Food poisoning was good for me - know why? I’M BACK TO SEE JIM! He still loves me LOL
Posted April 27, 2009
File under: Calories, Inspiration, Motivation, Weight Loss, Yoga

I HEART FOOD POISONING! It was the catalyst to get my butt back to mindful eating. 2 days down 98 more days to go.

I decided to challenge myself again and this time a bit differently. Started a new forum to break my high calorie late evening and night time wanna binge tendency. If you are interested in getting some support, can relate to this struggle why not join me and Kama as we fight our own issues with eating? Trust me we won’t bite; well I won’t - not sure about Kama though.

Nancy's *I beat the heavy late day eating* Food Quest

Guess what? JIM STILL LOVES ME!! WHOO HOO!!

I had such a blast at the gym this morning!

Got my warm up in the did my weights using a stability ball, the BOSU and a medicine ball. I opted to use light weights but very high reps. Then I did chin ups and pull ups.

Then I walked on the treadmill at the maximum incline of 15 for one mile. And ahhhhhhhhhhhhh YOGA to finish it off.

I’m pooped. Came home and had 1 delicious buttery cookie. Yummy!

I told Rod we should go have breakfast. Went to Denny’s but before leaving I ate the rest of my mango. I felt pretty full so I opted out on the Tilipia plate I was going to get.

Instead I had grits, ate some of Rod’s french toast, a bite of his omelet and some of my nephew’s fries and had my regular coffee with it. YAH! YAH!

Can’t wait for tomorrow! I know it will be another good day. The perks? I aim for 2500 good calories for my 2 to 3 classes. I plan on getting both Step and Kickboxing in for sure. Yoga is a maybe because I still need more recovery time.

WHO SAYS WOMEN CAN’T DO PUSH-UPS? BECAUSE I WILL PROVE YOU WRONG
Posted April 28, 2009
File under: Weight Loss

And you will have to join us in doing them. COME ON LADIES!! WE CAN DO THEM!!!

Nancy's Push-up & From walk to Run Challenge

My girl Maya and many people asks me about my push-up history so here goes:

I’ve been doing weight, strength conditioning for a few years BUT last November I realized something. The upper body strength I though I had - didn’t exist. I found this out when I started going to my Exercise Idol’s Power Yoga class. This lady injects not just a regular push-up but TRI-CEP Push-ups which are probably the hardest to do. And guess what I couldn’t do one! Not one!

It humbled me completely. But like everything in life, I said to my self: Self - you will conquer them and be just like every other person in that yoga class. You will do all of them and you will do them with good form.

Well Self was right. So I started. I never did the modified “girl”, wall, or any other types of push-ups. I went for the regular “man” push-ups. First I can only do chest push-ups, wide arms because they were easier. Then I started at tri-ceps.

In order to catch up to the class, I did them privately at home 10 reps, 100 a day…or so it started. Every week 2 to 3 times a week I did this.

Well, months later even between breaks,pitfalls and what not I can do 400 push-ups. A mixture of split, tri-cep and chest. I do 30 reps in one set. And I have cut down rest time between sets. I try to get them done as soon as possible.

I also started incorporating planks between sets. I’m also doing them on the black side of the BOSU and on the stability ball. All for variation and complete strength trainning.

SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO, if you think you can do it…..just know it can be done!!!

A lot of times people are so skeptical of me. Especially men, like how can a girl do regualar push-ups if she’s not an athelete? I showed plenty including my boss, my honey’s brother and my family. They have to respect a woman who can do them and with proper form.

That’s another thing. The form will become better as you do them!!! GOOD LUCK AND I HOPE TO SEE YOUR FACE IN THE FORUMS!!!!!!

BTW, I keeps up and all my push-ups in yoga and kickboxing combined. Easy easy.

Pilates kicked my bootay today! Need to eat more in the morning
Posted April 29, 2009
File under: Pilates, Push ups

Ahhh, still not eating enough early on in the day. I was so busy at work I could not get a lot of food in. In the last 4 months I’ve progressively cut sugar and sodium out of my diet. So no sugar with my coffee and oatmeals most days. Today I had a hard time taking in regular oatmeal with no sugar. As much as I wanted to add sugar I know it’s best that I don’t. Perhaps one day I can get used to it and not want to vomit. Sparks people tells me “Thai Curry chicken” which is the same as my curry chicken is full of sodium and high in cal. Well, my home version is bland and I don’t think the calorie count should be that high because the ingredients are simple. So I added my own in. Same goes for my sour chicken. They made it a high sodium dish but I know my home version doesn’t have that many in it.

