Week 35

Weight: 262.8

Weight loss in one week: 3.8
Total weight lost: 105.6
Average weekly weight loss: 3.02

Weight left to lose: 22.8
Weeks left at average loss: 7.55
Estimated total weeks: 42.55 (about 9.82 months)

So it went pretty sell this week.  Of course, I would have loved to lose over 6 pounds.  Just to erase my the error of last week.  But it was a pretty good week last week.  And I think I'm back on track.  Just over 22 pounds to lose!  That's almost nothing.  I can totally do that. Talk about motivation!  Less than 2 months to go!  Gotta do it!

Post 150 & Weekly Wrap-Up

I finished up the week really well.  We'll see what the scale says tomorrow, but I think I'm back!  I worked out a lot, but didn't complete anything--those dang DVD workouts!  Back to the case with you, Denise Austin.  You and your annoying voice and crazy-intense Yoga sessions.  They're great, and they really do a great job on my flexibility and strength.  And I would like to continue to do them (and will in the future, probably).  But when I get home, the only workout I really want to do is go for a walk. 

Coming up on the weekend, I really need to get my act together.  My usual routine is pedal to the metal Monday through Friday.  And then ease up on Saturday and Sunday.  Now, I know I don't need to keep up the intensity, but I really don't do that much exercising on the weekend, and I need to.  I will this weekend.  Maybe some walks or some sit-ups.

And last, but not least, I wanted to welcome Rick back to the community.  It's been a couple of months, and he's had some health scares, so support would be greta to give him right now.  Check out his blog and send him some love.

Thursday:
2.66- 15 minute sessions on the Elliptical
1- 20 minute session on the Treadmill (1.91 Miles)
0.5- 20 minute session on the Treadmill
2.5- 10 minute sessions on the Stairmaster (308; 306)
30 sit ups
3.5 mile walk
Read the Bible Daily
Pray Daily

Total:
5- 15 minute sessions on the Elliptical
5- 20 minute sessions on the Treadmill
5- 10 minute sessions on the Stairmaster
180 sit ups
Walk 9.5 miles
2 sets of 2- 60 second planks
Read the Bible Daily
Pray Daily
Fast
Date with Anna

Remaining:
2 DVD Workouts
2 sets of 2- 60 second planks

Goals for Next Week:
5- 15 minute sessions on the Elliptical
5- 20 minute sessions on the Treadmill
5- 10 minute sessions on the Stairmaster
210 sit ups
Walk 15 miles
4 sets of 2- 60 second planks
Read the Bible Daily
Pray Daily
Fast
Date with Anna

Maybe not

So work was crazy. And I didn't have much time to workout.  And I usually carpool with Anna, so I couldn't stay late.  So I could only do about 30 minutes.  And that was not enough to get my whole workout in--especially since I missed one day this week already.  So what do I do?  I do extra tomorrow!  :)  That's right!  I have to do 40 minutes on the elliptical, 25 minutes on the stairstepper, and 30 minutes on the treadmill  That's 95 minutes in the gym.  Over an hour and a half!  I'll have to break it in two sessions (early morning and late afternoon) in order to make it.  There's no way that I'll meet every goal--no DVD workouts.  I think I'll take those off the goals again--but still try to do them with Anna just for fun.  It's tough to balance sometimes, right?  But what's most important?  That's the key to this journey.  Placing the right things in the right order.   

Thursday:
0.66- 15 minute sessions on the Elliptical
1- 20 minute session on the Treadmill (1.82 Miles)
60 sit ups
1 set of 2- 60 second planks
Read the Bible Daily
Pray Daily

Total:
2.33- 15 minute sessions on the Elliptical
3.5- 20 minute sessions on the Treadmill
2.5- 10 minute sessions on the Stairmaster
180 sit ups
Walk 9.5 miles
2 sets of 2- 60 second planks
Read the Bible Daily
Pray Daily
Fast
Date with Anna

Remaining:
2.66- 15 minute sessions on the Elliptical
1.5- 20 minute sessions on the Treadmill
2.5- 10 minute sessions on the Stairmaster
30 sit ups
Walk 3.5 miles
2 DVD Workouts
2 sets of 2- 60 second planks
Read the Bible Daily
Pray Daily

Hot 100 Update 10: I'm back...

