Howdy everyone! My Texas twang coming out :)
I have been under the weather for the last few days. I am not sure if it is allergies or just a good ole fashioned cold. But I have been still getting my workouts in.
Saturday was a leg day and Sunday was an off day.
So I cleaned all the bathrooms and kitchen trying to get ready for Thanksgiving. We also celebrated my step-sons 16th birthday.
This time of year is so hard when it is a short week. So today I headed out to the gym for a chest, tri, ab and HIIT workout. I am still under the weather but insist on working out. It drives my dh nuts. He thinks I should rest. Lol – who has time for that
Today I got a great chest, tri, ab and HIIT workout in. I decided to do hills on the treddy all the way up to 12% incline. I was tired at the end.
This is a short week and need to focus on getting everything ready for Thanksgiving. This year we are small in numbers. My darling daughter and her husband will not be here. Neither will my step-son or nephew. They will be missed.
I am very thankful for my wonderful family and enjoy every minute I have with them.
My son and I will will run the 10K Turkey Trot and then come home and get cooking.
It is amazing how people quit working out at the holidays. This is the time to stay focused!
We must encourage each other and commit to our plan. Michelle Berger "Buffmother" has put together an awesome challenge to "Finish Strong in 2010". Follow her on facebook, it will help you keep those extra pounds away.
Off to run more errands today, then work tomorrow and finish cleaning the house on Wednesday and start cooking for Turkey day. Have a great week.
Love to all,
T
Monday, November 22, 2010
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Whirlwind weekend but loved every minute of it.
What a great weekend in San Francisco.
I had a blast I got to meet new friends and see of the others I had met before. It was a whirlwind but worth every minute. I left on Thursday morning early and arrived in San Francisco, I then took the BART to get to Pleasanton where I hooked up with Kathy and we got the shuttle to the hotel. I thought the driver might get in a fight with a lady that wanted him to let her in and he wouldn’t budge. Finally our driver decided to let her in and not have a wreck. We were happy!!! I got checked into the hotel and soon after went to the mall across the street to get my makeup done by the MAC counter. It turned out really nice. I then proceeded back to the hotel and started getting ready for my photo shoot. Poor Emily our photographer had been sick the night before but she was trooper. I loved doing this photo shoot and already excited about doing another. I can’t wait to get the pictures.
That night we went and had dinner and played Bocce ball. That was a lot of fun. My hubby said they play something similar like this in England. Friday morning we all went to the gym together and had some great tips from Michelle to help us activate our muscles better. That afternoon we went wine tasting and that was so much fun. I learned a lot about wine. We then went to PF Chang’s for dinner and a great night of dancing. I told my hubby we to go dancing more often. Saturday I went hiking with my Buffmothers and I have found a new love I think. It was tough but fun. That afternoon was the seminar and we met some really nice ladies. That night was a nice dinner at Outback and we all got together and looked at all the pictures we had taken. Sunday, Julie and her hubby were so nice they took me to the Wente Vinyards and then to the airport. I was tired and actually slept on the plane – a first for me.
Monday I was at work bright and early at 10:00am – 6:00pm – No workout too tired.
So Tuesday I had to get up early and get a workout in that I got on an email from Oxygen.
DB lunges x10
DB squats x10
pushups x 10
Bentover db rows x10
Front presses standing - db x10
tricep dips x10
db bicep curls x10
jump squats x20
I repeated this 4 times in 30 minutes. Really was very effective.
We had a dance team from the local high school come in last night and I gave a quick overview of my story and had a lady approach me after the evening to talk more to him.
Today was my day off and took my mom out shopping and bought a pair of shoes and some boots.
I got a leg workout in after my shopping which was:
Walking lunges
smith squats
leg press
stiff legged deadlifts
lying leg curls
leg extensions
glute kickback on leg extension
calves on the leg press
I had a blast I got to meet new friends and see of the others I had met before. It was a whirlwind but worth every minute. I left on Thursday morning early and arrived in San Francisco, I then took the BART to get to Pleasanton where I hooked up with Kathy and we got the shuttle to the hotel. I thought the driver might get in a fight with a lady that wanted him to let her in and he wouldn’t budge. Finally our driver decided to let her in and not have a wreck. We were happy!!! I got checked into the hotel and soon after went to the mall across the street to get my makeup done by the MAC counter. It turned out really nice. I then proceeded back to the hotel and started getting ready for my photo shoot. Poor Emily our photographer had been sick the night before but she was trooper. I loved doing this photo shoot and already excited about doing another. I can’t wait to get the pictures.
