Hello everyone! I know it's been awhile since I have posted. Between work, working out and traveling I'm exhausted. I have 8 days in between trips so I decided I was going to workout everyday. I've been training doin Zumba and of course the treadmill.
Things are going well. Really sick of the diet and did splurge on the new York trip. So I came back and hit it hard again. Monday was legs therefore putting my thighs into a forever hatred of the rest of my body. I made it through and was pretty pumped up after it. Well until I woke up. Lol! I know pain means I'm alive but it makes it harder to go back
I did though. Today was another round of training. Schedule was to be rowing and well I don't know the specific exercise name it was a bar lifting straight up. I made it half way through and blew out my ankle. It has been bothering me for a bit and now it's getting swollen. I felt like I deserted my workout. I was getting it done, exhausting but fighting through it. Brian had me do the treadmill to slow down and try to walk it out.
So that's where the pain is. Now I sit on the couch with ice and a wrap. Tomorrow might not be a gym day but my hopes and high and hitting it hard as I can everyday! Time to power through and keep my goal in front of me!
Wednesday, June 27, 2012
Monday, June 18, 2012
Cookies for marbles
Today was an interesting day. For the past couple days I have been hating the food I have had to eat and I thought about cheating. The worst part has been the egg whites. I'm not going to say everything on my diet because well that's not fair to Brian as this is part of his business. But the egg whites have been killer and been making me sick. The only time I have eaten eggs is in an omelette. Well I found an alternative thanks to Brian
Afterwards he decided to do cardio kick boxing for an hour. Up until now my training sessions have been thirty minutes of go go go. Today was different. Nine different rotations and running two laps around the building and this building is on a hill.
The first time he had me run I made it half way without stopping. Today I made it around once, walked up the hill and ran the rest of the way. I was so excited! Running on pavement is so different for me from being on the treadmill. Right there alone was the boost I have been needing.
On to the circuit. I did well and really stepped it up from the last time we did kickboxing. The sit ups still suck but I was able to do more than last time. I am really excited than my endurance is picking up and I can do more and more each week. I was pouring sweat the entire time. By the end I was exhausted but I felt really accomplished and really proud of myself.
Then Brian decided since I won't be in town Friday for a weigh in we were going to do it tonight! Ahhhh!
Good news lost two more pounds! That's 8 pounds in three weeks!!! That's so awesome and I feel so great! I was starting to waiver but tonight's workout and weigh in has me 100% motivated again!
So the reason of cookies for marbles. I have two small glass bowls, one marble for each pound I want to lose. All the marbles are in one bowl and each pound I lose I get to move that marble. Any pound I gain it has to go back. It's really helped with the urge to snack in the living room because that's where I keep it! So here are my marbles that help keep me going!!!!
Here's to the marbles!!!!
Afterwards he decided to do cardio kick boxing for an hour. Up until now my training sessions have been thirty minutes of go go go. Today was different. Nine different rotations and running two laps around the building and this building is on a hill.
The first time he had me run I made it half way without stopping. Today I made it around once, walked up the hill and ran the rest of the way. I was so excited! Running on pavement is so different for me from being on the treadmill. Right there alone was the boost I have been needing.
On to the circuit. I did well and really stepped it up from the last time we did kickboxing. The sit ups still suck but I was able to do more than last time. I am really excited than my endurance is picking up and I can do more and more each week. I was pouring sweat the entire time. By the end I was exhausted but I felt really accomplished and really proud of myself.
Then Brian decided since I won't be in town Friday for a weigh in we were going to do it tonight! Ahhhh!
Good news lost two more pounds! That's 8 pounds in three weeks!!! That's so awesome and I feel so great! I was starting to waiver but tonight's workout and weigh in has me 100% motivated again!
So the reason of cookies for marbles. I have two small glass bowls, one marble for each pound I want to lose. All the marbles are in one bowl and each pound I lose I get to move that marble. Any pound I gain it has to go back. It's really helped with the urge to snack in the living room because that's where I keep it! So here are my marbles that help keep me going!!!!
Here's to the marbles!!!!
Wednesday, June 13, 2012
Where Cookies Go To Die
Yup that's right. The other side of the gym.
I was thinking tonight might be a repeat of kettle bell hell but no he topped that one. I can always count on Brian for never repeating and always something new and focusing on a different area to train.
