Changed my mind...

Ok... here's the most recent update:

February 28, 2011 - I only ate dinner today.  But, I did walk the dog.  It was hot out, so he only lasted for ten minutes. 

March 1, 2011 - I ate two solid meals.  Breakfast was yogurt and juice.  Dinner was sweet potato fries, grilled ham and cheese sandwich, chocolate milk, and apple juice.  I walked the dog for 40 minutes today.

Also, I've decided it really makes no sense to start the Insanity workout just yet.  I've going to Atlanta over spring break and won't have the program with me, so I'll just have to start all over when I get back.  Instead, I'm going to walk Bruno each day and do my Zumba video.  I really like Zumba... =)

And for those of you who don't know who Bruno is, here are a few pictures of him. He is a pit mixed with... something.  I'm really not sure what.  I don't think even he knows what he is mixed with.  He is a cutie though and I don't like dogs.  I think he would be much cuter if he learned how to say *meow*.  =)

Most Definitely Feeling Better!

So, I actually ate 3 meals today! This means I am pretty much recovered.  I am going to start working out tomorrow! Wish me luck!

Insanity, here we go!

Day... starting over =(

So obviously Day 3 never happened... instead, I caught a cold! hooray!  And I suck at keeping this thing up to date!  I am writing in a Word Document, but I keep forgetting to type in here... Here is my last few "blog" posts... hahaha!

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February 15, 2011

SICK!!!! I am suffering from a cold.  I don’t think I’m going to work out today.  Hopefully, I will be better tomorrow!  How is it that I start a workout program and get sick, so I can’t keep up with it???  This is really frustrating.  The good thing, though, is that since I had such an adrenaline rush from working out for the past few days, I’ll definitely keep up with it.  I’m looking forward to starting again.

February 18, 2011

Still sick! I haven’t eaten much of anything in the past week.  I am pretty much just laying around… staying in bed… forcing fluids, trying to get better. =(

February 23, 2011

Finally feeling better! I still have some residual congestion and sinus pressure.  All in all, though, I am feeling 100% better.  I now have to get back into eating and working out.  This is going to take some time.

February 25, 2011

Friday:  My busy day.  I worked as a substitute until 3:50.  I then had to run to class (it started at 4:20).  Class ends at 7 and I have to be at work by 7:20.  I don’t think I’m going to have time to work out at all today.  I did stand the entire time at my substitute job today though, so I did get more of a work out then I would have by laying in bed.

Because I am so busy today, I am not really monitoring what I eat.  Once I finished my subbing job, I had a #4 at KFC.  This is a chicken strip meal.  It contains two chicken strips (230 calories), biscuit (180 calories), one side, and a drink.  I ordered a Dr. Pepper (but only had two sips).  My side was potato wedges (310 calories) and I added coleslaw (180 calories) to my meal.  I also had a slice of Reese’s Peanut Butter Pie (310 calories).  My total caloric intake for this meal was: 1210 calories.  This is pretty good considering I won’t eat anything else today.  This is bad because I should only be eating about 500 calories per meal.  Since I am feeling better and eating again, I’m going to start my workout routine all over.  This sucks because I basically did the program for two weeks for nothing.

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So, I guess that makes me caught up again... =)  I am definitely looking forward to restarting Insanity.  When I work out, my fibro tends to act up less.  The downside is that when it does act up, it tends to be more severe.  Oh well, I guess with a chronic condition, I can't really win.  I will do the best I can with what I've been given! =)

Day 2 - Polymetric Cardio

Today I did the PC circuit.  It kicked my butt!!! My abs hurt so much.... even when I lay down! At least I know it's working! =)

Food today:
Kellog's Special K (almond) for breakfast
1 Dannon drinkable yogurt
1 slice Cheese Pizza
Banana
Water
Jolly Rancher Lolipop
Raspberry Cheesecake Brownie (yummy!!!!)

overall, it's a good day food-wise and workout-wise! =)

Wow

Ok... So I found my motivation! My sister and I started the Insanity Workout today! I did the fitness test which is basically 25 of horrible body-aching pain.  My numbers are as follows: 40, 20, 60, 10, 4, 0, 7, 37.  Those are the beginning numbers for each of the exercises.  I don't remember the names of them but they did make ALL my muscles hurt.  The idea is to have the beginning test, work out for a total of 60 days, doing a fit test every two weeks.  Hopefully, my numbers will improve but more importantly, I want my form to improve.

Ugh... I'm in so much pain right now.  But, this workout series will definitely improve my flexibility, stamina, and overall energy.  This series will definitely get me in shape to run. =)

hahahaha! I suck at this game!

Haha - well, apparently, blogging is not my strong suite. =)

I just realized that I never posted a blog that I typed on February 7.  So... here it is =)

February 7, 2011

I’ve actually lost weight, approximately 3 pounds.  I’ve only really changed my eating habits, though.  I’m still having difficulty convincing myself to workout.

I know working out would be easier with a partner.  I used to work out all the time when I was on a team and then again when I was going to the gym with my friends.  I’m glad I’ve lost weight, but I feel like I’m failing myself.  I can’t seem to find the motivation to go, though.  =(

Bad Fibro Day

So, here is how my day went:

bed at 11 pm on Tuesday
woke up at 6 pm on Wednesday
"breakfast" of brocolli, eggs, sausage, tortilla, and water
physical activity for 30 minutes
watched new for an hour
went to the store for breakfast type food
"dinner" of 2 turkey/ham sandwiches, 1 granola yogurt, and water

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Overall, I think I had a pretty good day.  I don't like the sleeping issue, but I was in a lot of pain.  I pretty much just laid in bed because it hurt to much to move.  I kept drifting in and out of sleep.

The food aspect of my day went amazingly well.  I am definitely monitoring my intake and trying to stick to the "500 calories or less per meal" idea we talked about in class.  AND, when I went grocery shopping, I impulse bought a 1.5 oz Reeee's Peanut Butter Cups package (just the single serving size).  After I ate my dinner, and the yummy yogurt, I don't even want the Reese's.  Hooray for me! =)

Honestly, I wasn't planning on working out today.  I wanted to eat a small meal, do my homework, then go back to sleep.  I just felt that bad.  When my sister got back, she said she wanted to run and do her yoga video.  I decided to run with her and I am glad I went.  I still feel pretty bad, but if I stick with daily physical activity, the pain should become more manageable.  **fingers crossed**

Now, since it's midnight, and I just finished my "dinner", I need to stay awake for 3 hours.  That's fine because I really don't want to lay down since that's pretty much all I did today.  Now, I just have to find something to occupy me for 3 hours.....