My May goals are:


4 mile run non-stop 1 time DONE!!! NEW GOAL 6 MILES STRAIGHT BY MONTH END ALL DONE!!!!!
NEW GOAL - DO A 7 MILE STRAIGHT RUN BY END OF MONTH

405 to 410 push-up twice

MONTH END GOAL:
8:50 per minute run for two miles
10 mile consecutive walk at least twice
405 push-ups per session with more done on the BOSU

1. 1 hr interval training with medicine ball, BOSU and stability ball with weights, 3 miles of walking
2. 5 mile straight run in 53 min., yoga
3. Goal: 1.15 hr of intreval training with BOSU, stability ball, lat pull down, low row, pull ups and chin ups - they did me in the other day, 120 push-ups on the BOSU, yoga
4. 2.10 mile walk before work, 1 hr kickboxing and 1 hr yoga = 100 PUSH-UPS
5. REST DAY but did walk 2 miles
6. 5 mile run at 50 minutes!!!! WHOO HOO 1 hr Pilates
7. OFF but got 200 regular push-ups in
8. 1 hr weights, 30 min elliptical, 40 min yoga, 10 min meditation
9. 6 mile straight run - 1st time! 40 min yoga and 20 min meditation during the day and 40 minutes of meditation before bed
10. 1 Hr Step, 1 hr Kickboxing and 1 hr yoga
11. Morning 5K run, evening 1 hr yoga and 1/2 hr meditation session
12. I can't remember
13. Pilates and I can't remember
14. off
15. 1 hr interval training, 1 mile run at 8.49 min
16. OFF DAY
17. 1 hr interval training, 5K run, 30 min. elliptical and 1/2 hr yogaCOLOR]
18. 1 hr Step, 1 hr kickboxing and 1 hr yoga
19. OFF
20. 1 HR KICKBOXING, 1 HR PILATES
21. 1/2 mile jog, 2.5 walk in the morning before and at break, 20 min stair master and 20 min elliptical

My honey is the best - until he nearly gave me a concussion
Posted May 14, 2009 * Comments(15)
File under: Weight Loss

I discovered steel cut oats today!!! My assistant brought some in and they are sooooooooooooooooooooooo good. That with some raisins and dried cranberries yummo!!!!! I drool for some more.

Last night Rod and I had a really long conversation about everything that’s been going on. As I told you before, he has a webpage on a Cambodian site which, as much as I trust my honey, I was feeling insecure. Those girls are pretty! There is a ton of them and hey, they like my honey. Even though his page was jammed pack with my pics, I had issues with it. He even gave me the sign on & password to his site. But after some consideration, He decided to delete his profile. I appreciate it. I think that - that’s where my brother’s concern was - but it’s still none of his business. We have a very strong relationship, we talk about everything and there is never a time where he is not open and honest with me.

Of course post fight, post great sexercise after fight is better sex!! Am I right on that? LOL

LOL Last night/morning was hilarious! So we were dead asleep. And all of a sudden I felt a big old wack on my head - startled me. Turns out Rod thought my hair was a bug and he was trying to swipe it and instead nearly gave me a concussion. He felt so bad about it. Got a lot of nice kisses but hey, my head hurts. I told him he’s physically abusing me. LOL

Loni, if you read this, because I know you are busy. To answer your question about living with a man: It’s hard baby girl. A few key ingredients to making it work - open communication, learn how to listen and hear everything he says. If you fight, learn to walk away at the heat of the moment and only talk when you can control yourself. Make sure you all respect one another. Finances, my opinion - have your own money. I know he’s the breadwinner - but always have your own. Make sure you have a car - living in CA you can’t without a car - commuting here sucks. But most of all, just remember that it’s different from dating him. Living together is different and I wish you the best!!!!!
Eliminating processed food;R u a yolk lover? Trader Joe’s Asian Sesame Vinegrette is my new best friend!
Posted May 14, 2009 * Comments(24)
File under: Weight Loss

Notice - I did not use the word “diet” LOL! There’s no dieting with me! It’s about clean eating.

No, been living this lifestyle too long to call this a diet.

I think back to when I first lost my weight - I did it all wrong! I exercised way too much - like 6 days a week, almost 3 hours each day. I forced my body to do so much. But the kick is I ate crap! Yes, I lost weight but I was eating a ton of process food. I ate breakfast, but I would eat a lot of Lean Cuisine and other prepackaged frozen dinners. Don’t get me wrong - LC’s are great but back then I didn’t pay attention to my sodium intake. I also ate out - a lot.

The tribe and I were chit chatting about the whole Cheerios is a drug claim by the FDA. I mentioned that I’m eliminating processed food. I’ve been doing this unconsciously. It started a few months ago when I went through my last bag of organic raw sugar. I said - NO MORE! I can do without sugar. So no sugar unless it’s form natural food, and very little in the stir fries that I make,.

Then I started cutting out sodium. By doing so I’ve cut a lot of processed food out of my system.

Nobody says this is easy. I’m not telling anyone else this is the way to do it. For me,this works. I feel better, look better and have a ton of energy!

Clean eating is the only way for me. I know, I can’t avoid process food altogether, the point is I try. Being mindful of what we feed our body is very important. It’s more then just calories in and calories out. It’s about eating the right combination of food for you.

I also notice that eating protein from food such as kidney beans is working for me. It keeps me full for a while. Also, I used to be the girl who ONLY eats eggs with the yolk. Well, see that by eliminating the yolk I saved a ton of calories AND getting in protein, I’ve been successfully cutting out egg yolks each day.

There’s never a day I stop learning, stop trying and say hey - I have the perfect formula. No each day is new and exciting. I learn so much all the time.

Oh, the Asian Sesame Vinegerette from Trader Joes’ is my new best friend. I heart heart heart it!!!! Good bye Honey Mustard - I love this vinegrette! I can eat platefuls of salads with it. It makes it so fun and exciting to buy new veggies to eat with it.

Like yesterday I made two large bowls of salald with fresh spinach, romaine, Persian cucumbar, tomotoes and just 1 steamed chicken thigh. I practically licked the bowl.

But I also bought a different vinaigrette from Mother’s that I can’t stand. I put it out for my co-workers to use instead.

Today is my exercise off day. I’ve been at it 6 days straight. And on the 7th day she stops (but walks 6 miles).
Last night fight = morning sexercise; JIM misses me
Posted May 13, 2009 * Comments(21)
File under: Weight Loss

What a freakin’ night! I hate it when we fight. I know he’s stressed out about INS and to top it off my family is as ugly as ever. I swear, if it wasn’t for the love I have in my heart I would just say “SCREW YOU!!!!” to all of them!

