New Year's resolutions have never stuck with anyone....however, semi-resolutions do. Or at least I hope. So I have embarked on a sort of new, semi-resolution. I have signed up to run another half marathon in May, and then run RAGNAR (again) in June. My last half marathon I ran better than my goal-however, I felt out-of-shape overall. Meaning: I did the running, I hit my distances, but I didn't cross train at all. So that is what my resolution is-Cross training while running.
For three weeks now I have followed this training schedule:
Monday: weights and interval training
Tuesday: run on a treadmill (yuck! except the speed drills work out nicely on a treadmill)
Wednesday: weights and interval training
Thursday: run on a treadmill (5ks each time)
Friday: rest
Saturday: longer runs (hopefully outside)
Okay, so I have yet to run on a Saturday-things keep getting in the way, like bad air days, kids sick (I didn't get to sleep until 4:45am last Saturday, but was supposed to go run at 6am-NOT.HAPPENIN)
On the bright side I am down about 4lbs (probably the same 4lbs that I gained the week of Christmas-YES the week of. Not the entire month of December, THE.WEEK.OF.
Anyway, my mother would probably be gasping at my run-on sentences and improper grammatical crap, but I shall move on. This week I am going to change it up. I am still keeping the running on their same days, but on Mondays and Wednesdays I am going to do Pilates. I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE pilates. It's so relaxing, but MAN you feel it the next day! My goal is to do this for a few weeks then go back to weights and interval training.
The theory goes if you change up your routine then your muscles work harder for your body, burn more calories, etc. At least that's what my trainer told me (from years ago) and that seems to be a common consensus among so-called health gurus (watch the P90X infomercials-they whole heartedly agree). This way your body has to guess what's coming, instead of going on auto-pilot with the same motions.
I have also purchased "The Biggest Loser Family" cookbook and have made some homemade meals from that-some were a hit, others-well, let's just say I have been politely asked to NEVER make that one again. I just need to tweak it a bit. Anyway, what good is a workout if CRAP goes into my mouth. So, of course, I still have my Isagenix shake or Bars once or twice a day-depending on the day and now healthier meals. I have always tried to cook healthy, but let's be honest, PIZZA is AWESOME and easy.
So there is my Semi-resolution. Boring? Probably. Can I stick to it? Hopefully. Wish me luck-or call me around 2pm and tell me to put that handful of chocolate chips back into the bag and step.a.way!
Showing posts with label Weight Loss. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Weight Loss. Show all posts
Monday, January 24, 2011
Thursday, April 29, 2010
Results are in...
After a 9 day cleanse I lost 9lbs! Can you believe it? I can. I worked hard for that loss. My mom lost 6lbs and Lyndi lost 4lbs. Congratulations ladies!
This morning I was looking in my full length mirror when Diva came up to me and says, "Your clothes sure look prettier on you today. Your belly is smaller." and she walked off. This girl notices WAY TOO MUCH! Gotta love her though. She is always complimenting me and others as well.
I went for a 5 mile run tonight with my friend Carla and it was actually fun to run it. We chatted the entire time and just had fun. Carla and I are both running in a relay together, as well as 3 other people. I am really looking forward it. We are also running in the RAGNAR relay with 10 other ladies, so we are training for that as well. It felt good to get out and run, but it felt better running with a friend aiming for the same goal. Ahhh, heck, it's just better to run with a friend then all by my lonesome! 6 miles on Satuday-BRING.IT.ON
This morning I was looking in my full length mirror when Diva came up to me and says, "Your clothes sure look prettier on you today. Your belly is smaller." and she walked off. This girl notices WAY TOO MUCH! Gotta love her though. She is always complimenting me and others as well.
