Week in Workouts

Good morning!

Well, it is currently the third day of my summer break.

Yes, we have another snow day. 

I figured there would be a delay with the timing of the storm, and there was a delay. I packed up and headed in to work at the normal time in hopes of getting a bigger dent in my report cards finished. About 30 minutes after getting to school they called school off. So, I am staying put and getting more work done.

Haha, and then I blog :)

Here is my recap of steps and workouts for last week.

Total Fitbit steps: 104, 927
Miles traveled: 44.27

Monday
AM: This is a funny story ... I forgot to change into gym clothes before leaving (granted, what I wore to bed was VERY similar to workout clothes, but way too hot for the gym). I still stayed and walked on the treadmill. I tried to run, but I was wearing a long sleeve cotton shirt and fleece lined yoga pants. NOT appropriate for a warm gym. I walked about 2 miles.
PM: 60 minute Zumba class + 30 minute core conditioning class

Tuesday
AM: Rest
PM: 60 minutes Zumba class

Wednesday
AM: Rest
PM: 60 minute Zumba class+ 30 minute core conditioning class

Thursday
AM: Rest
PM: Rest
Achieved 10k steps, to satisfy my Gympact goal.

Friday
AM: 3 mile run
PM: Rest

Saturday
60 minute Zumba class and 2 mile run

Sunday
5 mile long run (on the treadmill again! Ugh.)

Last week was a good week! My daily FitBit steps are averaging 15k and I am *very* happy with that. I have lost over 7lbs and am still VERY motivated to keep going. My long term goal is to be down at least 30 lbs by July.

Today I am linking up with Jenn, Nikki and Ashley for This Week in Workouts!

FitBit Steps + workout summary 1/27-2/2 (Week 5)

This is week 5 of working out pretty aggressively and I am noticing a trend. I start my weeks out really strong and I'm ready to go Monday morning, but by Wednesday I am beginning to look and feel like a giant blob. I often refer to myself as a drained battery by Thursday.

Kids will do that to you, I suppose.

There really is no way around this. I have thought and thought about what I could change. There is nothing I can change.

Well, that's not true, there is always something you can change, but I am already working hard at making those changes without sacrificing some fun stuff. Last week we went out for dinner twice. Once on Tuesday night with my family to celebrate my birthday and once on Thursday night for sushi. Bill and I both had a rough day at work, and by the time Zumba was over at 7:15 all I could think of was FOOD! So, we splurged and split 5 rolls. It was delicious!

I love/hate sushi though. I cannot accurately log what the calorie count is in them and I always estimate, but I have a feeling my estimates are too low. For example, we split five rolls, so about 25 pieces each (omg) and I estimated that to be 1,000 calories. Does that sound right? A part of me thinks yes, but another part of me thinks no... The part looking at the creamy toppings that are undoubtedly made with mayo and the fried tempura make me think a loud, "NO!"
OH well. It was delish and I barely ate lunch and I worked out hard, so it was earned!

I've rambled enough. On to the stats!

My FitBit stats for last week: 

Total steps: 93,948
Total distance: 40.16 miles 
Total calories burned: 17,703
Calories in vs. calories out: -294
Weight change: Didn't weigh myself this week. 
Avg. sleep duration: Pretty much stopped tracking this, because I am terrible at remembering to put my FitBit "to sleep."


Here are my daily steps and how I moved:

Monday: morning: 3.5 mile run, evening: 30 minute core conditioning class + 60 minute Zumba class
Tuesday: morning: 3.5 mile run, evening: rest
Wednesday: evening: 60 minute Body Attack class
Thursday: evening: 60 minute Zumba 
Friday: morning: 30 Day Shred cardio + strength
Saturday:Rest -
Sunday:2 mile treadmill run

Last week was a little rough for me. We went to Baconfest here in Des Moines and then with the Superbowl on Sunday ... I ate like I could eat what I want. Oops! Turning it around this week though!

This week I am linking up with Jenn at Bliss to Bean!

FitBit Stats 1/20-1/26

My FitBit stats for last week: 

Total steps: 89,695
Total distance: 37.44 miles
Total calories burned: 17,412
Calories in vs. calories out: -1,128
Weight change: - 3lbs! Woohoo! It could be more because I wasn't completely sure of my starting weight, but I am REALLY happy with 3 pounds! :) 
Avg. sleep duration:5hr 32 min. Still VERY inaccurate. My average sleep is closer to about 7hours per night. I am working hard at being asleep by 9pm each night (my alarm goes off at 4:30 am each day) but it is REALLY hard.


