Hi, I'm natale and I'm Healthy! I finished the Princess Marathon!! Need a new goal.

[natale1980]

I'm Chubby - but - I guess the first step is admitting it. :thumbsup2

This is me from about 5 minutes ago:
http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u299/NATALE1980/IMG_9839.jpg
It's the best one my DH took. :) Apparently it's blurry because he couldn't stop laughing.

I'm 30 years old 5ft8in and currently weigh 184lbs. :headache: It's not my heaviest, I was once 265+ I was 9 months pregnant with my son at the time, but still... :scared1:

I have been training for the princess half marathon in February since November 8th and have lost close to 10lbs so far. My goal weight is around 155lbs so I have about 30lbs to lose. (I was 135lbs when I met my DH.... sucker!) :)

The thing is I don't want to make this all about weight loss. I want to get healthier and stronger. I joined XSport Fitness two Sundays ago and since then I have been working out 6 days a week. I'm addicted!!! I took advantage of their "one free time with a personal trainer" and found out a few things... 1) I have very bad posture 2) I'm borderline obese.
Ok... Chubby I'll except, I'll even admit that I'm fat, but borderline obese?? It's time to do something!

The Plan:
1) Continue eating healthy. I've been off gluten and processed sugars since I started in November. I have a wheat intolerance so the no gluten is easy since if I do eat it, I'll get sick. Surprisingly the sugar hasn't been to hard either. The reason I gave it up was because I have NO self control.

2) Work out at least 5 days a week.

3) Train for and complete the half marathon in February. Did I mention that I HATE running???

So far "The Plan" has been going well. My jeans are finally not skin tight right out of the dryer, but I'm not ready to go out and buy a size smaller yet.
Anyway - That's my story. I really just need a place to jot down my thoughts.

Thanks for reading!
nat

[natale1980]

Today's Work out:

BOOT CAMP :eek:
So the description of the class said, "all fitness levels." It lied!!! :upsidedow

First we did about 7 minutes of squats... really. I never thought they were going to end. Unfortunately they did because they were followed by 10 minutes of an abdominal work out. My core is very weak. VERY weak! After that torture was over the instructor told us to bring our water if needed and everyone started to leave the class. WHAT?!? Where are we going???He brought us to the basketball court and told us all to stand in a line. Ok... I can do this. He then proceeded to put what I can only discribe as a very large, very long rope in front of us and then instructed us to pick it up. We then had to hold the rope over our head and start running. In the first part of the workout I had the option to go at my own pace, if I couldn't do something I would modify it or take a small breather. You can't do that when you are attached to a rope with 15 other people! After around 3 minutes of running, he told us to drop the rope. Relief Then he told us to do 10 push-ups!!! Excuse me! After the push-ups we picked up the rope again and started to run. This part of the torture was repeated 4 times. We were then allowed to get a drink of water.
The next part had a name that I can't remember, but basically the first step was a squat, followed by a toe touch, then you walked your hands inch-worm style out so you could do a push-up. Then you walk your feet to your hands and jump. Sound like fun??? We did this until we were all the way to the other side of the basketball court. Then you had the choice of a crab walk or what I believe he called a bear walk back to the start.
Next... we had the privilege of doing a suicide run. (I think thats what he called it.) Its the type of exercise you see basketball players do where you run to a line on the court turn around and go back and then run a bit further each time. But each time we got to our destination we did another push-up.
We did that TWICE.
We then headed back to our original room where he joyously said we had enough time to workout our biceps.
Then... It was over. :cheer2: I made it...

The moral of the story... If it was that hard for me, then it must mean it's something I should do if I want to get stronger.
So I guess I'm going back next week. :thumbsup2

-nat

[natale1980]

So around 3am I was woken up by a pain in my butt and abs. Not so painful that I couldn't fall back asleep, but painful enough that I know yesterdays workout worked.
I fell back asleep only to be woken up at 5am by my alarm clock telling me it was time to go to the gym, I told it to shut up and got out of bed 10 minutes later.

Today's WorkOut:

The treadmill.... I spent an hour on the treadmill today doing a walk/run four miles. For the 1/2 marathon you have to finish in an average of a 16 minute mile. My goal is to train at an average of a 15/14min mile.
I run around a 11 min. mile, so that means I can run one mile every 4 and be ok. :thumbsup2 My goal is to run more then that, but at least I know I will be able to finish!!!!

Tomorrow is my off day, but I'm thinking about swimming a few laps. I haven't tried the pool yet and it seems so inviting!

-nat

[natale1980]

Saturday - No workout today, this is my day off.
I work up around 7am and played Epic Mickey :thumbsup2

-nat

[rubato]

Natale: It sounds like you are doing a great job on your workouts. Yes, that bootcamp sounds tough! Keep up the good work! :thumbsup2

On a side note, I cannot, for the life of me, see where you have put that 184 pounds! You look great! Of course, I understand all your reasons for losing weight, but really, you look healthy. My son's school counselor informed him last year, in 4th grade, that he was borderline obese. I was shocked. Then, looking at the charts, he was. He's got a little belly, but he's a stocky muscular child. So, I don't put a ton of faith into those silly charts. ;)

[lolakat]

Hi Natale,

Boot camp sounds pretty intense and it sounds like your training for the 1/2 is going well. I watched a few of your Disney TR videos. Your kids are a couple of cutie pies.

Have a great weekend.

[natale1980]

Natale: It sounds like you are doing a great job on your workouts. Yes, that bootcamp sounds tough! Keep up the good work! :thumbsup2

On a side note, I cannot, for the life of me, see where you have put that 184 pounds! You look great! Of course, I understand all your reasons for losing weight, but really, you look healthy. My son's school counselor informed him last year, in 4th grade, that he was borderline obese. I was shocked. Then, looking at the charts, he was. He's got a little belly, but he's a stocky muscular child. So, I don't put a ton of faith into those silly charts. ;)

Thanks for reading.

Trust me all 184lbs is there. My weigh in is on Thursday, so hopefully it will be lower. :)

I hate the charts, especially for little kids. My DS was sooooo chubby when he was a baby, but now he's tall and thin.

Hi Natale,

Boot camp sounds pretty intense and it sounds like your training for the 1/2 is going well. I watched a few of your Disney TR videos. Your kids are a couple of cutie pies.

Have a great weekend.

Thanks for reading and watching out tr.

I'm looking forward to and freaked out about bootcamp next week, but I'm going to try it again.

[natale1980]

TODAY'S WORKOUT: Yoga

This is the second Sunday I've taken Yoga. It was a different instructor today and I just didn't enjoy it as much. I'm still going to continue to workout on Sundays, but I may try something other then Yoga next week.

I'm kinda having a crappy weekend.
I didn't have a good day on Friday at work and that just kinda got my attitude down. Yesterday me and DH when on a date for the first time in a very long time and that was fun, but I couldn't shake the feelings from work. I think it may have also effected my attitude toward Yoga today.:confused

I'm really trying to just look forward to tomorrows workout and stay focused and positive, but there is a little voice in the back of my head that is trying to kick me down.

**Side note, my mom said that my hips are smaller and less pointy... I guess that's a complement.

-nat

[natale1980]

Today's Workout: Swimming

I woke up late so I only was able to get in a 35 minute swim before I had to get ready for work.
It went well and my arms are sore I really need to work on getting stronger.

It is freezing here!! I really need the spring to come quickly.

-nat

[natale1980]

Today's Workout: Run/Walk

I made it 5 miles today!!! Last week I was at four if this week goes well I want to increase it to 6 next week. :woohoo:

I was supposed to run yesterday but my legs hurt from yoga and I didn't want to hurt myself any further so I put of the run to today.
The only problem with that is I have my spin class tomorrow and I'm afraid I won't make it. Oh well, I'm still going!!!

-nat

[natale1980]

TODAY'S WORKOUT: Spin Class

I LOVE this class. It is an amazing class that leaves you drenched.
I feel so much stronger now then I did before I started.

Big weigh in tomorrow!

-nat

[lolakat]

Great job on the 5 miles. That is a big milestone :cool1:

I've never tried spinning but everyone I know who does it LOVES it. One of these days I'll have to give it a shot.

Have a great Wednesday!

[natale1980]

Great job on the 5 miles. That is a big milestone :cool1:

I've never tried spinning but everyone I know who does it LOVES it. One of these days I'll have to give it a shot.

Have a great Wednesday!

