Paulab_5's Diary

[paulab_5]

Good morning Paula love. How are you? You are anything BUT a chunk! You are a beautiful lady, keep working it.

Well thank you! And I am doing well... really busy this week with cheerleading tryouts, soccer, NOSEY ASS NEIGHBORS lol, and all the usual things in life but I'm here and happy so it's all good!!

I believe!! Miracles do happen Keep up the great work Paula. I'm sure when you hit the weights next week you'll feel better and sore! I'm certainly sore from switching it up this week. I'm trying to take it up a notch.

No miracles happenin' this week... I was up 2 pounds this morning. It's my own fault though... I've been eating like crap this week with everything I have going on...

 

[Alta818]

Well thank you! And I am doing well... really busy this week with cheerleading tryouts, soccer, NOSEY ASS NEIGHBORS lol, and all the usual things in life but I'm here and happy so it's all good!!


No miracles happenin' this week... I was up 2 pounds this morning. It's my own fault though... I've been eating like crap this week with everything I have going on...

Ooooooh....NOOOO!!! Whip it out PAULA!!! DO THIS WOMAN!!! .....hheheh ....I mean LET'S DO THIS!!! hahaha....like I've been much better than you!!!

 

[paulab_5]

Ooooooh....NOOOO!!! Whip it out PAULA!!! DO THIS WOMAN!!! .....hheheh ....I mean LET'S DO THIS!!! hahaha....like I've been much better than you!!!

Ha! Hi Alta! I suck this week... period. That's all there is to it lol.

 

[sammyboy24]

You don't suck Paula. Your just really busy with all the different things you have going on. Don't get discouraged. Everything will die down and you will be able to get back into the swing of things, I promise

-Sam

 

[paulab_5]

You don't suck Paula. Your just really busy with all the different things you have going on. Don't get discouraged. Everything will die down and you will be able to get back into the swing of things, I promise

-Sam

Thanks Sam... I just know, deep down, that my life is always this hectic so IF I REALLY wanted to lose the last 14 pounds, I would do what needs to be done. I would get up and do extra cardio, I WOULD PACK MY FOOD FOR THE DAY AND NOT EAT FAST FOOD... I know I CAN do it, just NOT doing it... I should be motivated cuz you can actually see a 2 pack on my abs lol!!! I should be SO EXCITED to do WHATEVER it takes to get the other 4 to pop!!! I'm not going to worry about it the rest of this week because I have cheer tryouts tomorrow and we need to finish moving this weekend but come Monday, I'm back to weight training and eating right.

 

[Jess393]

Next week you'll regain your focus and have a killer week. You've been doing a lb a week usually right? So if you can maintain the amount of cardio you're doing, along with weight training when you're able to start, AND stay away from fast food( easier said than done sometimes, I understand ) you could probly keep up a 1lb loss a week. You'll get there, don't quit. I've got SEVENTY SEVEN lbs to go before I'm a weight that is decent, and even then, I may hafta go another twenty or so. I'm not quitting, and you're my motivator, so you can't quit either

 

[paulab_5]

Next week you'll regain your focus and have a killer week. You've been doing a lb a week usually right? So if you can maintain the amount of cardio you're doing, along with weight training when you're able to start, AND stay away from fast food( easier said than done sometimes, I understand ) you could probly keep up a 1lb loss a week. You'll get there, don't quit. I've got SEVENTY SEVEN lbs to go before I'm a weight that is decent, and even then, I may hafta go another twenty or so. I'm not quitting, and you're my motivator, so you can't quit either

Ah thanks Jess! YOU are my motivation! You bust ass in the gym like no one I've ever seen!!!

So... cheerleading tryouts are over. I ended up only cutting 2 girls out of 21. I was hoping not to cut anyone but it wasn't meant to be. Because I'm a middle school coach, I really looked for girls with ANY sign of potential. I feel like if they are "teachable" I can help them become better cheerleaders so they're ready for high school tryouts. The two girls I cut just didn't even try so I really didn't have a choice...

