I have officially left the 170s behind, and now weigh 168.2 lbs as of this morning's weigh-in. I am so excited! I seem to have found a balance with my diet, and even exercise, and I'm seeing results!!!
Since January, I'm down 18lbs. That's after 8 months of stalled weight loss, so I'm very pleased to see weight coming off regularly now.
In other news, I may have a second job, I'll find out on the 15th for sure. It will be a huge help to my family, so I'm really hoping I get it!
Things are going quite well at the moment, yay for happy times!
-N.
Showing posts with label working out. Show all posts
Showing posts with label working out. Show all posts
Sunday, October 7, 2012
Thursday, September 27, 2012
Brief Update
I got a job!
Apparently my daughter made such a good impression on the daycare staff at the gym where I work out, that they asked if I wanted a job. I said yes, and now I'm three weeks in already! I love it, especially because I get paid to do what I was doing at home.
I've literally been forcing myself to choke down a salad almost daily. I fucking hate salad. It doesn't matter how I make it, I still end up feeling nauseous while eating it. Lettuce is just so gross. Seriously, I would rather eat worms than salad. But stupid salad is actually working. I've lost 5 lbs since my last doctor's appointment, and by next week I should be into the 160s.
That's pretty exciting. I still would rather eat worms though.
Apparently my daughter made such a good impression on the daycare staff at the gym where I work out, that they asked if I wanted a job. I said yes, and now I'm three weeks in already! I love it, especially because I get paid to do what I was doing at home.
I've literally been forcing myself to choke down a salad almost daily. I fucking hate salad. It doesn't matter how I make it, I still end up feeling nauseous while eating it. Lettuce is just so gross. Seriously, I would rather eat worms than salad. But stupid salad is actually working. I've lost 5 lbs since my last doctor's appointment, and by next week I should be into the 160s.
That's pretty exciting. I still would rather eat worms though.
Tuesday, September 11, 2012
Nothing New
It's been two weeks since my doctor's appointment. I've been careful to eat at least two cups of vegetables and fruit daily, and I've been working out more on top of doing more activities on my off days. I've started forcing myself to eat salad again, since my doctor recommended I eat at least one daily.
I got a job at the gym's day care, which is awesome since it will give me my membership and childcare for free.
Despite exercising more, and eating even healthier, and having a decent deficit for calories at the end of the day (Most of the time), I've managed to gain weight again. It's only a pound, but I'm still very agitated by the fact. I spent Friday and Saturday in NY with Beth, and we walked pretty much everywhere (We went to the Met and I finally got to see exhibits I wanted to see), despite the extremely oppressive heat. I made decent food choices, and I still gained.
I also quit the facebook group I had joined for moms trying to lose weight. I found some of the women to be preachy, judgmental, insufferable cunts about EVERYTHING, including what heart rate monitor to buy. Apparently if you don't buy a Polar brand monitor with a chest strap, it's a waste of money *eye roll*. I don't need constant monitoring, I just want to confirm that the machines I'm using are accurate. It was demotivating to read posts there day in and day out. The way I see it, I can find, and have found better women, and men to help support me (Thank you MFP!).
Anyway, I'm tired of thinking about this shit, and I have to get dressed for the gym.
If I don't see any progress in the next couple of weeks I'm going to look elsewhere for help with weight loss.
I'd rather be napping,
-N.
I got a job at the gym's day care, which is awesome since it will give me my membership and childcare for free.
Despite exercising more, and eating even healthier, and having a decent deficit for calories at the end of the day (Most of the time), I've managed to gain weight again. It's only a pound, but I'm still very agitated by the fact. I spent Friday and Saturday in NY with Beth, and we walked pretty much everywhere (We went to the Met and I finally got to see exhibits I wanted to see), despite the extremely oppressive heat. I made decent food choices, and I still gained.
I also quit the facebook group I had joined for moms trying to lose weight. I found some of the women to be preachy, judgmental, insufferable cunts about EVERYTHING, including what heart rate monitor to buy. Apparently if you don't buy a Polar brand monitor with a chest strap, it's a waste of money *eye roll*. I don't need constant monitoring, I just want to confirm that the machines I'm using are accurate. It was demotivating to read posts there day in and day out. The way I see it, I can find, and have found better women, and men to help support me (Thank you MFP!).
