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2-Mile Walk Away The Pounds DVD. It sucked. I did it anyways. Stopping always makes starting again so much harder. Why can't I remember this?
Okay, I haven't been working out, I'm just gonna come right out and admit it. Mainly because it's the final week of NaNoWriMo - serious crunch time! And plus, I'm hosting Thanksgiving. So when I'm not writing, I'm grocery shopping, preparing, or cleaning. So I'm just gonna have to say that this week needs to be a Freebie Week. We simply cannot be expected to do it all! I know we're women and we're used to it, but damn! We need a break in something! Carrie: I SO love you sweetie. You said exactly what I was feeling. I have been walking, but with Bella walking with me holding my hand so it is really just strolling and stopping to pick her up every five minutes. I just haven't had the time to really work out. I'm all for the freebie week and getting serious again next week. Happy Thanksgiving!
Carrie: Wow, even while the husband was home, I'm impressed! Did he watch? As for me, I did 15 minutes of the Salsa DVD and then I walked for 30 minutes outside. Love, love, love this cold weather!
Heh. Salsa workout DVD. Ten minutes. I watched the rest of the DVD after I pooped out though so that should count for something. That was hard! Fun though.
Walking outside, 30 minutes, moderate intensity. No baby, just me and the wind. Heh.
Okay, I hear ya (from your other entry), and I've felt the same way. Busy, busy, busy. I even have a treadmill now - something that I even enjoy - yet, I've been too busy to get on it. However on Sunday, I speed-walked on it for 30 minutes, moderate intensity, I even built up a sweat. But that's about it. I don't think we should kill ourselves and ruin our family lives because we absolutlely HAVE to get in a workout. We do what we can. And that's better than nothing. Right? Right! Carrie: Right! I will never be perfect, but progress is good. I'm ready for two more hard weeks! Although I have to say I really enjoyed the break last week. That was a goooood idea we had! So last night I pulled out my Pilates DVD's. I watched them while sitting on the floor and then went and walked outside for 45 minutes. They scared me. I want to do them, but I don't want to do them. I'm going to keep watching them until something responds though. One of these times my leg will move or my tummy will contract and I know my body will be ready for pilates again. I am a dork.
I did a yoga tape tonight. Thirty minutes. It was moderate intensity for 20 minutes, forward bends and then downward dog, cobra, and back up again over and over again. I thought it would never end. The last 10 minutes were lighter with different poses. My ass hurts already. It was nice to do something different though. I forget how much I like yoga.
Nothing for me today. I worked late and by the time I got home it was time to but Bella to bed and that is more important than working out to me. I will get some exercise in today though.
Well, I did lots of shopping today. Tried to get some of the Christmas shopping out of the way. That was just shopping walking though. Later on this afternoon I tool Bella in our brand new used jogging stroller to the park and we really walked. And ran around the playground for a while. THAT was some exercise!
I walked for at least an hour today. Mostly moderate intensity but there were a few stops. I felt it though so it definitely counts! Besides the intentional walking, Kevin and I walked (strolled) all over downtown for hours. It was so nice. There was also lots of active sex. Does that count? Hee.
I didn't get anything in Friday night. It was all getting ready for our outing tomorrow and Bella time. It's okay though, I plan to walk circles all around downtown Ft. Worth tomorrow!
Well, I tried something new tonight. It was a (don't laugh!)Richard Simmons Sweatin' to the Oldies DVD. I swear that I only bought it because I liked the 80's music it was composed of and I thought maybe it would be fun. I was wrong. I loved the 80's music (Ahem....sure wish I had a great CD burned with fabulous songs from the 80's. You know, from someone who is so great at making the best mixes....) but I just couldn't get past Richard Simmons and the...I don't know....goofyness of it all. I don't think I will be doing it again. How are you loving that treadmill, Kari? That is so cool!
MAN, I rock! (Less than half-hour after I had a beer too!)
40 minutes walking outside, moderate intensity. I feel so much better after that walk!
I love you dear. The walking definitely counts! I'm ready for the next two heavy-workout weeks. I, however, did nothing tonight. I don't know why going away and relaxing for the weekend is such hard work, but it poohed me out. Walking is all planned out for Monday night though. Shoes are ready. Not working late. I will do it!
No exercise for me today. We leave for the cabin tomorrow and I plan on taking long walks every day so. Be back to update on Monday! Have a great weekend sweetie!
I did my yoga tape tonight and I walked once around the block, about 12 minutes. It felt surprisingly good to move, but it was too hot to do it for long. I'm such a wimp!
Nothing for me today. I'm in a pissy mood. That's two days off in a row. It must be because it's so freakin hot again. (Excuses, excuses!)I will definitely get a work out in tomorrow. It's supposed to at least get out of the 90's so I will plan to walk outside tomorrow after work. Definitely. This is our slow and easy week so I should still be able to get two days in this week. I'm liking the easy week Kari!