Sounds dumb but tryouts are exhausting for me and I am SPENT! It's hard for me to some young girl's dream! I'm glad they are over and I'm looking forward to going to bed soon and sleeping in!

PLUS next week I can start weight training again so I'm going to get ALL the food I need to eat healthy next week, get my weight training program figured out and KICK SOME ASS next week! I have 7 weeks (?) til Vegas and 14 pounds to lose... that is totally doable!! OFF TO BED!!!

 

[MissJellyBelly]

I don't know what my deal is... I just feel like a chunk today... I think I'm really carb sensative so I think I'm just kinda bloated all over... even my arms seem puffy lol.

Hey Girl!

You're too funny! First think I thought of was Chunk from Goonies when I read that. lol

I'm sensitive to carbs too. Soon as I eat a bread, pasta, or the like I develp a food baby and I get puffy all over, even my face.

Sounds like you are just like me. Seems like so many people don't understand when I tell them carbs make me blow up within an hour after I eat them.

 

[paulab_5]

...I develp a food baby and I get puffy all over, even my face.
Sounds like you are just like me. Seems like so many people don't understand when I tell them carbs make me blow up within an hour after I eat them.

A food baby! LMAO! I've never heard of that! It's so true though! I get puffy all over and feel like crap... and now that my ab muscles are sewn together, it actually can be uncomfortable! Before, my stomach would just bloat without anything to hold it in lol... Wish I didn't crave that sh**.

I'm working on my workout plan now... I think I might start running... we have this great trail that runs through all the backyards in my new neighborhood... people are always on it... I HATE running but I'm thinking I might just have to do it to get in the kind of shape I'm trying for... now I need to get my weight training plan in order... I haven't trained in 6 weeks lol so I feel like I'm starting over... I'll be back later to edit and add what I plan to do for weight training, cardio and diet.... 14 pounds is the goal! Maybe more after that; we'll see... I GOTTA have those ab muscles showing so I'm going to have to be really lean all over... diet will be the hardest part, but it always is lol...

 

[MissJellyBelly]

Running!! You go girl! How soon until you can do that?

I'm not running much, but really need to start. I want to pick up my weight loss. I know it's going to take more cardio, and less carbs! lol

Let's kick butt this week. Even if I don't get much sleep, I'm going to do my best!!

 

[paulab_5]

Running!! You go girl! How soon until you can do that?

I'm not running much, but really need to start. I want to pick up my weight loss. I know it's going to take more cardio, and less carbs! lol

Let's kick butt this week. Even if I don't get much sleep, I'm going to do my best!!

LET'S DO THIS!!! I'm thinking about start tomorrow... I'm cleared to weight train so I figure I'm cleared for everything... the only thing is, I SHOULD go before I get the kids up in the morning but that means running while it's dark and I'm a scaredy cat so.... I'm trying to convince myself that I could do my regular cardio in the morning (inside) and then go running after dinner at night... I'm not going to really be running at first... doing the "work up to running" program lol...

 

[paulab_5]

Okay here it is... nothing new or fancy:

Diet- Just following what's called the 4 and 4 plan in the fitness world. 4 meals, each with a serving of protein and a serving of carbs and then a protein shake before bed if I'm hungry. I'm including a daily yogurt for girl reasons...
7:30 am Meal One- 3 HB eggs (1 yolk), yogurt

10:30 am Meal Two- Protein shake, apple

1:30 pm Meal Three- Tuna, Wheat Thins

4:30 pm Meal Four- Edamame

7:30 pm Meal Five- Cottage cheese or fish, salad or artichoke

9:30 pm Protein Shake (optional)

Because I'm really not interested in building anymore muscle and would just like to tighten and define what I already have, weight training will be as follows:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday- Total Body
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday- Abs

I need to get this layer of fat off so cardio will be as follows: 30 minutes in am (empty stomach), Monday thru Friday, and I'm going to try this walk to running program 3-4 days a week after dinner (maybe I can get my family to go with me along the trails).

