Hey Ladies:
I'm killing some time before I leave to teach a CPR/AED class at ISU tonight. I really wish I could just stay home and relax. Oh well, extra money is nice. I was really looking forward to implementing some changes this week but once again my workload causing some issues. I hate having so much work to constantly worry about. When I complete one thing, I get 3 more new tasks. Maybe due to the upcoming bad weather, I can just hide in my apartment and work for a solid day and make a good dent.
Here are my 3 goals for the week (just sticking to three each week):
1. I will go to bed earlier so I can wake up earlier as a result. My current sleep pattern is not going to help weight loss.
2. I will run on the treadmill 3 times before Sunday. Not sure what level I'll be starting at.
3. I will only eat out 1-2 times a week. I prefer only once a week.
I got my blood work back and need to make lifestyle changes to lower my cholesterol and I need to severely drop my triglycerides. They were sky high.
On a separate topic, I have completed another book. It is called "Nectar in a Sieve". I borrowed it from LeAnn. I did really enjoy it and it was a quick read. I now have a stack of 10 or so books that I've borrowed so I hope to read one every 1-2 weeks. Yippee for literary hobbies. One thing that made me think was the fact that families picked out who you would marry in the story. Who would your parents have set you up with as a husband if we used that practice now a days? I think my parents would have set me up with Ben Stamper....not entirely sure why but he jumped into my head when I first thought about it.
Ok, time to prepare for CPR/AED.
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Pleasant surprise...
Happy Tuesday ladies! I was a blog slacker last week and I'm sorry about that. I need to work on that. Anyway, the last week has been pretty good. I've done well getting into our Live Healthy Iowa program. I have been eating really well and sticking to my daily menu. Because of the way I've been eating I've discovered something. I really enjoy eating because I'm hungry. That might sound odd but I don't know think I've eaten just for hunger in years. Every time I eat I am very hungry and it's nice. It's a very satisfying feeling to wait for hunger and then eat until comfortably full.
I will admit that I didn't do as much exercise last week as I would have liked. I have, however started to rectify that situation. I was browsing the Live Healthy website and looking at their exercise plans and I came across a 21 minute ab routine that looked interesting. It has 6 exercises that are done as a circuit and then repeated 3 times. I wasn't sure how difficult it would be so I started last night after work. After my second time through, I decided that that was probably enough as my form was getting poor and I didn't want to hurt my back. Later in the evening I was sitting at my computer and I thought for sure I would have some serious abdominal pain today. I was, however, pleasantly surprised. While I still feel a little weakness in my abs I don't have any pain. I will definitely keep this routine in my rotation but I will probably back it down to one cycle (at least of the more difficult exercises) and work up to 3.
I don't think I have anything else fun to say at this time. Have a great week!
I will admit that I didn't do as much exercise last week as I would have liked. I have, however started to rectify that situation. I was browsing the Live Healthy website and looking at their exercise plans and I came across a 21 minute ab routine that looked interesting. It has 6 exercises that are done as a circuit and then repeated 3 times. I wasn't sure how difficult it would be so I started last night after work. After my second time through, I decided that that was probably enough as my form was getting poor and I didn't want to hurt my back. Later in the evening I was sitting at my computer and I thought for sure I would have some serious abdominal pain today. I was, however, pleasantly surprised. While I still feel a little weakness in my abs I don't have any pain. I will definitely keep this routine in my rotation but I will probably back it down to one cycle (at least of the more difficult exercises) and work up to 3.
I don't think I have anything else fun to say at this time. Have a great week!
Monday, January 11, 2010
Reality Just Slapped Me in the Face Again
Hey ladies-
I had my annual physical today. I had expected a decent lecture about my weight (it typically happens when I visit the doctor) but I had a really good discussion with my medical provider. She's not actually a doctor, I'm seeing a nurse practitioner. I'm used to most doctors just ordering a blood draw for cholesterol, triglyceride, thyroid screenings and that's about it. They just keep things physiological. She actually probed me for information and asked about emotional and mental ties to my eating and lifestyle habits. I was very surprised but at the same time very embarrassed. It all stems back to my career and the fact that I know everything she told me. I know the risks of being overweight, I know how to combat it, but here I am still overweight and risking my health.
