Not feeling all that great. I'm on Day 2 of my period and, as is customary, having a rough one. If I can get through tonight and tomorrow, it will be smooth sailing.
Despite feeling like crap, I went to the gym and did the circuit and elliptical. The old Jen would have used TOM as an excuse to not go. But I made a commitment to myself to go five days a week no matter what. Sooo.....that is what I shall do!
Thursday, May 25, 2006
Monday, May 22, 2006
Equality--some food for thought.
I'm not a political person really...but this subject is near and dear to my heart.
Imagine living with your partner for many years. And, as couples do, you have joint assets together: a home, cars, bank accounts, even children. Now imagine that your partner dies, and one of his/her relatives decides that YOU have no claim on anything that ever belonged to him. The relative takes posession of the assets, and possibly even the children.
Gay and lesbian couples go through this every day. Because same sex marriage is illegal, they are not allowed the same rights as opposite sex couples, including healthcare benefits.
The Federal Marriage Amendment (FMA) vote is coming up soon, which, if passed, will keep same sex couples legally apart. This is discrimination at its worst.
I have many gay and lesbian friends in loving, committed relationships that deserve the same benefits that I will have when I marry Alan. I want to do my part to help them.
Here is a video clip: http://www.hrc.org/voteno/voteno/video.htm
Just wanted to give you some food for thought.
Imagine living with your partner for many years. And, as couples do, you have joint assets together: a home, cars, bank accounts, even children. Now imagine that your partner dies, and one of his/her relatives decides that YOU have no claim on anything that ever belonged to him. The relative takes posession of the assets, and possibly even the children.
Gay and lesbian couples go through this every day. Because same sex marriage is illegal, they are not allowed the same rights as opposite sex couples, including healthcare benefits.
The Federal Marriage Amendment (FMA) vote is coming up soon, which, if passed, will keep same sex couples legally apart. This is discrimination at its worst.
I have many gay and lesbian friends in loving, committed relationships that deserve the same benefits that I will have when I marry Alan. I want to do my part to help them.
Here is a video clip: http://www.hrc.org/voteno/voteno/video.htm
Just wanted to give you some food for thought.
Wednesday, May 17, 2006
Getting closer.....
The scale said 304 this morning...getting closer to Two-ville all the time! It may not be this week, or even next....but it is close!
My left knee is hurting. I spent 15 minutes on the elliptical (up from the measly 3 minutes about a month ago--GO ME!) and I think it might have caused my hurt. Hopefully it will work itself out soon....
My left knee is hurting. I spent 15 minutes on the elliptical (up from the measly 3 minutes about a month ago--GO ME!) and I think it might have caused my hurt. Hopefully it will work itself out soon....
Wednesday, May 10, 2006
I feel complete again....
...now that Alan is home! It was the best feeling in the world having him back home and in my arms again. Poor thing is fighting a cold. I told him there were more suitable souveniers from England that he could have brought back! :) He did bring back script books for three of our favorite British TV shows: Little Britain, The Office, and Footballers Wives.
Because I ended up having to pick Alan up at the airport, my eating schedule got off. When we came home for dinner, I ate way more than I should have, and the scale showed it--up 2 lbs. No worries--I will get it off with lots of water today! I am on my fourth bottle.
Today's workout was good. I walked for 20 minutes at 2.3 mph (about a 26 minute mile) at 8.0 incline. After that, I hit the punching bag for 10 minutes or so, did some stretching and worked on my abs. I really had a good sweat going on!
Because I ended up having to pick Alan up at the airport, my eating schedule got off. When we came home for dinner, I ate way more than I should have, and the scale showed it--up 2 lbs. No worries--I will get it off with lots of water today! I am on my fourth bottle.
Today's workout was good. I walked for 20 minutes at 2.3 mph (about a 26 minute mile) at 8.0 incline. After that, I hit the punching bag for 10 minutes or so, did some stretching and worked on my abs. I really had a good sweat going on!
Tuesday, May 09, 2006
Workout 5/9
Circuit--20 minutes
Elliptical--6 MINUTES (one minute more than last week--felt like TORTURE! but I didn't give up!)
150 crunches on stability ball
stretching--5 minutes
Just for grins, I tested my body fat with the analyzer the gym owns. I am at 48.8%, which is about 2% lower than when I started! My BMI is already lower by 2 points as well!
