tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-52257052011-04-22T00:04:57.255-05:00Healthy LivingFind ideas, articles, recipes and more for leading a healthier lifestyle. For questions and/or comments, please email me: qantrell3@yahoo.com.Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05676888982072836258noreply@blogger.comBlogger1021100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5225705.post-1093891429578921782004-08-30T13:43:00.000-05:002004-08-30T13:43:49.576-05:00MOVING OVER
I have decided to start using a differing blogging service. You can find my new web log and current posts at: http://healthyus.typepad.com/
Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05676888982072836258noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5225705.post-1093622087617918502004-08-27T10:47:00.000-05:002004-08-27T10:54:47.616-05:00WEEKLY WEIGHT WATCHERS WEIGH-IN + ALL NEW PROGRAM!
I was up .2 pounds this week to 136.6. Not surprising given the week I had. I have been very stressed out and thus seemed to be putting food in my mouth all day long. But that's ok, I'm back on track and newly motivated with a new program Weight Watchers is offering.
You can now choose which plan is right for you, and I am going to try their newMichellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05676888982072836258noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5225705.post-1093483085445136192004-08-25T20:04:00.000-05:002004-08-25T20:18:05.446-05:00KAMPING OUT FOR KRISPY KREME
Only in America do you have people spending the night on a sidewalk to be among the first customers to a new Krispy Kreme doughnut shop. The Washington Post metro section ran an article about a new Krispy Kreme shop opened up in DC and the people camping out for the grand opening.
So the first guy in line, I will excuse. He doesn't even like doughnuts (or rather, Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05676888982072836258noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5225705.post-1093303558951939442004-08-23T18:20:00.000-05:002004-08-23T18:25:58.953-05:00THANK YOU SAMANTHA
My friend Samantha said that after reading my web log, she was at McDonald's for breakfast where she would often get McGriddle sandwiches for her two boys, and this time, she just got them pancakes instead. (She had a hard time getting them to believe her when she told them they didn't make them anymore, especially when they saw the signs for them!)
It's nice to know that my Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05676888982072836258noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5225705.post-1093271060331420572004-08-23T09:06:00.000-05:002004-08-23T09:24:20.330-05:0010 SUPER FOODS
Ok, I am a couple days overdue on my promise to give you a list of foods that you SHOULD eat (as opposed to the ones you should avoid like the plague, as highlighted in a post a few days ago). So anyway, here they are:
1.) Cantaloupe: A quarter of the melon provides almost as much vitamin A and C as most people need in a day.
2.) Sweet Potatoes: They contain carotenoids (see Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05676888982072836258noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5225705.post-1093194898112740992004-08-22T12:12:00.000-05:002004-08-22T12:14:58.113-05:00RUNNING LOG
Sunday, August 22, 2004
Ran 4.18 miles in 40 minutes outside. A week of not running didn't take too much toll on my stamina, but it sure took toll on my motivation. I did NOT want to go running today, but I really pushed myself to go and I am glad I did. It's a beautiful day out and it felt great.Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05676888982072836258noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5225705.post-1093089978952788622004-08-21T07:00:00.000-05:002004-08-21T07:06:18.953-05:00WEEKLY WEIGHT WATCHERS WEIGH-IN
Down another 1.6 pounds for a total of 17 pounds! I am down to 136.4. Of course, this past week was a little easier because with my husband out of town, I didn't do any cooking. Of course, I also didn't run all week because I was so worn out from taking care of the kids full time and being awoken 5 million times a night.
I know I shouldn't complain, but I really Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05676888982072836258noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5225705.post-1092932472348541712004-08-19T11:11:00.000-05:002004-08-19T19:32:55.223-05:00NUTRITION ACTION
I just got an offer in the mail to subscribe to the Nutrition Action newsletter, put out by the Center for Science in the Public Interest. These are the same folks that temporarily made us feel guilty about eating Chinese food and movie theater popcorn, when they came out with the nutrition information a few years ago.
I decided to subscribe to the newsletter and am anxious to Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05676888982072836258noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5225705.post-1092660978319743072004-08-16T07:55:00.000-05:002004-08-16T07:58:08.830-05:00RUNNING LOG
Sunday, August 15, 2004
Ran 6 miles in 57.30 minutes outside. When I started out, I didn't think I was going to even be able to do my usual 4 mile circuit. But after I got going, I felt a little more energized, and when I finished the 4 miles, I kept going! After 5 miles I got a second wind and when ahead to finish 6 miles! Yay!Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05676888982072836258noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5225705.post-1092408325947387022004-08-13T09:43:00.000-05:002004-08-13T09:45:25.946-05:00WEEKLY WEIGHT WATCHERS WEIGH-IN
I am down .2 pounds this week to 137.8. It's not much, but at least it's still going in the right direction, and given some of the splurges I had in the last week (lots of cake on Sunday, and pizza on Saturday), I am pretty satisfied.Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05676888982072836258noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5225705.post-1092258402190647342004-08-11T16:00:00.000-05:002004-08-11T16:06:42.190-05:00FINALLY GETTING MY BLACK BELT!
Well, I have been doing Karate for 2 years now, and next month, I will finally be getting my probationary black belt. (That's a black belt with a white strip through the middle -- also affectionately known as the skunk belt.) When you are a high brown belt, you have to wait to be asked to attend a black belt seminar, which consists of classes on Sunday mornings forMichellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05676888982072836258noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5225705.post-1092256510490752582004-08-11T15:32:00.000-05:002004-08-11T15:52:15.416-05:00CONFUSED ABOUT CARBS?
