Morning update:
I'm on my 3rd day of upping my metformin to 1000 mg. It must be doing its job because my numbers are usually under 110. It getting easier to stay on track because I feel better. I actually forget to eat. However mild nausea reminds me when it's time to eat something. I think, even though it's gorgeous out, that I will use the treadmill again today so I can finish watching what I missed on Biggest Loser.
For Ida: Thanks so much for researching the comment thing for me. For some reason this particular blog style will not let me. It doesn't let me reply to comments either. grrrrrr. I don't want to change the style, though because then I can't use the "cutest blog" thing. You would think that Blogger would have fixed that by now.
Daily stats:
Workout type: Treadmill
Route: custom 1
Distance:
Time: 30 minutes
Average HR: 116
Maximum HR: 150
Calories burned: 227
Temperature: 56 degrees
Challenge for the day: Remembering the promise
Goal for June 1: 228
Thoughts: Workout felt good. I made a batch of Easy Cheesey Egg bake last night so that's breakfast. I find that I am losing my taste for sweets. That's a good thing. Ice cold water is tasting really good these days!
Showing posts with label The Biggest Loser. Show all posts
Showing posts with label The Biggest Loser. Show all posts
Wednesday
And the whining continues . . .
Good grief! Joelle was spared. I don't know how I feel about that. I guess I'm happy for Carla. But I am not looking forward to another dose of the cat fight that went on last night. I can't believe that after all the screaming, Joelle looks at Carla and says, "you're mad at me?" Duh, ya think? Joelle is so passive-agressive that it is maddening.
I felt bad for Damien. And his elimination seemed to come out of left field. They say that one negative person in a workplace can affect even the most positive of teams. I really hope that those who voted Damien off don't regret their vote. They may have perceived him as the bigger threat, but I think that Joelle's attitude is toxic.
I'm still floundering around but I think as I get used to this huge life change I will settle into a good routine. I heard Harold getting his workout in this morning. I think leaving Medler will be good for his morale. He's working harder now, but enjoying it more.
I got notice yesterday that my WII FIT is coming tomorrow. Whoo hoo! Anna says she will be here to help break it in. I can just see Sunday family dinners ending with a WII session. Anna and Melisa used Nina's over the weekend. Little Claire was doing stepwork with them. She used a book as her balance board. She also broke records on batting the virtual soccer ball with her head. Claire is two.
I'm off to watch the first half hour of Biggest Loser (I got home late) and get in my workout. Updates later.
Daily stats:
Type: Treadmill
Route:custom program 1
Time: 35 minutes
Average heart rate: 125 (this probably isn't accurate, see below)
Max heart rate: 252 (yeah you read that right. I even used a different watch)
Calories burned:260
Okay, there is no way my heart rate went up to 252. I don't know what's going on with that monitor. I guess I'm just going to have to use it for timing workouts. That ticks me off because I have 3 of these things and none of them is working right. I changed the batteries in all three of them. I use them to make sure I am staying in the right heart rate zone, but as it is, they are useless at the moment. I can't wait to get the WII and see what that's all about.
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THIS JUST IN: You can win a WII FIT system.
Click here to enter
I hope you're reading, Anna!
I felt bad for Damien. And his elimination seemed to come out of left field. They say that one negative person in a workplace can affect even the most positive of teams. I really hope that those who voted Damien off don't regret their vote. They may have perceived him as the bigger threat, but I think that Joelle's attitude is toxic.
I'm still floundering around but I think as I get used to this huge life change I will settle into a good routine. I heard Harold getting his workout in this morning. I think leaving Medler will be good for his morale. He's working harder now, but enjoying it more.
I got notice yesterday that my WII FIT is coming tomorrow. Whoo hoo! Anna says she will be here to help break it in. I can just see Sunday family dinners ending with a WII session. Anna and Melisa used Nina's over the weekend. Little Claire was doing stepwork with them. She used a book as her balance board. She also broke records on batting the virtual soccer ball with her head. Claire is two.
I'm off to watch the first half hour of Biggest Loser (I got home late) and get in my workout. Updates later.
Daily stats:
Type: Treadmill
Route:custom program 1
Time: 35 minutes
Average heart rate: 125 (this probably isn't accurate, see below)
Max heart rate: 252 (yeah you read that right. I even used a different watch)
Calories burned:260
Okay, there is no way my heart rate went up to 252. I don't know what's going on with that monitor. I guess I'm just going to have to use it for timing workouts. That ticks me off because I have 3 of these things and none of them is working right. I changed the batteries in all three of them. I use them to make sure I am staying in the right heart rate zone, but as it is, they are useless at the moment. I can't wait to get the WII and see what that's all about.
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THIS JUST IN: You can win a WII FIT system.
Click here to enter
I hope you're reading, Anna!
Is there a Joelle living in your head?
Okay, let's have a show of hands. How many people wanted to slap Joelle silly last night? I know I did. Poor Bob. Did anyone count the number of F-bombs he dropped? And how many people were angry that she didn't fall below the yellow line? 'Cause if she had, her butt would be headed home now instead of Jerry's.
But I got to thinking about it this morning. Don't we all have times in our lives when we are like Joelle. Yes, she's a whiner and a complainer and a drama queen. But underneath all of that is a very insecure person. We were sad to see Jerry go home because he is in such poor shape physically - but his attitude is right where it should be. That was evidenced by the update we saw on him at the end of the show. His motivation got him where he needed to go.
