It's getting boring...

I am hitting that mark where working out is getting boring!! I love my treadmill and walking/jogging is my thing, but I am get bored of the music I have and being inside. I can't wait until t he weather gets nice and I can do some of my work out outside!!! I went for an hour tonight, jog/walked 3 miles, and burned like 480 calories!! I dragged it out longer tonight and did a less intense work out, but I still got my miles in. NOT bad for being bored out of my mind. I even did this blog in a boring color tonight.

Rough couple of days

So yesterday I didn't work out at all. I came home after a very emotionally stressful day. I had a clinical rotation in the ER and without giving out too much information...we had a trauma patient that we lost. I don't know if it was the stress of the day or just a long day in general, but by the time I got home my head was hurting so badly I thought I was going to puke. Actually I wanted to puke, as I thought that it was the only thing that would relieve the tremendous pain in my head. I had no energy or motivation to step on that treadmill.
Today, I was in the ER again due to a scheduling error in my favor. It was a much better day, but they had snacks!!! I ate some M&M's and boy were they yummy. Then I got home and there was a package for me from one of my amazing Mother-in-Laws and she sent me sweet-n-crunchy peanuts and some chocolates....so you can guess what I did. I came down after dinner and did the usual routine of checking emails, myspace, and school stuff. I was in off mode again. Mentally I was telling myself take another day off, but then my body kicked in and told me to get my lazy butt up and moving. I quickly ran upstairs and changed before I could talk myself out of it. I got on the treadmill and did 3 miles and burned about 450 calories. I was trying to make up for yesterday and the movement helped relieve some stress too. Now I am just exhausted and am going to go tuck my kids in and crash. I hope you girls are having a wonderful week.

I made good choices...kind of

Today I got out of the house without my kiddos. I went to lunch with a friend. I figured as soon as I got out I would make poor food choices as I always do. I didn't!! I had a combo plate that had some soup, chicken, and a small salad. I didn't even try to get dessert. For dinner I ordered Pizza, per the kids request and I got in later in the evening after errands so I didn't feel like cooking. I can normally eat two pieces, maybe three if I am the mood for pizza, but tonight I used my head. I cut a piece in half and ate that and had two wings and that was all!! I was proud of myself. Now I need to buy a scale so that I can monitor my progress...if I have any! As for my work out today. I did get my butt on the treadmill, but not for as long as I wanted. The kids were not in the mood to help me out with the baby so after listening to about 25 mins of complaining and having the work out mood ruined, I got off. So today was a good day for me, I got out of the house and had a lovely time at lunch and I watched a movie with all my kids!! I love good days. The only better thing would have been ending it with my hubby by my side.

So yesterday I totally slacked on working out so that I could study for my exam today. Not that it mattered, as I only got an 82%!! I hate being a "B" student when I know I can be an "A" student. I shouldn't complain, as I don't even have the text for the course, I just go off of lecture notes.
This blog is about exercise, not my grades so I'll get to it!!! I decided that I needed to do more today to make up for slacking yesterday. I walked 2.7 miles, for 45 mins, and burned 410 calories. Yeah me. Also, I totally resisted the urge to get chocolate today when I was at school. I am a stress eater and I was stressing the test, but I was a good girl and ate my healthy snacks that I packed. I won't say that I am not craving a nice big bowl of cereal right now after my work out, because I soooooo am!!

Quick post...

Long day
Found out today at my physical that I Lost 5 pounds since last week!!! VERY excited
Big test tomorrow so no exercise today...I slacked and studying most of the night
Will have to do more tomorrow!!!
Back to studying :)

Physical tomorrow!!

Yes, three days in a row I got my fat bum on my treadmill!! I am feeling the motivation. I am hoping that when I go tomorrow for my physical I have lost one pound. I know that seems so little in the big picture, but it will make me feel like I am doing something right. I am not a good girl when it comes to dieting...what I mean is I don't sit and count calories, I go by what I know is healthy food and what is a healthy portion of food to eat. I should count calories. I know that would be the best way to track things, but it is just not me. Instead I make changes in my diet like eating more vegetables, fruits, and cutting out sweets all together. I, of course, cheat and have chocolate once in awhile, heck I am no angel!! I do notice that when I cut down on sweets, I crave them less!!! If you know me, you know I am a "sweet-aholic!" So here's to working out three days in a row and hopefully stepping on that mean old scale tomorrow and seeing that I dropped a pound. Cross your fingers for me girls!!

