I was working on my current journal entries and it wouldn't save ... and indication that I'm out of space on that particular post. Once I'm positive my Daily Doings have been re-recorded in the monthly update, I'll link to that month and delete the original entry. As I was double checking - it appears I never did a December 2014 post! I created my collage. I'll have to check and see if I have the stats.
Anyway ... here's my JenB's Journal.
Glad I checked before I deleted my original!
1201 (Monday) Weight 150.5. Good Day. Fitbit Steps 30985. Total Burn 3468. Exercise Burn 1750/1781 (60minElliptical, Zumba, 10milesBike, 2milesIncline). Calories in 2000. I was anticipating a bad morning with Anxiety Child after the long weekend but ... it didn't happen! As I dropped him off at school (and he got out of the car without me walking him in) I told him how proud I was. He replied "I even surprised myself!" So ... good morning. I even went home quick and updated some things on the computer before heading out to Zumba (I had prepped to go straight if drop-off was difficult causing me to stay at the school for a while). Zumba was good. I lead a few numbers again (as there weren't a lot of backup instructors again today). I went to stop at Kmart on the way home to grab an online order (ship to store) and use up some points, but their doors were closed! Computers down. Oh well. I stopped at SmithsMarketplace and grabbed a few things (#1 son had made a list). Then home, got some additional exercise and mommy stuff done. Afternoon carpools. #3 had basketball practice in the evening, actually double practice. #2 just stayed after school until his practice from 5-7, then stayed during #3's practice until 9:00, just practicing free throws. I picked them both up at 9:00. Then off to bed!
1202 (Tuesday) Weight 149.7. Good Day. Fitbit Steps 33944. Total Burn
3652. Exercise Burn 1900/1970 (60minElliptical, Zumba, Weights,
10milesBike, 2milesIncline). Calories in 2300. Hey ... where's my
little weight drop after my good Monday? I admit to being a little
disappointed stepping on the scale. Another good morning with #4. I
don't dare get my hopes up ... A good workout at Zumba. Home by 10:00 to
get in more exercise, I did weights, bike and some treadmill. #2
had an away game after school. Hubs went to it and sent me text updates
(they won). I made tacos for dinner, then #5 had his first
basketball practice of the season. He was so excited! #3 and #4 came
along too, and played some ball at an unoccupied part of the gym. One of
the ladies from Thursday Zumba has a boy on the team too. We hadn't
really talked before, but we chatted during the practice. I walked a
little, getting in around 3000 steps. I'd done pretty good on calories
during the day (dang salted caramels keep tempting me though). But then
hubs brought home some donuts. Donuts! Dang rainbow sprinkle cake donut.
#2 got back around 9:30 (we had to pick him up from the high school).
All three teams won!
1203 (Wednesday) Weight 150. Good Day. Fitbit Steps 36337. Total Burn
3716. Exercise Burn 1610/2030 (60minElliptical, Zumba, 10milesBike,
BBWalk7500). Calories in 2100. Still no drop on the scale :( This
morning ... Anxiety Child struggled. He wasn't too bad, no out and out
crying or screaming, but I could tell he was very down. It was a dreary
day weather wise too, that doesn't help. I went ahead and walked him in.
It was an inside day anyway. Not that cold, but wet. They had the kids
go to the auditorium to be supervised as the teachers were still in a
meeting. I was able to pull away without much issue. I stopped in the
office to correct an attendance issue (#4 had come in late last Tuesday,
been marked absent and it hadn't been adjusted even though he had been
in school that day). I went straight to Zumba, I was early today. I'd
brought some toys as they were asking for donations. Did my dancing,
then stopped at Sam'sClub for milk, apples, etc. #1 had the day off, so
he was around. He went into work as they had called and said he'd won a
prize ... turns out it was a set of Beats wireless headphones. Those go
for almost $400! He was pretty pleased! Our garage door spring broke
Monday, and the repairmen came out today and fixed it. At least the
weather wasn't too bad while I had to stay parked outside. I was trying
to figure out the practice schedule after school when I realized #3 had
practice YESTERDAY not today. Ooops! It's so hard to keep everything
straight. Dang it! He had a game in the evening. I walked while I
watched and got almost 8000 steps. Easy win for the boys. I made chicken
pillows for dinner (which I don't eat myself, although I had some plain
baked chicken) and lemon jello cake for dessert.
