Thankfully, it's a long weekend here in Halifax as we celebrate Natal Day! I really can use an extra day off right now. Vacation seems to take a long time to come around, when you haven't had a week off since November. An extra day here and there is refreshing!
We are leaving tonight for PEI to visit some great friends. I am dreaming of Corona and hot tubs....my favorite pass time, when visiting them on the island! Since we are leaving tonight, I decided that Friday would be my weigh in day. I didn't want to bring along my scale and look like a total dweeb...but don't put it past me!! I have been known to go away and bring it with me. The trip even involved an airplane ride ~giggle~!
Here are the results of my first week:
OHHHH EMMMM GEEEEEE I lost 5.2 lbs this week!!!!!
I am in shock as I don't think I have ever lost that much in a week EVER!!! For the 6 or plus times I have done Weight Watchers or any other program,it would take me forever to lose that much!!
In other great news I have completed week one of the C25k running program. I have started this program a few times before. I have never ever finished week one before. I must admit the first two run portions of the first week, felt like I had cement blocks attached to my legs. I literally was putting one foot in front of the other and moving at a very slow pace. Yesterdays run felt like "old times". I was running and my body was moving like it use to (although the jiggle of my butt and belly and boobies is there) and I wanted to scream at the top of my lungs " I am doing it".
About three weeks ago I was driving home from Windsor and a hummingbird flew in my window.
Poor birdie! I thought it was a rock that had grazed my head. I kept thinking how lucky I was to not have been knocked out while driving! I was going to pull over to find the rock, as I figured it was in the back seat. The traffic was quite heavy, and I decided to keep driving and look for it when I arrived home. Ten minutes later I need a lip fix. I am ADDICTED to this Cocoa lip shimmer. There on the seat was "the dead hummingbird". What I thought was a rock flying in the window, was a poor little hummingbird.
I knew if a bird pooped on you, it was thought to be good luck. Now I am thinking this little hummingbird knocked a bit of sense in my head and has set me on my way.......whatever it takes ladies... I will get to goal.
On my way to getting back in shape and feeling better about myself. Learning to run again and clean,healthy eating are my main goals.
Friday, July 30, 2010
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
See that picture right there below
That is not quite what I see in the mirror. I knew I had put on a good twenty pounds in the last few months. I can feel it when I sit,my boobies and stomach touch LOL. I knew I was bigger and nothing really fits right anymore,in fact, other than Lululemon yoga pants, nothing fits!!! BUT when I look in the mirror I wonder why I don't see quite the same girl?? I am shocked at the roundness of my face,and well the rest....I want it GONE! I just wish I could take a giant vacuum and suck out the fat,but alas, I really don't think that would really make me happy. I am going to have to work to get this off and be proud of myself.
I have printed off this picture and will be picking up two 8x10 pics tonight. One is for the fridge and one is for the cupboard door. I also have changed my wallpaper on my I-phone to the same pic. Some may think I am crazy,but I need to remind myself when I go to the fridge or cupboard what I really look like. I like the inside me,I just need to fix the outside me!
Namaste...double yoga tonight!
Morning Ladies....
Didn't get to post last night. I thought my head was going to come off my shoulders. Bad headache....probably my body protesting the changes LOL!
I accomplished my run yesterday. I wanted to do it first thing in the morning..AKA 6:30AM....but forgot my daughter had to leave for the horse stables early too. So mommy stayed in bed a bit later. By lunch time I was so ready and geared up. It was a beautiful day for a run. The sun was not as hot as it was last week,and there was a beautiful breeze....perfection. Now believe me I am doing this very slowly,but it felt great!!! Is it silly to hope that none of my neighbors see me?? I really don't want them questioning me and maybe making fun of me. I really should not care what others think but right now I am very self conscious running at this size. Although when I see women of my size running,I felt jealous that they were doing it and I wasn't!!
Eats were good yesterday and all 10 glasses of water were drank. I did have to go to bed early, as the pain in my head was too much to bear. That made me miss my yoga challenge, but I plan on doing double the time tonight to make up for it!
Have a fantastic day ladies!
