I'm not referring to the sporting event, cause ya know i'm not ready for that kind of level of fitness!
I'm referring to the lack of iron in my body... so tired all the time.
I have done almost no training since beginning of March, but tonight I did 4km.
I'm ordering some iron and be damned splotchy legs, I can't have it all obviously :(
I'm not strong, but I'm not gone!
Monday, May 7, 2012
Monday, February 20, 2012
Aaaaaaand 2012 race season begins!
The 30 for 30 challenge ended shortly after the holidays and I think all said and told it went well. I came back from Xmas vacation and had actually lost weight. However, having a few days off before going back to work and being exhausted from a 12 hr drive I convinced myself I "deserved" some time off and some time to "eat whatever I wanted" double whammy kiss of death. I feel off the wagon hard, got stuck in a puddle of mud and wallowed there for awhile.
When I finally awoke from my calorie induced coma, I decided it was the usual: not really worth it in the long run and I can't really live that way full time. I am going to have to weigh and measure everything I eat for the rest of my natural life. Once they jar my head in pickle brine I can hit the chocolate croissants, but until then I have to try and live the Weight Watcher lifestyle as much as possible. It's not to say that I won't fall off the wagon again, but I plan to jog behind it and not loose it from sight. Man, I sound like a broken record. It's the definition of insanity: doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different result.
So to avoid being defined as "insane" I decided to take a leap. No, not a leap off a bridge LOL I was never that depressed about some weight re-gain. Bummed and resigned was more the state of mind. What I did to kick things up a notch was to sign up for a race... a 10km race! *gulp* I need to focus on training for something again and since I've run 5km races for the last 2 years I decided that 10km was not only a challenge that I was ready for but a challenge that would help me with my weight loss and my running speed.
It stands to reason that more training mileage (from 15km a week to 40km a week) will burn more calories, which will make me loose weight, which will hopefully also help me speed up. That's my theory anyway :)
Stay tuned!
When I finally awoke from my calorie induced coma, I decided it was the usual: not really worth it in the long run and I can't really live that way full time. I am going to have to weigh and measure everything I eat for the rest of my natural life. Once they jar my head in pickle brine I can hit the chocolate croissants, but until then I have to try and live the Weight Watcher lifestyle as much as possible. It's not to say that I won't fall off the wagon again, but I plan to jog behind it and not loose it from sight. Man, I sound like a broken record. It's the definition of insanity: doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different result.
So to avoid being defined as "insane" I decided to take a leap. No, not a leap off a bridge LOL I was never that depressed about some weight re-gain. Bummed and resigned was more the state of mind. What I did to kick things up a notch was to sign up for a race... a 10km race! *gulp* I need to focus on training for something again and since I've run 5km races for the last 2 years I decided that 10km was not only a challenge that I was ready for but a challenge that would help me with my weight loss and my running speed.
It stands to reason that more training mileage (from 15km a week to 40km a week) will burn more calories, which will make me loose weight, which will hopefully also help me speed up. That's my theory anyway :)
Stay tuned!
Friday, December 16, 2011
30/30 another update
Still working on the 30 mins for 30 days challenge. I missed 2 days due to stomach/intestinal issues and I think it's related to a new protein I switched too in October. Apparently even vegetarians try to avoid Soy protein powders! After doing some research on it, I think that I'm one of those people that has issues with soy. I've been sick a few times with cramps, bloating, incredible fluctuations in weight and I think it's probably the soy. T'is the season of Christmas eating, however weight watchers let's you indulge within your weekly flex points, plus I've been exercising... not tons, but I've been moving.
So I'll have to take a break from the protein and maybe after a week make my whey back to my tried and true whey isolate protein. It's just whey better for my tummy... hahaha pun totally intended... ok somebody stop me LOL
On Wednesday the 21st, I'm driving off to the east coast to visit my family (12 hour drive!) and I know it's going to be a great time... a good 5km walk everyday with my Dad and my sister will be a great equalizer during the holiday eating...
Come on vacation!
So I'll have to take a break from the protein and maybe after a week make my whey back to my tried and true whey isolate protein. It's just whey better for my tummy... hahaha pun totally intended... ok somebody stop me LOL
On Wednesday the 21st, I'm driving off to the east coast to visit my family (12 hour drive!) and I know it's going to be a great time... a good 5km walk everyday with my Dad and my sister will be a great equalizer during the holiday eating...
