This morning I faced the biggest physical challenge of my life (besides 58 hours of labor... and actually, I think this was even more difficult, because at the end of the 58 hours, they did a c/s so I didn't have to do the REALLY hard work) ANYWAY, It was over 80 degrees at 6 a.m. this morning and humidity was at 96%. Rachel decided this would be the "perfect" day for an outdoor workout. (I was hoping we'd be inside today.) She let us warm up inside, working on our running stance/posture. Then she told us we were heading out. Off we ran, up the hill, onto the new pavement and then after a ways, she stopped us and we did some bicep curls. Once we finished those, we were off running down the road a little further. She stopped us once again, this time to do some tricep work. Then she told us we would be doing 10 hill sprints. Don't know that that is? Let me describe a hill sprint for you. You are standing at the bottom of a moderately steep hill (remember it is over 80 degrees with 96% humidity), and then she tells you to sprint to the top of the hill... once at the top, you turn and slow jog or walk down to "recover" -- and repeat 9 more times. Rachel ran with me on my 2nd one. I said, "This is only 2, I wish I were on 8!" by the 6th sprint, I was feeling the urge to puke, my side was beginning to ache, but I was not about to give up. Many of the girls in class ran with me in spurts encouraging me not to give up. I was panting. By the 8th sprint, my thighs and hip flexors were feeling fatigued. When I got to the top, Rachel said, ONE MORE, we are out of time! SOOOOOOOOOOO, I descended the hill one last time, turned around and faced that hill for the last time. I chugged up the hill the best I could, still moving in a run, but feeling my thighs shaking with every step. I looked as though I had run through a car wash. There was not a dry spot to be found on me. My hair was stuck to my face. I walked part the way back to the TreeHouse. But then I knew I needed to run into the TreeHouse to finish out the class. Michelle ran with me and carried my water. I was so very grateful! We brought up the rear. I felt good though. No, I felt sick, but I felt amazing! I DID IT! We all said our "Mantra" before we did our hill sprints... mine as you know, is Philippians 4:13 -- and during my run, at one point, Angel looks at me and says "HIS Strength" -- just those words helped move me up that hill! I may not have gotten all 10 sprints in, but I never gave up and if we'd had more time, I would have pushed through that 10th sprint with more determination than I had on any other sprint.
If I can give myself one area of praise, it would be my never give up attitude. Even if it is hurting me, I can't give up. If I give up, it's saying I have no trust in the body and physical ability that I have been given. I have to push through, because no matter what I am going through, it pales in comparison to what my Savior did for me... and if this body is His temple, then I can endure anything and HE is with me and pulling me along when I think I can't move another inch... He is giving me HIS strength to meet the challenge! His strength is perfect when my strength is gone! How awesome is that???!!! This journey to get my body back is as much a spiritual journey as it is a physical journey.
So while I seemingly hated every minute of class this morning, reflecting back on it: I did something I NEVER believed I could do. I stuck through it when the going got tough. I met a challenge head on. I am happy that I did it. I guess it is true that you never regret a workout!
I won't post my whole food journal for today, but I will post a recipe from dinner:
1 cup quinoa
2 cups water or chicken stock/broth
3 cups baby spinach
1/2 vidalia onion diced
1 tsp minced garlic (more if you'd like)
3 tbsp parmesan cheese
Heat a skillet to medium high (I used Pam cooking spray Olive Oil, but you can use regular olive oil if you prefer), cook onion and garlic until onion is translucent and soft stirring often. Add quinoa and cook for about 2 minutes, until it is a golden brown. Add water, bring to a boil, cover and reduce to low. Simmer on low for 12 minutes. Add spinach at 12 minutes, let spinach wilt down as you stir it in. Squeeze fresh lemon juice into the mixture. Once spinach is the consistency you desire and all water is evaporated, add your parmesan cheese. Serve warm.
I at 1/2 cup prepared with 4 oz of Salmon... FANTASTIC dinner! SO filling!
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Monday, May 30, 2011
Three Miles and now a swim
No, I did not RUN three miles, but went on a three mile walk with my neighbor last night. I truly could have walked more-- we were clipping right along and I was working up a good sweat, but we knew if we went for a 4th mile the husbands would begin to get nervous as to our whereabouts, so we cut it short. It was great and we kept our pace nice and quick. Today will be a pool day. I can hardly wait! My kids are in desperate need of some OUTDOOR exercise time! I'm just praying my bathing suit stays up... I don't have a bathing suit in my current size!!! I may have to stop at Target and get a new (cheap) suit.
