Showing posts with label vacation. Show all posts
Showing posts with label vacation. Show all posts

Tuesday, July 9, 2013

Post Vacation Weigh In

Sorry for the long absence.  I got back from my month long vacation at my parents' last week, and it has been a little rough getting back into a healthy routine for a couple of reasons.  I slipped a little while I was on vacation, but I tried to stay active.  When I got back to Memphis, the heat and humidity put a halt on any progress I had tried to keep.  It is miserable to exercise here.  Another bump came when my prescription SSRIs ran out and I was unable to see my doctor.  I've been without them for more than 3 weeks, but I'm still feeling the withdrawl symptoms from cutting them off cold turkey, the worst of those being an insatiable appetite. *groan*  I just can't eat enough to feel satisfied.  The last, and probably most happy, of the reasons that it's been rough getting back into a routine is the addition of a kitten to my apartment.


As adorable as he is, he was very sick when I first brought him home last week, and needed constant attention.  He became just another reason to skip a workout.

So I've come to today.  I'm trying to get back on track but it's going to get even rougher.  The Road Race Series begins this weekend with the first 5K on Sunday.  It's going to be hard enough in 85% humidity, but to add to that, I'm having my wisdom teeth removed on Thursday.  Ugh.  Fun fact to lighten the mood: My bib number for the race series is 69.  Makes for a good chuckle.

So, for the weigh in:



7-9-2013
Weight: 168.5 lb
Bicep: 11.5”
Chest: 36”
Waist: 31”
Hips: 40”
Thigh: 22”

And a month ago:


6-2-2013
Weight: 162.5 lb
Bicep: 11”
Chest: 35.5”
Waist: 29.5”
Hips: 39.5”
Thigh: 22”


So, in a month, I gained 6lbs and about 3 inches. Yikes.  Well, I can just try to get back into my routine.  I just really hope I can handle the heat for the race series.

Sunday, June 2, 2013

Vacation Weigh in 1

So, this week I arrived back in Pennsylvania at my parents' house for my vacation.  I'm going to be here for most of the month of June.  There are some pluses: it will cost me less money to be here, the weather will be more bearable for running, I get to see my friends and family and I get to relax all I want.  But the biggest downfall is the temptations.  My mom makes home cooked dinners every night, and my brother likes to take me out for take out on the weekends.  Mom also likes to keep cookies and sweets in the house and not very many fresh fruits and vegetables.  The temptations are great, and it will be hard to resist.  So far, I've been able to keep things under control and have been keeping up my good exercise habits.  If I can keep this up when I spend the weekend next weekend with my girlfriends, I'm going to be so happy.

Here's what it looks like this week:



6-2-2013
Weight: 162.5 lb
Bicep: 11”
Chest: 35.5”
Waist: 29.5”
Hips: 39.5”
Thigh: 22”
Resting HR: 70 bmp

And the previous weekend:


5-25-2013
Weight: 164.5 lb
Bicep: 11”
Chest: 35.5”
Waist: 29.5”
Hips: 40”
Thigh: 22”
Resting HR: 63 bmp


So far so good.  I haven't lost much as far as inches, but I've lost pounds.  The inches should follow close behind.  Here's to a thinner summer break!