Well, month one of 2016 is done. I started slow, still shaking off whatever sluggish sickness had plagued me for most of December, but started feeling back to myself by the end of the month. I remembered to grab my Fitbit graph (of intake vs calorie burn), kept up my daily mile and journal entries, and am getting this post up promptly ... so I feel like that is success!
As for WEIGHT ... I started the month at 166.5. Ended at 164. The high was 167.3 and the low was 162.9. Average was 165.74. About 10 pounds up where I was last year. Food and Fitness ... Average intake was 2124. Average burn 2409. Average step count per day ... just 13336. A lot of room for improvement. I hit Zumba 13 times during the month. I was pretty good and getting in elliptical almost every day, although I didn't always get my hour. I hit the bike several times, got some walking in. I only did weights once.
On the family front ... a BUNCH of basketball. Keeps me very busy! Family over for New Years, and Sunday travels for missionary homecoming/farewell. Hubs had a lot of Pinewood Derbies, work was crazy, and he had a business trip to Vegas.
***JenB's Journal for January***
0101 (Friday) 166.5. Steps 2480. Total Burn 1751. Exercise Burn 0/0 (no exercise). Calories in 2800. New
Year's Day. We slept in some, then Hubs made us a pancake breakfast. I
grabbed a little nap, then we headed over to Maga's house for her annual
pastry wreath. Every year she says it's going to be the last year she
makes it. We'll see. It is a huge amount of work! We hung out there for a
while. The kids (and some adults) played Spoons (which #5 had wanted to
play last night, but I wasn't sure my parents would be up for something
so fast moving). We headed home, and I got in a real nap (like three
hours). Hubs is now watching "Making a Murderer" on Netflix, but it's
not really my cup of tea, just too depressing!
0102 (Saturday) 167.1. Steps 12082. Total Burn 2363. Exercise Burn 593/588 (60minElliptical). Calories in 1200. Hubs
went into work (it's Saturday silly!) and #2 was off to play basketball
with buddies. His Fitbit is still giving us trouble. I replaced the
battery, hope that helps. I got in a few sessions on the elliptical
throughout the day, and spent quite a bit of time on the computer
updating my fitness blog. Got Oct/Nov/Dec monthly updates done. Did a
post on the family blog and missionary blog too. The boys wanted to hit
the rec center, so I dropped them off for a couple of hours. Then #5 was
invited to play basketball with his buddies at a nearby church, so I
dropped him off there. It was good, as I needed to connect with the
coach anyway, and exchange a check for a new uniform. #5 is pretty
pleased with it. Kept calories in check today ... I was hungry, but I
resisted eating more after this morning's weigh-in.
0103 (Sunday) 164.6. Steps 7469. Total Burn 2030. Exercise Burn 290/267 (30minElliptical). Calories in 2300. Hubs
went into work again. He's such a hard worker! Without him around to
make his famous waffles, we didn't have our usual Sunday Circle
breakfast. Church changed from 9:00 to 11:00. I did start the day with a
session on the elliptical. It was tough. I was going to stop at 10min
but pushed until 20. I had planned on making it back down ... but I
didn't, but no nap either. I did some blogging and end of year cleanup
on the computer and my iphone.
0104
(Monday) 165.1. Steps 17436. Total Burn 2788. Exercise Burn 1000/1025
(70minElliptical, Bike, 30minWEIGHTS). Calories in 1900. Return to
the routine. I was a little afraid it would be hard to get up after
having slept in for the past two weeks, but everyone was up without
issue. I got the kids off to school, and should have headed out to
Draper for Zumba, but I just wasn't up to it today. The drive, starting
late, and then I stop at a store on the way home ... it's 3+ hours
usually. I'll test myself out on three days of Zumba at the close ones
these next three days and see how I do. I did get in my elliptical (and
an extra 10min because I miscounted!), bike, and even weights. In the
afternoon, #2 had his JV game over at the high school. I went and video
taped it. They won easily. I'll be on the computer tomorrow going over
clips and making a highlight reel! ;)
0105 (Tuesday) 165.1. Steps 24377. Total Burn 2964. Exercise Burn 1200/1201 (60minElliptical, Zumba). Calories in 1900. Got
the kids off to school and hit Zumba. I got in some elliptical in
during the day. Spent some time on the computer going through clips of
yesterday's basketball game and then making a muvee. #3 had an ortho
appointment after school. Got him home just in time to go with Daddy to a
derby. I took #5 to his basketball practice and walked the hallway
while I waited. Got in some reading, but gave out a little early as my
legs were so tired. I was feeling yesterday's weight workout.