Two days in a row!!!

I did it, I didn't go a day in between working out!! As you can see, if you are reading these boring blogs of mine (which your not!!) I have a usual pattern of "on one day, off the next." So today was my off day, but I was on, on my treadmill for 45 mins, walked/jogged 2 miles and burned over 300 calories!!! Yes, I am tooting my own horn, so to speak. I go to the doctors this week for a physical, maybe I have lost a pound...we will see!!

PS. I ate an apple, a half of an orange, celery, and low fat, low salt popcorn today for snacks!! Translation I didn't have any chocolate all day!! I have also been down grading my dinners to smaller portions...this might actually work if I can keep it up.

Not a wasted Sunday!!

I figured today was going to be another day that I sat around like a lump. I spent most of the day cleaning the house and then I took a nap...go figure me nap. For those of you who know me, you know I luvs my naps. I do however realize that I need to try to nap less and move more. That is a discussion for another day though. So, today my daughter requested we go for a walk to the park. Initially I was going to say no, but I took a walk to the mailbox and realized that the weather was warm enough to bring the baby out. I went in the garage and began taking down my double jogger stroller. The poor thing hasn't had any road action since the Summer. The kids were all really excited to go, so that is always motivation for me. The walk to their school is like a mile or less. So I jogged and alternated walking all the way. I know fully well that I am not in shape to jog the whole way, but I do push myself to jog for as long as I feel I can. Then when we got the school the kids played on the equipment and I jogged around the school once. I know that is no major task, but I didn't feel like stopping yet!! That is how I can tell when my body wants to move...when it is time to stop, but I don't want to. I did the same on the way back home. When we got inside I realized we had only been gone for like an hour. Not good enough!! So I went right downstairs and got on the treadmill for another thirty minutes!! I logged in about 2.5 miles today and it felt great. Point for me today!!

Spent the day with the kids...then napped!!

01/19/08
Yes, today was a "I was a bum" day. I was supposed to have a girls day out with Stella and friends, but Rya is sick and I couldn't bring her to childcare. I wouldn't have any fun worrying about her all day. So instead, I spent the day with the kids. I took them out to lunch at a place that had a play yard. Then we came home took naps and just sat around until dinner time. After that we went to get some much needed groceries, but I was a good girl and didn't buy the usual junk food. I got lots of vegtables and fruits too!! Like I keep saying, one step at a time. I didn't, however, get on the treadmill. It is Saturday...a day of rest right??

I was a good girl today

OHHH, first off my earlier post was for yesterday, but I forgot to post. This is truly today's post!! Not that it really matters, no one seems to be reading about my boring life anyway.

So this morning I did the paper route, so that means I am walking on and off for two hours, so that counts right?? Even though I did totally try to rationalize it in my head today I still worked out on the treadmill for 40 mins. I did a harder program that is on my treadmill and I was breathing pretty heavy and thought at one point I could just faint!! I didn't though :)
I did two miles and burned about 300 calories!! I am sure by nights end I will eat 300 calories though, dang it and my love for sweets!!

No progress today...

I had class today and study group in the morning. I got up, got the kiddos ready, and off I went. I did park farther away today, but not enough to count for much of a work-out though. I also didn't have my usual chocolate cookies during our breaks, instead I had a bag of peanuts that had fruit in it. It was yummy and at least 150 less calories than those yummy cookies. So I guess in that regard I saved 300 calories today!! Baby steps, baby steps, that is the way....
I didn't do any treadmill today, as I was just a poop when I came home. I went to bed early, because I had to be up at three to do the paper route.

