Well this week I made it to the gym four times. 3 times for the hour long hip hop aerobics class which I absolutely adore, and then one night on the machines for an hour. I was feeling pretty good about that. However my food choices haven't been anywhere near where they need to be. I made no bake cookies, and a lemon blueberry pound cake. Tonight I had two beers and a big piece of key lime pie. No wonder I'm a fatty!!
I know that if I have unhealthy food in the house I will eat it, but I buy it anyway. When I'm bored, I eat. When I'm depressed, I eat. When I'm mad...guess what, I eat!! Maybe I need a therapist. Maybe I just need to stop shoving food down my throat. I've been thinking about checking out Overeaters Anonymous. Might be a good idea. Maybe I'll google it and see what I can find out about it.
I don't think the biggest loser app is going to happen. It's due in the 6th of August and I just don't think there is the time to get it done.
That's the week...
Saturday, August 1, 2009
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Catching up...
Well, it seems that I have been MIA for awhile now....almost a week...yikes. So it is time for me to play catch up.
Last Friday I went to a park with my two of my sister in laws and my mother in law for a picnic and to let the kids play. I'll tell you what. There were four women and five children and the food we brought was obscene!! 2 bags of doritos, a bag of dorito mix, cheetos, cookies (2 kinds), donuts, cherries (2 bags) grapes, chicken, hot dogs, and stuff to make smores. We were at the park for about 3 hours. Yikes!! Needless to say this day was horrific in the way of maintaining any sort of healthy diet!!
Saturday I got up early and did a 5k Volkswalk with my father in law and step mother in law. This was great! I pushed the kids in the stroller and that added to the challenge. I did good with food this day, if I remember correctly. Nothing stands out, so that is a good thing.
Sunday...I don't know that I got any exercise in this day but I figured it was ok because of the 5k the previous day...not a great frame of mind, but hey, it's been freakin' hot here lately and I just didn't wanna!!! So there....!! We were invited to my mother in laws for dinner and had a healthy dinner of salad and roast. But then dessert came around. I need to learn to ask for a smaller portion.
Monday... I made it back to my hip hop class and still LOVE IT!! We had some friends over to bbq and I had a turkey burger. Way less fat than a beef hamburger!!
Tuesday...horrible day food wise. I was dehydrated in the evening....that does some weird things to your body, let me tell you!! I did run a total of 3/4 of a mile though. I ran about half of that, then walked, and then ran again all while pushing the double jogging stroller and going up and down some hills! I felt pretty proud of myself! And amazingly enough my shins weren't too bad.
I have decided to apply for the Biggest Loser with my sister in law. I printed out the application just now and when she gets back from Seattle this coming weekend we are going to make a video to submit. I really have mixed feelings about it. I would absolutely love to be on the show and experience the torment of the trainers, but leaving my kids would be the hardest thing that I would ever have to do in my life! But like so many other moms who have been on the show, it is for the benefit of your children and family in the long run.
So, I raise my glass of water to all you out there in cyberland who are trying to live healthier, happier lives and wish you all the best!
-Out
Last Friday I went to a park with my two of my sister in laws and my mother in law for a picnic and to let the kids play. I'll tell you what. There were four women and five children and the food we brought was obscene!! 2 bags of doritos, a bag of dorito mix, cheetos, cookies (2 kinds), donuts, cherries (2 bags) grapes, chicken, hot dogs, and stuff to make smores. We were at the park for about 3 hours. Yikes!! Needless to say this day was horrific in the way of maintaining any sort of healthy diet!!
Saturday I got up early and did a 5k Volkswalk with my father in law and step mother in law. This was great! I pushed the kids in the stroller and that added to the challenge. I did good with food this day, if I remember correctly. Nothing stands out, so that is a good thing.
Sunday...I don't know that I got any exercise in this day but I figured it was ok because of the 5k the previous day...not a great frame of mind, but hey, it's been freakin' hot here lately and I just didn't wanna!!! So there....!! We were invited to my mother in laws for dinner and had a healthy dinner of salad and roast. But then dessert came around. I need to learn to ask for a smaller portion.
Monday... I made it back to my hip hop class and still LOVE IT!! We had some friends over to bbq and I had a turkey burger. Way less fat than a beef hamburger!!
