Well, some sad news - Halfway through the UT Biggest Loser competition, I suffered an injury. I strained the muscles in my lower back last week. After spending last weekend and most of this week hunched into a ball while laying on a heating pad... I have started to walk upright like a human again! I went to the Dr. yesterday to find out if I had really hurt myself. For those of you who know me personally - last November, I had 2 bulging discs in my lower back (L4 & L5 for those who know spines!) and was off my feet for almost 2 months. From that, I am now extremely hyper-aware (redundant??) of my back.
I was SO nervous I had done it again. BUT - Doc told me that I had strained it and will be good as new with 2 - 3 weeks of light activity, no heavy lifting and plenty of heat, ice and advil.
Due to this, I have had to withdraw from the program. I will get to keep my leftover training sessions with my personal trainer for when I am healthy. I will keep up with my eating like a champ.
I just won't get awesome undisclosed prizes... but I can deal with that. :)
I have a new goal... I will be spending a glorious 9 days in Wisconsin in July/August and since that in the of their heat wave, I *will* be dressed comfortably in sundresses and the fun corduroy skirts that I have not fit into since 2004.
Bring it on, size 10.
Bring.
It.
On.
(Now I want to watch Bring It On... oh Eliza... you complete me.)
Friday, February 25, 2011
Monday, February 14, 2011
The Perfect Cheer... er... Song
Today is Valentine's Day. A corporate sponsored hallmark holiday complete with overpriced candy, meal specials and adorable little valentine cards that take me back to my childhood.
As a kid, you had a whole afternoon devoted to running around the classroom shoving your cards into decorated shoeboxes taped to the back of your seat. Eating pink and red cupcakes and OD'ing on sugar candy hearts. I remember how embarrassed I would get because my mom made me make a valentine for each member of my class - INCLUDING the boys. Eeeewwwwww, yuck!
As an adult, it has become a holiday signified by how much you feel your relationship is worth. Candy and flowers? A nice romantic meal? Jewelry?
This has become a holiday geared towards couples when it should be focused on love. Any type of love.
This year, I have sent cute cards out to my parents and my closest friends - just to let them know that I was thinking about them. Love is a 24/7/365 kinda thing. Don't wait until ONE day a year to tell the people who are important to you, that you love them. Don't make it all about that one day.
Anywho - as I am single on V-day for the first time in almost a decade - I have decided to make this a day of excitement for the love that I have and the love that will come my way.
Michael Buble has expressed my sentiments exactly in this song. So, it is on repeat. :)
Enjoy.
And tell someone how much they mean to you.
As a kid, you had a whole afternoon devoted to running around the classroom shoving your cards into decorated shoeboxes taped to the back of your seat. Eating pink and red cupcakes and OD'ing on sugar candy hearts. I remember how embarrassed I would get because my mom made me make a valentine for each member of my class - INCLUDING the boys. Eeeewwwwww, yuck!
As an adult, it has become a holiday signified by how much you feel your relationship is worth. Candy and flowers? A nice romantic meal? Jewelry?
This has become a holiday geared towards couples when it should be focused on love. Any type of love.
This year, I have sent cute cards out to my parents and my closest friends - just to let them know that I was thinking about them. Love is a 24/7/365 kinda thing. Don't wait until ONE day a year to tell the people who are important to you, that you love them. Don't make it all about that one day.
Anywho - as I am single on V-day for the first time in almost a decade - I have decided to make this a day of excitement for the love that I have and the love that will come my way.
Michael Buble has expressed my sentiments exactly in this song. So, it is on repeat. :)
Enjoy.
And tell someone how much they mean to you.
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Ouch.
I. Am. Sore.
that's all you get for now... more later! About to go into a scholarship meeting and deal with lots of money... yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay!
that's all you get for now... more later! About to go into a scholarship meeting and deal with lots of money... yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay!
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Exciting news!
Well, an update on what's been going on with me.
