Well today felt so good to be back in the gym! I don't know how people dread going there, I love it! I am sure I wouldn't enjoy so much going by myself though. Thankfully I had my mom and sister with me. It was all cardio today,water aerobics and a little elliptical. Yet I don't feel as worn out as I thought I would.
We started out with the water aerobics class. We were a little bit early so we decided to swim laps. I don't think I have ever swam laps before, but I got in a lane with my sister anyways. She would swim the length of the pool down and back then it would be my turn. I went down and back twice and my heart was a pumping! I just kept thinking, don't drown or flail like an idiot! :) After twice I figured I shouldn't press my luck and poop myself out before the hour long class.
We thought the class was going to be a bit empty, but then all of a sudden the elderly started pouring into the pool. ( I knew it was an arthritis low intensity class but come on now) Once I saw everyone that was in the class I now know why the instructor thought we were in the wrong place. My mom was a child compared to the people in this class. We began the workout and it wasn't no cake walk. I started looking around wondering how these other people in class were handling it, come to find out they just kinda stand around and move there arms a little while they catch up on the latest gossip. My mom, sister and I on the other hand were laughing as we tried to balance in the water while doing the various moves the instructor was leading us through. The funniest part was trying to lay back in the water with a noodle behind me and do abdominal work. It seemed my legs were either straight under me like I was standing, or they would float up to the surface and I would end up looking like a beetle flipped onto its back! I think the instructor was very amused with the 3 of us. I'm sure it was his most exciting class in a long time. We managed to finish the class without to much more problems, minus the girl who told my sister about the lady who died in the same spot where my sister was standing. The girl also clarified that the lady was dead dead..... As apposed to that pesky other kind of dead where they come back to life I'm guessing?
After class there was an exciting time trying to get dressed in the locker room. The larger downstairs locker rooms are being remodeled, and those are the ones with private showers and changing areas. This afternoon I was reminded that apparently when you hit a certain age, you just don't care anymore about being naked in front of strangers. I still have some modesty left in my blood which makes old ladies strutting around next to me a little awkward at times.
Finally we made it safely to the 3rd floor where everyone was wearing clothes! My mom was going to walk laps around the track while my sister jogged and I decided I would make another attempt at mastering the elliptical, and that I did! I was very proud of myself for completing a 30 min program of 4 mins low intensity, followed by 4 minutes of high intensity and then repeated, which 5 mins of cool down after. I managed to go 2.05 miles, with 2950 strides, and I spent 19 minutes in my fat burning heart rate range. The other I spend with it in the red. I'm sure they chose that color because it's what I would symbolize with dieing! I survived and finished strong. I was so proud of myself. I'm hoping this will all mean a good weigh in for Wednesday.
OK now for the grocery shopping part! (sorry this is so long) I bought 15 powerades today at Safeway. They were regular $1.59 each. They were on sale for $0.99 each but if you bought 10 or more then they were $0.49 each. I also had a coupon for buy 10 get 5 free. So:
Regular price: $23.85
I paid: $4.90
Total Savings: $18.90
Exciting I know! :)
Monday, August 29, 2011
Thursday, August 25, 2011
My first work out
Well I survived my first workout. We went to the orientation, which I thought they might weigh me and show me how to use a few machines. They lady instead tried to kill me! She gave me the max weight I could lift a few times. I maxed my legs out, even walking made them feel like jello. After a half hour of that she printed out a copy of my strength training workout and told me to go do it. I was a pool of sweat (50% of that was just because the A/C wasn't working well)
The orientation lady told me to do 45 minutes of cardio with my strength training, 30 mins before and 15 after. So I started out with cardio, I chose to use an Elliptical... but apparently the word Elliptical stands for quick death by a cardio machine. After 5 mins I was done! so I started slowing down and as soon as I stopped the lady working out next to me says, now you go backwards. I was trying to not look lazy so I said OK and started backwards. I sadly made it another minute and was done. I didn't care if I looked stupid, my legs were so tired!
My mom and I both finished our assigned workouts for strength training, while the kids had a great time in the rec room. They have already been bugging me today to go workout so they can play. I'm glad they are excited and enjoy it. I'll go back tomorrow for another workout.
The orientation lady told me to do 45 minutes of cardio with my strength training, 30 mins before and 15 after. So I started out with cardio, I chose to use an Elliptical... but apparently the word Elliptical stands for quick death by a cardio machine. After 5 mins I was done! so I started slowing down and as soon as I stopped the lady working out next to me says, now you go backwards. I was trying to not look lazy so I said OK and started backwards. I sadly made it another minute and was done. I didn't care if I looked stupid, my legs were so tired!
My mom and I both finished our assigned workouts for strength training, while the kids had a great time in the rec room. They have already been bugging me today to go workout so they can play. I'm glad they are excited and enjoy it. I'll go back tomorrow for another workout.