I'm gonna count my housecleaning as exercise today, even though it shouldn't really count. Two hours, light intensity. That's a longer workout than all of my videos, so there. Carrie: I would definitely count that as exercise dear. Two hours? Wow. My house could really use that! I walked (pushing Bella) for a little over 45 minutes today. It was nice, but I was definitely moving. Yay for cooler weather!
Nothing for me on Friday, even though I ended up not going out and I could've worked out. I am one lazy beyotch. Carrie: Heh. You are a wonderful beyotch honey! Not a lazy one. Working all day proves that. That is enough sometimes. Or more than enough at times! I did the Walk Away The Pounds - 2 Mile DVD tonight. It's 30 minutes - moderate intensity. I had to stop a couple of times though to pull the toddler off my legs, so it was interrupted. I'm tired. I plan on sleeping late in the morning. Mmmm...sleep!
After my crappy day at work, I decided that a walk would better than eating cookies to get the frustrated feelings out with. What to you know? It worked!
I did it once again! Cardio Pilates, around 30 minutes, moderate intensity. I really, really didn't want to do it, but I talked myself into just getting it over with. I know the routine pretty well, so I just put on Britney Spears and worked out with it. Made it a lot easier to have energetic music that I like! Surprisingly (but not really)... I feel really good now! I felt lazy before, now I feel energized and I even opened a window because I was sweating, when before I almost turned on the heat because I was cold. Go, me! Tomorrow will be my fourth day this week. Woot woot! Carrie: I am so proud of you sweetie! I know weekends are hard for you, what with the glamorous life and all. I think that you look thinner already! As for me, I did my yoga for weight loss tape today. Thirty five minutes, moderate intensity. I had a difficult day so I thought this would serve as a workout and maybe a stress reliever. It actually helped much more than stuffing my face full of candy. Yay! Who knew?
Nothing for me Friday. Dave home, we went Halloween shopping. Saturday and Sunday are MUSTS! Carrie: 34 minutes walking outside, moderate intensity. I love this cooler weather. It energizes me! Plus, well, honestly, K and I bought a new video camera today. I look awful. Fat. Not pretty.
I did it! 36 minutes Tahiti cardio. Moderate intensity. It was HARD! I caught a look at myself in the mirror. I'm a fat girl with no rhythm at all. Gawd. But at least I fucking did it. Carrie: Way to go Kari! I am proud of you! It is hard to fit in working out when we have real lives going on. Look how good we are doing this week though! I feel more motivated already. I walked outside for 30 minutes last night. It was wonderful. Moderate intensity with short burst of high intensity. It felt so good to be outside again! I love fall weather!
On a good note, a cold front came in last night so it's only going to be in the 70's and 80's around here for the next few days. That means walking outside for me! Yay!
I have plans Friday night, all day Saturday, and then visitors for part of the day Sunday. If I want to get at least 4 days in this week, I have to keep it up tonight and tomorrow night as well. Such pressure!
Cardio Salsa DVD, probably 30 minutes, medium intensity. I did it, I did it! I almost didn't. On my way home from work, I was saying to myself, "Okay, so I don't actually have to do anything until Thursday - wait, no, I have plans on Friday, and Saturday night, but that's okay, I can do it Saturday day," and on and on. But when I got home, I don't know, I just felt like I could work out. And I know that when I feel like maybe I could stand to work out, I have to DO IT NOW, because there will be days when I absolutely will NOT want to work out, so I gotta jump on those days where I'm so-so about it. So, I put in a Cardio Salsa DVD that I've never done before. It was fun, but man, I have NO rhythm at ALL. We'll see if I can try it again tomorrow. Carrie: Good job Kari! I am proud of you!! Cardio salsa sounds like fun. As long as I could do it where nobody else could see me. Really. Like not even the dogs. I am one of those jerky, side stepping, white girl with no rhythm dancers. I did my WATP - Two Mile DVD. It was moderate intensity, but by the end of the thirty minutes it was HARD to keep going. I did it though! I am SO out of shape. That's okay though because it will get easier. I am so proud of us!! Such a good way to start off the two weeks. Yay, us!
Hi Kari.....Um......I'm ashamed to say that I didn't work out last night. I promise to get my ass in gear! And....I don't have it in my head at all that since we're starting the challenge Monday, that I will just wait until then to start. Um. Yeah. Never even thought about that....
Well, shit. I didn't do anything on Tuesday either, but through no fault of my own, I swear. My MIL came by for a last minute visit. So unless you count mad dash cleaning for about twenty minutes as exercise, I didn't get in any. So we'll see if Wednesday will let me work out. Damned after work events! Go awaya! Hey, I'm up for a two-week challenge! Tell me your thoughts on it.