I accomplished my run yesterday. I wanted to do it first thing in the morning..AKA 6:30AM....but forgot my daughter had to leave for the horse stables early too. So mommy stayed in bed a bit later. By lunch time I was so ready and geared up. It was a beautiful day for a run. The sun was not as hot as it was last week,and there was a beautiful breeze....perfection. Now believe me I am doing this very slowly,but it felt great!!! Is it silly to hope that none of my neighbors see me?? I really don't want them questioning me and maybe making fun of me. I really should not care what others think but right now I am very self conscious running at this size. Although when I see women of my size running,I felt jealous that they were doing it and I wasn't!!
Eats were good yesterday and all 10 glasses of water were drank. I did have to go to bed early, as the pain in my head was too much to bear. That made me miss my yoga challenge, but I plan on doing double the time tonight to make up for it!
Have a fantastic day ladies!
Sunday, July 25, 2010
Do you ever wonder why you find it hard to lose weight?
I have tried many ways to lose weight. I have done Weight Watchers, numerous times, only to lose the same 2 lbs over and over again. This normally continues for about 6 weeks, then I get frustrated, and stay away for a few months. When I met my husband I weighed around 110 lbs, mind you I probably was too thin. I ran 6-8 km a day and lifted weights . I felt amazing, but my diet was very very low calorie. I ate as minimal amount of food as I could.
I have seen doctors to see if it was my thyroid or something medical. I have recently reconfirmed that I have sleep apnea. It is mild and I have a CPAP machine for a month, to see if that helps. I am currently sleep deprived, having about 34 sleep disturbances an hour. When this happens,my blood pressure rises and so does my glucose, as it puts my body in a state of "fight or flight".
I can easily gain 3 lbs in a week but not being "really really careful" about what goes in my mouth! I went to Montreal,for a long weekend with my Mom, to visit my oldest daughter and gained 6 lbs!!! I asked my Mom if she gained anything....nope stayed the exact same!
I have tried buying clothes that I love, in smaller sizes, to see if that encourages me to try harder. I have so much Lululemon clothing, that I am embarrassed to show people!
SOOOOOOO I really thought I must have the most whacked out metabolism that ever existed! I tried searching last week to see if I could find some place that did that kind of testing but to no avail!
BUT I did have an appointment today, at a place that specializes in "Alternative Nutritional" consultations.
What an eye opener! Everything made sense and I can totally understand why I have been going in circles for years! I really hope that this helps me achieve my goals. I know it is going to be hard work, but I need to feed my body with clean food.
I am so excited for the upcoming week. I signed up for a 7 day Yoga challenge, which I started today. I love Yoga and I don't know why I don't do it more often at home. It was a little difficult as the three youngest kiddies thought it would be fun to watch Mommy do her poses. Namaste ♥
Tomorrow morning is C25k time,and my legs feel great from Saturday's run!
Hope everyone enjoyed their weekend.
I have seen doctors to see if it was my thyroid or something medical. I have recently reconfirmed that I have sleep apnea. It is mild and I have a CPAP machine for a month, to see if that helps. I am currently sleep deprived, having about 34 sleep disturbances an hour. When this happens,my blood pressure rises and so does my glucose, as it puts my body in a state of "fight or flight".
I can easily gain 3 lbs in a week but not being "really really careful" about what goes in my mouth! I went to Montreal,for a long weekend with my Mom, to visit my oldest daughter and gained 6 lbs!!! I asked my Mom if she gained anything....nope stayed the exact same!
I have tried buying clothes that I love, in smaller sizes, to see if that encourages me to try harder. I have so much Lululemon clothing, that I am embarrassed to show people!
SOOOOOOO I really thought I must have the most whacked out metabolism that ever existed! I tried searching last week to see if I could find some place that did that kind of testing but to no avail!
BUT I did have an appointment today, at a place that specializes in "Alternative Nutritional" consultations.
What an eye opener! Everything made sense and I can totally understand why I have been going in circles for years! I really hope that this helps me achieve my goals. I know it is going to be hard work, but I need to feed my body with clean food.
