EP - Wednesday

Tomorrow is a new month! It's already April!!! Beautiful weather - beautiful sunshine - how can I not be motivated? I am also going to NYC soon so I better gear up for my little vacay away to the "cit-ay" (I'm so cheesy) I can't say I ate so well yesterday and today - but I am trying to get some light exercising in. I know it's not my usual intense work out - it's hard with a sick baby at home - but I am definitely doing better.

:)

Hugs,
E

Laura 3.30.10

Another successful day of staying under my calories and a 1 hour workout!! :D

Hugs,

Laura

Monday Update Laura

Alright I counted my calories yesterday! and I stayed with in my range!! YAY ME!! :) My range is 1,000 to 1,068. I was a little under but that is fine with me. Yesterday's totals: 909! :) I also did a 6 mile run which was an hour of cardio and I lifted a little weights afterwards. Today I can't walk!! LOL :)

hugs

Laura

EP - Monday

Oh Laura - that is awesome that you did an hour on Friday!!! I wish I was following in your footsteps.

I am totally with you on the whole runaround. I have gained SO much weight the last 2 months that I can't even step on the scale - which is crazy for me because I check everyday pretty much. Today - I was too scared - I couldn't do it. I have been saying that it's because my pookie bear gets sick every other week (and ofcourse sick right now again) but I am sick of using that as an excuse. I am going to work out today from home - and I HAVE to eat better. I was talking about it with my husband last night and he said the same thing - losing weight is 80% food. You need to eat the right foods to lose weight.

So - I am going to be eating a lot of fish! It is the lightest protein out there - full of lots of goodness and almost no fat! It's healthy, delicious and will help me lose weight! My brother is getting married this summer so I have the motivation! Now I need the will and strength to keep at it!

Cheers,
E

Jerri 3.29.10

So, E, I totally hear ya about lookin forward to summer but not ready for it yet! I hope you have a good week and enjoy the birthday festivities. I wore a hoodie to church lastnight and was thinking..."man I'm not going to be able to layer up like this and cover my love handles for much longer..." I gotta get in gear! Although I'd LOVE to lose more, about 7 lbs will get me back into most of my clothes. So, today I decided to post in advance, I'll edit and confirm later today if I have time!! (that's as big IF!) So here's the plan:

Protien Smoothie
Apple/almonds
Salad
Grapes/celery/carrots
Sensible Dinner (tba)

I have to go get my tennis shoes on right now before I eat my breakfast and feed Sadie again. Hopin to get a GOOD workout in before lunch! Have a good day divas!!

Laura Update

So I am terrified to get on the scale this morning but it has to be done!! I know it's not going to be good even though I did do a lot of cardio this month! FOOD is my weakness and today it starts again! I am sick of the run around!!! REALLY, I MEAN REALLY!!! WTH ( I so could use harsher words) I will update again this evening! I did workout 1 hour on Friday though :)

hugs

Laura

EP - Friday

I am soooo tired - I have had a really rough week and I have so much going on right now - especially with Sarah's birthday around the corner - I will be busy baking - decorating etc. And it's cold again :( It was so warm last week but it's back to being cold! Summer - where are you?! Wait - don't come too quickly...I still have some weight to lose... :)

E

Jerri 3.26.10

Hmm, I just realized March is nearly over!! Where did it go, Divas!? I'm sorry I've been completely MIA on here. I know you probably saw that I'm still alive because I have checked email and fb. I see you girls are discussing sporting bikinis........ugh, I don't even want to think about that! I have been under the weather a teensy bit, this morning I woke up with no voice, but it came back about 2 octaves lower than my normal voice. I think it scared Ava and Sadie...LOL (no joke, they were scared!) haha! Anyway, we're all used to it now. I haven't had much of an appetite, but when I do it's like comfort food, which I can't taste anyhow! I literally had frozen french fries for supper lastnight....how lame is that! (They weren't actually frozen anymore, I baked them first, lol) So, I dragged myself onto the elliptical on Wednesday and that's the long and short of my healthiness this week! :) I did count up the weeks until June, and in theory I could safely lose 20 pounds by then....I'd have to get radical about this, I'm not sure if I'm ready to get radical? Does that make sense? (I need to though! I would feel so great about myself! I mean, not that I feel bad about myself, just my squishy dimply non-bikini-ready bootie) I hope you're all having a great day, hopefully I'll be back sooner this time, with LOTS of healthy skuttle-butt! :)

EP

What a week! I know - it's only Wednesday but it has been busy!

