until I hit the wrong button on my blackberry...I was drafting it in a note and my husband asked what time it was and I hit the discard button instead of the save button...poof! post was gone!
I will get back to regular posting soon...I promise!
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
back in "the service"
I re-enlisted in Booty Camp Fitness for this week and next week and then again in April. I seem to have forgotten how tough these workouts are! I was already stiff last night within a couple hours of the class. I started going to camp last summer where we worked out on the black top of a school playground and outside is WAY better. last night we were in a room at an arena and will be there until May. Ali re-enlisted too and I asked her during the class why is it SO MUCH harder indoors and she said "we're in a torture chamber", she was right!
We started out with a warm up of jogging in place, jumping jacks etc. We then did three series of exercises each consisting of 5 different workouts and repeated each set three times. We did side lunges with kicks, squats, squats with jumps, push ups, sit ups, monkey jumps (I hated these), tricep dips and more. It was a tough class but it felt great to be back and to push myself that hard.
I am still pretty sore today, walking at work and even getting in and out of my chair was painful but today is my rest day so no activity for me. I ran 5K on the hamster wheel on Sunday and increased my running speed from 4.5 to 5. I might have walked a bit more often but I had a great calorie burn with the run.
I also revamped my training plan so it's a bit more realistic for the upcoming 10K. I figure in April I will start running outside to get ready, for now I figure it's best to get my running groove back so I will stick to the treadmill.
well, I need to go read about Heart Rate Training (thanks for the reco Adena :) so that's all for now.
G'night!
We started out with a warm up of jogging in place, jumping jacks etc. We then did three series of exercises each consisting of 5 different workouts and repeated each set three times. We did side lunges with kicks, squats, squats with jumps, push ups, sit ups, monkey jumps (I hated these), tricep dips and more. It was a tough class but it felt great to be back and to push myself that hard.
I am still pretty sore today, walking at work and even getting in and out of my chair was painful but today is my rest day so no activity for me. I ran 5K on the hamster wheel on Sunday and increased my running speed from 4.5 to 5. I might have walked a bit more often but I had a great calorie burn with the run.
I also revamped my training plan so it's a bit more realistic for the upcoming 10K. I figure in April I will start running outside to get ready, for now I figure it's best to get my running groove back so I will stick to the treadmill.
well, I need to go read about Heart Rate Training (thanks for the reco Adena :) so that's all for now.
G'night!
Sunday, February 27, 2011
my aching glutes
I got up this morning at 5:00 because my husbands alarm was going off...this weekend I got up earlier than I do for work days, sick I know! Anyway he left and I tossed and turned and then had what felt like a twenty pound bag of sand throw it's self down on my chest, wait no it was just my baby boy kitty Whiskey. He kept me company, curled up under the blankets with me for about a half hour then he bit me and promptly left. He's like that. I turned on the light and grabbed my new book...eat pray love, so for so good. I guess I finally got up around 7 and made some coffee and hit the PC.
I found a training plan online to prep for my up coming 10k, which is only 10 weeks away! I modified the plan to gear up for the CN tower climb too. I also signed up for a two week booty camp in March and I re-enlisted for April too...I can't wait to see my body get back into the shape it was in last summer! The plan is on the fridge so I can look at it every morning and night... as I am reaching for the ice cream my husband bought...seriously, it was his idea.
After I poked around here and there online and decided it was time to venture out and change up the living room layout. We turned the couch last night to watch the game but it wasn't the best use of space. I spent an hour or more huffing and puffing pushing, pulling and lifting the couches due to area rug in the room. I finally got fed up, rolled up the carpet and got it out of the way. I could have used a finger to slide the couches around after I did that...thank you felt pads! I probably spent 2 hours moving the furniture around in different configurations and think I finally found something that will work for the giant couches in my teeny tiny house.
I got busy in the kitchen after that doing a bunch of dishes then whipped up some strawberry banana muffins for me and blue berry muffins for my hubby. I used whole wheat flour and mixed in protein powder and ground flax seed...he'll never know haha...unless he decides to start following me here...hmmm. I don't think he will.