You've got to try it!!! I was very afraid before my first class since I tried it years ago and couldn't make it through the whole class, but this instructor is amazing! She gives you an amazing workout while being incredibly entertaining, so much so that the hour is over before you know it. Then you walk in the locker room and realize that you are drenched with sweat. :thumbsup2

5 miles was interesting... can't wait for six..... And by 'can't wait' I mean 'I'm afraid'.

-nat

[natale1980]

So after having a long conversation with myself....

TODAY'S WORKOUT: Bootcamp!!! :banana:

It once again was very difficult and quite a workout!! I think I strained something in my leg and am afraid that I won't be able to run tomorrow, I think I'll wait until the morning to decide. :headache: If my leg still hurts I'll spend the morning swimming and then run on Saturday.
Moral of the story.... I'll be going back to bootcamp next week. :thumbsup2

Thursday's weigh in..... 182
I was hoping for more, but I'll take it. I would think that working out (hard) six days a week would take the weight off faster then one of my facebook friends who is only drinking more water and walking occasionally, but, whatever.

Thanks for reading!
-nat

[natale1980]

TODAY'S WORKOUT: Swimming

My leg still hurt so I decided it would be a good idea not to run/walk 5 miles on a bum leg.

I swam for 60 minutes without stopping and without using my legs (it hurt when I did). It felt like a good workout while I was in the pool but not a hard workout - BUT - when I got out of the pool I really felt it. :thumbsup2

My leg doesn't really hurt while I am walking, so I'm thinking about going for a walk in the morning just to keep moving... not sure yet.

-nat

[rubato]

You are just doing great with those workouts. My goodness.

It's tough to watch others hardly do anything and lose weight. The good news is that you are learning life lessons and have a better chance of keeping it off. Plus, who wants a thin, soft body when they can have a thin, rock hard body? :thumbsup2I hope the leg feels good enough to run soon. I'm sporting my own injury and can't work out, so I know it stinks.

[natale1980]

You are just doing great with those workouts. My goodness.

It's tough to watch others hardly do anything and lose weight. The good news is that you are learning life lessons and have a better chance of keeping it off. Plus, who wants a thin, soft body when they can have a thin, rock hard body? :thumbsup2I hope the leg feels good enough to run soon. I'm sporting my own injury and can't work out, so I know it stinks.

I am having so much fun working out! I am still on a 6 days a week schedule, but thinking about adding day 7.

It is hard to lose weight at the same pace or slower then someone who is not putting in the work, but, I have to keep on remembering that I'm doing this to get stronger. Thanks for the support!! :flower3:

[natale1980]

TODAY'S WORKOUT: Day off

I had a long conversation with myself last night. I really wanted to workout today, but didn't want to injure myself.

Can you believe I've been at this since the beginning of November and my DH just today finally noticed that I'm looking smaller. :rolleyes:

-nat

[natale1980]

TODAY'S WORKOUT: The Treadmill

My leg feels fine but I didn't want to take a chance so I walked 90% of my workout. I did however push myself into staying on the treadmill for over 7miles!!!! That is over 1/2 of the 1/2 marathon!! :banana:
I was able to stay within the 16 per mile pace limit too. Every time I step foot on the treadmill I become more confident about being able to finish. :thumbsup2

-nat

[lolakat]

You are doing great! Don't worry about your DH taking so long to notice a difference. Men are not know for being the most observent creatures.

Sorry to hear about you leg injury. I'm glad to hear you took some time to rest it. Pushing too hard too fast will just make it worse.

Congrats on finishing "half of the half." I'm sure you will have no problem finishing the Princess. :thumbsup2

[Dina Monster]

Hey Natalie you are doing sooooo good! I hope you do well in the 1/2 I am going to run the 5K in September next year. I don't think at this point I'm ready I want to get my time down a lot for my 5K's I've been first for the past 2 almost 3 years but I have never been into running until my husband left for training this past September. I really wanted something to do while he was gone, so I picked up running.

You can take my suggestion or leave it not sure if you do weight training in your workouts or not. But I know for a fact they are very, very important. Most people freak out when they begin a weight training workout because they actually start to put on more pounds, but muscle weights more than fat so you are really cutting and toning you body. I do weight training twice a week and then cardio four times a week, along with soccer practice, Bikram Yoga and Belly Dance.

Good luck!

[natale1980]

You are doing great! Don't worry about your DH taking so long to notice a difference. Men are not know for being the most observent creatures.

Sorry to hear about you leg injury. I'm glad to hear you took some time to rest it. Pushing too hard too fast will just make it worse.

Congrats on finishing "half of the half." I'm sure you will have no problem finishing the Princess. :thumbsup2

It's funny with my DH, I think he's getting jealous that I'm getting stronger. :)

I really feel like I can finish the half now!! Very Excited.

Hey Natalie you are doing sooooo good! I hope you do well in the 1/2 I am going to run the 5K in September next year. I don't think at this point I'm ready I want to get my time down a lot for my 5K's I've been first for the past 2 almost 3 years but I have never been into running until my husband left for training this past September. I really wanted something to do while he was gone, so I picked up running.

You can take my suggestion or leave it not sure if you do weight training in your workouts or not. But I know for a fact they are very, very important. Most people freak out when they begin a weight training workout because they actually start to put on more pounds, but muscle weights more than fat so you are really cutting and toning you body. I do weight training twice a week and then cardio four times a week, along with soccer practice, Bikram Yoga and Belly Dance.

Good luck!

Are you saying that you win every 5k you enter!!! WOW!

I know I need to weight train. I do alittle bit of weights in bootcamp, but I know that is not the same. The problem is I have no idea what I am doing on the equipment. I'm afraid to hurt myself.

-nat

[natale1980]

TODAY'S WORKOUT: Swimming

I spent an hour in the pool today. Yep... guess that's it for today.

-nat

[lolakat]

I know I need to weight train. I do alittle bit of weights in bootcamp, but I know that is not the same. The problem is I have no idea what I am doing on the equipment. I'm afraid to hurt myself.

-nat


You might think about doing one or two more personal session with the trainer at the gym. Usually they can get you into a routine in 1-2 sessions so you will feel more comfortable on the equipment. If that is not in the budget there are on-line tutorials available. What you are doing in boot camp is likely a very good place to start. Just b/c you are not on the machines doesn't mean you are not strength training.

[natale1980]

You might think about doing one or two more personal session with the trainer at the gym. Usually they can get you into a routine in 1-2 sessions so you will feel more comfortable on the equipment. If that is not in the budget there are on-line tutorials available. What you are doing in boot camp is likely a very good place to start. Just b/c you are not on the machines doesn't mean you are not strength training.

The only thing good about having a larger then I want butt is, I feel like doing squats is strength training. :thumbsup2
A personal trainer at my club is $65 an hour. DH is laid off right now, so I feel lucky just to have a gym membership. I'll check out the on-line tutorials.

Thanks!
nat

[Dina Monster]

So, far I've won almost every 5K in my age group, not overall of course! My biggest rival is a 52 year old woman that has been running for longer than I've been alive. Haha she runs her 5K in like 19:00....>_<

I think the best thing to do as far as weights is to try the machines first if you have a gym you go to before free weights. Because machines will not let you get hurt nearly as easy as free weights. I usually do 2 to 3 sets on a machine, so say for instance you are doing the lateral pull down. I'd do 2 sets of 15 reps or 3 sets of 8-10 reps. The even better thing about machines is the have the correct way on them to execute the exercise so you can see what you need to do.

I don't work for Oxygen Magazine, but I do subscribe and I find their weight training to be very hard and fulfilling all at the same time. The page I'm linking here includes tons of different workouts you can do at home or the gym and it is both free weights and machines. Trust me I didn't start weight training until about 4 months ago. I hated it cause I was scared that I would hurt myself or get manly which is a lie BTW. Haha but I find that it really does enhance my workouts and my runs.

Oxygen work out link:
http://www.oxygenmag.com/training

Oxygen also has great tips on eating clean, staying in shape and motivational columns to keep you on track. I love them!

[natale1980]

Dina Monster - Thanks for the link!!
I guess I need to start working out 7 days a week to fit it in now. :) I was wondering what I was going to do that day.

-nat

[natale1980]

TODAYS WORKOUT: Run/Walking

I'm so proud of myself - I took 8 minutes off my 4mile time!!! :woohoo: This time I ran so much more, it is very exciting!!! I still do not plan on winning the half marathon, but I know I will finish it on my feet. :thumbsup2

My body is changing alot too. Places I had rolls are now disappearing, it's funny when you catch a reflection of yourself out of the corner of your eye and don't realize it's you. I still have a bunch of work to do and I'm having a blast, but I'm not going to lie, it is awesome to see results!!!

