smadag1

Failed my CDL test today but i kinda thought I might. Will study this weekend and try again on MOnday Oh well I guess I am out of practice studying

MayLan

smadag- Sorry to hear that. I'm sure you will do better next time- It's just a test.

I completed P90X yoga and feel better. Yesterday I didn't plan my calories right and had no after-workout calories left. Well, I had my last meal at 2:00pm and when night time came- I binged. I guess that teaches me to plan calories for the evening especially carbs.

Here's to making great choices everyone!!!!

MayLan

smadag- Ouch, I'm so sorry to hear about the dog. Hope you are ok!

Fawkes- Don't pay too much attention to the scale, go by how your clothes feel and if you measure yourself you can compare the changes you are making. The scale can really be discouraging because it doesnt' show the changes you are going through- like if you are losing fat and getting more muscle. I'm doing my weigh ins once a week, because I used to weigh in every day and seeing the ups and downs was making me want to quit. But you know, I look different, my clothes fit better, and I feel great, so I know I am overall more healthy.

Chrissy- Here's to a great summery day!!!!! Life is good!!!!

debnu- Yeah, I completed yoga today but I'm going to be looking for another yoga dvd like the Rodney Yee Power Yoga everyone talks about. Because 90 minutes is just alot of yoga. Hope you're having a great day!!!

To Everybody else, hope you have a great day!!!!

debnu1

smadag--sometimes it helps to know what will be on the test so I am sure you will do just fine this next time. Good luck!

I ate really well today until this afternoon when I ate the banana bars I made. I ate way too many and then felt horrible! I even felt really good today. That will teach me...yah right...:ohwell:

On Oprah yesterday she had the author of a book called Women, Food and God. It sounds really interesting about how we relate to food and such. I have it on hold at the library. I have also been reading a book called Change your Brain, Change your Body. It is all about eating styles and how a healthy body and brain have a lot to do with each other. It makes all sorts of sense so far. I know I have a lot of mental issues with food. Something has made me uncomfortable each time I have a bad eating moment this week. I have really started to pay attention. I have not figured out how to fix it yet...but I will!

Have a great evening!:flowerforyou:

j_g4ever

Didn't work out tonight or yesterday but plan on going friday and getting a good workout again. We are getting trained on weights so I will start going more often now to the gym im hoping for 5x a week. we are running tight on money and that is when its always hard for me to find the "right" things to eat. I just and got some food from the food shelf glad to see they are starting to give away fruit and yogurt. We will get through it like always. cant wait for my workout tomorrow and burn some calories we will see on the weight loss. I haven't been the best this week. Start again tomorrow. night everyone.

Fawkes

Didn't work out tonight or yesterday but plan on going friday and getting a good workout again. We are getting trained on weights so I will start going more often now to the gym im hoping for 5x a week. we are running tight on money and that is when its always hard for me to find the "right" things to eat. I just and got some food from the food shelf glad to see they are starting to give away fruit and yogurt. We will get through it like always. cant wait for my workout tomorrow and burn some calories we will see on the weight loss. I haven't been the best this week. Start again tomorrow. night everyone.

We're tight on money all the time LOL. What we do to help with making healthy choice for food is watch for BOGO deals. I know winn dixie has excellent bogo deals on meat. They aren't every week, but when you see them, you really should take advantage. We spent about 50 dollars on meat that wil last us three weeks, probably 4 if we don't eat crazy. Then for side dishes and things like that we get whole grain pasta, veggies, brown rice, and various sauces. We buy the Great Value pasta beause it's dirt cheap and the veggies we find frozen. Eating healthy is SO expensive! We also shop around for good produce deals. We like the taste of the Whole Foods fruit so I always buy the fruit that's the cheapest. Usually the apples aren't bad and my husband loves bananas. So we use those as snacks At Walmart you can get a big thing of eggs for not very much (I think it's the three dozen).

I also do my shopping at Walmart and Publix. For Publix I check out their ads and look at the buy one get one sales. If it's not on that sale I don't buy it because it's always cheaper at Walmart

Well I'm feeling better today and I brought some meds with me to work! So hopefully I can meet my 500 calorie burn today.

I hope everybody has a beautiful, healthy Friday! The weekend is almost here

debnu1

Let's bring it today! I must of gone the extra mile with legs and back today because I am already feeling it! Ahhh the pain! Good pain I mean. I don't think My legs have been this shakey in well, forever!

Jess I am glad you are doing your best, that is what matters! Finding the right things to eat is always hard for me...even with good things staring me right in the face! Enjoy your workout today!

I don't know if I will look for other yoga or just fastforward like I did yesterday. I don't mind the exercises but all those vinyasa's were so painful after shoulders chest and triceps the day before!

Here's to a healthy eating day!

RachVR6

Bump

MayLan

Just testing how to post a picture!

Fawkes

Burned 476 calories at the gym today! I wanted to try and make 500 today, but I guess it can be my goal for next week. I started some walk/run intervals so I can eventually work up to running. It was tough! But it can only get better right???