How is it I pay $170 for internet and Cable and have intermittent service? Last night Rod couldn’t watch the Laker’s game - which Lakers kick some Rocket butt! WHOO HOO But it was how my brother has been handling the whole deal. ON HIS TERM! WAIT FOR SERVICE AND ANY ANALYSIS ON HIS TERM! HE KEEPS THE MODEM AND THE INTERNET, CABLE CONNECTION IN HIS ROOM! I’ve asked him more then once to get another whatever thingy box in my room so should it go out - as it goes out all the time, I can call them and have it addressed in my room!

I swear, my brother - who needs him! Then have the audacity to try and tell me to watch my back about Rod. Ummmmmmmmmmm Rod and I have a very secure relationship THANK YOU! But it was ugly. Rod and I was fighting too. We went to bed without any hug or love.

I got up to make/eat my morning predawn preworkout breakfast at 4am. But never made it to the gym. Just exhausted.

Then Rod apologized and morning make up sex made up for all the bad deed of last night. OH yes!

Today I’m going hardcore! 350 regular push-ups, 5 mile walk total from break, lunch and break. And a great intensive interval weight training then PILATES!

I’M BACK AND IN CONTROL! Psssssssssssssss if you read this and I sound insane - I am.
5K run was niccceee; The importance of a good warm up, cool down AND STRETCH
Posted May 12, 2009 * Comments(16)
File under: Marathon 2010, Run/walk/jog, Yoga

Good news! Rod got the INS interview postponed till June. We need to do a lot of work before that meeting. The downside is Rod can’t go to school with just a work permit. He needs an actual green card! He already missed 2 quarters of art school. This is really hard on us.

Well, last night I did not eat after 9pm! Yah! Must be the kidney beans I had for breakfast. Not so bad after I warmed it up - canned of course, like I really eat beans in the first place.

This morning as promised I got up early, ate a nice breakfast of 3 egg whites, 1 hard boiled egg, a little rice and 1/2 a banana. I was soooooo sore from yesterday’s 3 hours of parlay at the gym. But I did it. I went and got a 5K run in under 28 minutes and 1/2 mile walk at the steepest incline.

I just need to get a yoga class in tonight and a 1/2 hr meditation session in and I’m good for today.

Oh, before I forget - I’ve been taking a lot of time to warm up properly - 10 min, cool down proper 10 min and a good at least 25 min of yoga/stretch. It makes a big difference. I still am sore but not so knotty. LOL AND NEVER NEVER DO I STRETCH BEFORE WARM-UP! Don’t ever pull or tear any muscles; it’s that important.

KAMA, NICK, LORI AND ANJ - I’M GOING TO BE IN THE OFFICE AT NOON!! TTYL - EMAIL ME!!!!
DRUNK OFF EXERCISE! ROD said I’m crossed eyed; Step, Kicking and Yoga w- my baby PUSH-UPS
Posted May 12, 2009 * Comments(17)
File under: Kickboxing, Meditation, Motivation, Push ups, Weight Loss, Yoga

You know how you guys said go for your run? Well, I just didn’t have time to sneak it into my day at work. FORTUNATELY!!!! I MADE IT TO THE GYM FOR ALL 3 CLASSES!

Your not too smart girl here looked at the wrong schedule! I did my 3 classes! Not only did I do them but I did them with a ton on energy. Thank Mr. Adrenaline aka STRESS! I love my classes! I took all my anxiety out in each hour! 3 hours of lovin’ coming my way was exactly what I needed. AND AND this new guy who was in yoga - I told him don’t be scared of Nygel’s Power yoga class - he didn’t believe me - until he did the class AND COULDN’T DO ALL THE TRICEPS PUSH-UPS WITH ME AND MY 5 HOMEGIRLS! Yep, don’t estimate underestimate the power of strong women! LOL Oh, no don’t even try to give me any girl push-ups! We are talking about full body all the way get them out triceps I mean business push-ups!

Oh, Rod tells me I looked crossed eyed in my default pic!! Now I have to sit here and go through my birthday pics and find something else to use. Now, how come no one else told me I looked crossed eyed? Shoot maybe I should take my crossed eye and cross him out!!!! AH baby PMS is here and I’m going to hurt the man. Now I feel dumb having this picture up this whole time.

Tomorrow, I’m going with him to LA to see what we can do about postponing his interview. There’s no way we can go without an attorney and his mom!

PRAY FOR US!

Oh, tomorrow morning - I’m so doing a 5K run before work.

LOL - let me go settle down and come off my exercise high. Anyone need a shot of energy? I have some to spare!
UPDATE: Pray for my baby Rod - INS interview today & HIS MOM IS STILL IN AFRICA!!!
Posted May 11, 2009 * Comments(17)
File under: Weight Loss

GUYS - I CAN’T GET INTO THE FORUMS WITHOUT GETTING ERROR CODES! THIS GOES TO THE WILDCATS, AND ALL THE FORUMS I’M IN!!! SAD!

I’m on pins and needles! Rod has his interview with the INS for his green card today. Problem is he’s not ready for it. And his mom wants him to take his Lawyer who isn’t an immigration lawyer to the interview - without telling him to retain the lawyer for the interview. Talk about no preparation. It makes no sense to me. Like the lawyer will up and go to an interview without payment - and it’s not his specialty.

I don’t think I can eat today. I hope all goes well.

Nygel is still out with the chemical peel - can’t teach the classes but yoga. They cancelled my Step class again. I will do Kickboxing and Yoga. I do want to get a short 2 mile run in. The question is to run or not to run? I have to think about it.

I did another meditation session at home with candlelite and everything last night. Very nice.

OHHHHH I’M SO NERVOUS!!! Ok, gonna go throw up now.

Update!
I’m a bit upset and I know my nerves are talking! They need his mom here but she’s still in Africa! She is his petitioner but she’s been gone all this time to Kenya. She won’t be back in the states until the end of May. My honey Rod is stressed out just like me. He actually goes tomorrow. I’m going to take the day off and be with him.

I can’t even eat - all I had so far is some kidney beans, a mango and an apple….
1st 10K!!!!! Yes 1st 10K & Loving meditation
Posted May 11, 2009 * Comments(22)
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 prerogative, 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 de-stress 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!
Caught up to the sis! She’s a 5 and I’m a 7! Today was a good day
Posted May 10, 2009 * Comments(15)
File under: Weight Loss

Ahhh, what can I say? Today was such a beautiful day here. As part of my de-stress regimen I did not get up early, but instead laid in bed, enjoyed some great sexercise before the honey went to work. Then ate my breakfast slept some before taking off for the gym. SO what I missed yoga! I had my own practice geared up.

