WEEK 13
Monday, April 26, 2010
Today was the “fit” test … I’m still here, but wow … I’ve really got to work on my endurance. We had to run 2 miles, but it felt like five. Man … just a few years ago, 2 miles was a warm-up for me. Oh well, just another goal to strive for.
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WEEK 12
This was a crazy busy week, so I didn’t journal like I normally do. At any rate, overall this was a good week. I started to try and eat 5 times/day (every 3 hours), which is a REAL challenge. I’m determined to make this a habit.
On Saturday, I was looking at myself in the mirror and I must say I am starting to see the fruits of my labor! It feels wonderful! I don’t want to start getting too excited though ,,, I’ve still got some pounds to shed and inches to lose before I reach my ideal size.
I also treated myself and got my hair done for a change this week! Hey! I’ve been going hard for 3 months and I deserved it! In all seriousness though, I believe in rewarding myself when I reach a milestone … It’s important that we do that. Whether it’s a new workout outfit, shoes, day at the spa … whatever … treat yourself!
WEEK 11
Saturday, April 15, 2010
Today was crazy busy, birthday party for son’s classmate 10:30 a.m., track meet afterwards, dinner at friends house in suburbs at 4:00. Crazy busy. I only got in 1.5 miles on the treadmill. My plan was to come home and finish up with weights, of course that did not happen. I know better … gotta plan around these types of days.
I’m disappointed in myself because I ate crap. I know better.
Monday, April 26, 2010
Saturday, April 24, 2010
ROZZIE G WEEK eleven
4/19 Oh my god! i went to the doctor about my knees. I have arthritis in both knees. I knew that. Told them not interested in surgery. They offered a cortisone shot for both knees to help with the inflammation and pain. If you have ever had a cortisone shot, you will understand why i only took one in the most painful knee. Once they put the needle in , it felt like everything in my knee just locked up in a hard ball! Can I say pain! Hell to the naw to a shot in both knees! They say its worse till it gets better and it was. I wasn't limping when I went in but I was when I left! Needless to say no class tonight!
4/20 Knees not quite there yet. I thought about kettlebell class but I figured my knees wouldn't take it. I decided to go to pool.
4/21 Inspired by Stephanie's strong arms, I went to gym and did upper body work. I figured I would give my knees a break and work on my arms.
4/20 Knees not quite there yet. I thought about kettlebell class but I figured my knees wouldn't take it. I decided to go to pool.
4/21 Inspired by Stephanie's strong arms, I went to gym and did upper body work. I figured I would give my knees a break and work on my arms.
Monday, April 19, 2010
PRU ~ Week 10/11
WEEK 11
Saturday, April 15, 2010
Today was crazy busy, birthday party for son’s classmate 10:30 a.m., track meet afterwards, dinner at friends house in suburbs at 4:00. Crazy busy. I only got in 1.5 miles on the treadmill and a few reps of arms. My plan was to come home and finish up with weights, of course that did not happen.
I’m disappointed with myself because I ate crap. I know better … gotta plan around these types of days.
Thursday, April 15, 2010
C3 was a BEAST of a workout today! Damn! It was HOT HOT HOT in the gym today, I thought I was going to black out for sure … I managed to get through … BARELY! I’m sure I lost 5lbs from sweating alone. Days like this are tough, but worth the work. I wanted to stop so many times but I just kept talking to myself. Everyone in the class worked so hard despite the heat.
Now I’m not gonna sit here and say during the push-up walk I didn’t have to drop to my knees a few times, but I kept going. I made it! Dizzy as all get out and my damn foot is killing me, but I’m still here!
As I always tell Dre, I’m gonna be the finest, fittest, 40-something with a walker on the planet! Thanks for the “beat down” Dre … though I didn’t have my watch properly set I’m with you at least 600 calories.
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Dre gave us some sample meal options. Gonna start following this will keep you posted. Though I stated I was going to eat even cleaner this month I didn’t have any clear-cut strategy/goal, this will certainly help out.
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Had a crazy busy day today … work, track meet, finish taxes, bathe son, return work email, etc., etc., … but I managed to get my workout(s) in. I had to break my workout into two sessions – as much as I hate doing that - I had to get my goal in. Knocked out my 30 minutes of cardio early and then “walked” off – yeah “walked” … a mile … so there - my remaining calories late last night. I didn’t care how I got it done I just had to hit my daily exercise goal.
