Time to update for August. It was a pretty good month. I got a new pink Polar, and did ok with exercise. I did have a bit of a
slump this month that was a little hard to break out of. Hopefully
the return to routine will get me back on track. In August we had the final weeks of summer, trying to get in all our bouncing and bowling. We also hit the park, splash pad and mini-golf course. There was school registration, and then the start of school. Back on schedules, no more sleeping in. Basketball is starting back up as well. Lots of BB Guns, Badminton and Birthdays in August... three different cake temptations and dinners out as we celebrated.
Numbers ... started the month at 153.7, and ended it at 153.8. The high for the month was 156.5 and the low was 151.6. Not great for weight, but at least maintaining and not really gaining. I've got to control the weekends better! Here's my day to day doings ...
0801
(Friday) Pretty Good Day. Weight 153.7. Calories in 3000. Fitbit Steps
22488. Total Burn 2811. Exercise burn 1244/1100 (70minElliptical,
45minZumba, 45minTennis). My usual Friday Zumba was a bit earlier,
as the instructor had to take off for family duties. It got started a
little late, so was only 45 minutes. This Zumba isn't too far from my
folks, so I'd planned to head over there afterward. I played some tennis
with my dad (no nephew today, so we actually got some games in). Then
mom and I went out to lunch. It's hard not to eat too much! Back at home
I got in a little more elliptical, but not that much, I am feeling my
soccer soreness, although nothing like that first week!
0802
(Saturday) Ok Day. Weight 155.8. Calories in 2100. Fitbit Steps 16284.
Total Burn 2511. Exercise burn 700/789 (60minElliptical, Lawn Mow). No
Zumba today. Just didn't feel like it, and didn't have a class anyway.
Not very motivated. Did get the lawn mowed, and I pulled stuff out of
the pantry to put down some contact paper. It does look a lot nicer, but
I need more paper to finish up.
0803
(Sunday) Ok Day. Weight 154.4. Calories in 2500. Fitbit Steps 12010.
Total Burn 2275. Exercise Burn 300/560 (20minElliptical). Started
the day with a quick session on the elliptical, then didn't get back
down. Not a planned rest day, but I didn't feel bad about it either. Did
walk to/from church as well. My boys were coming back today, so I spent
some time prepping. Making sure everything was clean. I made some roll
dough and got cinnamon rolls and bread sticks rising. I made chicken
soup. They were hungry when they walked in later in the afternoon. Very
happy to have them all home. Loads of laundry to do tomorrow (actually, I
did get started on some today).
0804
(Monday) Good Day. Weight 153.5. Calories in 2700. Fitbit Steps 29523.
Total Burn 3345. Exercise burn 1500/1635 (100minElliptical, 60minZumba,
Jump2000). Back to the routine, the summer routine that is. Hubs and
#1 were up and off early, so harder for me to sleep in, which isn't a
bad thing. Good to get up and started! Got in a couple sessions on the
elliptical before heading out to Zumba. #2 wanted to be dropped at the
gym as usual, but the usual gym is undergoing renovation, so I
dropped him at a different one (accepting his membership while the other
is closed) which further, but still on the way to Zumba. I stopped at
Kmart on the way home, spending my FitStudio points for the week and
stopped to gas up, as the guys had left me with an empty tank (I'd
filled up #1's truck before turning the keys back to him!) The munchkins
wanted to go to Jump N Bounce, so we did. It was a little more crowded,
there were some other people up in the lounge. I didn't know if my
pacing would bug them (or if they would just think I was crazy) so I
didn't get many steps in and was happy when the kids were done. Papa
Murphy Monday ... #1 picked up pizza on his way home. I had wondered if
the family might want some home cooking after being on the road for over
a week, but I guess not. They didn't object to some homemade oreos
though ...late pickup of #2, who of course was out with friends all
afternoon/evening. Some crazy lightening going on as I went to pick him
up. I was glad my weather worrier had gone to bed already!
0805
(Tuesday) Ok Day. Weight 153.3. Calories in 2500. Fitbit Steps 20320.
Total Burn 2787. Exercise burn 1056/1078 (60minElliptical, 60minZumba). Had
my early/close Zumba, so #2 got a ride to the rec center today. It
looked like rain (it's been raining a lot lately) but I went ahead and
walked. Zumba was good, but I goofed on starting my Fitbit timer. I did
press the button, but I had forgotten to "stop" it from sleeping, so
when I thought I was turning it on, I just turned my "sleep" off.
