~~A Better Me At 43 ~~

[vanessa40]

Since i have had the other journal since 2007 i thought it might be time to start a new one.
As i looked back through my old journal the main thing i noticed was i had no focus and i took a lot of time off. Most of that had to do with putting everyone needs ahead of mine. The promise that i'm making to myself this year is to put me first. Which should be a lot easier now that Brittany is away at college.
I really want to make this year my best year ever. I want to do more...
Run more race..get out of my comfort zone. I have let the fear of looking stupid and failing keep me from so many things.
I'm still getting my workout and meal plan worked out but i wanted to go ahead and get this journal started to get me motivated...you all know that the diet part is always the hardest part for me. I never eat enough calories.
When i do the calculators it say i should have 1500-1600 calories..but when i do my meals i always end up around 1300. I have to plan better...
Be back later

[Buffycat3]

I am subscribed with you once again!

I read this from a smart Female Bodybuilder....and it is true for all and any type of goal:

"success as a never ending road to satifaction. I think once we are satisfied in whatever it is we choose then we can accomplish success."

Best of luck to you!

[twinnett]

Hi Vanessa! Good luck to you...yes, get enough calories!!!!

[vanessa40]

Well today is Day 1 for me. Now that the holidays and my birthday is over i can finally get back to the way i normally eat with no interruptions.
Once i get going i do good but once i stumble that's it. I tend to have a hard time getting back on my plan once i slip up.
So my goals for this year are

1- Journal everyday..food and workouts
2-Run in 6 races this year.
3-Try and keep my weight under 125
4-Stick with one lifting plan at a time
5-Get out more..i'm such a hermit
6-Love me for me..not who i think i should be
7-Get a new hobby...something not fitness related
8- Try and step out of my comfort zone
9- Keep calories between 1500-1800

I guess that's about it. I think the hardest thing will be the calories. I have such a hard time with eating more means losing. I will work on this..

[vanessa40]

Cardio/Running
Distance-5.04
Time-56:16
Pace-11:10
Calories Burned-510

My legs felt like lead this morning. I felt bloated for some reason...yuck. Just not a good run. Thankfully tomorrow is my day off.

Training
db squats
straight leg dead lifts
calf raises
front delt raises
shoulder press
weighted crunch
reverse crunch
ab twist

Wii Fit
25 minutes


Meals

M1
oats,egg,egg white,berries,whey
M2
romaine,broccoli,chicken,brown rice,olive oil,herbs,vinegar
M3
cottage cheese,apple
M4
grilled tuna,broccoli,romaine,olive oil,herbs,vinegar
M5
cottage cheese

Calories-1500
Fat-50g
Carbs-129g
Pro-125g

I know..with all the i do need to eat more..i'll try and do better tomorrow...

[AbramsAM]

Hi Vanessa!

I love the journal title!

Keep me updated on the new hobby thing...I think I need a new interest too And I can relate to getting out more! Hubs says I hibernate

[vanessa40]

I was going to try and sleep in today but the thunder storms woke me.
Guess i'll go ahead and lift and then do my Wii fit..
I think all the salt is out of my system. Yesterday morning i was at 138.5 today i'm at 135.5.
Here is today's plan...

Cardio/Off

Training
db chest press
db fly
kickbacks
overhead extensions
ab twist
bicycles


Wii Fit
20-25 minutes


Meals

M1
oats,egg whites,whey,cinnamon
M2
oats,egg whites,berries,whey
M3
chicken,brown rice,broccoli,romaine,olive oil,vinegar,herbs
M4
cottage cheese,apple
M5
grilled chicken,broccoli,romaine,olive oil,vinegar,herbs

Water
5L

Have a wonderful Sunday...

[moisy]

I love the new journal and all of your goals that are listed!!
I am "subscribed" to the new you!!!
Have a great day

[imperfectly_lou]

Yay! A new journal

What sort of distances are you planning on running this year? I am planning on a May and September half marathon and perhaps a 25km off-road race as well.

[vanessa40]

Originally Posted by moisy

I love the new journal and all of your goals that are listed!!
I am "subscribed" to the new you!!!
Have a great day

Hi Moisy..
Thanks..
Hope you are having a nice weekend
I need to go check on you..

Originally Posted by imperfectly_lou

Yay! A new journal

What sort of distances are you planning on running this year? I am planning on a May and September half marathon and perhaps a 25km off-road race as well.

The races i usually do are
The Hunger Run which is the 31st of this month..it's a 5k
Charlotte Racefest it is April..i usually do the 10k but i might do the half marathon. That's would be my big race for the year.
The two races i didn't do last year were my summer races. I am doing those this year. They are in July both are 5k.
The i have the Pumpkin Run in October and my Turkey Trot in November.
I'm going to look around and see if there are anymore i could add.
These are the races i always run. I call them my comfortable runs because i know the people and the courses. So i would like to find some new challenging courses.
That will be a goal for this year.

