Motivation

Oh Motivation, Motivation, Where for art thou Motivation?

I look high, I look low, I look in a sandwich filled with nutella, where for art though Motivation?

Alas tonight, I am all alone with three terrors Angels with no hopes of finding you Motivation.

Where have you gone? To the Darkest of all or to the other Half? Or have you moved to newer Love?

Oh Motivation, Motivation, Where for art thou Motivation?

Be it GOD's will....

Ok so let's say for curiosity sake, I lose this AWESOME bet.  What shall I do?  Well, I think I came up with an AMAZING idea.  But I can't take full credit for it.  I first read about it in a book and then my sister, Heather helped me dream up this plan.  So, worst case scenario, I lose, then I will spend an evening talking only through a puppet.  With a designated voice.  I will order food, converse with friends, buy movie tickets, etc all through the use of a puppet.  Whatcha think?  Good enough?

Confessional #2

I'm still tired and about to do workout #3 so without further ado, confessional #2.  I hope you guys enjoy it!

Physcial Update...

Yeah, I've been a little sore, but mostly in my abs, which is a spectacular feeling! I forgot my NTR after once last week. I figured that it was an "easy" work-out so I didn't get back up to get it... MISTAKE! I actually had a harder time getting started this week because I took longer to get over that one walking work-out.

I think these challenges are great! I know my legs are getting stronger and more toned, so that's good. Also, my core is hugely improved... I can get out of bed while holding Hailey so much easier now! You should have seen me before.... I looked like a crab on its back... I was a crab on my back... *giggle*

I'm feeling really really good Lauren. I will catch up on my posts soon!

My secret love affair...

Dear Lola,

I push and push until I pu... get sick
But don't worry we won't feel it in the morning
Advocare Nighttime Recovery has got our back!

Workout #2 was a kick
But someone should have given me a warning
Wear some protection! Kegel muscles you lack!!

Advocare is the bomb!... tick tick

Love,
DC

(don't judge my rhymes... its 4:30 am! I'm so tired...)

Por Favor

I am going to ask a favor... I need updates! REAL updates on you guys. What is going on with you physically? Let me know how everything is doing. I know you are getting sore- but does it go away? Do you heal? How are your joints? I want to know! Also I would like a review of some of the workouts! Whats been the hardest? How was it hard? What was surprising? How did you feel afterwards? Accomplished, or just wasted? I am needing info as I make workout challenge number 3... and i just get nervous when it gets quiet!

-L.

If worst comes to worst

Okay so in the Phase 2 period (2nd month) we are suppose to pick what we will do if worst comes to worst. After talking with DC and thinking, I have decided I will sing in public. Now I wish I was a talented singer and I can sure belt it out in the privacy of my own home, but I will be belting it out in public, where ever we decide to do it. The problem is I sing best with the actual music in my ears, so I will have the mp3 player in my ears and sing a song. It will be a glee song, because I know those the best!! Lets hope I don't have to do it, but since I know you all would LOVE to hear me sing, I can put on a special concert for you guys! My personal favorite is Poker Face :D

Also I miss you guys talking, I check the blog about 20 times a day!!! Hoping and wishing someone has posted so I can check up on people and laugh! So....maybe next week we can have a challenge of posting a couple times a day or something!! :D

Burpees....don't you mean Slurpees?

When I do Burpees, it makes me think of Slurpees...

When I do work on my ab core it makes me think of apple cores

When I run it makes me think of buns...

***I suck at thinking of rhymes! Oh well...***

Lets take a minute...

Ok, this post goes against my nature but it must be done... this is going to be a serious one.

This is me.

This picture was taken in 2008, when I weighted 185 lbs. This isn't my personal high (that's actually 205) but it is my NON-Pregnant high. I hated myself and I rarely did anything to make myself look better than this because I felt disgusting. I had tried to lose weight here and there, but always gave up before I made any real progress because I was only looking at it as a short-term goal.

In June of 2008, Twin and I were walking :) and told me how much she loved Weight Watchers. I thought, you know what? I want to lose weight and I want to learn how to eat so I don't gain it back ever again! So I joined and refused to use any "diet" food... no shakes, no bars, just real food. I focused on moderation and the long-term goal of a healthier life. Some weeks I did better than others, but I just pushed thru the bad days and slowly but surely I became this...

Here's the thing...

I get that sometimes this is hard, depressing and you don't want to keep going. But time is going to pass whether you try to get healthy or not... why not let go of the "quick fix" or "rapid results guaranteed" attitude and make a long term comitment to small changes? After a while, those 1 lb losses add up to big numbers... in my case, 50lbs...

What did I learn then that helps me now?

• Support systems are HUGE... but I'm the who is ultimately responsible for my own weightloss.
• Weightloss by diet alone is wasted effort; you gain it back twice as fast and you end up with weird side effects during the process...hair loss, insomnia, wacky temperature fluxes... Just work-out already!
• A 0.5 lb loss doesn't seem like an accomplishment, but 10 weeks of that is 5lbs, and 20 weeks is 10 lbs... a year is a 25lb loss. It all adds up, so be proud of every loss!
• A small gain isn't a failure, its a wake up call... how can you fix what you did wrong last??

This challenge is about fun. Its about competition. Its main goal is to take your focus off the scale and put it on something more exciting! This is about changing and sharing that change with others so we can all get there! Don't take it too seriously; don't stress about the embarrassing moment at the end... for the love, people we don't even know are looking at our Lola's right now! Can you really be anymore embarrassed?? Most importantly, DO NOT QUIT! Keep going, and you will see results at the end of this contest.