1204 (Thursday) Weight 149.8. Good Day. Fitbit Steps 32411. Total
Burn 3414. Exercise Burn 1631/1735 (60minElliptical, Zumba, 10milesBike,
1mileIncline). Calories in 2100. Not the best day food-wise, lots
of empty calories. Finishing up the Fall candy corn, opening another
package of salted caramels for the holiday. Got in my Zumba and other
exercise. #3 had a game in the evening. A bit of a drive. Not a lot of
space for walking while watching, but I did do some pacing and got some
steps.
1205 (Friday) Weight 149.5. Pretty Good Day. Fitbit Steps 35314.
Total Burn 2783. Exercise Burn 900/1102 (40minElliptical, Zumba).
Calories in 2200. A bit of an off day. Friday mornings get
complicated with multiple morning carpools. I didn't get down to the gym
this morning. I hit Zumba after dropping off the middle-schooler to
late start. Early out for the elementary ... I just don't seem to have
"my day" in between it all. At least the early out allowed me to get to
the high school in time to see the start of the sophomore basketball
game. #2 did great. I video taped his game, then walked during the JV
game. I stopped and grabbed some Dominos pizza on the way home. It had
been a long time since we had it, but although we loved the Parmesan
bites, the pizza didn't really hit the spot.
1206 (Saturday) Weight 149.4. Decent Day. Fitbit Steps 18050. Total
Burn 2549. Exercise Burn 500/868 (40minElliptical). Calories in 2150. No
Saturday sleep in as #2 needed to be dropped off at the high school by
8:00 for his practice, and #5 had an 8:00 game. Luckily the two
locations were close so I was able to easily combine the two trips. The
little one won his game 20-0. Ouch! I really wanted the other team to
make at least one basket! I picked up #2 after his practice, then took
#3 and #4 out shopping. #3 wanted some jeans, as the cooler weather is
coming (apparently none of the ones his brother's wore and handed down
work) and #4 wanted some football gloves. Grabbed some jeans at Kmart
(with my Fitstudio points), but weren't able to find the gloves. Tried a
couple other stores with no luck. #2 was texting that he needed a ride
to friend's ... per usual! I stopped home, looked online and made a stop
on the way dropping #2 off. Grabbed him some knee pads for basketball
(picked up some for #3 as well) and got the gloves for #4. He's actually
a bit excited for school now to try them out at recess with his
friends. #3 had an afternoon basketball game. No place to walk at all,
so I ran the video camera. Hubs had suggested going out to eat and I was
willing, but the place was booked, so we ended up staying in. Hubs did
hit Sam'sClub to buy BBQ makings for tomorrow and grabbed some Popeyes
chicken on the way home.
1207 (Sunday) Weight 149.9. Bad Day. Fitbit Steps 10181. Total Burn
2150. Exercise Burn 250/467 (20minElliptical) Calories in 3600. I
finally got my sleep in ... although I naturally woke earlier than I
would have wanted. I made breakfast for the boys. We were almost out of
the regular mix for the waffles. I suppose I could have made some from
scratch. I used my more expensive mix (which is the only one I'll eat)
and the boys actually prefer the cheap one! I ended up eating way too
much at breakfast. I got hit with the sleepies after, and went and lay
down. I figured it had been a while since I'd had a "rest day" and
didn't really plan on exercising. But ... sometimes I just feel the need
to move, and I did end up doing one session. I walked to/from church.
The weather has been lovely for "winter" these past couple weeks. I'll
take it! Then we prepped for the BBQ. I had totally spaced off
marinating any chicken! I always do it, I'm not sure why I didn't think
about it. I hurried and put some tenders in and hubs grabbed some
pre-marinated turkey to include with the steaks. We had invited my MIL,
SIL and her two little boys over and wanted to make sure we had enough. I
also failed on the rolls. I had checked for some frozen ones to put out
to rise, but we were out. I considered making some from scratch, but
decided to just go with the quick and easy Brazillian cheese rolls that
we've been enjoying lately (ever since #3 made them for a Spanish class
project). They were actually a huge hit with our guests. Of course the
meat and potatoes were wonderful too. Again, I ate too much. And then
there was dessert ... Skookie. NOT a good eating day, and not much
activity to counteract the calories!
