Good job! Well, I had a salad for lunch and an apple for breakfast. Not too bad. I'm really going to try and do the no sugar no flour thing in earnest. I am eating much less overall now that I spend a lot of time with Brad. I was home last night and totally gorged. It's like I can't handle a pantry. I don't know what's wrong with my brain. The problem is that when I do eat with the boy, it's at restaurants every time. So.... my new solution is that I'm going to be the salad girl. I know that chick sucks, but she's skinnier than I am so whatever.

Gym Hero

Hey ladies! Well I just thought that you should know that I've been to the gym 10 out of the last 10 days!!! I can already feel my clothes fitting much better! I don't feel like a fatty. =) Kara and I did this AWESOME step class at Lifetime on Monday. I almost peed my pants and Kara almost threw up. Now that's what I call a hardcore workout =) I'm also keeping my "points" down. So, we'll see how long this lasts. Oh, gotta go, my soup is hot!

Yay Kelly! Peach salsa sounds gross, but hey, whatever works. I'm feeling slightly better about life today, although I do have an upset stomach. Last night I made some really bad choices. By that I mean I ate my own stuffed shells (albeit low-fat) and two pieces of pizza (albeit thin crust). I felt not good. Today... better. I got an open house this weekend. Weee!! I'm always stoked to be able to pretend I have a job. I'd like to go to the gym today. My brother took my ipod (convenient excuse) so I guess I'll have to go tomorrow. I did put self tanner on last night and that always makes me feel productive.

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Well ladies, I'm quite proud of myself. I joined the gym yesterday. I worked out for 40 mins yesterday and I'm gonna try to do 45 mins today. I have also gotten back into eating salad with peach salsa instead of dressing. So... lets see if I can melt those pounds right off. Also the southwestern veggie flavor of progresso's light soups is my favorite! I've been eating that for lunch instead of a lean cuisine. I'll let you know how long this lasts =) I kinda feel like eating fish tonight. Maybe I'll stop by whole foods. What's everyone else up to?

Kelly

Life is getting in the way

I've gone into workout remission.

I haven't worked out and have blamed it on weather, anniverseries, pizza overload (both our families had us over and served pizza last week) and work. Now I have another log to add to the flames of denial- J and I have to find a place to live for a month! Our landlord stopped by and told J that our house is going to have foundation work done and we have to find someplace else to live for a whole month. What?!?
Luckily a coworker told me she needs a dog/house sitter in April/May, so we may not be huddling in a cardboard box for four long weeks.
I promise to do my Carmen Electra video tonight:

I plan on becoming the girl behind her

So, I had a banana with peanut butter and a small glass of milk for breakfast. I just had one granola bar out of the two bar pack. It was really sweet and rather stale. That's my food intake for the day. O, and two mugs of tea and a few diet pills. What a health nut.

Question, does sexual activity count as working out? If so, how much? Thanks!

Here I am world

Well ladies. I'm just going to say that I have supplied more than enough handle for ya'll to love. Instead of working out yesterday I finished the last 200 pages of a book. So today... I'm going to put working out for one more day. However, all I've had to eat today was a bowl of Kashi cereal, a lean cuisine, and some almonds. So at least I haven't killed it yet. So there ya go. I'm going to go to Lifetime Fitness sometime this week with Kara. If I like it I might become a member! 

I'm here. I'm fat. And I'm ready for action. Bring it.

Tuesday Stretch- Sun Salutation

STEP ONE: Stand facing the direction of the sun with both feet touching. Bring the hands together, palm-to-palm, at the heart

STEP TWO: Inhale and raise the arms upward. Slowly bend backward, stretching arms above the head.

STEP THREE: Exhale slowly bending forward, touching the ground until the hands are in line with the feet, head touching knees.

STEP FOUR: Inhale and move the right leg back away from the body in a wide backward step. Keep the hands and feet firmly on the ground, with the left foot between the hands. Raise the head.

STEP FIVE: While exhaling, bring the left foot back and together with the right. Keep arms straight, raise the hips and align the head with the arms, forming an upward arch.

STEP SIX: Exhale and lower the body to the floor until the the feet, knees, hands, chest, and forehead are touching the ground.

STEP SEVEN: Inhale and slowly raise the head and bend backward as much as possible, bending the spine to the maximum.

