Hello!
Unfortunately, I think this will be my last NF post for a while. I'm not even able to finish a routine without feeling pretty awful anymore, even with my adjustments. :/ And, although I'm not eating like a typical pregnant lady, I'm not really following the "diet" aspect any longer, either. I'll pick the NF routine back up after I'm cleared at my 6week PP checkup in October. I think I'm going to start something new after our move that is a bit easier to handle... which, should have been next week, but now we're not leaving Fort Lost in the Woods until the third week of May. -_- So, I'm just going to take a break for a bit. The good news is that Sarge graduates his year-long course next week! I'm so proud of him. :)
Also, two weeks ago, we found out that we're having another little boy. Going to be fun! Loud, and plenty of ER trips, I'm sure, but fun.
Week 18 - 155.8 lbs
Used a 10 lb weight for tricep extensions, and a 15 lb weight for dumbbell rows
Monday
Warm-up: 6 minute 34 sec 1/2 mile on manual setting no resistance
Squats: 10 | 10 | 10
Tricep Ex: 10 | 10 | 10
Lunges: 10 | 10 | 10
Dumbbell rows: 10 | 10 | 10
Plank: 30 sec | 30 sec | 30 sec
Windmills: 30 | 30 | 30
Wednesday
Warm-up: 6 minute 29 sec 1/2 mile on manual setting no resistance
Squats: 10 | 10 | 10
Tricep Ex: 10 | 10 | 10
Lunges: 10 | 10 | 10
Dumbbell rows: 10 | 10 | 10
Plank: 30 sec | 30 sec | 30 sec
Windmills: 30 | 30 | 30
Week 19 - 155.6 lbs
Used a 10 lb weight for tricep extensions, and a 10 lb weight for dumbbell rows
Tuesday
30 minutes on manual setting on elliptical, avg MPH 4.2, 2.10 miles, 184.6 calories burned
Friday
Warm-up: 6 minute 39 sec 1/2 mile on manual setting no resistance
Squats: 10 | 10 | 10
Tricep Ex: 10 | 10 | 10
Lunges: 10 | 10 | 10
Dumbbell rows: 10 | 10 | 10
Plank: 30 sec | 30 sec | 30 sec
Windmills: 30 | 30 | 30
Week 20 - 157.2 lbs
Did not exercise this week. I was not feeling well and was having some pelvic discomfort. I didn't want to make it worse.
Week 21 - 158.4 lbs
Dropped the weights down to 5 lbs. Hurt my knee Mon/Tues sometime, so a regular NF set was out of the question this week. :/ Tried to do an arm circuit on Thursday to replace it. It wasn't too hard, but I also didn't feel like I got much out of it. Decided after that, that I would be taking a break until after the move, and moving on to some prenatal exercises and seeing which ones left me feeling okay.
Monday
20 minutes on manual setting on elliptical, avg MPH 3.8, 1.28 miles, 118.6 calories burned
Thursday
(Did a right set and left set each time, equal reps, so 10 on one side, 10 on the other, then onto the next exercise)
Bicep curl: 10 | 10 | 10
Dumbbell row: 10 | 10 | 10
Tricep Ex: 10 | 10 | 10
Shoulder press: 10 | 10 | 10
And now I'm 22 weeks. I think I weighed in at 160.2 earlier, but it wasn't at my normal weigh in time. Not too worried about it, though. As of last week, I'd only gained 7 lbs since my doctor first weighed me, and she was happy about that. So, I'm just going to keep on doing the same things, and hop back on the workout train later. :) My knee is feeling better. I'm still not sure what I did to it, but I'm just going to blame pregnancy and my already wonky joints.
So, I'll probably post once we get moved and settled into the new house. And when I find a new preggo-safe routine (I say that, but I really mean safe for me. I'm sure someone who was in better shape to begin with would have no problem with my wimpy routine, lol), I'll post.
<3
Thursday, April 25, 2013
Friday, March 22, 2013
NF Weeks 13, 14, 15, 16 & 17
>.>
I didn't forget. I'm just lazy. And I've been too busy checking my birth board on BabyCenter to do much of anything else. I can't help it! Some of those girls are just so silly, and it's like a trainwreck that I can't look away from. I equate it to the same reasons people watch crappy reality shows. A guilty vice.
Anywho, so I've been watching the scale fluctuate these last several weeks. No one woman wants to watch it go up, pregnant or not. Especially someone who already has body image issues, or who has just spent forever trying to loose. But, it's going to, and I know this. I am determined to do things a little different this pregnancy, though. I only gained 28 with Mini Sarge, which is well within the 25-30 they recommend, but lack of exercise and not eating right left me feeling fat afterward. If I can avoid that, I want to try.
Here's the breakdown of what you should gain:
I think I only lost 10 right after birth with Mini Sarge, and 17 total a few weeks later. But, those 10-11 still left over, looked more like 20. :/
So, if we say I started at 150, I've gained about 4 lbs so far. I think I'm doing pretty good. Will try to keep it up. If I can't, I can't. Like I said, I know it's going to happen. XD Slow and steady weight gain is definitely the way to go.
Week 13 - 152.4 lbs
Still doing squats in prisoner position. Used 15 lb weights. I couldn't walk after Tuesday... so, it was the only day I worked out. >.>
Tuesday
Warm-up: 3 minute 7 second 1/4 mile on elliptical on hill setting
Squats: 20 | 20 | 20
Tricep Ex: 15 | 15 | 15
Lunges: 20 | 20 | 20
Dumbbell Rows: 10 | 10 | 10
Plank: 30 sec | 30 sec | 30 sec
Jumping Jacks: 30 | 30 | 30
Week 14 - 152.8 lbs
Made some adjustments this week. Dropped down to 10 lb weights, and replaced the jumping jacks with windmills.
Tuesday
Warm-up: 6 minute 23 second 1/2 mile on elliptical on fatburn setting
Squats: 20 | 20 | 20
Tricep Ex: 20 | 20 | 20
Lunges: 20 | 20 | 20
Dumbbell Rows: 15 | 15 | 15
Plank: 30 sec | 30 sec | 30 sec
Windmills: 30 | 30 | 30
Thursday
Warm-up: 6 minute 26 second 1/2 mile on elliptical on fatburn setting
Squats: 20 | 20 | 20
Tricep Ex: 20 | 20 | 20
Lunges: 20 | 20 | 20
Dumbbell Rows: 15 | 15 | 15
Plank: 30 sec | 30 sec | 30 sec
Windmills: 30 | 30 | 30
Friday
45 minutes on the elliptical on the fatburn setting, avg MPH 4.3, 3.21 miles, 366.0 calories burned
Week 15 - 152.6 lbs
Kept with the changes from the previous week
Monday
Warm-up: 6 minute 46 second 1/2 mile on elliptical on fatburn setting
Squats: 20 | 20 | 20
Tricep Ex: 20 | 20 | 20
Lunges: 20 | 20 | 20
Dumbbell Rows: 15 | 15 | 15
Plank: 30 sec | 30 sec | 30 sec
Windmills: 30 | 30 | 30
Wednesday
Warm-up: 6 minute 35 second 1/2 mile on elliptical on fatburn setting
Squats: 20 | 20 | 20
Tricep Ex: 20 | 20 | 20
Lunges: 20 | 20 | 20
Dumbbell Rows: 10 | 10 | 10
Plank: 30 sec | 30 sec | 30 sec
Windmills: 30 | 30 | 30
Week 16 - 153.6 lbs
I was really exhausted this week, not sure if it was because the baby was having a growth spurt or what, but sheesh!
Monday
Warm-up: 6 minute 25 second 1/2 mile on elliptical on fatburn setting
Squats: 20 | 20
Tricep Ex: 20 | 20
Lunges: 20 | 20
Dumbbell Rows: 10 | 10
Plank: 30 sec | 30 sec
Windmills: 30 | 30
Tuesday
30 minutes on the elliptical on the fatburn setting, avg MPH 4.0, 2.00 miles, 238.1 calories burned
Week 17 - 154.2 lbs
I don't remember when I read the article over on NerdFitness.com, but they did a piece that explained how low weight + high reps for women was actually the opposite of what you should do if you're trying to tone your muscles. So, I dropped my reps down. I kept the 10 lb for my tricep extensions, but I upped my dumbbell rows back to 15 lbs.
I also noticed that with the increase blood flow, that my heart rate was getting higher than it should, so I dropped the elliptical back to manual mode, with no resistance or incline.
Monday
30 minutes on the elliptical on the manual setting, avg MPH 4.3, 2.14 miles, 186.1 calories burned
Wednesday
Warm-up: 6 minute 30 second 1/2 mile on elliptical on manual setting
Squats: 10 | 10 | 10
Tricep Ex: 10 | 10 | 10
Lunges: 10 | 10 | 10
Dumbbell Rows: 10 | 10 | 10
Plank: 30 sec | 30 sec | 30 sec
Windmills: 30 | 30 | 30
Thursday
45 minutes on the elliptical on the manual setting, avg MPH 4.3, 3.24 miles, 280.7 calories burned
Phew. Caught up. And, defeated the Google gods to get logged in. Grr. I understand they are syncing things, but my YouTube account is already jacked, don't mess with this, too! I wish the process was a little more seamless. It's annoying. >.>
Alright, until next time! Hopefully I get a chance to update before the move (about 6 weeks, btw). I'll probably take a break while we settle in, but hope to get back on the wagon shortly after.
<3
I didn't forget. I'm just lazy. And I've been too busy checking my birth board on BabyCenter to do much of anything else. I can't help it! Some of those girls are just so silly, and it's like a trainwreck that I can't look away from. I equate it to the same reasons people watch crappy reality shows. A guilty vice.
Anywho, so I've been watching the scale fluctuate these last several weeks. No one woman wants to watch it go up, pregnant or not. Especially someone who already has body image issues, or who has just spent forever trying to loose. But, it's going to, and I know this. I am determined to do things a little different this pregnancy, though. I only gained 28 with Mini Sarge, which is well within the 25-30 they recommend, but lack of exercise and not eating right left me feeling fat afterward. If I can avoid that, I want to try.
Here's the breakdown of what you should gain:
- Baby: 7.5 pounds
- Placenta: 1.5 pounds
- Amniotic fluid: 2 pounds
- Uterine enlargement: 2 pounds
- Maternal breast tissue: 2 pounds
- Maternal blood volume: 4 pounds
- Fluids in maternal tissue: 4 pounds
- Maternal fat stores: 7 pounds
I think I only lost 10 right after birth with Mini Sarge, and 17 total a few weeks later. But, those 10-11 still left over, looked more like 20. :/
So, if we say I started at 150, I've gained about 4 lbs so far. I think I'm doing pretty good. Will try to keep it up. If I can't, I can't. Like I said, I know it's going to happen. XD Slow and steady weight gain is definitely the way to go.
Week 13 - 152.4 lbs
Still doing squats in prisoner position. Used 15 lb weights. I couldn't walk after Tuesday... so, it was the only day I worked out. >.>
Tuesday
Warm-up: 3 minute 7 second 1/4 mile on elliptical on hill setting
Squats: 20 | 20 | 20
Tricep Ex: 15 | 15 | 15
Lunges: 20 | 20 | 20
Dumbbell Rows: 10 | 10 | 10
Plank: 30 sec | 30 sec | 30 sec
Jumping Jacks: 30 | 30 | 30
Week 14 - 152.8 lbs
Made some adjustments this week. Dropped down to 10 lb weights, and replaced the jumping jacks with windmills.