1208 (Monday) Weight 152.7. Good Day. Fitbit Steps 31996. Total Burn
3559. Exercise Burn 1650/1860 (60minElliptical, Zumba, 8milesBike,
2milesIncline). Calories in 1750. Well, my self-destructive Sunday
showed up on the scale Monday morning. Not really a big surprise. It did
motivate my Monday to be a good one. Got back on the hour/elliptical
bandwagon, went to Zumba, and got in some additional exercise. It helped
that #4 had gone to school without issue. The afternoon was a bit
congested. After carpools, I had to take #3 back to the school for an
appointment with the school counselor (just the standard 8th grade "lets
plan the next four years" one). Back home for a bit, then back to the
school again for basketball practice. Luckily another mom was helping
out, or I would have had to make another trip at 8:00. I did go back for
pickup at 10:00. #2 had a game in the afternoon, but it was away. It
wasn't too far from Hubs work though, so he stopped in. They got beat
though, their first loss this season. In addition to the oodles of
activity, I kept calories in check too.
1209 (Tuesday) Weight 149.0. Good Day. Fitbit Steps 27744. Total Burn
2886. Exercise Burn 1130/1208 (60minElliptical, Zumba). Calories in
2100. Happy that my hard work yesterday did get reflected on the
scale. #4 was still doing fine as far as school, which is especially
helpful on a Tuesday. It's the only way I can make it to class on time. I
was feeling just a tad off, and my HRM was misbehaving as well.
Frustrating! I made a run to Sam'sClub after Zumba to restock on some
supplies (milk, eggs, bread, etc). I'm usually really productive on
Tuesdays, getting in a weight workout in addition to cardio ... but
today? I was dragging. I took a little rest and ended up not really
doing anything for a couple hours. Never did get the weights done. After
picking up the kids from school, they begged to go to Airborne (a local
trampoline park) and this was one of the only "two for Tuesday" deal
days it would work out. So we went. That was another few hours of
sitting (the drive to and from, plus a little over two hours there while
they bounced). I tried walking around for a bit, but then it got too
crowded to do it comfortably. We got back just in time for me to run #5
to his basketball practice. #4 came along too and shot hoops with one of
the other brothers. I got quite a few steps in walking up and down the
hall. Ok on calories today, but still ate too much junk. I was pretty
pooped at the end of the day. Still had to go grab #2 at the high
school, returning from another set of away games (they won, a sweep for
all three teams).
1210 (Wednesday) Weight 149.1. Good Day. Fitbit Steps 23717. Total
Burn 2976. Exercise Burn 1000/1297 (60minElliptical, Zumba). Calories in
3000. #4 was struggling today as there was a substitute at at
school. I didn't want to burden a sub, and felt like he probably
wouldn't be missing as much, and brought him back home for a home school
day. I set him up with plenty of work (he is very self motivated) and I
did hit Zumba. I was afraid I'd be late, but they were even later than I
was and I still got my full hour. Back at home with the munchkin. He'd
done well on his assignments and instead of giving him more self work, I
did actually stay in "teacher" mode and we did some writing and
vocabulary ... and the child was NOT that cooperative (slouching, being
sloppy, complaining) and I told him that was NOT allowed, as I know he'd
never act that way for a real teacher. I took him back (as we'd agreed
upon) for the afternoon, as they had rotations, which would be the same
even with a sub. In the evening, we had a family outing planned to
Thanksgiving Point, to see the lights there while in a limo (set up by
my MILs realtor as a thank you for her house purchase). Hubs ended up
having to work late, which left the evening a bit up in the air. I do
NOT drive on freeways, in traffic, at night ... the 19-year old could,
but that wouldn't ease my anxiety much. We were going to try and meet my
MIL and carpool with her, but had to pick up #3 from practice (#2
wasn't going to come as he still had practice until later). Hubs told us
to meet him at the freeway entrance. Needless to say I was stressed and
my anxiety was so high I was feeling physically ill. That and all the
headlights, brake lights flashing gives me a headache. At least the
weather was fine, snow and ice just would have added to the already
extreme anxiety. I was sure we were so late that we were going to miss
it and it would all be for naught ... but they waited. It was fun, my
boys enjoyed being in the limo with all the cousins. We got hot
chocolate after and saw a reindeer. We stopped at Popeyes for some
dinner. #2 had gotten a ride home (good thing, as we didn't make it back
until later). My anxiety continues to plague me after such an event is
over too ... I dwell on it and my shortcomings and sink into a
depression. Fun stuff! With the hot chocolate and fried chicken, calories were high too.
