Monday, January 9, 2012
Wilma 01.09.12
Today was weigh in and it was NOT a good day. I ran out on my lunch hour to get weighed in because I didn't really see another time that would work for me this week. When I saw the number on the scale they might as well have told me I gained weight, I lost .6 - that's not good your first run out. I can only write about it now because I'm not as emotional about the defeat I felt when I saw that on the scale. I'm fully aware of all the reasons it could be only a half pound but frankly, none of them are good enough. I was so distraught when I left there that it took me almost 30min to just stop bawling about it. I couldn't even fully get myself together to go back into the office. I had to break away from my desk and run into the bathroom because I just couldn't stop crying about it. Even driving on the way home thinking about it made me well up with tears. I tried listening to upbeat music REALLY REALLY loud all the way home, with the windows rolled down for the fresh air to try to break the emotion but it wasn't working. When I finally did get home, I was hoping hubby would be up and wanting to go to the gym. He wasn't - it's cool - he works 3rd shift and depending how late he gets to bed when he comes home, he needs those additional hours of sleep. So I transferred some rocking music (incl Eminem, a new band (to me) Fitz and the Tantrums, Paper Tongues & O.A.R to name a few) to my iPod and headed to the gym. I walked on the treadmill for 45min - walked about 2.10 miles and worked out some of my frustrations. I feel better emotionally - I'm still mad about it and I went and got a pizza for dinner. I'm not giving up (yet) - however, if I don't see some sort of change in that scale in the next month, I might be cutting WW loose. I'm planning on doing my body rock tonight yet, but my legs are stiffening up a little so we'll have to see. Of course, Housewives is on so maybe I'll just put that on and chill. We'll see! - Wilma (tomorrow better be a better day...)
Saturday, January 7, 2012
Betty - Saturday January 7, 2012
Day Five.
So far, so good. I am enjoying using the WW etools - it's a lot like fitday.com, which I always found really helpful, but using the WW points system. I have been eating well all week and focusing on taking one day at a time. I think I have actually recorded everything I've eaten all week, and I have been making sure to eat a lot of things I like so I don't get disgruntled.
Still not sure what I am doing about the exercise/gym situation, but I am not going to stress over that right here at the beginning. Trying to weigh the options. Truthfully, I am a little pissed about losing that Bally's membership - I've been a member since 1990. (Can't you tell by the Body By Bally's? LOL!) And that turns me off to LA Fitness just on principle. Looking into Planet Fitness and am intrigued by their 24/7 hours and use of their massage chairs. And there's no commitment required for a specific period of time, so my pending relocation is not an issue. There are facilities where I'll be moving to, but I like not having to commit to a specific place for after I relocate...
I'd be lying to say that I don't have a specific goal (weight-wise) to reach by the time I move. However, since that is a few months down the road, I am going to keep it to myself for now. It really isn't a matter of wanting to lose weight by a certain day/month - it's more about making sure the number decreases overall. I really want to get off of my blood pressure and asthma meds. That would be GREAT. :)
So far, so good. I am enjoying using the WW etools - it's a lot like fitday.com, which I always found really helpful, but using the WW points system. I have been eating well all week and focusing on taking one day at a time. I think I have actually recorded everything I've eaten all week, and I have been making sure to eat a lot of things I like so I don't get disgruntled.
Still not sure what I am doing about the exercise/gym situation, but I am not going to stress over that right here at the beginning. Trying to weigh the options. Truthfully, I am a little pissed about losing that Bally's membership - I've been a member since 1990. (Can't you tell by the Body By Bally's? LOL!) And that turns me off to LA Fitness just on principle. Looking into Planet Fitness and am intrigued by their 24/7 hours and use of their massage chairs. And there's no commitment required for a specific period of time, so my pending relocation is not an issue. There are facilities where I'll be moving to, but I like not having to commit to a specific place for after I relocate...
I'd be lying to say that I don't have a specific goal (weight-wise) to reach by the time I move. However, since that is a few months down the road, I am going to keep it to myself for now. It really isn't a matter of wanting to lose weight by a certain day/month - it's more about making sure the number decreases overall. I really want to get off of my blood pressure and asthma meds. That would be GREAT. :)
Thursday, January 5, 2012
Wilma 01.05.12
Hello there! So, I just wanted to quick log this workout thing that I'm TRYING to do. (BodyRock.tv)
I have to preface this by saying my gigantic ass can't do the stuff she's doing.. so I have to not only do the modified version but I've even had to slow it down. Meaning I watch her instructions (after the vid), then I do that particular exercise until I can't, then I move on to the next instruction. It's not ideal, but it's better than nothing, I guess and how can you get better if you don't keep trying, right? So here's the log of what I did. I'm going to try to log it so I can see my progress.
I have to preface this by saying my gigantic ass can't do the stuff she's doing.. so I have to not only do the modified version but I've even had to slow it down. Meaning I watch her instructions (after the vid), then I do that particular exercise until I can't, then I move on to the next instruction. It's not ideal, but it's better than nothing, I guess and how can you get better if you don't keep trying, right? So here's the log of what I did. I'm going to try to log it so I can see my progress.
Elevated Push-up’s & L/R knee to elbow touch w/ the Swiss Ball (modified 10)
Squat & Press with the Pink Sandbag (20)
Ugi Clean & Press + Jump Forward + 3 x Squat Jumps (5)
Reverse Pull-Ups on Dip Station (modified can do pushups, I did ZERO)
Side Jump Burpee + 2 knee to elbow Oblique Abs + Tuck Jump Centre (Alternate Sides) (modified I did ZERO)
Forward Lunge + Side Lunge + Knee Lift. (Alternate Legs) with the Pink Sandbag (modified 5)
Ugi Ball Push-up & Burpee + Sumo L&R Knee Touch. (modified 5)
Tricep Dip + Kickout V Abs with the Dip Station (modified I did ZERO)
Overhead Abs with the Pink Sandbag (10)
Sandbag Shoulder Lift + Squat + Switch Shoulder Press with the Pink Sandbag (10)
Speed Run (I can run in place!!)
So there you have it..that's what I completed tonight. I'm proud that I did even that much. I'm sure I'll see progress down the line - right now it's about learning good basic moves and getting moving! And I'm panting when I'm done so that's a good sign! - night night! Wilma..
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