I'm speaking at Fitbloggin! YAY! I'm so, so excited!
Anyone going? The line up looks amazing!
[...]edited by: Scott White,
Hampton Roads Editor
I've done day one and day two of the Couch to 5k program.
Shh, but...
It's not as difficult as I remember.I'm afraid to say that, because I'm SURE that day three and above will smack me right.back.down where I belong.
But it's a good start and I'd highly recommend it, especially if [...]
When I let my trainer go, I decided that I wasn't going to give up on working out - and I haven't, but it's been hard for me to stay motivated and really whip my arms into the shape that I'd like. Finally, I decided that enough was enough and [...]
Monday looked like this.
Breakfast - 2 crunchy granola bars, a cut up apple and coffee. Lunch, whole wheat penne with sauce (not the best choice) green beans and bread (see also, not the best choice - look no further as to why the black jeans of choice are beyond tight), [...]My favorite song from my favorite musical SPAMALOT
Well, hello, there. I'm not quite sure that anyone even reads here anymore - I mean, I am so sporadic here that I had my ads pulled for a while. But putting on my winter pants this week has snapped me back to [...]
Cross posted from Mom to the Screaming Masses
Way back in the day, I hated PE class with the passion of a thousand burning suns. It was no fun. I especially REALLY hated the stupid President's Physical Fitness tests. I think that the President should stick to foreign policy and not be all [...]
So I've almost completed week two of the couch to 5k program, and I don't know if I'll go further.
I wonder if there will ever come a day when I'm not battling an injury, using a foam roller, icing a sore spot or begging for a massage from my [...]
Amy - a faithful reader - left me a great comment that she agreed I could post for you all.
The motivation to get out of the house? Don't think about it. It's easy to excuse yourself out of it. Focus on how it feels AFTER you're done. Seriously nothing feels as good [...]
I'm going to attempt the beginning of the coach to 5k program.
My piriformis (butt!!) muscle is still really wonky, so this should be really, really brilliant.
Hold me, oh Internetz.
[...]Well, duh. Despite the fact that I can't afford him - and I haven't been able to for quite a while. In fact, in order to offset the cost, we gave him our elliptical machine in exchange for training sessions about a year ago. But I used his services much [...]
For years, I've heard the adage: Try something new. It might be a new sport, a new food, a new way to work.
I'm one of those people who has some fairly stringent food likes and dislikes. There's not many things I dislike - beets and organ meats top the [...]
This week I did the following for exercise:
Sunday I walked for 45 minutes. Monday - worked out with my trainer and did weight work and took capoeira Tuesday - nothing. I was grumpy and irritable because what I planned didn't work with the back to school drama Wednesday - worked out with my [...]I feel like a failure.
I was afraid to go to Blogher this year. Not because I was nervous to see people, or afraid to speak.
I was afraid because my weight is up. And I was afraid that people would talk, and people would criticize.
Fourteen weeks of wearing the boot, 6 [...]
I most definitely and certainly am doing this.
I will also be giving away a couple of really sweet prize packs on behalf of DietsInReview. Make sure you find me at Blogher, and enter to win!
Will you be there? Let me know!
[...]I've gotten VERY lazy in the past couple of weeks. Let's remedy that.
Right now - as soon as you finish reading this - do 20 each of situps, pushups and squats. Repeat four more times during the day.
NO EXCUSES. It takes less than 3 minutes each time.
[...]At DietsInReview I'm dishing on nutritious hot dogs and pondering, Why is Fat The New Norm?
And I was invited to guest post at Andrew's place, where I share my hints and secrets for not gaining your lost weight back when you attend a party.
[...]So I asked for a running partner on Facebook, and it sparked a conversation on gear. Specifically, bras and socks.
I can say BRAS, right? We are all adults.
When I first started trying to lose weight, I had enormous boobs. I wore a 40J. J as in JUGS. I had [...]
While watching the Today show, I saw the amazing story of Tammey Burns - a woman who lost 410 pounds. She was amazing and awe inspiring - and she left me with one piece of very valuable advice. She made a comment that was so valid and so real, yet [...]
The last fifteen minutes of Muay Thai class is often devoted to plyometrics, abs, pushups - strength training type stuff. It's my VERY favorite part of every class - I really enjoy hitting the pads, not so much on the sparring, but my favorite is the strength stuff. Here's what [...]