Tuesday...horrible day food wise. I was dehydrated in the evening....that does some weird things to your body, let me tell you!! I did run a total of 3/4 of a mile though. I ran about half of that, then walked, and then ran again all while pushing the double jogging stroller and going up and down some hills! I felt pretty proud of myself! And amazingly enough my shins weren't too bad.
I have decided to apply for the Biggest Loser with my sister in law. I printed out the application just now and when she gets back from Seattle this coming weekend we are going to make a video to submit. I really have mixed feelings about it. I would absolutely love to be on the show and experience the torment of the trainers, but leaving my kids would be the hardest thing that I would ever have to do in my life! But like so many other moms who have been on the show, it is for the benefit of your children and family in the long run.
So, I raise my glass of water to all you out there in cyberland who are trying to live healthier, happier lives and wish you all the best!
-Out
Friday, July 17, 2009
Days four and five
Day four:
Made it to another hip hop class! This was at a closer gym and the people there were way more serious about their dancing! They must take actual dance classes. I felt really out of place. And I was the only fatty there! But I danced my ass off!! I should restart my bodybugg subscription to see how many calories I burn doing the hip hop aerobics.
Other than that it was really an uneventful day. No big ups or down.
Day five:
I took the kids to get their pictures done this morning and then went to the food court at the mall. Was going to get #1 some nuggets at McD's but was handed a sample of pineapple chicken from a thai place as I passed by. So I thought, hey, #1 and I can share a meal from there. Well....didn't work out so well. He only wanted to eat chow mein noodles one at a time and #2 wanted to scream his head off. Since I was getting dirty looks for my screaming child, I decided to get a to go box and leave. While this was frustrating, it was actually a blessing in disguise because I didn't eat all the food that was on my plate. It is currently still sitting in the refrigerator in it's to go box.
I made it to the gym tonight and decided that working out by yourself is plain boring. Even with my ipod cranked up! Sigh...I did put in an hour though. 30 on the elliptical and 30 on the tredmill. Still no intervals. But I am feeling good! I'll step on the scale on day 8 which is Sunday and see what my efforts have managed to reduce!!
Exciting stuff....Fatty out!
Made it to another hip hop class! This was at a closer gym and the people there were way more serious about their dancing! They must take actual dance classes. I felt really out of place. And I was the only fatty there! But I danced my ass off!! I should restart my bodybugg subscription to see how many calories I burn doing the hip hop aerobics.
Other than that it was really an uneventful day. No big ups or down.
Day five:
I took the kids to get their pictures done this morning and then went to the food court at the mall. Was going to get #1 some nuggets at McD's but was handed a sample of pineapple chicken from a thai place as I passed by. So I thought, hey, #1 and I can share a meal from there. Well....didn't work out so well. He only wanted to eat chow mein noodles one at a time and #2 wanted to scream his head off. Since I was getting dirty looks for my screaming child, I decided to get a to go box and leave. While this was frustrating, it was actually a blessing in disguise because I didn't eat all the food that was on my plate. It is currently still sitting in the refrigerator in it's to go box.
I made it to the gym tonight and decided that working out by yourself is plain boring. Even with my ipod cranked up! Sigh...I did put in an hour though. 30 on the elliptical and 30 on the tredmill. Still no intervals. But I am feeling good! I'll step on the scale on day 8 which is Sunday and see what my efforts have managed to reduce!!
Exciting stuff....Fatty out!
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Fatty faces temptation: Day three
Well my day did not turn out exactly as planned. But then when does it ever?? I was planning on running my intervals in the afternoon when the boys got up from their naps. But I ended up with company and we ended up at Sonic for half price drinks and then at the park. I did only get a Diet Cherry Limeade from Sonic though.
The temptation came after that!! I went to Target to get a few things and of course they have the candy sitting right there at the checkout. Good thing there weren't any Peanut butter TWIX...those are so delicious and this fatty can't say no to those things! Once we left Target, I was really, really hungry, as I hadn't had an afternoon snack. Wendy's was calling my name!! The dialog in my head was amazing. Sometimes I wonder if other people self talk the way I do. It went something like this....
"Wendy's would be so easy. I'm hungry, just go get a 99 cent chicken sandwich and nuggets for Dave. Ah but I never order just one, I'd end up with two chicken sandwiches. I don't need two sandwiches. Dinner is in an hour and a half, I just need something to hold me over. If I go straight at this light, then I'm going to Wendy's. If I turn then I'll go home and find something for a little snack. I really don't need to spend the money at Wendy's. All I have to do is turn here and the temptation is gone....just turn here!!"
