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Fitness Fridays, LIfe

Fitness Friday Mamavation

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This week is a little different.  I noticed my family is really with my program.  Last week we went to an Easter egg hunt in the same park as the dog park.  Of course I took the dog- Lloyd need to be socialized.   After the egg hunt my son said Mom let go to the dog park.

I said “ok lets go get the car.”

He said “no mom you are trying to be healthy lets walk.”  So he made we walk down and back up the hills to the dog park.

Then tonight I said you want to go for a run her said yea sure.  I can also see changes he is aware of his choices.  My son is a competitive swimmer but season we are taking a spring off.  He said “Mom I am not eating as much because I am not swimming.  I just noticed I am not as hungry”.  I am impressed we do not discuss weight or fat in our house we talk about healthy choices.

He is my own personal trainer.

This week I joined the Fleet Feet North Whales Running Program.  It went well I showed up 3 minute late and missed the start I ran ¼ of a mile to catch up only for the group I thought I was chasing take off running.. Just when I thought they were switching to walking they ran faster.  So know I know not to be late this Saturday.

So this week I am applying to be a Mamavation mom. If I am chosen I will work with the Mamavation team in a 6 week boot camp.  Which will include nutrition  help, fitness help and just basically a good old fashion fitness kick in the pants.  I really admired Leah Segedie aka @Bookieboo  and the community of support she gives to women to help them create a healthier life.

Here is the video why I want to be a Mamavation mom.

How can you help me?  Please tweet this for me:

Hey @bookieboo! I want @Babypop  to be the next #Mamavation Mom. She has my support! http://bit.ly/aorv3Y

Then If I am chosen as finalist please vote for me.

Thanks for your continued support.

Fitness

  • Monday- walked
  • Tues- walk /run 1 mile
  • Wed- walked/run around the block
  • Thurs- walked/run around the block

Weight : 265

Fitness Fridays

Undies and Diabetes #fitnessfriday

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So I want to know do you wear underwear while running?  This past week on tues I wore workout compression shorts that were a tad too small… to run the problem was I wore nylon underwear.  Every stride I took on my run the shorts slip down butt (or as I like to say – junk in the trunk), and my undies were exposed.  Did I mention the undies were beige, it look like I was flashing the neighborhood.   So picture me running, pulling up my shorts and holding the dog.. What a sight needless to say not an effective run.

The more I continue on this journey I want to tell you a little more about my health issues.  The main one (of many) is the fact I am a type 2 Diabetic. I was not always one(it is in my family),  when I had my son I was diagnosed with Gestational Diabetes which is a precursor for adult on set Diabetes or Type 2 Diabetes. If I watched myself got in better health, after my son I could have avoid the disease.   I was consider borderline, I did not watch my health.  Then I had my daughter I did not get  Gestational Diabetes,  but I was borderline.  When I left the hospital they said you need to be careful. Yea Yea Yea I thought and lived the same not exercising or watching what I eat.

Then my husband got sick. I was stressed, overworked, and sad would.. I have to live this way for every watching him sick and caring for him I am 37.  Loving my husband, angry and depressed  over the situation. In about June of that year I had signs:

  • I was sad,  the kind of depression I have never felt (crying)
  • I also was peeing alot after every glass of liquid
  • My vision was unclear
  • I could not mental focus

I went to the Doctor.  I told her to run the test but I knew I had Diabetes,  she asked how I knew.. I said the peeing,  I drank water and peed 5 min later.   She said with everything I was going through at home,  that stress could have been the last straw to trigger my diabetes over the edge.

She also explained that depression and lack of focus is a sign of it as well. Since I was not normally depressed.   The vision is also a sign. The doctor put me on some pills and sent me for diabetes education.  She also said I have to start doing 30 minutes of exercise.   So I went to the class and took the drugs.. But never started to exercise.

3 years later..this past January I started  walk/run and fitness Fridays.  The reason

  1. I need to make it to my children graduation, wedding and want to see my Grandkids  (if my kids choose).
  2. The other reason our health insurance sucks. I can only go to see my dr. 3 times a year.  I need to see her every 3 months. So the healthier I get the better off I am.   So yes I am also financial motivated.
  3. The other reason I feel in my 40’s I am an open book. I want to share my journey and you as readers are keeping me going. I say what will they say if i don’t do something or I give up all of my readers want me to succeed.

It is funny as I write this post.. it bothers me how did I get here,  why cant I just take care of my health. I can accomplish great things with my family and my career but I have a block with my weight. I hope my open honest approach to these posts will move me past what comfort I find in food. That is my wish for myself.   The cycle ends with me and does not move on to my children.

 

Fitness:
I am doing noting but house stuff all week.

  • Tuesday: walk run and I also repainted the kitchen cabinets twice 1st was the wrong color
  • Wednesday: I did 6 load of laundry (which I never do hubs does it) Then I carried them up 2 flights of stairs.  and today
  • Thursday: Walk run around then block and scrubbing then painting the swing set. So a lot of stretching.
  • Friday: Walk and Run around the block, Cleaning We are having people over for my daughters birthday nothing like company to get you moving.

I am sore in my but for all the activity, But it is nice to have the energy.

Weight:
started 271
Last week 264 and now 263


Fitness Fridays, LIfe

Stop Listening Fitness Friday {linky}

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So this past week, I was very good with my fitness plan, being a beginning runner is hard.  I ran, I walked, I moved and eaten better all week.  No eating junk food  after dinner,  if  ate  my choice a apple. The ice cream in the fridge;  I avoid it.  Replacing bad choices for  a salad. Yea I am winning a healthy lifestyle.