Stumbling blocks, whatever you want to label them - we all have them.
The Headless Mom has a great post on this very issue.
What are the rules that you routinely break when it comes to weight loss/maintenance? What are your stumbling blocks? What foods or habits get in [...]
Is that it never really goes away.
Sure, you spend a chunk of time trying to lose weight - focusing on calories in, calories out, getting enough exercise, trying to get that number on the scale to move down - until one day, all of your hard work pays off and [...]
Six weeks of Physical Therapy. Six long, long weeks - I think. Maybe it was four? Anyway, I don't know HOW long it was, but it was way, way too long. (No offense to those at the therapy office who may very well be reading this - I love you [...]
Lance Armstrong, Tour de France master, has an area on his Livestrong website that is actually pretty interesting. The Daily Plate is an online calorie counter, food diary and nutrition tracker. It does require registration, but once you do so, you have an unlimited area of knowledge at your [...]
Let's just hope it's not an oncoming train, ready to mow me down. I HOPE my bad luck with injuries has left the building.
Now, let's be clear. I'm not back in martial arts classes, I'm not running at all, nor am I walking for distance yet. Or even for speed [...]
Which juice has the fewest calories per serving - pomegranate, apple or grapefruit?
How many gallons of juice does the average child between the ages of 6 and 11 drink in a year?
What's one of the best, and worst, things that you can drink for your diet?
Answers?
Grapefruit, 19, and juice. But [...]
Or, at least, I'm going there. This not working out stuff is for the BIRDS.
I'm continuing with my upper body work, but the lack of cardio has seriously hampered my life. My pants are t-i-g-h-t. I've got to do something. Not to mention that without the ability to blow off [...]
While driving home from dropping my kids off, I was listening to Cosmo radio, and there was a long discussion on liquid diets. Not so much the actual, drink only water type diet - but it morphed into the reality that now, more than ever, people are gaining weight just [...]
I love me some nuts. I have to be careful with them, of course - both because one of my kids has a life threatening allergy and also because I have a very bad habit of eating the entire container. Recently, I was asked to review Emerald Cocoa Roast Almonds for my local newspaper. [...]
1- exercise in short spurts - jump rope for three minutes - we do this in Muay Thai class for four sets and I can testify to the cardio boost I get from just one set. What about running around the back yard, climbing steps for three minutes, or squatting when you put [...]
You know what is the absolute worst thing for me? When I spend an hour or more on cardio - seriously, pre Boot, that was easy to do - and then blow it in one glorious meal. One gourmet coffee can be 500 (or more!) calories. Kind of offsets the entire workout, doesn't [...]
First seen in Real Simple magazine, February 2009
Heat oven to 425. On a rimmed baking sheet, toss 2 sweet potatoes (peeled and cut into wedges), 1 thinly sliced red onion, 2 T olive oil, 1/2 t salt, and 1/4 t pepper. Roast until tender, 20-25 minutes.
Meanwhile, heat 1 [...]
Print magazines, that is. Here's some common sense, no nonsense tips that most of us know, but some of us (ahem, I'm looking myself DEAD in the mirror when I say this!) might need to be reminded of.
Stop drinking soda, Regular OR diet. I've been really good with this - [...]Strawberry Cheesecake:
1 (4-serving) box instant cheesecake pudding
1 cup rolled oats
2T natural peanut butter
1 + 3/4 cup (6 scoops) [...]
I saw this workout in a magazine recently. I think it may have been Shape, but it could have been Fitness. I had, let's see, eight or nine exercise magazines of various types sitting on the counter, guilting me with their mere presence. Not now! Sitting around recuperating means lots [...]
Being home from work and on my butt for the vast majority of the day, I surfed blogs quite a bit. I found this recipe somewhere online, and they were delish.
From The America's Test Kitchen Family Baking Book,
Vegetable oil spray
2 cups (10 oz) plus 1 tablespoon all-purpose [...]
I've never made a secret of the fact that I love sweet potatoes. Before I began a healthier way of eating, I loved them with tons of butter and brown sugar. Every holiday, I made them mashed with butter and sugar and topped with either marshmallows or bourbon- pecan topping. [...]