1211 (Thursday) Weight 149.3. Pretty Good Day. Fitbit Steps 21993.
Total Burn 2830. Exercise Burn 1050/1150 (60minElliptical, Zumba).
Calories in 2250. #4 was in decent spirits and ready to go to school
when he was hit with extreme stomach pains. I could tell this wasn't
just anxiety. I'd ended up at the Instacare a year or so ago with #3,
and they were going to rush him to the hospital for an ultrasound he was
in so much pain ... when he had some explosive diarrhea (attempting to
give a urine sample) and suddenly felt better. I was thinking this was
the same thing, although I was looking up the medical information on our
new insurance just in case. My oldest was home, so I quickly ran #5 to
school. #4 had gone to the bathroom and the pain had seemed to pass. I
was fine missing Zumba, but as the 19-year old was there, I told him to
keep an eye on his brother and I didn't let myself off the hook. #4 was
fine when I got back, and I went ahead and took him to school. With #1
home, I had him pick up the little ones from school while I went to the
high school to watch #2 in his basketball game. I video taped it, so no
walking, but I was standing most of the time (I prefer it to sitting).
Then #3 had his game ... it was across town, really pushing my driving
anxieties to the limit. We did make it, but I was quite stressed during
the drive. My energy was completely sapped. I video taped some of the
game, but could tell it wouldn't be a good one for highlights (they were
getting squashed). We took the long way home (on side streets, I just
wasn't up to the freeway again) and stopped at Kmart as the kid wanted a
sweater to wear tomorrow as the boys dress up before games. Used my
Fitstudio points and got one for him for less than $1 out of pocket.
1212 (Friday) Weight 149.1. Ok Day. Fitbit Steps 10385. Total Burn
2118. Exercise Burn 350/439 (30minElliptical). Calories in 2200. I
really feel like I've been dragging since Tuesday. Well, even back over
the weekend. The thought of Zumba today was just too overpowering,
especially as it wasn't a close one, but one across town. I debated
trying to hit the closer MZL one, even though I'd only get in about 30
minutes with the middle school late start ... but honestly I wasn't sure
I had 30 minutes in me. I just went back home and crawled back in bed.
Early out at the elementary, then middle school pickup. The boys went
back to the high school for a varsity game in the evening. Blah... Poor
#2 isn't feeling very energetic either, he said it was hard to make it
through the game (just watching). Very unlike him.
1213 (Saturday) Weight 149.2. Bad Day. Fitbit Steps 10558. Total Burn
2054. Exercise Burn 300/375 (20minElliptical). Calories in 2800. #5 had an 8:00 game, so
I didn't really get my sleep in. Hubs and #3 went to the church for a
ward social. I asked the little ones if they wanted to hit it after the
game but they were not interested. When #3 got back, we worked on his
science fair project and got it completed. Hubs went to help his mom
(unloading boxes and such) then he came home and took the kids to
chick-fil-a, dropping #2 and #3 off at a local high school where they
were cheering on the 9th grade team. I picked them up afterward. Hubs had brought me home some chick-fil-a too ... thus the high calories for the day.
1214 (Sunday) Weight 149.5. Bad Day. Fitbit Steps 7173. Total Burn
1972. Exercise Burn 150/291 (10minElliptical). Calories in 2600. Ah
... I finally got to sleep in! Hubs had some work to do. I made Sunday
Circles for the boys. The past two days, I still needed to hit 10K for
my Pact, but not today. Still, I did feel like doing a small, 10 minute
session. Went to church, then went out to my folks for dinner. My
brother, his wife and two little girls came too. #2 stayed home as he
was still feeling sick.
