This week is all Thanksgiving. Kids have a break and I'm going to enjoy it- come hell, fire and brimestone, it's going to be good.
Zumba happens tomorrow. I'm not sure what the rest of the week will look like. but Zumba tomorrow.
Sunday, November 23, 2014
Monday, November 3, 2014
November 3rd
What?
the 3rd suck up on me.
The second was a blur.
Church. Zumba. Swim. Blur.
I went to sleep just after 9pm, woke up from 12-3 with baby and didn't really sleep much after that. Got up at 6am with the kids for school.
As far as eating, I managed to make bacon - which was devoured by the 2 bigs. I also ate enough Halloween Candy to feed a small nation but I digress. No guilt right?
I had big plans to do Zumba and stay on track for running but baby is draining from the eyes and nose. Figured a day at home was in her best interest. So I did catch up on sleep here and there. I am looking forward to the day when I can sleep my hours in one row.
Thankful I can be a sahm and beable to attend to my kids needs.
the 3rd suck up on me.
The second was a blur.
Church. Zumba. Swim. Blur.
I went to sleep just after 9pm, woke up from 12-3 with baby and didn't really sleep much after that. Got up at 6am with the kids for school.
As far as eating, I managed to make bacon - which was devoured by the 2 bigs. I also ate enough Halloween Candy to feed a small nation but I digress. No guilt right?
I had big plans to do Zumba and stay on track for running but baby is draining from the eyes and nose. Figured a day at home was in her best interest. So I did catch up on sleep here and there. I am looking forward to the day when I can sleep my hours in one row.
Thankful I can be a sahm and beable to attend to my kids needs.
Saturday, November 1, 2014
November 2014 - Here We Go!
I had a revamp of October. I managed to get in 65miles out of my 100 mile goal. Not to shabby. those miles were mostly walked but they were covered. I lost and gained 8 lbs in a month. So what's a girl to do? Put away the scale. That's right. I know my weight as of last weekend but my goal is not to look until January 1st.
What are my plans you ask?
1. Following the 24 week 1/2 Marathon schedule. 22 weeks running, 23 weeks to count down.
2. Woman of Weights YMCA. (Thought this was a twice a week workout. NOPE-6 days).
2.5. Zumba. I'm not sure where it fits in but I enjoy it when I go. So I'm working on going as much as I can.
3. Eat my way through the holidays. No Guilt. Enjoy treats, the treasures and gifts. I'm still taking care of the the family so obviously we will be eating somewhat smart but if a donut passes my lips, I enjoy the halloween candy = no guilt.
4. Sleep. It's fall-winter. My body wants to hibernate. So far it's working for me. I'm not getting sick like those around me.
5. Celebrate! Thanksgiving & Christmas Season is Here. I want to enjoy each day.
So this is my plan. Look forward to it.
What are my plans you ask?
1. Following the 24 week 1/2 Marathon schedule. 22 weeks running, 23 weeks to count down.
2. Woman of Weights YMCA. (Thought this was a twice a week workout. NOPE-6 days).
2.5. Zumba. I'm not sure where it fits in but I enjoy it when I go. So I'm working on going as much as I can.
3. Eat my way through the holidays. No Guilt. Enjoy treats, the treasures and gifts. I'm still taking care of the the family so obviously we will be eating somewhat smart but if a donut passes my lips, I enjoy the halloween candy = no guilt.
4. Sleep. It's fall-winter. My body wants to hibernate. So far it's working for me. I'm not getting sick like those around me.
5. Celebrate! Thanksgiving & Christmas Season is Here. I want to enjoy each day.
So this is my plan. Look forward to it.
Sunday, October 12, 2014
Mid- October Update
So... this month is not going to plan... Are we surprised? YES! because I was so motivated!