...with a vengeance!
• Consistently achieve my weekly goals (missed one goal last week)
• Have a “Tigger Attitude” at work (done--tough considering the recent developments, huh?)
• Increase intensity on one machine (treadmill, elliptical, or stair stepper) bi-weekly (done)
• Only drink one cup of coffee a day (done)
• No alcohol (done)
• No Fast Food (done)
• Read three books (done--1/2 way done with my second)
• Cook dinner three nights a week (done)
• Stop eating at least 2 hours before bed (pretty good this week)
• End the year under 275 pounds (done)
• Add fasting into my spiritual life (done)
• Get plugged in at my church (met some more people, and we have a potluck with more people on Sunday)
• Get to know my neighbors (We'll be making cookies to deliver to our neighbors this weekend)
• Develop a budget with Anna—and stick to it! (Anna's not ready to start our budget until the end of the year, but I figure we should at least start it.)
• Regularly achieve an estimated "burn" of 300 Calories in my 10 minutes on the Elliptical. (Hit 300 today, but I want to hit 300 at least 3 times a week.)
• Build up to an ability to run 2 miles in my 20 minute session on the treadmill. (Hit 1.89 today, also want to meet this goal 3 times a week to get the green mark)
• Lose enough size to fit into size 38 jeans and a large shirt. (Haven't checked this week.  I'll add it into my weekly routine to try those clothes on each week.  I'm wonder if they'll get tired of me!?)

Wednesday:
1.66- 15 minute sessions on the Elliptical
1- 20 minute session on the Treadmill (1.89 Miles)
0.5- 20 minute session on the Treadmill
1- 10 minute session on the Stairmaster (305 Calories)
0.5- 10 minute session on the Stairmaster
Walk 7.5 miles (4.1 mph rate)
Read the Bible Daily
Pray Daily

Total:
1.66- 15 minute sessions on the Elliptical
2.5- 20 minute sessions on the Treadmill 
2.5- 10 minute sessions on the Stairmaster
120 sit ups
Walk 9.5 miles
1 set of 2- 60 second planks
Read the Bible Daily
Pray Daily
Fast
Date with Anna

Remaining:
3.33- 15 minute sessions on the Elliptical
2.5- 20 minute sessions on the Treadmill
2.5- 10 minute sessions on the Stairmaster
90 sit ups
Walk 3.5 miles
2 DVD Workouts
3 sets of 2- 60 second planks
Read the Bible Daily
Pray Daily

Today, I kicked butt pretty well.  I need to catch up my goals, so it's going to be a couple of crazy days.  It's kinda fun, to be honest, but it is taking me away from some of my time with Anna.  How was I able to get in such a big workout?  Yup, I went into the gym at 9:30 a.m.--awesome!

Philippians 4:10-13

I rejoice in the Lord greatly that now at last you have revived your concern for me; indeed, you were concerned for me, but had no opportunity to show it.  Not that I am referring to being in need; for I have learned to be content with whatever I have.  I know what it is to have little, and I know what it is to have plenty. In any and all circumstances I have learned the secret of being well-fed and of going hungry, of having plenty and of being in need.   I can do all things through him who strengthens me.  - Philippians 4:10-13 NRSV

Why am I putting this on my blog?  Well, today was a tough one.  Not too bad.  But tough.  And it reminded me of the verse above: "for I have learned to be content with whatever I have."  It all started out well: I got in to work early, got a lot of follow-ups done, and was well into my day when I had lunch with one of my friends.  Then it all kinda went south: I stopped by the grocery store after lunch and got a speeding ticket (my first one in years).  Then I got into work and found out that I'm being assigned to a different department; to the first position I had at my company three years ago.  It's not a demotion per se, but it's definitely not an advancement for me.  I'm okay with it, though, but it probably won't look too good on the ol' resume--which I am NOT dusting off, by the way.  I know that this won't interfere with my career path at my company, but it'll just be more circuitous!  So, although people usually say that bad things usually come in threes, there was nothing else.  (Well, I did almost rear-end a big truck, and didn't get too much exercise in).  Yeah, not much exercise in at all.  I was planning on exercising when I got back from lunch, but that didn't really work out, you know?

On the plus side, my new role won't be nearly as busy as the one I'm leaving.

And it looks like I'll have a lot of catching up to do this week!

Tuesday:
30 sit ups
Read the Bible
Pray
Date with Anna

Total:
1- 20 minute session on the Treadmill (1.75 Miles)
1- 10 minute session on the Stairmaster (395 Calories)
120 sit ups
Walk 2 miles
1 set of 2- 60 second planks
Read the Bible Daily
Pray Daily
Fast
Date with Anna

Remaining:
4- 15 minute sessions on the Elliptical
5- 20 minute sessions on the Treadmill
4- 10 minute sessions on the Stairmaster
90 sit ups
Walk 11 miles
2 DVD Workouts
3 sets of 2- 60 second planks
Read the Bible Daily
Pray Daily

By, the way, why is my post in red?  Check out My friend Josie's blog.