Of course you are. We all are. Should we avoid them all together? Are there good ones and bad ones? Well, I think we know the answer to that, but beyond that, it's all very confusing. There is a good article in the New York Times that breaks it down, and helps you decide what you should be eating more of and what you should be eating less of. It also points out that not allMichellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05676888982072836258noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5225705.post-1092256294229278362004-08-11T15:30:00.000-05:002004-08-16T07:55:25.786-05:00RUNNING LOG
Wednesday, August 11, 2004
Ran 3.60 miles in 30 minutes on the treadmill, plus 5 minutes walking at 4 mph on level 10 incline.Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05676888982072836258noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5225705.post-1092143062517778162004-08-10T08:03:00.000-05:002004-08-10T08:04:22.516-05:00RUNNING LOG
Tuesday, August 10, 2004
Ran 3.59 miles in 30 minutes, plus 5 minutes of walking at 4mph at level 10 on the treadmill.
Sunday, August 8, 2004
Leesburg 10k in 56. minutes.Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05676888982072836258noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5225705.post-1092142975584979072004-08-10T07:58:00.000-05:002004-08-10T08:02:55.583-05:00LEESBURG 10K
I am a little behind on my posts, but I am proud to say that I ran the Leesburg 10k on Sunday, and finished in 56.32 minutes! Woohoo! I was 138 out of 305 women. That was my first 10k since the birth of my daughter in April. The last time I ran a 10k was in March of 2003. Anyway, thank you to my sister Karen and her fiance Jim for coming out and rooting for me! It's always nice to Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05676888982072836258noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5225705.post-1091829115083168222004-08-06T16:47:00.000-05:002004-08-06T16:51:55.083-05:00RUNNING LOG
Weekly Total: 13 miles
Monthly Total: 13 miles
Year-to-Date Total (began tracking on 7/4/04): 61.1
Friday, August 6, 2004
Ran 4 miles in 39.25 minutes. GREAT! I ran outside with the jogging stroller, and managed to do 4 miles without having to stop and walk at all! This is up from 2.3 miles with the jogging stroller. I did do a different circuit which doesn't have as many steep Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05676888982072836258noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5225705.post-1091806294714199342004-08-06T10:26:00.000-05:002004-08-13T09:46:55.183-05:00WEIGHT WATCHERS WEIGH-IN
Down .4 pounds to 138. That's a total of 15.4 pounds since I started on May 21. Joining Weight Watchers has helped me really get back on track and alter my eating habits. It has made me pay more attention to my mindless snacking, especially taking bites of my daughter's food. I am DEFINITELY eating more fruits and vegetables. Now when I do need a snack, I try and go for Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05676888982072836258noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5225705.post-1091730699527346062004-08-05T13:16:00.000-05:002004-08-05T13:31:39.526-05:00SECRETS OF THE FRENCH
Ever wonder how the French eat all those creamy sauces, buttery croissants, and brie cheese, and still manage to stay rail thin? (France has an obesity rate of 11 percent versus America's 33 percent.)
Well, I was flipping through an old issue (October 2003) of Fitness magazine, where they reveal all! Here is what they said:
1.) Portion sizes. For example, "a croissant in Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05676888982072836258noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5225705.post-1091729750723316132004-08-05T13:14:00.000-05:002004-08-05T13:16:07.436-05:00RUNNING LOG
Tuesday, August 3, 2004
Ran 4 miles in 42.50 minutes. Not bad considering it was deathly hot outside AND I had the kids in the double jogging stroller. Of course, I had to stop and walk a couple of times, as I always do with the stroller, but since I still averaged under an 11 minute mile, I am ok with that.Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05676888982072836258noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5225705.post-1091405090329070182004-08-01T19:02:00.000-05:002004-08-01T19:04:50.330-05:00RUNNING LOG
Sunday, August 1, 2004
Ran 5 miles in 49.10 minutes. I finally broke through and pushed ahead to 5 miles. I did the normal circuit I do for 4 miles but added an additional loop to it. It was hard -- very hot and muggy, even at 6 a.m., and my body was a bit tired from several consecutive days of running but I am glad to say that I did it!Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05676888982072836258noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5225705.post-1091298051431830302004-07-31T13:15:00.000-05:002004-07-31T13:21:19.130-05:00FINDING THE RIGHT PERSONAL TRAINER
There was an article in the Health section of the Washington Post this week on ways to get a good match with a personal trainer. It may not be as easy as it seems. First of all, as I have already discovered, there isn't one source for become certified as a trainer, and some organizations offer much easier certification courses (in other words, you don't have toMichellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05676888982072836258noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5225705.post-1091297658276618822004-07-31T13:13:00.000-05:002004-07-31T13:15:43.100-05:00RUNNING LOG
Weekly Total: 13.2
Monthly Total: 48.1
Saturday, July 31, 2004
Ran 5k on treadmill in 26.50 minutes. Ran in sport training mode, level one. Walked 5 minutes at level 10 incline.Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05676888982072836258noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5225705.post-1091224660979892412004-07-30T16:56:00.000-05:002004-07-30T16:57:40.980-05:00RUNNING LOG
Friday, July 30, 2004
Ran 3 miles in 32.10 minutes. Ran outside with jogging stroller. Very hot outside.Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05676888982072836258noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5225705.post-1091146891837083412004-07-29T19:19:00.000-05:002004-07-29T19:21:46.246-05:00RUNNING LOG
Thursday, July 29, 2004
Ran 4 miles in 37.50 minutes. Ran outside, usual circuit.
Wednesday, July 28, 2004
Ran 2.25 miles in 20 minutes on the treadmill (sport training mode, level 1)
Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05676888982072836258noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5225705.post-1090889997552746992004-07-26T19:58:00.000-05:002004-07-26T20:00:52.086-05:00ROTATING YOUR RUNNING SHOES
I picked this up off of the Road Runner Sports web site.
What's your biggest fear as a runner? Injury, of course! It's important to do all we can to prevent injuries. Shoe rotation is at the top of my list. Ever notice how your body "signals" you to buy a new pair of shoes? Running in worn-out shoes results in aches and pains in your legs, knees and hips. You can Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05676888982072836258noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5225705.post-1090889857874858462004-07-26T19:56:00.000-05:002004-07-26T19:57:37.873-05:00RUNNING LOG
Monday, July 26, 2004
Ran 5k in 26 minutes on treadmill.
Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05676888982072836258noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5225705.post-1090765310719500932004-07-25T09:19:00.000-05:002004-07-25T12:41:33.003-05:00RUNNING LOG
Weekly Total: 7.5
Montly Total: 34.9
Saturday, July 24, 2004
Ran 3.5 miles in 30 minutes on the treadmill at 7 mph. plus 5 minutes of walking at level 10.
Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05676888982072836258noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5225705.post-1090609362967163242004-07-23T13:51:00.000-05:002004-07-23T14:54:42.993-05:00ORANGE BEEF WITH NOODLES
Another yummy recipe from Weight Watchers. This one comes from their Meals in Minutes cookbook.
The recipe says it makes 4 servings at 4 points each, but my husband and I easily ate the whole thing for dinner. Still, 8 points for a yummy dinner - especially one that includes red meat - aint bad.
Ingredients
4 ounces rice-stick noodles (like the ones used in Phad Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05676888982072836258noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5225705.post-1090543553621616922004-07-22T19:36:00.000-05:002004-07-22T19:45:53.623-05:00THE LEANEST STATE
In an effort to keep moving more, I have been spending less time at my computer, and thus the gap in posts.
But I did find a good article in the Washington Post about Colorado, the nation's leanest state. It discusses the factors that help keep it that way (though obesity figures are rising there, just like everywhere else). The culture in Colorado is one that promotes Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05676888982072836258noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5225705.post-1090371841274619712004-07-20T19:53:00.000-05:002004-07-20T20:07:59.493-05:00STRUGGLING WITH THE "TASTY TASTE"
I wanted to get back to discussing the article I mentioned in a previous post that ran in the Washington Post magazine this past Sunday. The story, The Weight centers around three different people in Mississippi who are struggling or have struggled with obesity and the health problems associated with it.
I have to admit, though I am usually optimistic Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05676888982072836258noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5225705.post-1090193295923943732004-07-18T18:07:00.000-05:002004-07-18T18:28:15.923-05:00AMAZING SHRIMP & LOBSTER LINGUINE
I've made this Weight Watchers recipe a few times, and my husband loves it! It is absolutely delicious!
Spicy Shrimp and Lobster Linguine
Ingredients
1 tbsp olive oil
3 onions, chopped*
6 garlic cloves, chopped**
1 28 oz can of diced tomatoes
1/4 c. dry red wine***
2 tbsp chopped fresh oregano, or 2 tsp dried
1/2 tsp crushed red pepper
1/2 tspMichellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05676888982072836258noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5225705.post-1090165141948080262004-07-18T10:30:00.000-05:002004-07-18T10:39:37.980-05:00THE FOOD TRAP
There is a really good article in the Washington Post magazine (The Weight).
Of course, you can look at the news everyday and find articles about the obesity epidemic American face, but that's only because the problem continues to get worse.
When I have a little more time, I would like to discuss the article more, but one quote really resonated with me was "You have some people Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05676888982072836258noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5225705.post-1090164599564403222004-07-18T10:28:00.000-05:002004-07-18T10:29:59.563-05:00RUNNING LOG
Sunday, July 18, 2004
4 miles in 38.10 minutes. Ran outside, and completed course without stopping.Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05676888982072836258noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5225705.post-1090109329882220382004-07-17T19:02:00.000-05:002004-07-17T21:02:47.100-05:00SETTING GOALS AND KEEPING THEM
During my Karate class today, the sensei talked about achieving our goals, and suggested that we write down the goals we have. This seems like such a simple step, but I think it has the potential to be very effective. Having a record of what we want to accomplish makes us more accountable, and it serves as a reference point. If we set goals and simply keep them in Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05676888982072836258noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5225705.post-1090024266376698022004-07-16T19:26:00.000-05:002004-07-16T19:31:06.376-05:00DOWN 1.2 POUNDS!
I had my weekly weigh-in at Weight Watchers today and I am proud to say that I have lost 1.2 pounds this week for a total of 11.2 pounds. I have to admit, I was a little surprised because I was eating a bit more the last couple of days and exceeded my weekly points. But I do feel after several weeks that I am finally getting control again of my eating habits. I didn't snack Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05676888982072836258noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5225705.post-1089917663933467292004-07-15T13:48:00.000-05:002004-07-15T14:46:13.356-05:00MOMS DIETING DOWNFALL
Even if you stock your fridge and pantry with healthy food, it can be very hard to lose weight when you are a stay at home mom. First of all, the constant access to food makes it hard to not eat between meals. But I think one of the biggest mistakes moms make (especially me!) is nibbling off their kids plates. An extra chicken nugget here, a few fries there, a couple bites Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05676888982072836258noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5225705.post-1089579603087991672004-07-11T15:51:00.000-05:002004-07-11T16:00:03.086-05:00PORTIA DE ROSSI THROWS AWAY HER SCALE
Portia De Rossi, who played Nell on Ally McBeal and apparently was "slimming with a vengeance," has stopped weighing herself and has given up the notion that she has to starve herself to be successful. In the July 16 issue of The Week magazine, she says "I feel that dieting was really my downfall, because it took up so much of my time. It was boring and a Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05676888982072836258noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5225705.post-1089405027609513722004-07-09T15:25:00.000-05:002004-07-09T15:30:27.610-05:00BEING ACTIVE DOESN'T MEAN RUNNING 5 MILES A DAY!
Every day you hear that we all need to be more active. And certainly it's true that we should be exercising regularly, but it can also mean not sitting on your butt all day at your computer (unless you're writing a bloc!) or in front of the TV.
