Yup, you read it right. Chad is off to Honduras in mid April for a week. He had applied for a Dental Outreach Program in Honduras and found out last night that he was accepted. I'm really excited for him to go and I think it will be a great experience for him. One that I don't think would ever present itself again nor would Chad be in a position where he could just pack up and leave. So, yay Chad!
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
And Off To HONDURAS He Goes!
Half Marathon - WEEK SIX in Review
Exercising has officially become a HABIT! Yayyyyyyyy! I’m feeling so much better about myself and loving my soft skin (thanks to all the gallons of water I’m drinking! LOL.) This past weekend was a little interesting as we had to skip town and head to Boston so Chad could take his Canadian Board Exams. I was a little worried about being able to finish my training for the week but thank goodness the hotel had an awesome health spa so I didn’t have an excuse not to run. Oh, and for a gross story of the week (stop reading now if you have a weak stomach)! In the middle of the week I was doing a night run on the treadmill after the kids had gone to bed and there I was totally in my running zone when this guy beside me after about every 5 minutes kept blowing his snots into the inside of his shirt! GROSSSSSSS! To stop myself from dry heaving each time I just kept telling myself “Think Happy Thoughts!”, “Think Happy Thoughts!” Seriously, it was really disgusting! On a better note, this is a RESULTS post! So enjoy the number loss. I know I am! LOL.
MONDAY
DAY OFF
TUESDAY
Turbo Jam Workout – 20 minutes
Taebo Bootcamp Workout – 30 minutes
Arm Strength – 10 minutes
Water Consumed (8 oz. glasses) – 6
WEDNESDAY
Treadmill – 4 Miles
Cardio Fusion Workout – 55 minutes
Arm Strength – 10 minutes
Water Consumed (8 oz. glasses) - 5
THURSDAY
Treadmill – 4 Miles
Cardio Challenge Workout – 50 minutes
Arm Strength – 10 minutes
Water Consumed (8 oz. glasses) - 9
FRIDAY
Treadmill – 2 Miles
Sports Challenge Workout – 20 minutes
Kickbox Bootcamp Workout – 20 minutes
Arm Strength – 10 minutes
Water Consumed (8 oz. glasses) - 8
SATURDAY
Treadmill – 6 Miles
Treadmill Full Incline – 1 Mile
Water Consumed (8 oz. glasses) - 7
WEIGHT – 14 lbs.
ARMS – 1 1/2 inches each
HIPS – 3 inches
WAIST – 6 inches
THIGHS – 1 3/4 inches each
BUST – 1 ½ inches
Sunday, March 1, 2009
Half Marathon - WEEK FIVE in Review
Not much to say for week 5 except that I accomplished quite a bit as far as exercising goes. Maybe a little too much. Is that possible? I’ve been really enjoying the cardio/step classes I’ve been taking at the gym. I have this one instructor for the cardio challenge and fusion class that if you aren’t getting those knees high enough she comes around and makes you get them higher. If you’re not going fast enough she’s yelling. She’s a trip and I really enjoy her because she really helps me to push myself where at home I don’t think I’d get the same results with my dvd’s (nobody’s watching so why would I? LOL.). I’ve always enjoyed aerobics classes but I don’t think I’ve been to one since I was in college. Pretty sad, I know. But no need to dwell on the past, right?! While at Ricks College I had signed up for a Dance Aerobics class for some easy credits and I absolutely ended up loving the class. So really, it isn’t any surprise to me that I’m loving the extra classes at the gym along side weekly runs. Well, here goes. This is what I have been up to this past week. And yes, you are more than welcome to comment on how insane I am! Ha, ha.
MONDAY
Treadmill A.M. – 2.25 Miles
Step Aerobics – 55 minutes
Treadmill P.M. – 4 Miles
Arm Strength – 5 minutes
Water Consumed (8 oz. glasses) – 9
TUESDAY
Treadmill – 2 Miles
Cardio Challenge Workout – 55 minutes
Arm Strength – 5 minutes
Water Consumed (8 oz. glasses) – 8
WEDNESDAY
Treadmill – 4 Miles
Cardio Fusion Workout – 55 minutes
Arm Strength – 5 minutes
Water Consumed (8 oz. glasses) - 7
THURSDAY
DAY OFF
FRIDAY
Treadmill – 6 Miles
Cardio Step Workout – 55 minutes
Arm Strength – 10 minutes
Water Consumed (8 oz. glasses) - 10
SATURDAY
Treadmill – 2 Miles
Reactive Cycling Class – 60 minutes
Arm Strength – 5 minutes
Water Consumed (8oz. glasses) - 9
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Today is a GOOD Day!
Picked up the mail today and Chad's National Board Exam results arrived! Hmmmmm, should I wait or should I open them? Really, did I even have to ask?! LOL.
I ripped that baby open and Chad PASSED! Seriously, I am so proud of my husband. He's been looking so ragged and stressed lately with everything that he needs to do before graduating (clinic requirements, National Boards, WREB Boards, Canadian Boards, and so on). I'm actually surprised he's even standing sometimes. I'm pretty sure I don't tell him often enough how much I appreciate all his hard work for our family. Honestly, nine years of school would be enough to make any person go crazy. So Chad, we love you and think you are awesome! You are definately A+ in our books. I know, total cheese right there!
Monday, February 23, 2009
Mama Manifesto: Talk Back: The perfect date in the perfect dress
This was a contest I wasn't going to miss. There's a dress I've been keeping my eye on at Shabby Apple as a reward if I'm able to lose 30 lbs. before Chad graduates. It's the A Sunday Afternoon dress. My dream place to wear it would actually be Chad's graduation! Just because we'll have finally made it! So go and check it out and see if you can win yourself a dress! Contest ends this evening!
