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5K This Weekend & This Week's Recap

noreply@blogger.com (Shiloah Baker) — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 01:55:00 +0000

Last week I went to Yoga on Monday. It was noticeably hard for me to get through and I was feeling really down that afternoon. I lied down for a nap and woke feeling sick. By Tuesday I was suffering from a full-blown stomach flu. Wednesday morning I ended up in the hospital and received 2 IV's and some Zofran for the nausea.

Monday and Wednesday I went to the gym and hopped on the elliptical and did weights (biceps, triceps & shoulders)

Monday: Miles: 3.0 Calories: 310 Minutes: 40 + 10 minutes weights
Wednesday: Miles: 2.00 Calories: 208 Minutes: 30 + 15 minutes weights

Today, we went as a family to the local Health Run. My 4 and 6 year old ran the quarter mile run. My eldest daughter (14) went with them for "support". LOL

Next, my 6, 8, 11, 12 year old kiddos ran the one mile with daddy. They had so much fun! Pictures of my 6 year old are on the other camera so I'll add those later...

In case you're wondering, I'm 6 1/2 months along now...

Finally, my 14 year old daughter, hubby and I ran the 5k. (I ran interval runs until the end.) The only problem was it wasn't a 5K. They did not mark it and it was WAY longer than a 5K. It was also very hilly, parts of it were on a trail and some on uneven ground along a busy road. By the time we finished I could barely walk. We estimated it was at least 4+ miles with huge hills. I got to the truck feeling like I had rocks in my socks so I pulled off my shoes and socks. No rocks, just blisters! Ugh! Now to ice up! I'm thankful tomorrow is Sunday- a day of rest!

Starting.... again...

noreply@blogger.com (TJ) — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 03:59:00 +0000

I have started a low-carb diet before, and was successful once. So, here I go again, this time on doctor's orders to limit my carb intake and exercise more. This time around it is simply not a "diet" but more like a way of eating or a way of life. This will ensure it will be a long-term thing and not a quick fix. This will be a long journey, but a positive one.

This is embarrassing but if I state everything publicly then maybe it will urge me to keep going in the right direction and be held accountable for my actions.

I am currently 245 pounds at 5'4 -- The doctor tested my cholesterol and overall it was 210 and needs to be under 200 and my triglycerides are at 254 and need to be under 150. I have a lot of work to do, but I think I finally get it is more important to be healthy on the inside than look thin on the outside. I will work on my health and as a bonus weight will come off. My priority has shifted so I am excited to see some positive results. I go back to the doctor in 6 months to get checked again and I cannot wait to see my progress. I will try and keep updating as much as I can when I remember.

Starting Monday March 1, 2010.

Wednesday: Elliptical and Weights

noreply@blogger.com (Shiloah Baker) — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 19:33:00 +0000

I'm almost 6 months along now and feeling just wonderful! This has been the best pregnancy for me- of all nine pregnancies. I read recently that women who run or do other forms of vigorous exercise have happier more content babies because they learn to self soothe in the womb. It also helps prevent colic. I have noticed that on the day's I exercise the baby is more playful afterward. :)

Wednesday was a great work-out. Stats:

Elliptical: Minutes-61 Calories-500 Miles-4.61
Weights: (triceps & bicepts) Minutes-15 Calories-40

Total:
Miles- 4.61
Calories- 515
Minutes-76

Woo hoo!

noreply@blogger.com (Shiloah Baker) — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 06:09:00 +0000

I ran 2 miles Saturday the 13th and then due to not feeling well I did nothing last week. I decided this weekend that I was going back to my old routine. I began this week off right with 3.25 miles on the elliptical and 1 hour of Yoga! I loved this Yoga teacher- she is more zen than any of the others and I really like that. :) There were only a few moves I couldn't do because of pregnancy. The last teacher told me the danger in trying certain moves was the pulling of the uterus and possibly tearing it. No problem- I don't do those moves. I love the tree and updog.

Today, my legs were recovering, but tomorrow I'm going back for more!

Stats:

Saturday 13th: 2 miles- 200 calories- 25 minutes
Monday:

Elliptical: 3.25 miles -360 calories- 40 minutes

Yoga: 186 calories 60 minutes

Total for Monday:
Calories: 540
Minutes: 100
Miles: 3.25

Run, Mama, Run!

noreply@blogger.com (Shiloah Baker) — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 21:42:00 +0000

"Man imposes his own limitations, don't set any" ~Anthony Bailey

Photo Credit: Serious Running

I've had several challenges with getting back into the running scene again. I have overcome them all, so I'll name them now: moving across country with my hubby, 7 kids and 2 cats zapped my energy. Second, getting used to a higher altitude. Third, pregnancy- which isn't a trial for women who were runners before pregnancy. So, really the third isn't a challenge. :)

Anyway, I went on a two mile run with my family today. I felt so wonderful afterward! Being 5 months pregnant I felt a little pressure on the bladder at first, but once I got going, the pressure went away.