1215 (Monday) Weight 151.1. Pretty Good Day. Fitbit Steps 21164.
Total Burn 2881. Exercise Burn 800/1198 (30minElliptical, Zumba).
Calories in 2300. #2 attempted to get up and said he almost passed
out in the shower. I did take him to early morning driver's ed, but he
texted and had me pick him up before school started. He couldn't make
it. He came home and slept all day. #4 struggled a bit this morning. I
usually just slip on slippers when I'm dropping kids off and staying in
the car, but he wanted me to walk him into class, so I had to go back
and put on shoes. He did ok, and I made it to Zumba on time. Good class.
I didn't do my usual Kmart stop as I'd placed an online order recently
and hadn't replenished my points yet, but I did stop at Smiths. Grabbed
some prescriptions and groceries. #3 had basketball practice in the
evening (but just one, not the usual two). #1 picked up Papa Murphy's
for pizza dinner.
1216 (Tuesday) Weight 149.8. Ok Day. Fitbit Steps 22682. Total Burn
2791. Exercise Burn 850/1108 (30minElliptical, Zumba). Calories in 2650.
#2 stayed home from school this morning, which meant I got to sleep
in a bit (without the usual 6:30 drop-off). #4 had a substitute again
today, and again was freaked out about it, so I told him I'd homeschool
him for the morning but he had to go in for the regular rotations in the
afternoon. I prepped some stuff for him ... he is very self motivated,
not needing me to stand over him to make sure he gets things done. I
dropped off #5 then hit Zumba. It was a good class, over 400 on both
devices. Back home to my two kids home ... had to check on #2 because he
still wasn't up. Did some work with #4. I actually enjoy the homeschool
somewhat, but it does cut into my day. He now knows the Preamble ...
and I can't get the School House Rock song out of MY head! I dropped #4
off around 12:30, then #2 decided to try his final class (to make him
eligible to play ball that day) so I dropped him at school too. Grabbed
the kids when elementary got out and hurried over to the high school
where #2's basketball game had already started. We were behind by 10,
but #2 made a great basket just after I got there. The team couldn't
ever quite pull ahead though and lost. I went home after the sophomore
game (I often stay and watch JV in case #2 gets some playing time).
Baked up some chicken which I'll turn into soup or something ...
although the kids like eating it plain right out of the oven. Basketball
practice for #5 in the evening. #4 came too, although he was a little
bored today as none of the other "brothers" came for him to play with.
He'd been doing fine today, but suddenly had a complete melt down while
we waited for practice to finish. He was laying on the floor sobbing
about school. This is SO hard! We picked up #2 and #3 who had stayed to
watch the varsity game (they won) and home. Hubs had a work party, so he
hadn't been home until late. I had been invited of course, but I
struggle so with social situations where I don't know anyone, plus the
long drive at night, plus I had to be around to chauffeur the kidlets! Ate a little too much today, especially without as much activity to combat the calories.
1217 (Wednesday) Weight 151.1. Pretty Good Day. Fitbit Steps 23434.
Total Burn 2736. Exercise Burn 800/1046 (20minElliptical, Zumba).
Calories in 2300. I'm just not getting in my morning elliptical, and then not really getting it in during the afternoon either. Both
my boys home yesterday did go to school today. Zumba got switched to
another church building, much smaller and with carpet. It didn't have
the usual crowd though. I wore my santa hat. #3 made gingersnap cookies
in the afternoon (after practice before his game) to take to his
friend's and teacher's tomorrow. He did have a game at 9:00, but at
least it was close this week. I walked in-between the two bleachers and
got in 5000+ steps, but I should have videoed this game as the boy did
great! He had four or five three pointers and other baskets and assists.
1218 (Thursday) Weight 151.6 Pretty Good Day. Fitbit Steps 21690.
Total Burn 2856. Exercise Burn 850/1163 (40minElliptical, Zumba).
