वेइर्द.

इ'म व्रितिंग इन इंग्लिश एंड सुद्देंली आईटी हस गोने टू अनोठेर लंगुअगे!!!

Sleeping with the Buckwheat Pillow.

Last night was a tough night. I was exhausted but I certainly didn't sleep like I did in my afternoon nap. My whole body is sore. I feel as though I've fallen down a flight of stairs. Pain everywhere. I don't think there is a place that isn't sore or aching. Well, maybe my ears. I slept with the hot buckwheat pillows in my bed to ease the pain. I'm going to have a hot bath this morning and hope to limber things up.

Today I was supposed to start exercising with the program online. That I will postpone until tomorrow. I'm working tonight so I won't be getting home from work until 10 PM.

OSC

Starting Point.

After going to the gym with Darlene and recieving an email from her suggesting some sites to check out, I Stumbleupon this one http://www.trainwithmeonline.com/index.asp

What I liked about this site was that you can choose workouts suited for you and monitor your progress. Complete with video to help you with your form. I'm starting out in the Beginner Workout. I will start tomorrow morning before I go to work.

My goal is to do this three times a week. http://www.trainwithmeonline.com/workout_46_0_Body_Weight_Work_Out_1.html

On the days that I am unable to do this, I will go for a walk since the weather is getting nice..

The Gym.

The Queen of Denial


Last week Darlene queried me about trying her gym and I told her that I could go this weekend because I had the weekend off for Easter. After getting the guts to do it and then pulling back I finally committed to going today. I met Darlene at her house at 7:30 AM and was greeted by Rob with a hello "Sweetie" or something to that effect. I can't remember, it was too fucking early! After a cup of Calli with Darlene and Rob we headed to the World Health Club. http://www.worldhealthclub.com/?template=2&tag=about_main For the first time in my life, I was at the gym. Well, as a guest but I was at a gym. Remember, I haven't exercised since http://www.thepeoplehistory.com/1985.html Yep, that was a long time ago!


As Darlene measured me, I suddenly got a huge reality check. When you measure yourself, its your own dirty little secret but when someone else does it, it made me feel accountable for the abuse of my body throughout the years. I was the Queen of Denial. As I stepped on the scale that was definately my own doing. Huh? How come I weigh more then I do at home? Sure, the couple of chocolate easter eggs and white mashed potatoes from two Easter dinners didn't amount to ... five pounds? WTF. I felt like a contestant on XWeighted. http://www.slice.ca/Shows/ShowsPage.aspx?Title_ID=97067


I'm On Fire

We started on the treadmill for 12 mins. plus warmup. My friend, Faye, loves the treadmill. Me, I love walking in or outdoors but the thing I noticed that after the warmup that my shins were killing me. Incredible pockets of stiffness and pain cramping. Unfortunately, the only thing on the tvs was Country and Western videos. I think I'd bring music when I do this again.

Upper Body


I guess it was a good thing that I couldn't sleep one night and bought the COre Ball. Heh, now I can actually use it for something other then drying my sweaters! I now realize I have some upper body strength. I think its all those years of carrying groceries in one trip up many flights of stairs.

Chest press using the ball. http://worldhealthclub.fitdv.com/new/video/video.php?vid=dumbell&play=high&lang=en We did 12-15 each. 2 Sets with 10 pounds.
One arm row on ball. http://worldhealthclub.fitdv.com/new/video/video.php?vid=onearmdbrow&play=high&lang=en
Shoulder Press. http://worldhealthclub.fitdv.com/new/video/video.php?vid=dbshoulderpress&play=high&lang=en
Bicep Curl with Twist. http://worldhealthclub.fitdv.com/new/video/video.php?vid=seatedbicep&play=high&lang=en
Kick Back.

Lower Body

Lunges and Squats were both hard on my knees. The lunges weren't a full lunge. I could only manage a half lunge. We had to modify the squats against the wall.
Curls for Hamstrings. Standing calf raises with ball.

Core Stability

Plank on floor. Crunches and Obliques with Ball.


Afterwards a cool down with stretches.

Sweat Like A Girl


Darlene was awesome. She took the time to explain everything to me, watch my form and I had to laugh when she asked me things like, "Do you know how to do a crunch?" My reply, "Not since High School". It was particularily amazing to watch a senior citizen woman exercising who is more fit than I am and 25 years older!

Yeah, I sweat. A lot!

I plugged on with my day and at 3:00 PM crashed. I slept for two hours! My body told me it was time to rest.

OSC

Updates.

Life has been nothing short of crazy lately. Lots of deadlines at work and frankly, I'm exhausted lately. I stopped posting my water and food intake because folks, that's basically boring reading. Am I where I want to be with the water? No. I recognize this and I'm trying to make a positive stride in that direction.

Food wise. I'm not there either. My goal is to eat live foods. Meaning, foods that aren't processed or packaged. I'm going to focus on vegetables, beans, fruits and grains. Easy on the grains though. Water is a priority. I'm abstained from coffee, alchohol, and am working on limited my dining out because in times when you haven't had time to get to the grocery store or are too tired to cook, it is mighty tempting!

I have to this point lost five inches and the five pounds I lost originally has crept back on. Why did this happen? Oh, ... chocolate and fast food. Isn't it amazing how I struggle to take it off but it comes on so easily. I'm frustrated but I'm going to get back in the saddle once again. This isn't an overnight attempt at weight loss. I remind myself it took this long to put the weight on and there is no magical pill.

Rob has sent me his new report and week four is soon going to be released. I need to re evaluate where I am and plan my eating weekly.

OSC

Glub Glub.

Yesterday's water: 8.

Today's: 10 Glasses.

Start early in the day.

The majority of the water I have been drinking is later in the day. I made a whoops yesterday. I ordered a Soy Steamer and she gave me a Latte. I took a drink and noticed right away. So, I drank it. That was two months without coffee. Did I enjoy it? Not at all. For the amount I drank, I look back and should have added 16 ounces of water.

12 Glasses of water today. Goal 15.

12 Glasses today.

Not my target but its a start. My goal is 15


Benefits of Drinking Water

• Fatigue free
• Aids in digestion
• Better skin
• Fills you up so you will not over eat
• Tastes delicious!