Good Morning

I did not ride this morning...BUT I did the treadmill. I decided to go for distance to see how I am fairing for upcoming events. 2 miles was my goal. Halfway in I'm arguing with myself for not trying to alternate with running. I was trying to give myself the excuse that I just got over the bug. Not gonna work. I begin alternating run/walk, seriously? I'm not really in pain? Am I in better shape than I thought? WOW!!! What a great confidence boost for my day.

Regret: 100%...eating that stupid burger last night. My stomach felt almost as bad as it did when I had the bug, plus I got a headache from it. I'm thinking maybe the onions! Well today is a new day, I can start off with better choices!

I need some jams (remember the shorts?), tunes...what's in your iPod?

Sonic

What is it after being sick you feel the need for a greasy burger? Since I have not eaten in 2 days, I'll cut myself some slack on the Sonic burger - I could not even eat all of it. Hey, at least I've stuck to my no cokes.

Tomorrow I will hit it hard again on cardio. I feel pretty much 100%, we will see. It's hard having 2 days off, makes it that much easier to NOT get back out there. There are no options here, I will be on my bike by 6:15a.m.

I am excited to announce, that I need a smaller size in the swimsuit I work out in! YIPPEE!!!

Stomach Bug

Well a stomach bug has made its way through every member of our family - except for Paul he's having a flare up from his colitis. We joked that maybe he had it to, but we wouldn't know it! Needless to say, I have done nothing since my ride yesterday morning, sure am glad I did that. The good news, I've lost 3lbs since my Saturday weigh-in. Also, I already have my meals planned and food purchased for this week. That is a huge bonus.

I have more to say, but may wait until tomorrow. I'm just too tired.
Thank you Grandma & Grandpa for meeting me and taking the boys, it has been nice and quiet!

Stress

So stress does play a large part in my weightloss/gain; and the whole monthly thing. This past week has been very stressful for Paul and I for several different reasons. I've worked just as hard and ate fairly closely to my plan. However, I am rising above my 1/2 lb gain. If it gets me down I will not be able to move forward as quickly!

This week I will bump my cardio to double, be very strict with my eating and hopefully lose 3lbs. Granted I can lessen the stress.

I have really been wanting to do another Tri, I hem and haw around it and never really commit to anything. Well I am admitting for you all to know, the swim is frightening! I did it before so why am I completely freaking myself out? I think it's I did not swim as well last time, nor the stroke I wanted to do and I am letting that hold me back. Not anymore, I'll find a race to do. I am still doing the Duathlon as well.

I've started the week off well, I rode this morning and Niki even went with me! YEA!

Duathlon

I am excited to have a goal for a race. I will be doing a Duathlon in November. The best part - both of my brothers will be doing it with me. So very excited about that.

I have really been working hard on cardio this week; but, I'm not so sure I will have lost any weight. That is frustrating...we shall see on Saturday.

Next week I have got to get back to my strength training as well! Off to bed, 6:15am ride comes so dreadfully early!

Brain Activity while Biking

I got up at 6am today to ride, was out the door by 6:10pm. I told Paul last night to make sure my butt was out of bed since I had slept in the day before. After my alarm went off, he asked me if I was going to ride b/c he had to go in to work early and needed to leave in 45 min. Of course, I had 50 questions for him - in my fog brain state. Out of bed I crawled, as I was dressing I turned to him, "Do you really have to leave early or were you just trying to get me out of bed?" He smiled real big. He thinks he is funny; but, he did leave when I got home!

Ssssooooo, off I go. Not even a 1/2 mile in by Garmin battery dies. ERG! Another mile, my legs are tired. Another mile, I am quite irritated with the wind. Another mile I start berating myself for being so stinkin' wimpy and whiny. Another mile, I'm wishing for a riding partner, it's fun; and since my previous one is prego...I'm challenging gal friends who live close to me to ride with me. Another mile, I start thinking about JRo's 40DAy challenge of no sweets. Another mile, I decide I am not pushing myself hard enough and will piggy back JRo's challenge. Another mile and a 1/2, I am home and have settled on my terms of the challenge, legs hurt but feel great, and I am glad I got up and rode.

My challenge:
I don't really eat sweets anymore...
I am giving up soda until July 25th when we leave for the scrap retreat (that is JRo's end date as well)
As of tomorrow morning it will be official!

My brain has been such a hodge podge mess the past few days, that I have not made any goals for this week. I go with my usual 2lbs and 6 days of cardio. Next week I need to step it up a notch. I'm looking into another Tri or Duathlon to compete in to help me get even more focus.

That's all for now!

Wrapping up the week

I switched my "free" day from Saturday to Friday this week. B/F Pam is in town, and I know we will be eating our way through it - there are lots of restaurants here they do not have in Seattle. There are several of her favorite places I know she dearly misses...can you imagine not having a Sonic Happy Hour? (she grew up in Coppell)

Yesterday I sweated w/ the old ladies and Alison in water aerobics. I think they are finally getting used to me splashing everywhere! Have I mentioned yet that Charlotte (the instructor, abt my Mom's age) definitely sets me at a higher standard than the others. Alison gets a big kick out of it - you won't be pregnant forever! ha ha ha It is actually good because I do work harder and jump higher, etc.

This morning I got up, 6:20am, and worked in on the treadmill.

I am feeling so much better about my cardio. It is clicking and I can tell I am advancing. About 2 days ago I was cooling off on my bed and I noticed that my stomach wasn't bulging while laying on my back. OMG! That hasn't happened in forever. Little things like that are definite motivation. Also, some work out clothes I wore last summer when training for the tri, fit better; not so tight in the waste, shirts hang prettier...I feel so pretty! I love it.

Lastly, since I switched days I weighed this morning. (drum roll) I lost THREE pounds this week. WWWWWOOOOOOO-HHHHHOOOOOOO