Anyway, I'm tired of thinking about this shit, and I have to get dressed for the gym.
If I don't see any progress in the next couple of weeks I'm going to look elsewhere for help with weight loss.
I'd rather be napping,
-N.
Monday, August 27, 2012
Doctor Follow-Up
So I had my follow-up with my doctor today. She had me keep a food journal, and sent me for blood work.
She tested my cholesterol, my thyroid, my fasting glucose, and a couple of other things.
They all came back pretty much perfect, except my cholesterol, which is slightly elevated for bad, and slightly low for the good.
In the three weeks between visits, I didn't gain or lose any weight. I went back to the gym even harder than before, did as she asked and upped my calories, and tried to eat as healthy as possible.
She says I'm not eating enough fruits and veggies, which I sort of knew. Some days, I just don't get to it.
I also need to cut honey out of my morning tea and replace it with stevia.
But other than that, I'm just...obese.
I also lost my gym partner to grad school, and haven't found a new one, which leaves me less motivated. I hate the judgmental stares (real and imagined) I get from people, and they're certainly easier to ignore when I have someone with me. I'm more self-conscious than I was before.
Most of my workout clothes had to be thrown out because the seams in the thighs burst open from wear. That's definitely an enormous blow to my ego, it's like "Hey fatty fatty, just give up, we can't contain your disgusting cottage cheese thighs with mere cotton thread."
I'm sad, and I want to cry. I still feel like garbage most days, but I push through it and go to the gym even if it's only for half an hour. I ate a klondike bar tonight to make myself feel better.
I am not on the right path.
She tested my cholesterol, my thyroid, my fasting glucose, and a couple of other things.
They all came back pretty much perfect, except my cholesterol, which is slightly elevated for bad, and slightly low for the good.
In the three weeks between visits, I didn't gain or lose any weight. I went back to the gym even harder than before, did as she asked and upped my calories, and tried to eat as healthy as possible.
She says I'm not eating enough fruits and veggies, which I sort of knew. Some days, I just don't get to it.
I also need to cut honey out of my morning tea and replace it with stevia.
But other than that, I'm just...obese.
I also lost my gym partner to grad school, and haven't found a new one, which leaves me less motivated. I hate the judgmental stares (real and imagined) I get from people, and they're certainly easier to ignore when I have someone with me. I'm more self-conscious than I was before.
Most of my workout clothes had to be thrown out because the seams in the thighs burst open from wear. That's definitely an enormous blow to my ego, it's like "Hey fatty fatty, just give up, we can't contain your disgusting cottage cheese thighs with mere cotton thread."
I'm sad, and I want to cry. I still feel like garbage most days, but I push through it and go to the gym even if it's only for half an hour. I ate a klondike bar tonight to make myself feel better.
I am not on the right path.
Saturday, May 19, 2012
Weekend Update
So just a quick little blurb since I haven't been posting much lately. I'm finally into the 170s! I've maintained 176 for over a week now, which is pretty freaking awesome! I have not been to the gym though since the end of April. I just seriously have not been feeling well at all. I blame the weather, because it's been mostly cold and rainy for weeks, although the last three days have been wonderful!
I'm going to try and get back into working out again starting on Monday. I hate having to start over, but at least it's not years between visits this time.
Anyway, I'm going to head to the park in a bit and I've said all I need to say!
-Nicole
I'm going to try and get back into working out again starting on Monday. I hate having to start over, but at least it's not years between visits this time.
Anyway, I'm going to head to the park in a bit and I've said all I need to say!
-Nicole
Thursday, May 3, 2012
Jeans pt III!
Yes, another update about jeans.
It's a good one!
The size 18 jeans Mike bought for me several weeks ago no longer fit. Eisley pretty much pantsed me in front of a couple of clients today while I was doing a cut. They were already baggy everywhere except the waist when I bought them, but now even the waist is extremely loose. I also saw 180 lbs for the first time in months on the scale. Hopefully it sticks!!!
