This a few days late. Last week was Week 3, which sucked. My energy level was lower than normal and the majority of the week I didn't feel very well. But I worked out Mon-Fri regardless and did as much as I could. Training was tough this week.. I thought I was seriously going to puke afterwards. Its been awhile since I felt like that. Foodwise, I did good until the weekend. Friday and Saturday were high calorie days.
My goal for this week is to alternate the cardio more. I did the elliptical last night which was horrible. I could only do 15 minutes. But for my treadmill days I think I have found the perfect workout mix for my ipod. For you runners and walkers, let me know what songs get you pumped up! (or the ones that cool you down)
Jess' Workout Mix:
Britney Spears-Womanizer
Chester Bennington-Morning After
The Veronicas-Untouched
Jim Sturgess-Across the Universe
Goldfrapp-Ooh La La
Madonna-Hung Up
Lustra-Scottie Doesn't Know
Matchbook Romance-Monsters
The Birthday Massacre-Falling Down
Jordin Sparks & Chris Brown-No Air
La Rocca-Non Believer
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Monday, January 18, 2010
Week 2
so last week was Week 2. I worked out Mon-Fri! I was quite proud of myself and watching Wanted and Twilight sure helped :) 4 of those days were spent on cardio. I am up to running about 3-4 min at a time for a total of 10 min during the workout. I try to just go longer and longer each day and have noticed an improvement. I did pretty well during the week food-wise then come Friday it all went to hell, so hopefully that will improve over time as well. My energy levels have greatly increased since I started working out and I sleep like a baby so I am thankful for that. (whether I still have the restless leg going, I have no clue, but Derek hasn't complained lately so I'm going to assume no) so my goal for this week is go atleast Mon-Thurs and try to do a bit more strength training when I'm not with Keith (our trainer).
Lets see.. anything else going on? Oh right, work is hell right now. I am doing two reviews at the moment (which is a step down from an audit) and I have to have them both done ideally by the end of the month! Year-end accounting work is pouring in and the phone calls with tax questions have begun. I'm in for a long 4 months.. but its my moneymaker so I can't complain too much right?
Derek is still kicking ass with school. We've been watching the heck out of some House. I need to still order Season 5. Project Runway started last week.. was really excited about that! I'm rooting for Emilio and Jonathan (for those that are watching it too!), they had some amazing dresses this past week. Besides that, I've been reading The Story of Edgar Sawtelle for the last month. It started off REALLY slow and I was about to just give up and put it down, but it finally took a turn to the better and I have been reading a good 50 pages a day now. I'll probably have it done by the end of the weekend.
Until next time.. Ciao!
Lets see.. anything else going on? Oh right, work is hell right now. I am doing two reviews at the moment (which is a step down from an audit) and I have to have them both done ideally by the end of the month! Year-end accounting work is pouring in and the phone calls with tax questions have begun. I'm in for a long 4 months.. but its my moneymaker so I can't complain too much right?
Derek is still kicking ass with school. We've been watching the heck out of some House. I need to still order Season 5. Project Runway started last week.. was really excited about that! I'm rooting for Emilio and Jonathan (for those that are watching it too!), they had some amazing dresses this past week. Besides that, I've been reading The Story of Edgar Sawtelle for the last month. It started off REALLY slow and I was about to just give up and put it down, but it finally took a turn to the better and I have been reading a good 50 pages a day now. I'll probably have it done by the end of the weekend.
Until next time.. Ciao!
Sunday, January 10, 2010
Week 1
So I started REALLY training this week. I've had a gym membership since last April and we have a trainer that we see every week but besides that requirement we don't really go. And only going to the gym once a week does not supply results lol. So my ultimate goal is to go 4 times a week with a mix of cardio and strength training. I am hoping to run the 1/2 pig marathon with Nikki in May, but I would be extremely happy if I can just run for an hour by the end of tax season.
So week 1 was hard. Monday I didn't go because it was my cousin's 16th bday so Tuesday was the first day and I went with Nikki. I did the treadmill for 30 min and ran for about 3 of those. Its a start, I keep telling myself. Wednesday we had training with Keith for 30 min where we boxed and did a combo of jump rope and ab work. Then I went upstairs and did the treadmill for 30 min and ran for 4 of those. Watching movies helps the time go by. I am in the middle of Wanted :)
The White Death deterred me from going on Thurs and Fri so Saturday morning I went up and did the treadmill for 35 min and ran for 5. I am pulling a good sweat and find myself light headed afterwards but I get this insane adrenaline rush which makes it all worth it. I really need to focus on my eating habits, because I'm still in the habit of holidays. I have cravings now for candy and I am glad that there is no more in the house. My goal with eating is to pack my lunch Mon-Thurs and leave Fridays as my cheat day. Same with dinner. Which I did adhere to this first week. I have been "eating" a protein shake for breakfast for the past 6 months which seems to keep me full until lunch time.
Overall, I feel pretty good. I dont expect visible results for awhile, but I feel better than I am now doing something.
I have a question for all of my nurse friends-- what is the average heartrate for running? I find that after 3-5 min of running my heart rate is usually around 175-185. This seems awfully high to me, but I wanted to get the input from you.
So on to Week 2. Ciao!