Make more trips up and down your stairs. Pick up your kids toys. Take a roundabout way to the mailbox. Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05676888982072836258noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5225705.post-1089404608158577412004-07-09T15:22:00.000-05:002004-07-18T10:28:51.890-05:00RUNNING LOG
Weekly Total: 14.1 miles
Monthly Total: 27.4
July 16, 2004
3 miles in 33.30 minutes. Ran with jogging stroller.
July 15, 2004
4 miles in 41.5 minutes. Ran outside with jogging stroller (which weighs 24 pounds, plus about 45 pounds for the 2 kids). About 1/2 the course is uphill. (Walked part of the time.)
July 12, 2004
5k in 26.36 minutes, plus 3 minutes walking at level 10 Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05676888982072836258noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5225705.post-1089404559044514622004-07-09T15:20:00.000-05:002004-07-09T15:22:39.043-05:005K IN 26.36 MINUTES!
I ran on the treadmill and managed to maintain 7 miles an hour for 3.1 miles. I am really pushing myself each time I run and it is definitely paying off. I think I am going to start keeping an official log of my running so I can keep track of my progress.
That will be my next post, and I will just go back to that same post each time I need to update it.
I love to run!Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05676888982072836258noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5225705.post-1089375632258553722004-07-09T07:11:00.000-05:002004-07-09T07:20:32.256-05:00TO STRETCH OR NOT TO STRETCH
In the June issue of Fitness magazine, a study was cited indicating there is no evidence that not stretching before exercise increases risk of injury. However, if you do stretch without warming up first, you may sustain an injury.
I made a post a long time ago about the issue of stretching, and used an analogy that a trainer used with me. If you take a piece of Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05676888982072836258noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5225705.post-1089306022182464842004-07-08T11:55:00.000-05:002004-07-08T13:50:03.916-05:0012 WEEKS POST-PARTUM AND GOING STRONG!
I ran 4 miles in 35.4 minutes today! I am really picking up my pace quickly. Now I just have to run longer. I'd like to be able to run a 10k soon. I'll have to look at races that are coming up to keep me motivated.
I also wanted to post a recipe I enjoyed the other night. It's a Weight Watchers recipe for eggplant parmigiana. Since you bake the eggplant Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05676888982072836258noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5225705.post-1089239241375163122004-07-07T17:24:00.000-05:002004-07-07T19:29:25.856-05:00BECOMING A PERSONAL TRAINER: WHERE TO BEGIN?
I have long thought about becoming a personal trainer, so I started looking into it, and the number of places that offer certification is overwhelming! If you do a search on google for personal training certification, you will get more results than you will know what to do with.
So I have contacted a couple of gyms and fitness specialists to try and Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05676888982072836258noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5225705.post-1089131598550777762004-07-06T11:13:00.000-05:002004-07-06T11:33:18.550-05:00BACK ON TRACK, AT LAST!
I got home yesterday, but my streak of indulgence didn't end until I went to bed.
But today is a new day, and I finally feel like I am back on track. I got up and ran on the treadmill (5k in 27 minutes!).
For breakfast I had a Vitabran muffin (one point) and a strawberry smoothie (3.5 points). Although I was hungry later, I resisted eating until lunch time. I am trying Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05676888982072836258noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5225705.post-1088952263139834602004-07-04T09:33:00.000-05:002004-07-04T09:44:23.140-05:00BEST TIME YET!
Well, I managed to get out of bed and run a 5k race today, and I am proud to say that I ran it in 27.48 minutes, my best time yet! My husband Christian got this really cool running watch a couple of weeks ago that has a GPS built in, and so I was able to keep track of my pace and keep moving. You can even set it up to have a running partner and it tells you if you are behind or Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05676888982072836258noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5225705.post-1088880016256151822004-07-03T13:32:00.000-05:002004-07-03T13:40:16.256-05:00IT'S ABOUT MAKING BETTER CHOICES
Well, I am just trying to keep my head above water at this point. For some reason I have been excessively hungry (perhaps it has to do with my 2 month old daughter who has been nursing a lot the last few days) and thus eating much more than usual. I still overall have been eating mostly healthy stuff, but too much of it. And last night after dinner I definitely Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05676888982072836258noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5225705.post-1088728878138447132004-07-01T19:36:00.000-05:002004-07-01T19:41:18.136-05:00DAY TWO ... NOT GOING WELL
Ok, so I still wasn't able to get back on track today. Breakfast didn't really stick with me, and by the time I got to lunch, I was so starved that I ate too much. I had chicken salad with some light bread, and then some more chicken salad. And a serving of the soy crisps. I am sure I had a handful of goldfish too, and I have eaten WAY too many of the french twists. Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05676888982072836258noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5225705.post-1088682699796017112004-07-01T06:41:00.000-05:002004-07-01T06:51:39.796-05:00DAY ONE AWAY FROM HOME
Yesterday started out well. I wasn't really hungry before leaving on my trip to Virginia Beach, so after hitting the road,I grabbed a Weight Watchers Just2Points snack bar.
We stopped for lunch around 12:30, and I got a grilled chicken sandwich from Wendy's (with sauce), and managed only to eat a few of my daughter's french fries. (She helped me by sneezing all over themMichellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05676888982072836258noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5225705.post-1088536392927221382004-06-29T14:09:00.000-05:002004-06-29T14:13:12.926-05:00VACATION (SORT OF)
Tomorrow I am leaving for Virginia Beach and won't be back until Monday. I won't have regular access to a computer, so I probably won't be making any posts.
I'll be staying with family, who thankfully are pretty health conscious. Still, being out of my element will make things a little challenging. I plan on bringing some healthy snacks, but I have to remember that just Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05676888982072836258noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5225705.post-1088511257070185622004-06-29T07:03:00.000-05:002004-06-29T07:16:15.350-05:00IF YOU BITE IT, WRITE IT!