Just goes to show this healthy living stuff WORKS!!
ALAN UPDATE: His plane is due to land in about 45 minutes!!
Elliptical--6 MINUTES (one minute more than last week--felt like TORTURE! but I didn't give up!)
150 crunches on stability ball
stretching--5 minutes
Just for grins, I tested my body fat with the analyzer the gym owns. I am at 48.8%, which is about 2% lower than when I started! My BMI is already lower by 2 points as well!
Just goes to show this healthy living stuff WORKS!!
ALAN UPDATE: His plane is due to land in about 45 minutes!!
in 5 1/2 hours....
...my love's plane will land. Alan has been gone two weeks, but it seems like an eternity! Time did not pass quickly like I had hoped it would.
I'm particulary upset this morning that I missed his call before getting on the plane. He was boarding at 10 am local time, which is 5 am here. He called me four times, but my stupid cell phone never rang! He left me four messages, with the fourth one expressing deep disappointment that he didn't get to talk to me. I feel like I let him down! Anyway, I must get over it.
Once he lands, a co-worker will pick him up and take him back to his office where his car is. He'll check in briefly with his boss, then put his bags in his car and drive over to my work, where I will give him the world's biggest hug!!!
We've definitely decided that never again will we be apart for that long. If another trip like this comes up, I'm going with him. Work will have to wait. I know what's more important.
I'm particulary upset this morning that I missed his call before getting on the plane. He was boarding at 10 am local time, which is 5 am here. He called me four times, but my stupid cell phone never rang! He left me four messages, with the fourth one expressing deep disappointment that he didn't get to talk to me. I feel like I let him down! Anyway, I must get over it.
Once he lands, a co-worker will pick him up and take him back to his office where his car is. He'll check in briefly with his boss, then put his bags in his car and drive over to my work, where I will give him the world's biggest hug!!!
We've definitely decided that never again will we be apart for that long. If another trip like this comes up, I'm going with him. Work will have to wait. I know what's more important.
Monday, May 08, 2006
Getting Back to Normal
I took the weekend off from the gym. My muscles feel better now, and I will resume my five day a week schedule. I plan to only strength train 3 of the 5 days to give my muscles a chance to heal. I'll do cardio all five days.
I did get some exercise this weekend, through going ballroom dancing on Saturday night and cleaning house on Sunday. I really love dancing! I've thought in the past I was too fat to do any coordinated dancing like that, although I have done dancing in musicals I've been in (I was a tap-dancing nun at 340 pounds!) and went through a country line dancing phase in the 90's. As I am getting more in shape, I'm finding more confidence in my body.
My eating plan was a little off, and the scale showed it. I had gotten down to 303.5, but weigh in this morning was at 306. I know it is all water, so I'm not bothered. Hopefully I will see the 2's by this weekend! In the meanwhile, it's lots and lots of water for me!
On a higher note: ALAN is coming home TOMORROW!! I will be sooooo happy to see him! I have been absolutely miserable without him. It is extremely lonely to sleep alone at night. I've definitely decided--next time he has to go overseas, I am definitely going with him! Both of us hate all this separation!
I did get some exercise this weekend, through going ballroom dancing on Saturday night and cleaning house on Sunday. I really love dancing! I've thought in the past I was too fat to do any coordinated dancing like that, although I have done dancing in musicals I've been in (I was a tap-dancing nun at 340 pounds!) and went through a country line dancing phase in the 90's. As I am getting more in shape, I'm finding more confidence in my body.
My eating plan was a little off, and the scale showed it. I had gotten down to 303.5, but weigh in this morning was at 306. I know it is all water, so I'm not bothered. Hopefully I will see the 2's by this weekend! In the meanwhile, it's lots and lots of water for me!
On a higher note: ALAN is coming home TOMORROW!! I will be sooooo happy to see him! I have been absolutely miserable without him. It is extremely lonely to sleep alone at night. I've definitely decided--next time he has to go overseas, I am definitely going with him! Both of us hate all this separation!
Friday, May 05, 2006
Happy Cinco deMayo!
Headed out to karaoke later with Ken, Cheryl and Dale--should be a blast! I think I'll have a margarita in honor of the holiday!
