But I like this!!!!
Melissa
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
102 miles....
I can't tell you how satisfying I am finding this quest. Finally something I can do -- challenging but not beyond reason! Although I did just do the math...could I do 2000 miles. Seems I would need to average 160 miles a month -- that is likely unachievable!
Saturday, February 11, 2012
89/1000!
Progress Report! It's official NYC sucks for dieting or eating healthy -- but rocks for logging miles! I'm holding on to that inspiration -- since rarely do i come back from NY with anything to be proud of. Starting s training group on Tuesday....not training for anything in particular -- but hopefully gonna get my groove back! Did the Jillian 30-Day Shred workout today -- good God that woman is serious about working out.
I did go to WW today -- my 9 days and 8 nights in NYC amounted to 2.2 lbs. Which wiped out what I lost the week before. But I had fun -- and ate pizza at least7 times.....so I can't really complain. I have nearly 3 weeks at home now (one small 3 day trip to Montreal) -- so I'm feeling like I could have a break through. Also any type of exercise has got to help. Just got the SHT (Superior Hiking Trail....not Shit) newsletter and there appears to be some hikes coming up -- not sure if snow whose will be required or not. I'm on it folks!!!!!! I'm inspired!!! Maybe it's the 2 glasses of wine I just had......self-medicating the 20 minute workout I did today with Jillian! How can I already be sore?
What ya got ladies?????? Jessica you should have been a doctor -- you know more about the medical field than most. I can't even spell the names of the people you are going to! Just started the Girl with Dragon Tattoo....thought you might want to know. Did you ever read the Hunger Games? Get on it! You and Miranda could read that one together!
Miss you guys....alot!!!!! Mel
I did go to WW today -- my 9 days and 8 nights in NYC amounted to 2.2 lbs. Which wiped out what I lost the week before. But I had fun -- and ate pizza at least7 times.....so I can't really complain. I have nearly 3 weeks at home now (one small 3 day trip to Montreal) -- so I'm feeling like I could have a break through. Also any type of exercise has got to help. Just got the SHT (Superior Hiking Trail....not Shit) newsletter and there appears to be some hikes coming up -- not sure if snow whose will be required or not. I'm on it folks!!!!!! I'm inspired!!! Maybe it's the 2 glasses of wine I just had......self-medicating the 20 minute workout I did today with Jillian! How can I already be sore?
What ya got ladies?????? Jessica you should have been a doctor -- you know more about the medical field than most. I can't even spell the names of the people you are going to! Just started the Girl with Dragon Tattoo....thought you might want to know. Did you ever read the Hunger Games? Get on it! You and Miranda could read that one together!
Miss you guys....alot!!!!! Mel
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Hmmmm . . . .
The saga continues. Today was my last day with my trainers . . . I really enjoyed it, but it's expensive so I'm taking a haitus at least for awhile. Not to mention that over the approx 18 mos, I have put on 10 lbs of muscle, and only lost 4 lbs of fat! At least I am now in the "average" percentile, very well below. My cardio is well above. So those are all good things - but why can't I lose any weight?
I have doing my "morning pages" which I like b/c it helps me focus for the day. Following the low glycemic diet, and I definitely feel better during the day. But other than a few pounds to show for 7 wks, it is not melting it off, either. Exercise most days, in general very good habits.
After more and more reading, and in fact my trainer's speculation, it could all be linked to my terrible sleep pattern. Adrenal fatigue, too much stress (cortisol in the body) and it activates other hormones that tell the body to cling to every fat cell. I don't think I'm "stressed" but maybe I'm so used to it, I don't notice. I go to see my Naturapath later this month, and I can't wait to see what she says to do next. I think maybe I need to go to an endocrynologist!
Of course the blessing is to be healthy, and in good shape. But it doesn't mean that I'm not pissed off to be 30 lbs over weight! I feel like I should have "more" to show with all of this hard work! So the puzzle still lingers.
JW 45/1000
I have doing my "morning pages" which I like b/c it helps me focus for the day. Following the low glycemic diet, and I definitely feel better during the day. But other than a few pounds to show for 7 wks, it is not melting it off, either. Exercise most days, in general very good habits.
After more and more reading, and in fact my trainer's speculation, it could all be linked to my terrible sleep pattern. Adrenal fatigue, too much stress (cortisol in the body) and it activates other hormones that tell the body to cling to every fat cell. I don't think I'm "stressed" but maybe I'm so used to it, I don't notice. I go to see my Naturapath later this month, and I can't wait to see what she says to do next. I think maybe I need to go to an endocrynologist!
Of course the blessing is to be healthy, and in good shape. But it doesn't mean that I'm not pissed off to be 30 lbs over weight! I feel like I should have "more" to show with all of this hard work! So the puzzle still lingers.
JW 45/1000
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Ahhhh!
As Jessica recently said....I'm just putting this out there to the universe. I think I could live in NY. Yes... I might need $3 million dollars to buy a home...but once I got past that I would be good. I love the anonymity of it. That probably reveals a fatal flaw of mine....but it's how I feel. I just love all the people -- but then the solitude of being alone at the same time....which makes no sense to me!
