I was so close to skipping my run last night because eating dinner with my family sounded like a much better idea, but I hit the treadmill instead. I ran 3 miles at a slower pace, just wanted a nice easy run after my hill/lift workout on Tuesday. Tonight will be a day off, bowling starts tonight for Jesse. Oh yay! Hopefully I will make it outside tomorrow morning for a nice run around the University. I hate to pass up these beautiful autumn days because I know snow and cold is just around the corner.
I decided to have my 1 latte a day early because of the planned run tomorrow. I whipped up a yummy caramel latte this morning and am now feeling fantastic! Tomorrow evening....that last piece of birthday cake that I've been waiting a week for:)
Friday, September 10, 2010
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
Running...From What??
As you heard, I did start running again last night and it felt great. I got to thinking, while running because thats when I do my best thinking, why do I run? Well I am running from my post-two baby-belly, my husband that has a hard time with 2 kids (hello Jim Bob Duggar has 19:), my 2 kids that still wear diapers and need to be fed, and the repeated and annoying "Hot Dog" song. So all in all, even though I was on a treadmill, I made some good distance last night over my 30 minute run!
My eating habits are definitely starting to improve. I am not craving the sugar anymore. I am still not making myself drink the 2 glasses of water or eat the fruits and vegetables but the sweets have been cut out (until Saturday, my cheat day).
P.S. To my blogging buddy, a.k.a. Sister, I think it is time for you to start upping your cardio. Remember weight loss and inches is your goal so calorie burning is the way to go. Try 35 minutes for the next 2 weeks and then up it to 40 minutes. That may sound like a lot but a 10k is also one of your goals. I know you can do it:) Also, a great way to avoid boredom is to continually keep challenging yourself.
My eating habits are definitely starting to improve. I am not craving the sugar anymore. I am still not making myself drink the 2 glasses of water or eat the fruits and vegetables but the sweets have been cut out (until Saturday, my cheat day).
P.S. To my blogging buddy, a.k.a. Sister, I think it is time for you to start upping your cardio. Remember weight loss and inches is your goal so calorie burning is the way to go. Try 35 minutes for the next 2 weeks and then up it to 40 minutes. That may sound like a lot but a 10k is also one of your goals. I know you can do it:) Also, a great way to avoid boredom is to continually keep challenging yourself.
Some Days Are Like That
Today's workout was not spectacular to say the least. Didn't sleep well last night because of a coughing kiddo so I had to DRAG my arse out of bed this morning. I did intervals on the treadmill for 30 minutes, run at a faster pace than normal for 3 minutes, then walk for 2 minutes. Then lifted arms. For some reason I seemed to sweat way more than usual and had to wring myself out several times. And to top it all off, my iPod was dead so I had no tunes! Argh!
I weigh myself every morning, which can be a good thing (reminds me of how I'm eating and exercising) or a bad thing (fluctuations cause frustration!). At any rate, I was back up a little this morning for whatever reason. Hopefully tomorrow is better.
I weigh myself every morning, which can be a good thing (reminds me of how I'm eating and exercising) or a bad thing (fluctuations cause frustration!). At any rate, I was back up a little this morning for whatever reason. Hopefully tomorrow is better.
Sunday, September 5, 2010
Sober Sunday
Well its 4:00 on a Sunday and I'm sober! Just thought I'd let you know that:) Still haven't gotten back to running yet since Jesse is gone. I need to set myself to run Monday evening since he'll be here!!
My refrigerator is filled with great fruits; blueberries, strawberries, nectarines, and apples. Yummy. I have avoided the last piece of birthday cake that is still in the fridge, proud of myself there. I'm just wondering why can't I bring myself to just throw it in the stinkin' garbage. Can't do it, don't know why. OK yes I do, a small part of me wants to eat that cake and if its in the garbage, well then I'd have to pick all of the gross stuff off of it. It probably wouldn't taste as good.
Had my once-a-week latte yesterday morning and it was yummy. Haven't fit in the 2 glasses of water/day. I know you're wondering why in the hell haven't I fit in 2 measly glasses of water and I will tell you my friend...because there is Pepsi and lemonaide in my fridge that sounds so much better.
Well time to feed the Piglet. I just had a great thought, maybe I will feed the last piece of cake to Piglet for her dinner. Solves all problems...I won't be throwing it away, I won't be eating it, and I won't have to fix something for her dinner:)
Congratulations on the 2 lbs lost. That is great news. Back down into the 180's and Biggest Loser will be starting again soon to help motivate both of us.
