Taking another approach

Cannot seem to come up with a new schedule that I like. Who would have thought I would be so irritated that I cannot workout 6 days a week with a few of those days in the 3 hr range. I'm crazy! I've gone though my workout routine over and over and I don't know what to give up or change other than heavy lifting. I wonder if that's enough.

Monday; short hard run, lift back and arms
Tuesday; swim and SBBC, jumps in the evening
Wednesday; mid length run
Thursday; swim and SBBC, jumps in the evening
Friday; short hard run, lift chest and shoulders
Saturday; long run

I'll try this for the next few weeks and see if SBBC will keep up the strength and balance in my lower body. NO MORE HEAVY BOTTOM BODY LIFT!!!
 
I did not make it to the Y yesterday. Life got out of control and I ended up grocery shopping for many more hours than I had anticipated.
Today we, Jimmy and I are heading out for our holiday workout before our holiday eating frenzy. Well maybe not his eating frenzy but possibly mine. I did not buy or make as many treats as I wanted because I didn't want to have the temptation near me. You can't eat what you don't have, right?
I have an 8 mile run planned and mapped out. My new favorite web site is mapmyrun.com. Now if only I will be able to rememb2er where to turn I'll be all good. On my run this morning I plan on making sure I have dried cherries in the hopes to keep up my stamina. Hopefully, this will not take us more than 1 1/2 hr. When I mapped it all out I discovered that 5 miles of the 8 are up a steady incline. Fun for us!
Now to go and feed the machine.
If I don't get back on, I hope you all have a very Happy Holiday!
 
What a crazy weekend. I know it's supposed to be that way when you or should I say I have 5 kids and it's Christmas, but holy cow, I'm so happy normal life is beginning. What a whole lot of excitement and food and busteling.
On Xmas eve I met up with Dawn at the Y to run our 8 miles. 8 miles around town is really far. I couldn't belive how all around we had to run to get those miles in. It was a good run, started out slow, around 10 min mile until around mile 6 then I stepped it up to around a 9 min mile. A 9 min mile is when I find my mojo. I just can't find my rhythm any slower than that.
Nothing on Sat or Sunday other than cooking, picking up, playing, visiting with family just the way Christmas is supposed to be. On Christmas Eve I decided to make an old favorite for my family, homemade chicken potpie. I made it as I used to with a stick of butter and heavy cream to thicken up the gravy and a puffed pastry crust. It was so rich. On Christmas morning we had cinnamon rolls and bailey's with our coffee. More richening foods. For dinner we had breakfast, quiche, pancakes, ham. By Sunday I was dying. I woke up with such a gut ache I was in severe pain. I had to lie back down and go back to sleep. I ended up getting up at like noon, which is totally unheard of for me, and showered to go to our last Christmas family get together. More rich food and desserts. This morning I threw out all the left over food or brought it into the Y for the members to finish off our treats. I couldn't handle them even being within my line of vision any longer. My body feels like total shit! I now know that this new way of eating for me is a life style change. My mind might like the idea of all those rich heavy dishes but my body no longer wants any part of it. All I wanted this morning was my yogurt, english muffin with natural peanut butter and a protein shake for after my workout.
I made it to the Y today to run even though my gut was still radiating pains all through me. I ran 5 miles on the treadmill during a Tempo workout (my first attempt). I did a 10 min warm up jog then upped my speed to an 8:51 min mile for 15 mins that wasn't fast enough, I felt a little winded but I could tell I could push it a little harder. My recovery jog for .25 mile felt really difficult because I had been in a groove. When I pushed it for my next 1.5 mile I had my speed at 8:32 min mile. That felt like work. That'll be my new desired tempo for my next workout like that. During that workout I ended up having to get off the treadmill to go to the bathroom because of my poor body needing to expel the shit I'd been eating. I'm telling you I'm all done eating that way.
Tomorrow I need to run 4 miles. It's supposed to be pretty nice out so we're going to run it outside.
Hope everyone had a wonderful holiday and your're all ready to get back to eating better and getting back into your workout routine!
 