I fully intended to post yesterday, but my network connection on my computer was down.
I am happy to say that yesterday I ran a 5k on my treadmill (level 1 incline) in 27 and a half minutes. I think that might be my best time yet. Of course, it would be different on a real course, but I may be running one on Sunday, so we'll see how I do.
I'll tell you, at least for Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05676888982072836258noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5225705.post-1088364029529286302004-06-27T14:16:00.000-05:002004-06-27T19:33:28.086-05:00ONE POINT CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES
My friend Samantha got me hooked on these. The key here is to follow the serving size. These are bite-sized cookies, but two of them are only one point and they are pretty good, and definitely make a good chocolate fix. You can make them even healthier by substituting the white flour with whole wheat flour. It doesn't really effect the taste, and it makes them a Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05676888982072836258noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5225705.post-1088362441948086532004-06-27T13:47:00.000-05:002004-06-27T13:54:01.946-05:00YUMMY DISCOVERY
Vitamuffins .... they make several different types of muffins, and the small ones, which are still decent sized are only one point. No, it's not a Starbucks blueberry muffin coated with sugar (and loaded with calories), but they are still pretty good, and since they are so high in fiber, they are pretty filling, and go well with a nice hot cup of joe. The only downside is that Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05676888982072836258noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5225705.post-1088202202172313762004-06-25T17:14:00.000-05:002004-06-25T21:17:54.776-05:00At long last I am back. Since my last post in November, I have a had a beautiful baby girl. She was a healthy 8.10 pounds and 20 inches. I gained a total about 35 pounds with this pregnancy .... 15 pounds less than with my first daughter. I worked out throughout my entire pregnancy and went to my karate classes until a week before I had her. I would have actually kept going except that I got Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05676888982072836258noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5225705.post-1069119792751042232003-11-17T20:43:00.000-05:002003-11-17T20:44:15.950-05:00There was a good article in the business section of this weekend's Washington Post , America's Great Big Challenge. It describes how different industries, from airlines and theaters to food and fashion are dealing with the obesity epidemic. To read more, click here.Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05676888982072836258noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5225705.post-1067817139210432302003-11-02T18:52:00.000-05:002003-11-02T18:53:07.490-05:00It seems that although the girths of our population are growing, interest in fitness and dieting isn't. Of course, this seems logical to me. If people were interested in fitness and nutrition, we wouldn't have this problem in the first place. Still, there is an interesting article outlining the problem, citing economic uncertainty as a factor in the relatively low number of gym memberships, salesMichellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05676888982072836258noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5225705.post-1067471268097415212003-10-29T18:47:00.000-05:002003-10-29T18:47:46.086-05:00Not that this will come as a big shock to anyone, but a new report just came out by the CDC that says obesity is the top health problem in the U.S. The leading causes of death are heart disease, cancer, stroke and lung cancer. Obesity is the leading cause of the first three. (This is the first time I have heard a connection between obesity and cancer, and the article doesn't elaborate on that Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05676888982072836258noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5225705.post-106608184594005312003-10-13T16:50:00.000-05:002003-10-13T16:50:45.383-05:00Wow! Two posts in one day! Anyway, I just came across this article about a new study on low-carb diets. As much as the current nutritional establishment would like to disbelieve, it seems study after study is showing that a low-carb diet works and does not (at least in the short term) increase cholesterol levels.
I admit to doing the low-carb diet a few years ago, and though I wasn't on it for Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05676888982072836258noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5225705.post-1066054997280808322003-10-13T09:23:00.000-05:002003-10-13T09:24:45.786-05:00Hum.... I guess it's been just about 3 months since I've posted. Pretty pathetic. Not coincidentally, however, I am three months pregnant (13 weeks to be exact) and am just starting to feel like a normal person again (at least for a couple of months until I start to look like I swallowed a watermelon). Not to mention, during the last three months, we also moved, and that took up a lot of my time Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05676888982072836258noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5225705.post-1058530545588482982003-07-18T07:15:00.000-05:002003-07-18T07:15:45.650-05:00Americans Clean Their Plates, No Matter How Full
...Not that we didn't already know we eat too much. But here's yet another study that indicates people are eating larger portions, even at home. I think it's almost universal in our country that people just don't aren't in touch with their stomachs anymore. I know that even with as much thought as I put into my eating habits, I have a really hardMichellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05676888982072836258noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5225705.post-1058097328822833752003-07-13T06:55:00.000-05:002003-07-13T06:55:28.890-05:00Giant preschoolers wrestle, eat ice cream
This article is about the world's largest preschooler, a 4-year-old who is 3 feet, 11 inches and weighs 123 pounds, wrestling another child who is nearly as obese. It breaks my heart that these children are actually encouraged to be this way. I am sure it's is not dissimilar to the Sumo wrestlers in Japan, who start their path to obesity at an early age Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05676888982072836258noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5225705.post-1057581791617283172003-07-07T07:43:00.000-05:002003-07-07T07:43:11.560-05:00I saw an article in the Washington Post this weekend about a new resort in Mexico that caters entirely to overweight/obese tourists. (Livin' XXL in Mexico) I am not exactly sure how to feel about this. Initially I thought it was terrible because it only encourages gluttony and helps people avoid the reality of their situation. Doorways have been expanded, flimsy metal ladders in pools were Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05676888982072836258noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5225705.post-1057081546419252272003-07-01T12:45:00.000-05:002003-07-01T12:45:46.350-05:00It seems like all the reports on obesity, coupled with pending lawsuits against fast food restaurants for their contribution to weight-related health problems, and talk of a fat-tax is finally making an impact on food manufacturers and fast-food chains.
This is an amazing story!
Under fire, food giants switch to healthier fare
Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05676888982072836258noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5225705.post-1057059358327536272003-07-01T06:32:00.000-05:002003-07-01T07:03:38.580-05:00Well, it's been nearly a week since I have posted. To be frank, I've been a bit blah, and not really feeling well. I haven't been motivated to do much of anything.
