Another Day Done

Completed food diary, did the vibroplate and drank my water yesterday as planned.  Success.

Tuesday, March 10th, 2009

Calorie goal: 1,925; calories consumed: 1,532; calories burned: 0
Net calories: 1,532

Mood: Good

Today, I feel... like I can try harder. I know I can't get to the gym tonight, so I really need to keep an eye on what I eat. I will try to go to the VibroPlate tonight (it's only 10 mins).

Plus point - ordered 'portion pots'
Lesson learned - drinking more water means more frequent loo trips!

Although it says I burned 0 calories yesterday I did use the vibroplates, I know you don't burn lots of calories but my arms and legs to ache afterwards, so it must do some good!

I ordered the Portion Pots yesterday and I'm hoping they help me with portion control.  I am continuing to feel upbeat and positive this week (but it is only Wednesday!).  

Off to the gym tonight.

Livestrong.com

Must give credit to my virtual diet buddy Deirdre for bringing this site to my attention.

I only signed up on Sunday night and I’m hooked already! Even if I don’t use all areas of it, I’m loving the ‘The Daily Plate’ function. It is a bit of pain having to enter in all the food you eat but well worth it in the end. It also helps me achieve my goal of writing down everything I eat!

If you want to look me up - belfastbabybear

This is from the site :

Monday, March 9th, 2009
Calorie goal: 1,925; calories consumed: 2,456; calories burned: 667Net calories: 1,789

Mood: Good

Today, I feel...hungry. Always happens when I want to start fresh again! I tried hard to snack healthy but blew it when it came to dinner. Too much pasta and could have made if a low fat, healthier option.

Plus point - I did get to the gym!

Lesson learnt - I need to order 'portion pots’

'You may delay, but time will not'. (Benjamin Franklin)

Last week was a busy week so I didn't get to update.  I am also sitting here thinking that I wasted time, I wasted a week.  No matter the excuse, the week has passed by and I'm no further on in my weightloss journey.  Need to step it up a gear!

Monday I weighed in and was down 2lb, yay me!  I went to the gym on Monday night and did my usual routine.  Unfortunately I never got back to the gym the rest of the week.  

Tuesday night was GB night for the girls and I just couldn't make the time.  Wednesday night I was at the Grand Opera House to see David Essex in All The Fun Of The Fair (brilliant to hear all his old hits again!).  Thursday night I wanted to spend with Caitlin as she was going into hospital the following day for an operation to get vents in her ears.  Friday we were at the hospital all day and taking care of Caitlin in the evening.  Saturday we took the girls to Build A Bear (whoever thought of this idea must be a millionaire!) and today I took the girls to an indoor play centre.

So there you have it.  Normal service must resume next week.  

I must keep a food diary this week to get me back on track again.

I must get to the gym at least 3 times this week.  

I must eat healthily and make healthy choices.

I must drink plenty of water.  

I must think positive.

Excitement @ the Gym

I went last night even though my energy levels were low (as a result of the tummy bug).

I managed 30 mins treadmill, 10 mins bike and 5 mins stepper. I really pushed myself on the treadmill – highest level yet, most calories burned, highest gradient etc. – yet strangely, I enjoyed it!

Anyway, the excitement came in the form of 4 fully uniformed Firemen!!!

Still don’t know why they put in an appearance at the gym at 9pm but it brightened up my workout nonetheless!

Sssshh!

I have another weigh in approaching (Monday) and as usual I'm not looking forward to it.  I did have a blip a few weeks back when the kids were away and I think I put about 3lb back on.  So if I've maintained for the month of February, whilst not happy about it - I'll have to accept it!

I got to the gym last Friday and even made it into the health spa!  I sat in the steam room for a good while, followed by a brief jacuzzi and then out.  I enjoyed the diversity.

This week I went to the gym on Monday.   Still pushing for 30 mins treadmill, 15 mins bike, 5 mins arm cycle and 3 mins wave or stepper.  It works out about an hour long session, with time to move from machine to machine & catch my breath in between.  But is this enough?  Should I be aiming for more?  I try and aim for 3 gym session per week.  I couldn't really find the time for anymore!

Last night, because time was an issue, I opted for 12 mins on the VibroPlate.  It's meant to be the same as one hour in the gym.  I would disagree to some extent but I did feel it in my leg muscles and believe it must be an added bonus if I work it into with my trips to the gym.

Tonight, because of a tummy bug, I didn't dare leave the house for the gym!

OK, its been a while, a week and as the saying goes … ‘a lot can happen in one week’

Caitlin was on mid-term holidays last Thursday & Friday and rather than book holidays from work, my mum offered to take the girls to stay over.  As an added bonus, my sister pitched in and I didn’t get the girls back until Sunday afternoon!

It was as if someone had given us a romantic weekend break, just husband & me.  Thursday evening we went on a date!  We went for a bite to eat and to the cinema.  I can’t remember the last time we went to the cinema or even what we went to see.  This time round we opted for Milk with Sean Penn.  Fantastic, a bit long but Mr. Penn’s performance was amazing, truly believable.

Friday we hit the gym!  I managed 30 mins treadmill, 15 mins bike, 5 mins arm cycle and 3 mins wave machine.  Afterwards we jumped on a bus and headed into town for more food washed down with lots of drinks.  We were like teenagers again!  

Saturday, I went to an all day scrapbooking crop – my idea of heaven!  Sunday we collected the kids and just relaxed!

Monday we were all back to normal with school & work.  Ivan was having a sleepover that evening at a friend’s house after attending a funeral.  While I played Nurse Maid to Caitlin who was up during the night ill, I was exhausted the next morning.  Tuesday my exhaustion continued into the evening and I couldn’t force myself to go to the gym.  Disappointing really, as I hadn’t been from Friday.

Last night I forced myself out to the gym.  I managed 20 mins treadmill, 15 mins bike and 5 mins arm cycle.  I pushed myself on the levels of resistance etc. and definitely broke a sweat!  I had hoped to go into the spa afterwards, even packing my costume but I just couldn’t pluck up the courage.  A lot of the younger (read thinner/fitter/healthier) girls had just come out of the kickboxing class and were floating about.  I would have felt really uncomfortable sitting in the Jacuzzi or steam room with them!

My Body Is (Starting To Be) My Temple

Monday when I weighed myself I discovered that I maintained my weight, which I think was excellent progress considering the absence of any real exercise last week, the increase in alcohol at the weekend and the appearance of AF on Sunday.

I went to the gym Monday night. Puffed my way though:
15 mins treadmill, 15 mins bike, 10 mins wave machine, 5 mins arm-cycle thing, 15 mins treadmill again

I went to the gym Tuesday night. Puffed my way though:
20 mins treadmill, 15 mins bike, 5 mins arm-cycle thing

My objective in the gym is to see how long I can last without my face going purple! I am building up slowly. Compared to my first visit, I can see a little improvement.