tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20588290985372942142023-11-16T08:11:12.198-05:00Less Is MoreFollow me on my journey to a healthier skinnier me...Jennihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03981634954089714326noreply@blogger.comBlogger97125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2058829098537294214.post-13312278938944227322011-01-12T18:12:00.000-05:002011-01-12T18:12:06.640-05:00Clear Liquid Diet = No Fun!So all day yesterday I was on a clear liquid diet. No this isn't some kind of fad new diet. It was doctored ordered for a procedure I had this morning. Luckily everything looks good from the procedure and I'm back to eating regular foods. Yay!<br />
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Yesterday my diet consisted of apple juice, chicken broth, beef broth, orange jello, and lots of G2 Orange Gatorade. I think it will be a long time before I go near Orange Gatorade. I wasn't allowed anything red or purple. When I'm limited to things like jello and popsicles I want cherry or strawberry. No go on that though.<br />
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Of course at home yesterday I'm drooling over any commercial on tv that has food in it. I was hungry most of the day but it wasn't as bad as I thought about it would be. When the hunger got bad I would have some chicken broth. Even though it was only 30 calories it seemed enough to take the edge off. Thinking back on yesterday seeing that I can get by on very little calories makes it seem like eating a healthy diet day to day should be a piece of cake. Not that I would voluntary do a clear liquid diet again!Jennihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03981634954089714326noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2058829098537294214.post-45507152129798583732011-01-06T08:04:00.002-05:002011-01-06T08:05:10.134-05:00Change is ComingWith the new year comes New Years resolutions. I have never been been big on New Years resolutions. I am not really sure why but I have never really set a serious New Years resolution. This year is no different. My goal to lose weight and get healthier is still the same, nothing magically changed because it was January 1, 2011. Over the holidays though I did realize I need to step it up and make some changes. It really has hit me how close my wedding is. I'll be a Mrs. in 4 months 2 weeks and 2 days (not that I'm counting)! <br />
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Of course I want to be smaller and look amazing in my dress when I walk down the aisle. Also if I can not get the motivation together to lose weight for my wedding then when will I be able to? So I need to change something to get real results. I am sick of the numbers on the scale yo-yoing every week. I am still contemplating what changes I need exactly. So far this is what I'm thinking. <br />
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1. I am sticking with the Weight Watchers plan and still logging all my food and exercise. <br />
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2. I will start going to Weight Watchers meetings again. I just need to figure out what day and time will work best for me.<br />
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3. I am going to take a month off from recording my weigh-ins on the blog. I don't want to keep saying on here that I am going to lose weight and then it not happening, or at least not happening consistently enough. I feel like I need the next 4 weeks to prove it to myself that I can do this. I want to do it for myself and not because people are going to be able to see my weigh-ins. After a month though I will share my progress. Also right now I'm going into my craziest time at work. With work, wedding planning, working out, and Duke basketball season in full swing (seriously I love going to the games but it's time consuming) I do not want to commit to posting on any particular day of the week consistently. <br />
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4. I will work out a total of at least 5 days a week getting an hour of cardio in. I will work out a 6th day but that workout can be 30 minutes if needed (when I need to do lunch time workouts).Jennihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03981634954089714326noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2058829098537294214.post-20032266833201789282011-01-03T19:44:00.000-05:002011-01-03T19:44:56.585-05:00Slow Cooker Sunday (well Monday in this case)I used my last day off from work today to come up with a game plan on how to take my weight loss to the next level. One thing I knew I needed to improve on were my lunches during the week. I found myself in a pattern of bringing sandwiches to work and not being very full. In return I would snack too much in the afternoon. I then would try to bring a Lean Cuisine in and have a small salad with it. Those would work but they are so full of sodium and preservatives that I don't want that to be a regular habit. Lean Cuisines are great to have on hand for last minute meals and backups.<br />
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I was looking through the Recipe Finder on WeightWatchers.com when I came up with the idea to make a chili or stew today to take for my lunches this week. I searched my Fix it and Forget it Lightly cookbook and found a recipe for a low fat beef stew. It was super easy to make. All the work that was involved was browning the beef and cutting up carrots, onions, and potatoes. I put all of that in my crock pot with low sodium fat free beef broth, Mrs. Dash, and a little bit of salt. An added bonus was getting to smell it deliciousness for 6 hours today while it cooked.<br />
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I have some packed up for my lunch tomorrow and of course had to do a taste test. It was pretty good! It's also really hearty so I know it will be filling. I have decided for the winter I will make a different recipe every Sunday from my Fix it and Forget it Lightly to take for lunches.Jennihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03981634954089714326noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2058829098537294214.post-35157920012206160102010-12-23T14:54:00.000-05:002010-12-23T14:54:55.106-05:00Blogging Break<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="color: red;">M<span style="color: lime;">E<span style="color: red;">R<span style="color: lime;">R<span style="color: red;">Y <span style="color: lime;">C<span style="color: red;">H<span style="color: lime;">R<span style="color: red;">I<span style="color: lime;">S<span style="color: red;">T<span style="color: lime;">M<span style="color: red;">A<span style="color: lime;">S<span style="color: red;">!</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I'm taking a little blog break and will be back in 2011. I hope everyone has a great Christmas and New Years!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Jennihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03981634954089714326noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2058829098537294214.post-33632467842837091762010-12-17T08:31:00.000-05:002010-12-17T08:31:27.862-05:00It's the Holiday Season...<object height="385" width="480"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/oBCIBoLTPhE?fs=1&hl=en_US"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/oBCIBoLTPhE?fs=1&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object><br />
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I have not been able to get this song out of my head recently. At least people haven't been dressed up in gold costumes in my head. I love this time of the year. Christmas is my favorite holiday! This week has been full of celebrating too. Starting Tuesday I was suppose to have 5 holiday parties in a 6 day period. <br />
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Tuesday started with my work department's holiday lunch at PF Changs. I thought this would be no problem I love their steamed shrimp dumplings and egg drop soup and it's very doable with Weight Watchers. What I didn't know is that everything had been ordered for us ahead of time. They brought out tons of food for us. Appetizers and tons of entrees. Luckily shrimp dumplings was one of the appetizers so I tried to get full on those. When the entrees came I just had a little bit of a few of them. I figured portion control was the way to go.<br />
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Yesterday was suppose to be my bigger work party but it was canceled because of the snow/ icy weather. Work wasn't canceled though just the fun part of the day. Oh well the party has been postponed for January 5. Too bad that is one of my department's busiest day of the year because of a deadline.<br />
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Tonight is Matt's unofficial work party which means one of his friends is just using it as an excuse to throw a party, but not just any kind of party it's an Ugly Christmas Sweater party. I have a sweater with a sparkly poinsetta on it just waiting to be worn tonight.<br />
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Tomorrow will my sister's in law's holiday open house. My sister's mother in law is a good cook so I know there will be something good to eat there. The best part is her recipes are usually healthy. Double win! Sunday closes out the holiday parties with my Grandfather's side of the family "Smith family Christmas". This party will be full of finger foods, relatives I don't see often, and a pretty vicious came of Pollyanna!<br />
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My plan to combat against 4 parties in 6 days is portion control, making good choices, and lots of exercise. I also will make sure to eat something healthy before most of them so I'm not showing up starving. <br />
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Happy Holidays!Jennihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03981634954089714326noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2058829098537294214.post-13866536225321898672010-12-16T08:36:00.000-05:002010-12-16T08:36:47.679-05:00Belated Weekly Weigh-In<table border="0" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="0" class="zeroBorder"><tbody>
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<tr><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="font-family: arial,sans,sans-serif;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">12/1/2010</span></b></span></span></td><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="font-family: arial,sans,sans-serif;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">1.2</span></b></span></span></td><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="font-family: arial,sans,sans-serif;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">-16.2</span></b></span></span></td><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="font-family: arial,sans,sans-serif;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">-34.2</span></b></span></span></td><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="font-family: arial,sans,sans-serif;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">0</span></b></span></span></td></tr>