Last weekend was great, Mike and I did a walk on the Rail Trail (aka Freedom Trail) in Trumbull with Eisley in the stroller. We went from the center of town to Whitney ave, and back. Round-trip it's about 6 miles if you go according to the trail marking benches every half-mile. It felt awesome!
This week I have felt so incredibly unmotivated and exhausted. I'm blaming this crappy crappy weather, and my new Kindle Fire that Mike gave me. I hope the weather goes back to the warm sunny stuff we have been having, because I hate feeling like such a sloth.
Anyway, just a short update, hopefully more posts of this nature in the coming weeks!
I'm hoping to be back into a size 10 by my birthday in December.
-Nicole
It's a good one!
The size 18 jeans Mike bought for me several weeks ago no longer fit. Eisley pretty much pantsed me in front of a couple of clients today while I was doing a cut. They were already baggy everywhere except the waist when I bought them, but now even the waist is extremely loose. I also saw 180 lbs for the first time in months on the scale. Hopefully it sticks!!!
Last weekend was great, Mike and I did a walk on the Rail Trail (aka Freedom Trail) in Trumbull with Eisley in the stroller. We went from the center of town to Whitney ave, and back. Round-trip it's about 6 miles if you go according to the trail marking benches every half-mile. It felt awesome!
This week I have felt so incredibly unmotivated and exhausted. I'm blaming this crappy crappy weather, and my new Kindle Fire that Mike gave me. I hope the weather goes back to the warm sunny stuff we have been having, because I hate feeling like such a sloth.
Anyway, just a short update, hopefully more posts of this nature in the coming weeks!
I'm hoping to be back into a size 10 by my birthday in December.
-Nicole
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
Jeans part II
Sunday was laundry day for me, and I ran out of my cozy and familiar yoga/stretch pants that I live in exclusively. I had a lunch date with my friend Tim, and because it was in the mid-fifties and pouring rain I figured a skirt or dress would be exceptionally inappropriate. I figured that at some point I'm going to have to ACTUALLY wear the jeans Mike bought, so now was as good a time as any. They were surprisingly comfortable, although way too baggy everywhere except my waist (although I suppose that will change if I just keep working at it). I actually went out of the house wearing them, and didn't feel majorly self-conscious (Then again, I was also wearing two long shirts and a hoodie), so I would call it a win!
I was definitely naughty this weekend. I ate ate restaurants several times, and I made brownies. I ate grilled fish when we went to CB (Cracker Barrel), and some fried okra instead of fries. I actually ate a biscuit for the first time in months too. I went to TGIF on Sunday with Tim, and got a sirloin with broccoli and sweet potato fries. The steak was horrid and I couldn't finish it. I had a tiny burger from Wendy's on Saturday while running errands with Mike, but it made me so sick I won't be returning there any time soon.
This totally extreme changing weather is killing me. The warm sunny weather makes me happy and active, and I'm more apt to work out as well as do activities, but this cold cloudy borderline Winter weather that pops up puts me back into hibernation mode. I'm absolutely a Summer person, sunshine and heat make me happy. I'm like a turtle in that aspect. So because the weather this week went back and forth a whole bunch, I ended up craving chocolate in a majorly awful way, and begged Mike to buy me brownie mix. It was so not worth it, because yesterday I gorged myself on the remainder of the pan (1/3 of a 9x12), and made myself seriously ill, plus I drank more milk than I have in weeks. I probably won't be making brownies again for a long while.
Last night Mike had work, so I cooked him a fresh steak when he came home. He ate one piece, and hated it, so I wound up eating it despite not being hungry, so it wouldn't end up sitting in the fridge until it was fridge clean out day on Sunday. Mike likes salt, so I rubbed salt, pepper, and garlic powder onto the steak before broiling it...I cut down my salt intake a ton because I was constantly feeling awful after eating salty foods. The steak was definitely more salty than I normally eat, but it was tolerable.
I woke up this morning to my kidneys hurting terribly (gee, I wonder why), I'm going to stick to my own marinades from now on, and if Mike doesn't like it he can eat something else (No offense Bub!)
