Updates

Weight watchers was great, especially doing it online. I lost 12 pounds! I've kept that 12 pounds off for six weeks now...woot!

My 10K training really boosted my metabolism and endurance...
making it easier to hike Timp twice - once to the top and another to the Lake. I plan to go to the top one more time within the next month.

I'm also setting into some normalcy in my life:
1. I'm not PTA President this year (sigh of relief)
2. I have a set work schedule 9-2
3. My youngest is in 4th grade...practically old enough to take care of herself, right?
4. Hubby's business is picking back up after a loooooong bad streak of events (and I'll just leave it at that).

STRESS is a HUGE factor for my Diet and Exercise and thank heavens, these 4 key things in my life have taken away some of my craziness:)

10K and Weight Watchers

I am so ashamed that over this year, I have packed on the pounds! It's been a whirlwind, crazy year and I know exactly how I did it.

Well, NO MORE!!!

I recently ran a 5K and it was exhilarating (would have been even better 20 pounds lighter). I am preparing myself for a 10K on July 24th.

My exercise schedule for the next 6 weeks includes weight training, running, cross training, and lots of stretching.

In addition to upping my workouts, I joined Weight Watchers. Having to be accountable to someone else is very motivating for me.

Wish me luck!

Spring is coming

I'm kicking up the working out a couple of notches and busting my butt!

Spring is here and that means summer (swimsuit wearing, short sleeve shirts, shorts, etc.) is just around the bend.

I am setting some new goals (triathlons, 5K's, 10K's, maybe even a half marathon) to motivate me to reach my fitness goals.

Work outs this week a bust!

Carlie,

I know I told you I'd work out while you were gone this week, but I haven't!

I need you to motivate me out of bed each morning

So glad you are coming home today

Maybe we can hit the gym hard tomorrow, or maybe just ease into it:)

Totally harder than I had anticipated!

My girls have the will power...I don't

Haili says she has dreams about Kit Kats

I don't even like candy much (uhhh, except for my dark chocolate)

Now I'm having dreams about chocolate

Yesterday, I bent the rules a tad and made chocolate chip cookies

They tasted so good and I searched for the cookie that had the MOST chocolate chips in it (he he)

I've got a new brain book

It's called "Change Your Brain, Change Your Body"

It's giving me perspective on keeping my mind clear and stress-free allowing my body to NOT give into temptations.

Mostly the book helps me understand where I may have deficiencies and how to correct them with natural remedies (sounds a bit like quack, but hey it's kinda interesting).

If you have lower levels of Serotonin, you should be taking 5-HTP

If you have lower levels of Dopamine, the remedy is SAM-E

I have both of these in my cupboard from trying things out on Alex to avoid having him take prescriptions for his brain injury.

I'm taking both to see if it helps:-)

Also, fish oils and vitamin D are recommended for a healthier brain

The claim is that you will naturally lose extra pounds when your brain is functioning at it's best

Hmmmmm......

The Candy diet

What is the candy diet?

Go a whole year without candy!

Reward $100.

This is what my husband's family started years ago and my sister-in-law carried this on with her kids.

My girls want to do it.

Valentines Day 2011 is the goal.

No candy for one whole year!

I'm joining my girls and yes that means I 'm giving up my chocolate..sniff, sniff.

On my own next week!

My friend Carlie is headed on a cruise tomorrow and Katie is still recovering from baby #3.

I'm on my own for the next week!

I'll be thinking of you both as I sweat it out all by my lonesome:)

February 11, 2010

I'm a little late posting my 2010 exercise and healthy living goals, but here it goes.

1. Increase weight training - Gold's has a great Pump class on Tuesday & Thursdays @ 6:00 A.M. My friend Carlie and I have been going to it for several months now so this shouldn't be too big a deal to continue....
2. Drink protein - I have to make this a goal and force myself because I absolutely hate protein shakes...ugh! I have never found one I like and after doing "Body For Life" several years ago, they make me gag just thinking about drinking them. Any suggestions?
3. Reduce sugar - I am a true "Chocoholic". I don't eat a lot and usually prefer dark, but seriously have to have a few chocolate chips every few days or I just go crazy! Eliminating white breads and other simple carbs will be my goal for this year.
4. Take my kids to the Rec center more - We have a family pass and I need to set aside time to play volleyball and swim more often. They love it, I love it, and what a huge benefit it is to exercise with your kids.

Life got way too hectic these last few months and now is the time to look forward to Spring with a few weight loss goals.