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This week has been kind of nutty so my apologies on this post being late. Also because this week continues to be nutty so this is going to be a short and sweet post. I lost 1.1 lbs this week. I'm happy with it. Basically anything that is a 1 lb loss or more a week is good for me.<br />
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I also ramped my workouts up again and worked out 5 times this week. My workouts were 4 runs and 1 Zumba class. This week is full of Holiday parties, but more on that in another post.Jennihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03981634954089714326noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2058829098537294214.post-88331547509167359422010-12-08T11:48:00.000-05:002010-12-08T11:48:41.953-05:00Weekly Wednesday Weigh In<table border="0" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="0" class="zeroBorder"><tbody>
<tr><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="font-family: arial,sans,sans-serif;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">Date</span></b></span></span></td><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="font-family: arial,sans,sans-serif;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">Change</span></b></span></span></td><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="font-family: arial,sans,sans-serif;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">Total</span></b></span></span></td><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="font-family: arial,sans,sans-serif;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">Total From Beginning</span></b></span></span></td><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="font-family: arial,sans,sans-serif;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">Work Outs in Week</span></b></span></span></td></tr>
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Another week past and a small lose to show for it. After working out last Wednesday at lunch and writing about it here I realized I spoke too soon. That night was probably the worst for my coughing fits. I think the running kicked my asthma into high gear. I laid low for a few days after that and now I'm feeling a lot better! Still coughing at night but not nearly as bad. <br />
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My workouts this week were 1 run, 1 workout on the <a href="http://www.arctrainer.com/">Arc trainer</a> at the gym, and then another lunch workout but on the elliptical this time. I have so far really liked the few times I have worked out at lunch. I don't have to get up earlier than normal and then I love the feeling of knowing my workout for the day as already been completed.<br />
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My work has a conference center/ hotel for students when they come to residencies here and the staff have access to the gym there. It's nice because it's right here at work. They have a locker room with showers and everything too. Why didn't I think of this sooner? I will use this as a way to get in my workouts when I have something to do right after work. Like today I am going to the Duke basketball game tonight so I'll get my workout in during lunch.<br />
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Last night Matt and I put up our Christmas tree. I love Christmas time! It was so nice to eat dinner with the tree lights on in the background. Now I need to wrap some presents to put under it!<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpTjvgBAaeIgrD39KMZRoG3pctRgh4cPzg4-a7RdiImIPQkE6RNXFo73ms0r6rJkFeSS2rJYWWk7t7PDeMF7YShHP1taF8L-iFEUPLR7yHwo8CK9DeSmX0qovKT95EVnxv_LF3WdVlbDA/s1600/tree.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpTjvgBAaeIgrD39KMZRoG3pctRgh4cPzg4-a7RdiImIPQkE6RNXFo73ms0r6rJkFeSS2rJYWWk7t7PDeMF7YShHP1taF8L-iFEUPLR7yHwo8CK9DeSmX0qovKT95EVnxv_LF3WdVlbDA/s400/tree.jpg" width="300" /></a></div>Jennihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03981634954089714326noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2058829098537294214.post-45495590018583635942010-12-06T15:20:00.000-05:002010-12-06T15:20:42.687-05:00Weight Watchers New Points Plus ProgramA few weeks ago Weight Watchers announced a new program called Points Plus. I have been using Points Plus for the last week and so far I have mixed feelings about it. I will start with the cons of the program so I can end on a positive note.<br />
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<u>What I Do Not Like about Points Plus </u><br />
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- Points are now calculated on fat, carbohydrates, protein, and fiber. Anything I had previously entered into my online plan manage is now obsolete and has to be entered again. This by far is the most annoying thing. I had tons of stuff that isn't in their data base entered. I also had recipes in there. Recipes are time consuming to enter!<br />
- I can no longer guesstimate points in my head based on the calories.<br />
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- My little Weight Watchers points calculator is no good to me.<br />
- A lot of the things I eat are more points than they use to be. This is mostly a mental thing because I do get a bigger point allotment pre day.<br />
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<u>What I like about Points Plus </u><br />
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- Points are now calculated on fat, carbohydrates, protein, and fiber. I like that Weight Watchers is now looking at the bigger picture and taking more into consideration than calories, fat, and fiber. Why don't calories matter anymore though? Because the other things are what make up the calories?<br />
- Even though a lot of items are more points now it seems to still work out about the same. I typically end the day right on track with my points or by using a few of my weekly points just like I did with the old program.<br />
- Most fruits are now zero points. I'm not exactly sure how this works but I'll take it.<br />
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Overall the new plan is okay. It really comes down that I will need time to get use to the new program. Hopefully eventually I will able to figure out how to mentally guesstimate points in my head. Before I knew that every 50 calories were usually 1 point. If an item is high in fat it would take it up to more and if it was high in fiber it would take it down. This is when I wish I was still going to meetings. It would be useful to hear what a meeting leader has to say about the program. Does anyone know of a good way to guesstimate points values with the new program?<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>Jennihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03981634954089714326noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2058829098537294214.post-45467799502980258782010-12-01T14:42:00.000-05:002010-12-01T14:42:43.068-05:00Weekly Wednesday Weigh In<table border="0" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="0" class="zeroBorder"><tbody>
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<tr><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="font-family: arial,sans,sans-serif;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">11/10/2010</span></b></span></span></td><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="font-family: arial,sans,sans-serif;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">2</span></b></span></span></td><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="font-family: arial,sans,sans-serif;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">-15.4</span></b></span></span></td><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="font-family: arial,sans,sans-serif;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">-33.4</span></b></span></span></td><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="font-family: arial,sans,sans-serif;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">5</span></b></span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="font-family: arial,sans,sans-serif;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">11/24/2010</span></b></span></span></td><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="font-family: arial,sans,sans-serif;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">-2</span></b></span></span></td><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="font-family: arial,sans,sans-serif;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">-17.4</span></b></span></span></td><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="font-family: arial,sans,sans-serif;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">-35.4</span></b></span></span></td><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="font-family: arial,sans,sans-serif;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">3</span></b></span></span></td></tr>
<tr><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="font-family: arial,sans,sans-serif;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">12/1/2010</span></b></span></span></td><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="font-family: arial,sans,sans-serif;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">1.2</span></b></span></span></td><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="font-family: arial,sans,sans-serif;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">-16.2</span></b></span></span></td><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="font-family: arial,sans,sans-serif;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">-34.2</span></b></span></span></td><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="font-family: arial,sans,sans-serif;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">0</span></b></span></span></td></tr>
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The week of Thanksgiving doesn't count right? I was talking to my friend Beezus the other day and was telling her I was not going to have good results for this week. She was told me "that everyone knew the week of Thanksgiving doesn't count". She also advised that I write a blog on just that. I thought about doing just that. I could list a lot of reasons why this last week shouldn't count but in reality it does count. The scale still read this morning that I have gained 1.2 lbs and in the end the scale wins.<br />
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Zip, zero, zlich, zot, aught, <span id="hotword"><span id="hotword" name="hotword" style="background-color: transparent; cursor: default;">nought, null workouts for me this week. I do not remember the last time I did not work out at all in a week. I had an awful cold that made me get out of breath and not be able to breathe well when I would just walk upstairs at home. Actually I coudn't breath well if I was just sitting on the couch. I did attempt a power walk one day but that turned in to a major coughing fit. In the past when I have these colds I workout anyway. Every time in result though I get an asthma flare up. Remember <a href="http://jenni-lessismore.blogspot.com/2010/06/wednesday-weekly-weigh-in.html">this</a>? I decided to not workout this week to avoid the asthma flare up, but I did walk some and try to be more active than sitting on the couch.</span></span><br />