I hate scales

I got weighed today and let's just say I am at least 20 pounds over weight. That may not seem like much to some, but to me it might as well be 100 lbs!! So I came home today and walked/jogged for an hour on my treadmill. I logged 3 miles and burned like 400 calories. Not that I didn't end up eating that 400 calories again with dinner, but heck it is something...right?? I even walked up the stairs today instead of taking the elevator up three flights to the dentist office. I know it will take a lot more than an hour on the treadmill to lose the weight now that I am in my 30's, but I have to start somewhere. I wouldn't mind some feedback girls?? Are you out there??

Clinicals count don't they?

Today I had clinicals, so I walked up and down the halls chasing after things the nurse needed...does that count as exercise? I sure hope so, because I am pooped and I am not getting on that treadmill. Not to mention my right ankle is killing me...an old injury that flared up this week. I hobbled around on it today and it is killing me. I am going to get it checked out tomorrow. Those are my excuses for today...

"Smack my b*tch up!!

Okay, so first let me say how I did yesterday. I sucked! I ended up bringing my little man to the ER, it took three hours and by the time I got home and got the kids fed and off to bed I had to get things ready for school. So I didn't do anything to work out...I sucked out!
BUT......
I did however work out tonight. First let me tell you my motivation. I had class today and got to discussing my new blog with a friend from class. So as we were driving back from lunch I joked about how I should park far away from the school for exercise. She was like, yes you should, do it....but, of course, I had an excuse," I would but I have to jet out of here after school to get my kids." Now as soon as the words came out I realized I was full of crap. We were due out by 5 and my kids don't need to be picked up until 6 pm. I could have parked out there, but my lazy butt didn't want to!! Note to self...learn to park like a half-mile away. So to make a long story longer, I decided when I got home tonight right after dinner that instead of chatting on messenger with my big Sister that I would go right up to my room, throw on some shorts, a t-shirt, and get my flabby butt on the treadmill. That is exactly what I did. I jumped on, threw in a program that came with the treadmill, and worked out for 50 mins. I even increased the speed and incline more than the program asked for!! Go me!! I jogged off and on at 5mph...I know that isn't much, but for not working out for months and months it isn't bad. So tonight, for a change I was a good girl and I did what I wanted to. We will see what tomorrow brings.

P.S. School sucked today and I am thankful that Val was there to listen to me be cynical as usual!! I think I should go on for my Masters as soon as I can and become a teacher. Not because I want to teach, but because they obviously are lacking good knowledgeable nursing instructors!!!!!

So it is 2008 and it's time to make some changes...bet you never heard that before!! Seriously I have decided that I need to make an effort to get healthier. I usually do this a few times a year, mentally, but never follow through with it. SO, I thought maybe I could blog about my progress and all my dear friends who love to be "frank" will help me along.
This is my plan. I am going to try to blog everyday about what, if any, progress I have had. For example:

Today I wanted to get up and get on my treadmill for a half hour before my kids got up...instead I slept late (mentally rationalizing it was all Aiden's fault, because he woke me up three times during the night) and got up took a shower before the kids woke up and then the day has began. For those of you that have kids you know that once they are up any plans you have are pretty much out the window!! So now my goal is to still get on the treadmill or go do some yard work to work up a sweat. Check back to see if I followed through...but don't hold your breath, it is Sunday you know ;)

Now what I would appreciate it some feedback from you guys. "Kick my ass" so to speak. Don't let me be a slacker. Point out all my stupid excuses and just let me have it, I can take it I am strong. I just need a good kick in the pants to get motivated.

My dear sweet husband, before he left, bought me this amazing treadmill. I girl couldn't ask for a better one, unless it worked out for you!! So not only do I want to get in shape, but I would like to thank my husband for getting me my treadmill by actually using it. I don't have a goal weight in mind, just a goal to get my lazy bum moving each day. Summer will be here before I know it and I would like to get back into jogging again. I am not a health nut as you all know, but I do remember when I was able to jog I felt dang good!!! I think I have rambled on enough about this silliness, so I challenge all of my friends to read my blogs and help me along!! If anyone wants to join in, I will certainly enjoy "kicking" your butt into gear too!! Thanks girls and here's to getting healthier in 2008.
~Kelly