Tonight was the other side. It's kid of like ok I walk in the door and there are the treadmills or ellipticals or the area of kettle bells and balls. Tonight no more. We moved to the other side.
Yup that's deadweights, bench pressing, and the land of my thighs hating me:) We started off bench pressing. I'm think ok I got this. Then I was laying down and lifted the bar. Now I feel weak. Up until now I faced each exercise like I got this. Now for those of you who work out and are fit, I sound weak. After ten reps at 45 pounds I realized how weak my arms are. It made me upset and angry but it shouldn't. That is why I'm doing all of this, I make myself fit, active, and all around healthy.
Well in between was squats. I feel like the squats queen. My thighs don't but I do. Then it was on to dead weights. Another I got this. What's really nice about having Brian is the focus of why my form is as how it affects me. Staying in posture is key especially with the history of my back. Took a second to get the hang of it but I got it. Then in between push ups. Like my arms didn't have enough. Made it through!!!
Ok last two. Free weights and lunges. I was good the first go around and the free weight I was good. Lunges not so much. I will get better and my form was good. I was struggling but I know it's another activity to help me succeed. I know Brian is guiding me in the right direction. By the end I was sweating bullets but I felt like I don't know ... Off.
Oh well I will get over it. I made it through each exercise and gave it my all and pushed forward. I was about to leave and then the pain. Lol. I will be sore but sore means its working! Therefore I could barely lift my arms to drive.
Cookies died tonight as the walk up the steps to my apartment was more difficult than anticipated! Feel the burn! I wish someone was home cooking me dinner but it's I'm the oven and it's time for chicken with steamed broccoli!
That's all tonight I'm ready to eat and sleep. Another great day of moving toward my goals!
Happy cookies!
I was thinking tonight might be a repeat of kettle bell hell but no he topped that one. I can always count on Brian for never repeating and always something new and focusing on a different area to train.
Tonight was the other side. It's kid of like ok I walk in the door and there are the treadmills or ellipticals or the area of kettle bells and balls. Tonight no more. We moved to the other side.
Yup that's deadweights, bench pressing, and the land of my thighs hating me:) We started off bench pressing. I'm think ok I got this. Then I was laying down and lifted the bar. Now I feel weak. Up until now I faced each exercise like I got this. Now for those of you who work out and are fit, I sound weak. After ten reps at 45 pounds I realized how weak my arms are. It made me upset and angry but it shouldn't. That is why I'm doing all of this, I make myself fit, active, and all around healthy.
Well in between was squats. I feel like the squats queen. My thighs don't but I do. Then it was on to dead weights. Another I got this. What's really nice about having Brian is the focus of why my form is as how it affects me. Staying in posture is key especially with the history of my back. Took a second to get the hang of it but I got it. Then in between push ups. Like my arms didn't have enough. Made it through!!!
Ok last two. Free weights and lunges. I was good the first go around and the free weight I was good. Lunges not so much. I will get better and my form was good. I was struggling but I know it's another activity to help me succeed. I know Brian is guiding me in the right direction. By the end I was sweating bullets but I felt like I don't know ... Off.
Oh well I will get over it. I made it through each exercise and gave it my all and pushed forward. I was about to leave and then the pain. Lol. I will be sore but sore means its working! Therefore I could barely lift my arms to drive.
Cookies died tonight as the walk up the steps to my apartment was more difficult than anticipated! Feel the burn! I wish someone was home cooking me dinner but it's I'm the oven and it's time for chicken with steamed broccoli!
That's all tonight I'm ready to eat and sleep. Another great day of moving toward my goals!
Happy cookies!
Tuesday, June 12, 2012
Cookies Go To Zumba
Hey everyone! It's been a couple days do time to fill you in!
I didn't drink all weekend and I'm ok with that. I do however, miss my ice cold Miller Lite! One day, hopefully soon, I'll have you again :) I instead caught up on all my cleaning, laundry, and finally relaxing!
Saturday I got up and went to the local market with my parents. All my vegetables for a week for less than 9 dollars! After that it was time to each chicken and spinach and then I spent the rest of the day at the pool. It is my number one priority to be dark. Sick of being pale white or burnt! It is truly the way I relax and really the only time I relax.
