November ... it can be a little tough on the eating/exercise front. We get busy with basketball, back in full swing. A couple birthdays (mine and Hubs) and of course Thanksgiving, which not only includes indulgence on the bit day, but candy corn and turkey cookies during the preceding days. It all showed up on the scale.
WEIGHT: Scale started at 175.8. Ended at 178.30. High was 180.5. Low was 173.3. Average was 177.05. NUMBERS: No deficit for the month, over by 2199. Average intake 2418. Average daily burn 2665. Step average 18194. Only 40min weights, 3091 cardio minutes, 238 exercise miles. FITNESS: Got in my hour of elliptical 20 days this month, 16 Zumba classes, hit the treadmill three times (wimpy walking, not jogging though). I'm unimpressed with myself.
Here's a look at the day by day.
*** JenB's Journal ***
1101 (Tuesday) 175.8. Steps 26075. Total Burn 3057. Exercise Burn 1357/1235 (90minElliptical, Zumba). Calories in 2500. Slight
shift in the scale ... not as much as my usual post-Monday drop, but
then again, I wasn't very motivated yesterday. Nor today. Just pushing
through. I did hit the elliptical in the morning. Got the boys off,
walked to/from Zumba. Got rained on for the walk home. Did some
cleaning, blog posts, etc, but not a super-productive day. Didn't get
around to doing weights. Middle school pickup, and elementary. Hubs had a
derby, and #3 went along to help. Open gym in the evening at 8:00,
which coincided with #5's basketball practice at the middle school
nearby, so he was able to hitch a ride with older brother, although I
was on pickup duty at 9:00. Hubs dropped #3 off at the school after the
derby so he could hit it partially too.
1102 (Wednesday) 175.8. Steps 22220. Total Burn 2875. Exercise Burn 1048/1063 (60minElliptical, Zumba). Calories in 2200. Hubs
up and off early (like 3:00 early) and wouldn't be home until late, as
he had a derby in Kaysville and would be leaving straight from work. I
got the kids off to school and got in a couple elliptical sessions.
Zumba with MZL. Class Stats ... 6336 steps, 2.88 miles. Fitbit calorie
estimates 372/441. avHR112, high133, in zone 8 of the 60min (I got there
a little late, I was happy I still got my hour in). Scosche said 479
calories, avHR112, high150, in zone 15min. Stopped at Sam'sClub after to
grab a few groceries, fill up with gas ($2.09 there, but $2.35+
everywhere else) and a stop at Lowes again, to grab another tarp.
The pumpkin catcher is due tomorrow, not sure if there will be time for
tweaking. #3 had his roads test after school and passed (but he said he
almost didn't) so now it's just finishing up the hours and getting in
for paperwork and picture. I picked him up from the high school when the
test was done, and stopped and grabbed Dominos for dinner. #4 was
trying to watch an NBA game and it wasn't working. I'd paid for League
Pass through NBA.com, but hadn't activated/linked it to our Comcast. The
games HAD been showing up, but I guess it was a free trial that was now
over. I told him to log on through Roku, and I'd try to link the
accounts. He couldn't log on, and I couldn't log on either. Not on roku,
the computer, an app ... anything. It wasn't really giving me an error
or anything, it would just get hung up on the log in. I tried calling
... on hold in the queue for an HOUR. Finally got someone, and he has me
clear cookies and restart the computer ... I know that's not the
problem. He did say there was a problem with Roku streaming, but that it
should be accessible from the computer, and we should be able to get
the authorization through. Finally, he said something about my account
being locked or blocked, and he took it off, and I was able to log in
and push the authorization through. Not sure how long it takes for
Comcast to get the info and make the channels accessible though. I told
#4 he could watch on the computer. I'd had to call Comcast too, as I
needed the account# for the authorization, and I noticed our bill had
jumped $70! I'd added NBA TV, but that was just $10 a month. I guess our
"special" had ended ... I don't recal being on any special or price
time lock. But we lost out $20 discount for our bundle, and the "free"
HBO and StreamPix (I don't even know what the latter was, but we had
enjoyed the HBO GO from time to time) were suddenly not free anymore
either ($15 for HBO and $5 for the other). So I cancelled those two ...
unfortunately can't cancel cable or internet and there really aren't
other options ... anyway, it was a long, frustrating and unproductive
evening. Looking at numbers, calories in seem low. I need to do better
at my calorie counting (in addition to quantity and quality). I'm
wondering if I forgot some stuff, even with my bread binge today. Also,
steps ... I should have walked TWO more!
1103 (Thursday) 175.4. Steps 24138. Total Burn 2981. Exercise Burn 1245/1159 (80minElliptical, Zumba) Calories in 2000. Hubs slept in a little, as he was sticking around, needing to help #3 get his "pumpkin catcher" to the school in the morning. Early
elliptical sessions in while getting the boys off, then I hit Zumba
with MountainView (6030 steps, 2.6 miles. Fitbit calorie estimates
377/429. avHR116, high136, in zone 21 of the 59 minutes (I was a little
late, they had started). Scosche said 587 calories, avHR128, high161, in
zone 40min. I stopped at Maceys for some groceries (gotta restock the
pebbled ice). I had to remember it was an early out day at the
elementary (no school tomorrow for them) and when I went to pick up, #5
wanted to make sure his friend was covered as he hadn't been picked up
yet and that mom is never late. So we waited while he called home and
she had forgotten the early out but was able to come get him. I had told
#5 he could come home with us if the mom couldn't come immediately and I
think he was disappointed when she said she was heading out. In the
afternoon, I dropped #3 back at the high school for basketball stuff
(oh, and he did text during the day to say their pumpkin catcher
successful caught all four pumpkins dropped from the school roof ... one
of the only successful ones!) Hubs went straight from work to a derby,
and then he and #3 went to the school to pick up the pumpkin catcher ...
as it's also our duck pen, and the tarps and bungee cords can all be
reused.