Heh. We are quite a team! Maybe we need to ask a third person, who is like addicted to exercise and works out everyday, to join us. Heh. I got tied up with after work events myself last night and have zip to record. I did take Bella around the block again so I did move which is better than sitting in front of the T.V, but it wasn't consistent working out at a certain intensity level. Damn neighbors! Ha. So. At least we are being accountable. We will do this! I'm thinking of a Two Week Challenge starting like next Monday and we try really, really hard to exercise a certain number of hours or days in the following 14 days. We do something to reward each other, whether it be a hand written letter of encouragement or a lip balm or something. We do this whether we reach our goal or not, and mail it during that second week so we have something to look forward to. Because we are supportive and proud of each other for trying, whatever the outcome. And.....I know that I will feel guilty if I know you are sending me something and I don't do what I need to do to deserve it. What do you think? Then again, I know that I sure wouldn't be irritated at you if you didn't complete the task because I would want to send you something anyways. Maybe we are too nice? Ha. Regardless, I am GOING to work out tonight. I am! And if I don't (???) I will definitely do it the next two days because a cold front is coming in and we are going to drop from the 100's to the 80's. I can DO the 80's!
But... the past couple weeks I've felt very, very fat. My clothes feel tighter. I look at my naked body in the mirror and it's despicable. I don't know my husband can possibly be attracted to me. This has to change. NOW! So I WILL be working out tonight, and I WILL start eating primarily fruits and vegetables. Something's gotta change, Carrie. I can't be like this anymore.
I am feeling fat and icky too. I am afraid to pull my fall clothes out of the back of the closet because they may not fit! Now is the time to start making a difference. If we can just hang in there until we feel better and start noticing the results, we will do great! Maybe we need a two week challenge to get us started or something? Whatcha' think babydoll?
Ahem. Well, to be honest with you, I've just been busy. Like, BIZ-EE. Okay, and lazy, but I'm always that. Thanks for understanding, Carrie. The weather is starting to suck, so I see myself starting to get into an indoor exercise routine very soon. Soon soon soon. In the meantime, you're right - we're still on our way to health just by making small changes like this. Very soon, Gurlesque will be busily active once again. We're getting there. Slowly.
Well, I did a yoga tape tonight, but it wasn't really that hard. I tried a new one and it was a lot of breathing and stretching. I was almost asleep by the end of it. So, not really a workout. Will try to get something in tomorrow.
Um. Hi. Something's up. My heart is not into this. Clearly. I didn't even "clean actively" on Tuesday like I said I would. Oh, sure, I cleaned a little, but definitely not actively. And now Bo tonight through Saturday. So, Sunday is my only day to get in a workout. That's one day. ONE. What's wrong with me?! I'm the one who instigated Gurlesque! Carrie, I suck! But I promise - you're not in this alone. I'm doing this too - somewhat. I just don't have exercise I'm interested in. I need a treadmill. Badly. So how are you? Carrie: Honey, don't be so hard on yourself! This isn't a contest, and we won't die if we're not perfect. It's all about support, no matter what. Just knowing we're working on this is motivation. And remember what you always told me? We still have lives to lead, happy, full lives. We don't want to let exercise get in the way of life. Just work on integrating the two. Hang in there honey and have fun with Bo! Oh. Yeah. About me. Nothing for Tuesday. My boss fired someone that I work with. Over the phone. In front of everyone. It was slightly traumatic. I went home in shock and just sat and felt bad. There is always tomorrow!
Let's just go ahead and get Monday's update out of the way right now. There will be nothing of measure today. Bella was up crying laaaaaaate into the night. That sets me up for a lazy, tired day. Then she fell this morning and her lip started bleeding. That made me late for work so I will have to work late tonight. Add that to me being downright pissy today and it equals no exercise tonight. You know, some people make sure to find the time to work out when they feel this way. It gets it out of their system and actually makes them feel better. Not me. I fight working out when I am tired or stressed. How do I switch to the other way of thinking?
So I did my yoga tape this morning. Most of it anyways. I had to stop after 20 minutes because my legs were trembling and I was dizzy. Yet another reminder of how out of shape I am. Must keep it up...... We have to remember though that we don't have to be perfect. We are trying and we will get better. That is what counts. We are making an effort to get healthy. Although....after seeing that picture of you at the wedding in that hot dress, Kari, I think you are perfect just the way you are! Beautiful!Kari: Nothing, nada, not a goddamn thing. I am so sorry, Carrie. Here I was the one to re-instigate Gurlesque and it must feel like you're totally by yourself here. Well, screw that. I'm getting better RIGHT NOW. Monday, I'll have to workout because Bo will be here (yay!) for the days I'd "usually" [*snort!*] workout. I've got some workout videos that I haven't tried yet. Lord knows I paid enough for them. So I'll give them a shot Monday night. Stay tuned! You, on the other hand, are KICKIN' ASS! You're a fantastic mom AND an exercising machine! It's like that song, "Cuz I'm a wooooman! W-O-M-A-N."
