Today was Josh's first day ever doing yoga! I thoroughly enjoyed the first 8 minutes or so and then I remembered why I hate doing yoga after arm training. Downward dog is not a good time to feel your arms getting tired. I'm having such a great time with p90x that i really don't want to do something that's gonna get either Josh or me discouraged. After about 15 minutes of the yoga X Josh was looking pretty over it. Thankfully, I came to the rescue with a beginner's yoga DVD. We added about another 15 minutes or so and did a nice cool down. This was a nice intro to yoga and i don't feel bad about not doing the one with the set. My goal is to do this to the best of my ability. That being said, I feel that we did better doing another yoga program.
I'm off to weigh myself...152.5ish. Down from 154.5 on Sunday. Things to take into consideration...different scale...different clothes...either way, I'm going to take that as a positive sign and just be happy to see a number slightly lower than the one from the beginning of the week.
I'm really craving some more of that asparagus soup. Josh may hate the fact that we've ever done this since I may be seriously addicted to that type of soup...what other veggies can I use? Broccoli, cauliflower, spinach, peas, white asparagus, potatoes (maybe not potatoes) but the list is endless (well, not endless but indeed more involved than I had previously anticipated). Tomorrow, back to the grind. Tonight we shall enjoy some chicken tacos, with salsa and lettuce and corn tortillas.
Thursday, April 29, 2010
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Day 3 Ab Ripper and something about arms and shoulders
Today was shoulders and arms. Funny thing is, my arms and shoulders were already hurting from the other workout, which was NOT arms and shoulders. I do have to say that, aside from my allergies and not having a medicine that doesn't sent me into delusions, I feel really good.
I need to pick up a scale to monitor my weight and a food scale. I LOVE eating so many veggies. I feel like I could drink the Asparagus soup everyday.
I don't really have much to comment on today. I wasn't sure I was going to be able to do well on this since I've always assumed that my arms are really weak...they are but they're not as weak as I had anticipated. Saying that now, before the lactic acid begins to settle into my muscles seems silly but either way I feel proud of the work that I've done tonight. I told my husband that he may have to work from home tomorrow, I can't forsee being able to steer the car that well tomorrow.
I'm headed to GNC tomorrow to find an acceptable recovery drink option. Hopefully I can find one that is milk free and soy free...not exactly holding my breath. I'm now going to warm up my mediocre lemon chicken and my ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS asparagus soup and sit back and watch V and Dr. Who with my dear husband who's cleaning the rest of the kitchen for me.
Until tomorrow, keep pressing play.
I need to pick up a scale to monitor my weight and a food scale. I LOVE eating so many veggies. I feel like I could drink the Asparagus soup everyday.
I don't really have much to comment on today. I wasn't sure I was going to be able to do well on this since I've always assumed that my arms are really weak...they are but they're not as weak as I had anticipated. Saying that now, before the lactic acid begins to settle into my muscles seems silly but either way I feel proud of the work that I've done tonight. I told my husband that he may have to work from home tomorrow, I can't forsee being able to steer the car that well tomorrow.
I'm headed to GNC tomorrow to find an acceptable recovery drink option. Hopefully I can find one that is milk free and soy free...not exactly holding my breath. I'm now going to warm up my mediocre lemon chicken and my ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS asparagus soup and sit back and watch V and Dr. Who with my dear husband who's cleaning the rest of the kitchen for me.
Until tomorrow, keep pressing play.
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Day 2
This was our first plyometrics workout. Ow.
There are so many things that I love about this program. I love that the people in the videos are in shape but aren't professionals. There's something enjoyable about watching regular people do this workout. I have to say that sometimes I think there's a little bit of flailing going on but it's much worse at our house.
I made asparagus soup tonight and it was delicious. I also made lemon chicken and quinoa that wasn't what I would call delicious but Josh liked it so I definitely consider that a success. I'm figuring out what to do for some protein and stuff. I'm totally lactose intolerant and I'm having a hard time with all of these cheese products. I'm using designer whey with a banana for my recovery drink but I know I've got to figure something out.