Calories in 2300. #2 didn't have early morning, so I got a bit of a
sleep in. #4 was being a bit hesitant about school and asked me to walk
him in. I prepped all my Zumba stuff and still got there early. They are
going to change to 9:30 come the new year ... I guess it's fine either
way for me. Got in a good workout, then I hit Kmart and Reams
(attempting to find the oreo ice cream cake that they no longer seem to
carry). Got some presents wrapped and under the tree. Pulled out some
t-shirts for the little boys to wear to school tomorrow. #3 had a 6:00
game at Churchill ... I didn't feel up to trying to battle traffic, so
he hitched a ride. One of the boys we know better is now on this team,
so that helps with carpooling. He had basketball practice scheduled for
the evening but it was cancelled, so we actually had a pretty quiet
evening at home. I debated hitting Zumba but just didn't have the
energy.
1219 (Friday) Weight 151.6. Ok Day. Fitbit Steps 14099. Total Burn
2516. Exercise Burn 410/815 (40minElliptical). Calories in 2000. The
usual crazy Friday morning. Sent #5 off with his birthday treat. #4 was
insistent I attend his class party, so I guess I don't get to go to
Zumba today. Bummer was they really didn't need much parental help at
the party ... I slipped out after an hour. I ordered a cake for the
birthday boy to pick up tomorrow ... I think we're pretty set. He asked
me when I was making cinnamon rolls again, so I whipped up a batch and
set them to rising for birthday boy's breakfast! Calories weren't too
bad today according to the count ... I'm thinking I probably forgot to
log some stuff ...
1220 (Saturday) Weight 153.1. Ok Day. Fitbit Steps 11617. Total Burn 2260. Exercise Burn 558. Calories in 2400. No
8:00 in the morning game today, which was nice. Baked the cinnamon
rolls up for breakfast, then headed to the game at 10:00. They lost.
Back at home, we headed out to bowling, as it was the birthday boy's
request. For such last minute lack of planning, we were lucky to get our
lanes and have the turnout we did (out entire family, Maga, Aunt Ana
and her boys, the boy next door and #2's girlfriend). It was fun. We had
pizza (well I didn't have pizza) and then the kids played in the
arcade. #3 had a game at 2:00, they lost as well. They only had five
players and I could tell poor #3 was just exhausted! He looked like he
was about to keel over, but he'd pick it up when it mattered. Our boys
almost tied it up there at the end but I was thinking "No, just let it
be over! No overtime!" We played games in the afternoon, and then more
with Grandma and Grandpa came over for cake and ice cream. Hope the
birthday boy had a good day. I didn't get in any "exercise" today.
1221 (Sunday) Weight 152.3. Bad Day. Fitbit Steps 4609. Total Burn 1914. Exercise Burn 211. Calories in 2300. I
still woke rather early, even though I could have slept in! Made Sunday
Circles then off to church. The primary sang in Sacrament Meeting and I
played piano for it and for primary. #4 seemed in a jovial mood,
although he had a headache toward the end which made him despondent.
Gave him some Motrin when we got back home. We then went out to Maga's
house for the annual Blackham pre-Christmas party. We had soup and rolls
and plenty of dessert (I'd brought brownies, lemon jello cake and
cinnamon rolls, and Maga had a pineapple dessert). We played the candy
bar game (I won $10, #2 got $20) and Bingo. I like having Maga closer!
1222 (Monday) Weight 153.3. Pretty Good Day. Fitbit Steps 21670.
Total Burn 2836. Exercise Burn 940/1133 (40minElliptical, Zumba).
Calories in 1800. With the kids out of school ... no early morning,
no carpools. Hubby was still up and off early though. I went to Zumba
and it was great. There was a high school girl's basketball team
finishing practice in the gym, and they stayed and joined in. It added
some energy, and there was already a decent sized crowd. I did my
numbers, as Nina was the only official instructor there. Got great
numbers on my devices, over 500 on both. Stopped at Kmart on the way
home and grabbed a few additional things using up my Fitstudio points.
Also stopped at Big5 and Smiths. #3 wanted a haircut, so I took him and
ended up cutting off about six inches of my own! It's been a little
unruly and not staying curled. We stopped at the library after and
grabbed some DVDS of "Brain Games" which have interested the kids
lately. Nice and educational too. #2 ended up going out to see the
lights downtown with his girlfriend. Hubs hit the hay early (still
adapting to the exercise exhaustion) and pretty much everyone was down
by 9:00 (sans #2, who was out until past midnight).
1223 (Tuesday) Weight 152.1. Pretty Good Day. Fitbit Steps 19835.