Ugh! I think I just threw up in my mouth a little bit... EMOTIONS.... ewww...

Keeping it interesting.

I got a question from my sis. "if I do one of the challenge workouts again, can I get the set points value again for the repeat?" I giggled, cause I thought of that one last week... but no one else did. :) The answer is YES. I will give you the same points for the repeat. And because I like to reward hard work, I will still give you the bonus points for the workout "add ons" on the repeat. So if you want to do workout#4 again, with the burpees, AND you still want to add a few. The points and bonus points stay the same. So keep track. BUT I will not give additional points for the "fluff" on repeat workouts. No post points, no pic points, and no video points, etc.... for the repeat workouts.

And BTW, I will be posting EVERYTHING you are doing this week online for the world to see. All your workouts, your extras, and all that. So keep up the hard work!

-L.

None of yo' biznaz

If I
wanna take my guy
jogging with me tonight
It's none of yo business!

And if she wanna be plankin'
only on the weekend
It's none of yo business!

Now you,
shouldn't get into
who I'm givin' points to
It's none of yo business!

So don't,
try to change my mind,
I'll tell you one more time

Huhhhh! J-Smi coming atcha! Word.

Oh yeah, I'm racking up the points!

My kids are the best!! Working out with them has been really fun!

Everybody "Splanks"

Everything hurts
I hobble around
even my waddle
makes a crying sound

Today I did a plank
and was up for a while
I let a little stank
it was pretty vile

Proudly holding my pose
I hear people shout
everyone plug your nose!
and then I passed out


For the record- having this happen during a group workout is one of my biggest fears when it comes to exercise, so I figured I would write a funny poem about it for a little exposure therapy. I mean, what is the worst that can happen, right?! Ha ha ha!

Double your pleasure

Me need sleepy

No more 'sizing today

Eyes are gettin' weepy

So rain check on the foreplay

Crystal!!!!!!!!!

You don't have to kill yourself, just keep trying!  And remember, this whole thing is about losing weight AND having fun!  I'm having fun, are you?

No food or drink allowed during the video portion for the safety of our viewers.

Thank you Adam!! See I married you for your editing skills!

I will give it a try.....

I am....walkin' it

I am....stretchin' it

I am....holdin' it

I am workin' it

 

Workout #1

 **If I don't make sense....it's because of the drugs that I am on....I had to take a lot so that I could move!!**

Checking in...Phase 2 week 1

Okay so here are my results for last week (1/30 to 2/6)
Weight: 274.4 (gain of 2.2lbs)
Nutrition: 0
Exercise: 4 days
Arms: 16" (-.5")
Chest: 44" (-3)
Bust: 49"                
Underbust: 41"               
Upper Waist:  45.5"
Waist: 47.75"
Belly: 53.5"
Hips: 53.5"
Butt: 52"
Thighs: 30 3/4" (-.25)
Total Inches Lost: 3.75"

What I learned, that even though I am exercising HARD it doesn't mean that I can let my eating go. So this week I am really focusing on my eating. Also in the past this is the point that I have gotten to and have given up...or lost control..so I guess there is a little mental issue I need to overcome. I don't want to sabotage myself. 

Tunes to Shake Your Jelly To

1. Coming Home -- Diddy (feat Skylar Grey)

2. Kill The Light -- Kitten

3. Cosmic Love -- Florence + The Machine

4. California Gurls -- Katy Perry

5. Dancing On My Own -- Robyn

6. Higher --Taio Cruz & Travie McCoy

7. Forever -- Chris Brown

8. Better Than Her -- Matisse

9. Club Can't Handle Me -- Flo Rida

10. We R Who We R -- Ke$ha

11. Only Girl -- Rihanna

12. Jackie Will You Save Me? -- Shiny Toy Guns

13. Gimme Sympathy -- Metric

14. Clap Your Hands -- Sia

15. Hold It Against Me -- Britney Spears (gotta end on a high note!)

Music is what gets me through horrible cardio workouts, I hope it will help you too!

xoxo 

Mari

Snippets from my day two

MMMM BREAKFAST ANYONE?! (See Annie you not the only one with good blendtec ideas)



This is a picture Dave took- ratting me out for my post work out snack... what?!




This is my "what e'er" face! I'm sore and I pretty much HATE stairs right now.

Feminism in the 21st century

These words came to me during workout #2.  I was inspired, if you will.

Jump?

Really Jack?

Momma don't play like that!

Squat?

Um, that's only happening on the pot.

Push up?

Here, fill my cup.

ADAM!!! I need help. (Insert pouty face)

Lauren, this pic is for you!  SEE!! I'm stretching!  A LOT!!!!!!

Jenn,

This video is dedicated to you!  SAU!!!!

Your chance to influence WOC#3

Tell me about what you would like to do? cardio? weights? Do you have a goal you are trying to accomplish? or maybe want to learn how to do something new? I am pondering next weeks workout challenge, I make no promises, but maybe if you comment- I will take your suggestions into mind. :)

"The dumb run"


All I want to do is eat toast
And watch tv
But I need points the most!


So I got on the treadmill today
I really didn't want to
But I did it anyway

While on the second mile
I texted Lauren
And it made me smile

So I did my run
It made me sweaty
But at least I'm done!

