So ... September. The school schedule is in full swing, and I started using the alarm feature on my ChargeHR to remind me of carpools and other appointments. Back to basketball for the boys. New uniforms for my munchkin, and three games each Saturday! The older boys are playing and practicing too. My duckies decided to fly away for good, so my daily ducks walks came to an end. We had some weird weather ... two tornadoes touched down, unheard of here in Utah!
STATS: Weight ... started at 170.6, ended at 169.8. High of 173.5 and the last day of the month was the low. Average came in at 171.9. Average intake was 2442, average daily burn was 2962. Crunching the numbers, ended up with a deficit for the month, (-2839). Step average 22791. 285 minutes in the weight room, 3777 cardio minutes, 350.71 logged miles. Got in my hour (often 80min this month) 22 days. Hit a Zumba class 21 times. Got on the bike for 8miles/30min ten times, and seven times on the treadmill. Eight weight sessions.
*** JenB's Journal ***
0901
(Thursday) 170.6. Steps 33247. Total Burn 3489. Exercise Burn 1600/1670
(80minElliptical, Zumba, Bike, 2.5mileIntervals). Calories in 2300. Active
day today. Got in a couple elliptical sessions as I got the boys off to
school. Hit MountainView for Zumba. A couple walks to the canal, plus
bike, treadmill and extra elliptical today (had to finish up my
episode).
0902 (Friday) 170.6. Steps 21013. Total Burn 2721. Exercise Burn 1000/916 (60minElliptical, Zumba). Calories in 3200. Discouraged with myself today. It was a draggy day. I should still get up at 6:00 on Fridays, even with the school's late start ... but again, I didn't. The last carpool is at 9:30, which causes a late start to "my" day. My free Zumba classes had started at 9:00, but I was going to attempt on my own, but I was dragging so much I had to lay down for a bit first. I did get in an hour of Zumba but it was half-hearted and I really had to push to finish. Had to push to get the hour of elliptical in too. Should have done weights, but it wasn't happening. Should have banked calories, as we had planned on hitting Red Robin as a belated birthday bash for our two birthday boys. I was disappointed when #2 said he couldn't come as coach had asked the seniors to help set up for the football game. Red Robin was yummy. #2 and #3 went to watch the high school game. Hubs wanted to watch "The Dark Knight".
0903 (Saturday) 172.2. Steps 24244. Total Burn 2907. Exercise Burn 800/1103 (60minElliptical, Bike, Weights). Calories in 2300. Hubs decided to sell the suburban. He took it up to Davis County today to make the trade. He put in a little time at work then took an Uber home. I guess it will be nice not to have an extra car in the driveway. We don't have room. But #3 just turned 16 and will want access to a vehicle, and #1 will be home in a few months too. We'll end up with another car, or two, soon enough. I got in a session on the elliptical, and then did the weight workout I hadn't done yesterday. Mowed the lawn, fed the duckies, went on a little errands trip (library return, Smiths) bringing along #4 for some Pokemon Go-ing. It was a very successful trip for him. Picked up several items as we circled the park by the library. Hatched a Charmander from an egg (he was pretty happy about that) and then he almost hyperventilated when a Raichu appeared on his nearby (within 200 meters) list. I humored him and drove around aimlessly for a few minutes and success, it appeared and he caught it on his first throw of a great ball. Happy boy! Aunt Olivia came over in the evening after her work at Supercuts to give the boys haircuts. I paid her with a mint brownie (she won't accept payment but will accept the brownie, and that's one less around here to tempt me, although she's attempting to lose weight too, so not helpful to her either). It was a cool evening and one of the boys suggested a fire, so we did. Roasted some marshmallows.
0904 (Sunday) 171.4. Steps 5603. Total Burn 1926. Exercise Burn 0/102 (no exercise). Calories in 2700. Lazy
Sunday, it was a planned rest day for me. I did take a morning walk to
see the duckies. They were there, but stand-offish. I made pancakes for
breakfast. Hubs smoked bacon and we cooked up some of the blueberry
sausage that the boys had discovered on their campout last weekend (#4
and I had picked it up at the store yesterday. I did not eat any of said
sausage). Hubs took off for some errands. I took a nap, although I
don't think I actually slept. My ChargeHR didn't pick up sleep anyway.
Updated the blog with my missionary's latest letter and photos and had
the boys write their brother. We took off in the early evening for my
brother's house, for the monthly Westra Welatives and Waffles party. We
did a quite stop at Cabela's on the way home, as #4 informed us there
were tons of Poke-stops in the store. Unfortunately it was 7:00 and it
closed at 7:00, but he was able to grab a few, and got some good items,
so he was happy (he had hoped for more on the ride to Uncle Derek's
house, but had been disappointed). Hubs made popcorn when we got home
... I'd actually done okay on calories before that!