-nat

[Dina Monster]

Nothing wrong with working out 7 days a week but just remember it's okay to take a rest day. :) Like for the week of New Years the only work I'll do is walking around Tombstone and Sonoita. Haha It's good for your body to take small breaks. They say it's best to take a week off once a quarter from working out all the time. And you do a lot of low impact cardio so I think you will be just fine. :)

I love it when you begin to notice changes in yourself! You'll soon see muscle toning and wonder when the heck did that get there? Are you kids cool with you working out? Do they try to help you out or do you leave them with the hubby?

[natale1980]

All of my workouts are at 5:30 in the morning, I'm back home before anyone even wakes up.
I don't even think the kids know I am gone! My DH says this is the best hobby I've ever had it doesn't cause him any more work with the kids and I'm getting healthy.

-nat

[natale1980]

TODAY'S WORKOUT: Spinning

Best spin class EVER!!!!! If this had been my first class I don't know if I would have gone back. It was intense!!!
I had an amazing time and got a great workout!

-nat

[natale1980]

So I woke up this morning and my little toe hurt, not sure why. I got all dressed and walked out to my car. Today should have been bootcamp. I got all the way to my car and decided that my toe hurt too bad for bootcamp. Now the choice was go back inside and get in my warm bed or go work out. Well, since bootcamp wasn't going to work out and I was really tired.... I desided.... to....

TODAY'S WORKOUT - Swimming

I did my normal 60 minutes in the pool without slowing down or stopping. It was an ok workout, but it wasn't as good as bootcamp.

Today was my weigh in. Looks like I'm down to 180. =) VERY slow, but I'm going in the right direction, plus this isn't about weight.... right?

My toe feels much better so hopefully by tomorrow it will be back to normal.

-nat

[natale1980]

Remember how I said my little toe hurt. We during the night I actually woke up in pain. At that point I got out of bed to investigate. It seems what has happened, is my nail has cracked in half and it had a tiny jagged edge. I snipped off the jagged edge and went to bed. I woke up feeling much better. I think the edge kept on getting caught on the blanket when I moved so it was trying to rip my nail off while I slept. :eek:

I chickened out of running today. :guilty: So today will officially be my day off this week and I am going to spin tomorrow.

TODAYS WORKOUT: Epic Fail

-nat

[natale1980]

I was board, so I thought I would post some history.
Age 19, minutes after we got engaged.
http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u299/NATALE1980/pretrip%20report/engaged.jpg

Here I am in 2005, my DS is 6 weeks old.
http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u299/NATALE1980/pretrip%20report/104_104.jpg

Here I about 4 months pregnant with my DD.
http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u299/NATALE1980/Picture031.jpg

Last January after the 5k
http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u299/NATALE1980/5k.jpg

This past summer...
http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u299/NATALE1980/oneleg-1.jpg

I had gained about 7-10lbs after that summer picture was taken. I have now taken that back off and then some. It's been close to 12lbs since November 5th.
My highest weight ever was around 260+ when I was pregnant with my DS. I don't know what my official high weight was since I stopped paying attention after 255.
My weight journey has definitely been up and down!! Time to get off the roller coaster and get healthy!!!

I had a bad eating day today... didn't eat any sweets, but for dinner I had a nasty frozen dinner. YUCK! It was gross. I made my family pasta and since I can't eat wheat I got myself a stuffed green pepper. It was NASTY!!!!! It's funny what I now consider a 'bad' day of eating!

-nat

[natale1980]

TODAY'S WORKOUT: Spin Class

Good workout, but she played X-mas music 75% of the time. :headache: Didn't feel like it had a strong enough beat to distract me from how tired it was. But then she played some great songs that got me motivated again!! :woohoo:

So I am not very happy about my weight loss so far, so I went over to the personal trainers desk and asked to use their fat percentage reader thingy... I've lost 2% body fat!!! Take that 5ish lbs in 4 weeks!!! :banana:

Turkey dinner at my mom's house tonight. I'll be good and eat the white meat. :thumbsup2

-nat

[natale1980]

OK - So here's the deal. My mom has an aortic aneurysm, she has to watch her blood pressure and get scans of her chest every few months.

I knew that... what we just found out is it could be hereditary. :eek: I'm going to call my doctor on Monday to see what he thinks and possibly set up an appointment to get scanned myself.

I'm a bit freaked out. I planned on trying 10miles tomorrow, but now I'm not sure what to do. I can't blow the next week or two of exercises out the window because I may have an aortic aneurysm, can I? More importantly, should I?

:mad: Not fair, I was getting in such a good groove, now I don't know what to do.

-nat

[Dina Monster]

Nat,

I'm not a doctor in any way shape or form I only know what I know from researching. But I do know that if you work out consistently for the rest of your life you will by just getting up everyday and working out have a lower resting heart rate than people that do not work out. I understand that the condition is caused my increased blood pressure. I also know that working out improves stress levels. I would say work out still but that is just me, I wouldn't worry about it till it was confirmed. And then if it is talk with your doctor and find out things you can do. :) I'm destined for high blood pressure, diabetes, a heart murmur and high cholesterol, but I still work out at least 5 to 6 times a week trying to battle all of those illnesses I might have. But I try and that's what matters. :)

http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0675/is_4_20/ai_90924147/

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/exercise/HQ01676

[natale1980]

Thanks Dina Monster - I think I was just freaking out a bit. I'm going to call the doctor today and see what he says.

So I ended up taking Sunday off. I woke up with a headache and just wasn't motivated to do much yesterday. Didn't even leave the house until 3:30pm.

-nat

[natale1980]

TODAY'S WORKOUT: Walk/Run

I woke up this morning with the intention to walk for four miles on the treadmill. BUT - I ended up running almost the whole thing!!! :woohoo: I'm not going to lie, in the back of my head I kept on hoping me heart didn't explode. :rolleyes1 (I know that's not really what happens, but I am a dramatic type of person)

I felt really strong today!!! I still can't believe that last year around this time I had a hard time believing that I was going to beabel to finish a 5k!!!

-nat

[Dina Monster]

TODAY'S WORKOUT: Walk/Run

I woke up this morning with the intention to walk for four miles on the treadmill. BUT - I ended up running almost the whole thing!!! :woohoo: I'm not going to lie, in the back of my head I kept on hoping me heart didn't explode. :rolleyes1 (I know that's not really what happens, but I am a dramatic type of person)

I felt really strong today!!! I still can't believe that last year around this time I had a hard time believing that I was going to beabel to finish a 5k!!!

-nat

Haha I wish there was a like button!

[rubato]

I, too, am no expert on heart conditions. But, it hasn't exploded yet, so until you go to the doctor, I'd keep doing what you're doing. :lmao: (I'm overly dramatic as well).

You are doing a great job on those workouts. Good for you. And, I love the pics. I am always the one with the camera (thank goodness), so I won't be adding any pics of myself to my journal. ;)

[natale1980]

Haha I wish there was a like button!:goodvibes

I, too, am no expert on heart conditions. But, it hasn't exploded yet, so until you go to the doctor, I'd keep doing what you're doing. :lmao: (I'm overly dramatic as well).


Still here!

I have a doctors appointment for next week so until they tell me otherwise I'm going to keep on going!!

[natale1980]

TODAY'S WORKOUT: Sculpting

We used weights, worked on arms, legs and abs. I enjoyed class but I'm weird in the way - that if I don't walk out sweaty and tired then it wasn't a good workout.
I'm sure it was a good workout, I just have to change my mindset. I'll do it again next week.

-nat

[natale1980]

TODAY'S WORKOUT - Spinning

WOW! They had the heat turned up today!!! I can't believe how hot it was in there, but I finished the class, so that is all that matters. :thumbsup2

-nat

PS - My arm-pit muscles still hurt from yesterday.

[natale1980]

Yesterday - Blood tests, so no work out. I had to keep my body food free for 12 hours, so I didn't think it would be a good idea to work out in the morning.

TODAY'S WORKOUT - Pool

First I swam laps for about 30 minutes, then I did my first pool/aerobics class. It was ok... I guess (once I got over the fact that I could feel my butt jiggle under the water). The only reason I did it was 1) I was curious 2) There are no scheduled classes tomorrow and I wanted to try something new.

I won't be back. It just wasn't for me.