I feel a little exhausted but it's hard to know if its from the workouts or from my visit to deluisionville at the beginning of the week. My stomach feels ok most of the time so this just confirms to me that my "panic from vomiting" was really a drug reaction and fast food...
So, here's the interesting part. My weight on Sunday morning was 154.5. I'd love to get back down to 139ish so we'll see how that goes. Either way, I definitely want to lean our and get rid of the muffin top that hangs over my jeans. I think the fact that I've cut out muffins will help me with that. As soon as I figure it out, I'll put pictures up. I figure if the before is out there then I've gotta do an after.
My favorite thing about this is that Josh is really enjoying it. I like doing stuff with him and I think that this will benefit us both and lead to a more active life. I definitely plan on going skiing, horseback riding and hiking in the near future. We live near a ski resort so I'm definitely gonna get better at that...but for now I'll just stick to finishing out these 90 days. Night!
There are so many things that I love about this program. I love that the people in the videos are in shape but aren't professionals. There's something enjoyable about watching regular people do this workout. I have to say that sometimes I think there's a little bit of flailing going on but it's much worse at our house.
I made asparagus soup tonight and it was delicious. I also made lemon chicken and quinoa that wasn't what I would call delicious but Josh liked it so I definitely consider that a success. I'm figuring out what to do for some protein and stuff. I'm totally lactose intolerant and I'm having a hard time with all of these cheese products. I'm using designer whey with a banana for my recovery drink but I know I've got to figure something out.
I feel a little exhausted but it's hard to know if its from the workouts or from my visit to deluisionville at the beginning of the week. My stomach feels ok most of the time so this just confirms to me that my "panic from vomiting" was really a drug reaction and fast food...
So, here's the interesting part. My weight on Sunday morning was 154.5. I'd love to get back down to 139ish so we'll see how that goes. Either way, I definitely want to lean our and get rid of the muffin top that hangs over my jeans. I think the fact that I've cut out muffins will help me with that. As soon as I figure it out, I'll put pictures up. I figure if the before is out there then I've gotta do an after.
My favorite thing about this is that Josh is really enjoying it. I like doing stuff with him and I think that this will benefit us both and lead to a more active life. I definitely plan on going skiing, horseback riding and hiking in the near future. We live near a ski resort so I'm definitely gonna get better at that...but for now I'll just stick to finishing out these 90 days. Night!
Day 1
So, I'm late writing this blog about day 1. We got a ton of groceries and I've started the meal planning and such. Due to the events at the beginning of this week I didn't get a head start on everything like I had planned. My original plan was to wake up super early and make our breakfasts and head to the store on Monday after planning the menu and making the shopping list and coming home and cooking everything for this week...
Now, for what actually happened...
I ate some gross fast food on the way back from MI and took a zyrtec before bed. I apparently am one of those people who is allergic to zyrtec. I woke up a little later absolutely freaking out. I thought my heart was going to beat out of control and I felt like I couldn't breathe. I also apparently kept telling Josh that I didn't want to die. I remember being positive that I had a brain tumor and that Israel was gonna be our last trip together before the end. I also remember thinking that the lights and the houses and Josh's shadow were all possibly going to turn into monsters. So, Josh took me to the hospital where i was treated for vomiting and not delusions. While we were there (until 6am) I wouldn't sleep (until I got my IV) and Josh said I kept saying that I didn't want to lay down because I'd forget everything and then they'd come and take me away and put me in a straight jacket. (In my mind, I remember not wanting to lay down because I didn't want to throw up. Wonder why I didn't just say that?)