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<span id="hotword"><span id="hotword" name="hotword" style="background-color: transparent; cursor: default;">The good news is that last night was the first time in a while that I actually was able to sleep most of the night. Mind you I still took my codeine cough syrup before bed but this time it won over my cough. I know Matt was thankful because me up most of the night coughing equals him up a lot of the night. Since my cough seems to be better I knew it was time to get back on the workout wagon. I already have completed 1 workout for this week. I took advantage of the small gym we have at work and got on the tread mill during my lunch break. One down and at least 4 more to go...</span></span>Jennihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03981634954089714326noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2058829098537294214.post-39981707569034805232010-11-24T10:07:00.001-05:002010-11-24T10:13:43.606-05:00Weekly Wednesday Weigh In<table border="0" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="0" class="zeroBorder"><tbody></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="0" class="zeroBorder"><tbody></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="0" class="zeroBorder"><tbody></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="0" class="zeroBorder"><tbody></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="0" class="zeroBorder"><tbody></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="0" class="zeroBorder"><tbody></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="0" class="zeroBorder"><tbody></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="0" class="zeroBorder"><tbody></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="0" class="zeroBorder"><tbody>
<tr><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="font-family: arial,sans,sans-serif;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">Date</span></b></span></span></td><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="font-family: arial,sans,sans-serif;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">Change</span></b></span></span></td><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="font-family: arial,sans,sans-serif;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">Total</span></b></span></span></td><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="font-family: arial,sans,sans-serif;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">Total From Beginning</span></b></span></span></td><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="font-family: arial,sans,sans-serif;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">Work Outs in Week</span></b></span></span></td></tr>
<tr><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="font-family: arial,sans,sans-serif;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">11/3/2010</span></b></span></span></td><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="font-family: arial,sans,sans-serif;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">-1</span></b></span></span></td><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="font-family: arial,sans,sans-serif;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">-17.4</span></b></span></span></td><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="font-family: arial,sans,sans-serif;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">-35.4</span></b></span></span></td><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="font-family: arial,sans,sans-serif;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">5</span></b></span></span></td></tr>
<tr><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="font-family: arial,sans,sans-serif;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">11/10/2010</span></b></span></span></td><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="font-family: arial,sans,sans-serif;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">2</span></b></span></span></td><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="font-family: arial,sans,sans-serif;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">-15.4</span></b></span></span></td><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="font-family: arial,sans,sans-serif;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">-33.4</span></b></span></span></td><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="font-family: arial,sans,sans-serif;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">5</span></b></span></span></td></tr>
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Woot! I lost 2 lbs this week. It isn't a mystery to me how that happened either. I worked my butt off for those 2 lbs! I brought my lunch for work most days. One day I did eat out with my coworker but we went to a delicious salad place where they chop up your salad and you get to pick the toppings you want. There are so many toppings that it's easy to go a little over board, but as long as I was picking wisely then I will pay the extra fee for a few more veggies.<br />
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I wish I had gotten more workouts in this week but I did what I could at the time. My plan was to get a 4th workout in last night but then I woke up feeling pretty crummy yesterday. I was achy and couldn't breathe well so I figured I shouldn't push it and work out. I might have worked out if this week wasn't Thanksgiving and Matt's family wasn't coming in town, but since it is I was focused on getting better as fast as possible. I'm not 100% today but I'm definitely better than yesterday.<br />
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This year for Thanksgiving Matt's family is coming to town to have Thanksgiving with my family. It will be the first time the families meet each other. I'm a little nervous but not really because I think our families will mesh well and if not then both families are polite enough to pretend. :) His parents are staying in town until next Wednesday so they can go to a Duke basketball game and football game. This means there will be a lot of eating out this coming week. That's okay because I will just make good choices when I eat out and work out as much as possible. I think a reasonable goal for this coming week with everything going on is to maintain my current weight.<br />
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This year I am thankful for my amazing fiance, family, friends! I'm also thankful that I have the ability to be able to work out and make myself healthier. What are you thankful for?<br />
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<tr><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="font-family: arial,sans,sans-serif;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">10/27/2010</span></b></span></span></td><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="font-family: arial,sans,sans-serif;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">1.3</span></b></span></span></td><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="font-family: arial,sans,sans-serif;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">-16.4</span></b></span></span></td><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="font-family: arial,sans,sans-serif;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">-34.4</span></b></span></span></td><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="font-family: arial,sans,sans-serif;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">4</span></b></span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="font-family: arial,sans,sans-serif;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">11/10/2010</span></b></span></span></td><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="font-family: arial,sans,sans-serif;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">2</span></b></span></span></td><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="font-family: arial,sans,sans-serif;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">-15.4</span></b></span></span></td><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="font-family: arial,sans,sans-serif;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">-33.4</span></b></span></span></td><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="font-family: arial,sans,sans-serif;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">5</span></b></span></span></td></tr>
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Today I need to focus on having a positive attitude so I am skipping my regular post and instead going to have a Wordless Wednesday (well almost wordless).<br />
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<div class="MsoNormal">Saturday morning Matt and I rolled out of bed bright and early at 7 am.<span> </span>(Kelly if you are reading this I know you are thinking “wait until you have kids!”, but I don’t have kids and 7 am on a weekend day equals too early)<span> </span>I had a light breakfast of toast and a little bit of milk followed by a lot of water. <span></span>My friend <a href="http://jenni-lessismore.blogspot.com/2010/06/weekly-wednesday-weigh-in-and-amanda.html">Amanda</a> and her new husband came over to ride with us and we were off.<span> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">We got to the race and met up with the rest of Club Shannon.<span> </span><a href="http://makingstuffisfun.blogspot.com/2010/11/how-to-make-it-through-5k-without.html">JMJE from Making Stuff is Fun</a> appropriately made the ladies “Club Shannon” t-shirts to run in.<span> </span>I liked them because it made it easy to spot my friends during the 5k and well of course because they are fabulous.<span> </span>After a short delay and some confusion on where the race starts we were off.<span> </span>I started with Matt next to me for about 2 seconds until he zoomed off ahead of me. That was fine I didn’t expect for anyone to run with me and really to be honest did not want someone to.<span> </span>I do not like when I run with Matt (or anyone) and they are right in front of me. It makes me feel like I need to catch up with them the whole time and I don’t need that stress when running.<span> </span>Also this race was about me. It was about me crossing the finish line knowing I did my best and pushed myself. It was not about me being faster than my friends (which is good since I wasn’t).</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">About a mile into the race we approached the first turn around of the loop. A guy from a radio station was at the turn around and was saying “Good job you are half way there”. I got really excited until I looked at my iPhone and realized it had only been 12 minutes.<span> </span>I then knew he was either a big fat liar or I was going to majorly improve my 5k time. <span> </span>Sadly he was spreading lies to everyone.