need to make sure I eat...

So yesterday I didn't really eat any "Real" food. I had some cheese-its and a twix ice cream bar.
I paid for that today when I immediately got a cramp in run 1 of my run... Sweat 1-2 went well, and just like on Thursday it really helped me to be stretched and ready for the run. I checked the weather app on my ipad before heading outside, it said cloudy and 61... boy was it wrong. I had to take off my light jacket and put everything that had been in my pockets into my top. Yay for built in pockets? Haha.
I'm a little faint from the heat and lack of actual nutrients... gonna shower and then see what I can scrounge up in the kitchen. Maybe some pasta... Then I need to do that sewing I mentioned yesterday.

Oh, FNM didn't go too well. Only 14 people showed up, I went 2-2 and since there was such a low number we only cut to top 4. Not that I would have made it in to top 8 anyways. Deck must be mad at me or something. Heh... and I forgot to snag a deck for tonight's legacy match before everyone went off to Orlando for the GP so I think I'm skipping tonight and will play modern tomorrow.

productive day and it's not done yet

Set a lot of alarms but didn't expect I'd wake up to any of the early ones, then I woke up before my 830 one and couldn't go back to sleep. So I got up, threw some clothes in the wash, grabbed all the older cards that are sitting around to be sorted and sorted them by set.
Once that was done I figured I had done a decent amount of what I wanted to do today (it was probably the part that took the most amount of time) and allowed myself a nap. Bad plan. I had planned on only sleeping from 11-12 but then I reset my alarm for 1 when I didn't want to wake and was still in bed as 2 ticked closer. I finally told myself that I wasn't allowed to read any emails or messages (hoping for some good news today) until I had gotten up and worked out. So I did so. Sculpt 1-2 went well. Right wrist was hurting a bit from the pushups and chair dips. but it's feeling better now. I then scrubbed the shower, showered, and finished up laundry. All I have left to do is sew some clothes that need repairs, and some reading I wanted to get done before FNM. Hopefully tonight goes better than Wednesday.

whew!

When I ran on Tuesday it was 7pm and 30 something degrees out. Today I did Sweat 1-2 from power 90 and then went for my second run of week 1... I went running at 230pm when it is 60 something degrees out wearing far too similar clothing to that I wore on Tuesday. I was wearing my underarmor shirt and my running jacket (it being the only running layer I have with pockets and I didn't want to wrestle my ipod into it's running sleeve). Halfway through my run I had to tie the jacket around my waist and push my sleeves up. I was so toasty! As a comparison, on Tuesday I had a middle layer of a light running sweater, plus some underarmor pants on under my running pants. I was still chilly Tuesday, today I was sweltering. Time to shower and eat some lunch! Then it's EDH time :)

Workout Plans, attempt 2

So I went for my first run of Couch 2 5k (again) (all bundled up for the cold) and when I got back I saw lots of stuff for P90X2 and really wanted to do it. So starting in the morning I will be doing Power 90 (1/04-3/31) followed by P90X (4/02-6/30) followed by P90X2 (7/02-9/23)
If you are interested in joining me in this endeavor (be it in person or over the internet) please let me know!

Woke up :)

Worked out last night, Sculpt 3-4 and woke this morning and did Sweat 3-4.
Drinking my well earned coffee and feeling rather pleased that I woke up. A little sore, but doing all right.

Hooray :) Now I just have to make sure I keep doing it...

Oh, had that same chicken again last night, cut chicken in half to put more spices... SO GOOD <3

Gotta just do it

So yes, I love sleep. But I want to reach my goals.

Did yesterday's workout today. My alarms are set. Waking in the morning. For real. The only day I'm concerned about is Friday. I'll be in New Jersey for my sister's graduation from basic training. I'll probably skip and workout Sunday since I'll either be in a hotel room with my mom and brother, or a hotel room with my dad and his fiance. Neither are really where I want to do my workout.

Tomorrow morning Sculpt 3-4. Let's do this! Going to put pics up in the next few days of me bending over to my toes as well as some splits and such. If I have pictures of me doing these things horribly, I hope it will motivate me to stay focused.

Rising in 4.5 hours. Good thing the coffee pot is set so I can make it through work!

EDIT
Didn't get up to alarm. Cannot remember my arguements anymore, but at the time they were totally legit. I couldn't do things for some reason and it made perfect sense. Working out after work. Even wore a sports bra to help ensure I don't forget.

Sweat 3-4

Did sweat 3-4 and anD ripper 200 today. Feeling it. But yeah :D tomorrow I'm stretching. Working out everyday. Every day

Weekend.