What was up with today? There was a ton of people at the gym! Did my 1 hour of weights! It felt so so good!!! Yep got about 100 regular push-ups in today. My bad, normally would not do push-ups back to back but oh well! I noticed a few of the guys were a bit impressed by the fact that I can do them on the BOSU with proper form! Oh yes! HEHE have to do them with correct form now. Then because I was a bit sore from the running last few days, I decided to use the elliptical for a short 30 min. play date. Then ahhhhhhhhhh I did a great modified yoga practice - all my own from my own head for about 40 minutes. Then I did a meditation practice for about 10 minutes. It felt wonderful. I don’t need those yoga classes anymore. I can do my own practice whenever and however I want.

My sis and I spent the day running errands! I can’t believe she’s only 1 size smaller then me. She’s built differently, but all in all I’ve caught “down” to her and she “caught” up to me. I guess in my head I still don’t see it. In my mind’s eyes I’m still that big fat girl next to all the little itty bitty Asian girls. Oh well, gotta let that go. Saw her mom in law. First time since October. She was shocked to see how small I’ve gotten. I told her nope, have lost almost next to nothing since I last saw her but she said you look very “sexy” and “very good” in her broken English.

My question to my own brain cells is - when are you going to finally accept that you are “normal”? Don’t know when that will be.

Oh, gotta tell you it always happens. When we were at Rod’s rim shop these guys kept checking us out but was afraid to approach. Thank God they didn’t because my Rod would not take it well. But this is a pattern I’ve seen over and over again. When I was big, guys used to flirt with me all the time - as if being fat means the pickin’s are slimmer???????. But every time I lose weight, I know they look, and always try to make eye contact but that’s it. Oh well, it’s not like I’m looking for a second boyfriend anyway. Just an observation that’s all.

Tomorrow I’m doing it!!! I am going for a straight 6 mile run non-stop!!!!!!! Will be my first attempt. No time limit. I just want to do a straight 6 miles!!! WISH ME LUCK!

WHOA IS ME, SELF PITY SCHMITTY! Kickboxing & Pilates kicked my butt!!!!!! 6am sunrise training
Posted May 21, 2009 * Comments(24)
File under: Inspiration, Kickboxing, Pilates, Weight Loss

Already Sparkspeople forces me to change my exercise “goal” to meet my real exercise. Thus throwing me into a different and higher calorie range. YAY!!! More food and it’s only Wednesday. I love it. It takes me right back to the 1700-2100 calorie range. I ate a lot today but you know what? For once I’m not too hungry and didn’t even make the minimum.

What can I say? Nygel is back and in charge! She whipped me in kickboxing and the sub in Pilates worked my core! WHOOO YAHH.

Not only that, I am going to sleep early, get up at 4:30 am to eat some hard boiled egg whites and rice. Then to the gym at 6am for an hour of intensive interval training. BOSU love is hot! The only thing left to do Thursday is get some walking in, just 3 miles - nothing hard at work on my lunch and breaks.

Blaithin, I plan on getting a run in on Friday. Just a 5K. I should be good for that. Sunday I’m going to attempt my second 10K run!

There’s a lot of growth on the site. WELCOME WELCOME! In my opinion, one of the worse thing to do is keep putting this off. Tomorrow will always be there. Start now! As I told a new friend, don’t wait on others!! WHY? This is your body! Not there’s. That goes for the hubby, the boyfriend, the friend next door or the girl etc. You can’t expect others to help you on this journey. Start as Michael Jackson sung, with the woman in the mirror. You have to get up and exercise! You have to eat right! You have to start cutting calories! It’s all about you!

Victim! Stop playing the victim role! Just do it!!! It’s easy to self-pity, it’s courageous to make a change. If you are looking for sympathy, you will always carry that weight around. Start doing something about it today, not tomorrow - today!

The result is in the body. Those who want this enough, work hard enough, complains very little, stays consistent, is self-motivated, have self control, self love, self respect, hunger to win, usually does.

This will not end once you start losing weight. It’s just the beginning.

YEP, PMS IS HERE!!! ANYONE PLEASE HELP YOUR GIRL GET OFF THE SOAPBOX!
CALORIES CARBS FAT PROTEIN MORE NUTRIENTS
Breakfast:
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Whole Wheat English Muffin, 0.5 muffin 67 13 1 3 Remove
Jams, preserves, jelly, 1 tbsp 56 14 0 0 Remove
Beans, Kidney beans dark red 3 serv can, 0.5 serving 70 13 0 5 Remove
Steel Cut Oats, dry, 0.2 cup 112 22 2 5 Remove
Raisins, golden seedless, 0.15 cup (not packed) 66 17 0 1 Remove
green tea, 3 serving 0 0 0 0 Remove
Breakfast TOTALS: 370 79 3 13
Lunch:
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green tea, 1 serving 0 0 0 0 Remove
Trader Joe’s Frozen Spinach Lasagna, 0.25 serving 85 7 5 5 Remove
Strawberries, fresh, 1 pint as purchased, yields 107 25 1 2 Remove
Romaine Lettuce (salad), 2.5 cup, shredded 20 3 0 2 Remove
Spinach, fresh, 1 cup 7 1 0 1 Remove
Red Ripe Tomatoes, 1 medium whole (2-3/5″ dia) 26 6 0 1 Remove
Asian Spicy Peanut Vinaigrette, 1.5 tbsp 53 6 3 1 Remove
Chicken Thigh, 1 thigh, bone and skin removed 82 0 3 14 Remove
Lunch TOTALS: 379 48 12 26
Dinner:
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White Rice, medium grain, 1.5 cup 363 80 1 7 Remove
Chicken Thigh, 1.2 thigh, bone and skin removed 99 0 3 16 Remove
Dinner TOTALS: 461 80 4 23
Snack:
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French Fries, 0.3 small 87 10 5 1 Remove
Congee (Asian Rice Porridge with Chicken), 0.5 cup 30 6 1 2 Remove
Ground beef, 1 oz 88 0 8 5 Remove
Bolthouse Farms Carrot Juice, 4 oz 35 7 0 1 Remove
Apples, fresh, 0.5 large (3-1/4″ dia) (approx 2 per lb) 63 16 0 0 Remove
Snack TOTALS: 303 39 13 9
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CALORIES CARBS FAT PROTEIN
1,513 246 32 70
1,620 - 1,970 210 - 304 42 - 73 60 - 164
*Finally a full night!!* BODY INTUITION, LISTEN TO YOUR BODY
Posted May 20, 2009 * Comments(22)
File under: Weight Loss

Yah I do the happy happy sleeper dance!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I was getting so fed up with Rodney. This is the problem, I used to sleep around 10, 11 at the latest when I was single. OH NO! Since Rod and his school almost every night it’s 12am. For the past few months even 1am!!!! It was effecting me every single day. It effects my workout schedule, my attitude at work, my whole day. Although I get up at 6,7 or earlier if I choose to get in a 6am workout, I still was not getting enough sleep.