0905 (Monday) 171.7. Steps 19610. Total Burn 2782. Exercise Burn 600/1134 (40minElliptical, Bike). Calories in 2600. Labor Day. Hubs even had the day off work. Southziders and Debbie in Daybreak had cancelled their Zumba classes ... I think I would have still gone if either had been up. Oh well. Got in a walk to the canal, but no duckies (not my duckies anyway). Got in a couple sessions on the elliptical. #4 and I ran some errands, hit Maceys for their caselot sale. Shopping steps, and then there is putting everything away. I spent some time in our food storage room sorting and organizing and such. Hubs started stuff smoking early and worked all afternoon for a 5:00 dinner. We'd invited his side of the family out, and his mom and sister's family were able to come. We were all stuffed. Maga brought a cake to celebrate the birthday boys (#4, #3 and #1) so that will save me making a cake on Wednesday for our oldest in Mexico (as I got my photo op). Hubs was tired, but I wasn't quite ready for bed yet. I hit a session on the bike before bed. Return to the routine tomorrow!
0906 (Tuesday) 172.4. Steps 30215. Total Burn 3385. Exercise Burn 1600/1590 (80minElliptical, Zumba, Bike). Calories in 1800. Back
to the school schedule. I was awake before my alarm anyway. Up to make
lunches, got in a couple sessions on the elliptical in-between the three
trips to the various schools. I went straight to the church after
dropping off the youngest. Had to open the gym partitions, close the one
to the chapel. Move some chairs and other set up. I practiced one song
too ... I guess my ChargeHR got confused and "started" my workout early,
about 15 minutes before the class began. That throws off that stats a
bit. We had a lot of helpers today, so I only did two songs myself. I
wore my new Ryka dance shoes ... and didn't really like them. Felt like
they were rubbing, and felt hard. I wonder if I can break them in or if
they are a loss. After class, I walked the canal, but again, MY duckies
weren't around. My walks may be done ... my duckies may have flown,
which is good I guess. I got in additional elliptical, a couple extra
10min sessions too. I did weights ... wimpy workout, I admit. I had two
afterschool pickups today. Made tacos for dinner. Did some
reading/riding, then took #5 to his basketball practice. I'd debated
staying and jogging, or walking, but my legs were SO tired. I ended up
just dropping him and coming home. #4 went with me, early, for pickup,
and we drove around the park a few times gathering poke-stops. Hubs was
gone in the evening to a movie with our BIL. I'm just not into movies
myself, so I'm supportive when he hits them with others. Kept calories
in check. Still not great quality, but at least quantity was under
goal.
0907 (Wednesday) 171.4. Total Burn 3693. Exercise Burn 1884 (90minElliptical Zumba, 2.5mileIntervals). Happy
birthday to my firstborn. Twenty-one! Hope he is happy in Mexico.
Looking forward to when he's home again. Got a good start to the day,
getting in a couple sessions on the elliptical in-between getting boys
off to school. Three morning carpools. Then Zumba with MZL. I was fairly
late, but as usual, they were too, so I didn't miss anything. I stopped
at Sams/Walmart on the way home. We didn't need much, just a few things
from each store. I didn't walk to the canal today to check on duckies
... every time I drove over the bridge (and there were lots of trips)
I'd look, and I never saw them. I got in additional elliptical.
Finished up my hour, then got in extra. Jogged a couple miles on the
treadmill ... was able to get the HR up, and have most of the workout in
the cardio zone. Mowed the lawn too. Hubs and the littles did a derby
in the evening, while the older two had basketball clinic.
0908 (Thursday) 170.8. Steps 34816. Total
Burn 3681. Exercise Burn 1650/1885 (80minElliptical, Zumba,
3mileIntervals). Calories in 1950. Got in a couple sessions on the
elliptical as I got the boys off to school. MountainView Zumba today,
then a stop at Reams to grab a couple things. Tomato sauce was on the
list ... well, NOT on my written list but should have been. I forgot it.
Cheaper there than at the other case lots around. I keep looking at the
canal as I cross, but haven't seen MY duckies around. Got in additional
elliptical, and some treadmill time during the day. #2 and #3 had their
clinic in the evening, but it was split tonight into seniors/juniors
and soph/fresh so I had to drive #3 there, although #2 went back to
bring him home.
0909 (Friday) 170.8. Steps 23428. Total Burn 3067. Exercise Burn 1000/1259 (60minElliptical, Zumba, Weights). Calories in 2800. Not
a great night for sleeping. Hubs was awake a lot too. I was awake at
6:00, but Hubs wasn't up yet. I have a hard time getting up before him
(and it's usually not a problem, as he's an early riser). Up at 6:30
though, earlier than the last couple weeks. I did get in a couple
elliptical sessions while getting the boys off to school. I prepped for
Zumba, and went straight to MZL after dropping off middle school
carpool. They had sound troubles and started even later than usual, so I
still got 50 minutes in (even getting there a half hour late). I got in
a weight workout back at home, and finished up my elliptical, but that
didn't happen until the end of the day. Early out at the elementary, and
I had to grab #3 from school as he'd stayed after for his own weight
workout there. I was also on carpool duty to basketball practice for #5.
