Andrea's Journal

[ncgirl21]

Hey! I'm back and feeling so much better. I had a sinus infection and a stomach virus. My eating was completly off- but I just couldn't eat tuna and then have to worry about it coming back up . So, I felt like a complete fat @ss all week. But, I'm back on track today. I walked on my treadmill a few times, but that's about it. Meals today have been good. I'm going to try to get in a workout tonight, but I've got A TON of laundry and cleaning to do because I've been sick all week. I'll update Monday!! Have a great weekend!

 

[atherjen]

Glad to hear your all better hun!!

 

[ncgirl21]

So much for my Monday update . We had a major ice storm here and today is the first day I've been back at work. So, I was stuck in the house since Saturday evening with nothing but junk food because I go grocery shopping on Sundays . It just pissed me off because I had nothing to eat but shit (not literally of course). I know, I know todays a new day, but it's been like a week of bad eating because first I was sick and then I was stuck out of work. Guess I just have to try twice as hard now.

 

[M.J.H.]

Damn, ice storm in NC huh? I am up here in Delaware and damn we have it all, ice, snow, sleet, freezing rain, we got hit hard!

Damn that sucks you were stuck in the house with junkfood, good luck getting your diet back on track.

 

[ncgirl21]

I wanted snow, I can deal with snow, I can even drive in snow............. but no, we got ice, lots of it. It sucks !! I did 10 min. on the eliptical this morning, I'm hitting the Y at lunch for 20 on the stairclimber and then tonight after school I'm doing abs and probably a mile power walk on the treadmill.

 

[M.J.H.]

Damn, nice! You must be really cardio happy, lol. Where do you go to school and what are you studying?

 

[JLB001]

NCGirl, don't worry about the junkfood weekend. It happens to us all at some point. I try to keep all that kind of food out of the house while dieting. If it isn't there, it isn't a temptation.

Sorry to hear about all the ice!
Jodie

 

[ncgirl21]

MonStar- I go to Gaston College in North Carolina. I'm in my last semester for Paralegal. But, I think when I'm finished with this I'd like to take something else. Not exactly sure what yet but something!!

Jodie- thanks for the encouragement. I had a junk food week !!

I try to keep most junk out of the house, but I live with my boyfriend and he isn't anywhere near as health conscious as I am so he has to have his stuff too. I've usually got will power of steal, but I was pms'ing too, so that didn't help matter any. I'd eat, feel bad, and eat some more! !!

I did 10 min. on the eliptical this morning, I'm going to the Y at lunch again for 25 on the stair climber thingy and then at 5:30 I'm going to a power sculpting class. I usually don't do this much cardio, but after the week I've had I need it!!!

 

[JLB001]

Your doing great...just keep going forward.

 

[ncgirl21]

OMG, that power sculpting class kicked my ass !! I could really feel it when I woke up this morning. I had to go meet one of my teachers before I came to work this morning so I couldn't do my usual 10 on the eliptical, but I am hitting the Y at lunch. I did the inner and outer thigh machine too yesterday, but only 3 sets of 10 and I really think I need more. I think I'll try again today.

Since ephedra is illegal now, is there anything that someone would reccomend for an energy boost. Just something to give me a good rush. ?

 

[ncgirl21]

Friday night I did 8 min. abs and 8 min. buns and just a 1/4 mile on the treadmill. Saturday I did 20 minutes on the treadmill with different inclines. Sunday was my rest/cheat day. Had Chinese- it was yummy!! Did 10 on the eliptical this morning and I'm going to the Y at lunch. Will do abs tonight.

 

[ncgirl21]

Late class last night so I had to do abs this morning followed by only 5 on the eliptical- was running sooooo late Going to the Y at lunch and then tonight I have a Cardio Step class. I really need to take some measurements so I can go by those as well as the scale.

Have a good day everyone!!

 

[ncgirl21]

I have come to the conclusion that I am completly a clutz!! The class last night was great, but I was so !! But, I guess it will take a couple classes to get the hang of it.

Did 8 min. buns this morning. Going to the Y at lunch, 30 on the stair/eliptical thingy.

Yesterday I went, but I only did 20 minutes on it so I could do some weights.

I'm so tired latley. Don't really know why though. I wanted to get up early this morning so I could walk on my treadmill for 20 minutes or so before work but I couldn't drag my lazy ass out of bed. I guess I just need a good kick in the to get me going!!

My scales must be off majorly. I got on one last night before my class and it said I was 155!!! I've never been this heavy. I thought I was only 145 max! I wear a nine in my pants, so my goal for the time being is to get to a size 5/6 and 140 pounds. I'll see how I look/feel at that weight and decide what adjustments need to be made. Hopefully I'll be to 140 by the end of March because Travis birthday is the 29th and I want to look extra good!!