Come on vacation!
Wednesday, December 7, 2011
30/30 update
It's been a week so far in the 30 minutes of working out for 30 days. I'm pleased at how it's working out and how even on the days when we have social activities I am able to squeeze it in.
That being said; today everything hurts and I want to go back to bed...... I think some advil and an early bedtime tonight might help :)
My friend Patti asked me last night if my next challenge would be 60 minutes for 60 days...my answer was a loud groan and shaking of the head LOL I think I would gladly repeat 30/30 and just gradually increase the workouts for 5 minutes or something.. but 60 minutes everyday??? I'm not there yet!
That being said; today everything hurts and I want to go back to bed...... I think some advil and an early bedtime tonight might help :)
My friend Patti asked me last night if my next challenge would be 60 minutes for 60 days...my answer was a loud groan and shaking of the head LOL I think I would gladly repeat 30/30 and just gradually increase the workouts for 5 minutes or something.. but 60 minutes everyday??? I'm not there yet!
Monday, December 5, 2011
30 minutes for 30 days
As a concerted effort to get off my ass and focus on movement and avoid scope creep, I decided to trick myself into getting things moving again. I figured that I can easily walk on the treadmill for 30 minutes a day... and if I happen to walk longer, or even go crazy and break out into a running pace, well that's just gravy... mmmmm gravy :) *ahem*
I started out on November 30th and so far I have been able to get in the 30 minutes per day. This time of year is really busy with social activities outside the house, social activities at our house, baking, shopping etc etc, you get the picture right? That being said, I think this 30/30 program is well timed and working out quite well. To be accountable, I posted on facebook and several friends pledged to try doing something similar as well. So far myself and Vicky seem to be the only people posting everyday, so I don't know how others are doing.
An added benefit that I did not foresee at all, much like getting T-boned at a 4 way stop, was me lifting weights all of a sudden.... well it wasn't that sudden like the barbell appeared in my hand like by magic... helloo Harry Potter. Nope, it was more like I was surfing Pintrest (www.pintrest.com which is like bookmarking on speed) pinning some really gooey looking recipes and also seeing some fitness bloggers link and thinking: "hmmm that would be a good idea for the 30/30" before you know it I had printed off a bunch of magazine scans that fitness bloggers seem to love posting and that very evening, whilst watching a movie I did some bicep curls, some shoulder presses, the obligatory tricep kickbacks (bat wings people! I could fly to Japan) and a few deadlifts, but what really got me excited was a standing ab exercise routine that is done with weights. I interspersed the lifting with some cardio like squats, high kicks, knee lifts and shadow boxing. I was shocked that I really enjoyed that little routine.
I mean, I've done my share of crunches over time, but they always feel pointless to me since there is still a large layer of fat hiding them. That standing ab routine, did make me feel like it was making a difference under all that stuff, so I think I'll be doing it more often. Follow this link to see the workout:
http://www.womenshealthmag.com/fitness/standing-abs-workout
I'm also very tempted to buy a freestanding punching bag, but the reviews aren't great so far.... they keep saying they leak air... I guess inflatable is not the way to go, too bad because I can see it as being more convenient to move around... and you wouldn't have to hang it from the ceiling. Besides I shouldn't be buying myself gifts before Christmas.
I started out on November 30th and so far I have been able to get in the 30 minutes per day. This time of year is really busy with social activities outside the house, social activities at our house, baking, shopping etc etc, you get the picture right? That being said, I think this 30/30 program is well timed and working out quite well. To be accountable, I posted on facebook and several friends pledged to try doing something similar as well. So far myself and Vicky seem to be the only people posting everyday, so I don't know how others are doing.