Anyway, I'm going to venture off to the gym in an hour after peak usage has waned so I can find a parking spot that isn't in the overflow lot and hope that I can drink enough water today to clear out all the salt from my system.
-Nicole
I was definitely naughty this weekend. I ate ate restaurants several times, and I made brownies. I ate grilled fish when we went to CB (Cracker Barrel), and some fried okra instead of fries. I actually ate a biscuit for the first time in months too. I went to TGIF on Sunday with Tim, and got a sirloin with broccoli and sweet potato fries. The steak was horrid and I couldn't finish it. I had a tiny burger from Wendy's on Saturday while running errands with Mike, but it made me so sick I won't be returning there any time soon.
This totally extreme changing weather is killing me. The warm sunny weather makes me happy and active, and I'm more apt to work out as well as do activities, but this cold cloudy borderline Winter weather that pops up puts me back into hibernation mode. I'm absolutely a Summer person, sunshine and heat make me happy. I'm like a turtle in that aspect. So because the weather this week went back and forth a whole bunch, I ended up craving chocolate in a majorly awful way, and begged Mike to buy me brownie mix. It was so not worth it, because yesterday I gorged myself on the remainder of the pan (1/3 of a 9x12), and made myself seriously ill, plus I drank more milk than I have in weeks. I probably won't be making brownies again for a long while.
Last night Mike had work, so I cooked him a fresh steak when he came home. He ate one piece, and hated it, so I wound up eating it despite not being hungry, so it wouldn't end up sitting in the fridge until it was fridge clean out day on Sunday. Mike likes salt, so I rubbed salt, pepper, and garlic powder onto the steak before broiling it...I cut down my salt intake a ton because I was constantly feeling awful after eating salty foods. The steak was definitely more salty than I normally eat, but it was tolerable.
I woke up this morning to my kidneys hurting terribly (gee, I wonder why), I'm going to stick to my own marinades from now on, and if Mike doesn't like it he can eat something else (No offense Bub!)
Anyway, I'm going to venture off to the gym in an hour after peak usage has waned so I can find a parking spot that isn't in the overflow lot and hope that I can drink enough water today to clear out all the salt from my system.
-Nicole
Saturday, April 21, 2012
Jeans
It's been far longer between posts than I have cared to go! I've been a bit busy though, so I suppose it's expected.
So I the scale hasn't changed any in weeks, beyond the constant up and down of three pounds every few days. I have noticed though, that my stomach is no longer as flabby and droopy as it has been for the last year. It's been shrinking down over the past few weeks, enough so that I went and bought some jeans. They're size 18, but pretty much only fit on the waist, everything else is really baggy. I haven't worn them yet, but they're a goal for me to work towards to. I'm hoping that by June I can wear them, or even perhaps be in a size 16.
I've cut back on my dairy intake a LOT. I have pretty much only been eating greek yogurt in the morning, and a little splash of milk in coffee or tea if I'm so inclined.
My appetite is back to what it was pre-pregnancy, which makes me happy because I hope it will allow me to go back to normal faster.
I'm still struggling with eating as healthy as possible, but I'm doing my best. I'm eating grilled options instead of fried at restaurants if we go out, and trying to stick to steamed vegetables instead of french fries.
I'm going to start measuring and photographing my progress beginning Monday. I hope I continue to see some changes!
-Nicole
So I the scale hasn't changed any in weeks, beyond the constant up and down of three pounds every few days. I have noticed though, that my stomach is no longer as flabby and droopy as it has been for the last year. It's been shrinking down over the past few weeks, enough so that I went and bought some jeans. They're size 18, but pretty much only fit on the waist, everything else is really baggy. I haven't worn them yet, but they're a goal for me to work towards to. I'm hoping that by June I can wear them, or even perhaps be in a size 16.
I've cut back on my dairy intake a LOT. I have pretty much only been eating greek yogurt in the morning, and a little splash of milk in coffee or tea if I'm so inclined.
My appetite is back to what it was pre-pregnancy, which makes me happy because I hope it will allow me to go back to normal faster.