Tuesday
Warm-up: 6 minute 23 second 1/2 mile on elliptical on fatburn setting
Squats: 20 | 20 | 20
Tricep Ex: 20 | 20 | 20
Lunges: 20 | 20 | 20
Dumbbell Rows: 15 | 15 | 15
Plank: 30 sec | 30 sec | 30 sec
Windmills: 30 | 30 | 30
Thursday
Warm-up: 6 minute 26 second 1/2 mile on elliptical on fatburn setting
Squats: 20 | 20 | 20
Tricep Ex: 20 | 20 | 20
Lunges: 20 | 20 | 20
Dumbbell Rows: 15 | 15 | 15
Plank: 30 sec | 30 sec | 30 sec
Windmills: 30 | 30 | 30
Friday
45 minutes on the elliptical on the fatburn setting, avg MPH 4.3, 3.21 miles, 366.0 calories burned
Week 15 - 152.6 lbs
Kept with the changes from the previous week
Monday
Warm-up: 6 minute 46 second 1/2 mile on elliptical on fatburn setting
Squats: 20 | 20 | 20
Tricep Ex: 20 | 20 | 20
Lunges: 20 | 20 | 20
Dumbbell Rows: 15 | 15 | 15
Plank: 30 sec | 30 sec | 30 sec
Windmills: 30 | 30 | 30
Wednesday
Warm-up: 6 minute 35 second 1/2 mile on elliptical on fatburn setting
Squats: 20 | 20 | 20
Tricep Ex: 20 | 20 | 20
Lunges: 20 | 20 | 20
Dumbbell Rows: 10 | 10 | 10
Plank: 30 sec | 30 sec | 30 sec
Windmills: 30 | 30 | 30
Week 16 - 153.6 lbs
I was really exhausted this week, not sure if it was because the baby was having a growth spurt or what, but sheesh!
Monday
Warm-up: 6 minute 25 second 1/2 mile on elliptical on fatburn setting
Squats: 20 | 20
Tricep Ex: 20 | 20
Lunges: 20 | 20
Dumbbell Rows: 10 | 10
Plank: 30 sec | 30 sec
Windmills: 30 | 30
Tuesday
30 minutes on the elliptical on the fatburn setting, avg MPH 4.0, 2.00 miles, 238.1 calories burned
Week 17 - 154.2 lbs
I don't remember when I read the article over on NerdFitness.com, but they did a piece that explained how low weight + high reps for women was actually the opposite of what you should do if you're trying to tone your muscles. So, I dropped my reps down. I kept the 10 lb for my tricep extensions, but I upped my dumbbell rows back to 15 lbs.
I also noticed that with the increase blood flow, that my heart rate was getting higher than it should, so I dropped the elliptical back to manual mode, with no resistance or incline.
Monday
30 minutes on the elliptical on the manual setting, avg MPH 4.3, 2.14 miles, 186.1 calories burned
Wednesday
Warm-up: 6 minute 30 second 1/2 mile on elliptical on manual setting
Squats: 10 | 10 | 10
Tricep Ex: 10 | 10 | 10
Lunges: 10 | 10 | 10
Dumbbell Rows: 10 | 10 | 10
Plank: 30 sec | 30 sec | 30 sec
Windmills: 30 | 30 | 30
Thursday
45 minutes on the elliptical on the manual setting, avg MPH 4.3, 3.24 miles, 280.7 calories burned
Phew. Caught up. And, defeated the Google gods to get logged in. Grr. I understand they are syncing things, but my YouTube account is already jacked, don't mess with this, too! I wish the process was a little more seamless. It's annoying. >.>
Alright, until next time! Hopefully I get a chance to update before the move (about 6 weeks, btw). I'll probably take a break while we settle in, but hope to get back on the wagon shortly after.
<3
Thursday, February 14, 2013
NF Weeks 10, 11, & 12
Hello! Before we begin, I made our FB announcement today. :) When I announced our pregnancy with Mini-Sarge, I think I got like eight responses, lol. It got lost in the feed. I decided to do it a little different this time.
The picture did not turn out the way I wanted (wet chalk, curse you!), and Mini-Sarge wouldn't sit still, so it's a bit blurry, but, it got the point across. And, I didn't pay someone to take pictures. So, it'll do.
Okay, onto the workout stuffs. Still using 15 lb weights, and still doing squats in the prisoner position. I think I may have to drop the weight a bit, or drop some reps soon. Getting a little intense. Good news from the doctor, though, I've only gained about 1/2 lb on her scale, lol.
Week 10 - 151.2 lbs
Monday
Warm-up: 5 minute 1/2 mile on elliptical, on manual setting
Squats: 20 | 20 |20
Tricep Ex: 15 | 15 | 15
Lunges: 20 | 20 | 20
Dumbbell Rows: 10 | 10 | 10
Plank: 60 sec | 60 sec | 60 sec
Jumping Jack: 30 | 30 | 30
Tuesday
30 minutes on fatburn setting, 4.3 avg MPH, 2.16 miles, 231.3 calories burned
Wednesday
Warm-up: 6 minute 13 second 1/2 mile on elliptical, on cardio setting
Squats: 20 | 20 |20
Tricep Ex: 15 | 15 | 15
Lunges: 20 | 20 | 20
Dumbbell Rows: 10 | 10 | 10
Plank: 60 sec | 60 sec | 60 sec
Jumping Jack: 30 | 30 | 30
Week 11 - 151.0 lbs
Tuesday
Warm-up: 6 minute 35 second 1/2 mile on elliptical, on fatburn setting
Squats: 20 | 20 |20
Tricep Ex: 16 | 16 | 16
Lunges: 20 | 20 | 20
Dumbbell Rows: 12 | 12 | 12
Plank: 60 sec | 60 sec | 60 sec
Jumping Jack: 30 | 30 | 30
Wednesday
30 minutes on fatburn setting, 4.5 avg MPH, 2.23 miles, 236.9 calories burned
Friday
Warm-up: 6 minute 21 second 1/2 mile on elliptical, on fatburn setting
Squats: 20 | 20 |20
Tricep Ex: 15 | 15 | 15
Lunges: 20 | 20 | 20
Dumbbell Rows: 12 | 12 | 12
Plank: 60 sec | 60 sec | 60 sec
Jumping Jack: 30 | 30 | 30
Week 12 - 151.4 lbs
Monday
30 minutes on fatburn setting, 4.3 avg MPH, 2.15 miles, 231.6 calories burned
Tuesday
30 minutes on fatburn setting, 4.2 avg MPH, 2.09 miles, 227.7 calories burned
Wednesday
Warm-up: 6 minute 23 second 1/2 mile on elliptical, on fatburn setting
Squats: 20 | 20 |20
Tricep Ex: 15 | 15 | 15
Lunges: 20 | 20 | 20
Dumbbell Rows: 15 | 15 | 15
Plank: 60 sec | 60 sec | 60 sec
Jumping Jack: 30 | 30 | 30
Aaaaaand, there we go. I know updates are weird lately. It'll probably continue to be weird. *shrug*
Until next time!
<3
Monday, January 28, 2013
NF Weeks 7, 8 & 9
Hello!
>.>
I didn't forget. I'm just tired.
Anywho, I stopped recording what I eat. Three reasons. 1) I don't want people laughing at my obvious pregnancy cravings. 2) I was recording them to give anyone who was trying to make similar changes something to go off of--but I'm pregnant now, so it's not really going to be useful to non-preggers. 3) I'm at a point now, where I've trained myself not to eat so much--so a food journal is more of a time consumer now than a tool.
The last couple weeks I've only managed two workouts a week, but I'm okay with that. I'd like to get it up to more, but this will work for now. I'm almost out of the first trimester, and my energy is starting to return. So, fingers crossed.
Week 7 - 151.0 lb
Monday
Warm-up: 1 mile elliptical on hill setting, 11 min 17 sec
Squats: 20 | 20 | 20
Tricep Ex: 10 | 15 | 15
Lunges: 20 | 20 | 20
Dumbbell rows: 10 | 12 | 15
Plank: 60 sec | 60 sec | 65 sec
Jumping Jack: 30 | 30 | 30
(12.5 lb weights)
Thursday
Warm-up: 1 mile elliptical on hill setting, 11 min 54 sec
Squats: 20 | 20 | 20
Tricep Ex: 10 | 10 | 10
Lunges: 20 | 20 | 20
Dumbbell rows: 10 | 10 | 10
Plank: 60 sec | 60 sec | 60 sec
Jumping Jack: 30 | 30 | 30
(15 lb weights)
Week 8 - 152.6 lb
Monday
Warm-up: 1 mile elliptical on hill setting, 12 min 37 sec
Squats: 20 | 20 | 20
Tricep Ex: 15 | 15 | 15
Lunges: 20 | 20 | 20
Dumbbell rows: 10 | 10 | 10
Plank: 60 sec | 60 sec | 60 sec
Jumping Jack: 30 | 30 | 30
(15 lb weights)
Thursday
Warm-up: 1 mile elliptical on cardio setting, 12 min 29 sec
Squats: 20 | 20 | 20
Tricep Ex: 15 | 15 | 15
Lunges: 20 | 20 | 20
Dumbbell rows: 10 | 10 | 10
Plank: 60 sec | 60 sec | 60 sec
Jumping Jack: 30 | 30 | 30
(15 lb weights)
Week 9 - 152.6 lb
Wednesday
Warm-up: 1 mile elliptical on manual setting, 12 min 11 sec
Squats: 20 | 20 | 20
Tricep Ex: 15 | 15 | 15
Lunges: 20 | 20 | 20
Dumbbell rows: 10 | 10 | 10
Plank: 60 sec | 60 sec | 60 sec
Jumping Jack: 30 | 30 | 30
(15 lb weights)
Friday
Warm-up: 1 mile elliptical on cardio setting, 11 min 53 sec
Squats: 20 | 20 | 20
Tricep Ex: 15 | 15 | 15
Lunges: 20 | 20 | 20
Dumbbell rows: 10 | 10 | 10
Plank: 60 sec | 60 sec | 60 sec
Jumping Jack: 30 | 30 | 30
(15 lb weights)
Phew. All caught up.
Until next time!
<3
>.>
I didn't forget. I'm just tired.
Anywho, I stopped recording what I eat. Three reasons. 1) I don't want people laughing at my obvious pregnancy cravings. 2) I was recording them to give anyone who was trying to make similar changes something to go off of--but I'm pregnant now, so it's not really going to be useful to non-preggers. 3) I'm at a point now, where I've trained myself not to eat so much--so a food journal is more of a time consumer now than a tool.
The last couple weeks I've only managed two workouts a week, but I'm okay with that. I'd like to get it up to more, but this will work for now. I'm almost out of the first trimester, and my energy is starting to return. So, fingers crossed.
Week 7 - 151.0 lb
Monday
Warm-up: 1 mile elliptical on hill setting, 11 min 17 sec
Squats: 20 | 20 | 20
Tricep Ex: 10 | 15 | 15
Lunges: 20 | 20 | 20
Dumbbell rows: 10 | 12 | 15
Plank: 60 sec | 60 sec | 65 sec
Jumping Jack: 30 | 30 | 30
(12.5 lb weights)
Thursday
Warm-up: 1 mile elliptical on hill setting, 11 min 54 sec
Squats: 20 | 20 | 20
Tricep Ex: 10 | 10 | 10
Lunges: 20 | 20 | 20
Dumbbell rows: 10 | 10 | 10
Plank: 60 sec | 60 sec | 60 sec
Jumping Jack: 30 | 30 | 30
(15 lb weights)
Week 8 - 152.6 lb
Monday
Warm-up: 1 mile elliptical on hill setting, 12 min 37 sec
Squats: 20 | 20 | 20
Tricep Ex: 15 | 15 | 15
Lunges: 20 | 20 | 20
Dumbbell rows: 10 | 10 | 10
Plank: 60 sec | 60 sec | 60 sec
Jumping Jack: 30 | 30 | 30
(15 lb weights)
Thursday
Warm-up: 1 mile elliptical on cardio setting, 12 min 29 sec
Squats: 20 | 20 | 20
Tricep Ex: 15 | 15 | 15
Lunges: 20 | 20 | 20
Dumbbell rows: 10 | 10 | 10
Plank: 60 sec | 60 sec | 60 sec
Jumping Jack: 30 | 30 | 30
(15 lb weights)
Week 9 - 152.6 lb
Wednesday
Warm-up: 1 mile elliptical on manual setting, 12 min 11 sec
Squats: 20 | 20 | 20
Tricep Ex: 15 | 15 | 15
Lunges: 20 | 20 | 20
Dumbbell rows: 10 | 10 | 10
Plank: 60 sec | 60 sec | 60 sec
Jumping Jack: 30 | 30 | 30
(15 lb weights)
Friday
Warm-up: 1 mile elliptical on cardio setting, 11 min 53 sec
Squats: 20 | 20 | 20
Tricep Ex: 15 | 15 | 15
Lunges: 20 | 20 | 20
Dumbbell rows: 10 | 10 | 10
Plank: 60 sec | 60 sec | 60 sec
Jumping Jack: 30 | 30 | 30
(15 lb weights)
Phew. All caught up.
