So here is a great stream of?’s

• Posted on 26th April 2008
• in This-n-that
• by Dragonfly

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Sarah took the time to ask these ?’s and I am one never to pass up a time to answer… I think it is becasue I secreatly love to hear myself talk. But whatever. *G* 

Jen – I just have a few questions. 1) How many days a week did you exercise? For how long? What type of exercise did you do? 2) Do you plan to lose any more weight? Based on that chart – it looks like you have lost 80 pounds – that is absolutely amazing? 3) Did your kids get upset about no junk food? I think mine would have a fit about it. 4) not a question – but I think you should post a before and after picture. It should certainly motivate a lot of people. Great Job. Keep up the good work.

 

1. I started in August with just getting in the pool. I am a swimmer from high school and have a love for the water. It is were I feel most at home. I figured if I could just start there we could see what would happen. Than ti grew. I needed to save money on gas. I have a trolley that I pull behind my bike for any little kids that need a ride. My youngest being that it was his first few weeks in school got to go to and from school int eh trolley. So you know that is a 2.5 mile ride one way. I was taking him to and from therapy as well. It worked out great for the gas and for my body. In October I was talking to my swim coach. (from high school) and told him that I knew I needed to look into some dry land…(weight lifting) but I didn’t know were to start and doing it on my own was a BIG undertaking when I knew NOTHING about it. So he thought I might be able to get our local JrHi P.E. teacher to take me on. And he did. He has been a trainer in the gym for me since than. He asked my goals and we went from there. At first it was only 3 days a week. Than went up to 5. than it was “Be more sport specific” He pushed me in all the right places. So baby steps is what I am saying here. But as for what I am doing now….. I work out 6 days a week. 5 of those I work out for 2.5 hours (Or more) a day. Everything in your life is an opportunity to work out. Going through the grocery store is a whole new experience for me. I have been known to stand at the milk and use the two gallons that I am buying as weights right there. 😉 here is how it looks

 

Monday- bike for 1hour 15 min. run outside for 30 min. than swim for 1 hour. Any extra through out the day are a plus.

Tuesday- bike for 30 min. weight train for 30 min. run for 30 min. swim for 1 hour.

Wednesday-bike for 1hour 15 min. run outside for 30 min. than swim for 1 hour. Any extra through out the day are a plus. While hubby is in Aquatic therapy I get in another 1-1.5 hours of swimming.

Thursday- bike for 30 min. weight train for 30 min. run for 30 min. swim for 1 hour. I donate time to the school on this day. This is one of those extras.. I bike to and from the school 3 miles round trip than I also will be known to be doing sit ups and push up’s even pull ups while I am, running the copier. Every time is an opportunity to make your body stronger. 😉

Friday-bike for 1hour 15 min. run outside for 30 min. than swim for 1 hour. Any extra through out the day are a plus. While hubby is in Aquatic therapy I get in another 1-1.5 hours of swimming.

Saturday is only 1.5 hours of swimming. Than I normally try to get on my bike or run on the treadmill latter in the day. Not to mention chase my kids round the house. 😉

 

Most important is to remember I didn’t start here. That is just were I am right now. I am trying to be ready for that Tri and it scares me. * G*

 

2. I have lost 80 pounds and I am darned proud of that. Do I plan to loose more. Yeah I do. The goal that my Dr. and I set was that I would loose till I got to 130-135. she wants to try and get me to a healthy level that will be maintainable for me. I am happy were I am. Truly happy. But loosing a few more wont hurt me. I have a great chuncky middle that could use some toning. 😉

3. My kids were not upset about no junk food. Here is the biggest thing. I just stoped having it around. With the knowledge to them that everything was okay in moderation. They still get to have a treat. I use a lot of sugar free Jello in my house. But they know… my 9 year old was over at a friends house and the dad called asking me what I had done to my son. Here I am thinking. Ummmm…. nothing, I don’t think why? He said. I have been trying to give him soda and a twinky/ ho ho all night and the kid will have one of it. Keeps telling me something and another about moderation. I laughed so hard. And was filled with pride. They are listening and learning how to fuel their bodies. With him being a swimmer and going to be doing a Tri with me next year. I am happy to hear it. 😉 Yours may have a fit. But the best thing I can think is to start substituting. Get rid of it and bring in the jello. Put some whip topping on it. And whalla…. you have a sweet treat that wont kill you or them. Fruit is a great alternative to sweet snacks. Give it a month and they will realize that you mean it. 😉

4. I have an older few pictures below for you. I put them in a collage. I need to get one from now. 😉 but I am lazy and I need to ask my kids to help out. But enjoy.

 

 

Thank you for taking the time to read and ask ?’s. sometimes I think i throw things out there that never get read. Thank you for the complement and I plan on being fit for the rest of my life. it is a change that has made me think differently about everything.

This is very doable for anyone. And all you have to do is put one foot in front of the other and get started. 😉 grab the biggest looser books read them and get started on a new healthy way of life. It is so worth it. And you feel so much better. 😉

 

God Bless

DFOUT