An added benefit that I did not foresee at all, much like getting T-boned at a 4 way stop, was me lifting weights all of a sudden.... well it wasn't that sudden like the barbell appeared in my hand like by magic... helloo Harry Potter. Nope, it was more like I was surfing Pintrest (www.pintrest.com which is like bookmarking on speed) pinning some really gooey looking recipes and also seeing some fitness bloggers link and thinking: "hmmm that would be a good idea for the 30/30" before you know it I had printed off a bunch of magazine scans that fitness bloggers seem to love posting and that very evening, whilst watching a movie I did some bicep curls, some shoulder presses, the obligatory tricep kickbacks (bat wings people! I could fly to Japan) and a few deadlifts, but what really got me excited was a standing ab exercise routine that is done with weights. I interspersed the lifting with some cardio like squats, high kicks, knee lifts and shadow boxing. I was shocked that I really enjoyed that little routine.
I mean, I've done my share of crunches over time, but they always feel pointless to me since there is still a large layer of fat hiding them. That standing ab routine, did make me feel like it was making a difference under all that stuff, so I think I'll be doing it more often. Follow this link to see the workout:
http://www.womenshealthmag.com/fitness/standing-abs-workout
I'm also very tempted to buy a freestanding punching bag, but the reviews aren't great so far.... they keep saying they leak air... I guess inflatable is not the way to go, too bad because I can see it as being more convenient to move around... and you wouldn't have to hang it from the ceiling. Besides I shouldn't be buying myself gifts before Christmas.
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
Scope creep
I'm not a project manager or anything, but there are elements of my job that incorporate the philosopies of project management. So this week when I was thinking of finally getting back to my blog, updating it with the last race, my last weigh-ins and basically getting on track, I realized that I have begun to scope creep.
Usually there is a bit of focus lost for an event or the holidays, but I usually get back to my routine fairly quick (even if I whine about it) but I feel much better once I'm back on track and somewhat sticking to a routine. For the past few weeks (almost a month) I feel like I'm suffering for major scope creep. The focus of my efforts and intentions seem to have shifted to crafting, cooking and laying around in my pajama's... I've become a pajama mama.
So needless to say I need to re-focus like a laser and get back on the treadmill. Fixing the media box near the treadmill is a step in the right direction because I just can't handle being on the treadmill without being able to watch something on TV. I could listen to music, but then my eyes would get bored.. yanno?
Vicky (my leperchaun friend) and I have tried to run the 10km schedule, but neither of us seem to be able to focus.... so i'm thinking of focusing on movement for movement's sake and not worrying about kms. I think i'm going to suggest that we do 30 minutes per day of movement for 30 days. It can be running, it can be weights, it can be boxing, whatever! I'll ask her to see how she feels... but i'm up for 30 for 30.
Race pictures for Rattle me Bones coming up next post!
Usually there is a bit of focus lost for an event or the holidays, but I usually get back to my routine fairly quick (even if I whine about it) but I feel much better once I'm back on track and somewhat sticking to a routine. For the past few weeks (almost a month) I feel like I'm suffering for major scope creep. The focus of my efforts and intentions seem to have shifted to crafting, cooking and laying around in my pajama's... I've become a pajama mama.
So needless to say I need to re-focus like a laser and get back on the treadmill. Fixing the media box near the treadmill is a step in the right direction because I just can't handle being on the treadmill without being able to watch something on TV. I could listen to music, but then my eyes would get bored.. yanno?
Vicky (my leperchaun friend) and I have tried to run the 10km schedule, but neither of us seem to be able to focus.... so i'm thinking of focusing on movement for movement's sake and not worrying about kms. I think i'm going to suggest that we do 30 minutes per day of movement for 30 days. It can be running, it can be weights, it can be boxing, whatever! I'll ask her to see how she feels... but i'm up for 30 for 30.
Race pictures for Rattle me Bones coming up next post!
Thursday, October 20, 2011
Running in camo, Tiaras & Tutus, Cheap Kitchen renos, family visit and birthday month!!
Ok. I.am.bad. BAD BLOGGER... I didn't quit. I didn't get hit by a truck, even some seem to aim for me. Alex pointed out that i've been quite negligent updated my blahg. I just got really super busy, and when I wasn't busy I was EXHAUSTED! So here it comes in a torrent of words and pictures. Don't say I didn't warn ya! Grab your favorite snack... sit in a comfy spot and get ready for me to ramble on. :)
Army run... I did post a quick review, but here is a pic of me crossing the finish line.