That night we went and had dinner and played Bocce ball. That was a lot of fun. My hubby said they play something similar like this in England. Friday morning we all went to the gym together and had some great tips from Michelle to help us activate our muscles better. That afternoon we went wine tasting and that was so much fun. I learned a lot about wine. We then went to PF Chang’s for dinner and a great night of dancing. I told my hubby we to go dancing more often. Saturday I went hiking with my Buffmothers and I have found a new love I think. It was tough but fun. That afternoon was the seminar and we met some really nice ladies. That night was a nice dinner at Outback and we all got together and looked at all the pictures we had taken. Sunday, Julie and her hubby were so nice they took me to the Wente Vinyards and then to the airport. I was tired and actually slept on the plane – a first for me.
Monday I was at work bright and early at 10:00am – 6:00pm – No workout too tired.
So Tuesday I had to get up early and get a workout in that I got on an email from Oxygen.
DB lunges x10
DB squats x10
pushups x 10
Bentover db rows x10
Front presses standing - db x10
tricep dips x10
db bicep curls x10
jump squats x20
I repeated this 4 times in 30 minutes. Really was very effective.
We had a dance team from the local high school come in last night and I gave a quick overview of my story and had a lady approach me after the evening to talk more to him.
Today was my day off and took my mom out shopping and bought a pair of shoes and some boots.
I got a leg workout in after my shopping which was:
Walking lunges
smith squats
leg press
stiff legged deadlifts
lying leg curls
leg extensions
glute kickback on leg extension
calves on the leg press
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
I am just buzzing around like a bee. Got my nails done, hair colored, pedi tomorrow. Of course I had to shop for a couple of outfits, throw in working out and then work on top of this and I am running around like a mad woman.
I got to meet Tosca Reno and Robert Kennedy on Monday night. She was in town doing a book signing and of course I wanted to finally meet her. Just talking with Tosca and listening to her is a great adrenaline rush. I have admired Tosca Reno for years and it was such a pleasure to get to finally meet her. It really will pump you up to work that much harder and that is what I have been doing. Of course knowing that I have a photo shoot around the corner will also help you stay focused. Gotta look good :)So workouts have been top.
Tuesday was back, shoulders and bi's.
Today was legs and this is my workout.
100 lunges to warm everything up
squats feet close
single leg press - foot low
hack squats
leg extensions
finished off with some body weight work in a circuit:
box jumps 15 reps
bw squats 20 reps
jump squats could only muster 10 reps
jump lunges 10 reps per leg
So I did these four exercises rested and repeated 3 times.
My legs are starting to feel it as I sit here typing. Love it!!!
I work Friday, Saturday and then long days of work Monday-Wednesday and leave at 7:30am on Thursday.
I am so stoked about going to meet up with everyone. I hope to get some rest along the way this week.
Have a great week. I hope to be back before my trip to California.
If your in the SFO area you need to come see us on Saturday November 13th at the Marriott Pleasanton. You will get to hear Michelle Berger aka "Buffmother" speak. She is awesome and a great inspiration to many woman.
Take care,
Teresa
I got to meet Tosca Reno and Robert Kennedy on Monday night. She was in town doing a book signing and of course I wanted to finally meet her. Just talking with Tosca and listening to her is a great adrenaline rush. I have admired Tosca Reno for years and it was such a pleasure to get to finally meet her. It really will pump you up to work that much harder and that is what I have been doing. Of course knowing that I have a photo shoot around the corner will also help you stay focused. Gotta look good :)So workouts have been top.
Tuesday was back, shoulders and bi's.
Today was legs and this is my workout.
100 lunges to warm everything up
squats feet close
single leg press - foot low
hack squats
leg extensions
finished off with some body weight work in a circuit:
box jumps 15 reps
bw squats 20 reps
jump squats could only muster 10 reps
jump lunges 10 reps per leg
So I did these four exercises rested and repeated 3 times.
My legs are starting to feel it as I sit here typing. Love it!!!
I work Friday, Saturday and then long days of work Monday-Wednesday and leave at 7:30am on Thursday.
I am so stoked about going to meet up with everyone. I hope to get some rest along the way this week.
Have a great week. I hope to be back before my trip to California.
If your in the SFO area you need to come see us on Saturday November 13th at the Marriott Pleasanton. You will get to hear Michelle Berger aka "Buffmother" speak. She is awesome and a great inspiration to many woman.
Take care,
Teresa
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Hi my name is Teresa and I love to eat!!!