Today I walked four miles! Four. Pushing a stroller even. It was awful at first but then I started feeling pretty good. So, yay! Ok. Fine. So I did it at a mall. Sue me. It's freaking HOT in Texas. The heat index was like 115. Whatever. I walked with moderate intensity and I didn't stop and window shop. I walked and then I shopped. So there was really even more walking. I just could NOT to the aerobic tape again. Goofy music and an instructor that made me want to kill her first, and then myself. Not motivating. I have two yoga for weight loss tapes though, and I'm going to start doing those. I can feel those, yet I don't hate them.
Well, I did a 30 minute Weight Watchers Aerobics DVD last night. While the music was fairly annoying, I managed to keep going. I don't like aerobic tapes because I feel all jerky and uncoordinated. I do however like yoga and pilates, so I plan to do those this weekend. I'm still not feeling that surge on endorphins yet, but I think it's getting a bit easier. I'm proud of us Kari!
Today DEFINITELY counts! I walked (in heels) from my hair salon all the way home. I was just going to walk from the salon to the bus station, but I knew I'd just missed the bus and I didn't want to wait for the next one, so I kept going. It was 45 minutes, almost two miles. That seems like a really long time, but it didn't feel that long. Cool. Then I came home and pigged out on mashed potatoes & gravy and milk (hangover food). Now I'm miserably stuffed. Og.
I walked for 30 minutes, moderate intensity. Well, ok, high intensity for part of the time. I am SO out of shape. I'm not starting to feel better yet but I know it will happen. It WILL happen, right? Congrats on the walking, Kari! You rock. And in heels!
Kari: Not as such. I have yet to get even ONE legitimate workout since we started up again. It's pathetic! And what did I do Tuesday night? Too much alcohol! That. Is. IT! [Raising fist] As God as my witness, I am not going to drink on weekdays ever again. It's too much. I'm trying to lose weight here. That is NOT helping. That is soooo unfair, sweetie, that you're doing everything you should and you're gaining. Fucking meds! Maybe you should get back on them? Or maybe give yourself a break from diet & exercise until your body has adjusted to the change?
So I was going to get up thirty minutes early this morning and do a tape before I showered for work. SO didn't happen. I love sleep. I need to love getting thin more! Monday's are hard for me so there probably won't be any work out today. I will try though!
I swam laps for thirty minutes! Ok, so it was ten minutes and then a break,and then another ten, and another ten. It was harder than I thought to keep swimming. I can definitely feel it today.
Bwaha! It's Just after 1:00 Saturday afternoon and I already have my workout done! Thank you, Bella, for napping. Now I can just be lazy until the party tonight and enjoy my day. Walk Away The Pounds - 2 Mile Tape. 30 Minutes, moderate intensity. Wore my ass out. By the way, Kari, I think that walking in HEELS should definitely count as a workout! Owie! Great for the calves though!
Kari:
So tired. No exercise. Need sleep.
Alright. This doesn't really count, but if I don't get in three complete heavy workout days by Sunday, I'm going to count today. I walked. Maybe one mile at the most. I should've continued walking home, but I was wearing heels that were starting to hurt, so I took the bus the rest of the way. It was definitely light intensity. More tomorrow. Carrie: No exercise for me today. I spent the afternoon carrying Bella around to doctor appointments and daycare tours. By the time we got home, I was exhausted and not willing to move any more than necessary. I WILL get some exercise in this weekend though! I'm waiting on that feeling...you know, the feeling better and stronger feeling.
Wow, day two was harder than day one. Thirty minutes of moderate intensity walking. In 90+ degree heat and carrying a 21 pound baby for the last five minutes. Apparently Bella doesn't like to stroll for more than 25 minutes. Must find other options. To walk at a moderate intensity, I had to go fast enough for her to be bumping around a little bit. "Mama..ma..ma..ma..ma"
Kari: Guess what I did today when I came home from work. Did I workout like crazy and burn tons of fat? No. Did I go out to a fancy restaurant with friends? Nope. Did I have wild, hot sex with my husband? Nuh uh. Did I, perhaps, run through the sprinkler? Ha, not in that hailing thunderstorm! So what did I do, you ask? I... ... ... TOOK A NAP! Lame! I don't know why. I just felt like going to bed. I did wake up later and do stuff, none of which involved any of the above. But I just... didn't... feel like exercising. Hmph. Hope you had better luck. This is Day Off #3 for me.
Walk Away the Pounds for Abs 2 mile tape - 30 minutes - moderate intensity. Well, I thought exercising, after a horrible day at work would calm me down and make me feel better. You know, release all that pent up frustration and everything. That must only work for normal people, because I think it just made me angrier. Weird, huh?