I went for a 5 mile run tonight with my friend Carla and it was actually fun to run it. We chatted the entire time and just had fun. Carla and I are both running in a relay together, as well as 3 other people. I am really looking forward it. We are also running in the RAGNAR relay with 10 other ladies, so we are training for that as well. It felt good to get out and run, but it felt better running with a friend aiming for the same goal. Ahhh, heck, it's just better to run with a friend then all by my lonesome! 6 miles on Satuday-BRING.IT.ON
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Day 9
OHHHHHHH, it's the last day! Hooray! Tomorrow I weigh in and see my progress-can't wait! Talked to my mom today and she felt anxious and on edge (for whatever reason) and so she was TRYING to find something to eat. She even searched through all her desk drawers for some kind of treat to nibble on, but thankfully she had cleared out her drawers before she started the cleanse....smart woman. Eventually, she decided to heat up her berry drink (since it was a winter-like day today) and that seemed to hit the spot. Well, I, too, was feeling anxious and tense so I did the same thing-AND IT WAS GOOD! I felt like I was sipping a fruity herbal tea. I really enjoyed it. I think my problem was 1) it was cold, 2) I was couped up, 3) I knew this was my last day, & 4) I was a little stressed today. So, now the day is about complete and I have one berry drink left and I will have accomplished my goal....I hope. Keep your fingers crossed!
Monday, April 26, 2010
Day 7
Today I did well, again, but I will admit that tonight I am feeling a bit discombobulated.... hmmm, is that how you even spell it? I don't think I am hungry, but I am kind of in a non-active, non-caring mode right now, so I wonder why I keep thinking about that granola up in my cupboard. I all ready had my shake for breakfast, a sensible lunch and my shake for dinner but I just keep thinking about G-R-A-N-O-L-A. Hmm,goood. Me want it-me want it now. Not really, just thinking it.
Anyway, Lyndi and I exercised this morning and she claims she has stuck to the plan, so on and so forth. We both had to weigh in today for our "Biggest Loser" competition. She was down 3 lbs and I was down 5 lbs. FANTASTIC in my book.
Anyway, Lyndi and I exercised this morning and she claims she has stuck to the plan, so on and so forth. We both had to weigh in today for our "Biggest Loser" competition. She was down 3 lbs and I was down 5 lbs. FANTASTIC in my book.
Sunday, April 25, 2010
Day 6
Today started out very well-had my shake for breakfast and then had my other shake for lunch. I wasn't hungry and I didn't think I was hungry either. But then 3pm happened. I swear 3pm it the almighty hunger hour. I didn't cheat, but my tummy was growling-or at least I imagined it to be and I was hungry. 5o'clock could not come soon enough! Thankfully, though, I didn't over do it at all at dinner. I did have a bite of the cake and a scoop of sherbet ice cream. I am proud of myself for not giving in to temptation. I have worked too hard to blow it now. Whew! Sunday is almost over and I can start afresh tomorrow. So good night all!
Saturday, April 24, 2010
Day 5
Day 5 started with a BANG! I got up at 4:50 am (yep AM on a Saturday) and met my friend Carla for a morning run. We did a 4 mile loop that was insane. It was all hills, hills and more hills. She later texted me to say she was all ready sore from it. As crazy as it was, I could totally do it again. So with my exercising completed for the day, all that was left as Diva's soccer game and Sporty's 2 baseball games.
During all this time I was feeling good, full, energized. Then we came home from all the raucous and I totally hit a brick wall. When I get tired I think I am hungry. So I cleaned out my car, cleaned my kitchen and cut vegetables (which took me about an hour to do-who'd've thunk) to keep my mind off food (ironic, huh?). THEN I remembered that there was a ward cookout, so I packed the kiddos up and headed out. Do you know how hard it was to see my favorite desserts and to actually stay away from them? I did though. The kids ate and since I all ready had my shake for the night, I stayed clear of the food table. It worked. Yay me and Yay will-power!
Earlier today I asked Lyndi how she was doing on the cleanse-she was doing great. She has all ready noticed that her pants are looser now and she loved that. I am really proud of her-she has not complained and she is sticking to it very well. My mom is also doing fantabulous. She is motivated as ever to stick to this and keep it up. Good job ladies!