[natale1980]

TODAY'S WORKOUT: Run/Walk

8miles in less then two hours then a 1 mile cool down. :woohoo: I could have run more then I did, but until I see the doctor I'm still a bit afraid of dieing. :rolleyes: My appointment is on Wednesday.

-nat

Skylar wanted me to use one of these. princess:

[Dina Monster]

Nat!!! I think you will be fine, and you logged a good amount of mileage! I have never ran more than 4 at this point. I am going to keep you in my thoughts! :goodvibes

[natale1980]

So... I ended up taking Sunday and Monday off due to my blisters. OUCH! I guess I could have swam yesterday but... I didn't.

TODAY'S WORKOUT - Sculpting Class

During my fist class last week the instructors mother was there (she was in her 60's) I think because of the mother the instructor took it easy. NOT THIS WEEK!!! It was a great workout. My arms and legs were shaking.

My First Little Rant -
Ok - so my biggest complaint about working out 5-6 days a week for over a month now is that NO ONE is saying anything!! Seriously, I know I shouldn't depend on others complements to motivate me, but come on!!! I'm not talking about you guys, you've been very supportive. I'm talking about my friends, family, and people at work. I'm getting smaller people, I'm kicking my butt, say something.
Well, I guess my mom did say something over the weekend. She said, "It's always been so easy for you to lose weight." :eek: Easy? Really? Easy? I've been getting out of bed around 5am most days to go and work-out for an hour + before I go and work my full time job and then come home and take care of my family. Easy? I don't think so.

There is one guy at the gym that goes to my spin class on Wednesday and he made a comment about how I've been coming to class for awhile now.
I thought that was nice.
Then I walked past him this morning and he said something like, "Wow, your really into this." And "I can't believe you were here on Christmas." I didn't see him there on Saturday, but I don't really pay attention to anything while I'm on the treadmill.
I guess what I'm trying to say is, that was nice. It was cool that someone noticed that I've been trying.
It would just be nice if my family would acknowledge that I've been working hard.

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Ok - So I just read what I wrote and I kinda sound like a jerk, like I'm saying, "Look at me." - Understand that I'm just frustrated and a little bit of a jerk :)

-nat

[natale1980]

Nat!!! I think you will be fine, and you logged a good amount of mileage! I have never ran more than 4 at this point. I am going to keep you in my thoughts! :goodvibes

thanks! I'm sure you could do more then 4, your going to do great at your half marathon!

-nat

[natale1980]

TODAY'S WORKOUT: Spinning

Like always... AWESOME!!!

Went to the doctor today, he ordered an echo-cardiogram. I'm going tomorrow. I guess I'll know for sure in a few days if my heart is good or not.

-nat

[Dina Monster]

Nat! I hope everything comes back normal for you tomorrow!

I know what you mean when you want your family to notice. Sometimes, there might be hurt feelings because you are trying to take care of yourself, and family might feel left behind. At least, that is what I have experienced. My Mom has said some pretty upsetting things to me like "Oh you've always been skinny so it's easy for you to stay in shape!" or "What do you need to work out for your so skinny? Why do you watch what you eat all the time? You need to live a little" etc. But I always tell her you know I want to be this way. I want to be healthy I don't want to end up with all the health problems my Mom is going through now. I've got Diabetes, High Blood pressure and High Cholestoral in my family, so rather than run the risk of getting all that stuff I want to give it all I've got and stay healthy. Then if I get any of those I know I did everything I could to not get them and ultimately it wasn't my fault.

They will begin to notice more if you stick to you and then their comments will change to nicer things. Just hang in there Nat! I know you can do it. I've been working hard for the last 3 years and my family has finally changed from you work out too much to wow you look really good!

[rubato]

They will notice eventually, I'm sure. It's funny that your mom said that. I hear that all the time. Excuse me, I run hours a day sometimes, that's not easy. Yes, it does the trick, but easy, give me a break! :thumbsup2

[natale1980]

Thanks for the support! You guys are great.
If anyone understands my irritations it would be my WISH friends! :grouphug:

It's funny cause every time I wake up in the morning and look in the mirror I am seeing changes. It's kinda cool.

I had my echo-cardiogram yesterday. It look about 40 minutes. It was actually really neat to see what goes on in your heart. Of course I didn't understand 100% of what was going on, but that was the first time I had witnessed something like that. VERY Interesting. I wanted to ask a million questions, but I didn't want to mess her up or slow her down.
I should have the results by early next week... but that won't stop me from working out until then. :)

I didn't workout yesterday morning cause I woke up with a nasty cold. I didn't want to push it yesterday because I really want to make it to karaoke spinning today. :banana: How much fun does that sound!!! Can't wait!!!

You Guys ROCK!!!
-nat

[princess_reject]

Hi Nat!
I've been reading along for a while now, and think you are very inspiring! If you canget up and make it to the gym so early every day, I certainly should be able to make it at some point in the day! Keep up the awesome work and I'll keep following!

[natale1980]

Hi Nat!
I've been reading along for a while now, and think you are very inspiring! If you canget up and make it to the gym so early every day, I certainly should be able to make it at some point in the day! Keep up the awesome work and I'll keep following!

Thanks for reading. :flower3:

The only reason I go that early in the morning is because otherwise I wouldn't be-able to go. This way my family doesn't eve miss me because they are sleeping. :thumbsup2 Plus the club is semi empty and it's a good way to 'get it over with'.

Try it out, you will soon be addicted to it!!! :thumbsup2

-nat

[natale1980]

YESTERDAYS WORKOUT - Karaoke Spinning!!!!

It was sooooo much fun!!! I wish they did it every Saturday. I was able to get an amazing workout and had so much fun that I didn't even realize what was going on.

TODAY'S WORKOUT - Power Hour

This is the first time I took this class. Since it was the only class offered today and there was no one waiting to get into the studio after us, the instructor decided to turn the power hour into Power Hour&Half!!!!
This class made spinning feel like it was for weenies.
There were a few times that I cut back and took a break since the doctor told me to slow down a bit before I get the results of the echo-cardiogram back. I felt like my heart was going to pound out of my chest and that all my limbs where going to fall off.
It was an amazing class, the instructor (the one I really like from spinning taught it) never let us stop moving. We used the plastic step things along with weights. This was all followed by some ab work.
AMAZING!!

I can't wait until next week when I (hopefully) find out that everything with my heart is OK and I can get back to pushing myself. Maybe then I'll start to lose weight. I know I'm doing something wrong, I just have to figure out what it is. Still haven't eaten any sugary treats since the beginning of November and mostly spend the day eating fruits and veggies. I feel smaller and my clothes are happier with me, but my weight isn't moving. - OH WELL. After the doctor calls and gives me the good news, all bets are off!!! I'm going to get stronger (first goal) but I'm also going to lose weight!!!!

-nat

[Dina Monster]

Get stronger! Get Stronger! I'm back on the work out train next week too! Even if there is something wrong you can still work out. It can be low impact stuff which will still keep you in shape and just eat right you'll be on track for staying your target weight.

I hope there is nothing wrong and I hope your new year went well and you are recovering from the cold!

[princess_reject]

Thanks for reading. :flower3:

The only reason I go that early in the morning is because otherwise I wouldn't be-able to go. This way my family doesn't eve miss me because they are sleeping. :thumbsup2 Plus the club is semi empty and it's a good way to 'get it over with'.

Try it out, you will soon be addicted to it!!! :thumbsup2

-nat

Somehow I doubt I will be adicted to the early morning workouts...I already have a nearly 1-hour commute to work, so adding to the earlyness that I already deal with isn't likely. But I really like going right after work, so if I can start to habitually work that in, I'm golden!

[natale1980]

Get stronger! Get Stronger! I'm back on the work out train next week too! Even if there is something wrong you can still work out. It can be low impact stuff which will still keep you in shape and just eat right you'll be on track for staying your target weight.

I hope there is nothing wrong and I hope your new year went well and you are recovering from the cold!

Thanks for the support!

Somehow I doubt I will be adicted to the early morning workouts...I already have a nearly 1-hour commute to work, so adding to the earlyness that I already deal with isn't likely. But I really like going right after work, so if I can start to habitually work that in, I'm golden!

When ever you workout if you do it enough you'll crave it. I feel much better about everything on days I work out compared to days I don't.

Good Luck!
-nat

[natale1980]

:woohoo:GREAT NEWS!!! :cool1::cheer2::dance3::banana:

My heart is OK!!!
I took Sunday off and had plans to workout this morning but didn't sleep well. I think I was starting to freak out a bit about the results and that made for a very restless night.