Anyway, I decided I had stalled log enough so I got changed, grabbed my music and headphones and headed down to go for a run. I don't remember the last I actually ran but boy did it feel great today. I went just over 5km and burned something like 550 cals. I wrapped up doing a little yoga, I was inspired by the new album I downloaded on Friday night. If your a fan of yoga music then check out "the best of wah" (#3 and #4 or so far my favorites). What an awesome album for a yoga class or any time you want something kinda mellow.
When I went to sit down for dinner I could already feel my glutes tightening up...I think I will be wearing flats tomorrow and that reminds me, I need to go change the laundry!
So on that note, have a good night!
I found a training plan online to prep for my up coming 10k, which is only 10 weeks away! I modified the plan to gear up for the CN tower climb too. I also signed up for a two week booty camp in March and I re-enlisted for April too...I can't wait to see my body get back into the shape it was in last summer! The plan is on the fridge so I can look at it every morning and night... as I am reaching for the ice cream my husband bought...seriously, it was his idea.
After I poked around here and there online and decided it was time to venture out and change up the living room layout. We turned the couch last night to watch the game but it wasn't the best use of space. I spent an hour or more huffing and puffing pushing, pulling and lifting the couches due to area rug in the room. I finally got fed up, rolled up the carpet and got it out of the way. I could have used a finger to slide the couches around after I did that...thank you felt pads! I probably spent 2 hours moving the furniture around in different configurations and think I finally found something that will work for the giant couches in my teeny tiny house.
I got busy in the kitchen after that doing a bunch of dishes then whipped up some strawberry banana muffins for me and blue berry muffins for my hubby. I used whole wheat flour and mixed in protein powder and ground flax seed...he'll never know haha...unless he decides to start following me here...hmmm. I don't think he will.
Anyway, I decided I had stalled log enough so I got changed, grabbed my music and headphones and headed down to go for a run. I don't remember the last I actually ran but boy did it feel great today. I went just over 5km and burned something like 550 cals. I wrapped up doing a little yoga, I was inspired by the new album I downloaded on Friday night. If your a fan of yoga music then check out "the best of wah" (#3 and #4 or so far my favorites). What an awesome album for a yoga class or any time you want something kinda mellow.
When I went to sit down for dinner I could already feel my glutes tightening up...I think I will be wearing flats tomorrow and that reminds me, I need to go change the laundry!
So on that note, have a good night!
Saturday, February 26, 2011
jaw dropping, mouth watering whitefish
The day started at 5:30 this morning. I hit the snooze button a couple times since we both ended up losing about an hour of sleep this morning between 3:30 and 4:30 (thanks to an wrong number). Breakfast consisted of a large double double and a egg mcmuffin, not the healthiest but I do love them.
We spent the morning on that spot and it worked out great! He caught I think 5 and I landed one, but it was the biggest fish of the day. it was funny though cause after we put back the last whitefish caught we didn't land anymore, not for a lack of trying though.
Tomorrow, I am going for a long run on the treadmill I think. The snow is coming down pretty good right now and I already bailed on the ice once this weekend, I don't need to press my luck out there tomorrow lol.
We got to the launch area and paid our entry fee, we were fishing in a fund raiser for a family with a boy who has Autism and the money helps pay for some of the extra care he requires. We made our way out on the hard water. Tony picked a great spot and we were on the fish in no time. Actually, he drilled the first hole and started marking fish immediately and before I could finish getting my gear ready he already landed one! Mmmmm whitefish! I could already taste the fish fry.
We made our way back in and decided not to weigh in our biggest as it was already beat by an inch for the biggest fish of the day. All in all a great day filled with people helping a family in need and a day spent with Tony doing what he LOVES to do.
I hit the stepper while Tony cleaned the fish then we indulged in a dinner of beer batter whitefish.
Tomorrow, I am going for a long run on the treadmill I think. The snow is coming down pretty good right now and I already bailed on the ice once this weekend, I don't need to press my luck out there tomorrow lol.