0106 (Wednesday) 165.5. Steps 11529. Total Burn 2357. Exercise Burn 300/591 (30minElliptical). Calories in 2200. I
was planning on hitting Zumba, more because I was going to run a few
errands afterward while I was out, but then #4 was complaining of a
stomach ache and stayed home from school. I've often left him for an
hour and still hit Zumba, but I didn't today. Only got in a couple small
sessions on the elliptical. I spent quite a bit of time in the
scrapbook room today gathering a set of papers to donate for the
upcoming basketball auction. #3 went ice skating with the church youth.
#5 had a 9:00 at Bennion, which isn't too far. The boys looked snazzy
in their new uniforms, but they seemed a little rusty. They haven't
practiced or played in a couple of weeks with the holidays. Still got
the win though.
0107 (Thursday) 165.5. Steps 17773. Total Burn 2667. Exercise Burn 500/901 (10minElliptical, Zumba). Calories in 2200. #4
was in my gym this morning ... but I didn't really care. Just not
feeling motivated! Some foggy conditions this morning, seemed to drive
out of it while dropping #3 off to the middle school, but it got a lot
worse heading the other direction to the elementary. The kids said the
aids put up cones and wouldn't let them play beyond them (only where
they could see). I hit Zumba. Need to figure out some stuff, as after
Marian left for work and my iphone was used for music, the digifit app
kept announcing to everyone as I changed zones and stuff (it was the
first time playing music while using the new HR app). Ran some errands
afterward, to the dollar store and Smiths. Forgot to fill up with gas
afterward though, it was on my list! Picked #3 up after school and ...
ran out of gas. Right close to the gas station, we almost made it. But
then the car locked up, I couldn't move it into neutral to even attempt
pushing it. Had to buy a gas can and fill it up twice before the car
would start. Spilled gas all over too. Quickly pulled in and filled up,
then went straight to grab the little boys - at least we weren't too
late. Dropped off some canning supplies to a neighbor (why did I even
have the stuff? I don't can) and then took a shower, because I was
filthy and smelled of gas. #3 had a game, but I had him hitch a ride
with a teammate, while I took #4 to/from his practice, then took #5 to
his game. It was snowing, and driving in it made me nervous, but we
survived. The game before ours took an ugly turn, with the coach yelling
at the ref and getting ejected, parents yelling and then they finally
just called the game (with 4:00 left). Stuff like that always just
affects me so negatively, I hate it. Especially in front of the kids.
They are in 4th grade! Our boys came out strong, #5 made the first
basket ... but then he couldn't get another shot to fall (did make
several attempts). The other team came back, tied it up, then got in a
final basket for the win. Our boys were quite down about it. My boy, on
his other team, has had some recent losses, but all the other boys were
coming off the winter/fall season undefeated. It's good to have a loss
and see if you can keep your head up. #3's team also lost.
0108 (Friday) 165.9. Steps 6612. Total Burn 2063. Exercise Burn 0/288 (no exercise). Calories in 2800. Slept
in a little, as we do on late-start Fridays. I'd put some croissants
out, but I didn't have one myself. Of course, I still did awful on food
today (three ding dongs! Why did I even buy ding dongs!) We have a
little beverage fridge, and I noticed someone had tried to tape it
closed (unsuccessfully) when I was grabbing a drink for a lunchbox. The
problem was the small freezer portion which had completely frosted over.
So ... I had to defrost it. It's usually an outdoor job, but I just
pulled out the milk (the only perishable items, unplugged it and
put some towels around to catch the drips. When middle school got out, I
picked up #3 and his friends and dropped them off at West Jordan high,
where Copper Hills was playing that day. I went back home for a bit,
then dropped #5 off at a teammate's house to get to practice, then went
back to WJ to watch #2 in the JV game. They won. I didn't stay for
varsity, but had to make one more trip back to grab #3 when it was over
(it was a sweep, all three of our teams won).