I finally went to the gym today - feel SO much better. I have been eating a lot of rice wraps or lettuce wraps - they are delish!!!

I am sooo bad at working out from home - so that is my goal tomorrow - to actually work out at home!!! :)

I'm with you Laura - I am totally wanting to be able to sport a bikini this summer - but that would require major work :) Here's hoping ladies!!!

Cheers,
E

Update Laura

Alright.... I'm still alive, just SUPER busy! I worked out for 1 hour Monday, but did not make it to the gym today. This week is going to be hard for me because Claudia is on Spring Break. No vacations planed for our family :( I do wish I was basking on a beach somewhere! I have had a few delusional thoughts of sporting a bikini this summer!?! Ya you heard that right! Bwahahaha..... In my dreams :D

hugs

Laura

EP - Amen Sistas!

Agreed and Agreed!!! :)

It is Spring Break here in Canada and there is no gym time for me. However - I am trying to eat healthy so hopefully that pays off. I am still lingering at 144.6 lbs - no weight lost at all - but now that spring is here and the weather is absolutely gorgeous - I am feeling energized and excited about losing the weight and staying healthy!

I felt like a huge hippo last week - but like Maggie said - life happens - junk happens - good habits still happen - and life is good :)

Today I bought lots of yummy and healthy grocery (along with some Skinny Cow ice cream) and I am excited to be healthier than ever this summer! :)

Cheers,
E

Laura Update

I agree Maggie! Although I went shopping yesterday and felt like a huge hippo the whole time. You know when you just feel FAT and other days you feel skinny. Well anyway it was very depressing because I have been working very hard at this! Friday I ended up working out for an hour! :) Saturday and Sunday I took off. Monday I did an hour, Tuesday another hour, and I plan for an hour each day for the rest of the week!

I will get down to the 130's!!!!! :)

Hugs

Laura

We're all okay

Hey Ladies,

I've been reading some of our recent posts, and I think we're all too hard on ourselves. I think {and KNOW} that life gets in the way of our best intentions. But let's look at the big picture. We're all working out and eating right pretty consistently - probably better than most of the population! This whole thing is not about how to crash diet and exercise like mad for the short term - it's about a REAL, LASTING lifestyle change. Sometimes we splurge on junk food, or emotionally eat, or skip a workout - but ultimately - within a day or two, we're back here posting on our success. So... let's celebrate our consistent achievements and forget about our mis-steps! Pat yourselves on the back, ladies - we're doing GREAT!

Re: my workouts -Sunday & Monday I was sick. Tuesday - 25 min walk. Wednesday - 25 min walk/run :)

JK Official Workout Challenge Loser!! :)

Hi Ladies! I just wanted to let you know I'm still alive and kickin'. I actually got a really good walk/run in yesterday plus the elliptical, and a walk again today. My eating has been good, probably like 80/20. :) We had pizza for supper too, but I limited my portions. I'm totally wiped out, sooo busy! Hope to be back on here tomorrow!

EP - Monday

No work out - lots of pizza, cinnamon rolls and chips instead. I have my nieces sleeping over for Spring break tonight - tomorrow we go shopping for one of my niece's prom dress. Indulging....guiltily but oh well!

I really want this weight to come off...*sigh*....but it's definitely taking a lot of time :(

Cheers,
E

EP - Saturday

I worked out today!!! YAY!!! :)

I went to the gym early this morning - at around 7:30am and worked out for an hour. I burned over 620 cals :)

Hope you're all having an awesome weekend!!!!

Cheers,
E

EP - Friday

No work out for me yesterday :(  But today - I am hitting the gym!!! :)

I'm doing pretty good I think. Still a long ways to go - but doing good :)

Cheers Ladies!