I got all of my hair cut off last Thursday. I LOVE the cut, it absolutely accentuates all of the newly discovered angles in my face. So fun! I had her really blonde it up for me as well... it's my summer look and I LOVE IT! I feel so sassy! Hoping for a pedicure next week.
I must say, I am really loving KickBoxing! I don't know that I am great at it, but I love the way I feel after class. I love the fact that there is nary a dry spot on me after that class! Soaked from head to toe, eyes burning from the sweat! I wish I was able to take it twice a week, in addition to Body Back -- it truly is invigorating! And something I really needed to add to my life. I love coming home and teaching Matt what I learned.
Speaking of Matt... WOW, what an amazing support he has been and continues to be. He told me yesterday how proud he is of me and the work I am doing. He's an amazing husband and father. I am so blessed to have him. He works hard so that I can stay home with our precious children and he let's me use his hard earned money for making myself healthier. He is so UNselfish. AND, he doesn't complain that I've changed up the food we eat in our home. He's perfectly content with what I make, even though he is not a big fan of veggies. He is such an encouragement to me. I love that I am able to feed him good healthy foods and he doesn't push back against me. If he wants to eat junk, he knows not to bring it in the house to tempt me. If I don't feel like working out one night, he doesn't nag me to get up and do it, rather he supports me by cheering me on when I DO get up and workout (which works best for me... you cheer me on, I'm more apt to do something, you nag me and I quit or give up). He bought me an ipod nano for Easter/Mother's Day -- and loaded it with songs for me to work out to. He got me set up with Nike Active, he put a pedometer fitness app on my nano. He is 100% behind my efforts in the most loving way. I wish everyone could have a spouse like this! As with anyone he has his faults, but his love for me and his encouragement on this journey are just overwhelming and make me feel so very empowered. Thanks, Chewie, for loving me the way you do, supporting me the way you do and for being the best spouse I could have ever been paired with... You are amazing and I adore you!
This journey has been so fun. You know I was scared to death to start. Scared of failure. Scared of looking foolish. Scared of falling (wait, I'm still scared of falling). I knew that this journey was not just a health journey, but a step of FAITH to trust in the body that the Lord gave me. If I'm thanking anyone for this journey, first and foremost, my thanks has to go to GOD for creating a body and putting me in it and giving me legs and arms that work, a heart that pumps correctly. God is my sustainer on this journey. He is what ultimately keeps me going, because I know my body belongs to HIM and was a gift from Him. I need to keep it in good condition as it is His temple! I am happy to work out knowing that I'm doing it for the glory of God. And my "mantra" is Philippians 4:13 -- "I can do everything through him who gives me strength." -- This is what I repeat to myself when things get hard. I lean on my strength from Him! I know that God had a purpose in sending me on this journey and I TRUST he will not let me give up or fail at this. I am so thankful to have Him to lean on during all of this!
I'd be wrong to end this post right here... because there is another BIG THANK YOU I need to make and that is to Angel Allgrim! As soon as Angel knew I had won the first session of Body Back, she immediately became my accountability partner. She challenged me and I accepted and met her challenge head on. She started her journey 13 pounds lighter than where I started my journey, so she KNEW the obstacles that I would face. She knew the emotions that would try to hold me back. She was never going to let me turn tail and run and give up! She has been an enormous support in this journey. If it weren't for her, I don't know that I'd even be ON this journey. She is an inspiration to me every single day! She is one of the strongest people I have ever met. Really, you should see her do a resistance run... I tried explaining it to Matt this way, "Picture in your head a cartoon... you have two evenly matched people lined up ready to do a run across the gym -- Angel takes off, and the poor soul trying to provide resistance, digs their heels down into the carpet to hold her back... and then wooooooshhhhhhhh the carpet all scrunches up as this person is dragged across the room at full speed, smoke coming from their heels." If I could draw it I would! You've never seen power like an Angel resistance run! She is inspiring. She doesn't give up or give in. She has lost 50 lbs on her journey, and I'm tagging along right behind her, learning everything I can and trying hard to keep up! Everyone should have an accountability partner like Angel. She is an amazing encouragement. Her desire to see me succeed is so awesome! There is no competition between us, we both just want to be the healthiest moms and wives we can be for our families! And we want to see each other succeed so that we can maybe inspire others to want to do this for themselves and their families. Thanks, Angel, for being an amazing friend, encouragement and accountability partner. I could not be where I am today if it was not for you. I'm SO VERY BLESSED that God put you in my life! Love you, girl!!! YOU ROCK!!!