0109 (Saturday) 166.8. Steps 6072. Total Burn 1964. Exercise Burn 0/191 (no exercise). Calories in 2400. #4
had the first basketball game of the day at 9:00. This was a more
difficult game, as they re-seeded the teams and tried to put equivalent
teams together, but our boys did get the win, #4 had four points. I was
dragging ... as is usual lately. #5 and I did run back to the school to
watch his Junior Jazz buddies play. Then he had a game in the evening
that overlapped with #3's game, so I dropped #5 off at a teammate's
house to catch a ride. I then took a couple of the boys and had them
help me drop off the auction items at the high school. Then it
was off to #3's game. Our boys couldn't quite pull it together to get
the win. One of the players on the other team broke his wrist (trying to
stop my boy from making a basket). Hate to see injuries!
0110 (Sunday) 166.2. Steps 2594. Total Burn 1741. Exercise Burn 0/0 (no exercise). Calories in 1800. Hubs
went into work, trying to get on top of things there. Without him
around we didn't do our usual Sunday Circle breakfast. I did make cocoa
and toast. Did get in a nap today. Not much movement. I did catch up on
some computer stuff (blog entries, made a muvee from yesterday's game).
Made some cookie press cookies at the boy's request ... unfortunately
then I eat them too!
0111 (Monday) 165.8. Steps 10042. Total Burn 2178. Exercise Burn 300/419 (30minElliptical). Calories in 1850. Usually
Mondays are motivated for me ... but not this morning. I could barely
drag myself out of bed and get the boys off to school. I didn't hit
Zumba. I did 10min elliptical in the early morning, and then 20 ... it
was hard and my heart rate was really high. Unfortunately after that I
just crawled into bed and slept most of the day until I had to pick the
kids up from school. I tried to do a little housework, dishes and
laundry, and some homework help. Maga and A&A came over ... they
thought #2 had a game today (it's tomorrow) but she took all the kids to
McDonalds. I had been going to make spaghetti, but now that everyone
had eaten ... poor hubs had to have cupOnoodles again. I did make a
quick run to Sams as we needed milk/bread and a pair of dress pants I'd
ordered from Sears.
0112 (Tuesday) 164.4. Steps 12262. Total Burn 2305. Exercise Burn 400/549 (Zumba). Calories in 2600. Well
I did hit Zumba this morning. If there is any class I'll go to, it's
probably Tuesday. It's so close, I have no excuses! I wondered if my
heart rate would be uber up again like yesterday, but that wasn't the
case. I had a little time back at home, then off to the elementary to
check out the two youngest and take them to the dentist. Just sitting
for over an hour, but at least they came out with no cavities from their
checkup. We did a quick stop at Wendys ... and I had a small Frosty and
some fries. Dropped the boys home then hit the high school to watch #2
play. It was a blow out! It was against Cottonwood, which is my (and
Hubs) alma mater. All three teams won and I got a ton of highlights for
my muvee. Grabbed Dominos pizza on the way home, after stopping at the
middle school to grab #3 from practice and run him over to the high
school to watch the varsity game (he'd been willing to walk, but it's
cold and dark out there!) I don't eat pizza per say, but I eat the
Parmesan bites and a crust with white sauce and cheese (basically
breadsticks). #5 had his practice at 7:30, but he was feeling a little
off, so we decided to skip it. I was okay staying home and going to bed
early.
0113 (Wednesday) 164.4. Steps 19559. Total Burn 2832. Exercise Burn 786/1073 (30minElliptical, Zumba). Calories in 2000. Almost
a "normal/goal" eating/exercise day today. Still not quite back to
where I was, but better. I got in an early elliptical session and hit
Zumba. I stopped at Maceys on the way home to grab some groceries.
Worked a little making a muvee from yesterday's game. #5 had a 6:00
game, nice and close. The location ... not the score. Our boys got blown
out. Not sure why we were so off, but nothing would land. My munchkin
scored the first six points ... the only six points for the first three
quarters. Then our boys came back a bit, but too little too late.
