PYGFO April 20-26, 2008

BelovedHeather

BelovedHeather

Cathlete
PYGFO Sisters:

I have been missing in action for a few days, but I am still alive. After battling PMS blues, I am caught in a hormonal hurricane with a cycle and cramps from hell. I am not sleeping well at night as a result. It has not been all bad. I have good news to share later. I am too tired to type more tonight.

Hugs to Carolyn, Gin, Lara, Laura, Liann, Michelle, Randi, Robin, Tess, Vicki, and any other Road Trippers who visit this thread. Feel free to jump in anytime!

Blessings,
Heather B.

“So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God” (1 Corinthians 10:31 NIV).
 
Hello.

Today was IMAX Extreme. I am hoping to fit in some weight work later. I am not sure that will happen though. I am worn out from yesterday and I have lots of work to do.

Heather...Sorry you are not sleeping well. Hopefully, you were able to get some rest last night. I can't wait to hear your good news!!

Hi to everyone else!
 
PYGFO Sisters:

Good morning! Well, it is morning anyway. Where is everyone? I miss y’all. I slept better last night with no bad dreams, but I am still tired beyond description this morning. I am taking an unplanned recovery week because my body is forcing me into it. Cardio twice a day 7 days a week with no rest days was not one of my better ideas. I do not know how the Biggest Loser contestants handle 6-8 hours of super intense workouts a day. I am suffering serious burnout and desperately need a break. I thought I could handle a dancy Kari hi-lo workout yesterday, but no! I cannot in good conscience count it as a workout unless standing and staring at the screen burn calories. Since my last check-in, I did the Kick, Punch, and Crunch kicking and punching premix Wednesday morning and bounced on my rebounder after work that night. Thursday morning was the Drill Max scrambled cardio blast premix. I went to the club that night for 30 minutes on the recumbent bike. Low Impact Step was just right for my energy level Friday morning. It is one of Cathe’s more intermediate workouts, but I enjoy it. I was too tired to drive to the club Friday after work, so I rested instead. I settled for the first segment of Total Body Stretching Saturday morning and the first segment of Stretch Max yesterday morning.

I confess that my eating has been less than stellar lately. Friday was a stressful day at work. I had an unsettled feeling in my spirit during my lunch hour and had a run-in with food. I had a flashback that was very distressing, and it took several hours for me to calm down again. I comforted myself with a chunk of angel food cake and a piece of chocolate toffee. My portion size was not over the top, and I got back on track immediately. I just lost it for a few minutes and started eating emotionally. I had butterflies and could not shake the bad feeling I had. I have been relying on sugar to sustain me and give me a burst of energy.

I need to plan a balanced rotation again to ensure that I get enough rest and a good balance of cardio, weights, and stretching. When I fly by the seat of my pants, I tend to slide into overtraining before I know what hit me. My evening workouts have not been all that intense, but my body is not liking this.

My game plan for this week is to rest and enjoy stretching in the morning and splashing around in the pool just for fun after work. I do want to attend Rachel’s water aerobics class tonight because she is moving this week. We are having a party for her tomorrow night.

Lara, great job with IMAX Extreme! Wow! Do you have to modify the impact or intensity yet? Oh, my good news is that God blessed me with a surprise financial gift!

Blessings,
Heather B.

“So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God” (1 Corinthians 10:31 NIV).
 
Good Morning Ladies!

Today I ran and then did S&H Chest and Back.
Who all is trying to register for the 1st RT on Friday? I will try and then we leave immeditely for ds's wedding weekend.

Heather--I'm sorry about your stressful week. (((((HUGS to you!)))) There will be beter days ahead! Yeah to the surprise financial gift.

Lara--You amaze me with the tough cardio that you are able to do while PG!! Is IMAX Extreme from the Terminator?

Hi to everyone else!
Gin
:)
 
Good Morning All,

Today will be 4DS Kickbox and Legs. I really enjoy this workout.