I feel like tomorrow is a brand new day and that I can go full force!!!

-nat

[Dina Monster]

Here's to a brand new year and good news! Yay! I hope we bump into each other at a Disney Marathon or 1/2 Marathon one of these years. I might try the Princess one next year.

[princess_reject]

Awesome news! So glad you got good results! :cheer2:

[natale1980]

Here's to a brand new year and good news! Yay! I hope we bump into each other at a Disney Marathon or 1/2 Marathon one of these years. I might try the Princess one next year.
Sounds good to me!!!


Awesome news! So glad you got good results! :cheer2:

Thanks!!! :banana:

[natale1980]

TODAY'S WORKOUT: Sculpting Class

An hour of squatting and lifting weights. What a great way to wake up! :thumbsup2 Then after the class I got on the treadmill and ran a quick half mile. Why??? Cause I can. :laughing:
I know it was ONLY half a mile, but I did just spend 60 minutes in a class and had to leave to get ready for work. I'll be running later in the week and then be doing a LONG run this weekend.

-nat

[natale1980]

TODAYS WORKOUT - Spinning

It's kinda my Wednesday thing. Every Wednesday I make sure I leave the house by 5am to make sure I get a bike for the 5:30 class. By 5:15 there were only two bikes left!!! :eek:

My body still hurts a bit from yesterdays workout but I pushed through it and now I feel great!

When I got home I made myself salsa scrambled eggs. YUM! I love salsa, it goes along way as far as calories. It makes a great salad dressing also.

Great news... lost 1/2 a pound. :rolleyes: REALLY!!??!! 1/2 pound. Whatever. :) Say it with me, "It's not about the weight.... It's not about the weight." My pants fit a bunch better and I know I'm smaller, must just be all the muscle weight I'm gaining. :rolleyes:

-nat

[Dina Monster]

TODAYS WORKOUT - Spinning

It's kinda my Wednesday thing. Every Wednesday I make sure I leave the house by 5am to make sure I get a bike for the 5:30 class. By 5:15 there were only two bikes left!!! :eek:

My body still hurts a bit from yesterdays workout but I pushed through it and now I feel great!

When I got home I made myself salsa scrambled eggs. YUM! I love salsa, it goes along way as far as calories. It makes a great salad dressing also.

Great news... lost 1/2 a pound. :rolleyes: REALLY!!??!! 1/2 pound. Whatever. :) Say it with me, "It's not about the weight.... It's not about the weight." My pants fit a bunch better and I know I'm smaller, must just be all the muscle weight I'm gaining. :rolleyes:

-nat

1/2 a pound is better than losing nothing. :) I love Spinning...I just get lazy and do something else cause I don't want to wait to 5:30PM to take the class. I suppose if I lived closer to my gym I would go home and then come back for it.

[natale1980]

1/2 a pound is better than losing nothing. :) I love Spinning...I just get lazy and do something else cause I don't want to wait to 5:30PM to take the class. I suppose if I lived closer to my gym I would go home and then come back for it.

I LOVE spinning!!! I'm so glad my class is at 5:30am, I wouldn't do the PM class.
I'm about 7 minutes away from the club. :thumbsup2

-nat

[natale1980]

TODAY'S WORKOUT - Boot Camp

I woke up at 5am to punish myself once again with bootcamp. I stayed away for three weeks but thought it was time to return. UGG!!!
I was so tired this morning that I can't believe that I made it through the class. I was yawning and my eyes were tearing.... I almost layed down to take a nap before class. :)
The first thing the instructor said was, "OK... lets wake up with 100 squats." I laughed... He was serious! After our 100 squats we used weights, worked our abs and did about 50 push ups (if not more, I lost count). And that is all before we headed to the gym!! At that point he had us all run around the gym while passing a weighted ball over our head to the person behind us. This seemed like it lasted for at least 7-10 minutes. There is something about running in that gym keeping someone else's pace that is so much harder to me then running on the treadmill or by myself outside. Plus the first mile is always the hardest for me. :confused3

Side Note: Watching Wipe Out..... LOVE IT!!!

Not sure if there is something wrong with my left foot or with my left shoe. But for some reason my left foot was not fitting tightly in my shoe, my ankle kept on slipping. Tomorrow the plan was 4-5miles.. really don't want to chicken out because of my shoe.

-nat

[Dina Monster]

Hey Nat,

I'm going to sound completely crazy right now but you do you use different shoes for running than working out? I ask because I recently found out that you need two pairs of shoes. One pair for working out and then one for running. I serious do nothing but running in my running shoes. I don't even walk in them, I carry them to the track and then I put them on and run. I would also check how long you've had your shoes because even work out shoes really should be replaced every six months. I would splurge on my shoes, I used to buy really cheap shoes and I would get blisters and shin splints like no one's business. Now since I dropped a cool $70 for my Nike Free's I've been pain free. Of course no one shoe fits all, I would go to a Running shop for you running shoe. I think work out shoes are good as long as they are comfortable. I only dropped $50 for my Nike's that I work out in.

Wow! It is really really hard to run with others for me too! We all have our own stride and pace so, I don't like to keep up with others and I really prefer to run alone if I can. I really don't like to run with my husband cause he is so much faster than me, I always catch him in distance though. :P He can't fun forever like me Haha! But yeah I totally know what you mean! If you wanna increase some speed though that bar thing works or doing Fartleks.

[redlight]

Good luck natale!

Pants fitting better is great progress.

[natale1980]

Hey Nat,

I'm going to sound completely crazy right now but you do you use different shoes for running than working out? I ask because I recently found out that you need two pairs of shoes. One pair for working out and then one for running. I serious do nothing but running in my running shoes. I don't even walk in them, I carry them to the track and then I put them on and run. I would also check how long you've had your shoes because even work out shoes really should be replaced every six months. I would splurge on my shoes, I used to buy really cheap shoes and I would get blisters and shin splints like no one's business. Now since I dropped a cool $70 for my Nike Free's I've been pain free. Of course no one shoe fits all, I would go to a Running shop for you running shoe. I think work out shoes are good as long as they are comfortable. I only dropped $50 for my Nike's that I work out in.

Wow! It is really really hard to run with others for me too! We all have our own stride and pace so, I don't like to keep up with others and I really prefer to run alone if I can. I really don't like to run with my husband cause he is so much faster than me, I always catch him in distance though. :P He can't fun forever like me Haha! But yeah I totally know what you mean! If you wanna increase some speed though that bar thing works or doing Fartleks.

Hummmm..... I do use the same shoes all the time.
They are really nice running shoes cost me $140! I'm still hoping it's not the shoes for now. But I bet your right.

MY husband decided to get on the treadmill for the second time EVER and ran 8miles. :headache: He's not a runner and yet he was able to run the whole time!!! Ugg... He did that on Monday and is still in a bunch of pain!!!:rolleyes1

Good luck natale!

Pants fitting better is great progress.

I'll take any progress. But the best part is I have a new hobby that I enjoy sooooo much and I'm having a bunch of fun. Although it is hard to remember that when the scale isn't moving.

-nat

[Dina Monster]

Yeah I hate that! My husband can do the same thing they complains for day how much he hurts. He had to take a fitness test and he hasn't worked out in months seriously and then came home and said he passed with a score of 97. You can get up to 100 on the test. I told him to stop talking to me! I have to work so hard to get that same score you know? I think guys bodies are just more ready for physical activity..

[natale1980]

Yeah I hate that! My husband can do the same thing they complains for day how much he hurts. He had to take a fitness test and he hasn't worked out in months seriously and then came home and said he passed with a score of 97. You can get up to 100 on the test. I told him to stop talking to me! I have to work so hard to get that same score you know? I think guys bodies are just more ready for physical activity..

Yep!!! I told Shawn to be quiet or I'm going to have to file for divorce. :rotfl:

[natale1980]

I took Friday off because I was just too tired.

TODAY'S WORKOUT: Spinning

Oh how I love to spin!!!
The only problem is now that I have no fear of my heart exploding I really feel sometimes like I'm over doing it. My heart feels like it is going to jump out and hit the person in front of me. (can that happen. ;))

-nat

[Dina Monster]

Yep!!! I told Shawn to be quiet or I'm going to have to file for divorce. :rotfl:

Where is the like button on this thing? Haha

[natale1980]

TODAY'S WORKOUT: Run/Walk

The plan was 8-10 miles. I only did 6 but amazingly I ran most of it. :thumbsup2 The only reason I stopped was my feet. I think my shoes are shot. I even had on my new nifty ($12) socks.
My feet felt like they were sliding in my shoes. Is it possible to lose weight in your feet and go down a size? Cause it felt like my shoes were too big.