Luckily I can input things manually on the comptuer at home (can't do
that with the HRM, there have been times I've forgotten to start it and
I'm just out of luck). I'd gotten one elliptical in before Zumba, then
did another 10 and a 20 min, but I was totally dragging today. Just felt
like crawling in bed and staying there. The kids didn't ask to go
anywhere, so we didn't. #1 stopped off and visited my folks and went out
to dinner with them. I did have to pick up #2 in the afternoon, which
took 45min with the further location and then dropping off his friend
(who had given the ride there). And of course he then HAD to hang out
with friends ... but no evening pickup required as they were having a
sleep over. He said they played basketball, volleyball, soccer and
staying up late, he racked up 35,000 steps, a new high for him. He missed out on the scones, pot roast dinner and lemon jello cake we had at home.
0806
(Wednesday) Good Day. Weight 152.5. Calories in 2100. Fitbit Steps
30552. Total Burn 3114. Exercise burn 1450/1410 (80minElliptical,
60minZumba, Jump7000). Hubs didn't go into work as he was leaving
with the Varsity scouts (including #2) for their campout ... not really a
campout, but river running. I went to Zumba, then grabbed #2 and
brought him home for some breakfast and they were off. I got in a little
more elliptical and the kids did request going to Jump .... well, #4
didn't want to go but I don't like leaving him home alone and made him
come. He did run around some, but spent some time up with me playing his
DS and I let him get a churro treat. The other boys had fun playing
ball tag with some other kids that were there. Then a birthday party
came and it was overrun with little kids so we left. Benefits of having a
pass, otherwise you almost feel obligated to stay and make sure you get
your monies worth. I did get 7000 steps while waiting, and I finished
my book (which finished the series). Not sure if I'm just emotional or
if I was into the story and characters, but I was practically in tears
as I turned the last page. Mac & cheese was requested for dinner ...
I did have some. I'd never make it for myself, but I do like it.
0807
(Thursday) Good Day. Weight 152.6. Calories in 2350. Fitbit Steps
24350. Total Burn 2769. Exercise burn 1050/1064 (60minElliptical,
45minZumba, Jump 8000). Started the day with elliptical, then had to
choose between Zumba and soccer. Soccer requires "more" and it had been
a while since I'd seen the Thursday instructors, so I chose Zumba. I
was a little late, but it hadn't started, in fact, they couldn't get in
the church, the key wasn't working. Marian started playing music from
her car and we just danced in the parking lot. It was missing a little
"oomph" ... If I'd had more energy, I might have bailed at 9:30 and gone
to soccer, but as it was, I just didn't care, even when I only got 45
minutes instead of an hour. I hit Kmart after, spending some Fitstudio
points. Back at home, #3 had made plans with friends to go to Jump, so
we did. He had four friends meet him there. My little guys gave out
early, and I actually went ahead and ran them home at one point, then
went back to supervise. I was there for almost five hours. I did get in
8000 steps, but still, rather non-productive. But #3 doesn't often
initiate like that, so I wanted to support him.
0808
(Friday) Ok Day. Weight 152.2. Calories in 2200. Fitbit Steps 14364.
Total Burn 2488. Exercise burn 650/785 (60minElliptical). I slept
in, so much so that I didn't get in my morning elliptical. My usual
Friday Zumba wasn't happening, as the instructor was actually up by us,
at the soccer fields (big tournament, much car/crowd chaos, yesterday
and tomorrow too). I planned to hit MZL ... I SHOULD have double,
triple checked Facebook, as I had seen that on Wednesday they had
switched buildings. I went and ... empty parking lot. I guess I should
have got on my phone and checked, I would have found out they had
switched to the Kearns building. If I had left immediately, I probably
wouldn't have been too late. But ... I didn't care enough. Just feeling
BLAH lately. I'd planned on hitting Macey's for some grocery shopping
after Zumba, so I just went and did that. Stocked up on fruit snacks as
they are on sale and my last stock up is about gone. The boys wanted to
go bowling, so we did. I was even going to spring for some fries and
chicken tenders, but the line at the snack bar was so long that I
didn't. I guess that saved me some calories! I did end up getting in my
hour of elliptical, but I really had to push myself.
0809
(Saturday) Ok Day. Weight 153.1. Calories in 1800. Fitbit Steps 13553.