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">For some reason I had a really harder time than normal running this 5k. I have decided to try why and I have come up with the following reasons: </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">1. My Nike sensor thing didn’t start working when I started off, I knew the time, but not my pace or how long I had ran, and I don’t do well with the unknown </div><div class="MsoNormal">2. It’s really hard to not focus on the run when you are in an actual race and are surrounded by other people running</div><div class="MsoNormal">3. I had never run this course before and had no idea where the half way point was (see number 1 to reference my feelings for the unknown)</div><div class="MsoNormal">4. For some reason I had negative vibes in my head…things like “why in the world did I decide to do this” to “I feel like I might die” and also “that’s it who cares I’m going to walk”</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">Despite my poor attitude I didn’t walk at all. At times I jogged s-l-o-w-l-y but that’s okay as long as I didn’t walk.<span> </span>I finished the 5k in 37 minutes and 37 seconds. 37 seconds over my goal but I’ll take it, especially since my real goal was to finish it without walking.<span> </span>I don’t want to stop running now that the 5k is over. I think a spring 5k is in my future…anyone game to join in?</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFLo_1eQeVCDFReZyvGxP86eZ1vhUxOIrOaYC3CsKyHbxvqvcPjhyEQ0iAJ_JI9xNg88T0PU5i9_LfLJbX_KJpHVW-faTF3LCP-MGTgtZVTV7yBPJFbZH9FQV4VGhQAhGf58pGsw_BFFs/s1600/clubshannon.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFLo_1eQeVCDFReZyvGxP86eZ1vhUxOIrOaYC3CsKyHbxvqvcPjhyEQ0iAJ_JI9xNg88T0PU5i9_LfLJbX_KJpHVW-faTF3LCP-MGTgtZVTV7yBPJFbZH9FQV4VGhQAhGf58pGsw_BFFs/s320/clubshannon.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal">Team Club Shannon after the race. (And yes that is my fiance in the winter hat and gloves that you can't see while we are all in short sleeves. He's such a Florida guy!)</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">PS - How could I forget one of the best parts of the 5k which was the celebration brunch after wards with everyone</div><div class="MsoNormal"> </div><div class="MsoNormal">PSS - Of course the really best part of the 5k was that it raised over $75,00 0 for Lung Cancer research</div><div class="MsoNormal"> </div>Jennihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03981634954089714326noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2058829098537294214.post-90553219250560945582010-11-10T08:24:00.000-05:002010-11-10T08:24:06.363-05:00Weekly Wednesday Weigh In<table border="0" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="0" class="zeroBorder"><tbody></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="0" class="zeroBorder"><tbody></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="0" class="zeroBorder"><tbody></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="0" class="zeroBorder"><tbody></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="0" class="zeroBorder"><tbody></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="0" class="zeroBorder"><tbody></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="0" class="zeroBorder"><tbody>
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<tr><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="font-family: arial,sans,sans-serif;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">10/20/2010</span></b></span></span></td><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="font-family: arial,sans,sans-serif;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">-1.1</span></b></span></span></td><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="font-family: arial,sans,sans-serif;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">-17.7</span></b></span></span></td><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="font-family: arial,sans,sans-serif;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">-35.7</span></b></span></span></td><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="font-family: arial,sans,sans-serif;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">5</span></b></span></span></td></tr>
<tr><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="font-family: arial,sans,sans-serif;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">10/27/2010</span></b></span></span></td><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="font-family: arial,sans,sans-serif;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">1.3</span></b></span></span></td><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="font-family: arial,sans,sans-serif;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">-16.4</span></b></span></span></td><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="font-family: arial,sans,sans-serif;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">-34.4</span></b></span></span></td><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="font-family: arial,sans,sans-serif;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">4</span></b></span></span></td></tr>
<tr><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="font-family: arial,sans,sans-serif;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">11/3/2010</span></b></span></span></td><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="font-family: arial,sans,sans-serif;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">-1</span></b></span></span></td><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="font-family: arial,sans,sans-serif;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">-17.4</span></b></span></span></td><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="font-family: arial,sans,sans-serif;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">-35.4</span></b></span></span></td><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="font-family: arial,sans,sans-serif;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">5</span></b></span></span></td></tr>
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Big fat boo! I'm not sure what really caused the 2 lb gain this week. I have been feeling bloated the last few days and it is that time for me so hopefully that's to blame... I really hoping I'm just retaining water. I guess next week the scale will tell me if that's the case or not.<br />
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I worked out 5 times this week. My workouts were 3 runs, 1 <a href="http://jenni-lessismore.blogspot.com/2010/11/bikram-yoga-take-two.html">Bikram Yoga class</a>, and 1 Zumba class. On Sunday I ran a full 5k in 37 minutes. I am getting pumped for the 5k that I'm running with a group of friends. The 5k is this coming Saturday and I'm ready to do it. My goal is to run the whole thing without stopping to walk in 37 minutes or less.<br />
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Now that the business is taken care of I can get to what today is really worth celebrating for....<br />
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<b><span style="color: purple; font-size: large;">Happy 1st Birthday to the sweetest niece ever! </span></b><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjD0y4V79mfTbAKaFKFtoX5mYceCVTzFzFjtoayhrVdgzNTwp57izjwUVBS9yqHNxpWVLYIq-7tGgOl3AbzZMEMzUycAxFIClf7wCsX08vheC5qQv5GbUUfsJ5oWxvRR-cdfijrUQix-9g/s1600/akt3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="214" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjD0y4V79mfTbAKaFKFtoX5mYceCVTzFzFjtoayhrVdgzNTwp57izjwUVBS9yqHNxpWVLYIq-7tGgOl3AbzZMEMzUycAxFIClf7wCsX08vheC5qQv5GbUUfsJ5oWxvRR-cdfijrUQix-9g/s320/akt3.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Jennihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03981634954089714326noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2058829098537294214.post-70353200566841982682010-11-04T10:46:00.000-04:002010-11-04T10:46:58.970-04:00Bikram Yoga Take TwoLast night I went to my second Bikram Yoga class with my old roommate. This time was a little better than last time. I think the biggest difference was that I knew what to expect during the whole class. There were still times when I had to sit down and take some deep breaths before I could keep going. The heat is just so intense!<br />
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I also had a big towel under me this time which makes a huge difference. Trying to do those poses with sweat dripping and then you slipping on your sweat is not so awesome. I made the mistake of not knowing my instructors name the last time I went so I ended up with the same one this time. She sounds like she is a auctioneer instead of auctioning things off though she is demanding you stretch into awkward poses. She says "lean back, way back, keep going back, push back, you might feel like you are strangling yourself but you aren't, keep pushing back". I wanted to tell her "that I was going to push her back, way back.".<br />
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The pose I probably hate the most is the <a href="http://www.bikramyoga.com/BikramYoga/TwentySixPosturesDetails.php?pos=17">Locust pose</a>. It's the most painful and unnatural thing. You have to somehow cram your arms under your body with your palms facing up. Your elbows are suppose to be under your body too. My old roommate and I were in the back row and were trying to figure this pose out when the instructor looks at us and says "just because you are in the back row doesn't mean you can not do it, I can see everything, get your elbows underneath your body". What? Really? I wasn't trying to cheat the teacher I was trying to figure out how to get my body to move in that way. <br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaSWt0jEY-6uOLBJJ6YYVE0LwHVegywSkcK6bZVabyc-Y0ewdrAFl1LCaORDuhyphenhyphenLAW6AXsI84h3TdJwMsuaOvx-6M0wOPE9qeIPpYd7Rv8oN3hYphCc-zxK05wYKO7Ftsw7vFy7QRymGY/s1600/locust_doubleleg.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaSWt0jEY-6uOLBJJ6YYVE0LwHVegywSkcK6bZVabyc-Y0ewdrAFl1LCaORDuhyphenhyphenLAW6AXsI84h3TdJwMsuaOvx-6M0wOPE9qeIPpYd7Rv8oN3hYphCc-zxK05wYKO7Ftsw7vFy7QRymGY/s1600/locust_doubleleg.jpg" /></a></div>Looks like a lot of fun...huh? The best part of class is at the end when you get to just lay there and they bring you a cold washcloth for your face that has a citrus scent to it. Then after class when I finally get to breath in air that is not over 100 degrees and they give you an flavored ice. That flavored ice is the best 25 calories.Jennihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03981634954089714326noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2058829098537294214.post-23206425999899825992010-11-03T09:33:00.000-04:002010-11-03T09:33:30.227-04:00Weekly Wednesday Weigh In<table border="0" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="0" class="zeroBorder"><tbody>
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<tr><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="font-family: arial,sans,sans-serif;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">10/13/2010</span></b></span></span></td><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="font-family: arial,sans,sans-serif;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">0</span></b></span></span></td><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="font-family: arial,sans,sans-serif;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">-16.6</span></b></span></span></td><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="font-family: arial,sans,sans-serif;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">-34.6</span></b></span></span></td><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="font-family: arial,sans,sans-serif;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">5</span></b></span></span></td></tr>