Before you start asking what was your workout, I did not work out Friday Saturday or Sunday. I took the weekend off to finally relax for more than an hour. Sunday I spent with the family , of course still drinking my protein and dinner was blackened tilapia! It was so good. My dad, who is an amazing cook, helped me put together the rub. It was so good. Sunday night was back to my three days of egg whites :( I just don't like it but getting used to it.
Monday I was still on cloud nine from my six pound loss on Friday. Wouldn't you know it the day flew by and it was time to train. Not sure what he had in store for me. Although, he was sick of being inside so outside we went. Outside means running and I hate running.
So we ran. Well I ran. Up an down te hill, don't forget had to stop half way up do ten squats and then continue on. I had to stop to catch my breath. Not used to deep lung breathing but it's going to get better and I'm sure he's going to continue to make me run. My fear, it's south Carolina as the summer goes on the heat and humidity goes up. We all know I hate sweating and unfortunately that's not stopping.
Pushing forward, I ended up hitting the tractor tire with a sledge hammer for awhile. That was fun getting frustration out an until today when I woke up I had no idea how much my shoulders would be sore. Oh well moving on!
Today was Zumba! My sister and a friend came and it was so much fun and was not nearly as exhausted as I was the week before. I didn't stop as much to get water. Proud of myself. It was a great Zumba class tonight and tomorrow is another round of training with Brian!
Well I have run out of words and I'm starving so off to tuna and Brussels sprout! Enjoy!
I didn't drink all weekend and I'm ok with that. I do however, miss my ice cold Miller Lite! One day, hopefully soon, I'll have you again :) I instead caught up on all my cleaning, laundry, and finally relaxing!
Saturday I got up and went to the local market with my parents. All my vegetables for a week for less than 9 dollars! After that it was time to each chicken and spinach and then I spent the rest of the day at the pool. It is my number one priority to be dark. Sick of being pale white or burnt! It is truly the way I relax and really the only time I relax.
Before you start asking what was your workout, I did not work out Friday Saturday or Sunday. I took the weekend off to finally relax for more than an hour. Sunday I spent with the family , of course still drinking my protein and dinner was blackened tilapia! It was so good. My dad, who is an amazing cook, helped me put together the rub. It was so good. Sunday night was back to my three days of egg whites :( I just don't like it but getting used to it.
Monday I was still on cloud nine from my six pound loss on Friday. Wouldn't you know it the day flew by and it was time to train. Not sure what he had in store for me. Although, he was sick of being inside so outside we went. Outside means running and I hate running.
So we ran. Well I ran. Up an down te hill, don't forget had to stop half way up do ten squats and then continue on. I had to stop to catch my breath. Not used to deep lung breathing but it's going to get better and I'm sure he's going to continue to make me run. My fear, it's south Carolina as the summer goes on the heat and humidity goes up. We all know I hate sweating and unfortunately that's not stopping.
Pushing forward, I ended up hitting the tractor tire with a sledge hammer for awhile. That was fun getting frustration out an until today when I woke up I had no idea how much my shoulders would be sore. Oh well moving on!
Today was Zumba! My sister and a friend came and it was so much fun and was not nearly as exhausted as I was the week before. I didn't stop as much to get water. Proud of myself. It was a great Zumba class tonight and tomorrow is another round of training with Brian!
Well I have run out of words and I'm starving so off to tuna and Brussels sprout! Enjoy!
Friday, June 8, 2012
Cookies Weigh In
Last night was my last workout before the weigh in today. I was really nervous. Did my curcuit and treadmill for 45 minutes. I was sweating bullets. All I wanted to do was go home and relax with my dog :) But I kept thinking to myself tomorrow is the day. Tomorrow is the first weigh in on this new journey. So I stuck it out and figured if I am going to sweat, I was going to sweat big to make it worth it.
This morning I have felt great. Im not really sore just normal after a workout. I had my tea this morning and breakfast. I kept watching the clock the entire time. I knew Brian said he was coming in around 9. 9:30 I hear to the doorbell ring, thinking it was his I got nervous. It wasn't. Brian shows up around 10 and then it was d-day!
Just kidding. Stepped on the scale. LOST 6 POUNDS! I am so excited. I lost six pounds in one week. The healthy way. I worked out each day for an hour, ate the right food and the right portions and now I have six pounds of this journey gone. I have had a natural high all day. I am so excited to see my effort and of course Brian's is paying off. This was the number I needed to see to push forward. It sucks putting all your effort into something and then get unsatisfying results.
