Down 3.6 pounds so far. Yeah, baby! I'm feeling really great. Last night we went out for dinner to Boston Pizza, and I had lemon-baked salmon w/steamed veg and a salad. And water! I love the feeling of willpower and sheer determination.
Tonight we're going to a roller derby. Cool, huh?
Also on today's agenda: EXERCISE. I may go for a walk / run, or do a workout dvd. Currently I'm being extremely lazy, catching up on this week's Hell's Kitchen episodes.
14 days to Maine!
Saturday, July 7, 2012
Wednesday, July 4, 2012
17 Days.
That's it, that's all. Just 17 days until our summer vacation in Maine. And what does that mean, you ask? It means I have just enough time to do cycle 1 of the 17DD before we leave. The goal: to lose between 8 and 10 pounds. It will require discipline. I know I've got that inside me, just have to channel it, 24 hours a day, for 17 full days.
Today went really, really well. I followed the plan to the letter. Hopefully tonight I'll get in some exercise. Maybe a walk. Or a workout dvd.
I'm battling a sore throat and praying to the gods that it isn't strep. If it's not better by Friday I'll have to go to the clinic for a swab. For now I'm drinking lots of tea and lemon water.
That's all for now. I just thought I should check in since it'd been so long since I'd last updated.
Today went really, really well. I followed the plan to the letter. Hopefully tonight I'll get in some exercise. Maybe a walk. Or a workout dvd.
I'm battling a sore throat and praying to the gods that it isn't strep. If it's not better by Friday I'll have to go to the clinic for a swab. For now I'm drinking lots of tea and lemon water.
That's all for now. I just thought I should check in since it'd been so long since I'd last updated.
Monday, June 4, 2012
Rain, Rain, Go Away
Bleh. Mother Nature has been wild the past few days. Something's got her all riled up.
As per usual when the weather changes so drastically, I am now battling a cold. It started with a sore throat, which has now become a dry, scratchy throat, and "spinny head" syndrome, and overall ickiness.
The good news: I hit up the gym on the weekend. Flow on Saturday, Combat on Sunday. Combat was extremely tough, but I loved it. It's my favourite GL class.
If I am feeling okay later, I am going to hit up another Flow class, and a 30-minute Pump class. Alternatively, I could do 30-minute Pump followed by 30-minute CXWORX, but that sounds hard given today's lack of strength.
This week will be a lot of rest, vitamin C, and liquids. I will exercise as much as I can, because I know it does help to a certain extent.
I'm going to start running again this week, too. New shoes, starting from 5:1s. Hopefully outside, when the weather improves. It may be okay by tomorrow or Wednesday. My next races will be 5K in Maine (July 27), 5K Army Run in Ottawa (Sept 23), and 10K in KW (Oktoberfest).
My question to you today, blogland: What are your tried-and-true cures for a pesky cold?
As per usual when the weather changes so drastically, I am now battling a cold. It started with a sore throat, which has now become a dry, scratchy throat, and "spinny head" syndrome, and overall ickiness.
The good news: I hit up the gym on the weekend. Flow on Saturday, Combat on Sunday. Combat was extremely tough, but I loved it. It's my favourite GL class.
If I am feeling okay later, I am going to hit up another Flow class, and a 30-minute Pump class. Alternatively, I could do 30-minute Pump followed by 30-minute CXWORX, but that sounds hard given today's lack of strength.
This week will be a lot of rest, vitamin C, and liquids. I will exercise as much as I can, because I know it does help to a certain extent.
I'm going to start running again this week, too. New shoes, starting from 5:1s. Hopefully outside, when the weather improves. It may be okay by tomorrow or Wednesday. My next races will be 5K in Maine (July 27), 5K Army Run in Ottawa (Sept 23), and 10K in KW (Oktoberfest).
My question to you today, blogland: What are your tried-and-true cures for a pesky cold?
Monday, May 28, 2012
Raaaaaaaaaace!
This is the picture I will use as motivation when things get tough. Kudos to my friend Veronica for the superb picture-taking skills!
Race Weekend was such an inspiration. My run, though not stellar at 43:06, renewed my passion for running. The past two weeks have been tough with leg / foot issues, sore calves and shins mostly. But now I know I can do it. I proved it.
Boyfriend and I will be doing a 5K in Maine at the end of July. Then I'm going to sign up for the Army Run 5K in September, and maybe another 5K or two before the Oktoberfest 10K (with my amazing Aunt Vera!!).
This week my goal is to commit to 17DD-style eating, get back on track, do strength / cardio / yoga. Now that the race is over, I don't have an excuse not to focus on all of the above.
I leave you with one more picture. I just love it so much and have to share :)
Monday, May 14, 2012
It's all about ME
12 days till Race Day. Less than 2 weeks. I had a crappy run on Friday, thought I'd killed my legs, quite literally. I haven't run since. I have a bit of a mental block going on at the moment. But I will conquer it, and I will run like the wind on May 26.