<tr><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="font-family: arial,sans,sans-serif;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">10/20/2010</span></b></span></span></td><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="font-family: arial,sans,sans-serif;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">-1.1</span></b></span></span></td><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="font-family: arial,sans,sans-serif;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">-17.7</span></b></span></span></td><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="font-family: arial,sans,sans-serif;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">-35.7</span></b></span></span></td><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="font-family: arial,sans,sans-serif;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">5</span></b></span></span></td></tr>
<tr><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="font-family: arial,sans,sans-serif;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">10/27/2010</span></b></span></span></td><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="font-family: arial,sans,sans-serif;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">1.3</span></b></span></span></td><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="font-family: arial,sans,sans-serif;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">-16.4</span></b></span></span></td><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="font-family: arial,sans,sans-serif;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">-34.4</span></b></span></span></td><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="font-family: arial,sans,sans-serif;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">4</span></b></span></span></td></tr>
<tr><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="font-family: arial,sans,sans-serif;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">11/3/2010</span></b></span></span></td><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="font-family: arial,sans,sans-serif;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">-1</span></b></span></span></td><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="font-family: arial,sans,sans-serif;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">-17.4</span></b></span></span></td><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="font-family: arial,sans,sans-serif;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">-35.4</span></b></span></span></td><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="font-family: arial,sans,sans-serif;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">5</span></b></span></span></td></tr>
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So I lost 1 lb this week. Not terrible but not amazing either. I worked out 5 times this week. All of my workouts were training for the 5k I have coming up in a 1 1/2 weeks. I really have been able to see progress. On Sunday I ran 3 miles without stopping! Well it might be safer to call it a jog since I averaged a 12 minute mile. Like I said before though I'm not really concerned with speed right now. <br />
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This coming weekend I am headed to my hometown for<a href="http://makingstuffisfun.blogspot.com/2010/11/most-wonderful-month-of-year.html"> JMJE's</a> 30th Birthday extravaganza. Very excited for that and to hang out with my besties. Nothing much else going on this week out of the ordinary.Jennihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03981634954089714326noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2058829098537294214.post-89723391130887482792010-10-27T07:45:00.000-04:002010-10-27T08:35:59.347-04:00Weekly Wednesday Weigh In<table border="0" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="0" class="zeroBorder"><tbody></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="0" class="zeroBorder"><tbody></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="0" class="zeroBorder"><tbody></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="0" class="zeroBorder"><tbody>
<tr><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="font-family: arial,sans,sans-serif;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">Date</span></b></span></span></td><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="font-family: arial,sans,sans-serif;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">Change</span></b></span></span></td><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="font-family: arial,sans,sans-serif;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">Total</span></b></span></span></td><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="font-family: arial,sans,sans-serif;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">Total From Beginning</span></b></span></span></td><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="font-family: arial,sans,sans-serif;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">Work Outs in Week</span></b></span></span></td></tr>
<tr><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="font-family: arial,sans,sans-serif;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">10/6/2010</span></b></span></span></td><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="font-family: arial,sans,sans-serif;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">-1</span></b></span></span></td><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="font-family: arial,sans,sans-serif;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">-16.6</span></b></span></span></td><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="font-family: arial,sans,sans-serif;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">-34.6</span></b></span></span></td><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="font-family: arial,sans,sans-serif;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">5</span></b></span></span></td></tr>
<tr><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="font-family: arial,sans,sans-serif;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">10/13/2010</span></b></span></span></td><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="font-family: arial,sans,sans-serif;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">0</span></b></span></span></td><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="font-family: arial,sans,sans-serif;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">-16.6</span></b></span></span></td><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="font-family: arial,sans,sans-serif;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">-34.6</span></b></span></span></td><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="font-family: arial,sans,sans-serif;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">5</span></b></span></span></td></tr>
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Boo! I gained 1.3 pounds this week. It really didn't come as much of a surprise to me. I feel like I didn't have a great weekend with eating. Not terrible but not as good as I needed it to be. For some reason then I just wrote the whole week off which was stupid. I am back to tracking every bite today and making sure I can make up for last week this week.<br />
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I worked out 4 times this week. All 4 workouts were runs to prepare for the 5k I'm running in November. This week I really was able to ramp my runs up. My last run on Monday I ran for 36 minutes with just 1 1/2 minutes of walking in the middle. It really helped that I went running with my friend Mrs. Acorn and her dog Barkley. Amanda's pace is a little faster than mine so she was ahead of me for the most part, but not so far enough that I couldn't see her. If we went around corners and I got out of Barkley's site he would turn around and look for me. I should run with Barkley more often! We ran 3 miles in the 36 minutes which puts me at a 12 minute mile. If I can run the 5k doing a 12 minute mile I will be happy. Nothing wrong with slow and steady!<br />
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This morning I also have started a new breakfast. I like to eat breakfast at my desk in the morning. It gives me more time at home in the morning and I find eating later helps hold me over to lunch. My new breakfast is instant oatmeal and then I add unsweetened applesauce to it. I also will have a banana with it. I wasn't sure how the oatmeal was going to taste but with the added applesauce it was actually really good. I need to bring some cinnamon in to work. I think with an added sprinkle of cinnamon it would be even better. <br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikc7nSZpM1mvvN6cBVHzLb1_u-QkX9lj4cBIqgM3YQmFz_zEX3GtSU2TsBXqVDBIxHZLOREFDEfB6AdxtmCiyr-Rnw1FdszIYSwLJGmyN6f5NbjRvaQ3WwuHu8x72yshoZtdXstmbqMME/s1600/apple-cinnamon-oatmeal.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikc7nSZpM1mvvN6cBVHzLb1_u-QkX9lj4cBIqgM3YQmFz_zEX3GtSU2TsBXqVDBIxHZLOREFDEfB6AdxtmCiyr-Rnw1FdszIYSwLJGmyN6f5NbjRvaQ3WwuHu8x72yshoZtdXstmbqMME/s320/apple-cinnamon-oatmeal.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Okay mine didn't look as fabulous as this but I'm sure if I had thrown pieces of apple into it then it would have.Jennihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03981634954089714326noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2058829098537294214.post-91518149283771943242010-10-22T08:00:00.002-04:002010-10-22T08:00:04.654-04:00Things that Make Me SmileI'm a firm believer that your attitude and how you approach things makes a huge difference of how you feel and what the outcomes of your daily experiences are. That doesn't mean I always approach things with a great attitude and a huge smile but I do try to keep things in prospective and pick my battles. Sometimes you just need something to help you smile.<br />
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<u>Things that Make Me Smile</u><br />
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1. Sitting by a fire eating s'mores with the marshmellow light brown but not burnt to a crisp (I wonder how many WW pts that would be) <br />
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2. This video<br />
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She is just hilarious. Sometimes I think I could use some time standing in front of the mirror reminding me how great life is. I mean I like my hair, I like my house, I like everything, everything is great, yeah yeah yeah!<br />
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3.My family, friends, and my fiancee. My triple F's! I'm so lucky to have such supportive loving people around me. <br />
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4. Saying "no" to eating something that isn't healthy. You would think self control would be something that is easier than it actually is. When someone brings in doughnuts to work or chocolate cupcakes and I resist the temptation it makes me feel good and warm and fuzzy for being strong.<br />
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5. Dress down Wednesdays at work. It's funny how something as simple as being able to wear jeans to work 1 day a week makes me happy.<br />
