On a roll

So, I've been doing well, but you wouldn't know it from the scale.  It's that vicious cycle I always get in.  How can I not be losing weight?  It's so frustrating.  I know I'm changing things, but it's so annoying. 

I'm really thankful for these girls who are keeping me accountable at the gym.  I go once a week w/each of them, so I can assure 3 days in, and then usually Scott wants me to work out at least once with him.  Then I try to do 1 or 2 on my own at home.  I took an extra rest day yesterday.  I started the workout w/Scott.  I made it about 2 minutes and then fel like I had a pinched muscle or something in my arm pit region.  So I went to bed early instead. 

Tues-Thurs

Tuesday I did go to the gym and get in my run.  It was hard--I was struggled, but I did it.  This girl got on the treadmill next to me about half way through my 30 min/3 mile run, smelling of peppermint.  It was all I could think about for the 10 minutes she ran.  I could barely breathe for it.  Note to self: don't wear smelly lotions, perfume, lip balm, or anything else scented (no matter how seemingly pleasant the smell) to the gym.  Yuck!!!! 

Last night I went to a 45 min spinning class.  Right after I went for a 10 min run on the treadmill.  I slowed my normal pace down .5 MPH until the last 2 minutes when I cranked it up 1.5 MPH faster than my normal cadence.  I felt like a bit of a bad ass running after my spin.  As soon as I got home I took 600 mg of Ibuprofen b/c my calves were screaming.  Maybe not so much of a bad ass.  Did good with my calories yesterday.

Today I've done pretty well so far.  I haven't exercised yet, but I'm going to Cardio Kick with a girlfriend at 5:25.  This girl's class is so hard. My shoulders and hip will be killing me. 

You should look for a moms group in Athens through Meetup.com.  That's where I found mine, and I love it.  I also go to MOPS which you would like as well I think.

Back on the wagon

So, I'm pretty much disgusted with my weight again.  It hasn't really changed--just gone up a little to what it was before my August/September endeavors.  I'm going to try to be a bit more moderate in my exercise so I can attempt to maintain it.  I've started by just paying more attention to what I'm eating (it was a bit out of control with the holidays--especially the sweets).

Mon: ate about 1500 calories.  Did Insanity cardio circuit video--estimated I burned about 300 calories (maybe a little less--didn't wear my heart rate monitor) So my calorie count would come to 1200--my target

Tues: I've started out with a good breakfast--hoping to either run or ride my bike--we'll see.

How are you?

I've been doing well this month except for the one week when C was sick.  The gym has been fun--lots of classes to help keep me going.  I've run 3 times in the last week, so that's back on track.  I would like to do a 10 k or a mini-triathalon in the spring, so I'm trying to push myself to ride my bike and run more.  I need to start swimming again as well.

Progress

I went back to the gym last night and used a cardio machine for about 15 minutes, and then I went to a Pilates class.  It was hard, but doable.  My calves are still sore from step class on Monday.  Today I went to a CardioKick class (basically like kickboxing).  It kicked my butt.  I wore my heart rate monitor, and in 1 hour I burned almost 500 calories.  That's ridiculous.  And b/c I am ridiculouis and have no will power, I promptly came home and ate 3 fun size bags of M&Ms (w/Colin) and a huge lunch.  So much for calorie burning.

Working Out

So for my first day of the gym, I did a weight lifting class (it was so hard on my arms) and then I did a step class.  I wore my heart rate monitor for step and burned over 400 calories.  Then I came home and ate candy.  Oops!

So it's been a bad couple of months for this blog here

I'm counting the last 2 months as pretty much failure.  The weather has changed and it is dark early in the evening and it's late for the sun to come out.  This equals little to zero motivation for me.  I've been so hit or miss with working out--this week has been a dud.  We decided to join the gym hoping this will give us some motivation.  It will be easier for me to workout throughout the day b/c C will be distracted by all the fun the kids' area has to offer and Scott can stop on his way home (in theory).  We'll see how it goes.  I need to get my butt in gear and stop being distracted from my goals.