Sunday, March 29, 2009
Jammer Time
Went on a girls' weekend and had a total blast. We laughed, ate a pile of junk food and shopped till we dropped. Now I am sleep deprived, sore tummy, behind on household chores etc... but it was all worth it!
But just to be safe, I don't think I will get on the scales for a bit=)
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
BRING IT ON!!!
Now I have to tell you, you may have noticed I have been somewhat negative about this whole running experience. It didn't hit home until a friend of mine said, 'You are complaining about running the way I complained about P---n---y.'
That really made me think, because let me tell you, if you knew this person or know me, you would have heard me talk about how miserable she was, and if you knew her, you stayed away. I made it challenging for you, you have to figure out the word and as soon as you do, you will instantly know who I mean. Thankfully she has a good sense of humour, and if she doesn't in this case, she gets over things really fast.
Having said all of this, there are still some negative thing about running that I do feel good getting off my chest. So I thought I would do it this way.
Cons:
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Pros:
1. I think I will ask the race coordinator if someone can just run along backwards ahead of me holding a tv, cause I seem to do well watching 'Ellen Degeneres'.
2. Having a great physiotherapist does wonders, my knee doesn't hurt now.
3. I think I probably burnt alot of calories.
4. I took 12 minutes off my time when I ran the 10km once before in the summer.
5. It wasn't that bad.
Monday, March 23, 2009
To Bead or Not to Bead
Now I know you are dying to hear about my running. I got up early and headed to the treadmill. Ran my 3.2 km this morning in 20 minutes. I have got that one down to a science now. Mainly because I mentally don't lose my marbles for 2 km, and the last one is just a sprint , die, repeat, till I finish. This week I have to do a 5 km, and an 8km run, and am supposed to go away and I have a cold. I have to figure out where to get that 8 km one in... it is the time factor that I find difficult to deal with. How do you find that much time in a day with 1 or 2 litte ones at home?
Now you may be wondering why I have put a set of scales on this note. I have discovered something wonderful about non digitalized weight scales. I have been trying to lose that 5 lbs (well it did creep up to 10 a while ago, then back to 7), but I digress. I noticed that if you stand at just the right angle looking down at my scales, they could use an adjustment. For the betterment of accuracy. Do you see where I am going with this? So in an effort to be true to myself, I adjusted my scales and low and behold, had lost 2 lbs. Try it, you wouldn't believe how good it makes you feel! It almost made me forget my 6 pieces of date squares I had yesterday.
I can't wait to adjust, I mean weigh in next week!
Saturday, March 21, 2009
Spring has Sprung
And as for my running....sigh..... I did a 6.5km run yesterday. At the rate I ran, I should really just eat chocolate instead. Wait, made another commitment to a friend to lose 5 lbs in a month. Sigh..... why do I do this to myself?
What is wrong with not exercising and eating bad food? According to statistics, well over 50% of the population does? Why not join in?
I know, that would not be the example I want to set for my kids. I want to be healthy to watch them grow up, I feel better about myself when I am in a weight range I am comfortable with, I like the strength I have from working out and so on.... but it is okay to complain about it a little bit.
But I will tell you one thing, all those people that said they were going to be at that race on May 3rd, had better be there and running/walking one event or another! Cause let me tell you I would just love to pack in this training plan I am on and go back to my good ol' crossfit, but I am sticking it out, even if my knees fall off , I come in dead last, everyone laughs at my form and so on. I will finish my 10km run. One way or another. (probably cursing myself the whole way for not just signing up for the 5 km run, but getting talked into the 10 km one)
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Goodbye Winter, Hello Mud!
Sunday, March 15, 2009
Sense of Humour
I did a 5 km run yesterday, on the treadmill, and was happy about the time. Not because of what it was, but because I was able to work thru the fear of not having enough energy at the end.
Since running is a new sport for me, I always think I need to save energy, not go as hard as I might. Totally unlike swimming, where I know exactly how fast I can go for how long, to do the best I can in a race. I don't have that kind of control over running.....yet.
I have 5 more weeks until the race, so will continue to follow my schedule. At some point, I am going to have to abandon my treadmill and head outside. I am dreading that as I know my time will falter and it will be more of a mental training than anything else. But unfortunately I can't run the race on my treadmill=)
I am loving this warmer weather for a number of reasons. But one of them is I am outside more and not so tempted by walking thru the kitchen and eating whatever is on the counter.
