I really enjoyed my time at the gym yesterday. I used the treadmill and did some weight training. I am going to see about getting a workout schedule from one of the trainers. I can't get in the pool, whirlpool, or steam shower until my stitches get taken out in 10 days. I can assure you, I will as soon as possible!!
I did well yesterday. Steps = 12,846. Calorie deficit = 602. Crunches = 30.
Have a great day! Eat less! Exercise!!
Monday, January 10, 2011
Sunday, January 9, 2011
Challenge Day 8
BodyMedia FIT data for January 8, 2011
Calories Burned - 3075 | Calories Consumed - 2661 | Total Activity - 0:21 | Moderate Activity - 0:21 | Vigorous Activity - 0:00 | Steps Taken - 4968 | Sleep Duration - 7:57 | Lying Down - 8:45 | Sleep Efficiency - 91%
Steps - 4968
Deficit - 414
Crunches - 0
Steps - 4968
Deficit - 414
Crunches - 0
As you can see Diana, I had a much worse day than you AND I have no excuses! Hehe I am just considering this my day off. We all need a day off. My calories are so high because I bought Dark Chocolate covered roasted almonds AND edamame. OMG! I want to eat them all. I feel like I got no sleep because of the caffeine in the chocolate. Oh well, I have them stashed so I can't get to them easily. They are sooooo good.
Also, we did the Chuck E Cheese thing last night with a big pack of kids. We also had a sleep over with a couple of those kids. Fun times.
Today, I am working all day and then will eat dinner and head to the gym for a long workout. Dinner is going to be grilled chicken with mashed potatoes, spinach and a balsamic vinegar glaze drizzled over the entire thing. We might even deep fry some homemade onion rings and place them on top. YUM! I can't wait.
Have a good one!
- Tracy
Have a good one!
- Tracy
January 9, 2011
Another day without walking. :( At least today I'll be able to exercise, because we are going to the gym. I'm VERY excited about it. One of the most exciting parts is that Michael will be going, too! We usually will not be going at the same time, but since Sunday has always been "our" day, we will go on Sundays together.
I'm also looking forward to the pool. Swimming is great exercise and something that I love. I can't wear the BodyMedia armband in the pool, so when I swim, it'll just have to be "secret" exercise. I wonder how the armband will report things like the elliptical and weight training? My plan is to go immediately after work. I'll still use the treadmill here in the mornings or when I can't get away because of the kids.
My life has been pretty stressful lately. Situations with the kids, family, my father's health, finances and work have been taking up a lot of my mind and a lot of my attention. I honestly wonder sometimes how I manage to keep it all glued together. It's hard to remember that if I don't take care of myself, and my needs, I won't be able to keep everything that I am responsible for balanced and running smoothly. My diet and exercise program are really the key to my well-being. Keeping myself "on target" in regard to diet and excercise ensures my mental, emotional and physical health. Without those three things in sync, the rest of my life will not operate smoothly.
Oh, by the way, I lost weight. (Teehee, I saved that for last and kinda sprung in on ya, didn't I?? Not really a "by the way" sorta comment is it??) My crappy, crummy, cheapy scales say I lost 3 pounds! They have redeemed themselves in my eyes! The needle DOES move after all! I'm sticking with those crappy, crummy, cheapy scales, even though they weigh 10 pounds heavy. Afterall, everyone deserves a chance to perform an honest day's work! haha
Again, I didn't walk yesterday, so my numbers don't look all that great.
Steps = 4,637. Calorie deficit = 115. Crunches = 30
Have a great day and remember that your life depends on your health and wellness plan!
Big hugs, Tracy! You are doing so well! I love you!
I'm also looking forward to the pool. Swimming is great exercise and something that I love. I can't wear the BodyMedia armband in the pool, so when I swim, it'll just have to be "secret" exercise. I wonder how the armband will report things like the elliptical and weight training? My plan is to go immediately after work. I'll still use the treadmill here in the mornings or when I can't get away because of the kids.
