Goal Met

Wednesday I finally pulled out the stroller, strapped Ginger into it and hiked pilot butte.  My original goal had been to climb to the top while pushing a kid in 30 minutes or less.  Well, first time out I did it in 26 minutes.  I’m glad I met my goal, but I didn’t really have to work for it, so next time I’ll try to shave another 5 minutes off my time.  Maybe by the end I’ll be able to do it in half of my goal time.

 

Positive Thoughts

1. We only have one car right now.  So far it’s great, but so far it’s Rob who is making all of the sacrifices.  Hopefully I will be as happy about it once I’m the one who is sitting at home without a car all day.

2. Wyatt and Ginger and I had a great picnic lunch with some friends.

3. The weather is beautiful.

4. It’s friday.

Positive Thoughts April 27, 2009

I’m off track in the world of workouts.  My children no longer take any kind of quiet/alone time during the day so if I do not get up early, I cannot complete my workout.  That coupled with a lack of interest, and perhaps a fatalistic attitude has significantly decreased my workouts.  Luckily it has not, yet, increased my weight.  Hopefully I will get back on track today.  So I thought perhaps I need some positive thoughts to get me back on track.

 

1. Ginger woke up so happy announcing I was the sweetest mommy in the world.  She was not looking for special favors, just hugs, snuggles, and kisses.  It made me very happy.

2. Wyatt took a ride on the city bus with his preschool class.  He also asked another child in his class to hold hands instead of just grabbing.  I was very proud that he remembered.

3. We had a great play date at the park with a friend of Ginger’s last week, and all of the kids played so nicely together.  Wyatt even initiated a game of Princesses and Knights.  What a trooper.

4. Rob set up tents and camping gear in the backyard so we could have a day trip without leaving the house.  We played outside all day long.  It was wonderful to have all day with both mom and dad.

5. Rob has lost 40 pounds and looks great.  He also has a great happy face, and a relaxed attitude to go along with the weight loss.  I can’t believe how strong he looks.  I am so happy for him.

6. Kindergarten orientation in over and now it’s time for registration to begin.  I feel great about the choice we made for school next year.  Now I just need to decide if Ginger will follow in one year or two.

7. When I broke down and cried my eyes out Saturday night Rob held my hand tight.

Week in Review

Last week I was able to get in four good workouts.  But the weekend was a road block for me and then I had a hard time getting started again.  Thankfully my darling children got me motivated.  While I frantically cleaned house, Wyatt decided he wanted to do jumping P90X (Plyometrics) so I let him.  He completed the entire tape.  After that I realized I had to get up and do it myself.  So after surviving Plyometrics yesterday, Ginger and I finished Core Synergistics today.  Tomorrow I am off to the mountain for a fun filled day of skiing, while Wyatt hits the slopes with his Mighty Mites class.  Hopefully I will be able to get another DVD in after the skiing, but I’m not banking on it.  I feel stronger , but I am sore.

 

Positive Thoughts 3/13/09

1. Wyatt, Ginger, and I had a great afternoon playing at Lewis and Clark Park.

2. We cancelled our cable and now I watch much less TV.

3. Thursday we had a great play date with Gavin, Isaac, and Susan.

4. I’m going skiing tomorrow with friends.

5. Hopefully Rob and DVA did well at the Drake Awards.

6. Rob runs in his first 10K tomorrow.  I know he’s going to do great!  

Good night.

Week 7

Today is day one for week seven, so at some point today I need to do my Core Synergistics.  Last week was good.  Since we went skiing on Saturday I used that as my leg and back workout.  Then I rested Sunday.  I should have done my Kenpo, but I was unmotivated.  Overall last week went well, and I just ned to stay focused on the week ahead.  I have not lost anymore weight yet, but I feel stronger and healthier and that’s the most important part of this process for me.  

Postive Thoughts 3/3/09

1. Just when I think everything is haywire in my life, Rob steps in and clams me down.

2. All of us are healthy.

3. Wyatt has been very talkative.

4. We go to Texas at the end of the month.

5. Lynn’s house is on the market: Hope for a quick sell.

Week Six

I guess I took the real week six off.  I know I did the Core workout last week, but then I can’t really remember.  I think I didn’t start the week until Thursday and by then it was too late to start.   We went snow skiing on Saturday and then. . .I just took it easy (as Wyatt would say).  I was feeling a bit unmotivated.  I had not lost any weight and was feeling a little down.  And then! I lost 5 pounds.  I am again motivated and I have had a great week thus far.  I started my week on Tuesday and today I started tracking my weight lifting.  I bought some 8 pound dumbbells and pushed myself harder than in the past.  When I finished I was ready, almost eager to do the Ab Ribber X DVD, but alas, I lent it to my friend so I will have to wait until I get it back.  Tomorrow.  I just need to hold strong.  I always seem to get myself off track on Yoga day which is tomorrow, so focus baby, focus.