The first week was awesome! I walked 13 miles (my goal was 21) and I was cool with it. I went to a Zumba class that kicked my butt! I felt great. After a week I jumped on the scale and had lost a few pounds.Then the kids started getting sick. One by one they fell. Jack was sick with random crud the week of. The Lizzie got hit with the high fever and icky feeling. 2 Days later Jessie got it. 2 More Days Later Scott got it. Needless to say that adds up to a week I lost taking care of family. ON TOP OF IT.. It's fall break. so I had the kids home PLUS family in town. I threw it to the wind. I ate when and what I wanted. I stepped on the scale and it was back up.
The great news is tomorrow is a new day! Routine is back. Kid's go to school and I can get back to walking, zumba with friends and controlling what I eat.
To reach 100 miles in October I have to walk 4.6 miles a day. No lie. That's a Stretch for me. However, I'm not going to give up! Tomorrow I will get 5+miles in.
Here's to a great week!
The first week was awesome! I walked 13 miles (my goal was 21) and I was cool with it. I went to a Zumba class that kicked my butt! I felt great. After a week I jumped on the scale and had lost a few pounds.Then the kids started getting sick. One by one they fell. Jack was sick with random crud the week of. The Lizzie got hit with the high fever and icky feeling. 2 Days later Jessie got it. 2 More Days Later Scott got it. Needless to say that adds up to a week I lost taking care of family. ON TOP OF IT.. It's fall break. so I had the kids home PLUS family in town. I threw it to the wind. I ate when and what I wanted. I stepped on the scale and it was back up.
The great news is tomorrow is a new day! Routine is back. Kid's go to school and I can get back to walking, zumba with friends and controlling what I eat.
To reach 100 miles in October I have to walk 4.6 miles a day. No lie. That's a Stretch for me. However, I'm not going to give up! Tomorrow I will get 5+miles in.
Here's to a great week!
Wednesday, October 1, 2014
Hello October 2014!
Where to begin?
We'll I had a baby. April brought me Jessica. She is amazing and already 6 months old. The past 9 Months are a blur. However, I have been scathed by the post-baby weight. While pregnant I said I was going to give myself until 2015... um.. no... I don't feel good at this weight. I felt good training for my triathlon. I want to get back to feeling good.
The Stats:
Highest Pregnancy Weight 217lbs (which is the lowest of all my pregnancies! Woot)
End of June Weight 200lbs
End of July Weight 190lbs
End of August Weight 192lbs- ish
End of September 187lbs
If you have been pregnant then it's simple to read that there is a story for each month. July I went Paleo. August I fasted for 3 days once 2 days another time. I binge ate in between including chocolate & veggies. September was "Whole 30" but for 21 Days and I did cheat. However I lost 5lbs. I would do Whole 30 again but not with post-partum hormones - the restrictions made me crazy. I did feel great even with my cheats though. Gluten is my downfall. I have noticed now that I'm eating it- it makes me tired and my tummy feel funny.
4 Challenges I plan to accomplish:
1. October 100 mile challenge 3.25 miles a day walking
2. Signed up for 1/2 Marathon in April 2015
3. 5K Rock and Roll in Nashville October 2014
4. Attempt a Sprint Triathlon in June 2015
5. Dietbet - lose 8lbs by October 26th, 2014
So yeah. I'm not planning to focus on food right now. It's my addiction I'm not willing to deal with. However I am planning to focus on my protein intake. I bought egg whites for breakfast and quick meals. I hope I don't get sick of eggs.
100 Miles In October-My goal is to get my butt moving. Let me tell you, with Day 1 down, I'm a little scared at how sore I will be tomorrow. The 1/2 Marathon requires an 18 minute mile (x13.1miles) to finish on time. So I decided to tackle my 3.25 miles at 18 minute mile pace. I thought I might die. At one point, my right butt cheek seized up and I had to slow down to get it to relax. OOOh and yay for kids - after mile 1 I had to stop and pee. Awesome. Kids. The gift that keeps on giving.
Rock & Roll 5k is for fun- I'm not sure how much running will be involved but there will be lots of dancing and having fun. From what I understand, each mile has a stage with a live band. I'm excited about it!