During all this time I was feeling good, full, energized. Then we came home from all the raucous and I totally hit a brick wall. When I get tired I think I am hungry. So I cleaned out my car, cleaned my kitchen and cut vegetables (which took me about an hour to do-who'd've thunk) to keep my mind off food (ironic, huh?). THEN I remembered that there was a ward cookout, so I packed the kiddos up and headed out. Do you know how hard it was to see my favorite desserts and to actually stay away from them? I did though. The kids ate and since I all ready had my shake for the night, I stayed clear of the food table. It worked. Yay me and Yay will-power!
Earlier today I asked Lyndi how she was doing on the cleanse-she was doing great. She has all ready noticed that her pants are looser now and she loved that. I am really proud of her-she has not complained and she is sticking to it very well. My mom is also doing fantabulous. She is motivated as ever to stick to this and keep it up. Good job ladies!
Day 4
Oops, forgot to post for day 4. It went pretty much the same as day 3. All three of us are still sticking to the program fantastically.
And Trevor's baseball team beat the #1 team 12-1 tonight. Hooray! That still keeps them in the #2 spot, but makes the first place spot much more attainable. It was a good old fashioned butt-whooping!
And Trevor's baseball team beat the #1 team 12-1 tonight. Hooray! That still keeps them in the #2 spot, but makes the first place spot much more attainable. It was a good old fashioned butt-whooping!
Thursday, April 22, 2010
Day 3
Fantastic! After I posted Day 2, I did come down with a headache, which is normal when you cleanse. For me, it was a first. I rarely have side effects. But I just drank more water and was up a few times in the night-hee hee hee.
Anyway, today went very well for me and my mom. Still feeling the energy, still feeling great. We stuck to it and had no problems. Lyndi, on the other hand, got sick. Sick as in a cold or viral thingy-unrelated to the cleanse. So as far as her shakes day went, she did great as well. I am pretty sure she didn't cheat.
I should explain a little about how Isagenix works. We have chosen to do the 9 day cleanse. There are other options, but this one is a bit more aggressive. Day 1 and 2 is the Berry Juice. You drink it 4 times a day and drink lots and lots of water. You also take 6 Isagenix Snacks with it and 2 natural accelerator pills. You get all the nutrients you need and your NOT starving yourself. Think of a nursing baby-that bundle of joy gets everything it needs in a liquid.
Days 3-7 you have 2 shakes and one nutritious meal that has around 600 calories, Plus the 6 Isagenix snacks (if needed) and the 2 natural accelerators (BTW-this WILL NOT make you jittery). The shakes are very nutritious-when I was pregnant with the last 3 kids, I drank the shakes under my OB's knowledge. To quote him, "this is nothing but good food that your body needs." I DID NOT CLEANSE while pregnant, only had one shake a day with something else like toast or fruit or eggs. I did not use it as a meal replacement.
Days 8 and 9 is the Berry Juice again with 6 Isagenix snacks and the 2 natural accelerator pills. That's it, folks.
I will be honest-some people HATE the juice and LOVE the shakes, or Hate the juice and Love the shakes or hate both. I personally can tolerate the juice and I love the shakes. And just like anything, I still have to work on keeping my eating habits good and keep on exercising. Honestly, it works. It's not easy, but OH SO WORTH the results! .
Anyway, today went very well for me and my mom. Still feeling the energy, still feeling great. We stuck to it and had no problems. Lyndi, on the other hand, got sick. Sick as in a cold or viral thingy-unrelated to the cleanse. So as far as her shakes day went, she did great as well. I am pretty sure she didn't cheat.
I should explain a little about how Isagenix works. We have chosen to do the 9 day cleanse. There are other options, but this one is a bit more aggressive. Day 1 and 2 is the Berry Juice. You drink it 4 times a day and drink lots and lots of water. You also take 6 Isagenix Snacks with it and 2 natural accelerator pills. You get all the nutrients you need and your NOT starving yourself. Think of a nursing baby-that bundle of joy gets everything it needs in a liquid.