Shout out to my hubby Mickey, who supports me no matter WHAT! Thanks babe I love you, couldn’t do any of this without you! Just thought you should know!
“Mama say Mama saw Ma Maw Cu Saw” … My theme song for the month!!!
Monday, April 12, 2010
Its Monday what can I say. Gotta step up my game and get back on track this week.
WEEK 10
Saturday, April 11, 2010
Okay I partook of the spirits last night. No not church … alcohol! Had a few co-workers over and we got our drink on. That’s it for me … back to clean eating. I made it to and through kettle bells this morning and you know I didn’t want to go.
Thanks Merica (kettle bell diva) for noticing the changes in my weight! You made my day and gave me more PUSH to stay focused!
Thursday, April 9, 2010
Good workout! She wore my tail out today in C3, but it was a good one. She turned on the classic MJ (You wanna be starting something) “ mama say mamma saw ma maw cu saw …” , at the right moment, cuz I was about to fallout! I don’t know what it is about that song, but that pumped me up and kept me going!!
Wednesday, April 8th
Hey ya’ll I dodged a bullet Tuesday… my company laid off 400 people – w/less than a days notice. A few friends of mine were ‘displaced’ –as they like 2 call it . . . which just makes me feel like crap. Please pray for them . . . I kmow God takes care of his children.
On the workout tip, needless 2 say I 2asnt feeling it again, but we did our first weigh-in since the beginning of the challenge and Dre’s scale n mine both confirm a 7lb weight loss!! I’m happy, however, im still a long way from my goals. I am encouraged and motivated!
Saturday, April 15, 2010
Today was crazy busy, birthday party for son’s classmate 10:30 a.m., track meet afterwards, dinner at friends house in suburbs at 4:00. Crazy busy. I only got in 1.5 miles on the treadmill and a few reps of arms. My plan was to come home and finish up with weights, of course that did not happen.
I’m disappointed with myself because I ate crap. I know better … gotta plan around these types of days.
Thursday, April 15, 2010
C3 was a BEAST of a workout today! Damn! It was HOT HOT HOT in the gym today, I thought I was going to black out for sure … I managed to get through … BARELY! I’m sure I lost 5lbs from sweating alone. Days like this are tough, but worth the work. I wanted to stop so many times but I just kept talking to myself. Everyone in the class worked so hard despite the heat.
Now I’m not gonna sit here and say during the push-up walk I didn’t have to drop to my knees a few times, but I kept going. I made it! Dizzy as all get out and my damn foot is killing me, but I’m still here!
As I always tell Dre, I’m gonna be the finest, fittest, 40-something with a walker on the planet! Thanks for the “beat down” Dre … though I didn’t have my watch properly set I’m with you at least 600 calories.
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Dre gave us some sample meal options. Gonna start following this will keep you posted. Though I stated I was going to eat even cleaner this month I didn’t have any clear-cut strategy/goal, this will certainly help out.
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Had a crazy busy day today … work, track meet, finish taxes, bathe son, return work email, etc., etc., … but I managed to get my workout(s) in. I had to break my workout into two sessions – as much as I hate doing that - I had to get my goal in. Knocked out my 30 minutes of cardio early and then “walked” off – yeah “walked” … a mile … so there - my remaining calories late last night. I didn’t care how I got it done I just had to hit my daily exercise goal.
Shout out to my hubby Mickey, who supports me no matter WHAT! Thanks babe I love you, couldn’t do any of this without you! Just thought you should know!
“Mama say Mama saw Ma Maw Cu Saw” … My theme song for the month!!!
Monday, April 12, 2010
Its Monday what can I say. Gotta step up my game and get back on track this week.
WEEK 10
Saturday, April 11, 2010
Okay I partook of the spirits last night. No not church … alcohol! Had a few co-workers over and we got our drink on. That’s it for me … back to clean eating. I made it to and through kettle bells this morning and you know I didn’t want to go.
Thanks Merica (kettle bell diva) for noticing the changes in my weight! You made my day and gave me more PUSH to stay focused!
