The trampoline

Man, that thing kicks my butt. I jumped for 30 minutes today and I can barely walk. And don't get me started about trying to go upstairs. UGH! I am going to have to do that more often. Quickly, before it gets too hot out there.

Input:
One cinnamon roll
Turkey avocado sandwich
Kellogs Special K granola bar
Boneless beef ribs, mashed potatoes and corn on the cob


Output:
30 minutes jumping on trampoline (alone)


The trampoline kicked my butt. So today will be my first 30 minutes only day. I am allowed 1 a week along with 1 day off a week per the new challenge rules.

What a crazy night

I could not sleep last night. I woke up at 2:00 AM, laid there for 30 minutes before I decided to get up. I got up, took half a sleeping pill and then.....wait for it....worked out for 30 minutes. I was worried working out would make me even more awake, but I was hoping it would actually tire me out more. And it did. 30 minutes of step, sleeping pill kicked in and I was back in bed asleep.

Input:
Snuffers Cheese Fries
Taco Salad (no shell)
Chicken Enchilada
Sot Beef Taco
Side salad
Water with lemon

Output:
30 minutes of Wii Free Step (3377 not bad for 3:00 in the morning)
90 minutes of swimming (45 towards challenge)

Field Day Friday

Today was our first experience with the Texas tradition of "Field Day". Juls seemed to love it and had fun.

Input:
Hazelnut Iced Coffee
Schwans Pepperoni Pizza
Swedish Meatballs and white rice with green beans
Watermelon Iced Tea

Output:
60 minutes of Wii Fit
(30 minutes of boxing, 30 minutes of yoga)

Last day of school for one

Today was Sevi's last day of school. I cried saying bye to her teacher. She was such a good teacher for Sevina. So patient and understanding.

Input:
Bowl of Special K Cereal w/ 2% milk
Salami sandwich
Cheeseburger
Watermelon Iced Tea

Output:
65 minutes of SYTYCD

New Challenge Rules

I can't remember if I have posted this yet or not, but no one lost (or won) the challenge at the end of our 6 weeks. Yay us! So we have extended it indefinately. We have also upped it from 45 minutes to 30 minutes. 30 cardio and 30 other exercise.

The two girls I am doing the challenge with are training for half marathons now and their training schedule requires them to have a day off. So we have switched up our schedule a little.

5 days just like before (30 min. of cardio and 30 min. of other exercise)
1 day of 30 min. of any type of exercise.
1 day off/rest.

I personally plan to continue working out everyday, however, I may only do 30 minutes on the day off and 30 on the 30 minute day. I plan to not take any days totally off. I need the motivation to keep going and if I start cutting back, I think I will give up completely. Make excuses.

And lastly, we have added a swimming rule to the mix since two of us are doing lots of that with our kids. We decided that true lap swimming could count towards your 30 min cardio, but all other swimming/treading water/recreational counted half minute for minute, but only towards your additional 30 minutes of exercise. But, you had to be moving! You couldn't be standing the shallow end while your kid swims around you!

It's here!!!

My NordicTrack Treadmill is here!! I'm so happppy!!! I have a date with this machine in the morning!!

Hairy Wednesday

I am working on changing my hair. it's not going so well.

Input:
Taco
Tostada
Gatorade with water
Hamburger Mac

Output:
30 minutes of SYTYCD
30 minutes Wii Fit
(30 minutes of free step (3353 steps))

8 days left

Only 8 days of school left. WOW! When did that happen?

Input:
Pepperoni, cheese and triscuts.
Low Cal Gatorade with Water
Roast
Mashed Potatoes
Carrots

Output:
62 minutes of Wii Fit
(32 minutes of yoga, 30 minutes of free step(3549 Steps))

Memorial Day

The sun woke us up early in the tent. Only one of the girls made it. The other got scared. Then off to swim. Nice relaxing day.

Input:
Waffles with syrup (no butter, yay me!)
CFA Salad
Iced Tea
Gatorade with water


Output:
60+ minutes of swimming = 30+ minutes for the challenge
30 minutes wii free step (3546 Steps. I did not use the riser today. My legs are still sore from the 5K plus I hurt my leg last night at my in-laws and now have a huge nasty painful bruise on my upper thigh).