Who knew you didn't have to take pills, or drink so drink but good old fashion working out and eating correctly could make you so happy!
Onwards and upwards! Think Im going to start running tonight to build up my tolerance to running. Saturday I think I will be going to the Abs Butt and Core class as I love it and it's really helping stabilize my core, back, and strengthen my back. We all know I have had my share of back problems and I always thought it was the weight. Well it is but those muscles are so weak I need to focus on those.
Well back to work I go just thought I would share my good news!
Happy cookies!
This morning I have felt great. Im not really sore just normal after a workout. I had my tea this morning and breakfast. I kept watching the clock the entire time. I knew Brian said he was coming in around 9. 9:30 I hear to the doorbell ring, thinking it was his I got nervous. It wasn't. Brian shows up around 10 and then it was d-day!
Just kidding. Stepped on the scale. LOST 6 POUNDS! I am so excited. I lost six pounds in one week. The healthy way. I worked out each day for an hour, ate the right food and the right portions and now I have six pounds of this journey gone. I have had a natural high all day. I am so excited to see my effort and of course Brian's is paying off. This was the number I needed to see to push forward. It sucks putting all your effort into something and then get unsatisfying results.
Who knew you didn't have to take pills, or drink so drink but good old fashion working out and eating correctly could make you so happy!
Onwards and upwards! Think Im going to start running tonight to build up my tolerance to running. Saturday I think I will be going to the Abs Butt and Core class as I love it and it's really helping stabilize my core, back, and strengthen my back. We all know I have had my share of back problems and I always thought it was the weight. Well it is but those muscles are so weak I need to focus on those.
Well back to work I go just thought I would share my good news!
Happy cookies!
Wednesday, June 6, 2012
Cookies Are Changing!
Hey readers!
I know I haven't posted in almost a week, it's been a crazy week! So I was allowed 2 beverages this weekend but no beer. Proud of myself! I went to happy hour Friday night and managed to sip on one of my vodka sodas for the entire time! I never even had the second drink! Saturday I did go to the gym for an hour to do circuit and treadmill. The entire time I was there I felt so uncomfortable and out of place. Very aware of what I was doing just really weird. I have no idea why I felt this way but I did. It's not like it was my first time at the gym or that I didn't know what I was doing. I am well in to my routine and what I need to focus on. Just another insecurity I just need to fight for the cause.
Saturday I had a Tastefully Simple party at the house and I have to say I did very well! While everyone else was enjoying beer bread, pound cake, and chips and dip I stuck to my carrots, peppers, and cucumbers! I also spent a good portion of the morning shopping for the new diet which started Sunday. It's a huge food change and portion size but I can say three days in im not really ever hungry. I eat almost ever 2-3 hours!
Sunday was a day of relaxation at the pool with the family and my apple and water! Watching some people enjoy their recent delivery of Domino's at the pool, I began to not like my apple :( But it is what it is. I got this way by not caring about the food I ate, when I ate it or how much I ate it. NO MORE! There was not a work out Sunday but my fish for dinner was very good! Red pepper flakes can spice up anything!
Monday I had training with Brian again! I am referring it to Kettle Bell Hell, just because it rhymes. It wasn't that bad. I remember being like OMG when is this going to end. And of course in between each kettle bell exercise there was rowing. I used to like to rowing machine and now its my enemy again. LOL Just kidding! I still like it just not for that long!
I have been pretty strict on my diet to ensure I am eating everything my plan tells me to! It has been 6 days since I have had coffee, diet coke, or anything but green tea protein shakes and water. The headaches are finally gone and strange enough I'm not exhausted. Coffee used to wake me up but now I like my protein shakes.
Tuesday night my sister and I did Zumba. It was so much fun!! She's going to start coming with me this summer. Wouldn't you know it, there was one song where you moved in place and the entire time you moved your arms differently, but kept them no lower than your shoulders. Stupidly I thought, damn if I didn't just do all the kettle bell exercises I probably would have given up on that dance.
Final great news! I am starting to see a difference in my waist. I won't go into fat people details, but I was really excited when I got out of the shower this morning and noticed it. Im starting to see a change which will continue to propel me further into a healthy and fit lifestyle!
Well better start work now but another training session with Brian tonight and weigh in on Friday!
Happy Cookies!