Laura March Cardio Challenge Day 8 & 9

Sorry I have not posted, I am sooooooo busy! I have been working out though. Monday I did an hour of cardio. Tuesday I did an hour and a half. Wednesday I only did 30 minutes of cardio, followed by some weights. Thursday I did 1 hour and 20 minutes. Today we will see if I get to the gym. I have tons to do and I'm so tired!

You all are doing fabulous!!!

hugs

Laura

MM - My week so far

Hi Divas!

I think I last posted on Tuesday... here's my update.

Wednesday - 30 min jog & 120 min bellydancing
Thursday - 28 min jog
Friday {so far} - 23 min jog - OMG - SO TIRED!

How are you ladies doing?

Jerrica March Challenge Day What?

Hey Divas! What's happenin!? I have nothing to report, thus I have not blogged with you. Eujean, you're not bombing at the challenge, you're doing so great! I did take an amazing one hour walk outside yesterday, the wind in my hair, the sunshine on my face, fresh air in my lungs, it was wonderful! Today I should have, but instead I took the girls to town, we ran errands and did grocery shopping. Sadie's been super fussy, no fever, no teeth in sight, just fussy and spitting up. Typical baby bad hair day, I suppose. I was laughing with the hubby tonight when he got home, he was like: "You went to town today?" (Kind of surprised I guess, because we've been going to grocery shopping late at night after supper the past few weeks, so he can take the girls in one cart and they go do their thing while I shop.) And I told him that it takes me a whole hour to get up the courage to decide to go grocery shopping by myself! It looks just like any other small item on a to-do list, but it's so exhausting with three little kids. I hope you're all doing great, and I hope to have more to report. I'm not holding my breath about fitness tomorrow because I have 101 things to do to make it to a fundraiser banquet that our local Pregnancy Resource Center is hosting, it's a cause I love and I serve on the board. Ava's got therapies, I want to go help decorate in the morning, and then getting everyone ready, to a babysitter, showing up early...it will be a big production of a day like I said. Anyway, enough blah-blah-blah. TTYS!

Jerr

EP - Wednesday

I worked out today at the gym for 1 hour. I did the elliptical, treadmill and some kind of stepping equipment.

I am TIRED. DEAD tired.

Ate well yesterday - I plan on eating super healthy today :)

Cheers,
E

MM - Update

Hey Ladies!

It's been a crazy few days. I've been able to get in 30 min runs in the mornings for the last 2 days. I've been eating ok. I was at a funeral today from 11am-5pm {it was a big police funeral - with 5000 officers in attendance}. We had to walk about 1.5km to the funeral location, then back to the car again later - so even more cardio! The weather here is lovely - so Spring-like. I hope it stays, but I'm too afraid to check the weather forecast :)

EP - Tuesday

*UPDATE: I did the Tracy Anderson DVD today - OMGOODNESS. I forgot how much work it is. But the verdict is in - I LOVE Tracy Anderson's DVD better than Jillian Michael's because it goes by SO fast!!! Maybe it's because I've done it a lot and know exactly what's coming up. I am going to do her DVD again on Thursday - and maybe switch back to Jillian's next week. I did 1 hour of working out today - my arms are sore and I'm exhausted since I started my work out at 10:15 PM. :) I HAD to get it done - so I'm glad I did. 

I did pretty good yesterday. I did a 45 minute work out - I also ate really well (lots of fish and broccoli).

Today - I am travelling around a bit so I hope that I have time to work out - either this afternoon or tonight - and I am prepping my meals for tonight since I won't be home till a little later.

How are you guys doing? The weather is so beautiful here - I am LOVING the sunshine and I can feel spring just around the corner - one of my favourite seasons of the year! :)

Cheers,
E

EP - Bomber

Hey Ladies - I am failing miserably at this challenge. And honestly - I have been eating out like a pig this weekend - with no work out - and I was out of town - so yeah. BOMBER. :)

But today is a new day - this week is a new week - and I am going to jump on board hardcore like you ladies!!!

Today I hit the gym in the am - and tomorrow I am pulling out my Tracy Anderson.

