November 27, 2011.
I feel like I've fallen of the face of the earth when it comes to my blog. I was doing so well at checking in and then life got in the way. I'm not exactly sure which part of life (work, more work, Christmas shopping, husband's birthday, spending time with family, and then losing my voice for a week), but I have not done anything to benfit my health for the last three weeks.
I have not been to the gym and I miss it a bit. Even one of the old guys that speed walks around the gym asked my husband if I was still coming to the gym. Thankfully, I have only gone up .3kgs in the past three weeks which means I am eating well and staying active in other ways (ie. teaching gym and dance).
I finally caught up on some things around the house that have been irritating me - like finishing painting the kitchen (which I started int he summer) and cleaning up the office (which became a storage room over the past month judging by the number of miscellaneous piles of stuff laying around). Now that I feel my life, my house, and my financial budget are back on track I plan to focus on me. That means recovering from my viral infection this week and starting up the gym again in December.
Here's to new goals!
Sunday, November 27, 2011
Sunday, October 30, 2011
I'm Back!
October 30, 2011.
I'm back. I went to the gym this morning with my hubby and I worked out for over an hour. I did not, however, complete my leg and ab day. It takes me 1.5 hours to do it and I tried, I really tried, but it seems that 3 weeks away from the gym and a lingering cold drained me of my motivation. I recognize that my lack of attendance at the gym made my workout that much harder for me today as I was not willing to drop my weights, my times, my levels, or my repetitions. Even with some overly smiley prodding and strict words of encouragement from Chris couldn't get me to peel myself off my mat and do my last section of my workout (I was so close to finishing it in full).
I am happy to tack the remaining part of my workout onto my Tuesday program when I do arm day and that will make me just as happy. The gym really sucked today. I found it hard. I've lost some of my strength and my abs did not want to contract the same way they did before. But, I was still happy to have gone and it was nice to be back. Tuesday will be better. Past experience dictates that.
And, I'm excited about doing my yoga photos (even with my worst haircut ever that I just got on Friday). For now, I challenge you to try the "sun salutation" three times through. This was part of a warm-up I used to do for an indigenous contemporary dance class I took in university (yes this is actually a credit on my transcript).
I'm back. I went to the gym this morning with my hubby and I worked out for over an hour. I did not, however, complete my leg and ab day. It takes me 1.5 hours to do it and I tried, I really tried, but it seems that 3 weeks away from the gym and a lingering cold drained me of my motivation. I recognize that my lack of attendance at the gym made my workout that much harder for me today as I was not willing to drop my weights, my times, my levels, or my repetitions. Even with some overly smiley prodding and strict words of encouragement from Chris couldn't get me to peel myself off my mat and do my last section of my workout (I was so close to finishing it in full).
I am happy to tack the remaining part of my workout onto my Tuesday program when I do arm day and that will make me just as happy. The gym really sucked today. I found it hard. I've lost some of my strength and my abs did not want to contract the same way they did before. But, I was still happy to have gone and it was nice to be back. Tuesday will be better. Past experience dictates that.
And, I'm excited about doing my yoga photos (even with my worst haircut ever that I just got on Friday). For now, I challenge you to try the "sun salutation" three times through. This was part of a warm-up I used to do for an indigenous contemporary dance class I took in university (yes this is actually a credit on my transcript).
Saturday, October 29, 2011
Weekly Weigh-in 5 Months
October 29, 2011.
I can't belive it has been 5 months of working out and going to the gym. After having been away from the gym for the past two weeks I've finally reached the point where I really and truly miss it. I can say that I love going to the gym, working out, and getting that rewarding feeling of putting in my time.
I have been celebrating the fact that I've finally hit my 10lb wieght loss marker which I think is great. However, my five month marker has brought me to the realization that I entered into this thinking I would have lost about 20lbs by now. I am so happy to be losing weight and will continue on my path, but I am finding it frustrating that I have not lost more. Don't get me wrong - I do understand why that is - I have not gone to the gym consistently and I have not changed my eating habits much. Looks like this is my wake up call to set some goals and make those changes.
Goals for this week:
Go to the gym Sunday, Tuesday, and Friday (complete all three of my workout routines in full).
Take photographs of yoga comparisons and post to blog.
Weight loss this week: down .2kgs which puts me back to my 10lb weight loss marker as I went up .2kgs last week.