It's Friday! EDH went pretty well last night, got taken out of game 2 by the grandfather of the format, Sheldon Menery. I'm okay being taken out by someone that cool :)
FNM tonight :)
In the morning I AM working out. I will workout every morning this week, no matter what time I go to bed. If I fail to wake up and work out... I won't allow myself to listen to my audio books during work and therefore the work day will go slower. This weekend's plans are to organize magic cards, do my write ups for D&D, and hopefully play D&D. And catch up on lost sleep if there is time.
Hopefully this chipper motivation sticks around all day!

so very tired

I haven't gotten to work out since Monday evening. I've been in an almost perpetual state of exhaustion. I've been sleeping instead of waking up early to work out in hopes of not being tired, but it isn't working. The stress from everything is weighing down on me :(
I'm going to work out and meet my goals. I really am. However, I also need to make sure I don't hurt myself in the process.
So frustrating

Seriously

I am working out when I get home today. No matter how tired I am or what plans I may be invited to join in on. They can all wait 30-40 minutes.

I was planning on working out this morning before work, but I decided sleep for more than 4 hours was a better plan. However, I think from here on out I will be making myself do morning workouts. Even if it means less sleep. It's too easy to lose motivation throughout the work day, or to get tired and bogged down by work stress.





















EDIT AT 7:51 PM
WORKED OUT

Sleep vs. Working out

That is a hard debate I make every night, or some time in the early hours of the morning.
Some of these debates are me being lazy, others are me weighing the benefits from working out vs the benefits of getting some more sleep. Last night sleep won out, once more. I hope to do two workouts tomorrow to make up for all my missed workouts. However, we shall see what happens.
I do want to get in shape, to be healthier, to achieve my goals. I need to figure out how to get enough sleep and achieve my goals while still getting to maintain my hobbies.
I've made promises I plan on keeping. And I am determined. I'll fix things that need fixing and I'll achieve my goals.

Motivation lagging

How do you convince your half asleep mind at 5am that not only should it stop sleeping, it should workout, even though it's tired?
I'm hoping I can workout tonight after work, maybe do both yesterday and today's workout. We'll see. But it is only 10am and I'm already longing to curl up in bed and sleep.
Last night's dinner was really tasty though. And relaxing was nice. I love that the ac is working nice and cold again, makes my kitten super snuggly ^_^

weekends can be gifts

Weekends are lovely. Time to sleep in and relax. Unfortunately I didn't work out at all this weekend. But tonight I shall workout. I'm going to get the ball rolling and stick with it. I'm working on getting a second job to help with stress levels. I know, MORE work means less stress? Probably not, but work stress is better than some other stresses. So, fingers crossed.
Monday night plans:
Workout
Cook chicken
Laundry?

Make sure to eat and sleep

Postponed workout til after work because we played D&D last night and I would have only got 3-5 hours of sleep if I worked out.
I need to make sure I'm getting enough sleep and eating well. Not to mention drinking enough water. I hope to make a lot of chicken tonight or sometime this weekend that I can slowly work on eating throughout the week.
It looks nasty out but I'm going to keep up my motivation and workout when I get home! Then hopefully I'll get to play test different variations of my Tempered Steel deck to get it ready for FNM tomorrow.

(Tempered Steel is a deck played in Magic the Gathering, FNM is Friday Night Magic-a weekly MtG tournament)

Step 2: Make a plan

In September I made a plan that starting on September 12th I would begin Power 90. Upon finishing that I would begin P90X and upon finishing that I would do P90X2. However, a week in I got sick and lost my motivation.
Motivation is something I really need to work on. I need to be healtheir. It will keep me from getting sick as often, keep me from being as tired during the day, and make me happier.

My goals are thus:
To be in shape
Have a toned tummy
Be more awake during the day
Gain lots of flexibility

I have been, and will continue to take the following vitamins:
Hair, Skin, & Nails
Folic Acid
Vitamin D
Vitamin B

I hope to post on this blog at least once a week to let anyone reading know that I am continuing my workouts. I will continue to use Runkeeper to keep track of my workouts and may post on here when updating that.

I may see if I can also use my roommate's new wii fit and Zumba games as well....
Any support is extremely helpful!

Step 1: Get before pictures

As of September 12th

(after eating dinner)

weight 128

belly button 32.5in

hips 35in

under bust 27.5in

bust 32

mid thigh 17in

mid calf 13.5in

flexed bicep 10in