Memorial Day

Kashi Cereal w/soy milk, small coffee
PB&J + popcorn
hummus + pretzels
strawberry limeaide
black beans + cheese + baked chips
1.5 glasses wine


Thoughts:
The treadmill won't be here till WED *cries*. No worries...I've waited this long, so can wait a few more days. It would be here tomorrow, but since today is a holiday.

Memorial Weekend

This has been and is going to be such a great weekend. Off to Lowe's to get Sevina a chew toy. Therapist suggested. Lunch. Then over to in-laws or dinner and then the two older girls and I will be sleeping out in a tent in our backyard.

Input:
Arbys Roast beef sandwich
Beef Tips
Egg Noodles

Output:
73 minutes of SYTYCD DVD

My first 5K

I walked my first 5K today. Yay me!! My oldest joined me and we did it with some friends of mine. It was the Red Nose Run and was in association with the American heart Assoc. (near and dear to MY heart) and the Circus (near and dear to my daughter's heart. LOL).

I was a little worried with how my daughter would do. I knew she COULD do it, but was afraid she would get bored or wouldn't be able to do it as fast as we were going. She did amazingly well. I am so very proud of her. I could have done it faster, but I had to go a little slower for her. I might take one of the younger ones next time in a stroller and rock it. But I met my goal. I wanted to do it under and hour and we did it in 57:05.

Input:
Water
Wheat thins
Orange
Water with a little Low Cal Gatordae
Snuffer's Cheese Fries
Water with lemon
Taco Salad
Pumpkin Seeds
Slurpee


Output:
3.125 Miles of brisk walking = 1 hour

I bought my treadmill.....

and its going to be delivered early this next week. *squeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee* I tested it out at the store! I am STOKED beyond words!!! With this, I will get my butt in gear on the wii as well AND pull out my workout DVDs. Variety is what I'm going for. Did I already say squeeeee? Yippppeeeee~~~~~

Happy Birthday Baby Girl

My youngest turns 2 day. BooHoo! I can't believe it. So she got to pick breakfast and gets to pick dinner. We also went swimming for the first time this season. So far, she has had a great birthday.

Input:
Sausage McMuffin With Cheese no egg
Half a hash brown
Med. Hazelnut Iced Coffee


Output:
64 minutes of swimming (equals 32 minutes for the challenge)
30 minutes free step on Wii Fit (3486 Steps - no riser today. I am walking my first 5K tomorrow and did not want to risk over doing it or hurting myself. LOL)

It's Thursday

I got a new toy today.



3" risers for my Wii Fit board and let me tell you, it kicks my butt! Which is a good thing, but dang!



Input:

Output:
64 minutes of Wii Fit
(26 minutes of boxing, 30 minutes of free step (1882 steps, yes you read that right. All thanks to the new toy. LOL Much harder work), 8 minutes of Yoga)

Spotty Wednesday

Right as I was finishing my workout, Keira came down stairs. I looked at her and noticed there were odd spots on her face. Took a closer look and she was covered in them. Yikes. Turns out she is allergic to penicillin. She was taking Amoxacillin for the pneumonia. It was a little scary. Here breathing was bad and she was all itchy. Ugh. So bare with me as I post my output. I do record it on my iphone as I go, but I rushed to urgent care with my Wii still going after I finished my boxing. So I think I got this right.

Input:

Output:
61 minutes of Wii fit
(30 minutes of step (3489 steps), 18 minutes of Yoga, 13 minutes of Boxing)

American Idol Tuesday

I am hosting an American Idol party tonight. I am so excited. It is going to be fun and just silly, crazy Moms.