I can't belive it has been 5 months of working out and going to the gym. After having been away from the gym for the past two weeks I've finally reached the point where I really and truly miss it. I can say that I love going to the gym, working out, and getting that rewarding feeling of putting in my time.
I have been celebrating the fact that I've finally hit my 10lb wieght loss marker which I think is great. However, my five month marker has brought me to the realization that I entered into this thinking I would have lost about 20lbs by now. I am so happy to be losing weight and will continue on my path, but I am finding it frustrating that I have not lost more. Don't get me wrong - I do understand why that is - I have not gone to the gym consistently and I have not changed my eating habits much. Looks like this is my wake up call to set some goals and make those changes.
Goals for this week:
Go to the gym Sunday, Tuesday, and Friday (complete all three of my workout routines in full).
Take photographs of yoga comparisons and post to blog.
Weight loss this week: down .2kgs which puts me back to my 10lb weight loss marker as I went up .2kgs last week.
Sunday, October 23, 2011
Weekly Weigh-in Week 19
October 23, 2011.
I re-weighed myself today now that I'm feeling a bit better. I went up .2kgs since last week which isn't bad considering I haven't been to the gym and I had a 5 course anniversary dinner this week. Still down overall, but sadly am no longer over my 10lb mark (I'm just under).
I re-weighed myself today now that I'm feeling a bit better. I went up .2kgs since last week which isn't bad considering I haven't been to the gym and I had a 5 course anniversary dinner this week. Still down overall, but sadly am no longer over my 10lb mark (I'm just under).
Saturday, October 22, 2011
I'm Sick...Now What?
October 22, 2011.
Today was supposed to be my weekly weigh-in. I did jump on Wii-Fit and take my measurement, gasp that I went up .8kgs since my last measurement 3 days ago, and promptly climb back into bed. I know up up since last Saturday, but I don't think I'm up the full .8kgs because I had dropped weight throughout the week. I plan to re-weigh and post tomorrow.
For now, I want to discuss being sick and the need to go to the gym. I have not been to the gym in almost 2 weeks now. I am very sad about this, but obviously not sad enough to get my butt there. I had planned to go tomorrow and start up my routine again (I really want to do my new 3 day gym program), but I am officially sick with a sinus cold of some sort and a splitting headache. I've dragged myself into work for a 12 hour shift as I will do again tomorrow because it really isn't an option, but the gym just doesn't seem like an option.
I was reading an old post by Carrie at http://shrinkingcarrie.com/about/ about this very same thing. What do you do when you're sick and the gym is on your schedule. Chris would just suck it up and go, tell me he felt better after having gone, and then possibly taken a day off work to recover (or at least had the weekend to do so). I, on the other hand, work 6 out of 7 days a week and use my 7th day to do all the running around that needs to be done. I slept 12 hours last night in hopes of recovery and yet I still feel like crap.
What to do? I want to go to the gym, but the thought of all that hard work turns my stomach (although it may be the diet of tea and toast I've been living off of from not feeling well). I also don't want to overwork myself and then have to book a supply teacher to fill in for me the week before I write report cards. Any suggestions?
Today was supposed to be my weekly weigh-in. I did jump on Wii-Fit and take my measurement, gasp that I went up .8kgs since my last measurement 3 days ago, and promptly climb back into bed. I know up up since last Saturday, but I don't think I'm up the full .8kgs because I had dropped weight throughout the week. I plan to re-weigh and post tomorrow.
For now, I want to discuss being sick and the need to go to the gym. I have not been to the gym in almost 2 weeks now. I am very sad about this, but obviously not sad enough to get my butt there. I had planned to go tomorrow and start up my routine again (I really want to do my new 3 day gym program), but I am officially sick with a sinus cold of some sort and a splitting headache. I've dragged myself into work for a 12 hour shift as I will do again tomorrow because it really isn't an option, but the gym just doesn't seem like an option.
I was reading an old post by Carrie at http://shrinkingcarrie.com/about/ about this very same thing. What do you do when you're sick and the gym is on your schedule. Chris would just suck it up and go, tell me he felt better after having gone, and then possibly taken a day off work to recover (or at least had the weekend to do so). I, on the other hand, work 6 out of 7 days a week and use my 7th day to do all the running around that needs to be done. I slept 12 hours last night in hopes of recovery and yet I still feel like crap.
