Joined the YMCA a while back to give my work out routine some variety. AND to get a moment away from the monkeys without messing up the "family time" schedule.
The kids LOVE the child care area, so that was a huge plus. Ty has a little separation anxiety, and over time it seems to be getting better. The staff is really good with helping him while I'm gone. He puts on a good show for me as I turn around and walk out the door. Usually the mom checking in behind us will find me and let me know he stopped crying as soon as I was up the stairs. I love how the moms at the facility support each other!
I'm excited to have found a huge variety of equipment and classes that challenge me. My favorite classes so far are group cycling and Bosu boot camp. On my own, I like (what I call) speed hill walking and a few of the programs on the elliptical. The elliptical that I like the most is Octane's run stride. I can do sprinting and intervals without killing my back and knee. I've been doing the 30:30, which is 30 second sprints, 30 second rest and every few minutes you get a 3 minute recovery. That style of exercise is HUGE for weight loss. Get your heart rate up and down throughout the work out.
Anyway, I'd been working out 4 days straight! This morning when I woke up and couldn't sit down on the toilet, I decided today is my rest day. Ouch! Tomorrow I'm going to try the 10K on the elliptical. Maybe lift some weights too.
I feel SO good these days! I'm super excited I'm back at a gym and taking time for myself. Even if I have to drag everyone out the door and leave one screaming at the child care area. It's totally worth it to have a happy momma again!
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8.17.2012
7.29.2012
Mommy and Daddy get a day off!
It's been well over a week since I've blogged. I want to skip back to last week when Jeff and I had a child free day. We got so much done!
We started the morning by sleeping in! Not sure how that happened. I'm usually up by 7 at the latest. We finally opened our peepers at 9! We were going to run, but that didn't happen.
We started the day by shopping at Ikea for ideas on redecorating our bedroom. We want to paint the room grey with a blue/green accent wall. We decided on white furniture and found a white headboard we can agree on. I think we're going to paint our dressers, but buy a new headboard and maybe new night stands. We found the perfect duvet cover. Now for the duvet. We visited Lowes and picked up some paint swatches. I'm very eager to get started on our new project! Probably later this fall.
Of course the picture doesn't give the colors justice, but you get the idea.
Ali reminded me we have to paint her bed white too. Yep, we will do the kids' room and their bathroom this fall/winter too.
We had a nice quiet meal at bd Mongolian BBQ. I wanted to try it, but didn't want to go with the kids the first time. We needed to check it out to make sure the kids would like it there. They have a good kids' menu, so I think we can chance it.
After a nice nap we hit the road on our bikes for a 7 mile workout. It is so nice to exercise with a mate, isn't it? I find it boring to run, walk or bike by myself, but with three monkies, it can't be helped.
Surprise! We had some extra time before dinner. Off to Valleyfair! While slightly strange to go without the kids, it was fun to go without them. We hit the "big kid" rides that we can't do when they're with. Steel Venom, Power Tower, Wild Thing, etc. We wanted to hit Extreme Swing, but the line was long and we wanted to head back.
I can't say it enough, we had a FANTASTIC day. We definitely need to do that more often!
We started the morning by sleeping in! Not sure how that happened. I'm usually up by 7 at the latest. We finally opened our peepers at 9! We were going to run, but that didn't happen.
We started the day by shopping at Ikea for ideas on redecorating our bedroom. We want to paint the room grey with a blue/green accent wall. We decided on white furniture and found a white headboard we can agree on. I think we're going to paint our dressers, but buy a new headboard and maybe new night stands. We found the perfect duvet cover. Now for the duvet. We visited Lowes and picked up some paint swatches. I'm very eager to get started on our new project! Probably later this fall.
Of course the picture doesn't give the colors justice, but you get the idea.
Ali reminded me we have to paint her bed white too. Yep, we will do the kids' room and their bathroom this fall/winter too.
We had a nice quiet meal at bd Mongolian BBQ. I wanted to try it, but didn't want to go with the kids the first time. We needed to check it out to make sure the kids would like it there. They have a good kids' menu, so I think we can chance it.
After a nice nap we hit the road on our bikes for a 7 mile workout. It is so nice to exercise with a mate, isn't it? I find it boring to run, walk or bike by myself, but with three monkies, it can't be helped.