OK, now I'm going to go SWIMMING for the rest of the day. Enjoy your Memorial Day! Oh and I have been journaling, so please don't fret!!! :) I have a goal to get to, and I know how to get there, so don't worry, I am TOTALLY sticking to the plan! WOOHOOO!!!! 258, here I come! (by the way, that will be 30 lbs down since March 1!!!) :D
I got all of my hair cut off last Thursday. I LOVE the cut, it absolutely accentuates all of the newly discovered angles in my face. So fun! I had her really blonde it up for me as well... it's my summer look and I LOVE IT! I feel so sassy! Hoping for a pedicure next week.
I must say, I am really loving KickBoxing! I don't know that I am great at it, but I love the way I feel after class. I love the fact that there is nary a dry spot on me after that class! Soaked from head to toe, eyes burning from the sweat! I wish I was able to take it twice a week, in addition to Body Back -- it truly is invigorating! And something I really needed to add to my life. I love coming home and teaching Matt what I learned.
Speaking of Matt... WOW, what an amazing support he has been and continues to be. He told me yesterday how proud he is of me and the work I am doing. He's an amazing husband and father. I am so blessed to have him. He works hard so that I can stay home with our precious children and he let's me use his hard earned money for making myself healthier. He is so UNselfish. AND, he doesn't complain that I've changed up the food we eat in our home. He's perfectly content with what I make, even though he is not a big fan of veggies. He is such an encouragement to me. I love that I am able to feed him good healthy foods and he doesn't push back against me. If he wants to eat junk, he knows not to bring it in the house to tempt me. If I don't feel like working out one night, he doesn't nag me to get up and do it, rather he supports me by cheering me on when I DO get up and workout (which works best for me... you cheer me on, I'm more apt to do something, you nag me and I quit or give up). He bought me an ipod nano for Easter/Mother's Day -- and loaded it with songs for me to work out to. He got me set up with Nike Active, he put a pedometer fitness app on my nano. He is 100% behind my efforts in the most loving way. I wish everyone could have a spouse like this! As with anyone he has his faults, but his love for me and his encouragement on this journey are just overwhelming and make me feel so very empowered. Thanks, Chewie, for loving me the way you do, supporting me the way you do and for being the best spouse I could have ever been paired with... You are amazing and I adore you!
This journey has been so fun. You know I was scared to death to start. Scared of failure. Scared of looking foolish. Scared of falling (wait, I'm still scared of falling). I knew that this journey was not just a health journey, but a step of FAITH to trust in the body that the Lord gave me. If I'm thanking anyone for this journey, first and foremost, my thanks has to go to GOD for creating a body and putting me in it and giving me legs and arms that work, a heart that pumps correctly. God is my sustainer on this journey. He is what ultimately keeps me going, because I know my body belongs to HIM and was a gift from Him. I need to keep it in good condition as it is His temple! I am happy to work out knowing that I'm doing it for the glory of God. And my "mantra" is Philippians 4:13 -- "I can do everything through him who gives me strength." -- This is what I repeat to myself when things get hard. I lean on my strength from Him! I know that God had a purpose in sending me on this journey and I TRUST he will not let me give up or fail at this. I am so thankful to have Him to lean on during all of this!
