i ♥ these

Taken by Celeste (top) and Andre (bottom) at the new park in our subdivision.

I love my children, and I also love these two photographs.

Adrienne, my oldest, is away for two weeks at Air Cadet camp

and we miss her a ton,

but it is nice to have some time with just these two as well!

Week 6 :: 12 Week Sprint

Another week flew by!
I didn't record any food last week. I am not going to give any excuses about that. I knew I wouldn't, but as usual, I did make a point of making healthy choices all week. I also stayed away from sugar and drank a lot of water. It was hot and humid, so that was easy to do!

I completed a few workouts last week. I ran twice, with a total of 6.52km. I also biked with my kids, a 6.6 km ride (round trip).

I am now halfway through this challenge. My goal for the last half is to continue eating healthy, continue cutting the sugar, continue drinking lots of water, and to add more workouts.

Week 5 :: 12 Week Sprint

Last week was much better! I was way more focused on my goals and managed to accomplish more in my fitness and nutrition goals.

I did 5 running workouts, starting my 13.1 training app again, from the beginning, for a total of 18.86km. I also biked 6.6km with Adrienne at a faster pace than our leisurely family bike rides.

I also kept track of my food on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. I wrote down half of Fridays and nothing all weekend. I really don't enjoy writing this stuff down, but it does help me to see what I am missing. I didn't do as well with drinking water this week, but it wasn't too bad.

I hope I can keep going now!

Update: I just realized I said I would actually share my food log with you! So here we go:

Sunday 
 lunch: wrap with chicken, tomatoes, lettuce, dijon mustard + carrot salad (shredded carrots and vinaigrette) + water
snack: 1.5 cups of popcorn (Indiana) + water
dinner: pizza (frozen PC Blue Menu)(chicken, spinach, tomato) + sweet potato fries + water

Monday 
breakfast: 2 slices raisin-cinnamon bread with margarine + 1 slice whole wheat bread with almond butter + water
mid-morning: smoothie (berries, vanilla almond milk, plain yogurt, vegetarian protein powder)
lunch: ? (I don't have anything written down)
dinner: chicken breats + green peas
snack: 1/2 mint Aero chocolate bar

Tuesday
breakfast: 2 slices whole wheat with almond butter/peach jam + 1 slice raisin-cinnamon bread
lunch: wrap with chicken, tomatoes, swiss cheese, lettuce, dijon mustard + 3 halves devilled eggs
snack: cucumbers + crackers
dinner: cereal + almond milk

Wednesday
breakfast: 2 slices raisin-cinnamon bread with margarine + water
lunch: salami + hummus + pita bread
dinner: scrambled eggs + sautéed veggies (onions, peppers)

Thursday
breakfast: 2 slices raisin-cinnamon bread with margarine + plain yogurt
lunch: protein smoothie
dinner: out with Andre - Arby's Philly Sandwich + water
snack: popcorn (Indiana)

Friday:
breakfast: 2 slices rainsin-cinnamon bread with margarine + plain yogurt
lunch: ?
dinner: rainbow cheese-filled tortellini with sautéed veggies (garlic, peppers, onions)
snack: guacamole + multigrain tortilla chips + cantaloupe

Saturday:
breakfast: homemade granola with almond milk

Friday's dinner

"Friendship Bag" :: Homemade Gift

Last weekend, I made a tote bag for a friend who will be having her baby soon. Another friend made her a quilt and we both gave her our gifts last night, so I can post about this now!
The tutorial from ps. I quilt I used is great, very easy and clear to follow. I adjusted the size so it would be larger.

Week 3 & 4 :: 12 Week Sprint

Eclipsed

Two weeks have passed since my last update for the 12 week sprint. If this was a real race to the finish, I would be last or maybe I wouldn't even finish it. I am not impressed with myself right now!

I haven't kept track of my food or my workouts. I haven't really done any "workouts" in the last two weeks. I have been physically active, walking every morning with Orion, going for bike rides with my family, but no actual workouts. I also have been eating well, this season is so wonderful for all its fresh and delicious fruits and vegetables easily found. I have paid attention to my sugar intake and to how much water I drink (still not enough H2O). But I  haven't kept track of my food intake.

I usually have a positive attitude about my fitness and healthy eating. I tend to think that since I still am physically active and that I do watch what I eat, I am ok. I think that this is a good attititude to have, but lately I have realized that it isn't helping me get results. What I would like is to loose ten pounds and feel more fit. I am tired of seeing 130-133 on my scale for the last 4-5 years. 10 pounds to loose is not a lot, but I still need to work hard to reach my goal. And I haven't. Just "watching" what I eat and making healthy choices, and making sure I get some exercice everyday...that isn't doing it for me.

So...I need to really get into this challenge. No more just being happy with myself. No more thinking "well, I could do a lot worse" and "it's only a few pounds I need to loose"...etc...

This is it. In next week's update, I need to have a record of at least 5 true workouts. By true, I mean jogging, "fast" biking (not leisure bike ride with the family), Wii workout (zumba or other), Nike training app. I also need to share with you a food log of at least 5 days. If I don't do that, give me crap and remind me of this post, please!!

The challenge is on. Wish me success!

Happy Canada Day!