http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/29975558/from/ET/
Check out this article from MSNBC. It talks about caffeine and exercise. Very interesting.
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
HOCKEY TOURNAMENTS ARE BRUTAL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This past weekend I went to Waterville Valley for my oldest son's hockey tournament. Rink was beautiful, condo even better, resort outstanding and my companion the best ever! We ate out often, the cheeseburgers were to die for, I ate so many salads, my skin started to look green! After the kids finished their game on Saturday, we headed to the mountain for a little skiing. The fabulous base lodge bar/restaurant had summertime music playing, reminded me of happy hour days. We sat outside, top of the restaurant, in the sunshine. We were working hard on our T-shirt tans. Our crazy sons snow boarded shirtless, (to be 14 again) in the 50+ degree weather.
Suddenly somebody had the bright idea of ordering snackage, lots of snackage! My friend Joy ordered the most delicious looking nachos, piled high with mexican metled cheese, spicy chili, jalepenos and all the other regular fixings. I did not eat one, not one! I could not however make it past the buffalo wings, they are my most favorite! The smell alone put me in a food coma, yes, that's it, a food coma. That's why I caved. I ate a few, not the entire bucket, wanted to, but put the brakes on after seven wings.
Here in lies the problem when dieting, trying to win a contest and having to participate in our regular lives; we often get so tempted, so re-directed and side tracked from our goal at hand. Focus and determination is key. It is all about moderation, I get it!
Sure would be nice to be able to eat what ever I wanted. My friend Linda for example, eats those huge honey buns, comes to work at lunchtime with McDonalds or Wendy's and never gains a pound. How is that fair? Hate those people with super metabolisms!
The weigh-ins are not my favorite part of this contest; I am not a big fan of the scale. I have decided to take it up a notch and give Stephanie a run for her money over the next few weeks. It's time to get serious and quit whining. My "A" game is officially in high gear Stephanie! I'm going for the big win!!! See you at beach body boot camp!
S
This past weekend I went to Waterville Valley for my oldest son's hockey tournament. Rink was beautiful, condo even better, resort outstanding and my companion the best ever! We ate out often, the cheeseburgers were to die for, I ate so many salads, my skin started to look green! After the kids finished their game on Saturday, we headed to the mountain for a little skiing. The fabulous base lodge bar/restaurant had summertime music playing, reminded me of happy hour days. We sat outside, top of the restaurant, in the sunshine. We were working hard on our T-shirt tans. Our crazy sons snow boarded shirtless, (to be 14 again) in the 50+ degree weather.
Suddenly somebody had the bright idea of ordering snackage, lots of snackage! My friend Joy ordered the most delicious looking nachos, piled high with mexican metled cheese, spicy chili, jalepenos and all the other regular fixings. I did not eat one, not one! I could not however make it past the buffalo wings, they are my most favorite! The smell alone put me in a food coma, yes, that's it, a food coma. That's why I caved. I ate a few, not the entire bucket, wanted to, but put the brakes on after seven wings.
Here in lies the problem when dieting, trying to win a contest and having to participate in our regular lives; we often get so tempted, so re-directed and side tracked from our goal at hand. Focus and determination is key. It is all about moderation, I get it!
Sure would be nice to be able to eat what ever I wanted. My friend Linda for example, eats those huge honey buns, comes to work at lunchtime with McDonalds or Wendy's and never gains a pound. How is that fair? Hate those people with super metabolisms!
The weigh-ins are not my favorite part of this contest; I am not a big fan of the scale. I have decided to take it up a notch and give Stephanie a run for her money over the next few weeks. It's time to get serious and quit whining. My "A" game is officially in high gear Stephanie! I'm going for the big win!!! See you at beach body boot camp!
S
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
TOO MUCH PRESSURE ON MYSELF?????
Well, the contest officially began today. Was I out of my mind? I always get myself into these things. Sounded like a great way to motivate myself. Remember back when you were 20, you had a bright idea that, come the next day, that idea which you actually acted on was not so smart???? I think I had a 20yr old moment! Well not really, what I weighed at 20 sounds pretty good right about now!! Quite Frankly, Stephanie is focused, she is hard core when it comes to working out, did you see the photo of her doing crunches with a dumbbell behind her neck! Holy $#*%!!! I'm feeling slightly challenged here however nothing beats a good contest followed by a big win.
As you know I am in the advertising business I love the thrill of the close, the sale coming together, the customer getting results, building revenue for my company, I know advertising!!