I sense a pattern....

No body is posting points?! LOL! DC!! See what you've done! OK, thats fine peeps- but keeps track of every workout detail, all your "extra" workout details, posting details, and all of your support aka "extra friend" workout details.... you will need them all for final points. If you need to- contact Annie.... I hear she has a spread sheet... Maybe you can beg one off her...

-L.

Last Weeks Stats and This Weeks Food Challenge...

Here's the deal... I don't think its fair! I busted my butt last week, but I still resemble an anorexic Jaba the Hut! Don't get me wrong; I'm happy with my progress, excited about reaching new fitness goals, and all that jazz... but come on!!

Stats...

Weight: 178.6 down 1.6 lbs :)

Chest: 36.5" down .25

Bust: 40"

Waist: 35"

Belly: 38.75" down .25"

Hips: 41" DOWN 1" FINALLY!!

Butt: 42" down .75"

Thighs: 24.25" down .5"

Arms: 12" down .5"

Food Challenge:

Tuesday - Sunday... Eat one salad meal a day. This can be any kind EXCEPT a fruit salad... the point is veggies kids! This is a pretty tame challenge, but I'm actually planning a super brutal one next week so I thought I'd give you a break this week. This challenge is worth 1 point/day... bonus point daily for including at least 3 cups of raw spinach!

Woot woo and a Razzle Dazzle

Watch DC shake her azzle...

Twittle wittle and tee hee hee

You know you wanna hang with me!

Workout #1 complete.

You better watch it girls... I bring the HEAT!

Peace!

My body isn't sweating, it's crying!

Ok so whats wrong with this picture? OHHH! it's been so long since I put a sports bra on I put it on upside down, oopsie!

First pose... ugh! shudder!!

Second pose.. Oh sweet! Muffin top! Where is that jelly? I'm pretty sure you are ready for it now!!

work out done, check. heart racing, check. Fetal position, check... thinking about the sweaty salt flavored thumb being in her mouth as a bad idea, CHECK!

Oh this girl mean business!! She done goin' to puke and made sure she pulled her mormon-girl bangs out the way! At least she did the workout!! WOOT!

I'm afraid....

I am afraid....so afraid! I think these fitness workouts were a great idea...but whoa....I did NOT expect this much competitive nature!! So what am I going to do??? Step it up or just sit back?? We will just have to see....

This is me after workout #2......I now hate....jumping jacks, boy push ups, leg throw downs, and jumping jacks. I didn't hate Lauren for the running, because it is something that I really want to try...but this.....now I hate you! Where did you come up with this??? The only ONLY thing that kept me going was thinking of DC and Twin right next to me, lapping me. 

Now for some entertainment....Boys, Men....those of a Male gender....please turn your head....

I don't think you can handle.....the jelly....

I want to post my stats with this workout....because I am proud of myself....and my goal is to try this workout again and add on it.

Workout #2: 5pts
Reps: 10 - 4 or 3 pts ( I am still confused on this...is this....sorry Lauren...I am not sure if it is 6 that we need to do or 7, like I said before, I think this exercise is shrinking my brain!
Keeping Rest to 1min: 6pt
3 "boy push-ups" per set: 6pt
Total: 20 or 21 pts.....is that right??? If not...oh well!!

Yeah.... I'm a rock star!!!

Ode to Monday

Monday-

Tape on my knees,
A walk with Fabio
Stretching and planks,
OH, CRAP!  SHHHH!!
"I see bees."

Thanks for the tape Lauren!  MUCH BETTER!

By the way, IT IS ON TWIN!  You are going DOWN!


AND Happy Birthday!!

Contest ReMix!!

I have something to say and you all should listen up... I think its time to really shake things up!

Oohhhh Jenn...

I am calling you out!!

This is an official invitation to "The Bet..."! You ready to DANCE?

We are now extending this little competition for another Phase (month):

Annie, Crystal Light and DC will have the opportunity to drop either their first phase or their last phase (these two are your only options). Jenn will have to do the next three phases straight. Same rules and points apply here. Also, Jenn you will recieve a "gift" of points for this last week... the same as the lowest earner for the week. This will get you up to par with all of us... and then the fun begins!

Contest Points Recap...

Phase 2 only:

Twin - 74 pts (ps, I just realized I shorted you 3 points last phase, but they've been added in now)
Crystal Light - 65 pts
Dark Crystal - 67 pts

The silent threat

Here is the W.O.C. #1 points recap.

Crystal light: 26 points! (as per your post)

You did amazing this week!! I can tell you pushed yourself soo hard! Good work. Fitness challenges are definitely your forte! I am so proud of everything you accomplished this week! (FYI next week I will need more details on your extra points. I had full break downs from Annie and D.Crystal, but I didn't get yours)

Annie: 28 points!!

HOLY SHMOLY! You were not going to be beat! You are proof that posting after workouts motivates the competition!! I am seriously impressed. You will do anything for points! Its amazing! I am so proud! ANNND a bit concerned- take care of your knees ok?! ok. :)

Dark Crystal: 33 points!! What the?!?!

Yep thats right, you got 33 hard earned points. You freaking killed it. 'nuff said.

