Well do to some extreme exhaustion I slipped into a slight coma state last night, therefore losing my position in the contest. But I am going to proceed as planned and hope that Kim was unable to locate a tent that she was looking for and that Matt gets called out of town, gets some extreme fatigue, or that Dave finally breaks and goes to Lorena’s for a smothered burrito. If something miraculous does not happen, there is no way that I am going to win, which is ok, it has been a fun event. In spite of my best efforts I did not get the lawn furniture that I wanted, but did negotiate for “some” lawn furniture, But I have to say the POWER!!! It is amazing AHHH HEEE HEEEE (that is my evil laugh).
My friend Becky was never in the contest, she gave up after the first day, (which I have to say, she better try harder next time, because I can not crack Kim and Jodi by myself, she needs to put in a little more effort.) I have another contest starting when this one ends that will prove to be the POWER winner of all time, we will see how that one plays out. (or if the POWER thing is really just in my head to make me feel better about having absolutely no control what so ever). We shall see! AHH HEE HEEE HEEE (Evil laugh again)
Saturday, June 14, 2008
Friday, June 13, 2008
Thin Lizzie
Thin Lizzie—this is the name of the torture that I received on Tuesday during my training session. “Thin Lizzie” was a BRUTAL workout, this was definitely one of the hardest workouts yet!! It consisted of step back overhead lunges, a crunch ball roller thingy, and the worst of all, the bear crawl overhead push press, which is when I started whimpering like a baby. It is never a pretty site, but I do believe I looked as if I had been dragged to the depths of hell. It felt that way as well, as all my muscles were burning and shaking on the verge of uncontrollable spasms, and I was sweating profusely, hoping that she will be merciful, but she is not. I picture hell to be the same.
Kathy said that this is working my “CORE”, I think that she may have forgotten that my core is similar to a jello mass, so working something that doesn’t exsist is really hard and makes me want to cry! I do feel that I am getting stronger, but she knows and so she puts on more weight or makes me do it faster or more reps so it always will be painful (I picture hell to be the same).
Despite all my complaining, when I am done and crawling to my car, I am grateful that she is my trainer and that she pushes me harder than I would ever push myself. My weight training before Kathy consisted of hauling kids around, doing laundry, pushing the stroller, etc. Now I can do these things without breaking a sweat. And I will do the “Thin Lizzie” again and again if I can look like Liz when I am done. If you want to see and try the whole workout, go to www.fitzoneradio.com and go to the fastloss workouts, then Thin Lizzie. Let me know what you think (or if I am just being a wimp!).
Kathy said that this is working my “CORE”, I think that she may have forgotten that my core is similar to a jello mass, so working something that doesn’t exsist is really hard and makes me want to cry! I do feel that I am getting stronger, but she knows and so she puts on more weight or makes me do it faster or more reps so it always will be painful (I picture hell to be the same).
Despite all my complaining, when I am done and crawling to my car, I am grateful that she is my trainer and that she pushes me harder than I would ever push myself. My weight training before Kathy consisted of hauling kids around, doing laundry, pushing the stroller, etc. Now I can do these things without breaking a sweat. And I will do the “Thin Lizzie” again and again if I can look like Liz when I am done. If you want to see and try the whole workout, go to www.fitzoneradio.com and go to the fastloss workouts, then Thin Lizzie. Let me know what you think (or if I am just being a wimp!).
Sunday, June 8, 2008
Triathlon Training
Biking
I have been taking spin classes for quite a long time. I love spinning, and I feel rather confident in the class, doing the jumps, hills, sprints, etc. without a problem, and while I am in the class I can visualize myself actually out on the road doing similar things. When I run I see packs of bikers riding very fast all in unison, like they are almost connected to each other and know each others moves.
