June 30, 2009

I still feel crummy today but I worked through it. I had a good work out with Dorian today, we did legs and of course, abs. I met with the counselor today, boy, he had me figured out in two minutes....now, if we can just work through it that will be great! I came back tonight for Zumba which of course is always great. There are so many people joining the class that there almost isn't enough room! Not much else to report.....except a thanks to Cinda, your kind words do make me feel better....if only for the time being. Chat tomorrow...me

June 29, 2009

Not much to say tonight, I am pretty down. I added more complex carbs back into my diet so there would be the energy and stuff to burn, however, with the hypothyroidism and the gastroparesis, they apparently are not my friends. The scale knew those carbs were there, so besides feeling nauseous, I was up 2 1/2 pounds...Everyone has been real supportive and saying not to let it get me down, it certainly is frustrating though. I had a good work out today and then came back for Zumba tonight....I get to see the counselor tomorrow afternoon, am looking forward to that. I have to say that I saw our nutritionist battling the ellipitical tonight....Go Jen, glad to see you there! Hope all have a good night...me

June 28, 2009

I did some swimming in the pool today as my legs were still bothering me, that was of course between the rain storms. Didn't do too much other than that as I had work to catch up on. I had my first experience of Tabouli, which actually was pretty good. I am hoping that this will give me the carbs I need but not feel so terrible in my stomach....the gastroparesis is trying to kill me. As shy and reserved as I usually am, I have noticed such an increased support from the people and members of Dynabody....even people I have not talked to before, are coming up to me, talking about the program and such. The support is greatly appreciated and needed!

Sad to see this weekend is already over and tomorrow is Monday....but I will see everyone at the gym!

June 27, 2009

What a great day it was. It started with water aerobics with Anna Marie which was great. I then swam some laps right after before getting changed. Cinda, Kristin, and I brought our lunch and ate while we were waiting for our step aerobics class. Lisa had a routine together for us, it certainly was tough, it was really fast! Afterwards, we met with the Chronicle for our interview which was good. We had to wait for the photographer to come back so we were talking and we decided that at the end of this program the five of us were going to stay in contact with each other....terrific group of people! After the photos, I had to split because of Michael's basketball game....it was a fantastic game, they won.

June 26, 2009

It was another crazy day at work so I got to maybe half of my stuff, so yep for a Monday it will start off with a bang. Then, at 7 this morning in case I wasn't awake, I got a staple stuck in my finger like a fish hook....yep, that hurt so my day started well. It was good getting to the gym, did arms and back, then did cardio. I had the tendons on both my feet repaired when I was 8 so with the advice not to get a job on my feet (no problem, I sit on my butt all day at the computer) and not to gain weight....yeah, that didn't work so well for me. I do have problems once in a while if I am on my feet for a long time. I got the pain about 12 minutes on the treadmill where it shot up to the back of my knee. I am sure from years of not being used much, the weight, it is putting a lot of strain on it. I went on to the bike which I was able to do, it was still sore but I worked through it. I am looking forward to tomorrow and seeing everyone....we have a busy day with water aerobics, step aerobics, and meeting with the Chronicle. See everyone tomorrow....hugs, me

June 25, 2009

Well, I must first off start by saying that it is a sad day, Farrah Fawcett died and then Michael Jackson has also died. I used to do my hair like Farrah's and then grew up listening to some of Michael's music so what can you say. Anyhow.....kind of a crazy day at work, it just seemed I got none of my own work done but worked on everyone else's....how does that happen? Now, I have even more for tomorrow, oh yeah me...So I was kind of in a funk so to speak but work out was good, did triceps, abs and I can't remember what else we did but I know it was something....I just do what Dorian says to do....Kristin and I did some cardio after that and then we had our nutrition class, thanks Jen, very informative and helpful! Went to Zumba and sweat a bunch and I am off to bed....at least for a few zzz's and glad tomorrow is Friday. I look forward to the water aerobics class on Saturday and seeing everyone again. It was good to see everyone tonight! zzzzz, me

June 24, 2009

It was a good workout today, actually pretty tough. It was nice getting to work out with Kristin today, it seemed like it had been a while since I even had seen her. I am looking forward to the nutritionist tomorrow night, I hope she has some good ideas and information for us. After I left the gym I was excited as tonight was my son's first basketball game of the season....wow, was I on the edge of my seat all night. First, they were ahead, then fell waaaayyy behind (down 15 points) and were getting fouls called on them left and right (some pretty ridiculous, I might add). The last quarter our team came back and tied them in the last minute. We then went into OT and yep, our boys won 35-32... YIPPEE! I am so tired so I am going to catch some zzz's, 4:30 comes too early in the morning. Good to see everyone today (except Cinda but she was in my thoughts!). TTFN, me

