Friday, February 26, 2010
Sorry
Sorry if you went to Zumba this morning expecting to see me shake my thing. I wasn't there because I'm not feeling well. There is no way I can get up at 5 in the morning to work out if I'm not feeling well. I just wouldn't be able to make it through the day if I did that. I know, I know, two Fridays in a row! Bad Jessica, Bad Jessica. I hope to be over this illness by tomorrow so I can get this show back on the road.
Thursday, February 25, 2010
Still not feeling well
Last night at Zumba I wasn't feeling well to begin with and then of course somebody decided to stand right in front of me and then take my spot when I went to the bathroom. I really need to make sure I go to the bathroom before class in order to avoid all the spot stealing. I always go before I leave but sometimes with all the jumping around I need to go again. This whole space issue has really just struck a nerve with me and I seriously just need to let it go. I want to be able to just do my work out with out feeling ill feelings towards the person who has desired they need to stand entirely too close to me. I do admit I shot the woman unfriendly glares last night and she did move over a little bit but I found her creeping back into my space a few too many times. Seriously Jessica, get over it!
I am still not feeling well. I started getting a sore throat last night while sleeping and now I have a headache as well. This is even harder to do when you sick. Again here is an other typical Jessica quitting time but I press on.
I am still not feeling well. I started getting a sore throat last night while sleeping and now I have a headache as well. This is even harder to do when you sick. Again here is an other typical Jessica quitting time but I press on.
Monday, February 22, 2010
I feel the need
to devour. To consume and devour. I'm not hungry just having these extreme cravings. I told my husband and he said, "do think that maybe it is because it is about that time of the month?" Ugh, men. Why does it always have to be about "that time of the month" with you? But I said, "humm, maybe your right."
Sunday, February 21, 2010
Quiting time!
No, I'm not quitting but this is one of those time where I would quite if I was doing this all on my own. I missed a Zumba class and I got sick. In the past sickness has always ended up as quitting time for me. My first intent isn't just to give up and quit but I get sick, quite working out which gets me off schedule and then out of habit. Once out of habit, out of mind and it is all down hill from there. I am not going to quite this time and it feels good to know that I'm going to stay on track.
Today's eating was a struggle too. I wanted to stuff my face all day long! I don't know why or what triggered the feeling but man. I made a coffee crumb cake for small group at church and ate a few bites. I wanted to stuff myself full with the last 4 peices that were left. The cake was riding in the front seat next to me. I had the greatest urge to eat it with my hands while driving not caring about all the crumbs, looking like a pig, or over eating. I didn't do it. I didn't stuff my face but the urges to do so didn't subside till after dinner time. I hate this feeling. Usually when I get these urges I give in and go over bord till I'm feeling ill and gulity.
One thing that makes me feel ok about these feeling is that it makes me think that I might be on the verge of loosing more weight. I like to think that my body is craving lots of yummy fattening foods because it likes to keep to the wight it is and will send these signals to my brain for self preservation. So I hope that it's just because I burning fat. I can take comfort in these strong cravings knowing that it is because I'm accomplishing what I set out to do. But maybe that is a stretch.
Today's eating was a struggle too. I wanted to stuff my face all day long! I don't know why or what triggered the feeling but man. I made a coffee crumb cake for small group at church and ate a few bites. I wanted to stuff myself full with the last 4 peices that were left. The cake was riding in the front seat next to me. I had the greatest urge to eat it with my hands while driving not caring about all the crumbs, looking like a pig, or over eating. I didn't do it. I didn't stuff my face but the urges to do so didn't subside till after dinner time. I hate this feeling. Usually when I get these urges I give in and go over bord till I'm feeling ill and gulity.
One thing that makes me feel ok about these feeling is that it makes me think that I might be on the verge of loosing more weight. I like to think that my body is craving lots of yummy fattening foods because it likes to keep to the wight it is and will send these signals to my brain for self preservation. So I hope that it's just because I burning fat. I can take comfort in these strong cravings knowing that it is because I'm accomplishing what I set out to do. But maybe that is a stretch.
FAQ's
I get a lot of questions so I thought I would do a FAQ section
What is this study trying to find out?
There are two groups in this study. One group is consuming 15% of their calories as protein and the other group is consuming 25% of their calories as protein. They are looking to see which group has better weight loss results and builds the most lean muscle mass.
Which group are you in?
I am in the 25% protein group. Part of being in that group in consuming a whey protein supplement which I chose to add to smoothies which I find is quite a yummy way to consume the protein powder. It has been difficult increasing my protein intake in general but I am becoming used to it and no longer find it challenging.
What does Zumba have to do with this study?
They want us doing a cardio work out for one hour 3 times a week in a group setting. They wanted it to a fun and easy work out that anybody can do. There is a woman in our community teaching Zumba who is supper motivational, fun, accepting, and perky. The study staff were able to contract with her. Zumba class has been fun and quite enjoyable and I am thinking I would like to continue the class after the study ends.
How long will this last?
I have completed 7 weeks so far and have 9 more to go.
Are you liking it?
Yes and no. It is a lot harder then I thought. I have had ups and downs. This is certainly pushing me past my self. If I was doing this on my own I would have quite two times by now but I am being held accountable by something much bigger then me.
Is Zumba 3 times a week all you have to do?