I envisioned my biking experience to be similar to what I had seen and experienced in the spin classes. To start out, I do not have the proper biking outfit, which is fine, and I don’t have a helmet yet, so I had to use Bailey’s, which was a little snug and made me look ridiculous, not that I need much help with that. The first three miles were completely downhill and there was smoke coming off my brakes, because I did not want to go too fast, and all the while my husband was yelling at me to “STOP RIDING YOUR BRAKES”, “PEDAL”, “SHIFT INTO ANOTHER GEAR”, “YOUR GEARS ARE BY YOUR HANDS”, “WHAT ARE YOU DOING”, “GET OUT OF THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD”, “YOU HAVE GOT TO GO FASTER”, “STOP”, “STOP”, “PULL INTO THAT PARKING LOT”, “SHIFT”, USE YOUR BRAKE NOW”, “STOP DOING THAT”.
In my mind I had a few choice things that I was yelling at him as well, but could not vocalize them for fear of falling off the bike. Well, to summarize, there are a lot more dangers out on the open road than in a spin class, little rocks, cars, cracks in the road, pot holes, bugs, all of which could send you head over heels, sprawled on the asphalt with my daughter’s pink helmet protecting only a small portion of my head, and my husband shaking his head in embarrassment. So, needless to say, I am going to require a little more practice on the bike.
I have been taking spin classes for quite a long time. I love spinning, and I feel rather confident in the class, doing the jumps, hills, sprints, etc. without a problem, and while I am in the class I can visualize myself actually out on the road doing similar things. When I run I see packs of bikers riding very fast all in unison, like they are almost connected to each other and know each others moves.
I envisioned my biking experience to be similar to what I had seen and experienced in the spin classes. To start out, I do not have the proper biking outfit, which is fine, and I don’t have a helmet yet, so I had to use Bailey’s, which was a little snug and made me look ridiculous, not that I need much help with that. The first three miles were completely downhill and there was smoke coming off my brakes, because I did not want to go too fast, and all the while my husband was yelling at me to “STOP RIDING YOUR BRAKES”, “PEDAL”, “SHIFT INTO ANOTHER GEAR”, “YOUR GEARS ARE BY YOUR HANDS”, “WHAT ARE YOU DOING”, “GET OUT OF THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD”, “YOU HAVE GOT TO GO FASTER”, “STOP”, “STOP”, “PULL INTO THAT PARKING LOT”, “SHIFT”, USE YOUR BRAKE NOW”, “STOP DOING THAT”.
In my mind I had a few choice things that I was yelling at him as well, but could not vocalize them for fear of falling off the bike. Well, to summarize, there are a lot more dangers out on the open road than in a spin class, little rocks, cars, cracks in the road, pot holes, bugs, all of which could send you head over heels, sprawled on the asphalt with my daughter’s pink helmet protecting only a small portion of my head, and my husband shaking his head in embarrassment. So, needless to say, I am going to require a little more practice on the bike.
Fathers Day Food
The old saying is that a way to a mans heart is through his stomach, I believe that is the second way! But,I have been thinking of what to do for Fathers day, our church is painfully early (8:30) and we are usually shoving fishy crackers down our kids as we race out the door, screaming and yelling at each other and the kids, becuase we can never seem to get up in enough time to find shoes and comb hair let alone have a nice breakfast. So here is my solution for Fathers day, two recipes that I know Steve loves and I can do the night before, pop in the oven in the morning and voila, a grab and run breakfast that does not even require utinsels
Wednesday, June 4, 2008
Hawaiin Meatballs
Hawaiian Meatballs
1 can crushed pineapple
¼ Cup Brown Sugar
1 Table Vinegar
1 Tablespoons Soy Sauce 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Combine ingredients in a bowl and pour over cooked meatballs in your pan, simmer until sauce thickens and is hot. Serve with rice or noodles
You can use the Costco meatballs or make your own, I have done both and they taste about the same.
1 can crushed pineapple
¼ Cup Brown Sugar
1 Table Vinegar
1 Tablespoons Soy Sauce 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Combine ingredients in a bowl and pour over cooked meatballs in your pan, simmer until sauce thickens and is hot. Serve with rice or noodles
You can use the Costco meatballs or make your own, I have done both and they taste about the same.
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