by jltitus on January 3, 2007
I thought I should add to my post for today because, well, I’m pretty darn proud of myself. I’m really trying to eat better, work out and just get some of this weight off. I know today is only one day but I ate great!!!! No Carb w/o a protein and I even went to the gym. I didn’t really want to go. I’m good at planning for it and then chickening out at the last minute. Well, today I went and ran on the treadmill for 3 miles. I was so proud of myself. I think I’m going to set the goal for this month to run 3 miles 3-4 times a week, in addition to working out with my trainer. Next month I’ll make a new goal. I’m sort of thinking too of devising some simple, yet effective, incentive plan for myself. Something like 1 point for each hour I work out at the gym, 1 point for eating right for the day and then x points for some reward. I just need ti figure out the reward part.
Hummmm…….. camera lens?……Wacom writer?……. books?…… special treat?….
I just don’t know… Ideas?
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by jltitus on May 29, 2006
So today was Memorial Day…. a day to honor those that have fought in wars to keep us free… a day off from work. So what did you do today? I’d love to say I did a whole bunch of things. I’d love to say that I got all the cleaning done in the house, all the floors vacuumed, all the clothes washed oh, and all my pictures scrapbooked.
BUT… I didn’t do much today. I didn’t get up until late but I did get the laundry done, got the toilets cleaned and then it was off to work on my blog some more. The more and more I work with Typepad, the more I like it. It’s so much easier than LiveJournal.
I even made it to the gym today to meet my trainer. I really like my trainer she’s the best. Today she “shocked” my body. Basically she was saying that when you plateau you body is so used to your routine that it can do the same things it did before but more efficiently so you’re not loosing any weight. So we did weights today and on some I used light weights but lots of reps, for others it was high weight and low reps then, it was cardio. Let me just say I hate the elliptical machine. I really hope I start seeing some pounds drop off. It irritates me that Eric can loose so easily and I have to work at it.
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by jltitus on April 17, 2006
Today was an ordinary day like any other. I worked like crazy at work, nothing new there. I’m looking at taking another project on the end of they year. I’m not sure if I’ll be able to handle it, the Boston project I’m working on now and a project in Canada I’ll start so but I’m thinking about it. I want a promo, a raise of huge proportions and I’m stepping it up to get it I suppose.
In other news… I went to the gym today to meet with my trainer, I have a sessions with her Mondays every week. Well, I got there early so I did 20 minutes on the treadmill and then met with her. We worked on arms and legs today. I was feeling pretty good working out until the end piece. She gave me two ten pound weights to hold one in each arm and had me do lunges around the gym. I did the first bit pretty good. I even did the second bit well she said. But I couldn’t do the third and four sets. After the second set I stood there to rest a minute and then she wanted me to start and I told her I couldn’t, my heart was beating like a son of a gun and I told her I was having a hard time catching my breath. She had me breath through my nose and out my mouth. It wasn’t long until I told her I was totally dizzy and felt like puking. She noted that I was turning white. She stood there talking to me, asking if I was OK and it was so weird. I could feel my heart beating out of my chest and the sounds I heard become more and more muffled. I could barely hear what she was saying. She had me sit in a chair and we chatted for a while as she helped me through whatever it was my body was telling me. I love my trainer Lindsey. She’s so nice. She works me hard but she’s understanding too. I sat there for about 5-10 minutes until I caught my breath and felt Ok again. Needless to say we ended the session there. I’m not sure what happened. I mean I at today and everything. The only thing I can think of is that I had this drink at lunch that was supposed to be like a liquid vitamin/mineral pill. It could have been that. It’s sort of frustrating though because I’ve notice that I really have to watch and make sure I eat protein now and then today happened. If it happens again, I’m so at the Dr’s office. Oh, and no more liquid vitamin crap either.
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by jltitus on January 10, 2006
I just realized that it’s been a while since I wrote last and figured it was time for an update. I’m not sure really who I’m sending this update to but to whomever is out there reading this, here ya go.
Things have been going pretty good lately. I’m getting back in the swing of things with work and my big project there which is a good thing. I’ve actually got a ton of things to do with it between now and the end of next week. It’s good to be busy but hard at the same time because January seems to be the least productive month for me of the year. I’m not sure yet but I think I might be off to Boston again the middle of March for a few weeks which could be nice and a pain at the same time. I’ll know more soon.
