Wednesday, January 20, 2010

Decisions...Decisions

THE STREAK IS OVER!
Yep, you heard it here, folks. Last night I was forced to make a choice...a conscious decision, and I ended my 193 day run. I was hoping to make it a year, I was hoping to at least make it 200 days. But, my body had other ideas. I've been going through some...stuff....some stress, and that's why my body got run down, and why I got sick the past few weeks, why I had lowered my exercising minutes, why I never pushed super hard. I was pushing hard enough for what my body can withstand right now. See with me, the first place my body takes a hit is in my back, and then it just spreads from there. So, with lack of sleep being the final straw that broke this camels back, last night I was SICK! I mean, move and throw up-sick. I had 3 hours of sleep Saturday night, and I knew it would hit me like a ton of bricks this week. At dinner last night, I sat there and looked at my food. I didn't really want to eat, but I knew I should, so I ate. It tasted good....but soon, I was swooning. I layed my head on the table and said 'you know I think I need to go to bed.' But I sat there, thinking...what can I do in the exercise department? Which one can I accomplish without killing myself? Which one could I tolerate? And the answer was....nothing. I couldn't even dream of anything. My husband told me that I was strong, that I COULD accomplish it if I wanted to....but my body...it said 'uh, I don't think so'. So, with that, I chose to end my streak. I sat in for my girls bedtime story, but I was hurtin....I needed bed. At 8:30, I lay there in bed, still as I could with my head spinning, and the room spinning, trying not to vomit...similar to the feeling as if I were completely out of my mind drunk...except without a drop of alcohol...and I decided right then and there that perhaps my body needs a break. I'm going through some tough stuff, and my body is taking the hit...so...I've decided to take the rest of the week off. No working out...unless I do X Stretch. And then on Monday, I will start P90X. I cannot force myself to do a half-assed workout this week, mentally, emotionally, physically, and expect to recover from this run-down, overstressed body, mind, spirit. I feel really bad for Pitbull...we were supposed to be doing this week together...starting this second round together, finishing together. {{{ PITBULL: I WILL however just be a week behind ya girl.}}}
You know that saying, "what doesn't kill you makes you stronger?" Well, I intend to be iron woman! Strong as steel! I am Woman, hear me roar!

Today, I'm feeling still out of sorts physically. I'm tired, my stomach is swirling still...got a slight headache....and right now, even tho part of me is disappointed in the streak being broken, another part of me knows that I have to take a mini break...recoup, so I can go strong again. I sense another streak coming on....Monday, January 25, 2010 marks the beginning of "THE STREAK, pt 2" LOL

Monday, January 18, 2010

Couch 25K...and NO P90X!

I did my couch25K around 5, and it took every last ounce of energy I had. The lack of sleep I had yesterday is affecting me today, obviously. I'm tired. I'm really really tired! So, I've made an executive decision...LOL...and I will start my 2nd round of P90X tomorrow...I will start with the second day...and continue with the rest of the program as is...and you know what...I don't even feel guilty or bad because I worked my butt off on the treadmill...

Tomorrow...Plyo

Sunday, Jan. 18..some X stretch...

SO I had 3 hours of sleep Sat. night. I was dead on my feet Sunday. Literally. It was all I could do to stay vertical-ish to get some X stretch in. 20 minutes keeps my streak going strong...

Tomorrow...P90X + Couch25K

Sunday, January 17, 2010

Sat. Jan. 17/10 A little X Stretch goes a long way...

I almost forgot to workout today. We were gone or busy all day, and I remembered at 9...too tired for couch25K, already did strength last night...so X stretch it was again. I chose the ones that were good for arms and legs, neck...much needed stretches.

Looks like couch25K tomorrow.

Friday, January 15, 2010

June 5th ~ 5K

I just registered for another 5K...this time it's with Jacqui (YAY) and Pammy (can't wait to meet you in person!) This is going to be fun!

strength 20 minutes

Thurs. Jan. 14/10...X Stretch

I did 30 minutes of X Stretch. I find that because I'm not doing the program until next week, I don't feel obligated to do the whole thing...so I pick the ones that work for my current program...the arms, the legs, the glutes...I steer clear of the back stuff, for now. Getting some in feels good.

Thursday, January 14, 2010

A Little Side Competition with Cindy.

yeah, the flash on the camera is a LOVELY thing when wearing all black, especially TIGHT black. If your eyes need help, I'm sure the E.R isn't too far away, LOL

So a gal from weightloss wars challenged me today....she threw the gauntlet down, and I accepted it. The race is on....Cindy, if you're reading this (which I know you are) I'm bringin all I have baby! LOL. The race is the first one to 200 lbs wins. I am currently at 224.5. There is no cash prize...there is no trophy, there is however bragging rights....ha..kidding...there is PRIDE! So, between the Losing competition, and my P90X with Pitbull and Pammy...and my training doing the couch25K, I'll be plenty active. All's fair in...weightloss! ;O)
Btw, the funny look on my face, the way I'm holding my mouth...yeah, that's because I have Crest WhiteStrips in..LOL....Whats up with the little blotches too? Gotta clean the lens...TIP: if you're going to wear TIGHT BLACK, make sure the lens is CLEAN! I CANNOT wait to have THESE clothes on (which are the same ones for the LOSING comp too)..in a month, in 2 months... I'm going to ROCK them! ha...Def Leppard...ROCK...hehe.