Great run today. 4.5 miles from the Y, one hill after another. It amazes me that I can now get up those hills without wanting to throw up and keep running. When we first started doing these routes I could make it up the hill, barely, but at the top I needed to slow way down, almost to a walk, to catch my breath before I could start running again. My disgust is that I still cannot find my consistent pace from the get go. I start out so slow that by the time I really pick up my pace I've got to run, like really run for me 8:30 min mile, to get my overall average pace to 9:30. I've got to find my pace outside much quicker and keep it instead of all this slow fast slow faster shit.
My eating is slowly getting back to more normal. I'm doing good with my food but I'm really craving sugar. There is no one in this world who can tell me that sugar is not addictive. It gets into your system and takes a hold. It's so rediculous because I know it's what's making me feel shitty but I crave it like nobody's business.
Tomorrow, I can always look to doing better tomorrow.
2 of my boys have ear and sinus infections so I don't know what tomorrow will bring as far as my workout. Jimmy is off for this whole week so hopefully I can still make it into town. If not, I've already decided I'll be running outside from home. No stopping me now, I'm in it! GOD I LOVE IT!!!!
 
I did not make it to the Y. Walter woke me up and I couldn't go back to sleep for hours. When Jimmy woke me up at 7:30 I knew I would not make a good running partner. I bailed on my girls and have been relaxing with the family so far. Grocery list is done, bills are handled, breakfast has been eaten; now we go shopping. I'll be running this afternoon. HOLD ME TO IT!!!
 
Hi momma!! Sounds like you're really pushing yourself! I like that! About the sugar, have you found that if you avoid it for a few weeks, you crave less? Try having less of it...should lessen the desire. I understand the frustration that comes with getting off your usual routine...sure is harder this time of year! But we all can do it! Keep it up missy! =p
 
Hi, soccerrox; I do love pushing myself. I was never like this before even when, before my last litter of kids, I was running. I was always satisfied with a 10 min mile and doing gym workouts. I never even considered that I could be a competiter; now, I'm not sure why, but all that has changed. I love pushing past where I thought I could go. I love the hurt because I know it brings out a HUGE self esteem boost. I've always considered myself pretty OK with me but now, I'm ok with myself but I know I can do more, be better. I LOVE it.
I totally agree in regards to sugar. I just want off this rollercoaster. It is awful, I feel awful and yet I'm still craving a little sweet something. Today after the rest of my grocery shopping I let the boys have a slushie and I found myself CRAVING a sip. I thought, just one then I'll be fine but of course that didn't happen. I wanted another sip and another. Thank god my husband was there looking at me like I was a crazy person. I need to be held accountable when I don't have the will power to do it myself.

I just realized that the 1/2 marathon I signed up for as a warm up to the full marathon is in 2weeks; Jan 15th. I guess it'll be a good test to see if I can really do the full in under 4hrs. I'm looking to run this in 1:55:00. That time puts me at between around a 9:15 min mile. I'm not sure but I guess I have a goal! I love having a goal!!! BTW, my son just brought me a chocolate that he found in the back of the fridge. Will I ever be able to end this maddness???
Yesterday I did run. Jimmy asked if we could run together which really means he will run behind me pushing me to run faster without having to say anything. Just hearing his footfalls behind me makes me want to go as fast as I can. 4 miles in 31:57. That's as fast as I ever run 4 miles or 3 miles for that matter!
Today I swam today, 700 meters. Then lifted my upper body then did jumps with Jimmy. Now I'm going to run outside with Colleen for a short, can you believe I can now call 3 miles short LOVE THAT!
Signed up for the One One Run through downtown Kzoo on Jan 1st. 4.4 miles with the Borgess running group. I love doing those short races, I love getting the shirts. Maybe I just love getting the shirts.
Alright, I'm off to run! Get a goal; join a group, register for a race, find a club.
 
End of year body stats;
Weight, 148 was 151.2
Thigh, 22.5 23.5
Butt, 38.5 39.5
Waist, 30 30
Chest, 34 33
Bicept, 11 11
Neck 13
Definately down from last month and the transformation just keeps on happening.