In fact! Yesterday, I couldn’t go for a walk because my body was asking for sleep. The night before We didn’t sleep till I think past 2am which gives me less then 5 hrs. Luckily I ate light during the day, adjusted my food intake to get in 1500 or so cals because I did not get a 6 mile walk in. I couldn’t. The moment I came home and even after putting my shoes on I could not push myself to do it. The combo of very little food and sleep deprivation made for no energy. Well, look at me this morning! I got in a full 8 hours and I’m happy happy happy!

I know I’m in a different stage then a lot of people here in terms of weight loss. What is important I notice is to have body intuition. That is, listen to your body talk to you. If you are hungry, eat. If you are tired, sleep or take a nap.

For me exercise is my love, you guys know that. I have for the last year fine tune the art of listening to it. Thus, no injuries at all!!! Even though I work out on average 12+ hours a week, I have not pulled, tore or overdone any one routine. What I do every single morning is access my whole body. If I did weights the day before, I listen for soreness and aches. Aches in the right places, yep, I worked the right muscle group. If I ran the day before, my legs ok? Is there any muscle group that is tight? Usually no. If I did yoga, does everything feel stretched? Usually yes. If I did Pilates, is my core yelling at me? Yep!

If there is any pain, soreness or anything out of place, I take a step back and relax! Yep, rest it.

Since doing so I have been pain free, injury free and on the right track to keep toning up. There’s nothing worse then working out too hard when you start and you hurt yourself.

If you feel pain, it’s an indication you either over time develop this pain from poor form or technique. Or you didn’t warm up enough, stretch enough, cool down enough or stretch properly after cool down.

If you don’t feel anything the next day, you should rev up and send the resistance level up a notch, run a little harder, add more weights…….etc….LISTEN TO YOUR BODY!

There is no skipping steps in your workout routine. When you do, you will pay for it later.

Today is back to eating a real nice big breakfast, nice lunch and big snack - 1500 calories before kickboxing. 2000 calories for the day.

Today KICKBOXING AND PILATES! Talk about 2 hours of heaven!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
A food addict’s fight with the tummy monster…
Posted May 19, 2009 * Comments(17)
File under: Weight Loss

I’m soo soo mad! My original blog is gone. Darn computer didn’t save it.

Hmmm my fight with food and the love of bad processed food.

Have you ever wandered the aisles of bad food wanting to eat everything in sight? It’s not like I’m hungry. I already ate lunch which was the oatmeal and raisin. I drank enough water. But I found myself wandering the market with a full tummy wanting to eat everything in sight.

I lovingly picked up some beef jerky, popcorn, Ritz, crackers, candy, chocolate….I wandered through the freezer section wanting to eat the pizza, the lean pockets, even the sausages…..

IT’S INSANE!!!!! It’s not like I’m not well fed! It’s not like I should eat any of that stuff! I mean I get more food per serving with less calories when I eat my fruits and veggies.

But there I was gawking, wanting, lusting over the bad bad food. Ahhhhhh How I would love to eat those pork rinds!!!

SICK SERIOUSLY SICK! Well, that’s the mind of a food addict!

I have to take a really slo mo exercise day. Yep, sticking with a 6 mile easy breezy walk. Because tomorrow it’s back to kickboxing and Pilates and Friday it’s another 5K run aweights!

I can not and will not let food control me. Well, have to say after I came back to the office, I ate a small portion of healthier sweet potato chips and I’m fine now. Craving over.

My Rod does not understand my struggle with food. I’m sure many of you do though.

OK BACK TO READING BLOGS!!
WHY Steel Cut Oats??..I exercised so I can eat dumplings LOL; Today 10K walk.
Posted May 19, 2009 * Comments(23)
File under: Weight Loss

I used to never eat oatmeal. In fact I never liked it. Ewwww! But I started with the sugar infested instant oatmeal, forgot the brand. Then I graduated to organic instant oatmeal - which I thought was good for me. Then I started eating rolled oats with no sugar. Then I started eating rolled oats with raisins and gogi berries.

Well, just last week I looked into Steel Cut Oats and lo and behold my assistant brought some to work. As I never heard of it before Thursday of last week, all I know is that it takes longer to cooked then rolled oats. So my assistant and I devised a way to soak the oats for about 2 hours in the morning then microwave it. IT WORKS!!!! It so good with some raisins and gogi berries. And it keeps me full for hours.

Just 1/2 a cup makes over 1 serving of oatmeal, almost two I think and so filling. This is my next step towards eating less and less processed food and so far it’s working.

Last night I did all my exercise of back to back to back classes! Loved it. As a reward I ate over one serving of steamed then PAM fried dumplings!!! I was in food heaven. God I ate like 2200 calories yesterday but after burning a ton of calories it doesn’t matter. Prob. is I got hungry after 9 pm because I got home from the gym at 8.

Today I’m just taking a very easy day and get a 6 mile walk in.

STEEL CUT OATS:

Steel cut oats are essential grains which are chock full of nutritional value, rich in B-vitamins, calcium, protein and fiber while low in sodium and unsaturated fat. In fact, just one cup of steel-cut oats contains 8 g of insoluble fiber.According to the USDA, whole grains reduce cholesterol and high blood pressure and help prevent heart disease, cancer and diabetes. Another added health benefit of whole grains is that they help eliminate fat and cholesterol from the body and Whole grains also help flush fat and cholesterol out of your system and provides added antioxidants that help you stay healthier, look younger, and live longer.

Steel cut oats are traditionally grown in fertile plains of Ireland. The steel-cut oats are whole grain groats, the inner portion of the oat kernel, which have been cut into only two or three pieces. They are a golden hue and look like chopped nuts or tiny grains of rice.