Until next time!
<3
Tuesday, January 8, 2013
NF Week 6
Hello! So, when Sarge told me two weeks ago, that he noticed a visible difference--I wasn't so sure I believed him. Was he just being nice? Trying to keep me motivated?
No, he was being truthful. I just took my post 6-week measurements, and am happy to announce that I have lost 8 5/8 inches total. I won't post my actual measurements, but I'll post the difference between the day I started and today.
Bust over: -1/2
under: -1/2
Waist: -3
Hips: -2
R thigh: -1
L thigh: -1/2
R bicep: +1/4
L bicep: +1/4
R calf: -7/8
L calf: -3/4
total lost= 8 5/8 in
You want to know the weight difference? It's like 1/2 pound gained. So, taking your measurements it definitely worth it. I really wish I had taken them back in April, or whenever it was, when I started this blog. I think it would be interesting to see the numbers. I can look at the pictures an know it's quite a bit, but the numbers are much more fun to look at.
So, now that the 6 weeks are up, I think I'll continue. And we'll just see what happens. I did find out week four, that we are expecting, so some things will change as time progresses, but I will do my best to stick with it. (Those of you on my Facebook, please don't post congratulations on my Facebook. I haven't announced it yet, and would like to be the one to do so.) So, I guess that's the next adventure in this! I have no intention of losing weight, but I would like to leave this pregnancy looking less like a blob.
Monday Weigh-In: 151.0
prisoner position on squats, 10 lb weights
Monday
Warm-up: 11 min 19 sec mile on cardio setting
Squats: 20 | 20 | 20
Tricep extensions: 20 | 20 | 25
Lunges: 20 | 20 | 20
Dumbbell rows: 15 | 18 | 20
Plank: 70 sec | 70 sec | 70 sec
Jumping jack: 30 | 30 | 30
Tuesday
30 minute elliptical on hill setting, avg MPH 5.1, 2.57 miles, 221.0 calories burned
Wednesday
Warm-up: 11 min 51 sec mile on cardio setting
Squats: 20 | 20 | 20
Tricep extensions: 20 | 20 | 25
Lunges: 20 | 20 | 20
Dumbbell rows: 16 | 18 | 20
Plank: 60 sec | 65 sec | 65 sec
Jumping jack: 30 | 30 | 30
Friday
Warm-up: 11 min 55 sec mile on cardio setting
Squats: 20 | 20 | 20
Tricep extensions: 25 | 25 | 25
Lunges: 20 | 20 | 20
Dumbbell rows: 20 | 20 | 20
Plank: 60 sec | 65 sec | 65 sec
Jumping jack: 30 | 30 | 30
Monday: 1 coffee, 2 English muffins each with a fried egg and cheese, granola bar, small garden salad (romaine lettuce), 2 Ritz, bowl of tomato soup with cream cheese, 4 tortilla chips, plate of chicken alfredo with fettuccine noodles, 2 slices buttered bread, a few blueberries, 96 ounces of water, chips and salsa
Tuesday:1 coffee, 2 serving Cheerios, tsp peanut butter, 3/4 cup blueberries, large garden salad with 1/2 chicken breast, 1/2 grapefruit, few mini pretzels, 3 Tootsie rolls, small plate of chicken alfredo noodle stuff, small salad, 2 slices buttered bread, glass of chocolate milk, handful dried cranberries, 96 ounces of water
Wednesday: 1 coffee, 2 serving cereal, small banana, few mini pretzels, large garden salad with 1/4 grilled chicken breast, 1/2 grapefruit, chips and salsa, handful of Goldfish, 2 burritos, 96+ ounces of water
Thursday: 2/3 lowfat yogurt, 2 fried eggs, 2 Eggo waffles, glass chocolate milk, 2 chicken nuggets, garden salad with 1/4 chicken breast, medium taco salad, 96+ ounces water
Friday: 1 coffee, 3 scrambled eggs with cheese, donut, 1/2 tuna sandwich, fruit and nut granola bar, 2 Ritz, 3/4 apple, 1/2 tuna sandwich, few pretzels, 1/2 Tombstone pizza, 96+ ounces of water
Until next week!
<3
Wednesday, January 2, 2013
NF Week 5
Aka, the week Christmas happened. Nothing like traveling and holidays to put a whammy on what you're doing. >.> I gained 5 lbs at Grandma's. It's gone now, though. I was scared for a bit. XD
Monday (although I did it Sunday before we left) weigh-in: 149.6
Moved up to 10 lb weights this week. Still doing prisoner on the squats
Wednesday
30 minutes on elliptical on the fatburn setting, avg MPH 4.7, 2.36 miles, and 246.0 calories burned
Saturday
Warm-up: 12 minute 2 second mile on elliptical, cardio setting
Squats: 20 | 20 | 20
Tricep extensions: 20 | 20 | 20
Lunges: 20 | 20 | 20
Dumbbell rows: 15 | 15 | 15
Plank: 60 sec | 60 sec | 60 sec
Jumping jacks: 40 | 40 | 40
I didn't keep track of what we ate Monday and Tuesday. Frankly, I'd rather not know. >.> I guessed on Wednesday's.
Wednesday: waffle, piece of ham, small glass OJ, 6 inch cold cut from Subway, a Sprite, bag of chips, a few more chips from the big bag we had with us, 4 Oreos, bowl of chili with cheese, 64 ounces of water
Thursday: 1 coffee, 3 fried eggs, 3 sausage links, peanut butter and jelly sandwich, some chips, 1/2 lowfat yogurt, 6 mini pretzel twists, 6 M&Ms, 1/2 grilled chicken breast, 1 cup broccoli, 2/3 cup corn, 1 cup baked parmesean potatoes, 96 ounces of water, piece of string cheese
Friday: 1 coffee, 2 serving oatmeal handful popcorn, cup corn, cup broccoli, 1 1/4 cup parm potatoes, 1 chicken nugget, banana, chips and salsa, 2 Oreos, 2 1/2 cups chicken fried rice, handful blueberries, more popcorn, 96+ ounces water
Short week, I know. And late posting, as usual. Oh well. This week is going better. :)
Until next time!
<3
Monday (although I did it Sunday before we left) weigh-in: 149.6
Moved up to 10 lb weights this week. Still doing prisoner on the squats
Wednesday
30 minutes on elliptical on the fatburn setting, avg MPH 4.7, 2.36 miles, and 246.0 calories burned
Saturday
Warm-up: 12 minute 2 second mile on elliptical, cardio setting
Squats: 20 | 20 | 20
Tricep extensions: 20 | 20 | 20
Lunges: 20 | 20 | 20
Dumbbell rows: 15 | 15 | 15
Plank: 60 sec | 60 sec | 60 sec
Jumping jacks: 40 | 40 | 40
I didn't keep track of what we ate Monday and Tuesday. Frankly, I'd rather not know. >.> I guessed on Wednesday's.
Wednesday: waffle, piece of ham, small glass OJ, 6 inch cold cut from Subway, a Sprite, bag of chips, a few more chips from the big bag we had with us, 4 Oreos, bowl of chili with cheese, 64 ounces of water
Thursday: 1 coffee, 3 fried eggs, 3 sausage links, peanut butter and jelly sandwich, some chips, 1/2 lowfat yogurt, 6 mini pretzel twists, 6 M&Ms, 1/2 grilled chicken breast, 1 cup broccoli, 2/3 cup corn, 1 cup baked parmesean potatoes, 96 ounces of water, piece of string cheese
Friday: 1 coffee, 2 serving oatmeal handful popcorn, cup corn, cup broccoli, 1 1/4 cup parm potatoes, 1 chicken nugget, banana, chips and salsa, 2 Oreos, 2 1/2 cups chicken fried rice, handful blueberries, more popcorn, 96+ ounces water
Short week, I know. And late posting, as usual. Oh well. This week is going better. :)
Until next time!
<3
Wednesday, December 26, 2012
NF Week Four
Hi, all!
So, I didn't finish an entire week... but I did better. 4/5 Ha. We took a short vacation to see my grandmother, who I hadn't seen in eighteen years, so that is why the blog be late.
Monday Weigh-In: 150.2 (+0)
Tuesday
Warm-up: some stretches, because Mini-Sarge was up.
Squats: 25 | 26 | 30 (prisoner)
Push-ups: 8 | 9 | 9 (on knees, elbows in)
Lunges: 30 | 30 | 30
Dumbbell rows: 30 | 30 | 30 (5lb)
Plank: 70 sec | 70 sec | 70 sec
Jumping jacks: 60 | 60 | 60
Wednesday
30 minutes on elliptical on fatburn setting, average speed 5.3 MPH, 2.63 miles, 263.7 calories burned
Friday
Warm-up: 10 min 51 sec mile on elliptical on cardio setting
Squats: 20 | 20 | 20 (prisoner)
Push-ups: 10 | 10 | 6 (knees, elbows in)
Lunges: 20 | 20 | 20
Dumbbell rows: 15 | 15 | 15 (10lb)
Plank: 65 sec | 65 sec | 65 sec
Jumping jacks: 30 | 30 | 30
Saturday
30 minutes on elliptical on interval setting, average speed 4.5 MPH, 2.43 miles, 217.9 calories burned
Monday: 1 coffee, 2 fried eggs, 1/2 cup ham and cheese hashbrown casserole, 4 silver dollar sized sausage patties, banana, 7 sweet potato fries, 4 chicken nuggets, 2 large bowls homemade chicken noodle soup, few grapes, 96+ ounces of water
Tuesday: 1 coffee, 2 fried eggs, 1/2 cup hashbrown cass, banana, 1.5 cup mashed sweet potatoes, 2 cups mixed veggies, Chick-fil-A nuggets and fries with a Dr. Pepper, 20 oz Sprite, chicken Florentine w/ fettuccine noodles, 96+ ounces water, caramel popcorn
Wednesday: 2 coffee, 2 fried eggs, 1/2 cup hashbrown cass, popcorn, 2 cup sweet potatoes, 1/3 lowfat yogurt, more popcorn, banana, a banana muffin, 5 Ritz crackers, green tea, chicken florentine, glass cranberry/apple juice, gallon of water
Thursday: 1 coffee, 2 eggs, ramen, 2/3 lowfat yogurt, granola bar, handful popcorn, taco salad, 2 apple slices, 96 ounces of water
Friday: 3/4 cup coffee, 2 serving oatmeal, string cheese, 2 cup homemade veggie stirfry with egg, bite of chocolate bar, popcorn, blackbean burrito, a few carrots, few M&M, 1 cup chicken florentine, 96 ounce water
And now... to bed!
