Great class tonight. It was so hot and sweaty in the firehall. We did great. Some nice hooting and hollering in the group tonight. Thanks girls.
Foot is really aching tonight. Going to get some meds and off to bed early. I start my vacation tomorrow and I have so much to do. My list is growing but at least I won't have to go to work for a whole 10 days. Love it. First vacation in 2 years.
Lots of reading and question writing to do too. Teen tourney will be sneaking up on me soon. 10 books and 30-50 questions per book should take me a while to finish. Good thing I love reading and writing questions. Great book list too.
No great motivational speach tonight. I have lost my groove this week. Let's hope a vacation gets me all peppy and back on track.
Night. Till tomorrow. =)
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Showing posts with label Reading. Show all posts
Thursday, August 25, 2011
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
Week 4 Day 2 of Couch to 5k
Hey Friends sorry that I have missed blogging for the last few days. So much has been going on. The weekend was filled with craziness with our local Community Fest and then I haven't been feeling great. I missed Monday and Tuesday's Zumba classes this week. Glad I am feeling better so I can get back to it tomorrow. I haven't missed my runs but I probably should have rested instead. It doesn't help get better fast when you are as stubborn as me and keep running when you should be in bed.
Monday's run was great until I got back home. I was the furthest run and walk I have done so far. It was nice and cool but we got started kind of late so it was very dark by the time we got back. We took a new route (actually backwards from our normal route) and it was a nice change.
Tonight was my furthest run/walk and with the best time so far. It was great I just wish I felt better. We took a completely different route and I think I like this one best. The darn wind tonight was crazy for the first 1 1/2 miles it was blowing hard right in my face. It surely made it harder to run the first 8 minutes. I am up to 16 minutes of running.
Hard to believe that the first 4 weeks are almost over. It really has gone quite fast. Still wishing this darn foot would start feeling better. The doctor says arthritis. That is just wonderful. Not only Plantar facitis but now arthritis also. Crazy. That is the only thing that is holding me back when I do things.
Reading is going great. Finished Scrawl which had a surprising ending and now on to Enclave. I am going to have to start writing questions soon but still have one other book to read first. Hoping we end up with lots of teams this year. Makes it a lot more interesting.
Well I am off to bed. Long week so far and it isn't over yet. I think I have more grant writing tomorrow and getting a list of book to movie title together for the afterschool program.
Night.
Monday's run was great until I got back home. I was the furthest run and walk I have done so far. It was nice and cool but we got started kind of late so it was very dark by the time we got back. We took a new route (actually backwards from our normal route) and it was a nice change.
Tonight was my furthest run/walk and with the best time so far. It was great I just wish I felt better. We took a completely different route and I think I like this one best. The darn wind tonight was crazy for the first 1 1/2 miles it was blowing hard right in my face. It surely made it harder to run the first 8 minutes. I am up to 16 minutes of running.
Hard to believe that the first 4 weeks are almost over. It really has gone quite fast. Still wishing this darn foot would start feeling better. The doctor says arthritis. That is just wonderful. Not only Plantar facitis but now arthritis also. Crazy. That is the only thing that is holding me back when I do things.
Reading is going great. Finished Scrawl which had a surprising ending and now on to Enclave. I am going to have to start writing questions soon but still have one other book to read first. Hoping we end up with lots of teams this year. Makes it a lot more interesting.
Well I am off to bed. Long week so far and it isn't over yet. I think I have more grant writing tomorrow and getting a list of book to movie title together for the afterschool program.
Night.
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
Couch to 5k Week 3 Day 1 and Zumba
Well the run last night was great. It was rainy and cool but it made for a great run. Every time it is getting a bit harder but I think I can make it. The power of positive thinking and great motivation from Christy. Back to it tomorrow night.
The foot is still giving me problems. The plantar faciitis is not so bad but I have lots of inflamation on the top and side of my foot. I had an xray last week and am waiting to find out from the doctor tomorrow if it is more than just overuse. If that is what it is then I am going to just have to deal with the pain. Also had a cortizone shot which doesn't seem to have made things better yet. Any suggestions are welcome. Maybe tomorrow will be a better day.
Zumba tonight was fantastic. I did some old songs and two new songs. I really liked the new ones but one of the girls wasn't thrilled with the fact that I added a country song. It was fun and upbeat so I will be keeping it.
Communtiy Fest is coming up this weekend so I will be very busy with stuff for the library and at home. We have decided to do a garage sale at home so that will be crazy from Friday till Sunday and the library is doing lots of fun stuff so I will have to be over there a bunch also. The float is going to be great again this year. I will also be giving a half hour Zumba presentation at some point on Sunday. If you are around and want to participate I say the more the better.
