Rho's Diary

Hello my sweets,

It's been a while, hasn't it..

I hope everyone's doing great. I had problems with my Internet browser (damn thing just kept shutting down on me) and then that time of the month came and shut ME down. But I'm back to normal now..

My eating's been great. I had bad moments on Thursday and Friday, when I just wanted to eat everything in sight, but the worst I managed was an extra square of dark chocolate, and that's because that was the only ready made food in the house. I think it's the raging hormones and all.

I recovered really quickly from last week's walk (I've finally uploaded the pics of the lovely lavender field) so I decided to do another walk yesterday. It was only around 9 miles, and it went beautifully. It's the same walk I'm planning next week with friends, but I decided to go it solo, just in case the route is confusing. I found it more than ok though - I only got lost once (at the beginning, which only set me back a mile or so), and I completed it in broad daylight, so I'm pretty happy about the way it's all going.

I also had my re-programme with my personal trainer at the gym, so I have a new weight training workout schedule, really intensive. I'll post it up the next time I'm at the gym - I forgot to copy it from my gym chart. But it combines different muscle groups; takes it up a notch. Well, 5 notches more like..

Blancita, Sara, Christina, I hope you are all well.. I'll check up on y'all's diaries.. Christina, it's good to have you back, by the way..

Enjoy your evening folks..
 
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My jaw dropped. You look so happy healthy and lovely! That lavender field is breathtaking as well. Thanks for sharing! :)
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Thanks Sara, I finally uploaded all the pics... But I'm having difficulty moving the pics from snapfish to facebook. Once I figure it out (tomorrow) I'll post the link to the pics - both last week's walk and this week's...
 
Rho! Glad to see you're back. I love the pictures from your last walk. I'm jealous!

I know all about the battling with the hormones. I was right there with you last week. You did well to only have an extra piece of chocolate. Its all about moderation.

Keep up the good work girl. Keep positng the lovely pictures!
 
Rho, you are so Pretty!! WOW, You have a very pretty smile!! We have lavender farms here as well, I love to go there and pick up a bundle, it smells so nice! At our lavender farm the owners also have a gift shop, in which this ladies husband makes wooden furniture, gorgeous pieces, it's such a fun place to go. Thank you so much for sharing all your beautiful pictures with us. We love pictures here, but I'm sure you already know that. It's good to see your got your computer up and working again, YEAH!!! Keep up the good work, your doing so well!
Kim
 
Hey, I agree with Sara, you do look so pretty and healthy! About the lavender, I have never seen anything like that, I've never seen that much lavender in one place before! lol That's awesome!
 
SoontobeMrs, cheers! I'm still battling with the hormones! I sat on my bed last night, just itching for some biscuits or something. But I didn't have any! So I just sulked and went to bed. I think maybe I need to have a cheat day and eat some biscuits so the weird craving goes away... and I hadn't had cravings for several weeks... The things we go through as women, eh..

Mal, thanks! You're forever making me blush..though you can't really see it :)

Hi Kim! Thanks! That was my first time seeing a lavender farm - it was so GORGEOUS. There wasn't a gift shop here - it would have been nice if there was, or maybe a cafe where one could sit and enjoy the fragrance of the flowers... but then it wouldn't be so scenic, I suppose... I love pictures too - they bring everything to life!!

Hey Christina! Man, you really should have been there - it was one of those experiences that remain vivid in your mind, even as you bore your grandchildren to tears when retelling the story 70 years later (as I intend doing!). Thanks for the compliments - I was about to say 'It's the good lighting and my happy state of mind at the time', but it's gracious to accept compliments, so I'll just say a sweet thanks!

I'm off to the gym tonight. I have my tough new weight training workout, and I'm terrified.
 
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You look so gorgeous and vivacious in that pic! Walking 100 miles sure seems to agree with ya :). Let us know the new weights details. Have you just started with weights or have you been lifting for a while? I WISH I could go on the 9 miler you are leading. Your friends should consider themselves very lucky.
 
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SoontobeMrs, cheers! I'm still battling with the hormones! I sat on my bed last night, just itching for some biscuits or something. But I didn't have any! So I just sulked and went to bed. I think maybe I need to have a cheat day and eat some biscuits so the weird craving goes away... and I hadn't had cravings for several weeks... The things we go through as women, eh..

Mal, thanks! You're forever making me blush..though you can't really see it :)

Hi Kim! Thanks! That was my first time seeing a lavender farm - it was so GORGEOUS. There wasn't a gift shop here - it would have been nice if there was, or maybe a cafe where one could sit and enjoy the fragrance of the flowers... but then it wouldn't be so scenic, I suppose... I love pictures too - they bring everything to life!!

Hey Christina! Man, you really should have been there - it was one of those experiences that remain vivid in your mind, even as you bore your grandchildren to tears when retelling the story 70 years later (as I intend doing!). Thanks for the compliments - I was about to say 'It's the good lighting and my happy state of mind at the time', but it's gracious to accept compliments, so I'll just say a sweet thanks!