Today was not a push-up day but got 100 in. Ended up doing only 1/2 an hr of weights before going to Pilates. I know what I did wrong, I forgot to eat that energy bar before class. As much as I wanted to get a run in I opted out for tonight. I can still here my baby in my ears telling me I’m trying too hard too soon.

I did my 100 push-ups before class because I felt like I didn’t get a good upper body work out in. The instructor had us do some more but this time after we went to a high side plan position and into tri-cep push-up stance. Not hard but just an awkward position for me.

Of course I already planned to get a run in tomorrow morning before work. Perhaps just 3 miles? Easy enough and I’m not going for time. Just 3 hours at a nice pace. Then in the evening I can do a 4 mile walk before Pilates again. Now, if I can only get my baby to not spoil my night so I can eat and get up for the gym.

EXCITED! 6am 4mile jog/walk while morning dew lingers; kickboxing & Pilates
Posted April 29, 2009
File under: Weight Loss

NITE TIME EATING MONSTER:

I’m so excited the night time eating forum is popping. If you guys are fighting night time eating issues, come join us!!! The ladies are the best. It’s a great place to be when you are contemplating eating that extra cookie or two after you finished all your meals. We plan on starting a new forum every week. Need a new group title and all - but it’s all about battle the night time demons. Link if you want to join:

Nancy's *I beat the heavy late day eating* Food Quest

I am a bit peeved. I don’t know how but I did it. I erased all the songs off my IPOD and the charger is at work. At first I was going to let it stop me from running at the gym this early morning. But I didn’t. Instead I got my butt up came to my work place at 6am and went for a 4 mile jog/walk this morning. The business complex I work in is right next to JOHN WAYNE airport. It was the perfect morning for a small workout. What’s better then getting up early eating some plums, then walk/jog 4 miles? The air is so fresh and clean. I did the bridge/overpass 4 times! I didn’t time myself but I know it’s less then an hour. My goal was just to get it in. I am a bit sweaty but did clean up nicely for work.

Tonight I’m either going to do a 2 mile run before Pilates or kickboxing and Pilates. I’m gearing towards Kickboxing and Pilates. So I have to eat a ton of food. Probably about 1200 calories by 5pm. Most of it I want from breakfast and lunch.

So far had toast, plum and working on two servings of oatmeal. Then it’s apples and more apples. Hey, I forgot to go food shopping last night.

Good luck to all! And happy hump day!

9 MINUTE FLAT = 5K 27min! oh yes!! I GOT THE BUG!!!
Posted April 30, 2009
File under: Marathon 2010, Motivation, Pilates, Run/walk/jog, Weight Loss

I checked the schedule and my favorite Exercise GURU Miss Nygel is still out for laser surgery. I decided to work on rebuilding my IPOD!

OH YES BABY! MAMA BROUGHT HER A GAME TONIGHT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I ate 1/2 of my Apex Energy bar that and 1200 calories of food equal a wonder 3 mile straight run this evening! I WAS ON FIRE! YEP NON-STOP AND ALL TO NEW TRANCE RE-MIXES!

Then I did my hard core Pilates class! Owwieee! I love the pain.

All in all today was a success. The 4 days of food poisoning only strengthened me. In total I did 7 miles of walk/run which is the 4 from this morning and my Pilates.

I have to say I’ve been biten by the runner’s bug!!! I’m contagious! OH YES!

Tomorrow morning 6 am - we have a date with JIM. Yes, another 3 mile run tomorrow. Can’t wait to do it all over again!!!!

OK, now I have to eat about 2300 calories total….I hear the food angels calling me to come and eat now!

Private: 100% carrot juice is nasty; Back in the game 110% no coffee headache yet
Posted May 4, 2009
File under: Weight Loss

Just like my other kitties I went grocery shopping for food at work. I got a ton of good organic stuff from Mothers all under $25. I figure, it’s me, I can splurge on organic stuff for myself. I just can’t do it for my house because they eat crud so why buy expensive food for them to eat in one day.