Usually, it takes 30-40 minutes to cook traditional steel-cut oats, but consumers can find instant options that take only five minutes of prep time. Spice up the inherently nutty flavor of the oats by adding blueberries, walnuts, cinnamon, and honey or real maple syrup.

Steel cut oats, while even healthier than traditional rolled oats, takes considerably longer to cook because it is the whole unadulterated grain – simply not making them a practical go-to solution for most eat-and-run mornings.
We are getting engaged!!!……..BUT BUT BUT
Posted May 18, 2009 * Comments(39)
File under: Weight Loss

BUT BUT BUT he doesn’t have any cows to give in dowry or money or an engagement ring because we are financially strapped.

So, my question dear friends, as you all know Rod from my incessent talk about my baby, should we do it? Should we get engaged because it’s the right thing to do, the one thing his mom wants from us, the one thing Rod has asked from me 4 times, the thing my mom (despite their differences) would love from us….should we get engaged, but I not marry him until he produces the ring?

Why am I so hard on him with the ring? My ex didn’t get me one. This time I told Rod I won’t do it without one.

Once we decide this we will decide when to have a wedding. His mom already told me she’s getting an African wedding dress for me.

Lots to think about, opinions would help. Rod wants this so bad! It would be his first marriage, my second. Second time is the best.

OH - the brother and Rod are bonding over cars!! Tensions lifting in the house. YAY!!!

Can’t wait for Nygel’s return to class today. I get to do all three -Step, Kickboxing, and YOGA!
4000Calories day; Sunday 5K run, 1 hr Interval training and Yoga love
Posted May 17, 2009 * Comments(18)
File under: Weight Loss

I had such a hard time sleeping this morning. So I got up at 4am and ate my pre-workout breakfast. Once the alarm went of at 5:45am, I set off for the gym. Blaithin, I don’t know, not in the mood to taking it out on the streets today. Got my weights on the BOSU in. You know after the initial BOSU workout, my first session where I sweated like a pig do a BOSU and weights combo, I don’t sweat as much anymore. Hmmmmmmm, I have to add more weights now. I was keeping light weights and high reps on it for fear of sliding of the BOSU LOL! But my core is pretty strong. I opted out on push-ups because the 200 from Friday is still burning my tri’s. ThenI did a 3 mile run untimed and a 30 min elliptical run. It feels sooooooooooooooooooooooooooo good getting in so much this morning.

I have to sneak back into bed with the honey now. When the Lakers play game 7 against the Rockets I’m leaving my babe so I can do yoga. Whew! Great Sunday now.

Last night was not good. Rod wanted to treat us to some yummy ice cream sundae. Yep I ate some. So my calorie count is closer to 2000. OUCHER for a non-exercise day but within’ range. Per sparkspeople, I can still eat alot on my off day because of the amount of exercise I do each week. YAH!!!!!!

I think I’m taking a page out of Becky’s play book - Becky, what do you think? Should I just have a nice 3000 or 4000 calorie day? I think I can. Why not right? I’ve been scoring around 2000 but have a few low cal nights too…………we shall see
Do I need Buddyslim & does Buddyslim need me? STAR TREK WAS GREAT! 1 mile run 8:49
Posted May 16, 2009 * Comments(32)
File under: Weight Loss

Date night Friday night. We saw Star Trek. Probably one of the best movie this year besides IronMan. Ummm, we need to see a girl movie soon - he owes me. Even if you are not a Star Trek fan, which I’m not, this is great movie to watch.

I wrote a blog earlier that I decided to privatize. I like using blogs to vent. I post most of them, others I keep just for me. I was thinking about closing this account and focus on other interests. Rod and I sat down and at 1am - this man convinced me to take a real hard look at myself and know that I already have the answer. He said you are a smart woman. You know what you have to do and should do. Whatever your decision is I’m behind you 100%! He said, remember, you have a role to play on that site. You know what it is. Don’t let your emotions control you. So after about 30 minutes, I came back on and decided - I know what my role is here on Buddyslim. I’m here to be a good friend. I may not at some point be a “good friend” to everyone but I can sure try right?

Maya, I believe, in answering your blog question - support comes in being real, being honest and sincere. I wear my heart on my sleeve. In doing so I open myself up in ways I would never ever in a million years do. As much as I give out, I take so much more from this place. I have very good intentions - my intentions are to be a good friend to all that accepts me. Recent events happened for a reason. I don’t know what those reasons are. But I know this much, I stayed very true to my beliefs. If I rubbed anyone the wrong way, I sincerely apologize. My intentions were from the heart, perhaps the execution was not the best especially when emotions rule that very moment, that very second. If one could only hear my conversations and private emails, they would understand I meant no harm. I give my support all day long. But I won’t be fake. I just can’t. If I do then I am no longer being a good buddy-in my eyes. I by no means think I hold the key to weight loss. All I hold is a few years experience that I love sharing with friends. I know now who my true friends are. Trust me! I know that I will be more cautious of what I say to others. I hold myself accountable for my actions. No pointing fingers here. I am not here to impose my beliefs on anyone. We are all entitled and have the freedom to do as we wish. I just know that the energy I have, I will give to those who truly wants my help. I had some real concerns and took it upon myself to voice them. Now I know that not everyone wants my opinion, in private or in public.

One thing you will always get from me is honesty. I am a grown woman with accountability. I want to see my friends succeed in this process. Success once and for all. I just ask this, if you do not want my help, just let me know. I only have certain amount of time on here. I want to use it wisely.

I will lay it out right here. I believe that losing weight is a job in itself. It takes a lot of commitment, time, energy and patience. There are many ways to lose weight. There is no right or wrong way. There is a very healthy way which I think is the likeliest way to keep it off. If anyone wants to share that journey with me they are welcome to.

If you don’t need me or want me, let me know now on this blog and I will leave you alone. I won’t read your blogs, I won’t comment in the forums. I will keep my opinons to myself. It’s that easy.

I had such a great workout Friday morning! Even had time for just a short 1 mile run I did at 8:49! YAH Oh and got 200 regular push-ups in! WHOO HOO!

Saturday morning - I plan on another run - not sure how long but I will get one in and Yoga!
Private: Why I’m here; Most likely my last day -
Posted May 16, 2009 * Comments(0)
File under: Weight Loss

Been thinking a lot about why I’m here on buddyslim. Why am I here? Why do I spend hours and hours on end each day here, reading blogs, actively contribute to the forums, reading emails, responding to emails. Really? What keeps me on buddyslim all the time? What keeps me from leaving?

The answer is: I don’t know anymore.