Today I tried, for the 1st time ever, HOT YOGA. Holy man what an amazing workout. I totally loved it and signed up for unlimited sessions for 2 weeks. I think I would like to do this after my long run on Saturdays. The heat, the stretch, the controlled breathing. Everything about it was great. I can't wait till I can go back.

Today I also bought the New Rules of Lifting for Abs, I'll start reading it and see where that takes me. The last book did wonders for my body I have pretty high hopes for this one.

Tomorrow is the One One race. They hold it every 1st day of the year and all proceeds go to the Boys and Girls Club in Kzoo. It is 4.4 miles but the marathon trainees have to run it twice, I just discovered. We meet at noon and start our run at 12:15 for the 1st time around then start up with all the racers at 1pm. I think it is a disadvantage to make us run the 1st go round before the actual race. I guess this isn't going to be about time.

Happy New Year everyone. Make 2011 better than 2010! Good luck to you, good luck to me!
 
I've been thinking about how to make a new year resolution that is realistic. Family goal, to help my daughter with her weight more. Not by questioning every food choice she makes but by not buying any shitty food. Snacks and treats all should have a healthy component. I need to focus more on creating an atmosphere that isn't judgemental but loving and helpful. What a hard line when I'm the mother and she's 13 and self conscious. I've got to figure this out!
Personal goal, not to go over 150 and to eat the colors of the rainbow at least 5 days of the week. Only unprocessed foods count. I'm not going to log everything I eat just log the colors I ate that day and no twinkies don't count for yellow, hahaha! I'm going to add white to the color palate to ensure I'm getting my dairy in. Purple and blue will be a challenge. We'll see how far this goes. Racing goals; 1/2 marathon in 1:55:00, full marathon in under 4 hrs, 2 triathlon sprints with my run portion under 28:00.
That's enough to think about for now.
Welcome 2011, may this year bring even greater pleasure and contentment in my family!
 
Good luck for 2011!

I was reading your latest post and wondering whether your daughter helps choose what you buy food-wise at all? Before I left for university I was given a food budget each week and got to chose my own food, and had a little cupboard and section of the fridge for myself, it taught me a lot about which foods were best/healthiest/most filling/etc! :) I know my friends have had trouble with their weight, and now one of their mothers' buys the low fat version of EVERYTHING, or a better choice for everything, so that they can make their food choices...so it's not control, but what's on offer :) If they chose wrong, it's their own choice, and they can deal with it later by making the right choices in the future? :) E.G. Chocolate bar Vs. Cereal bar, etc :)
 
What is a food budget?
I have had her made a breakfast list of things I can make for her to make sure she is filled up before she leaves for school and I have had her make a "sack lunch" list of things she'd like to take to school for lunch. Also, I have had her make a snack choice for when she gets home from school. These things aren't just for my daughter but for all of us. Thanks for the advice. It is hard because she loves food and hates exercise. I don't know. I'm going to try harder this year. I have to allow her food choices to be hers but my part is having those choices be easier because of the food in the house.
Thanks for the info and advice.
 
Today did not go as I thought it would.
I got ready to go too late thinking it would only take me 15 mins to get there when it really took just over a 1/2 hr. On my way to the race, about 10 mins from the house I realized I forgot my shoes. I had to turn around and go back home to get them. From there on my way back to the race I realized I forgot my packet with my number and chip. Good grief! By the time I got there I had missed my group for the 1st 4.4 miles of the run. In the end I ran 4.4 miles in and AMAZING 39 mins. Super fast as shit for me. My PB by far! I don't think I could have kept that up for another 4.4 miles but I know I am going to bust it out for that 1/2 marathon!!!
Kids are crying, I gotta go! Happy New Year!
 
I attempting to patiently wait for my husband to wake up so I can go to Hot Yoga @ 8. I've really got to come up with a plan to thank him. It seems I can't thank him enough lately for all the time he has given me to find my "bliss".
It's all good my son is up and he's willing to watch the boys for me till Jimmy wakes up. I know, I know, I really am selfish. I don't think I ever understood "me" time until this past year.
I'm out!
 