Input:
2 slices of wheat toast
Iced Tea
Lasagna (shared with Keira)
Green Salad w/ Ranch


Output:
62 Minutes of Will Fit
(30 Minutes of Boxing, 32 minutes of Yoga)


Check out this article on portions today vs. 20 years ago. It is really eye opening.
http://shine.yahoo.com/channel/health/user-post-portion-explosion-456931/

Mondays Come Too Quick

Input:
Cool Ranch Doritos
Chicken Fingers with Ranch
Water
3 pieces of Pepperoni and Onion Pizza
Water

Output:
60 minutes of Wii Fit
(30 minutes of boxing, 30 minutes of free step (3492 Steps))

Getting a Treadmill

I've decided to get a treadmill. I have to wait till next Saturday when I can borrow a truck and have a friend help me put it together. I am SO EXCITED!! This is how I lost all the weight the first time. I could get on the treadmill twice a day and then did extra "strength" exercises as well. This is MAJOR for me. I was going back and forth about if I should get another gym membership and I just don't think I find the time to "go" to the gym. I like the advantage of having a treadmill is my house available to me anytime of day regardless. The only reason I got rid of the first treadmill is because it was a piece of crap and died on me. It kept overheating and finally died.

New Shoes Sunday

For Mother's Day my girls and husband got me a new pair of sneakers which were desperately needed. However, since keira was sick, we did not get to go shopping for them. Well next week I am walking in my very first 5K and Steve knew I really needed these shoes before then so I could break them in. So off we went today to RunOn in Richardson. They fitted me and made sure I was getting the right kind of shoes for what I am doing. And viola, a brand new pair of New Balance TS2.

Input:
Turkey/Avocado Sandwich on Wheat
Doritos
Iced Tea
Water
Slurpee


Output:
61 minutes of Wii Fit
(25 minutes of boxing, 30 minutes of free step (3442 Steps), 6 minutes of the Jackknife) I was a little slow today on the step breaking in the new shoes.

Smashing Good Time Saturday

Today is Keira's 2nd birthday party to be shared with her BFF. Sadly, it is suppose to rain the whole time of the party and we have rented a bounce house. Ha!

I also had a garage sale this morning...in the rain. I gave up. Too much to do to get ready for the party. Made $43

Input:
Gatorade
Snuffers Cheese Fries
Taco Salad
Water with Lemon
Beef Taco
1 piece of cake
Gatorade
(I actually ended up not eating much today. Too busy cooking and entertaining.)

Ouput:
30 minutes of Wii Fit
(30 minutes of free step (3396 steps))
35 minutes bouncing in the bounce house

After a rocky morning and lots of rain, it all stopped and cleared up enough to still get the bounce house. After the party cleared out I went and spent a half hour in the bounce house. Dang, that is a crazy workout. My GoWear Fit is lit up today. I hit numbers I have never hit before.

GoWear Fit as of 9:11 PM
Calories = 2761 (Target is 2600)
Steps = 11917 (Target is 8000)
Mod Activity = 1:28 (Target is :45)

Weightloss and Challenge Up Date

Well, yesterday was the last day of the challenge and amazingly enough, no one lost. We all did our 45 minutes a day. So we are going to continue it but have upped it to an hour. 30 minutes of Cardio and 30 minutes of other exercise. Woohoo. Now the only issue is that I am going on vacation. So they have agreed to "go on vacation" with me. We will all count those 5 days as an exercise vacation and pick right back up when I get back.

it really isn't about winning or losing now. It is about the accountability and the exercise. I am working out every single day because of this challenge. I have lost 15 pounds!!!

Yep, my weightloss update. I hit a great milestone today! 15 pounds down. Yay me!!!

Fabulous Friday

Shew!

Input:

Output:
46 minutes of Wii Fit
(16 minutes of Yoga, 30 minutes of Free Step (3624!!!!! Wahooo. My most yet. I am bustin it!!)

Thurs: angie

large coffee, oatmeal
black beans + baked chips + shredded cheese
pb&j sandwich
several hershy kiss candies
baked chips w/melted shredded cheese

10 min brisk walk (I need to up my mins on my quick morning walks!)

Thankful Thursday

I am thankful for my children. I am thankful for the way they are. I am thankful they are healthy.

Sevi had OT today. And while she has been diagnosed with SPD, everything is relative. Here at the house, her SPD seems like a major issue in our family. But then I go to OT with her and see all the kids that come in there. Several very autistic kids. It makes me very thankful for Sevi's SPD and for my other two healthy girls. Her SPD is nothing compared to what I see when we go there.