Run for the Cure on October 2nd:
My friend Vicky and I decided to sign up for the Run for the Cure to support breast cancer research. Not because we're all charity like and stuff like that, but mainly because a lot of people wear pink (like the pink ribbons) and other cool costumes and we didn't want to miss a chance to wear pink while running. We went shopping awhile back and bought the stuff to make pink Tutus... and on the same trip while hopped up on Starbucks and chocolate, we bought tiaras to go along with the big pink floofy tutus. Vicky finished the race in 45 mins and I trailed in behind her at 45:15. Pretty decent time for me since 45 seems to be my magic number and Vicky was nice enough to keep me company for the majority of the race.
Cheap kitchen reno for 700 bucks:
My Mom and Sister were coming up after the Canadian Thanksgiving weekend (11th) so I decided to reno my kitchen for the few frantic weeks leading up to their visit. Every waking moment not spent at work was mostly spent painting, cleaning, glueing or crafting something or other. I spent 60 bucks on a can of Smart 3 paint, about 15 bucks on podge, 35 bucks on fancy paper and about 500 bucks on Smart tiles for the back splash. The tiles weren't cheap, but they didn't end up looking cheap either. That's the part of the kitchen I got the most compliments on.
(Source www.thesmarttiles.com)
Family Visit and Birthday:
My Mom and sister came to visit from October 11th to October 18th and we had a blast! We went to the movies, we went shopping, we stayed up late and talked. My sister's friends Annica came up from Boston for the weekend and her other friend Lindsay came up from Kingston as well. There was lot's of laughing, eating, talking and shopping :)
Now everyone is gone. I've cleaned the house. I've done some laundry, I've slept in a bit, I've hung out with Nala the wee little puppy I've been babysitting since my birthday... and Sunday it's the Rattle me Bones Halloween race already. Time flies when you're doing tons of stuff I tells ya! I think I'm gonna go lay down!
Army run... I did post a quick review, but here is a pic of me crossing the finish line.
Run for the Cure on October 2nd:
My friend Vicky and I decided to sign up for the Run for the Cure to support breast cancer research. Not because we're all charity like and stuff like that, but mainly because a lot of people wear pink (like the pink ribbons) and other cool costumes and we didn't want to miss a chance to wear pink while running. We went shopping awhile back and bought the stuff to make pink Tutus... and on the same trip while hopped up on Starbucks and chocolate, we bought tiaras to go along with the big pink floofy tutus. Vicky finished the race in 45 mins and I trailed in behind her at 45:15. Pretty decent time for me since 45 seems to be my magic number and Vicky was nice enough to keep me company for the majority of the race.
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| FLOOF!! |
My Mom and Sister were coming up after the Canadian Thanksgiving weekend (11th) so I decided to reno my kitchen for the few frantic weeks leading up to their visit. Every waking moment not spent at work was mostly spent painting, cleaning, glueing or crafting something or other. I spent 60 bucks on a can of Smart 3 paint, about 15 bucks on podge, 35 bucks on fancy paper and about 500 bucks on Smart tiles for the back splash. The tiles weren't cheap, but they didn't end up looking cheap either. That's the part of the kitchen I got the most compliments on.
(Source www.thesmarttiles.com)
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| BEFORE |
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| AFTER |
My Mom and sister came to visit from October 11th to October 18th and we had a blast! We went to the movies, we went shopping, we stayed up late and talked. My sister's friends Annica came up from Boston for the weekend and her other friend Lindsay came up from Kingston as well. There was lot's of laughing, eating, talking and shopping :)
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| Vicki about to eat Sushi after over 2 years! |
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| Annica dancing after getting some Starbucks |
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| Vicki, my Mom Bev and Me |
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| Going to see Footloose! |
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| Lindsay the girl that got me into running , going for her Cinnabon fix, so we now call her Lindsabon :) |
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| Shopping! |
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| Vicki and her friends Lindsay and Annica |
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| Me with my big birthday glass of wine, my Mom and John |
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| Making a weird face sitting across from my friend Patti whose birthday is also on Oct. 15th |
Now everyone is gone. I've cleaned the house. I've done some laundry, I've slept in a bit, I've hung out with Nala the wee little puppy I've been babysitting since my birthday... and Sunday it's the Rattle me Bones Halloween race already. Time flies when you're doing tons of stuff I tells ya! I think I'm gonna go lay down!
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| Nala! |
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