30 minutes, manual treadmill, heavy intensity. Whew! I don't know if it's the hot weather or what, but I've been sweating the Amazon when I work out lately. Either that's been making my workout feel heavier or maybe it's the other way around - my workout IS heavier, hence the sweat. Either way, good stuff. Wasn't as hard today. And it was even a weekend! Hoorah! I've never worked out steadily before, so I don't know how fast my body loses weight. What a nice surprise it would be to discover that exercise makes me shed pounds quickly! I kinda have a feeling that's the case. How silly of me to have waited so long! Pfff! We're doin' it, Carrie! Healthier day by day. And whether or not this exercise makes us much thinner, at least we've got that healthy glow! Carrie: 30 minutes on treadmill - moderate to heavy intensity. 30 minutes toning band workout - moderate intensity. Excuse me, but did we BOTH work out BOTH days this weekend? Wow, that is just too much! I can just see your bp lowering, and my tummy shrinking even as we speak! Well, even as we write! I love you sweetie, you're a great inspiration!
30 minutes, manual treadmill, moderate intensity. Two amazing feats for me today! One - it's a weekend, and two - I did this before 10. That's right, A.M.! I know! Actually, the knowledge that I'd get it over with and feel energized for the rest of the day is what made me kinda eager to do it. Awesome! Carrie: 45 minutes water aerobics - moderate intensity. 30 minutes toning band workout - moderate intensity. Way to go, Kari! Look at you breaking those routines and working your ass! On the weekend, no less! Good for you! I woke up this morning FEELING the toning band workout I did last night, but I did it again, anyways! I swear these little rubber band things really work your muscles, and I SO need that! They are so much easier to work with than weights though. I did my little water aerobic routine in the pool this afternoon and then floated lazily for the rest of the afternoon! I love weekends! I hope yours is great, sweetie!
Carrie: 30 minutes toning band workout - moderate intensity. 30 minutes on the treadmill - moderate intensity. I bought something new, toning bands. So many people at WW (who are making MUCH better progress than myself!) are raving about them, so I thought I would try them. Love them! I thought they would work a few muscles, no big deal, little rubber-bandy things, pffft! It was a workout, I sweated! (Ugh!) I might just firm up, yet!
Today would be day off #1 for me this time. Worked late, weight watchers, and now nothing but the MTV Movie Awards, I just can't resist an award show! I will get back on track tomorrow!
30 minutes treadmill - moderate intensity. I just couldn't do that damn tape again today! While I love the workout, my calves are so burning today that I just had to go a little slower tonight! Yeah, Sweetie, my skin is positively glowing! This exercise is great for it! I, too, need a better sports bra. I've got the nipples of fire again!
Walk Away the Pounds for Abs 2 Mile Walk - 30 minutes - moderate to heavy intensity. Damn, I'm tired, I can't even imagine working my way up to the 3 mile tape! I miss my yoga but I don't want to do it until I'm sure my knee is completely healed. I think I'm going to switch back and forth between these two workouts, and do the water aerobics on the weekends when I can spend more time in the pool. We're getting healthier, right Kari?
20 minutes (slowly working back up to 30) manual treadmill - HEAVY again! I did it again! I didn't want to, but I didn't even give myself a chance to think about it when I came home from work. I walked in the door, threw my stuff down, put on my workout clothes, and immediately started - I was done literally 25 minutes after walking in the door. See, that's the key for me - don't get comfortable. Plus, I really needed to work off some rage from some employee's stupid cunt wife five minutes before I left for the day. (Sorry. But some people really ask for use of the C-word.) It worked! I may not even need to give "what for" to the employee tomorrow! Carrie: Leslie Sansone Walk Away the Pounds for Abs - 2 mile tape - 30 minutes - moderate to heavy intensity. Woo-hoo! Way to go, Sweetie! I'm proud of you! I have to do it first thing when I get home from work, too. If I sit down and get comfortable, it just doesn't happen! Is it just me, or do you enjoy your evening more, guilt free, once you've actually gotten it over? Aren't cunts the worst? I hate to hear you had to deal with that. What did she say, by the way? Hey, at least you didn't cry infront of your new boss today! I can't ever go back to work again! Too humiliated!
45 minutes water aerobics - moderate intensity. My own little routine, but I swear it works me out! I start with holding on to the side of the pool and kicking for 10 minutes, then tread water for 5 minutes, scissor kicks under the water with arms too, for 10 minutes, tread water again for 5 minutes, jog in place using my arms, too, for 10 minutes, and then kick for the last five minutes. Tires my ass out! But the water is cool, the sun is hot, so all is well! We can do it this time, sweetie!
I am enjoying this free day of ours, floating my day away in the pool. No exercise for me! But tomorrow, for sure!
Nothing for me today. (Like we didn't know that was gonna happen!) I hurt my knee last night, so I'm just going to take it easy and hope it's ready to go by Sunday!