My refrigerator is filled with great fruits; blueberries, strawberries, nectarines, and apples. Yummy. I have avoided the last piece of birthday cake that is still in the fridge, proud of myself there. I'm just wondering why can't I bring myself to just throw it in the stinkin' garbage. Can't do it, don't know why. OK yes I do, a small part of me wants to eat that cake and if its in the garbage, well then I'd have to pick all of the gross stuff off of it. It probably wouldn't taste as good.
Had my once-a-week latte yesterday morning and it was yummy. Haven't fit in the 2 glasses of water/day. I know you're wondering why in the hell haven't I fit in 2 measly glasses of water and I will tell you my friend...because there is Pepsi and lemonaide in my fridge that sounds so much better.
Well time to feed the Piglet. I just had a great thought, maybe I will feed the last piece of cake to Piglet for her dinner. Solves all problems...I won't be throwing it away, I won't be eating it, and I won't have to fix something for her dinner:)
Congratulations on the 2 lbs lost. That is great news. Back down into the 180's and Biggest Loser will be starting again soon to help motivate both of us.
Workin' It On A Sunday
Current weight: 188 lbs.
That's right everyone, Jujee was sweatin' it out on Sunday! Wooo hooo! I think I should get extra points for that. Made it to the gym this morning where I ran for 21 minutes straight (working on goal #3), ran a total of 26 minutes and spent 40 minutes total on the treadmill with a result of 400+ calories burned! Then I lifted chest and back. I was one serious sweatty betty by the time I left, but as you can see it's working.....down 2 pounds!
Cheat day came and went on Friday and it was deeelicious. I actually feel like that'll get me through to next week's cheat day.
So I'm on the treadmill listing to my iPod and watching Venus Williams cream some poor girl in a tennis match. And I see that they actually keep count of how many times each girl tugs her dress down! Can you believe it?! So I started keeping track of how many times I had to pull out a wedgie at the gym (only 3 today, just good underwear I guess).
That's right everyone, Jujee was sweatin' it out on Sunday! Wooo hooo! I think I should get extra points for that. Made it to the gym this morning where I ran for 21 minutes straight (working on goal #3), ran a total of 26 minutes and spent 40 minutes total on the treadmill with a result of 400+ calories burned! Then I lifted chest and back. I was one serious sweatty betty by the time I left, but as you can see it's working.....down 2 pounds!
Cheat day came and went on Friday and it was deeelicious. I actually feel like that'll get me through to next week's cheat day.
So I'm on the treadmill listing to my iPod and watching Venus Williams cream some poor girl in a tennis match. And I see that they actually keep count of how many times each girl tugs her dress down! Can you believe it?! So I started keeping track of how many times I had to pull out a wedgie at the gym (only 3 today, just good underwear I guess).
Friday, September 3, 2010
Jujee's Goals
Yes, I have goals.....I think. Yup, I'm sure now, I do have goals. Here they are:
1. Goal weight of 140 pounds (current is 190).
2. Feel good in clothes again.
3. Run a 10K.
I too have done well with resisting the evil temptation that is sweets. I'm still wavering on whether or not I want today to be my cheat day or tomorrow, maybe I'll just see how long I can hold out. Want to get a run in this weekend since I didn't do it this morning (way too sore after lifting legs yesterday). Made it to the gym 4 days this week so if I get that run in I'll have worked out 5 days....a new record ladies and gentlemen!
Julie
1. Goal weight of 140 pounds (current is 190).
2. Feel good in clothes again.
3. Run a 10K.
I too have done well with resisting the evil temptation that is sweets. I'm still wavering on whether or not I want today to be my cheat day or tomorrow, maybe I'll just see how long I can hold out. Want to get a run in this weekend since I didn't do it this morning (way too sore after lifting legs yesterday). Made it to the gym 4 days this week so if I get that run in I'll have worked out 5 days....a new record ladies and gentlemen!
Julie
Bummer Dude!
After receiving the news about Irelyn's blood work I just couldn't make myself head out to the treadmill and go for a run. I'm sure it would have helped me feel better after the run but I just didn't have it in me. Jesse and Brooklynn are leaving tonight to go camping so I should have time while Miss Piglet is sleeping to do a few runs on the treadmill.
I have done a good job of sticking to my goals, even though I was hungry last night I did not eat after 8 pm. 2 pancakes for breakfast this morning was probably not the best but I guess it could have been worse.
By the way Buggins, what are your goals? Having them in writing sure does make it more difficult to break them!
I have done a good job of sticking to my goals, even though I was hungry last night I did not eat after 8 pm. 2 pancakes for breakfast this morning was probably not the best but I guess it could have been worse.
By the way Buggins, what are your goals? Having them in writing sure does make it more difficult to break them!
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