I haven't forgotten you. Just been very busy. Trying to find time to exerise in any form is a challenge in itself. Went jogging/quick walking this morning with my friends Gina and Judy. I am tried. I prefer biking but I need some other areas to work off as well. Gina told us we did about 4 miles. Wow! At least for me. No wonder I am so tired. :)
Will see about tomorrow. I will probably be hurting. Biking still is much more exciting for me.

Why kill birds with stones?

Alright. So, its tough keeping on track when you feel you're doing this alone! Hello my work out buddies!?!
Today was the first day I worked out this week... I did a 20 min. strength training video - my arms and stomach sure feel it. I'm really going to try and unload my trailer into my garage today and kill two birds with one stone. Unfortunately I'll miss both Karate classes this week... we went to Walmart on Monday (closest one is 45+ min.s away - welcome to WY!) and I'll be at the R.S. birthday celebration on Thursday so... my Sifu said that this Saturday is a tournament - I don't know enough to compete but I could help out keeping score (I still don't know enough to do that but he says he needs the help) so we'll see...
I think I've gained weight... (Darn Ice Cream!) though I also haven't been drinking enough water these last few days... gotta get back on track! The weather is warming up and was a wonderful 70 deg.s yesterday! I'm gonna take advantage of that.

~Em
weight:186

End of week results

So this last week I walked 150 mins! (Thanks to my Karate class - which I count as 45 mins worth - quite a good work out. Punching and kicking sure makes you sore the next day) Last week I walked 120 mins.
So far I don't see any weight loss from my scale (stupid scale) and I don't know if I've lost any inches - or millimeters... since I have yet to find my tape measure! (Darn thing... ) but I'm in the process of organizing my garage so I can empty my trailer (to sell it - hey anyone want a trailer you could fit a car or some big "toys" in? only $10,000... ok how about $9,000 ?)
Anyhow, that'll be a workout in its self...
Where was I, oh ya, I'll find my tape measure in the trailer...
So, keep walking and do a lot of punching and kicking - eat healthy and keep it up! We are going to loose this weight and keep it off!

~Em
185? didn't weigh myself this morning.

Grow what you eat

Since I've been working out, I've noticed that I'll try and find ways to do more throughout the day. Vacuum more, dance while doing house work, take the kids for a walk/ to the park, rake leaves. I've also noticed that I try and sit up taller/straighter.

I still have some fierce cravings for 'not so good for me' snacks but overall I try and look for healthy alternatives. I even count out 'serving sizes' of wheat thins etc. Mindless munching happens when you grab the box or bag of whatever it is and sit down with it in front of the T.V. or computer.

I need to change my food buying habits- we need to eat things that are as close to nature as possible - if there is a long list of ingredients then its not as good for you. Wish there was better produce available in the great state of WY. As soon as it stops snowing we are going to have a garden. My husband wants to build a green-house so we can have produce year-round. It'll save us money and help us eat healthier.

~Em
Weight:185

Healthy snacking

Alright! Good deal. We are going to keep on track!
My family joined a Karate class that meets twice a week. There will be a few times each month it'll be just myself and my 5 year-old (due to hubbies schedule). This last class was great fun and I am still a little sore just a few days later. Even though I'm sore I still did my 30 mins of walking this morning and I feel great!
Monday I walked 30, Wed 15, Thursday 45 and Sat 30. So this week was pretty successful. I should try and walk everyday (I know!). I figure I'm doing more now than I was before so that's good and as I get better I'll do better!

For 2-3 pm munchies I've found that a handful of nuts (almonds are my fav.) and a glass of water or V8. Sometimes I'll eat some fruit - whole or dried. Maybe even a slice of whole wheat bread with a little butter and an avocado (good fats and proteins help you feel fuller longer... carbs -good ones- help satisfy immediate hunger). Of course I slip every now and then and eat some cookies and other junk... thanks to my hubby for buys 20 boxes of Girl Scout Cookies. Yup 20. Needless to say they've been banished to the freezer. ;)

Here's looking forward to warmer weather soon.
~Em
weight: 185
Fluctuations are normal... just look at the overall picture - right?...

Hey, it worked, and the sogga continues....

Well, now that you gave me this blog, I am going to have to do something about it. At the moment, I am about 189 pounds. Lost, about 10 pounds, who knows how or when....maybe because of the move and less stress living in a trailer...and moving everything back into a house again. YES!! Today, is my Anniversary! 18 years of marriage! Wow!! Last night Mike bought us a pair of bikes. I have no excuse not to go out and bike now. I had a bike previously, but Erin kept wanting to go for a ride. (It has a baby sit still attached). So I have a friend of a friend who wants it.

I have a counter for walking, just need to find it in one of the bedroom boxes and get a new battery for it. I am being careful of what I am eating...which is very hard, since "I" love food.

Any thoughts on the 3pm starvation time of...'food, glorious, food', I got to have some!!! Let me know. I heard a lot, but haven't found anything that works yet.

Okay, know that I have motivated myself just a l i t t l e bit and along with you. This just might work.

Shelleze
I went a checked my weight......192.4
I hate fluctuations

A tough day

Today I could only work out for 15 mins. I was just too tired to do more! I don't know if it's because I was up last night 4-5 times with a sick 9 month old or if it's because I worked out at 3pm instead of 8am or if I'm due to have my monthly visitor any day now... but I am fatigued! I guess 15 mins. is better than nothing! We'll see tomorrow.

~Em
weight: 184