June 23, 2009

I must confess this blog is going to be short, not for any reason other than it hurts to even hold my hand up to type on the keyboard....yep, it was back and arms. After the torrential downpour thunderstorm I drove in to get to the gym on time, I managed to make it through the whole spin class, first time ever! Poor Dorian ended up having to teach it instead of take the class and then the power kept going on and off so she kept getting up to put the music back on, at least 5 times, maybe more, I could have passed out somewhere in that time. After that went to work out, the gym was packed tonight. After that, I ate some protein and went to my Zumba so yep, I am going to bed to relax my muscles! Haven't seen anyone recently other than Cinda tonight...hope everyone is doing well. Hugs, me

June 22, 2009

After many people trying to help and many aggravating beeps, I decided my heart monitor wasn't going to work for what I need. So, off to look for another one (thanks Anna Marie for your ideas). It was a tough workout today, changed the routine a little so I know legs were involved. The scale was kind to me today. It has been hard as I had just hit my plateau (having lost 35 pounds) when this competition started so know I feel better, I was down 4 1/2 pounds this week. I noticed for the first time it was easier on the treadmill for my warm up and I was able to increase the speed more than I had, so that was a nice feeling. Came back for Zumba tonight which I really love....Jessica certainly works ya, that's for sure. Until tomorrow....

June 21, 2009

I didn't go to the gym today but I was out in the pool all day (yes, some floating involved while resting!). I did laps for a bit, then some aerobics, then water volleyball, then float. Mom and I did this most of the day. Being in the water really does feel nice on my joints but at the same time I know I am working so it is a win, win situation. I don't have much to else to write, other than I am sorry tomorrow is Monday...I hope everyone had a nice weekend. TTFN, me

June 20, 2009

I forgot to post my blog last night but water aerobics was great. What a workout for me. I certainly hope we can do this on a regular basis, Anna Marie is such a great teacher! It was nice to see most of our group there and this time even Otto joined us. I think he could have used heavier weights though, LOL! I went home and then went swimming in the pool with mom and Michael and played some volleyball too. That was it for my Saturday.

June 19, 2009

I truly am glad it is Friday! What a workout I had today, I still am sore. I still haven't figured the heart monitor out, (Drew set it so I can touch it and it will read my current heart rate) but I can't figure how to get it to run continuously while exercising and to count calories, etc. I am a little resistant to mess with it again since the last time I did, I had the blasted thing constantly beeping...so, we will see.

I am looking forward to the water aerobics class tomorrow, can't wait to see everyone. Not much to report on this one really other than sore and tired. Feeling like I should go to bed but it isn't even 8 yet, so I just can't bring myself to do that!

I am going to go chill for a little bit and then off to catch a few zzz's...

Ta Ta For Now, me

June 18, 2009

I woke up this morning feeling soreness in the back of my leg to the point I looked to see if it was bruised, nope just a muscle screaming! Then, I remembered it was leg day...Go figure! The work out was good, hard as always and then on to spin class....only managed half of it though. I have to keep remembering my exercise consisted of walking to my car every day and that was it....for years so I have to keep remembering that it will take time to build my endurance....but sheesh! I was sorry to find out that Kristin wasn't making the spin class tonight as she hurt herself but looking forward to seeing her tomorrow. Hope all of the others are doing well. Glad tomorrow is Friday, I don't think I could handle another day this week.

TTFN, me

June 17, 2009

I went to the gym today and did a water aerobics class, you certainly can work up a sweat in the water, who knew! After that, I met with Dorian and we did uppers today....yep, noodle arms tonight. Using the ball did help my back not to hurt so much, so I certainly appreciated that. I heard back from my doctor's office today and they called in my new dose of Synthroid for my thyroid so hopefully within the next week or so I will start feeling better. Still have not mastered the whole breathing thing yet....that is SO crazy!

