I'm already starting to stress about vacation. I'm going to be surrounded by trans fats all week long. How ever will I make it through the whole week?? Caramel popcorn, pizza, candy, funnel cakes, pizza, ice cream, fudge. Did I mention pizza? And don't even get me started on the little French cafe that makes the most amazing crepes. And soda, my arch nemesis. I've done so well without my beloved Diet Coke. It's just disaster waiting to happen.
The upside? I'm not at all concerned about lack of exercise during the week. My sister Brenda and I have promised each other that we will get up and walk each morning and lift our weights. I'll run as well...probably by myself and hopefully, one of my "friends" will accompany me.
So, as I start to pack, I'm being sure not to leave Will Power, Motivation, Determination and Stamina behind!
8.25.2009
8.24.2009
I'm still here!
Yes! I'm still here, and yes, I'm still exercising!!!! I had a great week last week. Stayed on my exercise and weight lifting schedule. Took one break yesterday, and it was well deserved.
I have 5 days until vacation...until I need to don a bathing suit and show it off in public. I'm really looking forward to the vacation. Resting, relaxing and rejuvinating. It'll be great. I've already googled Rehoboth Beach to see what the length of the boardwalk is...for running purposes. Although I'll be relaxing, I'll still be exercising...and hoping not to stray from my strict cardiac diet.
And oh, by the way, I have a new friend, Determination. I like him, alot. He's been instrumental in keeping me motivated to get to the 3 mile mark when I run. I'm getting REALLY close. It feels good to meet a goal. I know. 3 miles isn't much for most runners. But it's huge to me, and I'm proud of it!!!
I have 5 days until vacation...until I need to don a bathing suit and show it off in public. I'm really looking forward to the vacation. Resting, relaxing and rejuvinating. It'll be great. I've already googled Rehoboth Beach to see what the length of the boardwalk is...for running purposes. Although I'll be relaxing, I'll still be exercising...and hoping not to stray from my strict cardiac diet.
And oh, by the way, I have a new friend, Determination. I like him, alot. He's been instrumental in keeping me motivated to get to the 3 mile mark when I run. I'm getting REALLY close. It feels good to meet a goal. I know. 3 miles isn't much for most runners. But it's huge to me, and I'm proud of it!!!
8.18.2009
An update
Last week was a week of appointments. Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
Monday - cardiologist. Not a regular visit. Ever since our home was burglarized last month, I've been having intermittent heart palpitations. I don't mess around when it comes to my heart. So, I went to see my cardiologist. Of course, no sign of palpitations at the visit. Isn't that always the way?
But, on another note, he wasn't pleased with my blood pressure. He doubled my dosage for my BP medication and ordered a renal ultrasound (kidney) to rule out a problem with my kidneys. He said that with my increased exercise activity and my diet, my BP should be within normal range. However, it still is not. He also ordered what is called an event monitor which I'll be wearing for 14 days after I return from vacation on Sept. 5th. The event monitor will measure cardiac activity to better pinpoint why the palpitations are occurring.
Wednesday - OB/GYN. The annual exam. My doctor wants me off the pill. He says that it could be contributing to my hypertension. So I need to decide on another alternative. Ugh. Decisions. Decisions!
Friday - the optometrist. Another annual exam for my contact lenses. Uneventful. Good outcome. Plus, I really need new contacts!!!!!!
Glad that week is over!
Monday - cardiologist. Not a regular visit. Ever since our home was burglarized last month, I've been having intermittent heart palpitations. I don't mess around when it comes to my heart. So, I went to see my cardiologist. Of course, no sign of palpitations at the visit. Isn't that always the way?
But, on another note, he wasn't pleased with my blood pressure. He doubled my dosage for my BP medication and ordered a renal ultrasound (kidney) to rule out a problem with my kidneys. He said that with my increased exercise activity and my diet, my BP should be within normal range. However, it still is not. He also ordered what is called an event monitor which I'll be wearing for 14 days after I return from vacation on Sept. 5th. The event monitor will measure cardiac activity to better pinpoint why the palpitations are occurring.