Thursday, February 24, 2011
where do you see yourself in 5 years?
I went to a workshop last night call Vino 'n Visions (link to an older flyer http://www.beyondtheclassroom.ca/Flyer%20VV%202.pdf). It was an interested evening geared to get you to focus on your visions for your life and being open to accepting things when they come to you and going forward with your dreams.
During the second part of the evening we were doing an exercise of envisioning where we saw ourselves in five years. For the first time in a long time I had a different experience, this time I saw myself looking fit, at a mirrored wall helping someone with some kind of workout. Usually what I envision after yoga is very very different.
I think that some how some day I will be helping others do what I am doing... battling the bulge. I hope this blog helps those who find it too!
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On another note I just got back from a hot hot session of hot yoga. What a great way to wrap up the week, by sweating it out. I was lazy earlier this week and just hopped on the stepper for a bit but that and a good run are in order for the weekend...my 10k race is starting to call my name! I think I have something liken 70 days to get ready and I am not even close to being ready.
G'night all in blogspot land.
During the second part of the evening we were doing an exercise of envisioning where we saw ourselves in five years. For the first time in a long time I had a different experience, this time I saw myself looking fit, at a mirrored wall helping someone with some kind of workout. Usually what I envision after yoga is very very different.
I think that some how some day I will be helping others do what I am doing... battling the bulge. I hope this blog helps those who find it too!
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On another note I just got back from a hot hot session of hot yoga. What a great way to wrap up the week, by sweating it out. I was lazy earlier this week and just hopped on the stepper for a bit but that and a good run are in order for the weekend...my 10k race is starting to call my name! I think I have something liken 70 days to get ready and I am not even close to being ready.
G'night all in blogspot land.
Monday, February 21, 2011
just what the doctor ordered
In the spirit of setting new goals and planning on how to achieve them, I just signed up for the Mercedes Benz Oakville 10k on May 8th. This just goes to show how motivating it is to spend time with and talk to those who are focused and have a training plan. Reading Adena's blog and talking to her and walking with her has been the motivation I have been needing as I was struggling on my own. What a difference it makes when you have a support system in place!
My friend Ali is another staple in the support department, I mentioned her a few months back. She is my friend who no matter the activity will ALWAYS be the first to jump on board and try it out. I admire her for that and appreciate her coming along to try new ways we can torture ourselves! I am soo looking forward to our next booty camp session...seriously, I am! It's the best butt kicking you can get and feel amazing when its done.
Back to the upcoming event, the 10k is 75 days away and I figure that should be plenty of time to prepare. I know I can run 5k on the treadmill and I have been told that if you can run 5, you can run 10 so I am not too worried. Apparently the course is flat but they haven't posted the route yet. On this note, I should go lace up and go for a jog on the hamster wheel. My lower back is pretty sore from yesterday and as Adena put it so eloquently...motion is lotion lol
My friend Ali is another staple in the support department, I mentioned her a few months back. She is my friend who no matter the activity will ALWAYS be the first to jump on board and try it out. I admire her for that and appreciate her coming along to try new ways we can torture ourselves! I am soo looking forward to our next booty camp session...seriously, I am! It's the best butt kicking you can get and feel amazing when its done.
Back to the upcoming event, the 10k is 75 days away and I figure that should be plenty of time to prepare. I know I can run 5k on the treadmill and I have been told that if you can run 5, you can run 10 so I am not too worried. Apparently the course is flat but they haven't posted the route yet. On this note, I should go lace up and go for a jog on the hamster wheel. My lower back is pretty sore from yesterday and as Adena put it so eloquently...motion is lotion lol
Sunday, February 20, 2011
sunday walk
She said I need a goal and I made plans...I think in the comments of my previous post to go "for a walk". She has a lot more events coming up that she is prepping for but I am gearing up for the 1/2 marathon I signed up for...who knows what else will get added to the mix before October. We met at the half way point between our two houses and walked a loop twice totalling 10 km in under 2 hours. Not bad for our first session. She is nursing a badly sprained ankle back to health and I haven't done walking/running cardio for a few weeks now so it was a good start.