I know my labs are going to come back and be disappointing. Especially my triglycerides. I'm very interested in my thyroid labs...I've never had that checked out before. I've also had issues ever since my gallbladder was removed and she was cool and put me on a medication to help with that. The doctor at ISU Student Health would never prescribe me anything, which drove me nuts. If the meds work, I will have more freedom with what I can eat and when I can eat.
Anyway, even today wasn't the most pleasant day of my life it gave me motivation. I don't want to disappoint my doc further. I want to see significant changes in my lab results over the next several months. I've coasted on the comfort of knowing my health was OK over the past years but I am riding the fence now. I could see more weight gain definitely pushing me over the edge into blood pressure issues, higher cholesterol, or diabetes.
Fact of the matter is....I need to make a big change and I need to make it now.
I had my annual physical today. I had expected a decent lecture about my weight (it typically happens when I visit the doctor) but I had a really good discussion with my medical provider. She's not actually a doctor, I'm seeing a nurse practitioner. I'm used to most doctors just ordering a blood draw for cholesterol, triglyceride, thyroid screenings and that's about it. They just keep things physiological. She actually probed me for information and asked about emotional and mental ties to my eating and lifestyle habits. I was very surprised but at the same time very embarrassed. It all stems back to my career and the fact that I know everything she told me. I know the risks of being overweight, I know how to combat it, but here I am still overweight and risking my health.
I know my labs are going to come back and be disappointing. Especially my triglycerides. I'm very interested in my thyroid labs...I've never had that checked out before. I've also had issues ever since my gallbladder was removed and she was cool and put me on a medication to help with that. The doctor at ISU Student Health would never prescribe me anything, which drove me nuts. If the meds work, I will have more freedom with what I can eat and when I can eat.
Anyway, even today wasn't the most pleasant day of my life it gave me motivation. I don't want to disappoint my doc further. I want to see significant changes in my lab results over the next several months. I've coasted on the comfort of knowing my health was OK over the past years but I am riding the fence now. I could see more weight gain definitely pushing me over the edge into blood pressure issues, higher cholesterol, or diabetes.
Fact of the matter is....I need to make a big change and I need to make it now.
Sunday, January 10, 2010
Live Healthy America
Hey Ladies-
Tiffany will be registering our team for the "Live Healthy 100 Day Wellness Challenge" this week so I wanted to provide the website for the program.
http://www.livehealthyamerica.org/
After she provides our individual information, we will have access to the site and all the cool information (exercise tips, recipes, exercise videos, etc.).
Here is what your $15 registration fee includes specifically:
--a t-shirt
--coupon book (for first 30,000 registrants)
--weekly motivational e-mails with tips
--100 days access to "Training Peaks" (not sure what that is)
--a one year subscription to one of these magazines (Fitness, Ladies Home Journal, Family Circle, Midwest Living, Better Homes and Gardens, Heart Healthy Living, Mujer, Parents, Men's Journal, and Diabetic Living)
I have chosen Heart Healthy Living because of the medical and nutritional information it provides. I looked over one at Border's (and bought it) because it's very practical and useful. Just wanted to let you know about this opportunity in case you need to look up the magazines to see what best fits you.
FYI: We have 8 people on our team. (Tiffany, her husband Gregg, Nicole, LeAnn, myself, and 3 of Tiffany's cousins)
Tiffany will be registering our team for the "Live Healthy 100 Day Wellness Challenge" this week so I wanted to provide the website for the program.
http://www.livehealthyamerica.org/
After she provides our individual information, we will have access to the site and all the cool information (exercise tips, recipes, exercise videos, etc.).