Until next time. :)
So, I didn't finish an entire week... but I did better. 4/5 Ha. We took a short vacation to see my grandmother, who I hadn't seen in eighteen years, so that is why the blog be late.
Monday Weigh-In: 150.2 (+0)
Tuesday
Warm-up: some stretches, because Mini-Sarge was up.
Squats: 25 | 26 | 30 (prisoner)
Push-ups: 8 | 9 | 9 (on knees, elbows in)
Lunges: 30 | 30 | 30
Dumbbell rows: 30 | 30 | 30 (5lb)
Plank: 70 sec | 70 sec | 70 sec
Jumping jacks: 60 | 60 | 60
Wednesday
30 minutes on elliptical on fatburn setting, average speed 5.3 MPH, 2.63 miles, 263.7 calories burned
Friday
Warm-up: 10 min 51 sec mile on elliptical on cardio setting
Squats: 20 | 20 | 20 (prisoner)
Push-ups: 10 | 10 | 6 (knees, elbows in)
Lunges: 20 | 20 | 20
Dumbbell rows: 15 | 15 | 15 (10lb)
Plank: 65 sec | 65 sec | 65 sec
Jumping jacks: 30 | 30 | 30
Saturday
30 minutes on elliptical on interval setting, average speed 4.5 MPH, 2.43 miles, 217.9 calories burned
Monday: 1 coffee, 2 fried eggs, 1/2 cup ham and cheese hashbrown casserole, 4 silver dollar sized sausage patties, banana, 7 sweet potato fries, 4 chicken nuggets, 2 large bowls homemade chicken noodle soup, few grapes, 96+ ounces of water
Tuesday: 1 coffee, 2 fried eggs, 1/2 cup hashbrown cass, banana, 1.5 cup mashed sweet potatoes, 2 cups mixed veggies, Chick-fil-A nuggets and fries with a Dr. Pepper, 20 oz Sprite, chicken Florentine w/ fettuccine noodles, 96+ ounces water, caramel popcorn
Wednesday: 2 coffee, 2 fried eggs, 1/2 cup hashbrown cass, popcorn, 2 cup sweet potatoes, 1/3 lowfat yogurt, more popcorn, banana, a banana muffin, 5 Ritz crackers, green tea, chicken florentine, glass cranberry/apple juice, gallon of water
Thursday: 1 coffee, 2 eggs, ramen, 2/3 lowfat yogurt, granola bar, handful popcorn, taco salad, 2 apple slices, 96 ounces of water
Friday: 3/4 cup coffee, 2 serving oatmeal, string cheese, 2 cup homemade veggie stirfry with egg, bite of chocolate bar, popcorn, blackbean burrito, a few carrots, few M&M, 1 cup chicken florentine, 96 ounce water
And now... to bed!
Until next time. :)
Sunday, December 16, 2012
NF Week Three
I didn't manage to complete a whole week, yet again. Can't wait for things to settle down.
Monday Weigh-In: 150.2 (-0.6 lb)
Still doing push-ups on my knees with elbows in, and still using 5 lb weights. However, did change my squats to the prisoner hold, instead of holding my arms out in front.
Monday
Warm-up: 10 min 31 second mile on elliptical on cardio setting
Squats: 20 | 22 | 25
Push-ups: 10 | 10 | 10
Lunges: 28 | 28 | 28
Dumbbell rows: 30 | 30 | 30
Plank: 60 sec | 62 sec | 65 sec
Jumping jacks: 50 | 55 | 55
Tuesday
Elliptical for 30 minutes on fatburn setting, average speed 5.6 MPH, 2.81 miles, 276.0 calories burned
Wednesday
Warm-up: 10 min 7 sec mile on elliptical on hill setting
Squats: 22 | 22 | 25
Push-ups: 6 | 10 | 8
Lunges: 30 | 30 | 30
Dumbbell rows: 30 | 30 | 30
Plank: 60 sec | 62 sec | 90 sec
Jumping jacks: 50 | 55 | 60
Thursday
Nada. I donated blood, and was told no exercise for 24 hours. And, was too lazy to get up early to do it. >.>
Friday
Got ready to work out, and Sarge and his buddy showed up. I'd work out in front of Sarge, but not his friend. One day, we won't have such a small house, and this won't be an issue.
Monday: 2 coffee, 2 pieces spinach quiche, 3/4 banana, a few pretzels, 1/4 banana, 1 1/2 grilled chicken breast, 1 cup Spanish rice, 1 cup broc/caul/carrots, 64 ounces of water, glass of milk
Tuesday: 2 coffee, 1 quiche, small sweet potato with butter and cinnamon, apple slice, 1/4 banana, 1 chicken nugget, 2 fried eggs with salsa, 6 cookies (>.>), a few whole wheat Ritz crackers, grilled chicken breast, 1 1/4 cup steamed veggies, 2 cups Spanish rice, 64+ ounces of water
Wednesday: 2 coffee, 4 fried eggs with salsa, banana, glass milk, small sweet potato, bag of popcorn, cup of raw carrots, 7 cookies (>.> I know...), 1 piece of chocolate, 2 cups spaghetti, 3/4 cup mixed veggies, 96 ounces of water, bowl ice cream
Thursday: 3 coffee, 3 scrambled eggs with diced ham, cranberry juice, small chicken taco, small bowl chili, 3/4 cup hashbrown casserole, slice of some apple dessert that was baked and delicious, small brownie, small bag pretzels, 2 cups hashbrown casserole, 2 cups macaroni and cheese, 96+ ounce of water, banana
Friday: 1.5 coffee, 1/5 banana, 1/3 lowfat yogurt, 3 fried eggs with salsa, string cheese, small sweet potato, tablespoon peanut butter, chips and salsa, 3 cookies, large plate of spaghetti, house salad, 2 pieces of garlic toast, small glass wine, 64 ounces of water
The cookies are gone. >.> That's a good thing. I need to get some healthier snacks. I just could not get satisfied this week. Was crazy. Anywho, going to try to complete a whole week this week! Wish me luck, haha.
Until next time! <3
Monday Weigh-In: 150.2 (-0.6 lb)
Still doing push-ups on my knees with elbows in, and still using 5 lb weights. However, did change my squats to the prisoner hold, instead of holding my arms out in front.
Monday
Warm-up: 10 min 31 second mile on elliptical on cardio setting
Squats: 20 | 22 | 25
Push-ups: 10 | 10 | 10
Lunges: 28 | 28 | 28
Dumbbell rows: 30 | 30 | 30
Plank: 60 sec | 62 sec | 65 sec
Jumping jacks: 50 | 55 | 55
Tuesday
Elliptical for 30 minutes on fatburn setting, average speed 5.6 MPH, 2.81 miles, 276.0 calories burned
Wednesday
Warm-up: 10 min 7 sec mile on elliptical on hill setting
Squats: 22 | 22 | 25
Push-ups: 6 | 10 | 8
Lunges: 30 | 30 | 30
Dumbbell rows: 30 | 30 | 30
Plank: 60 sec | 62 sec | 90 sec
Jumping jacks: 50 | 55 | 60
Thursday
Nada. I donated blood, and was told no exercise for 24 hours. And, was too lazy to get up early to do it. >.>
Friday
Got ready to work out, and Sarge and his buddy showed up. I'd work out in front of Sarge, but not his friend. One day, we won't have such a small house, and this won't be an issue.
Monday: 2 coffee, 2 pieces spinach quiche, 3/4 banana, a few pretzels, 1/4 banana, 1 1/2 grilled chicken breast, 1 cup Spanish rice, 1 cup broc/caul/carrots, 64 ounces of water, glass of milk
Tuesday: 2 coffee, 1 quiche, small sweet potato with butter and cinnamon, apple slice, 1/4 banana, 1 chicken nugget, 2 fried eggs with salsa, 6 cookies (>.>), a few whole wheat Ritz crackers, grilled chicken breast, 1 1/4 cup steamed veggies, 2 cups Spanish rice, 64+ ounces of water
Wednesday: 2 coffee, 4 fried eggs with salsa, banana, glass milk, small sweet potato, bag of popcorn, cup of raw carrots, 7 cookies (>.> I know...), 1 piece of chocolate, 2 cups spaghetti, 3/4 cup mixed veggies, 96 ounces of water, bowl ice cream
Thursday: 3 coffee, 3 scrambled eggs with diced ham, cranberry juice, small chicken taco, small bowl chili, 3/4 cup hashbrown casserole, slice of some apple dessert that was baked and delicious, small brownie, small bag pretzels, 2 cups hashbrown casserole, 2 cups macaroni and cheese, 96+ ounce of water, banana
Friday: 1.5 coffee, 1/5 banana, 1/3 lowfat yogurt, 3 fried eggs with salsa, string cheese, small sweet potato, tablespoon peanut butter, chips and salsa, 3 cookies, large plate of spaghetti, house salad, 2 pieces of garlic toast, small glass wine, 64 ounces of water
The cookies are gone. >.> That's a good thing. I need to get some healthier snacks. I just could not get satisfied this week. Was crazy. Anywho, going to try to complete a whole week this week! Wish me luck, haha.
Until next time! <3
Saturday, December 15, 2012
Are We Serious?
A break from the workout numbers today. I feel the need to vent. And doing so on Facebook is only going to do two things. 1) Piss off half my friend's list, and 2) Make me even more annoyed. So Blogger it is! And those that can find it, can read it, and argue with me on here. The list is much shorter, so there won't be so many people to fight off.
So by now, we are all aware of the horrible shooting in Connecticut yesterday morning (were you also aware that in China yesterday, some crazy wielding a knife attacked 22 children and an elderly woman?). There are two things, in particular, going around on Facebook today that are just pissing me off to no end. The first, gun control, either pro or against. And the second, some form of bad things happen in schools because God isn't allowed in schools.
I cannot believe that so many people are using this to push their agenda. It's been a fsking DAY, people. How freaking callous can you be? Let these poor families mourn before you start spewing from the mouth. Just have some freaking respect.
Let's start with the guns. You cannot take away people's rights to own a gun. Making them illegal isn't going to stop the bad guys from getting guns. And what you'll have, is a bunch of unarmed citizens who can't protect themselves if the event arises. I'm not saying every Joe Smith should be able to get an automatic weapon (and from what little I've investigated, the rules on getting those weapons are pretty strict--though, I haven't done enough research to say with certainty that I believe that 100%. And the last thing I need right now is someone in a black suit knocking on my door because I was Googling about getting automatic weapons). I mean, think about it. Drugs are illegal. Does that stop people? Law abiding citizens, yes. But the people that don't care? Hell no. People need to be careful with their firearms. Take precautions. Lock them up. But, the government doesn't need to take them away from them. And arming teachers? A little extreme.
Next, the God in school thing. This one... I just don't even know where to start. How does this even make sense, in this particular circumstance? It seems like an entirely different argument completely. Allowing God in school won't stop these things. Better security measures will prevent these tragedies. No visitors outside the office. Metal detectors at the doors. Let's take some of the budget and secure our schools! Our children shouldn't be afraid to go to school. Our parents shouldn't be afraid to send them.
And, before I get any hate, I am not Christian, but I have no problem with allowing God in schools--to an extent. Pledge of Allegiance? Cool with me. Allowing a moment for silent prayer? Fine with me (if your kid doesn't pray, they can just be respectful and stay silent for a few moments). Allowing kids to carry their Bible with them (or whatever holy book they may have)? Absolutely! Allowing for pre and after school prayer groups/Bible study? Go for it! The only problem I have with it, and it's not for the reason you might think, is teaching it in class. I don't think a religious class in a high school setting is a big deal, because high schoolers aren't going to be influenced as easily. I wouldn't want someone teaching something like that to my elementary student. I feel like that is my job, as the parent. And then you run into being fair. I know from experience, that there has to be so many students signing up for a class to happen (which is why I got suckered in AP Calculus my senior year). So, if there are only 4 or 5 Jewish kids, they won't have enough to offer the class. Whereas, you know there will be enough Christian students. So, there would have to be something more like a World Religion class, where they just learn about the different religions of the world. Honestly, this idea I like. Knowledge leads to less ignorance, and that is always a good thing.
