One Click Digital

I love ONE CLICK DIGITAL.  I am able to load a book to listen to onto my iphone and it keeps me going while I work out.

Good walk at lunchtime at the gym today, I got in 35 laps!  WOO HOO!  best yet.  I try to walk all the time in lane 3, so I can figure out about how far I walked.  To get a mile in Lane 3 it take 14 laps.  So that means today I walked about 2 1/2 miles during my 45 minutes.  I know that my time is accurate, as I get onto the track, I set a timer.   I finish the lap I am on when the timer goes off.  I am enjoying my walk each day. 

My knees have felt a little better today.  Hopefully they will continue to improve.

The wind kicked up tonight, and I almost decided not to take the dog for a walk.  But I did it.  I put on my flannel lined pants, a good coat , hat and gloves and off we went.   Once I get going it is all fine and the dog loves it. 

I am doing this for ME!

Snow

Woke up today to snow coming down, it had stopped by the time that I left the gym.  I enjoy the winter, even more when the snow sticks to the ground, but not the roads and sidewalks,

Saturday, my husband woke up with a sore back so we didn't get to the gym.  We did have a fun day shopping and watching football games.

Sunday I did take the dog for a couple of walks, trying to get some movement in, since I didn't do anything on Saturday.

I was back hitting it hard on Monday, 30 minute walk with the dog in the early morning, 45 minutes around the track at they fitness center, then another 30 minute walk with the dog in the evening.

My knees are still bothering me.  I found an article on exercises for legs before a knee replacement, so tried some of them last night.  Some really easy, some a little harder.  I think I'll try to do them every day and maybe look for some others.  I don't really want to be taking too many ibupropen, so will be looking for better solutions.

I still need to work on eating better.  I did good for breakfast, a protein shake, then a grapefruit before going to the gym.  Leftover pizza 2 small slices for lunch.  But dinner, some chips, cheese, and salsa with a glass of milk.  Then when I was feeling a little hungry I had a root beer float.  The food is truly my downfall, I need to get in under control or I will not lose weight.

I am doing this for ME!

The Day Care Kids

During my lunch walk at the gym today, I was joined by about 12-15 kids from their day care.  They walked in all lined up single file and headed straight to the wall side of the track.  They each put a hand on the wall and ran around the track once.  They got back to where they started, each with their hand on the wall.  This time they skipped their way around the track, a couple of them slipping and falling on top of each other.  There were no tears, just helping each other back up and continuing on their way.  They were having a fun time.  They walked backwards across the track and back into their classroom.  They put a smile on my face today, as I challenged them to beat me on my lap.  They did and were so excited about that.

Today I did 33 laps around the track in my 45 minutes, I either really did go faster today than yesterday or didn't keep very good track one of the days. 

I enjoyed my walk today listening to a book on my iphone.  So glad for the modern technology that makes the time go by fast while walking.

I am doing this for ME!

Good Morning

I did it!  I got up this morning and went to the gym, I didn't let myself get distracted or discouraged, I just got up and went.  I did 30 minutes on the elipitical, then walked around the track for 15 minutes.  I came home and took the dog on a 15 minute walk, and just like that I have 60 minutes of exercise in this morning. 

I came prepared to go back to the gym at lunch time.

I am doing this for ME!

Health to Fitness Program

I started a Health to Fitness Program with the Hospital a few months ago.  We meet every other week and have lectures on things to improve out Health.  Last night there were about 15 people in the class.  We had a guest speaker who came and talked about doing our own fitness program.  She didn't say anything that I don't already know, but hearing it again sparks the interest in doing things to make me be healthier. 

My knees have been sore the last few days, a combination of the bike races I did last week and working in the yard I think.  Today they are feeling a little better, I know that getting the weight off will help them a lot. 

I am 53 years old and have always had a problem with me weight, I know that I will have to work at it every day to get it off and keep it off.  I need to work on finding things that I enjoy to keep me busy and active.  I want to be able to enjoy my life each and every day.