1. As I say everytime, I plan on posting more. I need some serious blog-fiber to get things moving. Maybe this exciting new thing will be just the ticket.
2. The Biggest Loser.
As you know, I work at the University of Tennessee. I am at a desk job for the first time in my life. It has it's Pros.... nights and weekends, whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaat?! and it's Cons... sitting at a desk for 9 hours a day - no movement at all!
Well, I coerced a co-worker to go to the UT's VOLfit challenge kickoff. UT, Knoxville is competing again all of the other UT campuses to see who can become the healthiest campus in Tennessee. We weighed in and sat through some fun talks. While I was at the event, I picked up a random flier announcing the "UT Biggest Loser" competition. There were 10 slots that you had to "audition" for. It is a 6 week challenge. You meet with your trainer 2x/week and there is a big final weigh in. The winner is based upon most body fat % lost. As the winner, you will receive 6 free personal training sessions and other prizes to be announced later.
Well, I auditioned and GOT IN! Wahoo!
I had my assessment and the gist of it is that I am overweight and out of shape. Believe me. This was as much of a shock to me as it is to you. :0)
The poopy part of this equation is that the competition began on January 31. It is now February 09 and I am TEN DAYS BEHIND!! Yipes!
I made the mistake of being honest on my questionnaire that I had a serious back injury last year. I have gone back and forth with my old Dr.sand my trainer here and FINALLY they have agreed to let me train. Yaaaaaay! So, today at 1:00pm is my first session. I am a little nervous that he is going to kick my ass.
I am also VERY excited! I know that I am 10 days behind everyone else, but I also know that I haev been eating well, I take 2 dance classes a week and walk Sophie 3-4x/day. I am just going to kick it up a notch!
Everyone at work, including my boss, is very supportive! They've got my back.
Please send me some good workout music! I have a feeling I will be spending a lot of time in the gym in the coming months.
Well... considering I *am* at work and will be leaving in the middle of the day to train... I should get back to it.
:)
1. As I say everytime, I plan on posting more. I need some serious blog-fiber to get things moving. Maybe this exciting new thing will be just the ticket.
2. The Biggest Loser.
As you know, I work at the University of Tennessee. I am at a desk job for the first time in my life. It has it's Pros.... nights and weekends, whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaat?! and it's Cons... sitting at a desk for 9 hours a day - no movement at all!
Well, I coerced a co-worker to go to the UT's VOLfit challenge kickoff. UT, Knoxville is competing again all of the other UT campuses to see who can become the healthiest campus in Tennessee. We weighed in and sat through some fun talks. While I was at the event, I picked up a random flier announcing the "UT Biggest Loser" competition. There were 10 slots that you had to "audition" for. It is a 6 week challenge. You meet with your trainer 2x/week and there is a big final weigh in. The winner is based upon most body fat % lost. As the winner, you will receive 6 free personal training sessions and other prizes to be announced later.
Well, I auditioned and GOT IN! Wahoo!
I had my assessment and the gist of it is that I am overweight and out of shape. Believe me. This was as much of a shock to me as it is to you. :0)
The poopy part of this equation is that the competition began on January 31. It is now February 09 and I am TEN DAYS BEHIND!! Yipes!
I made the mistake of being honest on my questionnaire that I had a serious back injury last year. I have gone back and forth with my old Dr.sand my trainer here and FINALLY they have agreed to let me train. Yaaaaaay! So, today at 1:00pm is my first session. I am a little nervous that he is going to kick my ass.
I am also VERY excited! I know that I am 10 days behind everyone else, but I also know that I haev been eating well, I take 2 dance classes a week and walk Sophie 3-4x/day. I am just going to kick it up a notch!
Everyone at work, including my boss, is very supportive! They've got my back.
Please send me some good workout music! I have a feeling I will be spending a lot of time in the gym in the coming months.
Well... considering I *am* at work and will be leaving in the middle of the day to train... I should get back to it.
:)
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)