Surprise! We had some extra time before dinner. Off to Valleyfair! While slightly strange to go without the kids, it was fun to go without them. We hit the "big kid" rides that we can't do when they're with. Steel Venom, Power Tower, Wild Thing, etc. We wanted to hit Extreme Swing, but the line was long and we wanted to head back.
I can't say it enough, we had a FANTASTIC day. We definitely need to do that more often!
7.10.2012
Another run, another day, and a visit to the zoo
Weight is a little up and I'm not sure why. My goal this week is to track my intake a little better.
Went for a run this morning but ended up walked the last part because my knee hurts. I injured it a while back and I have to back off when it acts up. It was still a good run because my goal was to go faster, which I did for 1 1/2 miles. I'm eager to get a bike helmet so I can add biking to my list of exercises. I should probably add kettlebells to the list. I could fit that into the schedule in the evenings. Oh ya, the kettlebells are at the old house still. UGH. Well, add that to the list for next week.
Last night we went to Como Zoo. We only had an hour before the park closed, but it was a great time to go! No crowds and it was coolish outside. We zoomed through the exhibits and the animals were up close and personal (except the bears...I think they were already in their dens for the night). I had a monkey run at me, which was spooky. It came out of no where on a branch and pounced the glass. I screamed of course. Totally wasn't expecting that. He was a cute little fellow. The lion was pacing in front of the glass so the kids got to be very close up. Poor thing wanted to be outside. Not sure why he wasn't, I'm thinking the lions were brought in for the night. That's the closest we'll ever be to a lion! The gorillas were looking pretty sad in their inside enclosures, but when we went outside we found out why. They're doing a huge renovation to the outdoor gorilla exhibit. It will be a much better space for them.
Today is a "stay home day." We're going to try to do stuff around the house today. Lars and Ali like playing with their friends and they hate having their play time interrupted. I don't blame them. Nope, today we stick around the house. Maybe I'll get some house work done too. Make a couple of phone calls. Yep, that sounds good today.
Went for a run this morning but ended up walked the last part because my knee hurts. I injured it a while back and I have to back off when it acts up. It was still a good run because my goal was to go faster, which I did for 1 1/2 miles. I'm eager to get a bike helmet so I can add biking to my list of exercises. I should probably add kettlebells to the list. I could fit that into the schedule in the evenings. Oh ya, the kettlebells are at the old house still. UGH. Well, add that to the list for next week.
Last night we went to Como Zoo. We only had an hour before the park closed, but it was a great time to go! No crowds and it was coolish outside. We zoomed through the exhibits and the animals were up close and personal (except the bears...I think they were already in their dens for the night). I had a monkey run at me, which was spooky. It came out of no where on a branch and pounced the glass. I screamed of course. Totally wasn't expecting that. He was a cute little fellow. The lion was pacing in front of the glass so the kids got to be very close up. Poor thing wanted to be outside. Not sure why he wasn't, I'm thinking the lions were brought in for the night. That's the closest we'll ever be to a lion! The gorillas were looking pretty sad in their inside enclosures, but when we went outside we found out why. They're doing a huge renovation to the outdoor gorilla exhibit. It will be a much better space for them.
Today is a "stay home day." We're going to try to do stuff around the house today. Lars and Ali like playing with their friends and they hate having their play time interrupted. I don't blame them. Nope, today we stick around the house. Maybe I'll get some house work done too. Make a couple of phone calls. Yep, that sounds good today.
6.18.2012
Get up and DO IT
I know I've posted this before, but I struggle with it too. We all want to be size 4. It's just not going to happen for everyone, but I can be had healthy as I can be, no matter what the size. My problem is getting off my duff and doing it! I can be a healthy weight. My trouble is maintaining it. It feels like the minute I sit down the pounds pile on. Seriously, why does it take one weekend to gain 4 pounds and 2 weeks to take it off? We create our own misery, don't we. But again, we can live our own dreams too.
As I was running -- up hill -- lungs and legs burning, I remember what it takes to be at my best performance. Burning lungs and legs. If you do it right the abs and arms will hurt too.
As I encourage myself to get out of bed every morning and continue to live healthy, I want to encourage everyone else who struggles. Just get up and do it. (You don't have to run 5 miles every day...do what works for you.) Knock it out one day at a time and over a few weeks you'll see success!