1104 (Friday) 174.3. Steps 14624. Total Burn 2428. Exercise Burn 625/618 (60minElliptical). Calories in 1500. The
littlest was out of school today (teacher prep for PT conferences next
week) and with late start at the high school and middle school, I slept
in a bit. #2 wasn't even going to school, as the girl's volleyball team
was competing at state, and kids could get excused to go cheer them on.
He still took #3 to school for me, although I was on pickup duty later
in the afternoon. I got in three 20min sessions on the elliptical, but
not feeling motivated enough for more (or weights). #5 had practice in
the evening. Both teens were out with friends (and girlfriends) in the
evening, but #2 brought #3 home, so Hubs and I were to bed early (with
my "Find my Friends" active so I know exactly when the boys do get
home).
1105 (Saturday) 173.3. Steps 10906. Total Burn 2168. Exercise Burn 105/357 (10minElliptical, LawnMow). Calories in 3400. I
know I'm not motivated to move as much on the weekends. I keep trying
to tell myself that it's okay, as long as I don't go overboard with the
eating. Like yesterday, just keep calories in check. Good plan ...
right? I was STARVING in the morning. We'd gone to a family baptism
(nephew Will) and there were eats afterward. Some cinnamon roll
pull-aparts, and orange-roll version too. I was so hungry and they
tasted so good. And then I kept eating all day. It didn't help that Hubs
grabbed Popeyes, and then made popcorn later too! There were
treat temptations all day too ... Hubs had gone to Costco and brought
home some salted caramels. I like the Costco ones, and they are a little
less expensive too, so I don't feel as guilty consuming more (less
cost, but still calories!) #2 was working (although we had him with us
for the morning). #5 had his basketball game at 12:30. Unfortunately,
while we'd won this team before, we weren't able to get the win today
(and it was the start of the single elimination tournament, so the 5th
grade team is done for now). #3 went to a movie with friends in the
evening, which did require a drop off and pickup ... I was anxiously
awaiting it so I could go to bed. So tired!
1106 (Sunday) 175.7. Steps 5004. Total Burn 2019. Exercise Burn 0/196 (no exercise). Calories in 2600. We
didn't have our usual big family breakfast ... not waffles and smoked
bacon anyway. I still made hashbrowns and pancakes, but didn't make a
big enough batch, so I didn't have one. Not a big loss (other than in
calories, which isn't a bad thing). In the early evening we headed out
to my brother's house of the monthly gathering on my side of the family.
Scones at Scott's this time. Some visiting and eating and then home and
to bed.
1107 (Monday) 175.6. Steps 24976. Total Burn 3066. Exercise Burn 1341/1243 (90minElliptical, Zumba). Calories in 1995. Back
to the routine ... although we're doing a switch up with the middle
school carpool, as a couple of the kids will be practicing for the
school play after school, so their mom wouldn't be wanting to pick up
just our kids. So now I'll just drive to school on Wed/Thurs, and pick
up after on Mon/Tues. It gave me a little extra time this morning, and I
got in an extra 10min elliptical session (in addition to my regular two
20min ones). Hubs didn't get up though ... I checked on him after my
first elliptical session and he was having a mild meneires attack. Not
full fledged, but felt like it might be coming. I got him a bucket and
made sure he was settled. Not a whole lot else I'm able to do :( I got
the boys off to school, and I hit my Zumba with Southziders. Slow start,
as we didn't have a key to get in originally. Stats ... 6225 steps,
2.78 miles. Fitbit calorie estimates 409 and 432. AverageHR121, high143,
in zone 31 of the 63 minutes. Scosche said 624 calories, avHR126,
high157, in zone 38min. One gal I'd chatted with at Debbie's class a few
weeks ago had mentioned that "Three Little Birds" was a favorite of
hers (mine too) and I thought about asking Nina to put it in ... but she
did even before I said anything. Afterward the gal came up and gave me a
hug, and with tears in her eyes said she'd really needed the positive
message of that song that day. I know it's impacted me too (Marian put
it in the day after my dad's heart attack). I did a stop at Smiths on
the way home. Hubs had done a little shopping on Saturday, grabbing a
couple of the "buy 10 get $5 off" deals, and had accidentally only
grabbed nine of one of the items, so, I bought one more and got our
credit, and grabbed some groceries ... but forgot bananas! We needed
bananas. My son thinks the "Yes we have no bananas" song is stupid,
especially when true. Hubs was still in bed. His attack never fully
manifested, but he'd planned on coming home from work early anyway, so
there wasn't much point in going into work. He got started prepping
dinner. Yes ... my husband does dinner as often (or more so) than I do
now. Smoked chicken and turkey breast and mashed taters. I did pull some
Rhoads rolls out to rise. My contribution. I also do the dishes when he
cooks. I was on triple pickup duty. #2 was staying after for basketball
tryouts. BASKETBALL TRYOUTS! My senior is a shoo-in, but there is quite
a bit a competition for the sophomore. Anyway, I had to pick up #3 has
his tryout time wasn't until later. I thought I left early enough, but I
was running late to pick up middle school, which stresses out my son.
Then elementary school pickup. Dropped #3 back at the school for
basketball and texted #2 to tell him to plan on coming home for dinner.
It was nice to have him around, and he even went back and grabbed his
brother when sophomore tryouts finished up, saving me the trip. Dinner
was good. I got my "after eating sleepies" really bad ... I was so
tired. I was almost asleep when the youngest came in saying #3 was
having a bad
cramp and crying out. I guess this has happened a few times before. An
intense cramp in his leg, super painful, lasting about five minutes. Not
a lot that I could do other than waiting it out with him.
1108 (Tuesday) 174.6. Steps 25021. Total Burn 3134. Exercise Burn
1245/1225 (80minElliptical, Zumba, 20minBike). Calories in 2000. Got
the kids off to school and walked to Zumba. It was a beautiful day out!