I'm still struggling with eating as healthy as possible, but I'm doing my best. I'm eating grilled options instead of fried at restaurants if we go out, and trying to stick to steamed vegetables instead of french fries.
I'm going to start measuring and photographing my progress beginning Monday. I hope I continue to see some changes!
-Nicole
Monday, April 9, 2012
Easter Sunday
This weekend was Easter. I made a vow to try and keep away from all of the typical sweet temptations that come along with any holiday. I had to cook for my mom (I make perogies every year), but I managed to resist eating spoonfuls of potato filling like I normally do. I made four dozen perogies, and didn't make any for myself!
Anyway, I digress. I kept myself insanely busy this week. Eisley and I went for walks Monday and Tuesday evening with one of my nearest and dearest friends and her daughter. Wednesday we went to Mommy and Me and the gym. Thursday we went to the gym, the mall to pick up a few things, and to the park for a walk. Friday I took off because I was very tired. Saturday we were back at the gym, and for the first time in months, Eisley didn't shed a tear! We also went shopping and to the park for a while.
SO, back to Sunday. We went to my mom's house for brunch around 10:30. I ate a bit of kielbasa, and a couple of perogies (I had to make sure they were acceptable ;-) ), and then left to go to dinner with Mike's family. We walked to the restaurant because it was so gorgeous outside and it's like half a mile down the road. I thought I could at LEAST find one food to eat at the restaurant, but I was mistaken. I couldn't stomach any of the stuff in the buffet, so I sat and watched everyone else eat. I did eat a couple of cream puffs for dessert, but that was about it. I was STARVING last night, so I ate a banana.
Tomorrow I'll be back at the gym, and weather permitting, taking a walk in the evening. I'm still floating between 180-185 lbs, which is still discouraging. I'm trying to cut down on my milk intake, since I have a serious addiction to it and can never seem to drink enough. I'm hoping maybe since it's my last thing I have yet to remove from my diet that maybe it will help. Also, I am happy to report that Eisley is fully weaned, which is a huge relief and also hopefully helpful in my quest. I really need to call the doctor's office and ask if they have a cancellation list I can get on in hopes of getting a closer appointment.
I think that's it for now!
-Nicole
Anyway, I digress. I kept myself insanely busy this week. Eisley and I went for walks Monday and Tuesday evening with one of my nearest and dearest friends and her daughter. Wednesday we went to Mommy and Me and the gym. Thursday we went to the gym, the mall to pick up a few things, and to the park for a walk. Friday I took off because I was very tired. Saturday we were back at the gym, and for the first time in months, Eisley didn't shed a tear! We also went shopping and to the park for a while.
SO, back to Sunday. We went to my mom's house for brunch around 10:30. I ate a bit of kielbasa, and a couple of perogies (I had to make sure they were acceptable ;-) ), and then left to go to dinner with Mike's family. We walked to the restaurant because it was so gorgeous outside and it's like half a mile down the road. I thought I could at LEAST find one food to eat at the restaurant, but I was mistaken. I couldn't stomach any of the stuff in the buffet, so I sat and watched everyone else eat. I did eat a couple of cream puffs for dessert, but that was about it. I was STARVING last night, so I ate a banana.
Tomorrow I'll be back at the gym, and weather permitting, taking a walk in the evening. I'm still floating between 180-185 lbs, which is still discouraging. I'm trying to cut down on my milk intake, since I have a serious addiction to it and can never seem to drink enough. I'm hoping maybe since it's my last thing I have yet to remove from my diet that maybe it will help. Also, I am happy to report that Eisley is fully weaned, which is a huge relief and also hopefully helpful in my quest. I really need to call the doctor's office and ask if they have a cancellation list I can get on in hopes of getting a closer appointment.
I think that's it for now!
-Nicole
Monday, April 2, 2012
I have the worst luck
I really do. I broke my toe last weekend while cleaning the house and it put my out of commission for a few days. My toe was so swollen, I couldn't get my shoe on. I have those Nike running shoes that don't have a tongue, but instead are a solid piece and I couldn't squeeze my foot into it without causing major amounts of pain to myself. My toe was finally small enough that Wednesday I was able to get my sneaker back on, but after Mommy and Me Eisley had a major meltdown so I took her home to nap. My toe is still grossly swollen, and I think that its new bulbous shape might be a permanent change.