Thursday, April 9, 2010
Good workout! She wore my tail out today in C3, but it was a good one. She turned on the classic MJ (You wanna be starting something) “ mama say mamma saw ma maw cu saw …” , at the right moment, cuz I was about to fallout! I don’t know what it is about that song, but that pumped me up and kept me going!!
Wednesday, April 8th
Hey ya’ll I dodged a bullet Tuesday… my company laid off 400 people – w/less than a days notice. A few friends of mine were ‘displaced’ –as they like 2 call it . . . which just makes me feel like crap. Please pray for them . . . I kmow God takes care of his children.
On the workout tip, needless 2 say I 2asnt feeling it again, but we did our first weigh-in since the beginning of the challenge and Dre’s scale n mine both confirm a 7lb weight loss!! I’m happy, however, im still a long way from my goals. I am encouraged and motivated!
Saturday, April 17, 2010
ROZZIEG WEEK TEN
4/17/10 Im still in it. Got these knee issues but i am still standing. I am hoping for a good report on Monday regarding my knees.
I ve got to keep track of my accomplishments big and small...I have already mentioned my fears in the pool. Yet, I keep going doing my thing. I was there Friday morning and both of the outside lanes were occupied. Only the two middle lanes were open. I was determined to follow through on my plan. So, I got in and started my jog from one end of the pool to the other. I noticed that when I got to the middle of the lane the water hit me higher up then it normally does when I am in the outter lanes. But,I didn't get nervous this time. I kept going. I actually got in the outter lane when someone left. But I returned to the middle lane again to finish my workout as I realized that the deeper water added to my workout!
On Tuesday, in kettlebell, on the swings Dre suggested we try a weight heavier than we have used before. I tried the 20 lbs! Little by litte....one step at a time......
Though my clothes are fitting much looser, I know I could be eating cleaner. Its almost like my psychie doesnt want me to lose too much weight and subconsciously I eat something knowing its not the best choice. Still working on a sister!>>>>
I ve got to keep track of my accomplishments big and small...I have already mentioned my fears in the pool. Yet, I keep going doing my thing. I was there Friday morning and both of the outside lanes were occupied. Only the two middle lanes were open. I was determined to follow through on my plan. So, I got in and started my jog from one end of the pool to the other. I noticed that when I got to the middle of the lane the water hit me higher up then it normally does when I am in the outter lanes. But,I didn't get nervous this time. I kept going. I actually got in the outter lane when someone left. But I returned to the middle lane again to finish my workout as I realized that the deeper water added to my workout!
On Tuesday, in kettlebell, on the swings Dre suggested we try a weight heavier than we have used before. I tried the 20 lbs! Little by litte....one step at a time......
Though my clothes are fitting much looser, I know I could be eating cleaner. Its almost like my psychie doesnt want me to lose too much weight and subconsciously I eat something knowing its not the best choice. Still working on a sister!>>>>
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
ROZZIEG WEEK TEN
4/13 Man, i have been limping around for a week now. I kept hoping it would just go away. I guess i over did it. i finally made a doctors appt for next week. i hope its nothing too serious. I have got to finish this course I am on......
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
ROZZIE G WEEK nine
4/5/10 Man first day back from vacation. Off from work just to adjust to being back. My knees are still bothering me. I know I cant hang with a class with Dre tonight. I decide to do an hour of exercise in the pool.
4/6/10 Kettle bell tonight. My knees are killing me. I really must have overdone it in North Carolina. Dre reminded me that if I keep over doing it, i wont be able to finish what I've started. That will surely piss me off! Absorbing JR has become my new best friend. I have got to keep these knees going.
PRU- a big shout out to you for hanging in there and keeping your diet in check. i want to be like you when i grow up!
4/6/10 Kettle bell tonight. My knees are killing me. I really must have overdone it in North Carolina. Dre reminded me that if I keep over doing it, i wont be able to finish what I've started. That will surely piss me off! Absorbing JR has become my new best friend. I have got to keep these knees going.
PRU- a big shout out to you for hanging in there and keeping your diet in check. i want to be like you when i grow up!
Rozzie G week eight
3/28/10 So I am on my way to North Carolina for a week's vacation.I have packed bands to exercise with and a few cds for workouts.Never done that before. Typically , if I workout, i use the hotel gym. No gym this time near the house we rented for vacation. So I am going to have to make it happen in order to keep my promise to workout.