Dietbetter.com - I joined an online challenge hosted by The Biggest Loser Season 11 Winners, Hannah and Olivia. The pot is over $25 000. If you lose 4% (for me 8lbs) in 4 weeks/by October 26th, you win. So ideally, everyone wins their money back - yay. In the real world you in a bit more because people don't finish the challenge. The pro/con of this specific challenge is that I weight myself as soon as I got home from my day. Which means I was at my heaviest. So the pro is that I have a couple "easy" pounds that I should lose quickly. The con is that I'm not truly challenging myself. So... My goal is to work hard and lose 8lbs from my lowest weight (187lbs) and not from my entry weight of 193lbs (Can anyone else gain and lose 5lbs in a matter of days?).
Sprint Triathlon is a future goal. I'd love to tackle the Tri I did (when I broke my toe) It's currently scheduled for June 2015. Swimming is my weakest sport and I hope to get back into the pool and retrain.
So there you have it. Day 1 of a intended path. A plan to challenge myself while becoming healthy. I feel better just having a few goals to focus on. As a result, I'm hoping a drop a few (40-80lbs would be nice) pounds.
Until I report again....
We'll I had a baby. April brought me Jessica. She is amazing and already 6 months old. The past 9 Months are a blur. However, I have been scathed by the post-baby weight. While pregnant I said I was going to give myself until 2015... um.. no... I don't feel good at this weight. I felt good training for my triathlon. I want to get back to feeling good.
The Stats:
Highest Pregnancy Weight 217lbs (which is the lowest of all my pregnancies! Woot)
End of June Weight 200lbs
End of July Weight 190lbs
End of August Weight 192lbs- ish
End of September 187lbs
If you have been pregnant then it's simple to read that there is a story for each month. July I went Paleo. August I fasted for 3 days once 2 days another time. I binge ate in between including chocolate & veggies. September was "Whole 30" but for 21 Days and I did cheat. However I lost 5lbs. I would do Whole 30 again but not with post-partum hormones - the restrictions made me crazy. I did feel great even with my cheats though. Gluten is my downfall. I have noticed now that I'm eating it- it makes me tired and my tummy feel funny.
4 Challenges I plan to accomplish:
1. October 100 mile challenge 3.25 miles a day walking
2. Signed up for 1/2 Marathon in April 2015
3. 5K Rock and Roll in Nashville October 2014
4. Attempt a Sprint Triathlon in June 2015
5. Dietbet - lose 8lbs by October 26th, 2014
So yeah. I'm not planning to focus on food right now. It's my addiction I'm not willing to deal with. However I am planning to focus on my protein intake. I bought egg whites for breakfast and quick meals. I hope I don't get sick of eggs.
100 Miles In October-My goal is to get my butt moving. Let me tell you, with Day 1 down, I'm a little scared at how sore I will be tomorrow. The 1/2 Marathon requires an 18 minute mile (x13.1miles) to finish on time. So I decided to tackle my 3.25 miles at 18 minute mile pace. I thought I might die. At one point, my right butt cheek seized up and I had to slow down to get it to relax. OOOh and yay for kids - after mile 1 I had to stop and pee. Awesome. Kids. The gift that keeps on giving.
Rock & Roll 5k is for fun- I'm not sure how much running will be involved but there will be lots of dancing and having fun. From what I understand, each mile has a stage with a live band. I'm excited about it!
Dietbetter.com - I joined an online challenge hosted by The Biggest Loser Season 11 Winners, Hannah and Olivia. The pot is over $25 000. If you lose 4% (for me 8lbs) in 4 weeks/by October 26th, you win. So ideally, everyone wins their money back - yay. In the real world you in a bit more because people don't finish the challenge. The pro/con of this specific challenge is that I weight myself as soon as I got home from my day. Which means I was at my heaviest. So the pro is that I have a couple "easy" pounds that I should lose quickly. The con is that I'm not truly challenging myself. So... My goal is to work hard and lose 8lbs from my lowest weight (187lbs) and not from my entry weight of 193lbs (Can anyone else gain and lose 5lbs in a matter of days?).