I missed seeing everyone today so I hope Kristin, Cinda, Zac, and Todd are all doing well. I will catch you guys in the gym....me

June 16, 2009

I met Dorian at the gym at 3 today, glad she was feeling a "little" better. Sorry I did not see Kristin today. We did legs tonight and then on to abs. I did the bike after for 20 minutes. I did not get my heart monitor fixed so I will have someone help with me that tomorrow morning. My heart rate did get up there today, in fact, when I was done, I did get a headache (usually a sign my blood pressure has gone up) so definitely have to get the heart monitor figured out. I came home and just sat in the pool for a few minutes in the shade, drinking some water. My headache started to go away (I am sure between drinking the water and the cool water in the pool that helped). Since I was feeling better, Michael and I went to the gym so I could do Zumba and Michael could hang out with Jessica's boys. I got to say Hi to Zac (between catching my breath) and I waved to Cinda in the midst of crazy dancing in Zumba! I am ready to go to sleep so until tomorrow...me

June 15, 2009

I was sorry to hear on my voicemail that Dorian hurt her back. Kristin and I met at the gym and were warming up on the treadmill when I "attempted" to get my heart rate monitor right. Needless to say, it was totally making me crazy as I could not figure out what to do with this thing, so finally I just took it off. I figured I would read about it tonight. We did shoulders and back, then abs. After that, we were going to go into the pool but couldn't because it was thundering. We then went on the bike for about 20 minutes and right when we were getting ready to go, he said we could go in the pool; so we did. Kristin was saying that she wished the "deep" end of the pool were a little deeper, I said I didn't because if I stand flat foot, I am already under water! We swam some laps for a little bit, I stubbed my toe (not sure how that happened). We were then told it was thundering again so we had to get out. We did have a good workout though. I am still struggling with the nutrition part; I am not sure where to "get" the calories when I am watching what I eat. I am doing a little bit better on the water, I even have my email at work remind me every hour to drink! I must say that this crazy monitor is STILL beeping and after my shower, I will attempt to look at the book.

Glad this Monday is over....
Missy

June 14, 2009

I did wake up sore this morning (which Anna Marie said would happen!), but I was at the gym to do some cardio this morning. After that I went home and did some swimming. I must confess it wasn't as much as I had anticipated; I figured I was going to drown as I just could not even get my arms up to swim. So after that, I did float around a little bit (which felt nice on my achy muscles). I will be meeting tomorrow afternoon with Dorian. I am a little sad that it is Sunday evening now....back to work in the morning.

More thoughts tomorrow,
Missy

June 13, 2009

Here it is at 10:30 and I just remembered that I had not done my blog for today yet. What a great time I had in the water aerobics class that Anna Marie had this morning. Wow, what a work out. I did like the fact that I felt really worked out but yet it was easier on my joints. I hope that Anna Marie does the class for us again, it really was fantastic.

I must say I am off to bed. Until tomorrow,
Missy

June 12, 2009

My day started off to work by 6 a.m., went and had my followup blood work done. I did get the results from the lab, my thyroid medication apparently isn't working! I will hear from the Dr early next week so he will up the meds and go from there. We worked out back and shoulders today then on to some cardio. I must say that I certainly sweat up a storm today! I am really sore, almost too sore to even type this blog but if I don't do it now, I will be playing catch up as I don't see myself sitting back at the computer tonight! I am looking forward to the water aerobics class tomorrow (except for me in a bathing suit in public, OH JOY!).

As my carbon dioxide was also high, we did realize that I have a bad habit of both not breathing correctly and then not breathing at all. Dorian really worked with me on trying to breathe correctly. I have to say that when I would have to think about which way was right, I got all messed up....I would say can't walk and chew gum but I got that part figured out now if I could just figure out how to breathe?! Geez, at 34, you would think I would know that by now!

More thoughts from the peanut gallery tomorrow, me

June 11, 2009

It was leg day and what a work out we had. Kristin and I did spin, that kicked my butt (well, at least what I could feel of it, haha). We had our nutrition class tonight and I must say that our meeting with the trainers and the other contestants was very informative. Throwing around ideas to help all of us and asking questions, it really was great. It was mentioned to get together every 2 weeks or so for this type of thing and I think that would be a fantastic idea.

Going to catch a few zzz's. Until tomorrow,

Missy

June 10, 2009

Another day gone by and I am sore! When thinking back as to how sedentary my lifestyle really was, I can't even classify myself as a couch potato, more as a wallflower, I never moved! My job, I sit at my computer all day long, for years, I would even eat my lunch at my desk. Walking to the mailbox, I would get winded. As sad as this is, it has been this way for at least six years - almost NO movement, except for an occasional, I will do that to lose weight for a few weeks and then back off the wagon. Well, I guess that makes sense as to why I am so weak but it certainly makes it hard now.