I know I haven't posted in almost a week, it's been a crazy week! So I was allowed 2 beverages this weekend but no beer. Proud of myself! I went to happy hour Friday night and managed to sip on one of my vodka sodas for the entire time! I never even had the second drink! Saturday I did go to the gym for an hour to do circuit and treadmill. The entire time I was there I felt so uncomfortable and out of place. Very aware of what I was doing just really weird. I have no idea why I felt this way but I did. It's not like it was my first time at the gym or that I didn't know what I was doing. I am well in to my routine and what I need to focus on. Just another insecurity I just need to fight for the cause.
Saturday I had a Tastefully Simple party at the house and I have to say I did very well! While everyone else was enjoying beer bread, pound cake, and chips and dip I stuck to my carrots, peppers, and cucumbers! I also spent a good portion of the morning shopping for the new diet which started Sunday. It's a huge food change and portion size but I can say three days in im not really ever hungry. I eat almost ever 2-3 hours!
Sunday was a day of relaxation at the pool with the family and my apple and water! Watching some people enjoy their recent delivery of Domino's at the pool, I began to not like my apple :( But it is what it is. I got this way by not caring about the food I ate, when I ate it or how much I ate it. NO MORE! There was not a work out Sunday but my fish for dinner was very good! Red pepper flakes can spice up anything!
Monday I had training with Brian again! I am referring it to Kettle Bell Hell, just because it rhymes. It wasn't that bad. I remember being like OMG when is this going to end. And of course in between each kettle bell exercise there was rowing. I used to like to rowing machine and now its my enemy again. LOL Just kidding! I still like it just not for that long!
I have been pretty strict on my diet to ensure I am eating everything my plan tells me to! It has been 6 days since I have had coffee, diet coke, or anything but green tea protein shakes and water. The headaches are finally gone and strange enough I'm not exhausted. Coffee used to wake me up but now I like my protein shakes.
Tuesday night my sister and I did Zumba. It was so much fun!! She's going to start coming with me this summer. Wouldn't you know it, there was one song where you moved in place and the entire time you moved your arms differently, but kept them no lower than your shoulders. Stupidly I thought, damn if I didn't just do all the kettle bell exercises I probably would have given up on that dance.
Final great news! I am starting to see a difference in my waist. I won't go into fat people details, but I was really excited when I got out of the shower this morning and noticed it. Im starting to see a change which will continue to propel me further into a healthy and fit lifestyle!
Well better start work now but another training session with Brian tonight and weigh in on Friday!
Happy Cookies!
Friday, June 1, 2012
Holy Cookies Its The Weekend!
So week one of the new workout is coming to an end. One last workout tomorrow morning filled with lots of fun cardio. LOL. Brian did send me my before photos and we will be doing progress photos along the way. I really don't want to post these because, well, they were taken at 6:00 in the morning after our kick boxing class. I was sweating,frumpy, and tired. Don't judge, lol. So here we go, my starting point photos.
If you look close enough you can see the sunburn on my legs! Hahaha . Girls gotta have her fun. Back to the other stuff. Kick boxing was so much fun I can't wait to do it again. I was told that I can have two drinks this weekend. YAY! But no beer. Im sorry but I don't think Brian realizes Im a Redmond and we drink BEER. LOL. Guess vodka it is! Im really excited about this because I didn't think he was going to let me drink at all!
Did you know that every drink of alcohol stops your body from burning fat for an hour? So if I workout four days a week for an hour each time, but have 4 beers on Friday night it basically means its all a wash! ARE YOU KIDDING ME!
Well short post tonight but cardio tomorrow and I will be posting tomorrow about my first grocery trip on the new plan!
Happy cookies!
If you look close enough you can see the sunburn on my legs! Hahaha . Girls gotta have her fun. Back to the other stuff. Kick boxing was so much fun I can't wait to do it again. I was told that I can have two drinks this weekend. YAY! But no beer. Im sorry but I don't think Brian realizes Im a Redmond and we drink BEER. LOL. Guess vodka it is! Im really excited about this because I didn't think he was going to let me drink at all!
Did you know that every drink of alcohol stops your body from burning fat for an hour? So if I workout four days a week for an hour each time, but have 4 beers on Friday night it basically means its all a wash! ARE YOU KIDDING ME!
Well short post tonight but cardio tomorrow and I will be posting tomorrow about my first grocery trip on the new plan!
Happy cookies!
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