So, the meds wore off and yesterday was a little weird, for obvious reasons, and we started day 1 of this very interesting workout. I need to figure out some snacks, I'm seriously lactose intolerant and there's enough milk in this meal plan to really make me sick...I've had enough of that ;)
Things I've learned this week: I'm no longer anemic (which is wonderful because I have been for almost 10 years), I'm really allergic to zyrtec, I can do a reasonable amount of push ups for a weak person, I'm really enjoying this, I'm sooo glad Josh is working out with me. When they're being really cheesy on the video I have someone to joke with and it's just fun to have a workout buddy.
So for anyone who may be reading this and also doing this routine. Have fun, don't forget to eat and "Keep pressing play!!"
Now, for what actually happened...
I ate some gross fast food on the way back from MI and took a zyrtec before bed. I apparently am one of those people who is allergic to zyrtec. I woke up a little later absolutely freaking out. I thought my heart was going to beat out of control and I felt like I couldn't breathe. I also apparently kept telling Josh that I didn't want to die. I remember being positive that I had a brain tumor and that Israel was gonna be our last trip together before the end. I also remember thinking that the lights and the houses and Josh's shadow were all possibly going to turn into monsters. So, Josh took me to the hospital where i was treated for vomiting and not delusions. While we were there (until 6am) I wouldn't sleep (until I got my IV) and Josh said I kept saying that I didn't want to lay down because I'd forget everything and then they'd come and take me away and put me in a straight jacket. (In my mind, I remember not wanting to lay down because I didn't want to throw up. Wonder why I didn't just say that?)
So, the meds wore off and yesterday was a little weird, for obvious reasons, and we started day 1 of this very interesting workout. I need to figure out some snacks, I'm seriously lactose intolerant and there's enough milk in this meal plan to really make me sick...I've had enough of that ;)
Things I've learned this week: I'm no longer anemic (which is wonderful because I have been for almost 10 years), I'm really allergic to zyrtec, I can do a reasonable amount of push ups for a weak person, I'm really enjoying this, I'm sooo glad Josh is working out with me. When they're being really cheesy on the video I have someone to joke with and it's just fun to have a workout buddy.
So for anyone who may be reading this and also doing this routine. Have fun, don't forget to eat and "Keep pressing play!!"
Sunday, April 25, 2010
T minus 91 days
Tomorrow is the day that we start P90X!!! I'm excited right now, that may change by Tuesday morning but I doubt it. There's nothing I enjoy more ( besides a nice cup of hot tea and other things, lets be real haha) then the feeling that I've done something really awesome for myself! It's a different kind of treat then the cake that we all know that I LOVE to eat.
I was really concerned about figuring out what to eat and when and making sure I have enough variety. I'm fine eating the same things for 90 days, Josh however hates that. Lo and behold, I opened the box and found a nutrition guide that had 90 days of menus and recipes to go along with the menu!
I'm kinda bummed because I can't find our heart rate monitors. I know I've seen them and I know that they're unpacked...I just don't know where they are and maybe they're still in a box and I just remember packing them, but I don't think so...I just wish I could remember.
Today, I got to hold my beautiful, new baby cousin. She's like a week old and absolutely fantastic. I already knew I wanted kids and that I wanted to be healthy for them but after holding her and being reminded just how much of a blank slate they are...I want to make sure that I do everything I can to be a great example.
Enough about babies...I've been having a weird migraine-y headache this week...could be hormones but I think that it's soy related. This combined with the fact that I'm lactose intolerant will make finding a protein supplement a little bit interesting. I saw a rice protein powder but I don't think that will work within the confines of the dietary outline so we shall see. I can afford to have a little bit of milk products since I don't actually have to go to work or anything. Also, I may attempt the gluten free-ish thing again. I don't think that'll be a huge problem but we'll see. Tonight I'll be taking the pictures, some measurements, I weighed myself earlier and thankfully I found an app for my phone so I can keep track of my info while I'm out and Josh can keep track when he goes out to eat at work. We're going to do the lean track instead of classic...this should be interesting...here goes 90...