Total Burn 2726. Exercise Burn 910/1030 (40minElliptical, Zumba).
Calories in 2300. I made it to Zumba on time, but sometimes I think
it is easier with the school schedule to keep me on track. Another good
class, and we had quite a few people. I meant to take in a GC to the
teacher but I forgot. I knew I should have prepped it ahead of time! I
did prep chicken for soup, and made Chex mix for the party tomorrow.
Hmmmm, what else happened? Writing in retrospect and nothing much is
standing out! I need to stay more current!
1224 (Wednesday) Weight 152.7. Bad Day. Fitbit Steps 15680. Total Burn 2499. Exercise Burn 600/800 (Zumba). Calories in 2600. I
had told myself if I could get up and started on my stuff (roll dough,
soup, etc.) that I'd hit Zumba. I did get the roll dough done, so I
went. It wasn't very crowded, but I was glad I got a workout in. Back
home to get the dough into breadsticks, make the soup and create the
annual family slideshow. I thought I was doing really well, pretty much
perfectly timed to get out the door and to my folks at 5:00 ... except
that it started at 4:00. Not sure how I got that wrong! Dang it! They
had already started eating, not sure how hungry people were anymore for
my soup, breadsticks and brazillian cheese rolls (good for the
gluten-free crowd, and everyone seems to like them anyway!) Played the
candy bar game, watched the slideshow, exchanged gifts. #4 gave out
first, no surprise. Back home and the kids headed to bed while Hubs and I
prepped santa stuff. Good night! Very tired.
1225 (Thursday) Weight 154.6. Bad Day. Fitbit Steps 1945. Total Burn 1670. No Exercise. Calories in 2500. The
kids didn't wake us up too early. We came out and celebrated our
Christmas morning then headed over to Maga's house. There was snow, I'm
so glad she lives closer now. #3 was in a bit of a funk over not getting
stuff he wanted. I overindulged on some yummy eclairs. My little niece
got a new pedometer (Misfit) so she was trying to get steps. We stayed
there for a while then headed home. Hubs and I watched a movie. My body
isn't used to so little movement and I was a bit stir crazy. I did
consider going down to exercise some ... but I didn't.
1226 (Friday) Weight 154.6. Bad Day. Fitbit Steps 18679. Total Burn
2486. Exercise Burn 500/776 (40minElliptical, BB5000). Calories in 3000.
#3 had been invited to play with the "A" team for a holiday
tournament ... rather like #2 sitting the bench for JV. It's cool to be
asked but you don't know if you'll really get much (if any) playing
time. He had a game at 9:00 (or I would have hit Zumba) at Soccer City.
Basketball at Soccer City! That is where I had played my couple pick-up
games ... and there were no basketball courts when I was there, so I was
curious as to how it would be set up. It was a roll out floor, with
portable baskets and netting. Four courts ...so it was hard to tell
which whistle went with which game. #3 didn't get much playing time,
just a couple minutes. The team won. I did have a little room to walk
around and I got 5000 steps, but it was pure concrete. I'd have worn
different shoes if I'd known. #3 and I stopped at Kmart on the way home,
grabbing some shoe polish (his Sunday shoes are scuffed) and then
grabbed some Christmas clearance (candy and cologne). I picked #2 up
from playing basketball, then dropped him off at his girlfriend's house a
little later. Hubs went out and picked up his brother from the airport,
a holiday surprise for their mom. Then we all went out to dinner
downtown. It was nice, the family is so funny reminiscing about days
past. Such a spendy place though, I have a hard time enjoying expensive
stuff! I did manage to overeat on calories by quite a bit of course!
1227 (Saturday) Weight 154.4. Bad Day. Fitbit Steps 10445. Total Burn
2248. Exercise Burn 400/539 (40minElliptical). Calories in 2900. #2
had basketball practice at 8:00. I arranged for #3 to get a ride to his
two games today (I didn't want to drive the distance and wait the two
hours between games, he didn't even play in the second game at all
anyway). I did drop him off for his carpool and went to the high school
to grab #2, as his practice was supposed to end at 10:00. I gave up and
went home at 10:30 and he called for pickup at 11:30. I ended up taking
him out to hang with friends later too. #1 was working, and the hubs
spent much of the day with his family/brother. That allowed #2 to have a
late night, but I still got to bed early. I don't even remember hubs
coming in (usually I'm a really light sleeper). High calories, trying to
clear out all the chocolates and goodies before the new year ...