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
A late post from Monday
I can't wait to join a gym! It will be so nice to go whether it's hot or cold out to the gym. Drop off the kids and workout! The combination of having Mommy time and a workout, wow. I am going crazy in the house today. I want to go walking/jogging but no car and it got hot to fast outside today. So I sit and hold Gavin while he naps. (his teething has him all out of sorts)
Yesterday was one month of my weight loss journey. I had lost 24.2 and several inches. I am not sure how accurate the measurements are. My youngest daughter helped me with the first set, and my husband helped me last night. We also did his measurements and created him a profile on sparkpeople to track himself. We still have our bet for the first to lose 60 pounds. The loser has to take the winner out 2 nights where ever they want. Although he told me I can't choose the Caribbean.
**That was written on my iPhone on monday but I forgot to post it.... the story of my life sometimes.
Yesterday was one month of my weight loss journey. I had lost 24.2 and several inches. I am not sure how accurate the measurements are. My youngest daughter helped me with the first set, and my husband helped me last night. We also did his measurements and created him a profile on sparkpeople to track himself. We still have our bet for the first to lose 60 pounds. The loser has to take the winner out 2 nights where ever they want. Although he told me I can't choose the Caribbean.
**That was written on my iPhone on monday but I forgot to post it.... the story of my life sometimes.
I joined a gym
I did it! My mom and I finally made it out to look at gyms today. We looked at YAK Fitness in terrace heights but they didn't have much to offer and the people were not very helpful or very friendly. So we went to check out the YMCA downtown. My mom and I both thought that would be our last resort. We just assumed they wouldn't have much to offer and I pictured it as dirty and run down. When we got there we met the sweetest most bubbly woman. She showed us around without rushing us through it, happy to answer in any questions we had.
We were impressed with there programs and the child care they offer. It will be much cheaper because my 3 oldest will be able to participate in there free after school program while only my 2 youngest go to the child care. The after school (and all day during the summer) drop in program has pool tables and Wii video games, and dance dance revolution. They also have 2 computer stations and on Friday's they have movie night with popcorn.
I was sold on the gym when they had water aerobics classes my mom and I were interested in at the same time the child care was available. They also have a Zumba water class. In the class they shut off the lights and have special lighting with a disco ball! That just seems very fun to me.
Thanks to my dad working for the county we got a nice discount. Hopefully we will be able to get Kyle a membership soon as well. Only 2 adults can be on an account, but I know he really wants to join. He does seem resistant to working out with me, but when he seems me losing weight that usually motivates him again to catch up with me. :)
Tomorrow evening we have our orientation at the gym, I'm hoping that will be a good experience. I'll probably write about it. I know you will all be on edge until you read about it!
We were impressed with there programs and the child care they offer. It will be much cheaper because my 3 oldest will be able to participate in there free after school program while only my 2 youngest go to the child care. The after school (and all day during the summer) drop in program has pool tables and Wii video games, and dance dance revolution. They also have 2 computer stations and on Friday's they have movie night with popcorn.
I was sold on the gym when they had water aerobics classes my mom and I were interested in at the same time the child care was available. They also have a Zumba water class. In the class they shut off the lights and have special lighting with a disco ball! That just seems very fun to me.
Thanks to my dad working for the county we got a nice discount. Hopefully we will be able to get Kyle a membership soon as well. Only 2 adults can be on an account, but I know he really wants to join. He does seem resistant to working out with me, but when he seems me losing weight that usually motivates him again to catch up with me. :)
Tomorrow evening we have our orientation at the gym, I'm hoping that will be a good experience. I'll probably write about it. I know you will all be on edge until you read about it!
Sunday, August 21, 2011
It's Sunday
Today is the official "I feel better and am back at it day". Friday the 12th I got sick and have been dealing with that for over a week! That involved a lot of resting and 2 ER trips. I felt so weak yesterday and today. I think I really noticed it because I finally felt better but it was hard just to stand for any length of time.
My morning started off with a 1/2 mile walk and 1/2 mile jog, and a short run up my driveway. (but if you have seen my drive way you would understand what that was like!) It took me forever to get cooled off after that. I tried a cold shower, and as I was getting ready for church I would stop at every A/C vent in the house that I walked by, hoping to feel better. Thankfully I have powerful A/C in my car. I hate being hot and not being able to cool off. It seems I don't sweat very much while I am exercising but afterwards it just pours! I try sitting in front of fans, or A/C vents in the house and nothing every seems to work. Anyone else have that problem? Oh and of course I have to have the beat red face. It's so nice when people have this horrified/concerned look on there face asking me if I'm OK.
Well this week I need to finish getting the kids' stuff ready for school. I can't believe that summer is already over. I am very ready for fall, but not ready for school. Don't get me wrong, I am super excited to start my 2nd year of home schooling! I went to a home school convention yesterday and it's amazing to see and hear the stories of how the public school fails so many children. Really there is no way that you can teach 30 children and expect them to all learn the same way. Well I won't say anymore about that. I am just excited I have the oportunity to give my children a great experience they will carry through there whole lives!
Well Wednesday will be another weigh in! I can hopefully visit a gym tomorrow or Tuesday, I hate excersizing on these gravel roads with all the grass hoppers and wasps where I live.
Well, until another day!
