The sun has been shining, the temp has been cool to mild, got myself a little sun on my 17 mile bike ride, good times. This is the kind of weather that makes me wish we lived closer to the beach, but the lake will do.
I'm on the cusp of breaking through to the next 10. Not that I'm going to tell my real weight, but let's say I weigh 100 pounds (bwahahaha)...99 is in the next 10. So, I weigh "100 pounds" today :-) It has been a LONG road to get to "100 pounds" so once I get past it, I REALLY hope I can get in the "90's" and keep it going.
Going today to get Cre's bike ready for our 40 mile journey next weekend. She has a new seat, and we want to make sure it cooperates. My "source" tells me others have not been on a bike yet. I feel confident I will do fine again this year. Hope to see deer again this year. Hope it's not raining, as predicted. It was predicted for last year, and it didn't, so...there ya go. Also, hope parts of the trail haven't been washed out like last year's 5' x 4' hole. Looking forward to riding again.
Sunday, May 15, 2011
Friday, May 13, 2011
Carbs - Smarbs
I was recently discussing weight loss with an acquaintence who, a few years ago, lost a bunch of weight, and has been able to keep it off, relatively. First, she said, "lots of salad." I thought, "ugh." Then she said she limits processed carbs like bread, chips, pasta, etc. Thought I'd give that a whirl this week, reluctantly though with the salad...sigh. I went back to my South Beach book for recipies and ideas, and was able to pull it off with only a few hic-ups. Noticed a couple of things:
1. It reduced my cravings for food. The book says it will, and others have said such things in the past...never believed them. I did not have my usual Thursday meltdown though.
2. I did not lose one pound. I usually am at a certain weight on Sundays, and during the week, gain and lose 2-3 pounds, not making any progress toward weight loss. This week, I stayed the same weight every day, without the drastic fluctuations. It was a bit of a relief.
3. I felt better, not as much on edge about eating as usual.
So, one more week of no carbs, and I start eating fruit and whole grain whatnots again. I think I needed a tune up :-)
1. It reduced my cravings for food. The book says it will, and others have said such things in the past...never believed them. I did not have my usual Thursday meltdown though.
2. I did not lose one pound. I usually am at a certain weight on Sundays, and during the week, gain and lose 2-3 pounds, not making any progress toward weight loss. This week, I stayed the same weight every day, without the drastic fluctuations. It was a bit of a relief.
3. I felt better, not as much on edge about eating as usual.
So, one more week of no carbs, and I start eating fruit and whole grain whatnots again. I think I needed a tune up :-)
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Interdithbbtthhhtbnbasbliurn
Exactly! I have NO idea what The Mick said...I just went with it.
I cheated on him again tonight, because of lack of availability...isn't that why we all cheat...HA! Anyway, Justin, hater of all things pure and good, had me doing these arm reps from the place where hate is spawned. These reps were so long in nature, that we were only able to complete one round of them in my 30 minute session. Justin leaves me, and says, "Ok, now do two more reps." At first I thought, "like poo am I'm gonna do two more reps." Then, I noticed he had positioned himself with his next client next to the weight racks where I would have to go to return my weights...UGH! In hindsight, I realize this is what happens when you cheat...lol! So, there I am, exposed to the world...enter The Mick. He comes hastily walking over with his client to use the machine right next to the bench I'm using. Gets her started on her exercises, and then...
The Mick: "What does Justin have you doing there?"
Me: "Arm exercises"
The Mick: "Those look like interdithbbtthhhhthnbasbliurm. We do those, only sitting down."
Me: "Oh."
The Mick: "Justin is a good guy. I like Justin."
After his client had finished her exercises, he took her across the gym for the next whatever they did. Ok, so if you can't tell, The Mick was jealous. If I could type inflection, there would be the tone one uses when they are trying to impress someone while outdoing someone else. I assured him that I was coming back on Thursday for a session with him.
BOY, these trainers are high maintenance!!
I cheated on him again tonight, because of lack of availability...isn't that why we all cheat...HA! Anyway, Justin, hater of all things pure and good, had me doing these arm reps from the place where hate is spawned. These reps were so long in nature, that we were only able to complete one round of them in my 30 minute session. Justin leaves me, and says, "Ok, now do two more reps." At first I thought, "like poo am I'm gonna do two more reps." Then, I noticed he had positioned himself with his next client next to the weight racks where I would have to go to return my weights...UGH! In hindsight, I realize this is what happens when you cheat...lol! So, there I am, exposed to the world...enter The Mick. He comes hastily walking over with his client to use the machine right next to the bench I'm using. Gets her started on her exercises, and then...
The Mick: "What does Justin have you doing there?"
Me: "Arm exercises"
The Mick: "Those look like interdithbbtthhhhthnbasbliurm. We do those, only sitting down."
Me: "Oh."
The Mick: "Justin is a good guy. I like Justin."