Even nicer on the way home, when I was a little warm from my workout
and the brisk air felt great. Stats for class were 6028 steps, 2.6
miles. Fitbit calorie estimates 381/417. avHR117, high140, in zone 21 of
the 61 minutes. Scosche said 566 calories, avHR121, high161, in zone
24min. I had my three school pickups in the afternoon again. I left a
little earlier for the high school, so I wasn't late for the middle
school today. There was a Charmelon on the "nearby" feature for
PokemonGo! That's pretty huge! We drove around for a bit hoping it would
show, but no luck. At least the kid isn't quite as fixated on it
anymore ... although his obsession has had some good points (getting him
out of the house and active). Needed to run #3 back to the school at
6:00 for second day of basketball tryouts. Pickup at 8:00. Aunt Olivia
had mentioned coming over to cut the boy's hair, but I think she forgot
it was the election when she had said "Tuesday" ... she went up to the
Utah Republican headquarters for the evening. She likes to be involved.
We did end up watching the election results. Even the kids were
interested (they'd held a mock election at the middle school). I must
admit I was surprised at the turn of events. I guess I'd believed the
polls and predictions of an easy win for Hillary. I just can NOT picture
Trump in the role, he is not presidential! I didn't vote for either of
course. There had been a huge push in Utah for 3rd party Evan Mcmullin
and there had been a time I had thought he might take the state anyway
... but it wasn't even close. I'd been really nervous all day, afraid
the election might be too close to call (and thus NOT ending ... please
just let it end) and also fearful of violent reactions from Trump
supporters if HRC won (they'd been proudly posting memes about taking up
arms and storming the white house), but the results are in, there is an
end, and while I heard about some violence from discontents, the
speeches given were good and hopefully we can move on.
1109 (Wednesday) 176.2. Steps 24716. Total Burn 2964. Exercise Burn 1242/1143 (80minElliptical, Zumba). Calories in 2900. The
bigger boys didn't have school today. There were some ACT prep classes
going on at the school that I thought would have been worthwhile, but
the boys opted to sleep in. I drove to middle school today and had
pickup also, as the gal in the carpool was out sick today. I'd gotten in
my early elliptical, and then hit Zumba with MZL. Class stats ... 6159
steps, 2.71 miles. Fitbit calorie estimates 340/389. AvHR113, high138,
in zone 9 of the 60min. Scosche said 566 calories, avHR122, high179, in
zone 23min. Sam'sClub afterward for some groceries. The day after the
election, Hillary did give a concession speech (I don't think Trump
would have) but there is obvious discontent, especially after it was
shown she actually won the popular vote. While the effects of this
election don't impact me personally as much as for many out there, I'll
admit I had some nervous eating today while I was reading up on issues.
Seriously, I could NOT stop! The boys had basketball tryouts in the
evening again, and made the cut again.
1110 (Thursday) 177.2. Steps 21438. Total Burn 2818. Exercise Burn 1049/992 (60minElliptical, Zumba). Calories in 3000. It's
my birthday! Regular routine still ... which I actually like. Got the
kids off to school. There has been constant construction in front of the
middle school since it started (and all summer actually). This morning
it was really bad, turning in on 9800 I couldn't even tell which
lane I was supposed to be in. I was in the wrong one for a minute before
I saw a car coming straight on in the other direction. A mess! After
getting elementary off, I hit Zumba with Mountain View. Class stats ...
6317 steps, 2.76 miles. Fitbit calorie estimates 410/421. AvHR115,
high142, in zone 16 of the 63 minutes. Scosche said 558 calories,
avHR120, high156, in zone 19min. I stopped at Smiths to grab the bananas
I forgot on my last trip ... some other things too, as always happens
with shopping. Got a call at 2:00 from the munchkin telling me it was a
short day! Oops. I didn't forget, I didn't even KNOW it this time!
Grabbed him quick, then picked up #4 from middle school, then #5 and I
went back for his PT Conference. #3 had stayed after school today for
final tryouts. Hubs and I met my parents at Archibalds for dinner. I
also brought one of the stainless steel tumblers we love for Mom for her
birthday. Dinner was good, I was full ... and sleepy, as I always am
after eating. Back at home, #3 was anxiously awaiting the final results
posting (at the school, but a friend was there and would take a picture
and send it). He made it! Seven sophomores and five freshmen. Final
varsity announced tomorrow after interviews ...
1111 (Friday) 177.7. Steps 12949. Total Burn 2390. Exercise Burn 650/561 (60minElliptical). Calories in 2005. Late
start, no elementary again either. #2 had brought cookies home last
night (from his girlfriend's house) ... I'll admit, I had some for
breakfast. Then a couple more. I'm not sure if the universe was
prompting, or if he just knows me, but #2 texted from school "I'm going
to want some of the cookies" ... unfortunately, he was too late. I mean
really, you can't just leave things out like that when CookieMOMster is
around. I felt guilty for eating all his cookies and made a batch (I
almost told him to have Kate text her recipe so I could replicate more
exactly, but then I just used our old chocolate chip stand-by). With
varsity practice right after school, I was on pickup duty for #3. As I
pulled up I witnessed a hug with a girl ... so if he hadn't come clean
to me a couple weeks prior, I would have suspected something at this
point! I ended up needing to pick-up middle school too, as our carpool
kid had come home early. Lot's of driving duty this week ... I'm
grateful I'm a SAHM with a flexible schedule (other than my own
inflexibility). I don't know how working mom's work it all out.
Sometimes the older boy's basketball overlaps and #2 is able to provide
rides for #3, but often the varsity and sophomores are on different
schedules. I had to drop #3 back to school for his practice. This was at
the same time as #5 needing to get to his, but team members there
helped me out getting him to/from. After some back and forth pickup
requests, #2 was able to bring #3 home before heading out for a
mini-golf date. My MFP "said" calories were in check ...with all those
cookies? I try to be honest with my input, but admit I'm not a weighing
and measuring type of gal. Estimates can be so off even under more
strict circumstances. Arrggh ... the eating!
1112 (Saturday) 177.4. Steps 13824. Total Burn 2508. Exercise Burn 450/712 (40minElliptical). Calories in 2400.
