This past week I have been refraining from sugar and eating low carb meals. I have to admit that I cheated a couple of days, but it was a crazy week. I had a couple cookies the other day and I had a glass of wine last night and a Mike's Lemonade Thursday. I am weak, what can I say. :*)
I do plan on doing the Show It Off Workout out today, and possibly the Hard and Tight Workout as well because I didn't get a chance to do it Wednesday. I was hoping to do it last night, but I got home too late so I had a glass of wine and celebrated being done with exams for another month instead. :D
Last night during the micro class exam, a girl passed out from low blood sugar and stress. I had already finished my exam, so I wasn't there when it happened, but it sure made for an interesting lab. Last year there was a student in my genetics class that passed out halfway through lecture and caused quite a commotion. I wonder how often this type of thing occurs.
Friday, March 9, 2012
High Five for Friday
Linking up with Lauren again!
1. Hubby is feeling much better and is back to work. He still has a bad cough and doesn't have much stamina so he plays out by 11:00pm, I am guessing he may have a touch of bronchitis.
2. Finished with all my exams for the week! Woo hoo! I am not sure how I did on them, but I am pretty sure I have at least B's.
3. I'm down to 115(-ish)! I have have been weighing in at 117-121 for a couple of years and it seemed that not matter how hard I worked out or how good I ate, I could never budge the scales or my waste band. This past year (since May of last year) I have been more dedicated and just stuck with it and I am finally seeing results! My clothes fit better, I have more muscle tone and I feel better about myself again.
4. I have been at the same job for 5 years and I still love it!
5. It is one week closer to spring break!!!
Thursday, March 8, 2012
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
BodyRock Workout of the Day
Today's workout, Hard and Tight, is a rep challenge. I'm not crazy about these type of workouts mainly because they are pyramid style, but they are killer. This is another workout that only has pictures as a tutorial, but you still get the gist of it. I have a feeling I will be modifying some of these exercises towards the end. :o)
So far my week of no sugar and low carbs is going well. Last night was a little rough though, I wanted a Mike's lemonade so badly!! But I was a good girl and drank my water. I got on the scale this morning and I'm down to 115.7! I haven't seen 115 in two years! I have noticed that my close are fitting a little looser and I look a lot better in them. Even after my backslide from last month I can see a difference. This really helps keep me motivated, specially with classes and studying. It's so easy to say, "naw, I'll skip working out to study". I just need to keep the momentum going over the initial hump where it is easy to skip working out and on to the point where missing a workout actually bothers me. When I reached that point with P90X it was awesome. Working out became a priority and I would work my schedule around working out. I can't quite do that right now with classes, but I can still fit the workout into my schedule almost daily - NO EXCUSES. I WILL get that six-pack by summer. :o)~
So far my week of no sugar and low carbs is going well. Last night was a little rough though, I wanted a Mike's lemonade so badly!! But I was a good girl and drank my water. I got on the scale this morning and I'm down to 115.7! I haven't seen 115 in two years! I have noticed that my close are fitting a little looser and I look a lot better in them. Even after my backslide from last month I can see a difference. This really helps keep me motivated, specially with classes and studying. It's so easy to say, "naw, I'll skip working out to study". I just need to keep the momentum going over the initial hump where it is easy to skip working out and on to the point where missing a workout actually bothers me. When I reached that point with P90X it was awesome. Working out became a priority and I would work my schedule around working out. I can't quite do that right now with classes, but I can still fit the workout into my schedule almost daily - NO EXCUSES. I WILL get that six-pack by summer. :o)~
Times Fun When You're Having Flies
A lady I work with says that and it crack me up. I'm a dork. Yesterday I, along with another coworker were recognized for our 5 years of service to the Foundation at the Board of Directors meeting. I can't believe I have been here this long - time really does fly! I truly feel blessed to have the job that I do. I enjoy coming into work every day, the people I work with are awesome, and I know the work we do is for a great cause. It may not be my dream job, but I enjoy what I do and I am thankful to have this opportunity.
The gift, a paperweight, presented to us.
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Working out and Water!
My BodyRock Workout of the Day is Tighten it up. There are no videos for this workout, just pictures to illustrate how to do each exercise, but they are familiar exercises.My plan is to go home after class, workout real quick - should only be a 13 min workout plus warm up and cool down, and then study for my anatomy exam tomorrow. My class on Tuesday and Thursday is right after work, so I go to Blimpie's on campus and get a turkey and provolone sub on wheat for dinner. It's not terribly bad and it's way better than the other alternatives around campus, plus it saves me from having to wait until I get home to eat. Think about it right now is making me hungry!
I have to say I feel rejuvenated after taking a couple weeks off from working out. I know sometimes taking a break is good, and with being sick last month it felt nice to relax a bit. My eating habits were ok, but started to slide downhill this weekend; we had pizza and mac and cheese with tuna, but oh they were sooooo goooood! :o) Along with eating healthier, I am trying to drink more water throughout the day. I normally have a mug of water on my way into work, then about two cups of coffee in the morning (I don't drink the full cup, but I do refill it), then another tall glass of water mid morning and for lunch, and one to two more glasses in the afternoon. If I have class I fill up a water bottle to take with me, and if not I go home and drink another cup or two there. I often have a beer or glass of wine when I get home, which I am trying to cut out this week, so I don't have as much water as I should at night. I know it sounds like a lot when I write it all down, but I know there are some days I don't get in quite as much as I should.
Speaking of which... off to get some more water!
I have to say I feel rejuvenated after taking a couple weeks off from working out. I know sometimes taking a break is good, and with being sick last month it felt nice to relax a bit. My eating habits were ok, but started to slide downhill this weekend; we had pizza and mac and cheese with tuna, but oh they were sooooo goooood! :o) Along with eating healthier, I am trying to drink more water throughout the day. I normally have a mug of water on my way into work, then about two cups of coffee in the morning (I don't drink the full cup, but I do refill it), then another tall glass of water mid morning and for lunch, and one to two more glasses in the afternoon. If I have class I fill up a water bottle to take with me, and if not I go home and drink another cup or two there. I often have a beer or glass of wine when I get home, which I am trying to cut out this week, so I don't have as much water as I should at night. I know it sounds like a lot when I write it all down, but I know there are some days I don't get in quite as much as I should.
Speaking of which... off to get some more water!
Friday, March 2, 2012
High Five for Friday!
Soooo glad it's Friday!! I sure say that a lot, but I am. Sometimes I feel that I am wishing my life away, but I really just wish weekends would last longer!
1. Sleeping in!! I can't wait to do this Sat and Sun.
2. Getting an A on my anatomy lab practical. One down, two to go!
3. Looking forward to spending the weekend snuggling up with my honey... and my books.
4. Psych's back!
5. WSU is in the top 15! This close to top 10 - woo hoo!
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