I'd be wrong to end this post right here... because there is another BIG THANK YOU I need to make and that is to Angel Allgrim! As soon as Angel knew I had won the first session of Body Back, she immediately became my accountability partner. She challenged me and I accepted and met her challenge head on. She started her journey 13 pounds lighter than where I started my journey, so she KNEW the obstacles that I would face. She knew the emotions that would try to hold me back. She was never going to let me turn tail and run and give up! She has been an enormous support in this journey. If it weren't for her, I don't know that I'd even be ON this journey. She is an inspiration to me every single day! She is one of the strongest people I have ever met. Really, you should see her do a resistance run... I tried explaining it to Matt this way, "Picture in your head a cartoon... you have two evenly matched people lined up ready to do a run across the gym -- Angel takes off, and the poor soul trying to provide resistance, digs their heels down into the carpet to hold her back... and then wooooooshhhhhhhh the carpet all scrunches up as this person is dragged across the room at full speed, smoke coming from their heels." If I could draw it I would! You've never seen power like an Angel resistance run! She is inspiring. She doesn't give up or give in. She has lost 50 lbs on her journey, and I'm tagging along right behind her, learning everything I can and trying hard to keep up! Everyone should have an accountability partner like Angel. She is an amazing encouragement. Her desire to see me succeed is so awesome! There is no competition between us, we both just want to be the healthiest moms and wives we can be for our families! And we want to see each other succeed so that we can maybe inspire others to want to do this for themselves and their families. Thanks, Angel, for being an amazing friend, encouragement and accountability partner. I could not be where I am today if it was not for you. I'm SO VERY BLESSED that God put you in my life! Love you, girl!!! YOU ROCK!!!
OK, now I'm going to go SWIMMING for the rest of the day. Enjoy your Memorial Day! Oh and I have been journaling, so please don't fret!!! :) I have a goal to get to, and I know how to get there, so don't worry, I am TOTALLY sticking to the plan! WOOHOOO!!!! 258, here I come! (by the way, that will be 30 lbs down since March 1!!!) :D
Saturday, May 28, 2011
Holiday weekend, where's my holiday?
This holiday weekend is not feeling so "happy" -- our house is in desperate need of going on the market, yet there are projects upon projects that still need doing. It is so very frustrating! I'm to a point that I just want to throw all of the kids toys away! There is just too much junk in this house.
The yard is mowed, the house is painted, the new roof is in place... but inside it feels like it will never be ready. This is my highest source of stress at the moment. That and the fact that we have got to pack up EVERYTHING that is not essential in everyday living and get it into a storage unit. Last week I worked on Winter clothes/coats/accessories. Now, I'm trying to clean out all clothes that no longer fit anyone in the family and won't fit anyone in the future. Truly, we have more clothes than one family should be allowed. AND, I'm the guilty party. I love buying clothes for my kids! My sister keeps my son dressed with my nephew's hand me downs, but I still buy him extra polos and shorts for school. My girls pass down dresses from Oldest to youngest... I try to weed out the play clothes, but it seems we still have more than our fair share! And the mountain of laundry in my laundry room proves it. I think for summer, the girls will have to have about 4 essential outfits that I will just rotate out -- everything else needs to just GO! Except dresses... they have to have dresses. And shoes, I have shoes coming out of my ears!!! Where do they all come from? It's like they multiply, but their partners go off with a partner from another pair, never to be found again... There are just so many shoes, and no one seems to have a match! We are a flip flop family. We love our flops. We each have at least two pair flip flops. Then the kids have sandals, tennis shoes, dress shoes... it doesn't end! I've got to develop a system, my current system (a shoe basket for each person) is not working.
I have hit the gold fish today... granted I've not had a whole serving, but I've had a 1/2 a serving... and that is a waste, because I could have spent the calories on something much more fulfilling! Stress eating is annoying. I do have a salad prepared and ready, so if I feel stressed and MUST eat something, I have a good choice ready to roll, no more relying on little goldfish that don't satisfy or fill me up!
Well, the laundry is still beckoning! One load washed, dried and folded, one in the dryer and one in the wash ready to roll to the dryer. Still a mountain left to tackle! Will I see the end of it by Monday??? I certainly hope so. I'm so tired of looking at it! Hopefully storage unit will be ready tomorrow... and we can start hauling things out of this house! I'm so ready. And my house that I want, just stands there waiting for our offer... it won't stay on the market forever! It's time we made our move. Our family needs this... a house made for a family of six, rather than our house made for a family of 4. I'm so ready for my "long term" home!
Hopefully, at some point, I'll get out for a walk and clear my head a bit!
