Well, I had to go to the Doctors yesterday due to my stomach hurting for the past week. She said it might just be stress and my stomach is inflammed. I had to weigh in and I am still exactly at 151lbs. booooooo. Since today was my Chinese birthday... I had to go out and celebrate so i went with Christina to Olive Garden and took the food challenge. I ate all my food plus had a sunday and had cappachino. then of course - I puked it all up... at lease my sinus cough is good for something.
I've been trying to mix up my workouts so have been doing the Core Rhythms DVD's at home (been working too late to go to the gym).. so far, I've found the videos are slightly harder then it seems. my hips don't move that way! at least not yet! lol. I'm trying.... they're fun - but seems like all the videos are about the same movements so gets old after a while. I'm going to work on it until I can do all the moves at tempo.
Besides major stomach pains - I've been eating better and still trying to shed the pounds off me. not much as for results as of yet but there's no quitting here.
Saturday, February 7, 2009
Friday, January 16, 2009
Changing it up
Weigh in: 151 lbs
So since I've been here since October, I've gained a total of 10lbs. I have found it difficult to get back into a routine since I've been here. Starting a new job, settling into a new home while getting use to a new state new coulture and trying on track with my fitness has been a challenge.
It's time for action. The 50,000 sq ft gym at my resort is super nice, however, the vibe and equipment is old. I haven't been able to do my normal routines and I can't find a way to get a solid workout in. During Christmas break. I finally made it to the pool. Well well.... I found my new workout routine for now!
I am commiting myself to at least 4-5 days at the pool. 90 minutes each night (30 minutes - dry sauna and 1 hours doing laps in the pool {20 Laps Minimum} So far so good. The Dry Sauna has helped greatly relieve the sinusitus symptoms and even helps to get rid of my headache and cough COMPLETELY. I also did some research that 20 minutes in a Dry Sauna is the same as taking a 30 minute brisk walk. there's also a whirlpool that I let myself enjoy after the workouts for 5 minutes and I think that's helping to relieve any muscle soreness... All in all, a great workout and a great way to de-stress at the end of a long day.
I will be back with next week's results.
So far this week I have been to the pool Monday and Wednesday. I will be heading up to Chicago for the weekend and made sure where I'm staying has a swimming pool. I need to shed these extra pounds and be at least 131lbs by June. That's 6 months to lose 20 lbs.
So since I've been here since October, I've gained a total of 10lbs. I have found it difficult to get back into a routine since I've been here. Starting a new job, settling into a new home while getting use to a new state new coulture and trying on track with my fitness has been a challenge.
It's time for action. The 50,000 sq ft gym at my resort is super nice, however, the vibe and equipment is old. I haven't been able to do my normal routines and I can't find a way to get a solid workout in. During Christmas break. I finally made it to the pool. Well well.... I found my new workout routine for now!
I am commiting myself to at least 4-5 days at the pool. 90 minutes each night (30 minutes - dry sauna and 1 hours doing laps in the pool {20 Laps Minimum} So far so good. The Dry Sauna has helped greatly relieve the sinusitus symptoms and even helps to get rid of my headache and cough COMPLETELY. I also did some research that 20 minutes in a Dry Sauna is the same as taking a 30 minute brisk walk. there's also a whirlpool that I let myself enjoy after the workouts for 5 minutes and I think that's helping to relieve any muscle soreness... All in all, a great workout and a great way to de-stress at the end of a long day.
I will be back with next week's results.
So far this week I have been to the pool Monday and Wednesday. I will be heading up to Chicago for the weekend and made sure where I'm staying has a swimming pool. I need to shed these extra pounds and be at least 131lbs by June. That's 6 months to lose 20 lbs.
Friday, November 7, 2008
Getting back in the swing of working out
Thursday Weigh in: 147lbs
So this week was kinda of another slacking off week. I came down with a cold over the weekend and it made me tired so I didn't work out as much as I wanted and when I did want to go, I had to work late. excuses excuses.
last night I went to the gym and ran for 40 minutes. I'm still focused on HIIT and with the combo of sprinting/walking, I'm good for 11 minute miles. The eating habits this week were somewhat improved and somewhat worse.