Total Burn 2381. Exercise burn 450/673 (30minElliptical, Lawn Mow) There
was 7:00 Zumba but I just didn't feel up to it at all, I didn't even
try. I think there was 8:30 Zumba too, but I didn't have the energy or
desire for it either. I did do my elliptical first thing. I had made
cinnamon rolls to rave reviews last weekend and had told the kids I'd
make them again, so I did get them going. Mowed the lawn and put more
contact paper down in the pantry. Hubs and #2 came home mid-afternoon.
#2 of course wanted to go to friend's, so I dropped him off (with a pan
of cinnamon rolls) and then hit the grocery store. I had #1 on pickup
duty (for #2) as I was super tired and ready for bed early.
0810
(Sunday) Ok Day. Weight 153.7. Calories in 2500. Fitbit Steps 16874.
Total Burn 2540. Exercise burn 650/829 (60minElliptical, Badminton, Walk
to/from Church). Back to making breakfast for the gang, I had a
couple weeks off there. Got in some elliptical, then walked to/from
church. We played a little badminton and beach volleyball (not played at
the beach, but played with a beach ball) and #2 and Daddy joined in
while I took a lot of pictures. I made toasted cheese sandwiches for
dinner and homemade oreos for dessert.
0811 (Monday)
Good Day. Weight 153.9. Calories in 2400. Fitbit Steps 29163. Total Burn
3236. Exercise burn 1400/1524 (80minElliptical, 60minZumba, Jump3000,
Badminton). Got in my elliptical, and then Zumba. Felt good to be
back at it. #2 had gotten a ride to the rec center, but asked me to pick
him (and five buddies up) and transport them to their next basketball
location, so I did. The little boys wanted to go to Jump ... actually #4
really did NOT want to go. We didn't end up staying for very long. I
got in 3000 steps. I played some badminton with #4. Papa Murphy Monday,
pizza for dinner. #1 had also picked up a cinna-wheel ... I ate too
much of that! 9:30 pickup of #2, dropping off some basketball paperwork.
It was a productive day for me though, I scheduled my doctor's
appointment, a DMV appointment for #2 (learner's permit), make
reservations for a show on Saturday (season tickets, we've struggled to
get in) and got some school registration stuff done.
0812 (Tuesday) Good Day. Weight 153.1.
Calories in 2150. Fitbit Steps 25987. Total Burn 3019. Exercise burn
1350/1311 (80minElliptical, 60minZumba, Jump2000, Badminton). #2
wanted to be dropped off at the gym, so I quickly did that before Zumba.
Got back home in time to walk. Good class, over 400 on both HRM and
Fitbit, although didn't get to 7000 steps. There was a dog that came
charging and barking at me. I have actually approched the family, told
them how fearful I am of their dogs and asked them to please control
them. One of the kids was out and said sorry, but that doesn't stop the
dog! My car had given me a warning yesterday about engine coolant, and I
knew it was time for an oil change. Not my favorite thing to do, but I
took it in. A mom was there with five little kids! They were actually
pretty well behaved, but that did immediately fill up the tiny waiting
room. #3 had arranged for friends to meet him at Jump again today. We
went over and YIKES ... it's only been that crowded one other time. A
day care was just leaving (about 40 kids) but another one was just
checking in. I was ready to call it quits, but couldn't really as the
boy's friends were already there. So it wasn't a pleasant day waiting.
My little ones gave out, so I brought them home. #3 ended up going home
with one of the other boys, which meant I had to go pick him up. A storm
was rolling in, blowing dust and back home I quickly put the badminton
net away before it broke. #3 had basketball over at the high school. I
picked him up at 9:00, grabbing #2 at the same time (I'd told him I
wasn't going to make two trips). He had actually gone with us to Jump,
calling it quits early at the gym, but he DID call it quits when he saw
the crowds and just walked from the Jump place to his friend's house and
had spent the day there.
0813
(Wednesday) Good Day. Weight 151.8. Calories in 2700. Fitbit Steps
28539. Total Burn 3166. Exercise burn 1310, 1466 (80minElliptical,
60minZumba, Park3000). I dropped #2 off at the gym on the way to
Zumba, then grabbed him after and we stopped at Kmart and got him some
shorts and a belt. A little back-to-school shopping with my Fitstudio
points. He picked out a couple cargo shorts ... I haven't seen the kid
in anything other than basketball shorts (and church clothes) in
forever! He then wanted to go to his friend's house (big surprise), I
packed up the other kids and after dropping him off, we checked out a
park that opened up this summer. Had a nice big playground, a splash
pad, tennis courts and basketball courts. #3 and #4 had an altercation
which lead to #3 going off and sulking for the rest of the time. So
frustrating! So #4 and #5 (and a friend) got all wet and had fun anyway.
