Well.....I've been a bit of a ghost around here lately. The workouts have kinda been stalled as of late. So...instead of dwelling on the negative...I've been keeping current on my other blog instead.
I'm still going to physical therapy, once or twice a week. We'd tried getting me out and running, but I ended up hardly being able to walk for a couple of days. We started trying it again last week, and the pain is coming back, so we stopped.
If it wasn't for the fact my therapist really cares, and is trying to get things corrected, I'd just stop trying. I mean, I can live my life without running.
I'm still a healthy woman, I'm active....I can do almost anything I put my mind to. I just need to cross running off the list...right? :-) :-) :-)
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Monday, October 12, 2009
10/12/09 (Happy Columbus Day!)
Well....today it begins. I had my first personal training session with Jeremy this morning before work. He really worked me out. Burned about 1000 calories, and it felt good!!!!
When I got the locker room, one of the ladies that is in there every am with me said "wow, he really worked you out today!!!"
We'd never talked before, so I must have looked like hell. :-) I told her that I asked for it, so I guess I couldn't complain too much. :-)
When I got the locker room, one of the ladies that is in there every am with me said "wow, he really worked you out today!!!"
We'd never talked before, so I must have looked like hell. :-) I told her that I asked for it, so I guess I couldn't complain too much. :-)
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
10/07/09
I'm back. I fell off the wagon. Fell hard. Still have some bruises actually. But, I went back to the gym today. It felt great. Why is it I can't muster motivation to do something that makes me feel good? I just don't understand. :-)
Thursday, September 24, 2009
09/24/09
I'm here, I'm alive, I'm frustrated, but I'm getting back up on that horse.
Once I found out I couldn't run on anything but a treadmill, thus eliminating my chances of competing in 5 and 10K races, duathlons, etc.....well, I just gave up. All my motivation was gone.
It's been a number of weeks now.
I finally went to my doctor, and got a physical therapy prescription. My first PT session was Monday. I'm seeing my shoulder reconstruction physical therapist. He worked some miracles on my shoulder, hoping he can help with the legs now.
After a one hour sit down with him, I feel so much better...mentally. He said my weight had nothing to do with the pains....it's my calf muscle injury from last year...still reeking havoc. But he's confident he'll have me running outside soon!!!!
So...now I need to start getting my lazy butt out of bed before work in the am again. After three weeks, it's going to be hard!!!!! All low impact for me, for right now. Eliptical and lots of cycling. But, eventually, I'll be out there running with the rest of the crazy folk. :-)
I gained back all (and then some) of the weight I'd lost since June 22, when I started running. I'm really frustrated about it.....but am going to do something about it. Period. This roll of fat hanging over my waistband when I sit down is GOING AWAY!!!!
I am woman....hear me roar!!!
Once I found out I couldn't run on anything but a treadmill, thus eliminating my chances of competing in 5 and 10K races, duathlons, etc.....well, I just gave up. All my motivation was gone.
It's been a number of weeks now.
I finally went to my doctor, and got a physical therapy prescription. My first PT session was Monday. I'm seeing my shoulder reconstruction physical therapist. He worked some miracles on my shoulder, hoping he can help with the legs now.
After a one hour sit down with him, I feel so much better...mentally. He said my weight had nothing to do with the pains....it's my calf muscle injury from last year...still reeking havoc. But he's confident he'll have me running outside soon!!!!
So...now I need to start getting my lazy butt out of bed before work in the am again. After three weeks, it's going to be hard!!!!! All low impact for me, for right now. Eliptical and lots of cycling. But, eventually, I'll be out there running with the rest of the crazy folk. :-)
I gained back all (and then some) of the weight I'd lost since June 22, when I started running. I'm really frustrated about it.....but am going to do something about it. Period. This roll of fat hanging over my waistband when I sit down is GOING AWAY!!!!
I am woman....hear me roar!!!
Friday, September 4, 2009
09/04/09
Friday before Labor Day weekend. 9 hours until freedom!!! :-)
I went to the gym this morning.
Big deal, right? It's Friday, nothing new there. But, I had the hardest time getting up. My weight has been going up up up....while my motivation and positive attitude has been going down down down.