Wednesday - OB/GYN. The annual exam. My doctor wants me off the pill. He says that it could be contributing to my hypertension. So I need to decide on another alternative. Ugh. Decisions. Decisions!
Friday - the optometrist. Another annual exam for my contact lenses. Uneventful. Good outcome. Plus, I really need new contacts!!!!!!
Glad that week is over!
8.10.2009
Inching closer
I'm getting closer and closer to signing up for that 5k. On Saturday, I ran 9 times around the track, and with me were Motivation, Stamina and Progress. Of course, it didn't hurt that it was a picture perfect summer's day with temperatures in the low 70's and absolutely no humidity. Wish I could say the same for this morning.
Brutal. Even at 6:00 am, the temps were soaring into the 90's and the relative humidity was close to 88%. Who can run in that kind of weather? I can tell you this, I can't. And neither can Motivation, Progress or Stamina. In fact, Stamina doesn't do well at all under those oppressive conditions.
Tomorrow, I'll take the kids to the park in the morning for my run. They are proving to be great cheerleaders. Better than those lame mental cheerleaders who show up sparingly!
On another note, my arms are lookin' good if I do say so myself. But I don't want it to look as if I'm making a tremendous effort with my arms. I don't want my arms to look as if I work out. I don't want those ugly Madonna arms with veins and muscles bulging and protruding. So, in light of that, I'm cutting back on the upper body workouts. Scaling down to light weights 2 times per week. In its place will go the ab workouts. Ugh! Hate those!
I have 2 and half weeks until I post my picture. Oh, and I just bought a new bathing suit from the awesome swim sale at VictoriasSecret.com. You've got to check it out. Some pieces are as low as $5.99! I kid you not. Buy one. It'll be your incentive to get in shape!
Brutal. Even at 6:00 am, the temps were soaring into the 90's and the relative humidity was close to 88%. Who can run in that kind of weather? I can tell you this, I can't. And neither can Motivation, Progress or Stamina. In fact, Stamina doesn't do well at all under those oppressive conditions.
Tomorrow, I'll take the kids to the park in the morning for my run. They are proving to be great cheerleaders. Better than those lame mental cheerleaders who show up sparingly!
On another note, my arms are lookin' good if I do say so myself. But I don't want it to look as if I'm making a tremendous effort with my arms. I don't want my arms to look as if I work out. I don't want those ugly Madonna arms with veins and muscles bulging and protruding. So, in light of that, I'm cutting back on the upper body workouts. Scaling down to light weights 2 times per week. In its place will go the ab workouts. Ugh! Hate those!
I have 2 and half weeks until I post my picture. Oh, and I just bought a new bathing suit from the awesome swim sale at VictoriasSecret.com. You've got to check it out. Some pieces are as low as $5.99! I kid you not. Buy one. It'll be your incentive to get in shape!
8.05.2009
Ab-solutely painful
There is nothing worse than firming up those abs. Nothing. My stomach is in a constant state of pain. This week's focus is on the abs...tightening and firming. No nonsense style. It literally is gut wrenching. Add to it the fact that I'm still running, lifting weights and eating well.
Yesterday while paging through Self magazine, I found my inspiration picture. When I get my new laptop, I'll scan the picture and post it. I really want to have the body of the woman in the picture. She looks good, but not overly muscled. She's in terrific shape.
On the progress front, this morning I ran 8 times around the trail and then stopped to walk and push Harper on the swing. I finished off with running 2 more times around the track. Since sunrise is later and later each morning, I've now resorted to taking the kids with me after Henry leaves for work. They play on the playground while I run my laps. It actually works out great. Although I have to admit that sometimes I have to bribe them with breakfast at McDonald's (yuck!).
By the weekend, I am hoping to be able to make it around 10 times without stopping!! And by the end of the month, I am hoping for 15 times around. Progress, don't let me down!