And I did. I went home. Didn't go to Wendy's. But in the process I realized that whenever I go to a restaurant I cannot order just one thing. It's two cheeseburgers, or two chicken sandwiches. I always up size the meal, even though I hardly ever eat it all! This is definitely a mental hurdle that I will have to overcome if I am no longer going to be a fatty!! There is nothing wrong with only ordering one thing!!
On the fitness side of my journey, I didn't get my intervals in, but I did go to the hip hop class at the gym and loved it....LOVED IT!! About halfway through, the instructor said, ok, now let's hit it and really get our heart rates up....I was like....uhhh....I'm on the verge of a heart attack already!! Not really, but I was already working hard. I do have to say that I amaze myself sometimes. The extent of physical exertion that I am able to impose on my fat self is pretty incredible! But it feels damn good when I'm done. That hour went fast and I was sweating a pretty puddle!! I'm going again tonight! Fatty gonna get her groove on!!
The temptation came after that!! I went to Target to get a few things and of course they have the candy sitting right there at the checkout. Good thing there weren't any Peanut butter TWIX...those are so delicious and this fatty can't say no to those things! Once we left Target, I was really, really hungry, as I hadn't had an afternoon snack. Wendy's was calling my name!! The dialog in my head was amazing. Sometimes I wonder if other people self talk the way I do. It went something like this....
"Wendy's would be so easy. I'm hungry, just go get a 99 cent chicken sandwich and nuggets for Dave. Ah but I never order just one, I'd end up with two chicken sandwiches. I don't need two sandwiches. Dinner is in an hour and a half, I just need something to hold me over. If I go straight at this light, then I'm going to Wendy's. If I turn then I'll go home and find something for a little snack. I really don't need to spend the money at Wendy's. All I have to do is turn here and the temptation is gone....just turn here!!"
And I did. I went home. Didn't go to Wendy's. But in the process I realized that whenever I go to a restaurant I cannot order just one thing. It's two cheeseburgers, or two chicken sandwiches. I always up size the meal, even though I hardly ever eat it all! This is definitely a mental hurdle that I will have to overcome if I am no longer going to be a fatty!! There is nothing wrong with only ordering one thing!!
On the fitness side of my journey, I didn't get my intervals in, but I did go to the hip hop class at the gym and loved it....LOVED IT!! About halfway through, the instructor said, ok, now let's hit it and really get our heart rates up....I was like....uhhh....I'm on the verge of a heart attack already!! Not really, but I was already working hard. I do have to say that I amaze myself sometimes. The extent of physical exertion that I am able to impose on my fat self is pretty incredible! But it feels damn good when I'm done. That hour went fast and I was sweating a pretty puddle!! I'm going again tonight! Fatty gonna get her groove on!!
Monday, July 13, 2009
Day two: Fatty hits the gym
Today I went on a two mile walk with friends from my "Mommy" group. While it was a casual walk, I'm a fatty, so I was sweating. It was good, but really not too challenging.
So tonight I went to the gym with a friend who just joined up. She is the one I mentioned in the previous post who asked if anyone wanted to do a 5k. We put in an hour of cardio total. 30 minutes on the elliptical and then 30 on the recumbent bikes. Then we hit the weight machines. (Picture me flexing like Arnold here.) I'm sure that my triceps and inner thighs will be sore tomorrow! I may be walking around like I just got off a horse. YeeHaw!!
Tomorrow night we are going to be brave and try the hip hop class at the gym.
Look for me...I'll be the fatty in the back busting out a move!
Food intake today was ok. I didn't count calories, and I know I could have done better with portion sizes. I did drink a ton of water today though...I know because I hit the bathroom way more then usual. But I know that my body will adjust to the increase in water in time.
So tomorrow I need to do the second day of my running/walking intervals and then do the hip hop class at the gym. I must keep my water intake up and make better portion control choices.
But hey...the fatty didn't get any fast food, ice cream, or candy today!! Go Fatty Go!!!
So tonight I went to the gym with a friend who just joined up. She is the one I mentioned in the previous post who asked if anyone wanted to do a 5k. We put in an hour of cardio total. 30 minutes on the elliptical and then 30 on the recumbent bikes. Then we hit the weight machines. (Picture me flexing like Arnold here.) I'm sure that my triceps and inner thighs will be sore tomorrow! I may be walking around like I just got off a horse. YeeHaw!!