Heather, I have really been struggling with my eating as well. I just can't pinpoint my triggers. I'm sure stress in one of them though. I got a real good look at myself after my binge this weekend and I didn't like what I saw. SO, as of today, I am commiting myself
to clean eating and a healthier lifestyle. Wine just doesn't work for me anymore. I figure IF I get in on the July RT, there will be only 13 weeks to get in tip-top shape. I'm not going to waste another day feeling down in the dumps about everything.
Let's do this together, Heather. Are you with me?? We can shock and awe Cathe when she sees us.
Now, I hope you can start sleeping well at night. I went through a phase about a year ago where I would wake up at 2:00 am every morning and just lay there wide awake. Talk about maddening! I don;t know why, but after 3 weeks it stopped. Have you tried any over the counter sleep aids? I always hate taking stuff like that, but sometimes you just have to. Can't wait to hear your good news!

Gin - I am going to try for July. Hope to see you there:D :D

Lara - Great job on IMAX Extreme. It doesn't appear your pregnancy has slowed you down any. Keep up the great work.

Hi to everyone who follows
 
Hi everyone! Hope you all are doing great. I am still staying strong. DH started a weight loss contest at work so the next few weeks are going to be spent helping him reach his goals, which means doing workouts he will do. He likes Jari Love, walking, cardio coach, and I got him to preview Kenpo X last night from P90X. So those will be my workouts too for the next few weeks because he does best with the "buddy" system. It's great though because the eating thing won't be so hard on the weekends when we're trying to figure out what to do for meals - we'll both be on the same page.

Lara - Wow, you do some tough workouts girl! I had the terminator at one time and traded it away quickly. :)

Gin - I wish I could join you all on the RT this year, but I'm passing. I hope you all get in and have a great time!

Carolyn - I think it was you who asked me if Vicki will be going on the RT this year? She isn't. We both decided that we would try to go next year if Cathe does one. It's always so nice to have something to look forward to and motivate you to get in shape, isn't it? I need to be a bridesmaid or something, that would really motivate me!

Heather - No more sugar for you!!! Seriously, it sounds like there is a direct correlation between your sugar intake and your moods, sleeping patterns, etc. Your posts always seem the most vibrant when you are eating plenty of veggies and less snacky stuff. Just an observation. You can do it girlfriend, don't let this distraction derail you. :*
 
Hello everyone.

I wasn't able to workout today. It was my long day at work. I am hoping to do another tough workout tomorrow}( I am just not sure what it will be yet.

Heather...I agree, what a great surprise!! I think you deserve a little rest this week. You have been doing a lot the past few weeks. Just listen to your body:) I am still using my 8-inch step. I am not doing any air jacks or tuck jumps (I do air jumps instead). I do just about everything else. If my heartrate starts to get really high, I pause it and take a water break for about 10-15 seconds.

Gin...How exciting! Your DS is almost a groom! I wish I could join you on the RT!! Yes, it is from the Terminator. I am really liking that DVD right now.

Carolyn...I hope you get in for July. It sounds like you will be working hard over the next few weeks, too. I wish I could be there to see you shock and awe Cathe! I am trying to keep my workouts intense as long as I can. I know one day I will wake up and my body will be completely against it!

Tess...I wish I could talk my DH into being on the same page for weekend meals. He eats pretty healthy most of the time, but lately, he has not been the best influence! Maybe we can all see each other at the next RT! I have already informed DH that I will be going;-)

DH and dear dog just got back from running errands. I am off to watch CSI Miami. My DH loves "H"!
 
Good Morning Ladies:)
It's 4:30 OUCH! This is my workout scheduele starting on sunday:
4DS Bootcamp upperbody circuit
Mon: 4DS legs, KPC cardio challenge then KPC abs
Tues: Gym Style Bi's and Tris
Wed: GS Back and Chest
Thurs:GS shoulders, Cardio Fusion(any premix, CM tough core premix
Fri: GS Legs
I might be MIA for awhile have alot of stuff goin on this week.
We are going on a cruise to the mexican reveara The 10th of May through the 18th
Be back hopfully later today
Randi
 
Hi ladies! I'm getting behind again on this thread! :eek: Last night I used my JumpSnap for some cardio. I was totally spent after that. Tonight is going to be some upper body work. DH and I started Body For Life (BFL) on Sunday, so he is actually working out with me every night and we are planning out our meals and sticking to the BFL plan as close as possible. We both weighed ourselves last night and there is definitely some room for improvement. ;) Our main goal is to lean out before the summer and actually get some muscle definitely. I plan to take pictures of both of us tonight and I'm not exactly looking forward to it - ick... I don't want to see what I look like in a bathing suit, but I know I need before pics.