Sunday REST DAY

Monday
AM Cardio (30 min)
Total Body (30 min)
Cheer (2 hours)

Tuesday
AM Cardio (30 min)
Abs (30 min)
Cheer (2 hours)
PM Walk/Run (30 min)

Wednesday
AM Cardio (30 min)
Total Body (30 min)
Cheer (2 hours)

Thursday
AM Cardio (30 min)
Abs (30 min)
Soccer (1 hour)
PM Run (30 min)

Friday
AM Cardio (30 min)
Total Body (30 min)
PM Run (30 min)

Saturday
AM Run (30 min)
Abs (30 min)
Soccer (1 hour)

So that's my plan... I'm going to REALLY try to get it all done in a day! Just going to HAVE to roll my lazy bum out of bed a little earlier! We'll see how this week goes!

 

[LovelyLadyHumps]

Good plan for the week chica. I like it!!

Just wanted you to be the first to know that my flight to Vegas is booked. I booked 2 incoming flights since I'm not sure what time I'll get out of work on Friday. So either I'll arrive Friday night after 11pm ready to party, or I'll arrive Saturday around 8am ready to party. hahah more like ready for a bloody mary!!

Let's chat more about the hotel. I know you have already done a lot of research on hotels...someone suggested MGM. Let's take a vote or something and get the hotels reserved. I'm ready to see your skinny ass in sin city!! OOUUU!!

 

[paulab_5]

Good plan for the week chica. I like it!!

Just wanted you to be the first to know that my flight to Vegas is booked. I booked 2 incoming flights since I'm not sure what time I'll get out of work on Friday. So either I'll arrive Friday night after 11pm ready to party, or I'll arrive Saturday around 8am ready to party. hahah more like ready for a bloody mary!!

Let's chat more about the hotel. I know you have already done a lot of research on hotels...someone suggested MGM. Let's take a vote or something and get the hotels reserved. I'm ready to see your skinny ass in sin city!! OOUUU!!

Good for you girl!! I think everyone wants to do the MGM and last I heard everyone was supposed to book it on their own (Alta or Alane would know for sure). My hubby and I are all about cheap and clean so we will more than likely get something off the strip and get a rental car... We won't spend much time in our room so I would rather spend the money on a rental car and other things...

ANYWAY, Vegas is going to be a blast... I have a feeling all you lil' youngens are going to make me feel old lol! I don't party like I used to ha ha...

 

[paulab_5]

So... I didn't get up this morning to work out... it's such a MENTAL thing when the alarm goes off at 5:30 and I know I don't NEED to get up until 6:30... I need to just start getting up; working out needs to be like brushing my teeth- a necessary part of each day.

I brought my bands and weighted ball to the office with me so I can still get that done today... we'll see about the running. It's officially the first day of fall and raining and ugly here.

I need to run across the street to grab some groceries so my diet can be SPOT ON today!

 

[Alta818]

So... I didn't get up this morning to work out... it's such a MENTAL thing when the alarm goes off at 5:30 and I know I don't NEED to get up until 6:30... I need to just start getting up; working out needs to be like brushing my teeth- a necessary part of each day.

I brought my bands and weighted ball to the office with me so I can still get that done today... we'll see about the running. It's officially the first day of fall and raining and ugly here.

I need to run across the street to grab some groceries so my diet can be SPOT ON today!

I hear ya Paula...it is such a MENTAL thing, mornings are so hard for me too!!!

 

[LovelyLadyHumps]

Good for you girl!! I think everyone wants to do the MGM and last I heard everyone was supposed to book it on their own (Alta or Alane would know for sure). My hubby and I are all about cheap and clean so we will more than likely get something off the strip and get a rental car... We won't spend much time in our room so I would rather spend the money on a rental car and other things...