I've gotten over my guilt and am just thankful! I'm thankful to my body for becomng so healthy and strong, I'm thankful to my husband for understanding and supporting my new and sometimes obsessive habits, I'm thankful to my kids that they love tot spot, I'm thankful for my new friends who have a love for fitness like I do. I'm no longer guilty just blessed!
So I did make it to my Hot Yoga class. It is everything I wanted and needed this morning.
I haven't listed my colors for food but I have been eating them so
Jan 1st; blue, red, green, yellow, white, orange all I was missing was purple. I ate those colors in fruit and in veggies all colors other than blue.
Jan 2nd; blue, red, green, yellow, white, orange, still missing purple. What the hell could I eat that is purple other than, shit I don't even know. I guess I'm taking purple out of the rainbow for this experiment.

I also did a revision of my workout schedule; I'm adding from New Rules of Lifting for Abs. I'm holding myself to it for 6 weeks.
Monday's I do;dynamic stretching, 5 mile run, core conditioning.
The dynamic stretching alone will take like 20 mins. Total this should be like a 2hr workout day.
Tuesday will be shorter; 700 meter swim, strength straining, body rolling; at night Hot Yoga.
Wednesday; dynamic stretching, 2 mile warm up run 3 mile tempo run 1 mile recovery jog, core conditioning.
Thursday; 700 meter swim, SBBC in the morning and heavy lifting at night with Jimmy.
Friday; dynamic stretching, 4 mile run, core conditioning, body roll.
Saturday; 10 mile easy run
Sunday; Hot Yoga
This will truly be my fittest year EVER! I need to have Jimmy take a picture of my tonight and have one taken each month to see the transformation. I've got to get out the camera.
Night, night.
 
OH SHIT, I totally just typed up this whole bitch about having my picture taken and not liking my saggy droopy dimply ass looking back at me and I accidentally clicked out of this page and lost it all, damn!
So, I'm not going through all of that again. I'll just say this is not where I am going to let my body transformation stop! I've got till the end of this 2011 year to finish whipping my body into the shape and size and muscle tone I want it to be. That picture sure as hell made me realize my real goal; thighs that don't touch and an ass that is lifted and undimpled!
I hope my new workout routine is going to push me toward that without leaving me completely wiped the way heavy lifting and all this running was doing.
Have a great day EVERYONE! 1st Monday of the new year, don't waste it!
 
I have so many great days that I start to think, do I really want to say that my workout today was great but it was. It started out by having the official 4 running girls run together today. The dynamic stretching that I thought would take 20 mins ended up only taking 10 and it went well. It did help because it only took me 2 miles to find my running groove which usually takes more like 3 to 4. I really think I'm going to be one of "those" runners who have to run a few miles to get good and warmed up for a race. I know, I know what that sounds like, "stupid" but I understand why they do it now. If I warmed up my 2 shitty slow "to me" miles then my overall time would come down dramatically. My first few miles are like between a 10 & 11 min mile. My "bliss" running pace is somewhere between a 7:30 & 9. Anyway, we ended up running 5 miles in 46:34 mins.
After that we did core conditioning which ended up being much harder than I had imagined it would. The 90 sec plank with 1 leg up is a total bitch! Same with the side plank with a leg up, it is TOUGH!
As I was going up to pick up the boys from tot spot Ken, the athletic director at the Maple Y, approached me and asked if I would like to work for him. We have a meeting tomorrow at 11am. I'm unsure how I feel about having a job. It's been a long time since I've had to punch a clock, I'm unsure if I'm ready for that yet. I talked to Jimmy and if I got our Y family membership paid for then teaching a class 2 or 3 days a week would be worth it if I could teach something that interested me. I'm thinking like a Trekking class or Women in Weights class or The Biggest Loser. Trekking and Women in Weights aren't at our Y and the one who is the instructor of The Biggest Loser is obese and doesn't seem to be interested in losing weight herself. I'm not sure what type of image that sets up.
Another chapter! Life is a series of chapters. I wonder what the plot of this for myself and family will be...
 