So not your fault, sweetie! I was just enjoying my weekend too much to give a damn! I had WW tonight, so it's my usual nothing for today. Let's see, Saturday is our free day, do we really think I will work out tomorrow? Nah! I think I will most likely (yeah, likely!) take it easy tomorrow, enjoy the free day Saturday, then get back on the ball Sunday! Although, I must say, the free day doesn't seem quite as special now, does it? I always felt like I earned it before, but now......aw, fuck it! We deserve it just for the progress we have made! Right?
Well, shit. Don't waste your time or money shopping for me, Kari, I'm out too! I was just driving in my driveway from work last night when my cell phone rang, and I had to turn around and go back. By the time I got home, I just said fuck it! See, last time I planned ahead, and didn't really take any days off, except for Thursdays, so if something like this happened, I was covered. Not this time, I blew off 4 days already, two of which I could have EASILY worked out had I gotten off my ass! Oh well, it's not the end of the world! You just gotta have lazy days once in awhile! So, we start again on Sunday, June 1st, right? June 1st thru 14th for the meltdown, the 15th is our free day, and start the next round on the 16th? Sound good to you, sweetie? We will succceed this time! I am ready to work! You ready for that treadmill? Kari:
45 minutes power yoga - moderate intensity. 30 minutes walking - moderate to high intensity. It was a not-100 degree-hot day today, so I got some walking in. I need to learn to not be afraid of my treadmill so I will use it more, although I really think the yoga is working wonders on my body!
45 minutes Yoga/Pilates tape - moderate intensity. I bought a new tape. I've been wanting to try pilates, and this one has a pilates workout combined with some of my favorite yoga stuff, I like it! I think I sweated about 4 gallons, and I probably won't be able to move tomorrow, but I like it! Yeah, Kari, to be honest, I thought I might just take it a little easy since the pressure was off, but then I started feeling icky, and I guess I will keep going! But for the future, if you don't exercise, than I'm not gonna either! So there! Pppbbbbt! I need you to keep my ass moving, because God knows, I can't seem to do it myself! Progress is what matters though, right?! Kari:
Well, I meant to work out today, I really did. It just didn't happen. I did scrub floors and toilets and showers, all very un-princess like things to do, I know. That little bit of exercise will be completely wiped out by the funnel cake that my husband is making at this very moment, and you know I am going to eat! Day off #4 for me! I think this just isn't out week (or two)! Come on June 1st! I too, will have renewed determination and enthusiasm!
Nothing for me, day off #3! Don't worry, Sweetie, one step at a time! We have come a long way from how we used to exercise, haven't we? One little problem with our challenge, once we lose the reward, what's the motivation to keep going for the rest of the time? Oh yeah, fitness, better health and bodies, I remember now! Damn, I was going to use this as an excuse not to work out myself!
45 minutes power yoga - moderate intensity. Done THIS MORNING BEFORE WORK! I love the feeling of having my exercise done early, and having more energy throughout the whole day! I wish I could drag my butt out of bed everyday. Sadly, can't do it. I'm going to try to get some walking in this evening, if my job doesn't kill me first!
(Okay, I just have to say that the last five banners I've seen have all been The PP. The hell?? Why does she have so many banners? And why is it so important that people read her diary?? ERGH!) 20 minutes, manual treadmill, moderate intensity. I tell you... I could barely make those 20 minutes. I really, really, really didn't want to work out. But I kept thinking about Gurlesque and where I'll be a month from now if I keep it up. You know, without Gurlesque, I wouldn't have worked out today. This is working. Thank you! Carrie: (I think she NEEDS people to read her diary due to the heavy, heavy, publicity. Sad. Either that or she includes secret codes in the entries that tell the aliens where to land!) Day off #2 for me today! Work hell, WW hell, just couldn't get it done. Tomorrow.....tomorrow..... Good for you, Sweetie! You can do this! Remember, red Christmas gowns for both of us!
45 minutes power yoga - moderate intensity. I got my butt out of bed early, and got my work out done this morning! Not because I am that cool, but because I am going to do nothing more than sit on my ass and watch the country music awards and make fun of people, all evening long! Except for Toby Keith, my husband looks like him, so no making fun of Toby! Yea for award shows!
I don't want to work out, I don't want to work out, I don't waaaaaannnnaaaa! Carrie, I'm off my habit. See, it was that fucking bicycling that got me off the treadmill. Not good. I still haven't gotten back on. I just... couldn't bring myself to do it today. Fuck. Fuckity fuck fuck. This is Day 4. I haven't work out one day in the new cycle. What's wrong with me?? Carrie: 30 minutes Tae-Bo - moderate to high intensity. Sweetie, there's NOTHING wrong with you! Remember, we are enjoying our life, it's not the end of the world. You will get back on track when you are ready. Don't stress yourself out over it. The hardest part is getting going again. Just put your work out clothes on tomorrow and say you will try for just a few minutes, and once you get going, you will feel better, and it will all be good! Uh, sorry for the late update, by the way, could NOT add an entry last night!