I don't think everyone wants to do MGM. It was suggested because I think it was close in price to Sahara and right on the strip. I know I want to be on the strip though in a good location (center strip) and I believe a few others do as well. I went on to hotels.com and Bally's and Excalibur had really good deals and were in an ideal location for us to walk everywhere. That was a quick 5 min search and I"m willing to do further research to compare prices.

I know you spent hours trying to coordinate the hotel. I really do appreciate you doing this and I don't want to hurt your feelings by suggesting staying on the strip. I just want to splurge a little and enjoy this celebration.

Vegas just isn't the same if you are not on the strip. We all have worked so hard and it would be fun to be right in the action in a hotel that has great restaurants, bars, and drinks!

If we can find a great deal would you consider relocating to the strip? I don't want you that far away. We need you close to us You are a huge part of this celebration and we all need to be together. OOUUU!!

 

[Alta818]

I don't think everyone wants to do MGM. It was suggested because I think it was close in price to Sahara and right on the strip. I know I want to be on the strip though in a good location (center strip) and I believe a few others do as well. I went on to hotels.com and Bally's and Excalibur had really good deals and were in an ideal location for us to walk everywhere. That was a quick 5 min search and I"m willing to do further research to compare prices.

I know you spent hours trying to coordinate the hotel. I really do appreciate you doing this and I don't want to hurt your feelings by suggesting staying on the strip. I just want to splurge a little and enjoy this celebration.

Vegas just isn't the same if you are not on the strip. We all have worked so hard and it would be fun to be right in the action in a hotel that has great restaurants, bars, and drinks!

If we can find a great deal would you consider relocating to the strip? I don't want you that far away. We need you close to us You are a huge part of this celebration and we all need to be together. OOUUU!!

EXACTLY PAULA!!!! .......it wouldn't be that much of a difference in price if we choose the Excalibur or Tropicana....AND we would all be together ....!!! It wouldn't be the same without you so close........

 

[paulab_5]

I don't think everyone wants to do MGM. It was suggested because I think it was close in price to Sahara and right on the strip. I know I want to be on the strip though in a good location (center strip) and I believe a few others do as well. I went on to hotels.com and Bally's and Excalibur had really good deals and were in an ideal location for us to walk everywhere. That was a quick 5 min search and I"m willing to do further research to compare prices.

I know you spent hours trying to coordinate the hotel. I really do appreciate you doing this and I don't want to hurt your feelings by suggesting staying on the strip. I just want to splurge a little and enjoy this celebration.

Vegas just isn't the same if you are not on the strip. We all have worked so hard and it would be fun to be right in the action in a hotel that has great restaurants, bars, and drinks!

If we can find a great deal would you consider relocating to the strip? I don't want you that far away. We need you close to us You are a huge part of this celebration and we all need to be together. OOUUU!!

Oh my feelings aren't hurt AT ALL so no worries! I understand why you all want to be on the strip but I figure if I can save on my room and get a rental car, that is better for me anyway (I hate being without a car). Also, you have to remember, my husband is coming along so however much the room costs for each of you, I have to pay twice that. Regardless of where my room is, I will be spending LOTS of time with all of you! If I wasn't planning on doing so, I wouldn't go that same weekend!

 

[sammyboy24]

Hey Paula,

I hear ya on the rainy weather. I had to be up at 6am this morning and that drizzle sure puts a nice gross tone on the day, especially a Monday, lol... It's all good and sunny now though, so things are feeling a little better. I sure do wish it were Thursday or something already. I made some pretty good spaghetti last night that wasn't too diet friendly, and then I brought some leftovers today for lunch. Grocery shopping tomorrow will bring me back into the realm of things. I gotta make sure I go run my @$$ off at the gym this week, now that my feet are all healed I have absolutely no excuses (I didn't even really have any to begin with, lol).

Hang in there,
Sam