#2 had basketball again in the evening. There is a big soccer
tournament going on on the fields just outside our neighborhood. I
thought the one last week was bad ... this one is even worse! Cars
lining the streets, parked illegally. It's imposible to turn left out of
the neighborhood, and even turning right is scary with all the traffic
and the limited sitelines with the cars lining the sides of the roads.
There may be fields enough for games ... but there is NOT parking! A
plane crashed onto those fields (as there is the small Airport#2 right
there too) on Sunday. Thank goodness it wasn't one of these days where
the fields and roads were jam packed! Made spaghetti for dinner,
although hubs didn't get home until very late (and I needed to get it in
before taking #3 to basketball at 7:00). 9:00 pickups ... better than
the 10:00 ones, which will probably start up again in the fall. Food
added up quickly, some not good choices (cold cereal for breakfast, some
ice cream, some spaghetti and bread) but nothing big and bingy. It just
adds up!
0814
(Thursday) Pretty Good Day. Weight 151.6. Calories in 2800. Fitbit Steps
23691. Total Burn 3061. Exercise burn 1320/1362 (90minElliptical,
55minZumba, 45minweights). #2 was sleeping in ... it was odd just
leaving to Zumba without him asking for a ride somewhere. I did choose
Zumba over soccer again. #5 had been invited to go to the water park
with a friend, and I needed to get back to help get him off. Zumba was
just so-so. I love one of the instructors, but am not crazy about a
couple of the other ones ... that SHOULD push me to go to soccer. I just
need to get up the oomph! I did offer to take the other kids
somewhere, bowling or something. We talked about mini-golf but I didn't
want the little one to miss out. We ended up not going anywhere. I did
take #2 to a friend's around 4:00 (made a bunch of muffins and sent them
with him, I feel bad as he's often mooching food off these families
other days. I try to send stuff to feed him and friends when I can). Got
in some elliptical and actually did weights! I wish I could say it felt
wonderful to be back at it ... it wasn't bad or anything, but I still
just felt like I was going through the motions. It had been pretty windy
and sunny all day, so it wasn't until late evening that I suggested to
#4 we try a little badminton. I actually didn't bother putting up the
net, we just bounced the birdie back and forth (imaginary net). One half
of the sky was blue with white fluffy clouds, the other was dark, and
soon lightening was streaking the sky. It was still pretty far away, I
could see #4 getting anxious. He's my one with the weather phobia. He
really tried, but it was heartbreaking to me to see his little face fill
with fear at each flash. I said we could go back inside and he
practically dropped the racket and ran. He had me hang the blanket over
the window in his room, something we do to block out any light. Hubs and
#1 had a work activity at the lake (hubs had taken the wave-runners)
and they weren't home until late. I had the 9:00 pickup (#3 from
basketball, #2 from friends) ... soccer clearing out at that hour, the
7:00 drop-off at the high school is complete car chaos. I actually have
to come home a different way or get stuck in soccer traffic, turning my
10-minute trip into a 45-minute one!
0815
(Friday) Pretty Good Day. Weight 152.8. Calories in 2100. Fitbit Steps
20535. Total Burn 2806. Exercise burn 1100/1100 (60minElliptical,
60minZumba). Instead of hitting the gym today, #2 was going golfing
with his buddies. I dropped him at a friend's house at 8:00. I thought
about hitting double Zumba today, but I didn't quite get back and out
the door in time for the 8:30 class. I did a session on the elliptical
and then went to my 10:00 class across town. After getting back from
Zumba, the kids said they wanted to go mini-golfing. Well, #5 did NOT
want to. After being gone all day yesterday, he was wanting to just stay
home. It was ok, as #1 was home from work to watch him. I took #3 and
#4 and their friend ... it was actually the same course that #2 had gone
to earlier in the day (they had both regular and mini available). Warm
sunny day, I wore a tank and got a little sun on my shoulders. In the
evening, we went to a wedding reception. It was in Lindon, which is a
30-40min drive on the freeway. Even as a passenger, I'm not good on
freeways. Makes me anxious. The wedding reception was for people hubs
and #1 knew (we brought #1 with us) ... definitely pushing me out of my
comfort zone for the evening.
0816 (Saturday) Bad Day. Weight 153.3.
