Yesterday we went to WalMart to get a few essentials, and I stopped over in the exercise section. I got a set of 1.5 lb and 3 lb barbells (the soft “for women” version since DD is only 14 months) and the 5-lbs medicine ball set. So now I have those to help with resistance :-)
I also scoped out the elliptical machines just to see how theirs were since their least expensive model is under $200! I noticed that their maximum weight is 250 lbs, so I talked the hubby into letting me set one of my prize goals for myself - when I reach under 250 lbs I can get an elliptical! I think it helped convince him that it’ll be a few months until then ;-)
I also got onto sparkpeople.com this morning and printed out a bunch of exercises that I can do with the barbells and medicine ball
P.S. This cold is still hanging on, and I still can’t breathe through my nose with any regularity :-/
Monday, January 23, 2006
Tuesday, January 17, 2006
Go me…
I did good today and twice refused food that I know I shouldn’t have…
At our team meeting at work today, I didn’t get a piece of cake even though it was offered and people kept talking about how good it was.
Tonight, after we got home, John asked if I wanted some ice cream…and I said no…
I also did 50 knee-bends while I was brushing my teeth…
Little steps, little steps :-)
At our team meeting at work today, I didn’t get a piece of cake even though it was offered and people kept talking about how good it was.
Tonight, after we got home, John asked if I wanted some ice cream…and I said no…
I also did 50 knee-bends while I was brushing my teeth…
Little steps, little steps :-)
Still sick…
I’m still sick, but definitely much closer to feeling human than I have for the past week. My husband’s feeling a little better (per him), and our daughter’s cough is sounding better than it was. She still has a bit of a runny nose, but luckily she never really let on that she didn’t feel well - what a trooper :-)
We went through yesterday and worked out a budget; that way we can see where we are financially, as well as to help us figure out if we can afford upgrading to a 3-bedroom lease (currently in a 2 bedroom) in a few months when our lease is up…and we CAN - yay! I’ll be finished paying off my Amex card 2 months before then, so we can put that $200 into savings for those two months and have it on-hand for paying for the move - YAY! We need more space - we have the computer desk up next to our bed, and nowhere to put the treadmill (manual) that isn’t either underfoot or way to easy for our almost-14-month-old daughter to get to. We’ve decided that we can use the 3rd bedroom for computers/DH to practice his doublebass/treadmill. I did tell him that I wouldn’t complain if we upgraded to a Elliptical machine for me for Christmas since the manual treadmill is a bit tricky to get going at times ;-)
I’m trying to figure out when I can work out (there’s a gym in our complex), but that’s tricky to coordinate since it I work until 7, which would mean eating way too late and not seeing my daughter before bed if I went straight from work, and in the mornings I’d have her with me, which wouldn’t work either :-/ I’m hoping I can at least go ahead and go on weekends until I figure out what to do during the week - that’s a start at least, right?
We went through yesterday and worked out a budget; that way we can see where we are financially, as well as to help us figure out if we can afford upgrading to a 3-bedroom lease (currently in a 2 bedroom) in a few months when our lease is up…and we CAN - yay! I’ll be finished paying off my Amex card 2 months before then, so we can put that $200 into savings for those two months and have it on-hand for paying for the move - YAY! We need more space - we have the computer desk up next to our bed, and nowhere to put the treadmill (manual) that isn’t either underfoot or way to easy for our almost-14-month-old daughter to get to. We’ve decided that we can use the 3rd bedroom for computers/DH to practice his doublebass/treadmill. I did tell him that I wouldn’t complain if we upgraded to a Elliptical machine for me for Christmas since the manual treadmill is a bit tricky to get going at times ;-)
I’m trying to figure out when I can work out (there’s a gym in our complex), but that’s tricky to coordinate since it I work until 7, which would mean eating way too late and not seeing my daughter before bed if I went straight from work, and in the mornings I’d have her with me, which wouldn’t work either :-/ I’m hoping I can at least go ahead and go on weekends until I figure out what to do during the week - that’s a start at least, right?
Sunday, January 15, 2006
You know…
It’s funny how it’s both depressing and motivational to look at my old journal entries.
I archived my old LJ posts here, and it’s weird looking at posts that date back to October 2003 and seeing how my original weight-loss timeframe goal was June 2005.
*sigh*
I archived my old LJ posts here, and it’s weird looking at posts that date back to October 2003 and seeing how my original weight-loss timeframe goal was June 2005.
*sigh*
Ugh…
There’s a saying that goes “Don’t cut off your nose to spite your face”, but I wonder if it applies to allergies and sinus issues? ;-)
I started feeling sick back on Monday and was off from work both Tuesday and Wednesday. Emma started getting a runny nose and coughing on Friday morning, and John started feeling the same way later that day as well. Great, we’re sharing germs! Ack! I still feel like crudula, and with them getting sick, I have a feeling that’s also keeping me from getting better…grr…
At least today I have some energy back even if my lymphnodes are still swollen and sore. My throat is finally NOT hurting (yay!), but I’m still coughing and my nose is stuffed-up most of the time. :-(
As I sit here typing, my husband is playing the PS2 and just coughed a couple of times in a row.
Oy…wish us luck in ALL getting back to 100% soon!
P.S. Don’t forget that the Discovery Health Challenge started yesterday and includes a free Bally’s Membership from 1/14/06 through 3/11/2006. Sign up today if you haven’t already!! Let’s get healthy together!
I started feeling sick back on Monday and was off from work both Tuesday and Wednesday. Emma started getting a runny nose and coughing on Friday morning, and John started feeling the same way later that day as well. Great, we’re sharing germs! Ack! I still feel like crudula, and with them getting sick, I have a feeling that’s also keeping me from getting better…grr…
At least today I have some energy back even if my lymphnodes are still swollen and sore. My throat is finally NOT hurting (yay!), but I’m still coughing and my nose is stuffed-up most of the time. :-(
As I sit here typing, my husband is playing the PS2 and just coughed a couple of times in a row.
Oy…wish us luck in ALL getting back to 100% soon!
P.S. Don’t forget that the Discovery Health Challenge started yesterday and includes a free Bally’s Membership from 1/14/06 through 3/11/2006. Sign up today if you haven’t already!! Let’s get healthy together!
Saturday, January 14, 2006
The reasons I want to lose weight
Another day, another blog...
I typically start off my blogs with the story of my background, but this time I want to start off differently...
I typically start off my blogs with the story of my background, but this time I want to start off differently...
The reasons I want to lose weight:
1) For my daughter - I want to be able to really play with her.
2) For me - I want to feel good about myself; I want to be healthier; I want to live longer.
2) For my husband - I know my issues with myself are currently affecting our relationship.
Friday, January 13, 2006
Red Lobster's "LightHouse Selections" Menu
Wow...apparently Red Lobster has 10 entrées all under 500 calories and 10 grams of fat!
http://www.redlobster.com/lighthouse/menu.pdf
http://www.redlobster.com/lighthouse/menu.pdf
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