On a completely separate note -- you all need to read the hunger Game series of books! I'm on number two -- I'm totally obsessed. I liked the first one -- but number two!!!!!
Melissa
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
MIles to Go
I had a thought - that will take more thought - but I am putting it out there for pondering over the next couple of months!
I thought it would be fun to plot a "halfway" (or partway!) meeting of our miles. We would have to look on the map to see where we can get in that distance that would be of interest, but I bet we could find something pretty close to do. So for example, if you have 525 miles in, and I have 480, and we head in one direction, where would that lead us that we could meet? (Maybe at the Rump Run in Minocqua - sorry, that one just stays with me for some reason!).
Jodie - we would have to be creative with your miles. Maybe we'll count air miles by doubling them, or we can add all three together or soemthing, but I bet we could figure something out!
Interesting?
JW 17/1000 (OK - I didn't do them yet - but I'm getting ready to leave right now!)
I thought it would be fun to plot a "halfway" (or partway!) meeting of our miles. We would have to look on the map to see where we can get in that distance that would be of interest, but I bet we could find something pretty close to do. So for example, if you have 525 miles in, and I have 480, and we head in one direction, where would that lead us that we could meet? (Maybe at the Rump Run in Minocqua - sorry, that one just stays with me for some reason!).
Jodie - we would have to be creative with your miles. Maybe we'll count air miles by doubling them, or we can add all three together or soemthing, but I bet we could figure something out!
Interesting?
JW 17/1000 (OK - I didn't do them yet - but I'm getting ready to leave right now!)
Monday, January 23, 2012
Hooray For Me!
As I mentioned in my earlier post, I totally hurt my butt yesterday. But due to the power of the challenge, I went to the Y - mind you, in the past, that could have been a convenient excuse. But even if I used the handicap arm racer thing, I was going to try!
So I slowly schlep there, and get on an elliptical. Someone has stuck a random smiley sticker on it that said "HOORAY FOR ME!" It looked like they had tried to clean it off (to no avail) but I think they should leave it on there. It motivated me to two (slow) miles and 3 quick ones on a bike.
Then as my winter treat I like to sit in the dry sauna for a few minutes (which is about 8x4). This hugely obese lady came in NAKED. I of course could never do that, esp not that size. She could not have been more friendly (interreputing my solitude!) so I had to talk to her. I know - she was there working out, she's confident, etc - good for her. But honestly, next time you think about blowing off your workout, just keep that HORRIFYING visual in your mind!
JW 14/1000
So I slowly schlep there, and get on an elliptical. Someone has stuck a random smiley sticker on it that said "HOORAY FOR ME!" It looked like they had tried to clean it off (to no avail) but I think they should leave it on there. It motivated me to two (slow) miles and 3 quick ones on a bike.
Then as my winter treat I like to sit in the dry sauna for a few minutes (which is about 8x4). This hugely obese lady came in NAKED. I of course could never do that, esp not that size. She could not have been more friendly (interreputing my solitude!) so I had to talk to her. I know - she was there working out, she's confident, etc - good for her. But honestly, next time you think about blowing off your workout, just keep that HORRIFYING visual in your mind!
JW 14/1000
I'm In
Aha! A WW challenge. I like it. If I'm going to get a bib, then I'M IN! Hmm ... we might even have to design ourselves t-shirts - LOL!
You will be relieved to know that I found my Bodybugg (after searching high and low and driving people nuts at the Y) safely tucked in the toe of my tennis shoe. Glad I can laugh at myself.
I was at a yoga class last nite (cool male teacher I love - he plays real music and rides a Harley) and at the very end I totally pulled my left glute. I can barely walk. I had to take advil in the middle of the night. So I didn't hit a class this a.m., but I am determined to at least slowly get on a machine for awhile and log a few later today.
Knowing that I am trying to shed pounds, I realize that I have to put an extra effort in to hit my burn for the day. So I think I am going to count only "consious, exerted" miles for now (not my typical daily routine ones). Of course I leave the right to modify that down the road! It seems realistic - around 3/day and I know if I bike here or there I can catch up.
I want to know how you are logging it. I'm all about the paper documentation, you know (like my life size IAT map on my wall!). I need a fun visual, and the satisfaction of tracking it. Not sure if I want it to be portable, or something my whole family can see. Ideas?
You will be relieved to know that I found my Bodybugg (after searching high and low and driving people nuts at the Y) safely tucked in the toe of my tennis shoe. Glad I can laugh at myself.
I was at a yoga class last nite (cool male teacher I love - he plays real music and rides a Harley) and at the very end I totally pulled my left glute. I can barely walk. I had to take advil in the middle of the night. So I didn't hit a class this a.m., but I am determined to at least slowly get on a machine for awhile and log a few later today.
Knowing that I am trying to shed pounds, I realize that I have to put an extra effort in to hit my burn for the day. So I think I am going to count only "consious, exerted" miles for now (not my typical daily routine ones). Of course I leave the right to modify that down the road! It seems realistic - around 3/day and I know if I bike here or there I can catch up.
I want to know how you are logging it. I'm all about the paper documentation, you know (like my life size IAT map on my wall!). I need a fun visual, and the satisfaction of tracking it. Not sure if I want it to be portable, or something my whole family can see. Ideas?
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