csiems's BodyBlog

Yeah me!

csiems — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 09:00:03 +0000

I did 7 pull-ups yesterday!!!!! So happy with that!

Aren’t I too old for this?!?

csiems — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 07:05:02 +0000

Ok, seriously - I can remember as far back as freshman year in high school, and I was still dealing with the same thing! Eating habbits - lack of good ones, and lack of self control! 15 years of this bullshit! Very frustrated with myself. I want to be able to be happy in my own skin. I want to develop daily habbits and routines I don’t stray from. I want to be boring and predictable in my eating. My workouts - I’ve been going through the motions, but not going all out. I put some heart into it on Monday, and can’t wait to get back tomorrow. Seriously, I am 28. I have dealt with the same problem for 15 years. I am too smart and experienced for this. I know the answer, I just need to do it.

I know that you shouldn’t compare your current weight with that of when you were in high school - but it’s hard not too. Why is that number on the scale so controlling. Logically I know its not important - but it still seems to matter to me anyways.

Off track…

csiems — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 07:35:11 +0000

Why is it so hard to get back on the band wagon you’ve fallen off? I was doing so well with eating. I was actually proud of myself! Then I fell off for a weekend…which has turned into two weeks! I am so mad and frusterated at myself. I was at a body fat I was feeling better about. Two weeks can do a tremendous amount of damage to gains made. I have stocked my fridge with healthy foods, and packed my meals for tomorrow. Please wish me luck, cuz I will probably need it! I logically know once you fall off that its hard to get back - its just like missing a couple workouts. Consistancy, consistancy, consistance!

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csiems — Sat, 24 Jan 2009 01:09:29 +0000

So, I had a really fun past week with my kiddo and his friends - the bad thing is, I fell off track with my eating choices. It’s amazing how much of a difference a week can make in both physical appearance, and how I feel about myself. I have tried for a few days to get back on track with my food choices - have not had much success. So, last night I packed everything ahead of time, so convience should not be a hindering issue today. We’ll see how it goes. So far, so good. I just know if I can get one day down, the rest comes much easier. I really want to make it at least one full week without cheating. I tend to do worse in reaching my goals after getting my bf checked, or weighing in on a scale. Not sure why that is. Perhaps the smart thing to do would be to stop doing those things!

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csiems — Sat, 24 Jan 2009 01:07:30 +0000

Half way there!

csiems — Sat, 17 Jan 2009 08:26:44 +0000

5 Pull-ups today! Half way to my goal of ten! Yeah! Plus, I did one "L" pull-up.

Stepping it up!

csiems — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 07:51:30 +0000

So, I have been eating better. Occasional cheats, but nothing too major. However, I do rely upon protien shakes and bars often. A trainer had mentioned to me that’s not too good. I agree, but not sure I understand why. Oh well. I think I need to become more strict with my diet - less shakes and bars, and more ‘real’ food. I have all I need in the fridge to complete my mission - now, it’s just a matter of putting in all the planning, preparing, and effort into it!

Wish me luck!

csiems — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 10:23:29 +0000

Tommorrow I’m teaching a burn and turn class for the first time. It’s a combo of half boot camp, half cycle. I typically teach Yoga and Pilates. I want these people having to crawl out of the room tomorrow! (Due to fatigue, not injury!) Since people know me as the Yoga instructor, I think it may be a little hard to break through that barrier. But, participants beware - your but is mine tomorrow! Wish me luck!

What’s up Doc?

csiems — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 05:28:25 +0000

Ok, I have to rant. As I have mentioned in previous posts, I have been sick off and on since November 4th. I have seen two doctors, both of which said that is typical of having a small child. Been there, done that the past three years - this is different. Why is my child well, and my husband well, when in the past we were all sick together? I was sent in for testing, only because they were humoring me. I was passed off like I didn’t know what I was talking about.

So, last night I went in to have my body fat checked (16.7% - yeah!!!). But, the personal trainer advised me not to lose anymore because it would compromise my immune system. After I told him my story, he agreed that is why I have been sick so much. Why could a personal trainer who only has to study 3 months to pass a test tell me why I’m sick all the time, but two doctors who studies 8 years + couldn’t? This sort of thing infuriates me. We put our trust and health into the hands of doctors, and half the time we are dismissed with our concerns. I went though a similar thing with my son when he was a new born. It took 4 doctor visits over the course of 6 months to tell us he had exzema. It’s not like that is a rare thing in young children. They should have been able to diagnose this on the first visit!

Anyways, I just had to get that off my chest. Thanks for reading!

Another day down!

csiems — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 07:05:42 +0000

Day two. I survived! Cals: 1454, Fat: 35.8, Sugars: 28.02, Protien: 141.26. Still have cravings, but I just go to Chickentuna’s profile when I need to find some will power. 33 days left to hopefully notice a difference from eating clean.