#4 came along as well, catching a few pokemon and stocking up at
Poke-stops. I did a walk to the canal and found duckies, but not my
duckies.
0910 (Saturday) 172.2. Steps 15299. Total Burn 2655. Exercise Burn 650/852 (20minElliptical, Zumba). Calories in 2400. ACT
for #2. He's hoping to improve his score. I got up early too and hit an
8:15 Zumba class I'd heard about. I'd met the instructor once over a
year ago, when she subbed at MountainView. I'd friended her on FB and
that's how I heard about it. Not an LDS church, but close. Cement
floors. I'd have worn different shoes. Lots of familiar songs, but
different choreo. I didn't quite get home in time to run #3 to
his driving range at the high school, but I'd had Hubs on backup, so
that worked. #2 was getting out about the same #3 would be done, so I
arranged for him to bring him home, as I was off with #5 to a basketball
game in Lehi. The kids said the floor/standards were nice, but I wasn't
impressed with the facility for spectators. No place to sit, right up
against the court. Three games gone on (multiple whistles and
exponential noise). I had my headphones on though, so that helps. It was
close, a three pointer there at the end could have won it, but we lost
by two. The boys were pretty happy with their performance though. They
had made some good runs and a comeback after getting behind. When we got
back home, I took #5 to a friend's house for a party. Hubs had been
busy smoking brisket all day. I had to go grab #2 from a friend's house,
as he didn't have his car (getting new tires). We ate, then Hubs and #2
went to grab the Charger and I went to pick up #5. Then it was the
BYU/UofU rivalry game. #4 has been into football, so it was on. He did
take a break and challenged me to ping pong, which has made a comeback
in our home. We've been playing it quite a bit. Hubs ended up watching
the game, and I even sat down for a bit at the end. I have to admit I
was cheering for BYU there at the end. I graduated from there, but I'm
not a die-hard fan or anything. They just made a nice touchdown there at
the end. A kick would have tied the game, but they went for the win
with a two-point conversion. I thought it was gutsy and would have loved
to have them get the win ... but they didn't. But again, I don't really
care one way or the other.
0911 (Sunday) 173.1 . Steps 10407. Total Burn 2156. Exercise Burn 0/347 (no exercise). Calories in 2700. Hubs
wanted to hit the lake one last time before the weather turns (although
next weekend is still looking rather nice). #2 had even got work off to
go. I probably should have gone too, as I haven't been beaching this
summer. It's not really even a fear of being in a bathing suit (although
that is not appealing) ... it's the long drive, and wait while putting
the waverunners in the water, and then just sitting around uncomfortably
in the sand and sun. I just don't enjoy it at all, whereas I DO love a
quiet rest day at home alone. It wasn't that restful though. I hadn't
mowed the lawn yesterday and it needed it, so I did it today. I also
needed to restock for school lunches. I made a trip to Sam's and my
purchases were all healthy! Just milk (one gallon was chocolate) and a
bunch of fruit - pears, kiwi, strawberries, grapes, frozen fruit mix. I
had moments of rest, but didn't get in a nap or anything. The guys got
back around 5:30.
0912 (Monday) 173.4.
Steps 27816. Total Burn 3203. Exercise Burn 1330/1433 (60minElliptical,
Zumba, 2.5milesTreadmill). Calories in 2200. Back to the routine. I
don't know why it's so easy to get up early and get exercising on
Monday mornings, but I'm not motivated at all on Sundays! Maybe my rest
day is good in that I'm sure ready to get back at it after. Got in two
elliptical sessions in-between boys getting off to school. Headed to
Draper for Southziders. We had a couple new gals, pretty, perfect bodies
AND could dance. They added some energy. It was a nice big crowd too. I
was a little surprised my stats weren't higher. They were good, but a
couple times I pushed until I felt like I was going to drop (I DID nudge
into the "peak" zone on my ChargeHR for ONE minutes). Chatted with a
couple missionary moms after, and one of them grew up in Puebla! Small
world. I even got a letter from my missionary today (he's been a bit hit
and miss for several weeks now) and updated the blog! On the way home
from Zumba I stopped by Reams, just grabbing bananas, and the tomato
sauce I forgot on my last trip. Spent a little time in the food room
getting the case situated. Cleaned the kitchen and did some laundry.