This weekend Eric and I didn’t do much of anything but we did have an AWESOME dinner Sunday night. We invited some friends over and we’d made homemade whole wheat ravioli with chicken, sun dried tomatoes and cheese in them for dinner and I made a homemade, made with real pumpkin, cheesecake. It was such a nice night. Jennifer, Robert, Eric and I don’t get together enough.
We’ve been hitting the gym at least three times a week. Oh,I had to change my trainer because my other one changed her hours to only work until 3pm. So now I have Lindsey. She’s the best. She and I can chat, laugh and enjoy the workout yet, at the same time she’s kicking my butt, telling me I can do it and not to be a whimp. She’s good. I really like her. In other health, weight news, I haven’t reduced my percent body fat yet, at all. I’ve only lost a minimal pound or two. So, I’m going to continue to watch what I eat for the rest of the month and if I’m still not loosing, I’m going to check with my Dr. I figure it’s about time for a physical anyway so,I’ll get a physical and then see if he can prescribe a nutritionist for me since I’m at high risk for heart disease, cancer and I’m considered obese. I would love to have my own nutritionist to help me with this so that I can have a healthy fat percentage. I’m not expecting to be a rail, that’s not what I’ve ever wanted. I just want to be healthy as I get older rather than waiting too long and HAVING to do something about it, I’d rather be proactive.
In other news, I got a few ergo toys for at home which should make life a little easier ergonomically at home. I’m typing on my new keyboard right now and loving it. It’s really nice and then I have this cool thing that holds my monitor which is nice too. Here’s the new toys.
Well, off to bed. I’m trying to be better about getting some decent sleep.
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by jltitus on December 9, 2005
Let me just say that I forgot to mention that Eric and I both went to the gym last night and worked out. I came home feeling great and wondering why I’ve put this whole weight removal thing off for so long. You might ask yourself, why weight REMOVAL. Well, here’s my thinking. weight loss implies you loose something but you might find it again. Sort of like when you loose your keys and can’t find them, eventually they turn up again. I say weight removal because I’m planning on removing the weight, never to see it again, Like when you remove a piece of furniture, burn it and know that no one else is going to see that chair. That’s what I plan with my weight removal. I’m going to remove the weight from my body and never see it again. How good will that feel…. I can’t wait until I’m to my proper weight and % body fat. I would be remiss if I didn’t say I’m a little nervous about next week. Tuesday I head for Boston and I’m not home until late Friday. I’m determined, to continue working out, even if I’m not here. I’ve also got to keep in mind that I need to watch what I eat too. Usually when I go away for business I eat high on the hog… Example, last year I had Kobe beef.. So we’ll see how I do on my own..
This year for gifts Eric and I did it a little different, he took the guy names and I took the girl names. I’m almost ready for Christmas this year. I’ve gotten Mom’s, Julie’s, Hollie’s, Beth’s and Kathy’s gifts. I’ve just about got two presents that I’m making done. I’ve gotten everyone’s gift but my grandmother. I have NO IDEA what to get her. She doesn’t really need anything per say but I should get her something. As for Eric…. well he hasn’t even started. We’re planning on getting his shopping done tomorrow because I want it all done, and wrapped before I leave for Boston.
Why? Well, I’m gone to Boston and then I get back on Friday the 16th, well Sunday the 18th we head to Washington. My mother (side note.. MOM YOU’RE THE BEST) helped to get Eric into both the Othello hospital and the 14th avenue clinic to shadow the x-ray tech so he can get more points for his applications in the spring. So we’re going to head up early and do that and then sometime, around Christmas we’ll head over to Ellensburg for the holiday. I hope we do it like last year. I love Christmas there because it’s a bunch of people. Last year mom and I brought grandma over too, which made it that much more special. I’m so glad my mom and mother-in-law get along so well that we have combined holidays all the time… I’m so lucky..