I cooked for dinner mostly everynight but at frozen dumplings or cooked noodles. At work, I either had a sandwich and I only had my fried chicken once this week. So I'm happy to see that from last week, I did manage to drop a pound or two but somehow I just don't feel like I'm doing it the right way. The tough part has definitely been eating healthy, on a relocation diet, when I get home from Boston on Monday, I need to go stock up on the healthy foods. I can't find one store that sells raw almonds or raw nuts around here which is a bummer. but I'll try again! I'm hoping to continue on with my 2 lbs a week mission until I'm down to 133lbs. 8 more weeks to go. gotta pick up the pace here.
So this week was kinda of another slacking off week. I came down with a cold over the weekend and it made me tired so I didn't work out as much as I wanted and when I did want to go, I had to work late. excuses excuses.
last night I went to the gym and ran for 40 minutes. I'm still focused on HIIT and with the combo of sprinting/walking, I'm good for 11 minute miles. The eating habits this week were somewhat improved and somewhat worse.
I cooked for dinner mostly everynight but at frozen dumplings or cooked noodles. At work, I either had a sandwich and I only had my fried chicken once this week. So I'm happy to see that from last week, I did manage to drop a pound or two but somehow I just don't feel like I'm doing it the right way. The tough part has definitely been eating healthy, on a relocation diet, when I get home from Boston on Monday, I need to go stock up on the healthy foods. I can't find one store that sells raw almonds or raw nuts around here which is a bummer. but I'll try again! I'm hoping to continue on with my 2 lbs a week mission until I'm down to 133lbs. 8 more weeks to go. gotta pick up the pace here.
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
AHHHH CRAP
So I moved down to Myrtle Beach 3 weeks ago. When I moved, I weight 141lbs and now I'm back at 148lbs. DAMMIT the food down here is absolutely killing me. Here's a sample of what I've been eating:
Bojangles: FRIED chicken, FRIED chicken biscuit
Captain Nances: MORE FRIED FOOD.. but Calabash style! FRIED oysters, Fresh Oysters (that's yummy), FRIED Clams, FRIED crabs, deviled crabs, hush puppies, SWEAT TEA.
Rockafellas Oysters: Deviled Crabs, Tuna Tartar, Fresh Oysters
Magnolias: MORE FRIED FOODS - fried chicken, collared greens, pulled pork
Riverwalk Grille: Pulled Pork, Hushpuppies
yeah.... that's just a sample.... oh god I'm going to be fat. Everything is new to me and I want to try EVERYTHING..... unfortunately, I don't think I can work out enough to keep up with it. DISCIPLINE!
So tonight.... I made garlic sauteed artichokes and had just that for dinner..... doesn't sound like mnuch but you eat 2 chicken biscuits in a day and tell me you wouldn't try to cut back on food intake. I did get to go and workout for 30 minutes on the rowing machine tonight so that was good. Now back to the eating right and working out again!
Bojangles: FRIED chicken, FRIED chicken biscuit
Captain Nances: MORE FRIED FOOD.. but Calabash style! FRIED oysters, Fresh Oysters (that's yummy), FRIED Clams, FRIED crabs, deviled crabs, hush puppies, SWEAT TEA.
Rockafellas Oysters: Deviled Crabs, Tuna Tartar, Fresh Oysters
Magnolias: MORE FRIED FOODS - fried chicken, collared greens, pulled pork
Riverwalk Grille: Pulled Pork, Hushpuppies
yeah.... that's just a sample.... oh god I'm going to be fat. Everything is new to me and I want to try EVERYTHING..... unfortunately, I don't think I can work out enough to keep up with it. DISCIPLINE!
So tonight.... I made garlic sauteed artichokes and had just that for dinner..... doesn't sound like mnuch but you eat 2 chicken biscuits in a day and tell me you wouldn't try to cut back on food intake. I did get to go and workout for 30 minutes on the rowing machine tonight so that was good. Now back to the eating right and working out again!
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
Week 9
Schedule Weigh in on Tuesday: 149.8 (WOHOO!)
Weigh in on Friday: don't know...
ahhh crapper doodles - I've fallen off the routine completely since last Saturday. I can't believe it's Tuesday and I haven't worked out once. It was very difficult making time while I was away. We stayed in very remote areas and spent a lot of time traveling to different states. So back to it this week. Monday was a bust already, I was exhausted from flying home early morning and did not feel like cooking and was lured into going to eat at Gitlo's with my brother. For the rest of the week, I really need to focus on getting back to the program. I also got my first wave of my all famous annual Sinus problem. Headache, extreme tiredness, and lack of energy. remedy: working out and doing the cardio.