Saturday:

Run: Miles-2, Calories-200 Minutes-25

Free Audio

noreply@blogger.com (Shiloah Baker) — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 11:19:00 +0000

Need a bit of help staying motivated while exercising? I have a freebie for you!

Download this free workout audio – it’s the one used on the Biggest Loser show.

Enjoy!

This Week: Update

noreply@blogger.com (Shiloah Baker) — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 03:19:00 +0000

I slowed down a bit lately since hubby's been home helping me set up the house after the move. Monday or Tuesday I went running. Not too far since my pelvic bone was sore that day. I still ran a mile and felt so good afterward. Next week, we'll be able to settle into a new and normal routine- the first since we moved her 1 1/2 months ago.

Elliptical and Weights for Tuesday

noreply@blogger.com (Shiloah Baker) — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 05:23:00 +0000

We went to a different gym today and I hopped on a new elliptical. It was slower going for me due to the stride- it was very far apart. {Almost like skiing} I did 2 miles there followed by 20 minutes of weights {arms, legs, hips}. It was a great workout and didn't take too much out of me.

Today's totals:

Miles: 2
Calories: 195

Salsa & the Elliptical

noreply@blogger.com (Shiloah Baker) — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 05:01:00 +0000

I've been slowly working back up to a longer workout. Tonight I went to the gym with my husband. I got on the elliptical for 35 minutes before the cardio Salsa class tonight. By the time class started I was more than warmed up. There were many moves I was familiar with from Zumba, and several that took a little practice to get. It was fun, but I think I'd rather take Zumba more. We'll see how my schedule works out.

Tonight's Stats:

Elliptical: Miles-2.47 Calories-254 Minutes-35
Cardio Salsa: Calories-211 Minutes-60

Totals:
Miles-2.47
Calories-465
Minutes-95

Cardio Boxing

noreply@blogger.com (Shiloah Baker) — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 04:49:00 +0000

I went to a Cardio boxing on Friday. That was a major workout! It was a great way to let out aggression too. What was more amazing to me was the calories burned! 650! Wow!

Cardio-boxing is a great way to condition the whole body because it builds muscle strength, endurance, balance, agility and coordination all at the same time.

Cardio-boxing has also been shown to promote well-being because it builds confidence and discipline. Most cardio-box programs consists of variable heart rate work and actual boxing techniques.

Quotes from Cardio-Boxing for Super Fitness by Gary Matthews

It was a lot of fun and I plan to keep doing it. I can't kick as much now that I'm getting further along. It's so amazing to think I'm half way through my pregnancy.

Stats for Friday:

Cardio Boxing Class: Calories-650 Minutes-60

Spinning Wednesday Night

noreply@blogger.com (Shiloah Baker) — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 22:56:00 +0000

So I took my first spin class in CO and it's been two months since I've been on a spin bike. All I can say today is ouch...my hiney!

The bikes are a little different from what I'm used to so it took a few minutes to feel comfortable. I have had some excellent spin teachers and some mediocre teachers, but the teacher we had on Wednesday night was the worst. We had a thick Hispanic accent, which in and of itself isn't so bad, but he also had a high pitched voice and I couldn't understand 90% of what he ~~said~~ screamed except, "Up, go go go go!". His music was pretty good and upbeat. My husband seemed to like the Big Butts song we spun too. LOL

This man was also highly overweight and stopped many times during class and shouted instructions to keep going. If I can do the whole class pregnant, I would hope my teacher would. It was interesting.

It was very hot in the class and by the time we left my face looked like this:

Guess whose supposed to teach Salsa tonight? I haven't decided if I'm going or not. I have a lot of projects going on.

Wednesdays stats:

Spin: Miles-15 Calories-550 Minutes-60

Yoga Love and Running

noreply@blogger.com (Shiloah Baker) — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 03:47:00 +0000

Got my favorite magazine in:

Even my teen is enjoying the articles in it. Hubby's jealous because he wants a running magazine for men. I also get Runner's World. Is there one specifically for men?

This morning Ben and I went to Yoga together. It was his first time. He liked it but he thinks of it only as stretching. I think differently. I was impressed with his flexibility.