Not a ton on deck today. I was able to get a couple elliptical sessions
in fairly early. Some cleaning. Hubs had the kids doing some work and
we got the bathrooms cleaned, even the downstairs one (it was pretty
scary!) #5 had his basketball game at 4:00. They got an easy win again,
so onto the championship against Mayhem again next week (we are 1 and 3
against them). Hubs had put ribs in the smoker, and we invited my folks
out to eat with us. They hadn't experienced our smoked meats yet. I
hadn't planned on Brazilian cheese rolls (I'd put Rhoades out to rise)
but then made some for my dad, who has Celiacs (and the Brazilian cheese
rolls are gluten free). Then Aunt Olivia came over to give the boy's
haircuts ... they needed it!
1113 (Sunday) 177.6. Steps 8233. Total Burn 2025. Exercise Burn 200/209 (40minTreadmillWalk). Calories in 3200. Lazy
Sunday. We had our big family breakfast, with smoked bacon, eggs and
waffles. No big dinner today, but I still snacked and ate plenty, then
had Hubs make popcorn as we finished up season 1 of "Strike Back" (I'd
already seen it, but now he's caught up to me). I did feel a little urge
to move, but not quite the motivation for a big workout. I walked on
the treadmill while I watched an episode of "Containment" ... which is
catching my interest more than any of the premieres I've been
attempting.
1114 (Monday) 177.5. Steps 24182. Total Burn 3057. Exercise Burn 1330/1241 (80minElliptical, Zumba). Calories in 2300. Back
to my daily routine. I got in a full hour of elliptical in while I got
the kids off to school. Three 20min sessions. Double drop off this
morning. Zumba with Southziders. Stats ... 6791 steps. 3.06 miles.
Fitbit calorie estimates 458/502. avHR124, high149, in zone 40 of the
65min. Scosche said 652 calories, avHR127, high163, in zone 38 min. Hubs
had put a brisket in the smoker and I needed to wrap it when it hit
160°. I had thought of stopping at a store on the way home, but didn't
know if the brisket would hold. It did. Stalled for hours, and I didn't
end up wrapping it until after 1:00. I was on double duty for pickups
after school. The middle school had a complication, as we weren't
allowed left off Bangerter and I had to take the next exit and circle
back. Constant construction there! All the carpool kids, which is a
little harder, as we have to flip the seat up and get one in back. After
school, I took the littles over to the neighbor's house. They have a
puppy, and the Mr is off hunting (usually he works from home, or can get
home to give the puppy some play/potty time out of the pen) so we had
been asked to fill in. The two boys played with her for a good 45min!
Hubs came home from work and finished prepping dinner, making potatoes.
I'd put rolls out to rise, but they'd over-inflated and fallen. I had to
go back to the high school to grab #3 from practice. Maga had come over
to join us for dinner. With my early exercise start, I'd planned on
getting some additional in, but had just done one more 20min on the
elliptical. But by 9:30 I was out! Even beat hubby to sleep.
1115 (Tuesday) 177.4. Steps 25638. Total Burn 3039. Exercise Burn 1388/1242 (100minElliptical, Zumba). Calories in 2900. Another
good morning, with a full hour of elliptical in-between getting the
boys off to school. It helped that I didn't drive middle school this
morning, or I probably wouldn't have gotten a full 20min for one of the
sessions. The weather is still nice, although there is a cool down in
the forecast. I took advantage and walked to/from Zumba. Couldn't quite
get the HR up today. Stats ... 5390 steps, 2.37 miles. Fitbit calorie
estimates 347/357. avHR111, high136, in zone 12 of the 58 min. Scosche
said 479 calories, avHR116, high153, in zone 14min. I've been so
unmotivated in my home alone time. I did go down to the bike to get some
reading/riding in, but was feeling a weird pain in my left leg. It just
wasn't comfortable and I didn't think I could do a full 30 min. I did
another 20 on the elliptical instead, as it didn't seem to aggravate the
issue at all. Should have done weights, I just can't quite push myself
to start it lately. I was on triple pickup in the afternoon. We were on
puppy duty again next door. Hubs was home early and left with an
unwilling #4 for a derby. I ran #3 back to the high school for his
practice, with a pickup three hours later ... long practice! Horrible
with the eating today! Hubs had picked up some caramel/pretzel snaps and
I just kept sticking my hand in and grabbing some until I finally
bagged it up and put it out of sight. Then Hubs brought home some
chick-fil-a after the derby.
1116 (Wednesday) 178.3. Steps 25759. Total Burn 3028. Exercise Burn 1216/1201 (80minElliptical, Zumba). Calories in 2200. Didn't
quite get in my hour of elliptical in during the morning send off. One
10min session instead of a 20min one. Just got up out of bed a little
late. I even had the morning off of middle school carpool. Still got in
my 80min total for the day. Zumba with MZL. Class stats 6221 steps, 2.85
miles. Fitbit calorie estimates 319/408. AvHr109/high143, in zone 7 of
the 60min. I didn't have my Scosche today. I couldn't find it. With
yesterday being Marian's class, and me walking, it wouldn't have been in
my purse or car. I was perplexed and frustrated but didn't want to be
late so I went without. I can't help thinking about it though ... when I
got back home I looked all over the desk area, because I was sure I'd
taken it off and put it down there. Then I looked to the side. A kitty
must have knocked it off as they are notorious for doing. It was there
in my shoe basket. Glad I found it. I need to consistently put it in one
place. I had stopped at Sam's Club on the way home. We were almost out
of milk. Grabbed a few other items as well. I'd been battling a headache
since the morning. I don't eat in the mornings, and didn't want to take
any medication on an empty stomach. I'd hoped Zumba would chase it
away, but it was still there. I took some ibuprofen, and ended up taking
a little nap ... because I can. I'm spoiled. I just couldn't read or
move without aggravating the pain in my head. It was better after the
nap. I wasn't scheduled for middle school pickup but the gal who was
said her girl was staying after. I didn't think the others in the
carpool were coming either, as they are in the school play and often
have practice, but they there. Came back over to our house after
drop-off too, as their mom wasn't home and they didn't have a key
or any way into the house. I had to run for elementary pickup, and then
the little boys went over for puppy playtime (but our neighbor did get
his buck, so he will be home tonight, so it was the last day, although
they've said our boys would be welcome to come play any time). Poor #4
had an allergic reaction today! I guess the puppy was more licky and
scratchy on his face than the past two day when we didn't have any
issues. Today ... lots of bumps and swelling. I gave him some benedryl,
and it knocked him out for the night! I made a food run to the high
school, as the boys were staying for practice and the "Meet the Team"
night activity ... wouldn't get home until late and they were starving. I
just dropped off some stuff, then went back around 6:00. Good thing I
went early, because it started early! They introduced the sophomores,
then split them into two teams and had them scrimmage. Even with only
six players, #3 didn't start, but made two quick baskets as soon as get
got in (and played the rest of the game). His team won easily. Then the
girls played, then JV vs Varsity, and then Varsity vs the Faculty. I got
a little stressed out, because they were passing around the sign-up
sheets, and I didn't want to get last pick! We are required to volunteer
(isn't that an oxymoron?) for two shifts in the snack bar, hosting a
team dinner (with a few other parents), and providing lunches for the
team on an away game day (with another parent). As I have two on the
team ... double for me. I'd only want the JV snack bar shift, as I'd
want to be watching my boys in the Soph and Varsity games. By the team
the sheet got to me, there were only three JV shifts even available. I
took those and they said that would be fine (although I technically
should have done four). I signed up for the last dinner date (Hubs and I
had discussed him smoking ribs for the team, we'll see) and a lunch ...