As I was running -- up hill -- lungs and legs burning, I remember what it takes to be at my best performance. Burning lungs and legs. If you do it right the abs and arms will hurt too.
As I encourage myself to get out of bed every morning and continue to live healthy, I want to encourage everyone else who struggles. Just get up and do it. (You don't have to run 5 miles every day...do what works for you.) Knock it out one day at a time and over a few weeks you'll see success!
6.17.2012
Got it done AND down 2 pounds!
I'm happy to report, this momto3monkies is 2 pounds lighter! Back on the down swing. How'd I do it? I took advantage of the tracking on Weight Watchers (ya, it helps to actually use the program especially if you're paying for it!) and ran or walked every day. Sometimes taking an extra walk in the evening.
The unpacking is DONE!! The garage is cleared!! All furniture is built!! The walls have been touched up with fresh paint. I think we're ready to party. It will be fun to celebrate Ty's birthday and Father's Day with our family in our new house. Now to hit the grocery store so we have food for this party.
The unpacking is DONE!! The garage is cleared!! All furniture is built!! The walls have been touched up with fresh paint. I think we're ready to party. It will be fun to celebrate Ty's birthday and Father's Day with our family in our new house. Now to hit the grocery store so we have food for this party.
7.25.2010
Our "the heifers are out" walk
I thought for sure I'd start and blog and have nothing to say. But alas, this evening I had a little adventure on my walk. The title says it all, but read on for some clarification. It's not like it sounds.
To shed off the baby weight, my mom and I have been walking almost every day. When we get to the neighbor's house (2 corn fields away) their puppy is on the road. We shoo him up the driveway to his house so he wouldn't get run over. Back on the road mom looks back to make sure that silly little puppy wasn't still following us, and we see cows running across the neighbor's yard headed to the road. "The cows are out!" Seriously??!! First a dog and now cows?? We run back and this time shoo cows up the driveway to the barn. Once at the barn our neighbors' oldest son steps out "Oh! The heifers are out!" Said with such exasperation, almost like for the millionth time the cows got out. ARGH! You could feel his pain of once again having to get them back in the pen and having to once again mend the fence. His dad and little brother come out of the barn and take over....thank goodness. Like mom and I have a clue what to do with cows.
It's times like this that I love living in the country. Never in a million years would we have to shoo cows while taking a walk when we lived in the metro area. Mom and I reminisced about when my dad had pigs and the trials of their escape from the pens. Yes, certainly cows were easier to corral than pigs.
On the weight loss side of the story, I walked today wearing 5 pound weights on each leg. Goodness, I got a great workout! Yay me! Anyone have other little tips that aren't a big deal but help add to your workouts?
A little background:
My family is fortunate to live in my grandfather's house which is on the farm my dad and uncle own (neither my husband nor I farm, we just live here) across the road from my parents' house. We are lucky to have my parents very close by to watch the kids, share meals, and take long walks.
To shed off the baby weight, my mom and I have been walking almost every day. When we get to the neighbor's house (2 corn fields away) their puppy is on the road. We shoo him up the driveway to his house so he wouldn't get run over. Back on the road mom looks back to make sure that silly little puppy wasn't still following us, and we see cows running across the neighbor's yard headed to the road. "The cows are out!" Seriously??!! First a dog and now cows?? We run back and this time shoo cows up the driveway to the barn. Once at the barn our neighbors' oldest son steps out "Oh! The heifers are out!" Said with such exasperation, almost like for the millionth time the cows got out. ARGH! You could feel his pain of once again having to get them back in the pen and having to once again mend the fence. His dad and little brother come out of the barn and take over....thank goodness. Like mom and I have a clue what to do with cows.
It's times like this that I love living in the country. Never in a million years would we have to shoo cows while taking a walk when we lived in the metro area. Mom and I reminisced about when my dad had pigs and the trials of their escape from the pens. Yes, certainly cows were easier to corral than pigs.
On the weight loss side of the story, I walked today wearing 5 pound weights on each leg. Goodness, I got a great workout! Yay me! Anyone have other little tips that aren't a big deal but help add to your workouts?
A little background:
My family is fortunate to live in my grandfather's house which is on the farm my dad and uncle own (neither my husband nor I farm, we just live here) across the road from my parents' house. We are lucky to have my parents very close by to watch the kids, share meals, and take long walks.
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