0114 (Thursday) 163.5. Steps 12091. Total Burn 2349. Exercise Burn 451/589 (Zumba). Calories in 2250. I'd
been a bit stressed about tonight, as I had conflicts with games and
practices and such, but I'd managed to work them out. As it turned out,
#3's game got cancelled due to a water main break at the school it was
going to be at. So I cancelled my carpool and was able to get #4 to
practice and #5 to his game. Another blow out loss. But again, my
munchkin was able to get four points (out of six ... ouch!) Hubs had
gone to see Seinfield doing standup. I hadn't realized I could have gone
too, although trying to find carpools for all the kids would have been
pretty crazy. Hubs said it was great. He was home asleep before I got
back though. Those 9:00 games are so late! I had a hard time
winding down (even though I wasn't wound up from the game or anything,
just the driving and being up was enough). I indulged in a little late
night ice cream. Not wise the night before weigh in! I did hit my Zumba
class this morning, with a quick stop at Kmart to pick up an order and
check out with some SYW points.
0115 (Friday) 164.6. Steps 10362. Total Burn 2244. Exercise Burn 0/475 (no exercise). Calories in 2500. #3
had early morning basketball practice. I dropped him off at 7:00, then
picked him up immediately after dropping off the munchkins. Just enough
time for him to shower and change then I ran him back to school. Just
a couple hours, then early out at the elementary, then off to the
middle school to grab #3 and buddies. We stopped for Little Caesars so
they wouldn't starve, then I dropped them at a rival high school to
cheer on our team. I went back at 5:15, Hubs was even home and we went
together. There was NO parking, which is a bit unusual for basketball at
the high school. I found a spot in back, and we made our way through to
the gym. There was something else being hosted at the school too, but
we got there right before the game was scheduled to start. Except it had
already started! The quarter was half over and my #3 told me that #2
had made a couple baskets I'd missed. If something says it starts at
5:15, start at 5:15 dang it! It was a good game. This school (Bingham)
has been the rival for a number of years. Always a close and exciting
game ... unfortunately they do get the win more often than not. Today
was one of those days. Tied with seconds to go, they had possession and
were able to get the basket for the win. Varsity lost too, which was
their first loss this year. We'd had extended family come to the game,
and we went out to dinner afterward, birthday celebration for my BIL. We
went to Archibalds in Gardner Village and it was good. Their fried
mozzarella was so good, I want to go back just for that. Then home again
and to bed. No exercise today, but still did manage to hit 10k.
0116 (Saturday) 166.4. Steps 13751. Total Burn 2225. Exercise Burn 350/454 (30minElliptical). Calories in 2500. I
had good intentions today. I got up and hit the elliptical for 20
minutes. #3 was playing in a tournament today, in addition to his
regular district league, so he had games at 12:00, 2:00 and 4:00. The
first two were at the same location, Corner Canyon, which is a super
nice high school. We had the main court to ourselves (sometimes they
split it and have two games going on). Unfortunately, the boys lost both
games. We did a quick stop at McDonalds on the way to the next game. A
parfait for #3, and I tried their fried mozzarella. Not anywhere close
to the yumminess of last night. Up to that point, I'd done pretty good
on eating. I'd just taken some nuts, clementines and a granola bar to
the game. This final game for #3 was close, tied with seconds to go when
my boy was fouled. Two free throws and we won! We rushed off to #4's
game. I'd had Daddy take him. Unfortunately, I did miss a couple baskets
my boy had made, dang it! He is one who really likes the videos too.
They won as well. We headed home ... and proceeded to NOT eat good for
the rest of the evening.
0117 (Sunday) 166.1. Steps 4493. Total Burn 1876. Exercise Burn 0/121 (no exercise). Calories in 2000. Hubs
was actually home, and so we made our Sunday Circles breakfast. Then we
dressed for church, going South to my brother's meeting as his sons
were speaking. One just returned from a mission, and one will be leaving
shortly. We noticed some low lying clouds as we were driving toward
point of the mountain, and drove right into an unending wall of fog. We
missed our exit because we couldn't see the signs. I have enough anxiety
just being on the freeway, add fog ... I wasn't feeling very well!
