Well, here it is Wednesday again and I barely made it in under-weight! I didn't eat or exercise the best over memorial day, so I'm only down a little over 1/2 pound...but I'll take it over a gain which is what I was worried about!
Poor Amber's having a rough time recovering from her wisdom teeth surgery, so head on over and give her some love!
The times I DID exercise this past week, I have been able to increase my "jogging interval" that I do at the end of my workout to a pace of 4 mph. Not very fast, but it's definitely helping me get conditioned to be able to up the speed and increase the amount of time I spend jogging. And I can totally feel a difference.
When I've been in the school (kids' school) these past couple of weeks, I have gotten several comments on the fact that I look like I'm losing weight. HALLELUJAH! I love when it' get's to the point that people actually start to notice, it's like your effort is finally starting to pay off! And it keeps you motivated to lose more!
Since there is no question from Amber this week, I thought I'd share a humerous workout story! Warning...some people, particularly animal lovers may not find this story as funny as I do...if not I apologize in advance!
Before I got pregnant with Monkey, I used to go running every morning with some ladies in my neighborhood. Our route took us along a back road that ran behind some townhomes and apartments. One morning we had to run into the road a little bit to avoid stepping on a poor dead cat that had been hit by a car, and was on the side of the road.
The next morning as we ran past that same spot, we noticed that the cat had not been removed, but someone had taken the time to put up a spray painted sign that said "Free Cat" with an arrow pointing down.
Now I know that the person who did this is slightly morbid and has way too much time on their hands...but is it bad that I laughed hysterically?
This week I plan on exercising 6 times, and am hoping to increase the amount of time I jog on the treadmill instead of walk. I also need to get back to drinking TONS of water. I'd like to start working on my abdominals as well.
How are YOU doing?
"May laughter fill your home, relieve your stress, and strengthen your friendships. Do not let a day go by without laughing; it is good for your health."
Poor Amber's having a rough time recovering from her wisdom teeth surgery, so head on over and give her some love!
The times I DID exercise this past week, I have been able to increase my "jogging interval" that I do at the end of my workout to a pace of 4 mph. Not very fast, but it's definitely helping me get conditioned to be able to up the speed and increase the amount of time I spend jogging. And I can totally feel a difference.
When I've been in the school (kids' school) these past couple of weeks, I have gotten several comments on the fact that I look like I'm losing weight. HALLELUJAH! I love when it' get's to the point that people actually start to notice, it's like your effort is finally starting to pay off! And it keeps you motivated to lose more!
Since there is no question from Amber this week, I thought I'd share a humerous workout story! Warning...some people, particularly animal lovers may not find this story as funny as I do...if not I apologize in advance!
Before I got pregnant with Monkey, I used to go running every morning with some ladies in my neighborhood. Our route took us along a back road that ran behind some townhomes and apartments. One morning we had to run into the road a little bit to avoid stepping on a poor dead cat that had been hit by a car, and was on the side of the road.
The next morning as we ran past that same spot, we noticed that the cat had not been removed, but someone had taken the time to put up a spray painted sign that said "Free Cat" with an arrow pointing down.
Now I know that the person who did this is slightly morbid and has way too much time on their hands...but is it bad that I laughed hysterically?
This week I plan on exercising 6 times, and am hoping to increase the amount of time I jog on the treadmill instead of walk. I also need to get back to drinking TONS of water. I'd like to start working on my abdominals as well.
How are YOU doing?
"May laughter fill your home, relieve your stress, and strengthen your friendships. Do not let a day go by without laughing; it is good for your health."
~Catherine Pulsifer, from Seven Gifts To Give To A Friend
Comments
KEEP IT UP!!!
Sandra
Rolling
On
Floor
Laughing
My
Ass
Off
(This comment will also serve as my EMME post for this week, since laugh is all I have manged to get done recently.)
Good luck this week!
Read my blog today to find out how I'm doing. ;)
Congrats on losing weight --I know it makes you feel wonderful.
I so need to start walking and running again. TFS
I'd been doing good...lost 5 pounds in a month and now I feel like I plateud...blah
I blogged about it today- hopefully you will not have issues loading my page- I am so sorry- maybe try going directly to the page via this address:
http://web.me.com/darling729/Site/Blog/Entries/2009/5/27_7_days.html
Love ya!!
~Becca
And I found your cat story hysterical!!
Poor cat...that was pretty funny. I bet not to the owners though.
I like the quote too!
Keep it up - it's a great motivator that people are noticing you're losing weight - yahoo!
Good luck with the excercise, I got the go ahead from my doctor today, I am healed from the stitches and can now exercise, yeah:)
I am excited to join the group:)
Have a great day
Sara
Great job - it makes such a difference when people notice, don't you think? And your story was hilarious!
XOXO
Jen
It's such a boost when people start noticing you've lost weight!! Keep it up girl!!
xoxo ~Lisa
Great job on your weight loss and getting compliments! That is awesome.
Remember when I was able to do 30 something floors on the stair stepper the other week? Well, I don't know what I was on that day, but I can barely do 10 lately!
Story? Hilarious!
And it was good to see Vivienne's post here in your comments! ;)
I finally got around to posting my EM:ME...and checking out all the posts...better late than never!
Holidays and weekends are my hardest time to be good. So, I say if you can at least maintain through those times you're doing AWESOME...and if you still manage to lose (even a little), you're kickin' butt!!
Hope you've been having a great week!
How am I doing? Well, I've been going to Pilates, but I'm getting bored with it. Once I'm out for the summer, I'll work out at least 4 days a week! Can't wait to start dropping pounds!
JK, I am a huge animal lover and as sick as that was it is a bit funny...I guess