taking two of the four spots for my double duty on the dinner and
lunch. After the games, it was the parent meeting, which was mostly old
info, as this is our third year. #2 had headed home, but #3 had come to
the meeting (still eating some of the food I'd brought) and when we left
the building ... SNOW. Huge flakes, and it was freezing! I know it's
November, but I'm not ready for snow. They had construction on the
corner, saying we couldn't turn right ... onto the street the leads to
our neighborhood. It wasn't a huge deal, as there is another entrance if
we kept going straight, but I'm so dreading all this construction
starting up again. They completely tore up the road not that long ago,
and it was so terrible! They'd completely block off the roads/turns we
needed. Sigh. Hubs was already asleep but I wasn't quite ready for bed. I
had a treat ... which I shouldn't have, because I'd actually done okay
on eating up to that point.
1117 (Thursday) 177.3. Steps 27734. Total Burn 3086. Exercise Burn 1228/1286 (80minElliptical, Zumba, 1.75mileTreadmillWalk). Got
in my three 20min elliptical sessions, even with driving middle school
carpool to school. Elementary as always, then off to Zumba with
MountainView. 5937 steps, 2.64 miles. Fitbit calorie estimates 349/415.
AvHr117, High 143, in zone 25 of the 55 minutes. Scosche said 516
calories, avHR123, high154, in zone 31 min. Class was complicated by a
cleaning crew coming in. They didn't kick us out, but shifted us over
while they started on one side. The smell was a little overpowering at
one point. Christa wasn't there today, so it was just me and Marian and a
fairly small group. After class, I stopped at Smiths on the way home to
grab some bananas, ice cream and other things. Restocked our Fresca.
While I was walking in, a guy in a car beckoned me over to chat ...
politics? He was so soft spoken, perhaps high, I could hardly hear him
... and what I did hear didn't make any sense anyway. Something about
having me sign something for a million dollars, not liking Trump, and
thinking he would be a better president. I was freezing (in my sweaty
clothes in the cold) and finally was able to excuse myself to go shop.
Worked on some video stuff during the day. Got in a couple 10min
sessions to finish up my 80min elliptical, and then did an easy walk on
the treadmill. Should jog, but just haven't felt up to it. #5 asked if a
friend could come over after school ... I said yes, but then the friend
never showed, so we recruited #5 (unwillingly) to go help Dad with a
derby. He wasn't happy about it. Hubs had been up uber early again
(3:00ish ... same as yesterday) so I was surprised when I fell asleep
before him. I've been wiped out every day!
1118 (Friday) 176.9. Steps 14832. Total Burn 2456. Exercise Burn 840/679 (80minElliptical). Calories in 2200. Late
start so sleep in. 7:00 instead of 6:00. Got an elliptical session in,
then woke the elementary and high school boys and got them off to
school. Another elliptical, and got #4 off. Spent some time on the
computer putting all the boy's basketball game on the calendar. Also did
a couple Muvees. The bigger boys need to get a physical before they can
play basketball, so the deadline is coming up. I tried calling our
pediatrician, but just got an answering machine to call back during
business hours. Didn't say what business hours were ... not open on a
Friday? We've been with this guy for a while, but it's been a struggle
to get calls/appointments and such. Might need to switch. Happily we
haven't needed our pediatrician much. I had sent out a couple messages
to a couple neighbor/friends who would be able to fit the bill
(chiropractor, helped us for a scout physical before) but hadn't heard
anything back. I tried calling MY physician, but after waiting on an
annoying beeping hold for 15minutes I gave up. Tried looking up some on
our plan ... my first call, they said unless you already had a
relationship with a doctor, they couldn't get you in until February! I
tried a couple more and finally got an appointment for Wednesday, when
the boys are out of school. I'll be glad to have that done and turned in
and off my mind. Hopefully we won't have a billing fiasco like last
year (I did end up calling the same place we went last year, but this
time our insurance should be up to date. It is brand new but they are on
the list). THEN I get an email from Amazon about my $99.99 and $49.99
in app purchase for Gears of War ... WHAT? I quickly jumped online and
reported it, although they didn't have a "fraud" option, just "purchased
in error". I saw a new device, and de-authorized it. I deleted the game
purchase (the original free one) and then was on the phone with
customer service, and they will refund it. Of course we also reset the
password to the account. Fraud is so frustrating, even if it's taken
care of, it ruins my day. I hope our actions made it so whoever bought
the stuff wasn't able to play it for long. This happened right as I
needed to leave to pick up early out elementary. I had to drive with my
hands free mode activated. Then I was waiting for #4 to get home. If it
goes past 3:10, I start to worry. More that HE is freaking out then
really worrying that something has happened. Waiting. Waiting. I finally
texted the mom who was supposed to pick up today, and I guess the other
mom had said she would, but then forgot. Poor #4 was in tears when they
finally got home and wants to quit the carpool and just have me drive
him to/from everyday. It is a little tempting. While having backup and a
break is nice, sometimes it's hard to rely on others ... especially if
they aren't reliable. I had to remind him I'd been late myself once (not
THAT late, but things happen). But still ... stressful!