Finished up a basketball video. I hit the treadmill for a couple miles. I
should have made dinner, as I had some extra time, and everyone was
home in the evening (well, not #2, he was working). But ... I'd planned
on pizza, so we did Dominos. Hubs and I had started the Netflix Original
"Stranger Things" this weekend and it had grabbed me. After dinner, I
told Hubs we should watch an episode or two, and he was game (we ended
up watching three). So I didn't get my evening reading/riding session I
had planned. A little over on the eating, but not too bad.
0913
(Tuesday) 172.2. Steps 29234. Total Burn 3400. Exercise Burn 1450/1596
(80minElliptical, Zumba, Bike, Weights). Calories in 2300. Everything
according to schedule this morning. On Tuesdays, when I'm in charge at
the church, I head over straight after dropping off the littlest at
elementary. I'm uber early, but it's not enough time to go home
in-between. I didn't have to open doors today. It had been stake
conference, so it was all open. I closed the doors to the chapel, and
swept up, as there was a bunch of little on the floor. With a little
time still, I went over a couple routines. Of course my Charge did pick
that up as the start of my workout again ... adding 15 extra minutes,
which throws off my stats. Class was good. Just had Christa, Steph and
Suzanne for helpers, so I lead more than my usual. Got in some
additional exercise at home, but kept an eye on the clock as I had to
grab #3 early from school and take him to the orthodontist. I hadn't
been getting a bill, we'd been on auto-pay for the last child in braces,
but it had never got set up, but also not bills going out. It had
crossed my mind, but I hadn't looked into it. The office did catch their
error today, so we did have a big bill as we catch up to the previous
unbilled months. I was on middle school pickup duty, then elementary as
always. We just did leftovers tonight, as we had plenty on hand and I
want to get them used up. The older boys had basketball clinic in the
evening, and #5 had practice (moved from the rec center to West Hills). I
dropped him off but had #2 pick him up so I could jump in the shower
after my final workout.
0914 (Wednesday) 172.2. Steps 22116. Total Burn 2959. Exercise Burn 1050/1155 (60minElliptical, Zumba). Calories in 2800. Got
the kids off, got in a couple elliptical sessions then hit Zumba with
MZL. I was dragging today though, couldn't get the heart rate up.
Because of weights yesterday? Not really sore like from Friday's
workout, but I'm very often affected the day after regardless of
soreness. I didn't do my usual store stop on the way home ... instead,
dragging SO much I laid down for a little nap. I'm spoiled, I can. Got
in one additional elliptical but no other exercise, other than playing
some ping pong with #4. Very over on the eating. Candy corn has been
calling. I opened a bit bag ... I shouldn't have done that. I can eat
the stuff by the handful. And even though I'm not uber impressed with
Sam's latest salted caramels, I was eating them today too. Some golden
oreos left out tempted me too. I made dinner, chicken pillows and yellow
rice, fried chicken for the little boys (and me). I don't know if I
wasn't that tired because of my nap, or because I was stressing about
basketball tomorrow night (both boys have games in Lehi tomorrow) ... or
because Hubs was snoring (he doesn't usually). I could NOT get to
sleep. I got up ... and ate some ice cream. A bit of a binge on eating
today. Not looking forward to stepping on the scale tomorrow.
0915 (Thursday) 173.4. Steps 23632. Total Burn 3021. Exercise Burn 1124/1232 (60minElliptical, Zumba). Calories in 2550. Another
dragging day ... and starts off bad grabbing a caramel or two (or
three) for breakfast. Just 30min (instead of the usual two 20min
sessions) on the elliptical in the morning. I was in charge at
MountainView, but had Christa to help. I thought numbers would be a
little higher being up front and picking the playlist. I mean they were
good, Scosche was high, but ChargeHR wasn't quite where I wanted it to
be. Stopped at Smiths on the way home. It's a little chilly walking
through the freezer section in a sweaty shirt. Got groceries put away.
Another nap. I have NO energy. I've been stressed about basketball
tonight. It's in Lehi, further than I drive. #2 will be driving and
taking his friends (which also makes me nervous), but I need to get #3
there. It sure would have been nice if the coaches had let us know what
was going on before last night (I wasn't sure if #3 was on the sophomore
team or not, you know, as there haven't been tryouts yet). I'd like to
go watch too, especially as both boys are playing, one at 7:00 one at
8:00. Hubs said he'd take us ... I feel so guilty putting him out when
he's worked all day. Things like this just make me feel SO badly about
myself. I SHOULD be able to drive there myself. Hubs even took us a
different route, bypassing the freeways, a route I might dare try
myself? There are more games coming up. I was glad I got to watch
though. #2's team had a close game, double OT, but they pulled off the
win. That made us a little late to #3's game, which they won easily.
0916 (Friday) 171.7.