So, I am on the plane. At 6'2 and full figured , finding a comfortable seat is not the easiest thing to do. I always try for the emergency seat but I am not always successful. Anyway, we find seats in the emergency rows, still not a lot of leg room but its two seats as opposed to three across. Its time to buckle the seat belts. Now why am I sharing this with you? Well, because I know somebody out there can relate to barely being able to buckle the damn thing. Someone out there can relate to trying multiple times to get the seat belt fastened before you finally suck it all in enough to barely get the thing to buckle and stay that way. Someone has asked about a seat belt extension. I reached over to go thru it yet again and I could fasten the seat belt! And not only could I fasten the seat belt but there was extra material left over that I could actually pull! OMG! A milestone! Maybe all the stomach work Dre is having us do is paying off! For me, this was a tangible example that I am walking around in a different body. Maybe all of this hard work is paying off after all.
For those of you who are like me, jacked knees and overweight, but have the drive to make a commitment to yourself, just tell your self you can do it! Just try your best. Not some elses best but your best. Trust me when i tell you this shit ain't easy! But i am worth it. Are you?
3/29/10 This is my first day of vacation. I have to do something workout wise. The house we were in had three flights of stairs. I started running up and down the stairs and incorporated some other cardio and band work. Believe me when i tell you when you are on vacation it is hard to stick to it especially when everyone else was sitting around chillin! As i sweated away a funny thing happened. one of the guys staying in the house saw me doing it and started on the stairs after I did it! Too funny!
3/30 thru 4/3/10 I over did it on my knees. The rest of the week I mostly did walking to the beach and along the beach. However, with all the working out, I'd be lying if I said my eating was always correct. Hell, at one point there were three different cakes in the house! I am sure I probably added a couple of pounds in the process. just goes to show you that this life change does not happen over night.
So, I am on the plane. At 6'2 and full figured , finding a comfortable seat is not the easiest thing to do. I always try for the emergency seat but I am not always successful. Anyway, we find seats in the emergency rows, still not a lot of leg room but its two seats as opposed to three across. Its time to buckle the seat belts. Now why am I sharing this with you? Well, because I know somebody out there can relate to barely being able to buckle the damn thing. Someone out there can relate to trying multiple times to get the seat belt fastened before you finally suck it all in enough to barely get the thing to buckle and stay that way. Someone has asked about a seat belt extension. I reached over to go thru it yet again and I could fasten the seat belt! And not only could I fasten the seat belt but there was extra material left over that I could actually pull! OMG! A milestone! Maybe all the stomach work Dre is having us do is paying off! For me, this was a tangible example that I am walking around in a different body. Maybe all of this hard work is paying off after all.
For those of you who are like me, jacked knees and overweight, but have the drive to make a commitment to yourself, just tell your self you can do it! Just try your best. Not some elses best but your best. Trust me when i tell you this shit ain't easy! But i am worth it. Are you?
3/29/10 This is my first day of vacation. I have to do something workout wise. The house we were in had three flights of stairs. I started running up and down the stairs and incorporated some other cardio and band work. Believe me when i tell you when you are on vacation it is hard to stick to it especially when everyone else was sitting around chillin! As i sweated away a funny thing happened. one of the guys staying in the house saw me doing it and started on the stairs after I did it! Too funny!
3/30 thru 4/3/10 I over did it on my knees. The rest of the week I mostly did walking to the beach and along the beach. However, with all the working out, I'd be lying if I said my eating was always correct. Hell, at one point there were three different cakes in the house! I am sure I probably added a couple of pounds in the process. just goes to show you that this life change does not happen over night.
Monday, April 5, 2010
PRU ~ WEEK 9
Monday, April 05, 2010
I am charged today!!! I had to program my watch and when I weighed myself I think I’ve lost 7-10lbs since I started the challenge!!! I don't know for sure because I would not look at the scale at the initial weigh-in. You think I didn’t RUN to the track this morning!!!
Today is beautiful AND I'm off today!!! It’s all about ME today – I don’t get these moments often. I got my workout out the way EARLY – no bootcamp for me tonight. I know me … on days where I’m off or I know its going to be busy, I HAVE to get my workout done in the morning. It just opens up my day!!!
Who knows I might even do a mini-workout tonight! I've got 10 pounds more to go! Get the hell outta my way "toe" ... you ain't stopping no show!!!
