Jenny

Sorry you got food posioning!! Glad you're feeling better
Meals today look really good

dalila

hey hikerchick! So Riley's b'day is coming up huh? Lucky little girl, mommy got her nice presies!

Is your tummy feeling better? What a bummer to go out for your anniversary dinner and get food poisoning from it! Geez! You know, having lived in asia for 12 years now, I've got a stomach of steel!! hehehe I can eat anyhing and not get food poisoning .

I do PR ( publicity) for IT companies. Boring stuff but pays the bills so I keep on doing it. I am thinking of getting my masters so that I can teach at some point and have flexible hours....

hikerchick

Thanks Jenny, I feel much better now.

Thanks Delila, yeah, it was a bummer. We still had fun at the time though. You are lucky about the stomach thing. I eat anything out of the ordinary and I am feeling horrible for 24 hours. It keeps me from eating too much crap, I guess. Your job sounds interesting! That is what I'm doing now, going back to school to get a more flexible job so that I can work around Riley's school schedule once she's there.

Well, I got up early for yoga and to study - I guess I better get to it!

We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence then, is just a habit.
- Socrates


I am worth it!

hikerchick

Exercise:
yoga
chest
back
1 hour power walk

Meals
1 - 30g whey w/ glutamine
2 - 5 whites, 1 yolk, 1 cup oatmeal, 1 apple
3 - 1 1/4 cup lowfat cottage cheese, 2/3 cup fiber one w/lc milk
snack - vitamin c chewies (I stole them from my daughter )
4 - 25g whey, 1/2 cup lowfat yogurt, 1/2 cup strawberries, 4 pumpkin whole wheat cookies
5 - chicken breast, 1 cup green beans

We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence then, is just a habit.
- Socrates


I am worth it!

hikerchick

I am getting my hair cut this afternoon so won't have time to hit the gym then. I have class this morning, we're studying nervous tissue (pre and post synaptic responses, neurotransmitters, ligand-and-others gated channels). This class requires a ton of studying on my part, as all the chemistry doesn't come easy to me. I really like it though, I just need to work at it more. This is why I got a B.A. in Psychology! No science there

Exercise:
Yoga

Meals
1 - 30g whey w/glutamine, 2/3 cup fiber one w/lc milk
2 - turkey breast wrap with avocado and cheese, 5 french fries , 1/4 cantaloupe This is my favorite meal!
3 - 4 pumpkin whole wheat thingies, chicken breast, 1 cup light popcorn
4 - 30g whey

Yikes! Definitely not enough food today.

We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence then, is just a habit.
- Socrates


I am worth it!

Jenny

hair cut!! I need one too, I'm just scared of trying a new salon here
Is your girl at daycare when you're in school?
Oooh, and you should post some pics of your new hairdo!

hikerchick

I don't like getting my hair cut! I am the most low maintenance person ever, I think. If I could shave it all of I probably would. I have threatened my husband with this before.

I am only taking two classes right now, well actually one but the lab counts as two, so my hubby just watches her while I'm at school. It has worked out great so far, she gets to spend some good bonding time with her Daddy.

Did you love D.C.? Dustin and I took the train there a few years ago when we lived in CT. Had the best time. We made a vow to sleep only 6 hours a night so that we could see as much as possible in 4 days. There's so much history there, it's crazy.

We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence then, is just a habit.
- Socrates


I am worth it!

Jenny

Don't shave your hair off I have always had long hair and have always been reeeeally scared of doing things with it

That's a great thing that Dustin looks after your little girl I think it's really important that the dad gets some time alone with the kid too. In Sweden every new mom gets almost a year off in maternety leave and is supposed to share it with the husband. In most cases that actually happens, which is great. The one year maternity leave is something the goverment pays for, which I think is great! I should have my babies in Sweden

I did love DC! I've been there before, but I still loved it. So much to see. We didn't actually see all the things we probably should have, we just wanted to relax and have a nice weekend. It's only 2 hours away so we can go there any time

hikerchick

hee hee, I won't shave my head....yet! I'm actually very happy with my hair, she did a good job. I usually wear it up anyway.