Tomorrow night we are going to be brave and try the hip hop class at the gym.
Look for me...I'll be the fatty in the back busting out a move!
Food intake today was ok. I didn't count calories, and I know I could have done better with portion sizes. I did drink a ton of water today though...I know because I hit the bathroom way more then usual. But I know that my body will adjust to the increase in water in time.
So tomorrow I need to do the second day of my running/walking intervals and then do the hip hop class at the gym. I must keep my water intake up and make better portion control choices.
But hey...the fatty didn't get any fast food, ice cream, or candy today!! Go Fatty Go!!!
Day One
As a fatty I have always had dreams of being a fit person who can run 5k's, or go out and go running for fun and health. I want to bound through the forest on well established trails in search of new adventures, I want to ride my bike without the super huge comfy seat, I want to try snowboarding without the worry of causing an avalanche when I fall.
Some days I think I am this person until I look in the mirror and remember that, "Oh yeah...I'm a fatty."
My goal of running a 5k was prompted by a friend who asked if anyone was interested. I've always been interested, it's just a matter of DOING IT. So I said sure. The goal has been set. It's The Race For the Cure in Portland, OR on September 20th 2009. 10 weeks from my training start date.
I actually started training yesterday, Sunday the 12th of July. I'm using Podrunner:Intervals put out by DJ Steve Boy. You can find them for FREE on itunes.
Yesterday morning, I headed to the local middle school track with my i pod and tennis shoes on. It was a beautiful summer morning here in the pacific northwest, full of drizzle. I warmed up with a lap of walking and then did some stretching. I was very glad to find that the only other people using the track at the time were an older couple. I was afraid the man was going to keel over, but he just kept plugging away. He was a good source of inspiration. Thank you dude.
Anyway, after stretching I hit play on my ipod and started the interval sets. They are running for 30 seconds and walking for 90 seconds. Let me tell you, 30 seconds never seemed so freakin' long! By my 7th lap around that track I was wondering if it was ever going to end and then it did! I did another lap as a cool down and stretched again. I actually felt really good! Then in true fatty style, I headed to Tully's and got a triple grande non-fat white mocha. Hey, it was free.
Today my shins are a little sore. Which is always what I struggle with when trying to run. So if anyone has any tips or hints on how to avoid shin splints I will try them all!! My quads are a bit sore, but nothing that would stop me from going to the gym tonight.
My goal: To run a 5k in 10 weeks (even if I only run half I'll be happy).
To have lost 20 pounds in 10 weeks.
My plan: Interval training 3x per week
Gym cardio/weights 3x per week
Calorie intake: 1500/day.
So check back and see how I'm doing!!
Some days I think I am this person until I look in the mirror and remember that, "Oh yeah...I'm a fatty."
My goal of running a 5k was prompted by a friend who asked if anyone was interested. I've always been interested, it's just a matter of DOING IT. So I said sure. The goal has been set. It's The Race For the Cure in Portland, OR on September 20th 2009. 10 weeks from my training start date.
I actually started training yesterday, Sunday the 12th of July. I'm using Podrunner:Intervals put out by DJ Steve Boy. You can find them for FREE on itunes.
Yesterday morning, I headed to the local middle school track with my i pod and tennis shoes on. It was a beautiful summer morning here in the pacific northwest, full of drizzle. I warmed up with a lap of walking and then did some stretching. I was very glad to find that the only other people using the track at the time were an older couple. I was afraid the man was going to keel over, but he just kept plugging away. He was a good source of inspiration. Thank you dude.
Anyway, after stretching I hit play on my ipod and started the interval sets. They are running for 30 seconds and walking for 90 seconds. Let me tell you, 30 seconds never seemed so freakin' long! By my 7th lap around that track I was wondering if it was ever going to end and then it did! I did another lap as a cool down and stretched again. I actually felt really good! Then in true fatty style, I headed to Tully's and got a triple grande non-fat white mocha. Hey, it was free.
Today my shins are a little sore. Which is always what I struggle with when trying to run. So if anyone has any tips or hints on how to avoid shin splints I will try them all!! My quads are a bit sore, but nothing that would stop me from going to the gym tonight.
My goal: To run a 5k in 10 weeks (even if I only run half I'll be happy).
To have lost 20 pounds in 10 weeks.
My plan: Interval training 3x per week
Gym cardio/weights 3x per week
Calorie intake: 1500/day.
So check back and see how I'm doing!!
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