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6. How can you not smile at these faces? I just love my nephew and niece to pieces! <br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">What makes you smile? </div>Jennihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03981634954089714326noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2058829098537294214.post-62926470239894508622010-10-20T07:30:00.006-04:002010-10-20T08:32:45.025-04:00Weekly Wednesday Weigh In<table border="0" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="0" class="zeroBorder"><tbody></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="0" class="zeroBorder"><tbody></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="0" class="zeroBorder"><tbody>
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Yay I lost 1.1 lbs this weeks! It feels really good that I haven't gained in the last 6 weeks! 2 of those 6 weeks I did maintain but that's a lot better than gaining. I worked out 5 times this week. My workouts were 3 Couch to 5k workouts, 1 BodyCombat class, and 1 Zumba class. <br />
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Running is getting harder and harder. I had originally planned on running 2 times a week but since then I realized if I was going to be ready to run a 5k in November that I needed to run at least 3 times a week Overall I'm really excited about the 5k. I am running it with 4 of my closest friends, all of whom I went to high school with. I am nervous that I won't be ready in time for the November 13th race but I try to push that thought out of my mind. It's a pretty level course so as long as I keep training I should be able to push myself to finish that 5k. <br />
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Did I mention that I got a promotion at work? I am really excited about it but it is causing a little bit of craziness at the time. I'm currently learning my new job, doing my old job, and training people for my old position. <br />
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This coming weekend Matt and I are headed to my hometown to celebrate my sister and brother in-laws birthday on Saturday. Also I'll see some of my good friends that night. Then on Sunday I am going with my family to the NC Zoo. I haven't been to the zoo since I was little so I excited to go back and to see my 3 year old nephews reaction to all the animals.Jennihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03981634954089714326noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2058829098537294214.post-74457662362556709172010-10-14T07:00:00.003-04:002010-10-14T07:00:08.146-04:00Bikram Yoga Craziness!On Tuesday night I went to my first ever <a href="http://www.bikramyoga.com/">Bikram Yoga</a> class with my friend Mrs. Acorn. <a href="http://livingsocial.com/">Living Social</a> offered a special for Bikram yoga classes at a local studio. I have never been too excited about working out for 90 minutes in a 105 degree room, but Mrs. Acorn was interested, it was a good deal, and I figured I was willing to give it a try. <br />
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When we got to the studio there were 2 older men standing outside that were half dressed. I couldn't help but think, "what did I get myself into?" When I was finishing up my registration form Mrs. Acorn grabbed us a spot in the room. Unfortunately the only place left big enough for 2 people was right up front directly next to the instructor. As soon as I walked into the room and was hit with the heat I had my 2nd thought of, "OMG what did I get myself into?" <br />
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We started with some loud breathing exercises that I'm not sure I was doing exactly right. We moved into a lot of standing poses. Some of which were really hard and some which were more managable. About forty minutes into the class I sat down for a few minutes to take a break. The heat was just so overwhelming! There were other people that were taking breaks too so it was confronting to know that I wasn't the only one. <br />
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We also did a lot of poses that started from laying on the mat. Laying on a mat sounds easy right? Yeah not so much. Some of the ways she wanted us to move was insane. At one point she said "if you feel like you are being strangled some then that's good you are doing it correctly". I do not know about you but feeling strangling for me never equals good or correct.<br />
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When there was about 25 minutes of the class left I was having a hard time with the heat. I stood up to try to get some cold water and have a few minutes out of the room. The lady stood in front of me and told me to just sit on my mat. I got a panicky feeling that the lady did not want me to leave the room. I knew that if I really needed to leave I could have but I really did not like her telling me to sit back down. Another guy tried to leave the class all together when there was 15 minutes left of class and he was scolded too. <br />
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Overall the class was intense and hard but I did feel really good afterwards. After the class I felt very stretched out and relaxed. Since I have more classes that are paid for I will go again to give it more of a shot. Next time though I will take a big towel to put on my mat so I don't slip on my sweat (disgusting I know) instead of just a little face towel. Oh did I mention that I sweated a lot? I mean A LOT! I have never been so drenched from a workout before. I also will make sure to get there earlier so I can grab a spot in the back. I also want to try out another instructor. The lady that taught the class knew what she was doing but she didn't actually do the poses or show us and I like to be able to see the correct way to do it. I also am a little bitter that she reprimanded me for trying to leave. <br />
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This was what I looked like at Yoga...okay just kidding not so much!Jennihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03981634954089714326noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2058829098537294214.post-56615304988841254612010-10-13T20:18:00.000-04:002010-10-13T20:18:08.374-04:00Weekly Wednesday Weigh In<table border="0" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="0" class="zeroBorder"><tbody></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="0" class="zeroBorder"><tbody>
<tr><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="font-family: arial,sans,sans-serif;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">Date</span></b></span></span></td><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="font-family: arial,sans,sans-serif;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">Change</span></b></span></span></td><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="font-family: arial,sans,sans-serif;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">Total</span></b></span></span></td><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="font-family: arial,sans,sans-serif;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">Total From Beginning</span></b></span></span></td><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="font-family: arial,sans,sans-serif;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">Work Outs in Week</span></b></span></span></td></tr>
<tr><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="font-family: arial,sans,sans-serif;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">9/22/2010</span></b></span></span></td><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="font-family: arial,sans,sans-serif;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">0</span></b></span></span></td><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="font-family: arial,sans,sans-serif;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">-14</span></b></span></span></td><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="font-family: arial,sans,sans-serif;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">-32</span></b></span></span></td><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="font-family: arial,sans,sans-serif;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">4</span></b></span></span></td></tr>
<tr><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="font-family: arial,sans,sans-serif;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">9/29/2010</span></b></span></span></td><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="font-family: arial,sans,sans-serif;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">-1.6</span></b></span></span></td><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="font-family: arial,sans,sans-serif;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">-15.6</span></b></span></span></td><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="font-family: arial,sans,sans-serif;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">-33.6</span></b></span></span></td><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="font-family: arial,sans,sans-serif;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">3</span></b></span></span></td></tr>
<tr><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="font-family: arial,sans,sans-serif;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">10/6/2010</span></b></span></span></td><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="font-family: arial,sans,sans-serif;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">-1</span></b></span></span></td><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="font-family: arial,sans,sans-serif;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">-16.6</span></b></span></span></td><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="font-family: arial,sans,sans-serif;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">-34.6</span></b></span></span></td><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="font-family: arial,sans,sans-serif;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">5</span></b></span></span></td></tr>
<tr><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="font-family: arial,sans,sans-serif;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">10/13/2010</span></b></span></span></td><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="font-family: arial,sans,sans-serif;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">0</span></b></span></span></td><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="font-family: arial,sans,sans-serif;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">-16.6</span></b></span></span></td><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="font-family: arial,sans,sans-serif;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">-34.6</span></b></span></span></td><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="font-family: arial,sans,sans-serif;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">5</span></b></span></span></td></tr>
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So this week I maintained. Big boo! I guess it's progress to maintain when I'm out of town for a weekend but I really wanted to lose. I blame Matt's mom's evil yet delicious chocolate chip cookie brownie things. Okay actually I blame myself. Why is it so hard to just resist the deliciousness? I know it's not one chocolate chip brownie that made me maintain but it's for sure related.<br />
