oh no- it's Spring Break. St. Patty's Day. SWXW. and The Bachelor Finale- all in one week- bring it on!



*actually I got my weeks all messed up and mumbo- jumbo so- this is just a smush of 2 weeks together-



Monday- Body Attack- had a sub instructor today and LOVED it! It's crazy how something as simple as a new instructor can change the whole class. He was a ton of fun- and helped me burn 299 calories.

Tuesday- Body Pump- Pump you Up! 148 calories burned in class. and then an additional 100 laughing at these two-

Wednesday- step class- even with a cold- just push on through-425 calories coughed out-

Thursday- Body Combat- haven't been to this class in the past 2 weeks and it's one of my favorites- I am sure I will be sore. But it's all worth it- all 418 calories.

Friday- pretty sure you all saw my post about topless workouts- if not check it here.

Saturday- I didn't go to the gym- but we did go see my mom's play- and although the rest of my household got to actually watch the play- I chased a little toddler upandown- upanddown- upanddown- the stairs only about 1 bazillion times- so that should count for something, no?

TOTAL: 1290 (and really that's pretty low if I am considering that this was over two weeks- but really we should just consider this an average of each week over the past 2 weeks- umkay.)

We had such a great weekend- even got a little sunburned on Sunday. So the warm weather is here- and this coming up weekend- we Spring forward our clocks- yay! That means we get more sunshine during the day- I love it. (although the 1st few mornings with that time change are a doozy)



Monday- Body Attack- 287- not bad for a Monday- and let me tell ya- today has been a Monday...

Tuesday- Body Pump- 196 calories- and I went up on my weight today (my lifting weight) I increased on legs and back- probably going to be feeling that later on- but I had a piece of King Cake in honor of Fat Tuesday- those little babies were just calling my name- it was good!!! So I figured I could redeem myself with some heavy lifting- haha.

Wednesday- yay! my friend was back in Step Class today- she's been out getting certified to teach classes- how cool is that? Anyhow- she's such good motivation and I was glad to have her back- plus she always reminds me to push start on The Watch- who by the way- said "Good Workout" today- I know I know- what a great day! and to top it off 465 calories burned. love it.

Thursday- went to lunch with a friend- I did get a salad.

Friday- back at it at Body Pump- such a fun Friday class! whipped 210 calories- whoop!

Saturday- K and I got out and about- went for a walk and then to play at the playgound and Moooo at the cows- didn't get the heart rate up very much-

Sunday- BigSisC, me and K all went for a morning run before heading off to Hippie Church- now that was an experience! Burned 285 calories- what a way to start a Sunday!



TOTAL: 1443

What? Spring? March? already? yay! and bathing suits are out in FULL force- so IT's ON- motivation is staring me in the face with every shopping trip. I want to have fun at the lake, the pool, the beach, everywhere this hot season.

I am actually doing a 21 day 'cleanse' of sorts- not as dramatic as a 7-10 day- but a little more realistic on the food plan (for me) so that's why I chose the 21 day- they actually suggest not working out at all- because there's a chance you could pass out- yikes! but I just can't imagine staying out of the gym for 3 straight weeks- so I am just going to take it easy and listen to my body. Any workout is better than NO workout- so if my calorie burning counts are a little low these next couple of weeks- that's why.



Monday- Body Attack- hi-ya! (that's like my karate sound) 303 calories burned- good job!

Tuesday- Body Pump- and even though The Watch usually doesn't like this class- today I actually burned 268 calories- nice! that's the most I have burned in that class so far.

Wednesday- Body Step-  boy it was a rough one today. I kept getting almostcramps in my calves- never an "official" cramp- they were just thinking about it. Still- even so- left 466 calories in sweat on the floor there. I am assuming that means I need to drink more water. right?

Thursday- no work out today-just some running around and errands.

Friday- Body Pump 260 calories burned! yay- then out for an awesome dinner-

Saturday- just a lazy ol' day- loved it!

Sunday- kite festival! what a great day for a festival.



Friday night's dinner was SO good! We went to Silver Stone- a nice little restaurant and wine bar in a small town north of ours. It was excellent. We had scallops and crab cakes, lobster, steak, garlic mashed potatoes, asparagus, wine, and then dessert. I was so stuffed that we actually ended up taking the Cinnamon cheese cake home-

My mom had given us this date night as a Christmas gift- so it was time to cash in. Everything was good- a little pricey- but it was a nice night out just the two of us. But get this- I ate so much- that I was pretty much miserable all day Saturday- booo- I learned my lesson. (and I am ready to work off those extra calories this week)

After getting back from our Nashville 72 hour straight  go- go- go trip- I knew that getting back into the gym was going to be a doozy. We did walk places- and I tried to eat notsobad *cringe* and even though I managed to fit in maybe 1.5 salads throughout the weekend- I am pretty sure Miller Lite and Patron won the calorie battle-

But BOY was it good times. Of course it's for another post- but i'm not sure I can even begin to explain it- it's kinda one of those things that "you just have to be there"



Monday- nada- recovery day

Tuesday- Body Pump- whew! finally made it back in the gym and it felt great- who cares if the watch only told me 145 calories-

Wednesday- back to Body Step- I was so irritated at a co-worker today that I could not have gotten out of the office fast enough- and was happy to blow of some steam at the gym. There's nothing like a mix of Black Eyed Peas, Whitney Houston, 80's Rock and Lady Gaga to get you moving! 444 calories gone- The Watch sure was beeping at me a lot today- it must have known all the bad words I wanted to say back at the office.