35 minutes Tae-Bo - moderate to heavy intensity 25 minutes walking - light intensity Kari, you are too funny! You make me laugh! For some reason I am oddly attracted to the evil Tae-Bo. I keep trying it and it kicks my ass every time!
Let's just count this as Day off #1 for me in this round. I can't move today. Just can't. I am exhausted, pissy, headachey, HUNGRY, and plan to do nothing more strenuous than take a shower and put on a clean pair of pajamas! I will start tomorrow!
Finally I can add an entry! Well, for Saturday, no workout for me. The weekend, you know. I felt like I wanted to, but just couldn't get myself off my weekend laziness to do so. Hm mm. Carrie: 30 minutes on the treadmill - moderate intensity. I got up early (on a Saturday?!) and got it out of the way before all the wedding drama started. Ugh!
There will be no exercise for me tonight! I didn't get it done this morning (just could NOT pull my ass out of bed early) and with WW and other crap tonight, there won't be time. I'm pretty sure I have my 4th day off left, so I should be okay. Well, maybe I better go back and check just to be sure! Anyways, today's our last day, and tomorrow is our free day, Sweetie! We did it again! Good luck with the new exercise plan, I know you can do it!
45 minutes Power Yoga – moderate intensity 15 minutes walking – one mile – light to moderate intensity I swear that exercise is starting to feel pretty good to me. I’m sure it’s just temporary insanity, but I will stick with it for as long as it lasts!
Kari:
45 minutes power yoga - moderate intensity 12 minutes Tae-Bo - high intensity 15 minutes stretching and ab work - light intensity Yes, I worked my ass off! Hoping to get rid of that fat feeling. I still hate Tae-Bo, by the way! Uh, Kari, I wasn't trying to double space all this. Can you tell me how to fix it? c
Day off for me! Work was stressful, and I just wanted to come home, put on my tiara and pajamas, and not move. So that's exactly what I did! Yoga tomorrow morning though, and walking tomorrow evening. Promise!
30 minutes on the treadmill - moderate to heavy intensity. It was very hard to get exercise in today. That was the quickest way I could get it done. Whew, glad it's over!
45 minutes power yoga - moderate intensity. 4 hours bridal shower hostessing - heavy intensity. Bridal shower stress, work, cleaning, entertaining counts for exercise, right? I did my yoga this morning, but the party exhausted me! Must go clean everything up for my Mother-in-law tomorrow.....so tired..
45 minutes power yoga - moderate intensity. 30 minutes walking - light to moderate intensity. It is getting too hot outside to walk, I guess I better get that treadmill all fixed up for the summer!
No exercise for me today. I've got WW tonight, (Think THIN for me Kari!) and then have some brial shower crap to get done. I will get some good exercise in tomorrow, though. I promise! I might even try Tae-bo again...
45 minutes power yoga - moderate intensity 20 minutes walking - moderate intensity. I did it, I did it! When I came home from work, my husband took my hand, let me into the bedroom, and thoroughly made love to me. I was so happy and relaxed afterwards that the last thing I wanted to do was get up and exercise, but I did it anyways!
Nothing for me today! My husband and I are going out for the evening right after work, so I know I won't get it in. I will get right back on track tomorrow, though! Kari, you're doing great! It's all progress, and all moving your body. Did you do all that bike riding before? We will keep getting better and better! (and fitter and fitter!)
45 minutes power yoga - moderate intensity. It felt good today! I'm pretty sure I am thin now...
Walked 4 miles - 60 minutes - moderate intensity. Housework - 2 hours - light & moderate intensity I didn't mind the nice, long walk, but all the housework sucked! I scrubbed floors - ugh! I scrubbed toilets - gah! I need a maid.... Hope you're having the best weekend, Sweetie!
30 minutes on the treadmill - moderate intensity. Busy, busy day, that was the quickest way I could think of to be able to get it done. I miss yoga, though!
Walked 4 miles - 65 minutes - moderate intensity. Well that free day yesterday was so nice! I needed that! Here we go again!
45 minutes power yoga - moderate intensity. Yes, I got my lazy butt up this morning and did my yoga tape! I'm going shopping tonight so I knew if I was going to get it done, it had to be in the morning! Yea for our last day! We did great, babe! I am so looking forward to that free-day tomorrow!
- Bicycling to work and back, 30 minutes, 3 miles total, light to moderate Whew, felt good to do the treadmill. I almost didn't, but then I wanted to illevitate (sp?) some work stress and it was the perfect way to do it! So is today or tomorrow the Biweekly Meltdown? It's tomorrow, right? We need to work out tomorrow and the free day is Thursday, right (Duuurr!) Carrie: Walked for 3 miles - 45 minutes - moderate intensity. 45 minutes Power Yoga tape - moderate intensity. No, I wasn't able to get up early this morning and get the yoga in, but I did do both tonight! I've just been feeling pretty good for some reason! Although the dreaded PMS bloating hit me at precisely 2:37 this afternoon, so I thought maybe a little extra exercise might help me feel not so miserable! Not helping yet......ugh!?