STEP EIGHT: While exhaling, bring the left foot together with the right. Keep arms straight, raise the hips and align the head with the arms, forming an upward arch.

STEP NINE: Inhale and move the right leg back away from the body in a wide backward step. Keep the hands and feet firmly on the ground, with the left foot between the hands. Raise the head.

STEP TEN: Exhale slowly bending forward, touching the earth with respect until the hands are in line with the feet, head touching knees.

STEP ELEVEN: Inhale and raise the arms upward. Slowly bend backward, stretching arms above the head.

STEP TWELVE: Stand facing the direction of the sun with both feet touching. Bring the hands together, palm-to-palm, at the heart.

Upper Body Monday

From Sparkpeople.com:
15-Minute Body Weight Workout using body weight and a towel.
Level: Beginner
Equipment: None
We recommend that you warm up, cool down and stretch during every workout session.

Wall Pushups- Reps: 15 Sets: 2
Exercise Details
Starting Position:
Start facing wall, arms length away, feet slightly apart, legs straight (but knees not locked).
Place hands onto wall, slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
Action:
EXHALE: Keeping head in neutral position, bend elbows to lower head/chest toward wall, coming as close as you can to it but not touching it.
INHALE: Straighten arms and return to starting position for one rep.
Special Instructions- The further your feet are away from the wall, the more difficult this exercise will be. Also be sure not to lock knees or elbows.
Muscles Worked: Chest, Triceps, Shoulders

Boxer- Reps: 15 Sets: 2
Exercise Details
Starting Position: Stand with feet hip-width apart, knees bent, torso almost parallel to floor. Hug elbows to sides, hands near chest.
Action:
EXHALE: Extend left arm forward (palm down), right arm back (palm up).
INHALE: Hug arms in. Repeat, switching arms.
Special Instructions: Keep back flat and arms parallel to the floor, head in a neutral position looking at the ground.
Muscles Worked: Upper back, shoulders

Isometric Biceps Hold with Towel- Reps: 1 Sets: 2
Exercise Details
Starting Position:
Twist a large towel so that it is in a long straight line. Step onto one end of the towel with your right foot, grasping the other end of it in your right hand (palm in front of hip facing outward). Keep feet slightly apart, knees slightly bent.
Action: Allow enough tension to feel resistance as you curl your right hand in towards your chest. Hold (with tension) at 90 degrees for 30 seconds. Step further away and hold at 45 degrees for 30 seconds. Switch sides and repeat for one set.
Special Instructions: Adjust resistance by stepping closer (more difficult) or away (easier) from the end of the towel in your hand. You should feel enough resistance during each part of the exercise (may need to adjust it by stepping further away from hand at each different angle mentioned). Be sure not to hold breath.
Muscles Worked: Biceps

Isometric Shoulder Hold with Towel- Reps: 1 Sets: 2
Exercise Details
Starting Position:
Twist a large towel so that it is in a long straight line. Step onto one end of the towel with your right foot, grasping the other end of it in your right hand (palm facing down arm at right side). Keep feet slightly apart, knees slightly bent.
Action: Allow enough tension to feel resistance as you raise your right arm up, approaching a parallel line with the floor. Hold at 45 degrees for 30 seconds. Adjust tension (step further away from hand) and hold arm parallel to floor for 30 seconds. Switch sides and repeat for one set.
Special Instructions: Adjust resistance by stepping closer (more difficult) or away (easier) from you’re the end of the towel in your hand. You should feel enough resistance during each part of the exercise (may need to adjust it by stepping further away from hand at each different angle mentioned). Be sure not to hold breath.
Muscles Worked: Shoulders

The New Workout Plan

Ok, girls- you asked and I supplied...

You've just popped into our "Get Right for the Wedding" workout blog.

I will be posting weekly something that is proof I've been doing something other than laying on the couch eating cake. I hope to make this our source for exercise inspiration so will post weekly workout plans based on whatever you are interested in for the week. That way we won't get bored and will hopefully be aisle ready long before swimsuit season is upon us. I will also try to learn how to post pictures, videos, songs and such since that would also make this something we'd actually want to visit regularly.
Video Link to get us pumped: http://youtube.com/watch?v=pUvMKwPyYLE