Days 3-7 you have 2 shakes and one nutritious meal that has around 600 calories, Plus the 6 Isagenix snacks (if needed) and the 2 natural accelerators (BTW-this WILL NOT make you jittery). The shakes are very nutritious-when I was pregnant with the last 3 kids, I drank the shakes under my OB's knowledge. To quote him, "this is nothing but good food that your body needs." I DID NOT CLEANSE while pregnant, only had one shake a day with something else like toast or fruit or eggs. I did not use it as a meal replacement.
Days 8 and 9 is the Berry Juice again with 6 Isagenix snacks and the 2 natural accelerator pills. That's it, folks.
I will be honest-some people HATE the juice and LOVE the shakes, or Hate the juice and Love the shakes or hate both. I personally can tolerate the juice and I love the shakes. And just like anything, I still have to work on keeping my eating habits good and keep on exercising. Honestly, it works. It's not easy, but OH SO WORTH the results! .
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Day 2
So day 2 of the cleanse went AMAZING. I was not hungry and I felt good. Lyndi did great as well. In fact, she and my mother both lost a couple of pounds (and it's not water weight). I don't own a scale-why put myself through that torture of seeing that horrible contraption daily and never actually stepping on it for fear of what I might see-so I don't know my stats yet. However, all three of us joined up with some friends for a friendly competition of "The Biggest Loser". That should be a lot of fun. Here are some "before" pictures-the aren't the best. These are just some that I had archived, but I will have "after" pictures when our 9 days cleanse is up.
I truly DO NOT like this picture of me!
Go Lyndi!
Go mom!
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Boring title-2 new posts
First of all, a BIG, GIGANTIC, HUGE shout-out goes to my hubby, his coaching staff and his team for an AMAZING win tonight. So intense, so crazy! They won in the 9th inning after being tied for about 3 innings. We got a base hit, which scored the winning run. HOORAY!!! The boys played their hearts out and never gave up. Way to go!
And second of all....
My mother, my sister and I are all doing an isagenix cleanse. This is day 1 and so far so good. I have done these cleanses many times so I know what to expect.
Day 1-I always do great.
Day 2-I do great until about 7ish at night.
Days 3-7 I do great
Day 8-I start thinking the day is getting longer
Day 9-I get creative so I don't fall off the wagon
After reluctantly stepping onto the scale I now know that I have 14 lbs to lose to get back to the prebaby weight. NO this cleanse will not make me lose 14 lbs, but it will definitely give me a jump start. Plus, with all the running I have been doing I should be able to lose it all-SHOULD being the key word. I have accomplished it 3 other times before, so I am optimistic. Curse those dang tasty treats I keep on wanting to eat! So I will update daily so you can read about my progress and see how this product really does work and how you feel amazing on it.
My sister Lyndi will be the real testament on how this works. She about fell off the wagon all ready. So I will post her progress as well. Wish us luck!
And second of all....
My mother, my sister and I are all doing an isagenix cleanse. This is day 1 and so far so good. I have done these cleanses many times so I know what to expect.
Day 1-I always do great.
Day 2-I do great until about 7ish at night.
Days 3-7 I do great
Day 8-I start thinking the day is getting longer
Day 9-I get creative so I don't fall off the wagon
After reluctantly stepping onto the scale I now know that I have 14 lbs to lose to get back to the prebaby weight. NO this cleanse will not make me lose 14 lbs, but it will definitely give me a jump start. Plus, with all the running I have been doing I should be able to lose it all-SHOULD being the key word. I have accomplished it 3 other times before, so I am optimistic. Curse those dang tasty treats I keep on wanting to eat! So I will update daily so you can read about my progress and see how this product really does work and how you feel amazing on it.
My sister Lyndi will be the real testament on how this works. She about fell off the wagon all ready. So I will post her progress as well. Wish us luck!
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