Here are my daily steps and how I moved:

Monday: 30 minute core strengthening class and 60 minute Zumba class right after. I attended a class at a different location of my gym from last week and I LOVE this new class. The instructor is awesome! I know her, too, so it is dumb that I have not gone before!
Tuesday: 30 minute AM workout*
Wednesday: 30 minute AM workout, 60 minute Zumba class
Thursday: 30 minute AM workout, 60 minute Zumba class 
Friday: 30 minute walk
Saturday: 40 minute run/walk with my SIL and 30 minutes weight lifting
Sunday: 70 minute Zumba class

*AM workout usually consists of run/walk on the treadmill or if I am really sick of the treadmill, I will use the elliptical. This is also one of my only times to get some reading in, as I am weird and can read and run at the same time. I have been slacking hardcore on these morning workouts, but this week things should be changing .... cough,halfmarathontraining, cough...

This week I started training for the Drake Relays half marathon, so my morning workouts have changed a bit. I am dreading starting my training on the treadmill instead of running outside, but it will be warm enough soon (hopefully...)

Hope your week is going great so far! 

Fit Bit Stats 1/13-1/19 - Week 3

My FitBit stats for the week: 

Total steps: 96,112 - working on breaking 100k! It's hard in the winter!
Total distance: 40.36

Total calories burned: 18,055
Calories in vs. calories out: -1,715
Weight change: n/a
Avg. sleep duration: 6 hrs 49 min - still not accurate.

If you have been following these posts the past three weeks, maybe you have noticed these stats going UP?! I am very happy with these numbers, especially the calories. The first two weeks I had an overage of a little over 700 calories and this week (my third week) I came in under my goal! Woohoo! Nutrition is hard for me, so this is a huge accomplishment! Also, I do not feel like I deprived myself AT ALL. I ate within moderation and if I had something I shouldn't have (ahem, school pizza) then I just worked out hard to work it off!

Here are my daily steps and how I moved:

Monday: Regular early morning workout, 60 minute Zumba class at night. I could not stand the instructor for this class - way too much booty popping and more hip hop than I care for. Won't be back. :(
Tuesday: Regular early morning workout, skipped my PM workout in favor of sushi with an old friend!
Wednesday: Regular early morning workout, 60 minute Zumba class
Thursday:  Rest day. Not by choice though. I tried to get to the gym ... in a blizzard.... and got caught out on the roads with crazy drivers and traffic EVERYWHERE for an hour and half. I only went about 15 miles too. It was INSANE.
Friday: Regular morning workout
Saturday: Two hour "Zumbathon"! It was so fun!
Sunday: 60 minutes barre class that kicked my ASS. I need to add strength to my repertoire SO BAD.

So far this week has been going well. In addition to Sunday's barre class, I also got in a 30 minute core strengthening class before Zumba on Monday and I absolutely loved it. I'll have to report more next week, but I have a feeling the current week will be a great one for workouts!

This weekend we're heading to Spencer (my fiance's hometown) and I am determined to stay on track. My SIL works at the YMCA in town and I am hoping I can get a day pass there for Saturday and hopefully make it to a Zumba class or Body Pump. Their schedule is not online (weird!) so I am waiting to hear back from someone.

How are your workouts going? Have you tried anything new lately? Barre is newest for me and it is stinking HARD! I am pretty wimpy though with muscle strength. :-/ 

Today I am linking up with Jenn from Bliss to Bean!

Staying organized AND cute with Thirty-One

A few years ago, when someone asked me if I was interested in going to their "Thirty-One" party, I thought they were talking about a birthday party. Ha! Fast forward to now, and I am loving how Thirty-One keeps me organized and stylish with quality bags and cute monograms and patterns!

When fellow blogger friend, Gina from Hiyaluv asked if anyone would be interested in hosting an online Thirty-One party, I jumped at it. I mean, why not?! Earlier this year I hosted a Lia Sophia jewelry party in my home, and it was my first party like that. I found it fun, but a lot to organize in my home (and I had just moved!) so having an online party is perfect for me!

If you have ever thought about purchasing anything from Thirty-One, now is the time! Anyone who places an order will be placed in a drawing for a $25 Thirty-One gift certificate!

Check out my party and the Thirty-one catalog here! You have until 1/29! There's a lot of cute stuff!!!