After the meeting we were going to go to my brother's house afterward to
visit and eat, but ... we couldn't find it in the fog. So we headed
home. Once home, I headed to bed as my head was really hurting. At least
it did keep calories somewhat in check for the day, even with going out
with some friends to Chilis a bit later. Then #4 and I worked on and
finished up his science fair project. Always glad when things like that
are done.
0118 (Monday) 167.3. Steps 5822. Total Burn 1966. Exercise Burn 0/190 (no exercise). Calories in 2000.
MLK holiday, but Hubs was still up early and off to work ... off to
Vegas in fact. Builder's Convention there. The rest of us enjoyed
another sleep in. #2 woke frantic at 10:00 as he was supposed to be at
basketball practice (tell Mommy these things and she'll help wake you
up). I had debated going to Zumba, but the kids wanted my chauffeur
services. I dropped #3 and #4 at the rec center for some basketball at
10:30. #5 didn't want to go as he had basketball with his 4th grade team
at 11:30. Dropped him off, then picked up the other boys shortly
afterward, taking #4 to a church with his buddies, for a basketball
science fair experiment. Picked up #5, and he had a friend (who has
moved away but was in the neighborhood for the day) over to play. I did
have to run quick and grab #4 when his shindig ended. I had a moment in
the afternoon when I had to grab a bucket, certain I was going to be
sick. It came on so suddenly, but then passed again and I was fine.
Weird. Headed out to #3's basketball game which started at 5:30 ... well
it SHOULD have started at 5:30. They were running 30 minutes behind!
Parking had already been atrocious, then having to wait a full hour
before the came, in the chaos of four courts (whistles, yelling
kids/parents/coaches/refs) ... I had such a headache before the game
even began. Then we got smooshed, and kids kept walking across the court
right in front of my video camera (trying to capture the few highlights
I could). I was SO ready to get out of there, and I NEVER want to go
Soccer City again. It's fine for soccer ... I enjoyed my soccer
experience when I played there a couple years ago. But NOT basketball!
Home for a shower, catch up on a little computer (I'm behind on making
muvees and blog posts) and to bed! Inputting food, I was a little
surprised calorie count was reasonable ... I probably forgot to input
stuff, which happens when you wait. Although even if it is correct ...
it was nothing nutritious. Snickers Peanut Butter Bars ...
0119 (Tuesday)
167.3. Steps 25199. Total Burn 2847. Exercise Burn 1139/1071
(40minElliptical, Zumba, Bike, BBwalk). Calories in 2200. Actually
got in one session of early elliptical, then got the kids off to school
and hit Zumba. My SIL came today. We had a good group, enough that
Marilyn took to the stage so everyone could see for sure. I had really
good intentions for today, but did end up back curled in bed for a bit.
Didn't actually fall asleep, just needed to rest. Did get in additional
elliptical and bike ... trying an audio book for my bike and
walking/reading time, as my neck has been hurting so bad these past few
days (and looking down at a book is the worst). #'3's basketball
practice was long, until 6:30. Then #5 had his at 7:30 ... I donned my
headphones and walked the halls while listening. #3 needed some homework
help when I got back home (argumentative essay), which worked us past
10:00. #2 had trouble today with Daddy's truck. Couldn't get the key to
turn at school (finally got that worked out) but then it had a dead
battery after work. His buddies tried to give him a jump but that didn't
work, so they just gave him a ride home. We're now a one-car family
until we get this figured out ... and my handy hubs isn't home!
0120 (Wednesday) 167.3. Steps 15068. Total Burn 2434. Exercise Burn 400/658 (Zumba). Calories in 2300. Didn't
get any elliptical in ... at all today. I did hit Zumba but was pretty
miserable. Just not feeling well. Sweating, but that cold, chills sweat.
It was a real push to make it through class, and of course I didn't get
my usual numbers. I had a couple errands (Walmart/Sears) but was
counting the minutes until I could be home and climb back into bed.
Which I did. Set the alarm for kid's pickups after school. I did make
some chicken soup for dinner. #5 had a game at 6:00, at least it was
close by. #2 was playing as well, but I couldn't hit them both (they won
though). Shower and to bed!