1119 (Saturday) 175.5. Steps 10858. Total Burn 2192. Exercise Burn 415/376 (40minElliptical). Calories in 3200. Happy
birthday to Hubs. What does he do on his special day ... goes into
work. On a Saturday no less! Silly Husband! #2 had early basketball
practice, and then stopped and grabbed some Dunford donuts to bring home
afterward. Donuts. When Hubs came home, guess what he brought? Donuts.
From Tasteys this time. Both are yummy ... which I know from personal
experience. I did get a couple sessions on the elliptical in. Finished
up the show "Contagion" on Netflix, which ended up just being the one
season. Then #5 had his championship game for the 6th grade lower
division. Against Mayhem ... again. We've beaten them once, but we're 1
and 3 against them. Make that 1 and 4 after today. Just couldn't make it
happen. I think the boys held it together a bit better this time though
(there were some tears last lost championship). Maga wanted to take us
out to dinner for birthdays (mine and Hubs). We had thought adults only,
but I thought the kids might like to get out of the house and join. We
went a little early and stopped at Maga's house for some kitten time.
Then we went to Texas Roadhouse. We just beat the rush. It's always been
a favorite restaurant, but since Hubs has started smoking meats himself
... well, Texas Roadhouse, and any steakhouse or BBQ joint has lost a
little appeal. I mean ... he just makes it better, at home. We had our
meal, took Maga back, Hubs was in a bit of a hurry to get home because
... he had a turkey breast smoking. Not that we were hungry, he was
really just testing it out prior to Thanksgiving. We were still too full
from dinner, so I told Hubs I'd make him a lemon jello birthday cake
tomorrow. Between donuts and dinner I was already uber over on calories
anyway.
1120 (Sunday) 176.7. Steps 3704. Total Burn 1921. Exercise Burn 0/122 (no exercise). Calories in 2200. Hubs
was up early to put the pork butt in the smoker. With it in there, he
couldn't smoke bacon for breakfast, so instead of our big Sunday Circles
waffle breakfast, we just did pancakes. We had the pulled pork for a
late lunch, after church, before #2 had to head to work (he's so seldom
home for Daddy's smoked meats). It was a very lazy day for me. I did go
hit the stationary bike for a bit (but didn't bother moving the
pedometers to catch the steps). I only did it for 8min/2miles, just
testing out how my leg felt, as it had bothered me Tuesday when I tried
to bike. It was feeling fine ... but it was my rest day today, so I
stopped anyway. Hubs and I watched a couple episodes of "Strike Back" and I DID make the lemon jello cake for Hubs today.
1121 (Monday) 177.2. Steps 24713. Total Burn 3053. Exercise Burn 1312/1227 (80minElliptical, Zumba). Calories in 2400. I
didn't get my full hour elliptical in this morning. I was just running a
little late but figured I'd hit it again once my middle schooler got
picked up, before re-checking a text from the other carpool mom. Last
week she asked if we could switch the drive to school (her Monday for my
Wednesday) and I realized she meant every week ... so I was actually on
driving duty today. I was a bit stressed about it, because there had
been signs on the road the past couple days saying a portion of the road
would be closed completely, to take an alternate. Of course the
alternate route is also under construction for the past week, not
allowing a turn onto the street with the school, so what way to go? The
road WAS open, turns out they couldn't work in the rain, and it was
raining. So the closing is pushed to tomorrow. Anyway, just two 20min
sessions in the morning, then off to Southziders for Zumba. Had to put
chairs away, as it looks like there had been a fireside or something and
people had just left everything out. I also realized I forgot my water
jug! I remember feeling a little light as I left this morning. The water
fountain in the building had COLD water (I like it cold) but it's just
hard running out of the gym for a drink. I got good stats though. Heart
rate anyway. 6289 steps. 2.83 miles. Fitbit calorie estimates 470/455.
AvHR127, high161, in zone 45 of the 65 minutes. Scosche said 739
calories, avHR136, high187, in zone 51min. I stopped at Reams on the way
home to grab a few groceries. I was on triple pickup for the afternoon.
#3 had agreed to let me come late, then go straight to the middle
school ... thus avoiding the closed road, which didn't end up being
closed. Had to run #3 back to the school for basketball practice a bit
later, and pick him up again a couple hours later. The rain in the
morning had stopped during the day, but started up again just in time
for all the pickups (the kids got pretty wet) and for the later drives.
1122 (Tuesday) 177.2. Steps 22157. Total Burn 2967. Exercise Burn 1251/1145 (80minElliptical, Zumba). Calories in 1950. I
was able to get in my full hour in the morning. It helps when I don't
drive middle school carpool, although I usually don't dare go down until
I know #4 is off for sure (whereas on driving days I need to get it in
before we leave). The day was nice, there was sunshine, but 39° ...
wasn't sure if I wanted to walk. I decided to just drive. Class was
good, a minute or two short as Marian needed to get to an appointment.
Class stats 5918 steps, 2.66 miles. Fitbit calorie estimates 375/434.
AvHR120, high147, in zone 32 of the 58 minutes. Scosche said 576
calories, avHR126, high158, in zone 38min. With early and close Zumba,
Tuesdays are the day I have the most alone hours to accomplish something
... yet very little accomplished. Double pickups in the afternoon. #3
was staying for basketball practice. I was ready to pick him up after,
but he decided to stay and watch the girl's game (they demolished!) so
pickup was pushed until 8:30. He hadn't packed an after school food for
staying so long. Hubs did a grocery shopping trip after work (yes, he's
often doing the shopping now too, as he's a bit more particular about
certain products) and picked me up some red icing I needed, as I was
making turkey cookies, a Thanksgiving tradition. According to MFP I
didn't go over on calories ... did I remember to log everything? I THINK
so, but didn't feel deprived or that I'd been "good" so I wonder. I
need an implant that I can't fudge.