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I took my measurements tonight because I have noticed that my clothes have been fitting differently. I have lost 3.5 inches since last time I took my measurements. That puts me at a total of 11.5 inches lost since the end of March. It's good to progress with my measurements but sometimes it just doesn't come quick enough. I have learned that dedication and patience is what makes this journey work.<br />
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This week I worked out 5 times. My workouts were 3 Couch to 5k workouts, a BodyJam class, and my first ever Bikram Yoga class (more on that in my next post). It feels great to be running again. I definently lost some of my progress from the last time I did the program but that is to be expected since I haven't ran in a few months. Jennihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03981634954089714326noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2058829098537294214.post-47176884153152037452010-10-06T13:05:00.000-04:002010-10-06T13:05:29.504-04:00Weekly Wednesday Weigh In<table border="0" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="0" class="zeroBorder"><tbody></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="0" class="zeroBorder"><tbody>
<tr><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">Date</span></b></span></td><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">Change</span></b></span></td><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">Total</span></b></span></td><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">Total From Beginning</span></b></span></td><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">Work Outs in Week</span></b></span></td></tr>
<tr><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">9/15/2010</span></b></span></td><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">-2</span></b></span></td><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">-14</span></b></span></td><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">-32</span></b></span></td><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">5</span></b></span></td></tr>
<tr><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">9/22/2010</span></b></span></td><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">0</span></b></span></td><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">-14</span></b></span></td><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">-32</span></b></span></td><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">4</span></b></span></td></tr>
<tr><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">9/29/2010</span></b></span></td><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">-1.6</span></b></span></td><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">-15.6</span></b></span></td><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">-33.6</span></b></span></td><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">3</span></b></span></td></tr>
<tr><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">10/6/2010</span></b></span></td><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">-1</span></b></span></td><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">-16.6</span></b></span></td><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">-34.6</span></b></span></td><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">5</span></b></span></td></tr>
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Yay I lost again this week! I'm down 1 more pound and I worked out a total of 5 times. My workouts were 2 Zumba classes, BodyJam class, BodyCombat class, and a power walk with Matt on Sunday. Today after work I'm starting back on a modified Couch to 5k program. My friend Shanzie just started the Couch to 5k program and asked me if I wanted to run a 5k with her in late November or early December. I am going to start today with week 3 of the Couch to 5k program and I plan on running 2 times a week.<br />
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Next week I'm also going to go to my first Bikram Yoga class with Mrs. Acorn. I'm a little nervous about it. I mean 90 minutes doing Yoga in 105 degree heat...should be interesting to say the least. Who knows maybe I'll love it. I feel like I should give at least give it a shot to find out.<br />
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This weekend I am headed to Florida to see my future in-laws and to go to a Gator football game. I should be able to get a run in on Saturday morning while I'm there. I also am mentally preparing for making good choices when I eat out. I have to prove to myself that I can travel and not gain weight for the week. Wish me luck!Jennihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03981634954089714326noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2058829098537294214.post-19257189649758861372010-09-29T16:37:00.000-04:002010-09-29T16:37:39.426-04:00Weekly Wednesday Weigh In<table border="0" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="0" class="zeroBorder"><tbody>
<tr><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">Date</span></b></span></td><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">Change</span></b></span></td><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">Total</span></b></span></td><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">Total From Beginning</span></b></span></td><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">Work Outs in Week</span></b></span></td></tr>
<tr><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">9/8/2010</span></b></span></td><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">2.8</span></b></span></td><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">-12</span></b></span></td><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">-30</span></b></span></td><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">4</span></b></span></td></tr>
<tr><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">9/15/2010</span></b></span></td><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">2</span></b></span></td><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">-14</span></b></span></td><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">-32</span></b></span></td><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">5</span></b></span></td></tr>
<tr><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">9/22/2010</span></b></span></td><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">0</span></b></span></td><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">-14</span></b></span></td><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">-32</span></b></span></td><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">4</span></b></span></td></tr>
<tr><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">9/29/2010</span></b></span></td><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">-1.6</span></b></span></td><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">-15.6</span></b></span></td><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">-33.6</span></b></span></td><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">3</span></b></span></td></tr>
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This is going to be short and sweet because I don't have much time. I lost 1.6 pounds this week. I feel like I did a good job on staying on track with my eating and making good choices. My workouts this week were a Zumba class, BodyJam class, and a BodyCombat class. <br />
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My goals for the coming week are to focus on portion sizes and to work out at least 5 times. Jennihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03981634954089714326noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2058829098537294214.post-16058551285904825252010-09-22T11:37:00.000-04:002010-09-22T11:37:22.364-04:00Weekly Wednesday Weigh In <br />
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<tr><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">Date</span></b></span></td><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">Change</span></b></span></td><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">Total</span></b></span></td><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">Total From Begining</span></b></span></td><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">Work Outs in Week</span></b></span></td></tr>
<tr><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">9/1/2010</span></b></span></td><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">-0.6</span></b></span></td><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">-14.8</span></b></span></td><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">-32.8</span></b></span></td><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">3</span></b></span></td></tr>
<tr><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">9/8/2010</span></b></span></td><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">2.8</span></b></span></td><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">-12</span></b></span></td><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">-30</span></b></span></td><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">4</span></b></span></td></tr>
<tr><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">9/15/2010</span></b></span></td><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">2</span></b></span></td><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">-14</span></b></span></td><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">-32</span></b></span></td><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">5</span></b></span></td></tr>
<tr><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">9/22/2010</span></b></span></td><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">0</span></b></span></td><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">-14</span></b></span></td><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">-32</span></b></span></td><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">4</span></b></span></td></tr>
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So this week I maintained. I guess that is better than gaining but not nearly good as as losing! The good news is I know why I maintained and the bad news is that I made choices that caused me to maintain. I tail gated this weekend and with that came tailgating food and drinking a few beers. I will not be repeating that every weekend for sure!<br />
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Also I have had some minor health problems come up in the last few weeks that have been stressing me out and I have always been a stress eater. It's really not an excuse because there will always be something that causes stress. I worked out 4 times this week my workouts were BodyJam, BodyCombat, and 2 hikes/ power walks. <br />