Must get out there and enjoy this beautiful day with my family.
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Fabric Picks
Took the kids swimming with a friend and her daughter today. Had a terrific time, then did a run and even a workout in the evening. All in all a good day.
I had hoped to get a quilt pinned together to get quilting it , but I may try and do that tomorrow, it involves laying it on the floor, taping it down and then pinning it.... all with 2 monkeys running around. We shall see.
Below is my most favourite form of buying fabric. I mentioned it before, but I wanted to show you the lovely selection I choose from. This is from the quilt store called "Di-versity", owned by Dianne Janssen in Pritchard BC. She just has the most amazing funky fabric ever. And this is only a small sampling of her store.
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Two for Twins
Ran today, had to go hard as I knew the kids would only sit still for about 20 minutes. Yes, I turned the tv on, and that is how I knew I only had 20 minutes. Don't judge me! haha. Anyway, I took another 30 seconds off my time for my little 3.2 km run.
And my 'dear' friend emailed today and we decided on April 24th as the day we will have lost our 5 lbs. She wants to celebrate by buying clothing and I am not sure what I will do to celebrate. I am wondering if I lose the weight prior to this date, and then put it back on, is that still a win?
Tonite I started quilting my next project and am thrilled about that. I won't mention that I am already thinking about the one after that. I guess that is why quilters spend so much money on fabric. Not me, of course! I don't do that bad though, because I purchased a bolt of white fabric and what I usually do is pick a commercial fabric or two and then dye the rest of the fabric I am going to use to match my focus fabrics. And yes, the white fabric is much much cheaper than a commercial print fabric. So if you think about it, I am actually saving money. Well, as long as you don't think about it for too long!
Monday, March 9, 2009
Skater #2
Smarties, hmm, why mention them, well, if you read my previous posts, I talked about losing a few unwanted and undesirable pounds. My children have smarties in the house, well I have the control of them and they get a few each day... and fewer still as i had about 10 today. This being my first day of really trying to control the food entering mouth exercise! Oh well, what is a stay at home mom to do? PANIC, I tell you is what I am going to do. Especially when my friend stated she would like to lose some along with me! I must sign off now and go and worry the calories away.
Sunday, March 8, 2009
Bridal Veil Falls
I also got the second rag quilt done and will post pics when it comes out of the dryer and trimmed up. I can't wait for march break to have both my boys home for such a long period of time. Hopefully the weather will be good as we plan to do some swimming and I may take them to sudbury as well. I need some new running shoes. And my fish need a new filter in a bad way.
Cleaning up Projects
And toys .... did I mention toys all over my house. Apparently this is a job I was to do Friday nite, but opted going out with friends, and Saturday nite too. This should be my social quota for at least a few months now. But it was worth it, laughed alot. And got to eat sushi, right here on the island, and it was delicious.
Am going to try and shed a few more pounds over the next little while, licorice and chocolate have been hindering this progress, somehow before I know it, my stomach is thanking me for the treat!
Must get ready to head out the door to church.
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
Skater
Still working on my second rag quilt and want to finish that up as I have one project just started and another one I just really want to start as the fabric is wild and I have some good ideas already sketched out.
Monday, March 2, 2009
Acupuncture and Quilts
I don't mess around when it comes to getting a quilt out of the way, or should I say done. In 24 hours I managed to finish one of the 2 rag quilts I am working on for my mother in law to give as gifts to a new set of twin girls. Yes, you did read correctly, all my hard work is being donated so my mother in law can give this new mom a 'handmade gift'. I know... you don't have to say anything else. All I can say is that she makes the best date squares ever and babysitting is pretty much available 24/7.
And I got acupuncture for the first time ever today and it was actually pretty cool. My massage therapist is a pretty cool guy and so knowledgeable. He is always naming muscles off and I just nod pretending I am following along, meanwhile I am really thinking about my next quilt project or if I need to buy more chocolate.
I have also started and ended training for my 10 km race in May. hahaha , I just put that in there to freak my cousin out. I ran 3 km tonite, if it was any slower, the treadmill would have shut off by itself due to lack of movement. Oh well, we can't all be athletes or runners or even resembling the above mentioned. Some of us can strive to excel at chocolate eating. Now that I have complete reign over=)
Rag Quilts and Skating Quilts
In the next 2 months, I have 2 skating wallhangings to complete, 2 rag quilts, and 1 rather large wall hanging. Should be busy, but I think doable. We shall see.