Input:

Output:
An hour of Dancing With The Stars.
I also weighed in on my weigh and did my Wii Fit Age which I do every few weeks or so. I have always been above my age. D'oh. Last time I did it, I was right on my age. This time it came up as 8 years younger then my age!!! Woohoo! That says a lot about how far I am coming. Most days I do not feel like I am making any headway. But then I get little reminders like this and it motivates me to keep going.

the hump of wed

large coffee, oatmeal
baked potatoe, mand. oranges, diet coke
pb&j, baked chips/shredded cheese, 1 large orange


10 min brisk walk
pulled weeds in front yard

Froggy Wednesday

I impulse bought today. I got the girls two frogs and a snail today. They live in this ecosystem that does not need much help. So hopefully a simple pet for the girls. Steve is going to freak. Anyway...

Input:
Chicken Fingers a la Schwans
Water
Lasagna and Green beans
Water
Bomb Pop

Output:
46 minutes of Wii Fit
(30 minutes of free step (3475 steps. Not as good as yesterday, but still rockin it), 4 Minutes of the Jacknife, 12 minutes of Yoga)


A little "Progress" Update.
January 7, 2009 - BMI = 27.86
May 7, 2009 - BMI = 26.22
Today BMI = 26.10

Pneumonia Tuesday

So I took my baby to the doctor's today. She has pneumonia. Poor thing. She has asthma, so she is prone to getting sick worse then the other girls. Doc told us that with our other two girls, it is ok to wait 5 days, but not with Keira. Next time we should only wait 3 days of symptoms before bringing her in. Now I feel like a heel.

Input:
Bowl of Special K Cereal with 2% Milk
Chik-fil-a Salad with Nuggets
Iced Tea

Output:
50 minutes of Wii Fit
(10 Minutes of Yoga, 30 minutes of free step (3513 steps YAY ME!! I was workin it!), 10 minutes of Balance Games (5 towards challenge))

Now off to shower and meet one of my challenge buddies for dinner.

Tough Tuesday

large coffee, potatoe/egg/cheese taquito
1 medium apple, string cheese, diet coke
broc/cheese soup (bowl) + baked chips
peanutbutter and jelly sandwich
another medium sized apple
Bowl of Cereal + soymilk

19 mins Wii Fit (step and hula)

Happy Monday

Keira is still running a fever and her cough sounds horrible. She has been sitting with me most of the day. Nap was very short which messed with my workout, but no worries. I am getting it done.

Input:
Bowl of Special K Cereal with 2% milk
Spanish Rice
Water
Boneless beef tips and noodles
Water


Output:
49 minutes of Wii Fit
(16 minutes of Yoga, 13 minutes of boxing, 20 minutes of free step (2149 steps)

Monday!

Coffee (large), Blueberry Yogurt
oatmeal + brown sugar
2 string cheeses, cup of tunafish
handful of pecans, diet coke, 4 prunes
Cheese& alvacado wrap (flax seed wrap)
Steamed Veggies



40 mins on Treadmill (walked 2 miles) WOOOOOT!!!
15 mins Wii (step)

Happy Mother's Day

My day did not start off so great. K is still very sick. She was running a very high temp during the night that Tylenol was not helping. So she could not settle and kept us up. We attempted breakfast out for me but it was a bust. And now I have been working hard all day in the backyard getting it ready for the festivities next weekend. So I am burning some calories.

Came in for lunch and some Yoga and am about to head back out to do some hosing down before coming back in to do my cardio. Shew!


Input:
Migas
Snickerdoodle Coffee (YUM!)
2 party burritos
Water

Output:
50 minutes of Wii Fit
(30 minutes of Yoga, 20 minutes of free step (2319 steps)

Happy Mother's Day!

Food:
Kashi Cereal w/soy milk
Mother's Day Lunch at Chilis:
Chips and Salsa, Potatoe soup and diet coke!
cream cheese danish
Cheese and alvacado wrap

wow, I took a nap for the first time in a long time!
Took a walk around neighborhood with daughter

102.3

Keira has a 102.3 fever. Can't tell if she is sick with something or if she is getting an infection from her fall on her tooth. She is very hot, fussy and cranky. I had to bail on an important appt. today that I am really upset about.