The yard is mowed, the house is painted, the new roof is in place... but inside it feels like it will never be ready. This is my highest source of stress at the moment. That and the fact that we have got to pack up EVERYTHING that is not essential in everyday living and get it into a storage unit. Last week I worked on Winter clothes/coats/accessories. Now, I'm trying to clean out all clothes that no longer fit anyone in the family and won't fit anyone in the future. Truly, we have more clothes than one family should be allowed. AND, I'm the guilty party. I love buying clothes for my kids! My sister keeps my son dressed with my nephew's hand me downs, but I still buy him extra polos and shorts for school. My girls pass down dresses from Oldest to youngest... I try to weed out the play clothes, but it seems we still have more than our fair share! And the mountain of laundry in my laundry room proves it. I think for summer, the girls will have to have about 4 essential outfits that I will just rotate out -- everything else needs to just GO! Except dresses... they have to have dresses. And shoes, I have shoes coming out of my ears!!! Where do they all come from? It's like they multiply, but their partners go off with a partner from another pair, never to be found again... There are just so many shoes, and no one seems to have a match! We are a flip flop family. We love our flops. We each have at least two pair flip flops. Then the kids have sandals, tennis shoes, dress shoes... it doesn't end! I've got to develop a system, my current system (a shoe basket for each person) is not working.
I have hit the gold fish today... granted I've not had a whole serving, but I've had a 1/2 a serving... and that is a waste, because I could have spent the calories on something much more fulfilling! Stress eating is annoying. I do have a salad prepared and ready, so if I feel stressed and MUST eat something, I have a good choice ready to roll, no more relying on little goldfish that don't satisfy or fill me up!
Well, the laundry is still beckoning! One load washed, dried and folded, one in the dryer and one in the wash ready to roll to the dryer. Still a mountain left to tackle! Will I see the end of it by Monday??? I certainly hope so. I'm so tired of looking at it! Hopefully storage unit will be ready tomorrow... and we can start hauling things out of this house! I'm so ready. And my house that I want, just stands there waiting for our offer... it won't stay on the market forever! It's time we made our move. Our family needs this... a house made for a family of six, rather than our house made for a family of 4. I'm so ready for my "long term" home!
Hopefully, at some point, I'll get out for a walk and clear my head a bit!
Thursday, May 26, 2011
Body Back week 5 -- down!
I cannot believe my 13 week of body back is over... it's going so quickly! We started class without Rachel, but once she got there, she worked us to the core... no literally... we did 6.5 minute planks... THAT takes stamina. I had to take many rests, but I always popped back up.
Wall sits and resistance runs were also in the line up today! I LOVE resistance runs! OMG they make you feel like a powerhouse! something about holding someone back from running across the gym and then pulling someone across the gym just by running! Best part about it... I touched the wall before Rachel on the run! Angel beat the both of us, but it was SO awesome not finishing last in something today! :D It felt like an accomplishment!
Now I'm heading to bed so that I can make it to kickboxing in the early morning! I posted my food journal on our body back forum, so I am skipping it here tonight! I'll post weekend food journals by Sunday night!
G'night and God Bless! xo
Wall sits and resistance runs were also in the line up today! I LOVE resistance runs! OMG they make you feel like a powerhouse! something about holding someone back from running across the gym and then pulling someone across the gym just by running! Best part about it... I touched the wall before Rachel on the run! Angel beat the both of us, but it was SO awesome not finishing last in something today! :D It felt like an accomplishment!
Now I'm heading to bed so that I can make it to kickboxing in the early morning! I posted my food journal on our body back forum, so I am skipping it here tonight! I'll post weekend food journals by Sunday night!
G'night and God Bless! xo
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Slow and Steady Wins the Race...
If "slow and steady wins the race" is true, then I am well on my way to winning my battle of the bulge! At today's weigh in I did not meet my goal of making it to the 250's. Bummer... however, I cannot complain. I lost 4.5 lbs in 2 weeks. 2.25 lbs. per week... that's fantastic! So, I'm sitting at 262.0 down from 269.5 when I started this 8 weeks, down from 288.0 when I began my journey on March 1. That's 26 total pounds in just under 3 months. Again, I cannot complain! I am wearing clothing that I could have never worn 3 months ago. I am running, I am sprinting, I am doing planks and push ups, sit ups, wall sits, lunges, crunches, squats, mountain climbers. So, I didn't hit 259.5 like I so desperately wanted, but it doesn't even matter. I have 3.5 weeks of class left and I CAN get there. I just have to stay focused and committed. 2.5 lbs is doable in the next 3 weeks. I can do this!