That is my title because that is who I am. I love to eat and have a nice glass of wine at night. I love to eat when I am happy, sad, glad, mad and any other time. I am also a chip-o-holic. They are my biggest weakness to falling off my plan. That is why I had weight issues all my life. I vowed to not ever return to that 216 + lb woman that I was not once but two different times in my life. (the first time I was in 8th grade and weighed close to the 200lb mark).
This is the first time in my life that I have kept the weight off for over 4 years and I am thrilled. I am still embarking on my journey to fitness and can’t wait to see what next year might bring.
Talking to Michelle (Buffmother) today we are really going to evaluate my damage to my lower half while in California to see if it is possible to make my lower half catch up to my upper body. But no matter the decision I make, I look and feel better than I have ever felt before. That even includes when my hormones are messing with my attitude or mojo.
My goal right now is to look great for the photo shoot. I had to buy a couple of cute workout things to have my picture taken in and have been piling a bunch stuff together for other changes. I even have my makeup booked at the MAC counter in the mall by the hotel. This is going to be great and I hope we can do this every year, it is so wonderful to hang out with women who have the same goals and thoughts about fitness.
Even though I am buffing to drop a few extra pounds and flatten the tummy, I think just by my mood and energy level that I am finishing boosting, but I will push through.
I am doing supersets for the next 2 weeks.
Monday- chest, tri’s and 20 min HIIT on the bike.
Tuesday – back, shoulders, bi’s and intervals on the elliptical.
Wednesday – legs – had to workout late because I had a facial this morning and then talked to Michelle. I will from now on get up at 5am to workout just because I am so much more a morning person than afternoon. Today for legs I did plie squats and the trainer suggested I stand each foot on a aerobic bench so that I could get a good deep squat. That was tough but very effective.
Monday/Tuesday eats were right on target. Today I have been a bit scattered so I just finished cooking some quinoa and spaghetti squash. Thawed out the chicken, steak and extra lean turkey meat to have my dh cook for me.
Tomorrow is an off day from weights. Hoping to get in my HIIT after fit camp and before work.
I am off to watch the Rangers and Giants. Should be a great game.
Have a great hump day.
This is the first time in my life that I have kept the weight off for over 4 years and I am thrilled. I am still embarking on my journey to fitness and can’t wait to see what next year might bring.
Talking to Michelle (Buffmother) today we are really going to evaluate my damage to my lower half while in California to see if it is possible to make my lower half catch up to my upper body. But no matter the decision I make, I look and feel better than I have ever felt before. That even includes when my hormones are messing with my attitude or mojo.
My goal right now is to look great for the photo shoot. I had to buy a couple of cute workout things to have my picture taken in and have been piling a bunch stuff together for other changes. I even have my makeup booked at the MAC counter in the mall by the hotel. This is going to be great and I hope we can do this every year, it is so wonderful to hang out with women who have the same goals and thoughts about fitness.
Even though I am buffing to drop a few extra pounds and flatten the tummy, I think just by my mood and energy level that I am finishing boosting, but I will push through.
I am doing supersets for the next 2 weeks.
Monday- chest, tri’s and 20 min HIIT on the bike.
Tuesday – back, shoulders, bi’s and intervals on the elliptical.
Wednesday – legs – had to workout late because I had a facial this morning and then talked to Michelle. I will from now on get up at 5am to workout just because I am so much more a morning person than afternoon. Today for legs I did plie squats and the trainer suggested I stand each foot on a aerobic bench so that I could get a good deep squat. That was tough but very effective.
Monday/Tuesday eats were right on target. Today I have been a bit scattered so I just finished cooking some quinoa and spaghetti squash. Thawed out the chicken, steak and extra lean turkey meat to have my dh cook for me.
Tomorrow is an off day from weights. Hoping to get in my HIIT after fit camp and before work.
I am off to watch the Rangers and Giants. Should be a great game.
Have a great hump day.
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Great week so far!!!!
Finally some time off. I have been working out and heading straight to work for the past two days and now I finally get a bit of a break.
CD 28 Weight 147.4 Yikes. I am so ready to hit buffing hard next week. And follow it with the photo shoot diet until California.
I did go to the doctor today and I have tendonitis on the top of my left foot. So no running or calf raises and he prescribed a gel called Voltarin to use 3 x a day to relieve my foot. At least no cracks or fractures.
So this week I have been doing 3 groups of 4 exercise trying to kill it.
An example of one of my sets is: I did these 4x each then moved on to my next group.
Low incline db press
Lying tricep ext on floor
Weighted stab ball crunches
Lateral reaching lunges with db
I was a sweaty and tired mess when I got done. I love to really push it in the gym. Makes me feel like I did accomplish a lot for the hour I am in the gym.