What to do? I want to go to the gym, but the thought of all that hard work turns my stomach (although it may be the diet of tea and toast I've been living off of from not feeling well). I also don't want to overwork myself and then have to book a supply teacher to fill in for me the week before I write report cards. Any suggestions?
Saturday, October 15, 2011
Weekly Weigh-in Week 18
October 15, 2011.
I did it! I finally did it! I made it to the 10lb weight loss mark (just in time for my one year wedding anniversary tomorrow). This has been a long road since June, but I'm here and I don't plan on going back. It's only down from here.
I have 8 weeks left before my birthday and I'm going to do my second assessment for measurements then. My goal is to lose another 10lbs by that point which requires me to speed up the weight loss process by two times. It also keeps me in a healthy weight loss range at approximately 1lb per week.
This week I lost .2kgs which put me at the 4.5kgs or 10lbs lost marker.
I did it! I finally did it! I made it to the 10lb weight loss mark (just in time for my one year wedding anniversary tomorrow). This has been a long road since June, but I'm here and I don't plan on going back. It's only down from here.
I have 8 weeks left before my birthday and I'm going to do my second assessment for measurements then. My goal is to lose another 10lbs by that point which requires me to speed up the weight loss process by two times. It also keeps me in a healthy weight loss range at approximately 1lb per week.
This week I lost .2kgs which put me at the 4.5kgs or 10lbs lost marker.
Monday, October 10, 2011
FMM: Taboo Topics
October 10, 2011. Happy Thanksgiving to my fellow Canadians!
FMM (Friend Making Mondays) comes from a very cool blog www.alltheweigh.com I've been enjoying reading it for the past few weeks. If you want to partake, answer the questions posted on Mondays and link them back to the blog. Meet new people and find more amazing blogs to read.
FMM: 8 Taboo Topics
How often do you read/watch the news?
Almost never. The news bores me. I hear about it through friends when something really important comes up, otherwise I avoid it like The Plague.
What is your opinion on beauty pageants?
I entered one of sorts back when I was 16. It was to be the Millbrook Fair Ambassador for the small town that I grew up in. I only entered because a friend begged me when they were short entrants and convinced me only because you had to give a speech (I was taking a public speaking course to practice for my career goal of teaching). I competed against all the girls I envied from school who I thought were drop dead gorgeous. During a break in the locker room I was surprised to overhear these thin, beautiful girls talk about how bad they looked. At 150lbs and 5'9 I had a great body, but didn't recognize it until that moment when I thought "If these 100lb popular girls are confident and hate their bodies, then what makes me think I'll love mine more if I become stick thin?" That was a start of a new confident life for me. I've never looked back or thought poor of myself since. I went on to place 1st runner up (losing to an out of town girl who was very deserving inside and out).
Would you date/marry someone who has different religious views than you?
My husband and I come from different religious backgrounds, but at our core we belive in the same things. We are not that far off from each other and the most important "dealbreakers" are in line with each other. My longest relationship outside of my husband was with a guy who was wiccan. I am Anglican. It worked for us for a long time as I'm a pretty open person. It wouldn't have worked though if we had to raise a child together. I'm open to everyone having their own beliefs, but I want my children to have beliefs similar to my own. Polar opposites are difficult.
Do you follow politics?
Not at all. Politics are as boring as the news. I vote, but I make my decision moments before I leave for the ballot box. My husband and I do not usually vote the same, but I respect his views.
How often do you talk about sex in your daily life and/or on your blog?
Never on my blog (until now). Frequently with my friends. All the time with my husband.
Does it make you uncomfortable when someone asks you about your salary/income?
I've never understood this. I repectfully do not ask other people what they make, but I am happy to tell anyone that asks what I make and I often share this info on my own as I know it is something I would be thinking about, but too respectful to ask. I've also been told by employers specifically not to share my income in the past. I do not think this is right and know that only businesses that are trying to hide what they are doing wrong in terms of salaries/wages ask this. Now that I'm a teacher my salary is public for anyone to see by looking up my collective agreements. In Canadian dollars, as a supply teacher I make $220 a day, as a long term occasional teacher I make $291 a day, if I was on a full-time teaching contract I would make $56,000 a year, as a private tutor I charge $25 hour, and as a dispatcher I make $18.50 an hour. In 17 years of employment I've never been without a job and only made minimum wage once when I worked at Dairy Queen for a month.