Now to start my day with my family. It's the last week of school for my son, my daughter's AR party is this week. I meet with the nutritionist tonight, I meet with the national walk coordinator today and the rest of my week is super busy. Really looking forward to some pampering on Thursday afternoon, it's been a long time coming and I can't wait!
I think there will be afternoon dance parties everyday this week, as I need to add in some extra cardio and I have to lay off running because of my knee (grrr... NOT happy about that). Time to step up my game to the next level. I have a goal to meet! :)
Now to start my day with my family. It's the last week of school for my son, my daughter's AR party is this week. I meet with the nutritionist tonight, I meet with the national walk coordinator today and the rest of my week is super busy. Really looking forward to some pampering on Thursday afternoon, it's been a long time coming and I can't wait!
I think there will be afternoon dance parties everyday this week, as I need to add in some extra cardio and I have to lay off running because of my knee (grrr... NOT happy about that). Time to step up my game to the next level. I have a goal to meet! :)
Monday, May 23, 2011
Monday
Here were are at Monday! I've been moody all day. I think partly because I'm really wanting to make my goal tomorrow, but not certain I've achieved it! I am proud of myself, however, for running 2 miles last night, and that accomplishment trumps the weight anyway!
The other reason I am moody is because we are waiting on word for something, and I get anxious during these times. I used to deal with this anxiety by eating. Now I am TRYING to not use food as my go to for stress! So, I'm trying writing out as my stress reliever! I love to write, so this should be a good trade off!
Today was an excellent food day (in my opinion) -- pretty stoked with my choices today, though there is always room for improvement!
Breakfast
Veggies (mushrooms, onions, peppers) and egg whites (omelet) -- on top of a bed of spinach leaves and topped with salsa
Strawberries, blueberries and banana
Snack
string cheese and 1/2 serving of wheat thins
Lunch
Black bean burger on 1/2 slice of roll up bread, topped with simply ketchup, onion, tomato and spinach
6 cheez-its
Snack
Granola Bar
Dinner
chicken and veggies topped with salsa, 1 bite of a cheese crisp (made w/ lite cheese)
1/2 a yogurt
The other reason I am moody is because we are waiting on word for something, and I get anxious during these times. I used to deal with this anxiety by eating. Now I am TRYING to not use food as my go to for stress! So, I'm trying writing out as my stress reliever! I love to write, so this should be a good trade off!
Today was an excellent food day (in my opinion) -- pretty stoked with my choices today, though there is always room for improvement!
Breakfast
Veggies (mushrooms, onions, peppers) and egg whites (omelet) -- on top of a bed of spinach leaves and topped with salsa
Strawberries, blueberries and banana
Snack
string cheese and 1/2 serving of wheat thins
Lunch
Black bean burger on 1/2 slice of roll up bread, topped with simply ketchup, onion, tomato and spinach
6 cheez-its
Snack
Granola Bar
Dinner
chicken and veggies topped with salsa, 1 bite of a cheese crisp (made w/ lite cheese)
1/2 a yogurt
Sunday, May 22, 2011
What a weekend!!!
OK, So Friday Food Journal --
English Muffin/v. sausage
turkey wrap w/ spinach, peppers, onions
Movie Popcorn (a small, shared with a friend, no butter)
550 cal. Island Grilled Shrimp dinner at AppleBees
(need to look up my snacks, I have them written down elsewhere)
Saturday Food Journal--
English Muffin/v. sausage/low fat colby jack slice
5 shrimp (left over from Friday dinner)
Turkey wrap w/ spinach, peppers, onions
granola bar
2 slices Cheese pizza
spinach, onions, peppers, feta cheese & balsamic vinaigrette
Sunday Food Journal--
English Muffin/ v. sausage/low fat colby jack slice
banana
Kashi dark chocolate mocha almond granola bar
grilled chicken sandwich w/ lettuce and tomato (whole wheat bun)
yogurt
Hasn't been my best eating ever this weekend... but the weekend was awesome. Friday night, I took my precious friend out to the movies for her birthday. Saturday started off with grocery shopping and then soccer for the kids. Following that, our friends came over and we worked on decluttering and took several boxes and bags to Goodwill!