It's been three weeks. Three long, tiring weeks of hobbling around on one leg, frequently using crutches, wearing a ginormous black boot on my leg. I've only done upper body work, no cardio at all, and it's been killing me. I've been looking forward to the day when I can [...]
Over at Blogher, there's an interesting discussion going on. Alanna asks, if you are trying to cut your calories, which option do you choose? The Full Fat version of products, eating less? The Non Fat version, so you can feel virtuous and eat as you did before you began [...]
I love summer tomatoes. I eat and eat them until I feel like I'll turn red from more than the sun. I mourn the end of summer tomato season - although I do like fall for many other reasons. Winter tomatoes look pretty most of the time, but taste like [...]
(Try it - it is MUCH tougher than it sounds!)
Get into push up position. Lift right leg and try to bring knee up and touch your left elbow. Return your leg to beginning position and then repeat with the other leg. That's one. Now, do 3 sets of 10. I [...]
I took a Muay Thai class and then did kettle bell work - kind of like Crossfit stuff, but not quite that intense - and now I'm so, so exhausted I can't see straight.
So, tell me this - what's the most exhausting exercise you've ever done?
[...]There are lots of ways to exercise. Lots of ways to get it done, lots of ways to make sure you get your body moving, your heart pumping and your blood moving. If you really, really HATE running - and I'm not such a fan of it when it's cold [...]
Is it of the devil or the greatest invention ever?
I think the former, but it was brought to my attention this past week whilst away that many people LIKE the stuff and feel like it is not at all bad for you.
Well, way to get MY dander up. I planned [...]
I have failed at the 200 sit up challenge.
I did not do it at all last week, thanks to the trip and getting so sick while away and then the HUGE muscle cramp - which is mostly gone today, thanks to the wonderful massage that I got last night [...]
So, it's been a few days since I've been here. So sorry about that. I'm feeling, right now, like my body is betraying me. I went on a trip and was felled by a massive, horrendous, pukefest of a migraine. I flew back and went to Muay Thai class, and [...]
As seen in Fitness Rx, February 2009. I wrote my answers next to each tip. Which of these worked for you?
Weigh yourself every day. Did not do this until I'd reached my goal, did it for a while, stopped. Make a public service announcement about your weight loss plans. Did not [...]was 65.
So by my count there are at least five of us. Bama Cheryl, Hilary, Kate, Elaine, Emily, and I make six. Wait - late entries from Alexis and Shannon and Jess. Anyone else?
Start on Tuesday with the first set - this first week, let's do Tuesday, either Wed [...]
Beth, from sixidoit, you won the book. Please contact me at momtothescreamingmassesATgmailDOTcom and I'll hook you up with Shauna. Everyone else, I'm really thinking about sending my copy out - and once you read it, you'd need to send it on to the next reader. Does that sound like a [...]
I'm speaking, of course, about The Biggest Loser. It began again tonight, and, for a change from last season, I'm liking it. I didn't like the last season at all. I know that the premise of the show is, of course, competition. That's the draw of it. In seasons past, [...]
Now there's the 200 sit up challenge!
I actually think I may do this. I made it through the fifth week of the 100 push up challenge, got up to I think 47 push ups in a row, and gave up. I need a partner to hold me accountable - [...]
Is pretty cool. You can do what you want, when you want. Don't want to go to bed? NO problem - stay up until you feel like it. Don't want to do the dishes, the laundry or buy that present for your husband's boss? Then don't.
I didn't say that those [...]
Or at least it will be in a day. Have you made a New Year's Resolution yet? Have a specific pound amount you wish to lose in your mind? Want to cut out sweets and treats? Need to add protein or water or veggies to your diet?
Baby steps. Baby steps.
Spend [...]
What will you do for exercise this week?
Don't even think about trying to control your food. You know it's not going to happen, and, besides, it's the HOLIDAYS. Let yourself live a little. Not a lot, mind you - no one needs a 13x9 of brownies, a gallon of ice [...]
Question: Why do you take martial arts? Isn't that really for men? What, exactly, do you get out of it? Isn't it too hard for you?
Huh. And, uh, whoa.
Hell, yes, it's hard. Muay Thai (Thai boxing) and Capoeira are probably the hardest things I've ever done. Skill wise, [...]