Sprint Triathlon is a future goal. I'd love to tackle the Tri I did (when I broke my toe) It's currently scheduled for June 2015. Swimming is my weakest sport and I hope to get back into the pool and retrain.
So there you have it. Day 1 of a intended path. A plan to challenge myself while becoming healthy. I feel better just having a few goals to focus on. As a result, I'm hoping a drop a few (40-80lbs would be nice) pounds.
Until I report again....
Sunday, December 29, 2013
A Quick Update
I'm off the wagon..... for now..... Pregnancy pretty much put a halt on everything. I couldn't over do it. No lifting over 15lbs. I never bounced back from Vacation eating so that's an issue. Alas, I know this is just a phase and I'll be back at it sooner or later.
I have a Glucose Test tomorrow. That will define my 2014 diet. At this point, I'm willing to go gluten free but not willing to give up dairy or starches. If I have Gestational Diabetes, then I'll HAVE to give up the starches... this will be a sad day for us all... I LOVE French fries!
But yeah.... I feel my age even if I'm not acting it! Scott's been home this week so I have taken advantage with naps. I love sleeping when I'm tired. It feels so good!
I welcome 2014 with open arms... they just might be flabbier than I would have preferred. :-) Until we meet again.
I have a Glucose Test tomorrow. That will define my 2014 diet. At this point, I'm willing to go gluten free but not willing to give up dairy or starches. If I have Gestational Diabetes, then I'll HAVE to give up the starches... this will be a sad day for us all... I LOVE French fries!
But yeah.... I feel my age even if I'm not acting it! Scott's been home this week so I have taken advantage with naps. I love sleeping when I'm tired. It feels so good!
I welcome 2014 with open arms... they just might be flabbier than I would have preferred. :-) Until we meet again.
Monday, October 21, 2013
I'm Back...
It's been a while. I'm keeping the other blog up (http://wanttoknowmythoughts.blogspot.com/) but for whatever reason, this blog title seems to relate to the phase I'm in right now... and since it's a free country and no one really cares where I right but me, here it is... in all it's stinky and shiny glory.
Still Young... Not Quite Old.... Yup... I'm pregnant. Official Due Date April 4th, 2014. I'm not ashamed to say this one was not planned by us but by God. Normally I would scoff at people who say that. However, I know this child has a specific destiny to fulfill. There is knowing and then there is KNOWING. I have moments where I fear this kid will get special or more specific treatment than the other two. But then I realize I did feel the same about the other two we were just expecting their lives to show up and this one came as a surprise. But a good one.
For those who have known me a while, I've always wanted to have a bunch of kids, just not out of this body. There was a time when I said I didn't want kids at all. However, now I understand it was just fear talking. I had an awareness of the magnitude of being a parent that I didn't take lightly. I still don't. Does that make me a perfect parent? HELLZ NO! But it does mean I try and weigh my parenting decisions as best I can.
The pregnancy hormones have made this an interesting week. Last week I progressed from dry heaving/throwing up to headaches. This week its been headaches and emotions. VERY emotional. In a nutshell (ok... let's face it... I can't say anything in a few words), I feel like I'm grieving the loss of relationship I have with Jack & Lizzie. It will never be the same again. Even now, there is talk of a baby that they haven't seen yet they understand life is changing. Then add the excitement of a new little! #4 to me, #3 to the rest of the world. BIG DEAL. I bought the baby's first onsie and a couple of sleepers... gender neutral of course....
Last week Lizzie missed 2 days of school. We figured she was horribly sick. She wasn't sleeping at night because of coughing, she was tired and glassy eyed through the day, not eating as much and just not my Lizzie. After a conversation about her health in the past 6 months the assessment is that she caught a virus at the beginning of the school year. Add emotional stress of starting big school and sleeping in her own bed (no more cuddling all night) and she developed allergies and asthma type symptoms. We were given Albuteral and sent home to cuddle at night. The first dose I messed up and only gave her 1/2 but she slept so much better. 3 nights in and she was sleeping threw the night. Conclusion? Our girl is not ready to give up the cuddles so we are compromising. Cuddles and then in her own bed she goes til morning. Then we wake up and have cuddle time before school. She may grow out of it - but for now- it leaves us room to stay present in her life as well as room for the new baby (hello- lazy parent - baby will be sleeping with me until we sleep through the night).