Anyway, I just found a good article that lists the top 10 sources for fiber, an important part of any healthy diet.
The Top 10 High Fiber Foods
There's a good hint for eating beans in there that I am definitely going to have to try Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05676888982072836258noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5225705.post-1056568174045214332003-06-25T14:09:00.000-05:002003-06-25T14:09:34.110-05:00There are some great articles in the New York Times that you should definitely check out. I would like to comment on them right now, but I don't have time. So go on their site and check them out for yourself. You will probably need to create a member profile if you don't already have one, but it doesn't cost anything and the Times is definitely a good source of news.
One Size Definitely Does NotMichellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05676888982072836258noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5225705.post-1056541089481012632003-06-25T06:38:00.000-05:002003-06-25T06:38:09.473-05:00Ok, so I am a sucker for sensationalist headlines. Here's what the latest issue of Shape magazine touts on their cover:
BEST BUTT ON THE BEACH
Are you eating the wrong lunch?
NEVER OVEREAT AGAIN! 4 smart strategies
The cancer you can get from sex
HOW UV RAYS HURT YOUR HAIR
I got roped in by the Never Overeat Again headline. I really thought they might offer some new insight on the issue. Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05676888982072836258noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5225705.post-1056282633017193782003-06-22T06:50:00.000-05:002003-06-22T06:50:33.080-05:00Good news if you live in the city! The suburbs make you fat. Ok, so it may not be as simple as that, but a new report released pointed to the fact that in the suburbs, you have to drive everywhere, compared to pedestrian friendly cities. Read more here.Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05676888982072836258noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5225705.post-1056156730285870382003-06-20T19:52:00.000-05:002003-06-20T19:55:25.936-05:00More interesting articles ...
US experts debate suing fast food makers for American's growing waistlines
WASHINGTON (AFP) - A US congressional panel considered whether overweight Americans should be able to sue restaurants and other food makers for obesity-related health costs.
Kids, Sports, and Exercise
There is no question that exercise is good for growing children, and the earlier they Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05676888982072836258noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5225705.post-1056155050925257252003-06-20T19:42:00.000-05:002003-06-20T19:42:02.736-05:00I haven't had much to say this week, which is why I haven't posted. I didn't meet my goal of running every morning, though I did run Wednesday morning, and went to kickboxing this morning. I also went to Karate last night, though it wasn't much of a workout.
I did read a couple of interesting articles this week. They were in the New York Times and though I would like to link to them so you can Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05676888982072836258noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5225705.post-1055849490369121012003-06-17T06:31:00.000-05:002003-06-17T06:31:30.373-05:00Well, it's 7:30 and I didn't get up and go running today. For some reason, I just have been so exhausted lately which is why I've been having such a hard time with exercise. Some blame it on the weather... some blame it on allergies. I am not sure what it is. All I know is that I don't have the energy I had a few months ago.
I also know that chasing after a toddler wears me out too. I felt like Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05676888982072836258noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5225705.post-1055814825884286712003-06-16T20:53:00.000-05:002003-06-16T20:53:45.876-05:00Not much to say today except that I feel like for the last month I have really been in a slump with both diet and exercise. I was in such a groove before I went to Oklahoma in mid-May, working out 5-6 days a week and eating pretty well. But lately I have been lucky to get 3 workouts in a week (counting Karate) and although I've been eating pretty healthily, I still feel like I am eating too much.Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05676888982072836258noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5225705.post-1055617856843024672003-06-14T14:10:00.000-05:002003-06-14T14:10:59.336-05:00Here we go again. With the sequel to Bridget Jones' Diary on the way, we get to hear all over again about Renee Zellweger's trials and tribulations in gaining and losing weight.
Poor baby, one doughnut a day just wouldn't do the trick, so she's forced to eat 20. And that's only part of her lunch!
I really like her movies and I think she's adorable, but I had a hard time not being offended by Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05676888982072836258noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5225705.post-1055597251128354942003-06-14T08:24:00.000-05:002003-06-14T08:28:06.513-05:00What the Rich and Famous Eat ...
It's hard sometimes to look at these glamorous people and not want to look like them, or at least have their figures. But when you consider how they eat to stay that way, I just don't think it's worth it. I know I need to cut back on the amount that I eat. But these people, it seems, are on the brink of starving themselves. Read more here.Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05676888982072836258noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5225705.post-2004225632003-06-13T11:25:00.000-05:002003-06-13T11:26:02.000-05:00Sometimes I have to remind myself that it is ok to feel hungry. In fact, a lot of times I feel like I am not even sure what that feels like. Since I am home most of the time, it's easy to eat as soon as I feel the first signs of hunger, so that I really never get that complete feeling of hunger. I am not saying that one should starve themselves. In fact, I am a true believer in the idea of Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05676888982072836258noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5225705.post-2004162482003-06-12T06:40:00.000-05:002003-06-12T06:40:57.000-05:00My husband really likes those yogurt smoothie drinks you can get in the grocery store, but they are loaded with sugar and calories, so I usually just take a sip of them and pass them on. So I was excited to see that Dannon came out with a 'Light 'n Fit' version using Splenda. Well, if you like flavored sugar milk, then you will probably like this. It is way to sweet for my tastebuds. They come inMichellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05676888982072836258noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5225705.post-2004098472003-06-10T19:19:00.000-05:002003-06-10T19:19:45.516-05:00I am back from my house-hunting/research trip to Atlanta. I had a great time, though I mostly looked at houses and did stuff a suburban mom would do if I lived there. It is really beautiful down there.
I was also very pleased with my eating habits while down there, considering we ate every meal out. I did indulge here and there, but I stuck to normal size portions, rarely finishing a meal. And, Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05676888982072836258noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5225705.post-2003802582003-06-03T13:24:00.000-05:002003-06-03T13:25:07.000-05:00Not much to write today. Just thought I would check in to stay in the habit.