My life has been pretty stressful lately. Situations with the kids, family, my father's health, finances and work have been taking up a lot of my mind and a lot of my attention. I honestly wonder sometimes how I manage to keep it all glued together. It's hard to remember that if I don't take care of myself, and my needs, I won't be able to keep everything that I am responsible for balanced and running smoothly. My diet and exercise program are really the key to my well-being. Keeping myself "on target" in regard to diet and excercise ensures my mental, emotional and physical health. Without those three things in sync, the rest of my life will not operate smoothly.
Oh, by the way, I lost weight. (Teehee, I saved that for last and kinda sprung in on ya, didn't I?? Not really a "by the way" sorta comment is it??) My crappy, crummy, cheapy scales say I lost 3 pounds! They have redeemed themselves in my eyes! The needle DOES move after all! I'm sticking with those crappy, crummy, cheapy scales, even though they weigh 10 pounds heavy. Afterall, everyone deserves a chance to perform an honest day's work! haha
Again, I didn't walk yesterday, so my numbers don't look all that great.
Steps = 4,637. Calorie deficit = 115. Crunches = 30
Have a great day and remember that your life depends on your health and wellness plan!
Big hugs, Tracy! You are doing so well! I love you!
Saturday, January 8, 2011
BodyMedia FIT data for January 7, 2011
Calories Burned - 3475 | Calories Consumed - 1517 | Total Activity - 1:29 | Moderate Activity - 1:29 | Vigorous Activity - 0:00 | Steps Taken - 10760 | Sleep Duration - 8:38 | Lying Down - 9:16 | Sleep Efficiency - 93%
Steps - 10760
Deficit - 1958
Crunches - 30
More later!
Crunches - 30
More later!
Saturday, January 8, 2011
Due to work and my visit to the dermatologist, I didn't walk at all yesterday. Boo! Hiss!! Hopefully, he got the rest of the cells he was worried about. I also had him burn off an ugly spot on the same thigh. The other spot was benign, but it was ugly and I picked at it.
When I was at the doctor I got weighed. Remember my "scale drama" and the fact that my new, cheapy analog scales showed 10 pounds heavier? I bet you thought I was being dramatic and vain, didn't you?? Well, as it tuns out, those new scales DO weigh heavy! 10 pounds heavy! Victory!! I am vindicated! I know, I know, I am still dramatic and vain! hahaha
Honestly, though, it's really not the numbers and we all know that. It's how much fat you carry. It's how much strain you put on your heart. It's really about how fit you are. It's your attitude and your self-esteem. Don't get me wrong, physical beauty helps, too! teehee!
I am fitter and far happier with myself the past 12 weeks. Though I am still not sleeping 8 hours and am not sleeping the night through, my sleep has improved. I average about 7 hours now. My sleep efficiency is about 83%. That means that, on average, I lay down for about 8 1/2 hours, but only sleep 7 of them.
The really big news today is that Michael and I are joining a gym! It's a really close by and very nice! It has a pool (I love to swim!), all the exercise equipment you could ask for, sauna, steam, classes, etc. We are signing up tomorrow! I'll still use the treadmill here when I can't get out because of the kids or whatever, but it'll be great diversion when I get bored. I might even take a class! (All the classes are free!)
I'm not allowed to walk today, but will be able to tomorrow. I did pretty well with my consumption yesterday. I tried to keep things under control since I couldn't workout. My number aren't great, but I did have a deficit.
Steps = 4,685. Calorie deficit = 82. Crunches = 30.
Have a great day!
When I was at the doctor I got weighed. Remember my "scale drama" and the fact that my new, cheapy analog scales showed 10 pounds heavier? I bet you thought I was being dramatic and vain, didn't you?? Well, as it tuns out, those new scales DO weigh heavy! 10 pounds heavy! Victory!! I am vindicated! I know, I know, I am still dramatic and vain! hahaha
Honestly, though, it's really not the numbers and we all know that. It's how much fat you carry. It's how much strain you put on your heart. It's really about how fit you are. It's your attitude and your self-esteem. Don't get me wrong, physical beauty helps, too! teehee!
I am fitter and far happier with myself the past 12 weeks. Though I am still not sleeping 8 hours and am not sleeping the night through, my sleep has improved. I average about 7 hours now. My sleep efficiency is about 83%. That means that, on average, I lay down for about 8 1/2 hours, but only sleep 7 of them.
