Today's workout: JM 30 day shred, level two. I totally didn't feel like doing a workout video but I made myself put on my workout clothes and got out my mat and weights, and before I knew it is was over and I felt fantastic. It's like with running how the hardest part is putting on my shoes.
eating weird today- homemade granola with almond milk for breakfast, and granola with choc chips for lunch. Just had some zucchini bread and green tea. Hmm..what to make for dinner. Pasta and veggies for the kids, maybe a smoothie for me.
Thanks Audrey for letting me joining this blog- it helps me stay motivated to keep up the exercise during these freezing winter days....
Thursday, February 04, 2010
Wednesday, February 03, 2010
Sick!
Bah, I've done little in the past few days. It seems that every time I start a new exercise routine I get a horrible cold. So, I'm in a holding pattern. And I'm sure I've had well over my calories today; I don't feel that guilty since I need good stuff to get better, but still, I feel like a cheater.
I made chicken noodle soup today from scratch! No recipe, except a list of ingredients for the noodles. Originally I had planned to go the whole nine yards and boil the chicken to make stock, but James bought a hot rotisserie chicken instead of a raw one - it didn't matter much, and in hindsight that was probably better anyway. I had organic free-range chicken stock and some veggies lying around the house and just dumped them all in. Surprisingly, it turned out super-good! I had seconds. And more for lunch tomorrow.
I'm annoyed that colds knock me out as much as they do. I went to Urgent Care Monday since my doctor is way up in Tualatin and she's only around two days of the week. The Urgent Care doctor said that since I'm immuno-compromised, medicine doesn't help me much and I get way sicker than normal people. He basically said, "Sorry, I can't do much for you." At least he gave me the Sudafed that was the reason I was there to begin with. I understand the reasons behind the Oregon law, but I'm not cooking meth and I don't appreciate feeling like I have to prove that to doctors, thankyouverymuch. At least he made a joke about it. And gave me free steroid nasal spray to help my stuffiness. And a prescription for an antibiotic if my sinus infection gets worse, not that I'll really use it. Oh! And a refill on the Sudafed. Woot.
Enough rambling. I hope work doesn't make me relapse tomorrow. It's already moving to my chest and I only have six Vicodin left.
I made chicken noodle soup today from scratch! No recipe, except a list of ingredients for the noodles. Originally I had planned to go the whole nine yards and boil the chicken to make stock, but James bought a hot rotisserie chicken instead of a raw one - it didn't matter much, and in hindsight that was probably better anyway. I had organic free-range chicken stock and some veggies lying around the house and just dumped them all in. Surprisingly, it turned out super-good! I had seconds. And more for lunch tomorrow.
I'm annoyed that colds knock me out as much as they do. I went to Urgent Care Monday since my doctor is way up in Tualatin and she's only around two days of the week. The Urgent Care doctor said that since I'm immuno-compromised, medicine doesn't help me much and I get way sicker than normal people. He basically said, "Sorry, I can't do much for you." At least he gave me the Sudafed that was the reason I was there to begin with. I understand the reasons behind the Oregon law, but I'm not cooking meth and I don't appreciate feeling like I have to prove that to doctors, thankyouverymuch. At least he made a joke about it. And gave me free steroid nasal spray to help my stuffiness. And a prescription for an antibiotic if my sinus infection gets worse, not that I'll really use it. Oh! And a refill on the Sudafed. Woot.
Enough rambling. I hope work doesn't make me relapse tomorrow. It's already moving to my chest and I only have six Vicodin left.
Wed workout
Today's workout: Jillian Michaels 30 day shred, level 2.
Tomorrow's goal: JM workout, stairstepper, or 2-3 mile run. keep plugging away.....
Tomorrow's goal: JM workout, stairstepper, or 2-3 mile run. keep plugging away.....
Tuesday, February 02, 2010
Tuesday journal
today's exercise: 3 20 min fast walks/runs, 2 15 min walks
good eating today- eating more veggies (yay rainbow chard! and romaine lettuce!) and snacking less.
tomorrow's goal: 2-3 mile run, stairstepper for 40 min, or J.M workout. we'll see if the weather cooperates.
good eating today- eating more veggies (yay rainbow chard! and romaine lettuce!) and snacking less.
tomorrow's goal: 2-3 mile run, stairstepper for 40 min, or J.M workout. we'll see if the weather cooperates.