I was really concerned about figuring out what to eat and when and making sure I have enough variety. I'm fine eating the same things for 90 days, Josh however hates that. Lo and behold, I opened the box and found a nutrition guide that had 90 days of menus and recipes to go along with the menu!
I'm kinda bummed because I can't find our heart rate monitors. I know I've seen them and I know that they're unpacked...I just don't know where they are and maybe they're still in a box and I just remember packing them, but I don't think so...I just wish I could remember.
Today, I got to hold my beautiful, new baby cousin. She's like a week old and absolutely fantastic. I already knew I wanted kids and that I wanted to be healthy for them but after holding her and being reminded just how much of a blank slate they are...I want to make sure that I do everything I can to be a great example.
Enough about babies...I've been having a weird migraine-y headache this week...could be hormones but I think that it's soy related. This combined with the fact that I'm lactose intolerant will make finding a protein supplement a little bit interesting. I saw a rice protein powder but I don't think that will work within the confines of the dietary outline so we shall see. I can afford to have a little bit of milk products since I don't actually have to go to work or anything. Also, I may attempt the gluten free-ish thing again. I don't think that'll be a huge problem but we'll see. Tonight I'll be taking the pictures, some measurements, I weighed myself earlier and thankfully I found an app for my phone so I can keep track of my info while I'm out and Josh can keep track when he goes out to eat at work. We're going to do the lean track instead of classic...this should be interesting...here goes 90...
Thursday, April 22, 2010
Healthy Home, Healthy Earth.
Today is earth day. Happy Earth Day!! I have an unbelievable headache today so def no running or working out and not too much walking since I feel a little lightheaded which could be a recipe for disaster if I get dizzy again.
In honor of Earth Day and keeping in line with my writing about my health I'm gonna give you some of my goals that benefit me and the earth.
I'm trying to use homemade cleaners more than the convenient ones. I keep reading about how the air inside our homes may be worse than the air outside due to indoor pollutants. I also know that our dog likes to chew spray bottles if she can get to them. I'm assuming that when I have children they may also like to do similar things, if they find something along the same lines. That's a scary/expensive problem.
Sure, scrubbing bubbles make cleaning the shower much easier but when I look at the generic version and see a warning for fetal defects I really do have to ask myself..."Is it really that much easier?!?!" I mean, I'm still on my hands and knees scrubbing, albeit, not as hard. Maybe it would be a little more worth the risks if I could spray it and go to dinner and come home and the entire bathroom was cleaned...maybe.
I'm not entirely sure what all of these additives do to our bodies or the environment but I do know one thing: every so often people do something that's soooooo stupid those who come behind us have no idea how we didn't make the correlation earlier. Perhaps, sulfates and phthalates and nitrates are the mercury and lead of our ancestors (lead cups and cleaning hats with mercury i.e. mad hatters).
I will do what I can to make my household a healthy living environment, the same way that I'm trying to make my body healthy. After all, wouldn't we (as parents and future parents) do whatever we can to protect our children, even if that means that we have to scrub the tub a little more than we'd like to?
HAPPY EARTH DAY!!!
In honor of Earth Day and keeping in line with my writing about my health I'm gonna give you some of my goals that benefit me and the earth.
I'm trying to use homemade cleaners more than the convenient ones. I keep reading about how the air inside our homes may be worse than the air outside due to indoor pollutants. I also know that our dog likes to chew spray bottles if she can get to them. I'm assuming that when I have children they may also like to do similar things, if they find something along the same lines. That's a scary/expensive problem.
Sure, scrubbing bubbles make cleaning the shower much easier but when I look at the generic version and see a warning for fetal defects I really do have to ask myself..."Is it really that much easier?!?!" I mean, I'm still on my hands and knees scrubbing, albeit, not as hard. Maybe it would be a little more worth the risks if I could spray it and go to dinner and come home and the entire bathroom was cleaned...maybe.