Calories in 2750. Fitbit Steps 14503. Total Burn 2386. Exercise burn
400/677 (20minElliptical). I was tentatively planning on hitting
Zumba. My motivation for Saturdays hasn't been great, even for the later
one (8:30) when I can sleep in a little. I did get up and was pretty
much out the door when #4 asked me to play badminton with him. Sometimes
you do just need to stop and play badminton. I didn't make it to Zumba.
After playing, I went down and hit the elliptical for 20, but that was
my only exercise for the day. I did stay busy and active though. Cleaned
the kitchen, including vacuuming and mopping. Mowed the lawn, and then
played ping pong with #4 (badminton has increased his interest and skill
with other racquet sports *Ü*). I also had him do a couple Zumba songs
with me. He's been interested in "Just Dance" lately, and is always
impressed with my steps after I return from class. I'd been debating
taking him and having him try it, but I could see he was getting easily
stressed out about it. I made cookies too; cookie press ones, which are
dangerous ... it's easy to eat a lot of them! In the early evening, hubs
and I headed out to a local theater for a parody play "Calamity Jane".
It's dinner theater, and we ordered some cheesy bread. Yummy, but not
low calorie stuff. #4 got his highest step day to date ... 20K, he beat me!
0817
(Sunday) Bad Day. Weight 155.5. Calories in 2600. Fitbit Steps 10,448.
Total Burn 2207. Exercise burn 350/486 (20minElliptical). Got up and
hit the elliptical first thing. We were about out of milk and my car
needed gas, so I did take care of that. Made breakfast ... I actually
didn't indulge in a full belgian waffle, but I must admit I snuck some
cookie press cookies from the freezer. Church, I walked to and from. The
youngest and oldest walked with me ... it was warm and just a few feet
from the house my oldest said "I've made a huge mistake" ala Arrested
Development. It was fun to chat with him on the walk though. I always
have good talks with my boys on these, even though they are short. It
was the two little ones for the walk home, even though #4 wasn't really
working on steps today after his big day yesterday. He told me in the
morning "Sunday is a day of rest, I'm taking a rest day" *Ü* I did
challenge him to a little badminton in the evening though, after the sun
went down. I made Hawaiian Haystacks for dinner, and #1 made gingersnap
dough for dessert. He packed up half the dough and headed out to his
friend's house for the evening. I turned the rest of the dough into
cookies ... and did partake. Mmmmm cookies! The cookie press cookies are
gone!
0818
(Monday) Good Day. Weight 156.5. Calories in 2500. Fitbit Steps 26225.
Total Burn 3160. Exercise burn 1350/1433 (60minElliptical, 60minZumba,
30minBike). Whoa, weight is up. Not really surprising. #2 had asked
me last night if I would take his friends to the golf course in the
morning ... ok. The plan had been 8:00, but after I'd gone to bed he
sent a text saying they were switching it to later, I'd drop them on my
way to Zumba (it was out that way, just a slight detour). That was well
and good, probably saved me time over a special trip out, but I was a
little worried about the boys being late, making me late. I don't like
not getting in my full Zumba hour. We did make it off ... squished eight
of his friends into our suburban (no, it doesn't hold that many kids!) I
dropped them and made it to Zumba (luckily it started late). T was
doing a new song from Heather's class and had me come up and help lead
it. My heart rate was high during that song. Not sure if it was because
it was a nice energetic one, one that I knew ... or nerves! Anyway, good
numbers today. Heart rate was up, even though I felt about the same as
some of my other classes where I haven't been able to get it up. I
figured the kids would want to do something ... bowling, jump or the
park, but they seemed content to just hang around the house. I'd ordered
"Just Dance 3" for #4 (he'd played it at his friend's house) ... it's
his birthday at the end of the month, but I gave it to him early, as he
has the extra time now. I actually got in some time on the
stationary bike, it's been a while! When I get reading in elsewhere
(waiting at Jiffy Lube, or Jump or the Park) I don't get to the bike,
and I have seemed to have something almost everyday lately. It was good
to get back at it. Papa Murphy Monday. #1 brought home pizza and cheesy
bread. Mmmm, cheesy bread. I was a little sad that in making the cookie
press cookies on Saturday I had forgotten to use the snowflake shape I'd
received for Christmas. I know it isn't really the season, but I
thought "snow in summer" would have been fun. As Hubs and the boys
seemed sad the cookies were gone already, I made up another batch, all
snowflakes this time, which made it go quicker and easier than trying to
color the dough and switch out shapes and such. Daddy and the two
little boys did some bb gun shooting out back. They ran out of targets
(cans of soda). I thought I had cleared out all the old soda last time
they had shooting practice, but when I looked again I found some more
cases (quite old at this point). A can of V-8 ended up out there two,
and when it was shot ... it looked like blood all over! Crime scene!
