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| Wed, 02-23-2005 - 7:49am |
Well, going to the gym this morning certainly was an experience. The aerobics room is closed for renovations for about a week - they are finally having sprung hardwood floors put in, replacing the carpet-over-concrete. So all the classes are in one of the squash courts temporarily, which is about half the size of the aerobics room. Of course, there is no mic/speaker system so the instructor just used a boom box (does anyone call it that anymore?) then the extension cord wouldn't work so class was delayed for about 10 minutes while the staff ran around trying to find one that worked. Tomorrow's boot camp is usually very busy so I don't know how early I'll try to go to get a spot in the class. If I don't get a spot, I'll try to work out on my own, although a lot of people will have the same idea and all the machines will be busy as well.
Breakfast: banana, babybel, soy milk
Post-workout breakfast: veggie omelet, coffee
Lunch: bbq chicken pizza, greek salad
Dinner: chicken meatball soup with spinach and WW macaroni



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Well, I didn't end up doing Pilates last night- of course. Arg...too much work to do. But I did have a big salad from the salad bar at Whole Foods. Tonight, my best friend is coming over for our usual work out, but I might do Pilates beforehand, since I don't have class tomorrow and therefore, no work to do.
Breakfast: ww english muffin w/ jam
Lunch: yogurt, carrots and hummus
Snack: apple
Dinner: not sure- nothing heavy before working out
Bummer about the classes but at least you'll have good floors in a week.
I actually have most of the day off today, which is really nice (especially considering my attitude at work... I think I'm needing some space from that place.) I attempted to drag DH out with me to do my running program this morning but it was sprinkling. The rain thwarted our plans but I think it's stopped so I'm headed out shortly to try again.
We are going to the housing inspection of our new place this afternoon. Looking forward to that, I think.
No idea on food. Today's an "on" day (restricted calories) and I haven't gotten further than breakfast (Kaski w/skim organic milk.... man, that stuff is good.)
I got through one doctor appointment yesterday, one more this week. I hate the doctors.
Anyway...
Breakfast - Egg beaters and spinach
Lunch - Chicken sausage, celery, onions, tomatoes
Snack - clementine, pria bar, oatmeal
Dinner - Salad and sweet potatoe
i've been slacking this week - didn't make it to the gym at lunch yesterday and not making it again today. to make up for it, i'll lift weights at home tonight.
gotta get with the program, 87 days until hawaii!!! this week is kind of a bust for various reasons, but from next week until we leave, i'm going to work it hardcore.
food--
luna bar, coffee, banana, bean soup, orange
vegan jerky, thai soup with veggies (didn't have it last night, had a bunch of terra chips instead)
grapefruit
I started this 4-week workout plan that was in this month's Shape magazine. Today was 30 minutes of full body strength training (circuit) and 30 minutes of interval cardio (5 mins easy, 5 mins moderate, then 2 intervals of 3 mins mod/2 mins easy, then 10 mins easy).
Snack: 1/2 apple
Breakfast: Lean Pocket
Snack: Yoplait
Lunch: Progresso soup, fruit
Snack: Soy Crisps
Dinner: Rice, oxtail soup, kimchi (can you tell I'm Korean? hehe)
Snack: Fudgesicle
BTW, I had a question about the workout I mentioned above. Every week has different off days, like this week is Thursday and Sunday, next week is Friday and Sunday, etc. Do you know if there is a specific reason for this? I ask because it's harder for me to make it to the gym on the weekends, thus I used to have Sat & Sun as my off days. Is it necessary for me to strictly follow this plan, or can I just stick with my original off days? Thanks!
I'm taking today off from my home day care job because we are going to Wisconsin for a couple of days. So I took advantage of just having my two little ones and went to a Pedal & Pump class. It was 45 mins of cycling followed with 15 mins of lifting weights on the floor. It was a good class!
Breakfast: cottage cheese, applesauce, peaches & cashews
Lunch: Vege chili (with a Beano "appetizer" - the chili made me very gassy last time I ate it!)
Snack: SmartZone Bar - we'll probably be on the road
Dinner: Who knows? We're going to be eating out the next couple of days - I'm going to be very good!
Laura
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