Monday, February 01, 2010
Monday Monday
Yesterday's exercise: none. I had a friend over and we drank wine and ate homemade chicken noodle soup. also took the kids ice skating at Deering Oaks.
Today's exercise: 2 mile run + 2 20 min brisk walks.
Tomorrow's goal: 2-3 mile run or J.M workout.
Today's exercise: 2 mile run + 2 20 min brisk walks.
Tomorrow's goal: 2-3 mile run or J.M workout.
Saturday, January 30, 2010
Shea butter Saturday and various ramblings
A friend gave me some unrefined shea butter and I can't believe how awesome it is. My hands feel 20 years younger.
we got a new fridge today. I must really be an adult now because it was very exciting- it was my first big appliance purchase.
The kids biked and rode scooters outside today in a -5 windchill. They're real little Mainers for sure.
Today's workout: Jillian Michaels 30 day shred, level 3.
Tomorrow's workout goal: another 30 day shred or stairstepper. By Monday we'll have warmer weather making a run possible! Fingers crossed....
This week's goal: To not skip one day of exercise. can I do it? stay tuned.....
we got a new fridge today. I must really be an adult now because it was very exciting- it was my first big appliance purchase.
The kids biked and rode scooters outside today in a -5 windchill. They're real little Mainers for sure.
Today's workout: Jillian Michaels 30 day shred, level 3.
Tomorrow's workout goal: another 30 day shred or stairstepper. By Monday we'll have warmer weather making a run possible! Fingers crossed....
This week's goal: To not skip one day of exercise. can I do it? stay tuned.....
Friday, January 29, 2010
friday journal
today's workout: Jillian Michaels 30 day shred, level two. also: 4 10 min walks in windy 10 degree weather has to count for something right?
have been trying to eat nutrient dense foods: oatmeal with almonds for breakfast, hard boiled eggs for lunch, homemade granola for snack, lots of green and peppermint tea, and a yummy turkey/kidney bean taco with shredded lettuce and salsa. Had a huge mocha after dinner (it's friday....) I need to go to Whole Foods tomorrow to stock up on baby carrots and more apples and bananas for snacks.
I like the Jillian Michaels workout- it's a bit short for me, but totally intense and I'm feeling a bit sore today- a good sign. If I can't run, this is a good choice for cardio and strength. I don't care if I'm a total nerd for doing a video workout, plus I can do it with the kids here so there are no excuses for missing a workout.
Tomorrow's fitness goal- I'd love to fit in a run, since Sat and Sun are my days for a long run, but I can't go if the temp is below 20 degrees. Here's hoping for 20+ tomorrow! If not, I'll do another Jillian Michaels or the stairstepper.
have been trying to eat nutrient dense foods: oatmeal with almonds for breakfast, hard boiled eggs for lunch, homemade granola for snack, lots of green and peppermint tea, and a yummy turkey/kidney bean taco with shredded lettuce and salsa. Had a huge mocha after dinner (it's friday....) I need to go to Whole Foods tomorrow to stock up on baby carrots and more apples and bananas for snacks.
I like the Jillian Michaels workout- it's a bit short for me, but totally intense and I'm feeling a bit sore today- a good sign. If I can't run, this is a good choice for cardio and strength. I don't care if I'm a total nerd for doing a video workout, plus I can do it with the kids here so there are no excuses for missing a workout.
Tomorrow's fitness goal- I'd love to fit in a run, since Sat and Sun are my days for a long run, but I can't go if the temp is below 20 degrees. Here's hoping for 20+ tomorrow! If not, I'll do another Jillian Michaels or the stairstepper.
Thursday, January 28, 2010
endorphins rule!
today's workout: Jillian Michaels 30 Day Shred, level three. after four days of not working out I feel human again.
tomorrow I plan to fit in a 3 mile run after I volunteer in Noah's class and before Claire comes home from preschool. Hopefully the weather cooperates! If not, I'll do a stairstepper workout or another Jillian Michaels.
made homemade granola and whole wheat blueberry muffins today. also have been making lots of beans in the crockpot to have handy for beans and rice and burritos.
tomorrow's goal: eat more veggies
tomorrow I plan to fit in a 3 mile run after I volunteer in Noah's class and before Claire comes home from preschool. Hopefully the weather cooperates! If not, I'll do a stairstepper workout or another Jillian Michaels.
made homemade granola and whole wheat blueberry muffins today. also have been making lots of beans in the crockpot to have handy for beans and rice and burritos.
tomorrow's goal: eat more veggies
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