1123 (Wednesday) 177.1. Steps 10351. Total Burn 2263. Exercise Burn 250/455 (20minElliptical). Calories in 2300. Hubs
was off to work as usual, but the kids were out of school, so there was
some sleeping in. I'd planned on hitting Zumba, but as I got up, I just
felt off. A little lightheaded and fuzzy. I skipped Zumba. I did go
down for a session on the elliptical, but then I never made it back
down. Pitiful. There was some cleaning and such, as we are hosting
Thanksgiving tomorrow. Funny how one thing leads to another. I had the
kids pull their shoes from a basket upstairs, taking them to their room.
This lead to a complete shoe and closet cleanout that really had
nothing to do with prepping the house for company (which the boys
reminded me a few times ... "WHY are we doing this now?") The older boys
had basketball practice over at the high school. I dropped #3 off at
12:00 and planned to grab him at 1:15, as we had their physicals
scheduled. #2 ended up going back to the high school for something and
grabbed #3 and met me at the doctor's office. Physical done. I've
uploaded their report cards and paid the fees, so now they should be
good to go. #2 took off as he had work. #3 and I went to Sears as he
needed some new jeans. We don't do the traditional "back to school"
shopping, but just buy as needed. He hadn't gotten new ones for a couple
years. Still fit into the "kids" (sz 18/20) but they are about half the
cost of the mens, so yea! Also grabbed him a couple dress shirts as the
one he's been wearing on Sundays is too small. Lots of waiting and
walking around while he was trying stuff on. #5 got picked up for a
playdate with a basketball buddy, which was fun for him. Daddy and the
boys left around 5:30 to head downtown for the Jazz game. Hubs had
received four prime tickets (price said $650 each), row four, with
parking and dinner included. I enjoyed my quiet evening at home. I
should have hit the elliptical again, but I didn't.
1124 (Thursday) 178.7. Steps 9582. Total Burn 2248. Exercise Burn 200/414 (30min/1.5mileTreadmillWalk). Calories in 2300. Thanksgiving
Day! Hubs was smoking turkey today! He'd bought two 12-pound birds and a
breast ... the variety was more for his desire to try different cooking
tricks than to make sure we had enough food (we had SO much). When he
was done with his prep, I did my stuff ... making jello cubes and a
cool-whip dessert. The boys were very good, chipping in whenever we
asked (moving furniture, peeling potatoes, getting out tables/chairs,
etc ... even cleaning the bathroom!). Maga brought rolls and pies, Aunt
Ana brought a salad ... we were set. The joke is that Maga (Grandma
Pammy) never gets a warm meal, because she is always still working in
the kitchen. Well she did today, and it was Hubs who never sat down. He
did a great job though, even though ONE turkey would have been enough.
We had plenty to send leftovers home with everyone. I liked having it
here at our house. We don't have a ton of room, but we didn't have a big
crowd this year (one brother is out of state, the other was doing
Thanksgiving with friends). Just a dozen of us. I loved being able to
sneak away to the bedroom and just lay down for a bit after. I am always
SO tired after a meal. Need that horizontal time. We got things fairly
cleaned up. Hubs and I watched a couple episodes of "Strike Back" and
then time for sleep.
1125 (Friday) 180.5. Steps 15398. Total Burn 2648. Exercise Burn
620/650 (40minElliptical, 35minZumbaPractice). Calories in 2300. Black
Friday ... certainly so on the scale, black as in BAD though, not
"under" or a good deal. I had tentatively planned on hitting Zumba with
MZL. I had wimped out on Wednesday and hadn't been to them this week.
But when I checked Facebook, they weren't at the West Jordan church, but
the Kearns one. That further distance was enough to dissuade me. I have
been to the building a couple of times, but it's out of my comfort
zone. I got in a session on the elliptical. Hubs ran some errands, and
took #3 to the DMV to get his driver's license. The boys and Dad had a
game of Clue, and then I took the boys to the church for some
basketball. I did some practice Zumba while I supervised. Didn't bother
with the Schoshe, bit Fitbit stats were 3689 steps, 1.64 miles. 199/202
calorie estimate. AvHR106, high127 ...35 minutes. Had to cut it early as
#3 was meeting friends at Sunset Ridge. Not quite comfortable with just
letting him take MY car. #2 was around and was willing to drive him. I
was on pickup duty a couple hours later. I fit in another elliptical
sessions, 40min total. Hubs barbecued burgers, topped with the leftover
pulled pork. I don't do burgers, but was at my calorie limit anyway.
Which didn't stop me from requesting popcorn from Hubs as we binge
watched some "Strike Back", but he apparently wasn't in the mood, as he
ignored my request. Better for the calorie count I suppose, but I missed
my popcorn.
1126 (Saturday) 178.9. Steps 12416. Total Burn 2268. Exercise Burn 620/451 (60minElliptical). Calories in 2300. Got
in three 20min sessions on the elliptical throughout the day. #2 was
off playing basketball with buddies, then went into KFC for work. #3
also had me drop him off for some basketball. I still drove him (well,
had him drive) ... not sure when I'll be comfortable with just letting
him take my car. Did some computer work, made a muvee, updated the blog,
paid bills.
1127 (Sunday) 179.8. Steps 10087. Total Burn 2245. Exercise Burn 420/394 (40minElliptical). Calories in 2000. Hubs
smoked bacon, and we broke out the new, bigger griddle for some sausage
and hashbrowns. Hubs made waffles, for our traditional Sunday Circles
breakfast. I went to pull #2 out of bed at 10:00 to come eat with us,
but he was gone to an early meeting. He made it back for some breakfast
though. I got in a couple 20min sessions on the elliptical. Watching a
new Netflix original "Glitch" about people coming back to life.