Steps 18369. Total Burn 2595. Exercise Burn 750/798 (60minElliptical,
1mileTreadmillWalk). Calories in 1950. Still dragging a bit from my
depression over my driving skills (lack thereof). One of these mornings
I'm still going to get up at 6:00 as I do all the other weekdays. I
could get in an elliptical session and do weights before the kids even
get up, with late start. But today was not that day. I got in some
elliptical, but didn't even attempt to hit Zumba. I mowed the lawn (just
the front) as I knew I'd be too busy tomorrow. Quite a bit of
chauffeuring in the afternoon/evening. #3 stayed after for driving
ranges, so I had to pick him up. I was taking the boys to SLCC for #5's
practice. That drive pushes my comfort zone and I have to remind myself
to breathe. #4 came along to catch Pokemon along the way and I took a
couple small detours which resulted in him catching a Snoralax and
another Riachu. He was pretty happy. As soon as I got home, after being
in the car for an hour, #3 wanted a ride to the high school to watch the
football game. At least #2 was already there and could bring him home
after. Shower and to bed!
0917 (Saturday) 172.2. Steps 11806. Total Burn 2310. Exercise Burn 360/506 (Zumba). Calories in 2200. Hubs
was up early to get pork butt smoking, and then to work for a meeting.
Hubs works so hard! As I was up, I went ahead and hit Teresa's Zumba
class. I made pancakes for breakfast when I got back. #5 had three
basketball games today! The first was at 2:00, in Lehi. He and I caught a
ride with teammates. It was a close game, and at the end there was a
questionable call and of course our coach was yelling about it (it cost
our team the game). He is loud. After the game, one of the mom's on the
other team came up to our coaches wife, stuck her finger in her face and
told her she should be ashamed of her husband. Our coach's wife take
that well and there were almost blows among the women, and then it
started up with the men. That just ruins the game for me, I'm so
uncomfortable with conflict and really ... this is kids basketball, let
it go! The kids were being good sports ... it was the parents. So, home
for just a bit to recharge (myself and the video camera) and off again.
Playing first with his 5th grade team, then with his 6th grade team.
These are in the same league, and not only did they make sure the games
didn't conflict for us, but they put our games back to back at the same
location every week. WONDERFUL! I mean, the kid might do a little better
with some rest between games, but it really is so much simpler for me
to just have them both at once. Fun for the kids and #5 to see him play
with his "other" team before or after. Both of these games were uber
easy wins. #3 had come to watch. Back at home, Daddy had pulled pork all
ready for us, which was nice, because I was hungry. Then I was hit SO
hard with the sleepies. I literally couldn't keep my eyes open (just
before 9:00). I went to bed. I wasn't able to fall asleep, but just
closing my eyes felt good. Hubs came to bed around 10:00 and beat me to
sleep after all ...
0918 (Sunday) 172.8. Steps 5726. Total Burn 1974. Exercise Burn 0/141 (WiiFit). Calories in 2500. It
was nice to sleep in. We did our big Sunday Circle breakfast. Didn't
smoke bacon, as we hadn't prepped for that (need to have it thawed and
ready and allow extra time), and the kids have been into blueberry
sausage more lately anyway. The pears have ripened, so I prepped a
couple of those too. Yummy. Everyone bustling around the kitchen made me
happy this morning. Hubs was making the waffle mix from scratch ...
whipping up egg whites and everything. #3 was making buttermilk syrup,
#4 was tending the sausage. #5 was unloading the dishwasher, as we'd be
filling it up again soon. Even though it's after 10:00, I have to go
drag #2 out of bed. I always feel like I need a nap after our big
breakfast myself. Hubs ran some errands. We had an ipod
emergency, as #5's was having authorization issues and we weren't sure
we were going to get back in (it had been #2's previously, and he was at
work, and he needed to help work through the authorization) but whew,
got it updated and back. #5 was scared he was going to lose his Clash
Royale deck. I did a quick trip to Sam's to grab fruit for lunches and
restock the milk. Like last week, it was super busy. Long lines, and the
self-checks weren't open. Frustrating. As I was finally checking out, I
thought I saw Hubs walk in. I mean it was HIM. Bald up top, beard,
black shirt, his stance and walk. But Hubs was home, prepping dinner ...