 

Positive Thoughts: 2/26/09

1. We had 2 great play dates today, and I got my work out done.

2. Wyatt has been a good listener and has been watching his boundaries.

3. Ginger is in a much better mood today.

4. Rob put away his computer last night and snuggled with me on the couch.

Week in Review

I am back on track.  Monday, since my back was still so wacky, I did half of my Core Synergistics, and I finished it on Tuesday .  But by the end of the day Tuseday my back was finally starting to feel normal again.  Wednesday I completed Cardio X, and it was awesome.  Thursday I did Arms & Shoulders.  I should have finished the day with Ab Ripper, but I woke up early the next morning and did it.  Friday afternoon I did the first half of Yoga, but then I needed to cook dinner for my kids so I stopped after the first half where you move into balance poses.  I swear the Yoga tape always derails me.  I need to figure out how to work it into my schedule better so that I can finish it in one session.  Unfortunately I did not do Legs & Back on Saturday because. . .it was Valentine’s Day and . . . So tonight I finished the second half of the yoga X and tomorrow we’re snow skiing, but I’ll still try to get Kenpo X completed.  So I feel it was a good week, but hopefully next week will be better.

Positive Thoughts 2/15/09

1. Happy Birthday Rob!  I can’t believe my husband is 41.  He doesn’t act like a 40 year old, he acts more like he’s 32.  (Which makes me still 29.)  I’m so proud of him.  He’s lost almost 30 pounds since his last birthday and he’s so much stronger both physically and mentally.  He’s the best. 

2. What great friends we have.  We got together tonight for dinner to help celebrate Rob’s birthday and it was just a marvelous evening.

3. I have a great next door neighbor, very insightful.  I’m lucky to have someone to ask advice about my children’s future.  

4. My sweet siblings.  I love having older siblings.  They’ve already lived it all and are great listeners.

5. Wyatt and Ginger played so well with Pippa and Will.  And yesterday they were all so precious sledding together.

Good night–V

Positive Thoughts

I took last week “off”  I guess.  I pulled my lower back and then we went on a six hour drive, which did not help my back.  Still the kids and I went on a long hike to the Oregon Coast and had a wonderful “holiday”  while along on Rob’s business trip.   So I’ll just jump in with my positive thoughts and then tell you about my workout tomorrow.

1. Even though my back still aches, I got in my second work out of the week and it felt great.  I think having an ache in your back helps you keep your core engaged.

2. I finished one Valentine’s Day gift for my Mother-in-law, and now I’m working on the one for my mom.  I love them.

3. Wyatt had a great day at school!

4. Ginger and I had a wonderful spontaneous playdate with C & E.  Thanks for all of the good talk.

5. Breena checked up on me and motivated me to get back on the blog.

6. Rob and I celebrated our eighth anniversary yesterday and I feel so blessed to be married to such a kind and loving man.  My best friend.

7. I feel really well-rested today.  

 

Good Night.  –V

Where have I been?

Seriously, where have I been?  I have not missed a workout.  Yesterday was my “rest” day, but I decided to try out Plyometrics instead.  Wow.  That’s like frog hopping gone insane.  Still, I loved it.  I think I’ll sneak it in again this week.  Today I started my Week 4 of P90X.  Somehow my weeks run longer than 7 days.  Still, it’s week 4 so it’s all about healing and stretching.  Today was Yoga X.  I have noticed that my heels are almost touching the ground in downward dog and I can go from plank to dog without scooching my hands forward.  It felt great!  My legs were pretty tired from all that jumping the day before, but yoga felt great today.

I had a pretty bad day, emotionally speaking.  I guess I really need my daily good thoughts, so here goes nothing:

1. Charlie emailed that he’s healing nicely from his double by pass surgery.  Thank you God, I needed him to do well.

2. Wyatt has a play date set up for tomorrow.

3. Ginger has been asking all day to go to the pool for a swim.  I don’t know what made her think of that, the ground is covered in snow.  God bless her.

4. Rob came to see Ginger at dance class.  I am so thankful he was able to break away from work to see her.  It made her day.

5. Rob picked the kids up from school yesterday so I could attend parent-teacher conferences.  He brought them home and fed them lunch.

6. Wow, I have a great helpful husband.  I am so lucky that he makes time for me and our children.  And I love him deeply.

7. Rob told me I needed to do positive thoughts because I was in such a bad mood today.  He’s right.  I already feel better.

8. Lost is on tonight.

New Friends

Since starting this fitness challenge in early January our numbers have grown from Nick to six.  I have added 2 new links Mindy and Chris.  Both of these individuals have decided to change their lives.  They have great goals.   I met Chris in person for the first time last night.  It was wonderful to see someone else who is struggling to be the best they can be.  He made a great comment about making more than fitness goals, pointing out the need to be a better person in every way.  I think that is a great idea.  Maybe I should set up some side goals myself.  Good luck Chris and Mindy, welcome to this craziness that is 2009.

Week 3, Day 3 Shoulders & Arms

This is the third time I have done this workout.  The first time I did not use any weights, the second time I used 2 lbs as my heavy weights, this time I bumped it to 5 lbs & 2 lbs.  It was a great workout and I really pushed myself to the limit.  I am sore, but not like Rob was.  At least I can straighten my arms.

Positive Thoughts 1/22/09

1. Thank you Breena for providing me an opportunity for  an evening of adult conversation.

2. Thank you to all of the lovely ladies who came last night.  Your comments were great.  It is so nice to feel like a grown up.

3. Thank you Rob for putting out sweet kids to bed last night without complaint.

4. Thank you children for going to bed so easily, and for giving me kisses on the way out of the door.