12 days!

I know, it's been twelve days since my last blog. I feel terrible for not keeping everyone up to date. I wouldn't be a very good reporter, huh? LOL

So here's the skinny... I have been having trouble with my diet (meals). With school starting and being busy at work, my hours are all jumbled. And I haven't been going to the groceries regularly. Overall, I'm not eating like I used to before the 5k training, but I'm also not eating as responsibly as I should. The only thing I can do is pick up where I left off. I have been keeping very busy, though.

So I'm still active, walking, and working out. Matter of fact, this morning Manuel and I walked out first three-mile walk. It took us approximately 1 hour and 5 mins. I feel like that's too long, but I'm happy that we did it! BECAUSE, my first 5k is this weekend! Here's the plan for the week...

Monday - walked 3 miles
Tuesday - evening gym workout
Wednesday - morning walk 3 miles
Thursday - evening gym workout
Friday - rest
Saturday - 5k...7 a.m. !!!

I'll try to write more tonight after class. Have a great day!

What wagon?

Hello reader(s)! It's been several days since my last post. Sorry! I was half-hanging off the wagon. I was eating things I should not have been eating, i.e. Chinese food. But I'm still walking and working out. There are no excuses, but I did start back to school this week and work has been busy. So I suppose it was just stress eating. Either way, I'm still dedicated to my goal. I'm back on the wagon and tonight I'll resume my postings.

Hope everyone is having a good day!

Raw Fish?

Yes, I know! I haven't blogged in a few days. I'm terrible. The last couple days of the week were "normal". I'll give you a run down of Saturday.

8:25am - walked two miles in neighborhood

9:40am - gym workout

At the gym I did my usual workout with about the same weights and reps. I did add some weight to the lower back machine...total 100lbs. I didn't feel like I was getting anything out of it. So I added some weight, then it felt like I was really using the machine correctly. I also added a new exercise to the workout. The machine for pectorals...if you sit on it opposite, it works the rear deltoids. That one was tough. But I did 3 sets, 10 reps, 24lbs. My muscles are talking to me this morning. I guess that means I had a good workout?

10:50am - steak and eggs with papas rancheras and refried beans (I was hungry!)

2:45pm - baked chicken breast and fruit salad from Bill Millers

7:45pm - Thai Lao Orchid...I tried some different types of sushi (and cooked sushi?)...they were all good...and I had a bowl of their clear noodle soup with chicken...yummy!

Today my goal is to achieve some organization and REST. I start school tomorrow, and unfortunately my Mondays will be LONG! So if I can, I'll have a lazy Sunday. We'll see.

My milkshake brings.... nevermind...

Another day in the life of Jenni...

Tuesday, August 19th:

5:20am - 1.5 mile walk

6:45am - scrambled egg with sprinkle of shredded cheese
8:00am - oatmeal with banana and strawberries
11:30am - kashi honey almond flax granola bar
1:20pm - chicken salad sandwich, whole med cucumber (chopped) with tomatoes and Wishbone salad spritzer (12 squirts)
4:00pm - drinkable fat free yogurt
6:45pm - grilled chicken breast, green beans, baked potato

9:00 - 9:50pm -- gym workout
stationery bike - 5 mins
overhead press - 3 sets, 10 reps, 10 lbs
abdominal - 3 sets, 10 reps, 70lbs
lower back - 2 sets, 12 reps, 60 lbs (break) 2 more sets, 12 reps, 70lbs
leg press - 3 sets, 10 reps, 80lbs
lying down leg press - 3 sets, 10 reps, 80lbs
angled leg press - 2 sets, 10 reps, 24lbs
angled calf press - 2 sets, 10 reps, 24lbs
butterfly - 3 sets, 10 reps, 24lbs
rotary chest press - 3 sets, 10 reps, 15lbs


Wednesday, August 20th:

8:30am - (hungry) two packets of oatmeal
1:30pm - poorboy, lean meat, rye bread, 6 fries
4:00pm - bowl of fruit

6:30pm - small bucket of balls @ driving range

8:00pm - chicken salad sandwich



Sooo...I don't miss soda as much as I used to. The 'shakes' have finally subsided. I think I've gotten to the point where, even if I do have it, I don't drink much of it at all.

I do, however, miss ice cream. I had a milk shake over the weekend...but I've been thinking about having more ever since. It hasn't gotten to the point where NEED it...or to where I've gone to the store to get it. Too tired to go to store. LOL

Good night!

Another quick run down...

Hello! I ran out of time last night to blog. Here is my info for Monday, Aug. 18th.

8:15am - oatmeal with banana

1:20pm - chicken salad sandwich on croissant, bowl of Healthy Choice chicken noodle soup

4:00pm - drinkable fat free yogurt and cheese stick

6:45pm - 14z t-bone steak, baked potato with 2 tbsp butter, 1 tbsp sour cream, cheese

According to the Wii Fit, my weight is approximately 251. That was an early morning read. I'll check it again Friday.

Did I mention my feet look "skinny"? I even think my cankles are shrinking! LOL!

80 strokes for 9 holes...ehh...

Hola! Run down of weekend...

Saturday - 1.5 mile walk in the morning
10:30am - 2 eggs scrambled with three(?) cheeses, 2 bacon slices, potatoes, 1 slice wheat toast
5:45pm - Hu Hot (how do i explain that?)
10:20pm - milk shake - chocolate ice cream, whole milk, banana

Sunday - afternoon of golf - 9 holes (2 hours) and putting practice (15 mins)
8:45am - quarter of a bowl of oatmeal
11:15am - steak and eggs - 2 eggs over hard, refried beans
5:45pm - subway - foot long oven roasted chicken breast, lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, one squirt of honey mustard dressing

Friday? It's finally here!

Hello! I finally made it through the end of the week. My walking and workouts have been off this week due to lack of sleep and school. Sheesh! But tomorrow, we're starting bright and early for a walk and maybe the gym. Here's the low down for today...

9:30am - protein shake
1:15pm - poorboy, half bun, lean meat, fruit salad
7:45pm - grilled chicken salad, about a tbsp of ranch dressing, two crackers

So here's the thing. I don't have a real scale. But we do have Wii Fit. On the 10th, this past Sunday, I weighed 256. Today I weigh 254. I supposed if I use my Wii Fit to keep my stats, that would be consistent. Otherwise, maybe over the weekend, I'll buy a scale.

I'll check in with you all again tomorrow! Have a great night! Now that's school's over, I feel re-energized! Yea!