Anyway.
I know I just went and threw my opinions out there, after bitching that others were. I'm not doing so in the same fashion, though. I have no agenda. I am just, utterly heartbroken for all those families. No one should be planning their babies funeral this close to Christmas, especially because of an event like this.
And for the love of all that is good, can we please, PLEASE focus on the victims. Don't immortalize this piece of scum that took their lives. Mr. Morgan Freeman said it best:
"You want to know why. This may sound cynical, but here's why.
It's because of the way the media reports it. Flip on the news and watch how we treat the Batman theater shooter and the Oregon mall shooter like celebrities. Dylan Klebold and Eric Harris are household names, but do you know the name of a single victim of Columbine? Distur
(Update: Haha, internet. You got me. Above quote is not by Mr. Freeman, but that doesn't change the truth I feel is behind it.)
So by now, we are all aware of the horrible shooting in Connecticut yesterday morning (were you also aware that in China yesterday, some crazy wielding a knife attacked 22 children and an elderly woman?). There are two things, in particular, going around on Facebook today that are just pissing me off to no end. The first, gun control, either pro or against. And the second, some form of bad things happen in schools because God isn't allowed in schools.
I cannot believe that so many people are using this to push their agenda. It's been a fsking DAY, people. How freaking callous can you be? Let these poor families mourn before you start spewing from the mouth. Just have some freaking respect.
Let's start with the guns. You cannot take away people's rights to own a gun. Making them illegal isn't going to stop the bad guys from getting guns. And what you'll have, is a bunch of unarmed citizens who can't protect themselves if the event arises. I'm not saying every Joe Smith should be able to get an automatic weapon (and from what little I've investigated, the rules on getting those weapons are pretty strict--though, I haven't done enough research to say with certainty that I believe that 100%. And the last thing I need right now is someone in a black suit knocking on my door because I was Googling about getting automatic weapons). I mean, think about it. Drugs are illegal. Does that stop people? Law abiding citizens, yes. But the people that don't care? Hell no. People need to be careful with their firearms. Take precautions. Lock them up. But, the government doesn't need to take them away from them. And arming teachers? A little extreme.
Next, the God in school thing. This one... I just don't even know where to start. How does this even make sense, in this particular circumstance? It seems like an entirely different argument completely. Allowing God in school won't stop these things. Better security measures will prevent these tragedies. No visitors outside the office. Metal detectors at the doors. Let's take some of the budget and secure our schools! Our children shouldn't be afraid to go to school. Our parents shouldn't be afraid to send them.
And, before I get any hate, I am not Christian, but I have no problem with allowing God in schools--to an extent. Pledge of Allegiance? Cool with me. Allowing a moment for silent prayer? Fine with me (if your kid doesn't pray, they can just be respectful and stay silent for a few moments). Allowing kids to carry their Bible with them (or whatever holy book they may have)? Absolutely! Allowing for pre and after school prayer groups/Bible study? Go for it! The only problem I have with it, and it's not for the reason you might think, is teaching it in class. I don't think a religious class in a high school setting is a big deal, because high schoolers aren't going to be influenced as easily. I wouldn't want someone teaching something like that to my elementary student. I feel like that is my job, as the parent. And then you run into being fair. I know from experience, that there has to be so many students signing up for a class to happen (which is why I got suckered in AP Calculus my senior year). So, if there are only 4 or 5 Jewish kids, they won't have enough to offer the class. Whereas, you know there will be enough Christian students. So, there would have to be something more like a World Religion class, where they just learn about the different religions of the world. Honestly, this idea I like. Knowledge leads to less ignorance, and that is always a good thing.
Anyway.
I know I just went and threw my opinions out there, after bitching that others were. I'm not doing so in the same fashion, though. I have no agenda. I am just, utterly heartbroken for all those families. No one should be planning their babies funeral this close to Christmas, especially because of an event like this.
And for the love of all that is good, can we please, PLEASE focus on the victims. Don't immortalize this piece of scum that took their lives. Mr. Morgan Freeman said it best:
"You want to know why. This may sound cynical, but here's why.
It's because of the way the media reports it. Flip on the news and watch how we treat the Batman theater shooter and the Oregon mall shooter like celebrities. Dylan Klebold and Eric Harris are household names, but do you know the name of a single victim of Columbine? Distur
bed people who would otherwise just off themselves in their basements see the news and want to top it by doing something worse, and going out in a memorable way. Why a grade school? Why children? Because he'll be remembered as a horrible monster, instead of a sad nobody.
CNN's article says that if the body count "holds up", this will rank as the second deadliest shooting behind Virginia Tech, as if statistics somehow make one shooting worse than another. Then they post a video interview of third-graders for all the details of what they saw and heard while the shootings were happening. Fox News has plastered the killer's face on all their reports for hours. Any articles or news stories yet that focus on the victims and ignore the killer's identity? None that I've seen yet. Because they don't sell. So congratulations, sensationalist media, you've just lit the fire for someone to top this and knock off a day care center or a maternity ward next.
You can help by forgetting you ever read this man's name, and remembering the name of at least one victim. You can help by donating to mental health research instead of pointing to gun control as the problem."
CNN's article says that if the body count "holds up", this will rank as the second deadliest shooting behind Virginia Tech, as if statistics somehow make one shooting worse than another. Then they post a video interview of third-graders for all the details of what they saw and heard while the shootings were happening. Fox News has plastered the killer's face on all their reports for hours. Any articles or news stories yet that focus on the victims and ignore the killer's identity? None that I've seen yet. Because they don't sell. So congratulations, sensationalist media, you've just lit the fire for someone to top this and knock off a day care center or a maternity ward next.
You can help by forgetting you ever read this man's name, and remembering the name of at least one victim. You can help by donating to mental health research instead of pointing to gun control as the problem."
(Update: Haha, internet. You got me. Above quote is not by Mr. Freeman, but that doesn't change the truth I feel is behind it.)
Monday, December 10, 2012
NF Week Two
Hola! Just going to jump into it today. Don't have much to say. I aaaalmost did a regular push-up today, ha, but that's about it.
Monday Weigh-In: 150.8 (-2.0lb)
Still doing push-ups on my knees with my elbows in, and working with 5 lb weights
Monday
Warm-up: 10 min 8 sec mile on elliptical on interval setting
Squats: 25 | 25 | 25
Push-ups: 10 | 10 | 10
Lunges: 25 | 26 | 26
Dumbbell Rows: 26 | 26 | 27
Plank: 60 sec | 60 sec | 60 sec
Jumping Jacks: 45 | 45 | 45
Tuesday
Elliptical, 30 minutes on hill setting, avg. speed 5.3 mph, 2.65 miles, 225.9 calories burned
Wednesday
Warm-up: 10 min 6 sec mile on elliptical on interval setting
Squats: 26 | 26 | 26
Push-ups: 10 | 10 | 10
Lunges: 26 | 26 | 26
Dumbbell Rows: 26 | 26 | 26
Plank: 60 sec | 60 sec | 65 sec
Jumping Jacks: 50 | 50 | 60
Thursday
Elliptical, 30 minutes on fatburn setting, avg. speed 5.7 mph, 2.83 miles, 277.2 calories burned
Friday
Took the day off, because I felt like crap. >.> Mini-Sarge didn't take a nap this day anyway, so working it in, would have been difficult even if I had mustered the strength.
Totally did not follow the "diet" this week. We had soooo much food left over from the Christmas party the previous Saturday. Should have thrown it out.. oh well.
Monday: 3 coffee, 2 fried eggs, slice ham, some mandarin oranges, 2 stuffed manicotti (beef and spinach), banana, a pumpkin pie tart, handful of Sunchips, a mini Reeses cup, 3 stuffed manicotti, a slice of chocolate Oreo pie (someone left this at the party on Saturday, and it came home with us... >.>), 96+ ounces of water, a glass of wine
Tuesday: 3 coffee, 4 fried eggs, 2 cups smashed potatoes w/ cheese and sour cream with a slice of ham diced up, piece choc pie, some tortilla chips, 3 stuffed manicotti, 96+ ounces of water
Wednesday: 1/2 Diet Coke can, 2 coffee, 3 fried eggs, 2 stuffed manicotti w/ cheese, 1 mini Reeses, 1 cup mashed sweet potatoes with adobe pepper, 2 1/2 cups smashed potatoes with ham/cheese/sour cream, 96+ ounce of water, 2 slices of egg nog bread, 1/2 glass milk
Thursday: 3 coffee, 1 piece spinach&ham quiche, banana, pancake, 1 cup macaroni and cheese, 2 Hershey's kisses, 1 black bean burrito, 1/2 lowfat yogurt, 96+ ounce of water, a few tortilla chips
Friday: 3 coffee, 2 quiche, banana, 2 pieces chocolate, 6 chicken nuggets, a few pretzels, a few tortilla chips, small taco salad, glass wine, 64+ ounces of water
Monday Weigh-In: 150.8 (-2.0lb)
Still doing push-ups on my knees with my elbows in, and working with 5 lb weights
Monday
Warm-up: 10 min 8 sec mile on elliptical on interval setting
Squats: 25 | 25 | 25
Push-ups: 10 | 10 | 10
Lunges: 25 | 26 | 26
Dumbbell Rows: 26 | 26 | 27
Plank: 60 sec | 60 sec | 60 sec
Jumping Jacks: 45 | 45 | 45
Tuesday
Elliptical, 30 minutes on hill setting, avg. speed 5.3 mph, 2.65 miles, 225.9 calories burned
Wednesday
Warm-up: 10 min 6 sec mile on elliptical on interval setting
Squats: 26 | 26 | 26
Push-ups: 10 | 10 | 10
Lunges: 26 | 26 | 26
Dumbbell Rows: 26 | 26 | 26
Plank: 60 sec | 60 sec | 65 sec
Jumping Jacks: 50 | 50 | 60
Thursday
Elliptical, 30 minutes on fatburn setting, avg. speed 5.7 mph, 2.83 miles, 277.2 calories burned
Friday
Took the day off, because I felt like crap. >.> Mini-Sarge didn't take a nap this day anyway, so working it in, would have been difficult even if I had mustered the strength.
Totally did not follow the "diet" this week. We had soooo much food left over from the Christmas party the previous Saturday. Should have thrown it out.. oh well.
Monday: 3 coffee, 2 fried eggs, slice ham, some mandarin oranges, 2 stuffed manicotti (beef and spinach), banana, a pumpkin pie tart, handful of Sunchips, a mini Reeses cup, 3 stuffed manicotti, a slice of chocolate Oreo pie (someone left this at the party on Saturday, and it came home with us... >.>), 96+ ounces of water, a glass of wine
Tuesday: 3 coffee, 4 fried eggs, 2 cups smashed potatoes w/ cheese and sour cream with a slice of ham diced up, piece choc pie, some tortilla chips, 3 stuffed manicotti, 96+ ounces of water
Wednesday: 1/2 Diet Coke can, 2 coffee, 3 fried eggs, 2 stuffed manicotti w/ cheese, 1 mini Reeses, 1 cup mashed sweet potatoes with adobe pepper, 2 1/2 cups smashed potatoes with ham/cheese/sour cream, 96+ ounce of water, 2 slices of egg nog bread, 1/2 glass milk
Thursday: 3 coffee, 1 piece spinach&ham quiche, banana, pancake, 1 cup macaroni and cheese, 2 Hershey's kisses, 1 black bean burrito, 1/2 lowfat yogurt, 96+ ounce of water, a few tortilla chips
Friday: 3 coffee, 2 quiche, banana, 2 pieces chocolate, 6 chicken nuggets, a few pretzels, a few tortilla chips, small taco salad, glass wine, 64+ ounces of water
Sunday, December 2, 2012
NF Week One
Hi! /wave
So, I completed week one of the new strategy. I even remembered to take measurements this time, so, I'll have something else to look and compare other than what the scale says.
