Kim's new and improved life journal!

[kimwim8]

Thanks, guys!

Nothing else to report really, except that we had a nice, relaxing day today! DH and I went to Best Buy and he finally got his iPod I "gave" him for his birthday back in April. (I've learned that I can't actually make electronic purchases for him without him...and we finally got out & bought it today). I also bought a less expensive MP3 player for myself, since I dropped and broke mine a few weeks ago. Gotta say, I'm loving the new one and hope to get some music put on it tonight or tomorrow night. The new one (Sandisk) has a few features my other one didn't have: stopwatch (won't need to wear a watch when running!), FM radio built in (NICE!) and playlists that I can set up myself. Another reason to get me excited to run!! Right now, I'm shooting for runs on Wed & Friday this week, with other workouts in between (gonna try the Scott & Amy special) - then a longer run on the weekend.

WISH me luck!!!

 

[CACruisin']

Yep, I don't even try and buy electronics for DH. "Put what you want in the Amazon shopping cart, dear, and I'll look at it." Sounds like you had a great relaxing day today.

I did another week's worth of menu's and shopping list. It has some recipes I haven't tried before. If they're good, I'll email it to you, if you want.

Have a great week!

 

[kimwim8]

I did another week's worth of menu's and shopping list. It has some recipes I haven't tried before. If they're good, I'll email it to you, if you want.

Definitely!!! Thanks!

 

[toystoryduo]

Hi Kim,

Glad to hear that you had a relaxing day yesterday! That new Ipod sounds like it will be great for running. You're doing a great job! Keep up the good work! You CAN do it, Kim!

Have a great Tuesday!

 

[ScoJo15]

Hiya Kim!

A new mp3 player!! How exciting!! I recently purchased a new one myself and it's a SanDisk too!! I have the SanDisk Sansa 2GB model and absolutely LOVE IT! I'm an anti-ipod person due to the file format it forces you to use and the overall proprietary nature of it. So anyway....time to load up that playlist and get out there girl!!

Good luck with the arm/am thing...LOL...it's brutal. Just expect to NOT complete each exercise..it's designed to be very challenging (thanks Amy).

Have a great day today!

 

[kimwim8]

Thanks Scott! Yes, I bought the Sandisk Sansa 1GB! I may have some questions for you!!

I am going to do your workout tonight. One question - for the flank...do you hold that position for 30 seconds straight? I'm thinking your answer is going to be yes (and if you don't post back today, that's what I'll shoot for). My armpit muscles ( ) are still sore from the 12 pushups I did Sunday...so this should be funny tonight!!

 

[keenercam]

Kim -- congratulations on your running! I bet you'll be even more motivated now that you have a new mp3 player. I find that sometimes I'll change the playlist and add some stuff I am desperate to hear, JUST to motivate myself to get out to the track or the gym. I only allow myself to use my ipod or my shuffle when I am training, and it has a lot of music on it that you don't hear on the radio, including some stuff I used to play on my Christian radio show in college. I hope you'll enjoy the music in your workouts.

Oh, and I am so impressed with all the extra ab/arm stuff that is going on around these journals. I envy your motivation towards overall fitness!

Have a great day, Kim!

 

[kmp1191]

wow.....you don't check in for a few days and someone else becomes the new BFF...
Sorry Scotty...I'm back now...move over and make room!!! (yes, lots of room...I know, I've gained!!)
Ok....so you're doing great running....your doing great eating....your doing great with the arm/pushup/armpit workouts....so when are you going to come down here and help me out!??!

Like I said....sorry I haven't checked in lately...I know, you're a better person than I am....KEEP IT UP!!!

love ya!
marie

 

[kimwim8]

AWWWWWWWWWwww, Ree Ree. There's ALWAYS room for you!! I miss ya!! I know you're busy playing the loving wife role, so don't you stress. (gotta say, I LOVE the jealousy!!)

Things are going ok with the workouts...food - NOT SO MUCH!