1228 (Sunday) Weight 154.3. Bad Day. Fitbit Steps 3252. Total Burn 1829. Exercise Burn 121 (no exercise). Calories in 2800. Hubs
had suggested we invite the family over for breakfast, which we did.
The boys wanted to see Uncle Kolby while he was in town. Hubs made up
some waffle mix from scratch, the way his dad used to. It was a fun
morning. The family left for a bit, then we all got together again in
the evening at Maga's house for brisket and pulled pork. Hubs made his
mashed taters, I made Brazillian cheese rolls, and there were yummy
regular rolls there too. Fun to be with family. There was snow, and #3 took a hard fall on the way into the house. Much playing with the Kendama, the latest craze.
1229 (Monday) Weight 153.7. Good Day. Fitbit Steps 22766. Total Burn
2941. Exercise Burn 1120/1236 (60minElliptical, Zumba). Calories in
2650. #2 had 6:00am practice. Hubs was heading into work, so he took
him so I got to stay in bed, until 8:00 anyway, when I had to pick up
from practice. The roads were bad, but I braved them to hit Zumba
in Draper. A little smaller class than usual (weather/holidays) and my
HRM was misbehaving. Time to change batteries I think. Stopped at Kmart
on the way home and grabbed a neck massager that was marked down to $5
(#4 had wanted one and I had $5 in credit to spend). Back at home I did
laundry, paid the remaining bills, caught up on some family blog posts
... and got in an entire hour on the elliptical. It's been a while since
I've done that. I did take #2 out to a friend's, but #1 was willing to
pick him up in the evening. I didn't want to make that trek out again.
Hubs crashed pretty much as soon as he got home (around 7:00). The
return to exercise is really taking it out of him! I went to bed around
9:00.
1230 (Tuesday) Weight 152.9. Decent Day. Fitbit Steps 15939. Total Burn 2575. Exercise Burn 800/875 (40minElliptical, Zumba). Calories in 2500. #2 had 6:00 in the morning practice again, and I was on duty today. I climbed back in bed when I returned home. My usual Zumba was out of town, so I hit one I'd attended during the summer sometimes. My HRM was really misbehaving, but my Fitbit stats were decent. I did have to go back and grab #2 a little later. Got in a couple elliptical sessions. I made cookie press snowflakes, and then hubs and I went to a family party (his dad's side of the family, who we don't see that often). They had a catered dinner (I didn't like anything, so no extra calories there at least ... although of course I like dessert). We played "Heads Up" and it was pretty loud with laughter. Finished up by showing some photos Hubs had gathered (he's into family history recently).
1231 (Wednesday) Weight 154.4. Pretty Good Day. Fitbit Steps 21173.
Total Burn 2842. Exercise Burn 1050/1133 (60minElliptical, Zumba).
Calories in 2200. Another early morning practice for #2. #3 went
along to watch, as the sophomores were scrimmaging the 9th graders. I
picked them up later, then headed to Zumba. Not quite as good of stats
as I usually get at MZL. Home again to prep for tonight, not a big
party, but we have the grandparents over for games. #1 picked up some
pizza's after work (he said Papa Murphy's was crazy busy). I cleaned up
the house and did get a couple sessions in on the elliptical. I had 10
minutes left (on my show and my hour) I had forgotten about. I hurried
down and did it right before our company came. My folks were watching my
brother's boys, so we had two additional kids playing games. We played a
LOT of games. Scattergories, Apples to Apples, Rummikub, Progressive
Rummy and Heads Up. I had the new "Top That" and Hyper Slide out too. It
was a fun evening. I was tired though (after my early morning) and Hubs
wasn't feeling well and stayed in the bedroom most of the night. He
was awake when I peeked in for a midnight kiss (trying to grab my 30-day
Fitbit graph but I was too late). #2 of course spent the evening with
friends.
Here's my cute boys playing with their cute little cousin New Years Day.
Hubs and his mom and her annual pastry wreath.
