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

[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. (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!

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. (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.

-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. I could have run more then I did, but until I see the doctor I'm still a bit afraid of dieing. My appointment is on Wednesday.

-nat

Skylar wanted me to use one of these.

 

[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!

 

[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." 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!

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!

 

[natale1980]

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

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. 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.

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. 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!!!

-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.

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. 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!!!

-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]

GREAT NEWS!!!

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