 

[Jenny]

Hey girl

Good to have you back What are you studying? Or did you mean a fitness class?

Don't worry about the scale, it's all about body composition, not weight!
And I hear ya on being tired before walking, I was dragging my ass out of bed at 5:30 this morning

 

[ncgirl21]

It was a Cardio Step class. I've taken her power sculpting class before and it was great. This one really gets your heart rate up too, but I was so lost that I just :bounce: around most of the class! I felt like a dork!

I am in school though too. I'm studying Paralegal- how about you? You'll be in the states soon won't you? I know you'll be happy being closer to your man .

I've got school tonight, but I already have supper ready so I don't have to cook when I get home, so maybe I'll get to bed early enough to get up early to walk.

Jenny- when you do your morning power walks, are they inside, or do you walk outside?

 

[Jenny]

Haha, I remember the first time I went to a step class It wasn't pretty

Paralegal, that sounds interesting I'm a Health Science major, mainly Health Promotion. It's really my field and I'm very passionate about it Yep, hopefully I'll be in the states soon!

I do my powerwalks outside. If I did them on a threadmill I'd be bored after five seconds I think We have good walking trails and stuff over here so it's prefect

Have a good day!

 

[Stacey]

Hello!!!! I have definatley felt like a dork in many many fitness classes!! It does take a few times to get use to the steps/ moves etc.. and to the teacher!

Your Doing great girl--Keep it up--and stop looking at the scale

 

[ncgirl21]

Thanks Girls !! I can always use the encouragement!! Your sweethearts!

 

[ncgirl21]

Morning!! Yesterday went pretty good. Walked a mile this morning on my treadmill (oh, so boring!), going to the Y at lunch and I've got power sculpting tonight. .

For those of you who have done spinning- what is it? Can you buy tapes to do it or do you have to take a class. There aren't any offered around where I live.

 

[aggies1ut]

Spinning is indoor cycling basically. Usually classes are offered at gyms. Since you need a special type of bike, it's not something that is usually done at home.

 

[ncgirl21]

Okay, Thanks!

 

[shortstuff]

Hey NCG Love the journal, oh have you tried Redline by Clenbuterx, I LOVE IT!!!! I tell everyone to get it since ephedra is so damn expensive now. I take it twice a day and I get a major energy shot from it, better then caffeine alone and not nearly as jittery as ephedra or the kind of heart racing feeling.

Kick butt girl......I am going to take my first class in like two years on Sunday, I have been conned into a yoga class, which is good since my flexibilty sucks butt. Maybe I can be limbered up

 

[ncgirl21]

Thanks sweetie- I'll definatly check the Redline out- I can always use the boost!!

Today's been lousy. It's raining and nasty out and I want "comfort" food,............. but I went to the gym at lunch and did 28 minutes on the eliptical thingy (had to go to the bank) and now I'm back at work! No big plans for the weekend, got to work tomorrow!

Have a good weekend!!

 

[ncgirl21]

Hope everyone had a great weekend! I went to the Y yesterday during lunch and did 30 on the eliptical and I'm going today to do legs. Any suggestions on a good workout/machine to target my hamstrings ?? My diet has sucked since Saturday night Went out with some friends and drank way too much and then Sunday we went to this breakfast bar and they had EVERYTHING under the sun. So I tried to be good, tried very hard, but when your eating fruit and everyone else is eating cinnamon buns and pancakes and etc. it is sooooo hard, so I endulged Then, last night I ate ice cream. I hate this. I'm usually so good at following my diet. But, I didn't dare get on the scale. I'm scared!!

 

[atherjen]

we need to let loose once in a while hun! dont be down on yourself! start fresh today!
I posted about hammies in your thread in the training section too!
Have a great day hun!

 

[Jenny]

Hey Andrea
Mmm, sounds like a yummy weekend You've got to live a little, right? Get back in the saddle and you'll be alright
Stay away from the scale, it's only water!

Have a great day sweets!

 

[shortstuff]

Yeah don't worry about it hun, you should have seen my Saturday, my BF was impressed cause he didn't think I could eat that much LOL. JUst relax and work it out of your system.

 

[ncgirl21]

Thanks girls!!! Your the best

I think half my problem is my lack of planning. Too many times I'm starving by the time I get home and eat whatevers easy. I think I'm going to buy everything I need for the week and cook it tonight. Any suggestions??

 

[Jenny]

I usually cook chicken breasts in bulk and freeze them indivdually. Usually 2lbs at once.. Just put some marinade on them (sugarfree) and put them in the oven! Planning is definately the key to eating healthy

 

[shortstuff]

Cook brown rice ahead also, casue the long grain brown rice takes 45min to cook, but it will keep if you keep it in tupperwear for the week. Oh and make sure you have enough food for the week, that will get you in trouble also.