0121 (Thursday) 167.3. Steps 16367. Total Burn 2585. Exercise Burn 500/825 (Zumba). Calories in 2100. I'd
been so drained yesterday, I was a little worried about leading the
Zumba class today (Marian had a meeting). I wasn't on my own, Christa
and Amanda were there to help, and I actually felt good. Olivia came
again. I rushed out afterward to get to the elementary school to check
out the science fair there. It was cute to see #4 and all his friends. I
took pictures, and even did a blog post when I got back home. I've
NEVER posted something so promptly. I was really thinking I'd get in
some additional exercise today ... but I was SO tired when I first got
up I'd promised myself if I just got up, got the kids off, hit Zumba and
the school I could come lay down for a bit (just a bit, because it was
early out at the elementary). I probably could have kept going if I
pushed but ... #3 had practice after school until 5:00, with a game at
6:00, so we were rushing a bit. I do like Union Middle School. Fairly
close, good hallways to walk (I did get in some steps) and good for
filming. Their basketball nets are new, and the ball would get stuck
often. Our boys were really down in the first quarter (I did grab the
score, but I thought it was by about 20) but rather than giving up they
rallied and came back and even pulled ahead at one point. It wasn't
quite enough, as the other team had their own come back for the win. But
it was close, and a good game. #5 had a 9:00 game, but before we left,
Hubs made it home from his trip and he and I went to where the truck was
stranded at #2's workplace and jumped it and brought it home. Then the
little one and I were off to his game. We're a little "out of our
league" in this league, but tonight's game was against the one other
team in our same position. So it was a good game, and we got a win.
0122 (Friday) 166.4. Steps 10150. Total Burn 2208. Exercise Burn 350/448 (Zumba). Calories in 2200. The
kids were out of school today as it was the end of the quarter, so we
all slept in ... except for Hubby who was back to work. I did hit a 9:00
Zumba class. I usually can't on Fridays with the middle school late
start at 9:30, so I figured I should take advantage while I could.
Debbie in Daybreak has a good turn out. She did a little more toning,
and with me not knowing the steps as well (from not attending this one
regularly) and, once again, my energy being low, my stats were only
so-so. The munchkins were in need of a haircuts badly, so I stopped at
Fantastic Sams on the way home to get us on the list. They were dead
when I was there, but by the time I had brought the boys back they were
quite busy, so I was glad we were already checked in (and still had to
wait). But both boys look SO good with their haircut. I debated taking
in #3 to the DMV, to see if he could pass the written test and get his
learners, but one was closed and I didn't have the energy to make it out
to the other (a friend went and said lines were loooong). Still need to
get that done, poor kid! I was on snack bar duty over at the high
school. One of the things you have to do as a parent of one of the
basketball players is take a couple shifts in the concessions stand. I
chose the sophomore game, because the noise and crowd of varsity would
stress me out. I then watched #2 play his game, and then headed home
(I'll stay for varsity next year when he's on the team). #5 had
practice, but as I was busy all afternoon, one of his teammates had
graciously said they could pick him up for me. I really couldn't do it
without teammates pitching in sometimes and I'm so grateful! I made
cookie press cookies when I got home, and gave some to the carpool as a
thank you.
0123 (Saturday) 167.6. Steps 8877. Total Burn 2101. Exercise Burn 250/352 (20minElliptical). Calories in 2000. Calorie
count is decent ... but I'm thinking I forgot to add stuff because it
didn't feel like a good eating day. I need to input BEFORE I eat to make
sure I'm getting everything in (and perhaps that might dissuade me from
actually eating some things). #4 had an anxiety attack about basketball
a couple days ago ... he doesn't want to play any more. The last game
was just "too competitive" for him, with the other team playing so hard,
arguing with the refs. It makes me so sad, he was doing SO well. I
didn't make him go to practice on Thursday (he was an emotional wreck),
and he missed his game today. I was so bummed, I wanted him to play so
bad! There are just a couple games left, I'd like him to finish the
season, and I don't even have a team picture (and this is his team with
all his buddies! If I ever needed a team picture, this was it!). He and I
hit the library today and did a little grocery shopping. Hubs was
helping some family and friends make derby cars for upcoming Pinewood
derbies. #5 had a game at 5:00, and #3 had a double header at 6:30 and
7:45. I probably could have made it from the little one's game if I
rushed and had #3 get a ride, but I just had Daddy take the munchkin.