I am starting off with some tea this morning - egg whites - and a big salad for lunch with grapes for snacks. :) I love waking up super early too - I am feeling it today ladies!!! :)

Hugs,
E

Laura March Cardio Challenge Day 6 & 7

Alright I usually do not workout on the weekend, I am trying very hard to work out every single day but it's just not happening! I did not workout yesterday Saturday, but today I did an hour and a half of cardio today and burnt 920 calories!! Woohoo! :D I also weighed myself this morning and I was down 1 pound! I'm at 149 :) I love this challenge! Thanks Maggie!! I hope you all are having a fabulous weekend! My weekend... MUCHO stressful! I just feel like I am going full steam, and fear a nervous breakdown is right around the corner! LOL! AGHHHH! I need a vacation, a warm sandy beach with a pina colada would be nice!

Hugs

Laura

MM - Weekend Update

Hi Ladies!

Here's my update from the last 2 days. It's been a CRAZY busy weekend, but every weekend is busy.

Saturday I did a 25 min run @ the gym, on the treadmill.

Today I had a 2 hr bellydance rehearsal :) Whew - it's fun, but tiring!!

Off to watch the Oscars!

Jerrica March Challenge Day 7

OR Crocheting doesn't count as a workout...

So, yesterday I went to my Aunt's house and she taught me how to crochet, I had a hard time getting the hang of it at first (I'm not the most coordinated person) But, then I got the hang of it and am strangely addicted!! Now this might not seem like something that should keep me from working out, but with three little ones, even a short road trip to another town is a big deal! We spent the morning before and evening afterwards at my parent's house and I completely forgot about working out, it was just that hectic of a day!! We got home late, fed the girls, gave them baths and crashed! Good news is that on Friday I did a 1 hour workout to make up for missing Thursday and today I plan to do the same. Hope you Divas have a great weekend! TTYS! Jerr

Laura March Cardio Challenge Dat 4 & 5

Alright ladies... I rocked yesterday's workout. I did an hour and a half workout! A 3 mile run and a hour of boxing. :D

Today is a different story... I didn't work out today! Ugh my daughter didn't have school today so I took her to go play golf.

Hugs to everyone! :)

Laura

Jerrica March Challenge Day 4b & 5 :)

Hi Divas! How are you today!!?? Today is a new day...I already bombed out and didn't workout yesterday...but today I'm doing 1 hr workout, does that count? Can I make a day up if I do it immediately?? :) So, 'nuf said, I'm going to hit the elliptical right now! Have a great Friday!! PS. I decided to reward myself with a pedicure at the end of a successful March Challenge...I need one for spring anyway!

EP - Thursday

I didn't do any intense work out - but trust me - I did my fair share of walking. I did over an hour and a bit. I am really sore from yesterday too. I think my pookie bear is actually getting sick again - I'm crossing my fingers that it isn't so!!!!

I hope to be able to go to the gym tomorrow morning - but it doesn't look like it'll happen because of pookie bear. Oh well.

I have gained so much weight though - and my "present" is around the corner so I am SUPER bloated right now. Ugh. *think happy thoughts*think happy thoughts* <---- that's what I've been saying to myself all week :)

Hugs ladies!

Jerrica March Challenge Day 4

Sorry I missed blogging lastnight!! It was a crazy day, it's been a crazy week! Yesterday was my first day at home all week, and I'm in housework up to my ears! Ava has therapy this morning, but it lasts one hour so we're only gone from home for a little over that. (Norwood School is right down the road from my house.) I DID 30 minutes on the elliptical yesterday afternoon (Incase you haven't noticed, it's my standby, no brainer workout for days I don't feel like working out!) I know I need more resistance, but for now I still feel better at least getting my cardio in! I'm planning the exact same workout today, I forsee Mt.Laundrymore in my future! Hope everyone has a great day!

laura March Cardio Challenge.day3.

We will miss you Eujean! I ♥ fb! I did another 1 hour today at the gym. I did the gauntlet again. I burnt 660 calories. But I also ate all day long, I was staving! Here is a picture of the machine from hell! ;)

{{Hugs}}

Laura

March Cardio Update

Hey ladies,

I did a 30 min walk yesterday, and then did 160 mins of bellydancing tonight. I'm SO tired, but it was WONDERFUL!