I'm off to the gym tonight. I have my tough new weight training workout, and I'm terrified.
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Yes only don't call it your cheat day. Call it your refeed day (although I feel a bit like a horse or a cow or something when I say that)! If I have a refeed day on 3 days of aerobic only, then you certainly could do with one considering how many miles you log.

I absolutely hope you share your new weights workout, I am so curious to see how you're progressing and what is it that you do? I don't blame you for being terrified, but you're going to do great Rho. ;) I hope you are having a BEAUTIFUL day
 
Aww, thank you sweetie.

I did feel like I was taking a few steps back by having a cheat day, but calling it a refeed day makes it seem a lot better :D I just can't seem to get the thought of cake out of my head. I don't remember the last time I had something that was pure junk! No soft drinks, no biscuits, no cakes, no chocolate puddings (and I love all the above!).. Of course I'm pleased at the turn my life has taken and how in control of my food I now am, but it'll be nice to just have a cake!

Anyhoo, I'll post the new regime up tonight after the gym. I'll copy it from my gym chart - it combines twice as many exercises as I usually do, but in the same period of time for a normal workout. It'll be interesting to see how it pans out.Ok, I'm off now.

I hope everyone's having a lovely lovely day :)
 
ALRIGHT RHO!! You go girl at that GYM, I hope your trainer doesn't work you to hard tonight, that you have a hard time the next day moving. I remember my first day, DANG I had pains in places I never thought I had muscles, ahahhaha, it starts to feel so damn good after a while, it makes you want it more. Good luck today!! I can't wait to hear all about it!
 
Hey all,

I just got back from the gym and am shattered! The new workout plan is the most intense yet, but I'm a little worried about it. I guess I'm worried it's TOO intense, if that makes any sense. Here it is:

Leg Press 60kg/ No rest/ Lat Pulldown 20kg/ 30 sec rest/ Repeat twice. Total of 3 sets (12 reps each)

Then on to

Inclined chest press 6kg/ No rest/ Bent over row 20kg/30 sec rest/ Repeat twice. Total of 3 sets (12 reps each)

Then on to

Squats with dumbbells 3kg/ No rest/ Shoulder Press 4kg/ 30 sec rest/ Repeat twice. Total of 3 sets (12 reps each)
Then on to

Lying tricep extensions 4kg/ No rest/ Lat raises 3kg/ 30 sec rest/ Repeat twice. Total of 3 sets (12 reps each)

Then on to

Bicep curls 30lbs/ No rest/ Tricep pushdown 35lbs/ No rest/ Hammer curls 5kg/ 30 sec rest/ Repeat twice. total of 3 sets (12 reps each)

Lawd, it took a while just to write it all out! While I'm happy to have a new weight training plan, I'm a little worried that it's intense for the sake of well, being intense. I'm worried that the personal trainer just wants to give me something intense, and she's still more preoccupied with personal training (which I cannot afford, but she didn't hesitate to bring it up again *sigh*). Sometimes I just want to say "Should I get a loan or something just so I can have personal training sessions?! I keep saying I can't afford it!! Where do you expect me to get the money from?!!!" These gym trainers really get my goat sometimes..

Anyhoo, rant over, I'm worried about just how effective this new workout will be for me. I don't know.. I guess I've lost a little faith in her after she suggested I intersperse walking with jogging, when on my hikes, which is just impossible thanks to the terrain. I think I'll post this new workout plan onto the Harsh Truth section, see what the experts think, especially of the last set of exercises, which have just destroyed my arms. I actually feel very shattered, and I just KNOW tomorrow's going to be a nightmare! I'm going to be so sore!!

Ooohh, some good news. I'm down to 201, a grand loss of 1.5lbs over 2 weeks. Not great, but at least it's steady.. It's now my goal to be at least at 199lbs by July 31st, which should be totally doable..

Another surprising turn. On my way back home I went into the supermarket, and decided to get a flapjack, with the full intention of satisfying this stupid craving I've had for days now. But when I came home I decided to make some couscous with garden peas, and the sweetness from the peas totally quashed my cravings (at least for now!) so I didn't need to have the flapjack (It has 184 calories in it). But don't get me wrong - I'm keeping it! I might just have it tomorrow instead!

Off to update my ticker :)
 
dang girlie - you're so close to one-derland -how exciting to reach that milestone :)

one good sneeze and pee and you'll be there :D
 
ARE YOU KIDDING??? You lost 1.5 pounds in two weeks and you think that's not that great?? THAT'S FANTASTIC!!!! I mean that with all my heart!! I wish right now I could lose 1/2 pound in two weeks, it's just not happening for me. And your SOOOOO close to the 100's it's awesome!! You go girl, I can't wait to see your smiling face when you reach that big milestone!! Your workout does sound pretty intense, but it also sounds really good. I think this might help you lose another 1.5 in the following two weeks, and wouldn't that be great!! Don't get discouraged, half the work is getting yourself into the gym, the other half is continuing to go. Don't give in, it will workout for you, I promise you that!! Great job so far!! *aww Kim is proud of her good friend Rho* excellent job friend!!
Kim
 
RhoRho said:
I'm worried that the personal trainer just wants to give me something intense, and she's still more preoccupied with personal training (which I cannot afford, but she didn't hesitate to bring it up again *sigh*). Sometimes I just want to say "Should I get a loan or something just so I can have personal training sessions?! I keep saying I can't afford it!! Where do you expect me to get the money from?!!!" These gym trainers really get my goat sometimes..
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Rho I completely agree! I couldn't believe how the dude was acting. He treated me like a child and was like, 'come on $11 a week' :enter condescending tone: 'you know, you could eat out one less day per week and afford it' I just looked at him and said that I never eat out, so I actually can't afford it. That pisses me off Rho!