With pure roll oats with no sugar as my breakfast now, I have to add dried fruit like raisin to make it taste good. Check on that. With no more coffee in my system for 4 days I need a picker upper - 100% carrot just for $6.00. Not bad right? It’s nasty though but I will get used to it.

Also, got this high energy bar organic goodies for 99cents better then the $2.25 I pay for the Apex energy bar ath 24Hrs. I need this when I transition from Step to Kickboxing. Need the energy of course.

So far no coffee I am fine. I got in a real quick 2.10 mile walk this morning before work. Then changed into my work clothes. Tonight I’m not doing yoga - just don’t have time. So it’s Step baby step and of course my favorite Kickboxing.

Someone asked me the other day how I can fit so much exercise into one day….it’s what I love to do. I split my workouts when I can. I always make time. Because Nancy with no exercise is mean.

I never fell off the wagon all weekend. I ate very well. Heck, I need a very high cal day because my average cal per day is 2000. It feels good to eat that much food. Yes, my night eating is not as much of an issue now.

Welcome to all the new buddies who recently joined. This is not an easy journey and don’t let anyone tell you it is. You have to fight for your loss. It’s worth it. At the end of the day it’s all about you!

Private: Overslept but still did 5 miles = 50 minutes Best run yet; Tomorrow morning repeat!
Posted May 7, 2009 * Comments(19)
File under: Marathon 2010, Motivation, Pilates, Run/walk/jog, Weight Loss

Whoo hooooo!!! I shaved off three minutes off my run!!!! YES YES YES!

I was sooooo tired. I came home from work. Took a nap and overslept by 20 minutes. I made it to the gym at 6:20 pm and waited for a treadmill. I wanted to do 6 miles but I knew it was cutting it close to the beginning of Pilates and I need to get my usual spot. I aimed for 4 miles but did 5 and with a great time!!!! 10 minute per mile! Pilates was great. It was a fusion of Ballet and traditional pilates. I know I’ll feel it tomorrow.

I am so glad I’m hitting each goal each and every time. Sometimes I do doubt myself but I always want to prove myself wrong. And I did today. Tomorrow at 6am I’m going for another run. I want to see how long this one will last. Then get at least 4 miles of walking in at work. Then Friday it’s weights. Yep that the workout plan.

Food wise I hit every goal: Sodium within range, fat within range, calories, protein and carbs!!

5K run @ 29 min! YAH but no IPOD to keep me happy
Posted May 8, 2009
File under: Marathon 2010, Motivation, Run/walk/jog

I CAN’T BELIEVE I LEFT MY IPOD AT WORK! I got to the gym and was ready for a good 6 mile run. But looking through my bag I realized my IPOD was at work. I forgot that I did a 4 mile walk this morning!

Yuck! Well, I was there already I said to self: self you have to do this music or not. It was sheer torture! To speed things up I went faster. GOT 3.4 Miles in - my 5K at 29 minutes. This is shaving mere seconds of yesterday’s 5 miles at 50 minutes. I take it!

So now, I’m gonna go home and see if I can get a nice 3 mile walk in to get a full 10 miles of running and walking in for the day. NOT BAD!

I still am not eating enough today. I have room for some fruits maybe. But on point with all the proteins,fats, carbs and sodium!

Will I ever have a baby and be a mom? Inadequacies
Posted May 7, 2009
File under: Weight Loss

Ever since our big blow up over missing my workout well over a month ago, Rod and I have been on good terms for the most part. We have a lot plan for our future. We communicate well unless I PMS. Did I mention he’s a cutie too? LOL I love that man but he has some issues I need to work on. Notice I said “I” need to work on. hehe

My dream before my honey woke me up out of sound sleep. In my dream Rod said he was hungry. I said ok, let me walk to Del Taco and get some food for you. I walked to Del Taco and got 2 chili cheese dogs for him -interesting as Del Taco is a taco spot. I was hungry and wanted one but thought it had too much sodium so I opted out. Well, the DEL TACO ended being a one man stall type thing and the guy working the stall was slow. 45 min later I started my trek home. Got home and found out he was so hungry he went to Carl’s Jr and got some food. I was sooooo sooo angry that he couldn’t wait knowing I went to get the food for him and it was out of love that I did it. Rod told me I was crying around that time while I slept and was tossing and turning.