But Joelle, she is just as ill as Jerry, but it isn't so much physically as mentally. I really don't think she believes she can do it. Did you catch the line last night where she said $25,000 is more than she makes in a couple of years? She's living with her mother. She's looking for her motivation outside herself. Perhaps Biggest Loser is where she will find the self-esteem to do what needs to be done. She needs to turn her attitude around before she is going to find any success in life. Do we see a bit of ourselves in Joelle? I know I do. I think that's why she touched such a raw nerve.
Now I'm off to read other people's blogs and get in a workout.
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Daily stats:
Type:Weights and cardio - free form
Route:In the living room while watching a Core Rhythms infomercial :)
Time: 30
Average heart rate: 115
Max heart rate: 137
Calories burned: 200
But I got to thinking about it this morning. Don't we all have times in our lives when we are like Joelle. Yes, she's a whiner and a complainer and a drama queen. But underneath all of that is a very insecure person. We were sad to see Jerry go home because he is in such poor shape physically - but his attitude is right where it should be. That was evidenced by the update we saw on him at the end of the show. His motivation got him where he needed to go.
But Joelle, she is just as ill as Jerry, but it isn't so much physically as mentally. I really don't think she believes she can do it. Did you catch the line last night where she said $25,000 is more than she makes in a couple of years? She's living with her mother. She's looking for her motivation outside herself. Perhaps Biggest Loser is where she will find the self-esteem to do what needs to be done. She needs to turn her attitude around before she is going to find any success in life. Do we see a bit of ourselves in Joelle? I know I do. I think that's why she touched such a raw nerve.
Now I'm off to read other people's blogs and get in a workout.
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Daily stats:
Type:Weights and cardio - free form
Route:In the living room while watching a Core Rhythms infomercial :)
Time: 30
Average heart rate: 115
Max heart rate: 137
Calories burned: 200
Monday
Getting ready for the Biggest Loser challenge
Good morning everyone! I'm not waiting until the official start of the challenge. I am starting today. I have procrastinated enough. I can feel the effects of all of the sugar I have been ingesting lately. I have my workout clothes on and I am getting ready to head for the treadmill. It's a strength training day so I will be taking my weights with me. I love to go outside, but it is so cold and slippery that I am staying inside for the time being.
I used to post my daily stats on my other blog but I am moving them here now. I weigh everyday, but just to get a baseline on my fluctuations. I compare the weight to the previous week so I can get a better picture of my progress. My official weigh in days are on Sunday and that is the day I will update my ticker.
I am off to the treadmill
Daily stats:
Type: Treadmill
Route: Manual controls
Time: 30
Average heart rate: 121
Max heart rate: 147
Calories burned: 218
Up 1 pound from last Monday
Grrrr, the stats that I'm posting are my best guess. My HRM watch hinked up and I lost the data for my workout. It's probably pretty close because I check my HRM fairly often during the workout.
Today is a baseline day I follow my own version of the Wendy Chant program which is kind of a carb cycling rotation. She would laugh at my interpretation but it works for me.
Here is my menu for today:
1. Oatmeal and peanut butter (1/3 cup oatmeal - 1 T pb)
2. Atkins Shake
3. Cauliflower (1 cup) and cheese slice - cafe latte
4. Chicken salad wrap - yogurt
5. Cottage cheese - ½ cup
6. 2 egg omelet
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Evening update. I stayed on track today. Got lots of stuff done, but still have a ton more to do.
Getting ready to get into my jammies and have a cup of tea. I have an early day tomorrow - gotta be on the treadmill by 7:00.
Oh, and I almost forgot. I have my VCR set for the season premier of Biggest Loser. I have a meeting and will miss the first hour.
Nighty night, Losers!!
I used to post my daily stats on my other blog but I am moving them here now. I weigh everyday, but just to get a baseline on my fluctuations. I compare the weight to the previous week so I can get a better picture of my progress. My official weigh in days are on Sunday and that is the day I will update my ticker.
I am off to the treadmill
Daily stats:
Type: Treadmill
Route: Manual controls
Time: 30
Average heart rate: 121
Max heart rate: 147
Calories burned: 218
Up 1 pound from last Monday
Grrrr, the stats that I'm posting are my best guess. My HRM watch hinked up and I lost the data for my workout. It's probably pretty close because I check my HRM fairly often during the workout.
Today is a baseline day I follow my own version of the Wendy Chant program which is kind of a carb cycling rotation. She would laugh at my interpretation but it works for me.
Here is my menu for today:
1. Oatmeal and peanut butter (1/3 cup oatmeal - 1 T pb)
2. Atkins Shake
3. Cauliflower (1 cup) and cheese slice - cafe latte
4. Chicken salad wrap - yogurt
5. Cottage cheese - ½ cup
6. 2 egg omelet
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Evening update. I stayed on track today. Got lots of stuff done, but still have a ton more to do.
Getting ready to get into my jammies and have a cup of tea. I have an early day tomorrow - gotta be on the treadmill by 7:00.
Oh, and I almost forgot. I have my VCR set for the season premier of Biggest Loser. I have a meeting and will miss the first hour.
Nighty night, Losers!!
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