So week 1 was hard. Monday I didn't go because it was my cousin's 16th bday so Tuesday was the first day and I went with Nikki. I did the treadmill for 30 min and ran for about 3 of those. Its a start, I keep telling myself. Wednesday we had training with Keith for 30 min where we boxed and did a combo of jump rope and ab work. Then I went upstairs and did the treadmill for 30 min and ran for 4 of those. Watching movies helps the time go by. I am in the middle of Wanted :)
The White Death deterred me from going on Thurs and Fri so Saturday morning I went up and did the treadmill for 35 min and ran for 5. I am pulling a good sweat and find myself light headed afterwards but I get this insane adrenaline rush which makes it all worth it. I really need to focus on my eating habits, because I'm still in the habit of holidays. I have cravings now for candy and I am glad that there is no more in the house. My goal with eating is to pack my lunch Mon-Thurs and leave Fridays as my cheat day. Same with dinner. Which I did adhere to this first week. I have been "eating" a protein shake for breakfast for the past 6 months which seems to keep me full until lunch time.
Overall, I feel pretty good. I dont expect visible results for awhile, but I feel better than I am now doing something.
I have a question for all of my nurse friends-- what is the average heartrate for running? I find that after 3-5 min of running my heart rate is usually around 175-185. This seems awfully high to me, but I wanted to get the input from you.
So on to Week 2. Ciao!
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
Recap
so I am copying off of the Winnings and recapping my 2009. I know, I know, a few days late, but better late than never!
January-- I am HOOKED onto the Twilight books. I'm pretty sure Derek was considering on leaving me due to my Edward obsession ;) We also drove 2.5 hours to Columbus to get our pretty Mishka. She is named after Hannibal Lector's little sister. Bet you all didn't know that!
February-- was a pretty humdrum month. Nothing special for Valentine's. We read a lot of books that month. 2 series to be exact. NFP classes started in order for us to be married in the good ol Catholic church. We went to St. Henry's Renaissance Auction with the Winnings which was fun. And I worked a whole lot.
March--peak of tax season! We "discovered" Nip/Tuck.
April-- I officially became a CPA! We spent the night in Louisville. Celebrated Derek's birthday. Invitations were mailed. We joined Urban Active.
May--my bridal shower. That's about all I can remember!
June--The big month!!! We got hitched! (And I won big at Belterra on my bachelorette party) and we ended the month in Jamaica.
July-- spent 4th of July in Jamaica and also got hooked on the Sookie Stackhouse series there. Derek applied to Cinci State. I changed my name.
August--Derek was ACCEPTED to Cinci State :) and we decided to go to Europe with Nikki and Gweed for September of 2010. Still reading some books..
September--had a labor day party at the house. Celebrated my birthday. Started taking Chantix to quit smoking.
October--the crap month of 2009. We struggled with the smoking or lack therof. Smiley got married and Sarah had a party on Halloween to celebrate her and Zach's wedding in Punta Cana. Oh and booked the trip to Europe!
November--best costume party ever at Hemmer & April's. We rock! Had a root canal. Got my wisdom teeth taken out. New Moon <3
December--pretty self explanatory. Lots of holiday parties.
Things I'm looking forward to in 2010: another tax season under my belt, our first wedding anniversary (hopefully in Memphis) and Europe. Just to name a few. I'm being lazy for lack of time so I'm going to stop there. Oh and my only resolutions are to: continue to be smoke free (besides being the drunk smoker ;), lose this holiday fat, and try to be with family more.
That's all. Until next time, Ciao.
January-- I am HOOKED onto the Twilight books. I'm pretty sure Derek was considering on leaving me due to my Edward obsession ;) We also drove 2.5 hours to Columbus to get our pretty Mishka. She is named after Hannibal Lector's little sister. Bet you all didn't know that!
February-- was a pretty humdrum month. Nothing special for Valentine's. We read a lot of books that month. 2 series to be exact. NFP classes started in order for us to be married in the good ol Catholic church. We went to St. Henry's Renaissance Auction with the Winnings which was fun. And I worked a whole lot.
March--peak of tax season! We "discovered" Nip/Tuck.
April-- I officially became a CPA! We spent the night in Louisville. Celebrated Derek's birthday. Invitations were mailed. We joined Urban Active.
May--my bridal shower. That's about all I can remember!
June--The big month!!! We got hitched! (And I won big at Belterra on my bachelorette party) and we ended the month in Jamaica.
July-- spent 4th of July in Jamaica and also got hooked on the Sookie Stackhouse series there. Derek applied to Cinci State. I changed my name.
August--Derek was ACCEPTED to Cinci State :) and we decided to go to Europe with Nikki and Gweed for September of 2010. Still reading some books..
September--had a labor day party at the house. Celebrated my birthday. Started taking Chantix to quit smoking.
October--the crap month of 2009. We struggled with the smoking or lack therof. Smiley got married and Sarah had a party on Halloween to celebrate her and Zach's wedding in Punta Cana. Oh and booked the trip to Europe!
November--best costume party ever at Hemmer & April's. We rock! Had a root canal. Got my wisdom teeth taken out. New Moon <3
December--pretty self explanatory. Lots of holiday parties.
Things I'm looking forward to in 2010: another tax season under my belt, our first wedding anniversary (hopefully in Memphis) and Europe. Just to name a few. I'm being lazy for lack of time so I'm going to stop there. Oh and my only resolutions are to: continue to be smoke free (besides being the drunk smoker ;), lose this holiday fat, and try to be with family more.
That's all. Until next time, Ciao.
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