I’m so glad this subject came up on a non-PMS week or else you would see a slightly different blog. Last night after we did the deed. Hey, Dr. Marc has exercise down as exercise! He just hugged me and said, “I’m completely crazy and in love with you. My swimmers are strong. How come you are not getting pregnant?” I told him I’ve been checked out a few years back and that I was normal and should be able to get pregnant. He said the doc should be fired. LOL He wants us to start a family. Which I do too but sort of want it done when we are more financially stable. He asked if I was willing to, if my doc tells me that I have a problem, if I’m will to go as far as doing invitro fertilization or even have a surrogate mom carry our baby.

Again, if this was asked during PMS I think I would be crying my heart out. It does hurt. I told him this. I told him about my dream and in a sense how the two is tied. Of course turning 32 makes me realize that there is a time limit on having a child. I would rather carry my own child. Wouldn’t mind having one now. But the thought of having someone else doing it for me, makes me feel inadequate. Not to mention the financial responsibility that comes with it. Or to even go through the invitro process is daunting.

I have to admit I have been putting off the doctor visit to address this issue. I’m afraid this doctor this time will tell me I’m infertile. Yes, this does make me feel less as a woman. I know I should feel like this but I do at this moment today.

Suffice to say I didn’t get up early enough for a run. Instead I came to work early and walked 3 miles over the overpass. Then cleaned up for work. I’ll do a run or weights tonight.

1st 10K!!!!! Yes 1st 10K & Loving meditation
Posted May 11, 2009
File under: Meditation, Motivation, Run/walk/jog, Weight Loss, Yoga

I Have no idea what happened to my first blog.

I just want to start off by saying, I love this site. We are here to support one another on our individual journeys. Of course, what an individual does is their perogative, their call because it’s their life. My job as a buddy is to be here and give myself to the best of my abilities. We will not always see eye to eye on issues, but that’s what makes this place great - we still support one another. Can I call myself a veteran Buddyslimmer? Well, I think in a few years I can LOL. But I’ve seen a lot of things happen on this site. I am by nature a very quiet person, for the most part. I don’t like confrontation at all. But on this site I have voiced my very strong opinions about certain issues - my main one being diet pills, supplements and what not. I voice my opinion because I do have some knowledge of these issues. Now, if I don’t have any knowledge of say running, you won’t see me commenting much on that issue because I don’t want to look like a butthead! Plain and simple. Well, I run now but I’m far from being knowledgeable.

So how I handle myself and offer support is base on things that I know. If I don’t have one clue about it I won’t go into details and let others who knows more about it address it. That’s my point of view. I’m also learning that I have to start taking a few steps back before commenting on anyone’s blog, forum postings,etc………I realize that a blog is just a tiny glimpse of someone’s life. I told myself that I will stop jumping to conclusions and take my time to ask questions, if I don’t understand something. Or if I know nothing then I won’t say anything at all.

I DID IT! I DID IT! I DID IT! I ran my first 10K non-stop. I chose to not look at the time because this is my first full run. Maybe in a few weeks I can start timing myself. In order to grow and becoming a stronger running I have decided to do a few things. I am forever shaving time off each run, adding mileage when I can, cross train my heart out, build my core for stamina and last but not least learn and continue to use Yoga and meditation to make a mind, body and soul connection.

Did I mention already I did a 6 miles + all my little old self!!!! Then I did 40 minutes of yoga with a focus on stretching my leg muscles and 20 min. of meditation.

Well, mom and I have not been on speaking terms for almost two months - my doing. But today I went and bought flowers for her and my sis. They both cried. I’m still having problems communicating with mom, but this is a stepping stone right?

Yes, Rod is so on board with my meditation practice! YAH! He agrees I need to distress and hopefully things will work and we will have a visit from the stork ourselves. We are both very excited about making changes and making moves towards becoming a better couple. I think with my med practice, it will help our relationship and we will grow closer then ever. But I’m so not putting all my eggs in one basket. Just one issue at a time.

Every day is a new day!! Make the best of it!