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I am thinking of trying <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bikram_Yoga">Bikram Yoga</a> in the next few weeks with my friend Mrs. Acorn. The idea of it kind of scares me though and seems intense. 90 minutes of yoga in a room that is 105 degrees? Hmm I don't know. We'll see.Jennihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03981634954089714326noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2058829098537294214.post-50309303446303695062010-09-15T08:48:00.000-04:002010-09-15T08:48:59.649-04:00Weekly Wednesday Weigh In<table border="0" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="0" class="zeroBorder"><tbody>
<tr><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">Date</span></b></span></td><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">Change</span></b></span></td><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">Total</span></b></span></td><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">Total From Begining</span></b></span></td><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">Work Outs in Week</span></b></span></td></tr>
<tr><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">8/25/2010</span></b></span></td><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">-1.4</span></b></span></td><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">-14.2</span></b></span></td><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">-32.2</span></b></span></td><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">4</span></b></span></td></tr>
<tr><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">9/1/2010</span></b></span></td><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">-0.6</span></b></span></td><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">-14.8</span></b></span></td><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">-32.8</span></b></span></td><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">3</span></b></span></td></tr>
<tr><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">9/8/2010</span></b></span></td><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">2.8</span></b></span></td><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">-12</span></b></span></td><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">-30</span></b></span></td><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">4</span></b></span></td></tr>
<tr><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">9/15/2010</span></b></span></td><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">2</span></b></span></td><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">-14</span></b></span></td><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">-32</span></b></span></td><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">5</span></b></span></td></tr>
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I lost 2 lbs this week. I really was hoping to lose the 2.8 lbs I gained last week but I'll take 2 lbs any week. I worked out 5 times this week. My workouts were 2 Zumba classes, a power walk/ hike, BodyCombat class, and BodyJam class. A big win for me is when I went jean shopping over the weekend and I was able to buy a size smaller than I have been wearing. I am wearing the jeans now since it's dress down Wednesday at work. It feels great to be in a smaller size and be able to breath! This leads me to believe that I should take measurements again since I haven't in a while. That is on my to do list for the coming week.<br />
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Last Saturday Matt and I spent the morning volunteering at Habitat for Humanity. Matt's work is sponsoring a house. It was a lot of fun. I spent the morning on a pump jack nailing up foam board, getting the house ready for siding. I worked out my legs pumping that jack up to the 2nd story. We also put soffit up on the outer ledge of the house that is also to prepare for the siding to go up next week. I talk about this stuff like I know what it means but I really don't I just went along with what they told me to do. <br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjZZWdczBPW78lYaWIXSacQdlp5EtqmnETaoufgx_T8tfY143uGaZBDhkmYbjjoDnM-1rpdtuji_sW681Xh5nu22h7I9ZQx0SJrOGhuA0VIN5AI_SUQ09Bd8eHojtlsZjWat2umijtUkU/s1600/habitat_logo.gif" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjZZWdczBPW78lYaWIXSacQdlp5EtqmnETaoufgx_T8tfY143uGaZBDhkmYbjjoDnM-1rpdtuji_sW681Xh5nu22h7I9ZQx0SJrOGhuA0VIN5AI_SUQ09Bd8eHojtlsZjWat2umijtUkU/s200/habitat_logo.gif" width="159" /></a></div>Matt and I will spend a few more Saturdays working on the house before it's scheduled to be complete in November. The house is for a single mom and her 3 children (and a 4th one is due in the next few weeks). I learned more about Habitat; that the familes pay for their house like anyone else but they are provided an interest free mortgage from Habitat. Also instead of paying a down payment they are required to contribute 250 sweat equity hours. Sweat equity hours means they are required to put a specific amount of hours into working on their home or other Habitat homes. So on Saturday I worked along side around 6 men and women who were putting time towards their own sweat equity hours. It was a great experience and I can't wait to go back.Jennihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03981634954089714326noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2058829098537294214.post-55336392531455338492010-09-08T08:58:00.000-04:002010-09-08T08:58:00.748-04:00Weekly Wednesday Weigh In<table border="0" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="0" class="zeroBorder"><tbody></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="0" class="zeroBorder"><tbody>
<tr><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="font-family: arial,sans,sans-serif;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">Date</span></b></span></span></td><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="font-family: arial,sans,sans-serif;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">Change</span></b></span></span></td><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="font-family: arial,sans,sans-serif;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">Total</span></b></span></span></td><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="font-family: arial,sans,sans-serif;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">Total From Begining</span></b></span></span></td><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="font-family: arial,sans,sans-serif;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">Work Outs in Week</span></b></span></span></td></tr>
<tr><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="font-family: arial,sans,sans-serif;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">8/18/2010</span></b></span></span></td><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="font-family: arial,sans,sans-serif;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">-1.4</span></b></span></span></td><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="font-family: arial,sans,sans-serif;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">-12.8</span></b></span></span></td><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="font-family: arial,sans,sans-serif;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">-30.8</span></b></span></span></td><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="font-family: arial,sans,sans-serif;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">5</span></b></span></span></td></tr>
<tr><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="font-family: arial,sans,sans-serif;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">8/25/2010</span></b></span></span></td><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="font-family: arial,sans,sans-serif;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">-1.4</span></b></span></span></td><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="font-family: arial,sans,sans-serif;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">-14.2</span></b></span></span></td><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="font-family: arial,sans,sans-serif;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">-32.2</span></b></span></span></td><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="font-family: arial,sans,sans-serif;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">4</span></b></span></span></td></tr>
<tr><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="font-family: arial,sans,sans-serif;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">9/1/2010</span></b></span></span></td><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="font-family: arial,sans,sans-serif;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">-0.6</span></b></span></span></td><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="font-family: arial,sans,sans-serif;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">-14.8</span></b></span></span></td><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="font-family: arial,sans,sans-serif;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">-32.8</span></b></span></span></td><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="font-family: arial,sans,sans-serif;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">3</span></b></span></span></td></tr>
<tr><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="font-family: arial,sans,sans-serif;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">9/8/2010</span></b></span></span></td><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="font-family: arial,sans,sans-serif;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">2.8</span></b></span></span></td><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="font-family: arial,sans,sans-serif;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">-12</span></b></span></span></td><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="font-family: arial,sans,sans-serif;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">-30</span></b></span></span></td><td style="background-color: purple; border: 1pt solid rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 17pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom; width: 120pt;"><span style="font-family: arial,sans,sans-serif;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">4</span></b></span></span></td></tr>
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I am so confused as to why I gained 2.8 lbs. As of yesterday morning I had lost 1 pound for the week then this morning I get on the scale and I have gained 2.8 lbs. This means that from yesterday to today I gained 3.8 lbs! Yesterday was a normal eating day within my points and I worked out. Maybe I am holding a lot of water? I am trying to think if I had more sodium than usual yesterday that would cause me to be retaining water. I did have a lean cuisine at lunch and those can be high in sodium but it still doesn't seem to add up. I don't know what is going on but it's very annoying!<br />
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This week my workouts were BodyJam class, a power walk, BodyAttack class, and Zumba. The BodyAttack was a new one for me. It was kind of a sports conditioning class that combined strength and cardio. I went to the mall on Monday after the class and I could tell just walking around that my legs got a good workout. This week I am going to be more aware of portion sizes and also making sure to get enough fruits and vegetables in.Jennihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03981634954089714326noreply@blogger.com1