I am still struggling with the nutrition part of it, looking forward to the class tomorrow.

It was a tough workout today, my arms still feel like "limp noodles" so tomorrow I won't be able to move them, haha! That will be great for my computer work, LOL.

June 9, 2009

It was another fantastic workout with Dorian tonight. I must confess that I did have a major meltdown this afternoon. I have a terrible habit about worrying about everyone's feelings and if people are going to be mad at me. So, needless to say, starting around 1 this afternoon at work, I started working myself up, sick to my stomach, etc. By the time I got home and changed, I was so into a panic attack, I just sat and cried. My mom is such an upbeat and inspirational person (yes, sometimes I would like to smack her, when I am aggravated, LOL) was trying to make me feel better. So, I walked out the door and went to the gym (red and puffy eyes too). Otto and Dorian talked with me and made me feel alot better, I really appreciate it! But in the end, she still kicked my butt tonight. Yep, I looked like a drowned rat at the end of it all. Still having trouble trying to get in everything I should be eating....I am eating very healthy just not enough for what I am doing. I am glad for the nutrition class coming up Thursday night.

Until tomorrow,

Missy

June 8, 2009

Well, I am not sure what happened as to why I didn't blog last night. I worked out with Dorian yesterday and boy what a work out! As I do hate to sweat, I never knew someone could sweat so much, I was soaked! Not much really to report for Monday....it was a typical Monday for me!

June 7, 2009

I must say that I went to the gym to do some cardio and want to thank Dorian and Kristin for letting me "tag" along for the weights. I did a weigh in this morning and am a little frustrated as I should be so much further than I am, especially being in the gym every day. In talking to Dorian, based on the calories I should be eating with this type of work out, my body was in starvation mode and wasn't going to lose anything. I appreciate the help and support that everyone at the gym gave. I saw Cinda and Zac there so we were just missing Todd (hope you are doing well too). Thanks for all the ideas for nutrition as apparently that is a problem for me, just not eating enough (who knew!)

I must say that I am a little bit sore tonight....which is a good sore.

Until tomorrow,
Missy

June 6, 2009

Sorry for the delay, I forgot to post my blog last night. It was kind of a roller coaster ride of emotions yesterday.

I was at the gym at 7 a.m., brought my mom too, so I wouldn't have to work out by myself. Warmed up on treadmill then went on to machines, so I showed mom the machines that Eric showed me, then cool down back on treadmill.

There are still so many things I don't know about....like nutrition (calories, times, etc.). The other big question is Eric said to work out if we were not meeting or cardio, but am I supposed to use the weights every time or every other day or what? Also, we have not set up a next time to work out so I am not sure of his work schedule. Of course, these thoughts did not come until after I left the gym.

He was going to call me Saturday to see how I was feeling from our "first" workout but something must have come up as I did not hear from him, I hope he is doing ok.

Went to the gym at 2 just for 30 minutes of cardio and thank you Andrew for coming to talk to me.

See you at the gym, Missy ;)

June 5, 2009

Today Eric and I worked on the machines today, it was a good work out. He was very supportive and positive which I certainly appreciate....thanks Eric! :)

I have spoken with Kristin and Zac, both very supportive. I have not seen the other "winners", we must be working at different times. I can say I certainly want us all to succeed.

Not much else to report at this time. I feel a little sore at this time, shows truly how out of shape I am. SIGH!

June 4, 2009

Well, today was my first night with Eric. We did cardio today. I am a little upset as I did the spin class last night and I am too short for the bikes (my legs are straight when pedaling), I had to stop at 30 minutes as I had some pain in my leg. I noticed when I got home it looks like I broke a blood vessel in my leg. So, it did make it even harder to work out today but I did it. It is time for bed now, 4:30 comes too early in the morning. I hope all of my "biggest winner" friends are doing well, we all have won so much, I don't know if everyone involved will know how grateful I truly am.

Until tomorrow...

June 3, 2009

This is the first day I have been "blogging" but not much to report at this time. I have not been able to meet with Eric yet as our work schedules were conflicting but we get to meet Thursday evening, so more details tomorrow night. However, it might be a short blog if I am too tired! I have been doing the treadmill since Monday for some cardio.



As far as what I am feeling, right now is a little frustrated but tomorrow is a new day and I am looking forward to it.