What I don't know much about is healthy eating. I am new to the whole take care of your body, eat well, work out, no more pasta. (I can't have my dear friend Melinda's fettuccine Alfredo with broccoli and chicken and about 4 glasses of wine during girls night out for awhile.) She did promise to make it for me on my Birthday which is Mid-April. I will have to sneak that indulgence past my trainer, that's for sure!!! One indulgence won't hurt will it?
I keep a little motivational quip on my fridge and next to my desk at work. I read it today after being abused at Beach Body Bingo death camp. I can't believe the instructor, Heather's butt, does not move even when she is leading us on a shuffle across the aerobics room! Curse Her!!
"Our thoughts determine our actions and when our thoughts are negative, our successes are few. What we hold in our mind is certain to be reflected in the day's activities. We are capable of fueling our thoughts positively, if we choose to.
Positive self assessment and uplifting pep talks can become habitual if our desire to live up to our potential is great enough. The expectations we privately harbor, be they small or far reaching, will set the pace for the progress we make today and every day.
We can greet a challenge with eager anticipation when we've grown accustomed to believing in our capability for success. First, we must expect to handle, with poise, whatever confronts us.....
My success begins in my mind."
Now for me, in my mirror at home, the Lycra pants are not so bad. Somehow when I get in front of all those mirrors at the gym, the negative thoughts start to eek in, I'll never get to my goal, it seems miles away! My mind plays games with me, I do not easily see my success, although my jeans are fitting better! I was able to bang out 2.5 miles on Sunday afternoon. The progress is there, I just need to stay focused to the task ahead of me.
Stay with me through this. I'm sure there will be days I want to throw in the towel, but when May 19 rolls around, I hope to be healthier, happier with my body, prepared physically to complete the Falmouth Road Race and have a fancy pink belly ring!!!
Stand by to stand by for more................lots more......
Well, the contest officially began today. Was I out of my mind? I always get myself into these things. Sounded like a great way to motivate myself. Remember back when you were 20, you had a bright idea that, come the next day, that idea which you actually acted on was not so smart???? I think I had a 20yr old moment! Well not really, what I weighed at 20 sounds pretty good right about now!! Quite Frankly, Stephanie is focused, she is hard core when it comes to working out, did you see the photo of her doing crunches with a dumbbell behind her neck! Holy $#*%!!! I'm feeling slightly challenged here however nothing beats a good contest followed by a big win.
As you know I am in the advertising business I love the thrill of the close, the sale coming together, the customer getting results, building revenue for my company, I know advertising!!
What I don't know much about is healthy eating. I am new to the whole take care of your body, eat well, work out, no more pasta. (I can't have my dear friend Melinda's fettuccine Alfredo with broccoli and chicken and about 4 glasses of wine during girls night out for awhile.) She did promise to make it for me on my Birthday which is Mid-April. I will have to sneak that indulgence past my trainer, that's for sure!!! One indulgence won't hurt will it?
I keep a little motivational quip on my fridge and next to my desk at work. I read it today after being abused at Beach Body Bingo death camp. I can't believe the instructor, Heather's butt, does not move even when she is leading us on a shuffle across the aerobics room! Curse Her!!
"Our thoughts determine our actions and when our thoughts are negative, our successes are few. What we hold in our mind is certain to be reflected in the day's activities. We are capable of fueling our thoughts positively, if we choose to.
Positive self assessment and uplifting pep talks can become habitual if our desire to live up to our potential is great enough. The expectations we privately harbor, be they small or far reaching, will set the pace for the progress we make today and every day.
We can greet a challenge with eager anticipation when we've grown accustomed to believing in our capability for success. First, we must expect to handle, with poise, whatever confronts us.....
My success begins in my mind."
Now for me, in my mirror at home, the Lycra pants are not so bad. Somehow when I get in front of all those mirrors at the gym, the negative thoughts start to eek in, I'll never get to my goal, it seems miles away! My mind plays games with me, I do not easily see my success, although my jeans are fitting better! I was able to bang out 2.5 miles on Sunday afternoon. The progress is there, I just need to stay focused to the task ahead of me.
Stay with me through this. I'm sure there will be days I want to throw in the towel, but when May 19 rolls around, I hope to be healthier, happier with my body, prepared physically to complete the Falmouth Road Race and have a fancy pink belly ring!!!
Stand by to stand by for more................lots more......
Thursday, March 19, 2009
Boucing and Behaving Badly Buttocks!!!!