Jack is struggling with sleeping in his own bed (ok with his sister on a full) but in a slightly different way. He needs cuddles too. Maybe we never grow out of it? (I like snugglin' with the hubs).
Scott is being super husband and dad at the moment. His computer/video game time has diminished. He spends quality time with the kids and me everyday. I truly have nothing to complain about. So many woman can complain about their husbands and while I can nitpick, he's truly been there throw this past year. Remember? I became a Triathlete? yeah... he was my support and the kids awesome dad while I took some me time.
So all in all life is good. Life is changing. Life is not as I predicted. Life is learning about this journey with God. I'm learning more and more about how God sees me and how I can see myself. I'm learning. I like it.
Hope y'all have had a wonderful day!
Still Young... Not Quite Old.... Yup... I'm pregnant. Official Due Date April 4th, 2014. I'm not ashamed to say this one was not planned by us but by God. Normally I would scoff at people who say that. However, I know this child has a specific destiny to fulfill. There is knowing and then there is KNOWING. I have moments where I fear this kid will get special or more specific treatment than the other two. But then I realize I did feel the same about the other two we were just expecting their lives to show up and this one came as a surprise. But a good one.
For those who have known me a while, I've always wanted to have a bunch of kids, just not out of this body. There was a time when I said I didn't want kids at all. However, now I understand it was just fear talking. I had an awareness of the magnitude of being a parent that I didn't take lightly. I still don't. Does that make me a perfect parent? HELLZ NO! But it does mean I try and weigh my parenting decisions as best I can.
The pregnancy hormones have made this an interesting week. Last week I progressed from dry heaving/throwing up to headaches. This week its been headaches and emotions. VERY emotional. In a nutshell (ok... let's face it... I can't say anything in a few words), I feel like I'm grieving the loss of relationship I have with Jack & Lizzie. It will never be the same again. Even now, there is talk of a baby that they haven't seen yet they understand life is changing. Then add the excitement of a new little! #4 to me, #3 to the rest of the world. BIG DEAL. I bought the baby's first onsie and a couple of sleepers... gender neutral of course....
Last week Lizzie missed 2 days of school. We figured she was horribly sick. She wasn't sleeping at night because of coughing, she was tired and glassy eyed through the day, not eating as much and just not my Lizzie. After a conversation about her health in the past 6 months the assessment is that she caught a virus at the beginning of the school year. Add emotional stress of starting big school and sleeping in her own bed (no more cuddling all night) and she developed allergies and asthma type symptoms. We were given Albuteral and sent home to cuddle at night. The first dose I messed up and only gave her 1/2 but she slept so much better. 3 nights in and she was sleeping threw the night. Conclusion? Our girl is not ready to give up the cuddles so we are compromising. Cuddles and then in her own bed she goes til morning. Then we wake up and have cuddle time before school. She may grow out of it - but for now- it leaves us room to stay present in her life as well as room for the new baby (hello- lazy parent - baby will be sleeping with me until we sleep through the night).
Jack is struggling with sleeping in his own bed (ok with his sister on a full) but in a slightly different way. He needs cuddles too. Maybe we never grow out of it? (I like snugglin' with the hubs).
Scott is being super husband and dad at the moment. His computer/video game time has diminished. He spends quality time with the kids and me everyday. I truly have nothing to complain about. So many woman can complain about their husbands and while I can nitpick, he's truly been there throw this past year. Remember? I became a Triathlete? yeah... he was my support and the kids awesome dad while I took some me time.
So all in all life is good. Life is changing. Life is not as I predicted. Life is learning about this journey with God. I'm learning more and more about how God sees me and how I can see myself. I'm learning. I like it.
Hope y'all have had a wonderful day!
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