Reading is going well. I am reading Scrawl right now which is about a bully. Another one of the Teen Reads books. I really think the kids will like this one. Lots of kids will relate to this book. Will give my final verdict after I complete it.
Lastly I am going to try to get back to a gluten-free diet. My stomach has been hating me so much lately from all of the bread and pasta. It is going to be hard but I think the kids and Jon will keep me on track. I think this is a great time of the year to get back on track. With all of the running and Zumba I have my motivation now just need to find my will power.
Night. Till tomorrow.
The foot is still giving me problems. The plantar faciitis is not so bad but I have lots of inflamation on the top and side of my foot. I had an xray last week and am waiting to find out from the doctor tomorrow if it is more than just overuse. If that is what it is then I am going to just have to deal with the pain. Also had a cortizone shot which doesn't seem to have made things better yet. Any suggestions are welcome. Maybe tomorrow will be a better day.
Zumba tonight was fantastic. I did some old songs and two new songs. I really liked the new ones but one of the girls wasn't thrilled with the fact that I added a country song. It was fun and upbeat so I will be keeping it.
Communtiy Fest is coming up this weekend so I will be very busy with stuff for the library and at home. We have decided to do a garage sale at home so that will be crazy from Friday till Sunday and the library is doing lots of fun stuff so I will have to be over there a bunch also. The float is going to be great again this year. I will also be giving a half hour Zumba presentation at some point on Sunday. If you are around and want to participate I say the more the better.
Reading is going well. I am reading Scrawl right now which is about a bully. Another one of the Teen Reads books. I really think the kids will like this one. Lots of kids will relate to this book. Will give my final verdict after I complete it.
Lastly I am going to try to get back to a gluten-free diet. My stomach has been hating me so much lately from all of the bread and pasta. It is going to be hard but I think the kids and Jon will keep me on track. I think this is a great time of the year to get back on track. With all of the running and Zumba I have my motivation now just need to find my will power.
Night. Till tomorrow.
Friday, August 5, 2011
Day 3 of Couch to 5k
Another great workout. I was feeling it tonight but made it through. The last 2 minutes of running were hard but manageable. Tonight I walked farther than the last 2 times and with a faster speed. It really is coming along but I am a little anxious about next week because it looks like I will be running for longer periods at a time.
I am very glad for a weekend off from both workouts but will be glad to be back to Zumba first thing Monday morning and week 2 day 1 of the Couch to 5k on Monday night. Still willing to have people come and walk/run along with me and Christy. Just give me a holler and I will let you know when and where.
The foot is extremely sore tonight but I really hate to stop working out or teaching Zumba even for a few days (stubborn I guess). Maybe I will be able to rest it a little bit this weekend but so far the weekend is looking pretty full. Work for Mom tomorrow and the HUGE Bango family reunion on Sunday.
OK now time for the book review. Devious by Lisa Jackson. I have to first start out by saying it was a really good book if you like the mystery, thriller, killing kind of read. I was completely in the dark until the very end of the book on who exactly the killer was and why they were doing the killing. No spoiler I promise but I have to say that the whole killing of nuns was creepy. It was definitely interesting to see the inside of this particular convent from a bunch of different perspectives like the nuns, priests, cops, etc. Very much enjoyed this book so I would recommend it to anyone who enjoys this kind of read.
My next read is I Am Number Four by Pitticus Lore. Will let you know what I think when I finish it in a couple of days.
Tomorrow is another day so take charge of your life and make it a healthy one with good foods and a great exercise program. There are lots out there but so far Zumba in my absolute favorite. If you have been doing something that works but you don't love it anymore then I think it is time rethink the workout or change it up with something that does excite you. Don't be afraid to make that change because it might be the best thing you have ever done for your body.
Well friends I am going to say goodnight so I can go get to that book now. More of my crazy workouts and such tomorrow night. Till then. Night.
I am very glad for a weekend off from both workouts but will be glad to be back to Zumba first thing Monday morning and week 2 day 1 of the Couch to 5k on Monday night. Still willing to have people come and walk/run along with me and Christy. Just give me a holler and I will let you know when and where.
The foot is extremely sore tonight but I really hate to stop working out or teaching Zumba even for a few days (stubborn I guess). Maybe I will be able to rest it a little bit this weekend but so far the weekend is looking pretty full. Work for Mom tomorrow and the HUGE Bango family reunion on Sunday.
OK now time for the book review. Devious by Lisa Jackson. I have to first start out by saying it was a really good book if you like the mystery, thriller, killing kind of read. I was completely in the dark until the very end of the book on who exactly the killer was and why they were doing the killing. No spoiler I promise but I have to say that the whole killing of nuns was creepy. It was definitely interesting to see the inside of this particular convent from a bunch of different perspectives like the nuns, priests, cops, etc. Very much enjoyed this book so I would recommend it to anyone who enjoys this kind of read.