I found that everything except push-ups on the planned workout were relatively easy. So, some I added reps to it. The push-ups still kick my ass, but I'll work up to it. I told Sarge tonight that my goal is to be able to do a pull-up. He says, "Just one? *laugh*" "Well, yeah." XD
Okay, so the workout is supposed to be 20 body weight squats, 10 push-ups, 20 walking lunges, 10 dumbbell rows, a 15 second plank, and 30 jumping jacks. Three times. No stopping between movements, and just long enough to get a drink of water between circuits. Each time, you're supposed to try to do just one more. Supposed to be about getting stronger.
My push-ups as of now are on my knees. >.> And starting Wednesday, I took Sarge's advice and kept my elbows in (a bit harder. Go ahead. Try it.). I'm also only using 5 lb weights for my dumbbell rows. I need to get a heavier set. For now, this will do. Because they are so light, I doubled the reps.
Monday Weigh-In: 152.8
Monday
Warm-up: 10min 17 sec mile on the elliptical on the cardio setting
Squats: 20 | 20 | 20
Push-ups: 10 | 10 | 10
Lunges: 20 | 20 | 20
Dumbbell rows: 20 | 20 | 20
Plank: 30 sec | 33 sec | 40 sec
Jumping jacks: 30 | 30 | 30
Tuesday
Elliptical, 30 minutes on interval setting, avg. speed 5.7 mph, 2.83 miles, 239.2 cal burned
Wednesday
Warm-up: 10min 53 sec mile on the elliptical on the cardio setting
Squats: 21 | 21 | 25
Push-ups: 10 | 9 | 9
Lunges: 21 | 22 | 22
Dumbbell rows: 21 | 25 | 25
Plank: 35 sec | 40 sec | 40 sec
Jumping jacks: 40 | 40 | 40
Thursday
Elliptical, 30 minutes on strength setting, avg. speed 5.1 mph, 2.54 miles, 234.2 cal burned
Friday
Warm-up: 10min 46 sec mile on the elliptical on the cardio setting
Squats: 22 | 22 | 25
Push-ups: 3 | 6 | 7
Lunges: 22 | 22 | 25
Dumbbell rows: 25 | 26 | 26
Plank: 40 sec | 41 sec | 60 sec
Jumping jacks: 40 | 45 | 50
I tried a lot harder to watch my food. Not so much how much I'm eating, but what. I think I've got a handle on the crazy snacking. Now, trying to shift to better choices. We did have Thanksgiving leftovers this week... >.> This will be easier after the holidays.
Monday: 2 coffee, banana, 5 pretzels, some turkey, 1.5 cup stuffing, apple slice, banana, some grapes, 1 cookie, grilled cheese on whole wheat, 1.5 cup stuffing, gallon of water, bowl ice cream
Tuesday: 2 coffee, 3 fried eggs, apple, small salad with turkey and dried cranberries, a few more pieces of turkey for a snack, an apple, a slice of roast beef, 2 cups of roast veggies (onion, carrots, potatoes), 3/4 cup steamed cauliflower, a large piece of pumpkin pie with whipped cream, 96+ oz water
Wednesday: 3.5 coffee, 3 fried eggs with tabasco, small banana, 1/2 lowfat yogurt, piece of quiche, 1 cup broccoli/cauliflower/carrot with cheese, some turkey, roast beef sandwich with peppers/onions and cheese, 1.5 cups roast veggies, a tablespoon of peanut butter, 96+ oz water
Thursday: 3 coffee, 3 fried eggs, 2 slices pumpkin bread, 1/3 lowfat yogurt, 1 cup steamed cauliflower with cheese, a raisin bagel with cream cheese, a roast beef sandwich, 1 cup roast veggies, a few pretzels sticks, a glass of wine, 96+ oz water
Friday: 3 coffee, 3 fried eggs, 2 slices pumpkin bread, 1/3 lowfat yogurt, bowl of roast beef, slice pumpkin pie, roast beef sandwich, 2 cups broc/caul/carrots with cheese, 96+ oz water, slice of pie
Sooo... minus the pie... not terrible. We have junk left over from the Christmas party we had on Saturday, though. I don't know why people bring sweets and then don't take them home. -_- I'd throw it in the trash, but I'd feel bad. Something about wasting food just doesn't work with me. Oh well. Will just have to work a bit harder this week, I suppose. :)
Anywho, shall see how this goes. I guess after a few weeks, I'll be able to fully recommend it or not. The work out is really no joke. And, it's nice and planned out for those who aren't sure where to start. They have a really nice forum there to help you, too. (Alright, off my promoting soap box!)
Until next week!
<3
So, I completed week one of the new strategy. I even remembered to take measurements this time, so, I'll have something else to look and compare other than what the scale says.
I found that everything except push-ups on the planned workout were relatively easy. So, some I added reps to it. The push-ups still kick my ass, but I'll work up to it. I told Sarge tonight that my goal is to be able to do a pull-up. He says, "Just one? *laugh*" "Well, yeah." XD
Okay, so the workout is supposed to be 20 body weight squats, 10 push-ups, 20 walking lunges, 10 dumbbell rows, a 15 second plank, and 30 jumping jacks. Three times. No stopping between movements, and just long enough to get a drink of water between circuits. Each time, you're supposed to try to do just one more. Supposed to be about getting stronger.
My push-ups as of now are on my knees. >.> And starting Wednesday, I took Sarge's advice and kept my elbows in (a bit harder. Go ahead. Try it.). I'm also only using 5 lb weights for my dumbbell rows. I need to get a heavier set. For now, this will do. Because they are so light, I doubled the reps.
Monday Weigh-In: 152.8
Monday
Warm-up: 10min 17 sec mile on the elliptical on the cardio setting
Squats: 20 | 20 | 20
Push-ups: 10 | 10 | 10
Lunges: 20 | 20 | 20
Dumbbell rows: 20 | 20 | 20
Plank: 30 sec | 33 sec | 40 sec
Jumping jacks: 30 | 30 | 30
Tuesday
Elliptical, 30 minutes on interval setting, avg. speed 5.7 mph, 2.83 miles, 239.2 cal burned
Wednesday
Warm-up: 10min 53 sec mile on the elliptical on the cardio setting
Squats: 21 | 21 | 25
Push-ups: 10 | 9 | 9
Lunges: 21 | 22 | 22
Dumbbell rows: 21 | 25 | 25
Plank: 35 sec | 40 sec | 40 sec
Jumping jacks: 40 | 40 | 40
Thursday
Elliptical, 30 minutes on strength setting, avg. speed 5.1 mph, 2.54 miles, 234.2 cal burned
Friday
Warm-up: 10min 46 sec mile on the elliptical on the cardio setting
Squats: 22 | 22 | 25
Push-ups: 3 | 6 | 7
Lunges: 22 | 22 | 25
Dumbbell rows: 25 | 26 | 26
Plank: 40 sec | 41 sec | 60 sec
Jumping jacks: 40 | 45 | 50
I tried a lot harder to watch my food. Not so much how much I'm eating, but what. I think I've got a handle on the crazy snacking. Now, trying to shift to better choices. We did have Thanksgiving leftovers this week... >.> This will be easier after the holidays.
Monday: 2 coffee, banana, 5 pretzels, some turkey, 1.5 cup stuffing, apple slice, banana, some grapes, 1 cookie, grilled cheese on whole wheat, 1.5 cup stuffing, gallon of water, bowl ice cream
Tuesday: 2 coffee, 3 fried eggs, apple, small salad with turkey and dried cranberries, a few more pieces of turkey for a snack, an apple, a slice of roast beef, 2 cups of roast veggies (onion, carrots, potatoes), 3/4 cup steamed cauliflower, a large piece of pumpkin pie with whipped cream, 96+ oz water
Wednesday: 3.5 coffee, 3 fried eggs with tabasco, small banana, 1/2 lowfat yogurt, piece of quiche, 1 cup broccoli/cauliflower/carrot with cheese, some turkey, roast beef sandwich with peppers/onions and cheese, 1.5 cups roast veggies, a tablespoon of peanut butter, 96+ oz water
Thursday: 3 coffee, 3 fried eggs, 2 slices pumpkin bread, 1/3 lowfat yogurt, 1 cup steamed cauliflower with cheese, a raisin bagel with cream cheese, a roast beef sandwich, 1 cup roast veggies, a few pretzels sticks, a glass of wine, 96+ oz water
Friday: 3 coffee, 3 fried eggs, 2 slices pumpkin bread, 1/3 lowfat yogurt, bowl of roast beef, slice pumpkin pie, roast beef sandwich, 2 cups broc/caul/carrots with cheese, 96+ oz water, slice of pie
Sooo... minus the pie... not terrible. We have junk left over from the Christmas party we had on Saturday, though. I don't know why people bring sweets and then don't take them home. -_- I'd throw it in the trash, but I'd feel bad. Something about wasting food just doesn't work with me. Oh well. Will just have to work a bit harder this week, I suppose. :)
Anywho, shall see how this goes. I guess after a few weeks, I'll be able to fully recommend it or not. The work out is really no joke. And, it's nice and planned out for those who aren't sure where to start. They have a really nice forum there to help you, too. (Alright, off my promoting soap box!)
Until next week!
<3
Monday, November 26, 2012
Reconfiguration
Hi! Hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday. :) I enjoyed our time with Sarge's parents, and had a nice quiet birthday at home. And, if you hadn't noticed, did take the week off from food journaling and working out. I weighed in the beginning of last week at a whopping 148.6! Of course... heh, food happened. So, this week's weigh in wasn't so low. It's okay, though. I expected it.
This week, I am trying something new! I have posted before about Nerd Fitness. Well, this week starts a 6 week challenge to see if I can get better results trying something new. So, no more elliptical charts. I'm starting with the beginner body weight workout. I did it today, and it's a bit easy... so, I'll be upping my reps, I think. My goal is to be able to do the pushups for real, not on my knees. And, I'd like to up my weight on the dumbbell rows--although that means finding a new weight, ha.
I took measurements and new pictures--which, probably won't get posted, ha. But they will be a good reference to see if this works well.
I'm also making some small diet changes. I would LOVE to go Paleo or some other variation of it, but it's not in the budget. So, I'll just be trying to consume more protein (because looking back, I don't get very much daily), and less junk.
So, anywho, that's the update for now. Take care!
<3
This week, I am trying something new! I have posted before about Nerd Fitness. Well, this week starts a 6 week challenge to see if I can get better results trying something new. So, no more elliptical charts. I'm starting with the beginner body weight workout. I did it today, and it's a bit easy... so, I'll be upping my reps, I think. My goal is to be able to do the pushups for real, not on my knees. And, I'd like to up my weight on the dumbbell rows--although that means finding a new weight, ha.
I took measurements and new pictures--which, probably won't get posted, ha. But they will be a good reference to see if this works well.
I'm also making some small diet changes. I would LOVE to go Paleo or some other variation of it, but it's not in the budget. So, I'll just be trying to consume more protein (because looking back, I don't get very much daily), and less junk.
So, anywho, that's the update for now. Take care!
<3
Friday, November 16, 2012
Thirty-One Weeks
Hola!