On Tuesday I decided to take it up a notch and attend a Beach Body Boot Camp run by Heather at Cape Cod Fitness (she nearly killed me, it is 2 days later and I still cant walk!).
Most of us have a body part we are not happy with; I have one, thinking for sure this class would target my challenged zone, I entered the class for the first time!
I made sure I chose a step that was far to the right, away from everyone just in case the going got rough! Sure enough Dan (Stephanie's counterpart) was behind me, directly behind me! Now I have spent years crafting the art of hiding my assets from gentlemen. So to be bending over, full moon over Dan was quite upsetting. At one point, bent completely over, I looked behind and apologized for my back end, all of it, in his face! I was sure it was blocking his view of the instructor! All of a sudden Heather instructed us to do a new move, we were going to jump, both feet at once onto the board. Are you kidding me! I did not wear any super elastic lycra, my butt was boucing and behaving badly to say the least!! Finally I had to slide my board to the right even farther and backwards so I could continue working out without Dan going blind! (Sorry Dan) This Tuesday I plan to prepare accordingly. Lycra, doubled up on the bottom, choose a step way in the back and try not to die! Those lunges are a killer!!!!! Butt I know the class will make a difference!
Most of us have a body part we are not happy with; I have one, thinking for sure this class would target my challenged zone, I entered the class for the first time!
I made sure I chose a step that was far to the right, away from everyone just in case the going got rough! Sure enough Dan (Stephanie's counterpart) was behind me, directly behind me! Now I have spent years crafting the art of hiding my assets from gentlemen. So to be bending over, full moon over Dan was quite upsetting. At one point, bent completely over, I looked behind and apologized for my back end, all of it, in his face! I was sure it was blocking his view of the instructor! All of a sudden Heather instructed us to do a new move, we were going to jump, both feet at once onto the board. Are you kidding me! I did not wear any super elastic lycra, my butt was boucing and behaving badly to say the least!! Finally I had to slide my board to the right even farther and backwards so I could continue working out without Dan going blind! (Sorry Dan) This Tuesday I plan to prepare accordingly. Lycra, doubled up on the bottom, choose a step way in the back and try not to die! Those lunges are a killer!!!!! Butt I know the class will make a difference!
Slim Down Bio
Susan Scott-Mabile
Cape Cod Times Media Group
Hello There, Welcome to Slim Down 2009.
How did I get into a challenge against a radio babe?
Driving into work one morning, I heard Stephanie on the radio talking about the gym & her desire to lose weight. I decided to challenge her to a Slim Down, an eight week challenge to see who can lose to most weight, inches & body fat. Stephanie accepted the minute she heard about it. We are both very competitive and hate to lose (except weight)! She wears her ARMY t-shirt which concerns me. I wear my Barbie T shirt. Can you see the challenge ahead of me already? Let the Games Begin!
I have been in the advertising business since I can remember, I currently work for the Cape Cod Times as an Advertising Manager; my love affair with newspapers started during my own paper route when I was 12. At the time we were called the Cape Cod Standard Times, I delivered the paper afternoons after school.
As for my personal life, it is busy, stressful, eventful and full of surprises to say the least. If something is going to go awry or happen to someone it is usually me and a story always follows that entertains my friends endlessly.
I have struggled with my weight, up and down like a yo-yo; I have a line up of sizes in my closet! I recently gave away 2 sizes, all of it, to ensure there is no going back this time.
For me, what has worked to lose weight is eating limited amounts of food. However I have learned by doing so (Thanks Bunni) it taps into lean muscle mass. Muscle burns fat, eating smaller throughout the day is the key. Keeping muscle is good. Weighs more but looks better!
I have a terrific work-out partner. He pushes me to my limits; he has been patient and dedicated to my success which is why I think (I know) I’ll be the winner!
He asked me to give him 5 goals at the start of this contest. I had 7.
- Learn to eat Healthy
- Lose 20 pounds
- Fit back into my favorite size 8 jeans
- Develop definition in my arms (Madonna like)
- Run the Falmouth Road Race (he promised to run with me)
- Feel Comfortable in my own skin. (Human beings tend to be their own worst critics. I know I am).
- Re-Pierce my belly button when my abs are defined. (Took it out in September. I developed too many rolls to keep it in; no belly ring looks right with belly blubber!)
I invite you to follow me on this journey. I guarantee you laughs; not only with me but at me, it will be fun to see Stephanie & I pick-on each other and attempt to sabotage each others success.
We invite you to join us for the final weigh in at Trader Ed’s sometime in June.
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
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