Glad you're enjoying the challenge!!

EP - Longest 40 minute work out EVER.

***Update*** 
Hey Ladies! I have decided to take a Facebook "fast" - so if you need to contact me - please do so via email :) It's there in my "info" section - or you can just message me and I will get it in my gmail inbox :) I will keep posting here and on my blog though - so you know what's going on with my life! :)  HUGS! xoxoxo

Okay - so I did it ladies. I worked out. I used a different Jillian Michaels DVD - and this is my verdict. ALL HER DVDs ARE HARD. Lol. I haven't tried the 30 day shred - but I'm sure it's gonna be hard.

That was honestly the LONGEST 40 minutes of my life! lol! I am DEAD tired - more tired than when I go to the gym and work out for 1.5 hours. Wow. I am definitely going to be sore tomorrow.

I'm glad that I did it though. That was a serious jump start to working out again. I plan on doing another 40 minutes tomorrow with a different DVD.

*sigh* Hope you're all well and catching your breath :)

E ~

Jerrica March Cardio Challenge Day 2

Hola! I don't have time for chit chat but wanted to check in and say I worked out for 30 minutes on the elliptical tonight...Sadie was fussy so I did it while wearing her in a baby sling....my back hurts a little, but it was worth a shot! LOL! Hope you're all doing well!

Laura March Cardio Challenge.day2.

Hello my beauties! No worries Eujean, you need to rest :) Yes, we have Cadbury eggs in the states they are one of my favorites. YUM! Today I did 1 hour cardio on the Gauntlet (super hard) I burned 633 calories! I ate well except for a tiny scoop of ice cream :)

Hugs

Laura

EP - Tuesday

Sorry ladies - but I was not able to work out today. I am still catching up from this crazy weekend - but I promise to start tomorrow and make up for yesterday and today :) I plan on working out for 1.5 hours to 2 hours!!! :)

I ate pretty well today. I did sneak a few Cadbury Mini Eggs (do they sell those in the States?) and they were DELICIOUS! I can't believe Easter is around the corner!!!

Cheers!
E

Laura March Cardio Challenge.day1

Oh I'm sorry girls but, I am also very competative!!! You all are going down! :)
I did 1 hour on the treadmill today 30 minutes of that I ran, I burnt 540 calories.
I also ate pretty healthy today too, and drank lots of water. I can't wait for tomorrow.

Woohoo this is fun!
Hugs,
Laura

JK March...What!? Already!!??

Okay, I'm excited about this March challenge and am playfully challenging you guys with a little trash talk!! I'm gonna kick-ya booties with the most workout minutes this month...hahah I'm sorry I can't do it, not really a competitive person at all! Maybe we should set up a creative award for anyone and everyone who completes this challenge, to sweeten the motivation?? I mean yeah, satisfaction is our motivation, but that obviously hasn't been working the best for me in Feb.! What do you girls think?

30 minutes on the treadmill, and although I didn't really eat any meals at home today I don't feel that I overate, I can usually tell by a feeling in my stomach...hehe, really it's true. :) Have another great day Divas!

EP - Monday Groggy Morning....

I had no idea today was March. Wow. March. That's how crazy these last 2 weeks have been for me!!!

I had a very successful and fun long weekend. I will post all the details on my blog later. HOWEVER. My work out and eating has been the complete opposite. I stepped on the scale this morning and I have gained 4 lbs. Yes. This seems to be the story fo my life - yo yo yo yo yo yo weight gain and loss.

I am SO tired. I have had NO sleep all weeekend (starting Thursday). If you can believe it - I have been going to sleep every day at 4am - with about 4 hours of sleep each night - so it's been crazy. Crazy fun but also just plain crazy.

I am going to try my best to work out today. But I might not be able to start till tomorrow. Either way - I am totally excited about this March Proposal. :)

Hugs to each Diva,
E ~

Off to a good start this morning!

25 mins on the treadmill starting @ 5:45am - will do more cardio later!