Friday I had the distinct pleasure of being able to see Dr Mehmet Oz give a speech. My mom gave me a ticket for my birthday. Here are some of the notes that I jotted down from his talk.
Want to win a Brita Pitcher and two water bottles? I have two packs to give away. contest open from now until December 27 - US readers only please, as the postage comes out of my bare pocket.
You know you want clean water, and it'll help you with your [...]
The Lovely Anna asks:
I wonder, maybe you can help, how does one start exercise when it's
*never* been a part of your lifestyle?
As much as I know I need to be exercising, it's just... I wouldn't even
know where to start. And even if I did, what am I supposed [...]
Because I promised and I need to be accountable.
Wednesday: 5 mile walk/run
Thursday: 4 mile walk
Friday: 6 mile walk
Saturday: 7 mile walk
Sunday: crash and burn and fall into a food coma with Turkey day leftovers.
Monday; Weight training for 35 minutes. Walk 4 miles. Capoeira class.
You?
[...]I know. I rarely post here. And when I do, it's short and not very full of info. SO, let's get this this going again.
I've gained 5 pounds.
Which, you know, might not be that awful. Except that it's all I can think about, all I can worry about - [...]
Last season, The Biggest Loser issued a challenge to use less disposable water bottles, which resulted in a savings of more than 32,000 water bottles from the landfill. Whoot! That's a great job! Now, they have a new challenge happening, one that I'm pleased to participate in.
If you click [...]
Outdoor exercise in the summer is just rude around here. It's hot, the humidity level is about a million, and you feel like you'll die if you don't stop. When I go running or walking in the summer, if it doesn't happen before 8 a.m., it just isn't happening, unless [...]
It was wet and cold outside today when I got off work. I had several things to do - computer work, blogging, work on my never ending book, look in a project that I'm debating about for next year. I needed to go vote, since the line was 2+ hours [...]
This is your homework for the next three days.
This is the last two days of the election - let's make the chaos good for us as well.
When you hear the name Obama, do ten squats in place, ten lunges, ten heel lifts, or ten jump squats. You can alternate if [...]
That's me lately. Thai class + capoeira class + walking with my husband at least twice a week + thrice a week weight work = me asking perfect strangers, "Can you just rub -there? Up, up, over - yeah - that muscle right there!" What do you do when [...]
Are you watching this season?
I am, but I'm not as into it as I've been in the past. Maybe because Heba bugs me so badly, but the show has lost a lot of excitement for me.
If you are watching it, who do you like/hate? Who do you think will [...]
I had the opportunity to check this site out and think that it's really very interesting and has a lot of potential.
Recently, Reebok unveiled this new fitness initiative to help bring the brand’s unique fitness point of view to life. Reebok has teamed up with 19 inspiring fitness instructors from [...]
How many push ups and sit ups can you do in a minute? Guess a number.
And then give me one minute of sit ups and one minute of push ups. How many did you make? Close to your number?
Try the same thing tomorrow - can you beat the number? [...]
I exercise a lot. I take capoeira three days a week - except during soccer season, when I can only make two classes. I take Muay Thai at least twice a week, shooting for three times. I walk any day that I can with my husband. I lift weights with [...]
And, it's a good one, too.
I've been sparse around these parts because I feel as if I have very little to say. I'm still taking capoeria and muay thai, still watching what I eat (mostly), and walking when I get the chance. How many times can I say that? I [...]
I know, I know - it's been a while since I've posted here. The template is messed up, so bear with me while posting is light, as I attempt to get everything squared away. If there is anyone out there who is an html expert, I'd dearly love some help!
[...]
Let me be clear about it. I am no expert. I don't know everything about everything, even though I act like it. I like to think that I know a fair amount about kids and a similar amount with regards to eating healthy, and I have a tremendous [...]
What about if you are trying and trying to lose weight, and the hunger stops you DEAD every single time?
You can do it. You can get past it. Don't let the food win.
Be sure you are eating enough of two things - no, not chocolate and butter - fiber and protein. [...]
As read in Prevention magazine:
Eric Harr, fitness pro and author of Gold Digger Fitness, will donate $5 to the humanitarian organization CARE for each hour you exercise and log at www.careorg/workout - up to $1 million. Just 1 1/2 hours a week provides a student in the developing world [...]