I am so excited for the upcoming week. I signed up for a 7 day Yoga challenge, which I started today. I love Yoga and I don't know why I don't do it more often at home. It was a little difficult as the three youngest kiddies thought it would be fun to watch Mommy do her poses. Namaste ♥
Tomorrow morning is C25k time,and my legs feel great from Saturday's run!
Hope everyone enjoyed their weekend.
Saturday, July 24, 2010
Gulp....180.6 LBS
Well I did it.....I stepped on the scale this morning. It wasn't pretty and I am still in shock. I believe I weighed this much 6 years ago, when I was still pregnant for my last daughter. It's done and it's time to make some changes....baby steps first.
I had to set my alarm this morning, not for work, but to make sure I made it in time for my 9 am hot stone massage at Embrace Spa.
Grabbed my Starbucks coffee to go cup and my Just US coffee and away I went.
One hour and a half of pure bliss...hot towels and stones,lavender scented massage oil and strong hands. The best part of all, was not hearing "Mommy". I so needed a break away from my kiddies. Daddy was gone last week on business to PEI and I was left alone to be super Mom!
Next stop was grocery shopping. I really find if I don't have fresh fruit and healthy snacks in the house, I eat too much junk. Fridge is now nice and full for a few days LOL.
Had quick lunch of a sourdough bread sandwich with red onion,alfalfa sprouts,sliced chicken,and some old cheddar cheese and a nice fresh peach!
Decided that this beautiful sunny day was not going to hold me back. I grabbed my favorite water bottle,my I phone and sneakers and took off to start my Couch to 5km training. The sun was super hot and my feet felt like lead pipes and my butt was a jiggling mess, but I did it, and you know what ....It felt fantastic!!
I can't wait till Monday to do it again!
This is my new best friend today!
Gotta get that water in ladies!!
I feel like my mojo just may be returning!
PS I big thank-you to Lynn!
She had been so encouraging in answering my questions to start a blog!
I had to set my alarm this morning, not for work, but to make sure I made it in time for my 9 am hot stone massage at Embrace Spa.
Grabbed my Starbucks coffee to go cup and my Just US coffee and away I went.
One hour and a half of pure bliss...hot towels and stones,lavender scented massage oil and strong hands. The best part of all, was not hearing "Mommy". I so needed a break away from my kiddies. Daddy was gone last week on business to PEI and I was left alone to be super Mom!
Next stop was grocery shopping. I really find if I don't have fresh fruit and healthy snacks in the house, I eat too much junk. Fridge is now nice and full for a few days LOL.
Had quick lunch of a sourdough bread sandwich with red onion,alfalfa sprouts,sliced chicken,and some old cheddar cheese and a nice fresh peach!
Decided that this beautiful sunny day was not going to hold me back. I grabbed my favorite water bottle,my I phone and sneakers and took off to start my Couch to 5km training. The sun was super hot and my feet felt like lead pipes and my butt was a jiggling mess, but I did it, and you know what ....It felt fantastic!!
I can't wait till Monday to do it again!
This is my new best friend today!
Gotta get that water in ladies!!
I feel like my mojo just may be returning!
PS I big thank-you to Lynn!
She had been so encouraging in answering my questions to start a blog!
Friday, July 23, 2010
Tomorrow is Weigh in Day
What's a 45 year old , mother of 4 children aged 25,10,8, and 6 doing starting a blog ? Looking for support baby! It's plain and simple. I need some help and motivation. I only started reading blogs about 6 months ago and love the support that I see women giving each other...a pat on the back,a blog award and friendships that knows no borders.
I have to start again and there is no waiting until Monday and stuffing my face until it gets here. I feel so uncomfortable in my clothes and the start date is tomorrow!! I am going on vacation in three weeks to see my hubbies family in Ontario and I am embarrassed at how much weight I have gained.
I need to make take time for myself and start feeling better about myself again. How am I going to do this, you may wonder......me too??? Is getting up at 6 am and starting the http://www.c25k.com/ a way to start. I'll let you know very soon. If I get real brave, I may even post some "before pics"!
Welcome to my life. I hope you stick around to enjoy the fun!
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