I walked by some people on campus eating Wendy's, it looked SOOOO good! But I came back and had my turkey sandwich on multigrain bread. I really need to make my lunches more exciting! What do you all eat for lunch? What is the calorie intake on them?

Also, what do you do with the calories that you burn from exercise? Are you supposed to eat them or not?

chrissyh

Didn't work out tonight or yesterday but plan on going friday and getting a good workout again. We are getting trained on weights so I will start going more often now to the gym im hoping for 5x a week. we are running tight on money and that is when its always hard for me to find the "right" things to eat. I just and got some food from the food shelf glad to see they are starting to give away fruit and yogurt. We will get through it like always. cant wait for my workout tomorrow and burn some calories we will see on the weight loss. I haven't been the best this week. Start again tomorrow. night everyone.

We're tight on money all the time LOL. What we do to help with making healthy choice for food is watch for BOGO deals. I know winn dixie has excellent bogo deals on meat. They aren't every week, but when you see them, you really should take advantage. We spent about 50 dollars on meat that wil last us three weeks, probably 4 if we don't eat crazy. Then for side dishes and things like that we get whole grain pasta, veggies, brown rice, and various sauces. We buy the Great Value pasta beause it's dirt cheap and the veggies we find frozen. Eating healthy is SO expensive! We also shop around for good produce deals. We like the taste of the Whole Foods fruit so I always buy the fruit that's the cheapest. Usually the apples aren't bad and my husband loves bananas. So we use those as snacks At Walmart you can get a big thing of eggs for not very much (I think it's the three dozen).

I also do my shopping at Walmart and Publix. For Publix I check out their ads and look at the buy one get one sales. If it's not on that sale I don't buy it because it's always cheaper at Walmart

Well I'm feeling better today and I brought some meds with me to work! So hopefully I can meet my 500 calorie burn today.

I hope everybody has a beautiful, healthy Friday! The weekend is almost here

You've got to be down south with Winn Dixie! Our closed a couple years ago. I'm in NC

Fawkes

Aww boo! I am in the South, Florida to be exact. I forget sometimes that the chains aren't everywhere!

Well I'd still shop around for deals. They have to be out there. Do you have anything similar?

smadag1

Home alone for the next 2 days not sure what to do. Guess I will workout and see if I can restart my weight loss

MayLan

This week was a good warm up for the following weeks coming up. I plan to be doing doubles with running starting sunday. Just have to go to bed early- so we can enjoy the rest of the Sunday outside where it's nice and warm. Today I did P90X Legs and Back and Ab Ripper X. I love Legs and back because I like anything that tones my legs- because I need extra help there. Wow, the weekend is already here and time flies so fast. This whole week it has been raining in the morning and just cold- so I'm glad I wasn't in the mood to run.

Take care all and keep pushing it!!!

debnu1

Smadag. I think it is time to pamper yourself. Find a good book go for long walks do things that make you happy and relaxed that don't involve food. You can make a list of all the fun things you want to do and just start doing them. You have been through so much lately that you deserve some rest! Keep exercising and eating right and have fun relaxing!

I enjoy legs and back too. I wish I had a place for a pull up bar. There really aren't good ones where I exercise. I need one though. I am afraid I am about to break my bands I have to pull them so far.

I am starting fresh again. I checked my blood sugar this morning and it was higher than I thought it should be. I am so scared I am on my way to diabetes. Time to start living to avoid medication and a diagnosis. I know if I dropped this 30 lbs I would be much better off. Well if I stopped binging on carbs that would help too. I am working on it!

Have a great weekend everyone!

smadag1

I will not be alone this weekend like I thought but hubby is still not going to be home until wednesday at the earliest.
I indulged in a bday cupcake today and picked up a little treat for after dinner. I Plan ON going walking once it cools down a little tonight it is awful here in the south today. I am oging to try for maybe a 2 hour walk around the football feild track today I don't want to go walking up and down my street until I know the dog that bit me has been taken care of. According to the health department report it has bit people before.

debnu1

smadag I don't blame you for not wanting to walk the neighborhood. People should be more responsible...especially if the dog has had issues before. I hope you enjoyed your walk.

My hubby surprised me by taking me to get a bike as an early birthday present. I am so excited. It is a very nice one and we got a trailer too so I can go on rides with my daughter taking my son in tow. Now I have another activity to exercise by. :drinker: :bigsmile:

MayLan

debnu- That is an awesome gift and how great that it can be used as part of your healthy lifestyle. I hear riding the bike is a great cardio alternative because it's not as tough on the knees as running is. Enjoy and happy early birthday!!

smadag- I hate it when people have lose dogs around especially when they are going around biting people. I hope the health department does something about it, and glad you are okay!

I walked today at a beautiful botanical garden for over 15 minutes I'm sure. Would have wished to do Kenpo, but gave myself a break. Here's to making good choices!!!

smadag1

Just go tback from walking the local track around the football feild. Tried doing bleachers but when I got to the top I thought I would fall all the way down they were higher than I thpught. When I got home I took Lexi for a quick ride then washed my truck. It is so hot outside I am going to turn on the air and chill for a while.

Might go walk for another hour tonight