Monday, September 8, 2008
Workout
Travel Day back home
Food
Breakfast - 1/2 a bagel with cheese and bacon
Snack - Peanut butter crackers from Delta
Lunch - None
Snack - None
Dinner - Gitlo's Dim Sum (Unhealthy)
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
Workout
60 Min - Full body strength training with abs emphasis
30 Min - HIIT - 1 minute sprints at 7.5 on treadmill
Food
Breakfast - Yogurt Parfait, 2 cups awake tea
Lunch - Spicy Thai soup with beansprouts, peanuts and shrimp, 3 cups awake tea
Dinner - Salmon, small portion rice noodles, ridiculously spicy stuffed pepper (2)
Snack - Lamb with peanut sauce, 1/2 packet instant noodles (it was 1am and I was starving..)
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
OMG, let's never not workout for a week again. Not only did the workout feel somewhat more difficult, my arms, legs and back are a little achy today. I can't believe I got on the scale last night and I'm finally under the 150 range!!!! 149.8. yeah, those .2lbs made the difference... I'll take it! So based on my target weigh loss calendar, I was supposed to be at 142 as of yesterday. that's a 8 lb difference... I don't think I will ever catch up healthily so I reset my goals to start at 149.8 and drop 2 lbs a week going from here on out. By November 3rd, I should be at 131lbs. we'll see if that happens, the last 10lbs are extremely difficult to lose. I'm excited that even tho I didn't workout at all last week, I still made some headway with the weightloss, it's like a mini bonus :)
Workout
25 Min - Elytical
35 Min - Stationary Bike
Food
Breakfast - None, 2 cups awake tea
Snack - Yogurt Parfait, 2 cups green tea
Lunch - Chicken Wrap with lettuce, cheese, onions, dijon Mustard and hots
Dinner - 1 piece of steamed white fish
Snack - 1 piece cheese with bread
Thursday, September 11, 2008
OMG, my legs hurt today.... I think I need rest. I've been sleeping about 3 hours everynight since I returned on Monday. I'm worn out and feel sickly. Maybe I won't go to the gym tonight. I need to get my car registration renewed tonight afterwork anyways and it wouldn't hurt to go to bed early for a change either. sigh.....
Workout
never made it
Food
Breakfast - Yogurt Parfait, 2 cups awake tea
Lunch - Chicken Wrap with lettuce, cheese, onions, dijon Mustard and hots, unsweetened ice tea
Snack - Natures Valley Chocolate chip chewy granola bar, milk
Dinner - Curry Chicken with homemade peanut sauce, green tea
Friday, September 12, 2008
Sigh... another day with not enough sleep. What the goose is going on with me? I'm exhausted to the point my ribs hurt today. No plans so far this weekend except for catching up on some seriously much needed rest and going to the gym.
Workout
never made it
Weigh in on Friday: don't know...
ahhh crapper doodles - I've fallen off the routine completely since last Saturday. I can't believe it's Tuesday and I haven't worked out once. It was very difficult making time while I was away. We stayed in very remote areas and spent a lot of time traveling to different states. So back to it this week. Monday was a bust already, I was exhausted from flying home early morning and did not feel like cooking and was lured into going to eat at Gitlo's with my brother. For the rest of the week, I really need to focus on getting back to the program. I also got my first wave of my all famous annual Sinus problem. Headache, extreme tiredness, and lack of energy. remedy: working out and doing the cardio.
Monday, September 8, 2008
Workout
Travel Day back home
Food
Breakfast - 1/2 a bagel with cheese and bacon
Snack - Peanut butter crackers from Delta
Lunch - None
Snack - None
Dinner - Gitlo's Dim Sum (Unhealthy)
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
Workout
60 Min - Full body strength training with abs emphasis
30 Min - HIIT - 1 minute sprints at 7.5 on treadmill
Food
Breakfast - Yogurt Parfait, 2 cups awake tea
Lunch - Spicy Thai soup with beansprouts, peanuts and shrimp, 3 cups awake tea
Dinner - Salmon, small portion rice noodles, ridiculously spicy stuffed pepper (2)
Snack - Lamb with peanut sauce, 1/2 packet instant noodles (it was 1am and I was starving..)