Our teacher is quite pregnant, but can do yoga better than most of the class. Afterward she gave me some tips and advice on what I should and should not do when doing yoga, especially now that I'm in the 2nd trimester.

We are so going back. We both agreed our backs felt much better with the stretching and the sense of well-being was amazing afterward.

This evening, we went on a 2 mile run as a family. I love running. It felt so great!

Monday (today's) Stats:

Yoga: Calories-176 Minutes-60
Run: Miles-2 Calories-200 Minutes-35

Total:
Miles-2
Calories-376
Minutes-95

Healthy Pregnancy - The Holistic Way

noreply@blogger.com (Shiloah Baker) — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 02:40:00 +0000

by Dr. Kavita

Pregnancy is the time when every woman cherishes her womanhood and her exclusive capability to give birth. Experiences of pregnancy are treasured for a lifetime and conveniently ruminated over too.

So how does one make this privileged phase of life even more exceptional and special? The prime and uppermost concern turning around in the mind of any mother-to-be is singularly, regarding her yet-to-be born baby. The health of the baby, weight of the baby, whether the delivery would be normal and so on is the usual run of the mill worry during pregnancy.

Only a healthy mother can give birth to a healthy baby, but pregnancy is the time when even the robust of women are indisposed with some health complaint or the other. In addition to maintaining a healthy, balanced diet and regular exercise, what every pregnant women needs is a stress buster technique.

Pregnancy by itself is a huge stress on the woman's body and mind. When the new mother is already in a stressful job or stressful life situations or maybe even going through a personal or financial crisis, this additional stress of pregnancy becomes too much to handle.

Research shows that excessive stress can not only lead to miscarriages and pre term deliveries, but also can cause low birth weight in the babies. Babies born to stressed out mothers are prone to develop more serious medical conditions like Schizophrenia in later life.

The physical stress of pregnancy shows its effect on the connective tissues in general and the pelvic muscles, lower spine and pelvic joint in particular.

Pains, aches and fatigue become a common feature, limiting movement and also well needed sleep. Flexibility is the mantra to an easy pregnancy, smooth child birth and trouble free puerperium or post natal period.

Despite the fact that every pregnant mother knows the benefit of exercises, fatigue and various bodily discomforts can actually cause an ebbing of stamina and will power to follow a regular workout regime.

Yoga is a holistic way of life, with emphasis on synchronization of body, mind and soul. There are various branches of Yoga like, Pranayama or the breathing exercises, Mudras or the hand postures and Hatha yoga or the physical exercises. The beauty of this wonderful science is in its simplicity. Pranayamas can be done by anyone in the world and can be calibrated according to the stamina of the practitioner.

Numerous benefits of Yoga during Pregnancy

1. Safe and suitable during pregnancy
2. Soothes body, mind and soul.
3. Can be done easily even during advanced pregnancy.
4. Reduces stress.
5. Relaxes muscles and tissues.
6. Increase blood flow and optimizes circulation.
7. Boosts the stamina and energy levels.
8. Improves digestion.
9. Reduces Flatulence, nausea, acidity and other digestive complaints usually associated with pregnancy.
10. Easy to learn and simple exercises.
11. Increases the lung capacity and oxygenates the blood.
12. Keeps the skin healthy and glowing.
13. Induces normal and refreshing sleep.
14. Yoga nidra- which is actually a deep state of relaxation of the body energizes the body and refreshes the body in lesser time when compared to ordinary sleep.
15. Rejuvenates and replenishes the body, mind and soul.
16. Slows down the aging process and gives a longer span of life. Makes the mother healthy and thereby helps in having a healthy baby.

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Running Pregnant

noreply@blogger.com (Shiloah Baker) — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 01:01:00 +0000

I'm in my second trimester of pregnancy and running- not as much as before I became pregnant, but I'm still enjoying a nice run. I'm on a great site called Mom Bloggers Club and in the group Running Mommies, a fellow pregnant runner wrote the following article. I appreciated the timing of it.

Bump on Board: Running in Pregnancy

EAS Free Sample

noreply@blogger.com (Shiloah Baker) — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 14:48:00 +0000

Dearest readers,

I am a big fan of EAS protein shakes. I get the strawberry low calorie shakes worth about 110 calories each. They are perfect for before or after a workout and have really increased my endurance without filling me up.

Sooo...I was excited to see that you can receive a FREE Myplex bar or shake by registering with their site. Interested? Go here: EAS Register.