Before I start, we have family coming in on Sunday for a week. And they are staying with us. Like, in our home staying with us. No escape from each other, ha. So, I'm thinking of taking a week hiatus from the blog/project. Sarge knows what I'm doing, but I don't really feel like explaining to my FIL why I'm writing down every thing I eat. And heaven knows how busy I'll be all week. I have to entertain them solo Monday and Tuesday. Wednesday we're going up to Sarge's school, plus I have to start pre-Thanksgiving cooking, and Thursday, we're hosting a big dinner at our house. My first. Ought to be interesting... Friday, no shopping for me. I hope MIL doesn't want to go. It's an hour or two to any real stores... lol. And Saturday, well Saturday is my MFing birthday. :D
So, with that said, onto this week's numbers.
Monday Weigh-In: 150.8 (that's right, three weeks in a row at this number!)
Day Miles MPH Calories
Mon 12th --- ---- ------
Tues 13th --- ---- ------
Wed 14th 2.34 4.7 281.1
Thur 15th --- ---- ------
Fri 16th 2.67 5.3 310.6
Total Calories Burned: 591.7
Don't get completely mad at me yet... I did Jillian Michael's "No More Trouble Zones" on Tuesday. I am STILL sore today. I hate lunges!
Extra Workout Sets (30 reps each set):
Monday - nada
Tuesday - No More Trouble Zones
Wednesday - nada
Thursday - nada
Friday - 1 squats, 2 calf raises
I eventually, if I don't get knocked up right away, would like to do her video 2-3 times a week. We'll see, though.
Monday: 2 cofee, 2 servings cereal, 1 homemade banana muffin, 1/2 apple, 2 chicken nuggets, another muffin, 3 pretzel rods, a Laffy Taffy, 4 slices of pizza, 96+ ounces of water
Tuesday: 2 coffee, 2 servings cereal, 1 cup macaroni and cheese, banana, a banana muffin, a pumpkin muffin, 4 slices of pizza, 96 ounces of water
Wednesday: 4 coffee, 2 fried eggs, 2 banana muffins, 2 chicken nuggets, 1/2 banana, 1 cookie, a whole bag of popcorn, 2 burritos, a gallon of water, hot green tea with honey
Thursday: 2 coffee, 2 serv oatmeal, pumpkin muffin, small romaine salad with carrots, tomatoes, a large serving of tater tots, a glass of milk, taco salad, 96 ounces of water, banana
Friday: 2 coffee, 2 serving oatmeal, a medium romaine salad with apples, tomatoes, and dried pomegranates a chicken nugget, banana muffin, banana, apple sauce cup, 3/4 grilled chicken breast, 2 cups steamed broccoli, 1 cup white rice, a cookie, 96 ounces water.
Before I start, we have family coming in on Sunday for a week. And they are staying with us. Like, in our home staying with us. No escape from each other, ha. So, I'm thinking of taking a week hiatus from the blog/project. Sarge knows what I'm doing, but I don't really feel like explaining to my FIL why I'm writing down every thing I eat. And heaven knows how busy I'll be all week. I have to entertain them solo Monday and Tuesday. Wednesday we're going up to Sarge's school, plus I have to start pre-Thanksgiving cooking, and Thursday, we're hosting a big dinner at our house. My first. Ought to be interesting... Friday, no shopping for me. I hope MIL doesn't want to go. It's an hour or two to any real stores... lol. And Saturday, well Saturday is my MFing birthday. :D
So, with that said, onto this week's numbers.
Monday Weigh-In: 150.8 (that's right, three weeks in a row at this number!)
Day Miles MPH Calories
Mon 12th --- ---- ------
Tues 13th --- ---- ------
Wed 14th 2.34 4.7 281.1
Thur 15th --- ---- ------
Fri 16th 2.67 5.3 310.6
Total Calories Burned: 591.7
Don't get completely mad at me yet... I did Jillian Michael's "No More Trouble Zones" on Tuesday. I am STILL sore today. I hate lunges!
Extra Workout Sets (30 reps each set):
Monday - nada
Tuesday - No More Trouble Zones
Wednesday - nada
Thursday - nada
Friday - 1 squats, 2 calf raises
I eventually, if I don't get knocked up right away, would like to do her video 2-3 times a week. We'll see, though.
Monday: 2 cofee, 2 servings cereal, 1 homemade banana muffin, 1/2 apple, 2 chicken nuggets, another muffin, 3 pretzel rods, a Laffy Taffy, 4 slices of pizza, 96+ ounces of water
Tuesday: 2 coffee, 2 servings cereal, 1 cup macaroni and cheese, banana, a banana muffin, a pumpkin muffin, 4 slices of pizza, 96 ounces of water
Wednesday: 4 coffee, 2 fried eggs, 2 banana muffins, 2 chicken nuggets, 1/2 banana, 1 cookie, a whole bag of popcorn, 2 burritos, a gallon of water, hot green tea with honey
Thursday: 2 coffee, 2 serv oatmeal, pumpkin muffin, small romaine salad with carrots, tomatoes, a large serving of tater tots, a glass of milk, taco salad, 96 ounces of water, banana
Friday: 2 coffee, 2 serving oatmeal, a medium romaine salad with apples, tomatoes, and dried pomegranates a chicken nugget, banana muffin, banana, apple sauce cup, 3/4 grilled chicken breast, 2 cups steamed broccoli, 1 cup white rice, a cookie, 96 ounces water.
Join the Rebellion!
Okay, so, what the hell, yeah?
A lady friend gave me a link to this website, which is pretty neat. Staci in particular was an interesting read. Makes me want to get some better weights and get at it. However... probably not the wisest investment when you're trying to get pregnant. Unless it takes 6+ months longer, I'll have to stop when I find out. Might be something I look into trying once I have the next kid.
However, for all you single, no new-baby peoples, this is awesome. Lots of support and ideas on this website. It might really be something you look into.
Oh, and check out Saint. Holy cow!
And one more, Veronica. She's a SAHM of two. If she can lose the weight, so can you, my mommy friends!
A lady friend gave me a link to this website, which is pretty neat. Staci in particular was an interesting read. Makes me want to get some better weights and get at it. However... probably not the wisest investment when you're trying to get pregnant. Unless it takes 6+ months longer, I'll have to stop when I find out. Might be something I look into trying once I have the next kid.
However, for all you single, no new-baby peoples, this is awesome. Lots of support and ideas on this website. It might really be something you look into.
Oh, and check out Saint. Holy cow!
And one more, Veronica. She's a SAHM of two. If she can lose the weight, so can you, my mommy friends!
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
Thirty!
Although week thirty wasn't as good as I thought it'd be. I think the elliptical is getting boring. This week (current) I've broken out the Jillian Michaels DVDs. Need to start changing things up. I'm not getting anywhere at this rate.
Monday Weigh-In: 150.8 (- 0lbs!)
Day Miles MPH Calories
Mon 5th 2.41 4.8 343.8
Tues 6th ---- --- ------
Wed 7th ---- --- ------
Thur 8th ---- --- ------
Fri 9th 2.45 4.9 328.8
Total Calories Burned: 672.6
Extra Work Out Sets (30 reps each):
Monday - 10 arms
Friday - 3 calf raises
Fun part? Didn't gain a single ounce again. o.0 I am shocked.
Monday: 2 coffee, slice pumpkin bread (made from scratch, yo!), cinnamon roll, ramen, 2 slices meatloaf, 1/4 cup macaroni and cheese, 1 1/2 cup mixed veggies, Reeses cup, few roasted pumpkin seeds, slice of pumpkin pie, 96+ ounces water, cup hot green tea
Tuesday: 2 coffee, 2 serving oatmeal, apple, string cheese, bowl of pretzels, few tortilla chips, 90 calorie granola bar, 2 meatloaf slices, 1/2 cup macaroni and cheese, 1 cup mixed veggies, 96 ounces water, cup hot green tea
Wednesday: 2 coffee, slice quiche, 1/2 banana, 1/4 cup alfredo bowtie noodles, 1 cup mixed veggies, few tortilla chips, a Reeses cup, piece of laffy taffy, string cheese, black bean burrito, 64 ounces of water, glass wine
Thursday: 3 coffee, egg sandwich with 2 eggs with tomato and lettuce, medium Sonic blast with a large fry and jalapeno poppers, ramen with cheese, 64 ounces of water, small glass of wine
Friday: 2 coffee, 2 fried eggs, 4 silver-dollar sized biscuits (from scratch! ha, a theme these past few weeks) with white gravy, a cherry tomato, 1/4 cup macaroni and cheese, 1/2 apple, granola bar, 3 pretzel rods, 3 Nilla waffers, taco salad
Aaaaaand, that's it. *shrug* Need to get motivated.
Until next week! <3
Monday Weigh-In: 150.8 (- 0lbs!)
Day Miles MPH Calories
Mon 5th 2.41 4.8 343.8
Tues 6th ---- --- ------
Wed 7th ---- --- ------
Thur 8th ---- --- ------
Fri 9th 2.45 4.9 328.8
Total Calories Burned: 672.6
Extra Work Out Sets (30 reps each):
Monday - 10 arms
Friday - 3 calf raises
Fun part? Didn't gain a single ounce again. o.0 I am shocked.
Monday: 2 coffee, slice pumpkin bread (made from scratch, yo!), cinnamon roll, ramen, 2 slices meatloaf, 1/4 cup macaroni and cheese, 1 1/2 cup mixed veggies, Reeses cup, few roasted pumpkin seeds, slice of pumpkin pie, 96+ ounces water, cup hot green tea
Tuesday: 2 coffee, 2 serving oatmeal, apple, string cheese, bowl of pretzels, few tortilla chips, 90 calorie granola bar, 2 meatloaf slices, 1/2 cup macaroni and cheese, 1 cup mixed veggies, 96 ounces water, cup hot green tea
Wednesday: 2 coffee, slice quiche, 1/2 banana, 1/4 cup alfredo bowtie noodles, 1 cup mixed veggies, few tortilla chips, a Reeses cup, piece of laffy taffy, string cheese, black bean burrito, 64 ounces of water, glass wine
Thursday: 3 coffee, egg sandwich with 2 eggs with tomato and lettuce, medium Sonic blast with a large fry and jalapeno poppers, ramen with cheese, 64 ounces of water, small glass of wine
Friday: 2 coffee, 2 fried eggs, 4 silver-dollar sized biscuits (from scratch! ha, a theme these past few weeks) with white gravy, a cherry tomato, 1/4 cup macaroni and cheese, 1/2 apple, granola bar, 3 pretzel rods, 3 Nilla waffers, taco salad
Aaaaaand, that's it. *shrug* Need to get motivated.
Until next week! <3
Friday, November 2, 2012
Week Twenty-Nine!
Cheating and typing this up Thursday night. Will add tomorrow's and publish. Then, I'll be caught up... >.> I need to catch up. I really have no excuse.
Monday Weigh-In: 150.8 (-1.6lb!)
Whewt! Back into the yo-yo. XD Not sure what next week will look like. I've been baking... >.>
Day Miles MPH Calories Burned
Mon 29th --- --- -----
Tues 30th 2.49 5.0 336.6
Wed 31st 2.58 5.2 346.8
Thurs 1st 2.49 5.0 337.2
Fri 2nd 2.48 5.0 341.8
Total Calories Burned: 1362.4
Extra Workout Sets (30 reps each set):
Monday - none
Tuesday - 20 arms, 5 calf raises
Wednesday - none
Thursday - none
Friday - none
Monday: 2 coffee, 2 serv oatmeal, 2 serv Cheerios, 1/3 peanut butter and jelly, small glass of sweet tea, cornbread muffin, piece of pumpkin pie (I made it from scratch! Like, for reals), 2 cup chicken marinara noodle bake, 1 1/2 cup broc/caul/carrot medley, few tortilla chips, 96 ounces water, some candy
Tuesday: 2 coffee, 2 serv oatmeal, 1/3 small banana, 1/2 fajita sized quesadilla, piece pumpkin pie, slice pumpkin bread (you got it, from real pumpkins too), 1 cup mixed veggies, 1 1/2 cup chicken marinara noodle bake, gallon of water, some roasted pumpkin seeds, another slice of pie
Wednesday: 2 coffee, 2 slices of pumpkin bread, small banana, large piece of pumpkin pie, some pumpkin seeds, 1 burrito, a few M&Ms, gallon of water, two slices of pumpkin bread
Thursday: 2 coffee, 2 serv oatmeal, quesadilla, few pumpkin seeds, small banana, medium taco salad, piece of pie, gallon of water
Friday: 2 coffee, small banana, 2 pieces quiche, some pumpkin seeds, 6 Nilla wafers, a few saltines, a bowl of white chicken chili topped with cheese and sour cream, some more pumpkin seeds, 96+ oz water
Hoping to get back into the workout swing next week. Shall see, shall see. Have several play dates scheduled, and Sarge is still on shift work. Which means he's home by noon, and I absolutely refuse to work out in front of him--unless it's the elliptical. Somehow, less self-conscious up there. Don't know why. Anyway, will see!