[moisy]

All of your running goals sound great!!! I think is great too that you will be trying some new and more challenging courses to run as a goal for 2009!!!!!!!!

And when you mentioned to me in my journal that you think your life is boring ... no way!!!! You have tons of things going one that I love reading about - for starters, you love to read and I am always interested in hearing about new novels and authors - your daughter and how she is doing - what you and hubby are up to on the weekends - fun with the Wii - weather in SC which I am jealous of - how you are feeling from day to day ... and so much more!!

I ALWAYS enjoy coming in here to see you!!!

[rubes00]

Oh how cool, you have the wii fit huh? Do you like it? Is it a pretty good workout?

[zigzag71]

Hey Vanessa. I like your running goals.
It sounds like you want to challenge yourself yet still have fun, which is the perfect combination.

[imperfectly_lou]

Sounds like some great racing goals there... Definitely pick some new, challenging runs if you can. The feeling when you finish is indescribeable!

[vanessa40]

Originally Posted by moisy

All of your running goals sound great!!! I think is great too that you will be trying some new and more challenging courses to run as a goal for 2009!!!!!!!!

And when you mentioned to me in my journal that you think your life is boring ... no way!!!! You have tons of things going one that I love reading about - for starters, you love to read and I am always interested in hearing about new novels and authors - your daughter and how she is doing - what you and hubby are up to on the weekends - fun with the Wii - weather in SC which I am jealous of - how you are feeling from day to day ... and so much more!!

I ALWAYS enjoy coming in here to see you!!!

AAHHH Moisy..
You are so sweet. The weather has been so wierd here lately. I never know how to dress for my morning run.

Originally Posted by rubes00

Oh how cool, you have the wii fit huh? Do you like it? Is it a pretty good workout?

I do like thw Wii Fit but a few things about it do bother me..

1- The "trainers voices can be a little much after awhile
2- It kind of talks down to you. Like if you miss a day or two..it makes a smartazz comment..like didn't have time to workout yesterday...daily training is the key..blah..blah..i'm like hey..i worked out..just not with you..
3- You can't flow from one movement to the next..you do the movement like a yoga pose..the trainer makes her comment...you get your score..it shows the amount of time credit you get..then ask you if you want to try the move again..then goes back to the screen where you pick the next move. There is no way you can over ride all of this..i just keep pushing the A button and it passes by..still they could have done that part a little better.

Originally Posted by zigzag71

Hey Vanessa. I like your running goals.
It sounds like you want to challenge yourself yet still have fun, which is the perfect combination.

I'm still looking around for some new races to run this year. I only ran 956 mile last year. The year before i did almost 1700. That's a big drop.

Originally Posted by imperfectly_lou

Sounds like some great racing goals there... Definitely pick some new, challenging runs if you can. The feeling when you finish is indescribeable!

I'm still toying with the half marathon idea. I'll have to see if i want to commit to that much training. I wonder if i would have to take my lifting down..

[vanessa40]

Good Morning Ladies,
What season is it anyway. I know it is winter but when i went for my morning run at 4:30am it was almost 60*. Note to self..check weather channel before run. I am feeling so much better these days. Not as bloated and heavy feeling.
I do love my candy and bread but just not the way they make me feel. Also after the past couple of months of just eating what i wanted i now feel mentally ready to get back on track. I know i have said it before but we all need a break from time to time. I feel stronger for taking mine.
Here is today's workout


Today's Weight-134

Cardio/running
Distance-5.14 miles
Time-59 minutes
Calories Burned-507

Wii Fit
20 minutes

Training
bb rows
hammers
reverse db fly
concentration curls
sumo squats
donkey kicks
lying leg raises

Meals

M1
oats,egg whites,whey cinnamon
M2
oats,egg whites,whey,cinnamon
M3
brown rice,tuna,romaine,olive oil,vinegar,herbs,peppers
M4
cottage cheese,apple
M5
grilled pork chop,broccoli,romaine,olive oil,vinegar

Hope you are all having a wonderful day and thanks for checking in on me

[moisy]

Another awesome day of training and diet - you are bang on!!
Your last meal with the grilled pork chop sounded really good - I have not had that for a while!

[twinnett]

Good job Vanessa...just don't cut calories TOO much..right????

60????????

[zigzag71]

Another great workout there Vanessa!