Do you tag friends and family in pictures that you post on FB, or do you seek permission first?
I tag away. My mom has requested I don't post her so I respect that. Otherwise, I believe you are fair game if you're at an event with me and I snap your shot. I tag you to let you know there is a picture of you online. If you request me to take it down I will. I do not post anything I wouldn't want my employer, my family, or my future children to see (nor do I partake in anything that would lead to those kinds of photos).
Can you be friends with people who have opposing views on ‘taboo’ topics?
That's what keeps my life interesting. I like to surround myself with people who don't think like me and act like me (as well as those that do). I want my friends to bring out parts of my personality that would otherwise stay hidden. I also like to have my mind opened to new thoughts.
FMM (Friend Making Mondays) comes from a very cool blog www.alltheweigh.com I've been enjoying reading it for the past few weeks. If you want to partake, answer the questions posted on Mondays and link them back to the blog. Meet new people and find more amazing blogs to read.
FMM: 8 Taboo Topics
How often do you read/watch the news?
Almost never. The news bores me. I hear about it through friends when something really important comes up, otherwise I avoid it like The Plague.
What is your opinion on beauty pageants?
I entered one of sorts back when I was 16. It was to be the Millbrook Fair Ambassador for the small town that I grew up in. I only entered because a friend begged me when they were short entrants and convinced me only because you had to give a speech (I was taking a public speaking course to practice for my career goal of teaching). I competed against all the girls I envied from school who I thought were drop dead gorgeous. During a break in the locker room I was surprised to overhear these thin, beautiful girls talk about how bad they looked. At 150lbs and 5'9 I had a great body, but didn't recognize it until that moment when I thought "If these 100lb popular girls are confident and hate their bodies, then what makes me think I'll love mine more if I become stick thin?" That was a start of a new confident life for me. I've never looked back or thought poor of myself since. I went on to place 1st runner up (losing to an out of town girl who was very deserving inside and out).
Would you date/marry someone who has different religious views than you?
My husband and I come from different religious backgrounds, but at our core we belive in the same things. We are not that far off from each other and the most important "dealbreakers" are in line with each other. My longest relationship outside of my husband was with a guy who was wiccan. I am Anglican. It worked for us for a long time as I'm a pretty open person. It wouldn't have worked though if we had to raise a child together. I'm open to everyone having their own beliefs, but I want my children to have beliefs similar to my own. Polar opposites are difficult.
Do you follow politics?
Not at all. Politics are as boring as the news. I vote, but I make my decision moments before I leave for the ballot box. My husband and I do not usually vote the same, but I respect his views.
How often do you talk about sex in your daily life and/or on your blog?
Never on my blog (until now). Frequently with my friends. All the time with my husband.
Does it make you uncomfortable when someone asks you about your salary/income?
I've never understood this. I repectfully do not ask other people what they make, but I am happy to tell anyone that asks what I make and I often share this info on my own as I know it is something I would be thinking about, but too respectful to ask. I've also been told by employers specifically not to share my income in the past. I do not think this is right and know that only businesses that are trying to hide what they are doing wrong in terms of salaries/wages ask this. Now that I'm a teacher my salary is public for anyone to see by looking up my collective agreements. In Canadian dollars, as a supply teacher I make $220 a day, as a long term occasional teacher I make $291 a day, if I was on a full-time teaching contract I would make $56,000 a year, as a private tutor I charge $25 hour, and as a dispatcher I make $18.50 an hour. In 17 years of employment I've never been without a job and only made minimum wage once when I worked at Dairy Queen for a month.
Do you tag friends and family in pictures that you post on FB, or do you seek permission first?
I tag away. My mom has requested I don't post her so I respect that. Otherwise, I believe you are fair game if you're at an event with me and I snap your shot. I tag you to let you know there is a picture of you online. If you request me to take it down I will. I do not post anything I wouldn't want my employer, my family, or my future children to see (nor do I partake in anything that would lead to those kinds of photos).
Can you be friends with people who have opposing views on ‘taboo’ topics?
That's what keeps my life interesting. I like to surround myself with people who don't think like me and act like me (as well as those that do). I want my friends to bring out parts of my personality that would otherwise stay hidden. I also like to have my mind opened to new thoughts.
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