I'm so ready to give up. I started all of this on June 22....and really have nothing to show for it. In total, I'm down like 4 pounds, max. After having lost more than that, then gained it back.
Here's my thing...how can I eat like a pig while sitting on the couch all day...and stay the same weight that I am when I'm eating less and working out regularly. What's the point???
I went to the gym this morning.
Big deal, right? It's Friday, nothing new there. But, I had the hardest time getting up. My weight has been going up up up....while my motivation and positive attitude has been going down down down.
I'm so ready to give up. I started all of this on June 22....and really have nothing to show for it. In total, I'm down like 4 pounds, max. After having lost more than that, then gained it back.
Here's my thing...how can I eat like a pig while sitting on the couch all day...and stay the same weight that I am when I'm eating less and working out regularly. What's the point???
Monday, August 31, 2009
08/31/09
Haven't posted here in a little while now. Mostly due to frustration of not being able to run off of a treadmill. Literally get shin splints after half a block of running. It's crazy. I run for 30 minutes every am on the treadmill, but get me off of it for 2 minutes, and I can't walk for a week.
Frustration doesn't begin to describe it.
But, having said that, I'm still going to the gym 3 times a week to run (walk/run really). I'm not losing weight, I'm not gaining weight. What's new there, eh? Also very frustrating!!!!!
So, for the reason I AM posting today. I went to the gym this morning, with as much motivation as I normally do on Monday mornings. Nothing new there. Took a little longer to get ready to go, and pick out what I was going to where for the day. Nothing new there either.
Got to the gym, same parking place, same locker, grabbed one of the empty treadmills, and started up. Nothing new.
After my 5 minute warm up walk, I thought I'd just walk for my 30 minutes, and see what the calorie burning difference would be. I mean, why kill myself if I can accomplish the same thing walking....right? Plus, since I can't run outside, I'm not in the running (no pun intended) for a 5 or 10K anymore.
For some reason, though, I started running like I normally do. After my 3 minutes of running......well, this is where things changed. I just kept running. I ran 5 minutes, but kept going....I ran 10 minutes, and kept going....I ran 13 minutes...and stopped. Once I started picking a time I wanted to run....my motivation puttered out. Damn!!! As long as I was running and didn't know when I was going to stop, I was OK. When I picked a goal, I fell short. What's with that folks? Gotta be some Freud stuff there, eh? :-)
So anyway....I walked a few minutes, than ran 3 more. So, I technically only ran 16 minutes today...but that's 4 minutes longer than usual...and most of it was all in one shot.
I can really see how people just run....and run...and run. As long as you don't have that timer in front of you, telling you how long you you've been going. I'm envious of those that can put on a pair of shoes, walk out their front door, and just go.
Maybe it's my weight that's giving me issues? And I know that treadmills cushion your running, I get that. But is it THAT much?? Do I run differently on the pavement....faster, harder steps???
We have to take out Jeep in tomorrow for transmission work. Depending on how much that will cost, depends on whether I'm able to sign up for the personal training sessions I'd like to get. I need to start cross training....I need to get some weight training in. Becci, who cuts my hair, is training for a half marathon....and man does she look good. I mean, she looked good before....I'd kill for her pre-trianing body.....but dang....it's really toned her up. I'm completely and totally jealous...and I'm not ashamed to admit it.
The person in the chair next to me, getting her hair cut, just reached her weight watchers goal. And now, she has to maintain it for so long......and she'll have a lifetime membership. If it wasn't for having to carry around those stupid books, weight watchers might be an option???
Frustration doesn't begin to describe it.
But, having said that, I'm still going to the gym 3 times a week to run (walk/run really). I'm not losing weight, I'm not gaining weight. What's new there, eh? Also very frustrating!!!!!
So, for the reason I AM posting today. I went to the gym this morning, with as much motivation as I normally do on Monday mornings. Nothing new there. Took a little longer to get ready to go, and pick out what I was going to where for the day. Nothing new there either.
Got to the gym, same parking place, same locker, grabbed one of the empty treadmills, and started up. Nothing new.
