Deb: Day ???

Back in the groove after a 5 day hiatus... 4 days in Iowa City and 1
day of recovery after a VERY long travel day with Eli on Sunday.

As far as my goals for the weekend went:
I did not have to stay in the hotel room all weekend with Eli - he
managed the many schedule changes fairly well and wasn't too much of a
handful until the last flight on Sunday.
I ate relatively well on the weekend, although I did splurge on
crunchy french toast on Sunday morning.
I did not exercise Friday morning per se... Eli slept like crap the
night before and I couldn't muster up the energy. But I did haul him
all over the place during the weekend, so I figure that is kind of
like exercise.

The good news... I've lost 3+ pounds and I blew dry my hair today.
It's the small things, right?

The bad news... on a regular practice day, Josh doesn't get home until
7pm or later. Which means I start getting VERY hungry and tempted by
snacking between 4:30pm and 6:30 pm. I need to figure this out!

Had Boot Camp this morning - only 2 more days (Wed and Fri) until I
need a plan B. I am motivated by the 3 lbs I lost and really want to
keep exercising.

This week's fun activities ... Kindermusick Wednesday morning and 9
month pediatrician appointment on Thursday morning (where we find out
that Eli probably weighs close to 30 pounds)!

Gina: Day 23

Food:

Doing well, I think.  Eating leftovers, so it's all about portion control today.  I need to try to drink more water.  I've not done well with that these last 2 weeks

Exercise:

I bought some new videos last week.  I did one today: The Biggest Loser Last Chance Workout.  It was pretty hard.  It was cardio/weight intervals and then sculpting emphasis on upper and lower at the end.  I was sweating like crazy.  At first I didn't think it was so hard, but the longer it went, the harder it got.

Going to try to take the dogs for a walk tonight.

Spiritual:
It's off and on again.  Having a hard time

Emotional:
Been a boring week and it's only Tuesday.  I really need to clean my house, but unmotivated to do it.  Maybe I'll start tonight since we're just eating leftovers. 

Haven't really talked to anyone this week except Scott.  Feeling a bit stir crazy even though I've taken C somewhere both days. 

Cosmetic:
I might try to blow dry my hair tomorrow--going to the zoo, so it's not exactly mandatory, but I'll try.


Are you finding things to do?

Gina: Day 22

Recovery week: Day 1

Did well with my eating. 

Did the 90 min yoga x (so boring, but hard as hell) and took a 30 min. walk w/the dogs.

No blowdrying in sight.

A Day of Rest and Recovery Week

Today is my day off.  I need to watch my intake (not doing so well thus far). 

This week is my 4th week--following the P90X philosophy (sort of), I'm going to do a recovery week.  I won't lift weights much (all quick and light weight exercises), and I will incorporate more yoga into my week, and I will run less.  In theory, this will make the first week of my second series (which will begin a new "month" and a new workout routine) better. 

I got some new videos to try out this month. 

Gina: Day 20

Wow, Day 20!

Had blueberry buckwheat pancakes this morning w/turkey sausage.  Then I picked up Culver's for lunch.  I splurged and had a root beer.  Did I mention I love Culver's?  So, I indulgedd in about 900 calories on their snack pack.  I probably should have skipped the soda. 

Going to do Kenpo in a little while.  Probably will take the dogs on a long walk tonight to help out with the calorie overload of today.  Eating leftovers for dinner--will have to restrain myself to a very small amount--I'm not good at restraint.

Spiritual/Emotional:

Reading James after finishing Hebrews.  Still haven't read any more of my book. 

I didn't blow dry my hair today, but I got dressed up to take C to the Day of the Dozer.  It's a really cool event where kids can ride on and see up close all types of heavy machinery.  He loved it, but didn't last long. It was hot, and we just stood in line a lot. 

Definitely didn't make my blow-dry goal, but I got dressed up at least 3 days this week. That's progress I think.  Jewelry was included, so it's almost as good as a blow-dry.  I really need a haircut.  Even when I blow dry my hair it's not too cute.

Gina: Day 18 and 19

Thursday:

No big slip ups, but I did have a glass of sweet tea.  I felt much better after my day of rest.  I did my plyos video and core syn.  I felt awesome working out.  I also took all the boys on a 20 min. walk. 

Friday:

Haven't jogged or lifted yet, but it's on the horizon.  I'm a little worried b/c I feel really tired after my sleepless night, and I'm not sure how I'll feel from all the novocaine.

Update:  I ran for 40 minutes (this is a personal record, I think--I can't remember ever running that long).  I also did my leg exercises. 

I ate too much at dinner.  It was just so good.  I also had a half a glass of wine.  I made a yummy comfort food casserole.  I shredded chicken and added some cooked veggies (squash, red peppers, onions, celery, and corn).  I shredded some french bread and put it on top and covered it with a sauce I made out of a little butter and flour, sour cream, cream cheese, and chicken broth.  Then I covered it with a few potato chips and butter--probably a bad finish, but it was so good.  Colin even liked it. 

Today's Update

I'm taking your advice, and just resting today.  I think I will take the dogs for a walk and call it a day.  I fell off the wagon a bit today.  I posted earlier about breakfast and lunch.  I had a cheese stick for snack.  I made fish tacos for dinner (they were so yummy).  I only ate one, but it was packed w/goodies--avocado, salsa, a cream sauce I'd made, cabbage, and of course breaded tilapia.  I also drank 1/2 a beer.  It just seemed to go with the dinner.  Plus one Ghiraridelli chocolate mint square. 

I think I have to remind myself of your advice about this being a marathon and not a sprint.  I need to keep that frame of mind.