I did the torture test tonight (that's my name for the INSANE workout Scott & Amy came up with ) OMG!!! That is NUTS!! The freakin scissors, flank, pushups were SO hard! I made it through the first 5 minutes, but going through that cycle again...I tried my best. WHEW!

I'm hoping to get some music loaded on to the new MP3 tonight and possibly run tomorrow. As always....WISH me luck!

 

[ScoJo15]

Good morning Kim!

Just wanted to stop by and congratulate you on attempting the Torture Test...I totally agree that the second 5 minutes is darn near impossbile to fully complete. But just think of when the day comes that we CAN complete it...it will be such an accomplishment

Oh, and good luck on your run today! No excuses...get your butt out there!! New shoes...new mp3 player....you are good to go

Have a good day.

 

[kimwim8]

Oh boy. How do I say this.....I didn't run this morning.

BUT

I did do the eliptical!! I was able to get up and fit in 25 minutes on the eliptical before starting my day. So I'm really happy with that. And of course it felt good once I got going. It's that - should I snooze one more time/don't wanna get out of the warm bed/do I have the energy to work out/am I gonna be mad at myself later if I don't do this - battle that I actually won today!

I did get the music loaded on the MP3, so I'm good to go now!

Take care, all and have a GREAT day!

 

[CACruisin']

At least you did the elliptical. That is something. With your new MP3 player and the new shoes, you are all set for some really great runs.

I tried out the new recipes last night. 2 of the 3 make the cut. I'll update my list and email it to you.

Anna

 

[Blueeyes101817]

Hey lady--Good for you for getting out of that warm bed and working out--i KNOW that is hard to do!im proud of you buddy !

Okay, enough sappiness
have a good night!

 

[eeyore25]

Hi there,

Good job for getting out of bed and working out. That is the issue that I am facing right now, I just don't want to get out of bed in the mornings and work out. So I am missing the elliptical work out!!! But good for you. Even if it wasn't your run, at least you worked out!!!

Keep up the great work!

Have a great day

 

[toystoryduo]

Hey Kim,

Way to go getting that elliptical workout in! I know how hard it can be to get out of out a warm, comfy bed in the morning. (Especially when it's cold and snowing outside! ) Some mornings I can spend an hour or more arguing with myself about whether I should workout or not. Good for you for getting your workout in!

Hope you have a great weekend!

 

[kmp1191]

GOOD MORNING KIM!!!
ARE YOU RUNNING????

 

[kimwim8]

Morning all!! (no, Marie, I'm not - how 'bout you? )

I plan on going out for a run tomorrow morning. I am going to do the S&A workout tonight (Scott & Amy) after work. It's a killer, but time-wise it's awesome because I can squeeze it in any time of day.

Just wanted to post an update on my mom. She's been feeling much better since her hospital stay over the summer, and she's started seeing some of the doctors for re-checks since it's been a few months. Things have been checking out fine, and she's happy about that. But the biggest one was:

THE BLOOD CLOT IS GONE!!!

We couldn't be happier about that! She is still on a lot of meds, but they expect to wean her off of them within the next few months. Thanks again to all of you for keeping her in your thoughts over the summer. The power of positive thinking and prayer really got her through this (and me too). So thank you, thank you, thank you!

Have a GREAT weekend everyone!!

 

[eeyore25]

Hi Kim,

That is great news that the blood clot is gone!!! Yeah!!!!

Hope you are having a great day!

Have a wonderful weekend

 

[keenercam]

Kim -- I am so glad your mom is doing better. :
Congratulations on dragging yourself out of bed to do the elliptical -- I seem to have less motivation as it gets colder and the mornings are darker. UGH!
Glad to hear you got good music on your mp3. I hope you get to enjoy it on a good run soon!
Have a great weekend!

 

[CJK]

FANTASTIC news about your mom!!!!!!! Your family deserves this good news. Any celebratin' planned for the weekend? Have a good one - and have a good run!