This morning was amazing! I got up at 5:30 am and headed to Stafford VA to meet up with one of my CHF board members. We drove up to American University. Of course we got lost, but it was the best tour of DC I've ever had! Oh my gracious!!! The embassies were fascinating! We finally made it to American University, where we set up for and then participated in the Congenital Heart Walk DC Metro. We had a HUGE turnout. We met some amazing people. And most of all we just had fun raising money for such an important cause (the NUMBER 1 birth defect in the world!) Following the walk, we headed home. Then my kids had their end of the year choir performances at church. Once we got home from that, we put the kids to bed and I decided it was much to beautiful a night to stay in, so I chose to go for a run. The night was so gorgeous that I did not stop with my 1 mile, but rather continued and completed TWO miles! This was a first for me!
Earlier in the day, a family member (that I love) posted some pictures of me from two weeks ago that absolutely deflated me when I saw them. I thought "I'm working SO hard, and yet I still look so sloppy and fat. It's just gross and depressing." I told Matt my feelings and he looked at me and said, "Are you going to let some PICTURE determine how you feel, or are you going to rely on the way your clothes are fitting?" -- he had a good point. SO, then I turn on the computer, and my friend posted a picture from the Heart Walk this morning... and I could see all the hard work I've been putting in and the pay off. I was also able to try on and zip up several size 18's tonight. Then topping it off with a 2 mile run (no stops)... I feel MUCH better. I just needed a boost after those pictures. Now I'm ready to go to sleep and tackle the new week. I know I should have had more to eat today, but I did not plan well for the business of my day!
English Muffin/v. sausage
turkey wrap w/ spinach, peppers, onions
Movie Popcorn (a small, shared with a friend, no butter)
550 cal. Island Grilled Shrimp dinner at AppleBees
(need to look up my snacks, I have them written down elsewhere)
Saturday Food Journal--
English Muffin/v. sausage/low fat colby jack slice
5 shrimp (left over from Friday dinner)
Turkey wrap w/ spinach, peppers, onions
granola bar
2 slices Cheese pizza
spinach, onions, peppers, feta cheese & balsamic vinaigrette
Sunday Food Journal--
English Muffin/ v. sausage/low fat colby jack slice
banana
Kashi dark chocolate mocha almond granola bar
grilled chicken sandwich w/ lettuce and tomato (whole wheat bun)
yogurt
Hasn't been my best eating ever this weekend... but the weekend was awesome. Friday night, I took my precious friend out to the movies for her birthday. Saturday started off with grocery shopping and then soccer for the kids. Following that, our friends came over and we worked on decluttering and took several boxes and bags to Goodwill!
This morning was amazing! I got up at 5:30 am and headed to Stafford VA to meet up with one of my CHF board members. We drove up to American University. Of course we got lost, but it was the best tour of DC I've ever had! Oh my gracious!!! The embassies were fascinating! We finally made it to American University, where we set up for and then participated in the Congenital Heart Walk DC Metro. We had a HUGE turnout. We met some amazing people. And most of all we just had fun raising money for such an important cause (the NUMBER 1 birth defect in the world!) Following the walk, we headed home. Then my kids had their end of the year choir performances at church. Once we got home from that, we put the kids to bed and I decided it was much to beautiful a night to stay in, so I chose to go for a run. The night was so gorgeous that I did not stop with my 1 mile, but rather continued and completed TWO miles! This was a first for me!
Earlier in the day, a family member (that I love) posted some pictures of me from two weeks ago that absolutely deflated me when I saw them. I thought "I'm working SO hard, and yet I still look so sloppy and fat. It's just gross and depressing." I told Matt my feelings and he looked at me and said, "Are you going to let some PICTURE determine how you feel, or are you going to rely on the way your clothes are fitting?" -- he had a good point. SO, then I turn on the computer, and my friend posted a picture from the Heart Walk this morning... and I could see all the hard work I've been putting in and the pay off. I was also able to try on and zip up several size 18's tonight. Then topping it off with a 2 mile run (no stops)... I feel MUCH better. I just needed a boost after those pictures. Now I'm ready to go to sleep and tackle the new week. I know I should have had more to eat today, but I did not plan well for the business of my day!
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