I am charged today!!! I had to program my watch and when I weighed myself I think I’ve lost 7-10lbs since I started the challenge!!! I don't know for sure because I would not look at the scale at the initial weigh-in. You think I didn’t RUN to the track this morning!!!
Today is beautiful AND I'm off today!!! It’s all about ME today – I don’t get these moments often. I got my workout out the way EARLY – no bootcamp for me tonight. I know me … on days where I’m off or I know its going to be busy, I HAVE to get my workout done in the morning. It just opens up my day!!!
Who knows I might even do a mini-workout tonight! I've got 10 pounds more to go! Get the hell outta my way "toe" ... you ain't stopping no show!!!
PRU ~ WEEK 8
Saturday, April 3, 2010
Had to push myself again today to get up and workout … I made it though and today’s kettle bell class did not disappoint! The mirrors in the gym actually smiled back at me today … LOL … at least that’s what I told myself!!!
I can’t believe its April. I still haven’t figured out what I’m going to change for this next 30 day run … last month it was to eat cleaner – cutting out sugar, alcohol, etc., I will continue to do this, but I want to add each month. I made it through March without ANY mamba’s (candy), chocolate, etc., I only had 6 cookies all month and drank a few splits this month versus a few bottles of champagne each weekend. For me that’s HUGE!!! Now I don’t want you to think I’m a lush, but I LOVE my champagne on the weekends.
More clean eating this month AND I’m going to include more fruits and vegetables, water and eat five small meals/day. Oh yeah … work on an ATTITUDE adjustment (smile)!
Happy Easter everyone!
Thursday, April 1, 2010
OMG! Today was so beautiful!!! I mean sunny, blue skies and it was 80 degrees … my kind of day! So tell me why was I still carrying this attitude??? I have no clue. I don’t feel like working out – I just have an ATTITUDE! I pushed through the workout … been working too damn hard to let my mind win this battle. I’m glad I did I always feel better afterwards. Dre is crazy as hell though … had us running with her literally riding “piggy back style” on our backs WITH WEIGHTS!!! The girl is NUTZ!!! LOL!
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Once again I just wasn’t feeling it, but I have been working too hard to fall of the wagon now. Today was just too beautiful a day not to take advantage of the weather and go outside. I knocked out my workout and the sun was just what I needed to pick up my spirits! Now I can take my son outside and spend some time with him – and get a little more cardio (smile).
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
I’m just not feeling it today. I am both mentally and physically drained. Will make it happen the rest of the week.
Had to push myself again today to get up and workout … I made it though and today’s kettle bell class did not disappoint! The mirrors in the gym actually smiled back at me today … LOL … at least that’s what I told myself!!!
I can’t believe its April. I still haven’t figured out what I’m going to change for this next 30 day run … last month it was to eat cleaner – cutting out sugar, alcohol, etc., I will continue to do this, but I want to add each month. I made it through March without ANY mamba’s (candy), chocolate, etc., I only had 6 cookies all month and drank a few splits this month versus a few bottles of champagne each weekend. For me that’s HUGE!!! Now I don’t want you to think I’m a lush, but I LOVE my champagne on the weekends.
More clean eating this month AND I’m going to include more fruits and vegetables, water and eat five small meals/day. Oh yeah … work on an ATTITUDE adjustment (smile)!
Happy Easter everyone!
Thursday, April 1, 2010
OMG! Today was so beautiful!!! I mean sunny, blue skies and it was 80 degrees … my kind of day! So tell me why was I still carrying this attitude??? I have no clue. I don’t feel like working out – I just have an ATTITUDE! I pushed through the workout … been working too damn hard to let my mind win this battle. I’m glad I did I always feel better afterwards. Dre is crazy as hell though … had us running with her literally riding “piggy back style” on our backs WITH WEIGHTS!!! The girl is NUTZ!!! LOL!
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Once again I just wasn’t feeling it, but I have been working too hard to fall of the wagon now. Today was just too beautiful a day not to take advantage of the weather and go outside. I knocked out my workout and the sun was just what I needed to pick up my spirits! Now I can take my son outside and spend some time with him – and get a little more cardio (smile).
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
I’m just not feeling it today. I am both mentally and physically drained. Will make it happen the rest of the week.
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