Thursday- nice butt kicking at Body Combat fo-tweny-ate down (that's 428 umkay)

Friday- made it to Body Pump- I debated- and widdle waddled and finally made it out the door- then when I got there the front desk guy told me the class was full! ugh! then he said "just kidding"

NOT funny dude- I almost had to leave and go shopping or something.... but working out is better... I guess. I forgot ThedarnWatch (the babysitter cancelled- can you get a picture of how my day is going here?) but anyhow- watch or no watch- I am guessing he would tell me about 150 calories- so that's what I am going to go with.

Saturday- K and I tried going for a walk- it was misting- and we ended up getting sprinkled on- so no stop at the park- just a short 20 minute walk- poo.

Sunday- nada



TOTAL: 1167

This is a short week- lots to get done- lots of running around to do- hopefully I can get in the gym at least a few times- then we head out of town to party it up with some friends in Nashville. I can't wait!!



Monday- welp- didn't get off to as great of a start as I wanted. I went to the mall today at lunch and skipped the gym- but I HAD to get some new jeans for my trip this week! Really- I really had to. At least that is out of the way- so I can focus on workouts for the rest of the week- ok- ok.

Tuesday- Body Pump- you know- this is the class that The Watch doesn't like- but I do. I like it when the instructor plays the music loud- makes you kinda feel like you're at a dance club and you just happen to be lifting weights. Burned 148 calories.

Wednesday- Body Step- by far my favorite class! I decided to stay a little longer in class today- I usually leave after about 40 minutes so that I can get back to the office, shower, and be back at my desk. But since it was my last workout before we head out of town- I stayed. Glad I did- so much fun! 534 calories- gone! Even got a "good workout" from The Watch.

Thursday- airport walking- does that count?

Friday- 16 oz curls- LOL- those for sure count, right?

Saturday- oh it's just worthless at this point- we did walk to a few places....

Sunday- and we walked through the airport- we really were worthless at this point....



But our trip to Nashville was a BLAST. and that's for another post.



TOTAL: 682

Did pretty good last week. And my total would have been even higher if The Watch would have counted my Wednesday workout.



Monday- I so did not want to go to the gym today- it's good that I have friends- and The Watch-  that push me to go. You know- getting to the gym is the hardest part- today I did Body Attack- my goal was to break 300 calories today and I did it- 301 burned.

Tuesday- so there's a bug going around K's school and he had a nasty poo- and I guess I jumped the gun and thought that he may have it- so I kept him home for the day- and didn't get any workout in- The Watch stared at me all day saying "Exercise Day" -yea- I see you. but things work in mysterious ways because...

Wednesday- while stuck at home my car decided to stop working- well let me clarify- my power steering went out- and my Hubs decided to take everything apart- and then the car wouldn't work. So it's a good thing I was stuck at home- and not at the office! But that makes day 2 of no work out- and I am going a little bit stir crazy. So I am actually looking forward to getting back to the office which means- I get to go to the gym on my lunch break. Let's just hope my car sticks with that plan too.

Thursday- yay- back to Body Combat- man! that's a great class- just kicking butt- it's a serious stress reliever. Burned 480- nice. You know- it was good to miss the gym- I know I don't have to work out everyday- but I did miss it- and was happy to be back in.



*Side note* man! you would NOT  believe my luck. I couldn't find my keys last night so we were up at the office until 7:00 waiting on a locksmith to break in my car. I had to steal some crackers from a break room to feed K while we were waiting. Turns out- someone found my keys and turned them into the front desk- glad I got them back Friday morning!! (they were already gone for the day when I realized I couldn't find my keys)

Anyhow- that made Friday's workout just that much sweeter- that I actually got to drive to the gym. I tell you- me and this car are battling it out!



Friday- went to do Body Pump- this is a weight lifting class. The Watch does not like so much. He is always telling me crap like "you only burned a wimpy 154 calories- WIMP" and I'm like "Listen here Watch- have you ever done 5 minutes of straight squats?? huh?? Oh yea- you don't have any legs- that's what I thought"

Anyhow- the class is tough- 5 minutes of weight lifting for each body part- so even though the calories are low- it's a great workout- I did notice that I need to go up on my weights- it's just that time.

Saturday- me and the girls met up for some Body Combat- and kicked some serious bootie- burned 709 calories burned- yeow!

Sunday- no workout today- even thought The Watch said I needed to do a fitness test- hmmm? what's that? I didn't have time to study- so no test for me today.



TOTAL: 1572

This is calorie burning according to The Watch- (if you don't know about him- you can read about him here) don't piss him off- or he'll just tell you "you're weak" and that you can only "eat brussel sprouts for a week" or some thing like that.



Monday- Body Attack 287 calories

Tuesday- stayed home with the baby- so not an "official" workout- but I did chase him around all day.

Wednesday- Body Step- normally- or last week I burned 458 calories in this class- but I must have made The Watch mad- or maybe he was too cold- or maybe I forgot to press start- but whatev... he said I burned a whopping 6 calories today.

Thursday- Body Combat- 482 calories and The Watch actually said "Good Workout!"

Friday- welp- we had a snow day! yay! So I popped in one of the 30 Day Shred DVDs from Jillian- did leval 3- and only burned 163 calories- but hey- at least we got a work out in on our day off.

Saurday- went the the gym with Kristen- we did Body Combat- great workout!!! burned 518 calories-

Sunday- ummm.... nothing-



TOTAL- 1914