I'm not entirely sure what all of these additives do to our bodies or the environment but I do know one thing: every so often people do something that's soooooo stupid those who come behind us have no idea how we didn't make the correlation earlier. Perhaps, sulfates and phthalates and nitrates are the mercury and lead of our ancestors (lead cups and cleaning hats with mercury i.e. mad hatters).
I will do what I can to make my household a healthy living environment, the same way that I'm trying to make my body healthy. After all, wouldn't we (as parents and future parents) do whatever we can to protect our children, even if that means that we have to scrub the tub a little more than we'd like to?
HAPPY EARTH DAY!!!
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
No Turning Back
We've finally ordered P90x!!!
Tonight was our last date night before we start our 90 days! I'm excited/nervous about what's going to happen. Am I going to get the results that I want? Will we finish it? How sore will I be during the first week? What if I can't do it?????
That's probably my biggest concern at this point, as with everything in my life. What if I'm not good enough, what if I can't cut it? Mostly though, I'm really excited!
Tonight, we ate at Famous Dave's and I had 2 pieces of cornbread and didn't bring any leftovers home. I am not even gonna bother worrying about the amount of calories I ate tonight. We had a great time and I enjoyed myself. Today, my neighbor's granddaughters brought us cupcakes so I'm glad this happened now when i can eat them without worrying about how I'm not supposed to be eating it.
Prayerfully, our package will get here early so I have time to get all of the groceries for the first week and plan out a menu with supplements and all that stuff.
So, in the next few days I will be buying a scale and weighing myself ( arghhhhh), taking my measurements and a picture ( in a bathing suit...I have 2 possibilities, both are bikinis and one looks better on me than the other but for my purposes I think I should probably pick the one I look worse in that's much smaller than the other). So, I shall sign off of here for now and enjoy LOST and the wonderful cupcakes that the adorable kids brought me today!
Until tomorrow!!
Tonight was our last date night before we start our 90 days! I'm excited/nervous about what's going to happen. Am I going to get the results that I want? Will we finish it? How sore will I be during the first week? What if I can't do it?????
That's probably my biggest concern at this point, as with everything in my life. What if I'm not good enough, what if I can't cut it? Mostly though, I'm really excited!
Tonight, we ate at Famous Dave's and I had 2 pieces of cornbread and didn't bring any leftovers home. I am not even gonna bother worrying about the amount of calories I ate tonight. We had a great time and I enjoyed myself. Today, my neighbor's granddaughters brought us cupcakes so I'm glad this happened now when i can eat them without worrying about how I'm not supposed to be eating it.
Prayerfully, our package will get here early so I have time to get all of the groceries for the first week and plan out a menu with supplements and all that stuff.
So, in the next few days I will be buying a scale and weighing myself ( arghhhhh), taking my measurements and a picture ( in a bathing suit...I have 2 possibilities, both are bikinis and one looks better on me than the other but for my purposes I think I should probably pick the one I look worse in that's much smaller than the other). So, I shall sign off of here for now and enjoy LOST and the wonderful cupcakes that the adorable kids brought me today!
Until tomorrow!!
Monday, April 19, 2010
Prelude to P90X
I have finally talked my husband into doing P90X with me. We're going to order it and hopefully be starting by next Monday. According to my calculations our 90 days will be up on July 25th. We have a wedding and some other activities in between now and then so we'll see how it works out.
I asked for this at Christmas as it was my plan to get started early and be in tip top shape for this summer...no one got anything on my list...for some reason it was invisible (I mean that seriously, I'm not being sarcastic at all...no one could see my Amazon list). I guess it wasn't the right time but now it is.
Over the next few months I plan on having many things happen including (but not limited to): increased energy, more room in my clothes, a better bathing suit body and just all the stuff that goes with working out consistently and eating properly. I also plan on getting a job and getting involved in a small group at our church. Please pray for us to find a group that we really like.