20/20/20 and Happy New Year

noreply@blogger.com (Shiloah Baker) — Sat, 09 Jan 2010 20:46:00 +0000

Well, I've been gone for over a month due to a long move across the country and horrible nausea from pregnancy. In spite of that fact, I did manage to run twice in December totaling 2 miles. All is not lost, though, I sure needed the extra energy I wasn't burning for that move.

I had intended on working out more once I got here, but the two runs I did do showed me my lungs weren't adjusted to the altitude yet. Hubby goes back to work Monday and I can officially start my new routine in Colorado, which I will start with Spin class first thing in the morning.

I'm now four months pregnant, wow that went fast! Today hubby and I went to the local gym to start spin class and after we got there and realized spin was full but there was another class, I went for it. To start out this new year with a BANG, I did 20/20/20 which is 20 minutes of step aerobics, 20 minutes of kick boxing with weights, 20 minutes of weights, abs and stretching. Wow. That was "glut" kicking. I'll be feeling it tomorrow for sure. It felt so good to be working out again, though. Yay!

Today's workout:

20/20/20: Calories-489 Minutes-55

Yipe!

noreply@blogger.com (Shiloah Baker) — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 17:20:00 +0000

Sorry to not keep this blog updated. We're moving in two weeks over 1800 miles and I had some terrible bouts of morning sickness which I'm over now. In spite of all that going on, I did work out a little.

I ran 3.20 miles on Sat. November 21st and last week I was only able to work out once. Poor me- I was so sick last week. I went on Wednesday to the gym and did 4 miles on the bike and ran .50 miles on the dreadmill.

I received a blessing by my husband on Saturday and felt well enough to go to church and by this morning I felt 90% better! I felt good enough to run 2 miles and do 20 push-ups and 20 minutes of abs. I'm so thankful! This week is going to be great! Oh, I took three of my older kids running with me this morning.

Here are today's stats followed by the mileage total since my last update.

Run: Miles-2 Calories-200 Minutes-25
Calisthenics: Calories-80 Minutes-20
Push-ups: 20 Calories-10

Total for today:

Miles-2
Calories-290
Minutes-55

Miles since last update: 9.70

Good Heart Rate and Tuesday's Workout

noreply@blogger.com (Shiloah Baker) — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 03:06:00 +0000

Did I mention my first prenatal appointment on this blog? She checked my blood pressure- really good it was 107/60. She asked me if I worked out after taking my blood pressure and I said yes. She said my heart rate is awesome at 53~! This is going to be the BEST pregnancy yet! I've worked so hard to get healthy and will continue working out. It lessens the nausea and makes me feel sooo energetic.

Tonight, I went to the gym with my husband. Not much exciting happened there. There was a gym-ful of half naked basketball players next door. Not that I was watching-gross- but they were loud.

Oh, I take it take it back, we did have something happen. We brought 6 of the 7 kids with us. Half of them were in pajamas and all supposedly passed "dad's" inspection. I hopped on the arc trainer and noticed Athena (the autistic 6 year old) wearing her baby sisters sleeper! It was stretched too tight, but she was happy as a clam in it. No way- she had to go home and change. LOL

Anyway, I had a great hour long cardio session followed by calisthenics (abs and push-ups). I also ran a mile. I took a two week running break due to nausea- but I'm back. I don't like falling behind. Here are Tuesday's stats:

Arc Trainer: Miles-1.17 Calories-345 Minutes-30
Run: Miles-1.01 Calories-102 Minutes-15
Elliptical: Miles-1.63 Calories-181 Minutes-15
Calisthenics: Calories-100 Minutes-20

Totals:

Miles- 3.81
Calories- 728
Minutes-80

Thursday and Saturday

noreply@blogger.com (Shiloah Baker) — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 21:14:00 +0000

Before we left for vacation my husband and I went to the gym for a short time. While on vacation we walked on Saturday over five miles. Here are my quick stats:

Thursday:

Miles-1.67 Calories-300 Minutes-30

Friday:
Miles- 5 Calories-400 Minutes-120

Total:

Miles-5
Calories-700
Minutes-150

Wednesday- the Midweek Workout

noreply@blogger.com (Shiloah Baker) — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 03:34:00 +0000

I was terribly sick Monday and Tuesday and decided against the gym. Today and the rest of the week I will be making up for it. There is nothing like the high you get from hard exercise and the energy lift afterward- man, I need that lately! LOL

Tonight's workout consisted of:

Elliptical: Miles- 3.50 Calories-443 Minutes-30 (level 7 with arm blaster)
Arc Trainer: Miles-.37 Calories-104 Minutes-10 (hill level 4)
Weights: Calories-150 Minutes-30
(abs, back, overhead tricep ext., triceps, butterfly/chest, trap bar-not sure of the name of the exercise I did with that, and 20 push-ups)

Totals:

Miles- 3.87
Calories- 697
Minutes- 70

Zumba and Friday Night's Workout

noreply@blogger.com (Shiloah Baker) — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 03:49:00 +0000

I did Zumba last night followed by 20 minutes of abs with my husband as the trainer. It helps having a husband who does PT often for his unit.