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by jltitus on December 7, 2005
Well, tonight I met with my “official” trainer. Her name is Heather. She seems pretty nice but isn’t as outgoing as I might like but it was only the first visit. Tonight we worked out the arms. We did arm pulls, free weights and then the torso. The torso machine was pretty cool. You know in “the old days” how the workout people used to tell you to twist your upper body left to right while keeping your lower body still? Well this machine was sort of like that but you twisted against resistance, for me, 50 lbs. SO after a while I could really feel it. I do have to say that this whole loosing weight thing feels pretty good right now. I mean, I’m not happy about my weight but I am happy that each and every time I go I feel new muscles that I didn’t really think were there. It feels great to know that I’m working them and that eventually my body will be much toner and I’ll be much more fit than I am now. What makes this so much easier than all the other times is that Eric and I are in this together. It feels really good to be helping each other succeed at something we both want for each other. It’s actually fun to go to the gym together. We’ve done a 3 month gym membership before but didn’t go but a few times because neither of us liked the place that much. What’s nice about the place we’re going now, we both like it, we both want to go, it’s close and of course… they have basketball 
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by jltitus on December 7, 2005
Eric and I started our “Improved Health” program just this week. Monday we both saw a physical trainer and went through about a 30-45 minute session. Well, it’s two days later and we’re still sore. Eric, poor guy was so sore last night/this morning that he could fall asleep because he couldn’t get comfortable. SO early this morning he went down to the couch and sleep because he could get comfortable. Poor guy. Me, I’m having a wonderful time (detect sarcasm here) going up and down the stairs and this morning I noticed that I do have upper abs. This was noticed when I raised my arms above my head. I felt that wonderful pain of working muscles I didn’t know I had. Today I got to my trainer again. We’ll see what happens… Eric sees his tomorrow or Friday.
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by jltitus on December 6, 2005
Well, I did it. I got myself to the gym again. Eric and I signed up for personal trainers to help us in our quest to loose weight and be accountable for our success. I told both the my trainer, Heather, and Eric’s trainer, Jake, what our wager was on who lost their weight and what we got. Well, that spurred a competition between the trainers so now each is determined to beat the other, in a nice way. Oh and we got a sweet deal on the training session HOWEVER, I had to agree to let them take before and an after picture and I’d provide a testimonial if all went well. Great, now my fat will be out there for all to see, however at this point whatever gets me motivated is worth it. I’ve given a half hearted attempt several times to loose weight but not a serious commitment… well now, we’re serious! Wish me luck!
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by jltitus on December 5, 2005
Well, today both Eric and I went to the gym for the first time. The first time you come to the gym you meet with a personal trainer just to get some info on eating better, exercises for you specifically and things like that. Eric was there at 10am this morning and I came in at 11am. We both got a butt kicking! I worked out with my personal trainer and was so embarrassed by my lack of physical fitness. I kept apologizing to my personal trainer. I didn’t work but a bit and my muscles felt it. Man, I’m out of shape. One of the things they talked about was personal trainer sessions. It’s not a bad deal basically it breaks down to $25 a session for each of us. Eric and I are seriously thinking about it for next month. We could spend $200 a month on personal trainers and meet that trainer onces a week. That seems like a lot but we’re both committed and by meeting the trainer once a week we can taper down to less and less until we’ve developed the habit. Wish us luck…
Oh, I did find out something interesting too. I knew I was overweight. I didn’t know that I’m classified as obese based on my percent body fat. Let’s just say, I need to loose 22% body fat to fall in the fitness category. Man, I’m going to have a long way to go. I’m going to have to be disciplined and get in a routine. I hope I can do this. I know I can, it’s just a matter of DOING IT!!!
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by jltitus on December 4, 2005
Eric and I went out to PF Chang’s last night, our favorite place. We had a great waiter and a wonderful time. It was nice to just make and evening for us. We talked a lot about a lot of things The big thing we talked about a lot was fitness, namely ours and the lack there of. I’ve wanted to loose something like 30 lbs… for the last couple of years but haven’t really given it 100% because “it’s too hard”. What I’m really saying to myself is that I don’t think I can do it and I don’t think I’m worth the effort. Stupid, huh…. SO the weight issue along with the weather change and my snappy, short temper lately have made me realize, I REALLY need to do something. I mean really do it. After talking for a while Eric and I agreed to both be committed as we both would like to be about 30 pound lighter. SO we came up with a challenge, I think it’s pretty good.
Weightloss Challenge:
1) Jona can’t buy,or be gifted, a video ipod until she reaches her goal weight!
2) Eric can’t buy, or be gifted, an XBox 360 until he reaches his goal weight!
This morning we got up and weighed ourselves as our baseline. We’ll weigh each other every Sunday and chart it with the hope it goes down each week. Next step, join a gym.
I’ve been calling around and seeing what type of deals we can get with my Intel employment. I’m also going to go to the grocery store and get healthy things to snack on so there’s no temptation to eat poorly. I know we can both do it. We just need to be disciplined.
Here’s hoping we do it.
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