Here is what your $15 registration fee includes specifically:
--a t-shirt
--coupon book (for first 30,000 registrants)
--weekly motivational e-mails with tips
--100 days access to "Training Peaks" (not sure what that is)
--a one year subscription to one of these magazines (Fitness, Ladies Home Journal, Family Circle, Midwest Living, Better Homes and Gardens, Heart Healthy Living, Mujer, Parents, Men's Journal, and Diabetic Living)
I have chosen Heart Healthy Living because of the medical and nutritional information it provides. I looked over one at Border's (and bought it) because it's very practical and useful. Just wanted to let you know about this opportunity in case you need to look up the magazines to see what best fits you.
FYI: We have 8 people on our team. (Tiffany, her husband Gregg, Nicole, LeAnn, myself, and 3 of Tiffany's cousins)
Lets get it started...
For some reason I have the Black-eyed Peas song stuck in my head this morning so I thought I'd use it for my blog title. It works well so what the hell! I am finally feeling like a human being today. I've felt very zombified all week. I don't know if it was the trip home or the illness, probably a combination of both in all likelihood, but I have just been exhausted all week. I've gotten a lot of sleep this weekend though so I'm hoping to have taken care of my sleepy ways.
This week I plan on really getting into the changes that I'm hoping to make in the new year. My sister and I are starting our first week of cooking together. We have our evening meals planned for rest of the month and will make February's menu when the time comes. I'm really excited to have my menu planned and to do it with another person. It makes life a lot easier when you don't have to come up with meal ideas on your own all of the time. It was also very nice going into the store yesterday with my shopping list in hand and knowing that I'll be getting everything that I need for the week to come. It so much easier to stick to the plan when it's all written out.
Because I tend to do really well when things are written out and very clear for me to follow, I have decided to take scheduling and incorporate it into my workouts. My thought is to schedule out my evenings so that I don't have an excuse to not work out. I also am trying to find some weight-training log sheets online so that I can more effectively follow what I'm doing for resistance. That way to there is extra accountability.
I'm excited that the Live Healthy Iowa thing has started. I really hope being part of team will give us all the motivation that we need over the next 100 days! Have a great week ladies and keep up the good work!!
This week I plan on really getting into the changes that I'm hoping to make in the new year. My sister and I are starting our first week of cooking together. We have our evening meals planned for rest of the month and will make February's menu when the time comes. I'm really excited to have my menu planned and to do it with another person. It makes life a lot easier when you don't have to come up with meal ideas on your own all of the time. It was also very nice going into the store yesterday with my shopping list in hand and knowing that I'll be getting everything that I need for the week to come. It so much easier to stick to the plan when it's all written out.
Because I tend to do really well when things are written out and very clear for me to follow, I have decided to take scheduling and incorporate it into my workouts. My thought is to schedule out my evenings so that I don't have an excuse to not work out. I also am trying to find some weight-training log sheets online so that I can more effectively follow what I'm doing for resistance. That way to there is extra accountability.
I'm excited that the Live Healthy Iowa thing has started. I really hope being part of team will give us all the motivation that we need over the next 100 days! Have a great week ladies and keep up the good work!!
Thursday, January 7, 2010
2010
Happy New Years ladies! I know that this sentiment is a bit overdue, however, I have yet to blog this year so it's better late than never! My new year started well, despite having spent yesterday barfing my brains out. I got to ring in the new year with my family and then got to spoil my nieces and nephews all weekend! My trip home and the return trip to Michigan were very pleasant. Little to no traffic and good roads always make for an enjoyable journey. I will note that every time I'm back home it gets harder to come back to Michigan. I can't wait for the day that I don't have to come back :)
Like many, I too have resolutions for the upcoming year. I have only really accomplished one resolution from 2009 (yay for recycling) so I hope to do better this year.
1) Will work towards a healthier lifestyle in an attempt to lose weight. I need to really focus on being physically active and exercising more self-control when it comes to food.