I admit I didn't expect it. She wasn't as vocal on the blog so I didn't think she was really in it- I think she planned it that way. The funny part is- all of you guys were NECK AND NECK. Annie and D.C. actually were tied for a minute... until I added the extra workout points. D.C. has been doing "2-A-days" all week. Did anyone else know that?? Cause I didn't! She has been putting in about 25+min almost every morning. Even mornings after hellish runs at 10 pm! And she put in extra workouts at night on the nights she didn't run. She even worked out today! She just wasn't mentioning them in her posts! What the crap!?!? Sneaky.

So yeah, D.Crystal wins lunch on me, AND babysitting. Congrats D.C. you earned it! I am VERY proud and impressed with your efforts this week. :)

Lets see what next week brings.

-L.

I'm in shape! Round is a shape, right?

Ok first off, hi. Second, I'm back, and thirdly I'm ready to kick some butt!

I must say you guys are all inspiring... February is my most dreaded hated month of the year and I go into a six week depression that would scare a schizo! I think it's from the lack of sun but, who knows, it just sucks really bad. So last week i got to add my lovely monthly gift to this equation and I had a melt down. I did nothing but want to eat things, give people the stink eye, and bleed. "It's like a crime scene in my pants." Working out was just not a priority and I didn't do anything, boo.

Anyway, I'm planning on getting it together and starting the challenge tomorrow! I will include pics and measurements. I'm in. And it's thanks to you guys for doing so well and reminding me there's more to life than wanting to stab people for no apparent reason.
Weight- 163.4

Height- 5'7"
Chest-35
Bust-37
Bicept-13
Waist-35
Hips- 40
Calves-16 1/2
Uvula- 3.2 cm

You messed with the wrong MoFo!

I'm just done. Seriously, people, you've pissed off the wrong girl. Super Biotch is back in town!!

You are probably saying to yourself right now "whaaa??" or "why so serious?". I had a very very bad day today. This bad day came on the heels of a horrible week, so what ever patience I once had was long gone. I was keeping it together pretty well, and then... someone had to open up their big mouth. And now, I'm just pissed! If you know me well, you know that pissing me off is a seriously bad idea. But, my kids were awake and really worried about my "angry mommy" face so I decided that it was a good time to run... like NOW!

So I pulled out Work-Out 3...

Aubrie was taking the pics, so I put on my silly faces for her.

Let me tell you, anger is the greatest motivator EVER! I ran and ran and ran... I ran the full 3 miles, without stopping. I was so busy being pissed, that I didn't even realize that I'd been doing this until 2.2 miles. Just to give you an idea of how long it took me to run the 3 miles, I ran thru the full Twilight soundtrack... the whole thing! Crazy, eh? You know what the best part is?? I'm still super pissed! I'm not even a little bit over it.

Moral of the story? I run hard when I want to kick the sh** out of people, and if you are the one I want to kick the sh** out of... Run. Run very very fast.

On a more upbeat note, I want to draw your attention to a few key areas of the above pics:

1. Do you people see the amount of side boob I have?! Its almost obscene!

2. That darkish spot near my crotch is JUST crotch sweat... this time

3. I have a lot of chins. Its just a fact.

Until next week... fear the Burpees!!

You may hate me after this... W.O. C. #2

Challenge start date Feb 7

Challenge end date Feb 13 @ 6:00 pm

This week isn't as mean as last week.... or is it? ;) Well for a start there are NO LUNGES this week, and only 1 short run. Take a moment to contain your excitement...... back with me? ok! Here are your workouts:

Workout 1= 3 points

*45+min walking.(you decide the pace and/or you decide the incline)

*plank pose 3 times to failure. (that means hold it until you cannot possibly hold it longer and you collapse. Rest for 1 min. Repeat.)

*10-15 FULL minutes of stretching. Range of motion is important too. Lets take care of our bodies:)

(no repeats)

**Extra plank poses done to failure= 1 pt bonus pt each. Must be done at time of other planks, keeping rest the same between. Limit 10. (p.s. if you do 10 extra you are my personal hero)

Workout 2= 5 points

Do these quickly. No stopping or resting between until the rest portion. May add additional rest to the resting period if needed.

* 15 squats (get your butt parallel to the floor, knees apart and at a 90 degree angle each time)

* 25 jumping jacks

* 8 push ups

* 25 jumping jacks

* 10 lying leg raises/or leg throw downs (same thing basically- not sure what you guys call them. google it or ask me if needed)

* 25 jumping jacks

* 20 calf raises (do these on stairs if you can)

* 25 jumping jacks

* 8 Triceps dips (can be done on stairs or a bench. )

* 1-2 min rest, Repeat

(repeat 6 times)

**Additional repetitions= 1 bonus point each. Can you do 7? 8? 9? :) Must be done at time of workout. No limit.

**keep your resting to 1 min or less between the first 6 repeats=1 bonus point.

**make 3 push ups in your set "boy" push ups= 1 bonus point PER set. Limit 6.

Workout 3= 4 points

*Run 4 min

*Walk 1.5 min (may add additional walking if necessary)

(repeat 6 times)

**Run outside/track= 1 bonus pt

OR

**Run on the treadmill at 4.4 or higher for the first 6 repeats= 1 bonus pt

**Keep the Rest time to 1 min or less each time= 1 bonus pt

**Additional Repeats done at time of workout(no splitting it up)= 1 bonus point each- no limit. Run baby Run.

Workout 4= 4 points

*20 Burpees (google it or ask me if you don't know what they are) done together. No splitting this one up girls. AND NO CUTTING CORNERS. Do the whole burpee 20 times :)

*Walk 1.5 miles.

*10 min of core work.

