Weigh In and Workout Summary

Today's Weight: 194.5
Last Week's Weight: 195.5
Change: -1
Previous Low Weight: 190
Lbs from Short Term Goal: 19.5

Weight Refection: 
One pound down is BIG for me! I was thrilled with this.
 
Workout Summary:

Monday: Total 45
Spin Class 35 min
Upper Body Strength 10 mins

Tuesday: Total 110 mins
25 mins Treadmill
25 mins Elliptical
60 min Zumba Class

Wednesday: Total 0
 Rest Day

Thursday: Total 60 mins
60 mins Zumba

Friday:Total 30 mins
30 Min Treadmill

Saturday:Rest Day

Weekly Total: 4 hrs 5mins   (245  mins)

 Work Out Reflection
I took an extra Rest Day on Wednesday. I was feeling very fatigued and my arm was VERY sore from the tetanus shot on Tuesday. My plan was to make up the workout on Saturday at a fitness studio near my house. I had a free zumba class coupon, but when I got there Saturday morning they told me the instructor was out of town (I had just looked online for the class, but did not call). I didn't want to drive to town to go to my gym...and had a busy day. I should have done something, but chose not to. My goal this week was 45 mins of activity 5 days. Because of the extra rest day...and having to leave the gym a bit early on Friday I didn't make this goal, but I still have a very active week.

Work Out Goals for This Week:
I will be out of town two days this coming week, but I still want to stay active. I am sad that I will be missing Zumba class on Tuesday. My goals this week are at least 30 mins of activity 5 days and try to hit the Zumba class at the studio near my house on Saturday morning (call first).

Three Things Thursday...Rest Day, Soup, and Crockpot!

1. I took an early Rest Day this week. I usually try to save them for the weekend, but yesterday my arm was really hurting from Tuesday's tetanus shot, so I headed on in, ate supper, and hit the sack early. It is still sore today, but not nearly as bad as yesterday...and I can't miss Zumba :)

2. Does anyone know the calorie count for House soup from a Chinese restaurant? I don't think the count would be too high...just clear broth, shrimp, chicken, and veggies. I've looked around online with no luck.It has been my go to meal lately on Thursday night. It is a quick pick up on the way home from a late Zumba night when it's too late to cook.

3.  Speaking of too late to cook, do any of you have awesome crock pot recipes to share? I do pot roast and chilli in the crock pot (especially in the Fall and Winter), but I need more ideas. With having two late nights at the gym now (Zumba class starts at 7...we get out at 8...and it is almost 9 when I get home on Tuesdays...starts at 6:15 and almost 8 getting home on Thursdays) I need something I can throw in the crockpot for Tommy so he can eat instead of having to wait for me...or picking up food on his way home.

What's Up Doc? Part 2

My appointment with the new doctor was today at 1:30. This morning, I  triple checked that my insurance card was in my wallet, threw my meds in my purse, and headed to work. I have to admit, I was a bit antsy all morning. I left the library at 12:30 to give myself plenty of time to find the office, and had no problems at all. I filled out my paperwork and was sent straight to the lab for blood work and urinalysis. Then I was shown to my room. I waited less than five minutes before the nurse came in to do my vitals and go over my paperwork and medical history. Then she did an EKG and sent me to get chest X-Rays. She assured me that this was all normal with their new patients. After the X-Ray, I was sent back to my room, and in less than five minutes the doctor was in introducing himself to me. He went over my EKG and chest X-Rays and told me they looked great!!! No signs of tachycardia. My BP and pulse were a bit elevated, but he said that could be from nerves. We talked about my thyroid symptoms...and I told him about my exercise routines. We talked about my difficulty losing weight, and he said we would know more after getting back my blood work...and then went to grab it from the lab. When he came back in he said...well I have good news and bad news. And I said to give me the bad news first. He said, "Your bloodwork came back great! and that is only bad news because your symptoms are still present." The good news was also that my bloodwork came back great. He went over every detail of the labwork...explaining everything. The only number that was a little off was my T4 of the thyroid...and he said that it could partly explain the symptoms, but with that being the only number off he really didn't want to change my meds because that could cause other issues. He told me to keep doing everything that I am doing because overall, I am very healthy (RELIEF!) He said if the thyroid symptoms continue and/or I start gaining weight there would be a possibility of needing to see a specialist in Nashville.

Overall, this was an amazing experience for me! I go back in three months for another EKG to check the tachycardia...and to check BP. If those things are normal I could possibly come off my heart medicine! YAY! It was awesome having a doctor that really listened and explained what was going on....so happy I made that appointment back in June!

What's Up Doc?

Tomorrow I have an appointment with a new Doctor. I have been waiting on the appointment since June, so I am excited....but, nervous. I have heard wonderful things about him. A girl that I work with started seeing him in the Spring, so she has assured me that he is a great listener (something my current previous doctor was awful with). Recently, I have been feeling like my thyroid levels were off again, so I'm going to be sure to have him check that.

I will let you guys know how it goes.

I hate that I am this nervous about the appointment!

Weigh In and Workout Summary

Today's Weight: 195.5
Last Week's Weight: 196
Change: -.5
Previous Low Weight: 190
Lbs from Short Term Goal: 20.5

Weight Refection:
Down half a pound. It is something...

Workout Summary:

Monday: Total 35 mins
Elliptical 35 mins

Tuesday: Total 112 mins
30 mins Strength Training Class
22 mins Elliptical
60 min Zumba Class

Wednesday: Total 35 mins
35 min Spin Class

Thursday: Total 100 mins
20 min treadmill
20 min Cycling
60 mins Zumba


Friday:Total 30 mins
30 Min Treadmill

Saturday:Rest Day



Sunday: Tubing the Creek  (Not counting as structured exercise, but activity)


Weekly Total: 5 hrs 12 mins   (312  mins)


 Workout Reflection:
Met this week's goal of 5 hours. Enjoyed both days of Zumba class.
Next week my goal will be at  least 45 mins/5 days

Three Things Thursday

1. Tomorrow my best friend (and my Maid of Honor)  is getting MARRIED! It will be a small simple wedding...(she called me last Friday to tell me the wedding would be tomorrow!) Tonight I am making our bouquets :) I am so excited for her!  I am taking off work tomorrow and we are having a girl's afternoon! FUN!

A picture of us from my Wedding!

2.  Today has been CRAZY! I walked out of my house this morning with my lunch box on the table!!! It contained my breakfast and lunch! I stopped at McDonalds and got a fruit and yogurt parfait minus the granola....and hoping to meet a friend for lunch. The craziest part....I remembered that I had forgotten to pack a fork, went back in the house...grabbed a fork, put it in my purse...and then when I was 15 mins on my way to work realized I didn't have my lunch box. Sheesh....I am crazy!

3.  They are starting a second ZUMBA class tonight at the gym....it is at 6:15 so will get me home a bit earlier than the Tuesday classes (but I am going to keep going to them, too!) The instructor used to dance on Soul Train!...hope I can keep up!

Blenders and Tuesdays

I love reading all about the smoothies you guys make! They look so yummy! I am in the market for a new blender...I bought the blender I have now about 8 years ago...cheap...on vacation. And now it is time (past time) for a new one. I noticed they have the NINJA blender at Sams Club for a decent price...so I may invest now...or ask for it for Christmas. Do you have a blender that you love?? Do any of you own the NINJA?

I am so excited that today is Tuesday! What is so exciting about Tuesdays? ZUMBA! I can't wait!

Hope you are all having a great day!