Off to the running store again today!

-nat

[natale1980]

Took Monday off.

TODAY'S WORKOUT - Sculpting Class

My body is soooooo tired. The instructor had a bunch of new tricks up her sleeve. She had a piece of paper with her that she kept on looking at and then torturing us.

-nat

[Dina Monster]

Hey Nat I hope you get some great shoes! And only use those shoes for running and different shoes for working out.

Your instructor sounds like she did the same thing mine did today! We did a Tabata, which is a 4 minute work out when you work really hard for 20 seconds, then take a 10 second break and then do it again for 4 minutes. So my instructor likes to make use do sit ups for 4 minutes or lunges or whatever. I know my abs are going to be feeling that tomorrow.

Yeah for sculpting!!!

Do you feel since you've been working out so much that you have more energy to fun around with your kids?:banana:

[natale1980]

Do you feel since you've been working out so much that you have more energy to fun around with your kids?:banana:

I think it will really show this summer when we will be outside more. Inside games never required much energy.

:)-nat

[natale1980]

TODAY'S WORKOUT - Spinning (again)

I wasn't as into this class an I normally am. My leg and butt muscles are still sore from Tuesday and they are even worse now that I took spinning. :thumbsup2

So I made a decision. I'm going to be a healthy chubby person. All of the blood tests I had were above awesome and my blood pressure is really good, not to mention that I'm getting stronger.
There are a bunch of really skinny people out there that are not healthy because they are naturally skinny and don't take care of themselves. So if my body chooses to stay chubby even though I workout 5-6 days a week over an hour at a time then so be it.

Now I may change my mind tomorrow and be sad that I'm not losing weight again... but for today... I'm happy. :rolleyes1

I did lose another pound since last week... but I don't really care about such things anymore. :laughing:

-nat

[natale1980]

TODAY'S WORKOUT - Boot Camp!

Woke up this morning and my legs and butt hurt so bad. BUT my abs felt fine. SO that meant that I had to get myself out of bed and go to boot camp! :goodvibes

It is crazy because the parking lot is already starting to thin out of the new years resolution people. :confused Kinda makes me sad. I don't like new years resolutions, It's like you have an out before you start.

-nat

[Dina Monster]

TODAY'S WORKOUT - Boot Camp!

Woke up this morning and my legs and butt hurt so bad. BUT my abs felt fine. SO that meant that I had to get myself out of bed and go to boot camp! :goodvibes

It is crazy because the parking lot is already starting to thin out of the new years resolution people. :confused Kinda makes me sad. I don't like new years resolutions, It's like you have an out before you start.

-nat

So true! All my fitness classes are beginning to thin out too, and then track is finally thinning out again so I can run by myself again. It was packed at the beginning of this month but now...well it's sad really. I believe in only doing something that I know I won't break for a New Years resolution like not drinking Starbucks anymore. It's more financial reasons than the amount of sugar...

Keep kicking butt Nat!!

[natale1980]

Took Friday off....

TODAY'S WORKOUT - Spinning

Why??? Cause I LOVE it! I made sure I got to the club early to reserve my space in the spinning class. I arrived 30 minutes early and was already the 20th person in line! :scared1: Good think I didn't get there late or even on time!

It was fun. I sweated. Can't wait for next week.

-nat

[rubato]

You are still doing so amazing on your workouts. I'm glad you aren't getting discouraged about the lack of weight loss. For someone who runs as much as I do, I am curvier with a little more body fat than you would expect. But, I just don't worry about it. I'm muscular and healthy. That's what matters!:thumbsup2

[natale1980]

You are still doing so amazing on your workouts. I'm glad you aren't getting discouraged about the lack of weight loss. For someone who runs as much as I do, I am curvier with a little more body fat than you would expect. But, I just don't worry about it. I'm muscular and healthy. That's what matters!:thumbsup2

Yep! I'm sure you look great on the outside, but just imagine how great your innards look! :thumbsup2 Being healthy rocks - no matter what you weigh!

I'm going to laugh a little bit every time I pass a really skinny person while I'm running the princess marathon. :rolleyes1

Just so you know I'm not prejudice against thin people, some of my best friends are skinny. :hippie:

-nat

[natale1980]

TODAY'S WORKOUT - Treadmill

I ran 5 minutes and walked 2 (repeat). With my cool down in was 5miles. Crazy thing is my feet went numb, like really really numb! Felt better within five minutes of stopping.
humm.....

-nat

[natale1980]

TODAY'S WORKOUT - Sculpting

Is it ok that my muscles are shaking when I do something as simple as pick up my shoes??? :upsidedow I know I'm going to feel this later!!!

-nat

[Dina Monster]

TODAY'S WORKOUT - Sculpting

Is it ok that my muscles are shaking when I do something as simple as pick up my shoes??? :upsidedow I know I'm going to feel this later!!!

-nat

If you lifted too much that could be what caused it. I know you have to progressively gain weight in your weights so yeah I think it is okay for right after the work out if you arms are shaking. I recommend drinking chocolate milk right after a sculpting class to pack on the protein and carbs or eat something high is protein and carbs or drink a protein shake so you can recover faster.

[natale1980]

My spinning class spun without me today for the first time in two months. :sad1:
I guess it was a good reason since my DH was called back to work for the next three days. Since I won't be able to go to the gym tomorrow morning I'm going to try and do something at home.... it stinks.

-nat

[rubato]

How long were your muscles like that? It's okay for a little while, but not too long. Lots of protein and water to help rebuild that tissue! I'm sure you'll find something to do at home. Do you have any good videos? It's nice to mix it up every once in awhile. :thumbsup2

[Dina Monster]

If you have stairs in your home running up and down them is really great and a outside run is always fun too.

[natale1980]

If you have stairs in your home running up and down them is really great and a outside run is always fun too.

I even have a Wii fit!
But I still did NOTHNIG for three days.... bad Natale!!

[natale1980]

TODAY'S WORKOUT - Spinning :worship:

It was so nice to get back to the gym. It's crazy that three days away felt like I had given up. :laughing:

I weighed myself today. Down to 180lbs. It's great that I have now decided that I'm OK with that. Because seriously.... 5 lbs in two months!?!?! BUT - I'm healthy.:)

-nat

[natale1980]

TODAY'S WORKOUT - 5 miles on the treadmill

I really need to get back up to the 10 miles I had a goal to finish by the middle of December. I really got off track with my running.
I think it is because I really just don't like running and the classes at the health club are just so much fun!!!

I was able to do the 5 miles in record time (for me) so I'm excited. I'm just afraid I'm going to let my friends down at the race. I never have ran with anyone (besides my DH years ago, and you can imagine how that turned out) . I want to stick together, but I don't want to kill myself the first half and feel like I'm going to die during the second half.
Oh well... I still have a few weeks to train!!!

-nat

[natale1980]

TODAY'S WORKOUT - Sculpting

Woooo whooo!!! Good times!
I feel like I'm getting stronger, I think it's time to increase the weights.

So I decided that I'm not drinking enough water....well... cause, I'm not. I was only drinking around 30oz a day. Plus I was drinking a bunch of coffee so that only made it worse.

So starting yesterday I am not drinking a gallon of water a day. :eek: Much easier then expected. The only problem is I have to pee all the time.

-nat

[natale1980]

TODAY'S WORKOUT - Hot Spinning

Yes, you read it right... hot spinning!!
I guess there is a hot yoga class on Tuesday mornings and Wednesday afternoons. So the heating system got all confused and turned the heat WAY up around 6am (half way through class). OUCH!
I always leave that class sweaty, but this time after class I went to the locker room and took off my shirt before putting on my jacket to go home. That shirt was gross! Too Much Information??? I bet! :rotfl: But why hold back now?:flower3:

Oh! I also bought bike shoes over the weekend. Look what we did...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=si9p-1FwL-8
It was a bunch of fun until I ran into the fireplace.

So I used my bike shoes for the first time in class today. I had a hard time getting them clicked into the peddles, but figured it out eventually. I think the shoes made the class a little bit different, harder in a way.

Time for work,
-nat

[natale1980]

All this water makes natale pee ALOT!!!

(I like talking about myself in the 3rd person)

-nat

[natale1980]

I was very tired last night but decided around 2am that I was going to go to class anyways and then Skylar came in bed with us. She takes up more room then a large adult!! So I did get much sleep from 2am - 5am...