We started discussing a training plan that I can use to begin my marathon training (I am going to refer to it as a "marathon" for now on as noting the 1/2 every time is annoying...and maybe it will motivate me one day to do a full lol). I signed up for booty camp for April and hope to get a mini camp in for March as well. But in addition to that she recommended that on Tuesdays I do a 30 min run, Thursdays was I think run as much as I can for 5km to start? and Saturdays do a long run and Sundays will be the mental training of doing the activity for 3 hours. So I think that will be the plan for Tuesdays and Saturdays for now as I still love going to my yoga class on Thursday nights, I can't give that up and really shouldn't...for my and my husbands own good lol. But I could still get a run in if I ever decided to get my butt out of bed early enough in the morning...it's not like I have far to go to get on the treadmill so maybe that is the best option and Sundays are a great way to keep my head in the game and catch up with her as much as possible.
On another note, I pre-made a couple eggplant parms yesterday. I coated them with whole wheat flour, then a seasoned egg mixture then dipped them in panko breadcrumbs. Panko breadcrumbs are by far the BEST breadcrumbs to use for coating ANYTHING! I broiled them on both sides cause really who has the time to wait for them to "bake" to get golden brown? I put a thin layer of plain tomato sauce in the pan then 3 layers of the eggplant, more sauce then 3 or so more layers of hte eggplant, more sauce a small amount of grated parm and popped them in the freezer and those will work as four lunches per dish. Today I have chickpeas boiling on the stove to make a chickpea eggplant dish as well but will probably finish cooking it tomorrow as we are heading out for a family dinner at 4 today. But I forgot how much I love eggplant and meatless meals and I am so excited to get back on track with my eating, cooking and fitness.
I made a shake before the walk using banana berry protein powder, almond milk and frozen (but thawed cause I hate REALLY cold food but love drinking and eating pipping hot food...weird I know) bananas and strawberries. I won't do that combo again or I have to change something because it totally tasted like the strawberry penicillin I use to get as a kid...Suggestions are welcome! I usually use a berry blend that makes it a bit more tart tasting and maybe that's what was missing.
have a great long weekend for those enjoying the "family day" holiday tomorrow!
We started discussing a training plan that I can use to begin my marathon training (I am going to refer to it as a "marathon" for now on as noting the 1/2 every time is annoying...and maybe it will motivate me one day to do a full lol). I signed up for booty camp for April and hope to get a mini camp in for March as well. But in addition to that she recommended that on Tuesdays I do a 30 min run, Thursdays was I think run as much as I can for 5km to start? and Saturdays do a long run and Sundays will be the mental training of doing the activity for 3 hours. So I think that will be the plan for Tuesdays and Saturdays for now as I still love going to my yoga class on Thursday nights, I can't give that up and really shouldn't...for my and my husbands own good lol. But I could still get a run in if I ever decided to get my butt out of bed early enough in the morning...it's not like I have far to go to get on the treadmill so maybe that is the best option and Sundays are a great way to keep my head in the game and catch up with her as much as possible.
On another note, I pre-made a couple eggplant parms yesterday. I coated them with whole wheat flour, then a seasoned egg mixture then dipped them in panko breadcrumbs. Panko breadcrumbs are by far the BEST breadcrumbs to use for coating ANYTHING! I broiled them on both sides cause really who has the time to wait for them to "bake" to get golden brown? I put a thin layer of plain tomato sauce in the pan then 3 layers of the eggplant, more sauce then 3 or so more layers of hte eggplant, more sauce a small amount of grated parm and popped them in the freezer and those will work as four lunches per dish. Today I have chickpeas boiling on the stove to make a chickpea eggplant dish as well but will probably finish cooking it tomorrow as we are heading out for a family dinner at 4 today. But I forgot how much I love eggplant and meatless meals and I am so excited to get back on track with my eating, cooking and fitness. have a great long weekend for those enjoying the "family day" holiday tomorrow!