(no repeats! yay!)

**Run 50% or .75 miles of your Walk= 1 pt. No bonus for pace.

**Any additional Burpees done at time of of the 20 original= 1 pt each. No limit.

WEEKLY BONUS POINTS:

*Posting after a workout= 1 pt each post

*Posting a pic of you working out/just after you workout= 1 pt each post

*Additional workouts (actual exercise, 25+ min in duration) you fit in this week are worth= 1 pt each. No limit. Must have details of each of these workouts for final points.

*After workout blog post is done in a POEM form (that's right I said poem!)= 1 pt each time.LOL!

*Post a during/after workout video on the blog= 2 pts each post. Can also be combined with pic.

*Making your husband or a friend suffer with you and do one of the workouts posted= 1 pt PER workout AND 1 point PER person. (Multiple people doing 1 workout can get you 1 point per person).This can be done together with you, or if they do the workout separately because you asked them to. I must have details for final points.

Conclusion...

The points can get insane this week! Hard work will be rewarded. BUT I want you guys to be careful. Don't hurt yourselves. Know your limits, and listen to your body. You have to push yourself, but you don't want to over do. Also, make sure you are paying attention to form, and being honest. For example: Slouchy push ups are not really push ups. They can hurt you and shouldn't get points. Do what you can do, and do it correctly- to be safe. Also have fun! It is something different every workout. The workouts do not have to be done in order. And you do not HAVE to do them all. Its all about self motivation this week. As always, ask me if you have any questions. And let me know if you need anything. (Dark Crystal- tape your knees this week! They will need the support! :)

-L.

PS- STRETCH! and WARM UP/COOL DOWN! I didn't include it in the workout because you guys should be doing it on your own no matter what. Don't get yourselves injured by rushing through these steps!

Is this what Hell is like?

I bet EVERYONE in Hell is skinny!  There, I got that out. I feel better.

I'm FINALLY done with the workout challenges!!! This week.  Awe man!!! It was a ROUGH week to say the least.  But, I have had almost NO craving for soda so that's a plus.  Also, I literally worked my butt off.  You will see proof of this later.


By the way,  the reason the pants fit weird in the pic is because I have knee supports on BOTH knees.  Also, I don't know if Adam is just SOOOO trained or if its true but he says the pics are not accurate of real life so I might just stop by to show you and get a REAL opinion.  Weird?  Phew.  Oh good.  I've heard of this SAU club and I was considering joining.

Measurements:

Weight- 139 (WHAT!? I'm adding the prayer method next week!)
Chest- 34 (-0.5)
Bust- 35.5 (same, yeah lets not lose anymore there please)
Waist- 30.5 (-1.5)
Belly- 35.5 (-0.5)
Hips- 37.5 (-0.5)
Butt- 40 (-1.5 see its smaller!)
Thighs- 22 (same)
Arms- 11 (-0.5)

Husband compliments- Ok so I had AT LEAST 5 this week alone so do what you will with that.

Diet- 100%
Exercise- ARE YOU KIDDING ME!!  4 days.

Oh and by the way, I did a workout today and did a sprint at the end of 1/4 mile so just puttin that out there.  Um yeah.  I'm awesome.  And sore.

My plan next week is to add some Hail Mary's and Hallelujahs.  So we will see.  I'm putting it in Gods hands.  Just kidding!!!  I'm going to do whatever torture Lauren has planned and try to keep on my diet plan.  And maybe sleep more?  Yeah that sounds good.

Does anybody else think... "now THAT is attractive"...?

Here are my stats from last week (1/24 - 1/30):

Weight: 180.0 lbs ... yep, a 0.8lb gain :(

Measurements:

Chest - 36.75" ... -1"

Bust - 40" ... -1"

Hips - 42" ... :\

Butt - 42.75" ... -.25"

Thighs - -.25"

Arms - 12.5" ... same

Nutrition Plan: 95% (went over on points by like 5)

Exercise: 4 days so 100%

So, as you can see, my hips really really LOVE the size they are... awesome.

My goal for the next few weeks is to workout HARDER, drop my points a little, since I'm not nursing as much, and get my posts up on Mondays! Only time will tell...

Its cool to pee your pants!

This is me... ... after workout #2... BEFORE the vomiting.

Tonight was hard and I am not feeling any "runners high" right now. BUT! I completed the full work-out, as it was written, with no shortening of runs or lengthening of walks AND all at 4.5 mph. I freakin hurt!

I'm way too wasted to calculate points right now, but I'm sure my most amazing sister will take care of that for me...

So, you might be wondering about the title to my post... I noticed that during my workout, my lady parts were getting a bit damp... and NOT in a good way Twin! Anyway, I'm about 93.5% sure that I did NOT pee my pants... well maybe 82.3% (Hey! I have 4 kids!!)...

Tired

Is this weekend over yet?? I didn't get to my workout until 9pm tonight! I now know how Crystal feels working out so late! I didn't have time until now, and I think I did pretty good because my mom and sisters are in town and I was just so ready for bed, but the thought of getting more points dragged me to the rec. My little sister came too....a bonus!

