Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
The First Week and my Goals
Well, I finished the workouts for the week and weighed-in this morning. Walking on the treadmill at the gym shows me that when I think I'm walking as fast as humanly possible, I'm still at a really slow mile pace. I added a bit of jogging to the routine to spped things up, but was disgusted at how sweaty my cast became and how long it took to dry at home with a hair dryer. (gross!!!) I only have one more week of wearing the cast if all goes as planned, so keep your fingers crossed!
This week I add dieting to the routine. I started last night and found a yummy low-calorie meal that the whole family enjoyed. I toasted English muffins, melted low cal sharp cheddar slices on them, and then topped it with our free-range, organic eggs that were "fried" with zero calorie "butter" spray. In all - it was 210 calories and tastes like junk food. Addison loved it. Since it's my TOTM(time of the month) this week, it will be hard to diet, but I hope to see a weight loss of 3 pounds by next Tuesday. When I lose 15 pounds, I get to treat myself with a hair cut and color, so let's get that done before Thanksgiving!
The total goal is to lose 40-45 pounds by my birthday - February 9th.
After that, I want to:
1.) Keep it off by cheating only once a week and finding more low cal recipes that the whole family loves so that I can keep cooking. (I love food prep.)
2.) Finish the marathon with my sisters.
3.) Wear a bathing suit this year and not be limited by my low self image. (go to the water park with my kids!)
4.) Maintain a healthy attitude about my body for my daughter's sake so that she is active by choice - and not by fear over her figure.
Last night, Addison and I did toddler yoga. You haven't seen cute until you've seen a two-year-old do yoga. I think it will be our new routine. FREAKIN ADORABLE.
This week I add dieting to the routine. I started last night and found a yummy low-calorie meal that the whole family enjoyed. I toasted English muffins, melted low cal sharp cheddar slices on them, and then topped it with our free-range, organic eggs that were "fried" with zero calorie "butter" spray. In all - it was 210 calories and tastes like junk food. Addison loved it. Since it's my TOTM(time of the month) this week, it will be hard to diet, but I hope to see a weight loss of 3 pounds by next Tuesday. When I lose 15 pounds, I get to treat myself with a hair cut and color, so let's get that done before Thanksgiving!
The total goal is to lose 40-45 pounds by my birthday - February 9th.
After that, I want to:
1.) Keep it off by cheating only once a week and finding more low cal recipes that the whole family loves so that I can keep cooking. (I love food prep.)
2.) Finish the marathon with my sisters.
3.) Wear a bathing suit this year and not be limited by my low self image. (go to the water park with my kids!)
4.) Maintain a healthy attitude about my body for my daughter's sake so that she is active by choice - and not by fear over her figure.
Last night, Addison and I did toddler yoga. You haven't seen cute until you've seen a two-year-old do yoga. I think it will be our new routine. FREAKIN ADORABLE.
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Janelle's Personal Goals
It's hard to believe that a year ago I was in great shape. I could run 15+ miles without dying.
My clothes fit. It was great. Not that this new life of mine isn't great. I LOVE being a mom, and have been happy with the progress I have made in my fitness since Graesen's birth 2.5 months ago.
But, let's be honest. I still have about 10 pounds to go to be at my pre-pregnancy weight. My previous 7-7:30 pace (per mile) is now hovering around 9-10 minutes. Many of my clothes do not fit . In fact, I have resorted to wearing the same few outfits (the ones that fit) over and over again, because no one really wants to see the muffin top or love handles hanging out over the top of my other pants. So while I have lost a lot of the weight (I gained almost 50 pounds), I really would like to have my wardrobe back.
Here's where I am today:
*10 lbs to lose
*Running 4-6 days a week usually anywhere from 3-6 miles
*9-10 minute pace
*Doing ab work every once in a while
*Not dieting. I pretty much eat whatever I feel like, which is probably not helping me lose the last 10 pounds.
My Goals:
*Lose 5-10 pounds-I'm trying to be realistic, because I am breastfeeding my son and know that it is not always possible to lose all the weight while breastfeeding.
*Get up to a 10 mile run by the time Graesen is 6 months old
*Eat healthier. Maybe only one junk item per day :)
*Do ab work at least every other day
*Do pushups at least every other day (I guess that means I should start sometime. I do NOT like pushups)
*Complete the marathon
*Have fun doing the marathon- My previous marathons were done competitively. I would love to do a marathon during which I take time to enjoy the whole process.
*Spend time with my sisters
Janelle
Old, in shape version of me
My clothes fit. It was great. Not that this new life of mine isn't great. I LOVE being a mom, and have been happy with the progress I have made in my fitness since Graesen's birth 2.5 months ago.Big, out of shape, pregnant me (warning: this big of a belly makes it nearly impossible to walk, let alone run and stay in shape)
But, let's be honest. I still have about 10 pounds to go to be at my pre-pregnancy weight. My previous 7-7:30 pace (per mile) is now hovering around 9-10 minutes. Many of my clothes do not fit . In fact, I have resorted to wearing the same few outfits (the ones that fit) over and over again, because no one really wants to see the muffin top or love handles hanging out over the top of my other pants. So while I have lost a lot of the weight (I gained almost 50 pounds), I really would like to have my wardrobe back.*10 lbs to lose
*Running 4-6 days a week usually anywhere from 3-6 miles
*9-10 minute pace
*Doing ab work every once in a while
*Not dieting. I pretty much eat whatever I feel like, which is probably not helping me lose the last 10 pounds.
My Goals:
*Lose 5-10 pounds-I'm trying to be realistic, because I am breastfeeding my son and know that it is not always possible to lose all the weight while breastfeeding.
*Get up to a 10 mile run by the time Graesen is 6 months old
*Eat healthier. Maybe only one junk item per day :)
*Do ab work at least every other day
*Do pushups at least every other day (I guess that means I should start sometime. I do NOT like pushups)
*Complete the marathon
*Have fun doing the marathon- My previous marathons were done competitively. I would love to do a marathon during which I take time to enjoy the whole process.
*Spend time with my sisters
Janelle
The Deal, Yo
Who - 3 sisters - Rachae, Shawna, and Janelle
What - Training to walk / run a marathon on June 6th, 2010.
Why - Because we are 29, 26, and 24.
We all have given birth to one child and are in varying levels of fitness, having once been darn good athletes. (Ok - I, Rachae, am in the worst shape of all of us. I admit it.) But now that I'm turning 30, it's time for a goal. Time to have some fun, boost some confidence, and burn some calories. Since we are separated by 300 miles, we will check in weekly on this blog and post anything we find "inspiring." Wish us luck!
What - Training to walk / run a marathon on June 6th, 2010.
Why - Because we are 29, 26, and 24.
We all have given birth to one child and are in varying levels of fitness, having once been darn good athletes. (Ok - I, Rachae, am in the worst shape of all of us. I admit it.) But now that I'm turning 30, it's time for a goal. Time to have some fun, boost some confidence, and burn some calories. Since we are separated by 300 miles, we will check in weekly on this blog and post anything we find "inspiring." Wish us luck!
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