The thing is..  that killed me this morning, was the scale. I got on this week (complete naked) reading I was down.  Then went to the bathroom and weighed myself  again,  a different number (not in a good way.)  So I decided it was evil and I am not listening to it (sticking my tongue out).  I am going based my progress on my inner voice (hear the healthy angels). Do I feel better? Logically, I know I am better so I don’t need some stinking scale to tell me:  I am doing great (yea Me).

Stop Listening to “those” people.  This past week someone said to me “How is your 30 second running going?” in a snarky (with a giggle) voice.   Their Follow up statement  “but see I read your blog.”  FYI… un-supportive person… It is 30 seconds more than you run and at least I am doing something to make myself healthier.   So there!!

I am listening to someone who has inspired me to do this my friend Justin.   His opinion on running means more to me than others because Justin is a runner. Not a just a dad running when he hits 40.  But a marathon runner,  Justin had done the Boston Marathon for 15 years+ ,  He run most weeks 80 miles(that is more then I drive in a week.)

So Wednesday I spent time talking to Justin I was so excited to tell him about me moving up to 70 seconds.  He gave me some advice in the most supportive way, I really think he is proud of me at no time mocking me.

Justin’s Running Tips for Beginners

  • He said that is great anything counts.
  • Try running in between telephone poles in alternating between walking and running  between the poles. (interval and alternating is the best.)
  • I should only increase 10% at a time because if I go to quickly I could get injured.   (So there I am increasing slow enough seconds an all.. he says go74 seconds.. he said the slow increases.
  • Get great  supportive sneakers
  • Running is more efficient than walking because it takes less time- I noticed
  • He said it was good I had the Loyd (my dog) as a running partner because he will push me to stick to a routine.
  • Before you know it I will be running around the block

So find your Justin and get the support you need on this Fitness Journey

Fitness  this week:

  • Monday walk and than ran 40 seconds
  • Tues walk and then ran 60 seconds
  • Wed walk and then  run 70 seconds
  • Thurs walk and then ran intervals  70 seconds
  • Friday walked and run between telephone poles (Today I even ran in front of my daughters school  don’t care what people think any more let them say what they will about me running)

Weight: (for the record) this week started 271:  remember last week was a bad week- I gained 4

  • Last week 270 to this week 265 (I am going with the 1st number)

Feeling: Better I am not coughing so much after running, my lungs dont hurt,  I am going to bed an hour earlier so I feel well rested.

What did you do to get fit , active,  healthy  this week?


 

Fitness Fridays, LIfe

Fitness Friday 3rd week in feb #fitnessfriday

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Fitness Friday  my movement active goal towards living a healthier life.    So this week was hard to keep active,  I was traveling to NYC and it snowed an rained.  So I did not get out and get my movement on  as much as I would like to be active.

Eating Healthier:  Did how ever make a decision to eat less garbage. I did not have any chips or ice  cream this week .  Which is a huge step for me.   Also Jeff my husband and I decided to not eat after 9 oclock at night (his idea my problem). I pick up more fruit so when I am hungry I can choose and apple of pear.  I am not sure what it will do for my diabetes,  but it is better then chocolate and chips.  Small steps towards being healthy every thing counts.

Womens time: I figure it was a hard week any way you know it is a women thing so I figure any this is better than nothing.

Weekly Fitness Movement

  • Monday-  walk for 5 hours at the Toy Fair NYC  Sarah Peppel and I skip the cab and walk the several block to the Javits Center Walked all day with a huge amount of stuff
  • Tues- valentines day feet sore from the Toy fair..  walk with the kids and the dog ran for 40 seconds .. Impossible with the kids and dog (not to self avoid it)
  • Wed- Rained I stayed in bed and finished a book (but at least I was not eating}
  • Thurs- weather bad- the dog was not happy
  • Friday -walked around  run for 30 seconds

Weight

original weight 271

Starting weekly weight 267- ending 266

So Link up your Fitness Friday Post:



 

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Fitness Friday 2nd week of February w/Linky

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Fitness Friday 2nd week of February  so week 2 went well. I got my “Fitness on” most of the week.  Staying moving all weeks, as I work on getting healthier, small steps literately .  The goal is to do better with my Diabetes,  the doctor told me 1/2 of movement will help my numbers.

  • Friday I was in an Airport heading to Red Gold Tomatoes Factory and Taste of the NFL so I could not get out but I walked in the airpot.
  • Saturday & Sunday  Still with Red Gold  It went Ok I was conscious about my goals but did enjoy myself.  I avoid the cupcake but partake in a amazing Donuts and did have some of the biscuits and gravy at the hotel. Not the greatest choices for my Diabetes.   I figure the walk around the plant and walk around the Taste of the NFL accounted for something. The “taste” was in a Gleaners food bank which was 3 football fields long.
  • Monday: 1 block walked I ran for 40 seconds, my dog ran in front of me he is getting better. (hope he does not break my ankle)
  • Tuesday: I did not walk or run  it was raining ( I need o find something to do, next time I my try dancing with the Kinects) I can do long as I am alone the dance game mocks me.
  • Wednesday: 2 blocks and ran for 50 seconds
  • Thursday:2 block other direction ran for 50 seconds.. (note to self better to run down hill.)
  • Friday: 1 block ran for 40.. want to rush home to finish this post.  Next week I will hold off on Friday so I can post Thurs night.

Food I am getting better I did not have ice cream at home all week, and I did not buy chips.   I ordered a salad when I was out.  I did have some fries off of a friends plate but it was better then eating them all myself.

Meds: I am remembering to take them better.  I always took my large amount and would forget the night ones.. I remembered them 4 out of 7 nights.

Fitness Results:  moving around the house is easier.  I find I am more tired at night.   I am not sure if it is walking but I cant stay awake past 12pm (another reason I did not finish this post last night.

What the scale said 267 from 271

So join me and link up your Fitness Friday post.   We can all support each other in this fitness journey to better health.