Lets see workout #3: 4pt
Ran at pace of 4.2: 1pt (this about killed me! But I kept going. I had to shorten my running times down but I really wanted to get that 1 bonus point!!!)
Sprints: Nope...maybe if we have it in another challenge I can try them...but can you seriously imagin all of this weight sprinting?? A whole lot of jelly boucin'!
Posting Pic: 1pt
Posting period: 1pt
Finishing the challenge before Saturday: 1pt (Just barely!)
Additional workouts: 3pt (I don't intend to do any workouts tomorrow, I will be moving so my body won't freeze up on me but I am going to take a break--then Monday will be just as hard!)
Total: 11pt

Complete total for week: 26pt Darn I missed my lunch date with Lauren by 4pts. Oh well...I think over all I did a fabulous job!

I have been meaning to take a picture of my sweat....yes my sweat! I think I build up a good bit, even when I wipe down myself. So do you see the slightly darker black around the neck??? Usually by the time I get home, I have cooled off enough and it's gone. So I just wanted to show more evidence of my hard work.

Blisters, ice and numb feet! OH MY!

I just finished workout 2 and I HURT!!!  I did get my knee pain to go away so that helped but now I have blisters and in the middle of my run, my right foot went numb.  Well, at least it didn't hurt right?  And now I know to loosen my laces when running!  I did learn a way for me to make running easier: focal pts.  And imagining my NEW body in a dress I just bought.  I think my butt will look amazing.  No I'm not VAIN!  How could you think such a thing!!

So after the run, I did the lunges.  OUCH!!!!!  Nuff said.  Then I did the pushups and 10 min of core.  After the run and lunges, easy peasy.  Seriously I think I'll torture myself more often just so stuff like 10 min abs and pushups seem easy.

AND I know the pic is blurry!  I told Adam to come downstairs and take my pic in about 15 min.  He did, but didn't tell me so I was focusing on my NEW BODY and didn't know he had taken the pic until after.  If you had my imagination you wouldn't notice a pic being taken either!

I am SO proud of myself too!!  I DID THE 1/4 MILE SPRINT!  And I timed it cause if I'm doing it I want to know how long it took me!  2:35 at a pace of 6 mph!  I know right!  I'm in awe too.  And I don't even hate Lauren today!  It's an act of GOD!

MY favorite!!  PTS!!!

Workout 2- 5 pts
Sprint- 1 pt
Pic- 1 pt
Post- 1 pt
4.2 pace- 1 pt
Walking times- 1 pt

Total- 10 PTS!

And now you know my secret!  I will do anything for pts!

Sore? My top 10 list on ways to help.

Make sure you are:

1- Warming up sufficiently before you start your workout.

2- Cooling down sufficiently after your done.

3- Stretching before, after(while you are still warm), and through out the day(the more sore you are, the more frequently you need to take small breaks and stretch). Stretch out really well before bed to help you sleep better. Don't bounce in your stretches. Think slow, and hold.

4- Staying well hydrated with good ol' H2O.

5- Keep moving throughout the day. Not intensely or anything, just keep moving. Cleaning, playing with the kids, walking slowly around the block, all of this will help. When we stop for a long time, we get more stiff. Keep the blood flow pumping through those muscles to help them move that lactic acid out.

6- Putting Ice on a sore joint, or muscle might help. Keep it at 5-10 min ice on and 20 min off, and then repeat if necessary.

7- Elevate your feet. When it is time to sit, put your feet up to help with circulation.

8- Take a warm bath and soak. Maybe use some Epsom salts (like 2 cups). Add essential oils to make it ultra spa like. Eucalyptus, or Lavender are my favs.

9- Rub it out. Gently and slowly. Take a bit of lotion, and just gently rub your muscle, feet, joint whatever. If you find tender spots, don't avoid them just be even softer and help you body release those knots.

10- Take Advil, it helps with the inflammation. Keeps you moving. And just makes it more bearable.

And remember, being sore isn't all bad! You are helping your muscles rebuild and get stronger. It can be a painful process, but one that helps burn more fat/calories, helps you get stronger, and improve over all health. Plus it means you kicked butt on your workout. :)

Good luck healing!

-L.

Clarification Please

I think I need to clarify some of the point specifics on the Fitness Challenge.

Every workout has a certain amount of points for finishing completely. The timed portion of the runs must remain the same, no extra pace is required, and you CAN add additional time to the walking portions if needed. All of this is included in the points PER workout.

Bonus points. You can earn these on every one of the workouts.

*Posting afterwards=1pt Every time.

*Posting a Pic taken during or after your workout= 1pt every time.

*NOT adding additional walking time=1 pt (this would NOT apply to the 3 miler as there is no walking specifics).

*Running on a track or outside=1 pt EVERY WORKOUT (including the 3 miler).

OR

*Running at a 4.2 pace on a treadmill= 1 pt EVERY WORKOUT (including the 3 miler- Cause if your going to run it at that pace after the workouts you've already done... YOU BET I WILL GIVE YOU A POINT!)

*Doing a 400 meter or 2x200 meter sprints after each workout= 1 point every time.

And the ways to get bonus points for the week are:

*Finishing all three workouts by Saturday. I didn't specify a time and I can see how this is misleading. Did I mean Friday night you had to be done or just anytime on Saturday? Well originally I meant Friday night. But because it could have been confusing, i will compromise. Get it done by noon on Saturday. Text me and/or post by 12:30. =1 bonus point for the week.