Heather - I'm so sorry about your cramps and restless nights! I've suffered with really bad cycles for years and totally sympathize with waking up in the middle of the night in pain. It's been known to wreck many vacations and trips. :( I hope you are feeling better today!

Tess - Isn't it great to have your DH on board with the eating etc..? Mine has never cared before and having him trying to lose weight is going to make it much easier on me. If there is junk food in the house - I WILL FIND IT AND EAT IT! So now, we have eliminated all the junk and have no temptations. :) You'll have to keep us updated on how your DH does with his contest.

Randi - I am sooo jealous of your cruise!!! ;)

HI to Lara, Carolyn, Gin, Michelle, Robin, Vicki, and anyone I might be missing!!!
 
Hello.

Randi...Love your new pics! Your arms look amazing!!

Hello Liann, Tess, and anyone else that stops by.

Yesterday I did LIS/HIS cardio. I needed to do arms, but I ran out of time. This is my long work day. I am just popping in to say Hi.
 
PYGFO Sisters:

The prodigal PYGFO sister is checking in. Greetings from the pit. I have officially lost it. My eating has gone straight to hell. I have been sliding down a slippery slope all week, and I am full self-destruct mode now. I faced the scale last night at church. Not good! Not food allergy bloat either. This is sugar, fat, sugar, fat, and more sugar and fat. I was doing great a few weeks ago. I am not sure what went wrong, but I have been sliding down a slippery slope for a week or so. I thought I was maintaining my weight. Oh, the danger of self-deception. I feel like I am stuck between a rock and a hard place. Weighing and focusing on the scale makes me nuts. I am much healthier mentally when that darn thing is packed in the closet, but I can easily gain 10 pounds before I know what hit me.

I have not been binge eating, but I have been sleep eating. I have been having anxiety attacks during the day and not sleeping well at night. I need a weekend to rest and recover.

Gin, are you excited about the wedding?

Carolyn, I hope you are having a better eating week. We can overcome this!

Tess, thank you for the encouragement. I definitely need to eat more veggies. I can handle sugar for a weekly treat in moderation after a healthy meal but not every day and not before noon. When I think I am too tired to pack my meals and snacks during the week, I start backsliding. I need to tell myself that I am too tired to NOT pack clean fuel for my body. I need to read your blog for inspiration. I never thought about the connection between my eating and my sleep patterns. Stress eating and sleepless nights always coincide. It is a downward spiral. I eat sugar because I am so tired. I am planning to detox this weekend.

Lara, you are doing great!

Randi, your arms are amazing! Wow!

Liann, did you take you “before” pictures? I have a ton of “before” pictures. I have “before that” pictures too. I am hoping to have “after” pictures someday. ;-)


Blessings,
Heather B.

“So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God” (1 Corinthians 10:31 NIV).
 
Good Morning Ladies!

Today I did S&H Triceps, Ab Hits #3 and 1/2 of IMAX1 and then ran out of time.
Tomorrow I plan to run, try to register for RT#1 and then we are off for the wedding weekend.:)

Heather--((((HUGS TO YOU)))) I am so sorry that you have had some stressful days lately. I can relate to the stress eating thing. I eat when I am nervous or stressed.x( Sugar and processed carbs just make me want more sugar and processed carbs!x(

Randi--I agree...your arms look fantastic!