Writing in here is already helping.  I will continue to do this.  As often as needed every day.

I am doing this for ME.

The Starting Point

I went to the Fitness Center during lunch.  They are doing a "Maintain Don't Gain" program during the holidays, so I joined it today.  I walked around the track for 45 minutes, I did 30 laps, that is just over 2 miles.  I plan to go there every day during lunch and do 45 minutes.  I plan to add some jogging intervals after a week.

(I flipped this before putting it on here, and it has flipped back, not sure how to fix it now.)

I am going to come to the gym in the mornings, then do the lunch time thing.  In the evenings, I want to do yoga and weight training.

I am doing this for ME!!

A Never Ending Process

I am back at it.  Why do I do good, lose 25 pounds, then stop?  Only to gain most or all of that back.

I know what needs to be done, eat right, exercise, both of which need to be done each and every day. 

One thing I learned this morning, no matter how good my intentions are about going to the gym in the morning, is that if I don't get right up and get there, I talk my self out of it.  So I will just get up and go, stop saying, I'll only look at facebook for a minute, I'll pick up the living room first.  I need to do this for me.  My knees are hurting again, my calves hurt all the time, losing weight will help both of those.

So if anyone out there wants to be encouraging, and go to the gym, or a walk after work, you are more than welcome to join me.

Today's weight - 205.5
Goal by November 12th 204.

I CAN DO HARD THINGS!

Never Give Up

Weight Loss is not an easy process.  I know that for me it will be a constant battle.  I do really good for a while, and lose some weight, then get off track and put back on the weight, then I reach an "I don't care" stage, that is where I have been for the past months.  I watched this video today and am feeling like I need to get back to it.  I need to really find a way I can make exercise a part of my daily life.  I also need to find a way to eat better all the time, there will always be slip ups, but I need to learn to rebound from those slip ups and get back on track right away.

A Rough Few Weeks

I have had a rough few weeks with my weight loss journey.  Some disappointing news with the Biggest Loser Challenge I have been a part of tossed me for a loop.  I've had some days that i didn't want to go to the fitness center days, some eat more than I should have days, and some discouraging days.  But I am ready to hit it hard again.  The alarm is set, the clothes are laid out, tomorrow morning I am redicating myself to work my journey.   I am not going to let my weight get me down!

Happy Birthday, Richard!

Today is Richard's birthday.  Rachael and I got him a food scale for his birthday.  He has some additional money to spend and get some thing he wants.  Rachael and I joined him for dinner at his work.  So we did get to spend a little time with him.  He didn't know that we were coming so it was good to surprise him. 

Another Monday

Sometimes after the weekend, I wish I had another day off to recover from the weekend.  But no such luck.  I was able to leave work early again today, and Rachael and I headed to the SouthTowne mall to make one last look for the Prom Dress.  She didn't find anything she liked any better, so we stayed with the dress we bought last week.  We did find shoes, and jewlery to go with the dress.  I was able to go for a little walk after we got home, so got two workouts in today.

Tour of the Depot

It was a fun weekend officiating at the TOUR of the DEPOT.  The weather held out for the weekend, I thought it was going to rain on both Saturday and Sunday, we had rain as we left American Fork at 5:30 am, but by the time we got out to Tooele, it had stopped.  We only had a few sprinkles over the next couple of days.  Things went really well all weekend.  I did pretty good eating for the weekend and am ready to get back to the fitness center in the morning.

Took the day off

I opted to skip the gym this morning.  I just wanted a morning to sleep in, I've been getting up at 4:35 5 days a week since the middle of January.  I just wanted a sleep in day.  Even on many of the weekends I've had to be up and going early.  It felt good to leave the alarm off and just wake up when I was ready.  We have a bike race to officiate at on Saturday and Sunday so I had lots to do to get ready.  I even got the motorcycle trailer lined up on the driveway so we could hook it up to the Jeep as soon as Richard got home.