When they were done shooting, it was still barely light enough to get a
little badminton in. Then I had to go pick up #2 ... because obviously
he had not come home after golf, but stayed out with friends all day. He
was just under 30K for the day. I was a close second!
0819 (Tuesday) Good Day. Weight 153.7.
Calories in 2000. Fitbit Steps 30138. Total Burn 3178. Exercise burn
1417/1467 (80minElliptical, 60minZumba). I usually walk to Tuesday
Zumba, but it was raining, and I had to hurry to an appointment right
after, so I drove. Felt good, but the heart rate wasn't very up today.
Off to the doctor, my annual physical. As my anxiety issues are seeming
to get worse with age, my mother had really encouraged me to talk to the
doctor about them. So we are going to try a medication to see if it
helps. Back at home, we packed up and hit JUMP. We even had #2 with us! I
got in 5000 steps while I waited. Our pass goes until the first week of
September, I wonder if we'll make it back in. Badminton with #4.
Chicken Alfredo for dinner, then dropped #3 off at basketball. Pretty
productive day ... I even scrubbed a toilet!
0820 (Wednesday) Good Day.
Weight 153.7. Calories in 2000. Fitbit Steps 23184. Total Burn 3000.
Exercise burn 1150/1289 (60minElliptical, 60minZumba, Treadmill Mile). Not
a great night. A thunder storm woke my weather worrier around 4:00 in
the morning. I was able to comfort him and get him back to sleep, but I
couldn't fall back asleep. Lots of storms lately! Dropped #2 off at the
rec center on the way to Zumba. Lots of little kids running around
today, I was a little afraid that one of them was going to bump into me
(or vice versa) and a little bit later it happened (although not to me,
to one of the other ladies). It put a damper on the day a bit. It's
hard, I know these free church classes are great for moms with little
kids (who can't afford a gym membership) and yet the kids can't just be
allowed to run either. Stopped at Kmart on the way home to spend my
Fitstudio points. Got some cute camis on clearance. I suppose we should
have gotten out to do something fun on these last days of summer, but
the kids seemed content at home. I did get some badminton in with #4.
Basketball clinic at the high school again. More rain ... Poor #4 was
really having a tough time. I had to sequester him downstairs in a room
with the window covered, put on a show, give him his video game and
noise cancelling headphones. Scary storms! There was a rainbow after
though!
0821 (Thursday) Good Day.
Weight 153.7. Calories in 2250. Fitbit Steps 25009. Total Burn 3185.
Exercise burn 1100/1474 (60minElliptical, 60minZumba). Busy day
today! Dropped #2 off at the rec center then went to Zumba. It was good
today ...a couple of the instructors that I have a harder time following
weren't there, the instructors that I'm more familiar with were. I
asked the kids if they wanted to go bowling, as our free passes end with
August. We did and it was fun. I splurged and bought some food too. We
stopped at the rec center on the way home to grab #2. Then he and I were
off to the DMV to get his learner's permit. He had already taken and
passed the test, so it was just filling out the paperwork and paying the
fee. I got in some badminton with #4 a couple times during the day, and
some ping pong too. In the evening, I took #3 to back to school night.
We walked around and found his locker and classes. Then I dropped him at
the high school for the last night of the basketball clinic. Tryouts
are next week.
0822
(Friday) Good Day. Weight 153.7. Calories in 2500. Fitbit Steps 23487.
Total Burn 3026. Exercise burn 1000/1316 (30minElliptical,
60minZumbaX2). Double Zumba today. I dropped #2 and his friend off
at the high school for sophomore orientation and then headed to 8:30
Zumba. I won't be able to hit this class again with school starting up. I
snuck out a bit early so I could make it to Heather's class across town
at 10:00. My heart rate wasn't too impressive at either class. I
stopped at the rec center to sign up the little one for soccer, then
grabbed some groceries. I got a text #2 to come pick him up, which I
wasn't expecting, he had indicated he was going to hang with friends
after school (half day) but I guess that didn't work out, so I went and
grabbed him. I started some cinnamon rolls. #2 was out with friends
later in the day and was going to spend the night, so I had planned on
taking a big pan of fresh rolls to feed his friends. They were at the
park, but it started to rain, so they ended up at one of the houses. I
dropped the rolls by (much to the chagrin of #1, who doesn't like to
share). At least with #2 sleeping over, there was no late night pickup. I
was in bed by 9:30.