I am heading to Atlanta tomorrow until Sunday where I will be staying in a hotel and eating all my meals out. I am hoping I can stay on track better than when I was in Oklahoma a few weeks ago. I just have to remember that just because I am away from home doesn't mean that it's okay to eat larger portions and unhealthy Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05676888982072836258noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5225705.post-2003737072003-06-02T10:33:00.000-05:002003-06-02T10:33:29.563-05:00As planned, yesterday I went to a local festival. It turns out, if you don't want to go on rides, buy junk food, shop for "hand-made" trinkets or lose money on games just for a chance to win an ugly stuffed animal, there isn't a lot to do.
One thing of note that I did see was a woman who was morbidly obese. She was being pushed in some kind of wheel-chair type device (but much bigger and more Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05676888982072836258noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5225705.post-2003703372003-06-01T12:16:00.000-05:002003-06-01T12:17:49.000-05:00Ok, so I missed a couple of days, but at least it's not been a week since I've last posted. I actually don't have much to say. I am just trying to keep in the habit of posting.
I may head to a local festival today, where there will be all of those horrible foods that everyone gorges on at such events.... funnel cake, hot dogs, butter-coated popcorn, cotton candy, french fries and of course Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05676888982072836258noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5225705.post-2003580182003-05-29T12:10:00.000-05:002003-05-29T18:49:57.000-05:00I want to discuss a moral (?) dilimma I find myself facing. But first I must digress.
Several weeks ago, I went to my sister's high school play. The performance of Singin' in the Rain was pretty good for a high school production, but what struck me the most about the play was the number of overweight girls in it, including the leading female role played by a girl that is significantly overweightMichellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05676888982072836258noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5225705.post-2003534222003-05-28T12:13:00.000-05:002003-05-28T12:15:23.000-05:00Here's a recipe that the Post ran today in the food section. Obviously I haven't had a chance to try it, but it sounds like a delicious low-fat summer soup, and an easy way to pack in your daily vegetables. (For more recipes for summer vegetable soups, click here.)
Pea and Zucchini Soup
(4 to 6 servings)
The combination of peas and zucchini results in rich, buttery soup.
Ingredients
3 Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05676888982072836258noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5225705.post-2003519182003-05-28T06:44:00.000-05:002003-05-28T12:09:40.000-05:00Dreary Days, Dreary Moods
If you live in the Washington, D.C., region and you've been feeling down and lethargic, you're not alone. There is an article in the Washington Post today about how the region has not seen a clear sunny day for a full month. (Click here for article.)
"There's a lack of energy, a lack of get-up-and-go, and we have a tendency to oversleep, overeat on sweets and starches..Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05676888982072836258noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5225705.post-2003502442003-05-27T20:18:00.000-05:002003-05-27T20:21:58.000-05:00A friend of mine passed an article along to me which really shows the seriousness of the obesity epidemic in our country.
Health Costs of Obesity Near Those of Smoking
HHS Secretary Presses Fast-Food Industry
Maybe now that it's an issue of money, people (the government, health organizations AND citizens) will finally make a real effort to raise public awareness on the gravity of the situationMichellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05676888982072836258noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5225705.post-2003502112003-05-27T20:14:00.000-05:002003-05-27T20:14:12.893-05:00Ok, I am really going to try to get back into the swing of things and post SOMETHING each day.
I am having a harder time than I thought getting back on track with eating and exercise. The week that I left to go out of town, I really felt like I was making progress by choosing appropriate portion sizes and healthier snacks, and not just absent-mindedly munching. But Since I've been back, I have Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05676888982072836258noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5225705.post-2003333112003-05-23T12:37:00.000-05:002003-05-23T12:37:57.396-05:00I know it's been a while since I posted. I was out of town last week and have been under the weather this week, not to mention, completely obsessed with finding a new house.
I don't have to much to say except to wonder why it is that when we are away from home it's like a license to let everything go. I was away for 5 days and although I resisted weighing myself immediately upon return (I waitedMichellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05676888982072836258noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5225705.post-2002713332003-05-10T09:48:00.000-05:002003-05-10T09:48:14.216-05:00QUOTE OF THE DAY
"Never be afraid to try something new. Remember that amateurs built the ark. Professionals built the Titanic." -- Dave Barry
My dad sent me this quote, and I really loved it. I think we are often afraid to try something new because we see other people doing it and they are so good at it, we just can't imagine ourselves doing it well when we haven't even tried it and we might Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05676888982072836258noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5225705.post-2002549162003-05-07T08:18:00.000-05:002003-05-07T08:18:32.000-05:00TIP OF THE DAY
When you feel like you can't go any faster or further, or you just can’t do one more rep, reach from within yourself, tell yourself that you are strong and powerful and that you can you do it.
Yesterday was not a great day for me in terms of my fitness and nutrition goals. On Tuesdays and Thursdays, I usually get up early and run four miles. But when my alarm went off at 6:00 a.m.Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05676888982072836258noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5225705.post-2002339952003-05-02T13:11:00.000-05:002003-05-02T13:11:27.290-05:00TIP OF THE DAY
Celebrate the little triumphs.
I made the mistake of stepping on the scale this morning. Once again, I had been feeling great -- my body looks good to me, my clothes are really loose -- until I saw those numbers. I was at 138, and of course I always have to add on a few pounds since the numbers on my scale are always less than any other scale (i.e., weight watchers, doctors Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05676888982072836258noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5225705.post-2002281462003-05-01T12:18:00.000-05:002003-05-01T12:18:02.373-05:00TIP OF THE DAY
Start each day with a self-affirming mantra.