2) Become more organized in my home life. I've become very lax in regards to maintaining my household. I don't live in squalor but sometimes I can't believe how big of a slob I am. I also need to do the detail work more (dusting, window washing etc.). My goal is to create a schedule and stick with it.
3) I need to make some friends in Michigan. I am bored all of the time and I think that has a lot to do with my over eating. My hope is to find an organization or a church to join which would allow me to meet more people. Not to mention it would help me to give back to the community.
OK, I don't really have a lot of time because I need to get back to work. Have a great day ladies and I hope your weeks are going well!
Like many, I too have resolutions for the upcoming year. I have only really accomplished one resolution from 2009 (yay for recycling) so I hope to do better this year.
1) Will work towards a healthier lifestyle in an attempt to lose weight. I need to really focus on being physically active and exercising more self-control when it comes to food.
2) Become more organized in my home life. I've become very lax in regards to maintaining my household. I don't live in squalor but sometimes I can't believe how big of a slob I am. I also need to do the detail work more (dusting, window washing etc.). My goal is to create a schedule and stick with it.
3) I need to make some friends in Michigan. I am bored all of the time and I think that has a lot to do with my over eating. My hope is to find an organization or a church to join which would allow me to meet more people. Not to mention it would help me to give back to the community.
OK, I don't really have a lot of time because I need to get back to work. Have a great day ladies and I hope your weeks are going well!
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
2010 A Year of Change!
I'm finally getting with it and blogging...I've had intentions to blog for weeks! I admit with the new year starting, I have all kind of goals, ideas, and plans swimming around in my head. Hopefully I can put things down in an organized fashion. First of all I want to lay out my resolutions for the new year.
1. I want to make a healthy lifestyle change. I'm not going to attach a weight loss number to this goal. I simply want to exercise regularly and eat better. I'll make more specific goals as I continue to work on this endeavor. I want to feel better overall and look better.
2. I want to live a more organized life. I considered attending college to be a full time job but this past semester truly showed me what working full time meant. Something was always suffering in my life at some point. If I took more time for parenting, my work suffered and vice versa. One area of my life has suffered for years...my social life. I really want to take time to hang with friends and date. I always seem to find great friends that I really enjoy hanging out with and they end up moving away (ahem Nicole) and that will happen again in 2010 when Tiffany and Gregg move away.
3. I need to fix my sleeping issues! I am the ripe old age of 27 now and I need to sleep like a normal person. My dentist has shown concern about the possibility of sleep apnea and those fears were confirmed over break. If I sleep on my back, I apparently sound like I'm dying. Crappers. I'll obviously help solve this issue if I lose weight and improve my overall lifestyle. As juvenile as it sounds, I want to be able to go to bed at a suitable time and wake up early too. I would love having my workouts in the morning to start my day instead of being a sloth until 10am.
I keeping it at three resolutions. I prefer simplicity.
1. I want to make a healthy lifestyle change. I'm not going to attach a weight loss number to this goal. I simply want to exercise regularly and eat better. I'll make more specific goals as I continue to work on this endeavor. I want to feel better overall and look better.
2. I want to live a more organized life. I considered attending college to be a full time job but this past semester truly showed me what working full time meant. Something was always suffering in my life at some point. If I took more time for parenting, my work suffered and vice versa. One area of my life has suffered for years...my social life. I really want to take time to hang with friends and date. I always seem to find great friends that I really enjoy hanging out with and they end up moving away (ahem Nicole) and that will happen again in 2010 when Tiffany and Gregg move away.
3. I need to fix my sleeping issues! I am the ripe old age of 27 now and I need to sleep like a normal person. My dentist has shown concern about the possibility of sleep apnea and those fears were confirmed over break. If I sleep on my back, I apparently sound like I'm dying. Crappers. I'll obviously help solve this issue if I lose weight and improve my overall lifestyle. As juvenile as it sounds, I want to be able to go to bed at a suitable time and wake up early too. I would love having my workouts in the morning to start my day instead of being a sloth until 10am.
I keeping it at three resolutions. I prefer simplicity.
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