I also saw a chiropractor on Wednesday afternoon and got an adjustment, which was desperately needed because I have been having serious problems with my back and shoulders to the point of barely being able to tolerate it. I have a follow-up today and I'm definitely looking forward to it, even though I felt better after the appointment I'm still having a lot of problems with my shoulders and neck, so I am hoping this appointment will give me more relief.
I am looking forward to going back to the gym tomorrow morning again, I've missed it.
I also saw a chiropractor on Wednesday afternoon and got an adjustment, which was desperately needed because I have been having serious problems with my back and shoulders to the point of barely being able to tolerate it. I have a follow-up today and I'm definitely looking forward to it, even though I felt better after the appointment I'm still having a lot of problems with my shoulders and neck, so I am hoping this appointment will give me more relief.
I am looking forward to going back to the gym tomorrow morning again, I've missed it.
Thursday, March 22, 2012
Down Day
I'm having a down kind of day. I didn't sleep well last night due to being ill, and I didn't feel much better this morning so I skipped the gym. I'm just so terribly frustrated with the effort I'm putting into trying to lose weight only to have the opposite results. It's disheartening to say the least.
At this rate, I know I won't be in a better bathing suit this summer, which really sucks. I wanted to look nice for the first time in two years.
Tonight I'm going for a walk with the family, and then maybe the gym after dinner.
Boo.
-Nicole
At this rate, I know I won't be in a better bathing suit this summer, which really sucks. I wanted to look nice for the first time in two years.
Tonight I'm going for a walk with the family, and then maybe the gym after dinner.
Boo.
-Nicole
Tuesday, March 20, 2012
Gross Gym Habits
Last night I went back to the gym for a quick run, so I would have at least done a little bit of a workout. I managed to do 25 minutes going between 4.7- and 5.5 mph, which is pretty good considering!
Anyway, the gym was crowded, as it usually is after dinner so I took the only open elliptical machine next to this guy who was chugging along at a steady pace. He was on the machine before I got to mine, continued to go until about three minutes before I was done. He hopped down, put his backpack on, and WALKED AWAY! What the hell! He was pouring sweat when he was on the machine, I could clearly see his nasty ass hand prints on the handles, and he just left it!!! I spent a year and a half working at a gym, and even though there was significantly less equipment, if a member did that we would kindly remind them they need to wipe down the machine when they're done. I CANNOT believe this guy just left the machine like that. I finished my workout, managed to stop two people from using the machine before I could wipe it down myself, and then gave it a good wipe down before heading out.
A word to the not-so-wise gym goers out there, wipe down your equipment after you use it, it's called HYGIENE and COMMON FREAKING DECENCY! You wouldn't want me sweating all over your car's steering wheel, would you? That's probably how I caught my cold in the first place. It also reminds me to wipe down my machine before AND after I use it so I can prevent the spread of bacteria.
I'm still so thoroughly disgusted if I had spotted him on my way out, I would have told the gym staff what he did (even if they didn't give a shit, I would feel better). If I see him do it again I'm going to say something to him and to the staff.
Anyway, enough of my rant. Just remember, don't be a pig, wipe up your sweat when you're done working out!
-Nicole
Anyway, the gym was crowded, as it usually is after dinner so I took the only open elliptical machine next to this guy who was chugging along at a steady pace. He was on the machine before I got to mine, continued to go until about three minutes before I was done. He hopped down, put his backpack on, and WALKED AWAY! What the hell! He was pouring sweat when he was on the machine, I could clearly see his nasty ass hand prints on the handles, and he just left it!!! I spent a year and a half working at a gym, and even though there was significantly less equipment, if a member did that we would kindly remind them they need to wipe down the machine when they're done. I CANNOT believe this guy just left the machine like that. I finished my workout, managed to stop two people from using the machine before I could wipe it down myself, and then gave it a good wipe down before heading out.