I have heard that about Sweden! That is so great. You should definitely have your babies there. Not that we want you to leave the U.S though.

We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence then, is just a habit.
- Socrates


I am worth it!

hikerchick

Exercise:
yoga
100 pushups

Meals:
1 - 30g whey w/glutamine, 1 cup oatmeal
2 - 5 pumpkin/protein/grain thingies
3 - chicken breast, 1 cup brown and wild rice,
4 - 1/2 cup lowfat cottage cheese, 25g whey, 1/2 cup brown and wild rice

Food is still way too low. This is not good at all. I am trying to gain muscle and it's not going to happen this way!

We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence then, is just a habit.
- Socrates


I am worth it!

triathlon chick

hey lady.....just checking this whole thing out....your doing great and as always I am amazed with your dicipline!! I will be checking in on your progress but I know this journal would be too much work for me rite now. Great site....thanks for the heads up.

Keep up the good work and call me on Monday

hikerchick

Hey girl! You made it

I know, the internet is a complete time sucker for me - I must stay off it!

You keep up the good work too, you've been kicking butt lately! It will pay off for both of us, very soon I'm sure of it.

We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence then, is just a habit.
- Socrates


I am worth it!

hikerchick

Exercise:
Yoga
1 hour hike in woods Luv getting back to nature!

Meals:
1 - 30g whey w/glutamine, 2/3 cup fiber one w/lc milk, banana
2 - french bread pizza
3 - chicken breast,

We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence then, is just a habit.
- Socrates


I am worth it!

dalila

so where are the pics with the new hairstyle missy??

You know I had long hair all of my life, and was always scared to cut it more than 2 inches, then I woke up one day and thought god I am sad, a slave to the hair that will keep growing back anyways so why is it so special?!! I went out the same day and got it cut it as short is it now ( u can see both pics somewhere in my journal). I've never felt more liberated AND proud of myself!

How do you do your 100 pushups? 100 straight, or with rest in between sets?
And why arent you eating more? Try to eat more often if you can't eat more than what you already do, I find that chewing gum inbetween meals makes me feel hungry faster and it's easier to eat more then...

hikerchick

hee hee I took some physique pics yesterday but my hair is pulled back. I don't even know why I keep it long, I always wear it up anyway It drives me nuts if it's in my face! I will track down your pics in your journal. I have been deliberating cutting all mine off. Last time I got my hair cut short though, I had two friends tell me I looked like a little boy. Umm.....thanks? So, I may not do that soon. Maybe I'll put the pics in my gallery.

I do my pushups in 10 sets of 10 with about 30 seconds rest in between. They're part of the physical therapy on my ribs. Works the intercostal muscles really well.

I need to figure out something different for food. I def need to eat more. I have been eating pretty well for awhile and have not seen any results and it's starting to bum me out. Although, I know I'm not getting enough water either. I think that will make a big difference. Just need to keep being consistent about my protein intake and increase the water, keep the carbs moderate. Thanks for the support, girl!

We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence then, is just a habit.
- Socrates


I am worth it!

hikerchick

Last night ended up being a cheat - with the pizza in the afternoon and lots of salty pasta at night. Am super blated this morning. No biggie though. Tons of water today and back on track.

We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence then, is just a habit.
- Socrates


I am worth it!

hikerchick

Exercise:
yoga
30 minute power walk

Meals:
1 - 30g whey w/glutamine, 1/2 banana, 3/4 cup Fiber one w/ lc milk, 3 fish caps
2 - 2 slices lc bread, 1 t. mustard, 1 oz. cheese, lots of turkey breast
3 - same as 2
4 - 30g whey, 5 pumpkin whole wheat thingies
5 - salmon that dh caught last week


I am considering not renewing my membership for the gym. Is that sacriligious around here or what?! I don't have a ton of time to go which would be a lame excuse for not exercising, but it's not, I still workout a lot, just not at the gym. I have a lot of free weights at home, so I"m thinking I would do more if I put a program together for myself at home. I've been going there for 9 years and am just burnt out on it. I feel like I've been using the same equipment for all this time and I need to shake things up a bit. There's a new club coming closer to me and I think I"ll just wait until that opens to get into the gym scene again. I need a break!