I've been stressing about too many things lately - feeling pulled in all sorts of directions. So, in honour of Race Weekend and my desire to totally rock the 5K, I am making the next two weeks MINE. I will focus on my healthy eating, my exercise, lowering my stress level and just being happy.
Tonight I had my last Girl Guide meeting, so that's one less thing to worry about. Our last big event is tomorrow night, then we get the summer off.
I did the 30 Day Shred tonight. Jillian kicks my ass every time. I'm aiming to do that 5 days a week. I know I need to build up my core strength. My legs are pretty strong right now, which is great. Arms and core, less so.
Work is going to be difficult this week, so my plan is to make my non-work hours count. The task I'm currently doing has the potential to become mentally draining. I don't want that to happen.
I can do this. I matter, and I am worth it.
I've been stressing about too many things lately - feeling pulled in all sorts of directions. So, in honour of Race Weekend and my desire to totally rock the 5K, I am making the next two weeks MINE. I will focus on my healthy eating, my exercise, lowering my stress level and just being happy.
Tonight I had my last Girl Guide meeting, so that's one less thing to worry about. Our last big event is tomorrow night, then we get the summer off.
I did the 30 Day Shred tonight. Jillian kicks my ass every time. I'm aiming to do that 5 days a week. I know I need to build up my core strength. My legs are pretty strong right now, which is great. Arms and core, less so.
Work is going to be difficult this week, so my plan is to make my non-work hours count. The task I'm currently doing has the potential to become mentally draining. I don't want that to happen.
I can do this. I matter, and I am worth it.
Monday, May 7, 2012
It's easier with a friend
Good evening, blogland.
Tonight I want to take a moment to express my gratitude to my friend Jaimee, who has turned my fear of weight lifting, BodyPump and CXWORX into some sort of sick need (it's a good thing, really!) for a good butt kick on a Monday night. Or a Tuesday. Wednesday. Thursday. You get the idea. (Side note: I'd like to add spinning to this list at some point.)
Working out, sticking to a plan, being healthy - it's all easier when you aren't alone.
The change in my strength, even in a few short weeks, is noticeable. I feel more energetic. I need fewer breaks between reps. I'm pushing myself harder than I have in years. And to think, all it took was having someone else say, "hey, you can do this."
Do you have someone in your life who helps you feel stronger, points out that you really CAN do more than you think? If so, I encourage you to say thank you to them today.
Tonight I feel invincible.
Tonight I want to take a moment to express my gratitude to my friend Jaimee, who has turned my fear of weight lifting, BodyPump and CXWORX into some sort of sick need (it's a good thing, really!) for a good butt kick on a Monday night. Or a Tuesday. Wednesday. Thursday. You get the idea. (Side note: I'd like to add spinning to this list at some point.)
Working out, sticking to a plan, being healthy - it's all easier when you aren't alone.
The change in my strength, even in a few short weeks, is noticeable. I feel more energetic. I need fewer breaks between reps. I'm pushing myself harder than I have in years. And to think, all it took was having someone else say, "hey, you can do this."
Do you have someone in your life who helps you feel stronger, points out that you really CAN do more than you think? If so, I encourage you to say thank you to them today.
Tonight I feel invincible.
Sunday, May 6, 2012
Bring on summer!
I love May. It's such a great month; so full of promise. The flowers are blooming, the bunnies are out, children are playing, and I feel like I can run free.
Today I had a great run through the trails of Kanata. Another thing I love - living in the city, yet being able to "escape" into the woods around, taking the trails wherever they lead.
We tried a new food tonight - elk sausage. It was delicious. And we used the BBQ, too :) Another favourite thing about the summer - BBQ!
Race Weekend's coming up in 20 days. I'm aiming for 4 runs a week between now and then. I really, really want to come in under 40 minutes. It doesn't have to be much under, though 37:something would make me really, really happy.
My Aunt and I are doing a 10K this fall, but I'd also like to do more 5Ks before then. One in Maine for sure, in July, on the last night of our vacation. Then maybe one in September / October.
The exercise is paying off, too! I was 184.6 this morning. My goal this month is to stay hydrated (I need to drink more water!), eat as healthy as humanly possible, and continue to improve my level of fitness.
Today, I feel like I'm on top of the world. I can do anything.
Today I had a great run through the trails of Kanata. Another thing I love - living in the city, yet being able to "escape" into the woods around, taking the trails wherever they lead.
We tried a new food tonight - elk sausage. It was delicious. And we used the BBQ, too :) Another favourite thing about the summer - BBQ!
Race Weekend's coming up in 20 days. I'm aiming for 4 runs a week between now and then. I really, really want to come in under 40 minutes. It doesn't have to be much under, though 37:something would make me really, really happy.
My Aunt and I are doing a 10K this fall, but I'd also like to do more 5Ks before then. One in Maine for sure, in July, on the last night of our vacation. Then maybe one in September / October.
The exercise is paying off, too! I was 184.6 this morning. My goal this month is to stay hydrated (I need to drink more water!), eat as healthy as humanly possible, and continue to improve my level of fitness.
Today, I feel like I'm on top of the world. I can do anything.
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