Do I care? Maybe too much. Maybe I should learn how to turn a blind eye? But how can I do that when I have true love for my peers?

Maya asked what is support? To me support is being real. I don’t want to be the person that smiles in your face, tell you GOOD JOB but turn around and gossip about you. I want to be the friend tha takes the time to really read what you wrote, because it matters to me. I want to be the friend that can read between the line and email you to say, hey what’s up? What’s wrong…stop putting on a front and talk to me.

I am and have been for the most part a loner all my life. I give my heart away too easily. I shy away and keep my distance because I have such thin skin. Very thin skin and sensitive. It’s easier to shut the world out then no one can hurt me.

When I first came to buddyslim, it took me 8 months before I really became active. When I became a Cat - that’s when I came out of my shell.

SO 8 months before I opened up. And it takes 2 minutes for me to shut down and shut out forever.

I am 5 minutes close to deleting my account. I need to spend the time with my friends, my family and my boyfriend. They have Buddyslim envy - every day. They know I’m here if I’m not with them. But being here, hmmmmm? Is it worth it? Is it truly worth it to read words written about you that tears at your heart? Is it worth it to voice my opinion? Is it worth it to select a blog and read it? Is any of this worth it?

Today may be my last day on here. If I leave, just want to tell you - I loved this place! It was my second home.

Anything that came out of my mouth was with love. I don’t bully anyone and if it’s taken like that, then I apologize.

You know how to reach me girls. LOVE YOU!!!!

All in all, I am going to spend my day finding answers to these questions. My journey will never be over. It may take on a new avenue. When one door closes another always opens.

EVERYTHING HAPPENS FOR A REASON.
Private: What is my purpose on this site? 5 minutes close to deleting this account
Posted May 16, 2009 * Comments(0)
File under: Weight Loss

Been thinking a lot about why I’m here on buddyslim. Why am I here? Why do I spend hours and hours on end each day here, reading blogs, actively contribute to the forums, reading emails, responding to emails. Really? What keeps me on buddyslim all the time? What keeps me from leaving?

The answer is: I don’t know anymore.

Do I care? Maybe too much. Maybe I should learn how to turn a blind eye? But how can I do that when I have true love for my peers?

Maya asked what is support? To me support is being real. I don’t want to be the person that smiles in your face, tell you GOOD JOB but turn around and gossip about you. I want to be the friend tha takes the time to really read what you wrote, because it matters to me. I want to be the friend that can read between the line and email you to say, hey what’s up? What’s wrong…stop putting on a front and talk to me.

I am and have been for the most part a loner all my life. I give my heart away too easily. I shy away and keep my distance because I have such thin skin. Very thin skin and sensitive. It’s easier to shut the world out then no one can hurt me.

When I first came to buddyslim, it took me 8 months before I really became active. When I became a Cat - that’s when I came out of my shell.

SO 8 months before I opened up. And it takes 2 minutes for me to shut down and shut out forever.

I was 5 minutes close to deleting my account. I need to spend the time with my friends, my family and my boyfriend. They have Buddyslim envy - every day. They know I’m here if I’m not with them. But being here, hmmmmm? Is it worth it?

Today may be my last day on here. If I leave, just want to tell you - I loved this place! It was my second home.

Anything that came out of my mouth was with love. I don’t bully anyone and if it’s taken like that, then I apologize.

You know how to reach me girls. LOVE YOU!!!!
*Taking out the EX-Girlfriend for her birthday* IT IS SKIN DEEP
Posted May 15, 2009 * Comments(23)
File under: Weight Loss

You read that right!!! Remember Rod’s ex - the girl who didn’t won’t let the hubby to go to the strip club? We are meeting her, my first physical meet with her for her birthday. She’s a really great girl. We are cool. Talk all the time. So we’re going up to LA to meet up with her for lunch. Ummmmm, I don’t think her hubby knows we are meeting up, but hey, they-Rod and her broke up well over 5 years ago. Do I think it’s weird? No, This is the ex I get along with so we are good. I have no problem with her. She’s married, have her own life and all. Rod is mine. We are secure.

Breakthrough last night. I pulled my brother to my side and we all had a discussion. It was ugly at first, until the boys kept talking and started sorting things out. My brother’s concern, that Rod is like my ex-husband and is taking advantage of me. But after tonight, I think he realize how strong and together our relationship is. He realizes that he - the bro, never gave Rod a chance and made assumptions about him base on 1) his own ways as a man 2) my past. We talked and talked and talked. This is very important for all parties. It did mess up my eating as I did not get to eat my normal food. I kept picking and eating Rod’s Extreme Sausage - like 1/2 of it. Then he’s going to get an ice cream sundae and I think I will have some. Nice treat. Again, it’s all about communication, when you talk it gives everyone an opportunity to let their side be heard. I think it was a good thing. My Rod is a good man. I’m glad my brother is finally let all the walls down and giving him a chance. Trust me, I could be writing about how both men went to jail after they fought - but that’s not the case here. All is good. Keeping fingers crossed.

For Rod, being a Black man, he always has to prove himself first. It’s something he has to deal with all his life. People made assumptions,like my brother, without giving him a chance. By doing so, in this case, “He doesn’t love my sister & wants to use her” he never got to know Rod. It took MY MAN, breaking it down and looking him in the eyes and telling him, I love her and I won’t hurt her, a firm handshake that MADE my brother realize that ding ding moment, hey This MAN is not the ex-husband. Rod sat here and had tears in his eyes, because for him, it his life -he works twice as hard to gain respect. See, without a father, my brother is my father in this sense. Rod wants nothing more then get his approval and his consent to be with me although it’s almost 2 yrs later. Yep, I watched two grown men cry. It was that powerful. One is a brother’s love and protection, the other a man who all his life he has to prove his love and loyalty first. I don’t know if any of this makes sense. But it is our chance to mend some broken hearts. Both men were hurt, in so many ways by so many things that has happened. I’m glad we took the time to talk it out. Rod is NOT BRENT. He’s Rodney.

I can’t stay away from the gym too long. I’m ready to eat some fruits and egg whites at 4am (right now). Yep, have to get my morning intensive training fix in.

I’m having steel cut oats and kidney beans for my post exercise food. Not together but certainly in the morning.

10 MILES = 16K Got it in today; Never settle for less! EVER!
Posted May 23, 2009
File under: Weight Loss

Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmm This morning I set a simple goal = 5K walk in the morning and 5K run in the evening.