My morning started off with a 1/2 mile walk and 1/2 mile jog, and a short run up my driveway. (but if you have seen my drive way you would understand what that was like!) It took me forever to get cooled off after that. I tried a cold shower, and as I was getting ready for church I would stop at every A/C vent in the house that I walked by, hoping to feel better. Thankfully I have powerful A/C in my car. I hate being hot and not being able to cool off. It seems I don't sweat very much while I am exercising but afterwards it just pours! I try sitting in front of fans, or A/C vents in the house and nothing every seems to work. Anyone else have that problem? Oh and of course I have to have the beat red face. It's so nice when people have this horrified/concerned look on there face asking me if I'm OK.
Well this week I need to finish getting the kids' stuff ready for school. I can't believe that summer is already over. I am very ready for fall, but not ready for school. Don't get me wrong, I am super excited to start my 2nd year of home schooling! I went to a home school convention yesterday and it's amazing to see and hear the stories of how the public school fails so many children. Really there is no way that you can teach 30 children and expect them to all learn the same way. Well I won't say anymore about that. I am just excited I have the oportunity to give my children a great experience they will carry through there whole lives!
Well Wednesday will be another weigh in! I can hopefully visit a gym tomorrow or Tuesday, I hate excersizing on these gravel roads with all the grass hoppers and wasps where I live.
Well, until another day!
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
My first blog
Hi, my name is Christina. (that always seems to be the right thing to say when you don't know what to say.)
I am 27 years old. I am married to my best friend Kyle. We have been together for almost 2 years, married for 6 months.
We have 5 lively (no that wasn't a typo of the word lovely) children together. 2 girls and 3 boys. Ky'Lin is 9 years old, Karter is 8 years old, Hailey is 7 years old, Bailen is 4 years old, and lastly Gavin is 1 year old. In live in the middle of Washington state. I lovingly refer to it as the black hole of Washington. It seems everyone wants to move away but for some reason or another they can't.
I have thought about having a blog for awhile now, mostly because I need to say things rather then anyone needs to hear it. I think just because there is the possibility that people CAN read what I am writing helps me to be honest to myself. I have followed a blog called Runs for cookies, and it's been really inspirational to see that she has made it in her weight loss journey and has maintained. I on the other hand am just beginning. I would say I officially started July 20th, 2011. At least that's the date on the app on my phone of my highest weight.
I think people only really have blogs when there weight loss already has a huge amount, or they have completed because it's easier to tell people then. To tell you my actually weight now? I'd rather stick a needle in my eye. But I think the honesty will help me not give up.
My highest weight was 330 lb. ::cringe:: I have lost 23.2 lb, leaving me at 306.8 in about 3 weeks. It seems I am addicted to the scale and I am letting it control whether or not I have a good day. So I have decided to have Wednesday weigh In's. Also because I found myself only documenting my weight if I had lost. If I had gained or stayed the same I wouldn't document it.... which is basically cheating.
With my 20 lb weight loss I did have my husband take my picture, which was all good until I looked at them. I feel so healthy and great losing over 20 pounds but then seeing myself in a picture just makes me realize that I have a long ways to go. I am also so scared of all the left over skin that could be there when I am done. But I'd rather have skin then fat!
Well thank you to anyone who reads this. I hope to post no less then once a week! And of course my blog is called Half Marathon 2012 because it's my goal to complete a half marathon by the end of 2012.
We have 5 lively (no that wasn't a typo of the word lovely) children together. 2 girls and 3 boys. Ky'Lin is 9 years old, Karter is 8 years old, Hailey is 7 years old, Bailen is 4 years old, and lastly Gavin is 1 year old. In live in the middle of Washington state. I lovingly refer to it as the black hole of Washington. It seems everyone wants to move away but for some reason or another they can't.
I have thought about having a blog for awhile now, mostly because I need to say things rather then anyone needs to hear it. I think just because there is the possibility that people CAN read what I am writing helps me to be honest to myself. I have followed a blog called Runs for cookies, and it's been really inspirational to see that she has made it in her weight loss journey and has maintained. I on the other hand am just beginning. I would say I officially started July 20th, 2011. At least that's the date on the app on my phone of my highest weight.
I think people only really have blogs when there weight loss already has a huge amount, or they have completed because it's easier to tell people then. To tell you my actually weight now? I'd rather stick a needle in my eye. But I think the honesty will help me not give up.
My highest weight was 330 lb. ::cringe:: I have lost 23.2 lb, leaving me at 306.8 in about 3 weeks. It seems I am addicted to the scale and I am letting it control whether or not I have a good day. So I have decided to have Wednesday weigh In's. Also because I found myself only documenting my weight if I had lost. If I had gained or stayed the same I wouldn't document it.... which is basically cheating.
With my 20 lb weight loss I did have my husband take my picture, which was all good until I looked at them. I feel so healthy and great losing over 20 pounds but then seeing myself in a picture just makes me realize that I have a long ways to go. I am also so scared of all the left over skin that could be there when I am done. But I'd rather have skin then fat!
Well thank you to anyone who reads this. I hope to post no less then once a week! And of course my blog is called Half Marathon 2012 because it's my goal to complete a half marathon by the end of 2012.
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