The mind is a powerful tool and having the keys to reprogram at it will is essential to becoming a better you. Each day, I repeat to myself, "I control food. Food does not control me." The more I repeat this, the more I believe it, and the more control I have over my eating habits. Other mantras I use are simple but effective:
I am Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05676888982072836258noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5225705.post-2002227392003-04-30T12:19:00.000-05:002003-04-30T12:19:14.003-05:00TIP OF THE DAY
If you are starting to get bored with your workout routine, try changing some or all of it for a while. Try something new.
For about a month and a half, I have been doing the exact same thing every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at the gym. Warm up for 5 minutes, stretch, weight-training for about 20 minutes, then 45 minutes on the elliptical trainer, and finally, stretch again. I Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05676888982072836258noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5225705.post-2001979532003-04-25T06:50:00.000-05:002003-04-25T11:52:26.000-05:00Last night I went out to a Thai restaurant for a girls' night out and overate as usual. Trying to choose a relatively healthy item (I emphasize the word 'relatively'), I ordered Pad Thai with chicken. My friend ordered the exact same thing, only at the end of the meal there was one major difference between our two meals. She had eaten less than a third of hers (since you could probably actually Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05676888982072836258noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5225705.post-2001830262003-04-22T12:28:00.000-05:002003-04-22T12:29:04.000-05:00So how much television do you watch per day? Think about it honestly. I just read of a study that was done that focused on three aspects of Americans' lives and found that A.) Americans are sedentary (duh), B.) We don't have enough time to exercise, and C.) On average we watch 4 hours of television each day. Granted, this particular study was done in the 80s, but given our newfound obsession withMichellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05676888982072836258noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5225705.post-2001796322003-04-21T20:40:00.000-05:002003-04-21T20:40:16.430-05:00This is going to be a short post. Again, I am sorry I haven't been keeping up, but I have been crazed with the whole housing situation (trying to get our house ready to sell, and trying to find one to buy), and then Easter came along, and well, here we are.
I just wanted to share a moment with you. Yesterday I was standing in front of the mirror, fully naked and decided to take a good look at myMichellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05676888982072836258noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5225705.post-2001477132003-04-14T20:28:00.000-05:002003-04-14T20:28:30.663-05:00I am sorry I haven't been keeping on top of my web log. As I mentioned before, I wasn't feeling well last week and more recently I have been preoccupied with looking at homes, which in the DC metropolitan area is a bit crazed.
TIP OF THE DAY
Be sure to warm up, and then stretch thoroughly before working out AND cool down and stretch thoroughly after working out.
I know you all probably know youMichellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05676888982072836258noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5225705.post-2001391652003-04-12T20:25:00.000-05:002003-04-12T20:31:33.000-05:00Well, I ran my 5k race today in 28.4 minutes. And then I managed to go to Karate afterwards. After that we went to my grandmother's for an pre-Easter lunch/dinner at which I of course ate way too much. Why do we do that? Probably part of the problem for me was that I was starved by the time I got there. But the other problem (well, there are many) is that I just love food too much. I really enjoyMichellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05676888982072836258noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5225705.post-2001353982003-04-11T17:08:00.000-05:002003-04-11T17:08:04.390-05:00Ok, I have REALLY fallen behind here. I haven't been feeling well all week and in general I have just been really run down. I haven't done much of anything most of the week. I did manage to work out on Monday and run 4 miles on Tuesday, but nothing on Wednesday and only Karate on Thursday. Today I got back to the gym and into my regular work out routing (weight training and 45 minutes of cardio),Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05676888982072836258noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5225705.post-2001109252003-04-07T15:39:00.000-05:002003-04-07T21:13:15.000-05:00TIP OF THE DAY
Don't let the scales dictate your happiness or reflect your success.
Ever had a "thin day" until you stepped on the scale? I actually had one of those days last week. I had been working out consistently 4-5 days a week, and watching what I ate, and stepped on to find the scale wavering between 139 and 140 when I was sure it would read closer to 135. Before stepping on the scale, IMichellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05676888982072836258noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5225705.post-2000998612003-04-04T20:17:00.000-05:002003-04-04T23:19:50.000-05:00Ok, it didn't take long for me to fall behind, but I really didn't have time today to get anything together for tips, quotes and recipes. This weekend is looking pretty busy too, so I will try and post stuff, but not sure if I will have time.
Here is today's food/exercise entry:
8:00 a.m. - Total Raisin Bran with skim milk (5 points), 1/2 c. orange juice with 1/2 c. seltzer water (1 point), 1/4 Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05676888982072836258noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5225705.post-2000945272003-04-03T21:45:00.000-05:002003-04-03T21:45:06.726-05:00Someone sent this "exercise plan" to me via email, and I thought I would share it here for laughs. Enjoy!
The doctor told me "Physical exercise is good for you."
I know that I should do it, but my body is out of shape, so I have
worked out this easy daily program I can do anywhere:
Monday:
Beat around the bush.
Jump to conclusions.
Climb the walls.
Wade through paperwork.
Tuesday:
Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05676888982072836258noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5225705.post-2000879442003-04-03T09:31:00.000-05:002003-04-03T21:46:54.000-05:00TIP OF THE DAY
Find someone to team up with you in your healthy endeavors and be accountable to them for your eating and exercise habits.
I think that one of the many reasons that Weight Watchers is so successful (and why so many people have success with the program) is that each week, you step on a scale in front of another person who then tells you how much weight you have gained or lost. ThatMichellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05676888982072836258noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5225705.post-2000794202003-04-01T11:28:00.000-05:002003-04-01T13:55:09.000-05:00TIP OF THE DAY
Vary the order of your weight-lifting routine.
I am a creature of habit and exercise holds no exceptions for me. My inclination when I am lifting weights is to do everything in exactly the same order each time I do my work out. The problem with not varying the order is that while it is easier to push myself earlier on by increasing reps or the amount of weight, by the time I get Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05676888982072836258noreply@blogger.com0