I wish, I have to do 45 minutes of cardio two days a week. That is right folks, 5 days a week of hard cardio exercise 45 to 60 minutes each. Yes it is tiring but I have adjusted and it is fine. The other two days I walk/run, do the elliptical, or a cardio video at home. These two days are harder then my Zumba days because it is harder to make the time to actually do the time.
Do you get any breaks?
No, there are no built in breaks it is a 16 week strait study. If however, something comes up and you have to miss a class that is fine but you have to make it up on a Saturday. The staff are quite understanding and kind. I missed Zumba on Friday morning because my daughter started throwing up at 3 a.m. on Thursday and didn't stop till 3 p.m. Thursday afternoon and I was just too exhausted to get up at 5 a.m. for my 5:30 work out, not to mention I was coming down with the illness my self. The staff were nice about it and told me to just take care of my daughter and my self.
What is this study trying to find out?
There are two groups in this study. One group is consuming 15% of their calories as protein and the other group is consuming 25% of their calories as protein. They are looking to see which group has better weight loss results and builds the most lean muscle mass.
Which group are you in?
I am in the 25% protein group. Part of being in that group in consuming a whey protein supplement which I chose to add to smoothies which I find is quite a yummy way to consume the protein powder. It has been difficult increasing my protein intake in general but I am becoming used to it and no longer find it challenging.
What does Zumba have to do with this study?
They want us doing a cardio work out for one hour 3 times a week in a group setting. They wanted it to a fun and easy work out that anybody can do. There is a woman in our community teaching Zumba who is supper motivational, fun, accepting, and perky. The study staff were able to contract with her. Zumba class has been fun and quite enjoyable and I am thinking I would like to continue the class after the study ends.
How long will this last?
I have completed 7 weeks so far and have 9 more to go.
Are you liking it?
Yes and no. It is a lot harder then I thought. I have had ups and downs. This is certainly pushing me past my self. If I was doing this on my own I would have quite two times by now but I am being held accountable by something much bigger then me.
Is Zumba 3 times a week all you have to do?
I wish, I have to do 45 minutes of cardio two days a week. That is right folks, 5 days a week of hard cardio exercise 45 to 60 minutes each. Yes it is tiring but I have adjusted and it is fine. The other two days I walk/run, do the elliptical, or a cardio video at home. These two days are harder then my Zumba days because it is harder to make the time to actually do the time.
Do you get any breaks?
No, there are no built in breaks it is a 16 week strait study. If however, something comes up and you have to miss a class that is fine but you have to make it up on a Saturday. The staff are quite understanding and kind. I missed Zumba on Friday morning because my daughter started throwing up at 3 a.m. on Thursday and didn't stop till 3 p.m. Thursday afternoon and I was just too exhausted to get up at 5 a.m. for my 5:30 work out, not to mention I was coming down with the illness my self. The staff were nice about it and told me to just take care of my daughter and my self.
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
48 minutes
After Josiah was born I read that walking for 48 minutes at a leisurely pace was a better fat burning workout then running for 20 minutes. I walked 3-4 days a week for 48 minutes each time and I lost 65 pounds in a year. The weight came off at that pound a week rate I was talking about earlier. While being in this study I have to do Zumba for 1 hour three times a week and 45 minutes of vigorous cardiovascular exercise two times a week. I wonder if I just walked for 48 minutes 5 days a week if I would be loosing more weight. Interesting that I was able to do better on my own with just walking and no dieting then having people help me, doing hard work outs, and dieting. I think I should do my own study. Group A will walk for 48 minutes at a leisurely pace with out any diet change while Group B busts their buns 5 days a week while on a reduced calorie diet. I truly am curious, who would loose the most weight? Granted when I lost the 65 pounds it was all the weight I gained while pregnant and I was breast feeding but I really do wonder.
Monday, February 15, 2010
fears
I only lost 1/2 a pound this last week. I think I have now lost 3 or 4 pounds in the 7 weeks I've been busting my buns. I just don't get it. In seven weeks I should have lost 7 to 14 pounds. Why oh why has it only been 3 or 4? Why am I so behind and what am I doing wrong? I look back and think...I don't think I have done anything wrong. I think I have done what has been asked of me and it would only make since that I would loose more weight then that. Think about it...No cookies, no ice cream, no cheese, no butter, eating way less calories, and working out 5 days a week. I used to eat all of those things and hardly ever exercise. True, I have lost inches, my body looks and feels better, and I am enjoying working out. But why oh why can't I drop the pounds??? I'm working hard on not letting that wicked scale get me down.
I'm am afraid of what is going to happen when this is all over. Will I totally pig out because I "can". Will the inches and pounds slowly creep back on because I've became "too busy" or lazy. How do I maintain what I've gained, or lost for that matter, when this all over. If I do gain it back will I ever be able to get it off? I have heard that your metabolism slows as you get older but gesh, I'm only 30. I want to be fit, thin, and strong. I hope I get there and don't go back it.
I'm am afraid of what is going to happen when this is all over. Will I totally pig out because I "can". Will the inches and pounds slowly creep back on because I've became "too busy" or lazy. How do I maintain what I've gained, or lost for that matter, when this all over. If I do gain it back will I ever be able to get it off? I have heard that your metabolism slows as you get older but gesh, I'm only 30. I want to be fit, thin, and strong. I hope I get there and don't go back it.
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