*Extra workouts= 1 bonus point each. When I wrote that I intended it to be a bonus for those of you who do more than 3 hellish workouts this week. I meant actual workouts. Then I remembered after that you guys get points for nerf wars, and intense cleaning, yada yada yada. You counted them as "workouts" or whatever. So I wavered, give points for those or just for actual workouts. Back and forth in my mind. But my conclusion is to keep it with my original intent. You get 1 bonus point PER extra workout (actual exercise) this week. Unless you do 2 hard exercise sessions a day, as in 2 separate 20+ min workouts, this would mean probably about 1 point per day of the week of the challenge. Since a week has 7 days, and I gave you 3 workouts, that would mean most likely 4 possible bonus points for the week.

And I would like to say that the challenge officially ends Sunday evening. Again giving you the whole 7 days.

So to get "max" points for the challenge it looks like this:

*12 pts. completed all 3 workouts.

*3 pts. after workout posts

*3 pts after workout pics

*2 pts NOT adding extra walking

*3 pts running on the track/outside

OR

*3 pts running at 4.2 pace or higher on the treadmill.

*3 pts doing the sprints.

*1 pt Early finish time.

*4 pts Extra Workouts. (if you do have more than 4 extra workouts, lets talk, make sure they count and then this would go up).

Challenge Max= 31 points.

But since that doesn't give you a rest day, and you need your day of rest ;). I am keeping the challenge max at 30 pts.

The first person to hit the challenge max of 30 pts text me. And you will win the babysitting. Maybe its Saturday, maybe its Sunday, maybe someone else will beat you by an hour. eeek! If I was you I would text me as you finish your workout. The race is on.

AND

The person with the MOST points, however many that is (-20 or 30+), gets a healthy lunch on me. :)

Hope its all clear. This is how I originally intended the challenge to be. I will be more specific next time. Sorry.

Lauren

Why do we do this?? Or why don't we do this?

Well today I did workout #2 YEAH!!! It was sooooooooo hard! I always thought that the hardest part of running for me, besides mental is the breathing and catching my wind and whatnot...but today....my body was SCREAMING at me halfway through! The only way I was able to get through it all was because Lauren was there pushing me a long!! But the hardest is over now!

This evening after drinking TONS of water and ibprofen I can actually move around and not feel like I am going to fall over. (This morning it hurt to just get into the van!) I did my lunges (I will admit there were some tears) and abs and then push ups...

 Nathan was really excited when I told him he could take pictures....Kimball of course had to get into it, so he jumped on me while I was doing crunches!! OUCH!

He did jump on my back while I did the plank, but this pic he was trying to do it in front of me....I don't think he gets it.

 You can't see it very well from this picture but I am on my knees, but they are shoved WAY back! So a very hard knee push. (I did try it on the wall...it was hard, but harder on the floor and I thought that Laura would like it better if I did it on the floor)

Thankfully with the lunges Kimball couldn't jump on me. I think I would have fallen over!!

I have a question....with everyone working out....do you get REALLY cold afterwards????? Today I put on sweats...and this HUGE sweater (It is one of the few items of clothing that makes me feel small because I swim in it). This afternoon I was wearing gloves!! And my house is set at 72 degrees. Anyway just wondering.....

So my points:
Workout #2 - 5pts
Posting: 1pt
Sprints: Are you kidding me???? Has anyone done these?
No extra time: 1 pt (This was my goal today, not to add any more walking time)
Running on indoor track : 1 pt (Holy cow this was sooo much harder....although I had a cheering section! They were "larger" men. I think they were happy that a "large" woman was running with the skinnies! Lauren knows them, they are nice)
Posting pic: 1pt
Total: 9pts (Holy crap is that right???)

Tomorrow I plan on doing my workout 3, since Saturday is Brandon's Baptism and I will have a million things to do as well as entertain family....which you all know that you are MORE than welcomed to come right???

A different kind of hangover...

Well hello there sexy!

Because I could barely walk this morning, I decided to do workout 3.  I was HARD in the beginning.  But around the 1.5 mile mark, it got easier!  YAY for that!  I didn't make the 4.2 mph goal but I feel good about doing the WHOLE TIME on 3.7 mph.
And this was with 3 Catalyst so that tells you how sore I was.  I do feel much better after ice and ADVIL.

So pts
Workout 3- 4pts
Pic- 1 pt
Post- 1 pt

Total- 6 pts!!

Wish me luck with tomorrow!!!

Phase 1 Re-Run!

Doesn't the word RUN make you want to vomit now?...

Phase 1 Complete! Stats....

Weight: 184.0 179.2 4.8lb loss

Chest: 39" 37.75" -1.25"

Bust: 43" 41" -2"

Waist: 37" 35.5" -1.5"

Belly: 42.25" 40.5" -1.75

Hips: 42" 42" zippo baby :0

Butt: 43.5" 43" -.5"

Thighs: 26.25" 25" -1.25"

Arms: 13.75" 12.5" -1.25"

Not too shabby, eh? I find it terribly interesting that the only place I didn't lose any inches was my hips... kinda annoying actually...

Anywho!

Does anyone want to see some before and after pics?? Too bad, I'm showing you anyway!

I'm a giant ball of emotions, which, if you know me, is extremely uncomfortable! I'm happy that I've started to work towards losing all this baby weight. I feel like I made decent progress, if you look at the stats. I also have had a great time setting up this whole contest, orchestrating the challenges of death and just generally being awesome all the time...

Yet...

I find myself disappointed. Why? Well, I don't think I did the one thing that Phase 1 was designed to accomplish... I didn't truly commit! Sure, sure, I followed my nutrition plan (most of the time) and actually attempted to work-out, which I haven't done since... well, its been a while, ok?! But my heart hasn't truly been in it! I needed to focus my efforts, push thru the blahs... I needed... needed....