30 minutes treadmill - moderate to high intensity 15 minutes stretching and ab work No more ab work!! Ever!
Walked 4 miles - light to moderate intensity - 60 minutes. I took a nice, Sunday afternoon walk with my husband. I'm a little (ALOT) sore from either the weed pulling or the yoga yesterday, so I ended up with more light intensity minutes that moderate today. It's been almost a month now, Kari. Are we done yet? Surely we are gorgeous and fit by now! I really think this is a good thing, it's keeping me motivated, and we're doing so much more than we used to!
45 minutes yoga - moderate intensity 1 1/2 hours yard work - moderate to heavy intensity Yard work - Ugh! Never again! Must go relax and pamper myself now....
30 minutes power yoga - moderate intensity. 30 minutes walking - light to moderate intensity. Imagine that! I got up again this morning and managed to fit 30 minutes of my yoga tape in before work! That's a record! For some weird reason, I think it is harder in the morning than it is in the evenings?? I also got in a 30 minute walk with my husband this evening. Pretty good day. Kari, you're the woman! Riding your bicycle back and forth to work? You go, girl! In my humble opinion, exercise is exercise, 10 minutes here, 10 there, it all adds up! Let's count it all! Have a good weekend, babe!
30 minutes Power Yoga - moderate intensity! Ok, I really tried, and I couldn't QUITE get up early enough to get the whole 45 minutes in, but I did manage to drag my tired ass out of bed with enough time to do the first 30 minutes before I had to get in the shower. 45 minutes would have been better, but 30 will do on a day when I know I won't be able to fit it in later in the day. I'm considering it a real breakthru for me! Yea!
Today was a day off for me. My body is sore, sore, sore and wants a break. I will get a work out in tomorrow, though. I am going to TRY to get up 45 minutes early and do a yoga tape before I begin my day.
-30 minutes yoga - light intensity. Well, I tried a new "Yoga for Weightloss" tape, and it pretty much sucked. Easy-peasy stretching and poses, didn't even break a sweat. So when I finished that one, I went ahead and did my regular power yoga tape and sweated my ass off. Then, since I was feeling pretty good, I did some crunches and ab work on the ball. I don't have the stabilization thing down yet. That ball rolled me all around the living room! Today, I'm feeling pretty good about this exercise thing. I felt tired and icky when I got home from work, and after the exercise, I feel so much better! This is a good thing we are doing, Kari!
Walked 4 miles - light, moderate, and heavy intensity - 55 minutes. I tried to switch things up a little today. I walked the first mile at light intensity, the second mile at moderate intensity, the third mile at heavy-ohmyGodthissucks intensity, and finished the fourth mile at light intensity. Even though two of the miles were actually low intensity, it felt like a harder workout then when I just keep the same pace the whole time. Come on, Kari, you can do it! Put on that belly dancing music and dance!
45 minutes yoga, moderate intensity and 30 minutes of walking, light intensity. Shouldn't this be easier by now?? I feel good, though!
Walked 3 miles, moderate intensity. It was such a beautiful day today! I walked outside and enjoyed the sunshine. Figured I would give my muscles a little break from the yoga!
Well, hate to say it, but nothing for me today. I didn't get up early this morning to get a work out in, and went out with my husband this evening. Now I am taking my tired ass to bed, no exercise. This will be one of my days off, and I will get it done tomorrow!
45 minutes Power Yoga tape / moderate intensity Ugh, it was hard to get going again after taking a day off yesterday! But I guess I had better get used to it if I want to remain consistent. I'm waiting for this to become a habit, therefor easier. How long did you say that took, Kari?? Anyways, here we go again! We can do it!
A day off! Thank God! You know, it's funny. When I got home from work, I was in the mindset that "I still gotta work out, I still gotta work out." See? It's become drilled in me! Good! But having a day off (without guilt) feels soooooo great. We definitely deserved it. Now forward and onward to Biweek No. 2! Woo hoo! Carrie: Yea! A free day! I so need a day off! I am so proud of us, Kari. We did great! But well, ummm, I'm ready for the day off! Tomorrow we start again! Just think, after the next biweek, we will have been doing this an entire month! We should be gorgeous by then, right? All firm, tight everything?! Ha!
45 minute yoga tape - moderate intensity. Yea! I did it! The first 15 days are up, and I did it! I feel pretty damn good about now! See, I will do anything for lipgloss! Just kidding Kari, it was YOU, not the reward! I'm really starting to enjoy the yoga again. It's funny, I sweat more doing a 45 minute yoga tape, then walking for four miles - high intensity. WTF? I think my body likes it, and I can feel it in every muscle the next day!
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