[kimm4]

Hi Vanessa! I like your goals and for once you putting yourself 1st...good for you!! Your workouts look great and your runs are awesome!! 60 degrees oh I'm jealous

[moisy]

Have a fantastic Tuesday and a great run!!!
Hoping for a high of 70F today!! lol

[vanessa40]

Good Morning Ladies..
It's so nice to come here every morning and see you all
Some days you are my motivation..i'll get up and be feeling kind of so-so and i read about your workouts..what's happening in your lives and it gets me going..

Well today was another warm morning..60 and raining. Boy i was soaked by the end of my run so no Wii Fit this morning...just coffee after my run.

Cardio/ Running
Distance-5.06
Time-56:32
Pace-11:09
Calories Burned-519

Meals
Same as yesterday but i'm having grilled salmon for dinner and chicken for lunch.

Weight
Same as yesterday 134.


Hope you all have a wonderful day..

[MuscleMom]

A new year and a new journal! Best wishes for both!!

[moisy]

When I used to run, I actually sometimes liked running in the rain ... the only part that sucked was when you stopped and the chills set in! I think your coffee instead of the Wii was a smart idea

[zigzag71]

Originally Posted by vanessa40

It's so nice to come here every morning and see you all
Some days you are my motivation..i'll get up and be feeling kind of so-so and i read about your workouts..what's happening in your lives and it gets me going..

I know exactly what you mean... I feel the same way.

[sherdi]

Hello Woman!!! I am so glad you have started a new journal. Good luck with your new goals...I think putting yourself first is a wonderful thing to do. I also think having goals that are not weight/body related (such as a run) is a great way to view this in a positive way. Instead of focusing on the weight etc, you can focus on the running! Anyway, I'll be around again, so I will pop in regularly!

[Buffycat3]

Originally Posted by zigzag71

I know exactly what you mean... I feel the same way.

X2!!

Keep up the positive work

[vanessa40]

Boy i am late posting today. I was up late watching Nip/Tuck. You think maybe i would have slept in but no i was wide awake at 4:30. So i get up to go for my run. I check the weather channel it was 66*. I was like...great..so i step outside and the wind almost knocks me over. So i go for my run..the wind is blowing thankfully at my back most of the time but it was hard. I only get 4 miles when i have just had it. I come in and check the radar..the wind was gusting 30-40mph. No wonder i was so tired.
Here is today's workout

Cardio/Running/Wind Surfing
Distance-4.01 miles
Time-44:04
Pace-10:59
Calories Burned-400

Training
db squats
SLDL
calf raises
shoulder press
delt raises

Wii Fit
30 minutes

Meals

M1
oats,whey,cinnamon
M2
oats,whey cinnamon
M3
brown rice,chicken,peppers,olive oil,vinegar,herbs.romaine
M4
cottage cheese,apple
M5
grilled chicken,broccoli,romaine,olive oil,vinegar,herbs,peppers

Did any of you watch The Biggest Loser late night. I was good. I didn't watch last season.I didn't really feel it. This season seems better. I'll DVR the rest of the season since Fringe will be coming back on and besides i hate all the commercials and sometimes the crying can be a bit much..i like the first couple of seasons where it was just the diets and the workouts..not all the personal stuff. I know i sound cold. I just think they are really stretching it out to try and fill the two hours when it should only be a one hour show.
I DRV Diet Tribe that was on Lifetime. I have not watched that yet but i think it's a Biggest Loser type show also.
Well that's all from here...

[vanessa40]

Good Morning..
A perfect running morning... 40* and no wind. It got real bad here yesterday. The wind was gusting to almost 50mph. You should have seen poor little Muffin outside she looked like Toto in The Wizard Of Oz..
Well my weight is staying the same. I know i shouldn't complain but i will...lol
I know i can't undo 3 months of bad eating in two weeks but it would be nice
So here is today's plan

Cardio/Running
Distance-5.06 miles
Time-57 minutes
Calories Burned-500

Training
db chest press
db fly
kickbacks
overhead tri extension
weighted crunch
bicycles

Yoga
30 minutes

Meals
I'm trying something new for my second meal
I'm watching this show called Diet Tribe on Lifetime and the guy who is the trainer has a website and he made this meal called Breakfast Fried Rice..it looked good..i'll let you know

M1
oats,whey,cinnamon
M2
brown rice,egg,egg whites,mushrooms,peppers,soy sauce
M3
romaine,chicken,olive oil,peppers,herbs,vinegar,broccoli
M4
cottage cheese,tuna,broccoli,broccoli
M5
grilled salmon,romaine,broccoli,olive oil,vinegar

You all have a wonderful day..
I'll be back later..

[rubes00]

It's been extremely windy here too! No fun

That breakfast dish sounds delicious too! Hope you enjoy it.