Until next time!
Monday Weigh-In: 150.8 (-1.6lb!)
Whewt! Back into the yo-yo. XD Not sure what next week will look like. I've been baking... >.>
Day Miles MPH Calories Burned
Mon 29th --- --- -----
Tues 30th 2.49 5.0 336.6
Wed 31st 2.58 5.2 346.8
Thurs 1st 2.49 5.0 337.2
Fri 2nd 2.48 5.0 341.8
Total Calories Burned: 1362.4
Extra Workout Sets (30 reps each set):
Monday - none
Tuesday - 20 arms, 5 calf raises
Wednesday - none
Thursday - none
Friday - none
Monday: 2 coffee, 2 serv oatmeal, 2 serv Cheerios, 1/3 peanut butter and jelly, small glass of sweet tea, cornbread muffin, piece of pumpkin pie (I made it from scratch! Like, for reals), 2 cup chicken marinara noodle bake, 1 1/2 cup broc/caul/carrot medley, few tortilla chips, 96 ounces water, some candy
Tuesday: 2 coffee, 2 serv oatmeal, 1/3 small banana, 1/2 fajita sized quesadilla, piece pumpkin pie, slice pumpkin bread (you got it, from real pumpkins too), 1 cup mixed veggies, 1 1/2 cup chicken marinara noodle bake, gallon of water, some roasted pumpkin seeds, another slice of pie
Wednesday: 2 coffee, 2 slices of pumpkin bread, small banana, large piece of pumpkin pie, some pumpkin seeds, 1 burrito, a few M&Ms, gallon of water, two slices of pumpkin bread
Thursday: 2 coffee, 2 serv oatmeal, quesadilla, few pumpkin seeds, small banana, medium taco salad, piece of pie, gallon of water
Friday: 2 coffee, small banana, 2 pieces quiche, some pumpkin seeds, 6 Nilla wafers, a few saltines, a bowl of white chicken chili topped with cheese and sour cream, some more pumpkin seeds, 96+ oz water
Hoping to get back into the workout swing next week. Shall see, shall see. Have several play dates scheduled, and Sarge is still on shift work. Which means he's home by noon, and I absolutely refuse to work out in front of him--unless it's the elliptical. Somehow, less self-conscious up there. Don't know why. Anyway, will see!
Until next time!
Thursday, November 1, 2012
Twenty-Eight!
I realize that yet again, it's almost the end of the week, and I haven't posted last week's. I'm awful. That's all. Ha. So after a whole week of no exercise...
Monday Weigh-In: 152.4 (+0 lbs!)
I was surprised, too. Haha. Last week was a bit better on the work-out front, though, not my best week. By Wednesday, I felt like I could get back to it and not worry about not being able to breathe.
Day Miles MPH Calories Burned
Mon 22nd --- --- -----
Tues 23rd --- --- -----
Wed 24th 2.55 5.1 327.2
Thurs 25th 2.53 5.1 329.0
Fri 26th 2.52 5.0 323.2
Total Calories Burned: 979.4
Extra Workout Sets:
Monday - none
Tuesday - none
Wednesday - none
Thursday - none
Friday - none
Monday: 1 coffee, 3 pieces of toast with pb&j, small romaine salad, 8 saltines, 3 tortillas chips, two handfuls Goldfish, 1/2 grilled chicken breast, 1 cup green beans, 1/2 cup sweet potatoes, 3/4 cup seasoned rice, gallon of water
Tuesday: 2 coffee, 2 quiche, 1 muffin, 2 more coffee, 2 more quiche (yes, that's 1/2 9in pie pan), handful Cheerios, 1/2 chicken breast, 1 cup green beans, 2/3 cup macaroni and cheese, 1/2 cup seasoned rice, a few grapes, gallon of water
Wednesday: 2 coffee, 2 quiche, 1 piece toast with jelly, 3 honey wheat pretzels, 1/2 banana, peanut butter and jelly sandwich, some fries, muffin, few Nilla waffers, 2 pieces lasagna, 2 slices of toasted garlic bread with parm cheese, 5 quarts of water
Thursday: 2 coffee, 2 serv oatmeal, fajita sized quesadilla, 4 grape tomatoes, 6 Nilla waffers, 90 calorie granola bar, 2 lasagna, 2 garlic toast, 1 cup mixed veggies, gallon of water
Friday: 1 coffee, 1 quiche, 1 cup mixed veggies, 1 Eggo waffle with butter (odd lunch, I know), muffin, cereal bar, several saltine crackers, homemade iced coffee, bowl of chili, chips, cup orange soda, some random candy from the Halloween party, 96 oz water
Until next time!
Monday Weigh-In: 152.4 (+0 lbs!)
I was surprised, too. Haha. Last week was a bit better on the work-out front, though, not my best week. By Wednesday, I felt like I could get back to it and not worry about not being able to breathe.
Day Miles MPH Calories Burned
Mon 22nd --- --- -----
Tues 23rd --- --- -----
Wed 24th 2.55 5.1 327.2
Thurs 25th 2.53 5.1 329.0
Fri 26th 2.52 5.0 323.2
Total Calories Burned: 979.4
Extra Workout Sets:
Monday - none
Tuesday - none
Wednesday - none
Thursday - none
Friday - none
Monday: 1 coffee, 3 pieces of toast with pb&j, small romaine salad, 8 saltines, 3 tortillas chips, two handfuls Goldfish, 1/2 grilled chicken breast, 1 cup green beans, 1/2 cup sweet potatoes, 3/4 cup seasoned rice, gallon of water
Tuesday: 2 coffee, 2 quiche, 1 muffin, 2 more coffee, 2 more quiche (yes, that's 1/2 9in pie pan), handful Cheerios, 1/2 chicken breast, 1 cup green beans, 2/3 cup macaroni and cheese, 1/2 cup seasoned rice, a few grapes, gallon of water
Wednesday: 2 coffee, 2 quiche, 1 piece toast with jelly, 3 honey wheat pretzels, 1/2 banana, peanut butter and jelly sandwich, some fries, muffin, few Nilla waffers, 2 pieces lasagna, 2 slices of toasted garlic bread with parm cheese, 5 quarts of water
Thursday: 2 coffee, 2 serv oatmeal, fajita sized quesadilla, 4 grape tomatoes, 6 Nilla waffers, 90 calorie granola bar, 2 lasagna, 2 garlic toast, 1 cup mixed veggies, gallon of water
Friday: 1 coffee, 1 quiche, 1 cup mixed veggies, 1 Eggo waffle with butter (odd lunch, I know), muffin, cereal bar, several saltine crackers, homemade iced coffee, bowl of chili, chips, cup orange soda, some random candy from the Halloween party, 96 oz water
Until next time!
Thursday, October 25, 2012
Twenty-seven?
Yeah, I know. Week twenty-eight is almost done, and I'm just posting last week. Sue me. ;)
Last week was... well, lackluster to say the least. I did not work out. At all. Seriously. Hoping that's the last of the sinus infections for the year. The good news? Didn't gain! Not an ounce. XD
Monday Weigh-In: 152.4 (+1.2lbs)
By Wednesday, I was 150 even, but this past Monday when I weighed in, it was back to the same. So... could have been worse.
I did keep in line with the food intake. It was probably my saving grace. Not working out + stuffing yourself = failure.
There was some good news from last week. No longer babysitting.
Monday: 1 coffee, 2 serving oatmeal, 1/2 banana, tootsie roll, chicken fajita wrap, 6 honey wheat pretzel twists, chicken alfredo w/ fettuccine noodles, 1 cup mixed veggies, 96+ ounces water, and a handful of M&MS
Tuesday: 2 coffee, 2 fried eggs, 1 English muffin with butter, large plate of chicken alfredo, 1/4 cup mixed veggies, a few honey wheat pretzels, a burrito w/ black bean and corn salsa, handful Cheerios, gallon of water
Wednesday: 2 coffee, 1 English muffin with butter, handful dried cranberries, medium romaine salad with black bean and corn salsa, banana, 4 no-bake cookies, taco salad w/ black bean and corn salsa, gallon of water
Thursday: 1.5 coffee, 1.5 serving oatmeal, 1/2 banana, 1/4 cup bowtie pasta with alfredo sauce, 1/2 cup mixed veggies, 1 chicken nugget, 3 no-bakes, a few tortilla chips, 2 no-bake cookies, small glass milk, 2 french toast, fried potatoes (waaaaay more than I needed. Just know that XD), 96 ounces water
Friday: 2 coffee, fajita sized quesodilla, 2 no-bake cookies, handful dry cereal, 1.5 cup white rice, 1.5 cup chicken and vegetable stir-fry mix, gallon of water, 2 no-bakes
Several no-bake cookies (will post the recipe if anyone wants it), but other than that, not too bad. Anywho. I'm off. Until next time!
Last week was... well, lackluster to say the least. I did not work out. At all. Seriously. Hoping that's the last of the sinus infections for the year. The good news? Didn't gain! Not an ounce. XD
Monday Weigh-In: 152.4 (+1.2lbs)
By Wednesday, I was 150 even, but this past Monday when I weighed in, it was back to the same. So... could have been worse.
I did keep in line with the food intake. It was probably my saving grace. Not working out + stuffing yourself = failure.
There was some good news from last week. No longer babysitting.
Monday: 1 coffee, 2 serving oatmeal, 1/2 banana, tootsie roll, chicken fajita wrap, 6 honey wheat pretzel twists, chicken alfredo w/ fettuccine noodles, 1 cup mixed veggies, 96+ ounces water, and a handful of M&MS
Tuesday: 2 coffee, 2 fried eggs, 1 English muffin with butter, large plate of chicken alfredo, 1/4 cup mixed veggies, a few honey wheat pretzels, a burrito w/ black bean and corn salsa, handful Cheerios, gallon of water
Wednesday: 2 coffee, 1 English muffin with butter, handful dried cranberries, medium romaine salad with black bean and corn salsa, banana, 4 no-bake cookies, taco salad w/ black bean and corn salsa, gallon of water
Thursday: 1.5 coffee, 1.5 serving oatmeal, 1/2 banana, 1/4 cup bowtie pasta with alfredo sauce, 1/2 cup mixed veggies, 1 chicken nugget, 3 no-bakes, a few tortilla chips, 2 no-bake cookies, small glass milk, 2 french toast, fried potatoes (waaaaay more than I needed. Just know that XD), 96 ounces water
Friday: 2 coffee, fajita sized quesodilla, 2 no-bake cookies, handful dry cereal, 1.5 cup white rice, 1.5 cup chicken and vegetable stir-fry mix, gallon of water, 2 no-bakes
Several no-bake cookies (will post the recipe if anyone wants it), but other than that, not too bad. Anywho. I'm off. Until next time!
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