Stats:

Zumba: Calories-400 Minutes-60
Calisthenics: Calories-50 Minutes-20

Total:

Calories: 450
Minutes: 80

After grocery shopping and a doctor's visit, we loaded up the kids and laundry (our washing machine is broken) and headed to the community center/gym. I really needed to workout hard and enjoyed it very much. I did 50 minutes on the elliptical, 10 on the bike and finished with 20 minutes of weights- mostly arms.

Today's Stats:

Elliptical: Miles-5.94 Calories-710 Minutes-50 (level 7, later 6 + arm blaster)
Bike: Miles-2.10 Calories-84 Minutes-10
Weights: Calories-133 Minutes-20

Total for Friday:
Miles- 8.04
Calories- 927
Minutes-80

Total for both days:

Miles-8.04
Calories-1377
Minutes-160

Monday, Monday

noreply@blogger.com (Shiloah Baker) — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 17:25:00 +0000

The month of October was very busy for me with my husband coming home and my in-laws visiting, then my husband going on leave. Even when I did go to the gym, I noticed I was dragging just a little bit. This weekend we figured out why. I'm so excited, especially because I am in good health. Now my focus is to keep up what I'm doing while going through this new journey. :)

This month my goal is to work harder than I did last month! LOL! I started it out right by going to the gym this morning. I love working out, I wish I didn't put it off so much last month.

Today's Stats:

Elliptical: Miles-5.40 Calories-626 Minutes-45 (level 7 with arm blaster)
Weights: Calories-100 Minutes-20 (worked on biceps, a little on triceps, chest, shoulders)

Total:
Miles- 5.40
Calories-726

Wednesday- I'm Baaack

noreply@blogger.com (Shiloah Baker) — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 19:56:00 +0000

We enjoyed six days with my inlaws. It was hard to keep to a regular workout schedule with company, but even harder after they left trying to get my motivation back. My hubby is still on leave so it still feels like vacation.

Oh, did I mention we're moving to Colorado Springs? Yeeeee hawww! We'll be there before the end of the year.

Today, my husband and I ran to the gym and back (2 miles) and then did a short workout there including weights: arms, core, chest.

Stats:
Run to and from gym: 2 miles Calories: 200 Minutes: 20
Arc Trainer: Miles. 67 Calories: 200 Minutes: 20
Weights: Calories: 40 Minutes: 10

Miles: 2.67
Calories: 440
Minutes: 50

Run Walk

noreply@blogger.com (Shiloah Baker) — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 14:16:00 +0000

Just a quick note before I head out to the gym. On Friday, my husband and I went running with our older two daughters (13 & 12). We went 2.5 miles. On Monday, I walked a short distance until it rained and then headed to the store.

Miles: 3

Elbows up Side to Side

noreply@blogger.com (Shiloah Baker) — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 18:03:00 +0000

Hope your October is going well! I'm still going!

My wonderful in-laws are visiting with us this week. We went to the gym on Monday for a short workout. I did a mile on the elliptical with my MIL and then did legs and lower back for weights. I'm still sore from that.

Then Tuesday we spent with our parents and I didn't stop for a workout.

Today, however, I got back to work. I spent time on two ellipticals and worked on biceps and triceps. When we got home we decided to be silly and put on the following song and everyone danced and danced-even Grandma! We listened to it a couple of times and another one too. If it makes you want to move, add it to your workout playlist!

Stats:

Monday:
Elliptical: Miles-1.00 Calories-110 Minutes-14
Weights: Calories-146 Minutes-45

Total: Miles-1 Calories 256 Minutes- 59

Tuesday:
Arc Trainer: Miles-1.17 Calories-345 Minutes-30
15 push-ups Calories-20 Minutes-2-3
Elliptical: Miles- 2.20 Calories-252 Minutes-25
Weights: Calories-32 Minutes-5
Dancing: Calories-49 Minutes-10

Total:
Miles-3.37
Calories- 698
Minutes- 72

Both days:
Miles- 4.37
Calories- 954
Minutes- 131