Achieved so far: Baby weight is gone!
TOTAL WEIGHT LOST (not including baby weight): -14.0
...Good ol' Chuckwagon Chili Mac n Cheese :)
Yesterday was a cold, blustery day and I just had to make something hearty for dinner. Every time I took I bite I knew I was not going to be happy in the morning.
Because I got one heck of a Mother's Day gift!!!
Glass top and self cleaning - what more could a girl ask for?
What a great gift!
Thanks to papa for helping him tear out the old stove, for going to Lowe's to get the new stove, for taking the stove from Lowe's back because it was damaged, for trying to cut a deal with the Lowe's manager for the hassle, for going to Home Depot and getting another stove, and for talking the manager into another 10% off the floor model!
The pans on top were a special gift from Nana and Papa and just make the whole thing that much cooler!
The best present I got though, was a hand made card from Ori (with Nana's assistance). She lists the reasons why she loves me and then draws pictures.
Here are her reasons -
I love my girlies!
*Zoo Race Update*
Mom, dad, Octavio and I all ran the Norton Healthcare Throo the Zoo 5k on Saturday morning. This was both my Mother's and Father's Day gift to my parents. It was fun running with my parents.
My mom asked at one point during the race if we ever thought we'd all be running a race together (thought I was gonna talk about "where, where???!!??!!! didn't ya ma?). The answer - NO!
But I am so thankful that that is the place we are all at right now. It is cool to all be on the same wagon!
My dad finished just under 37 minutes and mom and I crossed right at 37! Way to go us!
As if the morning wasn't perfect enough already, my mom and I both won prizes during the post race drawing! Mom won some Asics running shorts which she so kindly gave to me, and I won some Asics socks and two tickets to a Louisville Bats game!
Dad took this picture of mom and I after the race -
Octavio didn't stick with us slow pokes :) He did AMAZING!! He finished 5th in his age group and his mile pace was 6:57!!!!!!!!! That is like running over 8.5 miles per hour! My man! ;)
I need to get my mind re-focused this week. There were quite a few reasons (besides the chili mac) for the weight gain this week, including:
- pms
- major lack of motivation due to pms
- major snacking due to pms
- pms
This week I am going to due lots of incline training on the treadmill and lots of light weight training for my arms. I think I am going to do more than my schedule requires. I really need a boost and I think uping my activity is just the thing to do it.
I say that and then I say this...Running has been a little difficult on my legs these past few days, specifically behind my knees and my right hip. It's not so much pain as it is tightness. I'm not sure what the deal is but I am in tune with the issue and will keep a close eye on it!
Challenge :
Strengthen those hips, people!
Stand with your feet slightly apart, toes forward, hands on hips or one hand on a wall/chair for support. Shift your weight to right leg, keeping your knee slightly bent and your spine straight.
Exhale and gradually lift the left leg, keeping it bent at 90 degrees. Lift your knee as high as possible, trying to get your thigh parallel to floor or higher. Hold here for 2 counts.
Inhale and slowly lower your leg to ground without letting foot rest on the floor. Complete all reps and switch sides. Make sure you don't lean back when lifting your leg.
3 comments:
Reads the bible and prays with me. I especially love those two reasons Ori listed!!! You are such a great and awesome mom! I've just started praying with Jakob at bedtime and reading from his "First Bible" book. Then to read your post today with Ori's reasons really confirmed why I'm doing this. Yay!
How fun to run with your parents! Congrats to the hubby for such a great race!
Congrats to you for a great Mother's Day gift! I'm sure it'll make cooking more fun for you!
What's a couple pounds? You'll have it off next week, no sweat (or rather, after lots of sweat!). You're doing terrific. Have a great day!
Woo, just did those hip busters and them is good! Good for balance too! Girl, I missed you yesterday! But, woo, you got a great stove and some awesome cookware! Your daughters are just precious. I bet you just treasure those moments in your heart. I know I do with our teens and they aren't even my kids:)
About the weight thing, girl, I really try not to weigh myself except for once or twice a month. Instead I measure these areas: Hips(widest circumfrence), low waist(around belly button), waist(smallest part of waist), Upper Right and Left Thigh. Plus, if my clothes are fitting the same, then I know if I gained weight, it is more likely muscle than fat since my clothes feel the same. Like, this week I gained 1.5 lbs, but lost in my hips and thighs and remained the same in low waist and waist. And my clothes still fit properly. Just an idea, start measuring with a measuring tape.
Have a great day! I think I will get out there and do some running today! It's gorgrous!
great Job on the race !! I hope that I too will be running with you all. Your new stove looks great and I am sure that the little gain is just a a temporary thing.
As always keep up the great work!
PS.. Can you believe that Pavarti won??? but I kinda thought that would happen considering how stupid some of Amanda's answers were.
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