The really big news today is that Michael and I are joining a gym! It's a really close by and very nice! It has a pool (I love to swim!), all the exercise equipment you could ask for, sauna, steam, classes, etc. We are signing up tomorrow! I'll still use the treadmill here when I can't get out because of the kids or whatever, but it'll be great diversion when I get bored. I might even take a class! (All the classes are free!)
I'm not allowed to walk today, but will be able to tomorrow. I did pretty well with my consumption yesterday. I tried to keep things under control since I couldn't workout. My number aren't great, but I did have a deficit.
Steps = 4,685. Calorie deficit = 82. Crunches = 30.
Have a great day!
Friday, January 7, 2011
Challenge Day 6
BodyMedia FIT data for January 6, 2011
Calories Burned - 3279 | Calories Consumed - 1617 | Total Activity - 0:43 | Moderate Activity - 0:41 | Vigorous Activity - 0:02 | Steps Taken - 6581 | Sleep Duration - 10:32 | Lying Down - 11:11 | Sleep Efficiency - 94% How do you like those sleep numbers? I went back to bed after my kiddos were off to school and slept till noon! It was great!
Steps - 8571
Deficit - 1662
Crunches - 30
Ok, my steps reported by BodyMedia are 2k steps lower than I list here. Why? Because I forgot to put on my dang armband before I took the dog for a walk! I was so mad when I figured it out too! I know that the walk I took was a bit more than 2k so I am reporting the 2k in my official numbers!
Today, I work until noon and then I am off to the gym! Tonight is gymnastics and I am just going to hang out and watch my kiddo. Hitting the gym before, will allow me to do this without guilt! Tonight, we are having black beans, brown rice, salmon patties and broccoli! Yummy! We will have some fruit for dessert to get in all of my colors. I will definitely get the fiber that I need in my diet! Yay!
Take care and have an awesome day!
- Tracy
Crunches - 30
Ok, my steps reported by BodyMedia are 2k steps lower than I list here. Why? Because I forgot to put on my dang armband before I took the dog for a walk! I was so mad when I figured it out too! I know that the walk I took was a bit more than 2k so I am reporting the 2k in my official numbers!
Today, I work until noon and then I am off to the gym! Tonight is gymnastics and I am just going to hang out and watch my kiddo. Hitting the gym before, will allow me to do this without guilt! Tonight, we are having black beans, brown rice, salmon patties and broccoli! Yummy! We will have some fruit for dessert to get in all of my colors. I will definitely get the fiber that I need in my diet! Yay!
Take care and have an awesome day!
- Tracy
Friday, January 7, 2011
I ate too much yesterday! It started at breakfast and continued throughout the day. The good news is that I walked a lot!
Calorie surplus = +3. Steps = 12,866. Crunches = 30.
All the steps I got in were on the treadmill. I'm doing really well with that. I am pleased with the improvement that I've made since I got it at the end of Novemeber. I am walking so fast that if I picked up my knees and added a little arm action, I'd be jogging. And, boy, oh boy, do I work up a sweat! It feels good to exercise so hard! I love it!!
As far as my New Year's resolutions, I am doing really well, with the exception of my calories. I have some issues with consumption. To put it simply, if it's there, I eat it. Yesterday it was sweets. There were there, so I ate them. It's my "Mount Everest" issue! (You know, they climbed it "because it was there!")I suppose the best thing is to just not have them in the house ...
Have a great day!
Calorie surplus = +3. Steps = 12,866. Crunches = 30.
All the steps I got in were on the treadmill. I'm doing really well with that. I am pleased with the improvement that I've made since I got it at the end of Novemeber. I am walking so fast that if I picked up my knees and added a little arm action, I'd be jogging. And, boy, oh boy, do I work up a sweat! It feels good to exercise so hard! I love it!!
As far as my New Year's resolutions, I am doing really well, with the exception of my calories. I have some issues with consumption. To put it simply, if it's there, I eat it. Yesterday it was sweets. There were there, so I ate them. It's my "Mount Everest" issue! (You know, they climbed it "because it was there!")I suppose the best thing is to just not have them in the house ...
Have a great day!
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