Eats are great so I must be retaining some water. Hands feel swollen today.
So I am meeting a girlfriend for dinner tonight and then tomorrow my dh and I are going to go see Maroon 5 in Dallas with several people from work. Off to get some chores done around the house today. Have an awesome day. I am getting excited about my photo shoot in California mid November. I keep thinking of things to take for the shoot. Have an awesome day.
Hugs,
Teresa
CD 28 Weight 147.4 Yikes. I am so ready to hit buffing hard next week. And follow it with the photo shoot diet until California.
I did go to the doctor today and I have tendonitis on the top of my left foot. So no running or calf raises and he prescribed a gel called Voltarin to use 3 x a day to relieve my foot. At least no cracks or fractures.
So this week I have been doing 3 groups of 4 exercise trying to kill it.
An example of one of my sets is: I did these 4x each then moved on to my next group.
Low incline db press
Lying tricep ext on floor
Weighted stab ball crunches
Lateral reaching lunges with db
I was a sweaty and tired mess when I got done. I love to really push it in the gym. Makes me feel like I did accomplish a lot for the hour I am in the gym.
Eats are great so I must be retaining some water. Hands feel swollen today.
So I am meeting a girlfriend for dinner tonight and then tomorrow my dh and I are going to go see Maroon 5 in Dallas with several people from work. Off to get some chores done around the house today. Have an awesome day. I am getting excited about my photo shoot in California mid November. I keep thinking of things to take for the shoot. Have an awesome day.
Hugs,
Teresa
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Changed up my workouts a little!!!
I decided it was time to change things a little. So this week my workouts are:
Monday - shoulders, arms
Tuesday - legs, abs
Wednesday - back
Thursday - off - have my Fit camp and work all day
Friday - legs
Saturday - run with my girlfriends and chest, arms
I need to get another cardio - hill intervals in this week as well. Eating has been great. For breakfast I am making a pumpkin pancake and really loving it. So delicious and just in time for Thanksgiving.
Trying to really push these workouts so I will look great for my photo shoot in November. I am excited to do this and can't wait to share some pictures from it.
This week is crazy. My hubby tore up his knee on Sunday playing soccer so not only have I been working but also running around helping him get things, doctor appointments, etc. We are waiting to have an MRI scheduled to see what the real damage is. Say prayers it is nothing major.
Off to get some errands done. Have a great Wednesday.
Teresa
Monday - shoulders, arms
Tuesday - legs, abs
Wednesday - back
Thursday - off - have my Fit camp and work all day
Friday - legs
Saturday - run with my girlfriends and chest, arms
I need to get another cardio - hill intervals in this week as well. Eating has been great. For breakfast I am making a pumpkin pancake and really loving it. So delicious and just in time for Thanksgiving.
Trying to really push these workouts so I will look great for my photo shoot in November. I am excited to do this and can't wait to share some pictures from it.
This week is crazy. My hubby tore up his knee on Sunday playing soccer so not only have I been working but also running around helping him get things, doctor appointments, etc. We are waiting to have an MRI scheduled to see what the real damage is. Say prayers it is nothing major.
Off to get some errands done. Have a great Wednesday.
Teresa
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
Time really flies by......
I can't believe how it has already been a week and I have not blogged.
My oh my how time really does fly.
I have been great with all my workouts. I am thinking I need to change them up just a bit. I do like change every few weeks. It keeps it exciting and helps me stay focused.
I have decided these past couple of days that I have lost some of my fun-ness :)
I work hard at working out but really have not been playing. Just work and working out. So my goal this weekend is to take time to play.
I am 50 years old and life is just to short to not "stop and smell the roses!". So that is my goal for the weekend. To enjoy my husband and hang out with him doing the things we like to do.
So don't forget along your journey to keep your "fun-ness". To enjoy life and all that it has to offer you.
Have a great week.
Teresa
My oh my how time really does fly.
I have been great with all my workouts. I am thinking I need to change them up just a bit. I do like change every few weeks. It keeps it exciting and helps me stay focused.
I have decided these past couple of days that I have lost some of my fun-ness :)
I work hard at working out but really have not been playing. Just work and working out. So my goal this weekend is to take time to play.
I am 50 years old and life is just to short to not "stop and smell the roses!". So that is my goal for the weekend. To enjoy my husband and hang out with him doing the things we like to do.
So don't forget along your journey to keep your "fun-ness". To enjoy life and all that it has to offer you.
Have a great week.
Teresa
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