it was weird, but after checking out I couldn't really go back in and
track down his doppelganger. Hubs at home when I got back there, hadn't
made a surprise trip to Sams. He was experimenting cooking the steak on a
salt plate (youtube video he'd seen) but it didn't work out so well. It
kindof exploded a bit. Hmmmm. Dinner was delicious though. He
undercooks the meat a bit, then we have a "sizzle plate" inside (cast
iron on a little indoor grill) which finishes it up and browns the
outside. His mashed taters are so good too. I tried to add a little
veggie with some canned french cut green beans. I was the only one who
ate any. After dinner, Hubs and I watched Deadpool. He'd already seen it
twice and wanted to share it with me. I enjoyed it more than I thought
it would, although I probably like hearing Hubs laugh more than the
movie itself. ♥
0919 (Monday)
173.5. Steps 34362. Total Burn 3797. Exercise Burn 1800/2006
(90minElliptical, Zumba, 2.5milesTreadmill, Bike). Calories in 1950. Nice
motivated Monday! I do need to get up just a bit earlier, as it's been
hard getting in my morning weigh-in, feeding the fish/cats and making
lunches before the first kid carpool out. I also had to spend a little
time locating #4's shoes (#3 had HID them, because he was tired of them
being left out). I didn't quite get my full 20min in (had to quit at
about 17min because the neighbor kid was here and it was time for
carpool #2). That throws me off. I was able to bump my next session to
25min to make up the time. Zumba with Southziders. I didn't make any
shopping stops on the way home today, just back home for house stuff
(laundry, dishes, etc) and additional exercise. Got in some treadmill
time and reading/riding. Ping Pong after school with #4. Aunt Olivia
picked up the boys and took them bowling. I met them after to bring home
my boys (cousins were there too) and we detoured around the park a bit
to pick up poke-stops and return a DVD set to the library, and then the
boys were hungry and "we have NO food at home" so I stopped at Arctic
Circle and got them a little something (and had a few tots, but had kept
calories low all day so it was still under goal ... barely).
Unfortunately we were a little late and Hubs was already asleep (he'd
had an early morning). I miss my goodnight kiss.
0920 (Tuesday) 171.7. Steps 24999. Total Burn 3151. Exercise Burn 1300 (80minElliptical, Zumba, Weights). Calories in 2800. I
did get up just a tad earlier today, and it helped. But again, didn't
get my full 20min elliptical in (had to call it at 15min) as I'd had to
mess with #2's Fitbit that hasn't been syncing and needed a battery
change. I hadn't realized it until I got an email from my missionary
yesterday with his steps, input them to compare them with the family and
saw #2 missing from the list. He's quite active, he should have been
near the top. He was at work until late so I couldn't deal with it until
this morning. Anyway, three trips to the different schools to drop kids
off. Zumba with Marian. Nice to have Marian back. I totally don't mind
handling the class when she is gone, I even enjoy it ... getting to lead
more and picking the playlist ... but it's also nice just to hand it
back to her and not worry about set up and such. I brought the family
phone, the one #4 uses for his PokemonGo. I'd had him show me how to get
a poke-stop. The church is one, so I grabbed it while I was there ...
ended up doing it multiple times. A couple times before/after class, and
even during, when I'd go grab a drink. I did get in a weights session
back at home, and one additional elliptical (above my hour). Usually I
might get more in on a Tuesday, but I was doing some reading ... not
riding though, because it was a physical book ... "To Kill A
Mockingbird". I wish I had it in digital, but not enough to pay $10 for
it. #3 is reading it in school and actually asked me to read it too, so
we could discuss it. They had started last week, so I had a bit of
catching up to do, but I did! Up through chapter eight. It was fun to
talk about it with him! #2 "forgot" him after school ... HOW do you
FORGET your brother when you bring him home every day? I was picking up
middle school, and then had to get #5 from elementary, so I couldn't get
to him for another half hour or so. One of the older basketball boys
was nice enough to drive him home. I took the boys over to the
neighbor's to play with their puppy. They had a long day at work and
hated having her in the kennel that long. I don't know who enjoyed it
more though, the puppy, or my boys! #5 had basketball practice in the
evening. A teammate needed help getting their boy there, so they
dropped him off at our house early and #5 enjoyed having him hangout
before. I dropped him back home after. Again though, Hubs fell asleep
before I came to bed. Not that late, but when he's up so early, he's a
tired man. And YES... I saw that I needed ONE more step to hit 25k, but I
thought for sure I'd end up getting out of bed before midnight for
something ... but I guess I didn't.
0921 (Wednesday) 171.8. Steps 27811. Total Burn 3130. Exercise Burn 1260/1360 (80minElliptical, Zumba). Calories in 1900. Got
four 20min sessions on the elliptical in during the day. Hit MZL for
Zumba. Again, gathered some poke-stuff for my son, as the church is a
poke-stop. Stopped at Maceys for some groceries on the way home. The
weather is turning a bit nasty this weekend, so I mowed the lawn, front
and back. Laundry, dishes, blog update and basketball highlight video
done. But still felt like I hadn't accomplished what I should have for
the day. Did keep calories in check at least.