Daddy hadn't seen him play this season yet. They lost, but it was a good
game. #3's team won both of their games. It was a busy day over at the
high school too. #2 had been on "clock duty" (running the clocks, scores
for the Bantam league) and then dressed up in a white shirt and bow tie
for the basketball fundraiser dinner and auction. We'd bought some
tickets to help him out, but couldn't make it because of the game
conflicts. I had "donated" (required donations) some scrapbook paper and
a hot chocolate set. I heard the hot chocolate set did well in the
auction.
0124 (Sunday) 167.3. Steps 5431. Total Burn 1830. Exercise Burn 204/54 (20minElliptical). Calories in 2000. Again,
not sure I trust my calorie count ... although Daddy did go into work
today so we didn't have our usual Sunday breakfast. We got quite a bit
of snow, back East "Blizzard2016" is in the record books and news. I did
do a quite session on the elliptical, finishing up the episode I had
started yesterday. I did get a little nap in (although the boys were SO
noisy in the kitchen) then did some computer stuff (paying bills,
blogging, making muvees). After Hubs came home, we watched a few
episodes of "The Affair" ... no popcorn though. Ready for a new week ...
0125 (Monday) 167.7. Steps 25350. Total Burn 3047. Exercise Burn 1304/1269 (60minElliptical, Zumba, Bike). Calories in 2000. Good
start to the week. Got in some early elliptical while getting the boys
off to school, then hit Zumba. My SIL and MIL came today! Fun! I didn't
do my usual stop at Kmart after, but came right home. Hit the bike and
additional elliptical. Got in some computer time (blog, muvee) and did
NOT give in to a nap. A couple loads of laundry done too and then did
run to Sam'sClub in the evening, as I'm on lunch duty for the basketball
boys tomorrow and I needed to stock up. Love Monday nights at Sams ...
they are pretty dead. It was SO cold unloading the groceries though.
Poor Hubs is trying to catch up at work and was there very late. #2
hadn't been scheduled to work, but someone didn't show so he went in.
Dedicated like his daddy. Actually kept calories under control today ...
not great content but at least the numbers were in check. I really
tried to get things recorded in MFP promptly, because I haven't been
doing that very well and it's easy enough for estimates to be off
anyway. Felt like it was a good day though.
0126
(Tuesday) 165.6. Steps 25182. Total Burn 2895. Exercise Burn 1130/1150
(30minElliptical, Zumba, Bike, BBWalk). Calories in 1900. Another
good day for both food and fitness. The scale shift does help with the
motivation. Got in one early elliptical session, then had my Zumba
class, Back at home I got in additional elliptical and some
reading/riding on the bike. I was on "lunch duty" for the high school
basketball team. I had to prep a dozen lunches and deliver them to the
school. It took a while! After picking up the kids from school I headed
out to watch the JV team play. The other team started off with a slam
dunk and was raining three pointers. Our boys kept it close but weren't
able to get the win (although varsity did!). Got home just in time to
take the munchkin to his basketball practice. Like last week, I brought
the headphones and listened to my audiobook while I walked the halls
waiting. Hubs had a derby, but it was up North, so he'd just taken the
trailer to work with him.
0127 (Wednesday) 164.9. Steps 22536. Total Burn 2936. Exercise Burn 1018/1177 (60minElliptical, Zumba). Calories in 2200. Got
in some early elliptical while getting the boys off to school. It's
good to get back to doing that. Even with the 12-year old spending a lot
of time in the gym! He's up even earlier and usually done by 7:00. He
had 10k before school yesterday! Crazy kid! Hit MZL Zumba ... felt a ton
better than last week, but I was a little late and they had started
when I got there. I didn't quite get my full hour. I stopped at Walmart
on the way home to grab some yogurt and other groceries. I did give in
to a nap today. Got in some additional elliptical to equal an hour at
least, but no bike (and I need to get my reading in before books are due
back at the library!) Daddy and #3 were off to do a derby, and I took
#5 to his basketball game. Love it when they are close and early (6:00).