I have 2 birthdays this afternoon to attend with two different daughters.


Input:


Output:
47 minutes of Wii Fit
(30 minutes of Wii free step (3324 Steps), 13 minutes of boxing, 4 minutes of Jackknife)

Dancing With The Stars

Woohoo. I finally (I've owned this thing for at leas 3 months) tried out my "dancing with the stars Cardio Dance".

Kick my bootie. This will be a good thing to do once or twice a week if I am feeling up to it. It is long and hard and tiring.

Input:
1 donut
Left over Pei Wei Kung Pao Chicken
Brown Rice
Water with gatorade


Output:
63 minutes of "Dancing with the Stars Cardio Dance".

Happy 6th Birthday Baby Girl

My "Baby" Girl turned 6 today. I can't believe I have a 6 year old.

Input:
Chik-fil-a nuggets
Waffle Fries
Iced tea
Chocolate Covered Pretzels

Output:
46 minutes of Wii Fit
(30 minutes of free step(3270 Steps), 16 minutes of Yoga)

Back to school for 1

Juls went back to school but I made Sevi stay home one more day.

Input:

Output:
46 minutes of Wii Fit
(30 minutes of free step (3269 steps), 16 minutes of Yoga)

May 6th: angie

FOOD:
large coffee, biscuit+cheese
12 inch veggie delite Subway Sandwich + baked chips
Corn, Peas, Brussle Sprouts w/parm cheese on top
Diet Coke & handful of pecans


EXERCISE:
10 min brisk walk

No Fevers

The girls woke without fevers today! Yay. They are going stir crazy as am I. Sevi is still very icky. Runny nose and congestion. Juls is better, but still has a headache and the cough. So we'll see.

Input:
Special K Cereal with 2% Milk
Salisbury Steak with Mashed Potatoes
Taco Salad
Water with Lemon

Output:
48 minutes of Wii Fit
(30 minutes of free step (3174 Steps), 18 minutes of Yoga)

Sickies

I have a house full of sick kiddos today. Poor things. They have URI. I think I have a bit of it, but I don't have the fever, thankfully.

Input:
2 glazed donuts
Lasagna
Water
Pork Chops
Corn on the cob


Output:
51 minutes of Wii Fit:
(26 minutes of Yoga, 21 minutes of boxing, 4 minutes of "Jacknife".)

Recovering Sunday

Hahaha. Today is a lay around the house and recover kind of day. Although, I have to go do the school Marquee and then I am taking Juls shopping to use some of her gift cards that are burning a hole in her pocket.

Input:
We took Juls out for breakfast for her birthday since we can't take her on her actual birthday due to school and a "Mom and Daughter" breakfast at her school. So anyway...
Machacas from IHOP
Iced Coffee
Schwan's Frozen Cheese Pizza
Half water Half Powerade

Output:
46 minutes of Wii Fit
(26 minutes of boxing and 20 minutes of free step (2303 steps))

Hey, my little Wii Piggy Bank just turned GOLD. LOL I hit 40 hours. Woohoo!!

Birthday Party Saturday

Today is the big day. The day Julia has been planning for over a year. Before her 5th birthday she knew she wanted a bowling party for her 6th birthday. Thank goodness it is FINALLY here. So a busy day ahead. I am trying to get my exercise done this morning before I get too busy this afternoon. A little trick my friend, Brandie taught me.

Input:

Output:
60 minutes of Wii Fit (My FIL is here and the girls had me showing him all the "games")
(15 minutes of Balance (7.5 towards challenge), 2 minutes of Strength, 20 minutes of free step (2244 steps), 13 minutes of boxing, 10 minutes of Yoga)

~ Freaking Out Friday ~

Julia's birthday party is tomorrow. As if I didn't have enough going on with that, you have to add in the whole swine flu scare.


Output:
53 minutes of Wii Fit...
(30 minutes of free step (3400 Steps), 11 minutes of balance (5.5 towards challenge), 12 minutes of Yoga)