Sweaty, party of 1

Since I decided my bed was better than the bike this morning - I fixed dinner and jetted to the road while the boys ate.

I went my usual route, but decided at my normal turning point to go straight. I do not like going the straight way b/c on the turn around there is a slow incline for about 1/2 mile a stop sign, then a steep short hill. (if you could see the "hill" you'd laugh, it's not that huge but for some reason since I started riding last summer have a mental thing with it.) So I did it, but when I turned around the wind almost blew me over. I can not believe how strong it was today. Let me back up...about 3/4 a mile before I hit the turn around 2 slim bike guys go zooming past me! I'm struggling to keep 13mph, they were going at least 20 - I'm guessing. So I let it get to me for about 30 seconds, and then realize...they have at least 27 speeds I have SEVEN, I trained for a triathlon on SEVEN. I'd like to see them do that...I hit the turn around, make it up the incline and push through on the little hill. Only to be passed by another, hulking, biker. I press on. I then decide to turn down my usual route and add more distance. THE WIND THE WIND! The whole 4 miles home I struggle to keep 10mph and I am really working it. I made it home!
8.27 miles in 46 and change minutes. A little slower than I like, but I persevered through the wind.

I really like biking. I give myself little goals along the way...crank it up that hill, full speed until Arapaho, etc. It works for me, letting me keep the blinders in place, never veering off course.

DAILY DETERMINED!!!

off to shower and EAT

On the Wagon and driving it

I'm full swing back on the bandwagon. I had a great workout today, and it felt wonderful. The first part was water aerobics, which you know I modify to get more cardio out of it. I am pretty sure the lady in front of me was not happy about me splashing so much. It was getting her nicely fluffed hair and make-up wet! Oh well, had to splash off her perfume. Seriously, I hate it when women wear 1/2 a bottle to the gym. GAG!

Paul and I were discussing last night the ways we could save gas. During my w/o today, I had a great idea...on the days I am not swimming or meeting with the trainer, I will ride my bike w/ the boys in the trailer to the 24 Hour that is closest to me. Fabulous. I smart!

Week 6 - Get With It!

So I didn't lose a single pound last week. No beating myself up, maybe a little verbal whipping; I will pick my butt up and start the week strong and hard. There WILL be weightloss, there WILL be a good 6 meals each day, there WILL be positivity, and lastly...I am having a fun time doing this.

I like challenges. They force me to push myself, to strive for my goal. To not give up when I have a setback. Challenges make me look inward at myself, evaluate who I am; to be strong from the inside out.

Lessons I learned last week: being out of town means I have to work 200%. I can get too relaxed in my workouts, eating (even though it was not bad), even mentally. I MUST remember this next time I am away.

Now I am ready to go...

Away from Home

Here I am visiting an old friend in College Station. No worries. She worked me out good yesterday. We did basically the some of the same stuff my trainer has me do. I have to admit, because I have been avoiding it, even before I left town I was struggling with my meals. They haven't been horrible, maybe a little, but is completely due to my laziness of not wanting to buy a bunch of food before I left town. LAME LAME LAME I am definitely suffering for it. I will have a nice round of cardio this afternoon, so hopefully that will help some. BAH!!!

A New Day

It is 7:25a.m. I got up at 6:15, rode my bike, a nice hard ride for 35min. It felt great, I have my cardio out of the way, when I swim today with Alison - that is just bonus. Now I will try for SIX good meals today!

I did water aerobis w/ Alison. We are the youngest people by at least 25 years. It is funny because they all barely make ripples in the water and here we are jumping and running to get our HR up. It is fun and just what I need after biking to expend the rest of my energy.

Today I will rest on the couch for a bit; however, no more laying there the entire nap time! I've got stuff to do!!!

Serves me right!

It just goes to show...if I don't get my workout completed in the a.m. I'm toast. Not only does my day go better, the life of being a busy Mom can not get in my way. I had every intention of doing cardio when Paul got home. Oh but we swam until 6:15, had dinner with friends, left the restaurant b/c Ethan was crying with a tummy ache, etc. etc. BAH! Shame on me!

Tomorrow I will WIN!

Week 5 begins...

I am that my start this week will be better than I ended it last week. I really feel on a roll, so I'm a little worried this week since I will be out of town most of it. Oh I won't be off the bandwagon as I already know I will eat well and still be doing cardio; maybe it's more my fear of being out of my regular routine. But you know, I have to make it work and plow on.

I was reading my Journey magazine last week (daily devotional mag), and Friday's was entitled "Temple Maintenance." It talked about weight loss, motivation and self-control (aaaahhhhh). She talked about how first and foremost our bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, we were bought at a price and we should honor Him with our bodies. Am I able to serve Him, glorify Him, and testify His goodness through my body? WOW, that really hit me. She also talked about the fruits of the Spirit (Gal 5:22-23), and how those play into our "temples." This all really made me think about my goals for the week, and my verse:

You were bought at a price; therefore, glorify God in your body
1 Corinthians 6:20

My goals this week:

No less than 2 lb weight loss

Cardio everyday - expending myself

That my body and actions are glorifying to the Lord