After my 5 minute warm up walk, I thought I'd just walk for my 30 minutes, and see what the calorie burning difference would be. I mean, why kill myself if I can accomplish the same thing walking....right? Plus, since I can't run outside, I'm not in the running (no pun intended) for a 5 or 10K anymore.
For some reason, though, I started running like I normally do. After my 3 minutes of running......well, this is where things changed. I just kept running. I ran 5 minutes, but kept going....I ran 10 minutes, and kept going....I ran 13 minutes...and stopped. Once I started picking a time I wanted to run....my motivation puttered out. Damn!!! As long as I was running and didn't know when I was going to stop, I was OK. When I picked a goal, I fell short. What's with that folks? Gotta be some Freud stuff there, eh? :-)
So anyway....I walked a few minutes, than ran 3 more. So, I technically only ran 16 minutes today...but that's 4 minutes longer than usual...and most of it was all in one shot.
I can really see how people just run....and run...and run. As long as you don't have that timer in front of you, telling you how long you you've been going. I'm envious of those that can put on a pair of shoes, walk out their front door, and just go.
Maybe it's my weight that's giving me issues? And I know that treadmills cushion your running, I get that. But is it THAT much?? Do I run differently on the pavement....faster, harder steps???
We have to take out Jeep in tomorrow for transmission work. Depending on how much that will cost, depends on whether I'm able to sign up for the personal training sessions I'd like to get. I need to start cross training....I need to get some weight training in. Becci, who cuts my hair, is training for a half marathon....and man does she look good. I mean, she looked good before....I'd kill for her pre-trianing body.....but dang....it's really toned her up. I'm completely and totally jealous...and I'm not ashamed to admit it.
The person in the chair next to me, getting her hair cut, just reached her weight watchers goal. And now, she has to maintain it for so long......and she'll have a lifetime membership. If it wasn't for having to carry around those stupid books, weight watchers might be an option???
Thursday, August 20, 2009
08/20/09
It's been a while since my last post. With having to travel to New Mexico for grandpa's funeral....life has just kinda gotten away from me. I did spend an hour on the treadmill while I was down there...yeah me!
And I've been to the gym two of my three times this week. So I'm getting back on track.
As for weight.....it's the same ole same ole. Lose 2 pounds, gain a pound, lose a pound, gain 3. No rhyme or rhythm to it. Very frustrating!!!!!
I'm run/walking 2 miles three times a week. Need to step it up a little. I've recently came into some extra money, so I might invest in some personal training sessions, to get me into weight training more. And, maybe even look at getting a bike trainer so I can ride my bike at home. I need to get into biking shape.....and starting on the trainer should help.
Maybe, if I have enough energy left after work tonight, I'll head out on a ride after dinner. I keep hoping Mot will want to start joining me...but pretty sure he won't. It's supposed to be soooo nice out the next couple of days!!!! I need to get outside and enjoy it a little more.
Do some work outside the house. Get that gazebo enclosed into a shed. Work on the front flower bed. Get some grass seed planted in the middle of the side lot...where it's all dying for some strange reason.
All of these things are good for my health...and they need done. Two birds, one stone. Right????
And I've been to the gym two of my three times this week. So I'm getting back on track.
As for weight.....it's the same ole same ole. Lose 2 pounds, gain a pound, lose a pound, gain 3. No rhyme or rhythm to it. Very frustrating!!!!!
I'm run/walking 2 miles three times a week. Need to step it up a little. I've recently came into some extra money, so I might invest in some personal training sessions, to get me into weight training more. And, maybe even look at getting a bike trainer so I can ride my bike at home. I need to get into biking shape.....and starting on the trainer should help.
Maybe, if I have enough energy left after work tonight, I'll head out on a ride after dinner. I keep hoping Mot will want to start joining me...but pretty sure he won't. It's supposed to be soooo nice out the next couple of days!!!! I need to get outside and enjoy it a little more.
Do some work outside the house. Get that gazebo enclosed into a shed. Work on the front flower bed. Get some grass seed planted in the middle of the side lot...where it's all dying for some strange reason.
All of these things are good for my health...and they need done. Two birds, one stone. Right????
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