Australian. I tried one of the other originals, 3%, but it was
originally Portuguese. It had been dubbed into English, but I can't
handle the moving mouths and words not matching. The captions also
didn't match, like they had been captioned from the original
(translated) not after it was dubbed. So although the meanings would be
the same, they wouldn't match (i.e. "That's horrible" being said while
"That is terrible" being the caption). I also spent quite a bit of time
in the downstairs "Lego/Scrapbook" room. I was pulling papers and
embellishments for a giftbox for the basketball auction. I also spent
some time sewing (had done a bit yesterday as well) making hanging
kitchen towels for another auction item. I got everything ready, and did
the write-ups for them, as well as the Muvee downloads (donated! yea!)
Drop-off is tomorrow. Working with the scrapbook stuff ... I have SO
much. Probably could sell some, but I wonder how many people still paper
scrap/craft. Digital seems to increase in popularity each year. I'll
need to do something with that room though, as I need to make it a
bedroom for #2 when #1 comes home in a couple of months. Hubs and I had a
little binge watch of "Strike Back" finishing up season two. He did
make popcorn. I actually didn't do too badly on calories today, even
with that!
1128 (Monday) 179.3. Steps 25696. Total Burn 3225. Exercise Burn 1335/1402 (80minElliptical, Zumba). Calories in 2300. There
had been a winter storm warning in effect for the morning, but the
school carpools to school were fine... after school it started
snow/hailing right at pickup time, so the poor kids were getting
pummeled. Then later, it was even worse, as I had to drop #3 at practice
and drop off our auction items. Complete blizzard conditions, roads and
traffic were scary! I'd made it out to Draper for Zumba, stopped at a
store (Maceys/groceries) on the way home... it was all fine earlier in
the day. Zumba stats 6895 steps. 3.1 miles. Fitbit calorie estimates
435/513. AvHR119, high153, in zone 26 of the 65 minutes. Scosche said
691 calories, avHR131, high166, in zone 50min. I stayed pretty
productive during the day ... laundry, dishes, blog post, finished up a
highlight reel. After school I combined high school and middle school
pickup (grabbed #3 then #4&carpool). Dropped #3 at the ortho, as he
needed more bands for his braces. He elected to walk home rather than
come with me to pick up #5 from school ... he got home about the same
time we did (yes, the orthodontist office is THAT close!). I packed up
the auction items and the required bottles of water donations ... and I
made the munchkins come with me to help carry stuff. Because it was
snowing so bad, I dropped them as close as I could with the items and
had them head into the school. Then I parked and ran in and got it all
taken care of with the Booster moms. Then to brave the drive home. I was
seriously stressed about #2 driving home! He went and hung out at a
friends for a bit, then offered to grab #3 from the school when his
practice ended. That saved me from having to go out in it again, and
they got home safe and sound. Hubs too, he'd met up with his sister and
mom for a birthday dinner for said sister. The Chinese food apparently
didn't agree with him though, as he wasn't feeling well and went to bed
early. I wasn't quite tired yet and figured I could go down and get in a
session on the bike ... but then I got distracted by ice cream in the
kitchen (#5 was having some ... and then so did I). Never made it down
to the gym.
1129 (Tuesday) 179.3. Steps 22509. Total Burn 2997. Exercise Burn 1250/1178 (80minElliptical, Zumba). Calories in 2700. Hubs
didn't have a great night, not feeling well. Tummy troubles. He slept
in a bit. I was actually up before him. I was a little late getting down
for my first elliptical session, which made it a little too late to get
a full 20min in before middle school carpool. I did 10, and then #4 and
I were ready to leave when I realized ... I don't drive to on Tuesdays
since the schedule switch up. The ride was a little late, and #4 was
getting quite anxious. Sometimes I wonder if I should just offer to
drive every day both ways. Thinking about it. Not driving should have
saved me 20 morning minutes, but waiting and watching out the window was
a waste. I was so off I miscalculated the time so I didn't get in a
full 20 before elementary carpool either. Just 10min again. So 40 min
total, instead of my usual hour of elliptical. Zumba with
Marian. It was freezing and snowy, and I was late, so I drove. Small
class, just seven of us. Class stats 5956 steps. 2.64 miles. Fitbit
calorie estimates 346/410. AvHR115, high144, in zone 15 of the 57
minutes. I had my Schoshe, but I must have forgotten to turn it off
yesterday because it was dead. I did get in two more 20min sessions on
the elliptical, and I even did weights, although I'm out of practice and
routine. It was a little haphazard. We'll see if I did enough to feel
sore tomorrow. Better weather for after school pickups. The sun was
shining and melted all the snow on our southern exposure without me
having to really shovel (I'd done a bit on the front sidewalk). Got
another basketball highlight muvee done and scanned in and uploaded the
physicals to get the boys all registered for the school sports. Dragging
a bit during the day, almost gave in to a nap. #3 had basketball
practice after school, then he stayed to watch the girls game. Hubs had a
company gathering (dinner and NBA game) so he wasn't home until late.
1130 (Wednesday) 178.3. Steps 26085. Total Burn 3123. Exercise Burn 1064/1315 (60minElliptical, Zumba). Calories in 2700. I
got in my three 20min elliptical sessions in during the morning rush. I
finished up the show "Glitch" ... usually having 20min left on a show
is what gets me back to the gym later in the day. Without that, I didn't
make it back down, staying at my hour of elliptical for today. Zumba
with MZL. 6749 steps. 3.07 miles. Fitbit Calories estimates 397/435.
AvHR110, High135, in zone 10 of the 68 minutes. Scosche said 515
calories, avHR110, High156, in zone 8min. Not the best HR, although I
seem to get the steps in here. Not really feeling sore from my weights
yesterday, but my usual dragginess of late. After class I stopped at
Walmart and Sams. Picked up some fabric for more hanging dishtowels.
Back at home, the 12x12 boxes I'd ordered had arrived, so I spend some
time in the scrapbook room ... although it's going to take a LOT of time
to get anything done. Even without my additional elliptical I got the
steps in today. Putting away groceries, vacuuming, cleaning. Hubs came
home preoccupied. He apparently has invested in a hot tub for Christmas
(and was starting on some prep).