Workouts will still kick my butt though. I will have to push it even harder than before. This new idea is definitely motivating me. I just need to shake things up a little, get out of my rut. I'll make my final decision by tomorrow.

We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence then, is just a habit.
- Socrates


I am worth it!

angelpaws

Hey hikerchick. Nice to meet you and thanks for popping into my journal. Thought i'd comment in yours and return the favor

I have to say that 100 pushups with 30 seconds rest in between is very impressive. I can crank out 20 straight, but then I have to rest and the next go I can only hit maybe 10. Oh well.

Anyway I can see how going to the same gym for 9 years could wear one out. You definately need a change. I would wait until the new place opens and maybe even set up your own little space at home. You could decorate it any way that you wanted and it would be all yours! That sounds so cool.
Anyway Ill check back again soon. Keep up the excellent work.

hikerchick

Hi angel Thanks for visiting!

I think I am going to workout at home from now on. It just frees up some more time that I really need for school. I get a pretty good workout from home. I was talking to my husband about it yesterday and he asked me what I would need to do it, he's so sweet! I'm going to buy a pullup bar today, that would be great to have. I'm actually really excited about this! I'm sooooo sick of my gym! They haven't changed anything in 9 years!

We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence then, is just a habit.
- Socrates


I am worth it!

hikerchick

Lots to do today: write up my new at home workout, tons of studying for first quiz tomorrow. Look for 2 new pairs of pants at Old Navy. Take kiddo to the park so she can seesaw . Get a ton of cleaning down around the house and tidy up the front yard. Workout.Drink tons of green tea and water. Buy pullup bar.....hopefully that's it

I was craving salty potato chips yesterday really badly. Did not give in and am so proud today!


Exercise:
Yoga
Shoulders
Biceps
Triceps
40 minute mountain bike ride

Meals:
1 - 30g whey w/glutamine, 1/4 of a pear, 3/4 cup Fiber one w/lc milk
2 - 2 slices lc whole wheat bread, turkey breast, 1 oz. cheddar, 1 t. mustard, 2 sf pops
3 - 1 pumpkin whole wheat thingy, 2 strawberry fig newtons
4 - chicken breast, 1/2 cup brown and wild rice, 1 cup broccoli
5 - 30g whey w/glutamine, 4 fig newtons

We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence then, is just a habit.
- Socrates


I am worth it!

angelpaws

Hey that's a busy day you've got there. Hope you fit it all in.
The pullup bar sounds like a cool idea. I think I want to buy just a straight barbell and some weight clips so that I can just keep stacking weights on as I get stronger. I already have a v-bar.
Anyway, before you buy any brand new stuff from the store, check out the classifieds and garage sales. People are always throwing away perfectly good exercise merchandise, you know?

hikerchick

I did fit it all in!
How's everything going for you? I need to check up on you through your journal and make sure you're staying on track.

We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence then, is just a habit.
- Socrates


I am worth it!

hikerchick

Exercise:
yoga

Meals:
1 - 30g whey w/glutamine, 1 cup oatmeal, banana
2 - lc protein bar

We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence then, is just a habit.
- Socrates


I am worth it!

hikerchick

Exercise:
YOGA
100 pushups
pt stuff for shoulders

cardio:
1 hour mountain bike ride
30 min power walk

Weights:
legs

Food:
1 - 30g whey w/glutamine, 1 cup oatmeal, pear, 3 fish caps
lots of green tea and water
2 - chicken breast, 1/2 cup brown rice w/1 t. parmesan cheese, 1/2 pear
antioxidant, more green tea and water
3 - tuna fish sandwich with mustard and lc bread, 1 cup broccoli, apple
water, water,water
4 - 40g whey, 1 cup broccoli, 4 fish caps
5 - 1 1/4 cups lowfat cottage cheese, 2 cups green beans

We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence then, is just a habit.
- Socrates


I am worth it!

hikerchick