Hi Tess, Lara, Liann, Robin, Carolyn and all other PYGFOers!
Have a great day!
Gin:)
 
Thank you so much for those kind words! It really encourages me and makes me feel better about myself. I am so hard on myself especially now because I'm getting ready for my cruise
YOu guys are great! Be back for personals later
Today is cardio fusion cm abs and GS chest. I'm really going to try for the RT in august I really hope some of you guys will be there, maybe get and early B-day present:7
Heather: I know how you feel when I first started Cathe it was so hard to start eating clean or stay on that track. I just threw away my scale , I think thats what you need to do!! Are you still on your recovery week?How is your body feeling? Get back on track, starting today!:7 Do you have real bad anxiety attacks where you might need to go to the Dr. for? I do and i'm on meds for that and depressionx( It runs on my dad's side of the family but i'm the only one that has it out of my brothers and mom and dad! And it Sucks!!!!

Lara I do HIS/LIS all the time! I could just do it without watching it! Great workout by they way. HOw are you feeling?
Liann if I was wealthy I would take every single one of you on my cruise!!!!

Carolyn how are your legs feeling from 4ds,KB and legs}( I did GS legs yesterday and they are sore!
Off to workout (cardio fusion, CM tough abs, GS chest)
BBL
Randi
 
Hello ladies! Last night was bis & tris for me. I didn't use any videos just went down the list of exercises with my DH. He doesn't do well with the videos and honestly they just take too long some nights. We are currently following BFL, so I'm going by the exercises good old Bill has laid out. ;) Eating is staying pretty good too. Dh has had a few minor cheats because he has been at training all week at work and keeps having to deal with catered lunches, but I have not had one sweet since Saturday (which is killing me). ;) I am basically living for this Saturday when I get my cheat day. I've been making a mental list of all the things I want to eat that I haven't been able to all week. I don't plan to go totally overboard though or I'll feel awful.

Heather - Still sending Huge Hugs your way. I know how frustrating it can be when the eating goes south. It makes you feel totally overwhelmed and frustrated. I know you can get past it though and move on cuz' you are one STRONG woman!!! :) And we're all behind you! :)

Gin - Good luck registering tomorrow!!! :) Hope you get in! I will be registering Shelley and I am soooo nervous about it. I know I will be so sick to my stomach the whole morning cuz' the last thing in the world I want to do is tell Shelley I wasn't able to get her in! :eek: So I'm keeping my fingers crossed that nothing goes wrong with my computer!

Randi - I hope you get to go to the Aug. RT!!! That's the one I am aiming for. :) Maybe I'll actually get to meet you this time!

Hugs to all the rest of you gals - Lara, Laura, Vicki, Tess, Robin, etc.... ;)
 
Hi everyone! Good luck to all of you who are registering tomorrow. I hope you get in! It really does sound like it's going to be a fun one this time. I'm still staying on track. Eating has been very clean with the exception of Tuesday's lunch at Brio. Ugggh...oh, and Starbucks this morning, but I digress. I did a 4 mile run/walk yesterday and this morning I walked with my neighbor. Tonight will be Ripped to the Core (Jari Love) with my DH.

Gin - Great job on your workout. I am LOL about 1/2 of Imax because that's all I can ever do. That's a tough workout. Plus I think the step moves are tricker in the 2nd half, so that's my escuse.

Heather - I'm just sending you big hugs and lots of encouragement. I find that blogging my food / workouts every day is very helpful for me to stay on track. Do you still keep your daily journal up over at yayas? My goal is to post every day and if I can help someone along the way, then that's a benefit.

Randi - you have nothing to be self conscious of girl. You look fabulous in every way. You are beautiful and strong. I wish I looked half as good as you.

Liann - I would be nervous about registering Shelley too. I offered to do it for her but honestly, I am glad you're doing it and not me. :) I'd be sick if I didn't get her in fast enough. I'm laughing about your mental list of all the things you want to eat on your cheat day.
 
Liann I hope I get to meet you too:)!!!!
Tess you are a sweetheart! I know it sucks how I feel it's like a roller coaster. Depression is a disease and it never goes away you can only help it through meds and therapy. It all started or started to notice from my parents when I was 15. It's a longgggggg story!
 
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