TODAY'S WORKOUT: Fail

I didn't go. :mad: But last night I did attend a seminar on heart rate training and finally took the plunge and bought one. :woohoo:
Everyone who has bought one says that it made a world of difference in their workout. I'll let you know.

-nat

[natale1980]

TODAY'S WORKOUT - 5K on the treadmill

I woke up late so I only got in 3.1 miles plus a cool down today. It's funny cause I ran it faster then the Disney 5k last year and yet I do not feel like I am going to die like I did then. :thumbsup2

Wore my Heart Rate Monitor for the first time. After I was done I went over to the personal training desk and asked them what it meant. They said that I keep my heart rate up too high for too long and that I spent most of my workout burning protein not fat. :mad: Well that explains why I'm not losing weight! Oh well.... I'm healthy. :thumbsup2

I did lose 2 more pounds! I'm down to 178. I figure it was all the water I've been drinking.

-nat

[Dina Monster]

TODAY'S WORKOUT - 5K on the treadmill

I woke up late so I only got in 3.1 miles plus a cool down today. It's funny cause I ran it faster then the Disney 5k last year and yet I do not feel like I am going to die like I did then. :thumbsup2

Wore my Heart Rate Monitor for the first time. After I was done I went over to the personal training desk and asked them what it meant. They said that I keep my heart rate up too high for too long and that I spent most of my workout burning protein not fat. :mad: Well that explains why I'm not losing weight! Oh well.... I'm healthy. :thumbsup2

I did lose 2 more pounds! I'm down to 178. I figure it was all the water I've been drinking.

-nat

That's great though! Now you know! I need to buy one of those someday too. I've just been too lazy haha and strapped for cash. Some day some day!

[natale1980]

That's great though! Now you know! I need to buy one of those someday too. I've just been too lazy haha and strapped for cash. Some day some day!

Yeah... I'm not proud of it but I broke down and put it on a credit card. :headache:
It's really cool and it tells you how your doing. If you do good for the week you get stars and trophies.

-nat

[natale1980]

TODAY'S WORKOUT - Spinning

But this time with a heart rate monitor. LOVE IT!!! It is so distracting and makes you push yourself.

-nat

[natale1980]

So my schedule is getting all out of wack.
My hubby got a call and is going back to work.... right now... this minute. It is 10:20pm right now.
He is working the 3rd shift. :eek: So this means that he's going to get home around 6am and I will have to get the kids out of bed, get Dexter to school and take Skylar to the gym with me.

We are so excited to have him back to work that it is all worth it!!! The biggest problem is our Disney Vacation that is planned at the end of the month. :headache: How in the world can we have him take off work when he has been laid off for 2 months?!? We can't! We are debating if me and the kids will go without him or if we will postpone the trip until a later date.
I have to go no matter what - at least for the weekend to run the marathon. Have no idea what is going to happen. BUT very happy he back to work!!! :yay:

-nat

-nat

[lolakat]

Great news about the hubby headed back to work. That must be a big relief even if it does mess with your Disney plans. I hope you can find a way to make the best of the trip and maybe get to take one as a family later.

Can't wait to hear about your experience at the Princess half.

[Dina Monster]

Well I know you know this but Disney isn't going anywhere, so at the worsest you can push the trip back and at the best he can go or you and the kids can go. I think I would push the trip back just because it might be stressful with just the kids, but I don't know your kids....but that is what I think I would do. But I'm glad your husband is working again! It's good! Thankfully things are looking up. It's so scary not having a job...

[natale1980]

Great news about the hubby headed back to work. That must be a big relief even if it does mess with your Disney plans. I hope you can find a way to make the best of the trip and maybe get to take one as a family later.

Can't wait to hear about your experience at the Princess half.

Having his job mess with Disney is a problem I like having! :woohoo: It's only a 5 week project for now, but we'll take it!!!

Well I know you know this but Disney isn't going anywhere, so at the worsest you can push the trip back and at the best he can go or you and the kids can go. I think I would push the trip back just because it might be stressful with just the kids, but I don't know your kids....but that is what I think I would do. But I'm glad your husband is working again! It's good! Thankfully things are looking up. It's so scary not having a job...

We are used to him being laid off and never thought that he would be called back before the spring. Last year he was laid off for 5 months. :mad: So only two months is :yay:

Looks like most likely I'll be going by myself for the princess weekend and then we will go as a family a few weeks later. Humm..... is it fare that I get to go twice???? :rolleyes:

-nat

[natale1980]

TODAY'S WORKOUT - 6.5 miles!! :banana:

I LOVE my heart rate monitor. It is so distracting that the 6.5 miles didn't seem as bad. I can't wait to run outside. Running inside with no wind kinda stinks.

My monitor said that I burned 900 calories during my workout!! :woohoo:

-nat

[Dina Monster]

I think it is fair to go twice. :) :lmao:

[natale1980]

TUESDAY'S WORKOUT - Fitness/Heart Rate Monitor Assessment

It went well. Now my watch is all set and ready to go!!!

We were snowed in today so I didn't get a workout in. I did however clean out my basement. We have lived in our house for two years and I finally finished unpacking today. :thumbsup2
The house is a mess and the sink is full of dishes, but my basement looks awesome!

So it looks like I'll be going to Disney without DH or the kids. :rolleyes1 I promised him I wouldn't have fun. :) Then just a four short weeks later I get to go again!!!! :yay: How cool is that?!!? Now I just have to get up the nerve to tell my work.

So we (one of my friends is coming with) leave on Friday and come home on Monday. Can't wait!!

Good times.
-nat

[natale1980]

WEDNESDAY'S WORKOUT - Cardio Sculpting

Great class that combined cardio and weights. The only problem was the class was full so I didn't get to have weights until someone left. :headache:
I really want to try it again.

TODAY'S WORKOUT - 4 miles on the treadmill

This is the strongest run I have had so far. I felt great!! I ran 90% of it and could have gone further but I ran out of time.

[natale1980]

TODAY'S WORKOUT - Spinning

Don't know what was wrong, I was trying my hardest and pushing myself, but I just couldn't get my heartrate up. Humm... I think my body wants me to take a day off.

-nat

[natale1980]

Woke up yesterday so very sick. I spent most of the day on the couch sleeping. I have a very dry painful cough and a painful back, I also feel very weak.
I went to work today thinking I work up better enough to do so. I got off at 3:30 and feel really bad again. I need to sit down cause I feel so weak.

17 days until I leave for the marathon. Hope I'm better soon so I can get a few more runs it!!! :thumbsup2

Did I mention that I can't breath deep?? That really prevents me from doing any exercise.

-nat

[Dina Monster]

crazy as this might but taking a week off might not be bad. It sounds like you might be work out burnt out. If you can't take a week off I would take several days off in a row. Just so your body can recover better and define that muscle you've been gaining.

[natale1980]

crazy as this might but taking a week off might not be bad. It sounds like you might be work out burnt out. If you can't take a week off I would take several days off in a row. Just so your body can recover better and define that muscle you've been gaining.

agreed. I think my body said, If you won't take a week of I am going to make you!!! And it did. I haven't don anything since Saturday. I finally am starting to feel better today.

Here's to next week. :thumbsup2

-nat

[Dina Monster]

It's almost time for the half! I want to do that one next year! I'm going to register for the Disneyland half marathon in September on Monday! I can't wait! Even if I get pregnant this year I'm still running it. I hope you get a time that you are happy with! Is this your second time running it??? Wow your less than two weeks away! I'll be thinking about you while I'm on a cruise ship haha pumping iron with the hubby. He told me we have to hit the gym at least three times while on vacation. I was so shocked I almost dropped the phone, he is still away at training for another week...blah! I can't wait for him to come home it's been 5 months!

[natale1980]

It's almost time for the half! I want to do that one next year! I'm going to register for the Disneyland half marathon in September on Monday! I can't wait! Even if I get pregnant this year I'm still running it. I hope you get a time that you are happy with! Is this your second time running it??? Wow your less than two weeks away! I'll be thinking about you while I'm on a cruise ship haha pumping iron with the hubby. He told me we have to hit the gym at least three times while on vacation. I was so shocked I almost dropped the phone, he is still away at training for another week...blah! I can't wait for him to come home it's been 5 months!

pregnant?!? It can happen very quickly once you start trying. It took us two months to get pregnant with Dexter and with Skylar we kind of just stopped trying not to get pregnant. Then 'poof' pregnant!