Here are a few things that I am loving ....

This utility in the Navy Wave pattern - I love these colors together! 

I have been carrying my black and white Thirty-one lunch tote for a few years now, I would love to update it with this one!

I think technically this little bag is for eyeglasses, but I would love to make it a small makeup bag to keep touch me ups in my purse! 

If you have any questions, do not hesitate to ask! I am happy to help!

A Quick "Looking Forward"

Following Lisa and Emily's lead and doing a looking forward post! 

This weekend ... one of my kids has a HUGE gymnastics meet that I am hoping to attend (she practices at the same gym Shawn Johnson and Gabby Douglas practice at!) There is also a 2 hour Zumbathon I am looking forward to on Saturday!

Next week ... my birthday! I'll be the ripe ol' age of 32! Does not even seem possible ... My girlfriends have planned a night out at a hibachi/sushi restaurant and I can't wait! Yum!

This spring ... spring break! A week off with nothing on my to-do list while also getting paid??! Yes, yes, yes! Sign me up, immediately. I plan to relax and read lots of books!

This year ... this one is obvious. Getting married!!! I cannot wait to walk down the aisle and marry the person I waited so long for! :) I promise, wedding details will come soon! I realize I haven't revealed much to you guys!


What are you looking forward to?

FitBit and Workout stats for last week

My FitBit stats for the week: 

Total steps: 92,610
Total distance: 38.90 miles

Total calories burned: 17,804
Calories in vs. calories out: +778
Weight change: Haven't weighed myself yet
Avg. sleep duration: 7hr38min. I know this slightly inaccurate though because two nights the FitBit did not take data (I must not have turned it on right), but my sleep was within an hour of this. 

I realized last week it would probably be interesting to see how many steps I took each day, since that is the point of the FitBit! My daily goal is 10,000 steps which roughly equals 5 miles and is the recommended amount of walking we should do each day. At first, I thought 10k steps would happen easily. I have quickly learned that 10,000 steps is not going to happen by accident. I think spring/summer will be a different story, but for now, since we are mostly bound to the indoors with the frigid temps getting that many steps really requires focus and awareness. No wonder we pack on the pounds in the winter...


Here are my daily steps and how I moved:

Monday: 10,414 steps, 3 mile treadmill, 20 minute elliptical
Tuesday: 10,940 steps, 3 mile treadmill, 20 minute elliptical
Wednesday: 16,679 steps, 2 mile treadmill run/walk, 60 minute Zumba class
Thursday:  21,662 steps, 3.5 mile treadmill run/walk, 60 minute Zumba class
Friday:12,543 steps, 60 minute Zumba "happy hour" class
Saturday:11,081 steps, 3 mile treadmill, 20 minute elliptical
Sunday: 9,253 steps, 2 mile treadmill, 10 minute elliptical

Clearly Zumba is my thing right now! At my gym January is a big month for Zumba. The American Heart Association is sponsoring a Zumbathon next Saturday, there are lots of Friday "happy hour" events and there just seems to be a lot extra in regards to Zumba this month. Fine by me! It's fun and really burns the calories! 

However, I have to step it up and do some more strength training. Like, now. My dress really shows off my back, shoulders and arms (as most dresses do) and I need to get those areas under control because they're pretty flabby right now! Somehow I will fit some Bodypump into that schedule...

Last week I started getting up between 4:30 and 5am to hit the gym for a quick 30-45 minute sweat sesh, and I have noticed that on those days I burn way more calories. Even if I skip the morning workout and do the exact same thing at night, I will not burn as many calories as I did on the days that I did the activity in the morning. It is definitely some major motivation to get my butt out of bed and onto the treadmill.

Speaking of the treadmill... I CANNOT wait for nice weather. I want to run outside so bad. The treadmill is only good for the reading time I get in. Other than that, I hate it. And, no, I do not know how I read on the treadmill. I just do. Probably because I run pretty slow. I set the treadmill at a 5-5.5 mile pace. 

So far this week things have been going well. I worked out morning and night Monday. Tuesday I worked out in the morning, but had dinner with a friend in the evening so didn't get back to the gym. On deck for Wednesday is a possible spin class and Zumba at 4:30.

Someone please get on me and make me lift some weights. I cannot keep living this cardio crazed schedule. As much as I would like to... ;)

How are your workouts going? What kind of strength training do you do and how much per week?