We won too, playing a Copper Hills team (and #3's coach's 5th grade
team). My munchkin hadn't scored the entire game, but got fouled at the
end and did make both free throws, so he did get two points. Went a
little over on calories today, but still felt it was a good day.
0128 (Thursday) 164.6. Steps 21714. Total Burn 2914. Exercise Burn 1084/1162 (60minElliptical, Zumba). Calories in 2200. Got
in a couple 10 min sessions in the morning while getting the boys off
to school. Hit Zumba and had a good class. My SIL came again, and we
actually had a pretty good crowd. It had gotten sparse a few months ago
and it's nice to have the numbers going up again. I did a quick stop at
Walmart on the way home, exchanging the strawberry/banana yogurt for
banana cream (I goofed, my boys only like the "dessert" type yogurt, not
ones with actual fruit). Should have gotten more accomplished today, I
did get in a little more elliptical to equal an hour at least. Got the
house cleaned up a bit. Hubs had a derby and #2 didn't have anything
(miracle!) so he went to help. Busy basketball evening for me and
the other boys. #3 and #5 both had games at 8:00, to I had to arrange a
ride for #3 (dropped him off at a teammates as we were a little out of
the way for pickup). I dropped #4 at practice and arranged for him to
get a ride home with a basketball buddy, and I took #5. I was expecting
them to get trounced, but they actually played really well. Still lost,
but I was proud of how they played. My munchkin got seven points,
playing almost the entire game. I was SO sad I missed #3's game! It was
against their friends/rivals at Sunset Ridge. Our boys only had six
players to start, so again, lots of playing time. A big comeback, clutch
freethrows by my son for the win by one. And I missed it! Why did the
games have to be at the same time tonight?! We'll actually have a
rematch on Saturday against this same team. I wasn't really wound up or
anything, but I sure had a hard time getting to sleep!
0129 (Friday) 163.8. Steps
27078. Total Burn 3037. Exercise Burn 1380/1281 (60minElliptical,
60minBike, Zumba, 20minTreadmill). Calories in 1800. There was a
Zumba class I had wanted to hit, and I was trying to figure out how to
make it with the middle school late start ... drop the kid off at a
friend's a bit early? But then, his basketball practice got switched to
the morning, which adds two more trips to the school ... except that the
kid decided just to stay at the school after practice, which saved me
two trips and made it possible for me to hit the Zumba class! I was glad
I did too, I had a lot of fun there. She incorporated some U-Jam stuff.
I stopped at the store on the way home and was smiling and saying hi to
everyone, I was in such a good mood. I was almost dancing in the
aisles. I got in some elliptical, but didn't push, as I had volunteered
to take the kids to practice today, and I planned on staying at the gym
there (and that would be two hours!). Picked up the kids after school,
and then headed out to the community college in the early evening. I did
the upright bike, elliptical, recumbent bike and then treadmill (just
walked). It was weird being on an elliptical other than my own. I put on
my headphones and listened to my audiobook the entire time. Kept
calories in check, so it was an awesome Friday.
0130 (Saturday) 162.9. Steps 9398. Total Burn 1237. Exercise Burn 200/386 (20minElliptical). Calories in 3400. Started
the day with a session on the elliptical. I almost stopped at 10min but
pushed to 20. That was it for exercise for the day. #4 had a basketball
game at 12:00. They won easily. I was glad he overcame his anxiety and
was able to play. Hubs and #3 were gone to a derby for much of the
morning and afternoon. It was a big one. Hubs suggested going out to
dinner when he got back. I sure hadn't banked calories for it, but it
had been a while since we had a date, so we went. Yes, I was over on
calories, but oh well. #3 had his game at 9:00. I took him and his
friends over early so they could watch their friends/rivals play. They
cheered them on for their first game, then playing against them in the
second. We got the win and my boy had a great game with 11 points (three
three-pointers!)
0131 (Sunday) 164. Steps 4527. Total Burn 0/13 (no exercise). Calories in 2000. Hubs
was working, so we didn't do our big Sunday Circle breakfast ... which
does save on calories for the day. I took a rest day, and it was lazy. I
got in a nice nap! I made some muvees of the boy's games and updated
the missionary blog.