There are some nights when I am very good. I eat a balanced, healthy and most important, nutritious dinner and have no desire to eat anything else. Desserts don't call my name, ice cream isn't serenading me from the freezer, the hidden candy bars aren't taunting me.
And then there are the other 29 [...]
I'm feeling a bit stifled on this site - how many times can I say, "I'm eating well and exercising daily" without sending any readers that remain screaming into the dark?? I thought that I'd rerun some of my favorite essays while I work to determine where I am going [...]
I was intrigued by the barre method workouts ever since I was up late one night and watched waaaay too much infomercial television. I liked the pull up aspects on it, the leg work - it all looked really, really cool. but, yikes, was it expensive! So I looked around [...]
I love me some Kashi cereal. My favorites include the Go Lean Crunch!, especially mixed with yogurt, and the Heart to Heart Oatmeal. My youngest son loves the Mighty Bites. I'm always on the look out for new cereals - they are easy to eat quickly, I can take them [...]
It was the last week before we went back to school this past week, and I spent literally every minute of it shopping, cooking, cleaning, organizing, and taking martial arts.
HA. Bet you thought I'd say I didn't exercise, huh?
No way. No matter what, no matter how, I crave the [...]
That was the Number Of The Day, according to the boxing teacher. 200 was the number of ab exercises we did today, four exercises with fifty reps each. Whoot! It was great. I'm really not that happy with how my abs LOOK, but I'm delighted at how well they FUNCTION. [...]
Would 33 years of age be classified as OLD. And 125 pounds be considered heavy.
I've been glued to the tube watching hours and hours of Olympic coverage - mostly swimming and gymnastics, and I'm constantly amazed at #1 how strong and powerful and overwhelmingly focused the athletes are and [...]
The bruises on my elbows, yeah, not so much.
I went back to Thai boxing tonight. So, so, so much fun. SO MUCH FUN. Did I say that I enjoyed it? That I haven't gone for two weeks?
Oh, yeah, I went back to class, because I GOT MY STITCHES OUT. All [...]
I saw this over at I Ate A Pie, and it begged me to ask you - What is your favorite nutrition bar?
When you have to have a bar, be it for breakfast or a snack, a meal replacement or a late night snack - what do you choose? [...]
And I don't mind sharing it.
Not being able to take my Muy Thai class or complete a work out with my trainer is really getting me down. I can't take it due to the Melanoma - yes, I've capitalized it in my mind. I can't do any arm work. No [...]
Finally. I KNOW, right?
I awarded the Weight Watchers prize to Sarah, who never emailed me. So I gave it to #42 Sheila, and emailed her. She sent me the nicest email, where she said, wait, let me just put it here...
How lovely! Did I really win? If so, let's give [...]
And I did it the old fashioned way. I ate less fatty foods and moved more.
If you are here from the Fox and Friends show that aired this morning, welcome! I was thrilled to be on the show, although since I'm writing this ahead - I'm not quite certain that [...]
Here are your random numbers:
42
Timestamp: 2008-08-02 01:13:02 UTC
Number 42 - Sheila! An email has been sent - Sheila, you have until Sunday, August 3rd to claim your prize. Please email me at momtothescreamingmassesATgmailDOTcom.
Thanks to everyone for playing!
I tried the Orange Mango Vivanno protein drink from Starbucks. I have to say that I love Orange and Mango, and drink protein smoothies quite often. So I had high hopes for the drink. I bought a full sized Orange Mango and had a sample size of the Banana Chocolate.
Both [...]
1) Have you ever played Wii Fit? What about the Nintendo DS My Fitness Coach?
2) Anyone participating in the Tweight loss on Twitter?
3) Sarah, are you out there? Because you won the Weight Watchers contest, and if you don't email me or leave a comment here by Midnight on Tuesday, [...]
And the worst traveling experience in my history to say, "HI!" and "I'm STILL here!"
Bet you thought I'd forgotten about you. Not a chance, my sweets.
Hey, the winner of the Weight Watchers contest has not answered my email. Sarah, if you are out there, you have until Monday, July 28 [...]
Wow. Lots of you like Weight Watchers. With more than 60 entries, the competition was stiff, but the Random number Generator has spoken. I have spun the wheel of fate, and the winner is #40 - Sarah Bell.
Sarah, please contact me to get your code.
Exercise in SF is going [...]