A word to the not-so-wise gym goers out there, wipe down your equipment after you use it, it's called HYGIENE and COMMON FREAKING DECENCY! You wouldn't want me sweating all over your car's steering wheel, would you? That's probably how I caught my cold in the first place. It also reminds me to wipe down my machine before AND after I use it so I can prevent the spread of bacteria.
I'm still so thoroughly disgusted if I had spotted him on my way out, I would have told the gym staff what he did (even if they didn't give a shit, I would feel better). If I see him do it again I'm going to say something to him and to the staff.
Anyway, enough of my rant. Just remember, don't be a pig, wipe up your sweat when you're done working out!
-Nicole
Monday, March 5, 2012
Oh Poo
I caught a cold. I don't know who I got it from, but it sucks! Since unlike most of humanity I prefer NOT to go places when I'm ill so as not to spread germs, I won't be hitting the gym until I'm feeling better. I will, however do some workouts at home to keep myself busy. Netflix is a total lifesaver for that!
I have a Pinterest board full of inspiration and fitness related stuff, so check it out: http://pinterest.com/nicole_sikora/mission-milfpossible/
Anyway, I am off to drink more green tea with honey before starting dinner. Yoga for dessert!
I have a Pinterest board full of inspiration and fitness related stuff, so check it out: http://pinterest.com/nicole_sikora/mission-milfpossible/
Anyway, I am off to drink more green tea with honey before starting dinner. Yoga for dessert!
Saturday, March 3, 2012
I Want Fab Abs
I hate the Winter. I am unmotivated and listless, and I just want to lay around all day. But, I've been trying to get to the gym and be active. Now that I've finally made progress with doing cardio, and can maintain a decent speed for a decent amount of time, I've started working on trying to tone. I did more yoga tonight, and came to the realization that I have zero muscle tone in my abs. I could hardly hold even the basic poses! I have quite a ways to go!
I am thoroughly exhausted, so I am off to bed so I can get to the gym bright and early tomorrow morning!
-N
I am thoroughly exhausted, so I am off to bed so I can get to the gym bright and early tomorrow morning!
-N
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Keep on Keeping on
I had a lazy weekend. I didn't have a car Thursday or Friday, so on Thursday I did yoga to curb my craving for sweets. I was so sore on Friday I used it as my off day. Saturday brought absolutely gross snow that was so thick it was slushy. I skipped leaving the house, because I hate driving through that stuff and I had orders to complete. Sunday morning Mike had the car, so again no gym. We did go to the mall and do a lap around, so my day wasn't completely without exercise. Saturday I also made brownies, because I had this crazy idea that I should put chili pepper chocolate into dark chocolate brownie mix. Turns out I was correct in thinking that they are DELICIOUS. But they are also super rich, and a small brownie is enough for me to feel almost sick, so I haven't devoured the pan yet (thankfully!).
I digress. Yesterday I got back to the gym, and I think Eisley is having a harder time with it than I am. She is miserable every time I leave her in the daycare. I feel awful, but is it wrong for me to just leave her screaming and crying hysterically so I can run for 20 minutes? Maybe it's the fact that we're weaning and she's teething. I don't know. She was such a rock star until I took her to the other gym in Shelton, and I had a feeling I should check on her and she was hysterical. Ever since then she hates being left at the childcare, even though I haven't brought her back to that one. I hope she gets over it soon.
I have a busy day ahead of me, gym and errands and then going to my mom's for a few hours!
-Nicole
I digress. Yesterday I got back to the gym, and I think Eisley is having a harder time with it than I am. She is miserable every time I leave her in the daycare. I feel awful, but is it wrong for me to just leave her screaming and crying hysterically so I can run for 20 minutes? Maybe it's the fact that we're weaning and she's teething. I don't know. She was such a rock star until I took her to the other gym in Shelton, and I had a feeling I should check on her and she was hysterical. Ever since then she hates being left at the childcare, even though I haven't brought her back to that one. I hope she gets over it soon.
I have a busy day ahead of me, gym and errands and then going to my mom's for a few hours!
-Nicole
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