Jan 3rd, colors I ate; red, white, green, orange, yellow; all veggies. I don't know why I didn't eat any fruit yesterday.
I'm awake early coming up with a rough plan for each of the classes I want to present to Ken. Here's the things, how do workout instructors come up with the music they do to compliment their classes. That is not my forte.
So the classes I'm working on are; Trekking, treadmill elevation and speed work; Strength and Core, dynamic stretching warm up and knees to shoulders showing how you can increase difficulty as your ability increases; Weights and Women, dynamic stretching warm up to heavy lifting for fat loss complimented by meal plans. I'm really excited about this possible opportunity.
My workout today is; 700 meter swim, 6 mile tempo run (really tough for me), core conditioning. Tonight I get to HOT YOGA, YEAAAAAA!
I hope today is GREAT!
 
Well, it's official. I will be a member of the YMCA starting this spring session. I was told by Ken "I don't care what you want to do I just want you on my staff. You are well liked and respected for the work you put into your workouts. People have been asking me who you are and if you are being trained by a personal trainer". So I told him I want to do a Women and Weights for Fat Loss. I want to learn how to train women to not be afraid of heavy weights and what it takes to really lose the fat. I want to dedicate a few minutes after each workout for journaling and food accountability. He said that was great and told me he'd do whatever it took for me to get a good class formatted. He introduced me around. I'm not going to really get on board with getting my certificate through ACE. I have the book and am getting the emails to help me study. I will be dedicating 5-6 am and 8:30-9:30 for my studying. Talk about losing my weight changing the entire direction. AMAZING!!!
My workout today was tough. I didn't do swimming, I got there late. I did run my 6 miles; 2 @ 6.0, 3 @ 7.0, 1 @ 6.0. Treadmill running is just tougher for me than doing it outside. I think it's because I can just get off if I want to. Where if I'm running outside, well, I've got to get back. That's why I never do a 2 loop run. After the 1st I'm afraid I'd make an excuse to stop.
So far today I've eatin red. That's it. I've had an apple and strawberries and dried cherries. I've got to get a few more colors in!
Hot Yoga tonight then I've got to get my swim in. A good day just getting better!
 
Seriously, my only colors yesterday were red and orange. I've got to step it up today.
Last night was Hot Yoga. That was the 1st time I think I may finally be knowing the flow. Knowing the next move takes some more of the mental out of it. I'm going to look forward to Fri. to do it again.
Today is my 10 mile run. I'm really nervous. I don't know why, I shouldn't be. I should feel ready. My legs are ready, my lungs are ready. I don't know why my mind isn't ready. It keeps telling me I'm too sick. I need to get my mind out of this funk.
I can do this, I can do this, I can do this. I'm ready for this, I'm ready for this, I'm ready for this. My legs are strong, my legs are so strong, my legs are big and so strong! My legs can take me across Kalamazoo! My mind is gone, my mind is gone, my mind is ready, I am ready. I will run 10 miles to day @ an average of 9:30 min mile.
I'M READY!
 
I ran 10 miles today but not as fast as I would have liked. I ran it in 1:41:00 a 10:03 min pace. Slow but I'm now sick as a, well, I don't know but I'm so sick I can't swallow. I've just drunk a shot of liquid vicodin and I'm feeling completely f ed up but I can talk and swallow again. I'm eating everything in sight so when the meds wear off I won't be hungry. The run was super slow because of the roads. We were like shuffling our feet so we didn't fall for mile 3-4. Once we decided to run to a heavily trafficed road I went much faster till mile 8 then I just fell apart. My legs were dead! When I finally limped back into the Y I about cried. I don't know if it's because I was on my way to being really sick or because it was so HILLY or because I'm just a puss; I guess it doesn't matter. Hopefully I'll be feeling better by Saturday because I've got to run 10 again. I'm taking tomorrow off from the Y. Not working out at all. Rest and fluids, fluids and rest.
 
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