After much thought I decided to make this an exercise “off” day because I have a lot of exercise planned for the next 4 days. On top of that my shoulders is still a little sore, nothing bad because I watched my form and did the Pilates workout correctly. It’s from doing a very good session with a very good instructor. Soreness tells me I did it spot on.

However, I’m am a worry wort. I perfer to baby my body versus pushing. Therefore no weights today and probably tomorrow. With that said, the run will have to wait too for tomorrow.

You know me, I won’t take anything standing up - literrally. Being this is an off exercise day I did yep 10 MILES OF WALKING! All before , during and on my last break.

What did today and a lot of my unconventional exercise days taught me? NO EXCUSES!!! I refuse to give myself an excuse not to exercise.

Time running short? Make time for it…, no equipment - WALK! Do push-ups! Do somethign!

I refuse to play the I have no time game. If you don’t make time for your body, you won’t get what you want out of it. Enough said.

Oh, and this is me venting again….not talking about anyone in particular. Just me telling myself how it’s done in Nancy’s world.

Just like your food, you have to know how to zig zag your exercise to get the most out of it. Never stalemate your workouts!

Yes, don’t ever settle!! Settle leads to failure. Set goals and go into overdrive and get it in but also be mindful of your body.

Food wise I barely made the 1680 minimum. I packed some roasted corn on the cob for the movies. We are going to see Angels and Demons. Won’t be surprise if I hit my 2000 mark today. Even so, that will keep me in the right calorie range.

Saturday morning, ok, gotta really do my 5K run unless my shoulder is good then I do weights and yoga.

*REGISTERED 2 Races!Disney’s 5K - Sept 9TH & Long Beach Shoreline 1/2 marathon Oct 11th* EURO Trance
Posted May 25, 2009
File under: Disney 5K Marathon, LB 5K or 1/2 Marathon, Long Beach 5Kor 1/2 Marathon, Weight Loss

I am so EXCITED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Blaithin, Emily, WILDCats, all my friends at Buddyslim…………..I am going to do my first race!!!!! In September Disney has a 5K and 1/2 marathon. Too bad there is no 10K. But I’m doing it!!! I registered! $40 is going to be worth it!!! I saw the race before but never thought I could do it. But I will!! Disney is 5 minutes from my house. I can’t wait to do it! YIPPEE!

The second is the Long Beach marathon, 1/2 marathon, 5K and marathon walk. Right now I don’t know if I want to do the 5K or the 1/2 marathon.

For now, I’m going to focus on the 5K’s. I am doing 5K twice a week on the treadmill. Blaithin and Emily,my girls, points out to me that I have to start taking my run back outside. I’ve been slacking with the outside run because I have Rod mom’s car. BUT I will try Memorial Day morning.

Then it’s a matter of building stamina and becoming more and more consistent with my outside running. Hopefully I can do the 1/2 marathon in October. That’s almost 4 months of prep time.

I’m so excited!! I just can’t hide it! I am jumping in and out of my seat! I just can’t wait to start training!!!

I downloaded some great heart thumping music - mainly Euro trance remixes. I can’t wait to put on my IPOD and just run tomorrow morning!!!! Today no exercise - just time with my honey. Food wise, no counting or worrying about food these three days. I’m happy with that decision.

Excited excited excited!!!!!!!!!!! Three months ago I just started my walk/jog! Now I’m doing 6 miles runs, 5 miles and 5K’s. 1/2 marathon here I come!

Beyond today….My 5.5 miles Run & more to go Day 1 Disney Marathon training
Posted May 26, 2009
File under: Disney 5K Marathon, Marathon 2010, Run/walk/jog, Weight Loss
In this virtual world what we write is a reflection of us. For someone like me who is in introvert, being here has opened me up. It took me about 8 months before I truly had a voice. I write my blogs for me and those who are open and interested in my life. That’s what a blog is, a place for us, any of us to have free speech. Whether or not it’s boring, that’s not my problem nor do I care. I chose to open it for the public to read. If you don’t want to read my blog, then skip it - there’s 100’s of blogs written each day! Go read and support those blogs.

Whether I get one comment, no comment or 10 comments, I’m doing this for me and that one other person who is looking for support. If that one person happens to be 30, well, guess what, I did my job as a buddy. The key word is buddy. I am that, your buddy, your friend, should you have me. Should you not, then please, stay away from my page, my blog, my comments.

Whether I spend 5 minutes here or 5 hours here, God gave me the freedom to be me and do as I please. No one will ever stop me from speaking my mind, loving my friends here or giving support.

My skin, that WAS thin, is a bit thicker. It takes a lot to get through now.

Friends, the ones who has been here with me each day, YOU MEAN SO MUCH TO ME! I’M HONORED TO BE YOUR FRIEND. No, you can’t shut this girl up. She will take her time to spend getting to know you, to know those who are willing to take my hand and take this journey together.

Day 1 Back to outside running

Day one of my marathon training and I’m on course. With Blaithin, I love Little Flower, in my head, I strapped on my shoes and just went for it. No excuses. Girl, I did it mama. After my warm-up and stretch, I had a hard time getting into a running groove, but after about 1 mile, I found it…yep you would be proud of me. I set a goal for a stop light, surpass it and kept running. I did about 4+ miles of run with about 1 1/2 mile of walk in between if that. With my buddies cheering me on in my head, the excitement of a race, the desire to perform well and some great music playing in my ears, I ran and loved it!!!!!!!

Running outside is a bit harder then the treadmill, but today I enjoyed it more. It’s all about our mental state.

I hunger to succeed and I will.

Day 2

Back to strength training and my push-ups tomorrow morning and yoga at night. Yep, took almost 6 days for the soreness in my shoulders to go away. Boy, I need to do that Pilates class again.

Foodwise, this is the last day of no counting holiday. Tomorrow, I will be back at it.

It’s 5:37 am and I can’t sleep……….4.45 mile run is on the menu
Posted May 27, 2009
File under: Disney 5K Marathon, Long Beach 5Kor 1/2 Marathon, Marathon 2010, Run/walk/jog, Walk it OUT!, Weight Loss
Coming from a very abusive relationship with the ex, including let’s see -physical violence, like one day we fought and he used his Timberland’s to grind me into the ground. Ummmm roommate calls the cops and I cover it up. Oh, the marks were there for three days; then there’s the non communication amongst us, he smokes his weed, goes out with his friends, screws other women then comes home to me………………..etc. leaves little room for finding true love with a good man.