Pumping iron on a cruise ship sounds AWESOME!
-nat

[natale1980]

TODAY'S WORKOUT - 30 minute step class and 60 minute muscle max

Felt great to get back to the gym!!! It was rough at first but it felt amazing.
I'm still coughing but I'm ok.

-nat

[Dina Monster]

Is there a like button some where on here? :) I'm sick too! I guess there is something going around! Everyone is dropping like flies at work! It's crazy!

Yeah we are trying for our first, but you know I don't want to stress about it cause then it'll never happen. So if it happens it happens. By the way I just registered for the Disneyland Half! yay you are leaving soon for your Princess Half right?!?!:yay:

[natale1980]

Me and my friend are taking the early flight out of Chicago on Friday. :cool1:

Congrats on the half!!

-nat

[natale1980]

TODAY'S WORKOUT - Chickened out

I'm so afraid of hurting myself before the race that I took today off. It was a new class I really wanted to try but I can try it when I get back.

Going to try something new tomorrow, but there is no fear in twisting my ankle there. :thumbsup2

I'm so excited about the race, but am looking forward to the time when I can stop worrying about it.

-nat

[natale1980]

TODAY'S WORKOUT: Piloxing

That was fun and HARD!! Can't wait to try it again next week.

-nat

[natale1980]

TODAY'S WORKOUT - Spinning

I think taking a week off was the best thing I could have done. I felt awesome in spin today. In the 60 minute class I burned 676 calories.

Only a few more workouts until the 1/2 marathon!!!! I'm going to go for one more run tomorrow or on Monday.

-nat

[natale1980]

I will be running the 1/2 marathon in one week!!!

The only problem is...
TODAY'S WORKOUT - sucked!!!

I forgot to eat this morning I used our treadmill in the basement for the first time since I joined the club and I only spent a mile on it. I didn't enjoy it at all. I was planning on doing 4 miles but after a mile I gave up.
This was my last scheduled run before the big race, now I feel like I need to do at least one more.
It was really all in my head today. I just didn't want to do it.

-nat

[princesslvr]

I bet you are sooooo excited--it's down to just a few days!

[natale1980]

I bet you are sooooo excited--it's down to just a few days!

Very Excited. Feeling a bit guilty that I am leaving my family at home. :guilty:

-nat

[natale1980]

TODAY'S WORKOUT - Rocked out a 5k

You heard me!!! I ran 3.1 miles. Well I guess I walked 1/4 mile cause I stopped a few times to drink water. But it was awesome!!! I felt so strong!

I have no idea why today went so well and Sunday was so bad. Hopefully next Sunday won't be a repeat of this Sunday. :headache:

-nat

[Dina Monster]

What Piloxing? Wow good for you a 5K! I'm so proud! Can't wait to read your TR about the 1/2 marathon~~~

[natale1980]

What Piloxing? Wow good for you a 5K! I'm so proud! Can't wait to read your TR about the 1/2 marathon~~~

Piloxing - Pilates, Boxing and a good time!!!

[natale1980]

SUNDAY'S WORKOUT - 1/2 Marathon

Good time!!! It was amazing. One of my friends that did the marathon with us busted her knee around mile 4 so we did some waiting around for her and took an almost 15 minute potty break (the line was CRAZY).

I'll be working on my video really soon and post a link when it is done.

We had a great time and I can't wait to do another one!!!

-nat

[natale1980]

My family has been sick and I havn't had a chance to get back to the club. Can't stand it any longer!!! Need to work out!!!

Here is my YouTube TR from the Princess Marathon.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gn0Fla_-hfI&feature=channel_video_title

-nat

[natale1980]

YESTERDAY'S WORKOUT - Sculpting.
If felt so good to get back to the gym and even better to lift weights. I can't believe how much stronger I feel then when I first started working out in November. Plus look at my mini biceps!!!
http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u299/NATALE1980/IMG_0095.jpg


TODAY'S WORKOUT - Spinning
Felt like I haven't going spinning in weeks.... humm... I think it had been weeks!! Good times.

-nat

[princesslvr]

I just got the chance to watch your trip report--its GREAT!! I may have to see if I can do a solo trip in Feb just to run the princess 1/2, it looks like a great time! Congrats!!!

[natale1980]

I just got the chance to watch your trip report--its GREAT!! I may have to see if I can do a solo trip in Feb just to run the princess 1/2, it looks like a great time! Congrats!!!

Thanks!!!

You won't be disappointed with the princess marathon. BUT - if you can convince a friend to do it with you, you'll have even more fun!!

-nat

[natale1980]

TODAY'S WORKOUT - Weight training

I stayed home from the club today and taught my own class to my DH. :thumbsup2 It was fun! We have some weights at home so I tried to remember what we did in class and made him do it with me. :)
The best part was when he was struggling, and he is an athletic guy!

-nat

[natale1980]

TODAY'S WORKOUT - Back on the Treadmill

I'm not planning on running as much as I did before the marathon. At most 6-8 miles a week. Unless I am going to start training for another one.

I told my DH this morning that I'm just not as motivated to go to the gym on days that I'm not taking classes anymore. He said it was because I wasn't training for anything. I agreed and told him that I better sign up for the food and wine 1/2 marathon so that I can stay motivated. :thumbsup2
Can you believe he just laughed at me!!!! :laughing:

-nat

[natale1980]

Busy weekend.

TODAY'S WORKOUT - Sculpting.

I've increased my weights and I feel it. I can't tell you how amazing it is to get and feel stronger!!!
Sure there are people out there who focus on weight loss and all they do is drink more water and cut calories. Sure they get smaller, but not really toned or stronger.
I'm slowly getting smaller but feeling stronger just is AWESOME! I can do things now that a few months ago I couldn't. That's a great feeling!

Stay strong!
-nat

[saysay]

Hey Nat! Way to motivate yourself and the rest of us.

After looking at my princess pics I realized, yep I am fat.....well I need to lose some weight also, 5'4" and 165, not ideal by any means. Funny how my medal picture makes me cringe...the princess training got my legs looking great, now its time to move up the body.

Anyhoo, good luck! thanks for the motivation.

[natale1980]

Hey Nat! Way to motivate yourself and the rest of us.

After looking at my princess pics I realized, yep I am fat.....well I need to lose some weight also, 5'4" and 165, not ideal by any means. Funny how my medal picture makes me cringe...the princess training got my legs looking great, now its time to move up the body.

Anyhoo, good luck! thanks for the motivation.

I don't feel like a motivator. This morning I almost stayed in bed. I did get up however and have an awesome work out.

Don't look at your medal picture and cringe! That was a life changing moment, you should be so proud of yourself. Most people would never even attempt to train for a 1/2 marathon, let alone finish. Look at that picture and realize how far you have already come and just don't stop!! :woohoo:

-nat

[natale1980]

TODAY'S WORKOUT: Treading

It is a class that involves treadmills. The instructor has you increase / decrease your speed and incline during the 60 minutes.

It was so much fun. By the end of class I had gone 4 miles and burned almost 600 calories. :thumbsup2 It was so hard to get out of bed today but I'm glad i did!!!

Have you guys ever heard of MyBodyGallery.com ?http://www.mybodygallery.com/photos-2999-body-shape.htm#img
It is a very cool web page. Women post pictures of themselves and also post their weight and body shape. It is cool because you can see what 170lbs at 5'8" really looks like. OR 130lbs at 5'5".

Really cool!!! There are some pictures that are obviously fake, but most of them seem legit.

-nat

[natale1980]

Crazy week...

TODAY'S WORKOUT - Walk/Run outside!!!!

My right ear hurts.

[natale1980]

So I haven't been working out 6 days a week anymore. I have however done several workouts that I have not posted here on the Dis. I'm ready to get back to working out more, so I thought the best way was to post here.

Yesterday was CRAZY!! Me and my husband went on a 40 mile bike ride!!!! OUCH!!! It was hard yesterday, kept me awake last night because I was in pain and now today my knees feel like they are going to pop off!!!

Can't wait to do it again. :)

-nat

[natale1980]

Knee pain gone, so I'm going to say it was some sort of muscle pain. A really really bad muscle pain!!!

TODAY'S WORKOUT - KorFit XPlode

Not sure if you have ever heard of a KorFit. It is basically two big pillows filled with air that you balance on while doing other exercises. It is a new class that just started today. WOW! It was hard. I will be back next week! :thumbsup2

I am ready for it to warm up here. It is still in the 30's and 40's in the morning, they are talking frost for tomorrow!!:scared:

-nat