65 minutes with Gil pushing the stroller
Today we ran together despite the incredible winds. Only in the rare wide open spaces did it really affect us. I ran hard and felt good. But my eating today has not been so good. I’m not sure if I’ve been more hungry because of the exercise I’ve done in the last few days, but I’m eating a little more than I usually would. It doesn’t help that Gil devores everything in sight on Sundays. I don’t know why. It’s just his thing!
44 minutes on the treadmill – running, walking and continually moving my treadmill closer and closer to the TV.
I had a nice little workout today after the boys went to bed. I watched another episode of Numb3rs. It was quite thrilling, and I must say that I missed what exactly Charlie did to figure it out. Our treadmill is loud and although I had the volume on the TV up all the way, I just couldn’t get it all. I bet my neighbors love it too since our treadmill is on our screen porch.
It was the perfect workout for a mostly rainy day!
Tuesday – 35 minute run with Bump in stroller
Wednesday – 82 minute run with Gil and Zach (I didn’t have to push the stroller.)
Thursday – 40 minute Keli Roberts Weights and 15 minute kickboxing by Shelly
Updated: I also did a 43 minute run/walk on my treadmill after my little ones went to sleep. I’m a glutton for punishment. Of course the thing that makes it all possible is my new netflix membership. I’ve got the first season of Numb3rs going right now. Now, we’ll see if I can sleep!
Gil’s been on 8s this week, so I’ve had a little easier time squeezing in some workouts. We had a great time running yesterday – even though I was darn tuckered out by the end. It was about 80 degrees and a sunny course. I’m still pondering on how I’m gong to motivate myself to get out running with the boys at 7:30 AM for my half marathon training.
I methodically went through all my summer capri pants and shorts to see what fits and what doesn’t. Most of my old clothes still are a little tight, but closer. A few things fit. It more depends on the hip width and the waistline cut than anything. I am wearing things ranging from size 6 to 12. (One pair of shorts I just got from a thrift store have lots of hip room, but a small and high waist – size 12.) I have hope of getting into my other summer things. I still have work on top, too. It’s been such a roller coaster ride.
35 minutes
Just a quick one this morning – since I haven’t done anything for a few days. It was nice to be alone. I even left the iPod behind.
Some how, my pants size has gone down almost two sizes in two weeks. I’m not sure how it happened. because two weeks ago, I had stuff that I was inches away of getting into. And now – I’m in. I returned a pair of pants I bought in 10 to get a 6 – my regular size. Many of my summers 6s are fitting or nearly fitting.
It’s too weird.
Now don’t get me wrong. I still have flabby spots. My upper body and torso still need much work – and heck, my abs are still in need of toning. But I do feel like I’m finally making progress after months of standing still. And that I can actually look like a real person again instead of ‘postpartum woman.’
35 Minute Run
20 Minute Walk
Day three and the legs are still killing me. But I have to workout. Bump is in his Moms Day Out program and this gives me the opportunity to put my little cherub in the stroller all by himself, taking him on a tour of my shortest running route.
I should have been back to the house in 35 minutes. Instead, 3/4 of the way through this “loop” I realized that we lost the string of toys. You know, that long linky thing you put on your stroller and attach all the baby’s favorites to. Yeah, that one. Gone. You would think I’d have learned my lesson after the drum stick. So, we turn around and head back. My legs are seriously burning and 35 minutes would have been just right. After I hit that mark, I slow down to a walk – a fast walk. We find the toys right near the entrance to the trail, a mere 5 minutes from the house. The cruel irony of it all. And I hobble home – again, as red as a beet. At least the morning sun left lots of shade for us to hide in during the actual run.
Despite my despondency on my weight situation, I did have good news today. A pair of shorts that I purchased at a thrift sale two weeks ago in the size I currently am, but they didn’t fit – fit today. My eating expedition must have made some difference somewhere. Maybe it’s the water! I celebrated by drinking another 64 oz. today. Hurray for me.
65 minute run with Bump
Too much sun, too much heat. My face was beet red when I returned home at 10:30 AM from this painful run. (Tae Bo pains from yesterday.) That’s the thing about VA that drives me absolutely crazy. You go from running the heat to running the air in like two days. There’s no real middle ground.
It was 80s here today and too sunny. The temps aren’t so bad, but it’s the sun that gets me most here. Even Bump was complaining.
I’ve also realized I’m not drinking enough water, so I took one of my hospital mugs, filled it with ice and water and a squirt of lemon and left it on the counter. I drank almost 2 full cups (minus the drinks that Bump steals. He thinks that cup is so cool.), which is 64 ozs. Plus I had a 16 oz bottle of water on my run. That’s much better for me!
35 minute run with the kiddos and 20 plus mile per hour winds.
Can you say, ouch. Slow. Unmotivated. Sigh. Someday this running thing will get easier. I hope it’s before the half marathon.
64 minutes 59 second run
I ran a route I’ve run 2 other times in the 65 and change range. When I hit the last mile, I was at a point where if I continued at my pace, I would probably finish in roughly 66 minutes or more. So, I put my head down and I was off to the races. Without the kiddos, it’s a lot easier to push myself in such a manner. It felt good, but yet I haven’t quite got my running legs back, so I’m still in the “struggle” mode.
I ate a little better today. I stayed away from snacking. I limited my portions and even snubbed my favorite Lime Tostidos. Did you know 6 chips have 150 calories? I didn’t. I also didn’t know how much a wrap has in it and by eliminating such, you could eat a burrito. A new burrito joint opened up here a few weeks ago. I checked out their nutritional content online. Most of their burritos were in the 600-800 calorie range. I decided to eat slowly and eat only half of one. That way, I could also get two meals out of it. Worked like a charm. But little did I know what enemies those chips are. Boo hoo hoo.
25 Minute Weights
15 minute kickboxing
37 minute run
I got a charge in my workout routine today. I visited my OBGYN and I still am the same weight I was at my 6 week follow up – 20 lbs. over my pre-pregnancy weight. What a drag – considering I’ve been working out for a good 3 months and was doing jack squat before then.
Drastic measures are in order. Eating.
I guess Carmen’s new blog has come along just in time!
50 minute run walk with the kiddos.
Pushing the stroller was not fun today. We did not have a smooth transition, so my run ended up being a run/walk. But, at least I got out there.
Carmen has a new blog – the ELFF Diet – Eat Less Fatty Foods. She talks a lot about exercise and how to put on a better you. She has lost big time weight in the last year. So check her out!
Also, posting will be a little on the light side for the next week or so. We have out of town company and….Bump had one of his potty training accidents right under this chair I’m sitting in. Can you guess what it smells like in here? Carpet won’t be cleaned until next week Thursday, until then, I’m at the mercy of my olfactory senses. I have tried everything to get it out and it just keeps getting worse. I scrubbed it with ammonia and water. I used Nature’s Miracle. I used my at home carpet cleaner. I used more Nature’s Miracle. I am now spraying it with a Febreeze-like product so I can at least type this short post and answer a few emails.
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