Now - to my prince! Can I call him that? LOL I love him so much!!! Now this man, would want to hurt any man who even dares try to move a piece of hair on my head. He is my bodyguard, my baby!! He is my lover, my best friend and he loves me with every once in his body!! I have to say, this weekend we reconnected on a whole new level. Just me relaxing more and learning to let stress go, live in the moment, DRAMA LESS - dawg - gotta throw that in yah know CUZZ some people wants to bring it my way - that’s right!! With all that, we just took our emotional and mental relationship to a whole new level. We went, got a room in LA and just spend time being a happy couple.

I LOVES IT!!!! Sometimes I pinch myself to make sure it’s all real. Like, dang, that man is real!!! Fo’ sho’!~!! Gotta throw a little somethin’ somethin’ in. LOL

Anyhow, no one is gonna slow my roll, not in life, not anywhere. Oh yah, saw “tough love” mentioned a few times, yah I give tough love because I care. Why I put it in my recruitment - because sugar coating anything will not help an individual get to the next level. NEXT ISSUE PLEASE!!

I loved Tuesday night!!! I got in my own weights session in with the BOSU, ran 1 mile at 9:10, walked at a 10.0 incline for a mile, then I just did a SET class for an hour. Set combines step and weights. Because it’s I did 60 min of weights already, I used very very light weights and focus more on cardio.

Just for LOL, gotta share with you I love love sunflower seeds. It takes forever to eat and I love cracking them and eating them and very healthy too………. ‘cept one day Rod was watching me and he said I spits my shells like a dude! HEHE It’s all good. I’m a tomboy and I likes it like that. Can’t change me there!!!

AND THIS MORNING - RIGHT NOW 5:37 AM I AM STRAPPED AND READY FOR A 4.45 MILES OUTSIDE!!!! BRB!!!! Blaithin, catch you in a bit.

Update for me: YEP YEP, got 1 mile of warm up and cool down in. RAN THE FULLL 3.4 MILES WITH EASE!

My Morning Shine…one foot in front of the other, one step at a time 4.4 Miles
Posted June 8, 2009
File under: Weight Loss

I didn’t want to get up. Didn’t want to leave the comfort of my bed but I have something to prove to myself - have to do it. One pant leg at a time, one shoe lace tied at a time. As much as I didn’t want to it this morning I just went. After the warm up I still did not want to wake up.

But along the first mile of running I felt my spirit soar. One foot in front of the other one step at a time. When I made that turn to go back home 2.4 miles I had two choices - run it or walk it, I ran the whole way through.

I timed it Blaithin!! I did the run part 3.4 miles in 31 minutes! I used my music as a stopwatch. THIS IS MY FIRST TIMED OUTSIDE RUN AND I LOVED IT! The mile walk was my warm up and cool down. Whew, morning was the shi*!

I realize today that I’ve been depressed probably for the past month but didn’t recognize the signs till recently.

But as always, I refuse to allow anything to stop me from doing my thing. Got my run in, then Ashtanga yoga later in the morning.

Oh, this evening I’m having so much fun with the WII FIT!!!! Um, still can’t dance but I will sure try.

I won’t pretend and say I feel like myself just yet. But just like my run, one step at a time I will get there. Thanks to all who supported me yesterday. Meant alot.

Rod said if he could marry a Supra he would;I said I would marry exercise if I could
Posted June 11, 2009
File under: Weight Loss

LOL!!!! See, we are just two very sick people!!!! Um, he has the need for speed. He’s a speed freak. Everything and anything all car. Me, just give my my own high from a good routine and I’m a happy woman!!!!

I LOVED MY TWO HOUR BACK TO BACK DAY!

I chose to practice what I preach. This is in regards to my earlier blog about form and exercise. The blog was very much in my head as I did my kickboxing class. I engage my core and used my powerhouse to carry me through each exercise. In Pilates, I did the same thing. I was mindful of my breathing, slowed things down and did as the instructor told us. Ummm, I think I will feel my core for a few days.

Well, I want to go to bed early, if 11 or 12 am is considered early. I truly have set a goal to get another early morning run in. I did set my alarm this morning but just couldn’t get up. Since tomorrow is a free exercise day - meaning I can do as I wish, I will get my run in, in the morning and do weights/interval training in the evening.

Food wise, I’m doing good today. If I get up to eat at 4am for a 6am run, I should be fine! YAY!!! I’ve hit my mark for sodium, protein,carbs and fat.

Nancy’s Bootcamp! The worse 5 mile run & why I will never ever ever ever do this again
Posted June 14, 2009
File under: Yoga

I should be in bed but I forgot I haven’t been on here all day!

Friday kickboxing was the shi*!!!!! I had so much fun!!! But I did not make it to HIP HOP! I chickened out. OH WELL, I have another Friday to do it.

Saturday morning I thought I should take the day off from exercise. I didn’t get up to eat early like I would on days I do exercise. 10am rolled around and it’s still cloudy out. I decided why not right? After adding some of those little electrolytes pack thingies to my water I took off for a 5 mile run. Yes Blaithin, I took it outside. But it was horrible. First mile I couldn’t do, second, third, fourth and fifth. I did not have my usual level of energy. Came back home and did some yoga by the poolside. That is until the two nephews started doing it with me and the two yr old was sitting on my head during pigeon pose. That was the best part of it.

I WILL NEVER EVER EVER EVER EVER RUN WITHOUT EATING MY USUAL BREAKFAST OR PRE-WORKOUT FOOD!!!

How do people exercise without eating? I don’t understand it because I just can’t!!! NO WAY NO HOW!!!! I’m fit and I felt like that was the first time I ever ran in my whole life!

We went to a wonderful show and dinner with Pirates and all that good stuff with my whole family. We had such a great time. I ate everything from appetizers, to the full dinner, ate off my two nephew’s plate and brought the rest of my food home for tomorrow’s lunch. I did not worry about the calories. AHHHHHHHH that was the first time I had mashed potatoes in forever!!! And chicken strips!!! And little sausages!!!! Yep, all the little kids food!!

Sunday, I’m getting up early, eat a large breakfast so I can do my own BOOTCAMP workout!!! OH YES!! My bootcamp workout consists a lot of free weights with 2 min cardio kicks in between sets. I also use the BOSU, the stability ball and medicine ball. The great thing with using the Aerobics room after all the classes is the SPIN bikes is in there and I can jump on for the cardio kicks. I also love doing lunges across the room with 30 lb weights which is light but walking lunges takes more effort then stationary ones. Oh and my lovely lovely push-ups! Then yoga to finish off my morning.

It’s early morning, no way am I going to catch up on blogs, forums and what not. Will do so Sunday. MISSED YOU GUYS!!!!