0922 (Thursday) 171.5. Steps 24559. Total Burn 3065. Exercise Burn 1400/1268 (90minElliptical, Zumba). Calories in 3000. Started
the day fine with a couple elliptical sessions in the morning while
getting the boys off. Hit Zumba at Mountainview. I was the only helper
there, so it was more of Marian, yet I'd need at least three hours or
more to get all my favorites. I grabbed some poke-stops there again. No
shopping stops on the way home, just back to hit the elliptical a few
more times. The older boys had games in the evening. In Lehi, so I
arranged a ride for #3, and #2 would drive himself and friends. I
actually asked if he'd mind if I hitched a ride, so I could watch him
play, but he said yes, that would be embarrassing to have mom along in
the car. So I sat these games out. They won them (double header for the
sophomores). Hubs had a derby, and #4 went along to help. It was a
little surprising, but he's more willing to go out because of PokemonGo
(unfortunately the church was a gym, not a Pokestop). It was really
stormy weather too, which would have driven him cowering to the basement
in years past. Now ... he hardly batted an eye. Turns out two tornadoes
touched down! Tornadoes were his trigger for his weather phobia and we
always said they don't happen here in Utah. Our immediate area wasn't
really hit with the storm.
0923 (Friday) 172.3. Steps 17733. Total Burn 2712. Exercise Burn 850/935 (80minElliptical). Calories in 3200. Hubs
couldn't sleep and was up early, like 3:00 early. He left for work. I
thought for sure I would fall back asleep, but I didn't. I finally got
up at 6:00 and hit the elliptical. I didn't quite have the energy for
weights though. Made lunches, sans middle school, as they were out
today. Which, being the conflicting carpool, made it so I COULD have hit
a Zumba class. But with my early awaking, and some tummy troubles, I
just wasn't feeling up to it at all. I did get some elliptical in.
Catching a new premiere (This is Us) and the season premiere of "Grey's
Anatomy". Didn't get to weight during the day either though, nor any
other exercise. It was a cold and rainy day, so I made chicken soup and
homemade breadsticks, and cinnamon rolls for dessert. Dropped #5 off for
his basketball practice. Should have hit a wedding reception, but with
the weather and the early up ... both Hubs and I were ready for bed at
9:00. Even #2 was home and in bed. Goodnight!
0924 (Saturday) 173.4. Steps 12052. Total Burn 2446. Exercise Burn 450/636 (40minElliptical). Calories in 2700. Hit
the elliptical for a couple sessions in the morning, then it was a
basketball day, with #5 having three games. First with his 5th grade
team (easy win), then his 6th grade team (blow out loss and yelling, our
coach getting ejected), then 6th again (loss, but close). It's hard to
stay current with highlight videos when I have this many games to do.
Still cold and rainy out. I think my grass likes it, but no mowing
today. #3 had friends over until late. I made them homemade oreos.
0925 (Sunday) 172.6. Steps 5534. Total Burn 2391. Exercise Burn 0/116 (no exercise). Calories in 2400. Sunday
sleep in, but I woke with a headache. Blah. We did our Sunday Circles.
Hubs smoked bacon and it was so delicious. He went to visit his mom and
take her on a drive up the mountains to see the leaves changing colors. I
got in a fabulous nap. #3 wanted crepes, but we were out of Nutella!
Quick Sams stop to restock (milk, oj, fruit too). Just snacking for
dinner, then Hubs made popcorn and we watched a few episodes of "Jim"
and #3 and I discussed "To Kill a Mockingbird" which he's reading for
school (and I'm reading to help discuss before class).
0926 (Monday) 172.6. Steps 30054. Total Burn 3380. Exercise Burn 1500/1587 (80minElliptical, Zumba, Bike). Calories in 1650. Really
surprised the scale stayed steady over the weekend, especially with the
popcorn indulgence last night. Hit the elliptical a couple times in the
morning while getting the boys to school. Zumba with Southziders, got
good stats. Small celebration for Cassie's birthday, so there were
treats. I grabbed a small donut and cupcake and brought them home to eat
later. Even with that, I kept calories under control today. Got in
additional elliptical and a session on the bike. Mowed the lawn, front
and back, and got in a couple games of ping pong. Spent quite a bit of
time on the computer creating a new car playlist. So many songs I
haven't listened too in forever. Tacos for dinner. It was a good day.
0927
(Tuesday) 170.4. Steps 27805. Total Burn 3206. Exercise Burn 1300/1413
(80minElliptical, Zumba, Weights). Calories in 2400. Happy with the
scale shift this morning. Can I keep it and more? I was able to get in
my two elliptical sessions between making lunches and dropping kids off
at school. It was a lovely morning, so I walked to Zumba. I couldn't
quite get the heart rate up in class though. Got breadsticks rising with
the leftover dough from Friday. Did some laundry, dishes and kitchen
cleaning. Tuesdays I have middle school carpool too. Worked on the
computer a bit prepping songs to give to Marian (our new numbers she
doesn't have on her playlist). Squeezed in some additional elliptical
and did a full body weight session. I'd hoped to feed #2, but he was at a
friend's house all afternoon. Hubs and #3 left for a derby right before
the breadsticks were done too. #5 had basketball practice. #4 came with
and after we dropped him off we hit SmithsMarketplace. Everyone raves
about the one up 7800, but they were out of everything I wanted, so it
wasn't a great trip. We drove around hitting a few pokestops and then
picked up #5. Caught a Lick-a-tongue on the way home, #3 was excited!