Yesterday while paging through Self magazine, I found my inspiration picture. When I get my new laptop, I'll scan the picture and post it. I really want to have the body of the woman in the picture. She looks good, but not overly muscled. She's in terrific shape.
On the progress front, this morning I ran 8 times around the trail and then stopped to walk and push Harper on the swing. I finished off with running 2 more times around the track. Since sunrise is later and later each morning, I've now resorted to taking the kids with me after Henry leaves for work. They play on the playground while I run my laps. It actually works out great. Although I have to admit that sometimes I have to bribe them with breakfast at McDonald's (yuck!).
By the weekend, I am hoping to be able to make it around 10 times without stopping!! And by the end of the month, I am hoping for 15 times around. Progress, don't let me down!
8.02.2009
New friends and new goals
This weekend was a weekend for meeting and exceeding my goals. On Saturday, I had high hopes. I wanted to beat my personal best for running around the trail. My best had been 3 times around without stopping. On Saturday, I set out to hit 4 and was hoping, but not expecting, to get 5 times around. You can't see it, but I'm jumping up and down right now. I ran almost 8 times around without stopping!!! Without falling on my face. Without panting, huffing, puffing or gasping for air. Yay!
This is huge for me. Huge. For one thing, I have a new friend, Stamina. Yes, all this running has introduced me to Stamina. I like my new friend. Progress was all over me this weekend, too. When I started running, I could barely make it around the track once. I mean it. Half way around was a real stretch. Lame, I know, but true. To make it around 8 times shows tremendous progress and determination on my part. I didn't know I had it in me.
To reward myself, I took a little break today. No running this morning. But I did participate in a 2.5k walk for the American Brain Tumor Association. I got in some walking and for a good cause too. Afterwards, I squeezed in an upper body workout.
This week's focus: Abs!!!!!!!!!!!! Ugh!
This is huge for me. Huge. For one thing, I have a new friend, Stamina. Yes, all this running has introduced me to Stamina. I like my new friend. Progress was all over me this weekend, too. When I started running, I could barely make it around the track once. I mean it. Half way around was a real stretch. Lame, I know, but true. To make it around 8 times shows tremendous progress and determination on my part. I didn't know I had it in me.
To reward myself, I took a little break today. No running this morning. But I did participate in a 2.5k walk for the American Brain Tumor Association. I got in some walking and for a good cause too. Afterwards, I squeezed in an upper body workout.
This week's focus: Abs!!!!!!!!!!!! Ugh!
8.01.2009
The countdown begins
I have exactly 28 days, that's 4 weeks, until a family vacation. That's 28 days to get in shape for a full 7 straight days in a bathing suit. With my stomach exposed. With my thighs exposed. With my hips exposed. Oh God. My heart races at the prospect. Not that my sisters and their families will be judgemental. It's the hoards of other people on the beach that worry me.
I've been exercising at least 4 times per week, usually 5, sometimes 6 or 7. And although I'm making tremendous progress firming up those flabby areas, my stomach is at a stand still, and I'm convinced that only a tummy tuck is going to correct the problem. Crunches? Do those, but quite honestly, who can suffer through the amount that it takes to have six pack abs? Not I.
So, beginning this week. I'm incorporating a focus on my abs in my daily workouts in hopes of tightening up just a little bit. I'm not looking for the six pack, but a little less flab would be nice. What is it about turning 40? Everything settles in your middle. Hate that.
I've been exercising at least 4 times per week, usually 5, sometimes 6 or 7. And although I'm making tremendous progress firming up those flabby areas, my stomach is at a stand still, and I'm convinced that only a tummy tuck is going to correct the problem. Crunches? Do those, but quite honestly, who can suffer through the amount that it takes to have six pack abs? Not I.
So, beginning this week. I'm incorporating a focus on my abs in my daily workouts in hopes of tightening up just a little bit. I'm not looking for the six pack, but a little less flab would be nice. What is it about turning 40? Everything settles in your middle. Hate that.
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