I think I'll post this new workout plan onto the Harsh Truth section, see what the experts think, especially of the last set of exercises, which have just destroyed my arms. I actually feel very shattered, and I just KNOW tomorrow's going to be a nightmare! I'm going to be so sore!!
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YES I hope you do or have. I haven't checked yet. But I'm really curious as to what people have to say for you in the Harsh Truth forum. I actually understand your workout now that I know some of the exercises. It looks great but DEFINITELY intense :confused:

Ooohh, some good news. I'm down to 201, a grand loss of 1.5lbs over 2 weeks. Not great, but at least it's steady.. It's now my goal to be at least at 199lbs by July 31st, which should be totally doable..
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RHO CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!!! That is so awesome! How did I miss your post yesterday? I think that is a fabulous goal and I KNOW YOU CAN MAKE IT!

Another surprising turn. On my way back home I went into the supermarket, and decided to get a flapjack, with the full intention of satisfying this stupid craving I've had for days now. But when I came home I decided to make some couscous with garden peas, and the sweetness from the peas totally quashed my cravings (at least for now!) so I didn't need to have the flapjack (It has 184 calories in it). But don't get me wrong - I'm keeping it! I might just have it tomorrow instead! Off to update my ticker :)
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Damn you're doing so well. I hope you did have the flapjack (pancake? Brit-speak is so cool, but I'm dense) today because you deserve it my friend, and it definitely seems as though you can handle having a treat as opposed to me, I'd go on a flapjack rampage and eat 30. :rotflmao: I'm really proud of you- for all of your success. I love seeing your new number on the ticker, and soon my friend you will be at 199 ;)
 
Good job on the weight loss! That's so great, you'll be under 200 in no time.

I think that exercise should be intense. If you want the results you really have to push yourself. I know when I don't push myself I don't really see results and not very fast! So I think it's good that your trainer put you on a program that's intense. They do what we don't do for ourselves and that's push us past what we think we can't do and don't do for ourselves a lot of the time. So just keep at it and you'll get better/more fit and it won't seem so intense after a while ;)
 
Haha, thanks Kim, 1.5lbs is a big deal for me. I guess I'm trying not to act like I'm looking at the numbers (but I am!!) I don't know what I'll do when I reach the 100's - I hope it'll motivate me to push on with my goal. Getting to the gym tends to be the problem, like yesterday when I should have gone, but a truckload of problems came my way so my plans went kaput, but I know that when I'm in there I give it my all. Like you Kim!

Sara, some personal trainers need a good whooping - I wonder if they realise that we're already paying through our noses for the gym fees. Sometimes I wonder if they think that I lack willpower (or else I wouldn't have let myself get so fat in the first place) which is why they keep pushing and pushing..:D I DID post the new workout on the harsh truth forum and HAHA! I was right! Leigh herself responded, and said that while the supersets are a standard part of a good workout, they're usually used more for those people who want to shift the last few pounds, not for someone who's got a truckload to lose like me. She's said she'll post up some alternative workouts, which I'm more than happy to go over with the personal trainer (I'm sure she won't like me very much after this...:( ) I ended up having the flapjack last night and I enjoyed every morsel of it. I'll never take a flapjack for granted again..

Christina, I agree. I think a workout should be intense, and I'm no stranger to hard work. I reckon I should get the best out of my time at the gym. But I like to know that I'm doing the most effective workout, and I'm not just working out for the mere sake of it, which is what I suspected with this new plan. The fact that the PT put me back onto machines when I wanted to progress onto free weights is what mostly bothered me, because I think that working with free weights gives the most effective workouts. As Steve says, 'machines lock you into an unnatural plane of movement', which I'm seeking to avoid. I'm waiting to see what alternative workouts Leigh suggests, and then I'll take these to the PT and ask her to go over them with me.. Hopefully she'll say yes and won't hate me forever...


On a slightly different note, my dissertation is killing me. I feel so depressed it's stifling! I know it'll pass with time, but now I understand what the university meant by giving me a health warning at the start. I feel like I'm in a never-ending maze of literature and words and there is no fun in my life! I can't wait till Saturday when I'm out hiking - these are rapidly proving my happiest memories, and I'm not kidding! I've sent a list to my participating friends of what to bring, etc, so if they show up, great. If not, oh well, I'll just do a longer hike on my own. Ok, that's my little breather. I'm off back to the library..oh fun :rolleyes:
 
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