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
OMG, let's never not workout for a week again. Not only did the workout feel somewhat more difficult, my arms, legs and back are a little achy today. I can't believe I got on the scale last night and I'm finally under the 150 range!!!! 149.8. yeah, those .2lbs made the difference... I'll take it! So based on my target weigh loss calendar, I was supposed to be at 142 as of yesterday. that's a 8 lb difference... I don't think I will ever catch up healthily so I reset my goals to start at 149.8 and drop 2 lbs a week going from here on out. By November 3rd, I should be at 131lbs. we'll see if that happens, the last 10lbs are extremely difficult to lose. I'm excited that even tho I didn't workout at all last week, I still made some headway with the weightloss, it's like a mini bonus :)
Workout
25 Min - Elytical
35 Min - Stationary Bike
Food
Breakfast - None, 2 cups awake tea
Snack - Yogurt Parfait, 2 cups green tea
Lunch - Chicken Wrap with lettuce, cheese, onions, dijon Mustard and hots
Dinner - 1 piece of steamed white fish
Snack - 1 piece cheese with bread
Thursday, September 11, 2008
OMG, my legs hurt today.... I think I need rest. I've been sleeping about 3 hours everynight since I returned on Monday. I'm worn out and feel sickly. Maybe I won't go to the gym tonight. I need to get my car registration renewed tonight afterwork anyways and it wouldn't hurt to go to bed early for a change either. sigh.....
Workout
never made it
Food
Breakfast - Yogurt Parfait, 2 cups awake tea
Lunch - Chicken Wrap with lettuce, cheese, onions, dijon Mustard and hots, unsweetened ice tea
Snack - Natures Valley Chocolate chip chewy granola bar, milk
Dinner - Curry Chicken with homemade peanut sauce, green tea
Friday, September 12, 2008
Sigh... another day with not enough sleep. What the goose is going on with me? I'm exhausted to the point my ribs hurt today. No plans so far this weekend except for catching up on some seriously much needed rest and going to the gym.
Workout
never made it
Food
Breakfast - None
Lunch - Chicken Sandwich with swiss, lettuce, onions and mayo, 2 cups unsweetened ice tea
Snack - Starbucks grande vanilla Latte with Skim Milk
Dinner -
Saturday, September 13, 2008
Workout
Never made it
Food
Breakfast - None
Lunch - Homemade Beef Stew
Snack - 5 chicken wings
Dinner - Stew, duck
Snack - Ice Cream
Sunday, September 14, 2008
Workout
what a surprise.... nope, didn't go either
Food
Breakfast - None
Lunch - None
Snack - Soup with Beef, jalapeno's, emoki mushrooms
Dinner - More Soup
Another sh*t week for working out. great...
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
Breakthrough
WOHOOO!!!!!!
I'm at 149.8 lbs!!!!! FINALLY OUT OF THE 150's range!!!! WOHOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!
Tuesday, September 2, 2008
Week 8
Schedule
Weigh in on Monday: 152
Weigh in on Friday: um.... I didn't?
Here's to another week. I have absolutely no idea where I am weight-wise since I have not been near a scale all weekend and probably won't be able to get to one tonight. Who knows, if my schedule permits... I'll make it to the gym. So this is traveling week again. I spent the entire weekend on the Cape and it was so awesome. I was pretty proud for making it to the gym at the resort to get my 30 minutes of super high intensity cardio in after a full day of basking in the sun.... ahhhh.... Monday, I didn't get to go to the gym, and I have a ton to do tonight so am not sure if I'll have time to make it and tomorrow I'm flying out to Atlanta to visit Travis so won't be able to make it tomorrow either. I'm hoping while I'm there, we will be able to hit the gym at least twice if not more.
I feel like I'm slimming down - having a tan can also be the reason why I think this LOL, but I hope to be somewhat on track with my goals when I do jump on the scale. I have to somehow fit working out into this week or else I'm going to be terribly further behind then I already am. I figured if nothing else, I'll at least jump on the treadmill and do some sprints for 30 minutes whenever I can.
Monday, September 1, 2008
Workout
Beach Day
Food
Breakfast - Fruit Cup, Raisin Muffin, Coffee
Snack - None
Lunch - Cheeseburger with Fries
Snack - Virgin Pina Colada
Dinner - Chicken Ceasar Salad
Tuesday, September 2, 2008
Workout
None - needed to pack
Food
Breakfast - half Raisin Bagel with Low fat Cream Cheese, half cup yogurt Parfait, 2 cups awake tea
Snack - None
Lunch - Chicken wrap with lettuce, cheese and hots
Snack - None
Dinner - Ratatouille with Rice
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
Workout
None - Travel night
Yeah.... let's just say the rest of the week did not include any workouts and I didn't eat very healthy.
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