One of my main goals is to lose some weight before we start ttc round 2. (We're taking off a few months in order to get some tests run and for me to build up my red blood cells and folic acid. I definitely don't want to start a pregnancy with an iron deficiency.)Since I am currently at the weight I had wanted to be at when I was 9 months pregnant I'm hoping to be able to get some serious weight off. I'd also like to be able to continue a strong workout routine with cardio,weights and yoga/Pilate's during my pregnancy. I know that the best thing for my baby will be for me to be healthy, physically, emotionally and spiritually.
I will be updating my weight and measurements at least once a week. I may be including pictures if it's not too depressing. I'll also try to honestly assess my feelings and emotions as this is just a journey to get healthy and I anticipate at least 2 stressful situations in the near future(one of which is fitting into a bridesmaid dress with a group of girls who are probably waaaaaay under a size 4, 6, 8 or 10 or whatever I am). I'm hoping that I will have the grace to sound like my faith is unwavering but my main goal is to be honest.
During this next week I will be planning a menu that will be hopefully both convenient as well as very tasty. If anyone is reading this and has done p90x and has some recipes that they really enjoyed I would really love to have any input.
I asked for this at Christmas as it was my plan to get started early and be in tip top shape for this summer...no one got anything on my list...for some reason it was invisible (I mean that seriously, I'm not being sarcastic at all...no one could see my Amazon list). I guess it wasn't the right time but now it is.
Over the next few months I plan on having many things happen including (but not limited to): increased energy, more room in my clothes, a better bathing suit body and just all the stuff that goes with working out consistently and eating properly. I also plan on getting a job and getting involved in a small group at our church. Please pray for us to find a group that we really like.
One of my main goals is to lose some weight before we start ttc round 2. (We're taking off a few months in order to get some tests run and for me to build up my red blood cells and folic acid. I definitely don't want to start a pregnancy with an iron deficiency.)Since I am currently at the weight I had wanted to be at when I was 9 months pregnant I'm hoping to be able to get some serious weight off. I'd also like to be able to continue a strong workout routine with cardio,weights and yoga/Pilate's during my pregnancy. I know that the best thing for my baby will be for me to be healthy, physically, emotionally and spiritually.
I will be updating my weight and measurements at least once a week. I may be including pictures if it's not too depressing. I'll also try to honestly assess my feelings and emotions as this is just a journey to get healthy and I anticipate at least 2 stressful situations in the near future(one of which is fitting into a bridesmaid dress with a group of girls who are probably waaaaaay under a size 4, 6, 8 or 10 or whatever I am). I'm hoping that I will have the grace to sound like my faith is unwavering but my main goal is to be honest.
During this next week I will be planning a menu that will be hopefully both convenient as well as very tasty. If anyone is reading this and has done p90x and has some recipes that they really enjoyed I would really love to have any input.
Saturday, April 10, 2010
Mental Health
Today was a ridiculous day!
I've got to figure out how to stay calm and relaxed even when things get unbelievably hectic. I used to do yoga but now I don't have that channel that I would get my flows from. Also, I've hurt my back lifting something during the move so I can't go running or do any exercises really...
Thankfully, we're completely out of our condo and our kitchen is almost completely unpacked. I just really am trying to remember what God says and not what's going on in my surroundings...I feel like a 3 year old who's trying to figure out how she really feels so she's crying and screaming and taking a nap...and that's what I'm going to do...go to bed...
A little bit of balance would do me really well right now...
I've got to figure out how to stay calm and relaxed even when things get unbelievably hectic. I used to do yoga but now I don't have that channel that I would get my flows from. Also, I've hurt my back lifting something during the move so I can't go running or do any exercises really...
Thankfully, we're completely out of our condo and our kitchen is almost completely unpacked. I just really am trying to remember what God says and not what's going on in my surroundings...I feel like a 3 year old who's trying to figure out how she really feels so she's crying and screaming and taking a nap...and that's what I'm going to do...go to bed...
A little bit of balance would do me really well right now...
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