After his client had finished her exercises, he took her across the gym for the next whatever they did. Ok, so if you can't tell, The Mick was jealous. If I could type inflection, there would be the tone one uses when they are trying to impress someone while outdoing someone else. I assured him that I was coming back on Thursday for a session with him.
BOY, these trainers are high maintenance!!
Monday, May 9, 2011
Toilet Seat Awareness
So, when the focus of workouts becomes legs, within the next 12ish hours I become painfully aware that toilet seats are LOWER than the other chairs I sit in throughout the day! WOW!!!
The 40 mile bike ride is in two weeks! Getting the bod in shape for that. Rode 14 miles yesterday, and plan to ramp it up over this week. SO glad the weather is cooperating finally!
Bad joke for the day: I've lost 30 pounds over the past year...the same 15 twice! HA!!
The 40 mile bike ride is in two weeks! Getting the bod in shape for that. Rode 14 miles yesterday, and plan to ramp it up over this week. SO glad the weather is cooperating finally!
Bad joke for the day: I've lost 30 pounds over the past year...the same 15 twice! HA!!
Thursday, May 5, 2011
What a GORGEOUS Day!!
Did a 10.5 mile bike ride in this glorious weather we finally have. Lost the three pounds this week that I gained at Chili's last week. Gained it back tonight eating one of my favs that was DELISH! Here's what I think happens. I fight, and fight, and fight cravings ALL WEEK LONG, and then I SNAP! I can't take it anymore! I have to have SOMETHING, or I'm going to burst! Bursting usually happens on Thursdays, I've figured out. Then, when I have whatever it is that I choose to squelch that FIRE, there is balance in the brain, and I can carry on. However, with balance comes pounds. All those ounces I peed out all week long. OH...and I'm tired of going to the bathroom so much. I put a ban on water yesterday...gained a pound. Weight loss is a great exercise in mental fortitude, of which I seem to only have a week's worth. Did I mention it was a beautiful day today :-) I'm so glad I got to enjoy the sunshine.
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
Chest Press
On April 7, I was pressing 25 pounds. Yesterday...55 pounds! Leg press...I was at 80 pounds, now...130! GGGGRRRRRRR!!!!!!!
Also, I would like to issue a complaint to Chili's. WHY do you advertise yourself as a restaurant, when in actuality you are fast food that's deceptively on a plate, not wrapped in paper or in a box? WHY?!?!? We ate there the other day, and I literally gained 3 pounds! Here I am, 5 days later, and I am still working it off, with 1 pound to go! FRUSTRATING!!!
And, that's all :-)
Also, I would like to issue a complaint to Chili's. WHY do you advertise yourself as a restaurant, when in actuality you are fast food that's deceptively on a plate, not wrapped in paper or in a box? WHY?!?!? We ate there the other day, and I literally gained 3 pounds! Here I am, 5 days later, and I am still working it off, with 1 pound to go! FRUSTRATING!!!
And, that's all :-)
Monday, May 2, 2011
Walmart Ridiculousnesses
I fell into the Walmart trap! Was it the lady who brings her ENTIRE family to Walmart to go grocery shopping, and takes up an entire aisle as they casually saunter through? Was it the "gentleman" who stumbled in front of my cart, then grumbled at me for being in the way? Was it all the people coming out the "in" door? Was it the guy who parked his cart in the middle fo the aisle, and took offense to the phrase "excuse me"? Was it the car that backed up and almost hit me as I was WALKING in? Or the car that slowed down to let me walk across, and then changed their mind and sped up to block me? Or maybe it was the guy I was behind on the way out, that decided to stop in a convenient location that blocked anyone from getting around him, fidget around for his cell, dial and wait for someone to answer before starting to walk again? Probably a culmination of all of the above. I lost it! I found an inner rage that has been silenced for quite some time. I kept calm while in public, but when it came time to vent, I EXPLODED!! I don't think Kevin's ears are ever going to be the same...eeek!
Because of that, I decided to read my Bible this morning...just in case the "ugly Jo" was still unleashed. What I read not only reminded me to be "slow to anger" but also caught my eye regarding my eating habits. I was reading James 1, and it points out that when we give in to our own desires, sin is cultivated. I give in a LOT when it comes to eating poorly. I feel like I have this right to do it, for some reason. I have a duty to self to not give in to it, but I do anyway. Something to pray about, for sure. Praying for the anger thing too, and going to Target instead of Walmart from now on.
Because of that, I decided to read my Bible this morning...just in case the "ugly Jo" was still unleashed. What I read not only reminded me to be "slow to anger" but also caught my eye regarding my eating habits. I was reading James 1, and it points out that when we give in to our own desires, sin is cultivated. I give in a LOT when it comes to eating poorly. I feel like I have this right to do it, for some reason. I have a duty to self to not give in to it, but I do anyway. Something to pray about, for sure. Praying for the anger thing too, and going to Target instead of Walmart from now on.
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