0823
(Saturday) OK Day. Calories in 2050. Fitbit Steps 15357. Total Burn
2461. Exercise burn 400/751 (30minElliptical, Lawn Mow). About 2:00
in the morning, thunder and lightening woke me up. I'm not scared of
storms myself, but with #4's worries, I was anxious, wondering if it
would wake him up too. I could not get back to sleep. Around 4:00 there
was a huge boom and that did wake him. I was able to comfort him and he
fell back asleep. Thunder and lightening continued ... long night! I
think I finally fell asleep around 5:30 (checking my Fitbit sleep
readings). The hubs and I got up and hit SamsClub, as we needed some
stuff for a barbeque tomorrow. Did some cleaning, mowed the lawn, played
some ping pong with #4. Hubs got the kids weeding out back. Hubs and #4
did some shopping and came home with chick-fil-a. If I don't put it
into MFP immediately, it is so easy to forget! #2 went to the Apple
Store to get a glass covering off his iphone, and they grabbed some
Popeyes on the way home. #2, Mr. Social wanted to go hang out with
friends again (even though he had been with them all night and hadn't
come home until 1:30 today!) TOM hit this morning.
0824 (Sunday) Bad Day. Calories in 2600. Fitbit Steps 12507. Total Burn 2410. Exercise burn 400/699 (20minElliptical). Up
and hit the elliptical, but that was the only "exercise" for the day.
Made breakfast. Last week I was pretty good, not eating a whole waffle
... but I ate one today. Walked to/from church, then did some
cleaning/vacuuming in prep for the parents coming over. Gray made his
delicious bbq and we played games. Grandpa played some of the boys in
ping pong, and we got some badminton in. Also Rummikub and Apples to
Apples. We sang to Cooper and had the white cake from Sam's Club.
0825 (Monday) Good Day. Calories in 2000.
Fitbit Steps 25387. Total Burn 3182. Exercise burn 1100/1461
(60minElliptical, 60minZumba). #2 was back to school today, so I
actually had to set the alarm and get up early. We left here around
7:00, which is early, we won't do that every day. The younger boys start
tomorrow, so they were still home today. I hit my Zumba and then was
willing to hit Jump or bowling, but they didn't seem inclined. Just an
"at home" day. I picked up #2 after school, but took him back at 6:00
for his basketball clinic. Then it was back to school night for the two
little ones. Poor #4 is having extreme anxiety about starting up again.
He broke down into tears at the school but managed to pull himself
together. I hope once he gets the first day behind him it will get
better. At least the storms originally forecast for tomorrow have
shifted, so he shouldn't have to battle his weather phobia at the same
time. We had Papa Murphy pizza for dinner, with a cinna wheel for
dessert. I also made brownies, as I package up the left-overs for the
lunch treats.
0826 (Tuesday) Good
Day. Calories in 2000. Fitbit Steps 24643. Total Burn 3058. Exercise
burn 1200/1339 (60minElliptical, 60minZumba, 30minBike). I've really been struggling with sleep lately. Not sure if it's a
possible side-effect of the new medication, or just coincidental
timing. I'll keep an eye on it. I felt like I was awake for several
hours in the night. The boys were up early without much urging. #3 needs
to be ready early, as I have to take him at the same time, even though
it gets him to school quite early. The high school and middle school are
close together, so I just do the drop offs together. We're leaving
about 15minutes earlier than last year, as the high school starts
sooner. The elementary is starting later, so I have almost a full hour
in-between the two car trips. I dropped off the little ones, got back
home and grabbed my HRM and shoes and walked to the church for Zumba.
Feeling a little burned out, perhaps the lack of sleep? Fitbit numbers
were the usual but HRM was a little low (315). I was dragging so much
today, that I actually laid down for a nap. Not sure if it helped or
not. Just picked up middle school for the first pickup, as #2 was
staying after for a weight training clinic. Then off to the elementary
for the little ones. Poor #4 looked so sad, already stressing about how
hard school is, and worrying about an assignment (optional one) due in
April! Not sure what to do about his anxiety. The thunderstorms
originally forecast for the morning did end up hitting, but at least I
feel like it's better for him to handle them in the safety and comfort
of home, rather than school. There was some thunder and lightening than
had him shaken. Hubs was out late with a work dinner ... I went and
picked up #2 around 9:00, Mr. Social, enjoying "Taco Tuesday" with his
friends.