Lauren's work-outs of Death!!!!

Oh, you heard me! Lauren is the perfect breed of evil... my thighs quiver in fear at just a whisper of her name! She has a magical blend of torture, taunting and ... more torture.... But it works! I always work out harder and get the best results when she starts getting involved. So, for Phase 2, Lauren will be my task master... heaven help us all...

Running...

Ummm... Ow?

Work-out complete! I ran and ran... now I'm icing my ankles/knees. Good news? It wasn't too bad. I was able to run all the intervals and recovered between really well. I did my last interval at 4.5mph!

PTs:
Work-out= 4
Run at 4.2+ = 1
Walking = 1
Post = 1
Total= 7

Unfortunately, due to circumstances out of my control, no pic tonight. :(

Confessions of a sweaty stinky mommy

I LOVE CRUNCHES!! Oh wait!  They suck! But, they make my stomach smaller so I guess I'll live.

I was SERIOUSLY surprised by how I was able to run! As you know I don't like it so I don't do it.  Well now I know I can if I ever feel so inclined!

Lauren- I know I told you a few times how much I despised you today, but I'm really glad you gave us this workout challenge!  I feel better already! Except for the sore muscles.  Just a fore warning, I may not feel this way later.  Just putting it out there!

OK so pts!

Workout 1- 4 pts
Running at a 4.2 (BOOYAH!)- 1pt
Posting after workout- 1 pt
Maintaining the walking times- 1 pt
Pic of workout- 1 pt

Total- 8 pts

Can I get a Whoop Whoop???

I was holding the camera with one hand, and so its kinda funky...but don't ya love the double chin??

That's right I finish Workout #1!!!!!! ALL OF IT! The runnnnnning.....the push-ups.......and the abs!!! I rock.....I know.

Thanks to Lauren for letting me run on her treadmill and pushing me through the running part I made it! I guess I should hate her for making us do all this hard work...but I am really liking it, because if she wouldn't have pushed us like this....I would never have thought that I was even capable of doing it! :D But since she likes it so much.... I hate you Lauren! :D

So here are the stats:
Finishing Workout #1: 4pts
Posting after my workout: 1pt
Adding a picture: 1pt
Total: 6pts YEAH!!!
(Lauren let me know if I messed up on the points...I got a better idea after working with you)

Now deep down I want you all to fail (just because I want the points) but more towards the surface I want you guys to succeed too, because well I guess I like you. So here are some things I learned while doing it....

1. The pace is set on the treadmill, but if you can't keep that pace you can lower your pace (I got down to 3.2 at the end) and keep jogging, it still counts. This was AWESOME!
2. Check to make sure the treadmill is NOT on an incline :D
3. Lady Gaga gets you through the workout
4. Stretching is an awesome thing as well as some advil :D

Good luck my dark ones!! But lets just say I rock for being the first to finish the workout!! :D

RUNNING is the buzz word of the moment

Yep, I not only am bullying, oops I mean "strongly encouraging", you guys to run- I have been doing it myself! I have been running a lot lately and it is making me oh so happy. :) I ran 6.5 miles on Tuesday, the farthest I have run so far. It was a good feeling. I also have decided that the runs have gotten to that, somewhat less than scary place. So that means I need to up the intensity again.

So after one small anxiety attack, I have commited-2 sprint workouts a week. I am freaking scared. But that usually means that its a good thing, so bring on the speed workouts. I already did one on Monday, and lets just say- I wanted to vomit. AND my legs haven't been that sore in YEARS. Thats right I said years. Not even after 400 tippie toe lunges. It was tear worthy. And I LOVED it. Bring on Saturday! Patrick is going to run with me. It pisses me off when he beats me because he never trains for anything cardio. Plus I just hate losing to him. But that is all part of the plan to make me push to the limit, because he is faster than I am. Either way I am ready. Bring the Pain.

Lauren

Summary for Phase 1

Okay my Summary for Phase one:

Measurements Week 1 (left) Measurements Week 2 (right)
Arms: 17"                       16.5"
Chest: 47"                       47"
Bust: 49"                         49"
Underbust: 41"                41"
Upper Waist: 46"            45.5"
Waist: 53"                       47.75"
Belly: 54.5"                    53.5"
Hips: 56.5"                     53.5"
Butt: 56"                         52"
Thighs: 32"                     31"
Total Inches Lost: 15.25"

Beginning Weight: 282.2
Current Weight : 270.2
Total Weight Loss: 12lbs

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Before


K.....so stacking up the pictures I can see a little difference, not much but it's there..
What I learned is....If I want to get the points I need to do the work. You would think that having lost over 15 inches and 12lbs in 1 month (all time record for me by the way) I would be in first place...but nope.

Truth....after reading the points I was VERY VERY close to letting everyone know that I was out. Cause frankly I don't want to do anything embarrising! That scares me. But I realized that is what I have done my WHOLE life and that it is about time to break the pattern. It's no one's fault (well I did re do the points and our points differ a LOT Crystal ) but my own, and it's because I didn't do it as well as I should have, and that's not Annie's or Crystal's fault. Only mine.

For this next phase I am looking forward to doing the physical challenges and whatever little challenge we have. I need to be challenged every day and I find that the physical challenges keep me motivated....bring on the 3 miles!!!




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