0928 (Wednesday)
171.7. Steps 30186. Total Burn 3263. Exercise Burn 1550/1479
(80minElliptical, Zumba, 2milesTreadmill, Bike). Calories in 2200. I
must admit, a bit bummed with the increase in weight on the scale this
morning. According to the numbers I still had a decent deficit, so I
don't get the one pound increase. I do know there are fluctuations, and I
have noticed a rise after a weight day. Something about the muscles
hanging onto water? I don't know. Anyway, the high school was out this
morning, so I could have slept in a bit (not needing to get #3 to early
morning driver's ed) but it's more trouble than it's worth to change the
alarm. I did snooze it once. I got in my two sessions on the
elliptical. I finished up "Being Human.Season 2" yesterday and have
started up on "The Last Ship. Season 3" via PlayOn, although I think I'm
planning on keeping up with some new shows this season too. got the
kids off to school and hit Zumba with MZL. My Scosche was showing some
wild readings, skyrocketing heart rate that I definitely wasn't feeling.
ChargeHR didn't get up at all. I was struggling a bit with energy. I
made breakfast, pancakes, for #3 when I got back. Of course I had some
myself too. While I got out of the one carpool to school, my son then
wanted to go hang out with friends at a certain time ... then it kept
getting pushed back and pushed back and didn't happen, but while I'm
waiting, I don't feel like I can start a workout or other project
(although I did get around to cleaning the main bathroom). He also
mentioned having friends come hang here, which would have been okay too,
but that didn't end up happening either. Not quite my usual routine day
though. Hubs came home a little early and took #2 to get a new suit. I
made scones for dinner ... fried bread topped with butter and sugar.
Yum. Calories. I did get my additional workouts in though, it was a
successful "workout Wednesday." Got a blog update done, and went
through clips from one of the basketball games I'm behind on.
0929 (Thursday) 170.5. Steps 25377. Total Burn 3071. Exercise Burn 1375/1277 (80minElliptical, Zumba, Bike). Calories in 3100. Got
the boys up and off to school, and two sessions on the elliptical in
between making lunches and car rides. Zumba with MountainView. Again,
couldn't quite get the heart rate up (6432 steps. 2.79 miles. Fitbit
Calorie estimates 392/447. Average HR 111, High 133, in zone 4 of the 61
minutes. Scosche said 467 calories, avHR109, high147, in zone 7min).
Not motivated at all back at home. I did get in additional elliptical
(watched second episodes of "Designated Survivor" and "This is Us" ...
the current shows have been motivating me) and bike (reading "Firelight"
second in the "Steelheart" series) though. Made scones again after
school, which used up the remaining dough. Meatball subs for dinner. I
needed to run #3 to basketball clinic as #2 was out and about. Happily
he brought him home, because I was in jammies and ready for bed at 9:00.
Really frustrated with myself and my eating today. Total lack of
control, but I grudgingly and guiltily logged it all anyway. The day
before weigh-in too!
0930 (Friday) 169.8. Steps 25307. Total Burn 3125. Exercise Burn
1350/1335 (80minElliptical, Zumba, Bike, Weights). Calories in 1900. I
got up a little after 6:00 and got started on the day, getting in three
20min elliptical sessions as I got the boys off to school. I only had
one drive myself (elementary) as #3 can catch a ride with his brother on
Fridays, and while I usually drive #4, one of the other kids in the
carpool also has anxiety issues and we figured we'd see if having her
mom drive would help that (and my anxiety child handled it fine). I
would have hit MZL, being a little late, but they had moved buildings
today, further North. I did manage to get in an hour on my own, but it's
hard to keep the energy up and stay motivated (6395 steps, 399 calorie
estimate). I got in an additional elliptical (80min total, watching last
night's "Grey's Anatomy" and then the premier of "Pitch" which I
liked, these new Fall shows ARE motivating me!) and a session on the
bike. I also did weights. I made Swigg Copycat Cookies, which took quite
a while in the afternoon, and will not be good for the calorie intake,
although I kept it under control today. #2 was off to the high school
for the homecoming game. #3 skipped it to go help Dad with a derby. I
dropped #5 off at practice. #4 had come along to catch pokemon and hit
the poke-stops. We took a detour to circle the city park (a good
restocking spot) and then drove by a local golf course, which is a
spawning spot for Seel ... #4 was so happy to catch one, so it was worth
the trip.
