Hoppin' On Down The Fitness Trail!

Hops1015 · March 29th, 2009, 03:27 PM

Well, I guess it's time to start a journal. Linda suggested it, so I'll give it a go!!!

I really don't have a huge goal other than losing some body fat. I have toyed with the idea of competing but am a total chicken!

A little about me, I am 35 years old. I am the mom of 3 boys(12.5, 11 and 9 years old)! I have been married coming up on 15 years to a wonderful man(who is so supportive of me! and I have finally convinced to start lifting!). I teach aerobics(at least 6 classes a week) and am working on my personal trainer certification if I would ever take the time to study! So, it is really important for me to be in tip top shape just for my job!

Ok- so for todays food log:

M1- Oats & PP
sn 1 plain ff yogurt
M2- Chicken and Broccoli
Sn 2 Nat p but and celery
M3- chicken and lettuce w/ olive oil
Sn 3 pp in water

Macros broken down P-141, carb-69 fat 45

Training- OFF-day of rest!

I have also been a member of another forum and AGREE with the others that this seems like a much nicer and kinder place!!!!

**vanessa40** · March 29th, 2009, 03:48 PM

Hello and Welcome..
I need to lose the fat as well
Good luck with your goals.
I know you will do great

**Italianangel** · March 29th, 2009, 04:30 PM

Personal question, are you partial to rabbits or is there more to the hop theme here than meets the eye??
I am an animal lover so in my mind I see it as maybe your favorite animal is the bunny but in keeping an open mind I figured if not that, there must be some cool story behind this?
Linda

Hops1015 · March 29th, 2009, 08:49 PM

Ok- My hubby knicknamed me Hoppy when we first were married b/c he said I was always hopping around and that I never sat still!!! I am still that way. I often get to night time and realize I have not sat down once during the day!

So, that is the meaning behind Hoppy!!! I got all your emails today-Linda!! Thanks!!!

PS- I do like bunnies!! I several for pets when I was younger!!!

**lizzyb** · March 29th, 2009, 09:58 PM

Hi Hops! Nice to see another journal in here.......I'm a bit of a 'busy' pesonality too, lol! I've got 2 little ones, 2 1/2yrs and 4yrs that keep me running.

**vanessa40** · March 30th, 2009, 05:25 AM

Just wanted to check in and say Good Morning
Hope you have a wonderful day

Hops1015 · March 30th, 2009, 03:19 PM

Well, you know its Monday!! Can you tell I'm excited? It is pretty and sunshiny outside. My boys and I just got back from running errands and I thought I'd take a minute and post what is on for today.

Training today will be: MMA
I also have an aerobics(lower impact and pilate split class to teach and a full hour pilates class to teach tonight. So, I figured cardio was more my speed today.

Food for today:
Mash day!

M1- Banana and Blueberries(used juice and berries inplace of OJ) w/pp
S1-Apple(instead of grapefruit-didn't have any)
M2- Tuna- 1 can, 1 tbsp olive oil, nuts(cashews) and a small amount of raisins instead of berries
S2-Protein Bar(this is a store bought one-but I plan on making some of my own this week)
M3- Chicken, spinach, 1/2 c potato
S3- Chicken and some salsa.

I have found I am pretty satisfied with this so far. I am not TOO picky about food, just don't ask me to eat tilapia(BLECH!) or tomato juice-love tomatoes just not their juice!! See, I'm not too picky!

On a side note I got bad news today- I had 2 suspicious moles removed from my tummy last week and they came back w/abnormal cells-meaning pre-cancerous. Skin cancer runs in my family really bad (Mom, Uncle and brother have all had it). So, next week I have to have a larger biopsy with stitiches(will make some PRETTY scars!

). Its always something! At least it wasn't melanoma, so there is always a brighter side to life!!!

**lizzyb** · March 30th, 2009, 05:05 PM

Hi Hops looking great in here......yeah, I'm an easy going eater too. I'm sorry to hear about your moles......I had a skin cancer diagnosis 6yrs ago (basal cell carcinoma), luckily of all the skin cancer types this one comes with 100%cure rate because it's such a slow growing tumour/growth....it was on my face, just under my right eye in the skin tissue. Treatment consisted of cutting and curetage with laser....and then follow up annually for 5yrs.
Good luck to you, I'll be thinking about ya!

**vanessa40** · March 30th, 2009, 05:39 PM

Hi Hops,
I'm sorry to hear about the moles. I have a good friend that just had to have that done. I'll be thinking of you too...you take care...

**Italianangel** · April 1st, 2009, 11:25 AM

Hey Hops,
Hope things are well, looking forward to hearing how the week went on the program.
You sound pretty brave with the cutting thing.....
Linda

Hops1015 · April 1st, 2009, 04:40 PM

Wow, Tuesday training was HARD!!! Day 1 was killer!!!! Did it just as it directed, but I also broke the Knee raises and crunches up 50/50 reps.

Food: was Wrap Day
M1-Egg whites, FF cream cheese, onion
M2-2 rice cakes 1 tbsp nat p but
M3-Chicken, feta and salad
M4-Banana
M5-Salmon, grn beans, Ezk bread
M6- Chicken 2oz

Pretty good day!!!

Wedsnesday-

Training-Treadmill-walk/shuffle 40 min

Food:
M1-Oats, PP
M2- FFSF plain yogurt
M3-Chicken, lettuce, feta, olives
M4-Nat p but, celery
M5-Lean beef strips, broccoli
M6-pp in water

My legs are so sore! I could only walk and shiffle!!!! Oh My Goodness!!!! I am now going to waddle(SORE!SORE!) and get ready for dinner!!!