Today's workout was light--20 minutes on the treadmill at 2.5 mph at a 7.0 incline, followed by 10 minutes of rebounding and stretching. I'm taking Saturday and Sunday off from the gym to continue to let my muscles heal.
Today's workout was light--20 minutes on the treadmill at 2.5 mph at a 7.0 incline, followed by 10 minutes of rebounding and stretching. I'm taking Saturday and Sunday off from the gym to continue to let my muscles heal.
Thursday, May 04, 2006
Workout 5/4
Oops! Looks like I missed 5/3 too!
circuit workout, 5 min elliptical, 10 min treadmill on 6.0 incline at 2.3 mph, 100 crunches, stretching
5/4: 20 minute treadmill, 10 minutes rebounding, 100 crunches, stretching
I am really sore, especially my left shoulder and neck. My legs hurt as well. Today was my fifth day in a row to work out. Am I doing too much??
circuit workout, 5 min elliptical, 10 min treadmill on 6.0 incline at 2.3 mph, 100 crunches, stretching
5/4: 20 minute treadmill, 10 minutes rebounding, 100 crunches, stretching
I am really sore, especially my left shoulder and neck. My legs hurt as well. Today was my fifth day in a row to work out. Am I doing too much??
Tuesday, May 02, 2006
Workout 5/2
Weight today: 305
Treadmill: 20 minutes at 2.5 mph with a 6.0 incline
Crunches: 100 (4 sets of 25, plus 20 on the 45 degree angle one
Exercise ball: 10 minutes of jumping
Stretching: 5 minutes
Treadmill: 20 minutes at 2.5 mph with a 6.0 incline
Crunches: 100 (4 sets of 25, plus 20 on the 45 degree angle one
Exercise ball: 10 minutes of jumping
Stretching: 5 minutes
Monday, May 01, 2006
Workout 5/1/06
Cirucuit at Slim and Tone: 20 minutes (10 cardio stations, 10 machines)
Treadmill: 15 minutes at 2.5 mph on a 6.0 incline (about 1600 steps)
Ab crunches on exercise ball: 50
Ab crunches on other apparatus (I don't know what it's called, it's the one that puts you at a 45 degree angle from the floor): 25
Stretching: 10 minutes
Treadmill: 15 minutes at 2.5 mph on a 6.0 incline (about 1600 steps)
Ab crunches on exercise ball: 50
Ab crunches on other apparatus (I don't know what it's called, it's the one that puts you at a 45 degree angle from the floor): 25
Stretching: 10 minutes
Loneliness
It's been three days since I have seen Alan, and I feel so LONELY. Even though I am living in a home with two good friends who love me,it's not the same as a life partner. I think I am one of those people who is not meant to be alone. And Alan feels the same. He has been able to call me from England (his cell works there--YAY!!), and he says while it is great being there and seeing his friends and going to his favorite pubs, it is lonely without me. When we were in England last year at this time, he had an absolute blast showing me around and pointing out places and things that he had told me about.
I am ABSOLUTELY miserable without him. For me this is proof that we are meant to be together. Can I last nine more days?
On the weight loss front, I weighed in today at 307.5 lbs. I had weighed in as low as 305.5, but put on a couple of pounds of water by eating some salty sauerkraut with my lean pork steak last night. It will be off in a day or two.
I forgot my bag of gym clothes at home. To my surprise, I was DISAPPOINTED!! I could have easily used this as an excuse to not work out, but instead I called my housemate Linda and asked her to bring it to me! (It helps that the house is only a couple of miles away from the office!) I am enjoying working out so much that the thought of missing a day bummed me out! This might be the start of a whole new lifestyle!
I am ABSOLUTELY miserable without him. For me this is proof that we are meant to be together. Can I last nine more days?
On the weight loss front, I weighed in today at 307.5 lbs. I had weighed in as low as 305.5, but put on a couple of pounds of water by eating some salty sauerkraut with my lean pork steak last night. It will be off in a day or two.
I forgot my bag of gym clothes at home. To my surprise, I was DISAPPOINTED!! I could have easily used this as an excuse to not work out, but instead I called my housemate Linda and asked her to bring it to me! (It helps that the house is only a couple of miles away from the office!) I am enjoying working out so much that the thought of missing a day bummed me out! This might be the start of a whole new lifestyle!
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