My next read is I Am Number Four by Pitticus Lore. Will let you know what I think when I finish it in a couple of days.
Tomorrow is another day so take charge of your life and make it a healthy one with good foods and a great exercise program. There are lots out there but so far Zumba in my absolute favorite. If you have been doing something that works but you don't love it anymore then I think it is time rethink the workout or change it up with something that does excite you. Don't be afraid to make that change because it might be the best thing you have ever done for your body.
Well friends I am going to say goodnight so I can go get to that book now. More of my crazy workouts and such tomorrow night. Till then. Night.
Wednesday, August 3, 2011
First Blog
First of all I should start out by introducing myself and let you know why I wanted to start a blog.
MY STORY
My name is Nicole. I am the mother of 3 and the wife of a wonderful man. We have been married for almost 15 years. Like most people who have been married that long you start to get to comfortable with yourself and sometimes you let things go like your weight, looks, etc. You why does it matter he still loves me. While that might be true how does that make you feel about yourself?
After the birth of my first 2 children I was able to get back to my pre-baby weight very easily but after the third OMG watch out. I think almost every year since she was born until last year I put on a pant size. It is very hard on someone that went from a comfortable 6/8 to a tight 14/16 to feel good about themselves. I have an extra reason for this weight (hypothyroid) but that shouldn't have kept me from trying to make it better. You begin to dislike how you look and feel and you also know how unhealthy all of this extra weight can be for you.
I thought I am a very busy woman, always on my feet running for this, working here and there I shouldn't be gaining weight. Exercise is very important and has nothing to do the where you work and what you do while you are at work. It should be something you make time for at least 5 times a week. Even 15 minutes a day is better than nothing.
THE TURN AROUND
Last year I was introduced to Zumba Fitness and fell in love. I liked it so much that I came home one night and told my husband that I needed to be an instructor. He was and continues to be very supportive. My son tells people that I was born to teach Zumba and that really makes me feel good.
I started teaching in October of 2010 and since then I have lost about 1 1/2 pants sizes, 2 shirt sizes and around 25 pounds. The best part is that I am finally starting to feel good about myself again.
Two days ago I decided to start the Couch to 5k program and dragged my sister-in-law along with me. The first night was better than expected. Night two is tonight so I will let you all know how it goes when I post tomorrow.
BLOG INFORMATION
I started this blog because I wanted a place to share my story and to help keep myself on track with my fitness and life goals. While doing this I hope that someone with a similar story will be helped by my struggles.
In this blog you will see information about my successes, failures and the things I love in life from my Zumba classes to the books I read and more. Please feel free to comment and let me know what you are up to but be nice with your comments because other will hopefully be reading them too and that could include my children.
MY STORY
My name is Nicole. I am the mother of 3 and the wife of a wonderful man. We have been married for almost 15 years. Like most people who have been married that long you start to get to comfortable with yourself and sometimes you let things go like your weight, looks, etc. You why does it matter he still loves me. While that might be true how does that make you feel about yourself?
After the birth of my first 2 children I was able to get back to my pre-baby weight very easily but after the third OMG watch out. I think almost every year since she was born until last year I put on a pant size. It is very hard on someone that went from a comfortable 6/8 to a tight 14/16 to feel good about themselves. I have an extra reason for this weight (hypothyroid) but that shouldn't have kept me from trying to make it better. You begin to dislike how you look and feel and you also know how unhealthy all of this extra weight can be for you.
I thought I am a very busy woman, always on my feet running for this, working here and there I shouldn't be gaining weight. Exercise is very important and has nothing to do the where you work and what you do while you are at work. It should be something you make time for at least 5 times a week. Even 15 minutes a day is better than nothing.
THE TURN AROUND
Last year I was introduced to Zumba Fitness and fell in love. I liked it so much that I came home one night and told my husband that I needed to be an instructor. He was and continues to be very supportive. My son tells people that I was born to teach Zumba and that really makes me feel good.
I started teaching in October of 2010 and since then I have lost about 1 1/2 pants sizes, 2 shirt sizes and around 25 pounds. The best part is that I am finally starting to feel good about myself again.
Two days ago I decided to start the Couch to 5k program and dragged my sister-in-law along with me. The first night was better than expected. Night two is tonight so I will let you all know how it goes when I post tomorrow.
BLOG INFORMATION
I started this blog because I wanted a place to share my story and to help keep myself on track with my fitness and life goals. While doing this I hope that someone with a similar story will be helped by my struggles.
In this blog you will see information about my successes, failures and the things I love in life from my Zumba classes to the books I read and more. Please feel free to comment and let me know what you are up to but be nice with your comments because other will hopefully be reading them too and that could include my children.
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