Grosgrain: Pettiskirt GIVEAWAY!!!!
Seriously soooooo cute! If you have a little girl you definately want to head over to this giveaway and enter!
Sunday, February 22, 2009
Marathon - WEEK FOUR in Review
WHAT?!!!! I actually finished a month of training! Oh, but wait a minute, that means the marathon is a month closer! CRAP! LOL. Even though I’ve noticed my endurance for running lasting longer as each week goes by it still doesn’t change the fact that I’m scared spitless of running a marathon and being able to finish. I mean, what if I’m not capable of finishing? How embarrassing! Ok, I know, I must think positive. I’ll try. Well, all in all, I’m very happy with the results of my weight and inch loss for only a month. It has been a lot of work and I’m sure liking the reward! Thanx again everyone for being in my corner and for being on my cheering squad!
MONDAY
Treadmill – 3.5 Miles
Step Aerobics – 60 minutes
Water Consumed (8 oz. glasses) – 8
TUESDAY
Treadmill – 3.5 Miles
Cardio Challenge Workout – 50 minutes
Arm Strength – 5 minutes
Water Consumed (8 oz. glasses) – 8
WEDNESDAY
Treadmill – 3.5 Miles
Arm Strength – 5 minutes
Water Consumed (8 oz. glasses) - 8
THURSDAY
Treadmill – 5 Miles
Arm Strength – 5 minutes
Water Consumed (8 oz. glasses) – 6
FRIDAY
DAY OFF
SATURDAY
SICK DAY
WEIGHT – 10 lbs.
ARMS – 1 inch each
HIPS – 2 ½ inches
WAIST – 4 inches
THIGHS – 1 ½ inches
BUST – 1 ½ inches
Sunday, February 15, 2009
Marathon - WEEK THREE in Review
All this week I had been dreading my long-run day. For someone who started out hating running and really having never done it before, I really thought 5 miles was impossible. To my surprise I not only completed the required 5 miles for my long-run training this week but I completely ran the whole thing! No stopping to walk and catch my breath! I know! I can’t believe it either. What else I can’t believe is this Reactive Cycling class that Kaycee and I took on Saturday. It was INSANE! We had heard it was a tough class but I guess our pride got in the way and we totally thought we had it in the bag. Whatever! I have never sweated so hard in my entire life. My tee-shirt was entirely drenched by time we were done. Throughout the class we kept looking at each other as if we were going to fall off our bikes and die! But again, we endured and conqured! Who cares that my legs were jello afterwards and it really took some concentration to walk down the stairs to my car because I sweat half my weight away! Well, not really but it sure felt like it. So buh bye WEEK 3 and bring on WEEK 4!
MONDAY
Treadmill – 3.75 Miles
Water Consumed (8 oz. glasses) – 7
TUESDAY
Treadmill – 3.75 Miles
Taebo Bootcamp Cardio Workout – 30 minutes
Water Consumed (8 oz. glasses) – 8
WEDNESDAY
Treadmill – 2.25 Miles
Arm Strength – 5 minutes
Water Consumed (8 oz. glasses) - 6
THURSDAY
Treadmill – 5 Miles
Taebo Bootcamp Cardio Workout – 30 minutes
Turbo Jam Cardio Workout – 20 minutes
Water Consumed (8 oz. glasses) – 10
FRIDAY
DAY OFF
SATURDAY
Treadmill – 2.25 Miles
Reactive Cycling Class – 60 minutes
Water Consumed (8 oz. glasses) – 10
I’ll post weight and inch loss results
again at the end of week 4.
Oh, I love keeping you all in suspense! LOL.
Thursday, February 12, 2009
Guess who I saw the other day!
So yesterday I took Ethan in to the dentist at NYU for a couple of cavities to be filled and on our way back home while walking to the train we passed through Madison Square Park (my second favorite park in Manhattan) and Ethan wanted to sit down for a rest. It was such a beautiful day so I completely agreed it would be nice to take the warm weather in. Well, guess who we sat by?! If you don't watch Project Runway you won't know who this is but when I saw him I knew it was him. There was no mistaking Chris March's face, voice or laughter. I couldn't believe I was right next to him and he wasn't inside a TV! LOL. All he was doing was sitting with a friend and eating his lunch. How normal! I love celebrity sitings and when I go into NYC I find myself constantly looking at everyone to see if I can find my next celeb. Silly, I know, but it sure is fun when you spot one!
I'm Feeling Generous!
This was on a friends blog. I made one of the 5. So I figured that I had better add it. It is always nice getting things. And it will be fun to make something for someone else.
The first 5 people to respond to this post will receive something made by me to you....my choice...made especially for you.
Of course there are some restrictions and limitations:
1 I make no guarantees that you will like what I make!
2 What I create will be just for you.
3 It will be done sometime this year.
4 You have no clue what it will be... it may be a story; it may be poetry or an article on properly cleaning your face before a masque. I may draw or paint something; I may bake something and mail it to you. Who knows? Not you, that's for sure.
5 I reserve the right to do something extremely strange.
No catch, well except that in your comment you need to mention someone you love and why it is that you love them (this must be done in order to claim your prize). You know, Valentine's Day is just around the corner so let's feel the love people!! The first 5 people to do this and leave a comment will win a FAB-U-LOUS homemade gift by me!!
***Kaycee and Amy, I hope it was okay to copy you word for word.
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