4th Weigh-in and 2.5lbs lost

It wasn't a great week though. It was tough fitting in the workouts. And the water. And the fish. And the sleep.

The best workout this week was water aerobics - it stretched me out beautifully.

The toughest was body pump. I did the 60 minute class and I struggled with the arm exercises with minimal weight!

The most fulfilling was yoga. I felt relaxed and was able to work on my flexibility and strength.

The most improved was spinning. I was able to do 85% of the combinations.

Liam - 16 months

Date/Week: April 22nd; 16 months

Milestones: 

• Third haircut!
• He can now open doors in the house.... try keeping him out of the bathroom now!
• 31" long and 21.9lbs
• Has his first pair of boat shoes
• Loves his books and will try to read them to you
• Has started to run!
• Boy, can he turn on the drama (and he can turn it off just as fast...)

Developmental Progress:  

• If you play 'Twinkle,Twinkle' or 'Row, Row, Row' on an instrument, he will start to sing the song
• Using more two word sentences
• He loves climbing
• He helps with the dishwasher and in the garden
• When he goes to sit on the step he will back up and then sit down
• Helps to put on and take off his clothing
• Feeds himself with a spoon or fork with some help
• Says oh-oh when something drops
• Is starting to get the dogs' names down

Thoughts and Feelings? 

It has been a hectic month! Between highland exams, work, the pilot study for my dissertation, 3 weeks of dissertation workshop courses and starting a diet and exercise plan, I have had a time keeping up. I am starting to contemplate what the future may hold. I've also been thinking about what to do to rebuild my confidence level. I am sick of second guessing myself.


I am hoping the fall will bring some peace. I am hopeful that we can have a relaxing vacation - we've identified the time but the plans are still up in the air. I really am looking forward to some family time - and hopefully some celebration time if I have finished the degree!


What I am looking forward to: 


Spending time in the garden!

3rd Weigh - in - 3 lbs lost

Thank goodness!!!!

I have taken so many classes this week to kick-start this process. Nights definitely don't work for me...

So, out of the classes:

Zumba - good
Water Aerobics - great
Running - ok
Elliptical - ok
Treadmill - kind of boring
Yoga - great
Plyometrics - tough but good
Body Pump - tough but good
Spinning - hellish and my butt hurts
Chalene Extreme - good
Swimming - too cold for good assessment

2nd weigh-in - 0 weight loss

Yeah, if I was on one of those reality shows they would send me home.

So this weekend I did Zumba on Saturday morning and Chalene Extreme in the evening. On Sunday I did a 20 minute Zumba wii workout and then I went to water aerobics - and I ran home! Yesterday I went to spinning class. And today, 0 movement on the scale!

I was shattered. I went to do my lunchtime swim and it sucked (water too cold). I plan to go to salsa aerobics tonight and then do some Chalebe Extreme when I get home. My evening meal will also get a makeover... I'm restricted to chicken or fish or vegetarian for the rest of the week.

From what I am reading, I could be dealing with some mussle gain/ water retention issues but other than that I have no idea what is going on. I mean I have fat around my stomach. Should it give up at least something in a week?????

Week 1 - 0 Weight Loss

Yeah, bad week. Don't even know why I started this week with the dance exams and everything. I do have more energy though and my workouts start tomorrow. My goal for next Friday is to lose at least 2lbs!

Joined the Gym...

Ok, I got serious and signed my life away to the gym yesterday. I entered their diet programme and hope to lose 25lbs in the next 3 months. This week is already written off for working out though. The dance exams start today so I am out the next two nights. And then I am in the midst of dissertation workshop class number 1 so I am doing homework when I do get home... and I slept in late this morning and did not get to do any pilates!

Anyhow, I am following the meal plan and hope to go to class starting next week!

Pilates - Morning 1

I felt so crappy after my last post that I decided to do something about it this morning. I got up at 6am and jumped on my aeropilates that has been operating as a clothing rack and shelf these last few years. I pulled out the level 1 dvd and just about survived all of the exercises. I can't do many of the exercises requiring that I lift my hips off of the board but I did get through 3/4 of the exercises with good posture. My goal is to do level 1 for april and see if I can move on to level 2 in May.

Now to sign up for classes/swimming during the day...


starting stats
bust - 39"
waist - 36"
hips - 39"