0827 (Wednesday) Good
Day. Calories in 1700. Fitbit Steps 25369. Total Burn 3185. Exercise
Burn 1300/1470 (60minElliptical, 60minZumba, 30minTreadmillWalk,
30minWeights). #4 was struggling with school and storms, in tears as
I dropped him off. I figured perhaps I should stick close to home. I
hit MZL zumba rather than my usual one in Draper. It was a good class
though, I enjoyed it. I had a pretty productive day with workouts, and
kept calories in check!
0828 (Thursday) OK Day. Calories in
3000. Fitbit Steps 28002. Total Burn 3056. Exercise Burn 1309, 1348
(60minElliptical, 60minZumba, 38minBike, 20minTreadmillWalk). Birthday
for #4. Sent him to school with a treat to give his class. Some
presents before and after school. Good day with workouts, but wasn't
able to keep the food in check. I did ok for most of the day, but #4
chose Chick-Fil-A for his birthday dinner. I wasn't going to order
anything, but hubs got me some nuggets and the birthday boy shared his
shake. It adds up quick. I didn't even have the cake I wanted. I tried
to pick up our usual oreo ice cream cake earlier but it wasn't in stock
at the store. Had to settle for a big "cookie" cake ... which wasn't
that great, but I still ate more than I should have. So good day in that
I did meet my exercise goals, but bad day in that I consumed as many
calories as I burned. #3 had his final "tryouts" for basketball (until
10:00) ... hubs was still awake so did the pick up for me as I did a
final late workout.
0829 (Friday)
Good Day. Calories in 2050. Fitbit Steps 25184. Total Burn 3098.
Exercise Burn 1150, 1386 (60minElliptical, 60minZumba). First Friday
on the school schedule. High school and middle school have late start,
although not the same time, so it takes me two separate trips.
Elementary starts at the same time, but has early out. Challenging but
doable. Went straight to Zumba after dropping off #3 and it was a good
class, I was surprised my HRM weren't a bit higher. Got in some
additional elliptical and mowed the front lawn. Played a little
badminton with #4 once the sun wasn't in our eyes. I was tired, but he
wasn't to keep going until he got a certain number of steps. #2
actually requested pickup around 7:30 (usually he begs to stay out late)
but it was nice to have an evening at home. I actually kept calories in
check today.
0830 (Saturday) Bad Day. Calories in 3250. Fitbit Steps 11166. Total Burn 2246. Exercise Burn 603/540 (60minElliptical). Had
a family activity today (baptism of my niece), so it was about an hour
drive, and hour plus sitting for the service, then visiting at the house
after, then home. I hadn't eaten before, so I was hungry. I had a
couple slices of meat, grapes and baby carrots and I did snag a few
oatmeal chocolate chip cookies. I'd made brownies to bring last night. After
the drive home, I was exhausted for some reason. Hubs too. We both got
in a nap. It's #3's birthday tomorrow, so we had a family dinner to
Texas Roadhouse. It was a bit of a wait, but I introduced #4 to a "Stack
the States" app that I'd downloaded when he started to panic about
learning them. All the boys were soon into it, and tossing out capital
cities and states. It was a really fun night. Ate too much of course.
Back at home, I did get in a little more elliptical to make sure I hit
my 10K to fulfill my Pact (not sure if I would have otherwise). Hubs
went and got "Divergent" and we watched that (I've read the entire
trilogy). I quite liked it. We usually have popcorn when we watch a
movie, but we were both too full.
0831 (Sunday) Bad Day. Calories in 3000. Fitbit Steps 8112. Total Burn 2010. Exercise burn 300/285 (20minElliptical). Birthday
for #3 ... whereas #4 had seemed pretty pleased with his presents (and
he had told me some stuff he wanted) I gathered #3 wasn't super
impressed. Kids are tough to please sometimes. Sunday Circles for
breakfast. I walked to/from church. Hubs helped out in #5's class, and
got to witness the misbehavior of a couple of kids I'm always telling
him about (MY kids are perfect of course!) After church we went out to
my BIL's house for a family celebration with Hubs side of the family.
Smoked brisket, mashed taters, rolls (which had fallen, I still ate a
few) and then chocolate cake for the birthday boys. Not a lot of steps
today, #4 managed to beat me (he got 11K).