The Weigh In

The first half of the Biggest Loser contestant that I am a part of had its official weigh in today.  I went up about 2:00 pm to do my weigh in.  I am happy with where I am at.  I am down 22 pounds since I started my weight loss journey. I am down 18 pounds since the contest began.  I still have a long ways to go.  It is a process that I am working on each and every day, some days it is easier than others.  I have learned lots of things that will help me for the rest of my life.  I have found that I enjoy getting some exercise on a regular basis.  I feel better, I sleep better, I am a better person.  This is a life time change and I am glad that I am making it.

Shopping with Rachael

I got off of work early today and Rachael and I headed to Orem and Provo to do some shopping for a PROM dress.  We hit both of the malls  and a couple of speciality shops.  We did find a dress that she liked, at J C Penny's, even.  It was at a good price so we went ahead and got it.  We will probably go back out next Monday and give it one more look, hitting the mall in Sandy.  We ended our night having dinner with Richard at his work.  It was fun to do something a little exciting with her during her spring break.

Running in the Rain

25 minutes on the elipitical this morning before it was time to meet with the tem an the trainers.  We met in the stretching room and had a little circuit that ty put together.  I am still havin some problems with my left knee.  Sometimes it feels like it catches when I do things.  I am debating if I should go see a doctor.  I think I'll give it a few more days.

This morning started out beautiful!  But as the day went on, the bad weather came in and by the time I left work it was sprinkling.  I braved it, put on my jogging shoes, started up the COUCH to 5K on the iphone and headed out.  It contnued to just sprinkle until I got home.  I am enjoying the podcast as I get better at jogging.  I my never make a runner, but I will complete anoter 5K and do better next time.

A Tired Me

Not sure why I am so tired tonight.  It is 8:30 and I think if I closed my eyes that I would be asleep in two minutes flat.  I thought I slept fine last night, but I am just falling asleep sitting here.

I remember now, feeling a little tired working out this morning, I hope that I am not getting sick, we have a bike race to officiate at this weekend. 

After work, I went for a 45 minute walk.  Then this evening watched Biggest Loser.  I think I really need to look into getting a multvitamin.  Maybe I am not getting enough iron.

Well it is off to bed now.  A little extra sleep will be good for me, hopefully I can fall right to sleep.

Time to Hit it Hard Again!

I am going to get right back at it today.  I was at the fitness center at 5:00 this morning, I was back on the treadmill, listening to a podcast, "Couch to 5K" working on week two.  I am going to do another 5K.  and this is part of the process, learning to jog for a longer distance.

The podcast finished and I was off to meet with the trainers, Jason was in charge of the work out today.  He started us off doing lunges across the gymnastic floor.  They were hard on my knees, they are still a bit sore from the 5K on Thursday.  I feel like the workouts get harder and harder each time.  But I know deep down that it is making me better.

WORN OUT

The Guard competition really wore me out.  Up and down the stairs, run here, run there, the judges need this, check on this.  It was emotional as well.  I have enjoyed the Guard show this year, (ok, I enjoy them all).  I am not sure that I am ready to have the seaon over. 

I got no real exercise in today.  I ate whatever I wanted, the girls all had to bring a dessert for the judges and the Band Dad's.  I did have my fair share of treats. 

I guess we will see what happens.




Easter Sunday,

It was a late night last night.  I was worn out.  I slept good, but still woke up about the same time I do every day.  I tried to go back to sleep, but it didn;t work.  After church I came home and had a nap.  I had planned to go for a little walk, but I was just beat.  I headed to bed at 8:30.  Hopefully I will be recovered tomorrow.

Busy WEEKEND ahead

Back to reality, after the 5K run last  night.  My knees hurt, I am sure that is from the jog down the hill.  I was back to the gym this morning, and on the elipitical.  It is going to be a busy weekend.  The final WInter Guard Competition is tomorrow.  I had to be at the school at 4:00 tonight to help get things set up.  Then back to the school at 6;45 tomorrow morning, and will be there until late into the night cleaning up. 

I am declaring tomorrow a FREE DAY.  I will try to not go overboard, but I know that it will be a tough day to eat good.